Talk:Trait (The Sims 4)

Differences between CAS previews and CAS demos
The CAS have undergone several changes from the older previews (such as the IGN video How To Create Your Perfect Sims in The Sims 4) and the recent CAS Demo video by SimsVIP I just watched. The trait icon for Lazy has been changed, and the Mean-Spirited trait has been renamed into Mean. Reward traits are no longer shown on the tooltip when you mouseover the aspiration. The aspiration icon for Popularity has been changed as well.

Also I've screencapped each of the walk styles from the preview video, but the demo has added two more walk styles and I have to do it all over again, sigh. Hopefully SimsVIP would write more details about these, or we could wait until the demo is released commercially.  Nikel  Talk  –  Vote!  06:09, July 9, 2014 (UTC)

Codenames for traits
It might be good to have the code names for each trait. Or at least the ones which aren't obvious. Normally, the code names are easy to work out - you just have to remove any space in the middle e.g. if you want to add the Gym Rat trait you'd type in the console: traits.equip_trait gymrat

However, some of them do not follow this logical 'no space' rule. This can make using the console arduous. For example Angler's Tranquility = AnglersTranquility so if someone types in: traits.equip_trait Angler'sTranquility (NB apostrophe in the middle) it won't work and it may well be difficult to understand *why* it didn't work. (This is very typical in computer programming - 1 character out of place can break your programme and the computer won't say why it's broken.)

I wiped out all my Sims' traits by mistake *Very* easily by using the CAS editor, which forced me to add them back manually but it was difficult because the trait code names aren't obvious. I think other people will have this problem - I saw one other person had posted in a forum about it:

http://simsvip.com/2014/09/07/the-sims-4-skill-cheats-relationship-cheats-and-more/comment-page-2/#comment-533573

Therefore, I'm going to search for all the difficult code names. Here are the non-obvious ones I've found:

I like how they deliberately avoided "high"!

IMO, randomly inserting underscores into the middle of code names is a hateful thing that programmers sometimes do to trip novice programmers up. Anyway, below is a fuller list. To make it I got a list of code names that some kind player had posted on the internet and applied each one to my sim (on my PC). I guess he or she compiled the list from looking in a game file because otherwise how would she know that for example "invested" was a code name when the game never mentions the word? This means that further exploration may be possible by examining the game files somehow. When I reached professionalSlacker, I accidentally typed in professional and suddenly realised that abbreviations are possible. So I've found the shortest abbreviations for all the non-obvious ones. Super Green Thumb the abbreviation is "up" so there are probably more out there. I'm really glad I isolated the code name for handy = theknack = thek - i tried a million words to no avail e.g. repairer, fixer etc. Thanks to whoever compiled the list of keywords before me. 80.229.165.251 (talk) 04:34, November 10, 2014 (UTC)

Bonus trait
It says bonus trait sticks to the Sim even if the aspiration is later changed. I think I wrote that, but that was based on SimGuruGraham's tweet. That tweet was way back during the game development, and as you know a lot of things may have changed between the development and the release versions; like when SimGuruGrant said we could eventually earn more than 3 traits in the game. Apparently we can, but that works for reward traits—not normal ones—so it was kind of misleading. Can anyone confirm this? If it's true, doesn't that mean we can exploit all bonus traits without fulfilling the aspirations?  Nikel  Talk  –  Vote!  05:37, February 19, 2015 (UTC)

Welll in sims a different trait can cause different interactions —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sims4blogger16 (talk • contribs) 04:55, January 5, 2018‎ (UTC) - Please sign your comments with ~

Trait icons
Some trait icons seem to be outdated and need to be replaced: Seldom Sleepy (coffee), Never Weary (battery/energy drink), Forever Fresh (lavender?), Forever Full (stomach), Needs No One (two persons at distance), Father Winter's Baby (just snowy clouds). Those the ones I've found and there might be even more. --94.220.247.59 (talk) 17:19, December 4, 2018 (UTC)

Missing traits?
Can we confirm that this article isn't missing any visible traits for now? It took several months to include two of the Seasons related reward traits after all. --94.220.247.59 (talk) 17:19, December 4, 2018 (UTC)
 * All of the trait lists should be updated, with the exception of satisfaction reward trait icons and hidden traits, I believe. - SimDestroyer (talk) 12:49, December 5, 2018 (UTC)
 * If you're interested in listing all hidden traits, here you go...

walk style	Default, Perky, Snooty, Swagger, Feminine, Tough, Goofy, Sleepy, Energetic, Creepy hidden	SPxx	Favorite Movie Action/Horror/Comedy/Romance/Family, Butler, Bowled Perfect Llama, Has Been Given Ear Buds, Completed Climbing Wall Challenge 1-5, Has Researched Rodent Disease, Immune - Rodent Disease, Removed Costume - Rodent Disease GP01	Master Herbalist, Camping, Bear, Identified Herb (10x), Unlocked Camping Sculpture, Forest Ghost (Gloomy/Goofy/Mean), Forest Ranger, Unlocked Super Fertilizer GP02	Has Visited Sylvan Glade/Forgotten Grotto/Deep Woods, Massage Therapist GP03	Has Tasted Experimental Food, Restaurant Critic, Received Experimental Food TNS, Restaurant at Work GP04	Bat/Mist/Vampire Run Enabled, Manifested, (Manual) Dark Form, Vampire, Cured, Bat Baby, Vampire Power Susceptibility, Disgusted by Food, Dark Ley Line, Intro to Vampire Caller GP05	Understand Baby - Parenting, Disgusted By Food - Picky Eater GP06	(Service/Temple) Skeleton, Prohibited Authentication Mail, Native, Cursed VFX Mask, Received Welcome Package EP01	(Fake/Part/Undisguised) Alien, Born From Alien Abduction, (Police Station) Criminal, Has Been Scientist, Inventing Event, Expert Repair EP02	DJ, GAMESCOM Love Interest, Chalet Gardens Ghost EP03	Landlord, City Repair, Weirdo, Statue Busker, Love Guru, Dream Big - Basketball, Political Left/Right - Activist, Curry Contest Winner, Has Cause - Activist, Environment/Justice/Tax/Economy/Peace - Activist Cause EP04	Lighthouse Conception, Adoption Officer, (Don't) Clean/Treat - Vet Employee EP05	Discount/Pirate Day, Climate Change Woke, Loves/Hates Sun, Loves/Hates Wind, Loves/Hates Snow, Loves/Hates Rain, Prefers Cool/Warm, Umbrella User, Flower Bunny, Scarecrow, Umbrella Preference Adult 1-12, Umbrella Preference Child 1-12, Has Ultimate Snowpal, Experienced First Snow, Father Winter EP06	Fame Shine Off, Fame Shine On Rank 4/5, Celebrity Walk On, Awaiting Audition, Audition Success Film/High Budget TV/Low Budget TV/Commercial, Social/Touchy/Nervous Fan, Achieved Celebrity Tile, Star Treatment Quirk, Crystal Helmet Amethyst/Amazonite/Citrine/Alabaster/Alexandrite/Rainborz/Rose/Ruby/Sapphire/Orange Topaz/Peach/Plumbite/Quartz/Hematite/Jet/Jonquilyst/Nitelite/Crandestine/Diamond/Emerald/FireOpal/Shinalite/Simanite/Turquoise, (Has Been) Reputation Rank 1-7, Paparazzi, Fame Level 1-5, Baby Ariel, Cry On Demand - Drama Club, Feud Target Perk, (Not) Disguised, New to Actor Career, Drama Club BASE	Likes/Hates Fruitcake, Hates Fruit Cake Controller, Pizza Delivery, Joined Fifty Mile High Club (Teen), Reputation Host, Child Cannot Age Up - Does Not Persist, Custom Career, Gardener Service, Repairman, At Daycare, With Nanny, Male, Female, Master Gardener, Has Watched Alien - Rocketship, Risen Ghost, PlantSim NPC, Master Fisherman, Had WooHoo, Been Kissed, Had Fight, Grade School A-D/F, High School A-D/F, Alien Pollinator, Right/Left-Handed, Employee Quit, Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Elder, No Occult, Recieved Skull Display - Day of the Dead, Human, Recieved Stump - PlantSim Challenge, PlantSim, Millie Bobby Brown, Joke/Affirmation/News - Smart Hub Wake Up Routine, Maid, Mailman, Pregnant, Grim Reaper, Imagination Skill 1-5, FTUE Roommate, Has Monster Friend, Got Growfruit, Unlocked Positivity Challenge Aspiration, Collected Positivity Challenge Reward 1-4, Force On/Off - Breasts, Completed (Perfect) Growfruit Challenge, Painting Master, Gardener, 2x Career Pay Boosts, Challenge Coordinator - Jasmine, Unlocked Grilled Cheese Aspiration, Has Met Nanny, Nanny, Alien Abduction Pregnancy, Tragic Clown tail style	Up, Down gender options	Customized Gender, Can (Not) Impregnate, Can (Not) Be Impregnated, Toilet Standing/Sitting, Masculine/Feminine Frame, Masculine/Feminine Clothing, Pets: (Un)Neutered phone skin	Turquoise Stripes, Lime, Mint Green Stripes, Orange Polka, Purple, Red, Rose Gold, Silver, White, Black, Black Stripes, Blue Polka, Brown, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Gold, Hot Pink Polka, Light Pink talent agency	Everyday Extras, A.I. Staffing, Well Suited, G.R.A.N.
 * --2003:DD:E735:CF0:1012:AC06:9EE5:2B9F (talk) 17:56, December 30, 2018 (UTC)
 * StrangerVille hidden traits:

NPCs	Curio Shop Owner, Military, Scientist, Agent, Conspiracist, Premade Sim, Veteran Hermit Story	Has Asked Around, Examined Lab Door, Has Opened Door, Vaccinated, Has Seen the Mother, Has Defeated the Mother Misc	Actively Possessed Overlay
 * --84.133.196.39 (talk) 13:11, February 27, 2019 (UTC)
 * April 16th patch:

Agencies	Computer Experts, Electrified Artists, Fighting Words Hidden		Unlocked Meet, Completed Meet With Client, Bonus Gig Payout, Unlocked Overclock
 * --2003:DD:E717:69F1:FC74:7553:9D95:4DB8 (talk) 10:08, April 18, 2019 (UTC)
 * June 18th:

Base: High Fishing Skill IL: Islander, Lifeguard Reward Level 2, Lifeguard Reward Level 3, Medium Swimming, Treasure Tool, Rebreather, Dive Knife, Spearfishing Gun, Underwater Camera, Mermaid, TYAE Mermaid, Mermaid Form, Discovered Mermaid, Temporary Discovered Mermaid, Merfolk Woke, Disgusted by Fish
 * --188.108.19.131 (talk) 02:17, June 19, 2019 (UTC)

Custom Content
How can I download custom content to Sims 4 in package file format? Cus anywhere i download custom content is in another file format so it doesnt work. What should I do?

Doris 87.244.207.188 (talk) 15:46, October 17, 2019 (UTC)


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New reward traits and degrees
As of now 55 traits are still missing. Where should we put Immortal and Mental Magister and is anyone interested in creating a new h2 section for all 53 degrees (4 variants + mixology)? --46.83.231.185 (talk) 15:56, February 22, 2020 (UTC)