I was thinking a lot today about the new Aspirations and traits and how they might play out over my Sim's lifetime. Some of this is conjecture based on what I've read so far from the Guru's.
My sim is a new young adult with the following traits:
1. Creative- These Sims tend to be Inspired, can Share Creative Ideas with other Sims, and may become upset if they're not creative for a period of time.
2. Self-Assured - These Sims tend to be Confident.
3. Art Lover - These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Viewing works of art and can Admire Art and discuss art in unique ways.
Her aspiration at this early point in her life is a creativity aspiration: Painter Extraordinaire - This Sim wants her life to be all about art and painting! This gives her a bonus trait.
4. Muser - Musers get better boosts to their skills when they're inspired
Time marches on and she completes her aspiration. She's now established in her career and becoming well known as an artist. She begins to wish for that special someone in her life - her Mr. Right.
Her new aspiration is a love aspiration: Soulmate - This Sim wants to find and live a rewarding life with "The One"! Which gives her another bonus trait.
5. Alluring - Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others.
A bit more time marches along and she finds her Mr. Right and they marry. Life is good. Her career is still going well and she's comfortable enough that after a bit, they decide to start a family.
Her new aspiration is a family aspiration: Big Happy Family - This Sim wants to build a large, loving household! Which gives her another bonus trait.
6. Domestic - Domestic Sims will see their familial relationships grow stronger faster.
My sim has now evolved into a adult woman with a successful career that allows her time to spend with her growing family. She has a great relationship with her husband as well as her children and her art reflects her maturity.
More time marches on and the children are now moving off and starting their own lives.
Her new aspiration is a nature aspiration: Freelance Botanist - This Sim wants to grow plants and become an expert Gardener! Again, she gets another bonus trait.
7. Collector - Collectors can find rare collectibles more often.
This is how I envision the new Aspirations and Traits will work in The Sims 4. I don't know yet how the individual aspirations will be satisfied. But I know the Guru's have said you can have several aspirations over a sim's lifetime. I think I'm going to like this system as it's an evolution of the sim based on the choices they make in their life. I can't wait to try it out and see how close I am.