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{{Infobox game
|name = The Sims 2: Seasons
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|caption = ''Enjoy All Four Seasons with Your Sims! ''
|developer = [[ElectronicThe ArtsSims Studio]]
|publisher = [[Electronic Arts]]
|series = [[The Sims series|The Sims]]
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:''This page is about the expansion pack for [[The Sims 2]]. For the expansion packs of the same name for [[The Sims 3]] and [[The Sims 4]], see [[The Sims 3: Seasons]] and [[The Sims 4: Seasons]].''
 
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'''''The Sims 2: Seasons'''<ref>Spelled as The Sims 2 Seasons ingame and on EA's website.</ref>' ([[Listalso of Sims games with alternate names|Sometimes spelledknown as]] '''''TheTS2 Sims 2: SeasonsS''''', '''''TS2 SSNS''''', or simply '''''Seasons''''') is the fifth [[expansion pack]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]''. The following flyer promoting the expansion pack shipped with ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''. It followed the same route set by its predecessors; it contains more than 125 new items and more intricate gameplay options. The game was released on March 1st1, 2007 for North America and March 2nd2, 2007 for Europe.
 
==Description==
[[File:The Sims 2 Seasons LogoThe_Sims_2_Seasons_Logo_(Original).png|100px|left|link=90px]]
''Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, jumping in leaf piles, and more. Strengthen family ties in Winter, let romance bloom in Spring, deepen the bonds of friendship in Summer, or fast-track your career in Fall. Your Sims can now explore new careers and master new talents throughout the year, but beware freezing, heatstroke, sneezing, and other unexpected weather effects! Dress your Sims appropriately or face the consequences!''
 
==Riverblossom Hills==
{{Main|Riverblossom Hills}}
Riverblossom Hills is a new neighborhood shipped with ''The Sims 2: Seasons''. Its main theme is a countryside-theme, where most houses are decorated with country-themed themeobjects and lotsmany of them have gardening areaareas. This little town also has unique seasonal progression, which is Winter, WinterSpring, SpringAutumn/Fall, and FallWinter, with no Summer. The neighborhood features a few community lotlots, one of which contains an ice skating rink.
 
==NewGame Features==
[[Image:300px-InSeasonFlyer~2.jpg|thumb|right|Promotion flyer]]
===Seasons===
{{Main|Weather (game mechanic){{!}}Weather}}
SeasonSeasons isare now the part of gameplay. SeasonsThere are 4 seasons; [[Summer]], [[Fall]], [[Winter]], and [[Spring]], which normally occur in that order. However, which seasons will occur, and what order they will occur in, can be set individually for each neighborhood fromand sub-neighborhood with the [[Season Chooser]]. The Season Chooser determinescan whatbe seasonsaccessed isby allowedclicking tothe be"flower" presentbutton in the neighborhood.bar Thereat arethe 4top seasons;of [[Spring]],the [[Summer]],neighborhood [[Fall]], and [[Winter]]view. Each season has its own benefitunique benefits and uniquenesscharacteristics, nourishing the gameplay and storyline.
 
===Weather===
Weather adds more realism, as an occurrence of [[precipitation]]. Weathermay also determines whether the outdoor is cool, warm, too hot, or too cold. The precipitation also occursoccur unpredictably, making every day is not the same daydifferent. IsSims itcan safe enough to play when there's no hail outside, or arecheck the cropsweather not overwateredforecast by the recent rainstorms; all is controlled byusing the weather. Sims can check the weather forecasting from TV or newspaper. When the weather is too cold, Sims may wear a new type of clothesclothing, [[Winterwear#The Sims 2: Seasons|Outerwear]].
 
===Temperature===
{{Main|Temperature}}
There are 2 kinds of [[temperature]]; Sims' internal temperature and outdoor temperature. The outdoor temperature controls how fast Sims' internal temperature will change whether they are doing interactions or not. Unlike outdoor temperature, Sim internal temperature is different from each Sim. Sims who are too cold from playing [[snow]] can get freezing and Sims who are too hot from drinking hot chocolate in the middle of the Summer can get [[sunburn]] and heatstroke.
There are two kinds of [[temperature]]; Sims' internal temperature and outdoor temperature. The outdoor temperature is affected by the season and the weather, and affects how fast a Sim's internal temperature will change when they are outdoors. Unlike outdoor temperature, Sim internal temperature is different for each Sim, and can be affected by what the Sim is doing and wearing. Sims who are too cold can freeze, Sims who are too hot can get [[sunburn]]ed, and can even have heatstroke.
 
===Gardening===
{{Main|Gardening}}
Sims can now do real [[gardening]]. Fertilize plots, plant crops, water plants, tend garden, and finally, harvest the fruit. Gardening no longer only pulling the weeds and cutting the hedges. Gardening is also a way to earn money. As a reward of the hard work, Sims may join the [[Garden Club]] and earn the benefits. Harvested fruit can also be sold out or made [[juices]].
Sims can now do real [[gardening]]. Gardening is no longer just pulling the weeds, trimming the bushes, and cutting the hedges. Sims can now fertilize plots, plant crops, water plants, tend the garden, and finally, harvest the produce. Harvested produce can be placed in a [[Refrigerator#The Sims 2|refrigerator]], used to make [[juices]], or sold. As a reward for all their hard work, Sims may join the [[Garden Club]] and receive the benefits.
 
===Fishing===
With ''Seasons'', ponds are now stocked with fish. Sims can [[Fishing|fish]] if the pond is big and deep enough, and the slope isn't too steep. Sims also gain the Fishing [[Talent badge|Talent Badge]] when they fish long enough. Fish can be cooked, grilled, stocked in the fridge, or hung on the wall, or sold.
 
===PlantSim===
{{Main|PlantSim}}
The new life state introduced in thethis Expansion Pack is the [[PlantSim]]. A PlantSim is essentially half-Sim and half-plant. As PlantSims, Sims requirehave water, sunlight, and love as their [[Motive (PlantSim)|needs]]. PlantSimPlantSims is a gardeningare master gardeners, makingand themall acquireadult and elder PlantSims have a Gold Gardening Badge. Theyand can talk to plants, respectively. PlantSimPlantSims can spawn spore babychildren, insteadwho ofappear beingas pregnanttoddlers. andA givespawned birthPlantSim a normal baby. Spawned PlantBabytoddler will eventually grow up into an adult PlantSim.
 
==New Additions==
* '''New Life State''': PlantSim
* '''New Deaths''': Death by Lightning, Death by Hail, and Death by HailWishing Well
* '''New Careers''': [[Adventurer]], [[Education]], [[Gamer]], [[Journalism]], [[Law]], and [[Music]]
* '''New Lifetime Wants''': Become Space Pirate, Become Education Minister, Become Game Designer, Become Media Magnate, Become The Law, and Become Rock God
* '''New NPC''': [[Penguin]]
* '''New [[Potion]]''': Plantophic-C
* '''New [[Radio stations|Radio Stations]]''': New Age and Jam Bands
* '''New [[Talent Badges]]''': [[Fishing]] and [[Gardening]]
* '''New Meals''': Bass with Squash, Blackened Catfish, Stuffed Rainbow Trout, and Stuffed Golden Trout
* '''New TV Channel''': Weather Channel
* '''New [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 2)|Aspiration Reward]]''': [[Weathernaught 57X]]
* '''New Options''': Seeing beneathX-Ray snowCursor<ref name="computer" /> and Snow on Ground
 
===Minor Features===
* Tree leaves will fall onin Autumn, and needswill need to be raked. Conifers and cacti won't have falling leaves.
* Snow has depth and some of the snow interactions will be only available when it is deep.
*Set hairstyle per outfit<ref name="carry forward">This feature is carried forward to later Expansion Pack.</ref>. Sims can now set different hairstyles each for everyday outfit through winterwear.
* Set hairstyle per outfit.<ref name="carry forward">This feature was carried forward to later Expansion Packs.</ref> Sims can now set different hairstyles for each type of outfit.
*Pets don't have internal temperature.
* [[Pet#The Sims 2: Pets|Pets]] don't have internal temperature.
*Stackable inventory<ref name="carry forward" />. Inventory no longer needs to be scrolled all the way back just to find an apple. With this, same objects will be stacked in the inventory to save the space.
* Stackable inventory.<ref name="carry forward" /> Inventory no longer needs to be scrolled all the way back just to find an apple. With this, similar objects will be stacked in the inventory to save space.
*Pool water reflects and moves.<ref name="computer">This feature is not available in computers with low specs.</ref>
* Pool water reflects and moves.<ref name="computer">This feature is not available for computers with low specs.</ref>
 
==New Build Mode Additions==
* Roof
RoofA roof is now a crucial element as part of weather and climate changes. From now, "Indoor Space" is defined not only a room covered by walls, but there also must be a roof. Being in a closed indoor space will keepprotect Sims away from cold temperatureand hot temperatures. RoofA roof keeps the elements out, so rain and snow won't get inside the house.
* Roof Objectsobjects<ref name="carry forward" />
Any one-tile objects can now be placed on the roof. Anything; sculptures, chairs, flamingos, end tables, and even arcade machines. With this, decorative roof objects such as weather vane, lightning rod, and solar screen{{vgversion|TS2:MGSM&G}} can make a nice additions to the roof.
 
==New Objects==
*'' "The Ornery Rooster''" Weather Vane
*'' "The Flowy Floater''" Pond Sprinkler
*'' "Stuff Me Silly" Scarecrow from McKraken Industries''
*'' EZ120v LightingLightning Finial''
*'' Perfect Packets Hot Chocolate Maker''
*'' [[Juices|The Main Squeezer 235X]]''
*'' [[Wishing well|Toss ‘n Wish Drinking Well by Gaelic Gardens]]''
* Greenhouses
*Greenhouse
* Gardening Toolstools
* Curved Edgeedge Swimmingswimming Poolpools
*Roller and Ice [[Skating Rinksrink]]s
* Pool slide
* Country, Nature and Car-themed [[Build mode]] and [[Buy mode]] objects
 
==New Interactions==
;Sim-based
* Sims can [[Giving gifts|give gifts]] from the object in the [[inventory]] to other Sims.<ref name="carry forward" />
* Sims can play Marco Polo in the pool.
* Sims can talk about Weather themes in a conversation.
 
;Object-based
* [[Bug collecting|Bug catching]].
* Sims can pay all bills without having to look for them first. This is useful when the bills are placed somewhere uncharted.<ref name="carry forward" />
* Sims can store leftovers toin the fridge so they wouldnwon't waste the food.<ref name="carry forward" />
* There are many interactions that can be done with snow, including making [[Snowman|snowmen]], and snow anglesangels, snowball fights, and so on.
* Toddlers and dogs{{vgversion|TS2:P}} can eat snow.
*Cat Cats{{vgversion|TS2:P}} can chase butterflies and fireflies.
 
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The Sims™ 2 Seasons Official Trailer|''The Sims 2: Seasons'' Official Trailer
Lily Allen - Smile (in Simlish) - using Sims 2 Seasons|Lily Allen - Smile (''The Sims 2: Seasons'')
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===Videos=See also==
* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Seasons and The Sims 3: Seasons]]
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Video:The Sims™ 2 Seasons Official Trailer|The Sims™ 2 Seasons Official Trailer
Video:Lily Allen - Smile (in Simlish) - using Sims 2 Seasons|Lily Allen - Smile (The Sims 2 Season)
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==External Linkslinks==
* [http://www.diesims.de/products.view.asp?id=45&page_id=523 German EA Special]
*[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep5_index.php The Sims 2: Seasons on TheSims2.com]
* [http://www.diesimssimfantastic2.decom/products.viewsepreview.asp?id=45&page_id=523htm GermanSim EAFantastic Special2]
* [http://www.simfantastic2thesimsresource.com/sepreview.htmarticle/seasons SimThe FantasticSims 2Resource]
* [http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=27867215&groupID=100022302&adTopicID=14 My Space]
*[http://www.thesimsresource.com/article/seasons The Sims Resource]
* [http://www.sims2community.com/ Sims 2 Community]
*[http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=27867215&groupID=100022302&adTopicID=14 My Space]
*[http://www.sims2community.com/ Sims 2 Community]
 
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