# Skill-Based Ambitions & Desired Life Ideas **URL:** \ **Category:** Wishlist\ **Tags:** skill, caz, career, gameplay, mechanics\ **Created:** [May 15, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/12841 "2026-05-15T23:14:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![coya\_nade](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/krafton/user_avatar/forum.playinzoi.com/coya_nade/32/13194_2.png) [@coya\_nade](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/coya_nade)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/12841/1 "2026-05-15T23:14:45Z")
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 💭 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​👀) 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 👩🏻‍💻** 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 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![coya\_nade](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/krafton/user_avatar/forum.playinzoi.com/coya_nade/32/13194_2.png) [@coya\_nade](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/coya_nade)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/12841/2 "2026-05-15T23:34:48Z")
Part II **DESIRED LIFE: Tech Genius 🤓** _Core Drives_ - Improve programming skill - Work on personal projects - Seek innovation - Mentor others - Stay up‑to‑date with tech trends - Build something meaningful - Browsing news - Practicing programming - Brainstorming ideas - Tinkering with devices - Accepting freelance gigs - Asking coworkers about tech - 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 ---
**Author:** ![RestlessSloth](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/krafton/user_avatar/forum.playinzoi.com/restlesssloth/32/71_2.png) [@RestlessSloth](https://forum.playinzoi.com/u/RestlessSloth)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.playinzoi.com/t/topic/12841/3 "2026-06-18T05:41:21Z")
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.