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{{cleanup}}[[File:Stairs icon.png|left]]'''Staircases''' are [[build mode]] objects which allow [[Sim]]s to travel between different floors on residential or community lots. In ''[[The Sims]]'', staircases are clickable; a player can click on a staircase and direct a Sim to go upstairs or go downstairs. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', staircases cannot be clicked.
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{{cleanup}}[[File:Stairs icon.png|left]]'''Staircases''' are [[build mode]] objects which allow [[Sim]]s to travel between different floors on residential or community lots. Sims will use staircases automatically when routing between floors. Stairs can consist of either basic, one-piece staircases that are of a fixed length, or of modular stairs that consist of multiple different pieces and can extend to any length. Stairs must have at least one floor tile available at the bottom and at the top, and the length of the stairs will take up the necessary number of floor tiles on any floors it passes through.
   
{{Confirm|A basic straight staircase is one square wide, five squares long on the lower level, and four squares long on the upper level. These spaces must be left clear both above and below. The first square on the lower level and the fourth square on the upper level is reserved for the landing, and players may place a floor covering on these squares.}}
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A basic straight staircase is one square wide, five squares long on the lower level, and four squares long on the upper level. These spaces must be left clear both above and below. The first square on the lower level and the fourth square on the upper level is reserved for the landing, and players may change the floor covering on these squares.
   
 
''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]''<ref>Spiral staircases added to the base game with [[The Sims 3/Patch 55|Patch 55]].</ref> and ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]'' add spiral staircases. They have a 2x2 footprint on both levels, along with an extra square on each level that's reserved for the landing. This saves space, and allows players to add upper floors to smaller houses.
 
''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]''<ref>Spiral staircases added to the base game with [[The Sims 3/Patch 55|Patch 55]].</ref> and ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]'' add spiral staircases. They have a 2x2 footprint on both levels, along with an extra square on each level that's reserved for the landing. This saves space, and allows players to add upper floors to smaller houses.
   
''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'' allow players to add [[elevator]]s to lots.
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''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'' allow players to add [[elevator]]s to lots, which can be used as an alternative to the stairs.
   
 
==The Sims==
 
==The Sims==
 
Staircases in ''The Sims'' consist largely of straight, one-piece stairs of a fixed height. As houses cannot be higher than two stories, staircases are only ever used to connect the first storey with the second storey. Only one Sim at a time can use a staircase, even if multiple Sims are travelling in the same direction. It is not unheard of for staircases in ''The Sims'' to get "stuck", and become unusable because the game considers them to be in use. The only way to fix this is to use the [[Moveobjects|move_objects]] [[The Sims/cheats|cheat]] to delete the stairs, then buy new stairs.
A sweeping staircase for ''The Sims'', which goes through a 90-degree curve from top to bottom and has a 4x3 footprint, can be downloaded from [http://simechoes.org/simechoes1/maxis/objects/objects.html SimEchoes]. It is called '''12 Steps in Stone''', and was included in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'' , which also included a wooden version. A reversed version of the wooden staircase is also available from SimEchoes, and a reversed version of the stone staircase can be downloaded from [http://simcrafters.parsimonious.org/~reny/buildmode.htm Reny's Sim Concept].
 
   
In addition to two basic straight staircases, ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'' includes the '''Anti-Heisenberg Teleporter'''. This item is cataloged as a staircase and serves the same purpose, but has a one-square footprint. Players with ''Unleashed'' or a [[The Sims#Compilations with the original The Sims game|compilation]] which includes it should note that dogs and cats cannot use this object or objects based on it.
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Spiral staircases were never introduced in ''The Sims'', although ''[[The Sims: House Party|House Party]]'' includes the '''Anti-Heisenberg Teleporter''', which can be considered a type of [[elevator]]. The teleporter has a one-tile footprint and can be used to "teleport" Sims between floors. Players should note that [[dog]]s and [[cat]]s cannot use the teleporter or any [[custom content]] based on it.
   
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A sweeping staircase which goes through a 90-degree curve from top to bottom and has a 4x3 footprint was introduced in ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]''. It can also be downloaded from [http://simechoes.org/simechoes1/maxis/objects/objects.html SimEchoes].
In ''The Sims'', only one Sim at a time can use a staircase. though there are [[Custom content|hacked]] staircases that get around this. It is not unheard of for staircases in ''The Sims'' to get "stuck", and become unusable because the game considers them to be in use. The way to fix that is to use the [[Moveobjects|move_objects]] [[The Sims/cheats|cheat]] to delete the stairs, and then to buy new stairs.
 
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Unlike later games, players can manually command Sims to use the stairs. This is usually not necessary, as Sims will use the stairs automatically to get to their destination, although it can be used to ensure that a Sim uses a specific staircase.
   
 
==The Sims 2==
 
==The Sims 2==
In addition to the basic staircases, ''[[The Sims 2]]'' adds modular stairs with matching side railings. Modular stairs can be used on uneven terrain at almost any height, though their normal height is the same as that of the [[foundation]]. Pricing for modular stairs is unusual, as the price given in the catalog is not the price for a basic 4-step unit. Instead, it is the price for each '''step''', so the cost of a 4-step unit needed to reach the ground from a foundation or deck is four times the catalog price. Modular stairs can also connect two floors in a building. To do this, leave a 1x4 space in the upper level's floor. Place a modular stair so that it points into that space, and it will automatically extend down to the lower level. Four modular stair units equals the height of one regular staircase, so the cost will be 16 times the catalog price. After placing the stairs, the player can add the matching railing to one or both sides at the cost of §12 per stair unit, regardless of the cost of the stairs. This is done by clicking the railing tool, then clicking the side of the stairs where the railing should be placed. Regular staircase, despite the in-game disclaimer, doesn't require to be placed on floor titles. Instead, it needs to be build with the back facing against a wall that is at least one tile away or an above floor. If there is no supporting floor tile of the top story for the adjacent staircase, a sample will be automatically generated alternatively.
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In addition to the basic staircases, ''[[The Sims 2]]'' adds modular stairs with matching side railings. Modular stairs can be used on uneven terrain at almost any height, though their normal height is the same as that of the [[foundation]]. Pricing for modular stairs is unusual, as the price given in the catalog is not the price for a basic 4-step unit. Instead, it is the price for each ''step'', so the cost of a 4-step unit needed to reach the ground from a foundation or deck is four times the catalog price. Modular stairs can also connect two floors in a building. To do this, leave a 1x4 space in the upper level's floor. Place a modular stair so that it points into that space, and it will automatically extend down to the lower level. Four modular stair units equals the height of one regular staircase, so the cost will be 16 times the catalog price. After placing the stairs, the player can add the matching railing to one or both sides at the cost of §12 per stair unit, regardless of the cost of the stairs. This is done by clicking the railing tool, then clicking the side of the stairs where the railing should be placed.
   
 
In ''The Sims 2'', several Sims can use a staircase at the same time, though there are still some limits. The basic rule is that one Sim can go up a staircase while another is going down it. The player can increase the number of Sims that can use a staircase at one time by placing staircases side-by-side. Staircases placed side-by-side will automatically connect, making a wider staircase. Modular stairs are somewhat different, because each section is considered a separate object; only the ones that a Sim is actually on are considered to be in use. So, if modular stairs are used to connect two floors of a building, up to three Sims can go up (or down) them at the same time, as long as each one is on a different section.
 
In ''The Sims 2'', several Sims can use a staircase at the same time, though there are still some limits. The basic rule is that one Sim can go up a staircase while another is going down it. The player can increase the number of Sims that can use a staircase at one time by placing staircases side-by-side. Staircases placed side-by-side will automatically connect, making a wider staircase. Modular stairs are somewhat different, because each section is considered a separate object; only the ones that a Sim is actually on are considered to be in use. So, if modular stairs are used to connect two floors of a building, up to three Sims can go up (or down) them at the same time, as long as each one is on a different section.
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==The Sims 4==
 
==The Sims 4==
 
In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', the length of a staircase is based on the height of the walls. Staircases can have different types of railings, but are restricted on both sides. Staircases can also be pushed and pulled sideways to be as long as the lot itself. Any wallpaper can be added on to a staircase and the base can be removed with the sledgehammer tool. ''The Sims 4'' doesn't currently have spiral staircases.
 
In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', the length of a staircase is based on the height of the walls. Staircases can have different types of railings, but are restricted on both sides. Staircases can also be pushed and pulled sideways to be as long as the lot itself. Any wallpaper can be added on to a staircase and the base can be removed with the sledgehammer tool. ''The Sims 4'' doesn't currently have spiral staircases.
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In [[The Sims 4/Patch 84|patch 84]], stairs are configurable through the use of an additional widget, which allows the player to bend a staircase in any direction, allowing for the creation of L-shaped, T-shaped, and U-shaped staircases. There is a maximum of four steps between landings, dependent on the size of the staircase. The height and length of stair sections can then be modified by dragging the arrows from the object for the desired result. Staircases can go in multiple directions provided there is room.
   
 
==Custom content==
 
==Custom content==

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Staircases are build mode objects which allow Sims to travel between different floors on residential or community lots. Sims will use staircases automatically when routing between floors. Stairs can consist of either basic, one-piece staircases that are of a fixed length, or of modular stairs that consist of multiple different pieces and can extend to any length. Stairs must have at least one floor tile available at the bottom and at the top, and the length of the stairs will take up the necessary number of floor tiles on any floors it passes through.

A basic straight staircase is one square wide, five squares long on the lower level, and four squares long on the upper level. These spaces must be left clear both above and below. The first square on the lower level and the fourth square on the upper level is reserved for the landing, and players may change the floor covering on these squares.

The Sims: Unleashed, The Sims: Superstar, The Sims 2: Apartment Life, The Sims 3[1] and The Sims 3: Generations add spiral staircases. They have a 2x2 footprint on both levels, along with an extra square on each level that's reserved for the landing. This saves space, and allows players to add upper floors to smaller houses.

The Sims 2: Open for Business, The Sims 2: Apartment Life, The Sims 3: Late Night and The Sims 3: Into the Future allow players to add elevators to lots, which can be used as an alternative to the stairs.

The Sims

Staircases in The Sims consist largely of straight, one-piece stairs of a fixed height. As houses cannot be higher than two stories, staircases are only ever used to connect the first storey with the second storey. Only one Sim at a time can use a staircase, even if multiple Sims are travelling in the same direction. It is not unheard of for staircases in The Sims to get "stuck", and become unusable because the game considers them to be in use. The only way to fix this is to use the move_objects cheat to delete the stairs, then buy new stairs.

Spiral staircases were never introduced in The Sims, although House Party includes the Anti-Heisenberg Teleporter, which can be considered a type of elevator. The teleporter has a one-tile footprint and can be used to "teleport" Sims between floors. Players should note that dogs and cats cannot use the teleporter or any custom content based on it.

A sweeping staircase which goes through a 90-degree curve from top to bottom and has a 4x3 footprint was introduced in The Sims: Makin' Magic. It can also be downloaded from SimEchoes.

Unlike later games, players can manually command Sims to use the stairs. This is usually not necessary, as Sims will use the stairs automatically to get to their destination, although it can be used to ensure that a Sim uses a specific staircase.

The Sims 2

In addition to the basic staircases, The Sims 2 adds modular stairs with matching side railings. Modular stairs can be used on uneven terrain at almost any height, though their normal height is the same as that of the foundation. Pricing for modular stairs is unusual, as the price given in the catalog is not the price for a basic 4-step unit. Instead, it is the price for each step, so the cost of a 4-step unit needed to reach the ground from a foundation or deck is four times the catalog price. Modular stairs can also connect two floors in a building. To do this, leave a 1x4 space in the upper level's floor. Place a modular stair so that it points into that space, and it will automatically extend down to the lower level. Four modular stair units equals the height of one regular staircase, so the cost will be 16 times the catalog price. After placing the stairs, the player can add the matching railing to one or both sides at the cost of §12 per stair unit, regardless of the cost of the stairs. This is done by clicking the railing tool, then clicking the side of the stairs where the railing should be placed.

In The Sims 2, several Sims can use a staircase at the same time, though there are still some limits. The basic rule is that one Sim can go up a staircase while another is going down it. The player can increase the number of Sims that can use a staircase at one time by placing staircases side-by-side. Staircases placed side-by-side will automatically connect, making a wider staircase. Modular stairs are somewhat different, because each section is considered a separate object; only the ones that a Sim is actually on are considered to be in use. So, if modular stairs are used to connect two floors of a building, up to three Sims can go up (or down) them at the same time, as long as each one is on a different section.

If Apartment Life is installed, children and teenagers may occasionally slide down the railings when going down a spiral staircase.

List of staircases

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Object name Size Price Recolors Description Game
Simple Structure Staircase 1x5 §900
Upwardly Mobile Staircase 1x5 §1000
Endless Winding Staircase
Endless Winding Staircase
2x2 §1,100
"Stare Stepper" Staircase 1x5 §1,150
Stairway to ElevenStairway to Eleven 1x5 §1,200
The Path through the Glass ceilingThe Path through Glass Ceiling 2x2 §1,250
Altidute Attidute, Inc. "Step-by-Step" Staircase 1x5 §1,400
Gothwise Staircase by I. Ron SmithGothwise Staircase by I. Ron Smith 1x5 §1,550
Steps of StyleSteps of Style 2x2 §1,600

The Sims 3

In The Sims 3, staircases are able to be any length the player wishes. Unlike previous games, staircases can have railing that is of a different style from the actual staircase, and the railing can be only on one side. A tool in the staircase placing tool allows for multiple staircases to be placed side by side quickly and easily. Multiple Sims can use the staircase, as in The Sims 2. The Sims 3: Generations also allows spiral staircases to be used on a lot. Patch 55 also added a spiral staircase and ladders, which are more compact and take up less space.

The Sims 4

In The Sims 4, the length of a staircase is based on the height of the walls. Staircases can have different types of railings, but are restricted on both sides. Staircases can also be pushed and pulled sideways to be as long as the lot itself. Any wallpaper can be added on to a staircase and the base can be removed with the sledgehammer tool. The Sims 4 doesn't currently have spiral staircases.

In patch 84, stairs are configurable through the use of an additional widget, which allows the player to bend a staircase in any direction, allowing for the creation of L-shaped, T-shaped, and U-shaped staircases. There is a maximum of four steps between landings, dependent on the size of the staircase. The height and length of stair sections can then be modified by dragging the arrows from the object for the desired result. Staircases can go in multiple directions provided there is room.

Custom content

Staircases have often been modified by custom content creators. Sometimes, this is just a matter of redesigning them so they have a different appearance, such as making the Anti-Heisenberg Teleporter resemble an elevator rather than a science-fiction device, or making a staircase look like an escalator. At other times, staircases have been modified to produce working ladders or to be more-or-less working spiral staircases. Some custom staircases for The Sims and The Sims 2 effectively work as "vertical doors" or "teleportation pads" between floors, which allow players to simulate elevators.

Modified staircases for The Sims 2 may or may not be fully animated, and may or may not work well when used by pets.

Notes

  1. Spiral staircases added to the base game with Patch 55.