Computer

Computers are objects in The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. Their uses differ greatly from game to game.

Functions in The Sims
In TS1 computers are primarily fun objects, with a couple of added bonuses to make up for the cost. If you want a particular job and have a good amount of money it may be wise to invest in a cheap computer, as this will speed up your search fourfold as well as providing a good way for any children to study.

Computers vary dramatically in price, the cheapest costing about a thousand simoleons and the most expensive (the Meet Marco) valued at $6500. Despite the difference in cost the only thing seperating the models is the amount of fun gained.

Functions in The Sims 2
Some of the computer functions in The Sims 2 are similar to the phone functions in The Sims. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs.

Sims without computers cannot be emailed, and will not be available for chatting. All Townies are considered to have computers, and young adults at college are considered to have access to computers on campus community lots.

Players should note that custom computers may not have options from some expansion packs.

Functions in The Sims 3
The features of a computer have again been changed, and reflect the functions of a real computer more realistically. With the exception of the chess feature, the types of computers are identical apart from the fun they give while gaming. Many features of Sims 3 computers now have requirements such as traits.

To have access to all the features of a computer at the best possible quality, a Sim must have:


 * A graphically improved laptop
 * World Adventures installed
 * The job Dynamic DNA profiler
 * Written 25 books and level 10 writing skill
 * As much Hacking time possible
 * The Bookworm trait
 * The Genius trait
 * The Computer Whiz trait
 * One or more of the following traits: Inappropriate, Mean Spirited, Evil