Compatibility & Self-Discovery Explained
Hi! This thread is a 2.0 version of these threads put together: Sim Characteristics and Social Compatibility - A Look into Tuning Files Self-Discovery - An Attempt to Understand Tuning Files Du...
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Update Log
This post collects any new additions and changes after a patch or pack release. Wondering what's new or changed? Check here first!
Life & Death
Sim Characteristics
The new traits affect the following categories:
- Chased/Embraced by Death
- Hard-Working Sims +1
- High Energy Sims +1
- Spirited Sims +3
- Macabre
- Pessimistic Sims +3
- Skeptical
- Argumentative Sims +3
- Pessimistic Sims +3
In addition, good news for Horse Ranch owners: the traits now affect the compatibility scores!
- Horse Lover
- Pet Enthusiasts +3
Self-Discovery
The new traits belong in these self-discovery categories.
- Chased by Death - Ambition
- Macabre - None
- Skeptical - Snob
In addition, there's a special way to obtain Chased by Death self-discovery moment as one of the outcomes from checking Grim's sablet of souls.
- Chased/Embraced by Death
Patch 172
This brought a new trait: Grouch. Unfortunately, it's an event trait, so...
Sim Characteristics
This trait does not affect Social Compatibility.
Self-Discovery
There are no Self-Discovery moments for this trait.
Businesses & Hobbies
This expansion pack brought 2 new traits: Idealist & Shady.
Naming Update!
From now on, "Idealist Sims" characteristic is now known as "Artsy Sims". Same goes for turn-on and turn-off (Idealists -> Artsy).
This update will be reflected in the thread, yet the old naming will be said as a fun fact.In addition, the descriptions of Optimistic Sims, Rascals, and Egotistical Sims have been altered to include the new traits in the examples. This update will also be reflected and change mentioned as a fun fact.
Sim Characteristics
The new traits affect the following categories:
- Idealist
- Optimistic Sims +3
- Shady
- Rascals +3
- Egotistical Sims +3
- Liking Tattooing
- Artsy Sims +1
Self-Discovery
The two new traits bring a new self-discovery category: Lawfulness! Need time to look into what this category is exactly.
In short:- Idealist - Lawfulness
- Shady - Lawfulness
- Idealist
Enchanted by Nature
This expansion pack brought 3 new traits: Disruptive, Mystical, and Plant Lover.
Sim Characteristics
The new traits affect the following categories:
- Disruptive
- Hard-Working Sims +3
- Cerebral Sims +3
- Egotistical Sims +2
- Mystical
- Optimistic Sims +2
- Spirited Sims +2
- Nature Enthusiasts +3
- Plant Lover
- Nature Enthusiasts +1
Self-Discovery
This pack brings a new self-discovery category: Fantasy. Besides one of the new traits belonging there, Macabre trait from Life & Death also belongs there.
- Disruptive - Lawfulness
- Mystical - Fantasy
- Plant Lover - Green
- Macabre (Life & Death) - Fantasy
Macabre now has a self-discovery moment. Horse Lover and Rancher to this day still don't.
Annoying that the non-Fantasy traits are tied to categories related to other packs (Green is related to Eco Lifestyle and Lawfulness is related to Business & Hobbies). Still need more looking into how these categories are triggered...- Disruptive
