How to Do the Not So Berry Challenge in The Sims 4
For those who aren’t sure what exactly a Berry Sim is, it’s a colorful Sim that is typically named after some sort of sweet treat. Whether it be a blue Sim named after blueberry pie or a vivid Laffy Taffy-themed family, Berry Sims are just vivid creations that are meant to be a ton of fun and break up the mundane. While it seems like a silly idea at first, creating Berry Sims actually turns into a pretty good time. With that being said, it’s no surprise that a legacy challenge made with Berry Sims in mind has become a popular way to play The Sims 4. The Not So Berry Challenge is a type of legacy challenge that utilizes different colors to mark each new generation. The irony here is that the challenge is made to fit players who might not actually be into the Berry Sim movement but are slightly intrigued by the idea. So whether you love the idea of having a family of Sims that look like they escaped the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory or you want to keep a sense or normalcy and stray away from vivid, unnatural skin colors the Not So Berry Challenge still has something to offer you.
The most basic explanation of the challenge is this—you’re playing through a full 10 generation legacy that uses colors to mark each new generation of Sim. It’s really that simple. The only twist here is that each generation and color has a story behind it that will determine things like your Sim’s traits and aspirations for you. The good news for those who aren’t into the Berry Sim idea is that these Sims actually don’t have to be Berry Sims—hence the name of the challenge being Not So Berry. Rather than having to create an entire Berry Sim family complete with quirky skin tones, you just have to make sure the heir for each generation represents their corresponding color through their hair, clothes, eyes, or other features. The unnatural skin colors, however, are not a requirement of the Not So Berry Challenge.
So without further ado, let’s dive right into the generation breakdown.
First: The Mint Generation
The heir of the Mint Generation is a sort of mad scientist Sim who is inexplicably obsessed with the color mint. While this Sim is passionate about their career and works very hard, this Sim still loves a good prank. In other words, their work ethics shouldn’t be confused with a lack of whimsy. This is a fun-loving Sim who just wants the best for their family.
The Mint Generation heir must:
- Have Vegetarian, Jealous, and Materialistic traits
- Have Chief of Mischief aspiration
- Be on the Scientist career path and master this career
- Complete elements collection
- Master mischief and logic skills
Second: The Rose Generation
The heir of the Rose Generation is a bit spoiled. This is a Sim who received everything they wanted as a child but that didn’t necessarily fill every void in this Sim’s life. It has resulted in an adult who is career driven but flighty when it comes to love. Commitment in a relationship is a challenge for this Sim but they are truly a lover deep down inside. They just need someone to help melt the ice that has formed around this workaholic’s heart.
The Rose Generation heir must:
- Have the Hot Headed, Snob, and Romantic traits
- Have the Serial Romantic aspiration
- Be on the Politician career path
- Have only one child
- Leave someone at the alter
- Get married as an Elder
Third: The Yellow Generation
The heir of the Yellow Generation is a Sim that had a troubled relationship with their mother. They never really had a close relationship with their mom and spent a lot of time voluntarily locked away in their room. If it were up to them, they would be half-way to the alien world of Sixam by now.
The heir of the Yellow Generation must:
- Have the Clumsy, Ambitious, and Loner traits
- Have the Nerd Brain aspiration
- Be on the Astronaut career path
- Master the rocket science and handiness skill
- Complete at least ten wood sculptures as a Teen
- Enter the secret lot in Oasis Springs (keep in mind that this will require you to have maxed out handiness)
- Have no other close friends other than their grandparent from the Mint Generation
- Get married but only after their grandparent from the Mint Generation has passed
Fourth: The Grey Generation
The heir to the Grey Generation has always been a bit of a black sheep in the family but not in the way you might expect. This Sim feels like an outsider simply because they would take being active and outside over spending hours in a lab any day. Despite coming from a lineage of science-loving Sims, this Sim is a natural athlete with dreams of playing professionally one day. Not to mention that all those years of feeling disconnected from the rest of the family has made this Sim desperate to have a positive, close relationship with their own kids.
The heir of the Grey Generation must:
- Have the Active, Slob, and Music Lover traits
- Have the Bodybuilder aspiration
- Be on the Athlete career path
- Master singing and athletic skills
- Go through at least three failed relationships before finally marrying a Sim with the Neat trait
- Have children and become good friends with all of them
- Dedicate every Sunday to being family movie night
Fifth: The Plum Generation
The heir of the Plum Generation is a naturally gifted Sim who is eager to put their skills to use. This Sim managed to become a successful doctor but eventually realized that their real passion was in the world of dance. Just like that, this Sim turned their back on their medical career and became determined to dance for a living.
The heir of the Plum Generation must:
- Have the Genius, Noncommittal, and Dance Machine traits
- Have the Renaissance Sim aspiration
- Spend time on the Fast Food, Doctor, and Entertaining career paths
- Master dance and at least two other skills
- Reach level 8 in at least six other skills
- Marry a Sim and then get divorced
- Remarry the same Sim
- Live in at least three different worlds over the course of the Sim’s entire life
Sixth: The Orange Generation
The heir of the Orange Generation is yet another black sheep of the family story. This Sim should have bright orange hair, which comes as no surprise considering they grew up in a hectic household. Years of no real structure or organization has this Sim interested in a life of crime and ultimately getting into trouble more often than not.
The heir of the Orange Generation must:
- Have the Evil, Self-Assured, and Glutton traits
- Have the Public Enemy aspiration
- Be on the Criminal career path
- Master baking and charisma skills
- Live in a rundown apartment for their entire young adult life
- Have only two twins
Seventh: The Pink Generation
The heir of the Pink Generation grew up being faced with the harsh reality of a paycheck to paycheck to lifestyle. Every cent mattered for this Sim growing up and finances have always remained a priority. Unfortunately, the need to cling to financial security has caused this Sim to turn their back on their passion of writing romance novels. Leaving a good job to become an author just isn’t practical and this Sim keeps that in mind. Eventually, however, the Pink Generation heir finally takes a chance and goes for their wildest dream. This Sim embarks on a journey to become a successful author all while their own awkward tendencies get in the way of their personal love life.
The heir of the Pink Generation must:
- Have the Neat, Unflirty, and Creative traits
- Have the Best Selling Author aspiration
- Be on the Business career path
- Complete a postcard collection
- Master the writing skill
- Keep a beautiful garden that is well-maintained
- Quit their day job and pursue dream to be an author
Eighth: The Peach Generation
The heir of the Peach Generation has always heard the importance of following their dreams. So while the rest of the world may see this Sim’s life goals as odd and unusual, that won’t be enough to deter them from charging forward with it anyway. This Sim always wanted to be a detective and has always had a thing for making people laugh. Why not be a detective and a comedian at the same time!?
The heir of the Peach Generation must:
- Have the Foodie, Lazy, and Goofball traits
- Have the Joke Star aspiration
- Be on the Detective career path
- Get married to a co-worker
- Learn to play an instrument
- Master gourmet cooking and comedy skills
- Live in a different world than the one you were raised in
Ninth: The Green Generation
This tech savvy Sim is a seriously talented hacker and a major tech company has taken notice. The same company that caught you hacking also offered them a job after they saw just how talented they really were. Perhaps they were kind or perhaps they just didn’t want a hacker like this Sim as their enemy. Either way, they’re an established techie that also loves to have a good time.
The heir of the Green Generation must:
- Have the Squeamish, Geek, and Cheerful traits
- Have the Computer Whiz aspiration
- Be on the Tech Guru career path
- Master mixology, video gaming, and programming skills
- Accept every invitation to parties and social gatherings
- Have at least five good friends
- Have at least five enemies
Tenth: The Blue Generation
The heir of the Blue Generation is a Sim with a life that seems picture perfect. This is a Sim that has what everyone else is still striving and hoping for. This is a Sim with a loving spouse, a beautiful home, well-behaved children, and a solid career. Unfortunately, they’re still feeling unsatisfied. This feeling causes them to have a one time affair. It fills them with regret but they can’t undo what they have already done. Instead, they devote the rest of their life to being the best parent and spouse they can possibly be… all while hoping to take their secret affair to the grave.
The heir of the Blue Generation must:
- Have the Gloomy, Perfectionist, and Family Oriented traits
- Have the Big Happy Family aspiration
- Be on the Critic career path
- Adopt at least one child
- Master the photography, cooking and wellness skills
- Marry their high school sweetheart
- Have a one time affair
- Never get divorced
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