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A '''life state''', a '''creature''', or an '''occult''' is a kind of [[Sim]] or [[pet]] with a special appearance and abilities, mostly inspired by legends or science fiction.
==The Sims==
Two alternate life states exist in ''[[The Sims]]'' and its expansions, though they are not well-defined and do not grant any changes in a Sim's behavior.
When Sims die, they become [[ghost]]s. In ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large|Livin' Large]]'', pleading with the [[Grim Reaper]] may result in him bringing a recently deceased Sim back as a [[Zombie#The Sims|zombie]]. If ''[[The Sims: Unleashed|Unleashed]]'' is installed, these zombies can also be restored by [[Miss Lucille]], who can be found on community lots in [[Old Town]], though she cannot restore their personalities. Also in ''Livin' Large'', Sims using the [[The "Concoctanation Station"|chemistry set]] might make a purple potion that can temporarily turn a Sim into a [[Frankenstein|monster]].
It could be said that witches come with ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic|Makin' Magic]]'', but being magical is ''not'' treated as a life state in that expansion. Sims who take up magic still look and act the same, and the term "witch" is not used.
In ''Makin' Magic'', one of the charms that can be made is '''Beauty or Beast'''. This charm allows a Sim to temporarily change his or her appearance, and some of the available choices resemble life states from later games, such as werewolves and vampires. While players may choose to treat this as a temporary transformation or an illusion, the in-game effects are the same either way. The Sim who has been "charmed" is still a normal Sim; the charm only affects the Sim's appearance and does not affect the way the Sim behaves or the way other Sims react to him/her, and the Sim gains no extra abilities or interactions.
==The Sims 2==
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|name= Life states in The Sims 2
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|caption= All of the life states from ''[[The Sims 2]]'' up to ''[[Apartment Life]]'' except for normal [[Sim]]s, [[ghost]]s, and [[Mannequin (The Sims 2)|mannequins]].}}
Most expansion packs for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' added an alternate state in which [[Sim]]s can exist. Some added sentient creatures which Sims cannot become, but which can be playable Sims. These states have unique triggering techniques, advantages, and disadvantages. These states are:
*Normal [[Sim]]
*[[Ghost]] ''(Not playable)''
*[[Alien]]
*[[Mannequin (The Sims 2)|Mannequin]] ''(hidden)''<ref>This state is not part of normal gameplay. It can only be created by using the [[Create a Sim|Debug Mode]] of [[Create a Sim#The Sims 2|Create a Sim]]. Because of this, some players do not consider it a true life state.</ref>
*[[Zombie#The Sims 2|Zombie]]{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}{{vgversion|TS2:FT}}{{vgversion|TS2:AL}}
*[[Vampire]]{{vgversion|TS2:NL}}
*[[Werewolf]]{{vgversion|TS2:P}}
*[[Servo#The Sims 2|Servo]]{{vgversion|TS2:OFB}}<ref>A Sim cannot become a Servo, but Servos are playable Sims</ref>
*[[PlantSim]]{{vgversion|TS2:S}}
*[[Bigfoot]]{{vgversion|TS2:BV}}<ref>A Sim cannot become a Bigfoot, but a Bigfoot can become a playable Sim</ref>
*[[Genie]]{{vgversion|TS2:FT}} ''(Not playable)''<ref>In ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'', the Genie is a special case, as a Sim cannot become a Genie, and the Genie cannot become a playable Sim. Some players do not consider it a true life state.</ref>
*[[Witch]]{{vgversion|TS2:AL}}
*[[Spectral cat]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
Each life state offers new opportunities for the Sim, making certain aspects of play easier to handle and others harder.
==The Sims 3==
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|caption = Families of ''[[The Sims 3]]'' life states (except for normal Sims) up to ''Late Night''.}}
''[[The Sims 3]]'' and its expansion packs, {{as of|lc=yes|2013|October|22}}, features 15 life states. Official game text recognizes certain kinds of life state as "occult," and occult Sims cannot be given makeovers by [[stylist]]s. Prior to ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', Ghost was not considered an occult status according to the game files. With ''Supernatural'', players are able to create some occults with a Supernatural Type selector in [[Create a Sim]]. These life states include normal Sims, ghosts, vampires, genies, werewolves, witches, and fairies.
If a celebrity woohoos with an occult life state, they may get the Publicly Disgraced moodlet. This can occur even if the celebrity is of an occult life state themselves.
Several states in ''Supernatural'' (i.e. Toad Sims, Tragic Clowns, and Zombies) are not considered to be occult. They are merely temporary<ref name="permzomb">Some means of producing zombification are permanent, but the difference is that the Sim receives a "Zombified!" moodlet that does not expire rather than one that expires in 2 days. See [[List of Moodlets (The Sims 3)/Activities#Occult|List of Moodlets/Activities]]</ref> states and can only affect normal Sims. These states can be cured by removing the moodlet with the [[Moodlet Manager]] or drinking the [[Alchemy#Elixirs|Cure Elixir]].
;Non-occult
*Normal [[Sim]]
*[[Alien]]{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
;Occult
*[[Ghost]]<ref>Prior to ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', a ghost does not count as an occult.</ref>
*[[Mummy]]{{vgversion|TS3:WA}}
*[[SimBot]]{{vgversion|TS3:A}}<ref>SimBots are playable Sims. Unless ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is installed, a Sim cannot become a SimBot, nor can a SimBot become a normal Sim.</ref><ref name="Simbot">SimBots also appear in the [[The Sims 3: Pets (console)|''The Sims 3 Pets'' for console]]</ref>
*[[Vampire (The Sims 3)|Vampire]]{{vgversion|TS3:LN}}<ref name="latetrailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZcq9f72r2c&playnext_from=TL&videos=golc_iDljwg&feature=sub ''Late Night'' trailer]</ref>{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Imaginary Friend]]{{vgversion|TS3:G}}
*[[Unicorn]]{{vgversion|TS3:P}}<ref name="Unicorn">Unicorns only appear in ''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' for PC/MAC</ref>
*[[Genie]]{{vgversion|TS3:ST}}<ref>In ''[[The Sims 3: Showtime]]'', a Genie can become a playable Sim. Unless ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is installed, a Sim cannot become a Genie, nor can a Genie become a normal Sim.</ref>
*[[Werewolf#The Sims 3: Supernatural|Werewolf]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Witch#The Sims 3: Supernatural 2|Witch]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Fairy]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Zombie]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}<ref name="permzomb" />
*[[PlantSim#The Sims 3: University Life|PlantSim]]{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}
*[[Mermaid]]{{Vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*[[Plumbot]]{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}}
*[[Time Traveler]]{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}} ''(hidden)''<ref>A Time Traveler can not become a playable Sim without mods.</ref>
;Temporary state
*Toad Sim{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Tragic Clown]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
*[[Zombie]]{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}<ref name="permzomb" />
{{Warning-header|Sims cannot be turned into occults properly through "Edit in CAS" with [[testingcheatsenabled]] cheat, even though the option is available for the players to do so. This is because the occult option is not intended to be used this way.}}
==The Sims 4==
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|name= Life states in The Sims 4
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|caption= Life states in ''[[The Sims 4]]'', up to ''[[Discover University]]'' (excluding normal Sims).}}
Only the normal Sim life state was initially included in ''[[The Sims 4]]'', but [[The Sims 4/Patch 5|a patch]] reintroduced the [[Ghost#The Sims 4|ghost]] life state. With ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]'', [[alien]]s were made available in [[Create a Sim]] for the first time in the series. In ''[[The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff|Cool Kitchen Stuff]]'', Sims can obtain the appearance of a PlantSim by eating Plant Matter ice cream; however, the effects are only temporary. With [[The Sims 4/Patch 49|Patch 49]], PlantSims were properly added in with improvements, albeit still being a temporary state. With ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires|Vampires]]'', vampires were made available in Create a Sim along with customizable vampire features and new powers. In ''[[The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure|Jungle Adventure]]'', [[skeleton]]s were introduced as a temporary life state with some special abilities. In ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]'', mermaids were made available in Create a Sim along with customizable mermaid features and new powers. In ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic|Realm of Magic]]'', [[Spellcaster]]s are introduced and are available in Create a Sim along with mystical attire and magical powers. ''[[The Sims 4: Discover University]]'' adds [[Servo]]s, which are robots Sims can build with the [[robotics]] skill.
;Non-occult
* Normal [[Sim]]
'''Occult'''
* [[Ghost]]<ref>Temporary for 4 hours by drinking Ghost Goo serum.{{Vgversion|TS4:GTW}}</ref>
* [[Alien]]{{Vgversion|TS4:GTW}}<ref>Temporary by drinking Alien Aura serum</ref>
* [[Vampire]]{{Vgversion|TS4:V}}
* [[Mermaid]]{{Vgversion|TS4:IL}}
* [[Spellcaster]]{{Vgversion|TS4:ROM}}
* [[Servo]]{{Vgversion|TS4:DU}}
* [[Werewolf]]
;Temporary state
* [[PlantSim]]<ref>Obtainable through the [[ice cream maker]]{{Vgversion|TS4:CKS}} or through eating the [[forbidden fruit]]; the duration of the effect will differ, the former being much shorter.</ref>
* [[Skeleton]]{{Vgversion|TS4:JA}}<ref>Obtainable through a cursed relic.</ref>{{Vgversion|TS4:PS}}<ref>Performing a "Ghastly Ritual" at a [[seance table]] can temporarily turn Sims into [[Bonehilda]].</ref>
==Trivia==
*[[Pack leader]] is considered as the life state for [[dog]]s in ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]'', because of their unique appearance and ability to nibble Sims and turn them into [[Werewolf|werewolves]]. However, it is not possible to become a pack leader.
*[[Spectral cat]] is considered as the life state for [[cat]]s in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]'', because of their unique appearance and abilities. They will never age, have no gender, are unable to breed, are immune to the Tempus Interruptus spell, and do not have the bladder need.
*[[Unicorn]] is considered as a life state for a [[horse]], because of their unique appearance and ability to bless or curse a Sim.
*''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' is the only expansion pack in the [[The Sims (series)|series]] to feature a non-humanoid occult life state, the unicorn.
*''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is the first expansion pack in the series to feature more than one playable life state.
*[[Mannequin (The Sims 2)|Mannequin]] is just a custom skin color that can be accessed in ''The Sims 2'' [[Create a Sim]] debugging mode. The game however does not support babies being born with this skin tone. Doing so will cause the game to crash. The players are required to use [https://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=292423 a mod] to prevent the crash and allow the baby to be born.
*Even though [[ghost]]s have been featured in all games of [[The Sims (series)|The Sims series]], ''[[The Sims 4]]'' is the first game in the PC series in which ghosts can be manually directed to use ghostly abilities, rather than that being something that was only an autonomous action. In [[The Sims 2 (console)|''The Sims 2'' for consoles]], [[Ghost#The Sims 2 (console)|ghosts]] can use their special interactions while socializing with other Sims, but no other ghost abilities than those.
*The ability to create a life state straight from Create a Sim was introduced in ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]], ''but was not continued for future life states. This was later reintroduced into in ''The Sims 4'' packs: ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work|Get to Work]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Vampires|Vampires]]'', ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living|Island Living]]'', and ''[[Realm of Magic]]''.
*In ''[[The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu]]'', various ''Star Wars''-inspired alien Sims are seen in the world of [[Batuu]]. However technically these are all normal sims wearing hats designed as alien heads, hands and feet, making them ''look'' like another species. This only gives the illusion that they are aliens - they remain normal Sims in all aspects.
==Notes and references==
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