Non-playable character

NPCs (Non-playable Character) are usually non-playable sims in both The Sims and The Sims 2, but it is possible to play them through the use of Mods.

There are two main types of NPC. Ones that through relationships and simple cheats will be able to be playable characters without any programming errors and ones that were specifically not meant to be played.

God Almighty (0years ago)]]GOD ALMIGHTY IS AN NPC, THAT CAN COME WHEN YOUR SIMS ARE TREATING THE ENVIORMENT FAIRLY. IF GOD Comes, He Will Talk to you about the natures and the wind, his aspiration (POWER) and his anynomy powers such as Buster Frickles, and Teleportation. He Also Knows Your Sims' Name Right away. it is truely good to get to meet him, and God is not Like other sims, he could hug a person he barely knows even when the relationship status is on "0" to "0" Usually as you know, sims cannot do such. God Almighty Can touch you and bring you 5 potions each. he has all his skills and talent badges he is introduced in The Sims 2 Seasons Or The Sims 2 Open for Business. When Mr. Almighty Does come, he will not hurt you, since he loves you.

The Sims 2
The Sims 2 NPCs are much more colorful. For starters, basic NPCs can be interacted with (talked to, befriended, married etc.) and each has a different face, hair color and name. They can be male or females and they make more logical decisions, mostly. When an NPC becomes playable, a new NPC will be generated to take the old NPC's place.

Playable NPCs
These NPCs can become playable through many different ways. For a full list of ways to make them playable see Turning a Townie into a Playable Sim.


 *  The Maid: Usually a woman, but there is a couple of men, at a ratio of about 2:1. Maids will clean up your lot for you, useful if you have filthy Sims.
 * The Repairman: Repairs broken-down objects and unclogs the toilet.
 *  The Exterminator: If your lot is filthy and you see cockroaches crawling around, call the exterminator and he will rid the lot of them for you.
 *  The Policeman: He'll fight a burglar, or fine you about 200 Simoleons if you ring him falsely. There is a 4:1 ratio the police officer will be a man rather than a woman.
 *  The Fireman: If you have Sims with a low Cooking Skill attempt to cook anything involving an oven or a microwave, sometimes a fire will result. Having a fire alarm will have a fireman come to extinguish the fire, without having you call them.
 *  The Burglar: He or she doesn't always come at nighttime. Most burglars are men, although female burglars have been seen as well. Burglars are Townies that you can meet and even befriend (they still wear their crime outfit), but that won't stop them from robbing you.
 *  The Gardener: If you have a large garden to upkeep or you are just feeling lazy, the gardener will come and take care of your plants.
 *  The Nanny: They can be very irritating but will look after your Sim's baby, toddler or child's needs. Always an elder woman.
 * Paper Deliverer: Appears at 7 am every morning to deliver the papers. Can either be male or female, but is always a teen. Also delivers hobby magazines, if Freetime is installed, once a week along with the newspaper.
 *  Professors: Professors come from the University expansion pack. You meet them at class and when you talk or phone them, your Class Performance goes up. Some of them occasionally visit the character's lot and ring the doorbell.
 *  University Mascots: There is the evil mascot (the cow) and good mascot (llama). The cow, has zero body points, while the llamas mascot has the body skill maxed out. If both of these mascots appear on the lot, more than likely, they will cause a fight.
 *  Cheerleaders: Cheerleaders are almost always women, and they come onto a lot on campus (whether dorm or private residence) at random times during the day. However, a locked door can keep them out.
 *  The Coach: The Coach is almost always, if not always, a man. Your Sim will stop whatever he or she is doing in order to work out. Like the Nanny, the Coach can be very irritating.
 * Hobby Instructors: Instructors will contact your Sim when they increase their enthusiasm in a certain hobby. They can be found on the secret lots and instruct Sims in their hobby.

Non-playable NPCs
These NPCs cannot become playable without the use of mods, cheats, and/or expansion packs.


 * The Grim Reaper: Stereotypical death. Scythe, cloak, mobile phone, clipboard, etc. When the death is not from old age or drowning, other Sims can plead for a loved one's life. He can also be contacted through a special phone to bring a loved one back, usually as a zombie unless you offer more than 5000 simoleons. This can only be activated in University.
 *  Mrs. Crumplebottom: She is Downtown's favorite old prude. She hits you with her handbag if you kiss/flirt in front of her.
 *  Social Worker: If you neglect your children, whether intentionally or not, the Social Worker will take your children away.
 *  Social Bunny: If you let your Sim's Social Bar become low enough, then the Social Bunny will appear. You can socialize with the Social Bunny until your Social Bar is halfway full. There are three versions of the Social Bunny, each one with a different colored suit. He can only be seen by the Sim being treated.
 * Skunk: A small animal from The Sims 2: Pets who will "spray" your Sim or pet and make them smell. This usually happens if you try to pet them or chase them off. They are black and white cat-sized creatures with a tendency to hang around lots with flowers. Sometimes, they just appear randomly.
 * Pack leader: A black wolf with glowing yellow eyes, if you raise the relationship level high, teens and older will be bitten and turned into a werewolf!
 *  Repo-man: If you don't have enough money to pay your bills, the Repo Man will come and take some of your Sim's items to compensate.
 * Carpool Driver: The Carpool Driver is the one who drives the carpool to your residence on every day that you have to go to work. Usually, the Carpool Driver is a man.
 * Unsavory Charlatan: If you encounter him on a community lot he may try to steal your wallet.
 * Penguin: Usually appears during Winter season for you to pet. They are attracted to fish and will chat to your scarecrow or snowman.
 * Therapist : Appears when your Sim's aspiration level is very low. He can only be seen by the Sim being treated, so other Sims in the area will think the Sim's crazy. The shrink will raise your Sim's aspiration level a tad, and will disappear.
 * Fan NPCs: These can only be got through hacks and mods
 * Easter Bunny: Buy His Family Crest and he'll come overnight when your Sims are asleep. He'll take his crest and leave an egg for everyone in the house.
 * Mr. Humble: If you have installed The Sims 2: Freetime, he will drop by your house and leave a computer with The Sims 3 game on it.