Eccentric

Eccentric is a mental trait in The Sims 3: Ambitions. It also is a trait in The Sims 3 Pets for console. Eccentric Sims have a natural ability when it comes to inventing crazy gizmos and whachamacalits.

Attributes

 * Your Sim will have a higher chance of discovering new inventions while dabbling or inventing.
 * Your Sim will be faster at making discovered inventions.
 * Your Sim will have a higher chance of making Improved Widgets.

Player notes

 * Eccentric Sims learn the Inventing skill faster.
 * This trait is first available at birth, but does not come into play until a Sim is a child.
 * NPCs with this trait are attracted to the following Lot assignment: Junkyard

Possible lifetime wishes

 * Monster Maker
 * Paranormal Profiteer

Associated skills

 * Inventing
 * Handiness

Associated traits

 * Handy

Trivia
The Eccentric trait picture shows a character who resembles to Doctor Emmett Brown from the Back to The Future movies, possibly a reference to the fact that inventors can build time machines.

Eccentric seems a bad name for this trait. For example "Inventive" seems better. The reason is the fact that Sims having this trait are not truly eccentric, just better at inventing. The name "Eccentric" may deliver from the stereotype saying that inventors are eccentric, awkward, and crazy.

Examples of Sims who are Eccentric
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