Skill-Based Ambitions & Desired Life Ideas

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I have been thinking about how lately I tend to scrap saves and start over repeatedly; it seems I lose interest in saves when I have a clear goal in my mind but cannot properly reflect that in game with the current options of desired life + ambitions :thought_balloon:

I have a zoi (Minji Eun, an introverted genius Leader) that I created and frequently play; in one save she’s a university student studying Computer Science then when once recent April update dropped, I started a separate save with her immediately applying for the new active IT Developer career.

But I found myself a bit bored not long after in both saves because there aren’t any tech specific skill-based ambitions (other than the knowledge/creativity).

I don’t want her having the hacker/crime ambition (don’t want a life of crime for her) nor the career/money ambitions (repetitive, corporate like goals that felt too forced for Minji and would probably be better suited for a future BUSINESS career​:eyes:)

I had been brainstorming several different ambitions + desired life options I would love to see implemented/improved on that would help with hobby, career, and skill-oriented stories…

Here are my current ideas I have below for a new skill-based ambition:

SKILL BASED AMBITIONS: TECH :woman_technologist:t2:
Stage 1: Curious Coder
(____ is just starting to explore their tech identity)
Goals:

  • Reach Programming Level 2
  • Complete one beginner freelance gig
  • Debug a simple script
    Rewards:
  • “Beginner’s Logic Boost” moodlet and/or unlock a small “starter project” using the PC

Stage 2: Aspiring Developer
(_____ is gaining confidence and starting to build real things)
Goals:

  • Reach Programming Level 4
  • Complete 3 freelance gigs
  • Build your first full app or website and present your project to a coworker/friend
    Rewards:
  • “Dev Focus” trait bonus (faster coding) and/or unlock additional “intermediate projects” (AI chatbot, mobile game, automation tool)

Stage 3: Tech Specialist
(_____ is becoming more known for their skills!)
Goals:

  • Reach Programming Level 6
  • Earn a promotion in the IT career
  • Fix a bug for a colleague
  • Complete a complex freelance contract
    Rewards:
  • “Tech Reputation” buff (better pay for gigs) + unlock “Advanced Projects” (smart home system, robotics prototype)

Stage 4: Conquering Creator
(____ is no longer just a simple coder!)
Goals:

  • Launch a successful product
  • Mentor a junior coworker
  • Earn ____ meow from tech work
  • Reach Programming Level 8
    Rewards:
  • Unique trait: Groundbreaker
    • Faster coding
    • Better freelance payouts
    • Special interactions like “Brainstorm Tech Idea”
  • Unlocks “Signature Project” (your Zoi’s magnum opus)

EDIT: sorry in advance for the lengthy post; the second half of this is continued in the comment below :slight_smile:

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[updated] Improvements to ambitions
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Part II

DESIRED LIFE: Tech Genius :nerd_face:
Core Drives

  • Improve programming skill

  • Work on personal projects

  • Seek innovation

  • Mentor others

  • Stay up‑to‑date with tech trends

  • Build something meaningful

    Autonomous Behaviors

  • Browsing news

  • Practicing programming

  • Brainstorming ideas

  • Tinkering with devices

  • Accepting freelance gigs

  • Asking coworkers about tech

    Life Milestones

  • Build first app

  • Become a mentor

  • Achieve tech fame or recognition

Personality
If zois have traits or characteristics like:

  • workaholic
  • Intellectual
  • introverted
  • Leader
    Then the game could automatically:
  • suggest the Tech ambition
  • suggest the Tech Genius desired life
  • boost programming skill gain
  • unlock unique interactions (like “Analyze Code Efficiency”)
  • give tech related whims and urges

Career Integration
The tech career could feed into the ambition:

  • Promotions unlock new project types

  • Coworkers give tech‑related tasks

  • Work events include hackathons, presentations, debugging challenges

  • Performance boosts from programming skill

  • Special interactions like “Collaborate on Code”
    This gives tech driven zois multiple paths to success by providing:

  • clear identity

  • clear direction

  • clear progression path

  • clear sense of accomplishment

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I love this! I think most of the ambitions need to be reworked. I like how your suggested ambition encourages the player to engage in a variety of activities instead of doing the same activity multiple times.

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