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This is a list of wants and fears in The Sims 2.

Personal[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Change into Athletic Outfit (want)
Change into Athletic Outfit +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to look active. To have your Sim wear their workout clothes, click on a Dresser or Armoire object and choose "Change to Athletic".
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Change into Everyday Outfit (want)
Change into Everyday Outfit +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to be casual. To have your Sim change their clothes, click on a Dresser object and choose "Change into Everyday".
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Change into Formal Outfit (want)
Change into Formal Outfit +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to dress up. To have your Sim change their clothes, click on a Dresser or Armoire object and choose "Change into Formal".
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Change into PJs (want)
Change into PJs +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to feel snuggly. To have your Sim get into their PJ's, click on a Dresser or Armoire object and choose "Change into PJ's".
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Change into Swimwear (want)
Change into Swimwear +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to cool off. To have your Sim wear a bathing suit, click on a Dresser or Armoire object and choose "Change into Swimwear".
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Change into Undies (want)
Change into Undies +500 None Sometimes a Sim wants to just be extra comfortable. To have your Sim change their underwear click on a Dresser or Armoire object and choose "Change into Undies".
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Arrow (want)
Eat (food) +500 None Sometimes a Sim just craves a particular food. Click on the food and choose "Eat".
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Get Fit (want)
Get Fit +3,500 +500 There's nothing wrong with a Sim wanting to look their best. Make sure your Sim gets plenty of exercise by doing things like working out, doing yoga or swimming.
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Get Fat
Get Fat -1,000 -500 Your Sim is feeling a little vain. Avoid letting him or her eat too much rich food, and if he or she really loves chewing down, keep them trim with some exercise.
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Moved Out
Find Own Place +1,000 None Click on a computer or a newspaper and choose "Find Own Place". Later you can find that Sim in the Family Bin at the Neighborhood, and then move them into their own house.
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Moved Out
Move Out +500 None Sometimes a Sim just needs a place to call their own. Click on a computer or a newspaper and choose "Find Own Place". If your Sim's household funds are high enough to take the money they will need for a fresh start, they will move out. You can find that Sim later in the Family Bin at the Neighborhood and then move them into their own Lot.
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Had an Accident
Have an Accident -1,000 -2,000 Wetting yourself is a severe embarrassment. To avoid this, make sure your Sim has a toilet, and make sure you give your Sim time to use it.
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Passed Out (TS2)
Pass Out -1,000 -500 You can get a real bump on the head from passing out. Make sure your Sim has a bed or a sofa to sleep in.
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Snow
See Snow +750 None Few things are more beautiful than the sight of falling snow. Check with the weatherman to see what is heading your Sims' direction!
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Rain
See Rain +500 None Falling rain can be so pleasant for some Sims. Check with the weatherman to see what is heading your Sims' direction!
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Hail
See Hail -500 None Hail isn't always the most pleasant form of precipitation. Sims are more likely to see hail in Winter-- check with the weatherman to see what is heading your Sims' direction!
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Hail
See Hail +750 None Hail can be very exciting for some! Sims are more likely to see hail in Winter-- check with the weatherman to see what is heading your Sims' direction! Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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PublicToiletTS2
Use a Public Toilet -500 None Some Sims need to know a toilet is clean before they use it. Click on a toilet on a Community Lot and choose "Use" to have your Sim do their business regardless.
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Snuck Out with -Sim-
Sneak Out / Sneak Out with (Sim) +2,000 None Some Teens have to blow off some steam, and love bending the rules a little to do it. To have your Teen sneak out, click on the phone before midnight and choose "Sneak Out".
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Get Caught Sneaking Out
Get Caught Sneaking Out -1,000 -1,000 Sneaking out has its risks. If your Sim's parents are at home when the fun is over, your Sim might get caught coming in, no matter how quietly.
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Get Busted
Get Busted -2,500 -1,000 Teens sometimes get out of control. You'll know this happened when the Police pay a visit . . . with your Teen in the back seat.
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Simology[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Witch
Become a Witch -5,000 None Your Sim hates the thought of being involved in witchery. You should avoid being around too many witches or warlocks; they might teach your Sim about witchery.
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Witch
Become a Witch +5,000 None Your Sim wants to become a witch. Have your Sim visit a community lot and build their relationship with a witch. When they like your Sim enough, you can ask them to begin the learning process. You can also direct a controllable witch Sim to teach your Sim by making them active and then clicking on your Sim and choosing "Cast Spell... Magus Mutatio". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Cured of Witchiness
Be Cured of Witchery -2,500 None Your Sim is having a great time with all the spells and potions and would hate to be cured from all the knowledge about witchery. Just make sure to stay away from Witchbegone-E... Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Witchiness
Be Cured of Witchery +2,500 None Your Sim wants to go back to leading a normal life without all the magic powers, cauldrons and brooms. You can brew a potion in your cauldron that can help your Sim forget all about witchery.
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Vampire
Be a Vampire -5,000 -1,000 Some Sims would rather not become a vampire. Keep your Sim from building high relationships with vampires to avoid being bitten. You can recognized [sic] a vampire by their pale skin and red eyes.
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Vampire
Be a Vampire +5,000 +1,500 Have your Sim visit a Downtown community lot at night and build their relationship with the Grand Vampire high enough to get bitten. You can also direct a controllable vampire Sim to bite your Sim by making them active and then clicking on your Sim and choosing "Bite Neck". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Cured of Vampirism
Cure Vampirism -2,500 None Some Sims prefer to stalk the night. If you want to cure this Sim anyway, have them call the Matchmaking Service from the "Service" option on the phone. When the matchmaker arrives, click on them and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Vamprocillin-D". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Drink Vamprocillin-D". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Vampirism
Cure Vampirism +2,500 None Sometimes it is not enough to live forever. To cure your Sim of vampirism, have them call the Matchmaking Service from the "Service" option on the phone. When the matchmaker arrives, click on them and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Vamprocillin-D". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Drink Vamprocillin-D".
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Zombie
Be a Zombie -5,000 -1,000 Some Sims would rather not return to their loved ones as a Zombie. Zombies result when you try to do a resurrection on the cheap. To make any Sim who's passed away a Zombie, call the Grim Reaper using the Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and be sparing with the simoleons.
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Zombie
Be a Zombie +5,000 +1,000 Zombies result when you try to do a resurrection on the cheap. To make any Sim who's passed away a Zombie, call the Grim Reaper using the Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and be sparing with the simoleons. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Werewolf
Become a Werewolf -5,000 None Your Sim would hate to become a werewolf! To turn your Sim into a werewolf anyway, have this Sim build their relationship with the leader of the pack wolf high enough to get nibbled. You can also direct a controllable werewolf Sim to bite this Sim by making them active and then clicking on this Sim and choosing "Attack of the Werewolf".
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Werewolf
Become a Werewolf +5,000 None Your Sim thinks it would be awesome to become a werewolf! To become a werewolf, have your Sim build a high enough relationship with the leader of the wolf pack to be nibbled. You can also direct a controllable werewolf Sim to attack your Sim by making them active and then clicking on your Sim and choosing "Attack of the Werewolf". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Cured of Lycanthropy
Be Cured of Lycanthropy -2,500 None Your Sim looks forward to nightfall and loves to howl! If you want to cure them of lycanthropy anyway, have them call the [sic] the [sic] Obedience Trainer from the "Service" option on the phone. When the Obedience Trainer arrives, click on her and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Lycanthropic-B ". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Lycanthropic-B". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Lycanthropy
Be Cured of Lycanthropy +2,500 None Sometimes the excess hair and howling grow to be too much. To cure your Sim of lycanthropy, have them call the Obedience Trainer from the "Service" option on the phone. When the Obedience Trainer arrives, click on her and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Lycanthropic-B ". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Drink Lycanthropic-B ".
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PlantSim
Become a PlantSim -5,000 None Your Sim has zero interest in becoming a PlantSim -- it just doesn't appeal! Sims are more likely to become PlantSims by using an excessive amount of pesticides on crops.
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PlantSim
Become a PlantSim +5,000 None Your Sim has heard about PlantSims and is completely in love with the idea. Sims are more likely to become PlantSims by using an excessive amount of pesticides on crops. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Cured of Plantsimism
Be Cured of PlantSimism -2,500 None Your Sim loves being a PlantSim and would hate to be turned into a normal Sim again. Sims can be cured of PlantSimism by drinking Plantophic-C, which can be obtained by clicking on a member of the Garden Club and selecting "Purchase...Plantophic-C". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Plantsimism
Be Cured of PlantSimism +2,500 None Your Sim is tired of being a PlantSim and would like to be cured. Sims can be cured of PlantSimism by drinking Plantophic-C, which can be obtained by clicking on a member of the Garden Club and selecting "Purchase...Plantophic-C".
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Hazards[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Got Pickpocketed
Get Pickpocketed -1,500 -500 Your Sim would hate to get their pockets picked. The pickpocket can find you on community lots in home and vacation neighborhoods.
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Burned -Food-
Burn Food -500 -250 Some Sims hate to waste food. Avoid burning food by building your Sim's cooking skill. You can do this through just cooking lots of food, or by clicking on a Bookcase and choosing "Study Cooking".
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Repo-Man!
Repo-Man! -2,000 None The more you buy for your Sim, the more those Bills pile up. Pay the Bills before they explode by first getting bills from the mailbox, and then clicking on them and choosing "Pay Bills".
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Fire!
Fire! -2,000 None Sims fear fire . . . that's smart. To avoid Fires, make sure your Sim has at least some Cooking skill before sending them into the kitchen, and don't let them leave cooking food unattended for too long.
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Illness
Get Sick -1,000 None Your Sim is worried about coming down with something. Have your Sim keep the house clean and free of vermin, and avoid other Sims who are ill until they recover.
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Plummeted in Elevator
Plummet in Elevator! -2,500 None Nobody likes being in a falling elevator! Be careful, the chance that an elevator will break and plummet increases with use.
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Ghost
See a Ghost -1,500 None Keep your Sim away from tombstones and urns at night, or they might get spooked.
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Vermin!
See Vermin! -1,000 None Vermin carry disease, and are a sign of a dirty home. To avoid Vermin, make sure your Sim doesn't leave trash, dishes or spoiled food around.
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Lemonade Stand is Smashed
Lemonade Stand being Smashed -1,500 -500 Your Sim would feel terrible if somebody smashed their lemonade stand! To avoid having your Sim's lemonade stand smashed, keep up their relationships with other Sims in the neighborhood. If you want someone to smash the lemonade stand anyway, select another Sim, click the lemonade stand and choose "Smash!".
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Have Something Stolen (fear)
Have Something Stolen -3,500 None Your Sim worked hard for their belongings–don't let them be stolen. To avoid theft, buy a Burglar Alarm from the Buy Catalog.
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Got Shocked!
Get Shocked -1,250 None Electricity is nothing to underestimate. Make sure your Sims have some Mechanical Skill before they try to repair anything electronic.
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Be Struck by Lightning
Be Struck by Lightning -2,000 None Being struck by lightning is a rare, but nonetheless unpleasant experience. Sims are more likely to be struck by lightning during rainy weather if they are in water.
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Be Struck by Lightning
Be Struck by Lightning +3,000 None Lightning can provide a shockingly good experience. Sims are more likely to be struck by lightning during rainy weather if they are in water. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Hail Bludgeon
Be Bludgeoned by Hail -2,500 None Your Sim has little interest in being bludgeoned by hail. Hail will most likely occur during a Winter rain -- it's best to stay indoors!
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Meet Aliens
Be Abducted by Aliens -5,000 -1,000 Some Sims can feel the eyes of strange beings upon them. Be careful; if you take notice of them, they may just take notice of you . . .
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Meet Aliens
Meet Aliens +8,000 +2,000 Some Sims know in their bones that we are not alone. Try taking notice of aliens; they might take notice of you.
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Meet the Aliens 5 Times
Meet the Aliens 5 Times +15,000 +7,500 Some Sims want to get the deepest understanding they can out of our cosmic neighbors. Have your Sim spend the maximum amount of time possible searching for those signs of extraterrestrial activity. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Social and relationships[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Meet Someone New
Meet Someone New +1,000 None To meet someone new, wait for one of the Sims in the Neighborhood to walk by. Click and choose from one of the Social Interactions. Hey, you could even have your Sim order a Pizza–someone's got to bring it!

Hint: To meet more Sims, move more Sims into the Neighborhood.

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Sim Good Interaction
Be Read To / Be Read To by (Sim) +250 None Young Sims like to be read to. To do this, select an older Sim and click on a Bookcase. Choose "Read to . . . " and then the name of your Sim.
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(Sim) Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for Reading to (Sim) -750 None Some Sims like to read to young Sims, but they hate being rejected by the tykes. To Read to a Sim, you'll need to buy a Bookcase. Click on the Bookcase and choose "Read to . . ." and then the name of the Sim you want your Sim to read to. If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Be Snuggled by (Sim) +250 None Toddler Sims need special attention to Grow Up right, so you don't want to leave it to chance. Direct older Sims to Snuggle your Sim by selecting them and then clicking on this Toddler.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Cuddle (Sim) +500 None It's good for Baby Sims to be cuddled. To do this, click on a Baby Sim and choose "Cuddle".
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Hold (Sim) +500 None Baby Sims like to be held. To do this, click on a Baby Sim and choose "Hold".
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Hug (Sim) +750 +250 Sometimes your Sim just Wants a Hug. To Hug another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the interactions under the "Hug" group.
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Sim Good Interaction
Play With / Play With (Sim) +250 None To Play With another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under the "Play" group.
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Play with (Baby) +500 None Playing with Babies gives them tons of fun. To do this, click on a Baby Sim and choose "Play With".
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Read to (Sim) +500 None Some Sims like to read to young Sims. To do this, you'll need to buy a Bookcase. Click on the Bookcase and choose "Read to . . . " and then the name of the Sim you want your Sim to read to.
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Read to Sleep
Read (Sim) to Sleep +500 None Bonding time is very important with the young ones. Reading to the kids before going to sleep is very beneficial for all Sims involved. To read a child to sleep, have them relax in bed and then select "Read to Sleep".
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Receive Noise Complaint -500 None Your Sim fears to receive a noise complaint. To keep your Sims from getting on the neighbor's nerves, try not to make too much noise, especially after 10pm.
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Friend
Make a Friend / Be Friends with (Sim) +3,500 +500 To be a Friend of another Sim, make sure your Sim spends the time to get both Sims' Daily Relationship with each other above 50. Talking, playing games, or even just watching TV together are great ways to get there.
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Moved Out
(Sim) Moves Out +2,000 None Click on a Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find Own Place". Later you can find that Sim in the Family Bin at the Neighborhood, and then move them into their own house.
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Talk to -Sim-
Talk / Talk to (Sim) +500 None To talk to another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under the "Talk" group. Having common Interests goes a long way towards having something to Talk about, and so does knowing the same Sims.
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Talk to -Sim-
Be Talked To / Be Talked To by (Sim) +250 None Toddler Sims need to be Talked to so they can learn more from older Sims. Direct older Sims to Talk to him or her by selecting them and then clicking on this Toddler.
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Arrow (want)
Chat Online +500 None Click on the computer and choose "Chat" to interact with random Sims from around the neighborhood. Hint: while this improves Social Need, it's not as satisfying as a good old face to face chat.
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Arrow (want)
Email Someone -500 None Not all Sims like technology. To send an email, click on the computer and choose "Send Email" and then choose the Sim you want to send it to. Only Sims who have computers will be available.
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Arrow (want)
Send Email +500 None Click on the computer and choose "Send Email" and then choose a recipient Sim. Only Sims who have computers will be available. Hint: while this improves Social Need, it's not as satisfying as a good old face-to-face chat.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Apologize To (Sim) +500 +250 Sometimes things are so bad, an Apology is the only answer...To have your Sim Apologize to another Sim, just click on that Sim and choose "Apologize".
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Be Apologized To by (Sim) +500 None Everyone expects an Apology one in a while . . . To direct a Sim to apologize to your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose "Apologize" from the menu.
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Dine Out with Sim
Dine Out with Sim / Dine Out with (Sim) +500 +500 Sometimes it is just better to get out of the kitchen and spend some time with someone else. To Dine Out with another Sim, use the phone to call a "Transportation" and then select "Invite a Sim to a Community Lot". You can also just go to a community lot when on a date or with a group, and your partners will follow right along. Once there, click on the podium and select "Be Seated". Make sure you visit a community lot with a Restaurant.
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Slow Dance with Sim / Slow Dance with (Sim) +500 None To Slow Dance with a Sim make sure that Sim likes your Sim enough before asking them to Slow Dance. Click on the Sim and choose "Slow Dance".
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Be Rejected by Sim for a Slow Dance / Be Rejected for Slow Dance with (Sim) -500 None To avoid being rejected, make sure your Sim knows the Sim well enough before your Sim asks them to Slow Dance [sic] When you are ready, click on the Sim and choose "Slow Dance".
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Sim Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for a Dance / Be Rejected for a Dance by (Sim) -750 -250 To Dance with another Sim, first click on a Stereo Object and choose "Turn On" and then "Dance Solo". Once your Sim is Dancing, you can click on another Sim and choose "Ask to Join". You can also have your Sim Dance With a Sim who is already Dancing by clicking on that Sim and choosing to "Dance Together" with that Sim. If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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Have a Snowball Fight
Have Snowball Fight +500 None Snow plus mischief equals snowball fight! To have a snowball fight, click on a Sim you want your Sim to have a snowball fight with and choose "Play...Snowball Fight".
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Be Rejected for a Snowball Fight
Be Rejected for Snowball Fight -750 None Being rejected for playing snowball fight is almost worse than being hit by one. To have a snowball fight, click on a Sim you want your Sim to have a snowball fight with and choose "Play...Snowball Fight".
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Have a Water Balloon Fight
Have Water Balloon Fight +500 None Your Sim wants to throw a water balloon to soak somebody! To have a water balloon fight, click on a Sim you want your Sim to have a water balloon fight with and choose "Play...Water Balloon Fight".
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Be Rejected for a Water Balloon Fight
Be Rejected for Water Balloon Fight -750 None Being rejected for playing water balloon fight is almost worse than being hit by one. To have a water balloon fight, click on a Sim you want your Sim to have a water balloon fight with and choose "Play...Water Balloon Fight".
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Invite A Sim Over Want
Invite Someone Over / Invite (Sim) Over +1,000 None To invite someone over, make sure your Sim has a Phone. Click on it to open the phone book of everyone your Sim knows. Keep an eye on that clock, though–Sims don't like to be awakened.
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Be Rejected for an Invitation
Be Rejected for an Invitation / Be Rejected for an Invitation by (Sim) -750 None Your Sim would feel terrible to have an invitation turned down. To invite someone over, make sure your Sim has a Phone. Click on it to open the phone book of everyone your Sim knows. Keep an eye on that clock, though—Sims don't like to be awakened.
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Flirt with (Sim)
Give Backrub to (Sim) +500 +250 A backrub's a great way for your Sim to send the message that just being friends isn't enough. To have your Sim give a backrub to another Sim, click on that Sim, choose "Appreciate", and then "Backrub".
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(Sim) Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for a Backrub by (Sim) -750 -250 It's humiliating to be turned down for offering a massage! To have your Sim give a backrub to another Sim, click on that Sim, choose "Appreciate" then "Backrub". If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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Prank Someone
Pull Prank / Pull Prank on (Sim) +250 +500 Fun-loving Sims love pulling pranks on each other. To pull a prank, click on another Sim and choose "Prank". Then choose a prank from the prank interactions available.
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Be Rejected for Asking Sim on Outing
Be Rejected for Asking Sim on Outing / Be Rejected for Asking (Sim) on Outing -500 -100 Having an Outing is a great way for everyone to have a good time, but not if no one shows up. To have your Sim ask another Sim on an Outing, just click on that Sim and choose "For an Outing" under the "Ask..." interaction. To avoid being rejected, make sure your Sim has a good enough relationship with the invitee.
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Influence (Sim) to Pull Prank
Influence Someone to Play a Prank on Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Play a Prank on Another Sim +500 None Use Influence to play pranks with none of the blame, all of the fun! To Influence someone to Play a Prank on another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Play Prank on" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Appreciate
Influence Someone to Play With Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Play With Another Sim +500 None If your Sim wants another Sim to Play With, or wants a Sim to be more playful, influence will save the day. To Influence someone to Play With another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To" then "Play With" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Appreciate
Influence Someone to Entertain Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Entertain Another Sim +500 None Spread the fun around by Influencing other Sims to Entertain! To Influence someone to Entertain another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Entertain" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Talk
Influence Someone to Talk To Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Talk To Another Sim +500 None Sims can sometimes be shy, but with influence, your Sim can encourage a shy friend to be more social. To Influence someone to Chat with another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Talk To" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Pull Prank
Influence Someone to Put Soap In a Fountain / Influence (Sim) to Put Soap In a Fountain +500 None Why take the blame; when your Sim has influence, let another Sim get caught holding the box of soap! First, find a fountain or place one from the Buy Catalog. Then, to Influence someone to Put Soap in a Fountain, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Put Soap in Fountain." If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Garden
Influence Someone to Garden / Influence (Sim) to Garden +500 None Gardening, shmardening. Never garden again when your Sim has influence. To Influence someone to Garden, first make sure there are shrubs to trim, weeds to pull, or flowers to water. Then click on another Sim when your Sim has influence points, and choose "Influence To" and then "Garden". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Appreciate
Influence Someone to Appreciate Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Appreciate Another Sim +500 None Sims with influence can make sure other Sims are properly Appreciated. To Influence someone to Appreciate another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Appreciate" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Clean Up
Influence Someone to Clean / Influence (Sim) to Clean +500 None Why would your Sim need to clean again when they have influence? To Influence someone to clean up, first make sure there's something dirty on the lot. Then click on another Sim and choose "Influence To" and then "Clean". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Cook
Influence Someone to Serve a Meal / Influence (Sim) to Serve a Meal +500 None Your Sim never needs to cook ever again, now that they have influence. To Influence someone to Serve a Meal, click on another Sim and then choose "Influence To" and then "Serve Meal". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time. Of course, when another Sim cooks for your Sim it's their choice what to make, and it's not always a welcome one . . .
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Influence (Sim) to Do My Assignments
Influence Someone to Do My Assignment / Influence (Sim) to Do My Assignment +500 None Does your Sim have a big party to go to? Phone ringing all day and all night? No time for college assignments? No problem, if your Sim has influence. To Influence someone to Do Assignments, first make sure your Sim has an Assignment object on the lot. Then click on another Sim, choose "Influence To" and then "Do My Assignment". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Do My Term Paper
Influence Someone to Write My Term Paper / Influence (Sim) to Write My Term Paper +500 None Does your Sim have a big party to go to? Phone ringing all day and all night? No time for writing those lengthy term papers? No problem, if your Sim has influence. To Influence someone to Write a Term Paper, click on another Sim, choose "Influence To" and then "Write My Term Paper". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Fight
Influence Someone to Fight Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Fight Another Sim +500 None Does your Sim hold a grudge, but doesn't want their enemy to know? If they have influence, another Sim will fight their battles for them. To Influence someone to Fight with another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Fight with" and then choose the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Flirt
Influence Someone to Flirt / Influence (Sim) to Flirt +500 None Is your Sim in the mood to play matchmaker for another Sim couple? To Influence someone to Flirt with another Sim, click on another Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Flirt", and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Appreciate
Influence Someone to Hug Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Hug Another Sim +500 None Is your Sim's household running low on affection? To Influence someone to Hug another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Hug", and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence Someone to Kiss Another Sim / Influence (Sim) to Kiss Another Sim +500 None Other Sims are puppets to this Sim when he or she has influence! To Influence someone to Kiss another Sim, click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Kiss" and then choose the target Sim. Remember, this can backfire on the Sim you're influencing if he or she does not have a high enough relationship score with the target Sim. If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Repair
Influence Someone to Repair / Influence (Sim) to Repair +500 None Those endless hours of repair are over when your Sim has influence. To Influence someone to Repair, make sure there is something to repair on the lot. Then click on another Sim when your Sim has influence points, and choose "Influence To" and then "Repair". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence (Sim) to Pull Prank
Influence Someone to Pull a Prank with Sprinklers / Influence (Sim) to Pull a Prank with Sprinklers +500 None Sim sprinklers can't tell the difference between a genuine fire danger and a mischievous prankster with a lighter; take advantage of this to have your Sim influence someone else to play the prank. To Influence someone to Pull a Prank with Sprinklers, make sure a Sprinkler is nearby, then click on a Sim and choose "Influence To", then "Pull Prank with Sprinklers." If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time.
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Influence Someone to Make Grilled Cheese
Influence Someone to Make Grilled Cheese / Influence (Sim) to Make Grilled Cheese +3,500 None Your Sim never needs to cook ever again, now that they have influence. To Influence someone to Make Grilled Cheese, click on another Sim and then choose "Influence To" and then "Make Grilled Cheese". If the interaction is greyed out, your Sim does not have enough influence at this time. Only Grilled Cheese Sims can receive this want.
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Make a Best Friend
Make a Best Friend / Be Best Friends with (Sim) +4,000 +1,000 To be Best Friends with another Sim, make sure your Sim spends the time for both Sims' Lifetime Relationship to each other to get above 50. Talking, playing games, or even just watching TV together are great ways to get there.
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Have 2 Best Friends
Have 2 Best Friends +5,000 +1,500 Building a network of Best Friends makes some Sims feel really special. Free up enough of your Sim's time to build both Sims' Lifetime Relationships to above 50, and then work to keep them there. Only Popularity Sims can receive this want.
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Have 3 Best Friends
Have 3 Best Friends +8,000 +2,000 You can never have too many Best Friends. Free up enough of your Sim's time to build three Sims' Lifetime Relationships to above 50, and then work to keep them there. Only Popularity Sims can receive this want.
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Have 5 Best Friends
Have 5 Best Friends +10,000 +2,500 For your Sim, Best Friends make the World go round. Free up enough of your Sim's time to build five Sims' Lifetime Relationships to above 50, and then work to keep them there.
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Have 10 Best Friends
Have 10 Best Friends +15,000 +5,000 Your Sim is very lucky if he or she needs both hands to count up their Best Friends! Free up enough of your Sim's time to build ten Sims' Lifetime Relationships to above 50, and then work to keep them there. Only Popularity Sims can receive this want.
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Have 30 Best Friends At Once
Have 30 Best Friends At Once +30,000 +10,000 Your Sim Wants to have more Best Friends than anyone! Free up enough of your Sim's time to build 30 Sims' Lifetime Relationships to above 50, and then work to keep them there. Only Popularity Sims can receive this want.
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Be Best Friends with 5 Service Sims (want)
Be Best Friends with 5 Service Sims +15,000 +4,000 Your Sim can be friends with the Service Sims who help around the house. Have your Sim spend quality time with these Sims to build their Lifetime Relationships to 50. Only Popularity Sims can receive this want.
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Lose (Sim) as Best Friend
Lose (Sim) as Best Friend -3,000 None Your Sim would hate to lose a Best Friend. Work on making time in your Sim's day to spend with a Best Friend who may be drifting away.
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Win a Game Against (Sim)
Win a Game / Win a Game Against (Sim) +1,000 +250 Your Sim wants to feel like a Winner! Direct him or her to play a Game by clicking on a Game object and choosing from the interactions on the menu. Then select another Sim and direct them to Join. If you want to have a Visitor Join your Sim in the game, click on the Visitor and choose "Ask to Join".
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Lose a Game Against (Sim)
Lose Game / Lose a Game Against (Sim) -250 -250 Your Sim would hate to lose a game right now! If you're thinking of playing a Game, pay attention to the skills that matter for winning to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
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Sim Good Interaction
Entertain / Entertain (Sim) +500 +250 Sims like to be entertained. To have your Sim Entertain another Sim, just click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under "Entertain".
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Sim Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for Entertain / Be Rejected for Entertain by (Sim) -750 -250 Sometimes it's not the right time to entertain another Sim. To have your Sim Entertain another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under "Entertain". If your Sim does get rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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Make an Enemy
Make an Enemy / Be Enemies with (Sim) -3,500 None To make an Enemy out of another Sim, you'll need to choose lots of negative Interactions, like Insulting or Fighting.
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Make a BFF!
Make a BFF! / Be BFF with (Sim) +5,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to be Best Friends Forever with someone. In order to do this you must first be Best Friends with the Sim. Then if you maintain that relationship long enough you may become BFF with that Sim! Keep working on that relationship!
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Talk about Hobby
Talk About Hobby +500 None You talk about your hobbies right? Well so does your Sim and right now your Sim wants to! To have your Sim Talk About Hobbies you need to have your Sim click on another Sim and select Talk...About Hobbies Can also be fulfilled by having another Sim talk about their hobby to the Sim with the want.
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Be Irritated
Be Booed / Be Booed by (Sim) -1,000 -1,000 Your Sim would feel pretty bad if they were Booed... If he or she is going to perform or tell a joke, maybe you might want to polish up their Creativity and Charisma skills first.
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Have a Bad Conversation with -Sim-
Have a Bad Conversation / Have a Bad Conversation with (Sim) -350 None To talk to another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under "Talk". Sims are more likely to have a bad conversation when they don't share common Interests, or if their relationship is low.
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Sim Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for Playing With / Be Rejected for Playing With by (Sim) -750 -250 It would really hurt if your Sim's request to Play With another Sim were turned down. To Play With another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under the "Play" group. If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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Bigfoot Hug
Give Bigfoot Hug / Give Bigfoot Hug to (Sim) +500 None Bigfoot wants to show his affection by hugging someone! To give the Bigfoot hug, click on your target and select "Bigfoot Hug". Only Bigfoots can receive this want.
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Bigfoot Hug
Receive Bigfoot Hug +500 None Your Sim really wants to get hugged by Bigfoot! To get hugged by Bigfoot, make sure that you build up high relationship with him.
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Visit Neighbor
Visit (Sim) +750 None Your Sim wants to visit a neighbor. To visit a neighbor, click on the door to their apartment and select "Knock on Door".
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Sim Good Interaction
Dance with Someone / Dance with (Sim) +500 +250 Dancing together is great exercise and great fun! To Dance with another Sim, first click on a Stereo Object and choose "Turn On" and then "Dance Solo". Once your Sim is Dancing, you can click on another Sim and choose "Ask to Join". You can also have your Sim Dance With a Sim who is already Dancing by clicking on that Sim and choosing to "Dance Together" with that Sim.
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Tell an Inside Joke
Tell an Inside Joke / Tell Inside Joke to (Sim) +750 None Your Sim wants to Tell an Inside Joke to a Sim. You can only have your Sim Tell an Inside Joke to a Sim that they are BFF with! So make sure to check your Relationship panel.
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Be Irritated
Be Lectured / Be Lectured by (Sim) -500 -500 Getting a lecture is so lame. Make sure your Sim isn't doing anything another nearby Sim might disapprove of.
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Be Irritated
Be Yelled At / Be Yelled At by (Sim) -500 -500 Your Sim would hate to be Yelled at . . . Try to avoid any squabbles right now.
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Sim Good Interaction
Have Pillow Fight / Have Pillow Fight with (Sim) +250 None Sims love to make feathers fly during a pillow fight. To have a Pillow Fight, click on another Sim and choose "Play" and then "Pillow Fight".
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Be Rejected for a Pillow Fight / Be Rejected by (Sim) for a Pillow Fight -250 None It would really hurt if your Sim's request for a Pillow Fight were turned down. To have a Pillow Fight, click on another Sim and choose "Play" and then "Pillow Fight". If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Appreciate (Sim) +500 None Appreciation is a great way to build a relationship...To [sic] have your Sim Appreciate another Sim, just click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under "Appreciate".
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(portrait of Sim) Be Rejected for Appreciate by (Sim) -750 None Appreciation is a great way to build a relationship, but not if it's rejected. To have your Sim Appreciate another Sim, just click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under "Appreciate". If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Be Appreciated by (Sim) +500 None Appreciation is rarely unappreciated . . . To direct a Sim to Appreciate your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose any of the Interactions under "Appreciate".
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(Sim) is Stinky -750 None A Stinky Date can ruin everything. To avoid being Stinky, take a shower or a bath.
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Learned How to Make -Food-
Serve Food +500 None Some Sims like to see others eat well. Click on the Fridge and choose "Serve Breakfast" or "Serve Lunch" or "Serve Dinner," depending on the time of day. Then, choose a food you'd like your Sim to serve to others.
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Social Bunny!
Social Bunny! -3,500 None Loneliness can make a Sim see things. To avoid a visit from this furry fantasy friend, make sure your Sim spends time getting along with others.
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Drank -Sim-
Drink (Sim) +2,500 None Sometimes a Sim really wants to live longer, even at the expense of others. To Drink another Sim, make sure the Laganaphyllis Simnovori plant is hungry so that it lures Sims with its yummy cake-tongue. Then, get the victim Sim nearby and hungry so that they go for the cake. Alternatively, if the victim is controllable, you can just click on the plant and select "Grab Cake." Once the hapless Sim has been gobbled up, have this Sim drink the life-extending essence by clicking on the plant and choosing "Milk."
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Win Fight
Win Fight / Win Fight with (Sim) +5,000 +500 Your Sim wants to show someone who's boss! To fight another Sim, click on that Sim and choose "Fight" and then "Attack". Hint: Body skill can make the difference.
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Lose Fight
Lose Fight / Lose Fight with (Sim) -2,500 -1,000 Your Sim would be pretty embarrassed to lose a fight today, so try to keep him or her out of scuffles. If you think a Fight's on its way, work on Body skill.
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Be Irritated
Be Irritated / Be Irritated by (Sim) -500 None Your Sim doesn't want to be Irritated, but . . . To direct a Sim to Irritate your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose any of the Interactions under "Irritate".
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Be Irritated
Be Poked / Be Poked by (Sim) -250 -250 No Sim likes being Poked, but to direct a Sim to Poke your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose "Fight" and then "Poke".
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Met -Sim-
Be Shoved / Be Shoved by (Sim) -500 -250 Shoving hurts everyone's feelings, but to direct a Sim to Shove your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose "Fight" and then "Shove".
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Be Irritated
Be Slapped / Be Slapped by (Sim) -500 -250 A slap can really damage a relationship, but to direct a Sim to Slap your Sim, first select that Sim and then click on this Sim. Choose "Fight" and then "Slap".
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Lose an Enemy
Lose an Enemy / Stop Being Enemies with (Sim) +3,500 None If you want to fix things up with an Enemy Sim, focus on friendly interactions like Apologizing or Talking. Or just wait for that grudge to fade with time.
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Party[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Party (want)
Have a Party +2,000 None Parties are a quick way to fill a house with lots of Sims. To throw a party, click on the Phone and then choose any of the Interactions under the "Thow [sic] Party" option.
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Party (want)
Have a Party -1,000 None Your Sim is terrified of having a party. To throw a party anyway, click on the Phone and then choose any of the Interactions under the "Thow [sic] Party" option.
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Have a Great Party
Have a Great Party +5,000 +1,000 Get some good food on the table, give your guests some fun things to do, and make sure you spend time with them to get the conversation flowing. If the party is a Wedding party, make sure a Marriage or a Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
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Have a Lousy Party
Have a Lousy Party -3,500 -1,000 Some Sims are ashamed if they throw a lousy party. Get some good food on the table, give your guests some fun things to do, and make sure you spend time with them to get the conversation flowing. If the party is a Wedding party, make sure a Marriage or a Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
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Throw a Birthday Party
Throw a Birthday Party +2,500 +500 When your Sim is ready to Grow Up, click on the phone and choose "Throw Party", and then "Birthday Party". Then buy a Birthday Cake from the Buy Catalog, and when you are ready for your Sim to Grow Up, click on the cake and choose "Blow Out Candles".
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Throw a Wedding Party
Throw a Wedding Party +5,000 +2,500 Wedding parties let your Engaged Sims share their big day. To throw a Wedding Party, make sure your Sim is Engaged, and then click on the Phone and choose "Throw Party" and then "Wedding Party". Make sure your Sims get Married or Joined during the Party, or odds are it will be a dud.
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Throw Anniversary Party
Throw an Anniversary Party +8,000 +2,500 Some Elder Sims who have been married or joined since they were Adults like to celebrate their long commitment. To throw an Anniversary Party, click on the Phone and choose "Throw Party" and then "Anniversary Party".
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Throw a Toga Party
Throw a Toga Party +1,000 +500 It's time to pull those sheets off the beds and throw a Toga Party! To throw a Toga Party, click on the Phone and then choose "Toga Party" under the "Throw Party" option. You must be in a Greek House to throw a Toga Party.
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Throw a Sports Party
Throw a Sports Party +1,000 +500 Bring on the chips and snacks and settle down around the TV for a Sports Party! To throw a Sports Party, make sure your Sim has a Television, and then click on the Phone and choose "Sports Party" under the "Throw Party" option.
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(Sim) has a Lousy Party
(Sim) has a Lousy Party -1,250 None Some Sims take it pretty hard when a younger relative has a lousy party. Get some good food on the table, give your guests some fun things to do, and make sure you spend time with them to get the conversation flowing. If the party is a Wedding party, make sure a Marriage or a Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
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(Sim) has a Great Party
(Sim) has a Great Party +3,500 None Some Sims love it when a younger relative has a great party. Get some good food on the table, give your guests some fun things to do, and make sure you spend time with them to get the conversation flowing. If the party is a Wedding party, make sure a Marriage or a Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
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Have an Accident at a Party
Have an Accident at a Party -8,000 -5,000 Wetting yourself is bad, but doing it at a party is absolutely terrible. To avoid this, make sure your Sim has a toilet, and send them to the bathroom before the party begins.
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Romance[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
First Date
Ask Sim on Date / Ask (Sim) on Date +750 +500 Time to make the first move on that prospective Sim! Click on the Sim and choose "Ask ..." and then "On Date". To avoid being rejected make sure either your relationship is high or that there is good Chemistry between your Sim and their prospective date. Good Chemistry comes from mutual attraction, you can tell if your Sim is attracted by clicking on the other Sim and choosing "Check Out". You can tell if this Sim is attracted to your Sim by clicking on them and choosing "Ask..." and then "Do You Like What You See?".
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Break Up with (Steady)
Break Up with (Sim) -2,500 -2,000 Your Sim is terrified their commitment will come to an end. To have your Sim Break Up with their Steady anyway, click on that Sim and Choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Break Up with (Steady) (want)
Break Up with (Sim) +1,000 +500 Teen Sims aren't always ready for a one-on-one relationship. To have your Sim Break Up with their Steady, click on that Sim and choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Break Up with (Fiancée)
Break Up with (Sim) -3,000 -2,000 Your Sim is terrified their Engagement will come to an end. To have your Sim Break Up with another Sim, click on that Sim and Choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Break Up with (Fiancée) (want)
Break Up with (Sim) +1,250 +500 Sometimes Engagement just isn't right for a Sim. To have your Sim Break Up with another Sim, click on that Sim and choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Break Up with (Spouse)
Break Up with (Sim) -5,000 -5,000 Your Sim is terrified their lifelong commitment will come to an end. To have your Sim Break Up with another Sim, click on that Sim and Choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Break Up with (Spouse) (want)
Break Up with (Sim) +2,500 +500 Sometimes a lifelong commitment just isn't right for a Sim. To have your Sim Break Up with another Sim, click on that Sim and choose "Break Up". If "Break Up" isn't available, you'll need to do some work to drive the relationship down.
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Go Steady (fear)
Go Steady / Go Steady with (Sim) -3,500 None Your Sim is terrified of commitment. To have your Teen go steady with another anyway, click on that Teen and choose "Propose" and then "Go Steady". Only Romance Sims can receive this fear.
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Go Steady
Go Steady / Go Steady with (Sim) +5,000 +2,000 For some Teens, having only one sweetheart to focus all their attention on it the best. To have your Teen go steady with another, click on that Teen and choose "Propose" and then "Go Steady".
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Get Engaged to (Sim)
Get Engaged to (Sim) -3,500 None Some Sims fear lifelong commitment. To have your Sim propose to another Sim anyway, click on that Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Engagement".
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Get Engaged to (Sim)
Get Engaged to (Sim) +5,000 +1,000 Getting Engaged is the first step toward a lifelong commitment. To have your Sim propose to another Sim, click on that Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Engagement".
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Get Married
Get Joined / Get Joined to (Sim) -5,000 None Be careful, once your Sim is Engaged to another Sim, they can have a commitment ceremony at any time. To have your Sim tie the knot anyway, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Joined Union". Or click on the Wedding Arch and choose "Join Union". Only Romance Sims can receive this fear.
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Get Married
Get Joined / Get Joined to (Sim) +8,000 +5,000 Once your Sim is Engaged to another Sim, they can have a commitment ceremony at any time. To have your Sim tie the knot, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Joined Union". Or click on the Wedding Arch and choose "Join Union"
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Get Married
Get Married / Get Married to (Sim) -5,000 None Be careful, once your Sim is Engaged to another Sim, the Marriage can happen any time. To have your Sim tie the knot anyway, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Marriage". Or click on the Wedding Arch and choose "Get Married". Only Romance Sims can receive this fear.
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Get Married
Get Married / Get Married to (Sim) +8,000 +5,000 Once your Sim is Engaged to another Sim, the Marriage can happen any time. To have your Sim tie the knot, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Marriage". Or click on the Wedding Arch and choose "Get Married".
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Marry a Rich Sim
Join a Rich Sim +15,000 None Some Sims care more about the money they'll get than the Sim they'll get. To have your Sim tie the knot with a wealthy Sim, first make your Sim's lover is loaded and then get them Engaged. After that, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Joined Union". Appears for Sims in a relationship with another Sim of the same gender. The threshold amount of money required for the want to be fulfilled is generally §50,000; however, when a Sim is being married into a wealthy household, the value of the household they marry into is taken into account, while the Sim that is being married into the household can only count the cash they have on hand. As such, if a Sim rolls this want, the best way to fulfill it is to have a Sim from a wealthy household call the wedding and marry the poorer Sim with the want into their household.[1]
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Marry a Rich Sim
Marry a Rich Sim +15,000 None Some Sims care more about the money they'll get than the Sim they'll get. To have your Sim tie the knot with a wealthy Sim, first make your Sim's lover is loaded and then get them Engaged. After that, click on the other Sim and choose "Propose" and then "Marriage". Appears for Sims in a relationship with another Sim of the opposite gender. The threshold amount of money required for the want to be fulfilled is generally §50,000; however, when a Sim is being married into a wealthy household, the value of the household they marry into is taken into account, while the Sim that is being married into the household can only count the cash they have on hand. As such, if a Sim rolls this want, the best way to fulfill it is to have a Sim from a wealthy household call the wedding and marry the poorer Sim with the want into their household.[1]
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Fall in Love
Fall in Love / Fall in Love with (Sim) +5,000 +2,500 Your Sim really wants someone special in their life. Devote time in your Sim's day to fanning the flames of love until the Lifetime Relationship reaches 70. Remember to focus on a few Romantic interactions, or your Sims will just end up friends.
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Fall out of Love with (Sim)
Fall out of Love with (Sim) -3,500 +2,500 Your Sim would hate to let love's flames flicker out. Carve out some quality time out of your Sims day to spend on romance with that special Sim whose coals may be cooling. Despite being a fear, realizing the fear will give influence points rather than subtract it. This is likely a mistake made by the developers.
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Have 2 Loves At Once
Have 2 Loves At Once +8,000 +2,000 To have two Lovers at once, spend the time to keep Lifetime Relationships with both Sims above 70 at the same time. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Have 3 Loves at Once
Have 3 Loves at Once +8,000 +2,500 To have three Lovers at once, spend the time to keep Lifetime Relationships with all three Sims above 70 at the same time. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Have 5 Loves at Once
Have 5 Loves at Once +15,000 +2,500 To have five Lovers at once, spend the time to keep Lifetime Relationships with all five Sims above 70 at the same time. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Have 10 Loves at Once
Have 10 Loves at Once +15,000 +5,000 To have ten Lovers at once, spend the time to keep Lifetime relationships with all ten Sims above 70 at the same time. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Have 30 Loves at Once
Have 30 Loves at Once +30,000 +10,000 To have 30 Lovers at once, spend the time to keep Lifetime relationships with all 30 Sims above 70 at the same time. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Sim Romantic Interaction
Be Flirted With / Be Flirted With by (Sim) +500 None Sims like to be the object of another Sim's attention. To direct a Sim to Flirt with your Sim, first select that Sim, click on your Sim and then choose any of the interactions under "Flirt".
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Got Rejected for Very First Kiss by -Sim-
Get Rejected for a Kiss / Get Rejected for a Kiss by (Sim) -1,000 -250 Getting rejected for a Kiss is no fun. Make sure your Sim knows another Sim well enough before trying a Kiss, and avoid puckering up at all if you think that other Sim is in a foul Mood.
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Make Out
Make Out / Make Out with (Sim) +3,500 +500 Making Out means serious affection. To Make Out with another Sim, click on that Sim and choose "Kiss" and then "Make Out".
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Make Out with 3 Different Sims
Make Out with 3 Different Sims +5,000 +1,000 If your Sim wants to rack up Make Outs, you'll need time to build relationships high enough with three different Sims to make those Make Outs possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Make Out with 5 Different Sims
Make Out with 5 Different Sims +5,000 +2,500 If your Sim wants to rack up Make Outs, you'll need time to build relationships high enough with five different Sims to make those Make Outs possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Make Out with 10 Different Sims
Make Out with 10 Different Sims +15,000 +2,500 If your Sim wants to rack up Make Outs, you'll need time to build relationships high enough with ten different Sims to make those Make Outs possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Make Out with 20 Different Sims
Make Out with 20 Different Sims +15,000 +5,000 If your Sim wants to rack up Make Outs, you'll need time to build relationships high enough with twenty different Sims to make those Make Outs possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Be Rejected by Sim for a Date / Be Rejected by (Sim) for a Date -1,000 -500 Your Sim would hate to be shot down by a potential date. To ask a Sim on a date click on the Sim and choose "Ask ..." and then "On Date". To avoid being rejected make sure eitehr [sic] your relationship is high or that there is good Chemistry between your Sim and their prospective date. Good Chemistry comes from mutual attraction, you can tell if your Sim is attracted by clicking on the other Sim and choosing "Check Out". You can tell if this Sim is attracted to your Sim by clicking on them and choosing "Ask..." and then "Do You Like What You See?".
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Sim Romantic Interaction
Flirt / Flirt with (Sim) +750 +250 Flirting is the first step down that road to love. To have your Sim flirt with another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the interactions under "Flirt".
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Sim Romantic Interaction Rejected
Be Rejected for a Flirt / Be Rejected for a Flirt by (Sim) -750 -250 Flirting is the first step down that road to love, but the road turns rocky if your timing's not right. To have your Sim flirt with another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the interactions under "Flirt". If your Sim gets rejected, the other Sim may not be in a good enough mood.
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Had Very First Kiss with -Sim-
Kiss / Kiss (Sim) +1,000 +250 To have your Sim Kiss another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under the "Kiss" option. If "Kiss" isn't available, or if your Sim gets rejected, your Sim may need to know that other Sim a bit better, or that Sim may not be in a good enough Mood.
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Have Very First Kiss
Have Very First Kiss / Have Very First Kiss with (Sim) +8,000 +2,000 There's always a Very First Kiss for each Sim. To have your Sim Kiss another Sim for the Very First time, click on that Sim and choose "Kiss". [sic] then "First Kiss". If it's not available, or doesn't go well, your Sim may need to know that other Sim a bit better, or that Sim may not be in a good enough Mood.
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Get Rejected for Very First Kiss
Get Rejected for Very First Kiss / Get Rejected for Very First Kiss by (Sim) -3,500 -500 Getting rejected for that Very First Kiss can really shake a Sims [sic] confidence. Make sure your Sim knows another Sim well enough before trying to plant their first wet one, and avoid puckering up at all if you think that other Sim is in a foul Mood.
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Rejected for Going Steady
Rejected for Going Steady / Rejected for Going Steady with (Sim) -3,500 -2,000 Hearing that cold word "no" can be a heartbreak when a Teen wants to Go Steady. If the two Sims don't know each other well enough, or if your Sim's love is in a bad mood, asking to go steady is a risky proposition.
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WooHoo with -Sim-
WooHoo / WooHoo with (Sim) +3,500 +500 WooHoo is the ultimate expression of a Sim's Love. To have your Sim do a WooHoo with another Sim, you'll need to get both Sims into a Hot Tub or a Double Bed. Then click on the other Sim and choose "Cuddle" and then "WooHoo".
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WooHoo Rejected
WooHoo Rejected / Get Rejected for WooHoo with (Sim) -2,500 -1,000 No one wants to get denied when trying for a WooHoo! Make sure your Sim knows other Sims well enough before trying to score, and avoid trying a WooHoo at all if you think that other Sim is in a foul Mood.
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WooHoo with 3 Different Sims
WooHoo with 3 Different Sims +8,000 +2,500 If your Sim wants to be able to WooHoo with 3 different Sims, you'll need to make the time to build all 3 relationships high enough to make those WooHoos possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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WooHoo with 5 Different Sims
WooHoo with 5 Different Sims +8,000 +2,500 If your Sim wants to WooHoo with five different Sims, make the time to build all five relationships high enough to make those WooHoos possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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WooHoo with 10 Different Sims
WooHoo with 10 Different Sims +15,000 +5,000 If your Sim wants to WooHoo with ten different Sims, make the time to build all ten relationships high enough to make those WooHoos possible. Only Romance Sims can receive this want.
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Woohoo with 20 Different Sims
WooHoo with 20 Different Sims +15,000 +5,000 If your Sim wants to WooHoo with twenty different Sims, make the time to build all twenty relationships high enough to make those WooHoos possible.
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WooHoo with 5 Service Sims
WooHoo with 5 Service Sims -3,500 None Service Sims like WooHoos, too! Once you've established a relationship with one, keep working on it until you build it high enough to make that WooHoo possible, and then call up another Service to get a new Service Sim over!
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Public WooHoo (want)
Public WooHoo / Public WooHoo with (Sim) +5,000 +1,000 Risk always makes a WooHoo more exciting! To have your Sim do a WooHoo on a Community Lot, find a Clothing Booth and then click on it and choose "Try On". Once your Sim's inside, click on another Sim and choose "Ask to Join". Or, click on a Clothing Booth that already has a Sim inside and choose "WooHoo".
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Get Rejected for Public WooHoo
Get Rejected for Public WooHoo / Get Rejected for Public WooHoo with (Sim) -3,500 -1,000 Sims are extra embarrassed to be turned down for a Public WooHoo. Make sure your Sim knows other Sims well enough before trying to score in public, and avoid Public WooHoo at all if you think that other Sim is in a foul Mood.
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Public WooHoo with 3 Different Sims
Public WooHoo with 3 Different Sims +8,000 +2,500 If your Sim wants to WooHoo in Public with 3 different Sims, make the time to build all 3 relationships high enough to make those WooHoos possible, and make at least a few trips to a Community Lot that has a Clothing Booth..
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Get Left at the Altar by (Sim)
Get Left at the Altar by (Sim) -5,000 -2,500 Sims can get cold feet on the big day if the flames of love have cooled. If some time has gone by between your Sim's Engagement and the wedding, make sure you've kept that relationship high enough to insure the words you hear aren't "I don't".
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Get Caught Cheating
Get Caught Cheating / Caught Cheating by (Sim) -5,000 -2,500 If your Sim is stepping out on a mate, make sure it's being done in secret or your Sim will have some fast talking to do! Be careful of who witnesses these shenanigans; gossip can quickly get back to your Sim's mate!
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Get Caught Two-timing -2,500 -1,000 Dates are a great way to build intimate relationships, but not if you find yourself caught by another lover. If your Sim has many lovers, make sure to find someplace private for them to have their date, away from prying eyes.
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Family[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Adopt a Child
Adopt a Child -6,000 None Even if your Sim isn't ready for the responsibility, there's always a young Sim out there who needs your Sim's love. To adopt a Sim, click on the Phone: choose "Call", "Service", and then "Call Adoption Service".
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Adopt a Child
Adopt a Child +8,000 None There's always a young Sim out there who needs your Sim's love. To adopt a Sim.click [sic] on the Phone: choose "Call", "Service", and then "Call Adoption Service".
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Be Kissed by a Grandparent
Be Kissed by a Grandparent -250 None Sometimes a kiss isn't all that welcome. To direct a grandparent to Kiss your Sim, first select that grandparent, click on your Sim and then choose "Kiss". Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are your Sim's grandparents.
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Be Old and Childless
Be Old and Childless -5,000 None Growing old without children means that soon your Sim's Family line will end. If your Sim is going to become an Elder soon, you might want to think about building a relationship high enough to Try for a Baby, or Adopt a new Sim.
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Be Old and Never Married
Be Old and Never Married -5,000 -5,000 Growing old alone is a drag. If your Sim is going to become an Elder soon, you might want to think about building a relationship and making that commitment. Only Family Sims can receive this fear.
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Be Old and Never Married
Be Old and Never Joined -5,000 -5,000 Growing old alone is a drag. If your Sim is going to become an Elder soon, you might want to think about building a relationship and making that commitment.
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Child Taken by Social Worker
Children Taken Away -5,000 None There's nothing worse for a Sim than to have a little one taken away due to neglect. Make sure your young Sims have everything they need, go to school and do their homework if they are old enough.
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Relative Interaction
Encourage (Sim) to be Active +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Activity". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Grouchy +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Grouchiness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Lazy +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Laziness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Neat +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Neatness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Nice +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Niceness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Outgoing +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "To Be Outgoing". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Playful +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Playfulness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Serious +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Seriousness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Shy +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Shyness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Encourage (Sim) to be Sloppy +500 None Older relatives can make a big difference on young Sims' Personalities. Click on a younger Sim and choose "Encourage" and then "Sloppiness". If the younger Sim refuses, improve your relationship. Hint: The bigger the age difference between Sims, the bigger the effect will be!. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Have a Baby
Have a Baby +5,000
+8,000 (Family Sims)
+5,000 Baby Sims can be a blessing or a curse! To have a baby, get your Sim into a Double Bed or a Hot Tub with a Sim of the opposite sex. Click on the other Sim and choose "Cuddle" and then "Try For Baby". If that isn't available, your Sim's relationship isn't high enough; and if it doesn't happen the first time, keep trying!
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Have a Baby
Have a Baby -5,000 None Baby Sims can be a blessing or a curse! To have a baby, get your Sim into a Double Bed or a Hot Tub with a Sim of the opposite sex. Click on the other Sim and choose "Cuddle" and then "Try For Baby". If that isn't available, your Sim's relationship isn't high enough; and if it doesn't happen the first time, keep trying!
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Had -Sim-
Have 4 Children -5,000 None Some Sims can get overwhelmed by too many Children. But if you really want to have this happen, you'll need to make sure your Sim spends enough time with another Sim of the opposite sex to be able to Try for a Baby very frequently.
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Have 10 Children
Have 10 Children +15,000 None Some Sims want a huge family. To have this happen, you'll need to make sure your Sim Tries for a Baby very frequently. As well, some of the grown children will need to move to make room for the newcomers, since only 8 Sims can live on a Lot at once. Only Family Sims can receive this want.
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Get a Grandchild
Get a Grandchild +8,000 +5,000 For some Sims, the Elder years are made sweet by little grandchildren. To get a Grandchild for your Sim, have one of your Sim's children Try for a Baby or Adopt a Sim. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are your Sim's children.
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Have 20 Grandchildren
Have 20 Grandchildren +30,000 None Some Elder Sims measure life by how many grandchildren they have. To get this many grandchildren, your Sim's children will need to spend a lot of time Trying for a Baby, or will need to Adopt several Sims. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are your Sim's children. Only Family Sims can receive this want.
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New Family Member
New Family Member 3,000 None Some Sims love to see their Family Grow. To get a new Family member, your Sim or a relative will need to Have a Baby, Adopt a Sim or Get Married or Joined. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Teach (Sim) Potty Training
Teach (Sim) Potty Training +5,000 None Some Sims love helping a Toddler learn the important things. To have your Sim potty train a Toddler, click on a Potty Chair and then choose "Potty Train" and the name of the Toddler you want to teach.
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Teach (Sim) to Talk
Teach (Sim) to Talk +5,000 None Giving a Toddler a good start in life makes some Sims feel great. To have your Sim teach a Toddler to Talk, click the Toddler and choose "Teach to Talk".
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Teach (Sim) to Walk
Teach (Sim) to Walk +5,000 None It's important for some Sims to be there for those first steps. To have your Sim teach a Toddler to Walk, click the Toddler and choose "Teach to Walk".
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Relative Gets Engaged
Relative Gets Engaged +5,000 None Some Sims love to see relatives get engaged. To have this happen, select one of your Sim's relatives and click on another Sim to choose "Propose" and then "Engagement". You can also direct another Sim to propose to one of your Sim's relatives. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Relative Gets Married
Relative Gets Joined +5,000 None Sims love a wedding. To have your Sim's relative get joined, select either of the happy couple and click on the other to choose "Propose" and then "Joined Union".
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Relative Gets Married
Relative Gets Married +8,000 None Sims love a wedding. To have your Sim's relative get married, select either of the happy couple and click on the other to choose "Propose" and then "Marriage".
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Relative Gets Sick
Relative Gets Sick -500 None Some Sims care a lot about their relative's health. Make sure all the Sims in your household stay well by keeping the house clean and free of vermin and by steering clear of other Sims who may be ill.
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Fight with a Family Member
Fight with a Family Member -2,000 -250 Your Sim would be pretty embarrassed to lose a fight today, so try to keep him or her out of scuffles. If you think a Fight's on its way, work on Body skill.
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(Sim) is an Overachiever
(Sim) is an Overachiever +6,000 +2,500 Some parents and grandparents really love to see a Teen excel. To make a Teen Sim an Overachiever, make sure they do all their homework, go to school in a great Mood to get that A+, while getting them promoted to the top of their Teen Job.
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Career and money[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Got a Job
Find a Job +1,000 None Click on a Newspaper and choose "Find a Job". If your Sim already has some skills, try clicking on a Computer and choosing "Find a Job", since the Computer may have jobs that better suit your Sim's qualifications.
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Got a Job
Get A Job / Get a job in the (career) Career +1,000 None It's worth holding out for a job that really fits. Click on the Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find a Job". Keep looking each day until the right job comes along.
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Got Demoted
Get Demoted -5,000 -1,000 Demotion feels pretty bad. To avoid having your Sim lose position at work, make sure he or she goes to work with a good enough attitude, maintains their skills and holds on to enough friends.
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Got a Promotion
Get a Promotion 3,000 None Getting ahead at work requires a combination of the right skills, enough friends and a good mood. Look at the Job panel to see how many friends and which skills are required for your Sim to get their next promotion.
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Go to Work
Go to Work -500 None Your Sim doesn't feel like punching the clock today. To keep this Sim home today, be sure to keep them from getting into the carpool.
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Go to Work
Go to Work +750 None You can't expect a paycheck if you don't show up. Sims in a good mood will go meet the carpool by themselves, as long as they aren't involved in other activities. For Sims who don't want to go on their own, click the carpool and choose "Go to Work".
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Miss Carpool
Miss Carpool -1,500 None You can't walk to work in this town, so the Carpool is a must. If your Sim is in a good mood, they will go by themselves. Otherwise, you may need to click on the Carpool and choose "Go to Work". If Nightlife is installed, Sims can use a car to drive to work. From Bon Voyage onward, Sims can also simply walk to work. These solutions will not prevent this fear from being realized, however.
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Get Fired
Get Fired -5,000 -2,500 Getting fired really puts a crimp in a Sim's day. Unless you have vacation days, make sure your Sim doesn't miss the carpool.
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Quit Job
Quit Job +500 None Not all Sims are cut out for all Jobs. To have your Sim Quit their Job, click on the Phone and choose "Work" and then "Quit Job".
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(Sim) is an Overachiever
Reach Top of (career) Career +15,000 +7,500 Building the right skills and making friends should be first on this Sim's agenda. Keep knocking down those promotions and you'll be in the corner office before you know it. Look at the Job panel to see how many friends and which skills are required for promotion.
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Retire
Retire +5,000 None All Careers come to an end eventually. When your Sim is ready to call off the rat race, click on the Phone and choose "Work" and then "Retire".
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Stay Home from Work
Stay Home from Work +500 None Sometimes a Sim just needs a day off. When the carpool comes, just cancel the interaction from your Sim's queue before they leave. Check if your Sim has earned vacation time by looking at the Job panel. If they haven't, you may be risking your Sim's job.
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Big Bonus
Big Bonus +5,000 +1,000 A bonus is hard to predict, but it's more likely the higher your Sim's Job performance is. To have your Sim do well at work, make sure you send him or her to the carpool in a good mood.
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Earned Money
Earn Some Money +500 None Some Sims just like earning some money, no matter how little. A Sim can earn money by getting a job and going to work. Creative Sims can also earn money by painting pictures and writing novels.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §100 +500 None Some Sims feel great satisfaction from their paychecks. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. To reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §1,000 +750 None Some Sims feel great satisfaction from their paychecks. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. To reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §3,000 +1,800 None Some Sims feel great satisfaction from their paychecks. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. To reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §3,500 +2,000 None Some Sims feel great satisfaction from their paychecks. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. To reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §5,000 +5,000 None Some Sims love to reach higher lifetime earnings. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. If you want to reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage. Hint: having other Sims do daily chores around the house will free up your Sim's time to pursue those skills and friends necessary to get that promotion.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §10,000 +10,000 None Some Sims love to reach higher lifetime earnings. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. If you want to reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage. Hint: having other Sims do daily chores around the house will free up your Sim's time to pursue those skills and friends necessary to get that promotion.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §25,000 +8,000 None Some Sims love to reach higher lifetime earnings. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. If you want to reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage. Hint: having other Sims do daily chores around the house will free up your Sim's time to pursue those skills and friends necessary to get that promotion.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §50,000 +10,000 None Some Sims love to reach higher lifetime earnings. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. If you want to reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage. Hint: having other Sims do daily chores around the house will free up your Sim's time to pursue those skills and friends necessary to get that promotion.
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Earn (Money)
Earn §100,000 +10,000 None Some Sims feel great satisfaction from their paychecks. To earn the money required, keep your Sim going to work every day. To reach this goal faster, work to get your Sim promoted, which will bump up the daily wage.
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Purchase Community Lot
Purchase Community Lot +5,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to purchase a Community Lot! Community Lots can be purchased remotely or by purchasing the Deed at the lot. To purchase remotely, select the "Real Estate" option, then the "Purchase Community Lot" option when using the Phone or Computer. To physically purchase the property, click on the Deed when on a lot owned by other Sims and choose the "Add to Shopping Bag" option.
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Hire (Sim) as Employee +1,000 None Your Sim would like to hire Someone for their Business. Sims can hire someone as an employee on the Phone or Computer or in-person. To hire via the Phone or Computer, click the Phone or Computer, select "Business", then the "Hire Employees" interaction. Hire Sims in-person by clicking on the [sic] Sim you wish to hire and selecting the "Hire" interaction.
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Fire (Sim) +1,000 None Your Sim wants to fire someone! To fire an employee, click the Sim you wish to fire, then choose the "You're Fired!" interaction in the "Management" group.
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(Sim) Quits -2,500 -500 Your Sim is afraid of someone quitting their job with the business. Sims may quit their job if they feel they are underpaid.
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Show Item to Customer / Show Item to (Sim) +250 None Your Sim wants to succeed in sales. To have your Sim show an item to a customer, click on the item you wish to show, choose [sic] "Show Item...", then select the Sim you wish to show the object to. A good relationship between Sims and a high Sales badge will lead to successful sales interactions.
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Be Rejected for Show Item to Customer / Be Rejected for Show Item to (Sim) -250 None Your Sim would hate it if their Show Item sales social were to be rejected! To have your Sim show an item to a customer, click on the item you wish to show, choose "Show Item...", then select the Sim you wish to show the object to. A good relationship between Sims and a high Sales badge will lead to successful sales interactions.
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Make a Sale to (Sim) +500 None Your Sim would love to sell something to someone. To sell an [sic] object to another Sim, click on a Sim who is browsing an object you wish to sell, then choose any of the interactions in the "Sales..." category.
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Customer Gains a Loyalty Star
Customer Gains a Star +1,500 +1,000 Your Sim wants somebody to gain a Customer Loyalty star for this business. Build Sims' Customer Loyalty by pursuing good social experiences between them and this business' staff, creating a store environment that they enjoy or selling them objects at fair prices.
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Customer Loses a Loyalty Star
Customer Loses a Star -1,500 -1,000 Your Sim is afraid of a customer losing a Customer Loyalty star for this business. To keep this from happening, avoid bad social experiences between customers and employees, having a store environment that your customers don't like, or selling customers objects that are too expensive.
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Good Review
Good Review +3,500 +2,500 Your Sim wants their business to receive a Good Review from the local press. To receive a Good Review, work to improve the Customer Loyalty of the Reporter.
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Bad Review
Bad Review -3,500 -2,000 Your Sim would hate to read a Bad Review about their business in the local newspaper. To avoid a Bad Review, work to keep the Reporter from losing Customer Loyalty.
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Best-of-the-Best Award
Best-of-the-Best Award +3,500 +2,500 Your Sim wants his or her business to receive the Best-of-the-Best Award. There's a chance that the Best-of-the-Best Award may be awarded each time a Good Review is written about your Sim's business. To receive a Good Review, work hard to improve the Customer Loyalty of the Reporter.
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Opened First Business
Have a Level (number) Business Variable; depends on business level None Your Sim is concerned about his or her Business Rank. To improve your Sim's Business Rank, build the Customer Loyalty Stars of your Sim's customers. You can see how many more Stars your Sim's Business needs by looking in the Business Information panel on the Business Tracker. Having good social experiences between customers and employees, a store environment that your customers enjoy and selling customers objects at fair prices are all great ways to improve Customer Loyalty.
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Education and college[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Go to College
Go to College +10,000 +2,000 Getting a good education and having some fun at college is very important to this Sim. To send a Sim to college, make sure this Sim is a Teen and then click on the Phone and choose "College" under the "Call" option and then, "Move to College." Or, click on the Computer and choose "College" and then "Move to College." You can also send Sims to college in the Neighborhood view by clicking on the "Send Sims to College" button in the Families Bin or Students Bin, and then selecting this Sim from the list of eligible Sims.
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Join Greek House
Join Greek House / Join (Sim)'s Greek House +2,500 +2,000 To Join a Greek House, click on the Phone and choose "Greek House," then "Join," and then the lot name of the house your Sim would like to join. Or click on any Greek member and choose "Ask to Join Greek House." Your Sim will need to build relationships with several Greek members before they can become a member.
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Get A Report Card
Get A+ Report Card +3,000 +500 Good grades come from studying, but the top grade needs a good attitude too. To have your Sim get an A+ in school, keep their grades rising by having them stay current on all their homework, and send them to school in as good a Mood as you can.
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Go to School
Go to School -500 None No arguments . . . young Sims must go to School. When the School Bus arrives, a Sim in a good Mood will go without prompting. If he or she doesn't, click on the School Bus and choose "Go to School".
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Miss the School Bus
Miss Schoolbus -1,000 None School starts right on time in SimCity, and the School bus won't wait forever. If your young Sim is in a good mood (and isn't busy doing something you told him or her to do) they will go by themselves. Otherwise, click on the School Bus and choose "Go to School."
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Got a D
Get D Report Card -1,500 -500 If your Sim falls badly behind on the homework, that D grade isn't far behind.
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(Sim) Gets A Report Card
(Sim) Gets A+ Report Card +4,000 +500 Good grades come from studying, but the top grade needs a good attitude too. To have your Sim get an A+ in school, keep their grades rising by having them stay current on all their homework, and send them to school in as good a Mood as you can.
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(Sim) Gets D Report Card
(Sim) Gets D Report Card -2,000 -500 Some Sims care a lot about their children's grades, and hate to see a D. Having these Sims help with Homework can make a big difference in bringing up those grades.
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Get Into Private School
Get Into Private School +3,500 +1,000 Some Sims understand the link between an elite education at SimCity Academy and a leg up in the career world. To have the Headmaster come over to see if your Sim is a candidate for enrollment, click on the phone and choose "Invite Headmaster".
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Got Rejected from Private School
Get Rejected from Private School -1,250 -1,000 No one likes to be told they aren't good enough. If you want that Headmaster to believe your Sim deserves an upper-crust education, make sure the house is nice, the food is decent and the conversation is lively for his visit.
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Get (Sim) into Private School
Get (Sim) into Private School +8,000 +500 Some Sims want to know their young ones are getting the best education money can buy. To have the Headmaster come over to see if your Sim is a candidate for SimCity Academy, click on the phone and choose "Invite Headmaster".
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(Sim) Rejected from Private School
(Sim) Rejected from Private School -3,500 -500 Some Sim parents take their children's rejection personally. If the Headmaster doesn't like your Sim's home, their cooking, or the conversation, nothing's going to get those kids enrolled.
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Do Homework
Do Homework +1,000 None Sims improve their school grade when they keep up with their homework. Click on the homework object and choose "Do Homework".
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Make Dean's List
Make Dean's List +2,500 +1,500 To be on the Dean's List, your Sim needs to achieve an A+ final semester grade. Increase their academic potential into the "A" range by building skill points in the required areas for each class. Raise your Sim's grade to an A+ by having your Sim do college coursework and attend classes.
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Do Assignment
Do Assignment +1,000 None Sims improve their academic performance when they complete college assignments. Click on your Sim or the Assignment object (if your Sim has an uncompleted Assignment on the lot) and choose "Do Assignment".
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Arrow (want)
Write Term Paper +3,000 None Writing a term paper can boost a student's grades considerably, but it takes a long time. To have your Sim write a term paper, click on a Computer and choose "College". [sic] and then "Write Term Paper".
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Do Group Research
Do Research with Someone / Do Research with (Sim) +250 None It's more fun to do research together, and the more Sims who are doing research together, the faster each Sim's Class Performance bar will fill up. To ask a Sim to do research with your Sim, first make sure your Sim is doing research by clicking on a Bookcase and choosing "College" and then "Research". Then click on another Sim and choose "Ask to Join Group Research". To do research with another Sim, make sure that Sim is already doing research and then click on the Sim and choose "Join Group Research".
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Academic Probation
Get On Academic Probation -2,500 -2,000 Colleges hold their students to a minimum performance standard. Academic Probation means your Sim needs to pass the next semester or be expelled. Increase their academic potential to get a passing grade by building skill points in the required areas for each class. Then improve your Sim's grade by doing college coursework and going to class. Remember, a Sim who is expelled can never come back to college.
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Got Expelled
Be Uneducated -10,000 -5,000 Some Sims worry about missing out on the chance to get an education that will open the door to better jobs. To avoid this Fear, make sure this Sim has passing grades and get them enrolled in College before they become an Adult.
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Completed Year
Complete Freshman Year +3,500 +1,500 This Sim is looking forward to completing their first year of college. In the first year, give your Sim a head start by building skill in the required areas for each class. This increases their academic potential to get good grades later. Attending classes, and completing college coursework before the Final Exam will improve your Sim's grade for each semester and their overall GPA.
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Completed Year
Complete Sophomore Year +3,500 +1,500 Class requirements are a bit harder in the second year, but your Sim is learning more about what they really want to study. After the sophomore year is complete, you'll get a chance to choose a new aspiration for your Sim. Keep building skill, doing coursework, and attending classes and your Sim will be well on the way to their diploma.
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Completed Year
Complete Junior Year +3,500 +1,500 In the third year of college, your Sim has selected a major and continues to build on their academic performance from the first two years. Continue to build skill points to increase your Sim's academic potential, and spend enough time on college coursework to keep the GPA high.
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Declare the (major) Major -1,000 None There are some subjects of study that some Sims couldn't care less about, and for this Sim, this is one. To avoid this fear, choose a different Major for your Sim when you have them Declare a major. To declare this major using the Computer, choose "College" and then "Registrar - Declare Major." On the Phone choose "College" under the "Call" option and then choose "Registrar - Declare Major." Then pick this major from the majors available.
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Declare the (major) Major +2,500 None Your Sim's background and personality makes them especially interested in this major. To Declare this major using the Computer, choose "College" and then "Registrar - Declare Major." On the Phone choose "College" under the "Call" option and then choose "Registrar - Declare Major." Then pick this major from the majors available.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Bain-Gordon Communications Fellowship +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must build at least 8 points of Charisma skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Extraterrestrial Reparations Grant +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must be abducted by aliens sometime before leaving for college. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Hogan Award for Athletics +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim needs to have at least 8 points of Body skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the [sic] Kim Prize for Hygienics +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must have at least 8 points of Cleaning skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the SimCity Scholar's Grant +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must have a high school grade of A- or higher. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Will Wright Genius Grant +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must have at least 8 points of Logic skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Young Entrepreneurs Award +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must reach the top of a Teen Career. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Bui Engineering Award +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must have at least 8 points of Mechanical skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Undead Educational Scholarship +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must be a Zombie. To make sure your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer. Despite the fact that Vampires can apply for this scholarship, the want only states the Sim is a Zombie.
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Win Scholarship
Win the London Culinary Arts Scholarship +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, this Sim must have high Cooking skill. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Win Scholarship
Win the Quigley Visual Arts Stipend +2,500 +2,000 To become eligible for this scholarship, build up this Sim's Creativity skill to at least 8 points. To see if your Sim qualifies, choose "College" and then "Apply for Scholarships" on the Phone or Computer.
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Skills and talents[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Ask for Homework Help
Ask for Homework Help +2,500 None A Child or Teen Sim who knows how to study completes homework faster. To learn to Study, click on the Homework and choose "Ask for Homework Help" and then the name of a Sim who can teach. Keep trying until the Learn to Study Meter is filled, and your Child or Teen gets the Learned To Study memory. This is effectively a want to learn to study, as that is when the want is fulfilled. However, it is labeled as a want to ask for help with homework.
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Help (Sim) with Homework
Help (Sim) with Homework +5,000 +2,000 A Child or Teen Sim who knows how to study completes homework faster. To teach a Sim to Study, click on the Homework and choose "Help with Homework" and then the name of the student Sim.
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Get Potty Trained
Get Potty Trained +2,000 None Toddlers need to learn Potty training to get a good start in life. Select a Teen, Adult or Elder relative and click on the Potty Chair object. Choose "Potty Train" and the name of your Sim. Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Learn to Talk
Learn to Talk +2,000 None Toddlers need to learn to Talk to be better communicators when they Grow Up. Select a Teen, Adult or Elder relative and click on your Toddler. Choose "Teach to Talk". Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Learn to Walk
Learn to Walk +2,000 None Toddlers need to learn to Walk to be better coordinated when they Grow Up. Select a Teen, Adult or Elder relative and click on your Toddler. Choose "Teach to Walk". Look in the Relationship Panel to see which Sims are related.
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Gain a Skill Point
Gain a Skill Point / Gain a (skill) Skill Point +1,000 None To build a skill, make sure your Sim spends enough time with a skill object. Different objects build different skills; you can see which skill an object builds by looking at the object's description in the Buy Catalog.
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Lose a Skill Point
Lose a Skill Point / Lose a (skill) Skill Point -2,500 None No Sim likes forgetting hard-won learning. Be careful when repairing electrical equipment . . . those shocks can play havoc with the little gray cells . . .
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Skill Bar
Reach (skill) Level (number) +1,000 (Level 1)

+1,250 (Level 2)
+1,500 (Level 3)
+1,750 (Level 4)
+2,000 (Level 5)
+2,500 (Level 6)
+3,000 (Level 7)
+4,000 (Level 8)
+5,000 (Level 9)

+500 To reach a particular skill level, make sure your Sim spends lots of time building that skill. Different objects build different skills; you can see which skill an object builds by looking at the object's description in the Buy Catalog. The aspiration value of this want increases the higher the desired skill level. The influence value of the want does not change regardless of the desired skill level.
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Skill Bar
Reach (skill) Level (number) for Major +100 +500 Every major a Sim can choose has skill requirements for each class. Different objects build different skills; you can see which skill an object builds by looking at the object's description in the Buy Catalog.
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Maximize All Skills
Maximize All Skills +30,000 None Few Sims know everything about everything. To maximize all skills, your Sim will need to build all skills at the expense of nearly every other activity.
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Maximize a Skill
Maximize the (skill) Skill +8,000 None To reach the top of a skill level, make sure using a skill object that builds that skill is your Sim's #1 priority. Different objects build different skills; you can see which skill an object builds by looking at the object's description in the Buy Catalog.
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Study about Parenting
Study about Parenting +2,500 +2,500 Your Sim wants to learn more about parenting. To do this have your Sim click on a bookcase and select Study... Parenting
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Fire Prevention
Learn Fire Prevention +2,500 None Protection from fire can save lives (or at least furniture). To help your Sim learn this useful skill, use a bookshelf and study.
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Anger Management
Learn Anger Management +2,500 +1,000 Anger management can be very important to a Sim's inner equilibrium. To help your Sim learn this useful skill, use a bookshelf and study.
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Lifelong Happiness
Learn Lifelong Happiness +2,500 +1,000 There are many paths that lead to Lifelong happiness. One of them is to learn this useful skill. To learn it, have your Sim use a bookshelf and study.
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Physiology
Learn Physiology +2,500 None Knowing about the workings of a Sim's body can come in handy on several occasions. To help your Sim learn this useful skill, use a bookshelf and study.
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Couples Counseling
Learn Couples Counseling +2,500 +1,000 Relationships are an important part in every Sim's life. So being able to mend a relationship that has fallen on hard times is a great skill. To help your Sim learn this useful skill, use a bookshelf and study.
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Learn How to Make (Food) (want)
Learn How to Make (food) +500 (Cereal / Chef Salad / Fried Catfish / Hot Dogs / Lunch Meat Sandwiches / Omelettes / Stuffed Bass / Stuffed Golden Trout / Stuffed Rainbow Trout / Toaster Pastry / TV Dinner)
+750 (Grilled Cheese Sandwiches / Hamburgers / Mac and Cheese / Pancakes)
+1,000 (Chili Con Carne)
+1,250 (Pork Chops)
+1,500 (Salmon / Spaghetti)
+2,500 (Ribs)
+3,000 (Turkey)
+5,000 (Lobster Thermidor)
+? (Cereal)
+? (Chef Salad)
+? (Fried Catfish)
+? (Hot Dogs)
+? (Lunch Meat Sandwiches)
+? (Omelettes)
+? (Stuffed Bass)
+? (Stuffed Golden Trout)
+? (Stuffed Rainbow Trout)
+? (Toaster Pastry)
+? (TV Dinner)
+? (Grilled Cheese Sandwiches)
+? (Hamburgers)
+? (Mac and Cheese)
+? (Pancakes)
+? (Chili Con Carne)
+? (Pork Chops)
+? (Salmon)
+? (Spaghetti)
+? (Ribs)
+? (Turkey)
+? (Lobster Thermidor)
Some Sims like to learn to make new foods. Click on the Fridge and choose "Have Breakfast" or "Have Lunch" or "Have Dinner", depending on the time of day. Then, choose the food your Sim wants to make. If the food isn't available, it may be the wrong time of day for that food.
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Get a Bronze/Silver/Gold (talent) Talent Badge +2,000 (Bronze)
+? (Silver)
+5,000 (Gold)
+1,500 Your Sim wants to get busy and improve his or her Talent Badge level. To improve this badge level, direct your Sim to use objects or do socials that relate to it. Hint: Every Talent Badge is connected to a particular skill. The higher the associated skill is built, the faster the badge will be built!
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Master Tai Chi
Master Tai Chi +2,500 +1,000 Your Sim wants to masterTai Chi! [sic] To master the art of Tai Chi, your Sim must continue regular practice of Tai Chi. To practice Tai Chi, click on a your [sic] Sim and select "Perform Tai Chi".
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Perfect Garden Score
Earn a Perfect Garden Score +3,000 None Your Sim has been digging deep with spade in hand and wants to earn a Perfect Score from the Gardening Club. To request a rating from the Gardening Club, invite them over by clicking on the phone and selecting "Service...Gardening Club". When they arrive, click on a member of the club and choose "Request Official Garden Rating".
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Earn a Low Garden Score
Earn a Low Garden Score -1,000 None Your Sim has worked really hard in the yard and won't take a Low Garden Score very well. To request a rating from the Gardening Club, invite them over by clicking on the phone and selecting "Service...Gardening Club". When they arrive, click on a member of the club and choose "Request Official Garden Rating".
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Hobbies and activities[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Go Swimming
Go Swimming +500 None Sims love the water. Click on a pool ladder and choose "Get In" to have your Sim take a dip. If you've bought your Sim a diving board, you can click on it and choose "Dive".
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Go Fishing
Go Fishing +500 None Your Sim wants to go fishing. Click on a pond to begin fishing.
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Birdwatch
Birdwatch +500 None Your Sim wants to study nature and watch birds around the area. You can click on the ground anywhere outside to have your Sim select Birdwatch.
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Hunt Bugs
Hunt for Bugs +500 None Your Sims [sic] wants to go out and find some bugs! To do this you can click on the ground anywhere outside and then select Hunt Bugs.
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Catch Butterflies
Catch Butterflies +500 None Your Sim wants to catch some beautiful butterflies! To have your Sims catch butterflies, click on butterflies and select "Catch butterflies".
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Catch Fireflies
Catch Fireflies +500 None Your Sim wants to catch some well-lit fireflies! To have your Sims catch fireflies, click on fireflies and select "Catch fireflies".
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Go Jogging
Go Jogging +500 None Your Sims wants [sic] to go Jogging. Jogging is available to Sims with a high enough entusiasm [sic] in Fitnesse [sic] . In order for you [sic] Sim to go Jogging you must click on the Sim and select Go Jogging.
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Go Rollerblading
Go Roller Skating +500 None Your Sim wants to go roller skating! To go skating, buy a roller rink from the Buy Mode catalog, then click it and select "Skate".
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Get Covered in Ants -250 None Be careful of shaking that ant farm! Your Sim is scared if you shake the Ant Farm too hard that you will get ans all over them.
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Play on Couch +500 None Your Sim wants to feel like a kid! To play on the couch, click on any sofa or loveseat object and select "Play." Only Pleasure Sims can receive this want.
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Play on a Playground
Play on Playground +500 None For children and teenagers it's very important to give in to their ludic impulse every once in a while. When your Sim feels the need to play, direct them to a playground and use one of the fun objects! Only children and teens can receive this want. The lot must contain some playground objects for this want to roll.
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Buy a (Object) (want)
Freestyle for Tips +500 +500 Sometimes a Sim's gotta make some simoleons doing what they do best: freestyle. To freestyle for tips, click on this Sim and choose "Entertain" and then "Freestyle for Tips". Make sure your Sim has high Charisma to get the most simoleons.
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Play Video Game +500 None Video Games contribute to a positive society! To satisfy this want, click on the Maxis Game Simulator and choose "Play".
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Arts and Crafts
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Arts and Crafts +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Arts and Crafts. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Cuisine
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Cuisine +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Cuisine. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Film and Literature
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Film and Literature +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Film and Literature. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Fitness
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Fitness +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Fitness. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Games
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Games +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Games. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Music and Dance
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Music and Dance +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Music and Dance. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Nature
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Nature +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Nature. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Science
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Science +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Science. You can view You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Sports
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Sports +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Sports. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Tinkering
Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in Tinkering +8,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in Tinkering. You can view your Sim's Enthusiasm Level by looking at the Hobby Enthusiasm panel. To gain more Enthusiasm you must have your Sim perform interactions around the hobby the Sim is interested in.
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Watch a Movie
Watch Movie +500 None Your Sim wants to Watch a Movie. To do this you must have your Sim click on a Television and then select a movie to watch.
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Sell a Pulp Novel
Sell a Pulp Novel -1,250 -1,000 Getting pocket change for the hard work of writing a novel is a slap in the face. Until your Sim has enough Creativity skill to crank out something readable, you might not want to try to sell that manuscript.
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Sell a Great Novel
Sell a Great Novel +8,000 +2,500 Selling a great piece of literature is fulfilling, but it takes hard work. Spend time on your Sim's Creativity Skill to turn them into a great writer.
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Read a Novel
Read a Novel +500 None Your Sim would like to sit down with a nice Novel and read it. In order to do this you must first have a Novel on the lot, then have your Sim Click on the Novel and select Read.
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Learned to hula dance memento
Hula Dance +500 None Your Sim wants to hula dance! To do the hula dance, click on a stereo and select "Dance... Hula Dance".
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Learned to slap dance memento
Slap Dance +500 None Your Sim wants to slap dance! To do the slap dance, click on a stereo and select "Dance... Slap Dance".
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Learned to fire dance memento
Fire Dance +500 None Your Sim wants to dance with fire! To fire dance, click on your Sim and select: "Entertain... Perform Fire Dance".
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Win Gaming Contest
Win a Gaming Competition +1,000 None Your Sim wants to win a gaming competition. To do this have your Sim compete with other Sims in a gaming competition on the Computer.
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Lose a Gaming Competition
Lose at a Gaming Competition -1,250 None Your Sim is afraid of Losing a Gaming Competition. To avoid this make sure you sim has as much Hobby Enthusiasm in Gaming as possible and that they have plenty of Logic Skill.
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Sell Lemonade / Sell Lemonade to (Sim) +500 None Your Sim wants to sell lemonade. There must be a lemonade stand on your Sim's lot to sell lemonade. To have your Sim sell lemonade, click on the lemonade stand and choose the "Make and Sell Lemonade" interaction.
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Play Marco Polo
Play Marco Polo +500 None Sims love to swim around with their eyes closed, which means Marco Polo! To play Marco Polo, have your Sim jump in a pool, then click on a Sim you want your Sim to play with and choose "Ask Sim to Play Marco Polo".
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Play Chess +500 None Chess is a great activity for those thinking Sims. To play chess, make sure there is a chair facing the chessboard, click on it, and choose "Practice". Rook to C-4!
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Go Ice Skating
Go Ice Skating +500 None Your Sim wants to go ice skating! To go skating, buy an ice rink from the Buy Mode catalog, then click it and select "Skate".
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Play Computer Game +500 None Computer Games contribute to a positive society! To satisfy this want, click on the Computer and choose "Play".
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Arrow (want)
Watch TV +500 None No matter the channel, TV is great! To watch TV, simply click on any TV and select "Watch".
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Win Dance Contest
Win a Dance Contest +1,000 None Your Sim wants to Win a Dance Contest. To do this have your Sim Click on a DJ booth and then have them select Join or Start a Dance Contest.
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Lose a Dance Contest
Lose a Dance Contest -1,250 None Your Sim is afraid of Losing a Dance Contest. To avoid this, make sure your Sim has plenty of body skill and as much Music & Dance hobby enthusiasm as possible.
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Win Cooking Contest
Win a Cooking Contest +1,000 None Your Sim wants to Win a Cooking Contest. To do this you must first cook the food you want to be judged and then be on a lot with a cooking judging table. Then your sim can enter and try to win the contest.
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Lose a Cooking Contest
Lose a Cooking Contest -1,250 None Your Sim is afraid of Losing at a Cooking Contest. To avoid this make sure you cook the best food you can. The more skill you have in cooking and the better ingredients the better!
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Arrow (want)
Smustle Dance +500 None Some Sims love to have someone to strut their stuff with on the dance floor. Click on a Stereo or the DJ Booth and choose "Dance Smustle", and then click on another Sim and choose "Ask to join". If other Sims are already getting their groove on, click on a Sim and choose "Join the Smustle".
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Work as the DJ +500 None Time to get the party started and make some simoleans in the process. With high creativity Skill you can really get the cash flowing in. To have your Sim work as the DJ, click on a DJ Booth and choose "Work as DJ".
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Request a Song from the DJ +250 None Your Sims [sic] wants to set the mood for the dance floor. Have your Sim click on the DJ Booth and choose "Request..." and then select a style of music.
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Sing Karaoke -500 -250 Performing is not for everyone, and some Sims dread the thought of their voice amplified for all to hear. If you want this Sim to sing anyway, click on the Karaoke machine and choose "Sing Solo".
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Sing Karaoke +500 +250 Some Sims love to take the mike by the horns! To sing a song, click on the Karaoke machine and choose "Sing Solo". Practice makes perfect!
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Catch a Largemouth Bass +250 None Your Sim is itching to place rod and reel in hand and catch a Largemouth Bass! To go fishing, click on a pond with your Sim selected and choose "Fish Using...".
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Catch a Boot -250 None Your Sim is scared to place rod and reel in hand for fear they will catch a Boot! To go fishing, click on a pond with your Sim selected and choose "Fish Using...".
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Catch a Blue Catfish +500 None Your Sim is itching to place rod and reel in hand and catch a Blue Catfish! To go fishing, click on a pond with your Sim selected and choose "Fish Using...".
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Catch a Golden Trout +1,000 None Your Sim is itching to place rod and reel in hand and catch a Golden Trout! To go fishing, click on a pond with your Sim selected and choose "Fish Using...".
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Catch a Rainbow Trout +750 None Your Sim is itching to place rod and reel in hand and catch a Rainbow Trout! To go fishing, click on a pond with your Sim selected and choose "Fish Using...".
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Buy a (Object) (want)
Perform Music for Tips +500 +500 Some Sims love being up on the stage and get a kick out of earning money by jamming for some tips. Choose any of the Musical Instruments in the Buy Catalog and choose "Perform".
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Visit Downtown
Go to Community Lot +500 None It is great to get out of the house. To visit a community lot, you can click on a phone and select "Call...Transportation", and then select "Taxi". Then you can select a location to visit from the "Where Would you like to go?" menu. Or, if your Sim owns a car, you can click on the car and select "Drive to Community Lot," select who needs a ride, and then select a location to visit from the "Where would you like to go?" menu. Alternatively, if your Sim lives next to a community lot, you can simply click on it and select "Yes" when asked if you'd like to visit.
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Play Catch
Play Catch +500 None Your Sim wants to enjoy the great past time of playing catch. To have your Sim play catch, click on the Sim you want your Sim to play catch with and choose "Play Catch".
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Football
Toss Football +500 None Your Sim wants to Toss a Football with another Sim. To do this you must click on another Sim on the lot and select Toss Football.
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Be Rejected for Playing Catch
Be Rejected for Play Catch -750 None Nothing stings quite like being rejected to play catch. To have your Sim play catch, click on the Sim you want your Sim to play catch with and choose "Play Catch".
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Be Rejected for Toss Football
Be Rejected for Toss Football -750 None Your Sim is afraid of being rejected playing Toss Football with another Sim. To avoid this make sure you build a high enough relationship with the other Sim.
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Play Basketball
Shoot Hoops +500 None Your Sim wants to shoot some hoops. In order to do this you must first have a Basketball court on the lot, then have your Sim Click on the Basketball Court and select Shoot Hoops.
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Perform on Mic
Perform on Mic +500 None Stepping out in front of a crowd is a thrill that this Sim would love to enjoy. To make your Sim perform, click on the mic stand and select one of the "Perform..." interactions.
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Play Guitar +250 None Some Sims really like performing music. Click on the Guitar and choose "Practice" or "Perform" and then choose a music type. Make sure your Sim has some Creativity Skill built before doing this with other Sims around if you don't want the risk of being booed. If another Sim is already performing, this Sim will join in the same song that's being played. Playing the The Rock Hammer career reward will not fulfill this want.
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Arrow (want)
Play Darts +500 None Your Sim wants to throw darts like a ninja. To play darts, click on the Dart Board and select "Play". Bullseye!
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Arts and Crafts +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog about Arts and Crafts. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog about... Arts and Crafts.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Cuisine +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Cuisine. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Cuisine
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Blog about Hobby
Blog about Film and Literature +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Film and Literature. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Film.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Fitness +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Fitness. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Fitness.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog about Games +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Games. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Games.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Music and Dance +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Music and Dance. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Music and Dance.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Nature +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Nature. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Nature.
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Blog About Science +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Science. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Science.
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Blog About Sports +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Sports. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Sports.
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Blog about Hobby
Blog About Tinkering +500 None Your Sim wants to Blog About Tinkering. To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... Tinkering.
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Sell a Lousy Painting
Sell a Lousy Painting -1,250 -1,000 Your Sim would hate it if his or her work was insulted by getting sold for peanuts. Until your Sim has enough Creativity skill to sketch out something decent, you might not want to try to sell that canvas. Hang it on the wall instead.
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Sell a Masterpiece
Sell a Masterpiece +6,000 +2,500 Selling a great work of art can be lucrative, but it takes commitment. Work on your Sim's Creativity Skill to turn them into a fine artiste. To get the simoleons, click on the finished canvas and choose "Sell Painting".
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Arrow (want)
Take a Photo -1,500 None Some Sim's just don't like being photographed. To have this Sim's photo be taken, click on a Photo Booth and choose "Get In" and then click again and choose "Take Picture.." and then one of the pose types.
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Arrow (want)
Take a Photo +500 None Nothing saves memories better than a Photo. To have a Photo taken visit [sic] , click on the Photobooth and choose "Get In". Once your Sim is inside, click on the Photobooth again and choose "Take Picture" Not to be confused with the "Get a Picture" want from Bon Voyage. Only appears on community lots with a photo booth.[confirmation needed]
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Break Dance
Breakdance +500 None Your Sim wants to show off some moves! To breakdance, click on your Sim and select "entertain... perform breadance [sic] ".
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Arrow (want)
Play Piano +500 None Some Sims really like performing music. Click on the Piano and choose "Practice" or "Perform" and then choose a music type. Make sure your Sim has some Creativity Skill built before doing this with other Sims around if you don't want the risk of being booed. If another Sim is already performing, this Sim will join in the same song that's being played.
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Play Bass +250 None Some Sims really like performing [sic] music. Click on the Bass and choose "Practice" or "Perform" and then choose a music type. Make sure your Sim has some Creativity Skill built before doing this with other Sims around if you don't want the risk of being booed. If another Sim is already performing, this Sim will join in the same song that's being played.
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Play Drums +250 None Some Sims really like performing music. Click on the Drums and choose "Practice" or "Perform" and then choose a music type. Make sure your Sim has some Creativity Skill built before doing this with other Sims around if you don't want the risk of being booed. If another Sim is already performing, this Sim will join in the same song that's being played.
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Toast Marshmallows +500 None Jets of dangerous flame have another purpose than just incinerating your brand new sectional sofa. Have a tasty treat by clicking on the Fire Jet and selecting "Roast Marshmallows".
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Arrow (want)
Stargaze with Telescope +500 None The heavens hold beauty, wisdom and mystery. Explore them by clicking on a telescope and choosing "Stargaze".
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Arrow (want)
Look at Neighbors +500 None Telescopes have multiple uses. To spy on your Sim's neighbors, click on the telescope and choose "Look Through".
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Go Hiking
Take a Hike +500 None Your Sim is trying to tell you they want to Take a Hike! To do this you must click on the Sim and select Take a Hike. You can only initiate a hike if you have a high enough enthusiasm level in Nature.
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Hustle Pool +1,000 +500 Some Sims love earning money by showing off their skill at the pool table. To Hustle Pool, click on a pool table and choose "Play", then click another Sim and choose "Hustle," and then make your bet. If Hustle isn't available, you'll need to raise the relationship between this Sim and the Sim to be Hustled. The winner of the game will get the amount this Sim bet.
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Blow Bubbles +500 None Sims of all ages love to contemplate the beauty of bubbles. To Blow Bubbles, click on a bubble blower and choose "Blow Bubbles".
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Lousy Interaction (fear)
Get Thrown off the ElectroDanceSphere -500 -500 Make sure your Body Skills are high enough before trying out the ElectroDanceSphere on the faster speeds.
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Bowling
Go Bowling +500 None Your Sim wants to bowl! To have your Sim Bowl, click on a Bowling Alley and choose "Practice Bowling". You can also join another Sim who is already bowling by clicking on the Bowling Alley or the Sim, and choosing "Join".
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Arrow (want)
Work Out on Exercise Machine +500 None Exercise is always healthy. Click on the Workout Bench and choose "Work Out" to have your Sim build Body Skill and burn off those extra calories.
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Make a Snow Angel
Make Snow Angel +500 None There's snow outside, which means it's a perfect time to make a snow angel! To have your Sim make a snow angel, click on a portion of the ground covered in heavy snow and select "Make Snow Angel".
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Build Snowman
Build Snowman +500 None Your Sim wants to roll up a bunch of snow and build a snowman! To build a snowman, click on snow covered ground and select "Build Snowman".
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Build Sandcastle
Build Sandcastle +500 None Your Sim wants to play in the sand by building a sandcastle. To build a sandcastle, go to a beach lot and click on the beach then select" Build Sandcastle". [sic]
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Found a beach treasure memento
Find Beach Treasure +750 None Your Sim wants to find a nice item on the beach. To find beach treasures, go to a beach lot, click on the [sic] beach, and select "Comb for Seashells".
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Swam in Ocean
Swim in Ocean +500 None Your Sim wants to get their feet wet by taking a dip in the ocean. To swim in the ocean, go to a beach lot, click on the ocean then select "Swim".
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Log Roll +500 None You [sic] Sim really wants to test their lumberjack skills by rolling on a log. To do so, click on the [sic] logs and select "Roll".
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Play on Monkey Bars
Play on Monkey Bars +500 None This Sim wants to play on the monkey bars. Just click on the bars and select "Play On" to fulfill this want.
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Play in Lookout
Play in Lookout +500 None Your Sim is aiming high and wants to play in a lookout. Simply click on a lookout and select "Play On".
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Play on Merry Go Round
Play on Merry-Go-Round +500 None This Sim wants to enjoy being young and spin in the merry-go-round. Simply click on the merry-go-round and select "Play On".
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Slide
Slide +500 None Who doesn't enjoy the sensation of sliding down a tube at breakneck speed? Your Sim really wants to play on a slide, so simply click on a slide and select "Play On".
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Vacation[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Bought a Vacation Home
Buy a Vacation Home +5,000 +1,000 Your Sim wants to buy a home away from home. To buy a vacation home, click on the phone and select: "Real Estate...Purchase Vacation Home".
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Go to Vacation Home
Go to Vacation Home +1,000 None Your Sim wants to stay at a vacation home. To go to your home, click on the phone and select "Vacation... Book Vacation" and choose your vacation home in the Where to Stay menu.
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Vacationing
Go on Vacation +2,500 None Your Sim wants to take a well-deserved break from every-day life. To go on vacation, associate a vacation neighborhood and then click on the phone and select "Vacation... Book Vacation"
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Went on a Far East vacation memento
Go on Far East Vacation +3,500 None Your Sim wants to take a well-deserved break from every-day life and go to the far east. To go on vacation in the far east, associate a far east vacation neighborhood and then click on the phone and select "Vacation... Book Vacation".
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Went on an island vacation memento
Go on Island Vacation +3,500 None Your Sim wants to take a well-deserved break from every-day life and go to an island. To go on an island vacation, associate an island neighborhood and then click on the phone and select "Vacation... Book Vacation".
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Went on a mountain vacation memento
Go on Mountain Vacation +3,500 None Your Sim wants to take a well-deserved break from every-day life and see the mountains. To go on a mountain vacation, associate a mountain neighborhood and then click on the phone and select "Vacation... Book Vacation".
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Get a Picture
Get a Picture +500 None Your Sim wants a picture! To take a picture, click on your Sim and select "Take Picture". To have somone [sic] take your Sim's picture, click on another Sim and select "Take My Picture". Not to be confused with the "Take a Photo" want from the photo booth.
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Learned New Massage
Learn New Massage +1,000 +500 Your Sim wants to learn a new massage to pamper other Sims. To learn new massages, go on vacation and learn the massage from a local masseuse by clicking on the masseuse and selecting "Learn Massage...".
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Went on Tour
Go on a Tour +500 None Your Sim wants to experience nature first hand. To go on a tour, click on the tourguide and select "Book Tour..."
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Occult[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
(Sim) is a Zombie
(Sim) is a Zombie -2,500 None Some Sims believe it's best to leave the dead to rest in peace. Keep this Sim away from any Zombies and even from any Sim who owns a Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and they may be safe . . . Sims that don't have the knowledge aspiration will usually roll this fear. They will only fear the zombification of a deceased friend.
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(Sim) is a Zombie
(Sim) is a Zombie +2,500 None Some Sims really enjoy seeing their nearly departed friends and relatives, literally dragging themselves around the house. To make a zombie, call the Grim Reaper using the Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and be a bit sparing with your bid money. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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(portrait of Sim) Make a Zombie -3,500 -2,000 This Sim is terrified of zombies! To avoid making a zombie, make sure to give the Grim Reaper a competitive bid whenever this Sim uses the Resurrect-O-Nomitron.
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(portrait of Sim) Make a Zombie +3,500 +2,000 Some Sims just love zombies. Who wouldn't? To make a zombie, call the Grim Reaper using the Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and be a bit sparing with your bid money. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want. Although this want is usually directed at making a specific Sim a zombie, the target Sim's name will not be displayed.
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Vampire
(Sim) is a Vampire -1,000 None Your Sim would hate for this Sim to become a vampire. Hopefully this Sim will avoid being bitten by one.
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Vampire
(Sim) is a Vampire +1,000 None Some Sims would love to see their friends flapping around town. To make a vampire, have this Sim build their relationship with the Grand Vampire high enough to get bitten. You can also direct a controllable vampire Sim to bite this Sim by making them active and then clicking on this Sim and choosing "Bite Neck".
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(Sim) is Cured of Vampirism
(Sim) is Cured of Vampirism -2,500 None Your Sim really would hate for this Sim to be cured of their Vampirism. To cure a controllable Vampire Sim, that Sim must first have a Vamprocillin-D potion in their Inventory. You can purchase Vamprocillin-D from the Gypsy Matchmaker. Once you have a potion, click on the vampire Sim and click "Drink Vamprocillin-D." If you want to cure a non-controllable Sim of Vampirism, make sure your Sim has the Vamprocilin-D potion in their Inventory and then place it in the world. Then, click on the Vampire Sim to be cured and choose "Influence to Drink Vamprocillin-D". Make sure your Sim has enough Influence to force the Vampire Sim to drink the curative potion. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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(Sim) is Cured of Vampirism
(Sim) is Cured of Vampirism +2,500 None To cure a controllable Vampire Sim, that Sim must first have a Vamprocillin-D potion in their Inventory. You can purchase Vamprocillin-D from the Gypsy Matchmaker. Once you have a potion, click on the vampire Sim and click "Drink Vamprocillin-D." If you want to cure a non-controllable Sim of Vampirism, make sure your Sim has the Vamprocilin-D potion in their Inventory and then place it in the world. Then, click on the Vampire Sim to be cured and choose "Influence to Drink Vamprocillin-D". Make sure your Sim has enough Influence to force the Vampire Sim to drink the curative potion.
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Cured of Witchiness
(Sim) is Cured of Being a Witch / (Sim) is Cured of Being a Warlock -2,500 None Your Sim loves people who are proficient in the art of witchery. So seeing someone get cured from having those powers would be a real downer for your Sim. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Witchiness
(Sim) is Cured of Being a Witch / (Sim) is Cured of Being a Warlock +2,500 None Your Sim wants to see people cured from witchery. They can try to obtain Witchbegone-E to get rid of those pesky magic powers.
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Ghost
See a Ghost +3,000 None Some Sims think about ghosts a great deal. Ghosts appear near their tombstones or urns at night.
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See the Ghost of (Sim) (fear)
See the Ghost of (Sim) -1,000 None Some Sims will see the spirit of a Sim who's gone over to the other side . . . whether they like it or not. Have your Sim spend time near a tombstone or urn during the night; the ghost will eventually appear.
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See the Ghost of (Sim)
See the Ghost of (Sim) +3,500 None Some Sims will see the spirit of a Sim who's gone over to the other side . . . whether they like it or not. Have your Sim spend time near a tombstone or urn during the night; the ghost will eventually appear. Sims who are furious or enemies with a Sim will frequently want to see their ghost.
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Cast Evil Spell
Cast an Evil Spell -500 None Using witchery to do evil is against your Sim's wishes. So make sure not to cast spells like "Inflammo" or "Corruptus Locus".
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Cast Evil Spell
Cast an Evil Spell +500 None Wreaking mischief is one of the best things about using witchery. To make your Sim happy, cast spells like "Inflammo" or "Corruptus Locus".
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Cast Good Spell
Cast a Good Spell -500 None Your Sim does not want to use witchery for good. Avoid casting spells like "Creatum Insecto Volucris" or "Remedis Simae" to keep your Sim happy.
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Cast Good Spell
Cast a Good Spell +500 None Your Sim wants to use witchery for good. To cast a good spell, click on your Sim and select "Cast Spell...". Then select a spell that does not harm other Sims.
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Cast Neutral Spell
Cast a Spell +500 None All these new powers have to be put to use! Your Sim wants to cast a spell. To perform magic, click on your Sim and select "Cast Spell...".
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Spectral cat
Cast Apello Cattus Amicus +500 None One of the great things about witchcraft is that you can summon your own pet! If your Sim is feeling lonely or simply wants a cool companion, click on your Sim and select "Cast Spell... Apello Cattus Amicus".
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Tempus Interruptus
Cast Tempus Interruptus +750 None Your Sim wants to perform magic at the highest level and freeze time itself. To perform this very complicated spell, click on your Sim and select "Cast Spell... Tempus Interruptus".
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Witch
(Sim's full name) Becomes a Witch / (Sim's full name) Becomes a Warlock -1,000 None Some Sims just don't like being around witches and warlocks. To them, the idea of having someone they know learn about witchery is terrifying.
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Witch
(Sim's full name) Becomes a Witch / (Sim's full name) Becomes a Warlock +1,000 None Some Sims love being surrounded by witches and warlocks. This Sim really wants to see someone learn about witchery. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Be Rejected for a Bite
Be Rejected by Sim for a Bite / Be Rejected by (Sim) for a Vampire Bite -1,000 None Your Sim would love to have more vampire buddies, but is afraid it might not work. To avoid having a vampire be rejected make sure to build up your Sims relationship with their victim before clicking upon them and choosing "Bite Neck."
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Bit (Sim)
Bite (Sim) +1,000 None Your Sim would love to have more vampire buddies. To make another Sim a vampire, click on that Sim and choose "Bite Neck". If you don't want to be rejected, make sure you have built up your relationship with the Sim.
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Lycanthropy
(Sim) is a Werewolf -1,000 None Your Sim does not want another Sim to become a werewolf! To avoid becoming a werewolf, make sure this Sim doesn't build their relationship with the leader of the pack wolf high enough to get nibbled. You can also make sure this Sim isn't attacked by a werewolf Sim by keeping their relationship low.
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Lycanthropy
(Sim) is a Werewolf +1,000 None Your Sim wants another Sim to start howling and become a werewolf! To make a werewolf, have this Sim build their relationship with the leader of the pack wolf high enough to get nibbled. You can also direct a controllable werewolf Sim to attack this Sim by making them active and then clicking on this Sim and choosing "Attack of the Werewolf". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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Cured of Lycanthropy
(Sim) is Cured of Lycanthropy -2,500 None Your Sim would hate it for this Sim to be cured of lycanthropy! To cure this Sim of lycanthropy anyway, have them call the Obedience Trainer from the "Service" option on the phone. When the Obedience Trainer arrives, click on her and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Lycanthropic-B ". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Lycanthropic-B ". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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Cured of Lycanthropy
(Sim) is Cured of Lycanthropy +2,500 None Your Sim isn't comfortable with this Sim being a werewolf. To cure this Sim of lycanthropy, have them call the Obedience Trainer from the "Service" option on the phone. When the Obedience Trainer arrives, click on her and choose "Buy Potion" and then choose "Lycanthropic-B ". Then, click on your Sim and choose "Drink Lycanthropic-B ".
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Became PlantSim
(Sim) is a PlantSim -1,000 None Your Sim hates the idea of this Sim being a PlantSim. Sims are more likely to become PlantSims by using an excessive amount of pesticides on crops.
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Became PlantSim
(Sim) is a PlantSim +1,000 None Your Sim loves the idea of this Sim being a PlantSim. Sims are more likely to become PlantSims by using an excessive amount of pesticides on crops. Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.
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(Sim) is Cured of PlantSimism
(Sim) is Cured of PlantSimism -2,500 None Your Sim does not want this Sim to be cured of PlantSimism. Sims can be cured of PlantSimism by drinking Plantophic-C, which can be obtained by clicking on a member of the Garden Club and selecting "Purchase...Plantophic-C". Only Knowledge Sims can receive this fear.
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(Sim) is Cured of PlantSimism
(Sim) is Cured of PlantSimism +2,500 None Your Sim really wants this Sim to be cured of PlantSimism. Sims can be cured of PlantSimism by drinking Plantophic-C, which can be obtained by clicking on a member of the Garden Club and selecting "Purchase...Plantophic-C".
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Death[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Resurrect (Sim)
Resurrect (Sim) +2,500 +2,000 To bring other Sims back from the dead is an awesome power. To perform a successful resurrection, call the Grim Reaper using the Resurrect-O-Nomitron, and don't be stingy with the simoleons. Also, make sure that the departed Sim's tombstone or urn still exists somewhere in the neighborhood. Only friends with the knowledge aspiration and relatives of the deceased Sim will receive this want.
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Defeat the Grim Reaper
Defeat the Grim Reaper +8,000 +2,500 Some Sims refuse to accept the finality of Death. To bargain with the Grim Reaper for another Sim's life, click on the Reaper while he's preparing a deceased Sim for the afterlife. Hint: Sims with stronger relationships to the Sim who died have better chances at coming out on top.
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Lose to the Grim Reaper
Lose to the Grim Reaper -5,000 -1,000 Some Sims will take losing to the Reaper very hard. To bargain with the Grim Reaper for another Sim's life, click on the Reaper while he's preparing a deceased Sim for the afterlife. Hint: Sims with stronger relationships to the Sim who died have a better chance.
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Be Saved From Death
Be Saved From Death +8,000 +3,000 Some Sims hold out hope for the ultimate "second chance". While the Grim Reaper is preparing your Sim for the afterlife, select another Sim and click on the Reaper. Hint: Sims with stronger relationships to your Sim have a better chance.
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Death of (Sim)
Death of (Sim) -5,000 None No Sim lives forever. But, by ensuring that they have a full Aspiration Meter, and avoid illness and injury, some may live longer than others. And if all else fails, you can always try bargaining with the Grim Reaper, and hope for the best . . .
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Relative Dies (fear)
Relative Dies -5,000 None No relative lives forever. But you can hold off the day by making sure older relatives have full Aspiration Meters, and that all your Sim's family members avoid illness and injury. If all else fails, you can try bargaining with the Grim Reaper, and hope for the best.
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Pets and animals[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
(Pet) Was Removed
(Pet) is Removed -2,000 None Your Sim would be ashamed if a pet was removed from the home. The police will remove your pets from your care if just one pet is starving.
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Be Friends with (Sim)
Be friends with (Pet) +2,000 None Your Sim wants to become friends with this pet. To have your Sim become a friend of this pet, direct your Sim to build a strong relationship with the pet through positive social interactions.
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(Pet) Became Mine
Be master of (Pet) 8,000 None Your Sim would love to be the Master of a dog. To have your Sim become a dog's master, direct your Sim to build a high relationship with that dog through positive interactions.
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(Sim) is Sprayed by a Skunk
(Pet) is Sprayed by a Skunk -1,000 None Your Sim would hate it for another Sim or pet to be sprayed by a skunk. To have a controllable Sim get sprayed by a skunk, direct them to pet, chase off or watch a skunk. This can be done by clicking on the skunk and choosing "Pet", "Chase Off" or "Watch".
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(Sim) is Sprayed by a Skunk
(Pet) is Sprayed by a Skunk +1,000 None Your Sim really wants another Sim or pet to be sprayed by a skunk. To have a controllable Sim get sprayed by a skunk, direct them to pet, chase off or watch a skunk. This can be done by clicking on the skunk and choosing "Pet", "Chase Off" or "Watch".
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Be Rejected for Give Love to (pet) -750 None Your Sim would be sad if a pet rejected love. To have your Sim give love to a pet, click the pet you want your Sim to give love to and select "Give Love".
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(Sim) Rejected Good Interaction
Be Rejected for Play with by (pet) -750 None Nothing is worse than a pet who doesn't want to play with a Sim. To have your Sim play with a pet, click on the pet you want your Sim to play with and select "Play With..."
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Get Puppy (want)
Get Puppy +5,000 None Your Sim is dying to get a puppy! To have your Sim get a puppy through breeding, click on a dog you wish to breed and select "Command...Try For Puppy With...", followed by the name of the dog you want the first dog to breed with. Your Sim can also adopt a puppy by clicking [sic] the Phone, then selecting "Call...Services...Pet Adoption". You can then pick the puppy you want your Sim to adopt.
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Get Kitten (want)
Get Kitten +5,000 None Your Sim is dying to get a kitten! To get a kitten through breeding, click on a cat you wish to breed and select "Command...Try For Kitten With...", followed by the name of the cat you want the first cat to breed with. Your Sim can also adopt a cat by clicking the Phone, then selecting "Call...Services...Pet Adoption". You can then pick the kitten you want your Sim to adopt.
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Get Puppy or Kitten (want)
Get Kitten or Puppy / Get Puppy or Kitten +5,000 None Your Sim wants to get a puppy or kitten. To get one through breeding, click on a pet you wish to breed and select "Command...", then "Try For Puppy With" or "Try For Kitten With...", followed by the name of the pet you want the first pet to breed with. Your Sim can also adopt a puppy or kitten by clicking the Phone, then select "Call...Services...Pet Adoption". You can then pick the one you want your Sim to adopt.
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Wolf
See Wolf -750 None As far as your Sim is concerned, wolves should stay away from the neighborhood! Wolves prefer heavily wooded areas, so improving your Sim's landscaping may increase your Sim's chances of seeing a wolf. This fear is fulfilled when a wolf appears on the lot, even if the Sim in question does not actually see the wolf.
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Wolf
See Wolf +1,000 None Your Sim is fascinated by wolves and wants to see one! Wolves prefer heavily wooded areas, so improving your Sim's landscaping to include trees or allowing weeds to grow may increase your Sim's chances of seeing a wolf. Wolves are also attracted to Sim toddlers and infants. This want is fulfilled when a wolf appears on the lot, even if the Sim in question does not actually see the wolf.
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Obtain a Pet
Obtain a Pet +5,000 None Your Sim wants to obtain a dog or cat -- how cute! To have your Sim obtain a dog or cat, click the Phone, then select "Call...Services...Pet Adoption", or you can go to a community lot that sells dogs and cats and buy one. You can then pick the pet you want the Sim to take home.
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Be Bit by Womrat
Be Bit by Womrat -500 None Your Sim does not want to be bit by a womrat. Womrats may bite when a Sim is playing with them if they are in a low mood. Womrats will remain in a good mood if their cage is cleaned often and they are well fed.
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(Sim) Good Interaction
Play with (pet) +500 None Your Sim is in the mood to play with this pet. To have your Sim play with a pet, click on the pet you want your Sim to play with and select "Play With..."
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Be Barked or Hissed at by (pet) -500 None Your Sim would hate to be on the receiving end of loud bark or cruel hiss. Aggressive pets will be more likely to bark or hiss at Sims.
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Command (pet) to Stay +250 None Your Sim wants to command a pet to stay. To have your Sim do this, click on the pet your Sim wants to stay and select "Stay" from the "Command" group.
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Command (pet) to Play Dead +250 None Your Sim wants to command a pet to play dead. To have your Sim do this, click on the pet your Sim wants to play dead and select "Play Dead" from the "Command" group.
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Command (pet) to Roll Over +250 None Your Sim wants to command a pet to roll over. To have your Sim do this, click on the pet your Sim wants to roll over and select "Roll Over" from the "Command" group.
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Command (pet) to Sit Up +250 None Your Sim wants to command a pet to sit up. To have your Sim do this, click on the pet your Sim wants to sit up and select "Sit Up" from the "Command" group.
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(Pet) Learns to Come Here +1,000 None Your Sim wants their pet to learn to come here. To have your Sim teach a pet to come, click on the pet your Sim wants to teach and select "Come Here" from the "Teach Command" group.
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(Pet) Gets a Job (want)
(Pet) Gets a Job +500 None Your Sim wants this pet to get to work! To have your Sim find a job for this pet, click on a Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find Pet Job for ..." for the pet you want to start working.
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(Pet) Gets a Job in Show Biz (want)
(Pet) Gets a Job in Show Biz +500 None Your Sim wants this pet to start working in show business. To have your Sim find a show business job for this pet, click on a Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find Pet Job for ..." for the pet you want to start working. Then select Extra, the entry-level show business position.
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(Pet) Gets a Job in Service (want)
(Pet) Gets a Job in Service +500 None Your Sim wants this pet to start working in the service industry. To have your Sim find a service job for this pet, click on a Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find Pet Job for ..." for the pet you want to start working. Then select the Vermin Chaser, the entry-level service position.
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(Pet) Gets a Job in Security (want)
(Pet) Gets a Job in Security +500 None Your Sim wants this pet to start working in the security industry. To find a security job for this pet, click on a Newspaper or Computer and choose "Find Pet Job for ..." for the pet you want to start working. Then select the Snooper Deterrent, the entry-level security position.
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Play with Bird
Play with Bird +500 None Birds need attention and your Sim wants to play with one. To have your Sim play with a bird, click the Tropico Avian Sanctuary and select "Play With...".
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Be Bit by Bird
Be Bit by Bird -500 None Your Sim does not want to be bit by a bird. Birds may bite when a Sim is playing with them if they are in a low mood. Birds will remain in a good mood if their cage is cleaned often and they are well fed.
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Play with Womrat
Play with Womrat +500 None Womrats are so cute that your Sim wants to play with one. To have your Sim play with a womrat, click on the FMCU 3000 and select "Play With...".
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Be Rejected for Rub (pet)'s Belly -750 None A good belly rub should never be turned down. To have your Sim rub a pet's belly, click the pet you want your Sim to rub and select "Rub Belly".
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Be Rejected for Finger Wiggle with (pet) -750 None Pets that don't want to play finger wiggle make Sims sad. To finger wiggle with a pet, click on the pet you want your Sim to play with and select "Finger Wiggle". Only applicable to cats.
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(Pet) Chews Object -250 None Your Sim would not be pleased if a dog chewed a household item. To prevent this from happening, purchase a Chew toy to fulfill their chewing needs. Only applicable to dogs
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(Cat) Scratches Object
(Pet) Scratches Object -250 None Your Sim would not be pleased if a cat scratched a household item. To prevent this from happening, purchase a Scratching Post to fulfill their scratching needs. Only applicable to cats.
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Wash (Pet) +750 None Your Sim thinks it's time to give this dog a bath. To have your Sim bathe a dog, click on a bath tub and select "Bathe...", with the name of the dog you want your Sim to bathe. Contrary to the want's description, the interaction is called "Wash...".
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Play with Toy Dog
Play with Toy Dog +500 None Your Sim wants to play with that adorable doggie! To play with the toy dog, click on the cage and select "Play."
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Be Bit by Toy Dog
Be Bit by Toy Dog -500 None Being bitten by a dog is never a pleasant experience and your Sim would rather not have it happen. To avoid being bitten, make sure that the dog is in a good mood.
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Purchases[]

Image Name Aspiration Points Influence Points Game Dialog/Description Notes EP
Buy a (Object) (want)
Buy Cell Phone +500 None Today's busy Sims need cell phones to stay in touch. To buy one, click on a Vending Kiosk, choose "Buy" and then click on the Cell Phone in the Buy dialog.
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Buy a (Object) (want)
Buy MP3 Player +500 None Sims have music everywhere they go when they have a MP3 Player. To buy one, click on a Vending Kiosk, choose "Buy" and then click on the MP3 Player in the Buy dialog.
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Buy a (Object) (want)
Buy Handheld Game +500 None Sims love playing electronic games on-the-go, either alone or with a friend. To buy a handheld video game, click on a Vending Kiosk, choose "Buy" and then click on the handheld game in the Buy dialog.
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Buy a (Object) (want)
Buy a (Object) Variable (minimum +500) None To buy this object, look in the Buy Catalog or the Build Catalog under the category icon shown here. Make sure you have enough simoleons to afford it. The amount of aspiration points this want provides is dependent on the object, but will always provide a minimum of 500 aspiration points. The icon of the want will be of the buy or build mode category the desired object is located in. If the player sells the purchased item shortly after this want is fulfilled, the earned aspiration points will be removed from the Sim's aspiration bar.
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Buy a (Object) Costing at Least (Price) (want)
Buy a (Object) Costing at Least (price) Variable; usually the price of the object None To buy this object, look in the Buy Catalog or the Build Catalog under the category icon shown here. Make sure you have enough simoleons to afford it. The amount of aspiration points this want provides is dependent on the price of the object, but will always provide a minimum of 500 aspiration points. The icon of the want will be of the buy or build mode category the desired object is located in. If the player sells the purchased item shortly after this want is fulfilled, the earned aspiration points will be removed from the Sim's aspiration bar.
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Buy New Clothes +500 None New threads really make the Sim and this Sim is no exception. To buy new clothes, send your Sim to a community lot, click on any Clothing Rack, and choose "Buy".
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Buy New Jewelry
Buy New Jewelry +500 None Your Sim wants to buy some fancy new jewelry. To buy jewelry, click on the jewelry rack and select "Buy".
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