introducing - the sims 2 lepacy challenge!
what is a lepacy? a lepacy is a generational challenge based on exploring a different expansion pack for each new generation. it’s an opportunity to explore things you may have missed previously, and use content you never normally would!
wait, how can you do this in the sims 2? true, it’s hard to just complete a randomly generated aspiration and then call it a day so instead i’ve created a list of goals below and once they’re all completed (and the heir has become an adult/young adult for university) you can then move on to the next generation
okay, you’ve got my interest. how does it work? so the primary goal is to complete a legacy in the sims 2. create a sim, start a family and find a way to keep the family going. how you do that is up to you. if you own all expansion packs you’ll be looking at 9 generations:-
1. base game 2. university 3. nightlife 4. open for business 5. pets 6. seasons 7. bon voyage 8. freetime 9. apartment life
traditionally speaking you’d play them in order, but feel free to switch it up a little. and of course there are stuff packs - that’s up to you if you want to install them alongside an ep!
how did you come up with this? sheer will and determination nah i’m kidding. i’ve now completed a lepacy in the sims 3 and the sims 4, and i really wanted to try and complete one in the sims 2 but i struggled to find a ruleset that worked fully for me. i’ve taken huuuuge inspiration from @simpishly @anneliesembsims and this forum post but all i did was just tidy things up a little to my own liking
how do you technically make this work? so you can do this the “hardcore” way which is to back up your game, and play just the base game. reinstall the ep once you get to it. if you have the ultimate collection you can try to work out the anygame starter or if you still have disks you can do it the old fashioned way. or if you’re like me and taking advantage of the abandonware the individual games come in folders so i’ll just add the folders in as/when required !!this is still being playtested so any feedback is well received!!
okay nerd, are you gonna get to the rules or not? that’s fair, i’ve never been able to shut up so here we go - the sims 2 lepacy! !!once again this is still being playtested so any feedback is well received!!
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generation one - base game
• live in pleasantview/strangetown/veronaville • woohoo in public • reach the top of any base game career • be abducted by aliens • get children into private school • throw a wedding party • purchase all available aspiration rewards
generation two - university
• move heir to university and live in a dorm • declare a major • join the secret society • buy a cell phone, mp3 player and a handheld game • get on the dean’s list at least once • throw a sports party • join a greek house and throw a toga party • throw a graduation party • woohoo with a professor • reach the top of any university career
generation three - nightlife
• live in downtown • have the pleasure aspiration (alternatively start off with pleasure and convert to grilled cheese) • have at least one dream date • woohoo in a photobooth or in a car • dine and dash successfully • become a vampire • hire the matchmaker
generation four - open for business
• live in bluewater village • get any 3 gold talent badges • create a servo • own a level 10 business • win the best-of-the-best award • have cheesecake twins
generation five - pets
• have at least one dog, one cat, one womrat and one bird • have one pet top any animal career • have at least one litter of puppies/kittens • teach one pet all available tricks • become a werewolf
generation six - seasons
• live in riverblossom hills • have a garden plot • get a gold fishing or gardening talent badge • reach the top of any seasons career • become a plantsim • join the garden club
generation seven - bon voyage
• stay in each vacation world at least once • collect all momentos • collect all souvenirs • woohoo in a tent, sauna or hammock • own a vacation home • find all secret lots • befriend bigfoot
generation eight - freetime
• live in desiderata valley • reach the top of any freetime career • reach max enthusiasm in at least 2 hobbies • discover 5 hobby lots • get a gold sewing or pottery talent badge • make a bff • have a secondary aspiration • obtain a genie lamp • build a car
generation nine - apartment life
• live in belladonna cove • live in an apartment • hire a butler • become a witch • create all regents
just a few final notes! we all know the sims 2 is a game trying it’s best and it’s buggy to say the least - if you need to use mods to get the game to run somewhat normally then go for it! also if you want to set a lifetime wish manually using blender or simpe to match the generation you’re playing then that’s also fine in my eyes!
this challenge is in no way unique but it’s just meant to be fun, and a good way to keep the sims 2 community alive (not like it needs any help, it’s still thriving!) and if you decide to play it then please tag me so i can see! if you’d like to leave suggestions for each generation or if i’ve missed anything out please let me know! #sims2lepacy #resurrectonomitron
a note about moving neighbourhoods! i know it’s super glitchy and can be a bit chaotic so if you’d like to keep your sim in the starter hood for the entirety of the challenge then that is completely fine!!
update 4th june 2022
• removed ‘marry a service sim’ from base game to be more flexible to either non-single sim starts/single sims aiming to get abducted
update 5th june 2022
• added ‘join a greek house and throw a toga party’ to university
update 4th july 2023
• removed ‘plan a honeymoon’ from bon voyage to be more flexible to sims wanting to remain single
update 19th july 2023
• removed ‘meet a sim from each social group’ from apartment life as there is no reasonable way to track this
