I was under the assumption the martial arts skill was returning to this scene in the trailer, but somebody pointed out it could just be animations tied to that object and it simply raises the fitness skill and could be related to the military career. Don't think any guru's have confirmed, so do you guys think it's the return of the Martial arts skill or just a new type of work out equipment? https://i.gyazo.com/f39c2991716491f030488c7576e38f0a.gif

Under the description for Strangerville they state:"Crack the Code – Have your Sims investigate using their Military training, searching for clues to solve a mystery that lies within the secret lab."I'm guessing what she is doing is considered military training, so there's a good chance we can use it away from the training equipment. Maybe you need it to defeat The Mother. Here's hoping, martial arts was one of my favorite parts of The Sims 3.

"paradiseplanet;c-16965594" wrote:Usually when they don't answer a question like that directly and tell you to stay tuned for more info, you know there's a catch to it.I hope not lol. A couple simmers on here can attest that I've been practically begging for the martial arts skill to return for a long time now.

Of course it is.Dance Floors and proper nightclubs that are not just bars with a different name: Dance Skill.Yoga Mats and Meditation Stools: Yoga ("Wellness") Skill.Skating Rinks: Skating Skill.Give me one single piece of evidence a video of a Sim doing martial arts training on specific dedicated martial arts equipment wouldn't mean a Martial Arts skill?

I reckon it's just a new workout, sadly. But I might be pleasantly surprised.

"elanorbreton;c-16965460" wrote:I reckon it's just a new workout, sadly. But I might be pleasantly surprised. Just like with Wellness, Swimming and Skating, you will ALSO gain fitness. Duh.

Is the Martial Arts skill returning?

42 Replies

Beardedgeek72
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Of course it is.

Dance Floors and proper nightclubs that are not just bars with a different name: Dance Skill.
Yoga Mats and Meditation Stools: Yoga ("Wellness") Skill.
Skating Rinks: Skating Skill.

Give me one single piece of evidence a video of a Sim doing martial arts training on specific dedicated martial arts equipment wouldn't mean a Martial Arts skill?
elliebreton
Legend
6 years ago
I reckon it's just a new workout, sadly.

But I might be pleasantly surprised.
Beardedgeek72
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"elanorbreton;c-16965460" wrote:
I reckon it's just a new workout, sadly.

But I might be pleasantly surprised.

Just like with Wellness, Swimming and Skating, you will ALSO gain fitness. Duh.
elliebreton
Legend
6 years ago
I meant, I dont think they will be able to do martial arts away from the equipment, ie. Fighting like in ts3
Luckylunayre
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"elanorbreton;c-16965470" wrote:
I meant, I dont think they will be able to do martial arts away from the equipment, ie. Fighting like in ts3

I can't imagine a martial arts skill without sparring. That would be depressing :(

I don't wanna get my hopes up lol.
WrathfulAgony
6 years ago
Could always ask the gurus just to be sure. I can't see why it wouldn't be similar to the Martial Arts in The Sims 3 and that it wouldn't include proper sparring, but it can't hurt to just ask.
RememberJoy
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Under the description for Strangerville they state:

"Crack the Code – Have your Sims investigate using their Military training, searching for clues to solve a mystery that lies within the secret lab."

I'm guessing what she is doing is considered military training, so there's a good chance we can use it away from the training equipment. Maybe you need it to defeat The Mother.

Here's hoping, martial arts was one of my favorite parts of The Sims 3.
paradiseplanet27
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Usually when they don't answer a question like that directly and tell you to stay tuned for more info, you know there's a catch to it.
Luckylunayre
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"paradiseplanet;c-16965594" wrote:
Usually when they don't answer a question like that directly and tell you to stay tuned for more info, you know there's a catch to it.

I hope not lol. A couple simmers on here can attest that I've been practically begging for the martial arts skill to return for a long time now.
janyses
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"Beardedgeek;c-16965462" wrote:
"elanorbreton;c-16965460" wrote:
I reckon it's just a new workout, sadly.

But I might be pleasantly surprised.

Just like with Wellness, Swimming and Skating, you will ALSO gain fitness. Duh.

I've learned to limit my assumptions when it comes to The Sims. I highly suspect that there isn't a seperate martial arts skill. It would require even more animations and considering this is only a gamepack... Yeah, the object probably raises fitness only, and helps to advance in the new career.