I was looking over the Carl’s sims guide and didn’t notice anything giving benefits for the mixology career. I think that’s odd...I remember reading the gurus accounted for all careers...surely there’s some degree that would work towards the mixology career.

Hm, is there anything like a university degree for mixologists in real life? I know there exist skilled bartenders, but many working in bars have a minimum of education. I'd consider that career to be a little less academic than the general Uni stuff, but what would I know...PS: just noticed that Stylists are benefiting from Uni, so I guess Mixologists should, too.

I mean, yeah agree it’s not a typically career that would require a degree but there’s a degree for Villainy so not exactly going for realism here. I just think it’s odd that some sort of science degree couldn’t go towards that since in real life making drinks can be quiet scientific. There’s all kinds of fancy shmancy bars that have really interesting mixed drinks that use a lot of chemistry knowledge so I just found it odd that there’s not something to boost that career.

They probably overlooked it and will fix it in a patch. I'm pretty sure they intended to cover all careers.

My old college got a beer brewing degree, does that count? ?

There doesn’t seem to be a major for a Professional Athlete, either. Biology is there for Bodybuilders but I don’t see the other Athletic career branch on Carl’s guide.

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kusurusu
Oracle
5 years ago
Did she get the mixologist certification trait as well? According to the game files you need to take 11 skill classes in mixology (as there's no other way).
kusurusu
Oracle
5 years ago
And you're sure she didn't have the certificate/trait before returning home? Did you control her while at university? Both are officially granted via loot_University_ClassroomShell_SkillClass_BartenderDegree (requiring 11 skill classes) only.

Edit: I think I found the issue. The counter (which has to reach 11) increases every time you take a mixology class OR any classes if you don't have the certification (trait) yet. I hope should they fix it they make it also possible to take classes in that skill after mastering it.
janyses
New Observer
5 years ago
To the OP: I can confirm that earning a mixology certificate helps with the career. But don't choose the Culinary career, look for a specific career called 'Mixology.' My sim got a nice bonus and started at level 6. I've decided to let her be a mixologist at night and a vet during the day.
akaniki
New Spectator
5 years ago
My sim just got one after she sat in on dancing class.
EgonVM
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Yes, I was wondering the same.
babajayne
6 years ago
Good catch. They do have at least one mixology elective, so it’s not like they had completely forgotten about mixology, so that’s weird. Even looking in the Culinary Arts details, mixology doesn’t help towards a scholarship.
SilentK008
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
"somewhsome;c-17313707" wrote:
"babajayne;c-17313434" wrote:
There doesn’t seem to be a major for a Professional Athlete, either. Biology is there for Bodybuilders but I don’t see the other Athletic career branch on Carl’s guide.

I read somewhere that afterschool soccer activity will help with Athlete career, and e-sports will help with gaming one.

That would be great! That is a much better fit for that career-path so I would be very happy if that works.
CCuteCCabaret
Seasoned Newcomer
5 years ago
According to Carl's cheat guide, there is a trait for a mixology certification and it DOES get you the degree benefits (I think it's on par with a normal not distinguished degree, I haven't checked that yet.) The only thing I'm confused about is how to earn this without cheating - does the mixology elective provide that?
kusurusu
Oracle
5 years ago
I think you get this reward by taking skill classes in mixology. Not sure how many or if this is still possible after mastering the skill.
EmmaVane
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
In debug there's a Certificate in Mixology. Not sure how you get it but it's likely from either the Mixology elective or something to do with the Spirit Orgs (they involve juice).