Which Occult Legacy Challenge?
Two rule sets share this name, each summarized here from its creator's own page:
- Asphodel Moon's Occult Legacy Challenge, posted on the Asphodel Moon blog on March 15, 2023 and extended since. It now has 11 generations.
- Sammleys' Occult Legacy Challenge, posted on Mod The Sims on March 18, 2024, with 6 generations.
Asphodel Moon's general rules: finish the aspiration and reach the top of the career in every generation. Spouses can be any gender, and marriage and pets are optional unless a generation says otherwise. Normal lifespan is suggested, and mods are your choice. No money cheats, apart from a small boost for the first Sim. Neither version has a score: you are done when the last heir finishes. Hashtag: #asphodeloccultlegacy.
Asphodel Moon's 11 generations
| Gen | Traits | Aspiration | Career | Lives in | Family and goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 StrangerVille (orange) | Paranoid, Genius, Socially Awkward | StrangerVille Mystery | Scientist | StrangerVille, in a trailer or cabin | No spouse. Children only by alien abduction; the alien baby is heir. Max Logic and Programming. Grow a bizarre fruit. |
| 2 Alien (grey) | Geek, Overachiever, Jealous | Nerd Brain | Astronaut | Oasis Springs | Human spouse; a human baby is heir. Max Rocket Science, Robotics and Handiness. Visit Sixam, reach the Forgotten Grotto, build Servo. |
| 3 PlantSim (green) | Freegan, Green Fiend, Loves Outdoors | Freelance Botanist | Gardener (Botanist) | Evergreen Harbor, Port Promise | Eco-minded spouse; one child only. Max Gardening, Herbalism and Flower Arranging. Own a cowplant, get a green eco footprint, become a PlantSim once. |
| 4 Paranormal (purple) | Squeamish, Gloomy, Self-Assured | Archaeology Scholar | Paranormal Investigator | Henford-on-Bagley, in a small cottage that keeps breaking | Max Medium and Archaeology. Holiday in Selvadorada, be best friends with Guidry, summon Bonehilda once. |
| 5 Mermaid (blue) | Child of the Ocean, Child of the Islands, Active | Beach Life | Conservationist (Marine Biologist) | Sulani | Max Fitness, Logic and Wellness. Become a mermaid. Weekly yoga with best friends. |
| 6 Werewolf (brown) | Loner, Loyal, Family-Oriented | Werewolf Initiate | Odd jobs only | Moonwood Mill | As many children as you like. Max Fishing and Charisma. Beat Greg in a fight and turn one Sim into a werewolf. |
| 7 Spellcaster (red) | Bookworm, Perfectionist, Erratic | Spellcraft & Sorcery | Self-employed | Glimmerbrook | Never marry. The heir is a child with a vampire and must be a vampire too; the vampire parent takes them in between baby and teen. Max Gemology and Entrepreneur. Become a master spellcaster and visit Sylvan Glade. |
| 8 Vampire (black) | Materialistic, Snob, Evil | Master Vampire | Writer (Author) | Forgotten Hollow | The heir must be human. Max Vampire Lore, Writing and Pipe Organ. Turn 3 Sims into vampires. |
| 9 Ghost (white) | Clumsy, Chased by Death, Skeptical | Ghost Historian | Undertaker (Mortician) | Moves between worlds | No spouse; children with the Grim Reaper, who can't move in. No good friends until young adult. Max Mixology and Thanatology. Complete the Soul's Journey, write a will, then mix and drink a Beetle Juice. |
| 10 Reaper (grey) | Macabre, Idealist, Outgoing | None listed | Reaper | Ravenwood, on a lot with a cemetery | Max Thanatology, Charisma and Knitting. Attend every Ravenwood festival once. Knit a Lil Grim toy. Hang out with fellow reaper interns. |
| 11 Fairy (pink) | Mean, Disruptive, Bro | Fairy Stories (Discordant) | Naturopath | Innisgreen, Fairy Passage lot | Max Apothecary, Entomology and Natural Living. Be best friends with Spruce Almighty, get a fairy seedling, summon Mother Nature and become a fairy. |
Sammleys' six generations
Each generation, complete the aspiration, career and skills, use its two colors for clothes and decor, and complete the occult's "class" (skipped for aliens and mermaids). Any lifespan works; Normal is recommended.
| Gen | Traits | Aspiration | Career | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Human (gray, yellow) | Paranoid, Adventurous, Insider | StrangerVille Mystery | Paranormal Investigator | Live on a haunted lot. Max Knitting and Medium. Fall for a werewolf. Best friends with Guidry; good friends with 5 occult Sims. |
| 2 Werewolf (green, orange) | Dog Lover, Glutton, Hot-Headed | Emissary of the Collective | Detective | Max Fitness and Gardening. Fall for a vampire. Always own a dog. |
| 3 Vampire (red, purple) | Good, Gloomy, Creative | Good Vampire | Doctor | Max Pipe Organ and Charisma. Fall for a spellcaster. Live on a Haunted lot with a ghost best friend. |
| 4 Spellcaster (pink, cyan) | Vegetarian, Perfectionist, Loves Outdoors | Spellcraft & Sorcery | Gardener (Floral Designer) | Max Gardening and Flower Arranging. Simple Living lot. Never marry; have an alien baby. Keep a cat familiar. |
| 5 Alien (neon, white) | Genius, Geek, Erratic | Nerd Brain | Scientist | Max Logic and Rocket Science. Live in a Needs TLC apartment as a young adult. Keep a childhood alien friend and visit Sixam. Fall for a mermaid. |
| 6 Mermaid (blue, pink) | Child of the Ocean, Noncommittal, Music Lover | Serial Romantic | Conservationist (Marine Biologist) | Max Fishing, Singing and Logic. Befriend a dolphin. Level 8 in an instrument. Divorce and remarry. |
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Packs you need
- Asphodel Moon (18 packs): StrangerVille, Get to Work, Jungle Adventure, Paranormal, Eco Lifestyle, Island Living, Werewolves, Vampires, Realm of Magic, Spa Day, Seasons, High School Years, Outdoor Retreat, Crystal Creations, Life & Death, Businesses & Hobbies, Enchanted by Nature and Adventure Awaits.
- Sammleys (9 packs): City Living, Get to Work, Werewolves, Vampires, Paranormal, Realm of Magic, Island Living, StrangerVille and Cats & Dogs.
Both lists leave things out. Asphodel Moon's rules also use Henford-on-Bagley (Cottage Living) and the Robotics skill (Discover University). Sammleys' also use Knitting and the Floral Designer branch.
The classic Legacy Challenge has an optional species law for alien heirs. For another themed legacy, see the Disney Princess Challenge or the main list.
FAQ
How many generations is the Occult Legacy Challenge?
Asphodel Moon's page now lists 11. An infographic of it made by kimbasprite in July 2023 shows 9, so older copies are shorter. Sammleys' version has 6.
What order do the occults go in?
Asphodel Moon: StrangerVille, Alien, PlantSim, Paranormal, Mermaid, Werewolf, Spellcaster, Vampire, Ghost, Reaper, Fairy. Sammleys: Human, Werewolf, Vampire, Spellcaster, Alien, Mermaid.
Are mods and cheats allowed?
Asphodel Moon leaves mods up to you and bans money cheats, apart from a small boost for the first Sim. Sammleys' rules don't mention cheats.
Can you play it with only the base game?
No. Every generation leans on an occult or a world from a pack. Asphodel Moon lists 18 packs and Sammleys 9, and both rule sets use a few more.