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* Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel |
* Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel |
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* Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw |
* Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw |
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| + | * Gold(from rare opportunity), which is sculped using a chisel |
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Some of the listed materials come with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance: |
Some of the listed materials come with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance: |
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* For topiary, Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of the sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture. |
* For topiary, Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of the sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture. |
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| + | * Sims sculpting with gold may gain the moodlet "Midas' Touch", which provides a +10 boost. |
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==Self-Employment== |
==Self-Employment== |
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Revision as of 08:48, 11 November 2010
A sim posing for a sculptor
Sculpting is a skill introduced in the expansion pack The Sims 3: Ambitions.[1] This skill benefits from the Savvy Sculptor trait.
Sculptors can sculpt with a variety of media, but when they start out, they can only use clay. Once they learn to sculpt with ice, they can use Sims as models. Using the Pedestrian Sculpting Station[2], Sculptors can sculpt useful objects like chairs, or decorative objects like the 'silly dancing gator'.[3] They can create breathtaking masterpieces which can then be sold for profit. Sculptors unlock new media as they progress: "Sims learn different media as they advance in the sculpting skill, and each one requires a bit of a learning curve. The topiary is a high-level sculpting medium, but that won't keep your sims from accidentally decapitating their leafy lawn ornaments from time to time."[3] Ice sculptures will melt over time, unless the character has completed the Ice Personality challenge,[3] which involves creating a total of 25 ice sculptures.
Sculptors can unlock new materials by increasing their skills. When sculptors create something they can make one or more at a time. [4]
Known sculpting media
A Sim is given the option of choosing one of six different media, five of which are only unlocked as the Sim improves their sculpting. [3]
- Clay, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
- Metal, which is sculpted using a blowtorch
- Wood, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
- Ice, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
- Stone, which is sculpted using a hammer and chisel
- Topiary, which is sculpted using a chainsaw
- Gold(from rare opportunity), which is sculped using a chisel
Some of the listed materials come with additional risks and opportunities that vary in importance:
- Metal is one of the riskiest to deal with, as a Sim operates a blowtorch that can ignite the Sim and lead to death if no other Sims are available to help. The same risk is present during inventing, and occurs regardless of the Sims' sculpting skill level.
- An ice sculpture can collapse midway through sculpting, destroying it. In addition, it is also possible to end up sculpting the Goblin Ice Sculpture instead of a posing Sim; the sculpture will be worth less than expected, and the blunder may negatively affect the Sims' relationship with the Sim who posed for the sculpture. Sometimes Sims will lick the block of ice before sculpting, sometimes their tongue will get stuck, and on rare occasions freeing the tongue shatters the block into a completed sculpture.
- Stone blocks may contain raw gems or metals which can be found midway through sculpting. The discovery of the item comes at the cost of losing the stone sculpture which is being worked on.
- There may be a bug with this feature. During play, I made six attempts to create stone sculptures and each one failed because a raw gem or a metal ore was found. Saving the game, quitting and loading again seems to have corrected this.
- For topiary, Sims may accidentally cut off an important part of the sculpture (i.e. the head) near completion, reducing the value of the sculpture.
- Sims sculpting with gold may gain the moodlet "Midas' Touch", which provides a +10 boost.
Self-Employment
Players may choose to register any adult Sim with at least one point of sculpting skill as a "Self-Employed Sculptor" at City Hall. Sims in this career earn promotions based on the amount of money earned through selling their sculptures.
| Lvl | Title | Description | Prize | Promotion |
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| 1 | Questionable Potter | Sculpting isn't for everyone, much less a career in sculpting. though many will doubt your business on your current merits, a passion for sculpting will get you over these initial clay covered humps. | N/A | +§50 |
| 2 | Cromagnon Clay Creator | A cave man reference isn't meant to imply your forehead is oddly shaped or that you live in a cave, but merely that there is room for you to evolve. And evolve you shall! | None | +§150 |
| 3 | Sculpting Gozer | The title of Gozer is an ancient term meant to denote apprenticeship and accomplishment as a young sculptor. Your business will soon flourish. So, chisel away, Gozer! | None | +§300 |
| 4 | Block Buster | The sculptor is a negative creator, in that matter is crushed and destroyed to display a refined vision of beauty. Smash away with your chisel and increase your client base. | None | +§1,000 |
| 5 | Obelisk Architect | Tall, pointy sculptures and works of art are your business. You've come a long way, but you're only halfway to the top of this obelisk like sculpting career metaphor! | §500 | +§2,500 |
| 6 | Ice Gal | Ice is a medium of true artists and quick acting entrepreneurs. Remember to deliver your products before the ice, and all your hard work, melts away. | None | +§5,000 |
| 7 | Renaissance Sculptor | Some of the greatest works of sculpture were completed during the Renaissance, and so your promotion comes with a title aligning you with the legends. Do not disappoint! | §1500 | +§10,000 |
| 8 | Chiseled Chiseler | Many fall in love with artists as soon as they are successful, which is one word to describe your career as a sculptor. You're close to the top, but it's not time to put away the chisel just yet. | None | +§25,000 |
| 9 | Topiary Tantalizer | Landscapers long for you to indulge them with your amazing topiaries and other sculptures. Continue to create such brilliance and your career will take the final leap to the top. | §2500 | +§45,000 |
| 10 | Master Sculptologist | You've been so successfull as a sculptor that some believe you've transcended art and turned brilliance and creation into a precise science. Enjoy the fame, profits, and respect of your peers. You've earned it. | §5000 | N/A |
- Sculptors may sell their creations right off the stand or through Buy Mode to recieve credit towards promotion.
- Any object made at the Pedestrian Sculpting Station will count towards promotion.
- Housemates' sculptures do not count towards the sculptor's career experience (neither do the decorations in Buy Mode).
- After selling §25,000 of sculptures (as a Self-Employed Sculptor) the sim may recieve a Successful Sculptor's Medal from City Hall (Epic Hero Medal).
Trivia
- There are already decorative plant objects in the The Sims 3 which claim to be topiary.