There are a number of Traits that are age-restricted. These Traits can be very beneficial, but Sims created as adults can never earn them on their own. The following Traits fit into this category. The "Cut-Off Point" following the Traits in the list refer to the youngest age at which a Sim can no longer earn the given Trait.1. Top Notch Toddler (Cut-Off Point: Child)2. Creatively Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)3. Mentally Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)4. Physically Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)5. Socially Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)6. Responsible (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)7. Good Manners (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)8. Compassionate (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)9. Mediator (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)10. Emotional Control (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)11. Scouting Aptitude (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)(#6-10 require the Parenthood Game Pack, #11 requires the Seasons Expansion Pack)While the fact that older Sims can't earn these Traits might seem unfair if they were created too old or the appropriate Pack was downloaded after they outgrew them, there is a solution of course. There are cheat codes for all of these traits that can allow you to simulate the proper upbringing your unfortunate Sim may have missed out on. Said cheats are as follows...1. traits.equip_trait Top_Notch_Toddler2. traits.equip_trait CreativelyGifted3. traits.equip_trait MentallyGifted4. traits.equip_trait PhysicallyGifted5. traits.equip_trait SociallyGifted6. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Responsible7. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_GoodManners8. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Compassionate9. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Mediator10. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_EmotionalControl11. traits.equip_trait ScoutingAptitude

You're quite welcome. I'm glad this helped someone. I know it bugs me when a Sim can't earn certain key traits just because of their age. Top Notch Toddler and Scouting Aptitude increase Skill learning speed and Responsible is very useful as well. A Responsible Sim goes to work with their activity selection defaulted to "Work Hard" instead of "Work Normally" and they come home with their Daily Task already completed. To miss out on helpful Traits like those is almost tragic as they make managing a household that much less hectic.

This is quite helpful. I've always thought the daily work task was monotonous so having it completed at work sounds good.

"iamsweetmystery;d-947558" wrote:There are a number of Traits that are age-restricted. These Traits can be very beneficial, but Sims created as adults can never earn them on their own. The following Traits fit into this category. The "Cut-Off Point" following the Traits in the list refer to the youngest age at which a Sim can no longer earn the given Trait.1. Top Notch Toddler (Cut-Off Point: Child)2. Creatively Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)3. Mentally Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)4. Physically Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)5. Socially Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)6. Responsible (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)7. Good Manners (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)8. Compassionate (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)9. Mediator (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)10. Emotional Control (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)11. Scouting Aptitude (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)(#6-10 require the Parenthood Game Pack, #11 requires the Seasons Expansion Pack)While the fact that older Sims can't earn these Traits might seem unfair if they were created too old or the appropriate Pack was downloaded after they outgrew them, there is a solution of course. There are cheat codes for all of these traits that can allow you to simulate the proper upbringing your unfortunate Sim may have missed out on. Said cheats are as follows...1. traits.equip_trait Top_Notch_Toddler2. traits.equip_trait CreativelyGifted3. traits.equip_trait MentallyGifted4. traits.equip_trait PhysicallyGifted5. traits.equip_trait SociallyGifted6. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Responsible7. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_GoodManners8. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Compassionate9. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Mediator10. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_EmotionalControl11. traits.equip_trait ScoutingAptitudeAnd here, I chose to start my rotation game save just to incorporate Parenthood, and then Seasons! Face/palm. Thank you so much for the cheat list. :)

@kalaksed that's unfortunate. However, you could purchase the carefree reward trait which keeps sims from ever getting tense again. Or just cheat that moodlet away I guess.

The Compassionate trait allows a Sim to 'calm emotions' and 'share burdens', which is rather useful with the death notifications being a bit overwhelming. The 'calm emotions' interaction is rather cool - the Sim sends a shower of golden light over the sad sim.

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Simmerville
Legend
7 years ago
Thanx. I never paid much attention to this, but especially sims being too old when a pack is released is quite sad. Might use a few of those cheats.
GreatBritney99
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Thanks for putting this information together. I've run into this situation where I'd like to have certain traits for sims who missed the boat, and this will help.
iamsweetmystery
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
You're quite welcome. I'm glad this helped someone. I know it bugs me when a Sim can't earn certain key traits just because of their age. Top Notch Toddler and Scouting Aptitude increase Skill learning speed and Responsible is very useful as well. A Responsible Sim goes to work with their activity selection defaulted to "Work Hard" instead of "Work Normally" and they come home with their Daily Task already completed. To miss out on helpful Traits like those is almost tragic as they make managing a household that much less hectic.
simgirl1010
Hero+
7 years ago
This is quite helpful. I've always thought the daily work task was monotonous so having it completed at work sounds good.
GalacticGal
Legend
7 years ago
"iamsweetmystery;d-947558" wrote:
There are a number of Traits that are age-restricted. These Traits can be very beneficial, but Sims created as adults can never earn them on their own. The following Traits fit into this category. The "Cut-Off Point" following the Traits in the list refer to the youngest age at which a Sim can no longer earn the given Trait.

1. Top Notch Toddler (Cut-Off Point: Child)
2. Creatively Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)
3. Mentally Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)
4. Physically Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)
5. Socially Gifted (Cut-Off Point: Teen)
6. Responsible (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
7. Good Manners (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
8. Compassionate (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
9. Mediator (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
10. Emotional Control (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
11. Scouting Aptitude (Cut-Off Point: Young Adult)
(#6-10 require the Parenthood Game Pack, #11 requires the Seasons Expansion Pack)

While the fact that older Sims can't earn these Traits might seem unfair if they were created too old or the appropriate Pack was downloaded after they outgrew them, there is a solution of course. There are cheat codes for all of these traits that can allow you to simulate the proper upbringing your unfortunate Sim may have missed out on. Said cheats are as follows...

1. traits.equip_trait Top_Notch_Toddler
2. traits.equip_trait CreativelyGifted
3. traits.equip_trait MentallyGifted
4. traits.equip_trait PhysicallyGifted
5. traits.equip_trait SociallyGifted
6. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Responsible
7. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_GoodManners
8. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Compassionate
9. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_Mediator
10. traits.equip_trait lifeSkills_EmotionalControl
11. traits.equip_trait ScoutingAptitude

And here, I chose to start my rotation game save just to incorporate Parenthood, and then Seasons! Face/palm. Thank you so much for the cheat list. :)
GreatBritney99
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
@kalaksed thanks for adding these! Just as useful for gameplay as the positive ones.
GreatBritney99
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
@kalaksed that's unfortunate. However, you could purchase the carefree reward trait which keeps sims from ever getting tense again. Or just cheat that moodlet away I guess.
iamsweetmystery
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
@kalaksed - I didn't know about the DarkLeyLine Cheat. thanks. That could be useful. I'll have to add it to my cheats document. Keep us posted if you find out what that Lighthouse one does. I'm super curious. :)
iamsweetmystery
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I just tried the DarkLeyLine cheat and it didn't seem to do anything. I don't know if I'm doing it wrong, or if there are certain rules I'm not aware of. I could use more info about this.
invisiblgirl
7 years ago
The Compassionate trait allows a Sim to 'calm emotions' and 'share burdens', which is rather useful with the death notifications being a bit overwhelming. The 'calm emotions' interaction is rather cool - the Sim sends a shower of golden light over the sad sim.