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Line 4: \|pagetype=Game mechanic \|subtitle=[[File:Celebrity star.png\|20px\|left\|Featured Article]] The Sims Wiki's Featured Article for November, 2012. \|TS2S\|TS3S\|TS4S\|TS4SE \|offset = 70}} {{Move\|Season\|article is describing seasons, not weather}} {{minibox\|start}} {{minibox\|userbox\|http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_Wiki:Userboxes/fan#Misc._fan_of...}} Line 11 ⟶ 12: {{For\|the secret sub-neighborhood named "Weather"\|Weather (neighborhood)}} {{For\|the weather that happens in-game\|Precipitation}} [[File:Weather.png\|left\|link=]]'''Weather''' is introduced in the ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', and later returned in''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]''. There are four seasons: [[~~Spring~~spring]], [[~~Summer~~summer]], [[~~Fall~~fall]], and [[~~Winter~~winter]]. In ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', each season is five days long, making a seasonal year twenty days long. In ''[[The Sims 3: Seasons]]'', each season is seven days by default, though players can adjust each length of the season from 3 to 28 days. In ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'', each season is also seven days by default, and players can set the length of all seasons to be either 1 week, 2 weeks, or 4 weeks. [[Sim]]s' moods will change with the weather. Each season has a slightly different color cast, (e.g., winter is more desaturated, and fall has warmer, reddish tone). Weather also affects what festival is occurring on the [[festival grounds]].{{Vgversion\|TS3:S}} ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'' also included snowfall in [[Mt. Komorebi]] and does not require ''The Sims 4: Seasons'' for this snow to appear. In ''The Sims 2: Seasons'', each [[neighborhood]] and [[sub-neighborhood]] has a separate ~~Season~~season ~~Chooser~~chooser, which allows the player to determine which seasons will occur there, and what order they will occur in. By default, a neighborhood will start in ~~Summer~~summer, followed by ~~Fall~~fall, ~~Winter~~winter, and then ~~Spring~~spring. [[Riverblossom Hills]] is exceptional, as it uses the order of ~~Winter~~winter, ~~Winter~~winter, ~~Spring~~spring, and ~~Fall~~fall. In ''The Sims 3: Seasons'', players can customize what seasons may occur in a neighborhood and how long each one lasts, but not in what order. The options can be changed in the environment options tab. Line 19 ⟶ 20: In ''The Sims 4: Seasons'', the length of seasons chosen in the settings affects all seasons, and players can not choose what seasons may occur in a neighborhood and their order. When starting a new save, players can choose to start from one of the four seasons, and when done so, they will start going through to cycle of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Weather also appears in [[The Sims 3 (console)#Nintendo Wii only features\|''The Sims 3'' for Wii]]. The seasons work the same way and have the same characteristics as in real life. It is featured in ''[[The Urbz: Sims in the City]]'', [[The Sims 2 (console)\|''The Sims 2'' for console]], [[The Sims 2 Pets (console)\|''The Sims 2 Pets'' for console]], and ''[[The Sims 2 Castaway~~\|''The Sims 2 Castaway~~]]'' for console]]. When it rains, Sims will put an umbrella or newspaper over their head. ==Type of ~~Weather~~weather== {{Main\|Precipitation}} There are several types of weather (also known as precipitation). It varies in intensity, accumulation, and duration. It can be predicted by checking the weather report from the TV, newspaper{{Vgversion\|TS2:S}}{{Vgversion\|TS3:S}}, or computer.{{Vgversion\|TS3:S}} Line 31 ⟶ 32: * Cloudy{{Vgversion\|TS4:S}} * Unpredictable{{Vgversion\|TS4:S}} * Strange weather{{Vgversion\|TS4:SV}} * Monsoons{{Vgversion\|TS4:IL}}{{Vgversion\|TS4:S}} * Mystical Weather{{Vgversion\|TS4:ROM}} * Acid Rain{{Vgversion\|TS4:EL}} * Snowy Thunderstorm{{Vgversion\|TS4:SE}} Precipitation may affect Sims and their environment in various ways, and can also affect the [[temperature]]. For example, puddles can form when rain falls or snow or hail melt. Rain may water the garden plants{{Vgversion\|TS2:S}} and cause Sims to get soaked if they don't use an umbrella.{{Vgversion\|TS3:S}}{{Vgversion\|TS4:S}} Heavy hail can be damaging to Sims. There's also wind with varied speed, which is only featured in ''The Sims 3: Seasons'' and ''The Sims 4: Seasons''. In ''[[The Sims 4: StrangerVille]]'', during the later stages of its story, the town of [[StrangerVille]] will have "strange weather", overriding any other weather types no matter which season. This strange weather will be dark red in atmospheric tone and constantly cloudy with numerous red spores in the air. It cannot be changed by the [[weather-controlling machine]] until the story is completed. In ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]'', there is a weather type only found in [[Sulani]] called monsoons. Monsoons are extreme thunderstorms that are larger than normal thunderstorms in other worlds but happen for a shorter period of time. Monsoons only occur randomly during late summer to late fall. In order to appear, monsoons also require ''The Sims 4: Seasons''. In ''[[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]'', there is a weather type only found in [[The Magic Realm]] called Mystical Weather. Mystical weather is an extreme display of cosmic colors around the realm and is the only weather that the realm experiences. In ''[[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]'', there is a weather type only found when a neighborhood has reached industrial on the [[Eco footprint\|eco footprint]]. Acid rain causes Sims to become sick and uncomfortable while it lasts. In ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'', there is a weather type only found randomly in snowy climates. Thundersnowstorms are a mixture of thunderstorms and a blizzard instead of rain. There is also a chance where the snow on a ground will turn to icy conditions making walking, sledding, skiing, and other movement activities more likely to fail and fall. ==The Sims== Line 165 ⟶ 181: * Sims can build snowmen * Sims can have snowball fights * [[Dog]]s and toddlers can eat snow * [[Toddler]]s can play in the snow * Sims can make snow angels Line 179 ⟶ 195: <blockquote class="note">If a Sim's home doesn't have a [[Roof#The Sims 2\|roof]] it will start snowing inside! Sims will be affected by the cold temperature, if this happens.</blockquote> === Default ~~Seasonal~~seasonal ~~Progression~~progression by ~~Neighborhood~~ neighborhood=== {\| class="plaintable heading-blue" !Neighborhood Line 205 ⟶ 221: \|Spring \|- \|[[Riverblossom Hills]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:S}} \|Winter \|Spring Line 211 ⟶ 227: \|Winter \|- \|[[Twikkii Island]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:BV}} \| style="text-align:center " colspan="4" \| Summer \|- \|[[Takemizu Village]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:BV}} \| style="text-align:center " colspan="2" \| Spring \| style="text-align:center " colspan="2" \| Fall \|- \|[[Three Lakes]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:BV}} \| style="text-align:center " colspan="2" \| Fall \| style="text-align:center " colspan="2" \| Winter \|- \|[[Desiderata Valley]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:FT}} \|Summer \|Fall Line 228 ⟶ 244: \|Spring \|- \|[[Belladonna Cove]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:AL}} \|Summer \|Fall Line 234 ⟶ 250: \|Spring \|- \|[[Palace of Neverending Light]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:AL}} \| style="text-align:center " colspan="4" \| Spring \|- \|[[Fortress of Eternal Darkness]] {{Vgversion\|TS2:AL}} \| style="text-align:center " colspan="4" \| Fall \|} Line 252 ⟶ 268: ;Activities During spring, Sims can play in the puddles, pick wildflowers or visit the activities in the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival will have objects dedicated to romance such as love tester machines, kissing booths and so on. Sims can also choose to take part in the egg hunt during Love Day, a holiday dedicated to love and romance. Sims who search for easter eggs may find a [[Mysterious Mr. Gnome]] or a Fabegé stylized egg. Sims may also dance at the festival to become king or queen. ;Weather Springtime generally remains temperate, not too hot nor too cold for Sims to be comfortable. Spring usually comes with plenty of showers, which will get Sims soaked, so it is advisable to obtain an umbrella (found in Buy Mode) to avoid the negative moodlet and puddles inside houses and lots. Lightning is also frequent in Spring, so be careful with Sims when they are outdoors, especially if they have the unlucky [[Trait (The Sims 3)\|trait]]. ;Flowers and allergies Line 272 ⟶ 290: ;Activities Popular activities during summer days include swimming in the ocean, a new ability that comes if the game is patched, playing [[soccer]], throwing a pool party or attending the Summer Festival. At the Festival, Sims can participate in many activities, such as face painting, using tanning booths, and entering hot dog eating contests. Summer's holiday is Leisure Day, during this day children don't have to attend school and adults don't have to attend work. ;Weather Line 314 ⟶ 332: ===Gallery=== <gallery> File:Rainy Riverview.jpg\|Heavy rain in [[Riverview]]. Snowflakes Day.jpg\|Snow in [[Sunset Valley]]. appaloosa_plains_winter.jpg\|Snow in [[Appaloosa Plains]]. </gallery> ==The Sims 4: Seasons== ===Spring=== {{all ~~Rain showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur in this season, as well as death by lightning.~~ \|name = Spring \|image = [[File:TS4Seasons Spring holiday house.png\|235px]] \|caption= A house during a spring holiday. }}[[File:TS4-Seasons Spring Icon.png\|40px\|left]]Spring is the first season of the year. Rain showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur in this season, as well as occasional snow falls alongside sunny days. The snow of last winter will melt away on the first day and trees along with bushes will start to regain their leaves. Roller skating rinks and food stands will also appear in various worlds. Love Day is the pre-made [[holiday]] for this season. ;Activities During spring, Sims can play in puddles created by the rain, be open to more outdoor activities due to warmer temperatures and enjoy the activities of Love Day. Love Day centers around love, encouraging Sims to do various romantic interactions, give flowers and go on dates. The spring season is also a great time for Sims to start/continue their [[Gardening (The Sims 4)\|gardening]] skill and career, as well develop their [[flower arranging]] skill. ;Weather The weather during spring generally consists of rainy and sunny days, with the temperatures usually staying in cool and cold levels, with probable warm temperatures later in the season. Umbrellas are necessary for Sims who do not want to get soaked. Sims with 500 aspiration points can also buy the "Waterproof" trait from the [[Aspiration reward (The Sims 4)\|aspiration reward store]], which will make them resist rain. Occasional snowy weather is also a possibility during early spring. {{clr}} ~~{{expand}}~~ ===Summer=== {{all ~~Temperatures will rise in the summer, prompting Sims to change into warm weather wear. They can also cool off with water balloon fights, the sprinkler, or a dip in the pool~~ \|name = Summer \|image = [[File:TS4Seasons Water balloon fight.png\|235px]] \|caption= Sims having a water balloon fight. }}[[File:TS4-Seasons Summer Icon.png\|40px\|left]]Summer is the second season of the year. Temperatures will rise, prompting Sims to change into warm weather wear. Heatwaves are very prominent in this season, which can kill unprepared Sims. Summer mostly consist of dominating sunny and cloudy weather, alongside occasional rain and thunderstorms. Water balloon buckets, roller skating rinks and lemonade stands will also appear throughout various worlds. Summer is the only season to not have a pre-made holiday. ;Activities During summer, Sims can swim in pools, have water balloon fights, play with sprinklers, use skating rinks and drink lemonade. Toddlers can also cool down in kiddie pools. Summer is another good season for Sims to grow their gardens in. Beekeeping is also another activity that Sims can do during summer. ;Weather The weather during summer will most of the time be very sunny and hot. Cloudy and rainy weather is also very probable, alongside thunderstorms, though not as commonly as in spring and fall. Heatwaves are also very common during summer. They produce heat hazes and can cause death by overheating to Sims who are not wearing the proper clothing. Sims with 500 aspiration points can buy the "Heat Acclimation" trait from the aspiration rewards store, which will make most of the hot effects of summer more enjoyable. The "Heatproof" trait will make Sims completely resisted against hot weather. {{clr}} ~~{{expand}}~~ ===Autumn/Fall=== {{all ~~Leaves from trees will begin to fall and the temperature will begin to drop. Sims can rake up leaves, and WooHoo in piles of leaves.~~ \|name = Fall \|image = [[File:TS4Seasons Autumn activities.png\|235px]] \|caption= A child playing in a leaf pile. }}[[File:TS4-Seasons Autumn Icon.png\|40px\|left]]Fall is the third season of the year. Leaves from various trees and bushes will start changing their color and the temperatures will begin to drop. Cloudy and rainy days are most prominent during fall, with occasional sunny days and thunderstorms in between. Snowfalls are also possible, but the snow will melt away after a short time. Harvestfest is the pre-made holiday for this season. ;Activities During fall, Sims can start raking leaves and later choose to either burn them or play in them. If the leaf pile is big enough, older Sims can also [[WooHoo]] in them. During heavy rainfalls, piles of mud will start appearing all over the neighborhood, allowing Sims to play in them or have mud fights with one another. Harvestfest centers around feasting and being thankful to each other. Sims can have a grand meal in the household and decorate their house with orange colors. Gnomes will also start appearing in the house and Sims can please them or anger them, with the consequences being either positive or negative to the household. ;Weather The weather during fall mostly consists of cool temperatures and heavy rainfalls. Later in the season temperatures will drop to cold, though warm days are still a possibility. Cloudy and windy days are more common then sunny, and rain is very prominent with occasional thunderstorms. Snowy weather is also a possibility during late fall and can happen very commonly, depending on the world. {{clr}} ~~{{Expand}}~~ ===Winter=== {{all The temperature is very cold in this season, and snow will fall instead of rain. Sims can make snowmen and partake in snowball fights. They cannot use the kiddie pool, but can still use regular swimming pools. \|name = Winter \|image = [[File:Seasonsicerink.png\|235px]] \|caption= Sims ice skating. }}[[File:TS4-Seasons Winter Icon.png\|40px\|left]]Winter is the fourth and final season of the year. Snow will start forming around the neighborhoods of worlds through heavy snowfalls and blizzards, and temperatures will drop to very cold, forcing Sims to use their outerwear clothing every time they go outside. Ice skating rinks and hot chocolate stalls will also start appearing around the worlds. Winterfest and New Year's Eve are the two pre-made holidays for this season. ;Activities During winter, Sims can enjoy various snow related activities such as making [[Snowman\|snowpals]], snow angels, having snowball fights and shoving snow to other Sim's faces. Toddlers can play in the snow as well. Piles of snow will appear throughout neighborhoods and Sims can shovel them up to possibly gain some collectibles. Winterfest is one of the two holidays of winter and is centered around decorating, having a festive spirit, opening and giving presents, as well as the visit of [[Santa Claus\|Father Winter]]. New Year's Eve on the other hand heavily focuses on partying, making resolutions and welcoming the new year. ;Weather The weather during winter heavily consists of snowfalls and blizzards, with occasional sunny and cloudy days also being possible. The temperatures will often plummet to cold and freezing, making the chances for Sims to die from freezing much higher, if they aren't well prepared. Sims with 500 aspiration points can buy the "Cold Acclimation" trait from the aspiration reward store, which will make the cold temperatures more enjoyable while still feeling the effects. The "Iceproof" trait, however, will make Sims completely resisted against cold weather. {{clr}} ===Gallery=== <gallery> TS4 Spring.png TS4 Summer.png TS4 Fall.png TS4 Winter.png </gallery> ==The Sims 4: Snowy Escape== Snow is included as a weather type in ''[[The Sims 4: Snowy Escape]]'' and exclusively appears in the world of [[Mt. Komorebi]] for players without ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]''. Without ''Seasons'', other weather types do not happen in Mt. Komorebi. ~~{{expand}}~~ ==The Sims Castaway Stories== ''[[The Sims Castaway Stories]]'' is also a game that features weather. It features normal, hot weather in one season, and rain with thunder and [[Precipitation#Hail\|hail]] in the second one. Weather also affects a Sim's body temperature in ''The Sims Castaway Stories''. Sims can change weather using the story reward object, the weather machine, which was initially meant for [[Winford Rhinehart]] so that he could take over the island. 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