PlantSim: Difference between revisions

The '''PlantSim''' is a [[life state]] included with ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'',<ref>[http://simsvip.com/2013/02/13/plantsims-confirmed-creature-for-university/ PlantSims confirmed] (SimsVIP)</ref>, ''[[The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff]]'', and [[The Sims 4/Patch 49|patch 49]] of ''[[The Sims 4]]''.

[[File:PlantSim.png|left]]PlantSims are created by overuse of pesticides on crops or fruit trees. Becoming a PlantSim takes time, but more trees and crops on a residential lot can help, as it is the amount of pesticide a Sim uses over time that can trigger the transformation (in a single lot playtime, the effect does not stack when save and exiting). If a Sim becomes a PlantSim accidentally, contacting a member of the Garden Club ''may'' help to restore them to normal. A [[witch]] may also be able to [[potions|help]], or the Sim can call the [[Gypsy Matchmaker]] and buy the cure.

* '''Sunlight''' - Can be satisfied by being in the sun or under a special greenhouse light. {{confirm|This motive will not deplete when the PlantSim is [[fright]]ened.}}

It is best to always keep the PlantSim in some form of light, as the Sunlight need deteriorates faster than the other needs and cannot be replenished with the [[The Sims 2/cheats#Gameplay Cheats|"MaxMotives" cheat]] (But can be with [[The Sims 2/cheats#Advanced cheats|"testingCheats"]]). A PlantSim's Love and Water motives are affected by being in the room with a [[Snapdragon Bouquet]], but this does not affect the Sunlight motive. A PlantSim can replenish both Water and Sunlight simultaneously by being out in the rain during the daytime. However, while a PlantSim is bathing to replenish the Water motive, being under a greenhouse light will not affect the Sunlight motive.

PlantSims also have invisible normal-Sim motives and if those motives get too low, they may express that in the same way that normal Sims do. For example, if ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business|Open Forfor Business]]'' is installed, a PlantSim employed in a player-owned [[business]] may complain about normal-Sim motives. If ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]'' is installed, a PlantSim's invisible Fun motive will affect how long he or she will read a [[Magazines#Hobby Magazines|hobby magazine]]. A PlantSim's mood may be affected by these invisible motives. For example, when a PlantSim has been standing for a long period of time and hasn't been doing anything fun, his or her mood may be in deep red despite the three PlantSim motives being nearly full.

=== Biology ===

PlantSims do not have any hair on their heads, and on initial transformation, any that was there before may fall out of the head towill be replaced with a growth of leaves and flower saplings. This produces spores which can produce clones or improve the physical conditions of other forms of life in the immediate vicinity, including other PlantSims. When at least three PlantSims release the "Spores of Happiness" at once, they may perpetually mutually improve each other's needs.<ref group="n">The effect of the "Spores of Happiness" resembles a combination of the [[Rally Forth|"Rally Forth!"]] [[Business perks|business perk]] and a [[Snapdragon Bouquet]]. It raises the [[motive]]s of nearby Sims and slightly reduces the PlantSim's motives. The motive cost is much lower than that of "Rally Forth!", and releasing the "Spores of of Happiness" cannot kill a PlantSim, as PlantSims can only release them when their moods are very high.</ref> Propagated toddlers will have a sunflower pate instead of hair.

Unlike other life states which result from the transformation of Sims, PlantSims can reproduce themselves. A PlantSim can "Grow a Plantbaby" on the spot where they stand, simply by spreading the spores in their heads. A PlantSim will usually spawn one Toddler, but on very rare occasions, they have been known to spawn twins. The new PlantSim toddler will have all [[toddler skills]],<ref group="n">Does not include the nursery rhyme skill from FreeTime.</ref> and will also have the same skills and talent badges as the parent, though the talent badges may be at a lower level. They will also have an identical personality but a different star sign. This is unusual, as a newly generated Sim's [[Zodiac sign]] is normally determined by his or her personality.

: After a playable adult or elder Sim has sprayed garden plants or orchard trees for bugs 15 times,<ref>The Prima Guide for ''Seasons'' says 100 times, but this is incorrect.</ref> any further spraying by that Sim has a 10% chance (per spray) of turning him or her into a PlantsimPlantSim.<ref>There is a [http://forum.jfade.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=121 mod] which changes that to 25 times and a 5% chance.</ref> Children, teens, and young adults cannot become PlantSims, but can spray. Their spraying may affect their chances of transforming.{{Confirm}}

<references group="n" />The want tree relating to PlantSims is different from that of other occult life states, such as vampires, werewolves and witches. One difference is that non-Knowledge Sims will roll the want to cure a Sim who has recently become a PlantSim even if they barely know that Sim. In addition, non-Knowledge PlantSims will fear others becoming PlantSims, especially during dates (if ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' is installed). If ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]'' is installed, a Sim with Knowledge as his or her [[secondary aspiration]] will often roll wants to become an occult (for example, wanting to become a werewolf after the "see wolf" want is fulfilled). However, if the PlantSim want tree is triggered on that same Sim, he or she will fear becoming a PlantSim, without having the corresponding want, but will generally not roll the want for the other Sim to be cured.

On Feb 13, 2013, [[ElectronicFile:Trait Arts|EAPlantSim small.png]] confirmedPlantSims thatwere PlantSimsconfirmed wouldto return in this''[[The expansionSims pack3: University Life]]'' via a Tweet on February 13, 2013.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSims3/status/301768921579671552 @TheSims3 confirms the existence of PlantSims in University Life]</ref>

The appearance of PlantSims is different from those in ''The Sims 2: Seasons''.  Their outfit consists mostly of leaves and can be any color.  When they walk, flowers grow  behind them.

PlantSims cannot be created in [[Create a Sim#The Sims 3|Create a Sim]], even if ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'' is installed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruBritt/status/306517113034649600 SimGuruBritt on Twitter]</ref> However, if the player uses the [[testingcheatsenabled]] "Edit in CAS" option on a PlantSim, the life state is seen as a supernatural type, likely suggesting that it may have been intended to be an assignable life state in Create a Sim. They can be also saved to bin and after accessing going to Create-A-Sim again, they can be chosen, customized, and will appear as PlantSims and have special abilities.

If a PlantSim uses their Poison Kiss ability, it gives their target the Poisoned moodlet for 3 hours. When it runs out, thisit will eitherusually make them vomit orbut it has a 15% chance to turn them into a PlantSim if they do not have another life state. Other Plantsims will always reject the Poison Kiss.

PlantSims do not have a [[Hunger]] or [[Bladder]] motive; thesethe meters for those needs are covered by leaves in their motives panel. The game claims that PlantSims "absorb nutrients ambiently" for the tool tip for the Hunger motive, explaining why they do not have a Hunger motive. The [[Hygiene]] motive is replaced by a "Water" motive, which can be filled by having the PlantSim come into contact with water, such as by swimming, being in the rain{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/F-sE16g7Nhw?t=226 Video about PlantSims by The Red Plumbob on YouTube]</ref>, using a hot tub, or taking a shower, or by "photosynthesizing". Photosynthesizing restores both energy and water, and can only be done outdoors during the day. The [[Energy]] need alone can still be satisfied by sleeping in beds. 

PlantSims are able to communicate with plants, including offending them by telling them that their mother was an acorn. They are also better gardeners than other Sims. PlantSims can send flower kisses to other Sims and can also poison them with poison kisses. PlantSims are also able to absorb water puddles to refill their water motive. PlantSims can also photosynthesize.

PlantSimism can be cured at the Science Facility for 3000 simoleons or by creating "Super Spice" with the Science Research Station. If ''The Sims 3: Supernatural'' is installed, the [[Alchemy|Potent Cure Elixir]] will cure PlantSimism.<ref name="simsvipguide" />  This often changes their hairstyle quite heavily.