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Hidden traits cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs the related action. Unless [[Custom content|mods]] are used, they can only be acquired through genetics. These traits become available when a Sim has a baby with certain NPCs or a Sim in a specific [[career]]. The child will then get the appropriate hidden trait. |
Hidden traits cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs the related action. Unless [[Custom content|mods]] are used, they can only be acquired through genetics. These traits become available when a Sim has a baby with certain NPCs or a Sim in a specific [[career]]. The child will then get the appropriate hidden trait. |
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The [[Life state]]s in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also have a unique hidden trait which may show up in some [[Mod]]s designed to show hidden traits. These are Ghost, Mummy & SimBot. These traits are not listed here since they can't really be missed. |
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;Burglar |
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[[File:Trait burglar.png|left]]''[[Burglar]]s must perfect their sneaking skills to properly liberate imprisoned items from the homes of neighbors. Burglars like to keep the skill in the family, so their children are able to sneak out like a pro at birth.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait burglar.png|left]]''[[Burglar]]s must perfect their sneaking skills to properly liberate imprisoned items from the homes of neighbors. Burglars like to keep the skill in the family, so their children are able to sneak out like a pro at birth.''{{clrl}} |
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*From NPC burglars and Sims in the [[Criminal#The Sims 3|Criminal]] career. {{Confirm}} |
*From NPC burglars and Sims in the [[Criminal#The Sims 3|Criminal]] career. {{Confirm}} |
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*Can "Sneak" instead of walking or running. |
*Can "Sneak" instead of walking or running. |
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;Can Apprehend Burglar |
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[[File:Trait canapprehendburglar.png|left]]''Police officers spend years learning how to best the most clever burglars. Luckily for their children, genetics helps them stop burglars without years of tedious training.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait canapprehendburglar.png|left]]''Police officers spend years learning how to best the most clever burglars. Luckily for their children, genetics helps them stop burglars without years of tedious training.''{{clrl}} |
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*From NPC Police Officers and Sims in the [[Law Enforcement#The Sims 3|Law Enforcement]] career. |
*From NPC Police Officers and Sims in the [[Law Enforcement#The Sims 3|Law Enforcement]] career. |
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;Can Salute |
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[[File:Trait cansalute.png|left]]''Children of high-ranking military officials know enough about the military's rules and regulations to snap off a smart salute when they want.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait cansalute.png|left]]''Children of high-ranking military officials know enough about the military's rules and regulations to snap off a smart salute when they want.''{{clrl}} |
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*From Sims in the [[Military#The Sims 3|Military]] career. |
*From Sims in the [[Military#The Sims 3|Military]] career. |
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*Can "Salute" other Sims. |
*Can "Salute" other Sims. |
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;Immune to Fire |
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[[File:Trait immunetofire.png|left]]''Fire Fighters are able to survive countless fires; not least because of their natural immunity to fire. It's a trait that they pass on to their children.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait immunetofire.png|left]]''Fire Fighters are able to survive countless fires; not least because of their natural immunity to fire. It's a trait that they pass on to their children.''{{clrl}} |
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In [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]], Sims and children of Sims who reached the top of the [[Firefighter]] career will occasionally have this trait. {{Confirm}} |
In [[The Sims 3: Ambitions|Ambitions]], Sims and children of Sims who reached the top of the [[Firefighter]] career will occasionally have this trait. {{Confirm}} |
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;Makes No Messes |
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[[File:Trait makesnomesses.png|left]]''The descendants of maids have cleanliness imprinted on their genetic code so they never leave anything dirty.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait makesnomesses.png|left]]''The descendants of maids have cleanliness imprinted on their genetic code so they never leave anything dirty.''{{clrl}} |
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*From [[maid]]s. |
*From [[maid]]s. |
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*Never leaves messes, similar to an attribute of the [[Neat]] trait. |
*Never leaves messes, similar to an attribute of the [[Neat]] trait. |
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;Pizza Appreciator |
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[[File:Trait pizzaappreciator.png|left]]''Pizza delivery folks develop a love of pizza that's deeper than the thickest crust. Their children share a similar fanaticism for pizza, which makes every bite of hot pizza amazing.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait pizzaappreciator.png|left]]''Pizza delivery folks develop a love of pizza that's deeper than the thickest crust. Their children share a similar fanaticism for pizza, which makes every bite of hot pizza amazing.''{{clrl}} |
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*From pizza deliverer. |
*From pizza deliverer. |
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;Pyromaniac |
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[[File:Trait pyromaniac.png|left]]''You can only get this trait in a Sim who is the offspring of a firefighter Sim. The trait allows them to set fire to objects of their choice, and they get positive [[moodlet]]s for doing so!''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait pyromaniac.png|left]]''You can only get this trait in a Sim who is the offspring of a firefighter Sim. The trait allows them to set fire to objects of their choice, and they get positive [[moodlet]]s for doing so!''{{clrl}} |
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*From NPC firefighters {{vgversion|TS3}} and Sim firefighters at level 8+ of their career. {{Vgversion|TS3:A}} {{confirm}} |
*From NPC firefighters {{vgversion|TS3}} and Sim firefighters at level 8+ of their career. {{Vgversion|TS3:A}} {{confirm}} |
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*Can transmogrify an apple and turn it into a flame fruit. |
*Can transmogrify an apple and turn it into a flame fruit. |
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;Rocker |
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[[File:Trait rocker.png|left]]''Sims with this trait will get a natural feeling of rockstardom.''{{clrl}} |
[[File:Trait rocker.png|left]]''Sims with this trait will get a natural feeling of rockstardom.''{{clrl}} |
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*Sims with this trait occasionally play air guitar. {{Confirm}} |
*Sims with this trait occasionally play air guitar. {{Confirm}} |
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;Asian Culture |
;Asian Culture |
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*Uses chopsticks when eating. |
*Uses chopsticks when eating. |
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*Never get fatigued while practicing Martial Arts. {{Template:Confirm}} |
*Never get fatigued while practicing Martial Arts. {{Template:Confirm}} |
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;Egyptian Culture |
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*From Sims in [[Al Simhara]]. |
*From Sims in [[Al Simhara]]. |
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*Sing Middle Eastern songs autonomously. |
*Sing Middle Eastern songs autonomously. |
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*Sing French songs autonomously. |
*Sing French songs autonomously. |
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*Greets other Sims with a dual-cheek kiss (known in France as "la bise"). |
*Greets other Sims with a dual-cheek kiss (known in France as "la bise"). |
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Revision as of 16:32, 13 August 2010
Trait (The Sims 3)
A Sim demonstrates the "Absent-Minded" Trait via posturing in the Create a Sim mode when the Trait is selected.
Traits are the building blocks of personality assigned to Sims in The Sims 3, replacing the previous system of personality points. Traits effectively determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their array of Lifetime Wishes. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three were added with The Sims 3: World Adventures, six added with The Sims 3: Ambitions and two with The Sims 3: Late Night for a total of 74 traits and 13[confirmation needed] hidden traits.
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 Children or Friendly, while lifestyle traits would consist of Technophobe or 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 screen under the "Personality" section. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parents, 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 so on). Furthermore, the 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 and Evil traits, or the Can't Stand Art and 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 Charismatic trait.
Traits also grant Sims different abilities, or specific actions which only Sims of those traits can do. Insane Sims are able to use the command "Talk to Self" to boost their own social motive, while Vegetarian Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat. Some traits can grant Sims special moodlets, 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 better adept at fishing while Genius Sims tend to learn more quickly. In this respect, the customization that players give to Sims via the trait system can make the game more or less challenging while offering a greater deal of specific variety which the more simplified point system found in the game's predecessors lacked.
Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are Zodiac signs and interests.
- See also: List of Traits
Hidden Traits
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Hidden traits cannot be seen in-game except when a Sim performs the related action. Unless mods are used, they can only be acquired through genetics. These traits become available when a Sim has a baby with certain NPCs or a Sim in a specific career. The child will then get the appropriate hidden trait.
The Life states in The Sims 3 also have a unique hidden trait which may show up in some Mods designed to show hidden traits. These are Ghost, Mummy & SimBot. These traits are not listed here since they can't really be missed.
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Removed Traits
Below are the traits that were removed before the game was released, possibly because they would have caused a higher ESRB rating, or were too similar to certain traits.
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References
- ↑ This trait has been reported being included in The Sims 3: Late Night Expansion pack, though it is unknown if the icon will remain the same or have any relation to this scrapped trait, other than its name.