The Starlight Challenge

Every Sim Deserves A Little Star Treatment

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  • Each generation has a Greek name inspired by or meaning star/starlight.
  • Yes, we are rolling in romantic tropes across 12 generations. In each I gave you a twist and/or a choice to make of how the story unfolds.
  • Life gives you three choices, so choose carefully, you need to max a career and one hobby. You can if you prefer reach level 5 in all three careers and all three hobbies instead. Who am I to argue.
  • You must complete at least 1 of the three aspiration, have a sweet treat if you complete all three!
  • You must achieve at least 1 level of fame in each generation and maintain this
  • On the calendar each gen will add a holiday/event upon becoming a Young adult. It must fall within 7 days of this birthday. You can name it whatever you want. See the Holiday task in the list for inspiration.
  • Each gen has key aspects from Build/Buy (BB), CAS and/or Gameplay for you to incorporate into their personality/story.
  • You do not have to get married, but inspiration for each gen is provided should you decide.
  • Please restrict money cheats – none is better
  • Mods are ok, but remember this is a legacy challenge
  • If you don’t have the world, chose the closest
  • Tag me on Twitter/Tumblr/Instagram @Loukia13D or use the tag #sims4starlight
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Aster

Generation 1

Star-Crossed Lovers. You are filled with hopes and dreams you plan to share with this amazing person. Or is your tragic fate sealed as your guardians have promised you to another in an arranged marriage?

Family: Two Grandfathers, Mother, Father, older sibling (optional: they are married with two children)

You are impulsive and have a fighting spirit. You will have lots of children regardless of spouse. Oh you are so ready for this challenge.

  • Aspiration: World Famous Celebrity, Academic or Body Builder
  • Hobby: Salvadoradian Culture, Video Gaming or Rocket Science
  • Pet: German Shepherd, Bengal Cat, or Arabian Horse
  • World: Oasis Springs
  • Wedding: Retro Glam
  • Children: Fill the household
  • Career: Education Administrator, Conservationist Environmental Manager or Athlete Professional
  • Life Colours: Blue, Orange, Yellow and Red
  • Holiday: Beach Day
  • B/B: Lights and Balloons
  • CAS: Ripped Jeans

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Antares

  • Generation 2

    Childhood Enemies. You meet again on a blind date. Does hurt lead to comfort? Will you be lovers?

    You are nurturing, so it is important to you that your children receive the best. Your parents were busy, but you find two are perfect and more than enough.
  • Aspiration: Renaissance Sim, Outdoor Enthusiast or Friend of the Animals
  • Hobby: Cross Stitch, Baking or Photography
  • Pet: Boxer, Russian Blue, or Clydesdale Horse
  • World: Hendford on Bagley
  • Wedding: Art déco
  • Children: 2
  • Career: Freelancer Digital Artist, Education Professor or Engineer Mechanical
  • Life Colours: Blue and Gold
  • Holiday: Park Day
  • B/B: Succulents



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Alcyone

  • Generation 3

    You are wealthy and famous; you wish you could find love that did not evolve around this. You fall for someone with little wealth and status. Will you succumb to this Wuthering Heights Romance or live your days as their Sugar Mommy/Daddy?

    You were part of a pair; You and your sibling were close so naturally you want the same for the next generation. You have at least one set of twins or triplets, and any further pregnancy should also be multiple.

  • Aspiration: Mansion Baron, Master Maker or City Native
  • Hobby: Fabrication, Robotics or Writing
  • Pet: Border Collie, Siamese Cat, or American Quarter Horse
  • World: San Myshuno
  • Wedding: Geeky Fun
  • Children: at least 2
  • Career: Engineer Computer, Writer Journalist or Style Influencer Trendsetter
  • Life Colours: Red, Orange and Sage
  • Holiday: Water Day
  • Gameplay: Cookies and Coffee



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Andromeda

Generation 4

You have a rival. You are thrown together and have to navigate new emotions. Are you lovers or does this love remain unrequited?

You can be moody as a parent, but it deeply rooted you to the home. Two children spaced apart gives you room to breathe and decompress before the next is born.

  • Aspiration: Inner Peace, Neighbourhood Confidante or Fabulously Wealthy
  • Hobby: Parenting, Vampire Lore or Charisma
  • Pet: Rottweiler, Sphynx Cat, or American Painted Horse
  • World: San Sequoia
  • Wedding: Intimate Affair
  • Children: 2
  • Career: Civil Designer Civic Planner, Freelance Writer or Politician
  • Life Colours: Pink and Purple
  • Holiday: Bonfire Day
  • BB: Pictures
  • CAS: Knee High Socks
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Cassiopeia

Generation 5

You have been in love with each other forever, but neither will admit it. You, in disguise, make a play for your love. It is a one-night stand with consequences… Are you pregnant? Do they discover your deceit? Whatever happens, everything goes wrong.

Multitasking ruler, with a strong parental streak. Your independent streak influences your children to be equally self-sufficient, whether you have 2 or 4.

  • Aspiration: Soulmate, Big Happy Family or Musical Genius
  • Hobby: Piano, Veterinarian or Guitar
  • Pet: Pug, Maine Coon Cat, or Andalusian horse
  • World: Del Sol Valley
  • Wedding: Theatrical
  • Children: 2 or 4
  • Career: Entertainer Musician, Social Media Public Relations or Criminal Oracle
  • Life Colours: Blue, Pink, Orange and Green
  • Holiday: Movie Day
  • BB: Fireworks
  • CAS: Glasses and Flower Crowns
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Delphinus

Generation 6

You were childhood friends, and it seemed natural this would lead to being lovers. For your big day, the one you have been dreaming of, one of you runs away. Do you resume dating and pretend you’re happy? Or do you pursue that happy ending?

You overthink and stress, so parenting was going to be a challenge. One child is enough for you and you pour all your love and attention into raising them.

  • Aspiration: Party Animal, Master Actor or Strangerville
  • Hobby: Comedy, Medium or Entrepreneur
  • Pet: Siberian Husky, Persian Cat or Colorado Ranger horse
  • World: Copperdale
  • Wedding: Rustic Countryside
  • Children: 1
  • Career: Actor, Detective or Military Officer
  • Life Colour: Pink, Purple, Black and Gold
  • Holiday: Wellness Day
  • BB/Gameplay: Typewriter (any computer is fine) and Painting
  • Gameplay: Stargazing
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Lacerta

Generation 7

Like the generation before you, the person you dreamed of was a friend. There is a problem. They are Royalty or some such nonsense and you come with baggage. One other flaw in your otherwise perfect dream is something you had not considered, someone else has a crush on you. How will your love Triangle unfold?

Balance, fairness, a fountain of compassion. As a parent nothing changes, you have an even number of children, 2, 4 or 6 children.

  • Aspirations: Computer Whizz, Zen Guru or Champion Rider
  • Hobby: Wellness, Pet Training/Horse Riding or Fitness
  • Pet: Shih Tzu, Abyssinian Cat or Dutch Warmblood Horse
  • World: Tartosa
  • Wedding: Garden Luxe
  • Children: 2, 4 or 6
  • Career: Politician Charity Organiser, Critic Art or Tech Guru eSports Gamer
  • Life Colours: Blue, Orange and Yellow
  • Holiday: Shopping Day
  • BB/Gamplay: Flowers
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Sirius

Generation 8

You were never one to commit, and it yet it seems you already have. Is it because your parents said no, forbid you from seeing them or were you already enemies before this? Either way, all that fighting lead to the most amazing woohoo…Enemies with Benefits?

That quick temper of yours does not mean you make a terrible parent. Quite the opposite, your are primed and ready to take on an entire football team of children, and they’re all yours.

  • Aspiration: Joke Star, Painter Extraordinaire or Nerd Brain
  • Hobby: Fishing, Handiness or Logic
  • Pet: Pitbull, Bombay Cat or Friesian Horse
  • World: Mt Komorebi
  • Wedding: Beach Wedding
  • Children: 5 a side football anyone?
  • Career: Entertainer Comedian, Painter Master of the Real or Astronaut Space Ranger
  • Life Colours: Purple, Orange and Yellow
  • Holiday: Night Adventure Day
  • BB: Palm Trees
  • CAS: Oversized Hoodies
  • Gameplay: Be Struck by Lightening
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Cetus

Generation 9

It started with a job interview and is now a lesson in love. Can this love transcend the boss/employee trope or are you both destined to end this romance in tragedy?

Children were never on your bucket list as you never stand still long enough. You have the travel bug. More a case if it happens you’ll adapt. So whether this child comes naturally, through adoption or as a stepchild. You are the parent eager to show them the world.

  • Aspiration: Serial Romantic, Leader of the Pack or Mt Komorebi Sightseer
  • Hobby: Gardening/Herbalism, Mixology/Nectar making or Juice Fizzing
  • Pet: Dachshund, American Shorthair Cat, or American Saddlebred Horse
  • World: Windenberg
  • Wedding: Destination Wedding
  • Children: 1
  • Career: Culinary Mixology, Critic Food or Freelance Fashion Photographer
  • Life Colours: Red, Pink and Green
  • Holiday: Explorer Day
  • BB: Fairy lights and Sunflowers
  • CAS: Plaid Shirts
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Draco

Generation 10

Right is Right and Wrong is… well oh so tempting. Your judgement in life grows grey. The temptation as you find love with your enemy whilst crazy in love with another. Who will win your heart?

You are the parent who can have it all. You work and have three children close in age. When old enough the children are taught how to help around the house and you are one proud parent.

  • Aspiration: Archaeology Scholar, Extreme Sports enthusiast or Super Parent
  • Hobby: Violin, Archaeology or Snowboarding
  • Pet: Shiba Inu, Serval Cat or Akhal-Teke horse
  • World: Britechester
  • Wedding: Tradition Fusion
  • Children: 3
  • Career: Law Judge, Freelance Programmer or Secret Agent Villain
  • Life Colours: Pink and Yellow
  • Holiday: Outdoor Projects Day
  • BB/Gameplay: Vintage Camera (any camera is fine), Candles and Cross stitch
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Orion

Generation 11

Sparks fly with your friend, and you agree to enjoy the no-strings benefits until one or both find a relationship worth pursuing. There is one problem, this non-relationship results in an accidental pregnancy, so what now?

This is your only child. You are, despite a childish nature of your own, you adapt to this new chapter in your life and try lots of parenting tip to find what works for you and your child.

  • Aspiration: Successful Lineage, Friend of the World or The Curator
  • Hobby: Bowling, Dancing or Rock Climbing

    Pet: Poodle, Cornish Rex Cat, or Barb Horse

    World: Strangerville or Chestnut Ridge

    Wedding: Modern Boho
  • Children: 1

    Career: Secret Agent Diamond, Athlete BodyBuilder or Tech Guru Start-Up Entrepreneur

    Life Colours: Pink Orange and Green
  • Holiday: Music Day
  • BB: Neon Lights and Crystals

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Helios

Generation 12

You were in love once upon a time; it ended, and you went your separate ways. But now they cannot even remember your name, let alone their own. Do you get a second chance at love with them?

Unconditional love and support sums you up as a person and as a parent. It is no surprise that you, as an only child are drawn to the idea of a large family with at least five children.

  • Aspiration: Eco Innovator, Chief of Mischief or Villainous Valentine
  • Hobby: Mischief, Media Production or Painting

    Pet: St. Bernard, Birman Cat, or Lipizzaner Horse

    World: Sulani

    Wedding: Unconventional
  • Children: 5

    Career: Business Investor, Social Media Internet Personality or Civil Designer Green Technician

    Life Colours: Blue, Purple, Gold and Black
  • Holiday: Friends and Family Day
  • BB/Gameplay: Pools
  • CAS: Knitted Sweaters