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The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh expansion pack for The Sims 2. Some new features in this expansion are making custom clothing (from very OFB-similar meshes) or playing soccer. It was released in late February of 2008 and has a secret preview of The Sims 3 in it.
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The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh expansion pack for The Sims 2. Your Sim has been working hard and now they deserve some free time to enjoy the hobby of their choice, the trick is figuring out which hobby that is. Some new features in this expansion include making custom clothing, creating pottery, restoring cars, and playing sports like basketball and soccer.It was released in late February of 2008 and has a secret preview of The Sims 3 in it.  
  
 
= Hobbies =
 
= Hobbies =
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This is a list of all the hobbies in the game.
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This is a list of all the hobbies in the game. All descriptions come from the in game descriptions of the Sims 2 Free Time.
  
 
===Cuisine===
 
===Cuisine===
 
Cuisine Sims enjoy creating and savoring food, as well as pitting their  
 
Cuisine Sims enjoy creating and savoring food, as well as pitting their  
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creation against a Food Judge's palate. Being good at cooking will help  
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creations against a Food Judge's palate. Being good at cooking will help  
 
keep their Cuisine enthusiasm high.
 
keep their Cuisine enthusiasm high.
  
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===Music & Dance===
 
===Music & Dance===
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Music and dance are great pastimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area.
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Music and dance are great pastimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances, all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area.
  
 
'''Music & Dance Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Music & Dance Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Tinkering===
 
===Tinkering===
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Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some of Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering.
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Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering.
  
 
'''Tinkering Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Tinkering Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Nature===
 
===Nature===
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Nature is one of the great mysteries in life. Interacting with animals  
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Nature is one of the great mysteries in life. Interacting with animals like fish, birds or bugs will increase your Sim's enthusiasm for nature as will going for hikes, gardening or camping. Sims who are good at cleaning will gain enthusiasm for mother nature faster.
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like fish, birds or bugs will increase your Sim's enthusiasm for nature  
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as will going for hikes, gardening or camping. Sims who are good at  
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cleaning will gain enthusiasm for mother nature faster.
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'''Nature Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Nature Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Fitness===
 
===Fitness===
  
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Staying healthy is particularly important to sims who care about fitness. Exercising by jogging or swimming and things like yoga and tai chi make them feel good. Sims with high body skill will gain Fitness enthusiasm faster than normal.
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Staying healthy is particularly important to Sims who care about fitness. Exercising by jogging or swimming and things like yoga and tai chi make them feel good. Sims with high body skill will gain Fitness enthusiasm faster than normal.
  
 
'''Fitness Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Fitness Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Arts & Crafts===
 
===Arts & Crafts===
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Painters, photographers, tailors and potters are all bound by their love of art. Creativity is key for Sims to remain enthusiastic about Arts and Crafts.
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Painters, photographers, tailors and potters are all bound bu their love of art. Creativity is key for sims to remain enthusiastic about Arts and Crafts
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'''Arts & Crafts Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Arts & Crafts Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Film & Literature===
 
===Film & Literature===
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The television and the bookshelf are honored places for those Sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature Sim revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives.
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The television and the bookshelf are honored places for those sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature SIm revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives.
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'''Film & Literature Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Film & Literature Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Sports===
 
===Sports===
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Some Sims love all things sport. Any kind of physical exercise from throwing axes or footballs to boxing or playing soccer and basketball gets them excited. Sims with high body skill are going to be more enthusiastic about sports.
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Some Sims love all things sport. Any kind of physical exercise from throwing axes or footballs to boxing or playing soccer and basketball gets them excited. Sims with high bpdy skill are going to be more enthusiastic about sports.
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'''Sport Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Sport Enthusiasm Levels'''
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===Science===
 
===Science===
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The wonders of science are very appealing to some Sims. Studying the stars or ants, practicing or making medicine, will get them even more enthusiastic about it. Sims who have high logic will be more enthusiastic about science.
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The Wonders of Science are very appealing to some Sims. Studying the stars or ants, practicing or making medicine, will get them even more enthusiastic about it. Sims who have high logic will be more enthusiastic about science.
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'''Science Enthusiasm Levels'''
 
'''Science Enthusiasm Levels'''
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! Some Kind of Einstein
 
! Some Kind of Einstein
 
! Plaque of Science - (can be sold for 120)
 
! Plaque of Science - (can be sold for 120)
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===Gaming===
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Sims love to play, but some like it more than other, Game sims get lost in card games, board games or digital entertainment alike. Having high logic makes it easier for them to maintain high enthusiasm for games.
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'''Gaming Enthusiasm Levels'''
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! Talk ABout Games
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! Uninspired Underling
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! Read Fun and Games Section
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! Casual Gamer
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! Read Fun and Games Section
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! Casual Gamer
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! Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.<br/>Would you like to subscribe to the Gaming magazine?
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! Browse Web About Games
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! Casual Gamer
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! 5
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! Browse Web About Games
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! Weekend Warrior
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! Secret Society- Games of Glory
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! 6
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! Share Hobby Tips about Games
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! Weekend Warrior
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! Blog About Games
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! Weekend Warrior
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! Blog About Games
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! Hand-Eye Coordinator
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! Instruct in Games
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! Hand-Eye Coordinator
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! Be in the Zone
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! Gaming Guru
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! Plaque of Gaming (can be sold for 120)
 
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=== Sewing ===
 
=== Sewing ===
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You start out here by making craploads of potholders, and then you get a bronze badge and you can make bigger and bigger things, and at a gold badge you can make customized clothing, from edited OFB meshes and a handful of textures.
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Need some extra income? Sit yourself down at a sewing machine and get to work. From the easiest and least profitable potholders to a full size quilt, sewing can be the answer to your financial difficulties.
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'''No Badge'''
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Potholder (red, green, or black)costs 40 - is sold for 50
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'''Bronze Badge'''
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Shiny Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) costs 180 - is sold for 300
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Little Bear Boo Teddy Bear (green patchwork, blue patchwork, brown patchwork) costs 56  - is sold for 80
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Shiny Wide Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) cost 225 - is sold for 375
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'''Silver Badge'''
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Quilt (green tones, pink tones, purple tones) costs 450 - is sold for 900
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Clothing (Everyday, Swimwear, PJ's, Gym Clothes, Formal, Undies) all cost 120 and can be sold for 400
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You can make any item, for any age group, that is available in the expansion packs you own.
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'''Gold Badge'''
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Custom Outfit - with the custom outfit, for 75, you can make an outfit for any age group or sex. Each age/gender combination has a pattern that is composed of 3 parts. For each part, you have a choice of six fabrics. I will try and generate pictures of each of the adult male and female to start but obviously with 6 choices in 3 spots, that's an awful lot of sewing and I think my fingers may get sore.  
  
 
=== Pottery ===
 
=== Pottery ===
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This is where you can use a pottery wheel to make things like plates. These pottery things have no purpose, they are all decor.
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This is where you can use a pottery wheel to make things, like plates. These pottery items have no purpose; they are all decor.
  
 
=== Car Restoration ===
 
=== Car Restoration ===
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This is where you buy a piece of crap car and refurbish it, and then paint it. You can gain a lot of Tinkering interest by doing this and it is a good way to earn simoleons because you can sell the finished car for more than the original cost.
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This is where you buy a piece of crap car, refurbish it, and then paint it. You can gain a lot of tinkering interest by doing this, and it is a good way to earn Simoleons because you can sell the finished car for more than the original cost.
  
 
=== Ballet ===
 
=== Ballet ===
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=== Sports ===
 
=== Sports ===
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So far there are only basketball and soccer, but there is a hockey stick decor item you can buy however there is no hockey, unless you had the free time to muck around with the soccer net and its mesh, so on and so forth.
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Sims can toss a football, play catch, basketball and soccer. There is a hockey stick decor item you can buy, however there is no way for Sims to play hockey at this time.
  
 
= Mr. Humble =
 
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== Sources ==
 
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Gameplay =/
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Primarily all information in this article has been achieved by playing the game and taking notes.
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A huge thanks to SimPE for giving some wording in the EA games that it's sometimes hard to catch while playing.
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All credit goes entirely to EA for creating a spectacular game

Latest revision as of 06:27, 14 September 2009

The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh expansion pack for The Sims 2. Your Sim has been working hard and now they deserve some free time to enjoy the hobby of their choice, the trick is figuring out which hobby that is. Some new features in this expansion include making custom clothing, creating pottery, restoring cars, and playing sports like basketball and soccer.It was released in late February of 2008 and has a secret preview of The Sims 3 in it.

Contents

[edit] Hobbies

This is a list of all the hobbies in the game. All descriptions come from the in game descriptions of the Sims 2 Free Time.

[edit] Cuisine

Cuisine Sims enjoy creating and savoring food, as well as pitting their creations against a Food Judge's palate. Being good at cooking will help keep their Cuisine enthusiasm high.

Cuisine Enthusiasm Levels

Level Description Title Bonus
1 Talk about Cuisine Uninspired Underling
2 Read Food and Dining Section in Newspaper Tasty Appetizer
3 Serve Chips Platter Tasty Appetizer Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Cuisine magazine?
4 Browse Web About Cuisine Tasty Appetizer
5 Server Cheese Platter Talented Palate Secret Society - Sue's Kitchen
6 Share Hobby Tips about cuisine Talented Palate
7 Blog Tips about Cuisine Talented Palate
8 Serve Appetizer Platter Delicious Dish
9 Instruct in Cuisine Delicious Dish
10 Be in the Zone Master Chef Plaque of Cuisine(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Music & Dance

Music and dance are great pastimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances, all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area.

Music & Dance Enthusiasm Levels

Level Description Title Bonus
1 Talk about Music & Dance Uninspired Underling
2 Read Music and Culture Section Foot Tapper
3 Read Music and Culture Section Foot Tapper Hello! You have been selection to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Music and Dance magazine?
4 Browse Web About Music & Dance Foot Tapper
5 Browse Web about Music & Dance Rhythm Junkie Secret Society - My Muse - Music & Dance Studio
6 Share Hobby Tips about Music & Dance Rhythm Junkie
7 Blog about Music & Dance Rhythm Junkie
8 Blog about Music & Dance Groovemaster
9 Instruct in Music & Dance Groovemaster
10 Be in the Zone One with the Beat Plaque of Music & Dance(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Tinkering

Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering.

Tinkering Enthusiasm Levels

Level Description Title Bonus
1 Talk about Tinkering Uninspired Underling
2 Read Technology Section Fixer Upper
3 Read Technology Section Fixer Upper Hello! You have been selection to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Tinkering magazine?
4 Browse Web About Tinkering Fixer Upper
5 Browse Web About Tinkering Eager Engineer Will's Garage
6 Share Hobby Tips about Tinkering Eager Engineer
7 Blog about Tinkering Eager Engineer
8 Blog about Tinkering Talented Tinkerer
9 Instruct in Tinkering Talented Tinkerer
10 Be in the zone Master of Machines Plaque of Tinkering(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Nature

Nature is one of the great mysteries in life. Interacting with animals like fish, birds or bugs will increase your Sim's enthusiasm for nature as will going for hikes, gardening or camping. Sims who are good at cleaning will gain enthusiasm for mother nature faster.

Nature Enthusiasm Levels

Level Description Title Bonus
1 Talk about Nature Uninspired Underling
2 Read Home and Garden Section in Newspaper Leaf Picker
3 Go Hiking Leaf Picker Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Nature magazine?
4 Browse Web About Nature Leaf Picker
5 Collect More Bugs Hugger of Trees Secret Society - Peerless Park
6 Share Hobby Tips About Nature Hugger of Trees
7 Blog About Nature Hugger of Trees
8 Collect Even More Bugs Force of Nature
9 Instruct in Nature Force of Nature
10 Be In the Zone Elemental Plaque of Nature Plaque(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Fitness

Staying healthy is particularly important to Sims who care about fitness. Exercising by jogging or swimming and things like yoga and tai chi make them feel good. Sims with high body skill will gain Fitness enthusiasm faster than normal.

Fitness Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk about Fitness Uninspired Underling
2 Read Health Section in Newspaper Workout Buddy
3 Go Jogging Workout Buddy Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Fitness magazine?
4 Browse Web About Fitness Workout Buddy
5 Make Protein Shakes Trim & Tones Secret Society - Platinum Gym
6 Share Hobby Tips About Fitness Trim and Toned
7 Blog about Fitness Trim & Toned
8 Blog about Fitness Fit as a Fiddle
9 Instruct in Fitness Fit as a Fiddle
10 Be in the Zone Leader of the Pec Plaque of Fitness (can be sold for 120)


[edit] Arts & Crafts

Painters, photographers, tailors and potters are all bound by their love of art. Creativity is key for Sims to remain enthusiastic about Arts and Crafts.

Arts & Crafts Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk About Arts & Crafts Uninspired Underling
2 Read Arts Section Finger Painter
3 Read Arts Section Finger Painter Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Arts & Crafts magazine?
4 Browse Web About Arts & Crafts Finger Painter
5 Browse Web About Arts & Crafts Crafty Creator
6 Share Hobby Tips About Art & Crafts Crafty Creator Secret Society - My Muse II Art Studio
7 Blog About Arts & Crafts Crafty Creator
8 Blog About Arts & Crafts Modern Artist
9 Instruct in Arts and Crafts Modern Artist
10 Be In the Zone Creative Champion Plaque of Arts & Crafts(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Film & Literature

The television and the bookshelf are honored places for those Sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature Sim revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives.

Film & Literature Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk About Film & Literature Uninspired Underling
2 Read Entertainment Section Regular Reader
3 Participate in Book Club Regular Reader Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Film & Literature magazine?
4 Browse Web About Film & Literature Regular Reader
5 Browse Web About Film & Literature Book Club President Secret Society - Desirable Discourse
6 Share Hobby Tips about Film & Literature Book Club President
7 Blog about Film & Literature Book Club President
8 Blog about Film & Literature Movie Maven
9 Instruct in Film & Literature Movie Maven
10 Be in the Zone Media Mogul Plaque of Film & Literature(can be sold for 120)


[edit] Sports

Some Sims love all things sport. Any kind of physical exercise from throwing axes or footballs to boxing or playing soccer and basketball gets them excited. Sims with high body skill are going to be more enthusiastic about sports.

Sport Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk ABout Sports Uninspired Underling
2 Read Sports Section Backyard Athlete
3 Read Sports Section Backyard Athlete Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Sports magazine?
4 Browse Web About Sports Backyard Athlete
5 Browse Web About Sports Stadium Sitter Secret Society - Dreamy Fields
6 Share Hobby Tips about Sports Stadium Sitter
7 Blog about Sports Stadium Sitter
8 Blog About Sports Season Ticket Holder
9 Instruct in Sports Season Ticket Holder
10 Be in the Zone Number One Fan Plaque of Sports (can be sold for 120)


[edit] Science

The wonders of science are very appealing to some Sims. Studying the stars or ants, practicing or making medicine, will get them even more enthusiastic about it. Sims who have high logic will be more enthusiastic about science.

Science Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk About Science Uninspired Underling
2 Read Science Section Baby Biologist
3 Search for Constellations Baby Biologist Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Science magazine?
4 Browse Web About Science Baby Biologist
5 Search for Planets Telescope Whisperer Secret Society-Aspirational Laboratories
6 Share Hobby Tips about Science Telescope Whisperer
7 Blog about Science Telescope Whisperer
8 Search for UFOs Discoverer of Galaxies
9 Instruct in Science Discoverer of Galaxies
10 Be in the Zone Some Kind of Einstein Plaque of Science - (can be sold for 120)


[edit] Gaming

Sims love to play, but some like it more than other, Game sims get lost in card games, board games or digital entertainment alike. Having high logic makes it easier for them to maintain high enthusiasm for games.

Gaming Enthusiasm Levels

1 Talk ABout Games Uninspired Underling
2 Read Fun and Games Section Casual Gamer
3 Read Fun and Games Section Casual Gamer Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine.
Would you like to subscribe to the Gaming magazine?
4 Browse Web About Games Casual Gamer
5 Browse Web About Games Weekend Warrior Secret Society- Games of Glory
6 Share Hobby Tips about Games Weekend Warrior
7 Blog About Games Weekend Warrior
8 Blog About Games Hand-Eye Coordinator
9 Instruct in Games Hand-Eye Coordinator
10 Be in the Zone Gaming Guru Plaque of Gaming (can be sold for 120)


[edit] Sewing

Need some extra income? Sit yourself down at a sewing machine and get to work. From the easiest and least profitable potholders to a full size quilt, sewing can be the answer to your financial difficulties.


No Badge Potholder (red, green, or black)costs 40 - is sold for 50

Bronze Badge Shiny Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) costs 180 - is sold for 300 Little Bear Boo Teddy Bear (green patchwork, blue patchwork, brown patchwork) costs 56 - is sold for 80 Shiny Wide Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) cost 225 - is sold for 375

Silver Badge Quilt (green tones, pink tones, purple tones) costs 450 - is sold for 900 Clothing (Everyday, Swimwear, PJ's, Gym Clothes, Formal, Undies) all cost 120 and can be sold for 400 You can make any item, for any age group, that is available in the expansion packs you own.

Gold Badge Custom Outfit - with the custom outfit, for 75, you can make an outfit for any age group or sex. Each age/gender combination has a pattern that is composed of 3 parts. For each part, you have a choice of six fabrics. I will try and generate pictures of each of the adult male and female to start but obviously with 6 choices in 3 spots, that's an awful lot of sewing and I think my fingers may get sore.

[edit] Pottery

This is where you can use a pottery wheel to make things, like plates. These pottery items have no purpose; they are all decor.

[edit] Car Restoration

This is where you buy a piece of crap car, refurbish it, and then paint it. You can gain a lot of tinkering interest by doing this, and it is a good way to earn Simoleons because you can sell the finished car for more than the original cost.

[edit] Ballet

This is where you change into your ballet outfit and dance. You gain music and dance interest by doing this, but no money.

[edit] Sports

Sims can toss a football, play catch, basketball and soccer. There is a hockey stick decor item you can buy, however there is no way for Sims to play hockey at this time.

[edit] Mr. Humble

Mr. Humble is a self-sim of Rod Humble, executive producer for The Sims 2 & 3. When you play a family for the first time, he drops by the house and leaves a computer by the door. This unique computer allows the a Sim to play The Sims 3, and will show a short preview the game.

[edit] Sources

Primarily all information in this article has been achieved by playing the game and taking notes. A huge thanks to SimPE for giving some wording in the EA games that it's sometimes hard to catch while playing. All credit goes entirely to EA for creating a spectacular game

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