The Heirloom Legacy
So I know alot of People have made legacy challenges recently but I couldn't help myself and had to try and make a 10 generation legacy myself. So here I am introducing The Heirloom legacy that focuses on different types of family relationships and the affects of your parents choices on your own.
As I said before, this is a 10 generation legacy challenge, each gen has it's own separate aspirations, skill and trait requirements. Linked below is a google doc that has it's own checklist included for checking off the requirements that come with each generation.
It should also be said while this legacy challenge does not require any mods to play, there are alot of packs used but of course player discretion, if you don't have a pack listen as being used for a certain generation, I would first recommend looking for a equivalent of the packs you already own before buying any sims dlcs especially with everything going on right now with the buyout.
ANYWAY on to the legacy challenge!!!!
Google Doc
The Rules
Lets get into the general rules of the legacy, each gen will of course have their own set of rules and requirements but for the purpose of the challenge these are the main rules that you as the player should abide by. (But hey if you don’t not like I’m gonna know tehe)
Whatever home your founder moves into must stay in the family, no matter how many generations pass
For each generation you must spin this wheel -> https://wheelofnames.com/suz-hwn to decide the number of babies you need to have, just pray you don’t land on the unlucky 6 babies
Each gen should have their likes, dislikes, turn ons and turn offs randomised, the only exception to this rule is if the randomised options contradict a gens goals and skills
Aim to complete every aspiration, career and skills listed for each gen unless specified otherwise
The most important rule of all, every gen must use the heirloom box from growing together and pass it on to the next gen along with a singular item that represents their gen
Overall these rules are just suggestions, if you really don’t want to spin a wheel for number of kids or you don’t have the necessary dlcs for any of the gen requirements it’s not the end of the world. Play it by ear, at the end of the day you're the one playing the game.
GEN 1: Seashells on the Seashore
Packs used: Island Living, Parenthood, Businesses and Hobbies, Outdoor Retreat, Adventure Awaits
You have always loved the aquarium, seeing sea creatures up close was eye opening and made you yearn for the vast depths the ocean had to offer. Now as an adult you make do with your conservation work, striving to make the lives of sea creatures safer and better. Now if you could just do that for yourself and future family, well you could if only your coworker would stop giving you those … eyes.
Colour Theme: Every shade of blue imaginable
Career: Conservationist
Aspiration: Super Parent
Traits:
Idealist, Family Oriented, Squeamish
Skills:
Parenting, Fishing, Logic
Extra Requirements:
Must live in a world with a large body of swimmable water
All babies will be named after aquatic life
Own a boat
Own a fish tank full of fish
Date and marry someone from the same career as you
Either always go on vacation with your family every summer OR send your kids to summer camp
Fill your home with the stereotypical family photos (matching pjs on winterfest, back to school photos, jcpenny photoshoot etc)
GEN 2: Finder’s Keepers
Packs used: Strangerville, Eco lifestyle, City living
You were always the black sheep of the family, in more ways than just your choice in fashion. You never fit into your parent’s idea of the perfect family, always fighting, always stealing and always causing problems. As soon as you could you got out of there, moved into your own (less than appealing) apartment, you were living the life until a night out on the town left you with a surprise bundle of joy. Maybe it’s time for a bit of a change, for the better.
Colour Theme: Black, black and more black
Career: Criminal -> Freelance Artist
Aspiration: Public Enemy (do not complete)
Traits: Active Imagination -> Kleptomaniac, Paranoid, Maker
Skills:
Mischief, Painting, Player’s choice
Extra Requirements:
Must live in a grungy, dirty apartment
Hoard ALL of your ‘finds’ aka everything you steal
Have at least 1 baby from a one night stand in your young adulthood
Before that child is a teen, change your ways and leave your life of crime to become a freelance artist full time
Have a bad relationship with your gen 1 parent, do not fix it till adulthood
After your ‘redemption’ find love with a good sim. ( can have any positive trait like good, generous, idealist etc.)
GEN 3: Walk of Fame
Packs used: Get famous, City Living, Adventure Awaits, Highschool Years, Growing Together
You can’t fault your parent for the hand they were dealt in life but you are going to make sure that will never be you. You are going to reach for the stars, you know the Del Sol Valley ones. If nobody knows your name by your late teens, well you’ve clearly failed as a star. Well at the end of the day you're not doing this cause you enjoy your craft, and you're definitely not doing this ‘for the fans’, no you're doing this for the green, the coin, THE SIMOLEANS. I mean why else go through all the hassle.
Colour Theme: Pink, white and gold (so much gold)
Career: Entertainer
Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy
Traits:
Competitive, Overachiever, Self-assured
Skills:
Charisma, Singing, A musical instrument OR Comedy
Extra Requirements:
Be in drama club as soon as possible
As a teen form a karaoke club, go out every weekend and sing your hearts out together
When you move out, have a roommate but in a toxic “omg they were roommates” way
Have AT LEAST 3 weddings, each one has to be bigger and grander than the last
Have a strict dynamic with at least 1 of your kids
If using get famous, reach at minimum 3 star celebrity level
GEN 4: Better Late Than Never
Packs used: Snowy Escape, Spa Day, Highschool years
Living in a strict household was never fun, you never knew peace, there were always expectations you could never meet. You couldn’t have friends with how high of a workload you had. It was only when you got out of the house did you feel … free. Moving to Mt Komorebi and living in the mountains was one of the best things you could have done for yourself, flying free down the slopes and living your life fully.
Colour Theme: light blue, mint and brown
Career: Athlete
Aspiration: Inner Peace
Traits: Perfectionist, Active, Socially Awkward
Skills: Fitness, Cooking, Wellness
Extra Requirements:
Live in Mt.Komorebi
Don’t have friends as child and no close friends as a teen, only when you are out the house do you gain close and life long friends
Food is your love language, prefer to stay in instead of going out
Join an afterschool activity as a teen, fall in love with your rival from the club
Never get married but stay with that one partner
Attend all the Mt. Komorebi festivals at least once
GEN 5: True Love’s Kiss
Packs used: Horse Ranch, Lovestruck, Cottage Living, High School Years, Dine out, Businesses and Hobbies
Maybe it was how amazing your parents' love story was or maybe how much better a good romcom made you feel after a rough day but you love love. You have so much to spare and give out why should you lock yourself down to just one person. I mean that was what you thought but since reconnecting with that old childhood friend of yours, you could finally picture it, settling down and quite frankly that is TERRIFYING.
Colour Theme: Red, black and brown
Career: Culinary (Mixologist branch)
Aspiration: Serial Romantic
Traits: Lactose Intolerant, Party Animal, Romantic
Skills: Nectar Making, Mixology, Romance
Extra Requirements:
Own a small business OR a restaurant named after your parent
Have your parents move back in with you when they reach elderhood
Travel everywhere you can with a bike, make sure the whole family has bikes
If having multiple children, have as many different baby daddies/mommies as possible
For a long time never settle down, have as many sims as you can on the go at once
When the aspiration is complete reconnect with a childhood friend turned lover and leave your serial romantic ways behind
GEN 6: Work Till You Drop
Packs used: Discover University, Life and Death, Cats and Dogs, For Rent, Parenthood and Seasons
From being a straight A student your whole life to getting the scholarship you so clearly deserved, you have always been smart but also humble. You wouldn’t be in the position you are without your family supporting you the whole way. So you give back in every way you can, donating to charities, volunteering at soup kitchens, the works. Now if you could just find some spare time for your kids, then you’d be living the life.
Colour Theme: Browns and Creams (you are the beige mom aesthetic)
Career: Law
Aspiration: Academic
Traits: Genius, Generous, Skeptical
Skills: Research and Debate, Writing, Player’s Choice
Extra Requirements:
Complete the scout after school activity
Be the first in your family to go to University (must be distinguished degree)
Wait to get married until after you have completed your degree, and wait to have kids till after marriage
Volunteer once a week with the family
Get a pet for your kids to fill the hole you leave while working
Overall be absent from your kids lives, your not strict but your not close either
GEN 7: Friends on the Otherside
Packs used: Paranormal, Life and Death, Crystal Creations, parenthood, Any occult pack of your choice
While your parent was always working or giving their time to those in need, you were with your imaginary friends, well everyone said they were imaginary but you know the truth, they are ghosts and hey your parent was all about helping the living well why can’t you help the dead. Your parents may think you're going nowhere in life but you know where you're going, the spirit realm.
Colour Theme: Purples, blacks and greys
Career: Paranormal Investigator
Aspiration: Crystal Crafter
Traits: Cheerful, Mystical, Loyal
Skills: Medium, Gemology, Thanatology
Extra Requirements:
Live in a haunted house
Fall in love with an occult and/or fall in love with the Grim Reaper
Sell your custom made jewellery on the selling table at your local park/market
Embrace the hippy mentality, no restrictions, no chores and no disciplining your kids
Bring a ghost back to life
Become a ghost using the water in Ravenwood neighbourhood Mourningvale
GEN 8: Two Can Keep a Secret
Packs used: Adventure Awaits, Snowy Escape, Cats and Dogs
You don’t know how they found you, or why they recruited you just out of high school but there’s a part of you that can’t complain, you get to travel the world, take down bad guys, save the day and sneak that hot criminal a kiss when no one's looking, well you think no one’s looking with the way the agency works you can never be too sure or too safe.
Colour Theme: Yellow, red and black
Career: Secret Agent
Aspiration: Neighbourhood Confidant
Traits: Loner, Adventurous, Ambitous
Skills: Archery, Programming, Player’s choice
Extra Requirements:
Compete in archery competitions from an early age
Have an on and off relationship with a criminal
Live in at least 5 different worlds, never get too settled
Change your hair colour and hair cut regularly
Have a service dog, fully trained
Have a designated training room in every home you live in
GEN 9: The Simple Life
Packs used: Horse Ranch, Outdoor Retreat, Cottage Living, Cats and Dogs, Highschool Years
School was not Not for you, you just preferred a hands-on way of life. Living off the land and your own hard work. Well your hard work and your animals for as hard as you work they work twice as hard especially the prize winning ones. Your proud of the work you’ve done and the awards you won, people may view your life as ‘simple’ but there truly is nothing more rewarding well except maybe not tripping over your feet every second is up there.
Colour Theme: Green, brown and white
Career: none
Aspiration: Championship Rider
Traits: Loves Outdoors, Animal Enthusiast, Clumsy
Skills: Gardening, Horse Riding, Herbalism
Extra Requirements:
Drop out, be kicked out or have a low grade in high school
Go all out on your farm, plants, horses, cows, sheep etc
Live on a lot with the simple living lot trait, survive off your land (and groceries)
Look after any stray you come across, animal or human
Vacation in Granite falls whenever you can
Have several award winning animals
GEN 10: Back To The Beginning
Packs used: Dreamhome Decorator, Businesses and Hobbies, Eco Lifestyle, Spa Day, Growing Together, Bust the Dust
When you moved out, you were lucky that your new house that had been in your family for generations was sitting empty, sure its a bit of a fixer upper but there’s nothing wrong with that. You make the house a home, a place where all the family can gather, party and relax. Seeing how good a job you do with your own house, why not do the same for others, making their houses, homes and their families closer.
Colour Theme: Orange, yellow, blue and brown
Career: Interior Decorator
Aspiration: Perfectly Pristine
Traits: Neat, Art Lover, High Maintenance
Skills: Handiness, Pottery, Fabrication
Extra Requirements:
Move into the gen 1 home (Make sure to make it into a fixer upper)
Fix up the gen 1 home into your ideal family home
Host family reunions for every major holiday/event
Teach pottery at your local rec centre until you can open up your own pottery studio
Have positive relationships with your family (yes even your spouse’s family)
Make sure your kids can move out with at least 15-20000 simoleons
if you guys end up playing the legacy make sure to tag me or use the hastag #HeirloomLegacy