Fanon:Experienced tricks, hints, and glitches in The Sims Bustin' Out

Tricks

 * Skill building

When the blue cheat gnome activated and the 100% motives cheat is also activated, the predicted following days of skill building listed below predicts the length of time sims use to build all sixty skills, as this also includes the sims' personality and gender. Below is the skills used in the game in the following order of objects as they would appear if timing of skill building is applied to a 24 hour or more period:


 * Mechanical- when the 100% motives cheat is activated on the current sim, he/she can build up his or her mechanical skill within a 24 hour period and having to use only the 100% motives cheat once using the tesla coil (unless the sim has a sluggish trait then the skill building will extend to a mere 36 hour period, and the cheat will be used twice or more if necessary).

If the sim is using the invention station or craftsman work shop, the time elapsed will be a 2-3 day and 3-4 day period with the use of the cheat 3-4 times to 4-5 times with the faster deduction of comfort (unless the sim has a sluggish trait then the skill building will extend to a mere 3-4 day to 4-5 day period, and the cheat will be used at least four times for the invention station and five for the work shop).

If the current sim is studying from a mechanical handbook, the elapsed time will be between four to five days, depending on the type of furnishings they use and the cheat will be used at least four times. If the sim happens to be standing, then the elapsed time will increase to between 6-7 days and the cheat will be used at most 8-9 times due to lack of comfort. Otherwise, both genders will complete this skill at almost the same time if their personality adds up to the skill.


 * Creativity- when the 100% motives cheat is activated on the current sim, he/she can build up his or her creativity skill within a two day period and only having to use the 100% cheat twice using the Simphony Synthesizer (unless the sim has a sluggish trait then the skill building will extend to a mere four day period, and the cheat will be used four times or more if necessary).

If the sim is playing the piano, then the elapsed time will be between 3-4 days and the cheat will be used at most four times, depending on the sims' personality. If they happen to have a sluggish personality, the elapsed time will be at most five days and the cheat will be used at most four times.

If the sim is using the DJ Booth, the elapsed time will be between 2-3 days and the cheat will be used at most four times due to deduction of comfort. If the sim happens to have a sluggish trait, then the elapsed time will be between 3-4 days and the cheat will be used at most five times due to deduction of comfort.

If the sim is using the pottery table, the elapsed time will be between 4-5 days and the cheat will be used at least four times due to the character getting up to put their new pot someplace and/or walking different distances to place it, resulting in energy and comfort loss. If the sim happens to have a sluggish trait, then the elapsed time will be at most 5-6 days and the cheat will be used at most eight times due to the character getting up to put their new pot someplace and/or walking different distances to place it.


 * Element C