Do you normally create a version of your own family?

@Midevil_Chaos    Hello!  First, allow me to say that I love this thread.  Thanks so much for starting it.  It's really nice to see how others like to play.

Whenever I start a new game, I always play a character that is loosely based on myself.  I have a "base" save which includes a bunch of households and lots I've created; mostly they comprise a gay community for Jona to interact with.  Jona usually starts as a single sim, although I sometimes start with a household based on my family.  I haven't yet played a game that includes my extended family but maybe some day.  My dad passed away in 2020, not long before I started playing, and it has been a great comfort having him in my game at times.  It might sound a little silly but it's nice to know that I can still see him whenever I want, even though I know it's not real.

Jona is always a musician and most often becomes a celebrity.  This is because becoming a performer was my aspiration when I was young, before life got in the way.  lol  It's fun to see how things play out for him.  Then I usually just play through the legacy; his kids and their kids and so on (until I'm ready to start over haha)

Sometimes, when I am inspired to create a new lot, I will create a family to go with it.  However, I don't normally play them for long.  They usually just become a part of Jona's world.  :-)

The great thing about this game is that there is no right or wrong way to play.  Thanks again for starting this thread!  Happy Simming!