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{{See also|Trait (The Sims Medieval)|Trait (The Sims Social)|Pet Trait}}
'''Traits''' are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', replacing the previous system of [[personality]] points. The traits feature reappears in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. Traits effectively determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their [[List of Lifetime Wishes|Lifetime Wishes]]. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three were added with ''[[World Adventures]]'', six with ''[[Ambitions]]'', one with ''[[Fast Lane Stuff]]'', two with ''[[Late Night]]'', two with ''[[Generations]]'', four with ''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]'', three with ''[[Showtime]]'', and six with ''[[Supernatural]]'', for a total of 90 traits and 21 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.
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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 [[Lifetime reward|Lifetime Reward]] "Midlife Crisis" allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits.
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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 or that only teens and older sims can have the [[Hopeless Romantic]] trait.
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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 Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in ''The Sims 3: 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 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.
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Features comparable to traits in previous games in the series are [[Zodiac sign]]s and [[interest]]s.
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==Learning traits==
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Learning traits can affect relationships. If you have the same trait as another Sim, you will get a relationship boost. If you have a trait that conflicts with the other Sim's trait, you will lose relationship points. So far, a trait can conflict up to 4 traits though the only known trait with 4 conflicts is [[Coward]]. Traits will also affect whether a social interaction will succeed or fail.


==Hidden traits==
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{{see also|Hidden trait}}
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.


Hidden traits become available to Sims in specific careers, life states, or to babies with an NPC for a parent. The child might then get the appropriate hidden trait
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== List of traits ==
{{See also|List of Traits}}

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!List of Traits
!Mental
!Physical
!Social
!Lifestyle
![[Hidden trait|Hidden]]
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[[The Sims 3]]
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[[File:Trait absentminded.png|24px]] [[Absent-Minded]]<br />
[[File:Trait artistic.png|24px]] [[Artistic]]<br />
[[File:Trait bookworm.png|24px]] [[Bookworm]]<br />
[[File:Trait anti art.png|24px]] [[Can't Stand Art]]<br />
[[File:Trait computerwhiz.png|24px]] [[Computer Whiz]]<br />
[[File:Trait exitable.png|24px]] [[Excitable]]<br />
[[File:Trait genius.png|24px]] [[Genius]]<br />
[[File:Trait greenthumb.png|24px]] [[Green Thumb]]<br />
[[File:Trait handy.png|24px]] [[Handy]]<br />
[[File:Trait insane.png|24px]] [[Insane]]<br />
[[File:Trait naturalcook.png|24px]] [[Natural Cook]]<br />
[[File:Trait neurotic.png|24px]] [[Neurotic]]<br />
[[File:Trait virtuoso.png|24px]] [[Virtuoso]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Gadget Geek]]<ref name="Wii">Only available on [[The Sims 3 (Wii)]]</ref><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Megalomaniac]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
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[[File:Trait athletic.png|24px]] [[Athletic (trait)|Athletic]]<br />
[[File:Trait brave.png|24px]] [[Brave]]<br />
[[File:Trait clumsy.png|24px]] [[Clumsy]]<br />
[[File:Trait couchpotato.png|24px]] [[Couch Potato]]<br />
[[File:Trait coward.png|24px]] [[Coward]]<br />
[[File:Trait heavysleeper.png|24px]] [[Heavy Sleeper]]<br />
[[File:Trait hydrophobic.png|24px]] [[Hydrophobic]]<br />
[[File:Trait lightsleeper.png|24px]] [[Light Sleeper]]<br />
[[File:Trait lucky.png|24px]] [[Lucky]]<br />
[[File:Trait neat.png|24px]] [[Neat]]<br />
[[File:Trait nevernude.png|24px]] [[Never Nude]]<br />
[[File:Trait slob.png|24px]] [[Slob]]<br />
[[File:Trait unlucky.png|24px]] [[Unlucky]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hyperactive]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Loves Water]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Procrastinator]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
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[[File:Trait charismatic.png|24px]] [[Charismatic]]<br />
[[File:Trait anti commitment.png|24px]] [[Commitment Issues]]<br />
[[File:Trait anti kids.png|24px]][[Dislikes Children]]<br />
[[File:Trait easilyimpressed.png|24px]] [[Easily Impressed]]<br />
[[File:Trait flirty.png|24px]] [[Flirty]]<br />
[[File:Trait friendly.png|24px]] [[Friendly (trait)|Friendly]]<br />
[[File:Trait goodhumor.png|24px]] [[Good Sense of Humor]]<br />
[[File:Trait goodkisser.png|24px]] [[Great Kisser]]<br />
[[File:Trait grumpy.png|24px]] [[Grumpy]]<br />
[[File:Trait hopelessromantic.png|24px]] [[Hopeless Romantic]]<br />
[[File:Trait innapropriate.png|24px]] [[Inappropriate]]<br />
[[File:Trait loner.png|24px]] [[Loner]]<br />
[[File:Trait loser.png|24px]] [[Loser]]<br />
[[File:Trait meanspirited.png|24px]] [[Mean Spirited]]<br />
[[File:Trait mooch.png|24px]] [[Mooch]]<br />
[[File:Trait nohumor.png|24px]] [[No Sense of Humor]]<br />
[[File:Trait partyanimal.png|24px]] [[Party Animal]]<br />
[[File:Trait shmoozer.png|24px]] [[Schmoozer]]<br />
[[File:Trait snob.png|24px]] [[Snob]]<br />
[[File:Trait unflirty.png|24px]] [[Unflirty]]<br />
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[[File:Trait conversationalist.png|24px]] [[Charismatic|Conversationalist]]<ref name="Smartphone">Only available on [[The Sims 3 (Smartphone)]]</ref><br />
[[File:Trait easilybored.png|24px]] [[Childish|Easily Bored]]<ref name="Smartphone" /><br />
[[File:Trait shy.png|24px]] [[Shy]]<ref name="Smartphone" /><br />
[[File:Trait vain.png|24px]] [[Snob|Vain]]<ref name="Smartphone" /><br />
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[[File:Trait friendly.png|24px]] [[Outgoing]]<ref name="DS">Only available on [[The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS)]]</ref><br />
[[File:Trait goodhumor.png|24px]] [[Witty]]<ref name="DS" /><br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Cultured]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Flip Flopper]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[People Pleaser]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
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[[File:Trait ambitious.png|24px]] [[Ambitious]]<br />
[[File:Trait angler.png|24px]] [[Angler]]<br />
[[File:Trait childish.png|24px]] [[Childish]]<br />
[[File:Trait daredevil.png|24px]] [[Daredevil]]<br />
[[File:Trait evil.png|24px]] [[Evil]]<br />
[[File:Trait familyoriented.png|24px]] [[Family-Oriented]]<br />
[[File:Trait frugal.png|24px]] [[Frugal]]<br />
[[File:Trait good.png|24px]] [[Good]]<br />
[[File:Trait hatesoutdoors.png|24px]] [[Hates the Outdoors]]<br />
[[File:Trait hotheaded.png|24px]] [[Hot-Headed]]<br />
[[File:Trait klepto.png|24px]] [[Kleptomaniac]]<br />
[[File:Trait lovesoutdoors.png|24px]] [[Loves the Outdoors]]<br />
[[File:Trait overemotional.png|24px]] [[Over-Emotional]]<br />
[[File:Trait perfectionist.png|24px]] [[Perfectionist]]<br />
[[File:Trait anti tv.png|24px]] [[Technophobe]]<br />
[[File:Trait vegetarian.png|24px]] [[Vegetarian]]<br />
[[File:Trait vehicleenthusiast.png|24px]] [[Vehicle Enthusiast]]<ref>Available in both [[Patch 15]] and [[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]</ref><br />
[[File:Trait workaholic.png|24px]] [[Workaholic]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Easy Going]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Paranoid]]<ref name="Wii" /><br />
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[[File:Trait burglar.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Burglar|Burglar]]<br />
[[File:Trait canapprehendburglar.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Can Apprehend Burglar|Can Apprehend Burglar]]<br />
[[File:Trait cansalute.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Can Salute|Can Salute]]<br />
[[File:Trait immunetofire.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Immune to Fire|Immune to Fire]]<br />
[[File:Trait makesnomesses.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Makes No Messes|Makes No Messes]]<br />
[[File:Trait pizzaappreciator.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Pizza Appreciator|Pizza Appreciator]]<br />
[[File:Trait pyromaniac.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Pyromaniac|Pyromaniac]]<br />
[[File:Trait rocker.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Rocker|Rocker]]<br />
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[[World Adventures]]
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[[File:WA Photographers-Eye.png|24px]] [[Photographer's Eye]]<br />
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[[File:Trait disciplined.png|24px]] [[Disciplined]]<br />
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[[File:Trait adventurous.png|24px]] [[Adventurous]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Asian Culture|Asian Culture]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Egyptian Culture|Egyptian Culture]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#French Culture|French Culture]]<br />
[[File:Trait Mummy.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Mummy|Mummy]]<br />
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|style="background:#efefef; text-align:center"|[[File:TS3A Icon.png|32px|center]]
[[Ambitions]]
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[[File:Trait eccentric.png|24px]] [[Eccentric]]<br />
[[File:Trait perceptive.png|24px]] [[Perceptive]]<br />
[[File:Trait savvy sculptor.png|24px]] [[Savvy Sculptor]]<br />
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[[File:Trait bornsalesman.png|24px]] [[Born Salesperson]]<br />
[[File:Trait dramatic.png|24px]] [[Dramatic]]<br />
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[[File:Trait environmentally conscious.png|24px]] [[Eco-Friendly]]<br />
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[[File:Trait_simbot.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#SimBot|SimBot]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#PrivateEye|PrivateEye]]<br />
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|style="background:#efefef; text-align:center"|[[File:TS3LN Icon.png|32px|center]]
[[Late Night]]
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| style="padding: 10px;" |[[File:LN Shy Trait.png|24px]] [[Shy]]<br /><!-- 1 trait -->
| style="padding: 10px;" |[[File:Star quality.png|24px]] [[Star Quality]]<br /><!-- 1 trait -->
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[[File:Trait Nocturnal.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Vampire|Vampire]]<br />
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[[Generations]]
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[[File:Trait_nurturing.png|24px]] [[Nurturing]]<br />
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[[File:Trait_rebellious.png|24px]] [[Rebellious]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Imaginary Friend|Imaginary Friend]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Lazy|Lazy]]<br />
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|style="background:#efefef; text-align:center"|[[File:TS3P Icon.png|32px|center]]
[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]
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[[File:Trait Animal Lover.png|24px]] [[Animal Lover]]<br />
[[File:Trait Cat Person.png|24px]] [[Cat Person]]<br />
[[File:Trait Dog Person.png|24px]] [[Dog Person]]<br />
[[File:Trait Equestrian.png|24px]] [[Equestrian]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Fur Allergy]]<ref>Only available on [[The Sims 3: Pets (Console)]] </ref><br />
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[[The Sims 3: Showtime|Showtime]]
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[[File:Trait diva.png|24px]] [[Diva]]<br />
[[File:Trait Naturalbornperformer.png|24px]] [[Natural Born Performer]]<br />
[[File:Trait socialbutterfly.png|24px]] [[Social Butterfly]]<br />
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[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Genie|Genie]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#World Peace|World Peace]]<br />
[[File:Trait.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#World Misery|World Misery]]<br />
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|style="background:#efefef; text-align:center"|[[File:TS3SN Icon.png|32px|center]]
[[The Sims 3: Supernatural|Supernatural]]
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[[File:Trait Gatherer.png|24px]] [[Gatherer (trait)|Gatherer]]
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[[File:Trait Brooding.png|24px]] [[Brooding]]<br />
[[File:Trait Proper.png|24px]] [[Proper]]<br />
[[File:Trait Supernatural Fan.png|24px]] [[Supernatural Fan]]<br />
[[File:Trait Supernatural Skeptic.png|24px]] [[Supernatural Skeptic]]<br />
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[[File:Trait Night Owl.png|24px]] [[Night Owl]]
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[[File:Trait Spellcaster.png|24px]] [[Hidden trait#Spellcaster|Spellcaster]]
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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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESRB ESRB] rating, or were too similar to certain traits.
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;Boring

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait boring.png]]</div>
''Merged with No Sense of Humor.''
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;Conversationalist

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait conversationalist.png]]</div>
''Merged with Charismatic.''
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;Crybaby

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait crybaby.png]]</div>
''Merged with Loser and Over-Emotional.''
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;Dreamer

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait dreamer.png]]</div>
''Scrapped for Ambitious.''
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;Easily Bored
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<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait easilybored.png]]</div>
'''''Thank you.'''''
''Merged with Childish.''
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;Gloomy


<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait gloomy.png]]</div>
&mdash; [[File:Andronikos sig.png|175px|link=User:Andronikos Leventis|A trip to hell is an exciting experience, isn't it?]] 10:24, November 3, 2012 (UTC)
''Merged with Grumpy.''
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;Good at Massages


<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait goodmassages.png]]</div>
''Merged with Flirty.''
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;Greedy


<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait greedy.png]]</div>
==Blocked==
''Scrapped for Frugal.''
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;Materialistic
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|align="left"|<big>Reason for Block: creating pages unrelated to The Sims series</big>
<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait materialistic.png]]</div>
Block Length: 3 hours<br />
''Merged with Snob.''
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''Merged with Athletic.''
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;Rude

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait rude.png]]</div>
''Merged with Inappropriate.''
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;Stubborn

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait stubborn.png]]</div>
''Merged with Hot-Headed.''
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;Sweet Talker

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait sweettalker.png]]</div>
''Merged with Flirty.''
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;Vain

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait vain.png]]</div>
''Merged with Snob.''
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;Worrywart

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait worrywart.png]]</div>
''Merged with Neurotic.''
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;[[Shy]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSims3/status/19858992284 Returned] in [[The Sims 3: Late Night]]</ref>

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait shy.png]]</div>
''Merged with Loner.''
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;Nude

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait nude.png]]</div>
''Scrapped due to game ratings.''
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;Wanton

<div style="float: left;">[[File:Trait wanton.png]]</div>
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''Exists only in the game strings; Merged with Absent-Minded''
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==External links==
* [http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=traits Snootysims.com]
* [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/news.html?sid=6205762&mode=previews&page=2 Gamespot.com]
* [http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com Carl's Sims 3 Guide]
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Trait (The Sims 3)

A Sim demonstrates the "Absent-Minded" Trait via posturing in the Create a Sim mode when the Trait is selected.

See also: Trait (The Sims Medieval), Trait (The Sims Social), and Pet Trait

Traits are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in The Sims 3, replacing the previous system of personality points. The traits feature reappears in The Sims Medieval; this time, traits are adapted to the Medieval period. Traits effectively determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their Lifetime Wishes. There are 63 traits in the base game. Three were added with World Adventures, six with Ambitions, one with Fast Lane Stuff, two with Late Night, two with Generations, four with Pets, three with Showtime, and six with Supernatural, for a total of 90 traits and 21 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 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 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 or that only teens and older sims can have the Hopeless Romantic 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 Sims are able to cook vegetarian alternatives to meals containing meat (though in The Sims 3: Showtime, all Sims are able to cook these meals, regardless of traits). 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 more 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.

Learning traits

Learning traits can affect relationships. If you have the same trait as another Sim, you will get a relationship boost. If you have a trait that conflicts with the other Sim's trait, you will lose relationship points. So far, a trait can conflict up to 4 traits though the only known trait with 4 conflicts is Coward. Traits will also affect whether a social interaction will succeed or fail.

Hidden traits

See also: Hidden trait

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.

Hidden traits become available to Sims in specific careers, life states, or to babies with an NPC for a parent. The child might then get the appropriate hidden trait

List of traits

See also: List of Traits


List of Traits Mental Physical Social Lifestyle Hidden

The Sims 3

Absent-Minded
Artistic
Bookworm
Can't Stand Art
Computer Whiz
Excitable
Genius
Green Thumb
Handy
Insane
Natural Cook
Neurotic
Virtuoso
Gadget Geek[1]
Megalomaniac[1]

Athletic
Brave
Clumsy
Couch Potato
Coward
Heavy Sleeper
Hydrophobic
Light Sleeper
Lucky
Neat
Never Nude
Slob
Unlucky
Hyperactive[1]
Loves Water[1]
Procrastinator[1]

Charismatic
Commitment Issues
Dislikes Children
Easily Impressed
Flirty
Friendly
Good Sense of Humor
Great Kisser
Grumpy
Hopeless Romantic
Inappropriate
Loner
Loser
Mean Spirited
Mooch
No Sense of Humor
Party Animal
Schmoozer
Snob
Unflirty
Conversationalist[2]
Easily Bored[2]
Shy[2]
Vain[2]
Outgoing[3]
Witty[3]
Cultured[1]
Flip Flopper[1]
People Pleaser[1]

Ambitious
Angler
Childish
Daredevil
Evil
Family-Oriented
Frugal
Good
Hates the Outdoors
Hot-Headed
Kleptomaniac
Loves the Outdoors
Over-Emotional
Perfectionist
Technophobe
Vegetarian
Vehicle Enthusiast[4]
Workaholic
Easy Going[1]
Paranoid[1]

Burglar
Can Apprehend Burglar
Can Salute
Immune to Fire
Makes No Messes
Pizza Appreciator
Pyromaniac
Rocker

World Adventures

Photographer's Eye

Disciplined

Adventurous

Asian Culture
Egyptian Culture
French Culture
Mummy

Ambitions

Eccentric
Perceptive
Savvy Sculptor

Born Salesperson
Dramatic

Eco-Friendly

SimBot
PrivateEye

Late Night

Shy
 Star Quality

Vampire

Generations

Nurturing

Rebellious

Imaginary Friend
Lazy

Pets

Animal Lover
Cat Person
Dog Person
Equestrian
Fur Allergy[5]

Showtime

Diva
Natural Born Performer
Social Butterfly

Genie
World Peace
World Misery

Supernatural

Gatherer

Brooding
Proper
Supernatural Fan
Supernatural Skeptic

Night Owl

Spellcaster

107 traits
+ 20 hidden traits 		21 traits 17 traits 39 traits 30 traits 21 traits

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.

Boring

Merged with No Sense of Humor.

Conversationalist

Merged with Charismatic.

Crybaby

Merged with Loser and Over-Emotional.

Dreamer

Scrapped for Ambitious.

Easily Bored

Merged with Childish.

Gloomy

Merged with Grumpy.

Good at Massages

Merged with Flirty.

Greedy

Scrapped for Frugal.

Materialistic

Merged with Snob.

Quick Recovery

Merged with Athletic.

Rude

Merged with Inappropriate.

Stubborn

Merged with Hot-Headed.

Sweet Talker

Merged with Flirty.

Vain

Merged with Snob.

Worrywart

Merged with Neurotic.

Shy[6]

Merged with Loner.

Nude

Scrapped due to game ratings.

Wanton

Scrapped due to game ratings.

Stupid

Exists only in the game strings; Merged with Absent-Minded

Notes
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Only available on The Sims 3 (Wii)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Only available on The Sims 3 (Smartphone)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Only available on The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS)
  4. ↑ Available in both Patch 15 and The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff
  5. ↑ Only available on The Sims 3: Pets (Console)
  6. ↑ Returned in The Sims 3: Late Night

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