THe Sims 2 FreeTime
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.
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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.
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 |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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 |
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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) |
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 |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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 | |
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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) |
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.
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.
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.
Ballet
This is where you change into your ballet outfit and dance. You gain music and dance interest by doing this, but no money.
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.
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.
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