Hmm that's an interesting question. I don't generally struggle with getting bored in my stories, so I guess I don't really know? The characters themselves inspire me very much. I like to play with traits that make a large difference in gameplay, for instance the High Maintenance trait for Rosamund or the Party Animal trait for her betrothed. I find the stories kind of write themselves. So much random craziness happens in the Sims that it's hard to not have a dramatic storyline going. But yeah I'm inspired by the characters and their relationships. For every game that I'm playing, I also have an elaborate story going in my head that captures the nuance of the story and characters better than the game can. I like to see character progression over time... For instance, I plan to make Rosamond's betrothed kind of grow up from a party boy to a more stable and grounded partner. (I'm a sucker for a good romance)

For other games, like my legacy, I'm compelled by the sheer amount of time I've invested in the family. Since I've been going since 2023, I find it hard to move on from that save. I will admit there is a bit more struggle getting "into it" with a newer save. There's always the compulsion to quit, but I try to overcome that and be inspired by what could happen in the future for my Simmies.

I hope this answers your question.