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Step into your time-traveling shoes! The Decades Challenge inThe Sims 4thrusts your Sim into the ever-evolving tapestry of history, from the 1890s to the present day, offering a full-blown history crash course. Encounter the challenges of bygone eras as each generation navigates distinct decades to mirror the historical context.
Discover the intricacies of societal norms, technology limitations, and evolving cultural landscapes. Unleash your creativity, embrace the immersive storytelling, and craft a multi-generational saga that spans real-life weeks or even months. Time’s ticking, and your Sim’s adventure awaits. Let’s dive into some time-bending fun.
What Is The Decades Challenge?
The objective of the Decades Challenge is toexperience life from the 1890s to the 2020s for the U.S.in a manner that aligns withhistorical accuracy, illustrating the evolving trends over more than a century. You start with a young adult Sim in the 1890s andeach generationlives throughone specific decade.
You’ll need to adjust theirclothing, homes, careers,andgoalsto reflect thehistorical and cultural contextof that time.
The ultimate goal is to tell a unique story across generations. you’re able to focus onbuilding wealth, achieving fame, pursuing specific careers, or simplysurviving the hardshipsof each era.
The Decades Challenge was created byZombieCleo, modified bykakeru_naruse, and kept updated byCuteCoffeeGal.
Rules For The Decades Challenge
Rulesvary by decade. For example, in the 1950s, your Sims might be strapping on their bowling shoes or be granted the ability to divorce. These rules add realism and challenge to the gameplay.
In general,use your best judgmentas you play. Consider whether any decisions you makealign with historical accuracy. If the answer is negative or uncertain, it’s probably best to abstain.
Here, we dive into some general challenge rules to consider.
Starting Out
You should start with eithera single young adult Simor a married couple. Customizing Sims inCreate-a-Sim (CAS)istotally open for creativity, allowing you to embracedecade-appropriate clothing.
If you’regrabbing Custom Content (CC)for this challenge,wait until you’re starting each decadeto download its CC.
This way, you won’t have to deal with downloading 13 decades' worth of content all at once. Keep it simple and tackle one era at a time for a hassle-free setup.
Finances
You should start withonly your starting funds, and you can use cheats only as a loan, repaying with interest before the original Sims' death.
Modern Conveniences
Modern conveniences likecell phones and computers have restricted usageuntil specific decades, maintaining historical accuracy.
These tools areonly permitted when necessaryfor certain gameplay mechanics, like utilizing the computer for the writer career or ordering seeds, when no other options are available.
Aging Up
The aging mechanic plays a crucial role in the game as it indicates when you transition to a new decade. Most players choose toalign the challenge with the aging process, making thedecade change each timea new heir reachesyoung adulthood.
Each Decade Broken Down
Let’s unravel the unique challenges and historical nuances that define every era from the 1890s to the 2020s.
VisitCuteCoffeeGal’s page for the full list of rules for each decade.
We’ve simplified it for you here and given you thebasic historical contextof the mentioned decade for your convenience andquick reference.
1890s
Victorian Elegance
Your Sim will navigate through an era of intricateVictorian architecture, donningcorsetsandtop hats, as they embrace therapid industrializationthat brings bustling cities to life.
1900s
Edwardian Opulence
As the 1900s dawn, your Sims witness the transition fromhorse-drawn carriages to clunky automobiles, discovering the marvels ofearly 20th-century technologywhile grappling with the challenges of theProgressive Era, from suffrage movements to societal shifts.
1910s
World War Era
War is looming in the 1910s! Your Sims feel the impact ofWorld War I, managingwartime rationing, participating insuffrage protests, and adapting to the changing dynamics in their Simlish community.
1920s
Roaring Twenties
Jazz handsandflapper dressestake center stage! In the Roaring Twenties, your Sims revel in thecultural explosion of jazz,economic prosperity, and the thrill of flapper fashion, turning their lives into a party.
1930s
Great Depression Gloom
TheGreat Depressionhits your Sims' world hard in the 1930s, with the looming shadows ofeconomic strugglesand widespreadunemployment.
1940s
World War II Resilience
Enlistment time! Your Sims gear up forWorld War II, experiencingrationing, supporting thewar effort on the home front, and navigating the challenges of a world in turmoil.
1950s
Rock ‘n’ Roll Bliss
Welcome to Suburbia, Sims style! Your Sims embrace theidealized ’50s lifestylewithpicket fences, suburban expansion, andpicture-perfect families, all while navigating the nuances ofconsumer culture.
1960s
Swinging Sixties
Groovy, baby! In the swinging 1960s Sims world, your Sims ride the wave ofcultural revolutions,civil rights movements, andpsychedelic vibes, adding a colorful twist to their lives.
1970s
Disco Fever
Your Sims strut through the disco era of the 1970s, facingeconomic challenges,bell-bottom fashion, and the changing dynamics of apost-Vietnam War society.
1980s
Neon Nostalgia
Power suits and neon lights! Your Sims rock the iconic looks of the 1980s,embracing Reaganomics,yuppies, and thetechnological boomthat introduces them to the digital age.
1990s
Grunge Glory
In the grungey 90s, your Sims will navigate the ’90s withflannel fashion, the rise of theinternet, and a mixtape ofcultural diversity, embracing the grunge scene and the dawn of digital connectivity.
2000s
Digital Revolution
Sims go digital! In the 2000s, your Sims embark on thedigital revolution, navigating the rise ofsocial media, Y2K fears, and the aftermath of 9/11.
2010s
Social Media Age
Your Sims become social media influencers in the 2010s, as they tackleeconomic recovery, activism,andthe selfie culturethat defines this interconnected era.
2020s
Modern Renaissance
Your Sims face the unprecedented challenges of theCOVID-19pandemic in the early 2020s, navigating virtual masks, technological advancements, and the ongoingsocialandpolitical turmoilof the era.
