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Line 1: {{Pagecover \|image=TS4 Render 8.png \|pagetype=[[Life state]] \|subtitle=[[File:Celebrity star.png\|left\|20px\|Featured Article]] The Sims Wiki's [[The Sims Wiki:Featured Article\|Featured Article]] for July 1–15, 2012 \|TS1\|TS2\|TS3\|TS4 }}{{For\|the first game in the series\|The Sims}} {{For\|the series\|The Sims (series)}} [[File:PlumbobSmallAni.gif\|left]]A '''Sim''' is a virtually simulated person. Sims are the primary focus of [[The Sims (series)\|''The Sims'' series]], and are considered the main [[life state]] in nearly every game in the series. Sims are complex creatures, capable of [[want\|desires]], [[fear]]s, and [[motive\|physical and mental needs]]. Sims can have a unique appearance with different hair and eye colors, skin colors, body sizes, and more. A Sim's [[personality]] is equally as complex, with Sims having their own [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)\|aspirations]] or [[Trait (The Sims 3)\|traits]], allowing for countless variations between Sims. Sims live out their day-to-day lives, while also living out a full [[Life Stages\|life cycle]], stretching from birth to death. The progress of a Sim's life is inexorably tied to the decisions of the player; while Sims may be provided with certain amounts of [[free will\|autonomy]], ultimately their lives are under the control of the player. This bond between player and Sim is symbolized by the [[PlumbBob\|Plumbob]], which shows the Sim that is currently under the player's active control. ==The evolution of Sims== ~~{{For\|the first game in the series\|The Sims}}~~ Sims were first mentioned in the first edition of ''[[Wikipedia:SimCity\|SimCity]]'', but aside from little dots in the sports stadium, they were never seen. Their first known appearance was in ''[[wikipedia:SimAnt\|SimAnt]]'' (1991); there was only one owner in the yard and the ant colony he lived upon. Players can also see a stray or wandering cat outside the yard that the dog frequently scares away. ~~{{For\|the series\|The Sims series}}~~ Further interaction was given to the Sims in ''[[Wikipedia:SimTown\|SimTown]]'' (1994), and was the base of many concepts that later went into The Sims. Among these was a very basic mood meter which only contained "sad" and "happy" and had relatively few factors that go into it. Players could choose certain Sims' favorite things (somewhat like [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)\|Aspiration]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]''), and could peer into all houses (only one floor could be revealed, however). After that, no game quite got as close to ''The Sims'' as the game itself. However, ''[[Wikipedia:Streets of SimCity\|Streets of SimCity]]'' (1997) introduced [[Simlish]] for the first time in the radio music. The first game with spoken Simlish was ''[[Wikipedia:SimCopter\|SimCopter]]'' (1996). '''Sims''' are the simulated people that form the base of nearly every Sim game, however you can only interact with them greatly in ''[[The Sims]]'' and its sequels. They are the residents of [[SimNation]]. An '''Urb''' (pluralized '''Urbz''') is a type of Sim that appear to live exclusively in [[Urbzville]] and [[Miniopolis]]. ~~The word "Sim" comes from the word "simulated".~~ ~~== The Evolution of Sims ==~~ Sims were first mentioned in the first edition of ''[[Wikipedia:SimCity\|SimCity]]'' but aside from little dots from the sports stadium, they were never seen. Their first known appearance was in ''[[wikipedia:SimAnt\|SimAnt]]'' (1991), there was only one owner in the yard and the ant colony he lived upon. You can also see a stray or wandering cat outside the yard that the dog frequently scares away. Further interaction was given to the Sims in ''[[Wikipedia:SimTown\|SimTown]]'' (1994), and was the base of many concepts that later went into The Sims. Among these, a very basic mood meter was introduced (it just contained "sad" and "happy" and had relatively few factors go into it), you could choose certain Sims' favorite things (somewhat like [[Aspiration]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]''), and you could actually pry into all houses (only one floor could be revealed, however). After that, no game quite got as close to The Sims as the game itself. However, ''[[Wikipedia:Streets of SimCity\|Streets of SimCity]]'' (1997) introduced [[Simlish]] for the first time in the radio music. The first game with spoken Simlish was ''[[Wikipedia:SimCopter\|SimCopter]]'' (1998). == Simology == {{See also\|Anatomy of Sims}} Sims are a [[Wikipedia:Bipedalism\|bipedal]], [[Wikipedia:Humanoid\|humanoid]] [[Life state\|species]]<ref> However, whether or not Sims are considered a species has never been stated.</ref>, found in [[SimNation]]. Most Sims are omnivores, however [[Vampire\|certain Sims]] exhibit [[Wikipedia:Hematophagy\|hematophagy]]. Sims have four limbs, two arms and two legs. It is unclear how intelligent Sims are; although they have the ability to use tools and create works of [[SimNation#Technology\|technology]], they lack direction and often require a guiding hand in some of the simplest of tasks. Sims tend to be [[social]] animals, and can [[Social Bunny\|hallucinate]] if left alone for too long.[[File:ThumbnailCAJ3L30W.jpg\|thumb\|The sims in the sims 2]] Sims are a [[Wikipedia:Bipedalism\|bipedal]], [[Wikipedia:Humanoid\|humanoid]] [[Life state\|species]],<ref>However, whether or not Sims are considered a species has never been stated.</ref> found in [[SimNation]]. Most Sims are omnivores, however [[Vampire\|vampiric Sims]] exhibit [[Wikipedia:Hematophagy\|hematophagy]], and some Sims, who get sick from eating meat, exhibit [[vegetarian]]ism{{Vgversion\|TS3}}{{Vgversion\|TS4CL}}. Sims have four limbs: two arms and two legs. It is unclear how intelligent Sims are; although they have the ability to use tools and create works of art and [[SimNation#Technology\|technology]], they lack direction and often require a guiding hand, that of the player, to manage some of the simplest of tasks. Sims tend to be [[social]] creatures, and can [[Social Bunny\|hallucinate]] if left alone for too long. ~~=== ''[[The Sims]]'' ===~~ ~~The characteristics of Sims in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims (console)]]'' and ''[[The Sims Bustin' Out]]''.~~ === The Sims === [[File:Bahaha.jpg\|thumb\|Sims in ''The Sims''.]] The characteristics of Sims in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims (console)\|The Sims]]'' for consoles, ''[[The Sims Bustin' Out (console)\|The Sims Bustin' Out]]'' for consoles and ''[[The Sims Bustin' Out (handheld)\|The Sims Bustin' Out]]'' handhelds. * A Sim's [[Motives\|Needs]] affect their [[Mood]]. * A Sim's [[Personality]] determines what activities they prefer and how they interact with other Sims. It is affected by their [[Zodiac ~~Signs~~sign\|Zodiac signs]]. * [[Interests]] are what Sims like to talk about. * [[Life stages\|Age]] affects the [[interaction\|interactions]]s a Sim can perform * [[Relationships]] with other Sims * [[Careers\|Employment]] and [[School\|Education]] * [[Skill\|Skills]]s determine how well Sims perform certain tasks ~~=== ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'' ===~~ ~~The characteristics of Sims in ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]''.~~ === The Urbz: Sims in the City === The characteristics of Sims (here called '''Urbz''') in ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]''. * A Sim's [[Motives\|Needs]] affect their [[Mood]]. Urbz only have five of the usual eight [[motives]]. * [[Relationships]] with other Sims * [[Skill\|Skills]]s determine how well Sims perform certain tasks. Urbz only have three skills instead of six. * [[Reputation]] is based on how well a Sim gets along with others and increases when completing tasks for them. === ~~''[[~~The Sims 2~~]]''~~ === [[File:The-Sims-2.jpg\|thumb\|Sims in ''The Sims 2''.]] The characteristics of Sims in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 2 (console)]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Pets (console)]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Castaway]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Pets]]'', and ''[[The Sims Stories]]''. ''Some characteristics are only available with [[Expansion pack]]s.'' The characteristics of Sims in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 2 (console)]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Pets (console)]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Castaway]]'', ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Pets]]'', and ''[[The Sims Stories]]''. Some characteristics are only available with [[Expansion pack]]s. * A Sim's [[Motives\|Needs]] affect their [[Mood]]. Their needs are based on their [[Life state]] and [[Life stage\|age]]. * A Sim's [[Personality]] determines what activities they prefer and how they interact with other Sims. It is affected by their [[Zodiac ~~Signs~~sign\|Zodiac signs]]. Their sign and their [[Turn-ons/offs]] also determine their romantic compatibility.{{Vgversion\|TS2:N}} * [[Interests]] are what Sims like to talk about. * [[Life stages\|Age]] affects the [[interaction]]s a Sim can perform. * [[Memories]] of what has occurred in their lives. * [[Relationships]] with other Sims * [[Careers\|Employment]] and [[School\|Education]] * [[Life state]] * [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)\|Aspirations]]s that determine a Sim's short- and long-term goals * [[Wants]] and [[fears]], determined by a Sim's aspiration * [[Skill\|Skills]]s & [[Talent Badges]]{{Vgversion\|TS2:OFB}} determine how well Sims perform certain tasks * [[Hobby]] [[enthusiasm]]{{Vgversion\|TS2:FT}} * [[Reputation]] is based on how nice a Sim is to others{{Vgversion\|TS2:AL}} ~~=== ''[[The Sims 3]]'' ===~~ === The Sims 3 === ~~[[File:SIMS3-createasims.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Different Sims in The Sims 3.]]~~ [[File:SIMS3-createasims.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Different Sims in ''The Sims 3''.]] * A Sim's [[Motives\|Needs]] affect their [[Mood]] as well as [[Moodlet]]s from what is occurring in their lives * ~~The~~A Sim's [[Trait (The Sims 3)\|traits]]s determines how they interact with other Sims and what activities they prefer. * [[Favorites]] affect their favorite aspects of everyday life * [[List of Lifetime Wishes\|Lifetime Wish]] * [[Zodiac sign]] affects their romantic compatibility with other Sims * [[Wish]]es are determined by their Traits, their lifetime wish and what is happening in their life and environment. * [[Memories]] are collected in a scrap book when major events take place * [[Life stages\|Age]] affects the [[interaction]]s a Sim can perform * [[Opportunities]] * [[Relationships]] with other Sims * [[Reputation]] is affected by public actions Sims make * [[Celebrity]] status is affected by careers, public actions, relationships, and household funds * [[Life state\|Life states]] vary * [[List of Lifetime Wishes\|Lifetime Wish]] are determined by their traits * [[Genetics]] are influenced by both parents and previous generations * [[Wish\|Wishes]] are also determined by their traits, their lifetime wish and what is happening in their life and environment * [[Life stage\|Age]] affects the [[interaction]]s a Sim can perform * [[Relationship]] with other Sims * [[Careers\|Employment]] and [[School\|Education]] * [[Skill]]s determine how well Sims perform certain tasks == =The ~~Normal Life State~~Sims 4=== [[File:TS4 Render 8.png\|thumb\|right\|Sims in ''The Sims 4''.]] * A Sim's [[needs]] affect their [[mood]] and [[emotion]]s as well as [[moodlet]]s from what is occurring in their lives. A Sim is born or created<ref>Normal Sims are the only [[life state]] possible to make in [[Create-A-Sim]] (unless using [[boolprop testingcheatsenabled]] in which alien and mannequin skins are available.</ref> with the normal [[life state]] or lacking a life state. Unlike the other life states, being normal does not offer any pros or cons, although, that in itself, can be seen as a pro or con. * A Sim's [[Trait (The Sims 4)\|traits]] determine what emotions they can feel during their lives and how they interact with other Sims and what activities they prefer. Traits also offer Sims unique [[interaction]]s. * [[Emotion\|Emotions]] are affected by in-game events and affect a Sim's moodlets and interactions. ~~=== Compatibility ===~~ * [[Memories]] are stored in a scrapbook interface, which also store the Sim's emotion. ~~{{Main\|Hybrids}}~~ * [[Age]] affects the interactions a Sim performs. * Sims can become certain [[life state]]s. Unlike the other life states, if a normal Sim turns to another life state he or she will cease to be normal. For example, if a [[Vampires\|vampire]] is attacked by a [[werewolf]], the vampire will remain a vampire but also become a werewolf. However, if a Sim is attacked by a vampire the Sim will cease to be normal and become a full vampire. * Sims can have a multitude of [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)\|aspirations]] in which when chosen gives the Sim a unique trait. Sims can also change their aspiration but not their unique traits unless they complete them. * [[Whim\|Whims]] are also determined by traits, aspiration, and what is happening in their life and environment. Thus it is impossible to make Sim-[[hybrids]], except in the case of [[aliens]], but this is caused by genetics, rather than a "true" life state as in the case of a werewolf's [[savage]] or a vampire's bite. * [[Relationship\|Relationships]] with other Sims of two varieties, friendship and romantic. * [[Careers\|Employment]] and [[School\|education]]. * [[Skill\|Skills]] determine how well Sims perform certain tasks. * [[Character value\|Character values]] affect children's journey to adulthood and can determine their future traits.{{Vgversion\|TS4:PH}} * [[Childhood phase\|Childhood phases]]{{Vgversion\|TS4:PH}} * [[Lifestyle\|Lifestyles]]{{Vgversion\|TS4:SE}} == The normal life state == Generally, a Sim is born with the normal [[life state]].<ref>[[PlantSim]] toddlers in ''The Sims 2: Seasons'' are not born, but are produced from spores. In ''The Sims 3: University Life'', PlantSim babies are grown from [[forbidden fruit]] seeds.</ref><ref>In ''The Sims 3'', many occult life states are genetic, and can be passed from parent to child.</ref> Prior to ''[[The Sims 3: Supernatural]]'', the normal life state was the only one that could be created in [[Create a Sim]].<ref>In ''The Sims 2'', [[testingcheatsenabled]] allows the player to enable [[Create a Sim#Debug Mode\|Debug Mode]] in [[Create a Sim]]. Enabling Debug Mode makes alien and mannequin skins available.</ref> Unlike the other life states, being normal does not offer any advantages or disadvantages, although, that can be seen as an advantage or disadvantage. === Compatibility === {{Main\|Hybrid}} With the exception of [[alien]]-Sim hybrids{{vgversion\|TS2}}, which are the result of genetics, Sim-[[hybrid]]s are not possible. A normal Sim who is transformed to another life state ceases to be normal. == Sim as a Taxonomic Category == ~~{{Life states}}~~ In ''[[The Sims series\|The Sims]]'' universe, a normal Sim is categorized under the Human [[life state]]. This means that "Sim" as a category is something broader than a species. [[Witches]] are Sims who have gained the ability to use spells. A [[werewolf]] is a Sim who has two forms, and has the ability to switch between these. [[Vampire]]s are Sims inflicted with a viral illness that grants them heightened abilities at the cost of needing nourishment from agents that are present in Human Sim blood. [[PlantSim]]s are Sims who have acquired some qualities of plants, such as the ability to photosynthesize, and who therefore have different needs. ~~== Sim as a species ==~~ While [[Fairy\|Fairies]], [[Genie]]s, [[Bigfoot]]s, [[Alien]]s, and [[Mermaid]]s can be categorized as Sims, they are not humans, and are different species on their own. Speculatively, a Genie could be a purple-hued humanoid with the ability to manipulate spacetime, a Bigfoot could be a highly evolved ape on the cusp of sapience, Aliens could be a species that evolved light years away from the human Sims' planet, Fairies could be mischievous humanoids that affect nature. In [[The Sims series\|The Sims]] universe, normal Sims appear to be the same as [[Wikipedia:Human\|Humans]]. A [[Witch]] is a Sim who has learned to use magical abilities. A [[Werewolf#The Sims 2\|werewolf]] is a Sim during the day. [[Vampire]]s are Sims that are fatally sensitive to sunlight. Conversely, a [[PlantSim]] is a Sim that can photosynthesise. [[Zombie]]s are either dead Sims who have been partially restored to life, or Sims changed from a transformation. Similarly, [[ghost]]s are the spirits of dead Sims who are visiting from the [[Netherworld]]. [[Mummy\|Mummies]] are cursed Sims in a state which can be considered a derivative of Zombieism. [[Servo]]s, [[SimBot]]s, and [[Plumbot]]s are considered as Artificial Sims. A [[Genie]] is not a Sim, nor is a [[Bigfoot]] or an [[Alien]]. Because they were never Sims to begin with, other life states are derived from Sims whereas these are not. For all we know, a Genie can be a purple skinned humanoid with the ability to manipulate space and time, [[Bigfoot]] could be a highly evolved ape on the cusp of sentience, and Aliens are another species entirely because they evolved on another planet, making them ''not Sims''. ==See also== [[Zombie]]s are not considered to be Sims, even though they are dead Sims who have been partially restored to life. Similarly, Ghosts are the spirits of dead Sims who are visiting from the [[Netherworld]], but they are not considered to be Sims. [[Mummy\|Mummies]] are cursed Sims in a state which can be considered a derivative of Zombieism. [[Servo]]s, however, were never alive to begin with. * [[Anatomy of Sims]] * [[Playable Sim]] * [[Alien]] == Notes == <references /> {{Feat art\|July 1–15, 2012}} {{Sim Life states}} [[es:Sim]] [[nl:Sim]] [[fr:Sim]] [[de:Sim]] [[pt-br:Sim]] [[ru:Персонаж]] [[pl:Simowie]] [[Category:Sims\| ]] [[Category:Simology\| ]]