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[[File:Trait grumpy.png|left]]'''Grumpy''' is a social [[Trait (The Sims 3)|trait]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It conflicts with the [[Excitable]] and [[Hot-Headed]] traits, and is available from birth.
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[[File:Trait grumpy.png|left]]'''Grumpy''' is a social [[Trait (The Sims 3)|trait]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It conflicts with the [[excitable]] and [[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|hot-headed]] traits, and is available from birth.
 
''Grumpy Sims are rarely in a good mood. It's quite difficult to make them happy because they simply don't want to be happy.''
 
''Grumpy Sims are rarely in a good mood. It's quite difficult to make them happy because they simply don't want to be happy.''
 
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==Attributes==
 
==Attributes==
*Sim will usually get sad before getting angry or uncomfortable.
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*Grumpy Sims will usually get sad before getting angry or uncomfortable.
*It's more difficult to get the Sim into a good mood. To be specific, they take an innate mood penalty.
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*It's more difficult to get the Sim into a good mood. To be specific, they take an innate and invisible -15 mood penalty.
*On the computer Grumpy Sims have the option to "Troll on Forums". This will eventually result in a positive [[moodlet]].
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*Grumpy Sims have the option to "Troll on Forums" while on the computer. This will result in a positive [[moodlet]] if the trolling succeeds.
*Sim doesn't like to boast or enthuse about something, they also don't like giving away compliments unless they have the [[Charismatic]], [[Easily-Impressed]] or [[Schmoozer]] traits.
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*Grumpy Sims don't like to enthuse about something, they also don't like giving away compliments unless they have the [[charismatic]], [[easily impressed]] or [[schmoozer]] traits.
*Grumpy Sims may react bored to certain interactions like the "Woo!" interaction from [[Party Animal]] Sims or the "Tell Funny Story" interaction.
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*Grumpy Sims may react bored to certain interactions like the "Woo!" interaction from [[party animal]]s or the "Tell Funny Story" interaction.
*Provides a bonus to Sims writing in the [[Writing#Genres|Satire genre]].
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*Provides a bonus to Sims writing in the [[Writing#Genres|satire genre]].
*Grumpy Sims are prone to autonomously arguing with other Sims, but rarely escalate to insults or fights like [[Hot-Headed]], [[Mean-Spirited]] or [[Inappropriate]] Sims.
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*Grumpy Sims are prone to autonomously arguing with other Sims, but rarely escalate to insults or fights as [[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|hot-headed]], [[mean spirited]] or [[inappropriate]] Sims will tend to do.
 
*Grumpy Sims may scream out in fury if something bad happens to a nearby Sim or if something bad happens to themselves.
*Sim may become sad or angry when they don't have any moodlets.
 
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*Grumpy Sims will autonomously use the "Complain About..." type interactions. This will grant them the positive "Let off Steam" moodlet if the interaction is accepted.
*Sim may scream out in fury if something bad happens to a nearby Sim or if something bad happens to themselves.
 
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*Grumpy [[witch]] Sims will sometime autonomously cast negative spells and curses to another sims, greater chance while having the "[[List of Moodlets (The Sims 3)/Needs#Energy / Comfort|Out of Sorts]]" moodlet.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*Sim will always have the ability to complain about something. And will give them the positive "Let off Steam" moodlet when doing so.
 
*Sims with the Grumpy trait can develop the "[[List of Moodlets (The Sims 3)|Out of Sorts]]" moodlet upon awakening, making them potentially angry. The "Out of Sorts" moodlet gives -20 points to your mood, and it typically last 23 hours. The "Out of Sorts" moodlet occurs at random. Getting a good night’s rest or, for Sims with the [[Martial Arts]] skill, meditating can help to alleviate The "Out of Sorts" moodlet much faster.
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*Sims with the Grumpy trait may develop the "[[List of Moodlets (The Sims 3)/Needs#Energy / Comfort|Out of Sorts]]" moodlet upon awakening, making them potentially angry.
*Grumpy Sims don't react well to being splashed in a pool, and will furiously splash back at the offending Sim, decreasing the offending Sim's Fun gain. They share this attribute with [[Hot-Headed]] and [[Mean-Spirited]] Sims.
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*Grumpy Sims will not react well to being splashed in a pool, and will furiously splash back at the offending Sim, decreasing the offending Sim's [[fun]] gain. They share this attribute with [[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|hot-headed]] and [[mean spirited]] Sims.
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*Grumpy Sims can be "Mock (over their Grumpiness)" by another Sim, which greatly decreases relationship between the two Sims.
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*Grumpy Sims will grumble while waiting for their turn when playing [[Hopscotch]]{{Vgversion|TS3:G}} instead of cheering the player in turn like the rest of the non-Grumpy sims.
 
*Grumpy Sims will autonomously "Shoo Off" [[cats]] sitting on top of furniture, even if the cat is asleep.
 
*Grumpy Sims will autonomously "Shoo Off" [[cats]] sitting on top of furniture, even if the cat is asleep.
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*In addition to autonomously crying after having traumatic event such as the death of the closest one, Grumpy sims will also scream when remembering the dead sims.
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==Special Moodlets==
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|Out Of Sorts
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|Occasionally appears on grumpy Sims upon waking up. The "Out of Sorts" moodlet adds a -20 point penalty to the Sim's mood, and it typically lasts for 23 hours. Getting a good night's rest or [[martial arts|meditating]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}} can help to alleviate this moodlet much faster. [[Neurotic]] Sims can also remove this moodlet through the use of the "Share Worries" interaction.
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==Related traits==
 
==Related traits==
*[[Hot-Headed]]
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*[[Hot-headed (The Sims 3)|Hot-headed]]
   
 
==Grumpy Sims==
 
==Grumpy Sims==
[[Mortimer Goth]], [[Agnes Crumplebottom]], [[Melvin Taft]].
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[[Mortimer Goth]], [[Agnes Crumplebottom]], [[Melvin Taft]].
   
 
{{See also|:Category:Grumpy Sims}}
 
{{See also|:Category:Grumpy Sims}}
 
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[[es:Gruñón]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:00, 16 November 2023

The Sims 3


Trait grumpy

Grumpy is a social trait in The Sims 3. It conflicts with the excitable and hot-headed traits, and is available from birth.

Grumpy Sims are rarely in a good mood. It's quite difficult to make them happy because they simply don't want to be happy.

Attributes[]

  • Grumpy Sims will usually get sad before getting angry or uncomfortable.
  • It's more difficult to get the Sim into a good mood. To be specific, they take an innate and invisible -15 mood penalty.
  • Grumpy Sims have the option to "Troll on Forums" while on the computer. This will result in a positive moodlet if the trolling succeeds.
  • Grumpy Sims don't like to enthuse about something, they also don't like giving away compliments unless they have the charismatic, easily impressed or schmoozer traits.
  • Grumpy Sims may react bored to certain interactions like the "Woo!" interaction from party animals or the "Tell Funny Story" interaction.
  • Provides a bonus to Sims writing in the satire genre.
  • Grumpy Sims are prone to autonomously arguing with other Sims, but rarely escalate to insults or fights as hot-headed, mean spirited or inappropriate Sims will tend to do.
  • Grumpy Sims may scream out in fury if something bad happens to a nearby Sim or if something bad happens to themselves.
  • Grumpy Sims will autonomously use the "Complain About..." type interactions. This will grant them the positive "Let off Steam" moodlet if the interaction is accepted.
  • Grumpy witch Sims will sometime autonomously cast negative spells and curses to another sims, greater chance while having the "Out of Sorts" moodlet.[TS3:SN]
  • Sims with the Grumpy trait may develop the "Out of Sorts" moodlet upon awakening, making them potentially angry.
  • Grumpy Sims will not react well to being splashed in a pool, and will furiously splash back at the offending Sim, decreasing the offending Sim's fun gain. They share this attribute with hot-headed and mean spirited Sims.
  • Grumpy Sims can be "Mock (over their Grumpiness)" by another Sim, which greatly decreases relationship between the two Sims.
  • Grumpy Sims will grumble while waiting for their turn when playing Hopscotch[TS3:G] instead of cheering the player in turn like the rest of the non-Grumpy sims.
  • Grumpy Sims will autonomously "Shoo Off" cats sitting on top of furniture, even if the cat is asleep.
  • In addition to autonomously crying after having traumatic event such as the death of the closest one, Grumpy sims will also scream when remembering the dead sims.

Special Moodlets[]

Image Moodlet Name Notes
Out of Sorts Out Of Sorts Occasionally appears on grumpy Sims upon waking up. The "Out of Sorts" moodlet adds a -20 point penalty to the Sim's mood, and it typically lasts for 23 hours. Getting a good night's rest or meditating[TS3:WA] can help to alleviate this moodlet much faster. Neurotic Sims can also remove this moodlet through the use of the "Share Worries" interaction.

Related traits[]

Grumpy Sims[]

Mortimer Goth, Agnes Crumplebottom, Melvin Taft.

See also: Category:Grumpy Sims