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| Silences noisy dishwashers that disturb other Sims. | | Silences noisy dishwashers that disturb other Sims. | ||
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| Increase area of effect. | | Increase area of effect. | ||
| Electrocution. | | Electrocution. | ||
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| Fireproof | | Fireproof | ||
| − | | Stove | + | | Stove, Fireplace |
| − | | Make | + | | Make item fireproof so it never catches fire. |
| − | | Stove catches fire and burns up | + | | Stove catches fire and burns up / fireplace causes a fire. |
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| Improve Fire Alarm | | Improve Fire Alarm | ||
| Firestation Alarm | | Firestation Alarm | ||
| − | | Respond faster to | + | | Respond faster to firefighting emergencies. |
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| + | | 5 (Firefighter Career Level 1) | ||
| + | | Upgrade Engine (3 levels) | ||
| + | | Fire truck | ||
| + | | Increases speed of fire truck. | ||
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| Dartboards | | Dartboards | ||
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| + | | 6 (Firefighter Career Level 5) | ||
| + | | Upgraded Fire Extinguisher | ||
| + | | Fire Extinguisher | ||
| + | | Extinguish fires faster. | ||
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| Unbreakable | | Unbreakable | ||
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| Make unbreakable. | | Make unbreakable. | ||
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| Look-Good Mirrors | | Look-Good Mirrors | ||
| Styling Station | | Styling Station | ||
| + | | Customers' reaction is positive. | ||
| + | | Electrocution. | ||
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| + | | Inkinization | ||
| + | | Tattoo Chair | ||
| Customers' reaction is positive. | | Customers' reaction is positive. | ||
| Electrocution. | | Electrocution. | ||
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| Solar Panel, Windmill | | Solar Panel, Windmill | ||
| Bills are reduced by 3% (Solar Panel) and 6% (Windmill) instead of 2% and 4% respectively. | | Bills are reduced by 3% (Solar Panel) and 6% (Windmill) instead of 2% and 4% respectively. | ||
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| + | | Improved Jets | ||
| + | | Hot tub | ||
| + | | Changes 'Bubbles' moodlet effect from +15 to +30. | ||
| + | | Causes puddle that must be mopped. | ||
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| Gas Fireplace | | Gas Fireplace | ||
| Fireplace starts when Sim enters room. | | Fireplace starts when Sim enters room. | ||
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| Microwave | | Microwave | ||
| − | | | + | | Reduces cooking time using the microwave. |
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| − | | | + | | Perfect Teleportation |
| Teleporter | | Teleporter | ||
| − | | | + | | Removes the chance of teleport failing. |
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| + | | Always Good Fortune | ||
| + | | Fortune Cookie Machine | ||
| + | | Removes the chance of a bad fortune being created. | ||
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| − | | | + | | Improve Speakers |
| Stereo | | Stereo | ||
| Increase mood gain of Enjoying Music. | | Increase mood gain of Enjoying Music. | ||
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| Fire Place | | Fire Place | ||
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| − | | | + | | Improved Memory |
| Food Replicator | | Food Replicator | ||
| Improved Memory. | | Improved Memory. | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 20 March 2011
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If It Ain't Broke...Spruce It Up!
As your sim's handiness levels increase, he/she will have more opportunities to tweak the appliances and gadgets around their home. These tweaks, or upgrades, can be applied to almost anything ranging from stoves to trash compactors! Keep in mind that you can break the object you are trying to improve, and if it is an electrical object, you could be shocked. If you are upgrading an electrical object and standing in a puddle, you are guaranteed to get shocked.
Upgrades
| Skill Level | Upgrade Name | Object | Upgrade Effect | Failure Effect |
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| 3 | Self-Cleaning | Toilets, Bathtubs, Showers, Sinks | Cleans itself automatically. | |
| 3 | Improved Jets | Hot Tubs | Changes the hot tubs' bubbles effect. | Electrocution. |
| 3 | Silent Running | Dishwasher | Silences noisy dishwashers that disturb other Sims. | Dishwasher just makes louder noises while running. |
| 3 | Custom Doorbell Sound | Front Door | Change doorbell to a pleasing sound. | Electrocution. |
| 3 | Improve Speakers | Stereo | Increase area of effect. | Electrocution. |
| 4 | Fireproof | Stove, Fireplace | Make item fireproof so it never catches fire. | Stove catches fire and burns up / fireplace causes a fire. |
| 4 | Auto water | Sprinkler | Sprinklers automatically turn on to water plants. | |
| 4 (Firefighter Career Level 1) | Improve Fire Alarm | Firestation Alarm | Respond faster to firefighting emergencies. | |
| 5 (Firefighter Career Level 1) | Upgrade Engine (3 levels) | Fire truck | Increases speed of fire truck. | |
| 5 | Improved Pressing | Nectar Maker | Increases the number of bottles made by 1. | |
| 5 | Never Loses | Dartboards | ||
| 6 (Firefighter Career Level 5) | Upgraded Fire Extinguisher | Fire Extinguisher | Extinguish fires faster. | |
| 6 | Unbreakable | All breakable objects | Make unbreakable. | |
| 6 | Improve Crushing | Trash Compactor | Improve capacity. | Electrocution. |
| 6 | Look-Good Mirrors | Styling Station | Customers' reaction is positive. | Electrocution. |
| 6 | Inkinization | Tattoo Chair | Customers' reaction is positive. | Electrocution. |
| 6 | Clean Polymer Injection System | Washing Machine | Fresh Clothing moodlet lasts longer. | Electrocution. |
| 6 | More Efficient (not labelled in-game) | Solar Panel, Windmill | Bills are reduced by 3% (Solar Panel) and 6% (Windmill) instead of 2% and 4% respectively. | |
| 6 | Improved Jets | Hot tub | Changes 'Bubbles' moodlet effect from +15 to +30. | Causes puddle that must be mopped. |
| 7 | Auto Light | Gas Fireplace | Fireplace starts when Sim enters room. | Fire breaks out in the fireplace. |
| 7 | Improve meal quality | Stove | Better food. | None. |
| 7 | Faster Cooking | Microwave | Reduces cooking time using the microwave. | |
| 7 | Perfect Teleportation | Teleporter | Removes the chance of teleport failing. | |
| 7 | Always Good Fortune | Fortune Cookie Machine | Removes the chance of a bad fortune being created. | |
| 8 | Improve Speakers | Stereo | Increase mood gain of Enjoying Music. | Electrocution. |
| 8 | Wire House with Speakers | Stereo | Wire House with Speakers so music plays in all rooms. | Electrocution. |
| 8 | Improved Graphics | Computer | Improves graphics to make games more fun for Sims. | Electroction. |
| 9 | Change Fire Color | Fire Place | Allows Sims to change the color of the fireplace. | |
| 9 | Improved Memory | Food Replicator | Improved Memory. | |
| 9 | Flavor Enhancement | Nectar Maker | Increase nectar flavor by 15%. | |
| 6-10 | Boost Channels | Television | Unlock extra channels. Higher the skill, the more channels unlocked. | Electrocution. |
Skill Challenges
| Title | Description |
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| Electrician | Electricians have repaired at least 10 electrical objects. The experience gained means they will never be electrocuted by an electrical object again. |
| Plumber | Plumbers have repaired at least 10 plumbing objects. They are so good at repairs that plumbing objects repaired by them never break again. |
| Tinkerer | Tinkerers have finished at least 10 unique upgrades on household items. Installing the "Unbreakable" upgrade on multiple objects only counts as one unique upgrade. Tinkerers never fail when upgrading objects. |
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