List of Wants and Fears

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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	+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".
	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".
	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".
	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".
	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".
	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".
	Move Out	+500	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.
	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.
	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.
	Eat (food)	+500	None	Sometimes a Sim just craves a particular food. Click on the food and choose "Eat".
	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.
	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.
	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!
	See Rain	+500	None	Falling rain can be so pleasant for some Sims. Check with the weatherman to see what is heading your Sim's direction!
	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!
	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.
	Sneak Out	+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".
	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.
	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.

Simology

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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.
	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".

Hazards

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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".
	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".
	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.
	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.
	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.
	See a Ghost	-1,500	None	Keep your Sim away from tombstones and urns at night, or they might get spooked.
	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.
	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!".
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.	Only Knowledge Sims can receive this want.

Social and relationships

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Cuddle (Sim)	+500	None	It's good for Baby Sims to be cuddled. To do this, click on a Baby Sim and choose "Cuddle".
	Hold (Sim)	+500	None	Baby Sims like to be held. To do this, click on a Baby Sim and choose "Hold".
	Play With (Sim)	+250	None	To Play With another Sim, click on that Sim and choose any of the Interactions under the "Play" group.
	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".
	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.
	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.
	(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.
	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.
	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 satisfying as a good old face to face chat.
	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.
	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".
	Be Rejected by Sim for a Slow Dance	-500	None	To avoid being rejected, make sure your Sim knows the Sim well enough before your Sim asks them to Slow Dance. When you are ready, click on the Sim and choose "Slow Dance".
	Be Rejected for a Dance	-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.
	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".
	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".
	Invite Someone/(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.
	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.
	Give Backrub to (Sim)	+500	+250
	Be Rejected for a Backrub by (Sim)	-750	-250
	Pull Prank	+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.
	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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	Influence Someone 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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".
	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.
	Entertain	+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".
	Be Rejected for Entertain	-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.
	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.
	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!
	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.
	Be Booed	-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.
	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.
	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.
	Give Bigfoot Hug	+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.
	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.
	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".
	Dance with Someone	+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.
	Tell an Inside Joke / Tell Inside Joke (Sim). [sic]	+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.
	Be Lectured	-500	-500	Getting a lecture is so lame. Make sure your Sim isn't doing anything another nearby Sim might disapprove of.
	Have Pillow Fight	+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".
	Be Rejected 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.
	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.
	(Sim) is Stinky	-750	None
	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.
	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.

Party

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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 "Throw Party" option.
	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 "Throw Party" option.
	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 Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
	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 Joining occurs, and if it's a Birthday Party, make sure someone Grows Up!
	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.

Romance

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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?".
	Break Up with (Sim)	+2,500	None	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.
	Get Engaged to (Sim)	+5,000	None	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".
	Get Joined to (Sim)	+8,000	None	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"
	Get Married to (Sim)	+8,000	None	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".
	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.
	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.
	Fall in Love (with Sim)	+5,000	+2,500	Your Sim really wants someone special in their life. Devote time in your Sim's days 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.
	Be Flirted With	+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".
	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.
	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?".
	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".
	Be Rejected for a Flirt	-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.
	Kiss	+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.
	Have Very First Kiss	+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.
	Get Rejected for Very First Kiss	-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.
	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".
	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.
	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".
	Get Caught Cheating	-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!

Family

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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".
	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 on the Phone: choose "Call", "Service", and then "Call Adoption Service".
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Have a Baby	+8,000	+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!
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Help (Sim) with Homework	+5,000	None	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.
	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.
	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.
	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".
	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".
	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.
	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".
	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".
	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.
	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.
	(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.

Career and money

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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".
	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".
	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.
	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".
	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.
	Big Bonus	+5,000	None	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Earn §5,000	+5,000	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.
	Earn §10,000	+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.
	Earn §25,000	+8,000	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.
	Earn §50,000	+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.
	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.
	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. If Apartment Life is installed, Sims can also simply walk to work. These solutions will not prevent this fear from being realized, however.
	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 Sim you wish to hire and selecting the "Hire" interaction.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.

Education and college

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	Join 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.
	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.
	Get D Report Card	-1,500	-500	If your Sim falls badly behind on the homework, that D grade isn't far behind.
	(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.
	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".
	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.
	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.
	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".
	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".
	Do Research with Someone	+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".
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.

Skills and talents

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Lose a 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 . . .
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Learn How to Make (food)	+500	+250	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.
	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!
	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".
	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".
	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".

Hobbies and activities

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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".
	Go Fishing	+500	None	Your Sim wants to go fishing. Click on a pond to begin fishing.
	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.
	Hunt for Bugs	+500	None	Your Sims wants [sic] to go out and find some bugs! To do this you can click on the ground anywhere outside and then select Hunt Bugs.
	Catch Butterflies	+500	None	Your Sim wants to catch some beautiful butterflies! To have your Sims catch butterflies, click on butterflies and then select "Catch butterflies".
	Catch Fireflies	+500	None	Your Sim wants to catch some well-lit fireflies! To have your Sims catch fireflies, click on fireflies and then select "Catch Fireflies".
	Go Jogging	+500	None	Your Sims wants [sic] to go Jogging. Jogging is available to Sims with a high enough entusiasm in Fitnesse [sic] . In order for you [sic] Sim to go Jogging you must click on the Sim and select Go Jogging.
	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."
	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.
	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".
	Reach Maximum Enthusiasm in (hobby)	+8,000	+1,000	Your Sim wants to reach the Maximum Enthusiasm Level in (hobby). 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Hula Dance	+500	None	Your Sim wants to hula dance! To do the hula dance, click on a stereo and select "Dance... Hula Dance".
	Slap Dance	+500	None	Your Sim wants to slap dance! To do the slap dance, click on a stereo and select "Dance... Slap Dance".
	Fire Dance	+500	None	Your Sim wants to dance with fire! To fire dance, click on your Sim and select: "Entertain... Perform Fire Dance".
	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.
	Sell Lemonade	+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.
	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".
	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!
	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".
	Play Computer Games	+500	None	Computer Games contribute to a positive society! To satisfy this want, click on the Computer and choose "Play".
	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.
	Lose a Dance Contest	-1,250	None	Your Sim is afraid of Losing a Dance Contest. To advoid [sic] this have your Sim have plenty of body skill and as much Music & Dance hobby enthusiasm as possible.
	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.
	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!
	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".
	Catch a (fish)	+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...".
	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...".
	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".
	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.
	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".
	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.
	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".
	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.
	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 Count [sic] and select Shoot Hoops.
	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.
	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.
	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!
	Blog about (hobby)	+500	None	Your Sim wants to Blog About (hobby). To do this you can Click on the computer and select Blog About... (hobby).
	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.
	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.
	Breakdance	+500	None	Your Sim wants to show off some moves! To breakdance, click on your Sim and select "entertain... perform breadance [sic] ".
	Play Bass	+250	None	Some Sims really like performing 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.
	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".
	Stargaze with Telescope	+500	None	The heavens hold beauty, wisdom and mystery. Explore them by clicking on a telescope and choosing "Stargaze".
	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.

Vacation

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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".
	Get a Picture	+500	None	Your Sim wants a picture! To take a picture, click on your Sim and select "Take Picture". To have someone 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.
	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...".

Occult

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	(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 that owns 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.
	(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 Vamprocillin-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.
	(Sim) is Cured of Being a Witch/Warlock	+2,500	None
	See a Ghost	+3,000	None	Some Sims think about ghosts a great deal. Ghosts appear near their tombstones or urns at night.
	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.
	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".
	(Sim's full name) Becomes A Witch/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.
	Be Rejected by Sim for a 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."

Death

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	Resurrect (Sim)	+2,500	+2,000	To bring other Sims back from the death 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.
	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 relationship to the Sim who died have better chances at coming out of the top.
	Lose to 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 relationship to the Sim who died have a better chance.
	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.
	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 . . .
	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.

Pets and animals

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	(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.
	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.
	(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 the skunk. This can be done by clicking on the skunk and choosing "Pet", "Chase Off" or "Watch".
	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".
	Be Rejected for Play with (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..."
	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 the Phone, then selecting "Call...Services...Pet Adoption". You can then pick the puppy you want your Sim to adopt.
	Get Kitten	+5,000	None	Your Sim is dying to get a kitten! To have your Sim 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.
	Get Kitten or Puppy	+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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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..."
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	(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.
	(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.
	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...".
	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.
	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".
	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.

Other

Image	Name	Aspiration Points	Influence Points	Game Dialog/Description	Notes	EP
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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".