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 as a Sim can offer the Grim Reaper money to bring back loved ones and pets if their urn or gravestone is on the lot. 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. It doesn't tend to work when the grave is not on the lot, though it may. For it to work, the grave MUST be a gravestone.

"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.

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