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imported>Dharden (A Sim can develop a slight preference for both genders. It's not likely, and isn't likely to be stable, but it is mathematically possible.) |
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Gender preference was introduced in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and carried forward into ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Each Sim who is a [[teen]] or older has a set gender preference that is defined by the averaged total of all their romantic interactions with other Sims. For instance, if the majority of a Sim's romantic interactions have been with females, that Sim will have a preference for females, and vice versa, if the majority of the Sim's romantic interactions have been with males. Gender preference can be changed over time; a female Sim with a preference towards females who has enough romantic interactions with male Sims over time may develop a preference for males. It is possible to influence the gender preference of [[townie]]s and uncontrolled Sims by performing minor flirt interactions such as checking them out or whistling at them. |
Gender preference was introduced in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and carried forward into ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Each Sim who is a [[teen]] or older has a set gender preference that is defined by the averaged total of all their romantic interactions with other Sims. For instance, if the majority of a Sim's romantic interactions have been with females, that Sim will have a preference for females, and vice versa, if the majority of the Sim's romantic interactions have been with males. Gender preference can be changed over time; a female Sim with a preference towards females who has enough romantic interactions with male Sims over time may develop a preference for males. It is possible to influence the gender preference of [[townie]]s and uncontrolled Sims by performing minor flirt interactions such as checking them out or whistling at them. |
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Newly created Sims, whether freshly out of [[Create a Sim|CAS]], or newly created townies, have a neutral gender preference, though some pre-made Sims have pre-set preference levels. At least in ''The Sims 2'', Sims who are born in-game or are [[Adoption|adopted]] start their teen [[Life stages|stage]] with a neutral gender preference. |
Newly created Sims, whether freshly out of [[Create a Sim|CAS]], or newly created townies, have a neutral gender preference, though some pre-made Sims have pre-set preference levels. At least in ''The Sims 2'', Sims who are born in-game or are [[Adoption|adopted]] start their teen [[Life stages|stage]] with a neutral gender preference. Actions which increase a Sim's preference for one gender decrease that Sim's preference for the other, but by a smaller amount.<ref>Observation in SimPE for ''The Sims 2''; [http://nraas.wikispaces.com/MasterController+FAQ#GenderPreference FAQ for NRaas Master Controller] for ''The Sims 3''.</ref> So, while a Sim will not normally develop a positive preference for both genders, it can happen while a Sim's preference is shifting from one gender to another. Also, a few [[Circe Beaker|pre-made]] [[Titania Summerdream|Sims]] in ''The Sims 2'' have pre-set positive preferences for both genders. It is not normally possible for a Sim to develop a negative preference for both genders. |
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Gender preference affects some gameplay mechanics. In ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' and later expansion and stuff packs for ''The Sims 2'', Sims only show attraction and [[chemistry]] for Sims of their preferred gender, and only Sims of the preferred gender will be considered when a Sim uses the "Scope Room" self-interaction -- though the gender preferences of the Sims being scoped will not be considered. This means that Sims with a neutral preference cannot use "Scope Room", but can be scoped. In ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]'', when a Sim throws a bachelor/bachelorette party, the gender of the [[Entertainer#The Sims 3: Generations|entertainers]] will based on the gender preference of the host. |
Gender preference affects some gameplay mechanics. In ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' and later expansion and stuff packs for ''The Sims 2'', Sims only show attraction and [[chemistry]] for Sims of their preferred gender, and only Sims of the preferred gender will be considered when a Sim uses the "Scope Room" self-interaction -- though the gender preferences of the Sims being scoped will not be considered. This means that Sims with a neutral preference cannot use "Scope Room", but can be scoped. In ''[[The Sims 3: Generations]]'', when a Sim throws a bachelor/bachelorette party, the gender of the [[Entertainer#The Sims 3: Generations|entertainers]] will based on the gender preference of the host. |
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Gender preference is a hidden aspect of Simology that can normally not be seen without the use of cheats, mods, or programs such as [[SimPE]]. |
Gender preference is a hidden aspect of Simology that can normally not be seen without the use of cheats, mods, or programs such as [[SimPE]]. |
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