The Curator Aspiration Guide

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Pack Required: Base Game
Aspiration Category: Nature
Bonus Trait: Collector – Collectors find rare collectibles more often.

🎁 Reward Trait: Appraiser

Sims with this trait can sell collectibles like Metals, Crystals, Elements, and Fossils to the Simsonian Museum for extra money.

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🧠 Trait Suggestions

• Loves Outdoors – Enhances mood when outside, aiding in collecting activities.
• Loner – Beneficial as collecting is often a solitary activity.
• Geek – Increases the chance of finding rare items and boosts mood when finding new collectibles.

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📘 Milestones

📍 Milestone I – Out and About

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🔍 Collect 10 Collectibles	Dig up rocks around the world to find items like crystals, metals, MySim Trophies, and fossils.

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📍 Milestone II – Gatherer

✅ Task	📝 Notes
💎 Collect 5 Crystals	Found by digging rocks with small white pieces of crystal.
🐸 Collect 3 Frogs	Search moss-covered logs or ponds; each can be checked once per day.
🦴 Collect 3 Fossils	Dig up rocks; some will yield fossils.

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📍 Milestone III – Treasure Hunter

✅ Task	📝 Notes
📬 Send 5 Items to the Geological Council	Send metals or crystals via the mailbox to receive elements in return.
🐸 Breed 5 Frogs	With two frogs in inventory, select one and choose “Breed” with another.
🧪 Collect 5 Elements	Obtained by sending metals or crystals to the Geological Council.

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📍 Milestone IV – The Curator

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🗂️ Complete a Collection	Focus on easier collections like Frogs or MySims Trophies to start.
📦 Collect 25 Collectibles	Continue exploring and digging to find various collectibles.

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💡 Tips & Strategy

• Frog Collection:
  Frogs are one of the easiest collections to complete. Use breeding to obtain different types and visit various ponds and logs to find them.
• Geological Council:
  Sending items to the Geological Council not only helps in collecting elements but also progresses the aspiration milestones.
• Spawning Locations:
  Collectibles respawn approximately every 12 in-game hours. Rotate between different neighborhoods to maximize collection opportunities.
• Sylvan Glade Access:
  Unlocking hidden areas like Sylvan Glade can provide access to unique collectibles. To access Sylvan Glade, interact with the large tree in Willow Creek’s Crick Cabana lot by viewing, watering, and chatting with it until the “Explore” option appears.

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