Trait (The Sims 3): Difference between revisions

Each trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. For example, social traits may include Dislikes[[dislikes Childrenchildren]] or Friendly[[friendly]], while lifestyle traits would consist of Technophobe[[technophobe]] or Daredevil[[daredevil]]. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one.

Sims can attain traits in multiple ways. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the [[Create a Sim#The Sims 3|Create a Sim]] screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Furthermore, the [[Lifetimelifetime reward|Lifetime Reward]] "Midlife Crisis" allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.

There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the [[Good (The Sims 3)|good]] and [[Evil (The Sims 3)|evil]] traits, or the Can[[can't Standstand Artart]] and Artistic[[artistic]] traits. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age; one example being that babies are unable to have the Charismaticcharismatic trait or that only teens and older simsSims can have the [[Hopelesshopeless Romanticromantic]] trait.

Traits also grant Sims different abilities or specific actions which only Sims having those traits can do. [[Insane]] Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own [[social]] motive, while [[Vegetarian (The Sims 3)|vegetarian]] Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in ''Showtime'', all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). Some traits can grant Sims special [[moodlet]]s, with [[loner]] Sims enjoying their solitude or [[hydrophobic]] Sims fearing swimming in the pool. Other traits allow Sims a greater affinity for certain tasks, such as [[angler]] Sims being more adept at [[fishing]] while [[Genius (The Sims 3)|genius]] Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players can give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of specific variety whichthan thewas morepossible simplifiedwith the personality point system foundused in the game's predecessors lacked.

{{See also|ListTrait of trait conflictsconflict}}

As Sims socialize with others, they may reveal their traits from certain interactions. For example, asking a Sim's career will reveal if they have [[Workaholicworkaholic]] or [[Ambitiousambitious]] traits, or flirting with a Sim will reveal [[Flirtyflirty]] or [[Unflirty (The Sims 3)|unflirty]] trait. Learning traits can be beneficial to Sims. If the Sim has the same trait as the other Sim, they will get a compatibility trait as well as a relationship boost. On the other hand, if they have any conflicting traits, they will get a negative relationship.

Learning traits is very important for [[Architecturalarchitectural Designerdesigner]] [[profession]]. Learning a client's traits is important in order to satisfy their desired objects, such as placing [[Bar (object)|bars]] for [[Partyparty Animalanimal]] clients, which will boost the scores. Aside from socializing, Sims can easily learn other Sims' traits from several methods:

*[[Perceptive]] trait has 35% chance of learning a trait while socializing.{{Vgversion|TS3:A}}

*Completing the Personable [[Charismacharisma]] skill challenge will allow Sims to learn traits easier.

*'''Observant''' [[lifetime reward]] allows Sims to instantly learn 3 random traits of a Sim.

*[[Vampire (The Sims 3)|Vampires]] can read Sims' minds and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}{{Vgversion|TS3:SN}}

*[[Genie]]s can ensorcel Sims outside the household to freely control them. Sometimes, the household members will randomly learn the ensorcelled Sim's traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:ST}}

*[[Alien]]s can scan Sims and learn their traits.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}}

Hidden traits are traits in ''The Sims 3'' that cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs a related action autonomously or an unlocked interaction is available.

|width=50%|[[File:Trait boringBoring.png|left]]'''Boring'''

ReplacedPart withof Snob.

ReplacedPart withof Genius. Might correspond to chess.

|[[File:Trait conversationalistConversationalist.png|left]]'''Conversationalist'''

Replaced with Friendly. Part of Charismatic.

|[[File:Trait crybabyCrybaby.png|left]]'''Crybaby'''

ReplacedPart withof Loser and Over-Emotional.

|[[File:Trait dreamerDreamer.png|left]]'''Dreamer'''

ReplacedPart withof Ambitious.

|[[File:Trait easilyboredEasily Bored.png|left]]'''Easily Bored'''

ReplacedPart with Childish.

|[[File:Trait gloomyGloomy.png|left]]'''Gloomy'''

|[[File:Trait goodmassagesGood at Massages.png|left]]'''Good at Massages'''

ReplacedPart withof Flirty.

|[[File:Trait greedyGreedy.png|left]]'''Greedy'''

ReplacedPart withof Technophobe.

CounterpartConflicts ofwith Bookworm.

|[[File:Trait materialisticMaterialistic.png|left]]'''Materialistic'''

CounterpartConflicts ofwith Frugal.

Replaced with NeuroticCoward.

|[[File:Trait quickrecoveryQuick Recovery.png|left]]'''Quick Recovery'''

SimilarLater tocame back in ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' as the '''Stone Hearted''' lifetime reward.

|[[File:Trait rudeRude.png|left]]'''Rude'''

ReplacedPart withof Inappropriate, Hot Headed, and Mean Spirited.

ThisPart trait is similar to Mean andof Mean Spirited, as well as its description.

|[[File:Trait shyShy (removed).png|left]]'''Shy'''

Replaced with Loner. Recreated in ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''.

|[[File:Trait stubbornStubborn.png|left]]'''Stubborn'''

|[[File:Trait sweettalkerSweet Talker.png|left]]'''Sweet Talker'''

|[[File:Trait vainVain.png|left]]'''Vain'''

ReplacedPart withof Snob. Similar to [[Diva]].

|[[File:Trait wantonWanton.png|left]]'''Wanton'''

|[[File:Trait worrywartWorrywart.png|left]]'''Worrywart'''