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Collectibles from ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
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[[File:Collecting skill icon.png|48px|left]] [[Gem collecting|Gems]], [[Metal collecting|metals]], [[Rock collecting|space rocks]], [[Bug collecting#Beetles|beetles]], and [[Bug collecting#Butterflies|butterflies]] are '''collectibles''' from ''[[The Sims 3]]''. With the [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|''Ambitions'']] expansion, Sims can also collect [[Ghosthunter|Lesser Spirits]]. With the ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]'', it is also possible to [[Transfiguration|transform]] objects. Collecting is not a skill, so it does not have a skill progress bar.

Collecting, while not defined in the game, did exist to some extent in ''[[The Sims Castaway Stories]]''. In order to survive, Sims could gain [[resource]]s by collecting various debris across the island, such as metal, wood, grass or bamboo. Sims could also earn [[Food (The Sims Castaway Stories)|food]] by gathering fruit from different trees or by [[fishing]] or spearing fish.

The [[lifetime reward]] ''Collection Helper'' can highlight the collectibles on the map. To use the ''Collection Helper'', the player must first choose a filter. Then, collectibles will appear in the city map. Also, if the collectible of the selected type is on the camera bounds and the game is not paused, the collectible will be marked by a conspicuous light that marks the spot. If the game is paused, the light will not appear, but if the spotter light is already there, pausing the game in itself will not eliminate the sparkling light.

If you see a collectible, you can click on it and select 'catch' if it is an insect, or 'collect' if it is a seed, gem or a rock. In ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' dogs with the Hunting Skill can also sniff out collectibles. Collectibles that dogs bring home for Sims will ''not'' count toward any collection goals in the Sim's skill journals, even if the Sim orders the dog to find it; therefore it is not a good idea to send Fido out in hopes of completing any challenge (such as collecting all gem types for the heart cut). Dogs with a high Hunting skill however, will get the ability to "Locate Collectible" which works in a manner similar to the ''Collection Helper''.

A Sim who has collected an insect, may donate it to the [[Science lab|Science Lab]] for money. The rarer the insect, the more money they will receive.

Players can track the number of collectibles a Sim has collected by using the collecting journal, which is similar to a skill journal and can be found in the same area.

Collecting is a skill not shown in the skills tab. Instead, it is a special skill only shown in the skill journal.

== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
*Gems Collected
Gems Collected, Unique Gems Found, Metals Collected, Unique Metals Found, Rocks Found, Unique Rocks Analyzed, Butterflies Collected, Unique Butterflies Found, Beetles Collected, Unique Beetles Found, Insects Donated to Science
:*Unique Gems Found
== Challenges ==
*Metals Collected
;Gem Collector: Collect all the types of gems, and the rarest gem cut shape will be bestowed upon your Sim! Watch out... it's valuable!
:*Unique Metals Found
:'''Note''': 10 types total, 10% per type
*Rocks Found
:*Unique Rocks Analyzed
*Butterflies Collected
:*Unique Butterflies Found
*Beetles Collected
:*Unique Beetles Found
*Fireflies Collected
**Unique Fireflies Found
*Insects Donated To Science
*Mushrooms Collected
**Unique Mushrooms Found
*Seashells Collected
**Unique Seashells Found
*Nanites Collected
**Unique Nanites Found
==Challenges==
'''Gem Collector'''

: Collect 10 types of gems, and the rarest gem cut shape will be bestowed upon your Sim! Watch out... it's valuable!

'''Metal Collector'''

: Find 5 unique metals, and your Sim will routinely get additional ingots returned in the mail.

'''Amateur Rock Finder'''

: Once your Sim finds at least half of the varieties of space rocks, it will be easier to find ones you haven't yet stumbled across.

'''Awesomest Rock Collector in the Universe'''

: Find all the space rocks, and your Sim will have more luck collecting ones of higher value.


'''Butterfly Collector'''
;Metal Collector: Find every unique metal, and your Sim will routinely get additional Ingots returned in the mail.
:'''Note''': 5 types total, 20% per type


: Catch 10 types of butterflies to become a Butterfly Collector. Sims with this title are learned in the ways of the insect and will have an easier time finding beetles and butterflies.
;Amateur Rock Finder: Once your Sim finds at least half of the varieties of space rocks, it will be easier to find ones you haven't yet stumbled across.
:'''Note''': ? types total, ?% per type


'''Firefly Collector'''
;Awesomest Rock Collector in the Universe: Find all the space rocks, and your Sim will have more luck collecting ones of higher value.
:'''Note''': ? types total, ?% per type


;Butterfly Collector: Catch one of each type of butterfly to become a Butterfly Collector. Sims with this title are learned in the ways of the insect and will have an easier time finding beetles and butterflies.
: Catch all the different fireflies to become a champion Firefly Collector! Having found all of the firefly varieties, you'll have a much easier time collecting more fireflies and other insects.
:'''Note''': 10 types total, 10% per type


'''Beetle Collector'''
;Beetle Collector: Catch one of each type of beetle, and your Sim will never fail at catching butterflies or beetles again.
:'''Note''': 10 types total, 10% per type


: Catch 10 types of beetles, and your sim will never fail at catching butterflies or beetles again.
== Gems ==
Gemstones are found in the rough.
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Raw !! Gem !! Rarity !! Note
|-
|[[File:Diamond.jpg]] ||Diamond||Rare||
|-
|[[File:Emerald.jpg]] ||Emerald||Common||
|-
|[[File:Ruby.jpg]] ||Ruby||Common||
|-
|[[File:Tanzanite.jpg]] ||Tanzanite||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Blue_Topaz.jpg]] ||Blue Topaz||Common||
|-
|[[File:Smoky Quartz.jpg]] ||Smoky Quartz||Common||
|-
|[[File:Pink_Diamond.png]] ||Pink Diamond||Extraordinarily Unusual||
|-
|[[File:Yellow Sapphire.jpg]] ||Yellow Sapphire||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Rainbow_Gem.png]] ||Rainbow Gem||Extraordinarily Unusual||
|-
|[[File:Luminorious_Gem.jpg]] ||Luminorious Gem||Rare||
|}
Gems may be sent to the gem-cutter and cut into the following cuts. You start with the Emerald cut, and gain cuts by getting cuts. The Heart-Shaped Cut may only be gained by finding one of each gem above.
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Image !! Cut !! Cost !! Worth Change !! Break Even !! Requirement
|-
|[[File:Emerald Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Emerald||§10||125%||§40||None
|-
|[[File:Oval Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Oval||§20||150%||§40||? cuts
|-
|[[File:Pear Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Pear||§35||175%||§47||? cuts
|-
|[[File:Plumbbob Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Plumbbob||§50||200%||§50||? cuts
|-
|[[File:Marquis Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Marquis||§75||230%||§58||? cuts
|-
|[[File:Crystal Ball Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Crystal ball||§100||260%||§63||? cuts
|-
|[[File:Brilliant Cut Diamond.jpg]] ||Brilliant||§250||350%||§100||? cuts
|-
| ||Heart-Shaped||§1000||500%||§250||Pass the Gem Collector challenge
|}


'''Mushroom Collector'''
== Metals ==
Metals are found in ore form, and can be smelted into ingots for §40.
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
! Raw !! Ingot !! Metal !! Rarity !! Note
|-
|[[File:Iron_Raw.png]]||[[File:Iron_Ignot.png]]||Iron||Common||
|-
|[[File:Silver_Raw.png]]||[[File:Silver_Ignot.png]]||Silver||Common||
|-
|[[File:Gold_Raw.png]]||[[File:Gold_Ignot.png]]||Gold||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Palladium_Raw.png]]||[[File:Palladium_Ignot.png]]||Palladium||Rare||
|-
|[[File:Plutonium_Raw.png]]||[[File:Plutonium_Ignot.png]]||Plutonium||Extraordinarily Unusual||
|}


: Find 7 unique mushrooms, and the quality of mushrooms grown will increase.
== Rocks ==


'''Nanite Collector'''
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
! Rock !! Note
|-
|Acapulcoite||
|-
|Angrite||
|-
|Ataxite||
|-
|Aubrite||
|-
|Brachinite||
|-
|Charbonaceous Chondrite||
|-
|Chassignite||
|-
|Diogenite||
|-
|Enstatite Chondrite||
|-
|Eucrite||
|-
|Hexahedrite||
|-
|Howardite||
|-
|Kamasite||
|-
|Lodranite||
|-
|Lunar||
|-
|Mesosiderite||
|-
|Nakhlite||
|-
|Nalchlite||
|-
|Octahedrite||
|-
|Ordinary Chondrite||
|-
|Pallasite||
|-
|Rumurutite||
|-
|Ureilite||
|-
|Winonaite||
|-
|Unusual Bellacite||
|-
|Unusual Custerous Gossticite||
|-
|Unusual Dukeadite||
|-
|Unusual Holmberic||
|-
|Unusual Llamatite||
|-
|Unusual Mazzadrayte||
|-
|Unusual Pearsonite||
|-
|Unusual Rodiekceous||
|-
|Unusual Sporecite||
|}


: Collect at least one of each type of Nanite, and wild Nanites will start to appear around your personal Bot Building Station!
== Butterflies ==
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Img !! Butterfly !! Rarity !! Note
|-
|[[File:Moth.jpg]] ||Moth||Common||
|-
|[[File:Monarch_Butterfly.jpg]] ||Monarch Butterfly||Common||
|-
|[[File:Zephyr Metalmark Butterfly.jpg]] ||Zephyr Metalmark Butterfly||Common||
|-
|[[File:Red_Admiral_Butterfly.jpg]] ||Red Admiral Butterfly||Common||
|-
|[[File:Mission_Blue_Butterfly.jpg]] ||Mission Blue Butterfly||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Green Swallowtail Butterfly.jpg]] ||Green Swallowtail Butterfly||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Royal_Purple_Butterfly.jpg]] ||Royal Purple Butterfly||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Silver-Spotted Skipper Butterfly.jpg]]||Silver-Spotted Skipper Butterfly||Rare||Value: §379
|-
|[[File:Zebra Butterfly.jpg]] ||Zebra Butterfly||Rare||
|-
|[[File:Rainbow_Butterfly.jpg]] ||Rainbow Butterfly||Extraordinarily Unusual||
|}


== Beetles ==
==Trivia==
*Although the Collection Helper helps track collectibles, it does not explicitly state what the item actually is. On the other hand, the collection [[Opportunities|Opportunity]] for kids/teens in which the said Sim is ordered to collect metal/gem/insects will not only locate all types of the needed material, but also state the type of the material. This makes it easy for the player to associate places with specific spawns.
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
*Similarly, several World Adventures quests may require a Sim to gather some metal or gems although unlike the opportunity for the underage it only reveals the required material (e.g. copper will not be marked when the quest demands platinum). Similarly, the Opportunity that asks the Sim to gather Red Assassin Bug will mark the location of the said bugs on the map.
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Img !! Beetle !! Rarity !! Note
|-
|[[File:Ladybug.jpg]] ||Ladybug||Common||
|-
|[[File:Cockroach.jpg]] ||Cockroach||Common||
|-
|[[File:Japanese Beetle.jpg]] ||Japanese Beetle||Common||
|-
|[[File:Water Beetle.jpg]] ||Water Beetle||Common||
|-
|[[File:Light Beetle.jpg]] ||Light Beetle||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Rhinocerous Beetle.jpg]] ||Rhinocerous Beetle||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Stag Beetle.jpg]] ||Stag Beetle||Uncommon||
|-
|[[File:Spotted Beetle.jpg]] ||Spotted Beetle||Rare||
|-
|[[File:Trilobite Beetle.jpg]] ||Trilobite Beetle?||Rare||
|-
| ||Rainbow Beetle||Extraordinarily Unusual||
|}


{{Skillpoints}}
== Plants ==
{{Main|Gardening (The Sims 3)}}
{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!Img !! Plant !! Rarity !! Skill Level !! Note
|-
| ||Apple Tree||Common|||||
|-
| ||Grapevine||Common|||||
|-
| ||Lettuce Plant||Common|||||
|-
| ||Tomato Plant||Common|||||
|-
| ||Lime Tree||Uncommon|||||
|-
| ||Onion Plant||Uncommon|||||
|-
| ||Potato Plant||Uncommon|||||
|-
| ||Watermelon Vine||Uncommon|||||
|-
| ||Bell Pepper Plant||Rare|||||
|-
| ||Garlic Plant||Rare|||||
|-
| ||Life Plant||Special|||||Not sold in store
|-
| ||Death Flower Plant||Special|||||Not sold in store, Flower can be obtained from Science Career opportunity or taking it in Graveyard. Seed may also be occasionally fished up.
|-
| ||Flame Fruit Bush||Special|||||Not sold in store
|-
| ||Money Tree||Special|||||Not sold in store, fruit turns into money and cannot be replanted. If a full vacant square is next to it when it reaches "perfect" a seed will drop. Can also be fished.
|-
| ||Cheese Plant||Special|||||Enabled through skill opportunity.
|-
| ||Eggplant||Special|||||Enabled through skill opportunity.
|-
| ||Burger Patty Plant||Special|||||Enabled through skill opportunity, requires ability to seed Cheese/Eggplant
|-
| ||Steak Plant||Special|||||Enabled through skill opportunity, requires ability to seed Cheese/Eggplant
|-
| ||Omni Plant||Special|||||Enabled through skill opportunity, requires ability to seed Burger/Steak Plant, requires feeding
|}


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== Fish ==
{{Main|Fishing (The Sims 3)}}
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{| border=1 cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-color: black; font-size:small;" class="sortable"
|- style="background:#efefef;"
!class="unsortable"|Img !! Level !! Fish !! Habitat !! Bait !!class="unsortable"| Note
|-
|[[File:Anchovy.jpg]] ||0||Anchovy||Salt Water||Tomato|||
|-
|[[File:Minnow.jpg]] ||0||Minnow||Fresh Water||Apple|||
|-
|[[File:Goldfish.jpg]] ||1||Goldfish||Fresh Water||Lettuce|||
|-
|[[File:Alley Catfish.jpg]] ||1||Alley Catfish||Both||Cheese|||
|-
|[[File:Jellyfish.jpg]] ||2||Jellyfish||Salt Water||Grapes|||
|-
|[[File:Rainbow Trout.jpg]] ||2||Rainbow Trout||Fresh Water||Egg|||
|-
|[[File:Red Herring.jpg]] ||3||Red Herring||Both||Links|||
|-
|[[File:Tuna.jpg]] ||3||Tuna||Salt Water||Onion|||
|-
|[[File:Siamese Catfish.jpg]] ||4||Siamese Catfish||Both||Bell Pepper|||
|-
|[[File:Tragic Clownfish.jpg]] ||4||Tragic Clownfish||Salt Water||Watermelon|||
|-
|[[File:Blowfish.jpg]] ||5||Blowfish||Salt Water||Potato|||
|-
|[[File:Piranha.jpg]] ||5||Piranha||Fresh Water||Minnow|||
|-
|[[File:Black Goldfish.jpg]] ||6||Black Goldfish||Fresh Water||Goldfish|||
|-
|[[File:Salmon.jpg]] ||6||Salmon||Both||Lime|||
|-
|[[File:Swordfish.jpg]] ||7||Swordfish||Salt Water||Anchovy|||
|-
|[[File:Shark.jpg]] ||7||Shark||Both||Red Herring|||
|-
|[[File:Angelfish.jpg]] ||8||Angelfish||Both||Alley Catfish|||
|-
|[[File:Vampire Fish.jpg]] ||8||Vampire Fish||Fresh Water||Garlic|||Appear at 12AM
|-
|[[File:Robot Fish.jpg]] ||9||Robot Fish||Fresh Water||Piranha|||Only from Science Facility
|-
|[[File:Lobster.jpg]] ||9||Lobster||Both||Tuna|||
|-
|[[File:Deathfish.jpg]] ||10||Deathfish||Fresh Water||Angel Fish|||Only from Graveyard, will appear at 12AM
|}
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Latest revision as of 15:37, 7 April 2021

The Sims 3


Collecting

A Sim catching a butterfly.

Not to be confused with Collecting (The Sims 4).

Gems, metals, space rocks, beetles, and butterflies are collectibles from The Sims 3. With the Ambitions expansion, Sims can also collect Lesser Spirits. With the World Adventures, it is also possible to transform objects. Collecting is not a skill, so it does not have a skill progress bar.

Collecting, while not defined in the game, did exist to some extent in The Sims Castaway Stories. In order to survive, Sims could gain resources by collecting various debris across the island, such as metal, wood, grass or bamboo. Sims could also earn food by gathering fruit from different trees or by fishing or spearing fish.

The lifetime reward Collection Helper can highlight the collectibles on the map. To use the Collection Helper, the player must first choose a filter. Then, collectibles will appear in the city map. Also, if the collectible of the selected type is on the camera bounds and the game is not paused, the collectible will be marked by a conspicuous light that marks the spot. If the game is paused, the light will not appear, but if the spotter light is already there, pausing the game in itself will not eliminate the sparkling light.

If you see a collectible, you can click on it and select 'catch' if it is an insect, or 'collect' if it is a seed, gem or a rock. In The Sims 3: Pets dogs with the Hunting Skill can also sniff out collectibles. Collectibles that dogs bring home for Sims will not count toward any collection goals in the Sim's skill journals, even if the Sim orders the dog to find it; therefore it is not a good idea to send Fido out in hopes of completing any challenge (such as collecting all gem types for the heart cut). Dogs with a high Hunting skill however, will get the ability to "Locate Collectible" which works in a manner similar to the Collection Helper.

A Sim who has collected an insect, may donate it to the Science Lab for money. The rarer the insect, the more money they will receive.

Players can track the number of collectibles a Sim has collected by using the collecting journal, which is similar to a skill journal and can be found in the same area.

Collecting is a skill not shown in the skills tab. Instead, it is a special skill only shown in the skill journal.

Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • Gems Collected
  • Unique Gems Found
  • Metals Collected
  • Unique Metals Found
  • Rocks Found
  • Unique Rocks Analyzed
  • Butterflies Collected
  • Unique Butterflies Found
  • Beetles Collected
  • Unique Beetles Found
  • Fireflies Collected
    • Unique Fireflies Found
  • Insects Donated To Science
  • Mushrooms Collected
    • Unique Mushrooms Found
  • Seashells Collected
    • Unique Seashells Found
  • Nanites Collected
    • Unique Nanites Found

Challenges[edit | edit source]

Gem Collector

Collect 10 types of gems, and the rarest gem cut shape will be bestowed upon your Sim! Watch out... it's valuable!

Metal Collector

Find 5 unique metals, and your Sim will routinely get additional ingots returned in the mail.

Amateur Rock Finder

Once your Sim finds at least half of the varieties of space rocks, it will be easier to find ones you haven't yet stumbled across.

Awesomest Rock Collector in the Universe

Find all the space rocks, and your Sim will have more luck collecting ones of higher value.

Butterfly Collector

Catch 10 types of butterflies to become a Butterfly Collector. Sims with this title are learned in the ways of the insect and will have an easier time finding beetles and butterflies.

Firefly Collector

Catch all the different fireflies to become a champion Firefly Collector! Having found all of the firefly varieties, you'll have a much easier time collecting more fireflies and other insects.

Beetle Collector

Catch 10 types of beetles, and your sim will never fail at catching butterflies or beetles again.

Mushroom Collector

Find 7 unique mushrooms, and the quality of mushrooms grown will increase.

Nanite Collector

Collect at least one of each type of Nanite, and wild Nanites will start to appear around your personal Bot Building Station!

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Although the Collection Helper helps track collectibles, it does not explicitly state what the item actually is. On the other hand, the collection Opportunity for kids/teens in which the said Sim is ordered to collect metal/gem/insects will not only locate all types of the needed material, but also state the type of the material. This makes it easy for the player to associate places with specific spawns.
  • Similarly, several World Adventures quests may require a Sim to gather some metal or gems although unlike the opportunity for the underage it only reveals the required material (e.g. copper will not be marked when the quest demands platinum). Similarly, the Opportunity that asks the Sim to gather Red Assassin Bug will mark the location of the said bugs on the map.

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