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== The Sims 3 == |
== The Sims 3 == |
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In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' all Sims (except babies and toddlers) have an irremovable cellphone (smartphone in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'') in their inventory from the beginning, meaning that Sims no longer needed to own a landline phone in order to be called, although landline phones can still be purchased for [[residential lot]]s. Phones can be used to talk to |
In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' all Sims (except babies and toddlers) have an irremovable cellphone (smartphone in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life|University Life]]'') in their inventory from the beginning, meaning that Sims no longer needed to own a landline phone in order to be called, although landline phones can still be purchased for [[residential lot]]s. Phones can be used to talk to Sims, invite them over or out, ask out on a [[dating|date]], check real estate, throw [[parties]], call for [[service]]s, [[moving|move out]], and plan for [[vacationing|vacations]]. Cellphones can also be used to take pictures and teleport back to a [[teleportation pad]]. If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, teens can make [[prank call]]s. Same expansion pack also introduced [[boarding school]]s, where [[children]] and teens can be sent by the directed parents. In ''[[University Life]]'', Sims that are age of [[young adult]] or older can apply for university. |
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Like previous games, a telephone curfew is enforced from 2AM{{confirm}} to 6AM, during which any calls are rejected. However, there does not appear to be any effect in relationship if such a call is made. Calling a Sim who is currently at work will provide the player with the time that they should call back. Services can be called at any time of the day; however, the caller must be on their home lot or the option will be greyed out. Unlike previous games, [[child]]ren cannot call for any services, including emergency services.<ref group="n">Children can hire any service if the "call services" module of the [https://modthesims.info/download.php?t=579548 'No Stretch' Children can series] mod is installed.</ref> |
Like previous games, a telephone curfew is enforced from 2AM{{confirm}} to 6AM, during which any calls are rejected. However, there does not appear to be any effect in relationship if such a call is made. Calling a Sim who is currently at work will provide the player with the time that they should call back. Services can be called at any time of the day; however, the caller must be on their home lot or the option will be greyed out. Unlike previous games, [[child]]ren cannot call for any services, including emergency services.<ref group="n">Children can hire any service if the "call services" module of the [https://modthesims.info/download.php?t=579548 'No Stretch' Children can series] mod is installed.</ref> |
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A "cell phone buzz" will appear on the recipient of an incoming call; unlike previous games, landline phones will not ring for such calls. If the player instructs the Sim to answer the phone, the current interaction will get cancelled and the interaction to answer the phone will queue up immediately after it, rather than appearing at the end of the queue. Sims can also ignore an incoming call without answering it; this interaction works immediately and does not need to be queued. If the incoming phone call was for an [[opportunity]], ignoring the call will cause the opportunity dialog to appear immediately. Players can also silence a phone to automatically reject all calls. |
A "cell phone buzz" will appear on the recipient of an incoming call; unlike previous games, landline phones will not ring for such calls. If the player instructs the Sim to answer the phone, the current interaction will get cancelled and the interaction to answer the phone will queue up immediately after it, rather than appearing at the end of the queue. Sims can also ignore an incoming call without answering it; this interaction works immediately and does not need to be queued. If the incoming phone call was for an [[opportunity]], ignoring the call will cause the opportunity dialog to appear immediately. Players can also silence a phone to automatically reject all calls. For the first time in the series, the ringtone of the cellphone can be changed by the player. |
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Landlines are used for general household used; calls may be received that inform of the upcoming or current passing of close friends or acquaintances. |
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Sims who purchase the Future Sim{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}} [[lifetime reward]] get a HoloPhone, which only differs in appearance to regular cellphones. |
Sims who purchase the Future Sim{{Vgversion|TS3:ITF}} [[lifetime reward]] get a HoloPhone, which only differs in appearance to regular cellphones. |
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