Of course! As an expert creative writer, I'd be delighted to craft this guide for fellow Simmers. Here is the comprehensive listicle on *Sims 3* Lifetime Wishes.
Every Simmer knows that moment. You're in Create-a-Sim, painstakingly choosing the perfect mismatched socks and a trait that will inevitably lead to chaos. Then, it appears: the prompt to choose a Lifetime Wish. This single choice is the North Star of your Sim's existence, the grand ambition that will shape their career, their relationships, and the very stories you tell. It's the difference between a Sim who wants to woo every ghost in Sunset Valley and one who just wants to build a really, really good robot.
Choosing a Lifetime Wish is more than just a gameplay objective; it's the first chapter of your Sim's biography. It sets the tone for their entire life. Are they a fame-hungry celebrity? A mad scientist? A hopeless romantic who wants a house full of children? This guide is for every player, from the seasoned veteran looking for new inspiration to the new player staring at the list with wide eyes. We've categorized these grand ambitions to help you find the perfect life path for your new pixelated person.
The Classic Overachievers: Career & Skill-Based Wishes
For the Sim who lives by their planner, color-codes their to-do lists, and dreams of being the best of the best. These wishes are all about climbing the corporate ladder, mastering a skill until it’s second nature, and earning that "Level 10" plaque of honor.
1. Become an Astronaut: For the Sim who looks at the stars and thinks, "I'd like to own that." A classic journey through the Military career track that ends with a final frontier.
2. Master of the Arts: This Sim bleeds creativity. The goal is to master both the Painting and Guitar skills, perfect for a bohemian living in a loft and making a living with their masterpieces.
3. Illustrious Author: For the Sim who has a story to tell. They'll need to master the Writing skill and earn a fortune in royalties, one best-selling novel at a time.
4. Forensic Specialist - Dynamic DNA Profiler: For the Sim who loves solving puzzles. Reaching the top of the Law Enforcement (Forensics) career is a life of clues, lab coats, and justice.
5. Become a Creature-Robot Cross-Breeder: The pinnacle of the Science career! This is for the truly eccentric genius who wants to blur the lines between man, machine, and... iguana?
6. Leader of the Free World: For the charismatic and ambitious Sim who won't stop until they're giving speeches from the podium as the head of the Political career.
7. Surgical Precision: This Sim has a steady hand and a strong stomach. Reaching the top of the Medical career is a long, demanding, but highly respected path.
8. Celebrated Five-Star Chef: For the foodie who believes a perfect Crème brûlée can solve any problem. Maxing out the Culinary career track is a delicious and satisfying journey.
9. Become a Superstar Athlete: For the jock with a dream. This wish requires reaching the top of the Professional Sports career, living a life of endorsements, screaming fans, and championship trophies.
10. Master Mixologist: This Sim is the life of every party. The goal is to master the Mixology skill and own a bar, serving up cosmic concoctions and liquid courage.
The Money Makers: Wealth & Fortune Wishes
These wishes are for the Sim whose favorite color is green—Simoleon green. Whether through savvy investing, artistic genius, or just a really good garden, their goal is to build an empire of wealth and live a life of luxury.
1. The Tinkerer: For the Sim who can turn a pile of junk into a goldmine. Mastering the Handiness and Logic skills is just the beginning of their inventive and profitable career.
2. The Culinary Librarian: A strange but profitable goal! This Sim must learn every single recipe in the game. It’s a quest for the ultimate foodie who also wants to be very, very rich.
3. Living in the Lap of Luxury: Straight and to the point. This Sim wants their family's net worth to reach a staggering §100,000. Time to start investing!
4. Golden Tongue, Golden Fingers: The ultimate get-rich-quick scheme. This wish requires mastering the Charisma and Guitar skills, perfect for a Sim who can charm their way into anyone's wallet.
5. The Perfect Garden: For the green-thumbed Sim who knows that money *does* grow on trees. The goal is to grow 8 different species of perfect plants. Those life fruits and flame fruits sell for a pretty penny!
6. Professional Author: Not just about the art, but the royalties! A successful author can become one of the wealthiest Sims in town without ever leaving their house.
7. World-Class Gallery: For the discerning collector. This wish involves collecting paintings and photos of a certain value to display in a private home gallery, turning art into assets.
8. Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous: For the Sim who wants it all. The goal is to reach Level 5 celebrity status and accumulate a massive net worth. It's not enough to be rich; everyone has to know it.
The Social Butterflies & Hopeless Romantics: Relationship-Based Wishes
For the Sim whose life revolves around others. Their happiness is found not in careers or cash, but in passionate kisses, lifelong friendships, and the chaotic pitter-patter of tiny feet.
1. Surrounded by Family: The ultimate family-oriented wish. This Sim wants to raise 5 children from babies to teenagers. Get ready for a full, loud, and loving house.
2. The Heartbreaker: The opposite of a hopeless romantic. This Sim wants to be the paramour of 10 different Sims *at the same time*. A life of secret dates, close calls, and broken hearts.
3. Gold Digger: A mix of social and financial ambition. The goal is to see the ghost of your rich, departed spouse. It’s a dark, dramatic, and often hilarious storyline.
4. Master of Seduction: For the Sim who is a true Casanova. They want to WooHoo in 5 different exotic locations with 5 different Sims. A quest for the ultimate romantic adventurer.
5. Super Popular: This Sim just wants to be loved! The goal is to have 20 friends. It’s a life filled with party invitations, constant phone calls, and a very full relationship panel.
6. Become a Master Romancer: For the Sim who believes in "The One"... and the one after that, and the one after that. The goal is to reach the top of the "serial romantic" hidden skill track.
7. Perfect Mind, Perfect Body: This Sim seeks self-perfection to attract others. They must master both the Logic and Athletic skills, becoming the ultimate "total package."
8. Friend of the World: An even more ambitious goal than Super Popular, this wish requires being friends with every non-playable character (NPC) in the home world.
The Weird & Wonderful: Supernatural & Quirky Wishes
For the player who clicks "randomize" on traits and embraces the chaos. These wishes are for the Sims who are a little bit... different. They talk to gnomes, befriend ghosts, and believe a full moon is the best time for a stroll.
1. Turn the Town: The ultimate vampire power fantasy. This Sim wants to turn a set number of Sims into vampires and create their own undead coven.
2. The Zombie Master: Not for the faint of heart. This Sim wants to create a horde of zombies by using the "Zombification" potion on multiple Sims. Neighborhood chaos guaranteed.
3. Alchemy Artisan: For the witch or warlock at heart. The goal is to master the Alchemy skill and use a certain number of potent elixirs.
4. Leader of the Pack: For the wild at heart. This werewolf Sim wants to gain a certain number of followers to form their own wolf pack.
5. Mystic Healer: A truly magical calling. This Sim wants to cure a set number of supernatural Sims using potent healing elixirs or fairy magic.
6. Greener Gardens: The ultimate fairy wish. The goal is to bloom a certain number of plants using a fairy's unique magical abilities.
7. Magic Makeover: For the benevolent (or mischievous) fairy. This Sim wishes to grant a set number of Inner Beauty spells on other Sims.
8. Celebrity Psychic: A career for those in touch with the great beyond. Reaching the top of the Fortune Teller (Scam Artist branch) career is a life of smoke, mirrors, and vague predictions.
The Globetrotters & Thrill-Seekers: Adventure & Collection Wishes
For the Sim with an insatiable case of wanderlust. Their home is just a place to store their relics between trips. They live for the thrill of a new discovery, the challenge of a new skill, and the satisfaction of a completed collection.
1. Great Explorer: This Sim wants to fully explore a certain number of tombs in all three *World Adventures* destinations (China, Egypt, and France).
2. Seasoned Traveler: For the ultimate globetrotter. The goal is to reach the maximum visa level in all three travel destinations.
3. Martial Arts Master: A wish that requires dedication and travel. The Sim must master the Martial Arts skill in China and become a Grand Master.
4. Physical Perfection: The ultimate self-improvement quest. This Sim must master both the Martial Arts and Athletic skills.
5. Private Museum: For the dedicated collector. This Sim wants to collect a large number of relics to create their own personal museum of ancient artifacts.
6. Visionary: For the Sim who sees the world through a lens. They must master the Photography skill and complete several photo collections.
7. Bottomless Nectar Cellar: For the aspiring sommelier. This wish requires collecting a certain number of nectar bottles in your home's cellar, with a minimum total value.
8. Grand Master Diver: This Sim is drawn to the sea. The goal is to master the Diving skill and befriend a mermaid or merman.
The Agents of Chaos: Nuisance & Villainous Wishes
For the player who believes that a happy neighborhood is a boring neighborhood. These Sims are dedicated to mischief, mayhem, and a little bit of good old-fashioned evil. They are the antagonists of their own stories, and they have a blast doing it.
1. Emperor of Evil: The classic villain's ambition. This Sim wants to reach the top of the Criminal (Evil) career track and become a true menace to society.
2. Master Thief: For the kleptomaniac with class. The goal is to reach the top of the Criminal (Thief) career track and steal items of immense value.
3. Become a Vandal: This Sim wants to master the Street Art skill and tag a variety of public locations, leaving their mark all over town.
4. The Emperor of Evil's Accomplice: This Sim wants to master the Logic and Athletic skills, becoming the perfect henchman for a supervillain.
5. Public Nuisance: For the Sim who loves pranks. The goal is to master the hidden "Mischief" skill by performing a set number of pranks and annoying acts.
6. Firefighter Super Hero: While it sounds heroic, this Sim often craves the chaos of a raging inferno. They wish to save a certain number of Sims from fires—fires they may or may not have started themselves...
7. Home Design Hotshot: Another deceptively chaotic wish. Reaching the top of the Architectural Designer career lets you "improve" your neighbors' homes in truly horrific ways, all while getting paid for it.
### Make Their Wish Your Command
Remember, a Lifetime Wish is a signpost, not a cage. The true joy of *The Sims* is in the unexpected detours—the alien abduction during a political fundraiser, the love affair with the Grim Reaper, or the decision to abandon wealth to become a humble fisherman. Use these wishes as a creative spark, but don't be afraid to change your mind or follow a new, more interesting path. Happy Simming