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'''Traps''' are |
'''Traps''' are a feature introduced in ''[[The Sims 3 World Adventures]]''. |
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They are the defense mechanisms in [[tomb |
They are the defense mechanisms in [[tomb]]s and, if not careful, can result in death of the Sim caught in one. There are several kinds of traps, however, not all of them are death traps. Sims can disarm most traps by tinkering with them or a hole in the wall, or pushing statues upon floor switches. Sims can even use traps to evade others. |
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== Fire Trap == |
== Fire Trap == |
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Fire traps are mechanisms built in the floor or wall of tombs. When activated, the Sim will catch fire and will result in a "On Fire" moodlet and death in one hour (3 for Sims with daredevil trait). |
Fire traps are mechanisms built in the floor or wall of tombs. When activated, the Sim will catch fire and will result in a "On Fire" [[moodlet]] and death in one hour (3 for Sims with [[daredevil]] trait). The moodlet can be eliminated by soaking in one of the water pools said to be inside the tombs. Fire traps can be deactivated and there are two ways to cross this trap safely. The first one is by entering a pool before crossing the trap, as it will render the moodlet "Soaked" and make the Sim a fire proof being. The other is by having the Fire-Proof [[Trait]]. |
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== Electricity Trap== |
== Electricity Trap== |
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Electricity traps are generally the same as fire traps, but with electricity. The |
Electricity traps are generally the same as fire traps, but with electricity. The "Soaked" [[moodlet]] cannot prevent damage on a Sim. When failing to cross the electricity trap, the Sim will get choked by the trap and get the "Singed" moodlet. If the Sim tries again with the moodlet but fail again, the Sim would die. |
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== Dart Trap == |
== Dart Trap == |
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Dart traps |
Dart traps fire tranquilizing darts, causing the Sim to fall asleep unwakeable for about 30 minutes. |
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== [[Mummy]] Trap == |
== [[Mummy]] Trap == |
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[[File:Mummy's_Curse.jpg|thumb|258px|Curse]]{{Main|Mummy}} |
[[File:Mummy's_Curse.jpg|thumb|258px|Curse]]{{Main|Mummy}} |
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A Mummy Trap will activate when the Sim comes near enough. |
A Mummy Trap will activate when the Sim comes near enough. It may render the Sim Cursed if he loses a fight with the creature set free by the trap. The Curse is lethal if the Sim does not make an attempt to lift it. Mummies can be defeated with a high enough [[Martial Arts]] skill. |
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==Fogger== |
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The tomb object is the cornerstone of tomb building and will often be placed in every room of the tomb. The Tomb Object is what creates the "fog" that hides non-explored rooms from the player. This lets the player create a sense of discovery and suspense as Sims explore new tombs. The "fog" will recede from a room when a player enters the room through a door, descends stairs into the room, enters a room that is connected to a fogged room with an arch, or if a Sim "Looks Through" a window that looks into a fogged room. Adding or Removing fog is also a potential Activated Behavior. |
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==Steam Trap== |
==Steam Trap== |
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==Floor switch== |
==Floor switch== |
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The floor switch is a classic adventure game object. It is a small, 1 tile floor object on which Sims can stand or push statues |
The floor switch is a classic adventure game object. It is a small, 1 tile floor object on which Sims can stand or push statues. |
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==Wall and Floor Trap== |
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The traps are two different objects that can be placed on the wall or floor. These can be set to shoot fire, darts, steam, or electricity on unsuspecting Sims. They can have a variety of states, including hidden and dormant, armed and visible, hidden and armed, or hidden and firing. Each of these states can be activated by Sims walking over them or as an Activated Behavior. Traps can light Sims on fire or knock them out. However, there are multiple ways to handle traps. Sims can disarm them by tinkering with them, or push statues upon them to disarm. Water will disarm a fire trap, which makes a great puzzle element when paired with the steam trap…which creates water! Sims can walk with immunity through a fire trap when soaked. |
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==Dive Well== |
==Dive Well== |
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Dive Wells are one of the most exciting Tomb Objects. Sims can use them to become Soaked, which makes them immune to fire, or to put themselves out when already on fire. A Hidden Switch can be set at the bottom of dive wells |
Dive Wells are one of the most exciting Tomb Objects. Sims can use them to become Soaked, which makes them immune to fire, or to put themselves out when already on fire. A Hidden Switch can be set at the bottom of dive wells. Sims can sometimes find treasures at the bottom. Dive Wells can also be portals to other areas of a tomb. Sims will go to the bottom, and then emerge from another dive well. This lets adventurers enter island tombs and other inaccessible areas. |
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==Treasure Chest== |
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The biggest reason to explore anything is to find treasure at the end. Treasure Chests let the player fill a tomb creations with various treasures, keys, garbage, or whatever imaginable. Opening and Inserting a Keystone a treasure chest are also Triggers that can set Activated Behaviors. |
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==Torch Lever== |
==Torch Lever== |
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The torch lever, like the Floor Switch, is an object for Sims to pull on. |
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The torch lever, like the Floor Switch, is an object for Sims to pull on to trigger Activated Behaviors. Some can be set to active, whereas others can be dummies, forcing players to carefully examine their surroundings. It's possible to define the colors of the torch light, which allows Tomb Designers to provide hints and clues on how to complete puzzles. Or, to simply set the ambience of a tomb! |
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==Pushable Statues== |
==Pushable Statues== |
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Pushable Statues are another classic adventure game element. They can be pushed on top of traps to disarm them, or cleverly pushed through a maze to unveil a formerly blocked path. Their most common use is to be paired with a floor switch. |
Pushable Statues are another classic adventure game element. They can be pushed on top of traps to disarm them, or cleverly pushed through a maze to unveil a formerly blocked path. Their most common use is to be paired with a floor switch. Some floor switches are triggered when a Sim is on them, but deactivate as soon as a Sim steps off of them. This means a Sim must push a statue on top of them in order to keep the floor switch depressed. Some statues must be inspected before a Sim is able to push them. |
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==Hidden Stairways== |
==Hidden Stairways== |
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Stairways from ''The Sims 3'' can be |
Stairways from ''The Sims 3'' can be hidden now. Hidden Stairways can be revealed by activating a switch. |
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== Piles of Rubble == |
== Piles of Rubble == |
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Some boulders are too large to clear with a pick axe. They require a special artifact, Pangu's Axe, from [[Shang Simla]] to clear. |
Some boulders are too large to clear with a pick axe. They require a special artifact, Pangu's Axe, from [[Shang Simla]] to clear. |
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Revision as of 02:42, 15 February 2010
Trap
Beware of the traps
Traps are a feature introduced in The Sims 3 World Adventures.
They are the defense mechanisms in tombs and, if not careful, can result in death of the Sim caught in one. There are several kinds of traps, however, not all of them are death traps. Sims can disarm most traps by tinkering with them or a hole in the wall, or pushing statues upon floor switches. Sims can even use traps to evade others.
Fire Trap
Fire traps are mechanisms built in the floor or wall of tombs. When activated, the Sim will catch fire and will result in a "On Fire" moodlet and death in one hour (3 for Sims with daredevil trait). The moodlet can be eliminated by soaking in one of the water pools said to be inside the tombs. Fire traps can be deactivated and there are two ways to cross this trap safely. The first one is by entering a pool before crossing the trap, as it will render the moodlet "Soaked" and make the Sim a fire proof being. The other is by having the Fire-Proof Trait.
Electricity Trap
Electricity traps are generally the same as fire traps, but with electricity. The "Soaked" moodlet cannot prevent damage on a Sim. When failing to cross the electricity trap, the Sim will get choked by the trap and get the "Singed" moodlet. If the Sim tries again with the moodlet but fail again, the Sim would die.
Dart Trap
Dart traps fire tranquilizing darts, causing the Sim to fall asleep unwakeable for about 30 minutes.
Mummy Trap
A Mummy Trap will activate when the Sim comes near enough. It may render the Sim Cursed if he loses a fight with the creature set free by the trap. The Curse is lethal if the Sim does not make an attempt to lift it. Mummies can be defeated with a high enough Martial Arts skill.
Steam Trap
Steam gives Sims the 'soaked' moodlet which makes them immune to fire. A really good puzzler tool - give a Sim a soaking with a steam trap to get past the fire trap. However, if the Sim is wearing a swimsuit they won't be affected by the steam and will not get the 'soaked' moodlet.
Floor switch
The floor switch is a classic adventure game object. It is a small, 1 tile floor object on which Sims can stand or push statues.
Dive Well
Dive Wells are one of the most exciting Tomb Objects. Sims can use them to become Soaked, which makes them immune to fire, or to put themselves out when already on fire. A Hidden Switch can be set at the bottom of dive wells. Sims can sometimes find treasures at the bottom. Dive Wells can also be portals to other areas of a tomb. Sims will go to the bottom, and then emerge from another dive well. This lets adventurers enter island tombs and other inaccessible areas.
Torch Lever
The torch lever, like the Floor Switch, is an object for Sims to pull on.
Pushable Statues
Pushable Statues are another classic adventure game element. They can be pushed on top of traps to disarm them, or cleverly pushed through a maze to unveil a formerly blocked path. Their most common use is to be paired with a floor switch. Some floor switches are triggered when a Sim is on them, but deactivate as soon as a Sim steps off of them. This means a Sim must push a statue on top of them in order to keep the floor switch depressed. Some statues must be inspected before a Sim is able to push them.
Hidden Stairways
Stairways from The Sims 3 can be hidden now. Hidden Stairways can be revealed by activating a switch.
Piles of Rubble
One of the obstacles a Sim will find, a pile of rocks that can be destroyed, a dream of treasure and riches and perhaps more importantly, a high enough Athletic skill.
Giant Boulders
Some boulders are too large to clear with a pick axe. They require a special artifact, Pangu's Axe, from Shang Simla to clear.