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==The Sims 2==
Generally, this type of lot works much like a residential one, but have some significant differences. Notably, Sims that stay on the lot till past 6 pm do not age, providing them immortality for as long they stay there. [[Pregnant]] Sims are also "frozen" in similar biological suspension, where the duration of stage progressions is put at halt and prevents a birth from occurring during the stay. Despite these anomalies, their [[Aspiration bar|aspiration bar]] level will still decay. With the exception of [[Hobby lot|secret hobby lots]] and college campus, Sims cannot build skills and [[enthusiasm]] on any community lot. However, there is a [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,11216.0.html mod] that allows Sims to build skill on community lots. With the exception of [[Hotel]]s, Sims cannot sleep or nap in a community lot which prevents them from restoring their [[energy]].
As in ''The Sims'', residential lots become static when a Sim visits a community lot. Sims do not age while on community lots, but their [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)|aspiration]] level will still decay. [[Babies]] and [[toddler]]s cannot visit community lots, but [[Child#The Sims 2|children]] can if they are accompanied by older household members. If a child is taken to a community lot, neighborhood children may appear with one or both of their parents, while [[townie]] children will come alone. NPC children will not appear if the currently active [[household]] did not bring a child along with them to the community lot.▼
Much like ''The Sims'', all community lots have at least one [[phone|telephone booth]] and [[garbage can|garbage bin]]. By default, these are located outside of the lot's boundaries and cannot be moved without the use of the [[moveobjects]] cheat. However, additional phone booths and garbage bins may be purchased from [[buy mode]] and placed anywhere on the lot. Sims cannot build skills on community lots, but can build [[Fitness (attribute)|fitness]]. However, there is a [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,11216.0.html mod] that allows Sims to build skill on community lots.
Travel to community lots is not instantaneous, and the game clock will reflect this. Since time stops on a Sim's residential lot while he or she is visiting community lots, this is primarily for "color", and has no real effect on gameplay. Sims must leave community lots using the same method of transport they used to get there. For example, if a Sim called a [[taxi|cab]] to get to the lot, they must call a cab in order to leave the lot, and cannot use a [[car]] or [[walking|walk]] to get off the lot. Likewise, a Sim who walks to a community lot must walk off the lot, and cannot call a cab to leave.
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Certain NPCs may only be or are primarily found on community lots. ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' introduced [[Mrs. CrumpleBottom]], a prudish old lady who appears on [[Downtown (The Sims 2)|Downtown]] lots and reprimands Sims for performing romantic interactions in public. ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]'' introduced the [[Unsavory Charlatan]], a pickpocket that may appear on any community lot at random and will attempt to pick the pockets of Sims. ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]'' introduced [[witch|high witches]] that may also appear on community lots at random, usually accompanied by special effects depending on their alignment.
Until ''Apartment Life'', non-controllable Sims on community lots did not need to be greeted before being able to interact with them. Starting with ''Apartment Life'', Sims on community lots need to be greeted before other social interactions become available, much like ''The Sims''. Sims may also autonomously attempt to greet Sims they have not greeted yet.
===University===
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