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The menu when checking a Sim's social group statuses on their phone.[TS3:UL]
Social groups in The Sims 3: University Life are groups of townies. They consist of Jocks, Nerds, and Rebels. Being in a social group and doing compatible activities increases this social group hidden skill.
Social groups in The Sims 4 are types of social groups across multiple packs. So far packs that include a social group are The Sims 4: Get Together, The Sims 4: Discover University, and The Sims 4: Werewolves.
The Sims 3: University[]
Reaching level 8 in any social group unlocks an additional trait slot for the Sim. A trait related to the social group is proposed to fill this slot, but it may be exchanged for any other eligible trait. The original 5 traits and the university graduation trait cannot be edited during this selection, and the new social group trait must be compatible with those traits. Reaching level 8 in an additional social group permits the trait in the social group trait slot to be changed.
Dedicated lifetime rewards allow a Sim to buy more influence in the groups for 2,000 lifetime happiness per purchase, effectively making a Sim able to buy the extra trait slot for 12,000 lifetime happiness (if they're all purchased for the same group), and the group's career offer for 20,000 lifetime happiness.
Detailed info about a Sim's level in the social groups can be checked by clicking on the Sim's cellphone → "Check Social Groups".
Jock[]
Jocks are a socially motivated group that are great at balancing the social life with other needs.
Statistics[]
- Number of Jock Friends
- Number of Parties Thrown
- Number of Keg Stands
Activities[]
These activities will increase a Sim's Jock social group level:
- Play table tennis, including Juice-Pong.
- Play bowling.
- Play with the flying disc.
- Use a bonfire.
- Do Keg Stands at a juice keg.
- Host a Juice Kegger Party.
- Take a photo with a friend using the Smart Phone.
- Tell stories or jokes to other Jocks.
- Practice your pick-up lines on available Jocks.
- Being at parties will build influence with the Jocks.
- Chat, Gossip and Goof Around with other Jocks.
- Jocks love to be complimented!
- Socialize with prominent Jocks.
- Perform the School Cheer.
- Buy the "Jock Influence" lifetime reward.
- Host a Bonfire Party. (Level 4 and up)
- Take a self-portrait photo with the Smart Phone. (Level 4 and up)
- Play collegiate sports at the stadium. (Sims University only)
- Complete Opportunities for the Jocks. (Sims University only)
- Gossip about roommates to Jocks. (Sims University only)
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prep | |
| 2 | Wannabe |
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| 3 | In Crowd Newbie | |
| 4 | Wingman |
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| 5 | Party Sponge | |
| 6 | Popular | Receive opportunities to Rent a Party for charity. |
| 7 | Hot Stuff | |
| 8 | Debutante | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Super Popular | |
| 10 | Big Sim on Campus | Receive a career offer to be a Sports Agent. |
Nerd[]
Being a Nerd is all about winning via superior knowledge!
Statistics[]
- Comic Books Read
- Online Gaming Hours
- Trivia Challenges Won
Activities[]
These activities will increase a Sim's Nerd social group level:
- Play video games, including arcade machines.
- Solve equations on the whiteboard.
- Do scientific research.
- Work on the Group Science Project.
- Use the Cerebralizing Brain Enhancing Machine.
- Throw things into Bonfires.
- Ask other Nerds about their degree.
- Tell stories or jokes to other Nerds.
- Show other Sims gross videos from your phone.
- Chat and Gossip with other Nerds.
- Compliment other Nerds.
- Socialize with prominent Nerds.
- Practice your pick-up lines on unsuspecting Nerds.
- Nerds like boasting about gamer skillz.
- Nerds enjoy being enthused about comic books.
- Nerds berate ignorance when it rears its ugly head!
- Buy the "Nerd Influence" lifetime reward.
- Trivia challenges between nerds. (Level 4 and up)
- Complete Opportunities for the Nerds. (Sims University only)
- Gossip about roommates to Nerds. (Sims University only)
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Math Curious | Can play FIFA on PCs and game consoles.[note 1] |
| 2 | Amateur Gamer |
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| 3 | Cool with the Uncool | Can play SimCity (2013) on PCs.[note 1] |
| 4 | Trivia Guru | Ability to issue a Trivia Challenge! |
| 5 | Junior Techie | |
| 6 | Sci-Fi Fan | |
| 7 | Brain Trustee | |
| 8 | Nerd Elite | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Think Tank Driver | |
| 10 | Game Master | Receive a career offer to be a Video Game Developer. |
Rebel[]
Rebels are an artsy type of Sim that challenge the Status Quo.
Statistics[]
- Herbs Eaten
- Successful Protests
- Dumpster Dives
Activities[]
These activities will increase a Sim's Rebel social group level:
- Organize protests.
- Hand out protest flyers.
- Rile the crowd at protests.
- Place graffiti tags and murals.
- Dumpster dive.
- Complain about the world at podiums.
- Consume drinks from barista bars.
- Add herbs to food.
- Rant with a megaphone.
- Declare love to someone with a megaphone.
- Burn herbs in a bonfire.
- Tell stories or jokes to other Rebels.
- Push societal boundaries by daring other Sims.
- Gossip and Goof Around with other Rebels.
- Rebels love to be complimented!
- Socialize with prominent Rebels.
- Practice your pick-up lines on available Rebels.
- Buy the "Rebel Influence" lifetime reward.
- Complete Opportunities for the Rebels. (Sims University only)
- Gossip about roommates for the Rebels. (Sims University only)
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individualist | |
| 2 | Line Crosser |
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| 3 | Nonconformist | |
| 4 | Free Thinker |
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| 5 | Bohemian | |
| 6 | Agitator |
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| 7 | Revolutionary | |
| 8 | Maverick | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Cool Cat | |
| 10 | Trendsetter | Receive a career offer to be an Art Appraiser. |
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The Sims 4[]
Social groups appear in the UI when one or more of these packs are installed.
Clubs[]
Clubs are a social group introduced in The Sims 4: Get Together, allowing Sims to band together and do activities. Clubs have their own rules of dos and don'ts and some clubs require an invitation to get in.
Organizations[]
Organizations are a social group introduced in The Sims 4: Discover University, these groups are groups that specialise in certain activities across the two campuses of Britechester; Foxbury Institute and University of Britechester. Each university has 3 organizations each and have their own events and activities across campus.
Werewolf packs[]
Werewolf packs are social groups werewolves can join within Moonwood Mill. There are two werewolf packs; The Wildfangs and The Moonwood Collective. Both werewolf pack has their own values and ranks, and werewolf Sims can become a part of one or even both packs to retain special benefits and interactions.