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Line 1: {{era\|TS2U\|TS3UL\|TS4DU}} {{All \|name = Dormitory Line 5: \|caption = The Desert Dormitory in [[La Fiesta Tech]] }} '''Dormitories''', also known as '''dorms''' ~~for~~or ~~short~~'''university housing''', are a special type of [[residential lot]] that can only be found in [[College (sub-neighborhood)\|college]] [[sub-neighborhood]]s. They appear in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University\|The Sims 4: Discover University]]''. ==The Sims 2: University== Line 17: Players can also create dormitories. To make a dormitory, create a residential lot, then using the appropriate [[The Sims 2: University/cheats#Neighborhood Cheats\|cheat code]] to zone it as a dormitory. This rezoning should be done ''before'' any Sims have moved into the lot. ====Required and optional features==== When building or modifying a dormitory, each '''Myne Door''' must be placed so the picture area faces outward, and there should only be one door leading into a dorm room. This means that multiple-occupancy rooms are not possible, nor are "suites" in which two dorm rooms share a bathroom. A dormitory {{Confirm\|must}} have a cafeteria with a '''[[Stove#ShinyTyme Cooktop\|ShinyTyme Cooktop]]''', counter islands, and a sink or dishwasher. Since the cafeteria worker can burn food and will occasionally start a [[fire]], there should be a '''[[Skimmer Securities Ceiling Sprinkler]]''' above the cooktop. The cafeterias in the pre-made dormitories all have [[refrigerator]]s, but that is not required. If a refrigerator is present, dorm residents will be able to take food from it. As dormitories function fundamentally just like ordinary residential lots, there isn't any strict requirements as to what needs to be in a dorm. Player only needs to provide objects that cater for the playable Sim’s needs and skills for excelling class performance, and are just essential (telephone, computer, etc.) in gameplay outside the college sub-hood. Since dormitories accommodates npcs, establishing a cafeteria and public bathroom facilities is very advisable. Dormitories may also have [[Refrigerator#"MMM" Mini Fridge\|mini-fridges]] and microwaves. Some pre-made dormitories have [[coffeemaker]]s. Dormitories should also have bathrooms with [[shower]]s. Many pre-made dorms use communal bathrooms with toilet stalls and several '''Strut Your Stuff''' communal showers, but some use ordinary bathrooms. If ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business\|Open for Business]]'' or later is installed, the player can lock a bathroom door so that only the selected Sim can use it. While this can give a playable Sim privacy in a non-communal bathroom, the player must remember to unlock the door when the Sim is finished. Most dormitories will have at least one bookcase and computer, and some pre-made dorms have one or two rooms which have a computer. Most dormitories will also have items for building [[creativity (skill)\|creativity]] and [[logic]], [[Fun\|recreational items]], and areas for lounging or doing class assignments.▼ Additionally, all dorm rooms should have a [[bed]]. While the Dormies do not actually get into the beds in their rooms when they sleep, the quality of the bed in a Dormie's room determines how quickly he or she regains comfort and energy while sleeping. ▼ ▲~~Additionally, all~~All dorm rooms should have a [[bed]]. While the Dormies do not actually get into the beds in their rooms when they sleep, the quality of the bed in a Dormie's room determines how quickly he or she regains comfort and energy while sleeping. The premade dormitories will generally use the '''Craftmeister's Pine Bed''' or '''Caress of Teak Bed''' from the base game or the '''Flowin' Protozoan Single Bed''' from the ''University'' expansion pack. ~~===Premade dorms===~~ ~~Dormitories usually consist of four amenities: a cafeteria, study/lounge room, bathrooms with showers, and dormie rooms.~~ Cafeterias are built with a kitchen and an open dining area. Pre-made dormitories all have a refrigerator, island counters, a sink or/and a dishwasher, [[garbage can]]] or trash compactor. The cafeteria functions by a special stove, ShinyTyme Cooktop, which summons a cook for the duty. Since the cafeteria worker can burn food and will occasionally start a [[fire]], there is always a '''[[Skimmer Securities Ceiling Sprinkler]]''' present above the cooktop. Many pre-made dorms use communal bathrooms with toilet stalls and several '''Strut Your Stuff''' communal showers, but some use ordinary bathrooms. Bathrooms may or may not have a mirror, but otherwise a single one is present outside of them. Dormie rooms are defined by the [[Myne door]]. These rooms are always provided with a bed, accompanied by a dresser or desk with or without a computer. In some pre-made dorms have one or two rooms which have a computer. The premade dormitories will generally use the Craftmeister's Pine Bed or Caress of Teak Bed from the base game or the Flowin' Protozoan Single Bed from the University expansion pack. The rest of a dorm contains items for building [[creativity (skill)\|creativity]] (an easel) and [[logic]] (a telescope, chess table or both) skills, electronics (televisions and stereos by default), [[Fun\|recreational items]] (pinball or arcade machine, dart board) and areas for lounging. Some dormitories may have [[Refrigerator#"MMM" Mini Fridge\|mini-fridges]] and microwaves, and sometimes a [[coffeemaker]]s. All dorms will have at least one bookcase, computer and a telephone. recreational items (by default a television and stereo(s)) and skill building objects (easel and chess table or telecope) for Sims to use in excelling class performance.Objects for building others skills ▲ Many pre-made dorms use communal bathrooms with toilet stalls and several '''Strut Your Stuff''' communal showers, but some use ordinary bathrooms. If ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business\|Open for Business]]'' or later is installed, the player can lock a bathroom door so that only the selected Sim can use it. While this can give a playable Sim privacy in a non-communal bathroom, the player must remember to unlock the door when the Sim is finished. Most dormitories will have at least one bookcase and computer, and some pre-made dorms have one or two rooms which have a computer. ===Dorm life=== Line 83 ⟶ 71: ==The Sims 3: University Life== {{Expand}}▼ Unlike the dorms in ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', dorms in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' are fully customizable when using Build/Buy mode. Also, Sims will no longer claim doors, but it is possible to click on a bed and reserve it for a specific Sim. To give Sims privacy in their own room, it is possible to lock the door, as doors in the base world are now lockable. There is also an option to select which Sims can and cannot use a door. Line 94 ⟶ 80: Pre-made dorms are set up to house 8 Sims, including the playable household. A custom-built dorm will also be expected to house 8 Sims, no matter how many beds are placed on the lot. If a roommate is found to be annoying to the playable household, the player click on that Sim, then dismiss them in the "Roommates" social tab. ▲{{Expand}} ==The Sims 4: Discover University== [[File:TS4 University housing control panel.png\|thumb\|250px\|right\|University housing control panel in ''Discover University''.]] Dorms return in ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'', where they are called "university housing". Pre-made dorms can be found in the world of [[Britechester]], but they can be built in any non-vacation world. Dorms can be turned into [[Greek house\|sororities or fraternities]] by setting gender restrictions in their configuration panels. Other options that can be chosen are which university the dorm belongs to, and if it's restricted to a particular [[organization]] or [[Club (The Sims 4: Get Together)\|club]]{{Vgversion\|TS4GT}}.<ref name="Sims Community livestream summary">https://simscommunity.info/2019/11/09/discover-university-everything-we-learned-from-the-deep-dive-livestream/</ref> {{clr}} ===Editing and building university housing=== Britechester has both ground-level lots as well as [[penthouse]] lots, which can both be converted into dorms. Ground-level dorms require four [[bed]]s, one [[toilet]] and one [[shower]]. In addition to that, penthouse dorms also require an [[elevator]], a trash chute and a penthouse mailbox. [[Stove]]s and [[grill]]s are forbidden in dorms, though [[Food stand\|cafeteria stations]] and [[microwave]]s are allowed. The [[vending machine]]s from ''[[Snowy Escape]]'' can also be placed, and are functional. As long as playable students are living in a university housing lot, it cannot be edited in [[Build mode (The Sims 4)\|build mode]] without using the bb.enablefreebuild cheat. If the player would like to build on the lot without cheats, the household first has to be moved out. ===Dorm life=== [[File:TS4DU Promo 4.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|University housing bedroom.]] There can be up to ten Sims living in a dorm, and the playable household counts towards the limit. So, for example, there could be three playable students and seven NPC students. The amount of roommates that show up depend on the number of beds in a dorm. NPC roommates are assigned hidden "archetypes" that determine how they behave in a dorm: some will litter more often, some will be more studious, some will throw parties, etc. A scheduled [[maid]] will arrive once a week to clean the lot, at no extra cost to the residents. Residents can also hire a [[repairman]] for free. {{clr}} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Lot types}} Line 103 ⟶ 111: [[Category:University]] [[Category:University Life]] [[Category:Discover University]]