The Sims 4 Aspirations List
Reward Traits, Satisfaction Totals, and Milestone Summaries
The Sims 4's Aspirations are life goals that Sims may select, allowing them to complete a checklist of objectives to earn Satisfaction that may be spent toward Rewards. Unlike TS3's Lifetime Wishes, you may change your Aspiration at any time by pressing 'G' and going to the menu. Completing an Aspiration earns your Sim a related Reward Trait, and allows them to select another Aspiration from any category. Your first Aspiration choice matters in that your first Bonus Trait will not change after switching to a new Aspiration.
The following list's goal is to help you select Aspirations by providing knowledge of what you have to do in each. If, for example, you were expected to master a Skill you didn't want to, have many friends, or join a Career, it would help you to avoid selecting that. You may also prioritize certain Reward Traits first to help you complete another Aspiration later on.
Two things of note: Aspirations Milestones with the same name will be cleared on any Aspiration that shares those same objectives, meaning you will have a head start on completing those other Aspirations (usually in the same category) but not get the chance to get the Satisfaction twice. Also, those Aspiration Objectives that state 'Become an Adult' always give 0 and are meant to be barriers to Children/Teens from completing those Aspirations. They can get to the point that the Adulthood requirement appears.
Expansions and Game Packs
Most DLC comes with Aspirations that tie in with the theme of the pack. For example, Vampires allows Sims to become a Master Vampire. The Parenthood Game Pack offers Sims the opportunity to become a Super Parent via the Parenting Skill and attain the Role Model Reward Trait. Look for parentheses next to the name of the Aspiration to tell you if that life goal is only available with a game or expansion pack. If nothing's present, the aspiration is available to all players with the Sims 4 base game.
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Aspiration Bonus Trait Cheats
I have a full list of trait cheats for The Sims 4 here. It includes nearly every form of trait, not just the Aspiration reward traits you'll find listed here.
Athletic Aspirations
For now, there is only one Athletic Aspiration, but more may be added later when we get Expansions. Players who choose an Athletic Aspiration will get the High Metabolism Bonus Trait, which helps Sims stay in shape and get muscular more quickly than other Sims.
Bodybuilder Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,050
Reward Trait: Long Lived Lets your Sim live a longer life than other Sims, assuming there are no accidental deaths. This Reward Trait takes effect during the Elder life stage, meaning your Sim will live longer than his or her peers once they reach that age.Bodybuilder Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Basic Trainer
- Work Out for 8 Hours (50)
- Work Out at a Gym Venue (50)
Milestone II: Exercise Demon
- Achieve Level 4 Fitness Skill (300)
- Push the Limits for One Hour while Energized (250)
- Own 2 Pieces of Workout Equipment (300)
Milestone III: Fit to a T
- Achieve Level 6 Fitness Skill (500)
- Go Jogging for 2 Total Hours (350)
- Spend 10 Hours Exercising (500)
Milestone IV: Bodybuilder
- Reach Level 10 Fitness Skill (1250)
- Reach Sims' Maximum Body Potential (1500)
Creativity Aspirations
Sims that choose an Aspiration from the Creativity category will get the Muser Bonus Trait. This Trait gives Sims better skill gains while Inspired.
Bestselling Author Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,925
Reward Trait: Poetic Allows you to write the Book of Life. Writing this about a living Sim, then using it after their death will resurrect them. A truly powerful Reward.Bestselling Author Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Fledge-linguist
- Write 2 Books (75)
- Write for 1 Hour while Inspired (50)
Milestone II: Competent Wordsmith
- Achieve Level 4 Writing Skill (200)
- Have Written for 15 Total Hours (200)
- Write 5 Good Books (300)
Milestone III: Novelest Novelist
- Achieve Level 6 Writing Skill (500)
- Publish 10 Books (350)
- Write 5 Excellent Books (500)
Milestone IV: Bestselling Author
- Achieve Level 10 Writing Skill (1000)
- Complete 3 Bestsellers (750)
- Have Earned 25,000 in Royalties Publishing Books (1000)
Master Actor/Actress Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,025
Reward Trait: World-Renowned Actress Your Sim will never fail an acting action as far as anyone can tell... so feel free to use Risky techniques on set.Objectives
Milestone I: Aspiring Actress
- Achieve Level 3 Acting Skill (75)
- Practice Acting for 2 Hours (50)
Milestone II: Intermediate Actress
- Become an Adult
- Join the Acting Career (50)
- Earn Gold in a Commercial Acting Gig (350)
- Give a Street Performance (350)
Milestone III: Advanced Actress
- Achieve Level 7 Acting Skill (400)
- Receive an Award (600)
- Earn Gold in a TV Show Acting Gig (350)
Milestone IV: Master Actress
- Achieve Level 10 Acting Skill (1000)
- Place a Celebrity Tile in Starlight Boulevard (50)
- Earn Gold in a Movie Acting Gig (750)
Musical Genius Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,925
Reward Trait: Piper Gives a Sim new songs that have significant effects on other Sims. Under the Piper menu you'll find songs that can make Sims tired, clean house, leave, or change to formalwear.Musical Genius Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Tone Deaf
- Practice Music for 6 Hours (75)
- Listen to Music for 2 Hours (50)
Milestone II: Fine Tuned
- Achieve Level 4 Skill in an Instrument (300)
- Play an Instrument for 1 Hour while Inspired (350)
Milestone III: Harmonius
- Achieve Level 6 Skill in an Instrument (500)
- Write 4 Songs (400)
- Earn 500 from Licensed Songs (500)
Milestone IV: Musical Genius
- Reach Level 10 Skill in an Instrument (1000)
- Have Spent 75 Hours Playing Musical Instruments (1000)
- Mentor Others in Music for 3 Hours (750)
Painter Extraordinaire Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,000
Reward Trait: Expressionistic Lets Sims paint Emotional paintings and also books with the Writing Skill regardless of their current Emotion. With Painting, it will let you build up an emotional aura in a room if you so choose, as every painting can have its aura enabled/disabled and affects the selected emotion.Painter Extraordinaire Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Ill at Easel
- Start 3 Paintings while Inspired (75)
- Paint for 5 Hours (75)
Milestone II: Fine Artist
- Achieve Level 4 Painting Skill (300)
- Sell 3 Paintings to Collectors or Art Gallery (250)
- Complete 3 Emotional Paintings (200)
Milestone III: Brushing with Greatness
- Achieve Level 6 Painting Skill (500)
- View or Admire 3 Paintings at a Museum (350)
- Complete 10 Excellent Paintings (500)
Milestone IV: Painter Extraordinaire
- Achieve Level 10 Painting Skill (1500)
- Complete 5 Masterpieces (1250)
Deviance Aspirations
Sims who take Deviance Aspirations get the Dastardly Bonus Trait, which gives them a higher success rate with their mean interactions.
Chief of Mischief Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,425
Reward Trait: Tormentor Tormentors are able to sabotage objects ("almost anything"), allowing them to pull better pranks and create chaos.Chief of Mischief Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Mostly Harmless
- Perform 10 Mean or Mischievous Interactions (50)
- Be Disliked by 2 Sims (75)
Milestone II: Artful Trickster
- Use a Computer to Cause Mischief 3 Times (350)
- Achieve Level 3 Mischief Skill (300)
Milestone III: Professional Prankster
- Pull 10 Pranks (550)
- Achieve Level 6 Mischief Skill (600)
Milestone IV: Chief of Mischief
- Clog Drains at 3 Different Homes (750)
- Perform Voodoo 5 Times (750)
- Achieve Level 10 Mischief Skill (1000)
Public Enemy Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,125
Reward Trait: Mastermind Masterminds are able to inspire negative emotions in other Sims with their social interactions, knowing just the right things to say.Public Enemy Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Mostly Harmless
- Perform 10 Mean or Mischievous Interactions (50)
- Be Disliked by 2 Sims (75)
Milestone II: Neighborhood Nuisance
- Be Disliked by 4 Sims (300)
- Become an Adult (0)
- Join the Criminal Career (300)
Milestone III: Criminal Mind
- Have a Declared Enemy (0)
- Reach Level 4 of the Criminal Career (400)
- Get into 5 Fights (500)
Milestone IV: Public Enemy
- Witness the Death of a Sim (750)
- Reach Level 8 of the Criminal Career (750)
- Have 3 Declared Enemies (1000)
Family Aspirations
Sims who have chosen a Family Aspiration will get the Domestic Bonus Trait which lets them form relationships with their family faster than other Sims.
Big Happy Family Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,225
Reward Trait: Patriarch Patriarchs give their children boosts to gaining Skill when they are nearby.Big Happy Family Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Readily a Parent
- Become an Adult (0)
- Spend $1,000 on Kids' Stuff (75)
Milestone II: Caregiver
- Read to a Child for 2 Total Hours (150)
- Become a Parent (300)
- Socialize with your Child 10 Times (200)
Milestone III: Loving Guardian
- Be Parent to a Child with 3 Friends (500)
- Be Friends with 3 of Your Children (500)
- Have a Child Get Married (500)
Milestone IV: Big Happy Family
- Socialize with your Child or Grandchild 10 Times (1000)
- Have 4 Grandchildren (1000)
- Become Good Friends with 4 Children or Grandchildren (1000)
Super Parent Aspiration (Parenthood Game Pack)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,225
Reward Trait: Role ModelThe Role Model reward traits produces an aura around the Sim that causes toddlers, children, and teens to gain experience in the five character values 50% faster.Super Parent Aspiration Objectives
Milestone I: Readily a Parent
- Become an Adult (0)
- Spend $1,000 on Kids' Stuff (75)
Milestone II: Offspring Instructor
- Become a Parent (300)
- Achieve Level 4 Parenting Skill (300)
- Discipline Your Child, Toddler, or Teen 5 Times (200)
Milestone III: Character Coach
- Help a Child with School Work for 4 Hours (350)
- Achieve Level 6 Parenting Skill (500)
- Have a Child with a Character Value within range to receive a Trait (500)
Milestone IV: Super Parent
- Achieve Level 10 Parenting Skill (1000)
- Go into Full Parent Mode (500)
- Have a Child with 3 Positive Character Value Traits (1500)
Successful Lineage Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,325
Reward Trait: Vicarious Your Children's Skill gains will contribute to your own, meaning you gain skill from their successes in their own skills.Successful Lineage Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Readily a Parent
- Become an Adult (0)
- Spend $1,000 on Kids' Stuff (75)
Milestone II: Caregiver
- Read to a Child for 2 Total Hours (150)
- Become a Parent (300)
- Socialize with your Child 10 Times (200)
Milestone III: Trusted Mentor
- Help a Child with Homework 3 Times (350)
- Have a Child Earn an 'A' in High School (500)
- Have a Child Max any Skill (500)
Milestone IV: Successful Lineage
- Mentor your Child 3 Times (750)
- Have a Child Complete an Aspiration (1000)
- Have a Child or Grandchild reach the Top of a Career (1500)
Vampire Family Aspiration (Vampires Game Pack)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,800
Reward Trait: I am the Master Mind Control Powers used on Vampire Offspring always succeed.Vampire Family Objectives
Milestone I:
- Become a Vampire (300)
Milestone II:
- Purchase the Vampire Creation Power (500)
- Become a Minor Vampire (500)
Milestone III:
- Train 3 Offspring (750)
- Convert 5 Sims into Full Grown Vampires (750)
- Become a Prime Vampire (750)
Milestone IV:
- Be Good Friends with 3 Offspring (1250)
- Become a Master Vampire (1000)
Food Aspirations
The Essence of Flavor Bonus Trait is gained from Food Aspirations. This increases the quality level of the food and drink they create.
Grilled Cheese Hidden Aspiration (Guide)
Unlock the Grilled Cheese aspiration by eating three servings of grilled cheese in a row. Click for a guide if you need further assistance.
Total Satisfaction Gained: 2,925
Reward Trait: Melt Master A Melt Master is able to summon a grilled cheese to eat any time. They're also able to paint grilled cheese paintings.Grilled Cheese Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone 1: Gouda Greenhorn
- Talk to 3 Different Sims About Grilled Cheese (50 Satisfaction Points)
- Eat 10 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (75 Satisfaction Points)
Milestone 2: Cheddar Connoisseur
- Eat 10 Excellent Quality Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (350 Satisfaction Points)
- Cook 3 Group Servings of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches(300 Satisfaction Points)
- Talk to 5 Different Sims About Grilled Cheese (250 Satisfaction Points)
Milestone 3: Muenster Maniac
- Eat a Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Space (750 Satisfaction Points)
- Cook an Excellent Quality Grilled Cheese Sandwich (500 Satisfaction Points)
- Talk to the Grim Reaper About Grilled Cheese (650 Satisfaction Points)
Master Chef Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,675
Reward Trait: Fresh Chef Makes your Sim always make high quality food, and it never spoils, meaning big meals can last a long time.Master Chef Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Aluminum Chef
- Cook 5 Excellent Meals (50)
- Cook 2 Meals while Inspired (75)
Milestone II: Captain Cook
- Achieve Level 5 Cooking Skill (300)
- Cook a Gourmet Meal (250)
- Earn Silver at a Dinner Party Event (250)
Milestone III: Culinary Artist
- Become an Adult (0)
- Reach Level 4 in the Culinary Career (500)
- Create 3 Types of Excellent Food (500)
Milestone IV: Master Chef
- Achieve Level 5 of Gourmet Cooking Skill (750)
- Reach Level 8 of the Culinary Career (1000)
- Cook 3 Gourmet Dishes at a Single Event (1000)
Master Mixologist Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,425
Reward Trait: Potion Master Gives your Sim the ability to mix drinks that affect other Sims' Emotions.Master Mixologist Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Bar Tenderfoot
- Mix 10 Drinks (75)
- Own a Bar and 2 Barstools (50)
Milestone II: Electric Mixer
- Achieve Level 4 Mixology Skill (300)
- Become an Adult (0)
- Join the Culinary Career (250)
Milestone III: Beverage Boss
- Mix 3 Drinks at a Single Social Event (0)
- Join the Mixology Branch of the Culinary Career (500)
- Achieve Level 7 in Mixology Skill (500)
Milestone IV: Master Mixologist
- Achieve Level 10 Mixology Skill (1500)
- Create 5 Types of Excellent Drink (1250)
Fortune Aspirations
Sims that choose a Fortune Aspiration get the Business Savvy Bonus Trait which gives them higher-than-average salaries from Careers.
Fabulously Wealthy Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,675
Reward Trait: Shrewd Get 5% of your household funds added to the bank roll every week. Earn interest on your money!Fabulously Wealthy Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Going for Not Broke
- Have Earned $5,000 (50)
- Have $10,000 in Reserve (75)
Milestone II: Learning Earning
- Have $20,000 in Reserve (300)
- Have Earned $25,000 (250)
Milestone III: Well-off
- Have Earned $75,000 (500)
- Have $35,000 in Reserve (500)
Milestone IV: Fabulously Wealthy
- Have Earned $200,000 (1500)
- Have $50,000 in Reserve (1500)
Mansion Baron Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,500
Reward Trait: Thrifty Receive a 10% rebate on all build mode purchases each week. Rebates are added to household funds automatically once per week.Mansion Baron Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Estate of the Art
- Have a Home worth $50,000 (75)
- Own 15 Pieces of Art (75)
Milestone II: The Great Landscaper
- Have a Home Worth $100,000 (300)
- Purchase $5,000 Worth of Landscaping (300)
Milestone III: Home Renovator
- Have a Home worth $200,000 (500)
- Own 30 Windows (500)
Milestone IV: Mansion Baron
- Have a Home Worth $350,000 (2000)
- Purchase 20 Columns (750)
Knowledge Aspirations
Sims that take a Knowledge Aspiration get the Quick Learner Bonus Trait which speeds up the experience rate of all skills!
Computer Whiz Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 3,725
Reward Trait: Webmaster Get the ability to Make Money Turking under the Web Category on the Computer. This lets your Sim sit there and earn a flow of money that comes in random bits every few minutes. Additionally, you may Internet Stalk to learn a Sim's Traits and go on a Research Binge that raises multiple Skills at once.Computer Whiz Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: With the Program
- Practice Programming for 5 Total Hours (75)
- Play Video Games for 5 Total Hours (50)
Milestone II: Technically Adept
- Maintain Focus for 2 Straight Hours of Video Gaming (250)
- Achieve Level 3 Programming Skill (150)
- Own $3,000 Worth of Electronics (200)
Milestone III: Computer Geek
- Become an Adult (0)
- Reach Level 3 of the Tech Guru Career (500)
- Make a Video Game or an App (500)
Milestone IV: Computer Whiz
- Reach Level 5 of the Tech Guru Career (1000)
- Have Spent 100 Hours on the Computer (1000)
Master Vampire Aspiration (Vampires Game Pack)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 7,950
Reward Trait: A True Master Master Vampires not only excel at mind powers, but also have additional energy reserves to call upon for using them.Master Vampire Objectives
Milestone I:
- Search a Computer for Information about Vampires (300)
- Become a Vampire (300)
- Read Encyclopedia Vampirica Vol I (300)
Milestone II:
- Become a Minor Vampire (500)
- Participate in Vampire Training (500)
- Reach Level 4 Vampire Lore (300)
Milestone III:
- Reach Vampire Lore Level 7 (500)
- Defeat 3 Vampires in Combat (750)
- Become a Prime Vampire (750)
Milestone IV:
- Become a Grand Master Vampire (1500)
- Read the Ultimate Vampire Tome (1000)
- Survive for an Additional 20 Days as a Vampire (1250)
Nerd Brain Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,000
Reward Trait: Handy Lets a Sim instantly Fix/Upgrade any Object, meaning this Sim will fly through the Handiness skill levels and have a fully upgraded home.Nerd Brain Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Prudent Student
- Finish Reading 3 Books (75)
- Achieve Level 3 Logic Skill (75)
Milestone II: Erudite
- Repair or Upgrade an Object (250)
- Craft an object on the Woodworking Table (350)
- Achieve Level 6 Logic Skill (300)
Milestone III: Rocket Scientist
- Achieve Level 5 Handiness Skill (350)
- Launch or Upgrade a Rocket 5 Times (500)
- Own a Rocket Ship (350)
Milestone IV: Nerd Brain
- Achieve Level 10 Logic Skill (1500)
- Fix or Upgrade 5 Objects (1250)
Renaissance Sim Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 5,000
Reward Trait: Professorial Allows a Sim to write books about any Skill they are well-versed in.Renaissance Sim Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Prudent Student
- Finish Reading 3 Books (75)
- Achieve Level 3 Logic Skill (75)
Milestone II: Jack of Some Trades
- Become and Adult (0)
- Achieve Level 4 in 4 Skills (300)
- Reach Level 3 of Any Career (300)
Milestone III: Pantologist
- Achieve Level 5 in 5 Skills (750)
- Reach Level 3 in 2 Careers (500)
Milestone IV: Renaissance Sim
- Achieve Level 8 in 6 Skills (1500)
- Reach Level 3 in 3 Careers (1500)
Location Aspirations
Sims with a Location Aspiration get the Home Turf Reward Trait, which makes them happy when they're in their home neighborhood.
Beach Life Aspiration (Island Living)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 400
Reward Trait: Laid Back Sims with the Laid Back trait will never become Stressed. I made a long Let's Play style video for this Aspiration, which can be found here on youtube.Objectives
Milestone I: Tourist
- Get a Suntan (50)
- Get Gold in a Kava Party (50)
- Eat a Coconut (50)
Milestone II: Sand-Sifter
- Find 10 Collectibles (Seashells mainly) Combing the Beach (50)
- Grill or Roast 5 Dishes (use a Grill or Island Living's In-Ground Oven) (50)
Milestone III: Leisurely Local
- Explore the Cave (50)
- Find Buried Treasure (50)
Milestone IV: Beach Fixture
- Doze Off on a Lounge Chair or Floatie (50)
City Native Aspiration (City Living)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,725
Reward Trait: In The Know Sims with the In The Know reward trait get a massive discount on food stall purchases if they haggle with vendors.City Native Objectives
Milestone I:
- Introduce Self to Someone New in 3 Different Neighborhoods (75)
- Give an Apartment Key to a Friend (50)
- Order 3 Times from Food Stalls (75)
Milestone II:
- Achieve Level 3 in the Singing Skill (250)
- Light Fireworks at the Humor and Hijinks Festival (250)
- Use a Bubble Blower (150)
Milestone III:
- Donate to a Protester (375)
- Kiss Someone at the Romance Festival (375)
- Complete a Mural at the Arts Center (375)
Milestone IV:
- Win a Contest at GeekCon (750)
- Master the Singing Skill (1000)
- Own an Apartment worth $100,000 (1000)
StrangerVille Mystery Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: ????
Reward Trait: Hero of StrangerVille: Residents will send you cupcaks and letters of thanks in the mail. You'll also be able to retell of your heroic deeds with new social interactions.Objectives: Investigate the odd behaviour of the residents of the new town in The Sims 4 StrangerVille Game Pack. I will not list objectives for this one, as they are spoilers. If you'd like to follow a walkthrough of this one, visit StrangerVille Mystery Act 1 (of 4).
Love Aspirations
Sims with a Love Aspiration get the Alluring Bonus Trait, which makes Romantic Social Interactions more likely to succeed.
Serial Romantic Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,125
Reward Trait: Player This trait will avoid other Sims getting jealous, so you can have relationships with a number of Sims at once without issue.Serial Romantic Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Amore Amateur
- Have a Boyfriend or Girlfriend (50)
- Go on 2 Dates (75)
Milestone II: Up to Date
- Achieve Level 4 Charisma Skill (300)
- Have had 3 First Kisses (300)
Milestone III: Romance Juggler
- Achieve Level 6 Charisma Skill (500)
- Have a Strong Romantic Relationship with 3 Sims at Once (500)
- Kiss 10 Sims (400)
Milestone IV: Serial Romantic
- Earn Gold on 3 Dates (1250)
- Have had 8 Boyfriends or Girlfriends (750)
Soulmate Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,325
Reward Trait: Companion You get special interactions to calm situations between your Sim and their Spouse.Soulmate Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Amore Amateur
- Have a Boyfriend or Girlfriend (50)
- Go on 2 Dates (75)
Milestone II: Marriage Material
- Become an Adult (0)
- Be Married to BFF (350)
Milestone III: Love Handler
- Earn Silver on 2 Dates with Spouse (600)
- Achieve Soulmate Relationship with Spouse (750)
Milestone IV: Soulmate
- Perform 50 Romantic Gestures with Spouse as Soulmates (1500)
- Earn Gold on 3 Dates with Spouse (1000)
Nature Aspirations
Sims who choose a Nature Aspiration get the Collector Bonus Trait, which helps them to be more likely to find rare collectibles.
Angling Ace Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,150
Reward Trait: Angler's Tranquility Seems it will ease any negative emotions when your Sim is fishing, allowing them to happily do so.Angling Ace Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Fish out of Water
- Catch 5 Fish (50)
- Fish at 3 Different Locations (50)
Milestone II: Hooked
- Fish for 10 Total Hours (300)
- Mount or Bowl 5 Fish (250)
- Achieve Level 4 Fishing Skill (250)
Milestone III: Reel Smart
- Catch 5 Fish Using Bait (400)
- Make 6 Great Catches (500)
- Achieve Level 6 Fishing Skill (350)
Milestone IV: Angling Ace
- Collect 20 Types of Fish (1000)
- Achieve Level 10 Fishing Skill (1000)
Freelance Botanist Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,825
Reward Trait: Naturalist Your sim is fearless around fire, gain immunity to it, and can extinguish fires without trouble. How this relates to gardening, I have no idea... fire spread to the Garden?Freelance Botanist Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Naturewalker
- Plant Something 3 Times (50)
- Weed or Water Plants 10 Times (75)
Milestone II: Garden Variety
- Achieve Level 4 Gardening Skill (350)
- Evolve 5 Different Plants (500)
Milestone III: Nature Nurturer
- Achieve Level 6 Gardening Skill (500)
- Graft onto 3 Plants (400)
- Fertilize 5 Plants (200)
Milestone IV: Freelance Botanist
- Achieve Level 10 Gardening Skill (750)
- Grow a Cowplant (1000)
- Evolve 10 Excellent Plants (1000)
Outdoor Enthusiast Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,800
Reward Trait: Survivalist Gives Sims positive Moodlets while living off the land. For example, sleeping in a Tent will give a +1 6h Happy Moodlet.Outdoor Enthusiast Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Greenhorn
- Harvest 10 Unidentified Plants (50)
- Catch 5 Fish in Granite Falls (100)
Milestone II: Forest Scout
- Achieve Level 4 Herbalism Skill (250)
- Cook 2 PLates of Beetles over a Campfire (300)
- Eat 10 Plants (200)
Milestone III: Wilderness Explorer
- Craft 3 Excellent Herbal Remedies (400)
- Identify All Unidentified Plants (500)
- Befriend the Hermit of Granite Falls (250)
Milestone IV: Outdoor Enthusiast
- Achieve Level 10 Herbalism (750)
- Sleep for 5 Nights in a Tent (1000)
- Collect 15 Insects (1000)
The Curator Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,075
Reward Trait: Appraiser Lets your Sim sell Collectibles to the Simsonian Museum for extra money.The Curator Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Out and About
- Collect 10 Collectibles (75)
Milestone II: Gatherer
- Collect 5 Crystals (250)
- Collect 3 Frogs (250)
- Collect 3 Fossils (250)
Milestone III: Treasure Hunter
- Send 5 Items to the Geological Council (350)
- Breed 5 Frogs (400)
- Collect 5 Elements (500)
Milestone IV: The Curator
- Complete a Collection (1250)
- Collect 25 Collectibles (750)
Popularity Aspirations
Popularity Aspirations come with the Gregarious Bonus Trait, which will help them build friendly relationships faster with all Sims.
Friend of the World Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,450
Reward Trait: Beloved Your Sim's relationships with others stop declining with time, making it easier to be Friends with everyone.Friend of the World Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: New in Town
- Introduce Self to 10 Sims (75)
- Have 3 Friends (75)
Milestone II: Well Liked
- Meet Someone New in 3 Different Locations (300)
- Achieve Level 4 Charisma Skill (350)
Milestone III: Super Friend
- Have 12 Friends (400)
- Achieve Level 6 Charisma Skill (500)
Milestone IV: Friend of the World
- Have 20 Friends (1250)
- Make a BFF (750)
- Achieve Level 10 Charisma Skill (750)
Good Vampire Aspiration (Vampires)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 8,000
Reward Trait: Regained Humanity Sims with Regained Humanity are nicer and safer to be around for other Sims. Sims are more likely to give permission to drink.Good Vampire Objectives
Milestone I:
- Use a Computer to Search for Information on Vampires (300)
- Become a Vampire (300)
- Reach Level 3 in Vampire Lore (300)
Milestone II:
- Drink a Plasma Pack (300)
- Make 5 Friends (500)
- Don't Drink Deeply for 5 Days in a Row (500)
- Reach Level 4 in Vampire Lore (300)
Milestone III:
- Make 2 Good Friends (750)
- Get Permission to Drink from 2 Sims (750)
- Buy the Tamed Thirst Vampire Power (750)
- Create 3 Plasma Packs from Fish or Frogs (500)
Milestone IV:
- Make a BFF (750)
- Don't Drink Without Permission for 14 Days in a Row (1000)
- Harvest from a Plasma Fruit Plant 3x in a Row (1000)
Joke Star Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,350
Reward Trait: Hilarious Your Sim's jokes will never fail, and you'll have extra interactions in that category that are great jokes.Joke Star Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: Practical Joker
- Be Funny to 5 Sims (75)
- Achieve Level 3 Comedy Skill (75)
Milestone II: Stand-up Start-up
- Become an Adult (0)
- Join the Entertainer Career (250)
- Own a Microphone (150)
Milestone III: Funny Businesswoman
- Achieve Level 6 Comedy Skill (400)
- Join the Comedian Branch of the Entertainer Career (500)
- Write 3 Comedy Routines (400)
Milestone IV: Joke Star
- Perform 3 Comedy Routines (1000)
- Achieve Level 10 Comedy Skill (1500)
Leader of the Pack Aspiration (Get Together)
Total Satisfaction Gained: 3,600
Reward Trait: Natural Leader Attempting to take over as leader of a club always succeeds, and your Sim can't be overthrown. Also, they get a discount on club perk purchases.Leader of the Pack Objectives
Milestone I: Get Accepted
- Start or Join a Club (75)
- Buy a Club Perk (75)
Milestone II: Private Gathering
- Perform 10 Club Activities (200)
- Be in a Club Gathering for 12 Hours (400)
Milestone III: Spread the Word
- Achieve Level 5 Charisma (750)
- Talk About Clubs with 5 Club Members (100)
Milestone IV: Leader of the Pack
- Earn 1,000 Club Points (1000)
- Lead a Club with 8 Sims (1000)
Party Animal Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,350
Reward Trait: Perfect Host Raises the score of any Social Event your Sim throws, making it easier to earn Gold ratings.Party Animal Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I: New in Town
- Introduce Self to 10 Sims (75)
- Have 3 Friends (75)
Milestone II: Welcoming Host
- Throw 3 Parties (150)
- Earn Silver on 3 Social Events (300)
Milestone III: Sir Gala Had
- Earn Silver on 3 Thrown Parties (500)
- Attend Social Events at 5 Unique Locations (500)
Milestone IV: Party Animal
- Throw 10 Social Events (1000)
- Attend 15 Social Events (750)
- Earn Gold on 2 Thrown Parties (1000)
World Famous Celebrity Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 4,925
Reward Trait: Unstoppable Fame Sims with Unstoppable Fame are immortalized Celebrities, incapable of fame decay. They will never react poorly toward paparazzi and receive an extra Fame Perk point.Objectives
Milestone I: Aspring Star
- Become a 2 Star Celebrity (75)
- Purchase a Fame Perk (50)
Milestone II: Somebody
- Become a 3 Star Celebrity (350)
- Visit a Celebrity Hot Spot (150)
- Host a Meet and Greet (250)
Milestone III: Rising Star
- Become a 4 Star Celebrity (500)
- Be Asked 3 Times for a Selfie (400)
- Deal with the Paparazzi 3 Times (400)
Milestone IV: World Famous Celebrity
- Become a 5 Star Celebrity (1250)
- Receive 25 Positive Responses from Inciting Cheers (750)
- Sign 3 Autographs (750)
Children's Aspirations
Children do not get Bonus Traits for selecting from Aspiration categories, but do get the chance to earn Reward Traits that help them significantly as Teenagers and Adults. Like Adults, Children are able to select a new Aspiration after having completed one, if they are able to do so before aging up. It is possible to complete multiple Children's Aspirations for your child if you are playing on a longer lifespan game.
Artistic Prodigy Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 1,100
Reward Trait: Creatively Gifted Children who achieve this Aspiration will build adult Creative skills faster - painting, instruments, writing, etc.Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I:
- Have an Activity Table (50)
- Draw 2 Pictures while Inspired (50)
Milestone II:
- Achieve Level 5 Creativity Skill (150)
- Play with 3 Toys (150)
Milestone III:
- Play Instruments for 5 Total Hours (200)
- Draw all 5 Picture Types on the Activity Table (250)
- Achieve Level 10 Creativity Skill (250)
Rambunctious Scamp Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 925
Reward Trait: Physically Gifted Learn Adult Physical Skills faster (Fitness and perhaps some others).Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I:
- Play on a Jungle Gym while Playful (75)
- Achieve Level 2 Motor Skill (50)
Milestone II:
- Achieve Level 5 Motor Skill (100)
- Practice Typing 4 Hours (150)
Milestone III:
- Make it Across the Monkey Bar 3 Times (100)
- Earn a High Score on the Typing Game (200)
- Achieve Level 10 Motor Skill (250)
Social Butterfly Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 975
Reward Trait: Socially Gifted Learn Adult Social Skills faster (Charisma, Comedy Skill).Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I:
- Make a Friend (75)
- Meet 5 New Sims (50)
Milestone II:
- Achieve Level 5 Social Skill (150)
- Make a BFF (150)
Milestone III:
- Become Friends with 3 other Children (150)
- Become Friends with 2 Adults (150)
- Achieve Level 10 Social Skill (250)
Whiz Kid Aspiration
Total Satisfaction Gained: 1,175
Reward Trait: Mentally Gifted Lets the Whiz Kid learn adult Mental Skills faster (Rocket Science, Logic, etc.)Aspiration Objectives:
Milestone I:
- Play 3 Games of Chess (75)
- Read with an Adult for 2 Hours (50)
Milestone II:
- Achieve Level 5 Mental Skill (150)
- Finish Homework 2 Times while Focused (150)
Milestone III:
- Achieve a Grade of "A" at School (250)
- Craft 3 Emotional Potions (250)
- Achieve Level 10 Mental Skill (250)
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Comments (37)
When my sim Lottie Calaway had the soulmate asparation, I had to quit it because of this glitch. If you want to keep a romantic asparation, I recommend Serial Romantic or Big Happy Family
I am going to answer your two questions you asked!
I belive in the latest patch up, the Soulmate was edited, as I managed to complete it. However, Successful Linage still seems to be glitched on my machine.
Of corse I don't know what country you are in, because America seems to have less glitches than countries like Canada, Britain and Australia. I'm in Canada, so maybe it is fixed in America and not in Canada.
Libby
Misc. Help
Thank you, your guide always help me alot
So your sim will be able to write a skill book in writing as your sim has skill points in writing.
Clearing Cache filesIf the aspiration requirements still are not completing you may need to use cheats.
Select the child sim then turn on 'testingcheats on' and type aspirations.complete_current_milestone
This will complete the requirements for that sim and only the current requirements showing in the aspiration window.
This can be with any fish, even a guppy. All your sim has to do is catch a larger guppy than s/he has caught before.
For example: It also isn't about which fish your sim caught last. Your sim might catch a guppy, a goldfish, a bass, a angelfish and then another guppy. If the second guppy is larger than the first, the whim will complete. If it is not... then your sim will have to keep fishing until they catch a bigger goldfish, bass, angelfish or guppy.
Que. Do the milestones of aspirations change with each expansion pack??
Eg. The writer aspiration level one wanted me to
a) overcome writer's block in base game
b) read a book at the library after outdoor retreat
c) write for one hour when inspired after get to work...
Same for many other aspirations like freelance botanist or painter or whiz kid.. These are not major changes but still... Also the career requirements changed...Now for the problem..
For some aspirations I finishing the task before the game asks for it doesn't seem to work...
Now I understand this in "make a friend" or "complete a painting" kinds of requirements....
But skill levels and grades and careers also???
While doing whiz kid aspiration my child sim was on 1/3 level when he got grade A in school. Now after getting on 2/3 level aspiration wants him to get grade A. Now how am I supposed to again get A grade??
Same in computer whiz...
My sim is level 7 tech guru career nd my aspiration want him to be level 5...
This never happened in base game...
Is this a bug in expansion??
And yes... there are quite a few game playing bugs around milestones completing as well as some milestones require them to be actively selected when your sim does the 'certain thing'. It's designed this way for game play as sometimes you might want your sim to paint (for example) but not to complete the aspiration so if your sim paints a masterpiece and does not have the painting aspiration actively selected, the masterpiece won't count towards the requirement. With the Whiz Kid sometimes going back to school the next day completes it. But with many bugs, the only thing you can do is to use the 'aspirations.complete_current_milestone' cheat and then carry on.
Cheats Guide
I mostly play offline so any updates made are done only while adding an expansion.
BTW great work on the guide...
Really helpful
aspirations.complete_current_milestone
But once this part of aspiration starts there have to be 10 kisses with 10 different Sims to complete it.
Cheats Guide
You could try saving, quitting and restarting your game as this might reset things but generally once this glitch occurs it takes quite some sim weeks for the soul mate status to activate.
Twisted Mexican's Cheats
Enable testingcheats on. Type/copy
aspirations.complete_current_milestone
Is my sims 4 already different sims type?Do please reply
Thanks