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{{merge|Comparison between The Sims base games}}
<!--This article should mainly compare The Sims 2 base game to The Sims 3 base game. The differences between expansion packs are too broad to cover in a single article.-->
 
''[[The Sims 3]]'' is based on ''[[The Sims]]'' original base game and ''[[The Sims 2]]'' original base game, and therefore contains many of the same features.
 
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* Seamless neighborhood
** [[Bicycle]]s
** TimeUniversal passesclock onsynchronized in all lots on the same time - inlots—in ''The Sims 2'', ittime was frozen on the home lot as long as Sims visited community lots. To avoid exploitation of this, Sims couldweren't able notto learn skills, or sleep, inon community lots. In ''The Sims 3'', Sims can do almost everything regardless of where they are.
** Ability to visit other homes
** [[Story progression]] - non-active households evolve during gameplay (can turnbe turned on or off)
* [[Create-A-Sim]] features:
** Continuous [[body shapes]] ([[muscularity]]muscular/[[obesity]]obese) and skin colors
** Enhanced facial customisationcustomization features
** Completely customizable hair color, the possibility to have separate hair root, base, highlight, and tip colors
** Independent [[footwear]] (was attached to legwear in ''The Sims 2'')
** Different voice types
* [[Traits]]
* [[Trait (The Sims 3)|Traits]]
* [[Moodlets]]
* [[Favorites]]
* [[Create A Style|Create-A-Style]]
* Ability to adjust [[lifespan]]
** Ability to turn off aging (possible through cheats in ''The Sims 2'')
** All Sims, including townies and NPCs, age as the game progresses
* New skills: ([[Guitar]], [[Painting]] and [[Writing]])
* Many new and more enhanced [[skill]]s
* New music
** [[Upgrade|Upgrading]] ability
* [[Skill]] challenges
** New [[Upgrade]]s
** [[Cooking (The Sims 3)#Recipes|Recipes]]
** [[Bookstore#Sheet music|Sheet music]]
** [[Skill book]]s at different levels for all skills
** New literary genres
** Unique books and new literary genres
** Different workout abilities
** Skill achievements
* "[[Rabbit holeshole]]"s - elementary, opaque civic buildings
** [[Skill class]]es at rabbit holes
* [[Opportunities]]
** [[Community event]]s at rabbit holes and community lots
** Maintaining controls over Sims at school or workplace
* [[Opportunity|Opportunities]]
* Enhanced [[job]] features
** Job performance options
** Dynamic performance criteria (skills, co-workerscoworkers, assignments)
** [[Career#Pay raises|Raises]]
** Branching careers
* [[Ghost]] interaction and playable ghosts.
 
===In The Sims 3 expansion packs===
* Basement tool ([[Basementbasement]]s were made by using [[foundation]]s and as part of feature in ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'') {{Vgversion|TS3:WA}}
* Being able to sing songs from other countries [[Laundry]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WAA}}
* [[Tattoo]]{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}
* New [[Skills|Skills:]] ([[Martial arts]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}}, [[Nectar making]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}} [[photography]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}}, [[inventing]]{{Vgversion|The Sims 3: Ambitions|}} and [[sculpting]]{{Vgversion|The Sims 3: Ambitions|}})
* [[Laundry|&nbsp;LaundryFountain]] tool{{Vgversion|The Sims 3TS3: Ambitions|LN}}
* Breast and muscle definition slider{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}
* Body hair{{vgversion|TS3:G}}
* Controllable [[pet]]s (possible through cheats in ''The Sims 2: Pets''){{vgversion|TS3:P}}
 
==The Sims 2 expansion features in The Sims 3 base game==
Many features introduced in ''The Sims 2'' expansions appear in ''The Sims 3'' base game, to some extent.
 
* [[Young adult]]s ([[University]]){{Vgversion|TS2:U}}: ThisPart lifeof stage was for college years. Now it is athe regular life stagestate now.
* Treadmill{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}
* [[Mobile phone]]s (University): Each Sim that is a child and older now has a mobile phone fixed in their inventory.
* [[Inventory]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}: Each Sim has personal inventory and a family inventory.
* [[Guitar]]: As many games and expansions featured a fixed electric guitar, ''The Sims 3'' has a portable acoustic guitar with a designated [[guitar skill]].
* [[Cemetery|Cemeteries]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}
* Treadmill (University)
* [[Gardening]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}
* [[Car|Private cars]] ([[Nightlife]])
* [[Fishing]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}
* [[Inventory|Personal inventory]] (Nightlife) - now limited to vehicles and portable objects
* [[Leftover]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}
* Fish tanks/bowls ([[Pets]]) - can be used for caught fish
* [[Journalism]] and [[Music (career)|Music]] careers{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}
* [[Gardening]] ([[Seasons]]) - expanded
* [[Jewelry]]{{Vgversion|TS2:BV}}
* [[Fishing]] (Seasons) - expanded
* [[Walking]] between lots{{Vgversion|TS2:BV}}
* Storing and eating [[leftovers]] (Seasons)
* [[Beach]]es{{Vgversion|TS2:BV}}: Ability for Sims to swim in the open sea reappears in [[The Sims 3/Patch 42|patch 1.42]], equivalent to ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]''.
* [[Music career]] (Seasons)
* [[Bug collecting]]{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* [[Jewelry]] ([[Bon Voyage]]) - though many kinds of jewelry (such as face piercings) are left out without the addition of custom content
* [[Hiking and jogging|Jogging]]{{Vgversion|TS2FT}}: Now in the open environment, instead of off-screen.
* [[Walking]] between lots ([[Bon Voyage]])
* [[Toothbrushing]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
* Activity table ([[Free Time]]): [[Toddler]]s no longer gain regular skills, but certain activities can give skills as they grow up.
 
* [[Bug catching]] (Free Time): See [[collecting]].
===Objects===
* [[Ceilings]] ([[Apartment Life]])
* [[Mobile phone]]s{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}: Each Sim that is a child and older now has a mobile phone fixed in their inventory.
* [[Toothbrushing]] (Apartment Life): As it was featured in ''The Sims'' base game.
* [[Guitar]]{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}: As many games and expansions featured a fixed electric guitar, ''The Sims 3'' has a portable acoustic guitar with a designated [[guitar skill]].
* [[Playground]] structures (Apartment Life)
* [[Car|Ownable cars]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}
* [[Influence]] - combined with [[Charisma]] skill
* Roof Objectsobjects{{Vgversion|TS2:S}}
* Activity table{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}: [[Toddler]]s no longer gain skill from using it.
* [[Jungle gym]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
* [[Ceiling]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
 
==Lost features==
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* [[Cinematic]]s
* [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)|Aspiration]]: - replacedReplaced bywith [[lifetime happiness]].
* [[Slacker]] career - replaced by part-time jobs
* [[Fears]]
* [[Fears]] - much because of the coward and brave Sim [[traits]], and negative moodlets
* [[Underwear]]: stylesUnderwear -clothing thoughstyle underwearis canpart be used as theof [[pajamas]] style or added in custom content.
* [[Private school]]: Reappears as [[Boarding school]] in ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''.
* Visible retail stores: -Reappears replacedas by "[[rabbit holemarket]]s". Retail stores reappeared in{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}}, [[Theconsignment Sims 3store]]{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}, Worldand Adventures[[gallery shop]]{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}}.
* [[Interests]]- only favourites now
* [[Memories]]: (althoughReturns moodletsin act''[[The asSims temporary3: memories)Generations]]''
* [[Alien]]s, [[alien abduction]], and [[pregnancy|alien pregnancy]].: InReturns CASin there''[[The isSims a3: green skin tone that can be adjusted to the yellowish green that the Aliens from TS2 had. This along with changing the shape and color of the eyes, nose and ears allows the user to create a sim that looks very close to an alienSeasons]]''.
* Flower beds that require watering and bushes that require trimming
* [[Environment]] and [[comfort]] needs (replaced by [[moodlets]])
* [[Environment]] and [[comfort]] needs: Replaced by [[moodlets]]
* The ability to create new neighborhoods. replaced by [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Create-A-World ''Create-A-World'']
* The ability to create new neighborhoods. Replaced by [[Create-A-World]]
* [[Illness]]
* [[Illness]]: Returns in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]''
* [[inheritance|Inheritance]]
* [[Inheritance]]: Returns as a [[Lifetime Reward]]{{Vgversion|TS3:G}}
* Photo album - Screenshots are uploaded to [[TheSims3.com]] where stories are created.
* Photo album: Screenshots are uploaded to [[TheSims3.com]] where stories are created.
* The need to buy clothes - your Sims already have everything.
* The need to buy clothes
* Cockroaches - Although they can be collected. See [[collecting]].
* [[Cockroaches]]. They return as a [[Bug collecting|collectible]].
* Dreaming during sleep (re-added in patch 1.5/1.6)
* Dreaming during sleep: Re-added in patch 1.5/1.6
* [[Body Shop]]
* Crosswords in [[newspaper]]s
* [[Zodiac|Astrological signs]]: Returns in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]'' and [[The Sims 3/Patch 17|patch 17]].
* Shops (Sims no longer need to buy food on commercial lots, and The Sims 3 does not have magazines and video games as an item that can be bought and used. The ability to purchase clothing is reintroduced in ''[[The Sims 3: Into the Future]]'').
* The picture-in-picture window (also present in ''[[The Sims]]'').
 
===Lost [[skills]]===
* [[Mechanical]] skill: -Replaced replaced bywith [[Handiness]]
* [[Cleaning]] skill - much because of the neat and slob Sim [[traits]]
* [[Creativity (skill)|Creativity]] skill: - replacedReplaced bywith several otherrelevant skills:; [[GuitarInstrument skill|Guitar]], [[Painting]], and [[Writing]] in TS3 base game, and additional skills from [[Inventingexpansion pack]],s and store including [[Sculpting]], [[Piano]], [[Bass]], and [[Drums]], skillsViolin inand expansionLaser packsRhythm-a-con skills.
* [[Secret skills#Yoga|Yoga]] secret skill
* [[Secret Skill#The Sims 2|Meditation]] -secret re-addedskill: withReturns [[in ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' as an ability upon reaching level 5 of the [[Martial Arts]] skill.
 
===Lost NPCs===
[[NPC]]s that were in ''The Sims 2'' base game, but not in ''The Sims 3''.
 
* [[Exterminator]]
* [[Headmaster]]
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* [[Therapist]]
* [[Gardener]]
* [[Nanny]]: Replaced with [[babysitter]].
* Shop assistant: Re-added in World Adventures at the markets and in Ambitions at the Consignment Shop.
* Cashier: Reappears in [[market]]{{Vgversion|TS3:WA}} and [[consignment store]]{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}.
* [[Bartender]]: Replaced with Mixologist{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}
 
===Lost objects===
These objects (with unique interactions) were found in ''The Sims 2'' base game but not ''The Sims 3'' base game:
 
* [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 2)|Aspiration rewards]]: -Replaced replaced bywith [[Lifetime reward|lifetime happiness rewardsreward]]
* [[Piano]]: Returns in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''
* [[Career reward objects]] (sandbag, hydroponic garden, obstacle course, etc.)
* [[Pinball Machine]]s: Returns as premium content from the Store<ref>[http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:43459 Pinball machine available at the Store.]</ref>
* [[Piano]] - replaced by Guitar but returns in [[The Sims 3: Late Night]]
* [[Diving board]]/[[water: slide]]Returns - thoughin ''[[swimmingThe poolSims 3: Seasons]]s remain''
* [[Hot tub]] -: Returns in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''
* Retail objects - (cash register, shelves, etc.): Cash registers are addedReturns in WA''[[The forSims markets and stores3:Shelves areWorld addedAdventures]]'' in Ambitions for a cosignmentand store.later
* [[Magazine]]s
* [[Farstar e3]] [[Telescope]] - the simple telescope remains
* [[Wedding arch]]: Returns in ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]''
* Specialised [[weight machine]]s - the game now has only one combined weight machine.
* [[Changing table]]s: Returns as premium content from the Store
* [[Magazine]]s to change interests - though there are non-interactive "decor" magazines.
* Wedding arch
 
===Changes in Animations===
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* [[Death]]
* [[Marriage]]
* Making out: has been toned down
* Make Out
* Getting in and out of a [[vehicle]] (Sims now spawn in and out of vehicles).
 
==See also==
* [[ComparisonsComparison between The Sims andbase The Sims 2games]]
* [[Category:Games| Comparison between The Sims and The Sims 2]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 3 and The Sims Medieval]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Bon Voyage and The Sims 3: World Adventures]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Open for Business and The Sims 3: Ambitions]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Nightlife and The Sims 3: Late Night]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Pets and The Sims 3: Pets]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Seasons and The Sims 3: Seasons]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: University and The Sims 3: University Life]]
* [[Comparison between The Sims 3 and The Sims 4]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:Game comparisons]]
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