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[[File:TS4 Mermaid Icon.png|left|60x60px]]'''
Mermaids are creatures of the ocean and water, that can be encountered by diving or just taking a stroll in a boat in the sea. They are also capable of living on land.
==The Sims 3: Island Paradise==
===Becoming a
[[File:Mermaid.png|left]]A Sim can become a mermaid by ingesting mermadic kelp, which can be obtained either by becoming good friends with a mermaid and using the "Ask About Fish Parts" interaction while both the Sim and the mermaid are underwater, or purchasing the “'''Mermadic
Mermaid is a genetic life state. There is a 50% chance a child will be a mermaid for each mermaid parent. If both parents are mermaids the child will be 100% mermaid. And because it is a life state it can't have another life state, for example, it can't become a zombified mermaid, despite being a secondary life state that can be combined with other major life state.
{{Info|Note|Even if ''[[Supernatural]]'' is installed, mermaids cannot be created in [[Create a Sim]].}}
===Appearance===
While in water, Mermaids have a colorful scaly fish/dolphin tail in place of legs. Males have a tail with a straight fin like a shark, and go shirtless, while females wear a seashell bikini top and have tails that end in a classic dolphin-shaped fluke. On land, a
The color of a
===Needs===
* '''Hydration
* '''Hunger'''
Even if a Mermaid is well hydrated, they need to swim in the ocean at least once every 48 hours, otherwise, they'll get a "Salt Water Deficiency" moodlet. Within a day this will turn into "Adapting to Land" and when this moodlet expires, the mermaid will turn into a normal Sim. Purchasing the "'''Permanent Mermaid'''" lifetime reward will prevent the Mermaid from losing their occult status.▼
▲Mermaids needs vary from regular Sims in two ways:
▲* '''Hydration -''' In place of Hygiene, there is a "Hydration" need, similar to Water for a [[PlantSim]]. This can be satisfied by swimming in the ocean or a pool, using the shower or bathtub, or relaxing in a [[hot tub]]. If ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' is installed, they can also hydrate by standing in the rain. Dehydration will cause the Sim to dry out, giving them a negative moodlet. Eventually they will pass out, and if another Sim does not splash water on them, they will die.
▲* '''Hunger''' - Mermaids don't get much energy from normal meals. Instead, they require fish and kelp. Fish can be caught from [[Fishing (The Sims 3)|fishing]] or while [[Scuba Diving|scuba diving]], and can be eaten raw. If a Mermaid has the Vegetarian trait, eating fish will make them nauseous. Kelp can be harvested from diving areas or purchased from the [[grocery]]. If a Mermaid's hunger need is very low, eating two pieces of kelp is enough to fully replenish it.
▲Even if a Mermaid is well hydrated, they need to swim in the ocean at least once every 48 hours, otherwise they'll get a "Salt Water Deficiency" moodlet. Within a day this will turn into "Adapting to Land" and when this moodlet expires, the mermaid will turn into a normal Sim. Purchasing the "'''Permanent Mermaid'''" lifetime reward will prevent the Mermaid from losing their occult status.
If a mermaid is near a fireplace or in the sun for a while they will get a moodlet causing their Hydration need to drop faster than usual until they move away and the moodlet expires. The moodlet lasts three hours.
===Abilities===
Mermaids have various water-related special abilities. They can breathe and stay underwater indefinitely, and will not get the "Depressurising" moodlet when returning to the surface. This makes the '''
Like normal Sims, mermaids who possess a conch shell are able to summon another mermaid they have met. Mermaids with the [[Mean Spirited|''Mean Spirited'']] or [[Evil|''Evil'']] trait are able to summon [[shark]]s to attack other divers. Mermaids are safe in their aquatic environment and will not be attacked by sharks, however, they can be attacked by the cave monster. If mermaids are on a boat, they will not be attacked by the [[Kraken]]. Mermaids swim much faster than normal Sims and prefer swimming over using boats. They’ll always win in breath holding contests, unless they’re doing this with another mermaid. They’ll also have a few new water related topics to talk about.
===Hidden
One of the [[hidden island]]s in [[Isla Paradiso]] can be unlocked by becoming good friends with a mermaid in one of the [[diving area]]s. After befriending them, the mermaid will come up and offer to show the location of mermaid's secret island, and then the player will unlock it.
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Mermaids return in ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''.
===Becoming a Mermaid===
Sims can become Mermaids by
[[File:TS4 CAS Mermaid Button.png|thumb]]Mermadic Kelp can be obtained in a specific ways:
*Buying from a Rewards Store for 500 satisfaction points.
*A rare chance to obtain 10 kelps when exploring cave in [[Mua Pel'am]]
Using the <code>bb.unlockhiddenobjects</code> cheat it is possible to buy mermadic kelp in build mode.▼
*After befriending a [[dolphin]] and ordering it to "fetch", there's a rare chance that dolphin will bring the kelp.
*A rare chance to obtain when fishing anywhere in [[Sulani]].
Mermaids are a genetic life state. There is a 50% chance a child will be a mermaid for each mermaid parent. If both parents are mermaids the child will be 100% mermaid.▼
*A very rare chance to find when digging through a sand on a beach in Sulani.
▲*Using the <code>bb.
▲Unlike ''Island Paradise'', in ''Island Living'' mermaids can be created via CAS under occult state. Mermaids are a genetic life state. There is a 50% chance a child will be a mermaid for each mermaid parent. If both parents are mermaids the child will be 100% mermaid.
===Appearance===
[[File:TS4_Mermaids_CAS.png|thumb|270px|Mermaid Variants]]Mermaids have an array of different looks. Within CAS, players can give them four different tails with many different
Mermaids resemble regular Sims on land, however, once they enter a body of water, either the ocean, pools, or bathtubs, they will grow a tail. The color of a Mermaid's tail and other features can be customized under "Change Sim".
===Needs===▼
[[File:TS4_Hydration_Need.png|thumb|201px]]A Mermaid's needs are different
*'''Hydration -''' In place of Hygiene, Mermaids have ''Hydration''. Mermaids need to regularly hydrate their skin to stay
*'''Hunger''': Unlike in [[The Sims 3]], a mermaid does not need to eat just kelp and fish. In fact if a mermaid Sim eats something made of seafood, they will get a 1+ uncomfortable moodlet stating "''Stomach Squall''".''' '''This moodlet will last 4 hours in total. Other meats are okay unless the mermaid is vegetarian.
▲===Needs===
▲[[File:TS4_Hydration_Need.png|thumb|201px]]A Mermaid's needs are different to a Sim in one way:
▲*'''Hydration -''' In place of Hygiene, Mermaids have Hydration. Mermaids need to regularly hydrate their skin to stay happy, they can satisfy this need by drinking water, taking a bath, and going into the pool or ocean. Hydration is also needed to use their mermadic powers. Being out in the sun drains their hydration need faster than at night.
===Powers===
[[File:Mermaid in bathtub.png|thumb|270px|A mermaid's tail appears while taking a bath.]] Mermaids have an array of powers that are based around water. Depending on if they have a good or
*'''Siren's Lullaby...'''
**'''Aegean's Question''' (-30 Hydration): This lullaby makes the target Sim tense.
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*'''Mermaid's Kiss''' (-30 Hydration): A Mermaid's Kiss grants whoever is kissed the "Aquatic Breath" moodlet, which temporarily gives Sims the ability to dive underwater for longer periods of time. This ability can be used in and out of water, but is more powerful in water.
*'''Aquatic Lure''' (-30 Hydration): Calls fishes to nearest water for fishing, it also calls more rare fish.
*'''Call for Dolphins''' (-30 Hydration): Calls for
*'''Siren's Call '''(-100 Hydration): Mermaids can lure a Sim to them in the ocean and once near, the Mermaid will dive underwater and drag the Sim down into the water. If repeated enough times can cause the Sim to drown. (Unavailable to Mermaids with Good trait). Mermaids will regain all their needs by performing this action.
*'''Summon Ocean Threat''' (-30 Hydration): Mermaids sing a haunting song that summons a black mass underneath their target that swallows the Sim. If repeated enough it can cause the Sim to drown. (Unavailable to Mermaids with Good trait)
If ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed, these powers are self-interactions:
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===Abilities===
Mermaids also have a few
*Mermaids can utilize conch shells that can be found at the beach to access other abilities;
*Mermaids are naturally great swimmers, they can swim at fast speeds
*Mermaids can talk to fish, which fills their social need.
*Mermaids can sleep in the water.
*Mermaids can sunbathe in water, however occult skin tones will not tan.
*Mermaids don't need to be level 3 of [[Fitness|fitness]] [[skill]] or purchase scuba diving gear to free dive.
*Mermaids can swim within their third trimester of pregnancy, unlike normal Sims.
===Turning into a
Mermaids
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[[File:Poseidon's Fury.png|thumb|150x150px|Poseidon's Fury]]▼
* The mermaid is mentioned in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'', in one of the random events in docks.▼
* The statue "Poseidon's Fury" and the "Trident's Spring Fountain" from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]'' both show mermaids outside of ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''. There is also a mermaid statue in [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]] named Siren's Call.▼
*If ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is installed, mermaids are immune to zombification.
* Mermaids are also immune to being transformed into a tragic clown.
* ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' has two clothing pieces and a hairstyle which have a look akin to that of a mermaid.[[File:Trident's Spring Fountain.png|thumb|150x150px|Trident's Spring Fountain]]▼
* Mermaids cannot get a tan if they have the pale mermaid
* Mermaids will get a positive moodlet when being soaked, thus eliminating the need for an umbrella.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}▼
* Pregnant
* If a
* There are several minor references to Disney's ''The Little Mermaid''. Some
* Mermaids cannot be saved to the bin, created in [[Create a Sim]], nor shared on [[The Exchange#The Sims 3|The Sims 3 Exchange]]. This is due to the fact that developers wanted them to be only special creatures. However, they can be saved and created in ''Create a Sim'' in ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''.▼
* Mermaids cannot [[Surfing|surf]] on the wave station.▼
* Trident's Spring Fountain is similar to a female mermaid's tail.▼
* The two pieces of mermaid decor in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' named Maya the Mermaid and Mia the Mermaid share names with the two female mermaid
* While Mermaids in ''Island Paradise'' had
* Unlike in ''Island Paradise'',
* Mermaids in ''Island Living'' have a twitch where they will randomly imitate a dolphin squeak.▼
*If ''The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs'' is installed, feeding a pet the mermaidic kelp will cause them to turn into a azure dolphin.<sup>[<nowiki/>[[sims:The_Sims_4:_Cats_&_Dogs|TS4:C&D]]]</sup>
==Gallery==
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TS4 EP7 Render 1.png|Render
TS4 CAS Mermaid 1.png|While editing a mermaid in [[Create a Sim]] a water effect appears over their head, making it look like they are underwater.
TS4 CAS Mermaid 2.png|A mermaid showing off several new customization options, most notably new eyes and a new set of sharp teeth.
Mermaid
TS4 Floating Mermaid.png|A mermaid back floating on the surface.▼
Mermaid and Dolphin.png|Mermaid feeding a Dolphin▼
▲TS4 Floating Mermaid.png|A mermaid back floating on the surface
TS4 Pregnant Mermaid.png|A pregnant mermaid swimming in her 3rd trimester
2019-06-25_16-34-35 (2).png|Mermaid (in human form) using "Charmer's Lullaby" on a Sim.
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Lifestate Trait Mermaid.png|Mermaid icon in CAS.
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▲[[File:Poseidon's Fury.png|thumb|150x150px|Poseidon's Fury]]
▲* The mermaid is mentioned in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'', in one of the random events in docks.
▲* The statue "Poseidon's Fury" and the "Trident's Spring Fountain" from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]'' both show mermaids outside of ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]''. There is also a mermaid statue in [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]] named Siren's Call.
▲* ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' has two clothing pieces and a hairstyle which have a look akin to that of a mermaid.[[File:Trident's Spring Fountain.png|thumb|150x150px|Trident's Spring Fountain]]
▲* Mermaids cannot get a tan if they have the pale mermaid skintone. Mermaids with other skintones, like [[Maya Ocean]], will get tanned.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
▲* Mermaids will get a positive moodlet when being soaked, thus eliminating the need for an umbrella.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}
▲* Cats are twice as likely to follow a Mermaid than any other Sims.{{Vgversion|TS3:P}}
▲* Pregnant Mermaids can swim at the water's surface, but cannot visit scuba dive sites for the duration of the pregnancy.
▲* If a Mermaid goes into labor, they can't have their baby in the sea, they must go to land to give birth, and Mermaid babies must grow on land.
▲* There are several minor references to Disney's ''The Little Mermaid''. Some premade mermaids are based on characters from the film, such as [[Triton King]] and [[Mia Azul]]. When a Sim explores an [[underwater cave]], sometimes a message appears saying, "(Sim's Name) has not found anything big, but he/she found a dinglehopper," or "how many wonders can one cavern hold?"
▲* Mermaids cannot be saved to the bin, created in [[Create a Sim]], nor shared on [[The Exchange#The Sims 3|The Sims 3 Exchange]]. This is due to the fact that developers wanted them to be only special creatures. However, they can be saved and created in Create a Sim in ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''.
▲* Mermaids cannot [[Surfing|surf]] on the wave station.
▲* Mermaids cannot become zombies.{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
▲* Trident's Spring Fountain is similar to a female mermaid's tail.
▲* The two pieces of mermaid decor in ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' named Maya the Mermaid and Mia the Mermaid share names with the two female mermaid NPCs in Isla Paradiso.
▲* [[Zombie]]s will never attempt to eat a mermaid's brain.{{confirm}}{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}
▲* While Mermaids in ''Island Paradise'' had a few benefits and abilities. Mermaids in ''Island Living'' are the first to have proper powers that mimic their mythology, such as Mermaid's Kiss and Siren's Call.
▲* Unlike in ''Island Paradise'', Mermaids in ''Island Living'' that enter bathtubs will have their tails laying outside the tub.
▲* Mermaids in ''Island Living'' have a twitch where they will randomly imitate a dolphin squeak.
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