Coffeemaker
Coffeemakers or hot beverage makers are objects in The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 that allow Sims to boost or buff their energy motive without sleeping.
The Sims and The Sims 2
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A coffeemaker is an object in The Sims and The Sims 2 that raises energy while lowering bladder. Sims can use a coffeemaker autonomously, and tired Sims often will, regardless of the time.
In The Sims, it's known as Mr. Regular-Joe Coffee, and has an Energy rating of 1 and a Bladder rating of -1. It is always full, and Sims are not charged for using it on residential lots. However, they will be charged if they use it on community lots.
In The Sims 2, the coffeemaker is given an Energy rating of 3, and renamed the Extra Pep Coffeemaker. It still has a Bladder rating of -1. In The Sims 2, a Sim will have to "Make Coffee" before anyone will be able to drink it, but there is no charge for doing this. A full pot of coffee holds six cups, and the coffee will be good indefinitely. The Sims 2: FreeTime and Kitchen & Bath Stuff each add a coffeemaker. FreeTime adds the Deluxe Coffee Maker by YouBrew, which sells for §95. Kitchen & Bath Stuff adds the Drip Drip Drip Little Coffeemaker by Kitchensations, which sells for §105. Except for price and appearance, they are the same as the the base-game coffeemaker. The Sims 2: Seasons adds the Perfect Packets Hot Chocolate Maker, which costs §85. It functions the same as a coffeemaker, but children can drink from it.
In The Sims, Sims will stand to drink coffee. When a Sim is finished with a cup of coffee, the cup will vanish. In The Sims 2, Sims will sit to drink coffee if there is a vacant chair in the same room as the coffeemaker. Otherwise, they will stand. Also, in The Sims 2 coffee cups need to be cleaned up, but Sims will not autonomously put them in a sink or dishwasher unless the coffeecuphack mod from More Awesome Than You is used. Instead, they will look for a coffee table, end table, or desk to put the empty cup on, regardless of how far away it is.
This mod occasionally causes a minor "jump bug" when washing a coffee cup in a sink. This may interfere with the Headmaster scenario, as the Headmaster will vanish if it affects him.
Espresso machines
The Sims and The Sims 2 include espresso machines, which are more expensive, but provide more Energy than regular coffeemakers. As with regular coffeemakers, tired Sims may use them autonomously, regardless of the time.
In The Sims, the espresso machine is the Gagmia Simore Espresso Machine, which sells for §450. It has an Energy rating of 2 and a Bladder rating of -2. A drawback to this object is that it frequently breaks when used. As with coffeemakers, Sims are charged for using it on a community lot, but there is no charge to use it at home.
In The Sims 2, it is the Ciao Time Espresso Machine. It still sells for §450, but has an Energy rating of 4 and a Bladder rating of -1. It is sturdier than the machine from The Sims, and does not appear to break when used. With this machine, Sims can juggle the cups for Fun, and will often do so autonomously. [n 1] If the "Make Espresso" action is canceled before it is finished, the Sim will finish making the cup, and will leave it sitting there. A Sim can then be told to drink it by clicking on the machine and selecting "Take Espresso". It does not appear that the cup will get cold or go bad, no matter how long it sits.
Notes
- ↑ The mod MQ_No_Autonomous_Play_Juggle_Cups, available from this thread at Mod The Sims, can prevent this.
The Sims 3
Coffeemakers return in The Sims 3 base game. There are several models in the base game and subsequent expansion packs. Coffeemakers in The Sims 3 do not affect the bladder motive. The Das BrauenMeister and Ultra Lounge Hot Beverage Machine are available at the Sims 3 Store for 75 SimPoints each. Both have Energy ratings of 3. All coffeemakers have many different types of coffee available, but all of them have the same effect. Drinking drinks from these coffeemakers gives Sims the buzzed moodlet, meaning that whatever energy they had before drinking will not matter and the Sim will not be able to sleep or nap until the moodlet expires. While there is no noticeable increase to energy, the game will treat the Sim as if their energy was full.
Excellent Anson Hot Beverage Maker
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When you need a caffeinated pick-me-up, get jazzed with the steamingly delicious delights of the Excellent Anson Hot Beverage Maker. Get the energy pulsing through your veins, because there's no time for sleeping with Excellent Anson!
In The Sims 3, the coffeemaker is available in the base game. It's called the Excellent Anson Hot Beverage Maker and is worth §1100 when new and §440 when fully depreciated (after 6 Sim days). The Excellent Anson Hot Beverage Maker has an energy rating of 3.
Juspresso XTi-French Beverage Maker
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This beverage maker uses proprietary French technology to ensure the highest quality beverage makes it to your mouth. It's backed by our 30 day no questions asked warranty (unfortunately, the warranty does not apply to this model, as this is the XTi version).
The Sims 3: World Adventures expansion pack contains a new coffee maker called the Juspresso XTi-French Beverage Maker. It has an energy rating of 4. It is worth §1400 when brand new and §560 when fully depreciated.
Elitissimo At-Home Barista
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Zeigler Exclusive, the finest name in kitchen furnishings, brings the secrets of world-class baristas into your own home with the Elitissimo At-Home Barista! The gleaming reservoir heats water to the perfect temperature without the danger of scalding yourself...well, at least until the beverage is in the cup. Finally, a classy way to get your two steamy hot beverages today (as recommended by the International Mug Makers Association).
The Sims 3: Late Night expansion pack contains a new coffee maker called the Elitissimo At-Home Barista. It has an energy rating of 4. It is worth §1800 when brand new.
Air-o-matic Hot Beverage Machine
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Stuck with that old piston-driven beverage machine? Then it’s time to upgrade! This machine is sleeker, lighter and makes the best beverages in town. The patented Air-o-matic technology will change the way you drink hot beverages forever!
The Sims 3: Generations expansion pack added a new coffee maker, the Air-o-matic Hot Beverage Machine, which has an energy rating of 4.