Sims 411 - Forum Feedback, May 6th

Is there a way to add challenge to the game and make it more like a game with failure mechanics, but still keep it simple for players that use it as a storytelling app? Would it be possible to have different modes, say a storytelling mode where the characters are 100% under the control of the player and can be posed and nothing bad ever happens? Maybe another mode with more customizable options so that say, we can add on a requirement for getting a degree to get past certain levels in a career? Stuff like that?