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==What is a Townie?==
==What is a Townie?==
Townies are a class of NPC in [[The Sims]] and [[The Sims 2]]. In fact, they are probably the biggest class of NPC. Introduced in [[Hot Date]], Townies are [[Sims]] who do not live in the neighborhood, but they live close enough so that they can come into town. They are full fledged Sims with jobs, skills and personalities. In The Sims 2 they even have Aspirations and, once [[Nightlife]] is installed, have turn ons and turn offs. Townies are created by the game going in to the resources you have to create your own Sims and then doing some mixing and matching.
Townies are a class of NPC in ''[[The Sims]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]]''. In fact, they are probably the biggest class of NPC. Introduced in ''[[Hot Date]]'', Townies are [[Sim]]s who do not live in the neighborhood, but they live close enough so that they can come into town. They are full fledged Sims with jobs, skills and personalities. In ''The Sims 2'' they even have Aspirations and, once ''[[Nightlife]]'' is installed, have turn ons and turn offs. Townies are created by the game going in to the resources you have to create your own Sims and then doing some mixing and matching.


Note that NPCs from other neighborhoods are NEVER Townies.
Note that NPCs from other neighborhoods are NEVER Townies.


==Townies in The Sims==
==The Sims==


As mentioned above, Townies were introduced in the [[Hot Date]] expansion pack. Townies at this time were only "native" to the [[Downtown]] area (though they could come over when invited once your Sim knew them) and were generated whenever your Sim went to a Downtown lot. These Townies all had the last name "Townie" and were deleted as soon as your Sim left Downtown. The only exception to this was if you had a relationship with a Townie, that Townie was then saved so that your Sim could continue the relationship. With the addition of other expansion packs the area that townies showed up in continued to grow.
As mentioned above, Townies were introduced in the ''[[Hot Date]]'' expansion pack. Townies at this time were only "native" to the [[Downtown]] area (though they could come over when invited once your Sim knew them) and were generated whenever your Sim went to a Downtown lot. These Townies all had the last name "Townie" and were deleted as soon as your Sim left Downtown. The only exception to this was if you had a relationship with a Townie, that Townie was then saved so that your Sim could continue the relationship. With the addition of other expansion packs the area that townies showed up in continued to grow.


===Issues caused by Townies in The Sims===
===Issues caused by Townies in The Sims===


Until the release of [[Makin' Magic]], marrying a townie could cause a problem known as the Urban Renewal Loop, in which the game would get stuck in a loop while trying to create a replacement for that townie.
Until the release of ''[[Makin' Magic]]'', marrying a townie could cause a problem known as the Urban Renewal Loop, in which the game would get stuck in a loop while trying to create a replacement for that townie.


===Kinds of Townies in The Sims===
===Kinds of Townies in The Sims===
*In Hot Date, they were known as Townies
*In ''Hot Date'', they were known as Townies
*In [[Vacation]], they were known as Tourists, but they all have random last names.
*In ''[[Vacation]]'', they were known as Tourists, but they all have random last names.
*In [[Unleashed]], there are no townies, instead, your neighbors will pay a visit to [[Old Town]].
*In ''[[Unleashed]]'', there are no townies, instead, your neighbors will pay a visit to [[Old Town]].
*In [[Superstar]], there are the Anybodies and the Somebodies in [[Studio Town]].
*In ''[[Superstar]]'', there are the Anybodies and the Somebodies in [[Studio Town]].
*In [[Makin' Magic]], they are known as the Stranges.
*In ''[[Makin' Magic]]'', they are known as the Stranges.


==Townies in The Urbz: Sims in the City==
==The Urbz: Sims in the City==


In The Urbz: Sims in the City, Townies were one of the main focuses of the game. In each district, there were five Townies. Unlike the Townies in The Sims, their names and personalities were completely unique. The player's mission was to befriend them to raise their reputation, so the bouncer would let them go to the overnight party in the district. Befriending some of them will often result in the Townie teaching the player a new social interaction. If the friendship is raised enough, the townie will change their style to match the player's. Townies could not become playable by marriage, they can become playable by joining the player's group. Townies could not regenerate, as they were all different and unique.
In ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'', Townies were one of the main focuses of the game. In each district, there were five Townies. Unlike the Townies in ''The Sims'', their names and personalities were completely unique. The player's mission was to befriend them to raise their reputation, so the bouncer would let them go to the overnight party in the district. Befriending some of them will often result in the Townie teaching the player a new social interaction. If the friendship is raised enough, the townie will change their style to match the player's. Townies could not become playable by marriage, they can become playable by joining the player's group. Townies could not regenerate, as they were all different and unique.


==Townies in The Sims 2==
==The Sims 2==


In The Sims 2, the Townies, however, went through some improvements.
In ''The Sims 2'', the Townies, however, went through some improvements.


* '''Last Names''': Townies now have last names, the name "Townie" no longer exist.
* '''Last Names''': Townies now have last names, the name "Townie" no longer exist.
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* '''Full Access''': There is no "Native" Townies area. Townies can be generated and appear anywhere your Sim can be. (With the exception of DownTownies, who only went to Downtown community lots.)
* '''Full Access''': There is no "Native" Townies area. Townies can be generated and appear anywhere your Sim can be. (With the exception of DownTownies, who only went to Downtown community lots.)


Due to the complexity in The Sims 2 Townies this page will all but pertain to them.
Due to the complexity in ''The Sims 2'' Townies this page will all but pertain to them.


Each neighborhood has its own set of Townies, though the Maxis-generated names often overlap. (E.g., in Pleasantview, there are two townies named Ivy Copur.) In addition, custom neighborhoods will be generated with the same set of Townies as the starting neighbourhood, which is usually Pleasantview.
Each neighborhood has its own set of Townies, though the Maxis-generated names often overlap. (E.g., in Pleasantview, there are two townies named Ivy Copur.) In addition, custom neighborhoods will be generated with the same set of Townies as the starting neighbourhood, which is usually Pleasantview.
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==Meeting the Townies==
==Meeting the Townies==


Townies in The Sims 2 could be met in the following ways.
Townies in ''The Sims 2'' could be met in the following ways:


===Welcome Wagon===
===Welcome Wagon===


The first day that a PC Sim moved in to the neighborhood several Sims would show up at the front door as sort of a "Welcome Wagon" this was announced by a pop up in the corner of your screen. These Sims were all Adults and the game would try to use neighbors as much as possible. If it was not, however, the missing Sims would be replaced by Townies (For example if you moved a new Sim in and they only had 3 Adult neighbors then all 3 would be used and the game would use 2 Townies to bring the Welcome Wagon to 5). This backed the belief that the Townies in The Sims 2 were made so that if you didn't have that many Sims in a neighborhood that you would still have plenty of Sims to make friends with.
The first day that a PC Sim moved in to the neighborhood several Sims would show up at the front door as sort of a "Welcome Wagon" this was announced by a pop up in the corner of your screen. These Sims were all Adults and the game would try to use neighbors as much as possible. If it was not, however, the missing Sims would be replaced by Townies (For example if you moved a new Sim in and they only had 3 Adult neighbors then all 3 would be used and the game would use 2 Townies to bring the Welcome Wagon to 5). This backed the belief that the Townies in ''The Sims 2'' were made so that if you didn't have that many Sims in a neighborhood that you would still have plenty of Sims to make friends with.


===Just passing by===
===Just passing by===
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# Run across (Sims will run halfway through the lot in their fitness clothes, stop to stretch, and run out of the lot)
# Run across (Sims will run halfway through the lot in their fitness clothes, stop to stretch, and run out of the lot)
# Read your newspaper (only if it is a new issue)
# Read your newspaper (only if it is a new issue)
# Steal the newspaper (if they are reading it already and no one shooes them, or if they are [[Fury|furious]] at a resident)
# Steal the newspaper (if they are reading it already and no one shoos them, or if they are [[Fury|furious]] at a resident)
# Use an item that is outside
# Use an item that is outside
# Knock down the garbage can (if they are [[Fury|furious]] at a resident)
# Knock down the garbage can (if they are [[Fury|furious]] at a resident)


===Community Lot Visitors===
===Community lot visitors===


If your Sim was on a Community Lot (regardless of WHERE the lot was) there was a good chance Townies would be there as well. Next to meeting them as part of the Welcome Wagon this was probably the best chance to meet a Townie (At least until Nightlife and/or Open for Business).
If your Sim was on a Community Lot (regardless of WHERE the lot was) there was a good chance Townies would be there as well. Next to meeting them as part of the Welcome Wagon this was probably the best chance to meet a Townie (At least until Nightlife and/or Open for Business).
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The PC Sim got a 20 point Daily Relationship with the Townie they brought home.
The PC Sim got a 20 point Daily Relationship with the Townie they brought home.


The Exception to rule 1 was in [[University]] where a Young Adult could bring home an Adult. When this occurred the Sim was to have "Met the Professor"
The exception to rule 1 was in ''[[University]]'' where a Young Adult could bring home an Adult. When this occurred the Sim was to have "Met the Professor"


===Gypsy Matchmaker===
===Gypsy Matchmaker===


In [[Nightlife]], Sims could call the [[Gypsy Matchmaker]] and ask for the Matchmaking Service. For a fee the Gypsy would summon a Sim that matched up with the Sim paying for the service (The more payed the better the match). Townies were on the list of Sims who could be called on.
In ''[[Nightlife]]'', Sims could call the [[Gypsy Matchmaker]] and ask for the Matchmaking Service. For a fee the Gypsy would summon a Sim that matched up with the Sim paying for the service (The more payed the better the match). Townies were on the list of Sims who could be called on.


===As Customers or Employees===
===As Customers or Employees===


Sims who ran a business (This required the [[Open for Business]] expansion pack.) Would meet Townies as customers. In fact once the player had the pack this became one of the best ways to do it.
Sims who ran a business (This required the ''[[Open for Business]]'' expansion pack.) Would meet Townies as customers. In fact once the player had the pack this became one of the best ways to do it.


Business owners could also hire Townies as Employees.
Business owners could also hire Townies as Employees.
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===As Roommates===
===As Roommates===


In [[Apartment Life]], Sims living in an apartment could advertise for a roommate (or choose manually) to live with them. Townies are able to become the Sims Roommates, although, they won't became playable. They have a satisfaction meter and will leave if it falls too low.
In ''[[Apartment Life]]'', Sims living in an apartment could advertise for a roommate (or choose manually) to live with them. Townies are able to become the Sims Roommates, although, they won't became playable. They have a satisfaction meter and will leave if it falls too low.


==Turning a Townie into a Playable Sim==
==Turning a Townie into a Playable Sim==
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===An Addition to the Family===
===An Addition to the Family===
Townies could be added to the active family in one of the following ways.
Townies could be added to the active family in one of the following ways:



====Marriage/Joining====
====Marriage/Joining====
Adult/Elder Sims who had a Relationship of Engaged to a Townie could ask the Townie to become their spouse. If the Townie accepted they moved in, usually giving the Sim money and taking their last name (Those who had the University EP could have the newly married former townie keep their last name though.), the Townie was then made a PC with a relationship of Married/Joined to the Sim who popped the question.
Adult/Elder Sims who had a Relationship of Engaged to a Townie could ask the Townie to become their spouse. If the Townie accepted they moved in, usually giving the Sim money and taking their last name (Those who had the ''University'' EP could have the newly married former townie keep their last name though.), the Townie was then made a PC with a relationship of Married/Joined to the Sim who popped the question.


====Moving In====
====Moving in====
Adult/Elder Sims who either...
Adult/Elder Sims who either...


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Could ask a Townie to Move in with them...The Townie then became a PC and gave the Household money. The now ex-Townie at the player's option could change their last name to the name of the Sim who asked them to move in OR could keep their last name (This required the University EP though.).
Could ask a Townie to Move in with them...The Townie then became a PC and gave the Household money. The now ex-Townie at the player's option could change their last name to the name of the Sim who asked them to move in OR could keep their last name (This required the University EP though.).


In [[The Sims]], if a Sim asked a Townie of the same gender to live with them it was considered Moving In.
In ''[[The Sims]]'', if a Sim asked a Townie of the same gender to live with them it was considered moving in.


====Adoption====
====Adoption====
Baby/Toddler/Child Townies could be added through [[Adoption]].
Baby/Toddler/Child Townies could be added through [[adoption]].


===New University Student===
===New University Student===
Players with the University Expansion Pack could hit the "Go to College" button once they were in the University [[sub-neighborhood]]. From there they could choose a Teenage Townie (or 2 or 3 or 4) to send to college. The Townie would become a PC Young Adult student of the college.
Players with the ''University'' expansion pack could hit the "Go to College" button once they were in the University [[sub-neighborhood]]. From there they could choose a Teenage Townie (or 2 or 3 or 4) to send to college. The Townie would become a PC Young Adult student of the college.


==Downtownies==
==Downtownies==


Once [[Nightlife]] was installed the Townies were divided in to 2 subclasses. The second subclass was the Downtownie. They were richer and usually better skilled than the regular Townie. The Townies had them beat in one area though. The Downtownie was (like the Townies had been in The Sims) restricted to the Downtown area unless invited. Downtownies may autonomously call Sims and invite them to dates or outings.
Once ''[[Nightlife]]'' was installed the Townies were divided in to 2 subclasses. The second subclass was the Downtownie. They were richer and usually better skilled than the regular Townie. The Townies had them beat in one area though. The Downtownie was (like the Townies had been in ''The Sims'') restricted to the Downtown area unless invited. Downtownies may autonomously call Sims and invite them to dates or outings.


The pre-built downtown sub-hood comes with a pre-made set of downtownies. Although their names are randomly generated for each neighborhood the downtown is attached to, they are recognizable by their appearance and clothing.[http://thesims2.ea.com/exchange/story_detail.php?asset_id=92238&asset_type=story&user_id=141616]
The pre-built downtown sub-hood comes with a pre-made set of downtownies. Although their names are randomly generated for each neighborhood the downtown is attached to, they are recognizable by their appearance and clothing. [http://thesims2.ea.com/exchange/story_detail.php?asset_id=92238&asset_type=story&user_id=141616 Who's Who Downtown]


'''Examples of DownTownies''':
'''Examples of DownTownies''':
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==Death==
==Death==
{{Main|Death}}


Being full-fledged Sims, Townies could be killed off in any way that a Sim could. Due to the fact that if the pool of Townies dropped too low more would be made, some players made a hobby of killing them off.
Being full-fledged Sims, Townies could be killed off in any way that a Sim could. Due to the fact that if the pool of Townies dropped too low more would be made, some players made a hobby of killing them off.


==Gameplay Issues caused by Townies==
==Gameplay issues caused by Townies==


Townies were known for causing two non-serious gameplay issues:
Townies were known for causing two non-serious gameplay issues:

Revision as of 20:20, 24 July 2009

What is a Townie?

Townies are a class of NPC in The Sims and The Sims 2. In fact, they are probably the biggest class of NPC. Introduced in Hot Date, Townies are Sims who do not live in the neighborhood, but they live close enough so that they can come into town. They are full fledged Sims with jobs, skills and personalities. In The Sims 2 they even have Aspirations and, once Nightlife is installed, have turn ons and turn offs. Townies are created by the game going in to the resources you have to create your own Sims and then doing some mixing and matching.

Note that NPCs from other neighborhoods are NEVER Townies.

The Sims

As mentioned above, Townies were introduced in the Hot Date expansion pack. Townies at this time were only "native" to the Downtown area (though they could come over when invited once your Sim knew them) and were generated whenever your Sim went to a Downtown lot. These Townies all had the last name "Townie" and were deleted as soon as your Sim left Downtown. The only exception to this was if you had a relationship with a Townie, that Townie was then saved so that your Sim could continue the relationship. With the addition of other expansion packs the area that townies showed up in continued to grow.

Issues caused by Townies in The Sims

Until the release of Makin' Magic, marrying a townie could cause a problem known as the Urban Renewal Loop, in which the game would get stuck in a loop while trying to create a replacement for that townie.

Kinds of Townies in The Sims

  • In Hot Date, they were known as Townies
  • In Vacation, they were known as Tourists, but they all have random last names.
  • In Unleashed, there are no townies, instead, your neighbors will pay a visit to Old Town.
  • In Superstar, there are the Anybodies and the Somebodies in Studio Town.
  • In Makin' Magic, they are known as the Stranges.

The Urbz: Sims in the City

In The Urbz: Sims in the City, Townies were one of the main focuses of the game. In each district, there were five Townies. Unlike the Townies in The Sims, their names and personalities were completely unique. The player's mission was to befriend them to raise their reputation, so the bouncer would let them go to the overnight party in the district. Befriending some of them will often result in the Townie teaching the player a new social interaction. If the friendship is raised enough, the townie will change their style to match the player's. Townies could not become playable by marriage, they can become playable by joining the player's group. Townies could not regenerate, as they were all different and unique.

The Sims 2

In The Sims 2, the Townies, however, went through some improvements.

  • Last Names: Townies now have last names, the name "Townie" no longer exist.
  • Age Groups: Townies, like Sims, are in all the different life stages. This, however, did cause some gameplay issues.
  • Full Access: There is no "Native" Townies area. Townies can be generated and appear anywhere your Sim can be. (With the exception of DownTownies, who only went to Downtown community lots.)

Due to the complexity in The Sims 2 Townies this page will all but pertain to them.

Each neighborhood has its own set of Townies, though the Maxis-generated names often overlap. (E.g., in Pleasantview, there are two townies named Ivy Copur.) In addition, custom neighborhoods will be generated with the same set of Townies as the starting neighbourhood, which is usually Pleasantview.

Meeting the Townies

Townies in The Sims 2 could be met in the following ways:

Welcome Wagon

The first day that a PC Sim moved in to the neighborhood several Sims would show up at the front door as sort of a "Welcome Wagon" this was announced by a pop up in the corner of your screen. These Sims were all Adults and the game would try to use neighbors as much as possible. If it was not, however, the missing Sims would be replaced by Townies (For example if you moved a new Sim in and they only had 3 Adult neighbors then all 3 would be used and the game would use 2 Townies to bring the Welcome Wagon to 5). This backed the belief that the Townies in The Sims 2 were made so that if you didn't have that many Sims in a neighborhood that you would still have plenty of Sims to make friends with.

Just passing by

Townies were also on the list of Sims who could be used in a walk by. In a walk by a Sim was selected by the game. That Sim started at one end of the lot and walked to the other end on the sidewalk. During this walk they could:

  1. Do nothing (just walk to the other side)
  2. Run across (Sims will run halfway through the lot in their fitness clothes, stop to stretch, and run out of the lot)
  3. Read your newspaper (only if it is a new issue)
  4. Steal the newspaper (if they are reading it already and no one shoos them, or if they are furious at a resident)
  5. Use an item that is outside
  6. Knock down the garbage can (if they are furious at a resident)

Community lot visitors

If your Sim was on a Community Lot (regardless of WHERE the lot was) there was a good chance Townies would be there as well. Next to meeting them as part of the Welcome Wagon this was probably the best chance to meet a Townie (At least until Nightlife and/or Open for Business).

Friend from Work/School and Meet the Professor

Sims who had a job (Adult/Elder) or went to school (Child/Teen) had a chance to bring home a Townie with them. This was announced by a pop up in the corner of the screen. The Townie they brought home had to be...

  1. In The same Life Stage as them (Though there is an exception to this).
  2. (Working Sims) The same job on the same career path as them.

The PC Sim got a 20 point Daily Relationship with the Townie they brought home.

The exception to rule 1 was in University where a Young Adult could bring home an Adult. When this occurred the Sim was to have "Met the Professor"

Gypsy Matchmaker

In Nightlife, Sims could call the Gypsy Matchmaker and ask for the Matchmaking Service. For a fee the Gypsy would summon a Sim that matched up with the Sim paying for the service (The more payed the better the match). Townies were on the list of Sims who could be called on.

As Customers or Employees

Sims who ran a business (This required the Open for Business expansion pack.) Would meet Townies as customers. In fact once the player had the pack this became one of the best ways to do it.

Business owners could also hire Townies as Employees.

As Roommates

In Apartment Life, Sims living in an apartment could advertise for a roommate (or choose manually) to live with them. Townies are able to become the Sims Roommates, although, they won't became playable. They have a satisfaction meter and will leave if it falls too low.

Turning a Townie into a Playable Sim

Since Townies were fully made Sims it was possible to make them into PCs. There were two main ways of doing it.

An Addition to the Family

Townies could be added to the active family in one of the following ways:

Marriage/Joining

Adult/Elder Sims who had a Relationship of Engaged to a Townie could ask the Townie to become their spouse. If the Townie accepted they moved in, usually giving the Sim money and taking their last name (Those who had the University EP could have the newly married former townie keep their last name though.), the Townie was then made a PC with a relationship of Married/Joined to the Sim who popped the question.

Moving in

Adult/Elder Sims who either...

  1. DID NOT have an Engaged relationship to a certain Townie
  2. Did have an Engaged Relationship but wanted a dry run first (As per the player's wishes)
  3. Were Friends/Best Friends with a Townie at least in the Teenage Life Stage

Could ask a Townie to Move in with them...The Townie then became a PC and gave the Household money. The now ex-Townie at the player's option could change their last name to the name of the Sim who asked them to move in OR could keep their last name (This required the University EP though.).

In The Sims, if a Sim asked a Townie of the same gender to live with them it was considered moving in.

Adoption

Baby/Toddler/Child Townies could be added through adoption.

New University Student

Players with the University expansion pack could hit the "Go to College" button once they were in the University sub-neighborhood. From there they could choose a Teenage Townie (or 2 or 3 or 4) to send to college. The Townie would become a PC Young Adult student of the college.

Downtownies

Once Nightlife was installed the Townies were divided in to 2 subclasses. The second subclass was the Downtownie. They were richer and usually better skilled than the regular Townie. The Townies had them beat in one area though. The Downtownie was (like the Townies had been in The Sims) restricted to the Downtown area unless invited. Downtownies may autonomously call Sims and invite them to dates or outings.

The pre-built downtown sub-hood comes with a pre-made set of downtownies. Although their names are randomly generated for each neighborhood the downtown is attached to, they are recognizable by their appearance and clothing. Who's Who Downtown

Examples of DownTownies:

Death

Main article: Death


Being full-fledged Sims, Townies could be killed off in any way that a Sim could. Due to the fact that if the pool of Townies dropped too low more would be made, some players made a hobby of killing them off.

Gameplay issues caused by Townies

Townies were known for causing two non-serious gameplay issues:

  1. If a PC Sim becomes an adult, Child/Teen Townies would call asking why the Sim doesn't talk to them any more.
  2. A bug in the game prevented Teenage Townies that had moved in with PC Sims from aging normally. (This bug has since been fixed by a patch and is here only for reference purposes.)
  3. The Townie students in dorms and college are actually adults, not young adults, so they cannot graduate. If someone turns the townies in to young adults (by using SimPE), the townies will eventually graduate. The mascot townies, cheerleader townies, and streaker townies will move to the base hood, but they will still act the way they did on campus. (the streakers will streak to other neighbors houses, mascots will go to their neighbors houses, and cheerleaders will cheer at the other houses) This was fixed in later expansion packs, and the Townies are now Young Adults.
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