Duane Doldrum

Duane Doldrum
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Life state	Sim
Biography
Duane Doldrum is an arrogant yet occasionally charming slacker with 100 ideas, and 100 excuses.
Family
Family	Doldrum family
Marital status	Single
Appearance
Hair color	Red
Skin color	Light
Body shape	Thin
Other information
Game	The Sims Bustin' Out (handheld)
Playability	NPC
Neighborhood	SimValley

“	Hey, I'm Duane Doldrum. Someday I'm going to be the most famous Sim in the world.... just as soon as I figure out how and why.	”
	—Duane Doldrum in The Sims Bustin' Out for handheld

Duane Doldrum is an NPC slacker Sim residing in SimValley from The Sims Bustin' Out for handheld. He never works, is arrogant and occasionally charming, and has 100 ideas and 100 excuses.

Biography

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Despite technically being a "Roommate NPC," Duane cannot be the player's roommate. This is a bug.

Simology

• Interactions and interests
• Schedule
• Gifts

Personality type

This Sim has a Normal personality type in The Sims Bustin' Out (handheld). This Sim will react with a +1 to all interactions for each of the following that applies to the player character:

• 7 or more Nice points.
• 7 or more Playful points.

This Sim will also pay the player §80 multiplied by the current story level (subtracted by one) after receiving an errand on time.

NPC Responses

Interaction		Dialogue
Annoy	-2	I think we're having a serious misunderstanding here.
Apologize	0	When I'm President, or Prime Minister, or King, I will absolve thee of all blame.
Brag	0	Been there, done that... I'm interested in new stuff now.
Call Name	-4	Hey!
Cheer Up	+1	That's a thought. I'll consider it in more detail after I am famous.
Complain	+1	I had that problem once, before a doctor sorted me out.
Compliment	+3	It's on account of my destiny that I am nearly awesome in every conceivable way.
Joke	+2	You think that's funny - just wait till I own you.
Flirt	0	Are you toying with my emotions?
Insult	-2	Geniuses like myself often go unnoticed for quite some time.
Intimidate	-1	The length to which you envious people will go to defile my reputation is astounding.
Gossip	+1	Strange indeed - but will it really matter when I am ruler of the known universe?
Discuss Interests	0	How does that compare with my desire to be the most important person on the planet?
Tell Secret	+4	Any information that will help me lord over the people of this town is helpful.
Tease	+2	Fire away, jealous adversary. Do your worst!
Tickle		Hey!
Hug (Accept)	+3	N/A
Hug (Reject)	-5	I don't think someone has touched me in a year.
Friendly Kiss (Accept)	+4	N/A
Friendly Kiss (Reject)	-5	Kiss you? Hardly?
Passionate Kiss (Accept)	+7	N/A
Passionate Kiss (Reject)	-5	I'd rather read a boring book.
Accept Gift	N/A	Thanks!
Reject Gift	N/A	Ugh... no thanks.
Give Errand (Accept)	N/A	Um, okay. I think [Sim] wanted this picture. Could you deliver it for me?
Give Errand (Reject)	N/A	And why would you possibly think that I need your help? Do I look helpless to you?
Recieve Errand (On Time)		Thanks... how, interesting... I'd tip you more, but I only have [Amount] Simoleons.
Recieve Errand (Late)		Thanks, this great. You're late with it. Really late, but thanks.
End Conversation	N/A	Later!
Reject Roommate	0	Room with you? I don't think so.
Angry	N/A	I have better things to do than talk to the likes of you.

Chapters 2 and 3

Interaction		Player Dialogue
Annoy	-2	So you're the local paperboy, yeah?	You sure talk big for a short guy.	You remind me of a marshmallow.
Apologize	0	Sorry, I'm a tactless clod.	Forgive me. I don't know what came over me.	Sorry about that. Won't happen again, I hope.
Brag	0	I once owned forty pairs of shoes.	I can palm a basketball.	I met the guy who invented Simoleons.
Call Name	-4	Slacker!
Cheer Up	+1	Cheer up, you'll find a purpose soon enough.	Maybe you should run for office.	Ever thought about copyrighting the things you say?
Complain	+1	Have you ever talked so much that you forgot to breathe?	I don't suffer correctly.	I don't trust you one bit.
Compliment	+3	You have more energy than a neutron bomb.	You are the happiest paper-boy I know.	Great posture, man.
Joke	+2	Did you hear the one about the truck driver and extra-large soda?	What do you call a paper-boy with a car?	What's the difference between a paper boy and a Siamese cat?
Flirt	0	Want my phone number, Duane baby?
Insult	-2	I heard you once wore white pants after labor day.	Are you as clueless as you appear?	You're dumber than a stunned pigeon.
Intimidate	-1	I'm going to take your newspapers and replace them with napkins.	Cross me and I'll never buy another newspaper.	What if I stuck my foot in YOUR mouth?
Gossip	+1	I think my Uncle is trying to contact aliens.	Did you hear that Lottie Cash was ticketed for jaywalking?	Did you know the boxer lives under the ring?
Discuss Interests	0	I love reading the paper over a nice breakfast.	I have a pretty amazing stamp collection somewhere.	I love hiking through swamps and bogs.
Tell Secret	+4	Psst! Bucki is a little saddle-sore.	Psst! Nora Zeal-Ott is planning a big cupcake and juice fundraiser.	Psst! Claire Clutterbell wrote a poem about you.
Tease	+2	Have you EVER had a different job?	You look funny in a windbreaker.	Maybe you should read the papers you deliver.
Tickle		Tickle, tickle!
Hug		How about a hug?
Friendly Kiss		Friendly kiss, Duane?
Passionate Kiss		You make me wild. Kiss me!
Give Gift	N/A	I've got something for you!
Ask for Errand	N/A	Can I do something for you, Duane?
End Conversation	N/A	Catch ya later!

Chapter 4

Interaction		Player Dialogue
Annoy	-2	You sound younger than you look.	Everybody in this town has more talent than you.	What have you actually accomplished this year?
Apologize	0	Forgive me for pretending to care.	Sorry for my rough edges.	Sorry for talking so much about nothing.
Brag	0	I'm physically fit enough to go into outer-space.	I'm friends with no less than three movie stars.	I can pat my head and rub my stomach at the same time.
Call Name	-4	Paperboy!
Cheer Up	+1	Once you're promoted from paper-boy, you should buy the company.	The hospital needs someone to give plasma once a day for a month.	Did you know that sunlight helps cure depression?
Complain	+1	I'm not a very good listener.	My brain hurts.	I have more ideas than I have opportunities.
Compliment	+3	Is there anything you can't do?	You are universally beloved.	You should be an underwear model.
Joke	+2	How many paper-boys does it take to seal an envelope?	Have you heard the joke about the kid who thought he was king?	Have you heard the one about the kid with ink on his face?
Flirt	0	It's not my fault I fell in love with you.
Insult	-2	You're slower than a salted slug.	I've known wart-hogs with a more realistic self-image than you.	You haven't actually said one intelligent thing today.
Intimidate	-1	I throw up more accurately than you throw newspapers.	What if I pushed you over right now?	What if all the houses on your route suddenly had their windows broken?
Gossip	+1	The mayor is really keeping his city projects a secret.	I hear Vernon Peeve wants you to be his best friend.	I hear Vera Vex is planning a rooftop concert... on the hospital.
Discuss Interests	0	I enjoy hearing people make huge fools of themselves.	It's great fun to chase squirrels until you pass out from exhaustion.	I love people who pretend to read fortunes.
Tell Secret	+4	Psst! The Gym Guy wants to challenge you to a duel.	Psst! Daschell Swank said you had an artist's face.	Psst! Your mouth is hanging open.
Tease	+2	Maybe you should read the papers you deliver.	Is Mel Odious your anti-particle?	You would look good in a bow-tie.
Tickle		I'll bet you're ticklish!
Hug		How about a hug?
Friendly Kiss		Friendly kiss, Duane?
Passionate Kiss		Intelligence makes girls crazy. Kiss me!
Give Gift	N/A	I've got something for you!
Ask for Errand	N/A	Is there anything to do?
End Conversation	N/A	Catch ya later!

Chapter 5

Interaction		Player Dialogue
Annoy	-2	I don't believe a word you say.	Did you tell me you were a vacuum salesman?	Would you like to be my housekeeper?
Apologize	0	Sorry for my erratic behavior	Please excuse my sudden movements.	Sorry for bothering you.
Brag	0	I can eat ten burgers in an hour.	I'm probably the most popular person in town.	I got so much game, man.
Call Name	-4	Geek!
Cheer Up	+1	I think you and Nora would get along very well.	You're a great guy.	Your confidence is kind of endearing.
Complain	+1	I can't see the forest for the trees.	I get lost easily.	Property is a nightmare from which I am trying to wake.
Compliment	+3	You're one handsome dude.	People say you've got all kinds of hidden talent.	You fold newspapers better than anyone.
Joke	+2	Did you hear the joke about the man with the inflated ego?	Did you hear the joke about the disgruntled paper boy?	What do you get when you cross a rubber band with a paperclip?
Flirt	0	How about we go somewhere quiet?
Insult	-2	You bullheaded blockhead.	I know a potato with more charm than you.	You're not half the Sim I am.
Intimidate	-1	Don't leer at me like that ever again.	You want to go 12 rounds, pal?	I know where you live... watch out.
Gossip	+1	Did you know Ephram Earl is almost 200 years old?	Eddie Renalin had a little too much power-drink last night.	I think Claire Clutterbell is going to be famous pretty soon.
Discuss Interests	0	I enjoy basking in the sun and reading a book.	I can't leave the house without reading my horoscope.	Life's just too beautiful, you know?
Tell Secret	+4	Psst! I'm on the path to success.	Psst! I know where the steam tunnels are!	Psst! The mayor's days are numbered.
Tease	+2	Just looking at you makes me laugh.	You always look like you're asleep.	Maybe you could be a famous movie star AND a paper-boy.
Tickle		I'll bet you're ticklish!
Hug		Hug, Duane?
Friendly Kiss		How about a little kiss?
Passionate Kiss		Lay one on me, paperboy.
Give Gift	N/A	I've got something for you!
Ask for Errand	N/A	Is there anything to do?
End Conversation	N/A	Catch ya later!

Hour	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
12:00 AM	Outside Club Rubb	Fish-n-Chips	Country Café	Fish-n-Chips	Country Café	Club Rubb
1:00 AM	Outside Club Rubb	Fish-n-Chips	Country Café	Fish-n-Chips	Country Café	Club Rubb	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
2:00 AM	Outside Club Rubb	Fish-n-Chips		Fish-n-Chips			Dr. Turing Memorial Park
3:00 AM	Outside Club Rubb	Fish-n-Chips	Outside Club Rubb	Fish-n-Chips	Outside Club Rubb	Someshine Sands Beach	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
4:00 AM						Someshine Sands Beach	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
5:00 AM	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Flex-Dome Fitness Center Upstairs	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach
6:00 AM	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Flex-Dome Fitness Center Upstairs	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Near Mansion
7:00 AM	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Flex-Dome Fitness Center Upstairs	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Near Mansion
8:00 AM	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Flex-Dome Fitness Center Upstairs	Flex-Dome Fitness Center	Someshine Sands Beach	Near Clock Tower		Near Mansion
9:00 AM
10:00 AM	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Boat Docks	Outside Hospital
11:00 AM	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Boat Docks	Outside Hospital
12:00 PM	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Boat Docks	Outside Hospital
1:00 PM	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Outside Hospital	Near Clock Tower	Boat Docks	Outside Hospital
2:00 PM
3:00 PM	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks
4:00 PM	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks
5:00 PM	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks	Pet Pals Animal Shelter	Boat Docks
6:00 PM
7:00 PM	Dockside Diner	Near Waterfront Villa	Country Café	Dockside Diner	Club Rubb	Country Café	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
8:00 PM	Dockside Diner	Near Waterfront Villa	Country Café	Dockside Diner	Club Rubb	Country Café	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
9:00 PM	Dockside Diner		Country Café	Dockside Diner	Club Rubb	Country Café	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
10:00 PM		Country Café	Country Café	Country Café	Club Rubb	Country Café	Dr. Turing Memorial Park
11:00 PM		Country Café		Country Café	Club Rubb

Gift Items
Book of Poetry	Bouquet of Flowers	Box of Chocolates	Comic Book
Reject	Reject	Reject	Reject
Gold Ring	Jailhouse Teddy	Olde Salty Action Figure	Red Rose
Reject	Reject	Reject	Reject
Story Items
Blueprints	Chickens	Crowbar	Family Album
Reject	Reject	Reject	Reject
Fishing Pole	Flyer	Helmet	Less Than Grand Painting
Reject	Accept	Reject	Reject
Object D'Arte	Urn	Various Books	Velocirooster
Reject	Reject	Reject	Reject

Other languages

Language	The Sims Bustin' Out
English	Duane Doldrum
Spanish	Óscar Naval
Dutch	Dirk Doordouwer