►Master-list of Tutorials and Links for Almost Everything CC◄
So @elderwisp made an amazing post with a GREAT idea, and I couldn't simple ignore it. Here's my contribution to #simblrsagainstAI!
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► Programs & Resources:
Sims4Studio is the program we use to get our resources from the game and to make our package files. Photoshop is the image editing program we use to edit our image textures and previews, with some recurring to GIMP as well. You will need a DDS Plug-in so Photoshop can work on the DDS files that Sims4Studio utilizes, you can work with png files, but it's harder work. Blender is the free and mot common 3D mesh editor sims 4 creators use to work on their meshes. You can import add-ons to it, like Behemox Hair Generator, Mesh Repair Tools (both self explanatory) and Mio3, an UV editor tool. NJob is a great free tool you can utilize to make normal maps, essential to make your CC interact with different lighting in game.
Sims4Studio
Photoshop CC 2017
Blender
NJob
Photoshop DDS plug-in (place it in: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2018\Plug-ins)
Behemox Hair Generator ($)
Mesh Repair Tools
Mio3
• (To install Blender add-ons: open Bender and drag the add-on file right into it!)
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► Tutorials:
Speed meshes are perfect for observation and learning! Reduce the speed on YouTube and watch how other people work. Try to replicate using your installed programs as an exercise!
Hair:
Speed Mesh by @meghewlett
Speed Mesh by @oakiyo
Hair Making by @aler-ii
Clothes: Tutorial by @simsina
Buy Mode: Tutorial by @sieory
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► Program Beginner Tutorials:
Getting to Know Blender (donut tutorial updated 2026)
How to Weight Map by @zeussim
How to make Uv_1 and how to Make a Specular Map by @zeussim
Beginner Guide to Photoshop
How to use NJob to make Normal Maps by @teanmoon
Beginner tutorial on Sims4Studio by @myaeomi-sims
Tip 1: @teanmoon has an entire blog full of EXTREMELY helpful tutorials for CC making. Check it out!
Tip 2: Always check the Sims 4 Studio Forum for a variety of tutorials on everything. Create your account and ask your questions as well! They're very helpful.
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► Miscellaneous:
My own Resources for Hair CC making
Powluna Tutorials on YouTube
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That's about it! Thank you everyone who made those tutorials over the years. You contributed to the freedom of knowledge. I believe every knowledge should be free and easy to access, because I also believe things like paywalls and having to jump through hoops to find said knowledge is part of the reason why ignorant people are resorting to AI to make their desired "art". Let's end this.
I created a legacy challenge inspired by the Not So Berry and Very Veggie legacy challenges (by lilsimsie and alwayssimming). This is my first every challenge so please be kind! Here is a link to a Google Doc where everything will be the most up to date. Please let me know what you think!
P.S. I will be making all of my heirs queer to follow the fruity theme and I hope you all do too ;)
Edit: I have made major changes based on feedback! So these graphics are not accurate anymore. The changes are all reflected in the google doc!! :)
I don't know how many of you can read this or are even still alive lol but I've made an alt account. Please follow me in there and only communicate with me in there, as this one will remain as an archive while my issue isn't fixed.
You’ve always hated the heat, as a kid you dreamed of snowy mountains and chilly air. But now, as a young adult, you're finally leaving your warm hometown behind to start fresh in the cold, serene peaks of Mt. Komorebi. With nothing but the winter landscape ahead, and ready to build a new life — a legacy — in the heart of the snow. Welcome to the Winter Legacy Challenge!
Expansion packs you'll need:
-- Snowy Escape.
If you don't have snowy escape, but have seasons, this works fine too. It's okay to play through spring considering the weather conditions BUT you'll have to remember to enable testingcheats and change it back to winter once it becomes summer with seasons.set_season 2
-- Seasons
Recommend packs, but BG alternatives provided:
-- Outdoor Retreat
-- Life and Death
-- Spa Day
Not needed, but nice for gameplay:
-- Island Living
-- Eco Lifestyle
Rules:
-- You may use freerealestate for your first house, but after please refrain from using any other cheats while playing.
-- Normal or Long lifespans.
-- Careers are up to you, UNLESS stated otherwise.
-- You need to complete each requisite (goals, and challenges for the generation. Aspirations if stated) before that sim dies. If they die before everything is completed, their heir must pick a goal or challenge to complete in honor of them.
-- If they die before producing a heir, you fail.
-- If a sim dies from freezing, their heir must honor them by building a small memorial or shrine.
Gen 1: Winter Dreamer
Backstory: Having spent their life in the desert, this Sim dreams of snow-covered landscapes. They’ve saved enough to move to a permanent winter wonderland. Snow brings them joy, and they dedicate themselves to creating a cozy, snow-loving life.
Traits: Cheerful, Loves Outdoors, Family-Oriented
Aspiration: Mt. Komorebi Sightseer
Goals:
Complete your aspiration entirely.
ALWAYS Complete the Winterfest holiday tradition (decorate the tree, cook a holiday meal, etc).
Have a Hot Tub on your plot. (OR build a pool and add decorative rocks and greenery around it)
Collect all Sammies.
Challenge: Your Sim must spend 3+ hours outside daily, no matter the weather or their needs. (It can be making snow angels or exploring town, etc.)
Gen 2: Frostbitten Adventurer
Backstory: Growing up surrounded by snow, this Sim craves adrenaline-fueled adventures. They embrace the wildness of winter, seeking thrilling experiences and surviving extreme conditions.
Traits: Adventurous, Active, Self-Assured
Aspiration: Extreme Sports Enthusiast
Goals:
Master the Snowboarding skill.
Reach at least Rock Climbing level 5, to prepare for intense outdoor activities.
Woo a partner during a Festival of Snow or a snowy outing.
Challenge: Participate in at least three snowboarding, sledding, or skiing competitions—and win at least one before aging up.
Gen 3: Icy Artisan
Backstory: Born into a family of survivors and adventurers, this Sim found solace in the beauty of the winter landscape and became a renowned artist known for their winter-themed works.
Traits: Creative, Loves the Outdoors, Proper
Aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire
Goals:
Visit a National Park (via Outdoor Retreat pack) or build a homestead filled with outdoor elements.
Paint or take 8 winter-themed works (snowy forests, ice skating, festive winter scenes).
Embrace Winterfest as their favorite holiday, decorating the tree, and hosting festive gatherings.
Challenge: To make a living, they will rely only on their art—no regular jobs allowed. No thermostat can be used to heat the home this generation, use fireplaces or space heaters instead.
Gen 4: Frozen Royalty
Backstory: This Sim believes they are the ruler of a frozen kingdom. Eccentric and ambitious, they build an empire to match their icy vision, complete with loyal subjects and a grand icy palace.
Traits: Ambitious, Snob, Romantic
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
Goals:
Host at least two grand events each winter (Winter Balls, fancy dinners, or other social gatherings). These events must include 6+ guests, top-quality food, and gold-level rewards.
Have at least one child with Father Winter.
During the winter season, go to Magnolia Blossom Park in Willow Creek to skate. Max the skating skill. You are allowed to put them on your plot so you don't need to travel, if you have the funds and room.
Challenge: Your heir must inherit an heirloom and keep the ‘icy empire’ alive. (if you don't own life and Death, that’s okay, just pick something that stays with the heir until they die. It can be in their inventory or place somewhere in the lot.
Gen 5: The Eternal Winter Keeper?
As the heir to a family built on the love for winter and it’s traditions, you’ve always known your role: to continue your ancestors’ mission of preserving the eternal frost. But as the years go on, you’ve begun to question your destiny. You long for warmth, sun, and freedom from the cold. The decision weighs heavily on your heart:
Will you stay loyal to your family and uphold their wintery legacy?
Or will you break away and forge a new path, leaving snow behind for the warmth of tropical shores?
Path 1: Frozen Protector
Backstory: For generations, your family has served as stewards of winter—a lineage entrusted with keeping the delicate balance between the icy season’s beauty and its unforgiving harshness. You’ve grown up knowing that, as the next heir, the title of Winter Keeper will one day fall on you. Will you prove yourself worthy of the mantle, or will winter lose its way in your hands?Traits: Loyal, Outgoing, Lovebug (If not possible, use Romantic)Aspiration: Successful Lineage
Goals:
Befriend at least three Sims who are “winter aligned” (traits like Loves Outdoors, Loner, or Creative, etc) and strengthen your bond by doing winter-related activities together at least once a week with one of them. If you have Get together, make a club with outlines relating to cold or festive activities.
Find your soulmate in a winter setting (at a snow-covered lot or during a winter festival). Woo them with romantic gestures like snowball fights, outdoor stargazing, or ice skating. Have an outside wedding with them.
Ensure your child connects with winter traditions by maxing out a related skill before they become a young adult (e.g., Violin for haunting melodies, Charisma for storytelling, or Fitness for winter sports).
Challenge: Add at least one major improvement to the family’s estate if you haven’t already: build an outdoor skating rink, a winter conservatory, or a family mausoleum for past heirs.
Path 2: The Sun Seeker
Backstory: You’ve always felt like an outsider in your family, your dreams of warmth clashing with their love for snow. After years of feeling stifled by the cold, you decide to take the boldest step of all: abandoning your family’s icy traditions and embracing a life of sun, freedom, and joy. But forging a new path is never easy, especially when your roots are steeped in frost.
Traits: Child Of the Ocean, Outgoing, FoodieAspiration: Beach Life (Angling Ace if you don't own IL)
Goals:
Move to a tropical destination (preferably Sulani) and embrace the warm climate fully. Marry a local Sim and raise your family in the tropical paradise!
Max out the Fishing skill
Befriend the dolphins (Island Living) or form a club of locals to celebrate your new lifestyle.
Challenge: Abandon all winter traditions. You can never celebrate Winterfest again. You must create a new summer holiday, or host a big party every Summer.
If you decide to take part, let me know by using #TS4WinterLC in your post! I hope to start this challenge in the next few days and share my progress ^.^
If you’d like to read it on a different platform, here’s the google doc!
You’ve always hated the heat, as a kid you dreamed of snowy mountains and chilly air. But now, as a young adult, you're finally leaving your
I hope you have fun, stay warm, and happy simming everyone! ☃️
My situation is very difficult, and I suffer from chronic diseases, and there is no treatment or medicine for me because of the war we are going through. Prices are very high. Please help me by donating so that I can buy treatment.
Based on the famous “Not So Berry” Legacy Challenge, the Olympian Gods Legacy Challenge follows an offspring where each generation is based on one of the Olympian gods from Greek Mythology. Each generation will have to complete careers, skills or goals based on myths of the gods in Greek mythology.
General Rules (Rules for all generations):
With the exception of the 'Hera' and 'Artemis' generations, each generation can be made with any gender
'freerealestate' will be allowed in the first house, after that avoid cheats
It is interesting that each generation has an object that refers to the generation's patron god.
It is not mandatory to use the name of the patron god as the name of the sim
Feel free to adapt the challenge to whatever you think works best, the goal is just to be fun
Generation I: Zeus
“Zeus was considered the god of the heavens, lightning and thunder. He was the most powerful god in the Greek pantheon, ruling over men and gods from Mount Olympus.”
You always heard that he was born to be someone important or great. Even when you tried to avoid it, he was placed in leadership positions and thus graduated from school with the best grades, being the valedictorian of his class and accepted into any college he wanted. You grew up having everyone's attention and sometimes climbing mountains to escape the feeling of being watched all the time, with the rarefied air helping to ease your mind. You hate corruption and dishonesty… at least when it's not about your marriage.
Traits: Self-Absorbed, High Maintenance and Ambitious
Goals:
Complete the Career
Complete the Aspiration
Maximize Research & Debate Skill
Maximize Rock Climbing skill
Maximize Entepreneur
Have at least three children with different parents
Marry more than once
Having an extramarital relationship
Have at least one daughter (for the next generation)
Generation II: Hera
“Hera was known as the queen of the gods, as she was married to Zeus, the most powerful god in the Greek pantheon. She was the goddess of women, marriage and protector of pregnant women.”
You watched your father/mother having relationships with several different people besides your mother/father and you hated keeping this secret so as not to destroy your family. You hate cheating more than anything and promised that you would get revenge on any man who cheated on their wives.
Aspiration: Super Parent
Career: Lawyer (Judge)
Traits: Jealous, Family-Oriented and Paranoid
Goals:
Complete the Career
Complete the Aspiration
Maximize Parenting skill
Maximize Cross-Stitch
Marry only once
Having a bad relationship with half-siblings
Have a severe relationship with all children
Generation III: Poseidon
“Poseidon was one of the religious deities of the Greeks in Antiquity. The Greeks had him as the god of the seas and rivers, as well as being responsible for catastrophic events, such as floods and earthquakes.”
You grew up under the wings of a super controlling mother and couldn't wait for the time when you could just leave home and live your own life. The emotion you had when you were at sea or when riding on a horse are and have always been the most liberating moments for you.
Aspiration: Beach Life
Career: Conservationist (Marine Biologist)
Traits: Horse Lover, Son of the Ocean and Hot-Headed
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Riding Skill
Maximize Fishing skill
Have a horse
Win at least one riding competition
Finding Sulani’s ‘Buried Treasures’
Marry a Mermaid
Become a Mermaid (optional)
Generation IV: Athena
“Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, and also considered the goddess of war, whose strategic side was associated with her. She was Zeus's favorite daughter. Athena was the goddess of wisdom to the ancient Greeks and the favorite daughter of Zeus.”
While your father/mother went to the beach with your brothers or learned about horses, you stayed in your room with your mind immersed in books, seeking more and more knowledge. It seemed like the more you knew, the more you wanted to know and you just didn't know when it would be enough to stop learning.
Aspiration: Renaissance Sim
Career: Player's Choice
Traits: Bookworm, Genius and Erratic
Goals:
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Logic skill
Maximize Knitting skill
Maximize another mental or creative skill (player's choice)
Being part of the Chess Club as a teenager
Graduate from college at least once
Being A grade student in elementary and high school
Generation V: Ares
“Ares was the Greek god of war, directly related to the most violent aspect of battles, such as bloodshed. Ares was not a popular god among the Greeks and was seen as a temperamental god, although he was thought to be courageous.”
Your mother always pushed books and books for you to read and study, but the only thing you could think about was what it would be like to train, go to the gym and do things like fun. The excitement he felt when getting into fights and even more so winning fights. How sweet it feels to destroy enemies, opponents or anything that gets in your way.
Aspiration: Bodybuilder
Career: Military (Officer)
Traits: Mean, Adventurous and Self-Assured
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Fitness skill
Have bad reputation
Win at least 5 fights with different sims
Become a werewolf (optional)
Generation VI: Demeter
“Demeter is the Greek goddess of the harvest, fertility, cultivated land, sacred law and holds the cycle of life and death. She revealed agriculture to human beings and guided the cultivation of corn and wheat. Therefore, she is also known as the goddess of agriculture."
Tired of the almost wild life you led because of your father/mother, you just wanted peace and tranquility. You have always liked plants and the nature around you, having escaped to the forest a few times just to breathe fresh air and be surrounded by greenery. Now you can finally have your dream life away from the turmoil of your family.
Aspiration: Field Caretaker
Career: Social Designer (Green Technique)
Traits: Vegetarian, Good and Gloomy
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Gardening Skill
Maximize Flower Arranging Skill
Maximize Herbalism Skill
Have a strong friendship with Flower Bunny
Have a strong friendship with Father Winter
Generation VII: Apollo
“Apollo was one of the most important gods of Ancient Greece, being known as the god of the Sun, of arts, music, prophecy, medicine, etc. He was the son of Zeus and Leto and was known for his beauty and for being an excellent archer.”
Your mother/father always encouraged your talent in art, saying how beautiful your voice is and how quickly you were able to learn to play instruments. You have always enjoyed helping people, whether through your music or learning about the medicinal herbs your mother used. You decided that one day you would become a great doctor so that people could be cured and they could continue their happy lives.
Aspiration: Musical Genius
Career: Doctor
Traits: Practice Makes Perfect, Music Lover and Childish
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Guitar or Violin skill
Maximize Piano Skill
Maximize Singing Skill
Having two bad romantic relationships
Have a daughter (for the next generation)
Generation VIII: Artemis
“Artemis was a deity in Greek mythology known as the goddess of hunting, nature and chastity, as well as being the protector of women, children and births.”
Your father/mother was always a bright, happy and lively person, which was different from you. Not that you are quiet and gloomy, but you like silence, tranquility and solitude more. You have always enjoyed being outdoors, practicing outdoor athletic activities and not even the weather stopped you from living your life. As soon as you became an adult and had money, you moved to the furthest place from people you could find. But the neighborhood kids kept coming to your house and you instinctively protected and guided them. They started looking for you to ask questions and for advice, that's when you realized you could guide the children to a better life.
Recommendation: Isolated lots of Sulani or Henford-on-Bagley
Aspiration: Outdoor Enthusiast
Career: Educator (Master Educator)
Traits: Unflirty, Loves Outdoors, and Lonely
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Painting skill
Maximize Cooking skill
Go camping at least once
Not getting married or getting pregnant
Adopting a child or having a science baby
Generation IX: Hephaestus
“Hephaestus was a religious deity of the ancient Greeks, being considered the god of fire and metallurgy. He was well known for being ugly and lame. Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, metallurgy and volcanoes.”
Your mother always encouraged manual work and you ended up falling in love with creating and programming your own things. But since your mother never encouraged connections with other people, you didn't really know how to make friends and talk to other people, which made you bury yourself in the mechanics.
Aspiration: Nerd Brain
Career: Engineering (Mechanics)
Traits: Creative, Socially Awkward and Recycle Disciple
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Handiness skill
Maximize Aerospace Science skill
Maximize Robotic skill
Have a SERVUS
Generation X: Aphrodite
“Aphrodite was a deity present in the religion of the ancient Greeks, recognized as the goddess of love, beauty, desire and fertility. The Greeks believed that she was born in Cyprus, and her birth received two versions, one from Hesiod and the other from Homer.”
Your father/mother didn't want you to have social difficulties like him/her, so he encouraged you to join clubs and make friends. Fortunately, you have always had an easy time talking to and getting to know people, perhaps being extremely handsome made people much more willing to talk to you and sometimes even get you favors.
Aspiration: Serial Romance
Career: Actor/Actress
Traits: Romantic, Extroverted and Clueless
Goals:
Complete Career
Complete Aspiration
Maximize Charisma skill
Maximize Acting skill
Maximize Gemology
Be World Famous Star
Generation XI: Hermes
“Hermes was the god of commerce, wealth, luck, thieves, diplomacy, travel. He was the son of Zeus and a nymph named Maia. He was known for committing petty theft, as in the case of the theft of Apollo's cattle.”
Being the son/daughter of a figure as famous as your mother/father was not easy, especially when you love taking what is not exactly yours. Since childhood, you always liked playing tricks on people and sometimes touching other people's property, not because you wanted it, just because you could do it.
Aspiration: Native in the City
Career: Criminal (Boss)
Traits: Kleptomaniac, Active and Bro
Goals:
Complete Aspiration
Complete Career
Maximize Mischief skill
Maximize Charisma skill
Steal at least one item from all lots (home and community) in the neighborhood your Sim lives in
Get secrets from at least 6 different Sims
Generation XII: Dionysus
“Dionysus was the god of wine, parties, joy, theater. He was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman named Semele. He was the only demigod to be transformed into a god in Greek mythology. Their worship rituals were marked by the consumption of wine and the holding of orgies.”
You didn't have the best father/mother, after all he/she was always busy with work, stealing and secrets, common things for a father/mother. And like any teenager who is often alone at home, you always invited your friends to spend the day with you and it evolved until they started to become parties and you ended up being known for having the most legendary parties in the city.
Hey, Simmers and Arianators! 🎶 Are you ready to follow the incredible journey of Ariana Grande’s music career through your Sims? My Ariana Grande Legacy Challenge is inspired by her iconic albums, with each generation representing a different chapter of her life and music. From the dreamy romance of Yours Truly to the independent strength of Thank U, Next and the multitasking mastery of Positions, this challenge takes you through a musical and emotional journey like no other. 🌟🎤
What’s the challenge about?
Each generation is based on an album, with unique traits, aspirations, and career goals that reflect the themes of that era. Whether your Sim is a dashing musician, a resilient survivor, or a multitasking leader, you’ll guide them through ups and downs, mastering skills, navigating relationships, and building a family legacy — all while staying true to the vibe of Ariana’s music. 🎶✨
Challenge Highlights: 🎤 7 generations inspired by Ariana Grande’s albums.
💔 Experience love, heartbreak, and self-discovery with each generation.
🌟 Follow unique career paths, from an entertainer to business woman.
🎨 Infuse your Sims’ style with Ariana-inspired looks from each era.
👶 Raise talented, ambitious children to carry on the legacy.
Extra: Use the Get Famous expansion pack to rise to stardom if your generation calls for it!
Are you ready to live out the highs and lows of Ariana’s career in The Sims 4? 🌙 Share your stories and gameplay with #ArianaLegacyChallenge and let’s bring Ariana’s iconic evolution to life in the Sims world! 💖🎶
Hi all, this is my first Sims 3 legacy challenge I've made myself, it is a result of my boredom on a Saturday evening but it was a lot of fun, so I'll throw this at you ☺
This elemental legacy challenge is for The Sims 3 and spans 9 Generations. It is inspired by the Chinese Zodaic Elements and also inspiration from my favourite JRPG's which utlise a lot of elemental themed magic. It has guided ideas and generational requirements with story themes throughout. Feel free to tag me if you have a go at this ✨
Rules:
I have listed the intended requirements for each generation, move on to the next generation once the requirements are complete or the next heir becomes a young adult
I have listed some guidance on careers, lifetime wishes and traits. I recommend taking 2-3 of the traits listed but they aren't mandatory
You can use money cheats if you wish, I've tried to write the generational order to put you in the desired financial spot for storytelling, but please just have fun with it
Please do alter and play this how you wish & how your stories pan out, the guidance is just there for ideas and isn't meant to limit you
Generation 1 - Earth
Child of earth, you are grounded and resillient. Your goal is to provide your family with solid foundations for the generations to come. You are selfless, stubborn and driven. You know what you want and will work your upmost to achieve it. Your ambitious and frugal nature can get on other's nerves and prompts the question: with so much planning for the future, are you really taking time to enjoy your own life?
Begin in a starter house. You should not move lots or houses this Generation and instead add extensions onto your house when needed
Master the cooking and nectar making skills
Fall in love and marry one person in your lifetime
Do not have children until you reach level 8 of your career
Save 20,000 for the next generation
Generation 2 - Water
Child of water, thanks to your parents hardwork, you had a carefree childhood and now plenty of savings behind you. You are a calm free spirit that lets the oceans currents carry you to your next adventure. You are in no rush to settle in one place just yet, why rush when you are having such fun? Your time for settling down will come evetually. Whatever will be will be.
Traits: Adventurous, Loves to swim, Commitment Issues, Easily Impressed, Athletic
Do not get married and settle down until adulthood
Have at least 3 children with 3 different people you meet in your travels
Master the diving skill
Own a boat or live in a houseboat
Generation 3 - Fire
Child of fire, you are passionate and hot-headed, throwing yourself headfirst into your work and relationships with a grandeur flair. You wear your heart on your sleeve, making many flock to you for friendship or more. Your self-awareness around your temper certainly helps your popularity as you channel your temper into your physical fitness. You certainly aren't burning out anytime soon!
Traits: Social Butterfly, Hot-Headed, Artistic, Loves the Heat, Flirty
LTW: Super Popular
Job: Self-employed Painter
Requirements:
Master the painting and martial arts skills
Have at least 20 friends and maintain friendships until you are an elder or the next generation takes over
Have 3 passionate lovers in your lifetime
Throw a party once per week
Woohoo once per week
Generation 4 - Grass
Child of grass, you just can't get enough of babies, especially your own! Your family and their wellbeing are your whole world. You live to nourish, protect and teach your loved ones. However, you have been told on one or more occasions that you can be overbearing...a helicopter parent perhaps? Don't they know you only want what is best for them?
Traits: Nurturing, Perfectionist, Loves the Outdoors, Family Orientated, Green Thumb,
LTW: Surrounded by Family/The Perfect Garden
Job: Daycare
Requirements:
Have a garden and live off the land, using your grown produce for meals
Max the gardening skill
Fall in love and marry your childhood sweetheart
Have 5 children and a bad relationship with at least one
Teach all of your children their toddler skills
Live within your means in a small-medium house - never have more than 10,000 in household funds
Generation 5 - Ice
Child of ice, your parents doting nature only added onto your pressure. You never felt like you fit in with your family, never felt understood. They were all so extroverted and loud whilst you much preferred your quiet isolation. Perhaps that's why you prefer animals over people. You have a lot of love to give, I can only hope you will find someone to share that with (who is not one of your many pets).
Traits: Shy, Animal Lover, Hates the Outdoors, Savvy Sculptor, Loves the cold
LTW: Descendant of Da Vinci
Jobs: Self employed Sculptor/Painter/Inventor
Requirements:
Have a poor relatioship with your parents and siblings, you will leave your childhood family home as soon as you age into a young adult
Have 3 pets at one time
Only leave your house when necessary
Meet your lover through online dating
Master the sculpting and inventing skills
Have a child through the time machine
Generation 6 - Electricity
Child of electricity, you sure are a shocker! You thrive in the spotlight and want all eyes on you, for better or worse. You would never miss an opportunity to make a good story for the headlines. Rumours have been circulating that your appearances are a rouse: you're broke, narcissistic and even miserable! They're just jealous of your fame and fortune...right?
Traits: Inappropriate, Star Quality, Charismatic, Daredevil, Irresistible
LTW: Superstar Actor/Rock Star/Vocal Legend
Job: Actor/Musician/Singer
Requirements:
Reach Celebrity Level 5
Reach Level 10 of your chosen career
Have 3 negative scandals in your lifetime
Act inappropriately once per week
Live beyond your means - live in a large mansion and keep your household funds below 5,000. Spend any additional income on items, spa treatments and activities
Have a fall from grace and leave your children with nothing
Generation 7 - Metal
Child of metal, you know what it's like to be at rock bottom. Due to your parents neglect and carelessness, you taught yourself all you know to get by and find your next meal, even if you aren't proud of it. You are stubborn, self-reliant and one hell of an evil genius. You won't hit rock bottom again. Ever.
Traits: Evil, Kleptomaniac, Genius, Night Owl, Rebellious
LTW: Become a Master Thief
Job: Criminal Career
Requirements:
As a teen: consistently maintain D's at school, skip school, pull pranks and steal from neighbours
Work for tips as a mixologist in your young adulthood
Master the mixologist skill and learn every drink recipe
Have a found family
Steal an item every week
Never fall below 2,000 simoleons when you are independant. If you do or are about to, start doing whatever is necessary. We will never hit rock bottom
Marry a rich sim, have a child with them and kill your partner off
Generation 8 - Air
Child of air, your life so far has been turbulent and chaotic. Your parents death has scarred you and you have floated through life lost. You try to travel on the right path for your late parent, but you can't help but feel there is more to life than what meets the eye. There are sounds at night that wake you, unexplained foresight into future events and a pull to the paranormal. Perhaps it is time to stop fighting this unknown path and instead let the winds carry you to where you are meant to be.
Join a base game job in young adulthood. Quit once you reach level 3
Reach level 10 of your chosen career
Donate money to charity every week to honour your late parent
Marry a supernatural or one of your clients
Do one exceptionally good thing in your lifetime (examples include: cure a supernatural, adopt a child, revive a dead sim)
Have a close relationship with your children
Generation 9 - Space
Child of space, you certainly are special. With your parents holding a unique view on the world and the afterlife, you grew up with an open mind and childlike awe of life's wonders and mysteries. Your parents advocated for you to question the world, and question you did! You excelled in your studies and took a particular interest in space. Is it true you become a star if you die?
Embark on a remarkable journey through generations in The Sims 4. In this legacy, you'll craft a family saga filled with triumphs, trials, and the pursuit of dreams in just 5 generations.
From the humble beginnings of a wallflower's aspirations to the dazzling heights of fame, experience the intricate tapestry of lives interwoven by destiny. Generations will rise and fall, each bearing the mark of the stars and their unique aspirations.
You'll navigate through triumphs and tribulations, building a legacy that echoes through time. Will you nurture relationships, celebrate fame, or find solace in a quieter life? The choices you make will shape the legacy that unfolds.
Starting Out:
Create a new household with a female sim and male sweetheart for Generation 1 (You may begin the challenge as teens if you prefer!)
Place them on a 20x20 lot or smaller in the Copperdale neighborhood
Set their starting funds to $3000
Play at whatever lifespan you prefer for your gameplay
Only have to finish or max a requirement if specifically stated
Only have to move or stay put, if explicitly stated
Get Famous, High School Years, Parenthood, and Spa Day are required for the challenge
Tag #SIMSTOPIALEGACY so we can enjoy your gameplay!
**Generation 1** The Resilient Vintner
In the shadows of high school hallways, you were a wallflower with dreams as vibrant as the grapes that would one day fill your winery. The quiet corridors couldn't contain your aspirations, nor could they mask the spark within. A nice boy, a rarity in your world of introverted thoughts, shattered your timid facade, and together you danced through the corridors of your dreams.
Life spun its web, and as young adults, a surprise awaited in the form of impending parenthood. Two heartbeats echoed in your third trimester, a symphony of life that harmonized with your fears and hopes. But then, like a cruel twist of fate, the same boy who had chipped away your shyness disappeared, leaving you heartbroken and resolute.
Determination carved its path through your life like vines in a well-tended garden. You donned the role of both gardener and parent, nurturing both flora and fledgling hearts. Your hands learned the craft of winemaking, turning grapes into bottled poetry. With few friends, you showered your twins with all the love life could muster, becoming both their guardian and guiding star.
Nectar Maker Aspiration
Socially Awkward Trait
Perfectionist Trait
Good trait
Fall in love with high school sweetheart
Master gardening, nectar making, cooking & comedy
Accidentally fall pregnant with twins before adulthood (may cheat to achieve)
HS sweetheart dumps you and never meets your kids
Master gardening career
Never marry until your kids move out
Never have more children
**Generation 2**The Bartender's Sanctuary
In the shadow of a single mother's devotion, you and your twin were raised. But as your sibling basked in maternal admiration, you found solace in the independence born from abandonment. Academia was a breeze you barely entertained, for you knew you held an unspoken ticket to leniency. Graduation opened a door into the world of cocktails, a bartender's stage where you mixed spirits and stories, all while never leaving the refuge of your childhood haven.
Mixology became your symphony, crafting concoctions that spoke volumes in each glass. Charisma oiled the gears of social interaction, while video gaming and comedy painted your private world with laughter. Romantic dalliances played like fleeting melodies, each a brief verse before the chorus of commitment. And as the years unfolded, you embraced marriage and parenthood, your own family story beginning within the walls that sheltered your formative years.
Mixology Aspiration
Bro trait
Non-Committal Trait
Lazy Trait
Master mixology, charisma, video gaming & comedy
Don’t move out of your childhood home until marriage
Date at least 4 sims before marrying in adulthood
No children until you are married
Have at least 1 child
**Generation 3** The Musical Prodigy
The pulse of music coursed through your veins, setting your heart ablaze. From childhood, you were drawn to the siren call of melodies, a passion that flourished into an early graduation and an unswerving march into the arms of a musician's destiny. As an independent composer, the spotlight danced upon your creations, but it was a hit song that thrust you fully into its radiant embrace. An agent's proposition introduced you to a world of artificial romance, but destiny had other plans.
In a whirlwind of notes and heartbeats, careers and affections intertwined. Love bloomed like a wildflower in Del Sol Valley's fast lane, and soon your family mirrored the crescendo of your professional success. Your children would someday hear your music and know the rhythm of love that had brought them into the world.
Musical Genius Aspiration
Music Lover Trait
Outgoing Trait
Any Trait
Graduate HS early
Master violin, piano, singing & guitar
Become at least a 4 star celebrity
Reach level 5 musician career (may continue)
Marry someone famous & have a big wedding
Have 3 kids with spouse
Move to Del Sol Valley
License at least 6 songs at mailbox
**Generation 4** The Spoiled Celebrity
Fame wrapped its opulent arms around you from birth, a glittering cocoon that promised adoration at every turn. Spoils of privilege were your birthright, a captivating narrative spun from the union of famous souls. The camera's eye adored you, and the silver screen beckoned, a realm where you aimed to eclipse the legendary Judith Ward herself.
With the world as your stage, you carved your own narrative, masterfully delivering lines that echoed across generations. But amid the applause, the applause that never seemed to wane, love remained an elusive muse. The script of your life took an unexpected twist—an autonomous child conceived in a laboratory of scientific wonder. Yet, parenting was a role you played only in name, leaving the care of your creation to others while you reveled in the indulgences fame offered.
Actor or World Famous Celebrity Aspiration
Self Absorbed Trait
High Maintenance Trait
Materialistic Trait
Become a global superstar and earn a celebrity tile
Reach level 10 of acting career
Master acting, charisma, wellness, and singing
Earn a celebrity tile
Never marry, only date
Have a science baby alone as an adult
Have a very low relationship with your child
Hire a butler and keep a butler until you die
Throw many parties
**Generation 5** The Pursuit of Normalcy
A legacy of luminance cast long shadows, the weight of expectations heavy upon your shoulders. The camaraderie of fame beckoned, but your heart yearned for anonymity. Escaping the glare of Del Sol Valley's spotlight, you took flight to a new life, shedding the name that was once synonymous with stardom. In a tranquil town, you forged a life as a teacher, and love blossomed in the form of a local soul.
The bonds you nurtured were ones unshackled by fame's chains, each affectionate gesture a testament to your commitment to create a family in the purity of love, devoid of the opulence that once enshrouded you. Children filled your days with laughter, their lives woven into the tapestry of your own. The wounds of a past lived beneath the glare of the camera began to heal, and as the years flowed like a gentle stream, you found solace in the embrace of a life truly lived.
Big Happy Family Aspiration (Do NOT have to finish)
Family Oriented Trait
Bookworm Trait
Romantic Trait
Quit the spot light when you age up to a young adult
Move out of del sol valley as a young adult (may leave with $40,000)
Don’t have any good friends until you move out of del sol valley
Join the education career
Marry a local sim and have a small intimate wedding
Have at least 2 kids and have a good relationship with them
Part 2 here
Excuse my toddlers we're going through the face melting situation, but they came out ok with no presets just bare with me lol ♡
Huge thanks to the creators ! ⊹♡ @zurkdesign @taurielsims @sehablasimlish @ravensim @candysims4 @sunivaa
I made this legacy challenge that I call, "Birds of a Feather Legacy Challenge," where every generation is based on a different type of bird!
If you decide to try it use #birdsofafeatherlegacy and tell me about it!
I'll be doing the challenge on my youtube channel @nicobeesims if you want to see and follow along!
Here are the rules:
Generation 1: Owl
You don’t have family or resources, but you do have your mind. Since you were a child, you have been told how wise you are, and you are determined to make a life for yourself out of your academic work-ethic.
Color: Brown
Style: Academia
Traits: Loner, Bookworm, Overachiever
Aspiration: Academic
Goals:
Start off on an empty lot with zero dollars
Complete the Academic Aspiration
Get married to a student at the rival unviersity
Join the secret society at University
Continue to Live in Britechester after you Graduate
Generation 2: Pigeon
Growing up in a sleepy college town, you’re only childhood ambition is to get out. You did inherit your parent’s love for research and writing, but you would rather apply it out in the world rather than in stuffy libraries. As soon as you graduate highschool, you decide to move to the city and pursue life as a journalist.
Color: Grey
Style: Preppy
Traits: Creative, Ambitious, Outgoing
Aspiration: City Native
Goals:
Complete your Aspiration
Move to San Myshuno as a Young Adult
Reach Level 10 of the Writer Career in the Journalist Branch
Move to a Penthouse Apartment as an Adult
Marry the first sim you date (Pigeons mate for life!)
gen 3: Chicken
You decide that the hustle and bustle of city life is too hectic. You seem to not have inherited the natural charisma that makes your Parent able to navigate the social life of San Myshuno with ease. You say goodbye to San Myshuno and create a pastoral life for you and your family.
Color: Red
Style: Cottage Core
Traits: Loves the Outdoors, Animal Lover, Outgoing, Socially Awkward
Aspiration: Country Caretaker
Goals:
Complete your Aspiration
Move to a Pastoral Neighborhood as a Young Adult
Reach level 10 of the gardening skill
Name your children after plants
Become best friends with 3 animals
gen 4: Peacock
Plants and Animals are all well and good, but you are much more interested in people. Specifically people’s eyes on you. You love fashion and fame, and you want nothing more than to have your style become a household name.
Color: Blue
Style: Maximalism
Traits: High Maintenance Self-Assured Self-Absorbed
Aspiration: Admired Icon, World Famous Celebrity
Goals:
Complete the Admired Icon Aspiration as a teen
Complete the World Famous Celebrity Aspiration in Adulthood
Reach Level 10 of the Style Influencer Career
Reach level 10 of the Charisma Skill
Get a Divorce as an Adult
gen 5: Stork
You love your parent, but part of you resents the time they spent on talk shows, runways, and with fans instead of with you. Witnessing your parent’s divorce as a child left you with an idyllic view of family life that you commit yourself fully to. You vow to always be there for your own children.
Color: Pink
Style: Retro
Traits: Family Oriented Childish Perfectionist
Aspiration: Big Happy Family
Goals:
Complete Aspiration
Get married as a young adult to your childhood best friend
Make money from a freelance career of your choice
Complete at least 3 gold star toddler playdates during your lifetime
Throw a party for every child’s birthday and every holiday
gen 6: Crow
Your parent obsessed with giving you the perfect childhood, and you are grateful. You live with them well into adulthood, and as you watch all your friends move out and on with their lives, you’re more than happy to live in the place you grew up, spending your time on whatever you find interesting, which is mostly programming and adding to your various collections.
Color: Black
Style: Alternative
Traits: Geek Genius Loyal
Aspiration: Curator
Goals:
Complete Aspiration
Live with your parent(s) until you are an adult
never move from your hometown
win a contest at GeekCon
reach level 10 of the Programming Skill
gen 7: Penguin
You love anything that gets you active: Climbing, Swimming, Snow Sports! You always needed to be the strongest and bravest of all the kids on the block, You love sports of all types and dedicate your life to achieving your athletic goals.
Color: Orange
Style: Athleisure
Traits: Active Good Bro
Aspiration: Extreme Sports Enthusiast
Goals:
Complete Aspiration
Reach Football Team Captain as a Teenager
Go Swimming at least once a week from childhood onward
Reach level 10 in either Skiing or Snowboarding
Successfully climb Mount Komorebi
gen 8: Canary
You love making other sims smile, whether that be with a pretty song or a warm baked good! People are naturally attracted to your optimistic personality, and you decide you like playing the field. You tried to pursue a career in music but decided the spotlight was a bit much for you and decided to open a bakery instead.
Color: Yellow
Style: Soft
Traits: Cheerful Music Lover Foodie
Aspiration: Serial Romantic
Goals:
Win a Karaoke Contest
Never get married
Join the Music Career as a Young Adult
Quit your career as an Adult to open a store that sells baked goods
Reach level 10 of the Singing Skill
gen 9: Parakeet
You love making jokes and making friends. Unlike your Parent, who wanted to stay out of the spotlight, you love being the center of attention and are meticulous about maintaining your online presence. You are extroverted and always need to be surrounded by other people. From housemates to extravagant weekend plans, you organize your life so you’ll never have to be without company.
Color: Green
Style: ‘00s
Traits: Party Animal Goofball Insider
Aspiration: Live Fast, Party Animal
Goals:
Complete the Live Fast Aspiration as a teenager
Complete the Party Animal Aspiration in Adulthood
Never live by yourself (always have at least one other sim in the household)
Reach Level 10 of the Social Media Career
Perform Comedy at an Open Mic Night (Talent Showcase)
gen 10: Hummingbird
You never could stay in one place for long, and upon graduating, you decide to put this restlessness into use, entering the secret agent career where you are constantly moving and on new assignments. This begins to wear on you, the not being able to get close to anyone, the secret identities, it gets lonely. When you fall in love with one of your fellow agents, you both decide to get out and start over somewhere where your pasts couldn’t find you.
