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The main feature of the expansion pack is the ability for Sims to |
The main feature of the expansion pack is the ability for Sims to create [[magic charms]] and cast [[Spells (The Sims: Makin' Magic)|spells]], which work much like cooking meals from a recipe book. Ingredients are added to a Sim's [[inventory]], from where they are used with the correct equipment to produce an item of food, or charge the Sim's magic wand with a spell, or produce a charm. These ingredients, which are many and varied, can be purchased in [[Magic Town]] or made at home with various machines and items that can be purchased. The ability to have a [[dragon]] as a pet was also introduced. |
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Upon moving in a new family, the [[Mystery Man]] appears with a box which includes a wand |
Upon moving in a new family, the [[Mystery Man]] appears with a box which includes a wand, a spell book, a wand charger (which also dispenses wands), 35 [[MagiCoins]] and a Hole In The Ground which provides easy access to [[Magic Town]]. |
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Casting spells on non-magical Sims outside of Magic Town is met with a fine by the Mystery Man. However this is not the case in Magic Town, although the spells may backfire as the vast majority of Magic Town residents are equipped with their own wands. |
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A variety of spells can be cast including spells to make Sims fall in love or to turn them in to toads for a short period of time. The wand charger is used to charge your sims wand with any spell you desire as long as you have the ingredients to do so. These ingredients can be bought from many merchants around Magic town. |
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Two new life states were added in Makin' Magic; [[Zombie]] and [[Werewolf]] although these were only for cosmetic purposes and they still function as normal Sims. They are accessed by using the [[Spells (The Sims: Makin' Magic)#List of charms#Beauty or Beast]] [[Magic charms|charm]]), and are temporary, lasting a few game hours before the spell wears off. |
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A vampire and fairy appear, but only as NPCs, specifically [[Vicki Vampiress]] and [[Faerie Queen Mara]]. Playable Sims cannot actually be vampires or fairies, though the Beauty or Beast charm does include looks that resemble these are well. |
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==New NPCs== |
==New NPCs== |
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* [[Bonehilda]] |
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A variety on NPCs were added with Makin' Magic including a Skeletal Maid: [[Bonehilda]], a vampire who sells draconic items: [[Vicki Vampiress]], and the [[Mystery Man]] who would leave a box of supplies at a Sims house upon moving in and also sells wands. Other NPCs include, but are not limtied to; [[Apothecary Todd]], [[Nagganaste]], [[FlaminGoGo Dancer]], and [[Gardening Gnome]]. |
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* [[Vicki Vampiress]] |
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* [[Faerie Queen Mara]] |
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* [[Mystery Man]] |
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* [[Apothecary Todd]] |
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* [[Nagganaste]] |
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* [[FlaminGoGo Dancer]] |
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* [[Gardening Gnome]] |
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==New objects== |
==New objects== |
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* [[Crystal Clear Ability Rocks]] |
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Magic themed objects are in abundance. Including spellbooks, [[Crystal Clear Ability Rocks]], [[Beehive]], [[Butter churn]], ''[[A Hole in the Ground]], ''[[Spinning Wheel]], [[Gargoyle Bench]]. |
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* [[Beehive]] |
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* [[Butter churn]] |
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* ''[[A Hole in the Ground]]'' |
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* [[Spinning Wheel]] |
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* [[Gargoyle Bench]] |
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* Spell Books |
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===New neighborhoods=== |
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==New building themes== |
==New building themes== |
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*Tuscany |
*Tuscany |
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*Spooky shingles and vines |
*Spooky shingles and vines |
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==Currency== |
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[[MagiCoins]] are the main form of currency in Magic Town and can be used to buy various things ranging from beeswax to your own Magic Town house! |
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MagiCoins can be earned in various ways from performing on one of the stages or at the small tricks table, winning [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Dueling duel], or by selling ingredients to the vendors. |
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*[[MagiCoins]] |
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The expansion added Magic Town which is a seperate area from the main game's town which is inhabitd by all maner of magical sims. Included are a variety of lots including a carnival area and even residential areas where Sims can buy houses, which can either be bought with standard Simoleons or MagiCoins. |
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==Pets== |
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Makin' Magic added the ability to have a [[dragon]] as a pet. They can be bought as an egg from Viki Vampiress in Magic Town. Viki Vampiress also sells items like Dragon treats. Unlike ordinary pet (dogs and cats), the dragon is treated more as an object, though animated, and rather than a sim; it does not appear in the list of family member, is not counted as part of the family size, and its attributes cannot be viewed. The dragons personality (one of three types) seems to be determined by how the egg is cared for. Dragons eat flowers, and if not cared for carefully are very likely to leave. |
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==Features and Allusions to other Expansion Packs== |
==Features and Allusions to other Expansion Packs== |
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* If ''[[The Sims: Unleashed|Unleashed]]'' is installed, |
* If ''[[The Sims: Unleashed|Unleashed]]'' is installed, Sims can cast the "A Friend Indeed" spell, which will turn a pet into a human Sim. One of the ingredients, Pet Treats, is exclusive to ''Unleashed''. |
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* If ''[[Superstar]]'' is installed, |
* If ''[[Superstar]]'' is installed, Sims can craft the "Price of Fame" charm which will give the user 4.5 [[fame]] stars. One of the ingredients, Black Roses, is exclusive to'' Superstar''. |
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==Cover features== |
==Cover features== |
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Revision as of 19:15, 16 December 2012
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The Sims: Makin' Magic is the seventh and final expansion pack for The Sims, and was released on October 28, 2003. It was the last expansion pack to be made for The Sims, as The Sims 2 was to be released in the following year. The main theme of the expansion pack - magic - would later be incorporated into The Sims 2: Apartment Life and The Sims 3: Supernatural.
Magic
The main feature of the expansion pack is the ability for Sims to create magic charms and cast spells, which work much like cooking meals from a recipe book. Ingredients are added to a Sim's inventory, from where they are used with the correct equipment to produce an item of food, or charge the Sim's magic wand with a spell, or produce a charm. These ingredients, which are many and varied, can be purchased in Magic Town or made at home with various machines and items that can be purchased. The ability to have a dragon as a pet was also introduced.
Upon moving in a new family, the Mystery Man appears with a box which includes a wand, a spell book, a wand charger (which also dispenses wands), 35 MagiCoins and a Hole In The Ground which provides easy access to Magic Town.
Casting spells on non-magical Sims outside of Magic Town is met with a fine by the Mystery Man. However this is not the case in Magic Town, although the spells may backfire as the vast majority of Magic Town residents are equipped with their own wands.
New NPCs
- Bonehilda
- Vicki Vampiress
- Faerie Queen Mara
- Mystery Man
- Apothecary Todd
- Nagganaste
- FlaminGoGo Dancer
- Gardening Gnome
New objects
- Crystal Clear Ability Rocks
- Beehive
- Butter churn
- A Hole in the Ground
- Spinning Wheel
- Gargoyle Bench
- Spell Books
New neighborhoods
New building themes
- Magic carnival
- Tuscany
- Spooky shingles and vines
New currency
Features and Allusions to other Expansion Packs
- If Unleashed is installed, Sims can cast the "A Friend Indeed" spell, which will turn a pet into a human Sim. One of the ingredients, Pet Treats, is exclusive to Unleashed.
- If Superstar is installed, Sims can craft the "Price of Fame" charm which will give the user 4.5 fame stars. One of the ingredients, Black Roses, is exclusive to Superstar.
Cover features
Bella, Mortimer and Cassandra Goth with wands and a pet dragon are shown on the back of the North American box cover.
Media
Audio
| Track | Real-world preview! |
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| The Sims: Makin' Magic Theme |
Video
<videogallery> Video:The Sims Makin Magic Official Video Trailer|The Sims Makin Magic Official Video Trailer </videogallery>
| "The Sims" Chronology | ||
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| Preceded by The Sims: Superstar May 15, 2003 |
The Sims series PC games | Followed by The Sims 2 September 14, 2004 |
| The Sims expansion packs | Last expansion pack for The Sims
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| The Sims series expansion packs | Followed by The Sims 2: University March 1, 2005 | |
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