I just built my own Newcrest. I got rid of majority of the characters in the game and created my own. My current family consist of 7 Sims, the largest I've ever played. I have a grandfather/grandmother, their son and daughter, the daughter is single without children, the son is married with 2 daughters. Everyone works or goes to school and we just recently opened a vet clinic. That's 7 aspirations to complete and lots of things to do. Not sure of what type of game play you're seeking.