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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 also installed, these zombies can be restored to normal by [[Miss Lucille]], who can be found on community lots in [[Old Town]], but 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 and warlocks 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 terms "witch" and "warlock" are 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 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==
{{all
|name= Life states in The Sims 2
|image= [[Image:All creatures.jpg|235px]]
|caption= All of the Life states from ''[[The Sims 2]]'' up to ''[[Apartment Life]]'' except for normal [[Sim]]s, [[ghost]]s, and [[mannequin]]s.
}}
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]] (base game) ''(Not playable)''
*[[Alien]] (base game)
* [[Mannequin]] (base game) ''(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}}
Each life state offers new opportunities for the Sim, making certain aspects of play easier to handle and others harder.
==The Sims 3==
{{all
|name = Life states in The Sims 3
|image = [[Image:Life states.jpg|235px]]
|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}}, feature 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.
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. The state 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}}
*[[PlantSim#The Sims 3: University Life|PlantSim]]{{Vgversion|TS3:UL}}
*[[Mermaid]]{{Vgversion|TS3:IP}}
*[[Plumbot]]{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}}
;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==
Only one 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.
*Normal [[Sim]]
*[[Ghost]]
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==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.
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*''[[The Sims 3: Pets]]'' is the first expansion pack in the [[The Sims (series)|series]] to feature a non-humanoid occult life state.
*''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is the first expansion pack in the series to feature more than one playable life state.
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