Bot arena

Not to be confused with Arena.

Bot arena is a career featured in The Sims 3: Into the Future. Sims can be employed from the newspaper, computer, or plumbot competition arena. This is one of the only two career tracks that Sims can be employed in Oasis Landing, with the other being astronomer career. While this career requires bot building skill to advance, only one of the career branches needs it. The first five levels before choosing a career branch only require mood and relationship with boss as performance factors, making it quite easy for advancement.

This career has two branches, which are arena mechanic and arena official. Arena mechanic branch requires Sims to master bot building skill as well as perform professional tune-ups to plumbots. Arena official branch requires Sims to master charisma skill as well as promote the competitions to other Sims. Additionally, only the arena official branch has coworkers. Once Sims reach level 6 of either branch, there's no need to build relationship with the boss anymore.

On entering the arena mechanic branch, Sims gain the ability to perform professional tune ups for plumbots, which is also one of the performance factors. Plumbots who receive a professional tune up will receive higher maintenance need, and benefit the "Tuned for Competition" moodlet that increases chance to win a plumbot competition. Sims will also gain double amount of money from performing professional tune ups than regular ones. As Sims reach the top of the career in this branch, they can oversee competition production on plumbot competition arena between 5 PM and 11 PM, that lasts for 2 hours. Sims will be rewarded money between §1,000 and §3,000.

In the arena official branch, Sims must promote competitions to other Sims for their performance factor. At the top of the branch, Sims can scout plumbot prospect that lets Sims assess a plumbot's quality, number of trait chips, and mood, which will reward Sims money based on those factors. If the plumbot has any of the following trait chips, it will also add more bonus to the money reward:

Algorithmic Artist
Sentience
Office Drone
Mood Adjuster
Efficient
Holo Projector
Fear of Humans (this trait chip will reduce the amount of bonus instead)

Basically, the reward from scouting plumbot prospect would range from §200 to §1,000. After being scouted, the plumbot will be forced to visit the plumbot competition arena.

Performance tones

Business as Usual
Work Hard - Increases performance faster but adds stress.
Take It Easy - Increases fun but lowers performance.
Meet Competitors - Meets new coworkers.
Share Tips with Competitors - Builds relationship with coworkers.
Suck Up to Boss - Builds relationship with the boss.
Tinker with Spare Parts - Increases bot building skill.
Practice Catch Phrases - Increases charisma skill.

Career levels[]

Bot Arena Career Levels
1) Clean Up Crew
The Bot Arena is a magical place, where dreams can be built or flattened. You're just on the Clean Up Crew right now, but prove your worth and the sky's the limit!	Wage: §30/hour	Bonus: N/A
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §60
	Oasis Landing 01:00 - 07:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Boss

2) Scrap Organizer
(Sim Name)'s talent for sweeping up spare bolts caught the supervisor's eye. He / She's been promoted to Scrap Organizer, in case anyone needs a spare part.	Wage: §33/hour	Bonus: §360
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §60
	Oasis Landing 19:00 - 02:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Boss

3) Sensor Buffer
Having earned some respect, (Sim Name) is trusted to handle actual competing Plumbots! As a Sensor Buffer, he / she will be handling the simplest of parts.	Wage: §38/hour	Bonus: §396
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §80
	Oasis Landing 13:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Boss

4) Safety Inspector
After working long hours, (Sim Name) can finally drop the buffing rag. As a Safety Inspector, he / she'll ensure all those fine machines are treated humanely.	Wage: §54/hour	Bonus: §456
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §110
	Oasis Landing 11:00 - 19:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Boss

5) Bot Technician
(Sim Name)'s knowledge of Plumbot systems earned him / her a promotion to Bot Technician, along with a shiny new Plumbot-themed Holo Sprite! Perk: Unlocks Roboid sprite for holo disc.	Wage: §86/hour	Bonus: §648
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §150
	Oasis Landing 10:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Boss

Bot Arena Career Levels - Arena Mechanic Branch
6) Arena Pit Crew Member
As a certified Arena Pit Crew Member, (Sim Name) is one of many Sims maintaining a competitive Plumbot. He / she's qualified to perform Professional Tune Ups! Perk: Ability to professional tune up plumbots. Unlocks Tinker with Spare Parts performance tone.	Wage: §167/hour	Bonus: §1,032
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §240
	Oasis Landing 11:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Bot Building 0-3
	Super Tune-Ups
7) Pro Team Probie
Many Arena Plumbots compete, but only a few are truly elite. (Sim Name) has been hired for a prestigious Bot team: he / she's a Pro Team Probie!	Wage: §217/hour	Bonus: §2,004
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §250
	Oasis Landing
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Bot Building 2-5
	Super Tune-Ups
8) Team Mechanic
(Sim Name) has proved his / her worth on a professional Bot team. Those coveted mechanical skills earned him / her a promotion to Team Mechanic.	Wage: §350/hour	Bonus: §2,604
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §340
	Oasis Landing 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Bot Building 4-7
	Super Tune-Ups
9) Crew Chief
Leadership is necessary for success, even amongst dedicated professionals. (Sim Name) has been promoted to Crew Chief, responsible for the whole maintenance crew!	Wage: §400/hour	Bonus: §4,200
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §390
	Oasis Landing 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Bot Building 6-10
	Super Tune-Ups
10) Senior Engineer
Legends aren't born; they're built, like the best Plumbots. As the new Senior Engineer, (Sim Name) has a long list of responsibilities, including Overseeing Competition Production. Show 'em how it's done! Perk: Ability to oversee competition production at the plumbot competition arena.	Wage: §750/hour	Bonus: §4,800
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §430
	Oasis Landing 10:00 - 14:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood

Bot Arena Career Levels - Arena Official Branch
6) Flag Dropper
(Sim Name)'s still learning about Arena management, but for now he / she's been given a job as a Flag Dropper. Promotional work on the side is expected. Perk: Ability to promote competitions. Unlocks Practice Catch Phrases performance tone.	Wage: §167/hour	Bonus: §1,032
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §240
	Oasis Landing 13:00 - 19:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 0-3
	Coworkers	Competitions Promoted
7) Competition Judge
After dropping the flag to start many Bot contests, (Sim Name) is promoted to Competition Judge. Finally, he / she'll get to handle the ends of competitions instead!	Wage: §217/hour	Bonus: §2,004
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §250
	Oasis Landing 14:00 - 20:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 2-5
	Coworkers	Competitions Promoted
8) Arena Announcer
Who really cares about those Sims scuttling around the Arena, yelling and waving flags? (Sim Name) would much rather have his / her newest position: Arena Announcer!	Wage: §350/hour	Bonus: §2,604
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §340
	Oasis Landing 13:00 - 18:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 4-7
	Coworkers	Competitions Promoted
9) Plumbot Promoter
Plumbots may be machines, but they still need representation! As management's newest Plumbot Promoter, (Sim Name) stands out without needing to don exorbitant hair products!	Wage: §400/hour	Bonus: §4,200
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §390
	Oasis Landing 14:00 - 19:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Charisma 6-10
	Coworkers	Competitions Promoted
10) Arena Commissioner
(Sim Name) has worked everywhere in the Bot Arena industry and seen everything. As Arena Commissioner, his / her biggest duty is the scouting of fresh Bot prospects. Perk: Ability to scout plumbot prospect.	Wage: §750/hour	Bonus: §4,800
	Days: S M T W T F S	Pension: §430
	Oasis Landing 12:00 - 16:00
	Performance Factors
	Mood	Coworkers