|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Simoleons are sparse and the looks from passers-by are harsh, but the hours are great. Plus, isn't contributing music to SimCitizens' commutes a community service?
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Keeping everyone else in tune is a good ground-floor "in" for the music industry. Longer hours, but the work is still relatively easy, though it requires a good ear and plenty of listening.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|So much for EVER getting a weekend off - you're the best wedding show in town now, and always busy. The pay is a bit better, and you have to start being more creative, too, but you'll get to hob-nob with the rich and famous while they sip their champagne.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|So, the day job got boring? You'll sleep days now, since you'll be working until the last call is made and the last patron stumbles home from the bar.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Squeaky trumpets, whiny violins, off-tempo timpani, and a constantly ticking metronome are the burdens of your trade now, but the hours are the same as all the school-age kids.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Time spent tolerating the high-school crowd was worth it - you are now cool enough to take your act on the road - setting up someone else's gear. Long hours are exhausting, but you're having fun and making the right contacts. You will need plenty of body skills, but maybe something cushy will present itself soon.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Spending time on the road pays off - occasionally, someone in the band you cover quits, and you get to fill in for the remainder of the tour! Dress casual, practice often, play hard, have fun, and start to make a name for yourself.
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|You made it to the big screen. You're now making more money for fewer hours, but you may suddenly have to leave town for a distant location shoot. You're loving all the attention. Everyone wants to be your friend--but is that always a good thing? Sometimes you long for the spontaneous creativity and audience response of Broadway...
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|It's a whole new world for a star of your magnitude. Live performances, six days a week, singing, dancing in Sim City's latest hit musical. Who knew it would be so physically demanding? But those cast parties are a great place to meet new friends, no? And you've never felt so creatively pumped up!
|rowspan="4" valign="top"|Everywhere you go the paparazzi snap your picture. They've just placed your star on the SimCity "Walk of Fame." And when the lights get too bright, you can always retreat to your mansion on the hill.
A Celebrity Activist will eventually change careers and become a Medium in the [[Paranormal]] career track.
==The Sims 2==
[[File:Music_career.png|left]] The Music [[career]] was added in ''[[Seasons]]''. The [[Career reward]] is [[Guitar#The Sims 2: Seasons|The Rock Hammer]]. It is given at the Studio Musician Level.
=== Adult Promotion Levels ===
{{CareerTableStart2}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 1
|name = Record Store Clerk
|description = It's your job to promote good music and harass customers for their poor musical tastes. Every musical genius must start somewhere.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> T F S
|hours = 10:00 - 17:00 [[Image:10001700.png]]
|pay = 135
|bonus = N/A
|skills = None
|friends = 0
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 2
|name = Piano Tuner
|description = A finely tuned piano is music to your ears. Keep honing your Mechanical skills -- they'll pay off in the long run for your musical career.
|daysoff = S M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 10:00 - 17:00 [[Image:10001700.png]]
|pay = 186
|bonus = §372
|skills = None
|friends = 0
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 3
|name = Coffee Shop Sound Engineer
|description = Customers sipping hot java need great tunes to soothe their souls -- it's your job to engineer the music so that it plays just perfectly.
|daysoff = S M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> W T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">F</span> S
|hours = 13:00 - 20:00 [[Image:13002000.png]]
|pay = 223
|bonus = §446
|skills = Mechanical: 1
|friends = 1
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 4
|name = Summer Camp Music Teacher
|description = A lover of campfire tunes and camaraderie, you are the leader of the campground's music class. Keep your Charisma and Creativity high to maintain a strong level of camp memories!
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T W T F <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours = 08:00 - 15:00 [[Image:08001500.png]]
|pay = 335
|bonus = §670
|skills = Mechanical: 2
Charisma: 1
Creativity: 1
|friends = 2
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 5
|name = Battle of the Bands Judge
|description = Musicians come from near and far to show off their stuff, and it's you who decides who goes on to record greatness, and who goes back to the garage.
|daysoff = S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 14:00 - 20:00 [[Image:14002000.png]]
|pay = 452
|bonus = §904
|skills = Mechanical: 3
Charisma: 2
Creativity: 2
|friends = 4
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 6
|name = Roadie
|description = As good as the band is, they wouldn't be anywhere without a dedicated group of Roadies. Practice your Creativity a bit more and that could be you on stage.
|daysoff = S M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> T F S
|hours = 08:00 - 15:00 [[Image:08001500.png]]
|pay = 535
|bonus = §1,070
|skills = Mechanical: 5
Charisma: 3
Creativity: 2
|friends = 5
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 7
|name = Studio Musician
|description = Recording artists come and go, but you're here to redefine the face of music. It's no small task and you have your work cut out for you.
|daysoff = S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T W <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 21:00 - 03:00 [[Image:21000300.png]]
|pay = 1,030
|bonus = §2,060
|skills = Mechanical: 6
Charisma: 4
Creativity: 4
|friends = 7
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 8
|name = Concert Pianist
|description = Audiences flock to see your fingers fly over the ivory keys of the grand piano. Woo them and refine your craft to reach the next step.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 11:00 - 18:00 [[Image:11001800.png]]
|pay = 1,950
|bonus = §3,900
|skills = Mechanical: 7
Charisma: 5
Creativity: 5
|friends = 8
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 9
|name = Symphony Conductor
|description = With a furious flash of the conductor's baton your symphonies delight and astound. Your passion for music shows that perhaps you are destined for something more.
|daysoff = S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 15:00 - 21:00 [[Image:15002100.png]]
|pay = 2,100
|bonus = §4,200
|skills = Mechanical: 7
Charisma: 6
Creativity: 7
|friends = 9
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 10
|name = Rock God
|description = Nobody before has rocked as hard, played as many solos, or dived into crowds of adoring fans quite like you. You rock in everything you do. You are the music.
|daysoff = S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">T</span> F S
|hours = 17:00 - 23:00 [[Image:17002300.png]]
|pay = 2830
|bonus = §5,660
|skills = Mechanical: 7
Charisma: 8
Creativity: 9
|friends = 11
}}
{{TableEnd}}
=== [[Teen]]/[[Elder]] Promotion Levels ===
{{CareerTableStart2}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 1
|name = Record Store Clerk
|description = It's your job to promote good music and harass customers for their poor musical tastes. Every musical genius must start somewhere.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> T F S
|hours = 15:00 - 18:00 [[Image:15001800.png]]
|pay = 52
|bonus = 500
|skills = None
|friends = 0
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2|
|level = 2
|name = Piano Tuner
|description = A finely tuned piano is music to your ears. Keep honing your Mechanical skills -- they'll pay off in the long run for your musical career.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> T F S
|hours = 7:00-9:00
|pay = ?
|bonus = ?
|skills = Creativity: 1
|friends = 0
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel2
|level = 3
|name = Coffee Shop Sound Engineer
|description = Customers sipping hot java need great tunes to soothe their souls -- it's your job to engineer the music so that it plays just perfectly.
|daysoff = <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span> M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W</span> T F S
|hours = 8:00-10:00
|pay = 46$
|bonus = 350
|skills = N/A
|friends = 1
}}
{{TableEnd}}
==The Sims 3==
[[File:Music TS3.png|left]]'''Music''' is a [[career track]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It has two branches: Rock and Classical.
Work place: [[Theatre]]
How to apply: Directly at work place
Performance options:
''Note: During a Sim's concert performance, anyone in the Sim's household who watches gets free passes.''
===Job levels===
{{CareerTableStart3}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 1
|name = Fan
|description = Before you can create, you must appreciate. The difference between devotee and Fan are miniscule, but it makes all the difference in the world when you’re later asked to join the band on tour. Work hard and act like you’re having a good time, and you just might get on the tour bus.
|daysoff = M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W </span> T F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 21
|skills = 3 Guitar
|perks = None
|bonus = None
|hours = 3PM to 11PM
[[Image:15002300.png]]
|opf = Mood
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 2
|name = Roadie
|description = The band is going to need their sandwiches and soda as soon as possible. Don’t forget to pick up their laundry, their lucky bandanas, or their significant others on your way to the show. The band is relying on you for these very “important” tasks—it’s best not to let them down.
|daysoff = M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W </span> T F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 25
|skills = 4 Guitar
|perks = None
|bonus = §252
|hours = 3PM to 9.18PM
[[Image:15002100.png]]
|opf = Mood
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=3
|name=Stagehand
|description=Now that you’re on tour as a Stagehand, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with lighting equipment, sound boards, spare guitars, and most importantly, learn to do the microphone check. You’re one step closer to the band, yet still impossibly far away from the stage.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W </span> T F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 4PM to 10PM
[[Image:16002200.png]]
|pay=30
|bonus=§300
|pension=
|skills= 6 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members
|perks=None
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=4
|name=Band Manager
|description=The band apparently trusts you enough to be the guiding hand behind the scenes. You’ll be instrumental in telling them what gigs to take, where to make their appearances, and what colors the t-shirts should come in. Make sure they like you, because even though you’re in charge, they still pay your salary.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W </span> T F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 4PM to 9.30PM
[[Image:16002100.png]]
|pay=48
|bonus=§360
|pension=
|skills= 7 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members
|perks=None
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 5
|name = Music Talent Scout
|description = So, with the band having their typical drama, they need you to scout the local clubs for new talent. Who knows when they’ll need a new drummer, or bassist, or singer, or pianist, or spouse… or all of the above. Grab the guitar and start learning a few chords… you never know when you’ll need to jump on stage as a replacement.
|daysoff = M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 57
|skills = 8 Guitar
|perks = None
|bonus = §576
|hours = 5PM to 10:30PM
[[Image:17002200.png]]
|opf = Mood, Band Members
}}
{{TableEnd}}
After the 5th level promotion, the player is asked which path they want the Sim to take: Rock or Symphonic
==== Rock ====
{{CareerTableStart3}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=6
|name= Lyricist
|description= The band hopes your lyrics will move them from one-hit wonder to rock icons. The first album wasn’t bad, but the label says it’s now or never for the band to hit it big. Keep practicing your music skills and perform plenty of concerts so the fans can hear your best stuff.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 6PM to 11PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay= 97
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 9 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members, Performances
|perks= Perform concerts<ref name=concerts>Only Rock Stars get paid for performances.</ref>
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=7
|name= Backup Vocalist
|description= Hopefully you’re a fan of your own lyrics, because you’re now going to start singing as a Backup Vocalist. The label thinks the band needs some sweet singing to round out their rough, darker side, so once again the welfare of the group falls on your hopefully able shoulders… or should we say vocal chords?
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 7PM to 12AM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay= 126
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 9 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members, Performances
|perks= Perform concerts<ref name=concerts>Only Rock Stars get paid for performances.</ref>
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=8
|name= Lead Guitarist
|description= You’re a genius with a guitar, at least in the eyes of the band and your fans. Your solos speak to people in ways no lyrics ever could. Aspiring youth all attempt to learn your solos, and adults gleefully air guitar to your songs. The Rock n Roll lifestyle has begun!
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 8PM to 12:30AM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay= 182
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 10 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members, Performances
|perks= Perform concerts<ref name=concerts>Only Rock Stars get paid for performances.</ref>
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=9
|name= Pop Icon
|description= No matter what your detractors might say, you are clearly and without any doubt, a Pop Icon. Everyone is humming your tunes, and listeners constantly request them from radio stations. Your music will define this generation and all that follow, yet it’s not even time for the encore.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M</span> T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 9PM to 1AM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay= 286
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 10 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Band Members, Performances
|perks= Perform concerts<ref name=concerts>Only Rock Stars get paid for performances.</ref>
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=10
|name=Rock Star
|description= Without peer, [sim name] is in charge.
The most legendary concerts have your name on the ticket. The chart topping songs come from you. You’re a genius, a rebel, a Rock Star that knows nothing other than the rock, the roll, and all that comes with it. The record label hopes you’re loving the life, because they’re loving you.
|daysoff= <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">M T W T F S S</span><ref name="Rock Star">With the 10th level Rock career, instead of having regular hours, the player chooses when to perform concerts as long as it is between 3 PM and 11 PM. The amount a Sim receives from a concert depends on the Sim's mood, Guitar Skill, and how many times they've performed before.</ref>
|hours= N/A<ref name="Rock Star">With the 10th level Rock career, instead of having regular hours, the player chooses when to perform concerts as long as it is between 3 PM and 11 PM. The amount a Sim receives from a concert depends on the Sim's mood, Guitar Skill, and how many times they've performed before.</ref>
|pay=N/A<ref name="Rock Star">With the 10th level Rock career, instead of having regular hours, the player chooses when to perform concerts as long as it is between 3 PM and 11 PM. The amount a Sim receives from a concert depends on the Sim's mood, Guitar Skill, and how many times they've performed before.</ref>
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 10 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Performances
|perks= Perform concerts<ref name=concerts>Only Rock Stars get paid for performances.</ref>, Hold Autograph Sessions<ref name=autograph>Autograph sessions can be held at community lots, and Sims get paid a cut of what the community lot makes during the autograph session. Autograph sessions can be held at any time, but during the afternoon more fans will show up. If a fan has to wait too long to get an autograph, it will have a negative influence on the Sim's relationship with the fan.</ref>
}}
{{TableEnd}}
==== Symphonic ====
{{CareerTableStart3}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 6
|name = Quartet Member
|description = As a member of the renowned quartet, you have been given the chance to really learn and grow as a musician. Handle the strings with deft fingers stay within the quartet members’ good graces, and hit all the right notes to progress in this grand concert career.
|daysoff = M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 93
|skills = 9 Guitar
|perks = None
|bonus = §780
|hours = 3PM to 8:40PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|opf = Mood, Orchestra Members
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=7
|name=Orchestra Member
|description= The Conductor noticed your quartet playing at a wedding and thinks you’re better suited to the orchestra. The position implies a greater access to more wondrous scores and concerts, but also more complex and taxing performances. It appears your career has begun an exciting crescendo.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 3PM to 8:30PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay=111
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 9 Guitar
|opf= Mood, Orchestra Members
|perks=None
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=8
|name=Orchestra Lead
|description= You’ve fought hard, and finally the glory, the solos, and the section are yours as First Chair. You are the conductor’s right hand, the one she most trusts to get the symphony perfect. It’s time to combine what you know of musicianship and logic to prove your grasp of musical theory is unsurpassed.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 3PM to 8:30PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay=144
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 10 Guitar, 3 Logic
|opf= Mood, Orchestra Members
|perks=Free admission to all activities at the theater
}}
{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level=9
|name=Conductor
|description= There is an entire symphonic orchestra at the tip of your baton, just waiting for your cue to make musical masterpieces. Crowds silently wait with bated breath, just hoping to hear a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Don’t let them down, for that baton can be taken away just as easily as it was given.
|daysoff= M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|hours= 3PM to 8PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|pay= 206
|bonus=
|pension=
|skills= 10 Guitar, 6 Logic
|opf= Mood, Orchestra Members
|perks=None
}}{{CareerPromotionLevel3
|level = 10
|name = Hit Movie Composer
|description = Without peer, [sim name] is in charge.
Having conquered the orchestral stage, the label thinks your skills are better put to use composing delightful pieces for movies on the silver screen. As a Hit Movie Composer, you work takes top billing and brings in piles of Simoleons for the label. Quite the finish, one must say!
|daysoff = M T <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">W T</span> F S <span style="background-color:#00FF00;">S</span>
|pay = 361
|skills = 10 Guitar, 10 Logic
|perks = [[Career reward]]: 85g Audio Explosion, Hold Autograph Sessions<ref name=autograph>Autograph sessions can be held at community lots, and Sims get paid a cut of what the community lot makes during the autograph session. Autograph sessions can be held at any time, but during the afternoon more fans will show up. If a fan has to wait too long to get an autograph, it will have a negative influence on the Sim's relationship with the fan.</ref>
|hours = 1PM to 6PM
[[Image:15002000.png]]
|opf = Mood, Orchestra Members
}}
{{TableEnd}}
<references/>
===Opportunities===
;Floating in the Sea
: Read Getting Noticed in a Sea of Fans, and return to work.
;The Rockiest Road That Is Rock
: Read Life on the Hard Rocky Road, and return to work.
;Please, No Ego
: Read Don't Upstage the Band, and return to work.
;Cat Herding to Music
: Read Herding Cats: Music Edition, and return to work.
;It's Shines, It's Sparkles
: Read Diamonds in the Rough, and return to Work
;Keeping the Rhythm
: Read It's More than Rhyme Books, and return to work.
;It's Synergy
: Read True Symphonic Synergy, and return to work.
;First Rule of Rock
: Read Developing Good Rock Habits, and return to work.
;Becoming a Legend
: Read Legends of Rock, and return to work.
;The Greatest Symphony Ever
: Read Improving Conductivity Between Brass and Woodwinds, and return to work.
;Learn That Tune!
: Learn the composition in your inventory, and return to work.
;Fling the Application
: Submit an application at city hall!
;On Tour!
: Perform 3 concerts at the Theatre
;The Set Up
: Help Set Up at the Theatre before time runs out!
;A Skilled Guitarist
: Earn a guitar skill level!
;Battle of the Bands!
: Play Battle of the Bands at the Stadium before time runs out to earn §5,000!
;The Cinematic Score
: Play a Symphony at the Theatre before time runs out!
;Audio Study
: Listen to the stereo until your Sim is enjoying the Music!
;Music Class!
: Teach Class at the School before time runs out
;Stick Around for the Music
: Stay Late at Work
{{Careers}}
==References==
[http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/file/193984/8006 The Sims (PC) Item/Career Guide by BestGuy9]
The Sims 2: Seasons[1] (Sometimes spelled asThe Sims 2: Seasons, TS2 S or simply Seasons) is the fifth expansion pack in The Sims 2. The following flyer promoting the expansion pack shipped with The Sims 2: Pets. It followed the same route set by its predecessors; it contains more than 125 new items and more intricate gameplay options. The game was released March 1st 2007 for North America and March 2nd 2007 for Europe.
Head outdoors for year-round fun with your Sims! New seasonal activities await your Sims including snowball fights, chasing fireflies, jumping in leaf piles, and more. Strengthen family ties in Winter, let romance bloom in Spring, deepen the bonds of friendship in Summer, or fast-track your career in Fall. Your Sims can now explore new careers and master new talents throughout the year, but beware freezing, heatstroke, sneezing, and other unexpected weather effects! Dress your Sims appropriately or face the consequences!
Riverblossom Hills is a new neighborhood shipped with The Sims 2: Seasons. Its main theme is a countryside-theme, where most houses are decorated with country theme and lots of them have gardening area. This little town also has unique seasonal progression, which is Winter, Winter, Spring, and Fall, with no Summer. The neighborhood features a few community lot, one of which contains an ice skating rink.
Season is now the part of gameplay. Seasons can be set individually for each neighborhood from Season Chooser. The Season Chooser determines what seasons is allowed to be present in the neighborhood. There are 4 seasons; Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Each season has its own benefit and uniqueness, nourishing the gameplay and storyline.
Weather
Weather adds more realism as an occurrence of precipitation. Weather also determines whether the outdoor is cool, warm, too hot, or too cold. The precipitation also occurs unpredictably, making every day is not the same day. Is it safe enough to play when there's no hail outside, or are the crops not overwatered by the recent rainstorms; all is controlled by the weather. Sims can check the weather forecasting from TV or newspaper. When the weather is too cold, Sims wear new type of clothes, Winterwear.
Temperature
There are 2 kinds of temperature; Sims' internal temperature and outdoor temperature. The outdoor temperature controls how fast Sims' internal temperature will change whether they are doing interactions or not. Unlike outdoor temperature, Sim internal temperature is different from each Sim. Sims who are too cold from playing snow can get freezing and Sims who are too hot from drinking hot chocolate in the middle of the Summer can get heatstroke.
Gardening
Sims can now do real gardening. Fertilize plots, plant crops, water plants, tend garden, and finally, harvest the fruit. Gardening no longer only pulling the weeds and cutting the hedges. Gardening is also a way to earn money. As a reward of the hard work, Sims may join the Garden Club and earn the benefits. Harvested fruit can also be sold out or made juices.
Fishing
With Seasons, ponds are now stocked with fish. Sims can fish if the pond is big and deep enough, and the slope isn't too steep. Sims also gain Fishing Talent Badge when they fish long enough. Fish can be cooked, grilled, stocked in the fridge, or hung on the wall.
The new life state introduced in the Expansion Pack is PlantSim. PlantSim is half-Sim and half-plant. As PlantSims, Sims require water, sunlight, and love as their needs. PlantSim is a gardening master, making them acquire Gold Gardening Badge. They can talk to plants, respectively. PlantSim can spawn spore baby instead of being pregnant and give birth a normal baby. Spawned PlantBaby will eventually grow up into PlantSim.
Tree leaves will fall on Autumn and needs to be raked. Conifers and cacti won't have falling leaves.
Set hairstyle per outfit[2]. Sims can now set different hairstyles each for everyday outfit through winterwear.
Pets don't have internal temperature.
Stackable inventory[2]. Inventory no longer needs to be scrolled all the way back just to find an apple. With this, same objects will be stacked in the inventory to save the space.
New Build Mode Additions
Roof
Roof is now a crucial element as part of weather and climate changes. From now, "Indoor Space" is defined not only a room covered by walls, but there also must be roof. Being in a closed indoor will keep Sims away from cold temperature. Roof keeps the elements out, so rain and snow won't get inside house.
Any one-tile objects can now be placed on the roof. Anything; sculptures, chairs, flamingos, end tables, and even arcade machines. With this, decorative roof objects such as weather vane, lightning rod, and solar screen[TS2:MGS] can make a nice additions to the roof.
New Objects
The Ornery Rooster Weather Vane
The Flowy Floater Pond Sprinkler
"Stuff Me Silly" Scarecrow from McKraken Industries
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