The Sims 4was recently made free-to-play, resulting in a massive influx of first-time players and ensuring a steady stream of new Simmers for the years to come. Since its release in 2014,The Sims 4community has discovered all the best ways to play; whether it’s the best ways to make money or just what works best, many people havehad a lot of time to get used to the game.
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For those who may be experiencingThe Sims 4for the first time, it can feel a little overwhelming, especially with all the packs. Here’s thebest aspirations to give Simswhen starting the game and getting used to what it has to offer.
1Angling Ace
For the newbie player looking for a chill gaming experience, or perhaps someone doing rags-to-riches for the first time, this is the perfect aspiration. It isn’t a super demanding aspiration and can be completed at a pretty relaxed pace.
It will also tempt the player to hop around their home world ortravel to different worldsto experience the variety of fish in-game. This doesn’t require too much work on the player’s end, and it’s pretty easy to just queue the fishing action over and over.
2Bestselling Author
This is one of the most popular aspirations inThe Sims 4as writing books is also a great way to make some money. Simmers tend to be pretty creative and this aspiration allows for input from the player. Players are able to name their Sims books and even give a brief description on what it’s about.
New Simmers can take this opportunity to reflect their Sims life in some way or come up with something more original. It’s also perfectly valid to just skip this step and focus on the money-making aspect instead.
3Freelance Botanist
Gardening can be an extremely profitable hobby inThe Sims 4and is a great choice for new players looking to dip their toes into the nature-loving side of Sims. This aspiration isn’t super demanding and will have gamers exploring parts of the game that aren’t really involved in normal gameplay.
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Not to mention, the last tier of this aspiration involves getting a Cowplant which is a quintessential part of the Simming experience. Every player should get the chance to experience the majestic Cowplant and this is a great chance to do so.
4Joke Star
This aspiration is a great combination of career and social-based advancements that will really invite new players to experience some of the core elements ofThe Sims 4: making money and making friends. Funny interactions are a great way to build relationships with neighbors and, as such, are a default for a lot of Simmers when trying to make friends.
Often times, Simmers can get wrapped up making money that they neglect their Sims social lives, but this aspiration ensures that both are taken care of.
5Master Mixologist
For players interested in playing a socialite who likes hosting parties or a Sim that’s invested in becoming the best of the best, this aspiration is one of the easier ones to complete.
While it takes time and dedication, it doesn’t require too much attention and blends career and hobby in a way that’s very accessible for new Simmers. Mixology is also one of the skills that Sims will autonomously work on meaning it’s much easier to build, even while controlling other Sims in the house.
6Master Vampire
First-time Simmers looking todive into the Vampire packwill have a few aspirations to choose from. The Master Vampire aspiration is probably the best for getting the most out of the pack without getting overwhelmed.
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The other aspirations can ask a lot, and it can even be overwhelming for regular Simmers, purely because the gameplay can be so different with supernaturals. This is the perfect aspiration for players looking to explore the pack and, luckily, time isn’t a worry with Vampires, so newbies can take their time.
7Mt Komorebi Sightseer
Comparedto the other Snowy Escape aspiration, this is much more doable for players who are new to the pack. For players looking to explore the wonderful world of Mt Komorebi, this is a great choice of aspiration as it invites players to explore, relax and have fun.
Unlike the other Snowy Escape aspiration, this one doesn’t feel like it’s asking too much and feels much more achievable, especially for those new to the game and the pack. It’s a great introduction to the world and new Simmers are sure to have fun with it.
8Nerd Brain
For players that want to play around with skills and don’t want to tie their Sim down to one particular career or hobby, this is the perfect aspiration choice as it will invite players to explore a couple of different skills that are actually super useful to have.
One of the skills players will get to experience is the handiness skill which definitely comes in handy, especially when on a budget. For newbie Simmers wanting to try out different things and see what works for them, this aspiration may be a great choice.
9Painter Extraordinaire
This is a great choice for Simmers starting out with theintention of making a lot of money.Painting is a great way to get rich inThe Sims 4and, as such, this is a pretty popular aspiration for old and new Simmers alike.
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For beginners to the game, this is a simple aspiration that isn’t super intimidating and invites players to explore this rather cool skill that means Simmers can decorate their homes with custom art pieces. This is also a great aspiration choice for rags-to-riches challenges.
10Soulmate
This super sweet aspiration is perfect for creating an adorable love story that Simmers can get deeply invested in. Whether players make two Sims destined for each other or find their Soulmate out in the world, this aspiration is great for the romantic Simmers.
As far as relationship/social aspirations go, this one is pretty accessible, only requiring a deep connection with one individual as opposed to running around trying to make as many friends as possible or WooHooing everyone in town. This is a great choice for Simmersstarting a legacy challenge.
