Resurrect-O-Nomitron

The Resurrect-o-Nomitron is introduced in The Sims 2: University as the Paranormal career reward. This item is different from other career reward items in that it allows a Sim to offer the Grim Reaper money to bring back loved ones and pets if their urn or gravestone is in the neighborhood. However, if a player is cheap or low on Simoleons, the dead Sim will either come back with problems, or as a Zombie -- or not come back at all.

When a Sim uses it to call the Grim Reaper, the player will be presented with a phonebook-like list of deceased Sims that Sim is considered to know. This list will include the Sim's deceased ancestors, as well as deceased Sims the caller knew when they were alive. The player will then be able to decide how much to pay. If all goes well, the revived Sim or pet will appear near the Resurrect-o-Nomitron.

It doesn't tend to work when the grave is not on the lot, though it may. It has been reported that it may not work unless the grave is a gravestone, though it may.

"No need to mourn the passing of your loved ones. Not only is this telephone a classy accessory to any stylish realm, but it also provides a direct line to the Grim Reaper. For nary the price of your soul, Mr Reaper will gladly bring anyone back from the beyond. But beware: if you don't offer a competitive price, your resurrected loved one may be ... incomplete."

Payments & Results

 * §9000–§10,000 — Perfect Sim. Exactly as when they died and in a good mood.
 * Note: The Grim Reaper will always resurrect a child perfectly.
 * §4000–§9000 — "Problem" Sim. The Sim returns looking exactly as they once did, but with their personality reversed, their skill points lost, and they will have a different job or a demotion. The lower the bid the worse the effect.
 * §998–§4000 — The Sim is revived, but as a zombie. Walks with limp, thinks about brains, loses most skill points and personality is changed.
 * Below §998 — The plea fails. The Reaper will take the money and give nothing.

The Life of a Zombie
Zombies come back with features that are uniquely theirs. The most noticeable are blue skin, changes in facial structure, and the Zombie walk. They will never walk, run, or skip normally again.

The physical appearance is not the only change. Zombies lose skill points and have their personality replaced. They often groan and think about brains. They are mean, a little outgoing, active, sloppy, and a little playful. Zombie teens can go to college and become adults after graduation. Some Sims may be disgusted by zombies when they enter the room.

Related Wants and Fears
Relatives and Knowledge-Sim friends of recently deceased Sims will often roll a want to resurrect that Sim. Knowledge Sims who knew a recently deceased Sim, but were not friends with him or her will often roll a want to make a zombie. This will happen whether or not they have access to a Resurrect-o-Nomitron. Apparently, it's enough for them to know that resurrection is possible.

Sims who do not have the Knowledge aspiration will often roll a fear that a recently deceased friend will become a zombie.

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