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Paparazzi are a type of NPC introduced in The Sims: Superstar, The Sims 3: Late Night, and The Sims 4: Get Famous.
The Sims: Superstar
Paparazzi will only appear on Studio Town lots, and have the potential to earn Sims some fame if they are lucky enough. Sims can either choose to pose for a picture or do a publicity stunt. If Sims choose to pose for a picture, they will walk up to the paparazzi and begin flexing their muscles. If the Sim chooses to do a publicity stunt, they will start juggling in front of the paparazzi. If the paparazzi is interested, they will snap a few pictures, and the Sim will gain a few fame points if they are in the fame career. If the paparazzi is disinterested with the Sim, they will simply ignore them and walk away.
The Sims 3: Late Night
Paparazzi are very much a part of the lives of celebrities, taking pictures of and spreading rumors about them. Paparazzi are only drafted from the pool of homeless Sims; otherwise, they are randomly generated homeless Sims. In some cases, like in Sunset Valley , they can become unemployed neighbors.
Paparazzi can appear anywhere at anytime, and are most often seen outside of clubs. They may sneak into a celebrity's home if the gates and/or doors are unlocked. Celebrity Sims may also gain a positive moodlet if they are the center of attention of the paparazzi. However, the Sim may be Publicly Disgraced if a paparazzo/paparazza catches a sim having an affair, skinny dipping, WooHooing with an occult etc., and can sue them for slander. Suing a Sim will cost money, and if the case is lost, all the money invested will be lost with it. However, if a Sim wins the case, they will make a large profit.
The Sims 4: Get Famous
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Trivia
- Sims cannot ask paparazzi to leave if they appear on residential lots.
- Strangely, the Sims cannot have paparazzi arrested, even if the paparazzi enters their home. This might be an oversight by the developers, as this is considered trespassing.
- Celebrities can welcome the paparazzi, but they might expose their private life, such as affairs.[confirmation needed]
- Sims can bribe paparazzi by a kiss or WooHoo.
- When two paparazzi spawn outside the gate of a house, they often talk to each other.
- Celebrities can draw attention from paparazzi.
- Paparazzi will follow children to school if they are celebrities, though they don't enter the building.
- Paparazzi can sneak in celebrity homes, parties and clubs (if bouncers aren't looking or gates/doors are unlocked)
- Paparazzi tend to visit exclusive parties in the neighborhoods. They will take a few pictures, talk to a few guests at the party and then leave. Sims cannot get rid of the Paparazzi once they arrive at the party.
- Paparazzi will usually stalk and look inside the windows, disturbing the Sims inside.