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EgonVM
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2 years ago

Sim Characteristics and Social Compatibility - A Look into Tuning Files

The Sim Characteristics preferences has intrigued me by two thoughts:
1. Where would my sims fall?
2. What expansion pack traits are included and are additional traits also included?

So, I've decided to look into tuning files and put together this list. In addition, I have also found info on Social Compatibility ranges. Though from my in-game experimentation, I found out that disliking an activity won't affect the score, only liking it affects it.

The list is in here is based on if the sim likes the characteristic. If your sim dislikes the characteristic, the values will be reversed. The list consists of traits (both additional and personality), liked activities, and lifestyles from Snowy Escape.

In the list, I'll put + and - icons after that. The more there are, the more points will these give (so +++ is +3 points).

Ambitionless Sims
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Ambitionless Sims tend to lack the motivation to improve personally or professionally. They might avoid putting in hard work in their career, or maybe they prefer to laze about their messy homes.

Liking Ambitionless Sims means other Sims with traits like Lazy or Slob will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Ambitious will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Slob +++
  • Lazy +++
  • Professional Slacker +++
  • Generous (For Rent) +
  • Ambitious ---
  • Overachiever (High School Years) -

Lifestyles:
  • Workaholic -

Argumentative Sims
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Argumentative Sims tend to quarrel often with other Sims. Perhaps it's because they feel a bit insecure, or they like the thrill of winning a debate. Or maybe they just enjoy being mean!

Liking Argumentative Sims means other Sims with traits like Hot-Headed, Mean, or Evil will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Good will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Evil +++
  • Hot-Headed +++
  • Mean +++
  • Self Assured -
  • Proper (Snowy Escape) -
  • Good -

Likes:
  • Research and Debate (Discover University) +

Cerebral Sims
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Cerebral Sims tend to favor logical, scientific, or technological pursuits. Perhaps they enjoy a competitive game of chess, diving into a new book, or achieving virtual greatness in video games!

Liking Cerebral Sims means other Sims with traits like Genius, Geek, or Bookworm will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Creative or Goofball will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Genius +++
  • Geek +++
  • Bookworm +++
  • Wise (For Rent) (Elder Only) +++
  • Quick Learner (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Creative -
  • Goofball -
  • Cringe (For Rent) -
  • Muser (Aspiration bonus) -

Likes:
  • Video Gaming +
  • Programming +
  • Robotics (Discover University) +
  • Rocket Science +

Lifestyles:
  • Techie ++
  • Technophobe -

Egotistical Sims
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Egotistical Sims tend to be self-centered, preoccupied with how other Sims think of them. Perhaps they like to look down upon other Sims while buying only the nicest things, or maybe they just enjoy looking in the mirror a bit too much.

Liking Egotistical Sims means other Sims with traits like Snob or Materialistic will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Good will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Self-Absorbed (Get Famous) +++
  • High Maintenance (Spa Day) +++
  • Materialistic +++
  • Snob +++
  • Good -
  • Cheerful -

Emotional Decision-Makers
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Emotional Decision-Makers are in tune with their feelings, but can often be led astray by them! Perhaps they find comfort in the release of anger. Or perhaps they're uncomfortable in their relationships, whether it's due to envy or fear of settling down.

Liking Emotional Decision-Makers means other Sims with traits like Hot-Headed, Jealous, or Non-Committal will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Self-Assured will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Jealous +++
  • Noncommittal +++
  • Hot Headed +++
  • Paranoid (StrangerVille) +++
  • Self Assured -

Family-Motivated Sims
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Family-Motivated Sims are often very dedicated to their families. They also tend to find contentment spending time with the youngsters in their lives.

Liking Family-Motivated Sims means other Sims with traits like Family-Oriented or Childish will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Hates Children will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Family-oriented +++
  • Childish +++
  • Child of the Village (For Rent) ++
  • Domestic (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Hates Children -

Funny Sims
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Funny Sims are playful folks that will (at least try to) always keep other Sims smiling. They love to pursue humor and mischief, and aren't afraid to look a bit foolish in the process.

Liking Funny Sims means other Sims with traits like Goofball will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Snob will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Goofball +++
  • Cringe (For Rent) ++
  • Hilarious (Reward trait) +
  • Proper (Snowy Escape) -
  • Snob -

Likes:
  • Comedy +

Hard-Working Sims
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Hard-Working Sims are not afraid to put in long hours to improve their life and achieve greatness! They often hold themselves to high standards, presenting themselves to the world as polished as possible.

Liking Hard-Working Sims means other Sims with traits like Ambitious, Perfectionist, or Neat will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Lazy or Slob will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Ambitious +++
  • Neat +++
  • Perfectionist +++
  • Overachiever (High School Years) +++
  • Business Savvy (Bonus trait) +
  • Career-Minded (Tutorial bonus trait) +
  • Shrewd (Reward trait) +
  • Lazy -
  • Slob -

Likes:
  • Handiness +

Lifestyles:
  • Workaholic ++

High Energy Sims
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High Energy Sims are all about action! They tend to enjoy active hobbies and adventures, often ones that require athletic skill or feats of strength. High Energy Sims will generally prioritize fitness as well.

Liking High Energy Sims means other Sims with traits like Active will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Lazy will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Active +++
  • Dance Machine (Get Together) +++
  • Adventurous (Snowy Escape) +++
  • High Metabolism (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Lazy -
  • Laid-Back (Reward Trait)(Island Living) -

Likes:
  • Fitness +
  • Bowling (Bowling Night) +
  • Dancing (Get Together) +
  • Rock Climbing (Snowy Escape) +
  • Skiing (Snowy Escape) +
  • Snowboarding (Snowy Escape) +

Lifestyles:
  • Frequent Traveler ++
  • Coffee Fanatic ++
  • Energetic ++
  • Adrenaline Seeker +

Homebody Sims
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Homebodies are Sims that prefer to stay home and pursue more calm, laid back endeavors. Rather than a loud party, they tend to prefer cozy nights spent cooking, crafting, gaming, or reading at home.

Liking Homebody Sims means other Sims with traits like Loner, Bookworm, or Clumsy will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Active or Loves Outdoors will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Clumsy +++
  • Geek +++
  • Socially Awkward (High School Years) +++
  • Bookworm +++
  • Lazy +++
  • Loner +++
  • Laid-Back (Reward Trait)(Island Living) +
  • Adventurous (Snowy Escape) -
  • Active -
  • Loves Outdoors -
  • Child of the Village (For Rent) -

Likes:
  • Cooking +
  • Video Gaming +
  • Writing +
  • Baking (Get to Work) +
  • Knitting (Nifty Knitting) +
  • Cross-stitch (Cottage Living) +

Lifestyles:
  • Sedentary ++
  • Frequent Traveler -
  • Adrenaline Seeker -

Idealist Sims
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Idealist Sims love to imagine, and don't care much for being practical or logical! They might enjoy the creations of others, or maybe they're motivated to create things themselves. They're often drawn to all sorts of creative hobbies, whether visual or musical.

Liking Idealist Sims means other Sims with traits like Creative, Art Lover, or Music Lover will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Genius will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Creative +++
  • Art Lover +++
  • Music Lover +++
  • Generous (For Rent) +++
  • Genius -
  • Geek -
  • Nosy (For Rent) -

Likes:
  • Painting +
  • Violin +
  • Acting (Get Famous) +
  • Media Production (Get Famous) +
  • Photography (Get to Work for some reason...) +
  • Writing +
  • Guitar +
  • Piano +
  • Pipe Organ (Vampires) +
  • Singing (City Living) +

Nature Enthusiasts
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Nature Enthusiasts are Sims that care deeply for the environment! They aren't content to sit indoors all day, as they love getting outside. Some might even choose to not eat meat out of respect for other species of the natural world.

Liking Nature Enthusiasts means other Sims with traits like Loves Outdoors or Vegetarian will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Lazy will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Loves Outdoors +++
  • Vegetarian +++
  • Child of the Islands (Island Living) +++
  • Child of the Ocean (Island Living) +++
  • Green Fiend (Eco Lifestyle) +++
  • Recycle Disciple (Eco Lifestyle) +++
  • Freegan (Eco Lifestyle) +++
  • Child of the Village (For Rent) +++
  • Collector (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Lazy -

Likes:
  • Fishing +
  • Gardening +
  • Wellness +

Lifestyles:
  • Outdoorsy ++
  • Indoorsy -
  • Sedentary -
  • Techie -

Optimistic Sims
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Optimistic Sims always try to look on the bright side of life! They seek to radiate light and positivity, and brighten the days of other Sims around them.

Liking Optimistic Sims means other Sims with traits like Cheerful or Good will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Gloomy will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Ambitious +++
  • Good +++
  • Cheerful +++
  • Generous (For Rent) ++
  • Gloomy -
  • Paranoid (StrangerVille) -

Pessimistic Sims
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Pessimistic Sims tend to have negative outlooks on life. Perhaps they feel sad often, or maybe they assume the worst about those closest to them.

Liking Pessimistic Sims means other Sims with traits like Gloomy, Jealous, or Hates Children will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Cheerful will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Gloomy +++
  • Jealous +++
  • Hates Children +++
  • Evil +++
  • Paranoid (StrangerVille) +++
  • Good -
  • Cheerful -
  • Cringe (For Rent) -
  • Child of the Village (For Rent) -

Pet Enthusiasts
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Pet Enthusiasts are obsessed with fuzzy friends of many kinds, whether house pets or farm animals! They love and respect their animal companions, and seek to treat them like any other Sim.

Liking Pet Enthusiasts means other Sims with traits that involve liking animals or pets will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Evil will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Cat Lover (Cats and Dogs) +++
  • Dog Lover (Cats and Dogs) +++
  • Animal Enthusiast (Cottage Living) +++
  • Animal Affection (Aspiration bonus)(Cats and Dogs) +
  • Evil -

Rascals
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Rascals are Sims that embrace being a nuisance! Whether it's through hilarious Mischief, stealing the belongings of other Sims, or even enjoying being downright mean, Rascals sure know how to get on other Sims' nerves!

Liking Rascals means other Sims with traits like Goofball, Kleptomaniac, or Mean will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Snob will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Mean +++
  • Kleptomaniac +++
  • Goofball +++
  • Nosy (For Rent) ++
  • Cringe (For Rent) +
  • Dastardly (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Tormentor (Reward trait) +
  • Snob -
  • Proper (Snowy Escape) -

Likes:
  • Mischief +

Romance Enthusiasts (Teens and up)
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Romance Enthusiasts may be naturally flirty, but are also deeply committed to their loved one! Not only do they easily charm other Sims, they value the deep respect and trust that comes with true love.

Liking Romance Enthusiasts means other Sims with traits like Romantic will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Noncommittal will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Romantic +++
  • Alluring (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Jealous -
  • Noncommittal -
  • Unflirty (City Living) -

Lifestyles:
  • Hungry For Love +

Spirited Sims
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Spirited Sims are all about that positive energy, and making sure to spread good vibes to other Sims. They bring the party with them, in any social situation!

Liking Spirited Sims means other Sims with traits like Outgoing, Bro, or Cheerful will gain some compatibility with your Sim. However, traits like Gloomy will lower their compatibility with your Sim.

Traits:
  • Outgoing +++
  • Cheerful +++
  • Bro +++
  • Self Assured +++
  • Insider (Get Together) +++
  • Party Animal (High School Years) +++
  • Cringe (For Rent) ++
  • Child of the Village (For Rent) +
  • Gregarious (Aspiration bonus) +
  • Paranoid (StrangerVille) -
  • Gloomy -

Likes:
  • Acting (Get Famous) +
  • Dancing (Get Together) +
  • Mixology +
  • DJ Mixing (Get Together) +
  • Singing (City Living) +

Lifestyles:
  • People Person ++


Compatibility scores go like so:
  • 6 and up - Amazing
  • 2 to 6 - Good
  • -2 to 2 - Neutral
  • -2 to -6 - Bad
  • -6 and lower - Awful

The final score is the sum of both of the sim's score to each other. So if Sim A has 3 points towards Sim B and Sim B has 4 points towards Sim A, it totals up to 7 points, making the game show Amazing Compatibility for both of the sims.

So then, what do you think about it? What traits could also be in which characteristic? What characteristic could there be too? Any findings on your own? Feel free to share them below!
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  • EgonVM's avatar
    EgonVM
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    "LeGardePourpre;c-18249048" wrote:
    @EgonVM

    In Cerebral Sims , Genius is missing in the stats


    Ah, yes, of course. My bad. Thank you for pointing that out. Fixed it.
  • simgirl1010's avatar
    simgirl1010
    Hero
    2 years ago
    @EgonVM this is wonderful information. Thanks for providing it. I'm curious how simmers are using it. So far I'm just using it for reference but that could change in the future. I'm wondering how simmers are actively manipulating characteristics and likes/dislikes to modify relationships.

    I just created a new sim as the significant other for one of my sims and simply gave him traits, likes and dislikes that I thought suited his personality with no thought to the couple's future compatibility.
  • SilentK008's avatar
    SilentK008
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 years ago
    Interesting, thank you for posting it.

    I left the game after the High School pack came out, social bunny and prom taking up a day every weekend made me too irritated. I try to mod the phones away as much as possible and making my own holidays is very important for my gameplay.

    The expansion with horses made me interested in the game again and I am looking up Growing Together as well. The later might be interesting depending on how much fun the chemistry is.

    Currently I am playing a little sim in Mt Komorebi, she will have a little garden with chickens while I l look through my mods and stuff. Will probably be a few weeks until I have time to updated mods and buy the packs that I am interested in so threads like this are really useful.
  • EgonVM's avatar
    EgonVM
    Seasoned Ace
    5 months ago

    So then, Lovestruck is out.

    Unfortunately, Lovebug and Romantically Reserved do not affect social compatibility. These would have been great for Romance Enthusiast...

    However, these traits do have a self-discovery moments, so Growing Together isn't totally forgotten unlike with Horse Ranch.

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