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Progression
First week, skill growth, careers, homes and generations.
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BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionFirst Sim Day
The first day should focus on selecting a lot, essentials and the household's immediate needs.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionFirst Week Routine
A stable first week combines work, needs, relationship time and one useful skill.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionCareer Promotion Roadmap
Promotions generally require performance plus goals listed in the career panel.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionAspiration Milestones
Aspiration milestones give longer-term targets with reward points and progression.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionSkill Training Plan
Skills improve through suitable activities and their progression can unlock interactions.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionFamily Legacy Progression
Legacy stories track household generations, achievements and wealth over time.
BASE / GENERAL · ProgressionBuilding Upgrade Order
Home upgrades should improve function before aesthetics as funds become available.
DLC REQUIRED · ProgressionPack-Specific Progression
DLC expands systems such as university degrees, fame and occult skill tracks.
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