Lifetime want

Introduced in The Sims 2 University, a Sim's Lifetime Want (or LTW) is a special want that represents the Sim's ultimate goal or something that would make his or her life "complete".

Lifetime Wants tend to be very difficult to complete during a Sim's natural lifetime. When one is fulfilled, a Sim will receive a very large amount of aspiration and influence points. Once a Sim has fulfilled a Lifetime Want, they will receive another Lifetime Want.

Without the FreeTime expansion pack, Sims who achieved a Lifetime Want will also receive a permanently platinum Aspiration bar. This in turn causes that Sim to have a permanently platinum mood and reach perma-platinum status.

If the FreeTime expansion pack has been added, the first Lifetime Want realized by a Sim will contribute to that Sim's Lifetime Aspiration score, but will not create perma-plat status unless the Sim is close to maxing out his or her Lifetime Aspiration Meter.

Lifetime Wants by Aspiration

A Sim's Lifetime Want is based on their aspiration. For example, a Sim with the Family aspiration will tend to have a family-related LTW, such as having a specific number of children or grandchildren, whereas a Sim with the Fortune aspiration will tend to want to earn a certain amount of money during his or her lifetime.

Family

Base Game

• Become Captain Hero
• Have 6 Grandchildren
• Marry Off 6 Children
• Reach Golden Anniversary

University

• Graduate 3 Children from College

Pets

• Raise 20 Puppies or Kittens

Seasons

• Become Education Minister

Freetime

• Become World Class Ballet Dancer
• Become Head of SCIA

Fortune / Wealth

Base Game

• Become Business Tycoon
• Become Chief of Staff
• Become Criminal Mastermind
• Become Hall of Famer
• Earn §100,000
• Become Captain Hero

Open For Business

• Own 5 Top-Level Businesses

Pets

• Have 6 Pets Reach the Top Career Level

Seasons

• Become Media Magnate
• Become Space Pirate
• Become The Law

Freetime

• Become Prestidigitator
• Become Head of SCIA
• Become World Class Ballet Dancer
• Become Hand of Poseidon
• Become City Planner

Grilled Cheese

Note: only available in the Nightlife and FreeTime expansion packs.

Nightlife

• Eat 200 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

will sometimes remain even if aspiration changes, also the only lifetime want without a description involving the purpose of lifetime wants and the only lifetime want that will not roll up a new one when fulfilled

Knowledge

Base Game

• Become Chief of Staff
• Become Criminal Mastermind
• Become Mad Scientist
• Max out 7 Skills

Seasons

• Become Media Magnate
• Become Space Pirate
• Become Education Minister
• Become Game Designer

FreeTime

• Become City Planner
• Become Head of SCIA
• Become Prestidigitator
• Become Hand of Poseidon
• Become World Class Ballet Dancer

Pleasure

Note: only available in the Nightlife expansion pack.

Nightlife

• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become Professional Party Guest
• Have 50 1st Dates
• Have 100 Dream Dates
• Become Criminal Mastermind

Seasons

• Become Game Designer

Popularity

Base Game

• Become Captain Hero
• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become General
• Become Hall of Famer
• Become Mayor
• Have 20 Simultaneous Best Friends

Open for Business

• Own 5 Top-Level Businesses

Pets

• Have 20 Simultaneous Pet Best Friends

Seasons

• Become Media Magnate
• Become Rock God
• Become The Law

Romance

Base Game

• Become Celebrity Chef
• Become Hall of Famer
• Become Professional Party Guest
• Have 20 Simultaneous Lovers
• WooHoo with 20 different Sims

Seasons

• Become Rock God

Player Tips & Tricks

• Theoretically, it is possible to have any individual Sim complete all of the Lifetime Wants without breaking the rules of the game, though this would take a fair amount of effort and liberal use of Aspiration rewards.