Fame perks and quirks
The fame perk tree.
Fame perks and fame quirks are a gameplay feature usable for celebrity Sims in The Sims 4: Get Famous, similar to the vampire perk system in The Sims 4: Vampires.
Perks can be cleared (along with fame levels) by ordering a Celebrity Cleanse on a celebrity's phone. Buying a Quirk-B-Gone potion from the aspiration rewards store and drinking it will remove one quirk.
Perks[]
Celebrities gain their first perk point to spend at one star. Fame perks are a variety of positive qualities related to networking, corporate sponsorships and fame gain. Two star, three star and four star celebrities earn two more perk points for each level, and five star celebrities earn three points.
Some perks are restricted to specific good or bad reputation levels.
List of perks[]
| Icon | Perk Name | Requirement | Effect | In-Game Description |
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| Perks based on "Corporate Partnership" | ||||
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Corporate Partnership | Must be a One Star Celebrity | Upload videos for increased fame and money. | Uploads from the Video Station and Music Station will earn (Sim Name) more fame than normal.
In addition, (Sim Name)'s influence will become a commodity that corporate brands covet as a means of reaching their target audience. (Sim Name) will occasionally receive phone calls from a corporate ad agency, with a timed request to upload a video for an immediate bonus payment. |
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Influencer |
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Receive gifts in the mail. | As an influencer, (Sim Name) will find [himself/herself] building trust with an audience of loyal - and generous - fans. A variety of gifts from [his/her] audience will be regularly delivered in the mail, including everything from delectable baked goods, thoughtful decoratives, to valuable collectibles. It pays to be famous!
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All-Nighter |
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Boost energy and host marathon charity streams. | (Sim Name) will now be able to Pull an All-Nighter when tired, giving them the massive Energy boost [he/she] needs to keep going for hours and hours without sleep.
That'll come in handy for the 24-Hour Charity Streams (Sim Name) can now host an the Video Station or Drone. Completing the day-long stream will reward [him/her] with a large amount of Fame and Reputation. |
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Trailblazer |
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Uploaded videos are always trendy; Sims around town may wear your outfit. | As a trailblazer, (Sim Name) doesn't follow trends, [he/she] sets them. As such, any video [he/she] uploads via the Video Station will always be considered trendy, leading to bigger payouts.
Other Sims will also start to notice (Sim Name) outfit. Don't be surprised to spot Sims aping [his/her] style, and strutting through the streets in similar threads. |
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Lifestyle Brand |
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Run a business built on fame. | (Sim Name) will be able to use a computer to launch and maintain [his/her] own personal brand, which can become a reliable source of daily revenue. Be sure to keep thr product lineup fresh, as income will slow to a trickle, if [his/her] brand doesn't stay relevant with its target audience.
(Sim Name) can Enthuse about the brand with others, and may spot Sims out and about discussing the brand. |
| Perks based on "Networking" | ||||
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Networking | Must be a One Star Celebrity | Easier socialization with more famous Sims. | Gaining the social prowess to deal with fellow celebrities, (Sim Name) will be able to form friendships with more famous Sims and smooth talk his way from being accquaintances to friends quickly.
(Sim Name)'s networking talent also means any socialization with celebrity accquaintances will earn [him/her] fame, while socializing with higher level celebrities will earn even more fame. |
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PR Agency |
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Have an agency manage reputation and secure exclusive invites. | Let a PR Agency help (Sim Name) handle [his/her] image for [him/her]. A quick phone call to the agency can push a news story that'll provide a boost in fame and a change in reputation - up or down!
As a bonus, publicists know all of the best parties around town, and can get (Sim Name) on the guest list if [he/she] wants to make a new celebrity friend. |
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Fan Favorite |
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Use fans to influence Fame and Reputation | As a celebrity, [insert Sim's name here] will cultivate an army of fans that'll be at [his/her] back and call. [He/She'll] be able to ask any fan to signal boost the fame or reputation of a household member of [his/her] choosing, whenever he likes.
[He/She]'ll also be able to strike a pose to dazzle nearby fans, causing them to faint for [his/her] own amusement. |
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Instant Besties |
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Become friends or lovebirds following introductions | Sims can't help but be drawn in by (Sim Name)'s charming personality. Greeting a Sim with a casual word and a beeming smile is enough for them to instantly feel at ease.
With [his/her] raising fame and easygoing demeanor, it's easy for (Sim Name) to turn a stranger into an instant friend of lovebird! |
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Squad |
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Summon your entourage. | Whether ther're close friends or just close by, every celebrity needs an entourage. As a global superstar, (Sim Name) can pick and choose [his/her] inner circle, and beckon them at [his/her] whim.
Once summoned, squadmates will show up rocking (Sim Name) outfit, ready to cheer [him/her] on. They're also emotionally available should (Sim Name) need a joke, some comfort, or just lavish praise. |
| Perks based on "Noticeable" | ||||
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Noticeable | Must be a One Star Celebrity | Chance to gain bonus fame from skills and careers. | There's just something about (Sim Name), that makes [him/her] stand out from the crowd and make other Sims take notice.
By honing this aspect of [his/her] personality, there's a chance that any single skill or career based action from here on out may catch the public's attention, giving (Sim Name) a extra boost of fame. |
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CelebuSerum |
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Receive helpful potions in the mail. | As a celebrity, (Sim Name) will gain access to an exclusive delivery service that's only offered to the elite in society. Each day a new CelebuSereum potion will arrive in the mail.
The potion might boost [his/her] needs or adjust [his/her] emotions. Either way, it's guaranteed to increase the rate at which [he/she] increases [his/her] skills for a period of time! |
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Established Name |
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Increased earnings on crafted objects; skip acting auditions and wardrobe prep. | People are starting to recognize (Sim Name)' name! Now, when [he/she] sells, publishes, or licenses something that took skill to create, [he/she]'ll earn more money and increased royalties.
If (Sim Name) pursues an Acting Career, [he/she]'ll be able to bypass auditioning and immediately get offered the role. Further, once [he/she] shows up on set, [he/she] can skip getting into costume, hair, and makeup, performing the scene in any old outfit with no penalty. |
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Career Hopper |
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Career jump-start and easier advancement. | (Sim Name) will enjoy certain benefits in the workplace thanks to his fame. When joining a new career, [he/she]'ll be hired at a higher starting position. [He/She]'ll also enjoy increased job performance and faster promotions, as bosses will want to keep their famous employee happy.
Finally, should [he/she] decide to quit a career, [he/she] can always get re-hired with the exact same job title [he/she] left with. |
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Easy Street |
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Easier career advancement, larger paycheck, and positive workdays. | For someone as famous as (Sim Name), "work" is a bit of a misnomer. [His/Her] boss has doubled his paycheck and handsomely rewards the slightest effort he makes.
With all of these perks, it's hard to end a workday feeling bad. (Sim Name) will always arrive home from a shift at work feeling great, with positive emotional affirmations regarding what a fantastic day [he/she] had. |
| Perks requiring a bad reputation | ||||
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Who's Bad |
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Lose reputation even faster; gain fame from Mischief interactions. | Who's bad? (Sim Name)'s bad, and everyone's going to know it! Anytime [he/she] behaves in a way the public dislikes, [he/she]'ll lose reputation even faster. This bad behavior can quickly become a hallmark of (Sim Name) public persona, resulting in any mischievous behavior to now cause [him/her] to gain fame. |
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Play the Villain |
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Being mean gains fame. | (Sim Name)'s awful reputation will become one of [his/her] defining characteristics! If the world views (Sim Name) as a villain, a villain is what they'll get.
Performing Mean social interactions will increase (Sim Name)'s fame, while nearby Sims will cheer his lousy behavior, often following up with requests for autographs and pictures. |
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FeudBringer |
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Wage public celebrity feuds. | With an atrocious reputation, fame to spare, and bridges to burn, (Sim Name) can now stir up drama by starting a celebrity feud with any Sim not in [his/her] household.
Once in a feud, (Sim Name) can Blame For Feud - along with a variety of other mean things - to the other Sim's face, Badmouth them on the computer, or give reporters looking for a sound bite exactly that they want. Keep the feud bubbling and the daily news will affect how (Sim Name) is feeling, or get together with the target to End the Feud in person. |
| Perks requiring a good reputation | ||||
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Giving Back |
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Gain reputation even faster; donate objects to fans for fame. | (Sim Name)'s good reputation has helped [him/her] establish a foothold in the public eye as a charitable and kind celebrity. Having built [his/her] fame upon a bedrock of positivity, [he/she]'ll now gain reputation even faster!
Additionally, [he/she] can now donate various objects from his home to [his/her] legion of fans. Each donation will gain [him/her] fame... the more valuable the donation, the more fame gained! |
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Rally! |
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Give inspirational speeches to boost skill gain of nearby Sims. | (Sim Name)'s great reputation means other Sims trust [him/her] to provide worldly advice. As such, [he/she] can now give inspirational speeches about the secrets of success. Nearby Sims will gather and listen, enjoying a period of increased skill gain afterwards.
After the rally, (Sim Name) will enjoy a few hours of increased social success with others. |
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Star Treatment |
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Use fame to get things for free. | (Sim Name)'s massive fame and pristine reputation have other Sims stumbling over themselves to cater for his desires by providing him with free benefits!
Free services! Free meals out! Free drinks, free massages, free temporary hires! And as an extra bonus, any time (Sim Name) arrives at a venue, excited Sims will throw confetti to celebrate [his/her] arrival! |
Quirks[]
Celebrities can have up to four fame quirks, but only one slot is unlocked at one star. Another quirk slot is unlocked at three stars, and the remaining two are unlocked at five stars. Sims have a chance of receiving quirks from doing relevant actions frequently, such as eating perfect-quality food or interacting with fans. All possible quirks are listed in the table below[1][2].
List of quirks[]
| Icon | Quirk Name | Trigger | Behavior | In-Game Description |
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Brushes with Fame | Touching Celebrities with more Fame than your Sim. | Sims will become sad if they haven't socialised with others at their fame level or higher recently. | For some celebrities, hobnobbing with the rich and famous become a way of life. They get sad if they spend too long amongst the general public, separated from other celebrities that they can actually relate to. They find themselves drawn to increasingly famous Sims, always seeking out the companionship and personal touch of those who are–at minimum–equally as famous as themselves. |
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Emotion Bomb | Becoming Very Sad or Very Angry. | Sims lose emotional control when sad or angry. | When the world rotates around you, it's easy to become the emotional center of your own universe. For these celebrities, anything angering will cause them to fly off the handle and become enraged. Anything that saddens them requires the world to stop as they struggle to process their feelings. These intense outbursts don't last long... After working through an emotional meltdown, they're back to acting as if nothing was ever wrong at all. |
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"Fan" Mail | Celebrity socialization with fans. | Sims receive random junk items in their mailbox. | Celebrities who open themselves up to the adoring public are occasionally in for a rude awakening, when they discover that not every Sim is a true fan. In reality, there are some Sims who actively dislike celebrities, and will make it a priority to ensure the target of their ire receives frequent "gifts" in the mail. Try not to take it personally. |
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Juice Enthusiast | Frequently drinking juice. | Sims become tense or uncomfortable if they haven't visited a bar or ordered a drink recently. | Celebrities that are Juice Enthusiasts find themselves always wanting a drink of juice. If they don't regularly drink juice, they'll slip into foul moods, and will have a difficult time raising their Fun. |
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No Touching | Being touched by strangers with less Fame than your Sim. | Sims become tense if they touch a Sim with a lower fame level; can become confident if they avoid contact for an amount of time. | Celebrities are forced to live their lives with little privacy, but invasions of their personal space still crosses a line. When they find themselves touched by non-famous Sims who aren't in their family, or who they aren't in a committed relationship with, they may grow to dread physical contact. They put on a smile for a fan who wants a friendly hug, but inside they feel tense, unhappy about the lack of respect for their boundaries. However, should they manage to avoid direct contact for awhile, they gain a renewed sense of confidence to take on the world. |
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Paparazzi Darling | Being friendly to paparazzi. | Sims attracts more paparazzi and gain more reputation from having their picture taken. However, when a Sim with this quirk is not directly controlled, or has no action queued up, they will prioritize paparazzi over all else, including EXTREMELY low needs. | Some celebrities simply adore being in front of the camera, and the paparazzi are happy to oblige. Celebrities that are Paparazzi Darlings will attract bigger crowds of paparazzi, they'll love having their photo taken, and they may earn positive reputation when their picture is taken. |
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Phone Fanatic | Using a cell phone for entertainment. | Sims become tense from not using their phone for entertainment for a while. | Celebrities who are Phone Fanatics are addicted to checking their phones. Whenever they have spare time, you'll likely find them tapping away at their phone's screen. Occasionally, they'll become Tense if they haven't been entertained by their phone recently. |
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Public Number | Using Social interactions on the phone. | Sims can receive text messages from other Sims, and whether they are positive or negative can affect the Sims' mood. | Celebrities with the Public Number quirk have had their phone number leak, and must endure receiving text messages from various Sims each day. Some Sims are just thrilled to have the chance to contact someone famous. Other Sims are quick to express their dislike of the rich and famous. Regardless, everyone has an opinion... and they're eager to share it. |
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Refined Palate | Eating "Excellent" Quality Meals. | Eating excellent food provides happy moodlets; anything less provides uncomfortable moodlets. | With fame comes fortune, and with fortune comes an expectation for the finer things in life. Such is the burden that some celebrities must endure. For these Sims, once they've gained a taste for the finest foods, there's simply no going back to just any old meal. These celebrities will find eating food that's of "Excellent" quality most delightful, but they'll turn their nose up in discomfort when forced to swallow food that's "Normal", or-dare I say-"Poor". |
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A Stan | Signing autographs for fans. | Sims gain an NPC who follows them around, even to their home lot, and can rummage through their trash. | Some fans take fandom a bit too seriously. These misguided Sims are known amongst celebrities as "Stans". Thankfully Stans don't mean you any harm, they just have a burning desire for you to know that you're the center of their universe. Their behavior manifests itself in a variety of ways, from attempting to chat with you while out in public, to showing up at your residence and digging through your trash cans. Should you choose to invite one into your home, keep a close eye on them... They'll always look for a chance to swipe a souvenir from their favorite superstar. |
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A Serious Actor | Completing Dramatic Gigs in the Acting Career. | Funny and mischievous social interactions can make Sims angry. | The acting studio is not the place for pranks or jokes, especially for an actor trying to evoke the right emotion during a dramatic scene. Such behavior frays on the concentration of actors, and eventually they snap. Anytime anyone attempts something funny or mischievous with a serious actor, they'll show their anger instead of cracking a smile. They'll hold everyone accountable for their professionalism on set, and anyone that steps out of line can expect to be the subject of a furious rant. |
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Vain Street | Frequent use of mirrors. | Not using mirrors for a while can make Sims tense; using the "Admire Fine Self" interaction makes them confident. | Maintaining a gorgeous appearance is of peak importance to celebrities... you never know when a paparazzi is going to pop out and snap a shot after all. This can lead to an inflated ego, and mirrors become a necessary crutch to constantly reaffirm that, yes... they're still gorgeous. Admiring their own reflection can instill a celebrity with confidence, but they also become anxious if they're separated from a mirror for too long. |