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==Functions in The Sims== |
==Functions in The Sims== |
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In [[The Sims|TS1]] computers are primarily [[fun]] objects, with a couple of added bonuses to make up for the cost. If you want a particular job and have a good amount of money it may be wise to invest in a cheap computer, as this will speed up your search fourfold as well as providing a good way for any [[children]] to study. |
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Computers vary dramatically in price, the cheapest costing about a thousand simoleons and the most expensive (the Meet Marco) valued at |
Computers vary dramatically in price, the cheapest costing about a thousand simoleons and the most expensive (the Meet Marco) valued at §6500. Despite the difference in cost, the only thing separating the models is the amount of fun gained by using them. |
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==Functions in The Sims 2== |
==Functions in The Sims 2== |
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Some of the computer functions in ''The Sims 2'' are similar to the phone functions in ''The Sims''. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs. |
Some of the computer functions in ''The Sims 2'' are similar to the phone functions in ''The Sims''. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs. There are only two models, one costing §1000 and the other costing §2800. The only difference between the two is that the more expensive one raises a room's Environment score. |
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Sims without computers cannot be emailed, and will not be available for chatting. All [[Townie]]s are considered to have computers, and young adults at [[college]] are considered to have access to computers on campus [[community lot]]s. |
Sims without computers cannot be emailed, and will not be available for chatting. All [[Townie]]s are considered to have computers, and young adults at [[college]] are considered to have access to computers on campus [[community lot]]s. All computers in a college sub-neighborhood are considered to be part of a campus network, and a term paper or novel started on one can be continued on any other. |
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Players should note that [[Custom content|custom]] computers may not have options from some expansion packs. |
Players should note that [[Custom content|custom]] computers may not have options from some expansion packs. |
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Computers are objects in The Sims, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3. Their uses differ greatly from game to game.
Functions in The Sims
In TS1 computers are primarily fun objects, with a couple of added bonuses to make up for the cost. If you want a particular job and have a good amount of money it may be wise to invest in a cheap computer, as this will speed up your search fourfold as well as providing a good way for any children to study.
Computers vary dramatically in price, the cheapest costing about a thousand simoleons and the most expensive (the Meet Marco) valued at §6500. Despite the difference in cost, the only thing separating the models is the amount of fun gained by using them.
| Function | Description | Requirements |
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| Gaming | Raises fun depending on computer model. | None |
| Finding a Job | Lists 3 jobs a day, while a newspaper has only one. | Adult life stage |
| Studying | Raises grades over time. | Child life stage |
Functions in The Sims 2
Some of the computer functions in The Sims 2 are similar to the phone functions in The Sims. The uses of a computer have been greatly expanded, as they could previously only be used for gaming and finding jobs. There are only two models, one costing §1000 and the other costing §2800. The only difference between the two is that the more expensive one raises a room's Environment score.
| Function | Description | Requirements |
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| Find own place | Moves selected family member into the Family Bin. | None |
| Allows Sims to send and check Email. | None | |
| Chatrooms | Lets Sims chat online with other Sims. Children can chat, but only with other kids. Can fulfill want to meet somebody new. | None |
| Ordering Groceries | Self explanatory. | None |
| Write a Novel | Builds Creativity. The money made depends on the writer's Creativity skill and their mood while writing. | None |
| Applying/viewing scholarships | If a teen Sim meets the requirements for a scholarship, he/she can apply for one. | The Sims 2: University EP installed |
| Write Term Paper | Young adults at college can write a Term Paper to improve their semester grade | The Sims 2: University EP installed |
| Hack Grades | Young adults that join a secret society can improve their class performance by using the computer to hack their grades. | The Sims 2: University EP installed |
| Starting/managing a business | Start a business or hire/fire employees. | The Sims 2: Open for Business EP installed |
| Blogging about hobbies | The Sim will post hobby tips online. | The Sims 2: FreeTime EP installed |
Sims without computers cannot be emailed, and will not be available for chatting. All Townies are considered to have computers, and young adults at college are considered to have access to computers on campus community lots. All computers in a college sub-neighborhood are considered to be part of a campus network, and a term paper or novel started on one can be continued on any other.
Players should note that custom computers may not have options from some expansion packs.
Functions in The Sims 3
The features of a computer have again been changed, and reflect the functions of a real computer more realistically. With the exception of the chess feature, the types of computers are identical apart from the fun they give while gaming. Many features of Sims 3 computers now have requirements such as traits.
| Function | Description | Requirements |
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| Writing | See Writing article. | None |
| Finding a Job | Lists five job openings a day, jobs generally better than those found in a newspaper. | None |
| Chatroom | Raises a Sim's social bar. | None |
| Gaming | Raises fun depending on the model of computer and if it's been graphically improved. | None |
| Upgrading | Makes a computer Unbreakable or gives it Improved Graphics. More on this here. | None |
| Chess | Raises Logic. | The cheapest model can't do this. |
| Join/Leave Book Club | Sim receives one book a week for a one time fee of §250. | 
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| Solving the Unsolvable | Earns money if the Sim succeeds, any interruption results in a fail. | 
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| Hacking | Sims can earn money doing this from 9PM to 7AM. | 
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| Overclocking | Makes computer Unbreakable or improves the graphics. Can be attempted once a computer and has chance of breaking it. |
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| Trolling Forums | Gives good or bad moodlet randomly. Later Sims may check for responses. |  OR OR
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| Perform Analysis | Identical to Hacking except can be done anytime. | Level 10 Law Enforcement, forensics branch |
| Plan a Travel | Self - explanatory. |
World Adventures EP installed |
To have access to all the features of a computer at the best possible quality, a Sim must have:
- A graphically improved laptop
- World Adventures installed
- The job Dynamic DNA profiler
- Written 25 books and level 10 writing skill
- As much Hacking time possible
- The Bookworm trait
- The Genius trait
- The Computer Whiz trait
- One or more of the following traits: Inappropriate, Mean Spirited, Evil