Computer whiz
Computer Whiz is a mental trait in The Sims 3. It conflicts with the Technophobe trait.
Computer Whizzes love spending time on the computer. They are great at tinkering with computers and can even make money as a hacker if they choose.
Attributes
- Computer Whizzes can hack on the computer between 9PM and 7AM to earn money, see Hacking
- Computer Whizzes can hack into Venue listings to be able to get into VIP areas without being a celebrity.[TS3:LN]
- The more a Sim hacks, the better their hacking skill and the more money they will earn.
- Computer Whizzes have 50% more fun playing computer games than other Sims.
- Computer Whizzes make friends more easily over the computer.
- Computer Whizzes will improve their logic skill faster than normal when playing chess on the computer by 10%.
- Computer Whizzes can overclock computers.
- Computer Whizzes take 60% less time fixing computer and 25% less time upgrading computer
- Provides a bonus to Sims writing in the Science Fiction genre.
- NPCs with this trait are attracted to the following lot assignments: Library
Unlocked interactions
- 'Talk about Computers' social interaction is available.
- 'Whiz on Computer' social interaction is available.
Related skill
Computer Whiz Sims
Examples of premade computer whizzes:
- See also: Category:Computer whizzes