Weather (game mechanic): Difference between revisions

Weather will be 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.

During the winter, Sims can build relationships with family members at a heightened rate. It may snow or even hail down onto a [[residential lot]], covering everything outside with snow. Sims are able to freeze or catch a cold if left out in the snow too long. A [[child]], [[toddler]], or [[baby]] Sim may be taken away by the [[Social Worker]] after they become too cold. The player will receive a warning before this happens though. Sims are also able to have snowball fights, make snow angels, and build snowmen. Toddlers can also play in the snow and dogs can eat the snow (requires ''[[Pets]]''). On some days, if the snow is too heavy, Sim children or teenagers that attend [[school]] may be able to have a "snow day." Outdoor flowers will become dormant during the Winter, and may die. Garden plants and orchard trees will become dormant unless they are in a greenhouse. Sims will automatically change into seasonal wear.

* No plants outside will grow (orchard trees will become dormant)

* Chance of catching a [[Illness|cold]] increases

* Sims can turn blue and freeze if they become too cold (hot chocolate and other warm things can alleviate this), which evidently leads to death.

* When it's snowing outside (or there was a lot of snow in the night), there is a small chance of getting a snow day, which means the kids don't go to school.

<blockquote class=note>If a Sim's home doesn't have a roof it will start snowing inside! Sims will be affected by the cold temperature, if this happens.</blockquote>

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During the Spring, it may rain, snow a little, and finally have sunshine. Romance is in focus in Spring, and Sims can build romantic relationships at a higher rate than usual. Sims are able to splash in puddles, grow plants (it is still cold so beware!), harvest fruits, and much more! The Sims will still change into their Seasonal clothing though.

<blockquote class=note>If ''[[Seasons]]'' and ''[[Apartment Life]]'' is installed, the [[Palace of Neverending Light]] will constantly be in [[Spring]].</blockquote>

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During the Summer, Sims build friendly relationships more quickly. Sims can have water balloon fights or splash in the pool. There is a chance of catching heatstroke if your Sim is overheated. Again, a [[child]], [[toddler]], or [[baby]] Sim may be taken away by the [[Social Worker]] if this happens.

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