PlantSim
PlantSim
A PlantSim from The Sims 2.
The PlantSim is a life state included with The Sims 2: Seasons, The Sims 3: University Life,[1] The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff, and patch 49 of The Sims 4.
The Sims: Makin' Magic[]
A PlantSim looking Sim in The Sims: Makin' Magic
In The Sims: Makin' Magic, a PlantSim look is one of the options when a magical adult Sim successfully uses the "Beauty or Beast" charm, and the look is available for both genders. As with all changes made with "Beauty or Beast", it is simply cosmetic and has no effect on the Sim's interactions with other Sims.
The Sims 2: Seasons[]
A society of PlantSims
PlantSims are created by the overuse of pesticides on crops or fruit trees. Becoming a PlantSim takes time, but planting more trees and crops on a residential lot can help, as it is the large amount of pesticide a Sim uses in a single continuous playing session that can trigger the transformation, and this number does not stack when saving and exiting. If a Sim becomes a PlantSim, they can be cured if they drink the Plantophic-C potion, which can be purchased from a member of the Garden Club, or the Matchmaker.[TS2:NL] Alternatively, witches can also create this medicine in their cauldrons from magic level 1.[TS2:AL]
When a Sim becomes a PlantSim, they gain the ability to talk to plants (which dramatically boosts the plants' health), and will automatically receive a gold gardening badge. A PlantSim who is restored to normal Sim-hood will retain both the badge and the ability to talk to plants.
History[]
Since synthetic pesticides are a relatively recent development, it would seem that PlantSims came into existence recently. However, it would also appear that there is a natural society of PlantSims living somewhere in the wild. The family album of the Greenman family implies that Gabe O'Mackey and Jason Greenman went on a hiking trip and discovered this society in the mountains near Riverblossom Hills, where Rose Greenman was discovered.
Needs[]
PlantSims have only three needs, the same "needs" as all plants:
- Love - Can be satisfied exactly like the social need, or by talking to plants.
- Water - Can be satisfied by swimming, drinking water, showering, bathing, splashing in puddles, being in the rain, etc. Toddler PlantSims can also satisfy their water need by drinking from a bottle or eating flowers.
- Sunlight - Can be satisfied by being in the sun or under a special greenhouse light. This motive will not deplete when the PlantSim is frightened.[confirmation needed]
It is best to always keep the PlantSim in some form of light, as the sunlight need deteriorates faster than the other needs and cannot be replenished with the "MaxMotives" cheat (but can be with "testingCheats"). A PlantSim's love and water motives are affected by being in the same room as a Snapdragon Bouquet, but this does not affect the sunlight motive. A PlantSim can replenish both water and sunlight simultaneously by being out in the rain during the daytime. However, if a PlantSim is bathing to replenish the water motive, being under a greenhouse light at the same time will not affect the sunlight motive.
PlantSims also have invisible normal Sim motives, and if those motives get too low, they may express that in the same way that normal Sims do. For example, if Open for Business is installed, a PlantSim employed in a player-owned business may complain about normal Sim motives. If FreeTime is installed, a PlantSim's invisible fun motive will affect how long he or she will read a hobby magazine. A PlantSim's mood may be affected by these invisible motives. For example, when a PlantSim has been standing for a long period of time and hasn't been doing anything fun, their mood may be in deep red even if their three PlantSim motives are nearly completely satisfied.
PlantSims, like Servos, can eat regular food and use toilets, despite not having the need to do so. An unselectable PlantSim visiting a lot may use a toilet and, if at a restaurant, may order and eat a meal. It should be noted, however, that if PlantSims do eat, it will affect their fitness level, which may eventually make them fat.
Biology[]
PlantSim toddler
Creation[]
Due to the need of pesticides to transform, it is safe to infer that the overuse of pesticides genetically alters the Sim in question.
Physiology[]
Because of the sunlight need, it can be assumed that PlantSims photosynthesize like any other plant. They retain the ability to eat, although they have no need to eat and gain no benefits from doing so.
PlantSims have shorter lives than normal Sims. Their only life stages are toddler, adult, and elder, so PlantSims who enter life as toddlers will never attend school and cannot go to college.[n 1] However, this is balanced by PlantSims passing on their skills and talents when they reproduce asexually; PlantSim toddlers may have a shorter overall lifespan than normal Sim toddlers, but they get a head start. Note that being transformed into a PlantSim does not affect a Sim's lifespan; adult and elder Sims who are transformed into PlantSims will live out whichever stage they are in.[2] Like normal Sims, PlantSims can use the Elixir of Life to extend their lifespan.
PlantSims do not have any hair on their heads, and on initial transformation, any that was there before will be replaced with a growth of leaves and flower saplings. This produces spores which can produce clones or improve the physical conditions of other forms of life in the immediate vicinity, including other PlantSims. When at least three PlantSims release the "Spores of Happiness" at once, they may perpetually mutually improve each other's needs.[n 2] Propagated toddlers will have a sunflower pate instead of hair.
With each clone, the appearance of descendants steadily changes to that resembling an elf, which in the Sims universe may place PlantSims as the explanation for the myth. As seen with the Greenman family in their photo album pictures, an entire society of PlantSims seems to exist in the wild, further supporting the theory that they fill the role of mythological elves or pixies.[n 3]
It appears that PlantSims also produce pollen, or at least are capable of doing so at their wish. PlantSims have been known to play pranks on other Sims by blowing pollen on them.
PlantSims tolerate heat much better than normal Sims do. They can get warm, but cannot overheat. However, they can get cold enough to freeze.
Reproduction[]
Unlike other life states which result from the transformation of Sims, PlantSims can reproduce themselves. A PlantSim can "Grow a Plantbaby" on the spot where they stand, simply by spreading the spores in their heads. A PlantSim will usually spawn one toddler, but on very rare occasions they have been known to spawn twins. The new PlantSim toddler will have all toddler skills,[n 4] and will also have the same skills and talent badges as the parent, though the talent badges may be at a lower level. They will also have an identical personality but different star sign. This is unusual, as a newly generated Sim's zodiac sign is normally determined by his or her personality.
PlantSims may also reproduce sexually by WooHooing as normal Sims do, and the female PlantSim or Sim will get pregnant. Male PlantSims may father other Sims' children, including alien children. The naturally-produced baby will be a normal Sim, even if both parents are PlantSims. This suggests that the PlantSim transformation may only alter a Sim's somatic cells, leaving the germline, or reproductive cells, intact.
Appearance[]
All PlantSims have a default hairstyle and clothing, so they all look very much alike aside from their facial features. They can use Plan Outfit to change their clothes and outfits if the player so chooses. They will change into swimwear, gym clothes, etc., as other Sims do. Toddler PlantSims will look like their father, the ideal PlantSim, a hidden NPC.
For the purposes of chemistry, PlantSims are considered to have full face make-up. The PlantSim skin tone is not unlocked when using Debug Mode in CAS.
Issues[]
The abbreviated life cycle and general nature of PlantSims can cause some issues, especially with regard to aspiration reward points and the lifetime aspiration bar, if present. Since PlantSim toddlers bypass the child and teen stages, already know how to walk and talk, and don't need to be potty-trained, they will generally enter adulthood with fewer aspiration reward points and lifetime aspiration points than a normal Sim will. As far as aspiration benefits are concerned, this may be somewhat balanced by most benefits in the motives track (except possibly social and comfort) being either partially or completely useless to PlantSims. However, they will be at a serious disadvantage when it comes to filling the lifetime aspiration bar.
In addition, the fact that PlantSim toddlers bypass the child and teen stages makes it very difficult to influence a PlantSim's personality by means of the "Encourage..." interaction. Since toddlers cannot be encouraged at all, PlantSims can only be encouraged while they are adults, and even then only by elder relatives.
Becoming a PlantSim[]
- Spraying
- After a playable adult or elder Sim has sprayed garden plants or orchard trees for bugs 15 times,[3] any further spraying by that Sim has a 10% chance (per spray) of turning him or her into a PlantSim.[4] Children, teens, and young adults cannot become PlantSims, but can spray.
- However, it has been noted[5] that the number of times Sims on a lot have sprayed is not saved when exiting the lot. Therefore, the number will be reset to zero when the player loads the lot or when a resident Sim returns from a community lot. While it is not specifically mentioned, it seems likely that this will also affect Sims who are moved into the family bin.
- Cheating
boolprop testingcheatsenabled trueallows the player to shift-click on any garden plants and orchard trees to cause them to become infested with bugs, speeding up the process of spraying. Infesting has the side effect of causing the plants to grow to their final state before becoming harvestable.
Curing PlantSimism[]
PlantSimism can be cured by drinking the Plantophic-C potion. Plantophic-C can be bought from non-playable Garden Club members or from the Matchmaker. With Apartment Life, witches can make Plantophic-C in their cauldrons. It has been noted[6] that a Sim's spray count is not reset after he or she becomes a PlantSim, so a Sim may become a PlantSim shortly after being cured of PlantSimism. This may be mitigated by the spray count being reset upon exiting a lot, as described above.
Notes[]
- ↑ PlantSim toddlers will not get the memory of missing out on college when they become adults.
- ↑ The effect of the "Spores of Happiness" resembles a combination of the "Rally Forth!" business perk and a Snapdragon Bouquet. It raises the motives of nearby Sims and slightly reduces the PlantSim's motives. The motive cost is much lower than that of "Rally Forth!", and releasing the "Spores of of Happiness" cannot kill a PlantSim, as PlantSims can only release them when their moods are very high.
- ↑ On close examination, it may be noted that the PlantSims shown in the pictures have "normal" ears and facial features, just like any normal Sim that was transformed by overusing pesticides. It can be assumed that they were created for the purpose of making the pictures and not run through several generations.
- ↑ Does not include the nursery rhyme skill from FreeTime.
The want tree relating to PlantSims is different from that of other occult life states, such as vampires, werewolves, and witches. One difference is that non-knowledge Sims will roll the want to cure a Sim who has recently become a PlantSim, even if they barely know that Sim. In addition, non-knowledge PlantSims will fear others becoming PlantSims, especially during dates (if Nightlife is installed). If FreeTime is installed, a Sim with Knowledge as his or her secondary aspiration will often roll wants to become an occult (for example, wanting to become a werewolf after the "see wolf" want is fulfilled). However, if the PlantSim want tree is triggered on that same Sim, he or she will fear becoming a PlantSim without having the corresponding want, but will generally not roll the want for the other Sim to be cured.
The Sims 3: University Life[]
A PlantSim screenshot taken during The Sims 3 Community Day
PlantSims were confirmed to return in The Sims 3: University Life via a Tweet on February 13, 2013.[7]
Appearance[]
The appearance of PlantSims is different from those in The Sims 2: Seasons. Their outfit consists mostly of leaves and can be any color. When they walk, flowers grow behind them.
Biology[]
Unlike in The Sims 2: Seasons, PlantSims use all the same life stages as normal Sims, though normal Sims who are younger than teens cannot become PlantSims. PlantSims also have the same lifespan as normal Sims.
In other words, PlantSims in The Sims 2 can only ever be toddlers, adults, or elders, but not babies, children, or teens. Additionally, adult or elder Sims can only become PlantSims by spraying plants. In The Sims 3, PlantSims can be any age, but only a normal Sim who is a teen or older can transform into a PlantSim.
Creation[]
Normal Sims who are teens or older can become PlantSims by eating a Forbidden Fruit. In addition, non-occult Sims at university who take part in a science experiment have a 20% chance of becoming a PlantSim. In either case, the affected Sim will receive a "Botanitis Minorous" moodlet, which will last 4 hours; if the moodlet is not cured or removed in that time, the Sim will become a PlantSim.[8]
The forbidden fruit can be obtained by planting a forbidden fruit seed and choosing "Tend Garden" to get an edible fruit, or by using the Science Research Station to clone an existing seed or fruit.
A Sim with level 9 science skill can take a DNA sample from a PlantSim and clone it in the science research station, producing a clone PlantSim baby.
PlantSims cannot be created in Create a Sim, even if The Sims 3: Supernatural is installed.[9] However, if the player uses the testingcheatsenabled "Edit in CAS" option on a PlantSim, the life state is seen as a supernatural type, likely suggesting that it may have been intended to be an assignable life state in CAS. They can also be saved to the bin, and after accessing CAS again, they can be chosen, customized, and will appear as PlantSims and have special abilities.
In contrast to the equivalent skills for SimBots and mermaids, Sims that are transformed into PlantSims will not have their gardening skill level instantly increased as part of the transformation.
Reproduction[]
PlantSims cannot get pregnant. However, they can produce a forbidden fruit seed which can be planted and grown into forbidden fruit. Picking a fully grown forbidden fruit has a 50% chance of producing a PlantSim baby.[8]
If a PlantSim uses their Poison Kiss ability, their target will receive the "Poisoned" moodlet for 3 hours. When it runs out it will usually make them vomit, but there is a 15% chance that they will turn into a PlantSim if they do not have another life state. Other PlantSims will always reject the Poison Kiss.
If a Sim gets pregnant and the baby's father turns into a PlantSim shortly after, there is a chance that the baby will be born a PlantSim.
Motives[]
PlantSims do not have a hunger or bladder motive; the meters for those needs are covered by leaves in the motives panel. The game's tool tip for the hunger motive claims that PlantSims "absorb nutrients ambiently", explaining why they do not have a hunger motive. The hygiene motive is replaced by a "water" motive, which can be filled by having the PlantSim come into contact with water, such as by swimming, being in the rain,[TS3:S][10] using a hot tub, taking a shower, or by "photosynthesizing". Photosynthesizing restores both energy and water, and can only be done outdoors during the day. The energy need alone can still be satisfied by sleeping in a bed.
Players should note that PlantSims' water motive still works similarly to hygiene, as any physical activity/training will drain this need quickly and considerably. Because of this, the "Dirt Defiant" lifetime reward is much the same for a PlantSim as "Hardly Hungry" is for a normal Sim.
Abilities[]
Exclusive things PlantSims can do[]
- Communicate with plants (with additional discussion topics not available to fairies).
- Photosynthesize.
- Absorb puddles.
- Send Flower Kisses to other Sims.
- If the PlantSim or the target Sim has chosen "Declare <Sim> name) a Nemesis", the Poison Kiss option becomes available too. The target Sim's skin will turn light green for 3 hours. After this, there is a 15% chance the Sim will become a PlantSim if they are a non-occult Sim. Otherwise, the Sim will just vomit.
- Be better gardeners than other Sims.[confirmation needed]
Things PlantSims cannot do[]
- Die from any variety of hunger, dehydration, or thirst.
Curing[]
PlantSimism can be cured at the Science Facility for §3,000 or by creating "Super Spice" with the Science Research Station. If The Sims 3: Supernatural is installed, the Potent Cure Elixir will cure PlantSimism.[8] This often changes their hairstyle quite heavily.
Notes[]
- In The Sims 3: University Life, two pre-made PlantSims, Shea Hollis and Sharon Dorsey, appear in Sims University.
The Sims 4[]
The Plant-A-Sim scenario image, showing a PlantSim next to a Sim
PlantSims are a temporary life state that has had many additions through updates and various packs.
Originally, PlantSims were added through the PlantSim challenge during April and May 2017. After the event ended, the only way players could play with PlantSims was with the unlocking cheat or by using testingcheats to turn their Sims into PlantSims.
After Patch 68, released just before The Sims 4: Seasons, Sims who have reached level 10 of the gardening skill can find magic beans in rare seed packets and place them in a special tree stump that can be bought from build mode.
The scenario named "Plant-A-Sim" revolves around a Sim acquiring the Forbidden Fruit and attempting to complete various goals before turning back into a regular Sim. [11]
With The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature installed, PlantSims naturally appear in the world of Innisgreen and have a variety of new interactions.
Becoming a PlantSim[]
Sims can become a PlantSim by purchasing the Magic PlantSim Stump from build mode and then collecting all six magic beans. Sims who have maxed out their gardening skill can find these beans in rare seed packets. Once all six magic beans have been slotted on the stump, the Sim can water the stump for it to grow into the Mystical Magic Bean Portal Tree, and then enter it. Upon exiting, the Sim will have a Forbidden Fruit.
Sims can eat it and become PlantSims, or plant it to grow more forbidden fruits. Once the fruit is consumed, the Sim will be a PlantSim for 5 days.
Motives[]
PlantSims have similar needs as normal Sims. However, two different needs are changed. The bladder need is replaced by water, and the hunger need can only be filled by exposure to sunlight. While out in the sun or in water, PlantSims receive special moodlets that boost their happiness.
Abilities[]
PlantSims can talk to plants to replenish their social need, and can absorb solar energy from plants and house plants[TS4:EBN] to replenish their special hunger motive.[12]
With Enchanted by Nature installed, PlantSims have a variety of interactions:
- Refresh Life Force - Extends the duration of the PlantSim life state
- Nature's Breath - Blooms a plant
- Poison Kiss - Gives Green Meanie ailment to Sims
- PlantSims can give forbidden fruits to Sims
- PlantSims can "Praise for Life" with Spruce Almighty
Plant matter[]
A Sim after eating Plant Matter
In The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff, the ice cream maker can be used to create the ice cream "Plant Matter" (requires level 8 cooking and §47), which will temporarily give a Sim the appearance of a PlantSim, as well as a moodlet that urges them to spend time outside.[13] This does not appear to affect the Sim's hair or clothes. This is only a temporary cosmetic effect, and the affected Sim will not have any special needs.
Media[]
Other languages[]
| Language | Title (Sims 2) | Title (Sims 3) | Title (Sims 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | PlantSim | ||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Czech | |||
| Danish | |||
| Dutch | PlantSim | ||
| Finnish | Vihersim | ||
| French | Végésim | ||
| German | |||
| Hungarian | |||
| Italian | Vegesim | ||
| Japanese | |||
| Korean | |||
| Norwegian | PlanteSim | ||
| Polish | Simorośl | ||
| Portuguese (Europe) | |||
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Planta-Sim | ||
| Russian | Ростоман | ||
| Spanish (Europe) | SimPlanta | ||
| Spanish (Mexico) | |||
| Swedish | |||
| Thai | |||
References[]
- ↑ PlantSims confirmed (SimsVIP)
- ↑ In The Sims 2: Seasons, teens and young adults cannot become PlantSims.
- ↑ The Prima Guide for Seasons says 100 times, but this is incorrect.
- ↑ There is a mod which changes that to 25 times and a 5% chance.
- ↑ http://cyjon.net/node/68
- ↑ https://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=441
- ↑ @TheSims3 confirms the existence of PlantSims in University Life
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 The Sims 3 University Life Game Guide as SimsVIP
- ↑ SimGuruBritt on Twitter
- ↑ Video about PlantSims by The Red Plumbob on YouTube
- ↑ Plant-A-Sim April 13, 2022
- ↑ https://simsvip.com/2018/08/22/the-sims-4-how-to-become-reverse-a-plantsim/
- ↑ The change can be seen in the trailer for Cool Kitchen Stuff, at approx. 30 seconds.
Dates featured: July 16–31, 2012.
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