_____ _ ____ _ ____ |_ _| |__ ___ / ___|(_)_ __ ___ ___ |___ \ | | | '_ \ / _ \ \___ \| | '_ ` _ \/ __| __) | _____ | | | | | | __/ ___) | | | | | | \__ \ / __/ |_____| |_| |_| |_|\___| |____/|_|_| |_| |_|___/ |_____| _____ _____ _ | ___| __ ___ __|_ _(_)_ __ ___ ___ | |_ | '__/ _ \/ _ \| | | | '_ ` _ \ / _ \ | _|| | | __/ __/| | | | | | | | | __/ |_| |_| \___|\___||_| |_|_| |_| |_|\___| Author: Warfreak Version: 0.9 Date Started: 29/2/08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table of Contents [1] Introduction [1.01] Introduction [1.02] Version History [2] Hobbies [2.01] Hobbies [2.02] Cuisine [2.03] Arts and Crafts [2.04] Film and Literature [2.05] Sports [2.06] Games [2.07] Nature [2.08] Tinkering [2.09] Fitness [2.10] Science [2.11] Music and Dance [2.12] Hobbie Benefits [3] Hobby Cards [3.01] Cuisine [3.02] Arts and Crafts [3.03] Film and Literature [3.04] Sports [3.05] Games [3.06] Nature [3.07] Tinkering [3.08] Fitness [3.09] Science [3.10] Music and Dance [4] The Secret Lots [4.01] Sue's Secret Kitchen [4.02] My Muse II - Art Studio [4.03] Desirable Discourse Film & Literature Club [4.04] Dreamy Fields [4.05] Games of Glory [4.06] Peerless Park Nature Retreat [4.07] Will's Garage [4.08] Platinum Gym [4.09] Aspirational Laboratories [4.10] My Muse - Music & Dance Studio [5] New Careers [5.01] Architecture [5.02] Dance [5.03] Entertainment [5.04] Intelligence [5.05] Oceanography [5.06] Career Analysis [6] Career Rewards [6.01] Carefree Koi Pond by Simulated Life [6.02] "Starstruck" Personal Fame Stars [6.03] SIM Series Drafting Table by QuicKraft [6.04] Better Barre by Deuxjoint Ltd. [6.05] Audio Augmenter by Little Mole Inc. [7] Chance Cards [7.01] Architecture [7.02] Dance [7.03] Entertainment [7.04] Intelligence [7.05] Oceanography [8] Teen/Elder Careers [8.01] Architecture [8.02] Dance [8.03] Entertainment [8.04] Intelligence [8.05] Oceanography [8.06] Career Analysis [9] Teen/Elder Chance Cards [9.01] Architecture [9.02] Dance [9.03] Entertainment [9.04] Intelligence [9.05] Oceanography [10] Lifetime Aspiration Meter [10.01] Lifetime Aspiration Points [10.02] Career Benefits [10.03] Needs Benefits [10.04] Popularity Benefits [10.05] Romance Benefits [10.06] Fortune Benefits [10.07] Knowledge Benefits [10.08] Pleasure Seeker Benefits [10.09] Family Benefits [10.10] Grilled Cheese Benefits [10.11] Secondary Aspirations [11] The Genie [11.01] The Genie [12] Bug Collecting [12.01] Overview [12.02] Beetles [12.03] Butterflies [12.04] Spiders [13] Pottery [13.01] Talentless Hack [13.02] Bronze Badge [13.03] Silver Badge [13.04] Gold Badge [14] Sewing [14.01] Talentless Hack [14.02] Bronze Badge [14.03] Silver Badge [14.04] Gold Badge [15] Parenting [15.01] Study Parenting [16] Other Sims [16.01] Best Friends Forever [16.02] NPC Aging [17] Entertainment [17.01] Writing Books [17.02] Reading Books [17.03] Movies [17.04] Games [A] Contact Information [B] Webmaster Information [C] Credits [D] Sites FAQ is on [E] Copyright ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1.01] Introduction "Creativity, inspirition, motivation, incentives, and enthusiasm are now a major part of your neighbourhood! Your Sims can now dive into spending time on their favourite hobbies and focus their lives on furfilling their lifetime aspirations. Prepare to spend time discovering what your Sims really enjoy doing and helping them pursue their interests. Have your Sims explore their inner selves and find out what activities inspire them. Whether it's working on their car or collecting their favourite bugs, there's plenty to do to keep them preoccupied. Welcome to FreeTime!" Welcome to my 31st guide, and the 15th on the Sims 2 for PC. This guide will be about the FreeTime expansion pack, that does actually add quite a lot to the game. I'll tick off some of the additions right now. * 5 New Careers + Rewards * 100+ New Items * Career Chance Cards * 10 New Hobbies * Chance Cards involving Hobbies * Bug Collecting * Lifetime Aspiration Points * Custom Radio Stations * The Genie * AND MORE... And without much further ado, I present the FreeTime guide. And just to make sure you have the right game, it comes in a DVD CD, not a regular CD, which comes with rich Simming goodness, bursting from the seams. And if anyone from EA reads this, I'm extremely ticked off at your stupidity for making this the most glitchy game ever. It is extremely hard to write about things that are crashing left, right and centre. Thanks for putting money ahead of product. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1.02] Version History Version 0.0 [29/2/08] Template done. For the Leap Year History of course. Version 0.0a [8/3/08] Update on ToC. Version 0.1 [18/3/08] Offical Start Version 0.2 [19/3/08] Chapter 10 is complete. Awaiting on more work being done before release. Version 0.3 [21/3/08] 2 out of 5 adult careers done. Shifted two careers into Teen careers. Version 0.35 [22/3/08] Half an Update on the careers. Version 0.4 [23/3/08] Chapter 5 and Chapter 8 is complete. That is it for Careers. Chapter 6, Career Rewards complete. I believe this is at a satisfactory level to submit. Chapter 17 on entertainment is complete. Version 0.5 [24/3/08] Chapter 15, Parenting is complete. Chapter 11, The Genie is complete. Chapter 16, Other Sims is complete. Work on Chapter 2 and 4 in progress. Version 0.6 [25/3/08] Since Kane's Wrath is out sooner than I expected, I have to really pick up the pace on this guide. As such, I've complete Chapter 2 and have made headway on Chapter 3. Chapter 4 is complete. Progress will be quite slow since the glitches are getting worse, and won't be improved until a patch is released. 5 Chapters to start, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14 and Chapter 3 to finish. Version 0.7 [6/4/08] Stopped with Kane's Wrath for a while, so a brief update on the hobbies. Version 0.8 [7/4/08] Chapters 13 and 14 are now complete. Have fun making some pottery and sewing some clothes. Chapters 3, 7, 9 and 12 need to be done and this is the end of this guide. Version 0.9 [20/4/08] Note on my notes for Chapter 10. More on Chapter 2. Added how to increase talent badges due to demand. Completed Chapter 12, which means the Hobby Cards and the Chance Cards are all that remains. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.01] Hobbies Hobbies are the main addition to The Sims 2 - FreeTime. This is an addition of 10 different hobbies that your Sims can pursue, ranging from eating the fine food of Cuisine to the fat-burning Sports. Like your skill point, there are essentially 10 points in each hobbies, and as you progress, the more you can do in relation to that hobby. For example, while you only have initial interest in your hobby, you can only blog about it, and discuss with friends, while as you gain more interest, you can go jogging or serve food platters, whatever happens depends on your hobby. However, the points are not like skill points or badges, they do not stay forever, and to my knowledge, no cheat will allow that either. You need to maintain the hobby interest if you want max hobbies. I will admit that it will be a hard feat to do, and in the interests of writing this guide, I uses many Sims to drag out the info, because 1 Sim cannot do all that at once, the hobby enthusiasm drops very quickly just like it can rise quickly. Over your gaming, your Sims, with Free Will or not, will have activities that will boost their natural enthusiasm in a hobby. Cooking is essential to survival, and this will boost your interest in Cuisine, whether you like it or not. --==Natural Talents==-- For some Sims, interest in a particular activity will develop their enthusiasm in that hobby faster. This is denoted when you have your little Sims perform an activity that will increase enthusiasm in a certain hobby. If a speech bubble appears that says that they liked the activity, that means they will have a natural talent to this specific hobby. This is also outlined on the hobbies panel. This is accessed under the personality section of the Sim's Panel and will be found under the kite, which will mean hobbies. A sliver glow around a certain hobby will mean that they have a natural talent there. What is a natural talent and what does it do? Well, a natural talent means that with Free Will on, they will automatically perform activities that will increase their enthusiasm in that specific hobby that they have a natural talent in. They will also gain their enthusiasm in their natural hobbies at a quicker rate that those who are merely interested. If you don't see any silver glow around any hobbies, have your Sim perform an activity that will involve enthusiasm in that hobby. Try all of it and look again, because unless they have no natural talents, it will be there. But don't let the Natural Talents stop you from other hobbies, you can easily disregard your natural talents and go for something else altogether. It is up to you, because in this game, you are God. --==Notes on Hobbies==-- When you read below, you will find that Mannerisms will mean what your Sims will do when they are not doing anything. Each hobby will have a skill that will boost it, whether it is mentioned in the game's script or not and I will not the day that the magazine will arrive in your front lawn. Also, with the Interests that can be found in the Sims Bio, hobbies will increase the interest in each of the Interests. The personality of your Sim will also determine the rate it is learnt and I shall list the ones that will help the most. The Career listed is the one best suited for your Sims as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.02] Cuisine "Cuisine Sims enjoy creating and savouring food, as well as pitting their creations against a Food Judge's palate. Being good at cooking will help keep their Cuisine enthusiasm high. Icon: A Platter of Food Cuisine enthusiasm is basically gain doing anything remotely related to food. More on that later. To maintain enthusiasm to a high level, a high cooking skill will allow you have less maintenance than those without a high cooking skill level. Anyway, lets go through the benefits of the skill levels in Cuisine. Mannerisms : Rub your Tummy Personality : Neat, Lazy Skills Based On : Cooking Titles (2-4) : Tasty Appetizer (5-7) : Talented Palate (8-9) : Delicious Dish (1 0) : Master Chef Magazine Arrives : Friday Interests : Food Career : Culinary --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Cuisine At this skill level, you can talk to other Sims about Cuisine, and this will allow them to create an interest about Cuisine in other Sims. This is done by click on the Sim you wish to talk to and select "Talk About Hobby" and then select the hobby. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Food and Dining Section At this skill level, you are able to use the newspaper and read the food and dining section in the newspaper. This will allow you to gain more anthusiasm in Cuisine in general. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 3: Serve Chips Platter This allows your Sim to entertain guests by serving a Chips platter from the fridge. This is done by clicking the fridge, "Serve Platter" and selecting the Chips option from it. This is like another group meal, there are 5 serves per platter. A great party entertainer, no prepartion time is needed. It was like those chips were just there. My only problem is that the chips were in the fridge. Who will eat cold chips? At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Cuisine At this specific skill level, you are able to use any computer and surf the internet about the big world of Cuisine. This will further increase your enthusiasm in the world of Cuisine. At Enthusiasm Level 5: Serve Cheese Platter This allows your Sims to further entertain your guests by serving a Cheese platter from your fridge. This is done the same way as the Chips platter, select the fridge, serve platter and select the cheese option. Another party option, it is quick to do this, no time is needed to make this. Another gripe is that the biscuits were in the fridge, people don't eat cold biscults. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Cuisine At this level, you can share hobby tips about the art of cuisine to other Sims that you deem worthy. This will help increase the enthuiasm gained by the other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog Tips About Cuisine This allows your Sim to further gain more anthusiasm by Blogging about Cuisine on the Internet, which can be done via any computer. This allows a faster anthusiasm gain than browsing the web for news about cuisine. At Enthusiasm Level 8: Serve Appetizer Platter This is the final sort of food platter in which you can serve. Like the Chips and Cheese platters, this is done by selecting the fridge, serve platter and choosing the appetizers option. This is better, because it looks more tasty than the above two. A great party dish, instant and cheap, compared to a pizza. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Cuisine You are now eligble to teach other Sims in the art of cuisine. While you wonder around, other Sim, who are not as skilled as you are in the art of Cuisine, can walk up to you and "Ask" for tips on cuisine and they will be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone At this level, you are now In the Zone. This allows your Sim to have a slower rate of decay and continue their work uninterrupted whilst performing activities that are related to Cuisine. --==Activities==-- There are certain activities that will increase your enthusiasm in Cuisine and I will list them for you to see, in all its glory. Cooking Food - The most obvious of all the activities. Eat it as well, don't waste food. Eating Food - This is the reason why you cook food, right? Also, when you eat out, such as in a Restaurant from the Nightlife expansion and Deluxe edition. Tea Set - The Tea Set from Bon Voyage will increase your enthusiasm for Cuisine. Reading - Reading about it in the subscribed magazine, or in the newspaper, as well as the internet. You will also increase your appreciation on cuisine by studying it out of a book from the bookshelf. Blogging - You can blog about this to increase your anthusiasm Writing - You will gain interest in Cuisine when you decide to write a restaurant guide. This is the third benefit for the Pleasure Seeker aspiration and the 4th for those who have it as a secondary aspiration. Television - The Yummy Channel on the television is the best place for you to learn about the big bad world of cuisine. Rewards - Using the Chocolate Maker, the Career Reward object from the Culinary Career Track. Nectars - Good to drink and it increases your appreciation in the fine art of Cuisine. Kid Stove - You can also gain interest from a kid stove, however, you need to be a kid for this. --==Cooking Contest==-- If you can't get enough of Iron Chef, you can participate in cooking contest. This is where you can go to community lots and compete to get the Blue Ribbon and a Cash Prize. To enter the cooking contest, you need to create a meal at home and it has to be a group meal. Anyway, get the platter and place it in your inventory, uneaten. You can then head to a community lot where there is a food judging table and you can submit your entry there. To win, this will depend on the food cooked, the more expensive it costs, the higher cooking skill you have, and whether it is cooked or burnt will determine whether you win or not. If you win, you get the prize, you lose, try again. The cash prize is 500 Simoleons if anyone was actually wondering, and the Blue Ribbon makes you feel good. Especially if you beat the Secret Lot's instructor. --==Nectars==-- Nectars are basically a new type of drink. From the base game you had some drinks from the bar, and now you have Nectars. They come in 3 flavours, Grape, Berry and Peach and they will replenish your Hunger and Fun bars at the expense of bladder. They are found from the nectar bar, which there is only one of. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.03] Arts and Crafts "Painters, photographers, tailors and potters are all bound by their love of art. Creativity is key for Sims to remain enthusiastic about Arts and Crafts." Icon: An Artist's Brush You'd be surprised how fast Arts and Crafts will be gained. This is one of the easiest ones to gain. If you maintain a high level of creativity, the maintenance for arts and crafts will be relatively low and easier for you to maintain. Mannerisms : Frame Hands Personality : Sloppy, Nice Skills Based On : Creativity Titles (2-4) : Finger Painter (5-7) : Crafty Creator (8-9) : Modern Artist (1 0) : Creative Champ Magazine Arrives : Tuesday Interests : Culture, Fashion Career : Architecture, Arts --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Arts & Crafts At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Arts and Crafts and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Arts Section This allows your Sims to read the Arts and crafts section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Art This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Arts and Crafts. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Arts and Crafts This will allow you to share tips about Arts and Crafts to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Arts & Crafts This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Arts and Crafts. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Arts and Crafts in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Arts and Crafts This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Arts and Crafts. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Arts and Crafts. --==Activities==-- There are many activities that will help your Sim boost their interest in the Arts and Crafts hobby. See if you can find all of them. Painting - This is the most basic of all the ways to gain interest. They will be interested while they paint their masterpiece. Drafting - The use of the Architecture Career Reward will also increase your interest in the Arts and Crafts Pottery - Your pottery skills will enhance your interest in the arts and crafts. Sewing - While it is not as much as an art, this is more of a craft and as such, classifies as part of Arts and crafts. Photographs - The Art Career from University provides a Camera in which you can take photos, which increases your interest in the Arts. View Art - You will gain interest in the arts when you go around and view pieces of art. An easy way to gain interest. By clicking on art, if there are multiple art pieces, you can view all. Kids Table - The activity table is another way to gain enthusiasm in the arts. Crafting - By using the crafting tables, the Flower and the Toy making stations from Open for Business, you will gain enthusiasm. --==Framing==-- No, not placing your enemies in jail for a crime they didn't commit, framing as in framing your pictures. You can now frame your creations from a variety of frames, and what you can frame involves canvas paintings and technical drawing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.04] Film and Literature "The television and the bookshelf are honoured places for those Sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature Sim revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives." Icon: A Film Reel This is one of the harder ones to maintain since your Sims won't be bothered to do this out of their own free will. Therefore, you need to make them interested. Good Luck with that. Mannerisms : Read whilst Walking Personality : Shy, Lazy Skills Based On : Charisma Titles (2-4) : Regular Reader (5-7) : Bookclub President (8-9) : Movie Maven (1 0) : Media Mogul Magazine Arrives : Sunday Interests : Entertainment, Culture Career : Entertainment --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Film and Literature At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Film and Literatyre and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Entertainment Section This allows your Sims to read the Entertainment section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 3: Participate in Book Club At this level, your Sims can talk to other Sims about books. This is provided that the other Sims have the same interest in Film and Literature as they do, otherwise, they won't bother. This is done by clicking the bookshelf and you can discuss that book with any one Sim, even if they don't care. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Film & Literature This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Film and Literature. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Film and Literature This will allow you to share tips about Film and Literature to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Film and Literature This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Film and Literature. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Film and Literature in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Film and Literature This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Film and Literature. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Film and Literature. --==Activities==-- There are few activities that will increase your interest since no one really cares anymore about this hobby. Writing - Writing novels will increase your interest in this hobby. Reading - Reading novels from the bookshelf will also increase your interest in this hobby. Also, by reading to get to sleep, you will also get some enthusiasm. Movies - Watching movies on the television, which is mentioned below in the entertainment section will increase yout interest. Posters - By viewing the posters of films and literature, you will also gain some interests. Discuss - By discussing books, your Sim, as well they those they discuss with, will gain enthusiasm in Film and Literature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.05] Sports "Some Sims love all things sport. Any kind of physical exercise from throwing axes or footballs to boxing or playing soccer and basketball gets them excited. Sims with high body skill are going to be more enthuaiastic about sports." Icon: Exercise Bib and Sport Ball This is a more energising hobby and one that your Sims will be fun to maintain since it is more of an outdoor activity. The problem is, if you have Seasons, it won't be pretty to be outside too long since you can get sunburnt. I am sure it is Seasons because you don't go jogging to the beach, in answers to people claiming it is from Bon Boyage. Mannerisms : Shadow Boxing, Practicing Football Throws Personality : Active, Grouchy Skills Based On : Body Titles (2-4) : Backyard Athlete (5-7) : Stadium Sitter (8-9) : Season Ticket Holder (1 0) : Number One Fan Magazine Arrives : Thursday Interests : Sports Career : Athletic --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Sports At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Sports and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Sports Section This allows your Sims to read the Sports section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Sport This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Sport. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Sports This will allow you to share tips about Sports to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Sports This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Sports. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Sports in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Sports This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Sports. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Sports. --==Activities==-- There are quite a few activities that will increase your interest in the Sports that appear in The Sims 2. Television - The Sports Channel will increase the interest of any Sim who is interested in the Wide World of Sports. Boxing - The Punching Bag reward from the Athletic Career will increase your interest in Sports. Basketball - The Basketball Court will increase your interest in all the sports out there. Soccer - Kicking Goal after Goal will incraese your interest in the range of sports available. Golf - The Putter from the Business Career will be an item that will increase your interest in sports. Football - Sims tossing a Football to each other will increase the interest of Sport to both Sims. Baseball - Sims playing Fetch with one another will increase the interest of Sport to both Sims, as with Football. Skating - From the Seasons expasion pack, the Rollerskating and Ice Skating will increase your enthusiasm in Sports. Axes - Nothing increases your enthusiasm in sport than throwing a bunch of axes around. Log Rolling - Also from Bon Voyage, running around on a Log will also increase your interest in the sports. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.06] Games "Sims love to play, but some like it more than others. Game Sims get lost in card games, board games or digital entertainment alike. Having high logic makes it easier for them to maintain high enthusiasm for Games." Icon: 2 Playing Cards Games is the most fun of the all, since you are playing one. Anyway, have a high logic here since it will mean lower maintenance to keep up the interest in Gaming in general. Mannerisms : Wrist Stretching Personality : Playful, Grouchy Skills Based On : Logic Titles (2-4) : Casual Gamer (5-7) : Weekend Warrior (8-9) : Hand/Eye Co-Ordinator (1 0) : Gaming Guru Magazine Arrives : Saturday Interests : Entertainment Career : Gamer --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Games At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Games and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Fun and Games Section This allows your Sims to read the Fun and Games section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Games This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Games. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Games This will allow you to share tips about Games to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Games This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Games. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Games in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Games This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Games. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Games. --==Activities==-- There are a fair few of activities that are related to Gaming and these are quite easy to identify. Board Games - The Board Game is under the gaming section, and it is a table game. You should be able to find it. Darts - Hey, it is a game you know. Bowling - For those with Nightlife or Deluxe, Bowling is considered a game, and not a sport. Chess - It is a game, albeit one for the nerdier type. Poker - It's a game, and difficult to determine if it is a game or a sport. Video Games - Whether it is on the comptuer or on the console, it is a game in its own right. Arcade Games- The Arcade Style games from University or the Pinball machine, even the Gaming Career Reward Pinball Machine from Seasons will increase your interest in gaming. Model Toys - Play around with remote control toys, and this will increase your interest in Gaming. Mahjong - Although in Bon Voyage and is considered gambling, it is still a game none the less. Myshuno - The most annoying game is back, with more plumbob pulling and more enthusiasm. Marco Polo - Although it is in the pool and should be considered to be a sport, it is a game instead. --==Contest==-- If you wish, you can have a contest with the electronic games. You can select a computer and have a competition with other Sim by selecting what games you want to compete in. The more Sims that will join in, the more bittersweet the victory will be. You can win money in this, but like a LAN party, people don't tend to just this gaming contest, and even those cooking contests have more competitors than this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.07] Nature "Nature is one of the great mysteries in life. Interacting with animal like fish, birds or bugs will increase your Sim's enthusiasm nature as will going for hikes, gardening or camping. sims who are good at cleaning will gain enthusiasm for mother nature faster." Icon: Several Fir Trees The appreciation of nature will help you greatly if you decide to go and look for some bugs. This will be handy in collecting all the bugs in your little bug box. Mannerisms : None. WTF Maxis!?! Personality : Sloppy, Playful Skills Based On : Cleaning Titles (2-4) : Leaf Picker (5-7) : Hugger of Trees (8-9) : Force of Nature (1 0) : Elemental Magazine Arrives : Tuesday Interests : Animals, Entertainment, Weather Career : Natural Scientist, Oceanography --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Nature At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Nature and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Home and Garden Section This allows your Sims to read the Home and Garden section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 3: Go Hiking Hiking is one of the pleasures only available to those who like to go for a trip to nature. Hiking is done by clicking on th Sim and selecting the Hiking option. This will take 1 to 2 hours and will not cost you anything. For those with Seasons, this will also increase body temperature, so be careful. When you return from Hiking, your Sim will discover some breathtaking views that will increase their mood, find some decorative objects or get some poison ivy, which will make them itch. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Nature This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Nature. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 5: Collect More Bugs With this level, you will be able to find more bugs than normal. This allows you to complete your bug collection even faster. You will also be able to catch Spiders. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Nature This will allow you to share tips about Nature to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Nature This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Nature. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Nature in general. At Enthusiasm Level 8: Collect Even More Bugs This will allow you to collect every single kind of bug possible, which is 30 and collect them at a faster rate than those who do not have such enthusiasm for Nature. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Nature This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Nature. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Games. --==Activities==-- There are many outdoor activities that will increase your appreciation for the Natural wonders. Bug Collecting - Bug Collecting will both increase your enthusiasm for Nature as well as increase the amount of bugs collected. Look at Clouds - Daydreaming at the clouds will be a way to increase your appreciation for nature. BirdWatch - Watching the little birdies will increase interest in Nature. Fishes - The fishies will interest you to study nature, even the Simulated Koi from the Oceanography Reward. Gardening - Working with your garden will increase your interest, so fire the Gardener! Camping - With Bon Voyage, camping outdoors is a whole lot more interesting. Butterflies - Running around and catching butterflies will increase your appreciation for nature. Cowplant - Although your enthusiasm will not matter when you are being eaten, feeding it with a leg of ham will. Fishing - Show your appreciation for the fishes by catching them. Eat nature and gain appreciation for it. Hydroponics - Although I am not sure what you are trying to grow in a Hydroponic garden, it will increase your enthusiasm for nature. Birds - Playing around with your pet bird from Pets will increase your interest in nature. Tent - Sleeping outside in nature in a tent will increase your enthusiasm for what really lies out there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.08] Tinkering "Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sim's favourite pasttime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables or even restoring vintage cars. Sim with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering." Icon: Wrench This is one of the most useful of the addons since it can improve your house and the value of items. More on that later. Mannerisms : None. Again Maxis, EA WTF! Personality : Shy, Nice Skills Based On : Mechanical Titles (2-4) : Fixer Upper (5-7) : Eager Engineer (8-9) : Talented Tinkerer (1 0) : Master of Machines Magazine Arrives : Tuesday Interests : Toys Career : Military, Intelligence --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Tinkering At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Tinkering and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Technology Section This allows your Sims to read the Technology section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Tinkering This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Tinkering. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Tinkering This will allow you to share tips about Tinkering to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Tinkering This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Tinkering. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Tinkering in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Tinkering This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Tinkering. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Tinkering. --==Activities==-- There are plenty of ways to gain pure interest in the pure art of tinkering. And bear in mind, these can actually make money. Tinker - Around the house, you can tinker with many mechanical items. This will increase your interest in Tinkering. Train Set - By playing around with the train set and adding a town, water, mountain, signs and trees, you will increase your tinkering skills. Cars - You can purchase a broken down car and redo the car and make it new all again. This is sure to increase your skill in tinkering. Robots - By using the Robot Bench from Open for Business, you will increase your enthusiasm in Tinkering. Repairing - After all your tinkering, you need to repair the broken items and after you fix it, gain some enthusiasm in tinkering. RC - Playing with the Remote Control Car and Helicopter will help you in your enthusiasm problem. --==Tinkering==-- Tinkering is going to electronical items and seeing if you can tinker with it. If you can, you will see the Tinker option available from the item. This Tinker option basically allows you to play around with the items and if you successfully tinker it, you will restore the value of the item to full price. After that, you can sell it again. But be sure that you have a high mechanical skill before you do this because it may zap you a tad if you do not have a high mechanical skill. --==Restoring Cars==-- You can restore the old, broken down car into a customized car and sell it for a massive profit. All you need is the broken car and a driveway to place it on. To restore the car, you need to work on the engine and the body of the car. The Body can be done in a single go with one Sim, while another Sim can concentrate on the Engine. It will take a few tries to fix the engine, so keep a watchful eye on the Sim repairing the engine of the car. Once it is complete, you can paint the car in a variety of colours, from Blue, to Black, to Green, to Orange, to Siler, to White and finally Yellow. Even if you have painted it once, you can paint it again and finally sell it at a nice price of 5,200 Simoleons, quite a tidy sum for yourself. This is quite useful because it pays well and doesn't drain a lot of time. If you have Open for Business, you can consider opening a Garage because this will make some fair money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.09] Fitness "Staying healthy is particularly important to Sims who care about fitness. Exercise by jogging or swimming and things like yoga and tai chi make them feel good. Sims with high body skill will gain Fitness Enthusiasm faster than normal." Icon: Guy Flexing his Biceps Fitness is one that you will want to participate in if they tend to eat more than they actually need to. The work on the protein shakes will be helpful for those wanting to increase their body skill. The problem is, if you have Seasons, it won't be pretty to be outside too long since you can get sunburnt. I am sure it is Seasons because you don't go jogging to the beach, in answers to people claiming it is from Bon Boyage. Mannerisms : Stretching Personality : Outgoing, Active Skills Based On : Body Titles (2-4) : Workout Buddy (5-7) : Trim and Toned (8-9) : Fit as a Fiddle (1 0) : Leader of the Pack Magazine Arrives : Thursday Interests : Health Career : Adventurer --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Fitness At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Fitness and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Health Section This allows your Sims to read the Health section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 3: Go Jogging At this level, your Sims can go jogging by clicking on themselves and selecting the jogging option. This allows them to go jogging by themselves or with out Sims, or pets if you have any. This will allow non-fitness addicts to go jogging as well. They will normally disappear from your lot for about an hour and be represented by a little icon on their Sim tab. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Fitness This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Fitness. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 5: Make Protein Shakes By going to the fridge, your Sim is now able to make protein shakes. These shakes will not taste nice but will allow your Sim to build up their fitness level and their body skill faster than the normal rate. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Fitness This will allow you to share tips about Fitness to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Fitness This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Fitness. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Fitness in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Fitness This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Fitness. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Fitness. --==Activities==-- Sims don't really like to be fit themselves so your really need to make them fit. So you need to make the exercise so be sure what activities will increase their fitness enthusiasm. Exercise - The exercise machines are a good way to boost your fitness level as well as body skill and burning the fat. Swimming - Another exercise that will improve your fitness enthusiasm. Tai Chi - If you have Bon Voyage and learnt Tai Chi, then this will be useful for you. Yoga - If you don't have Tai Chi, you can do Yoga instead. Work Out - Working Out with the stereo or using the television will keep your Sims fit. Jogging - It will keep you fit, as well as any other Sim that decides to jog along with out. Shakes - Eating, or maybe drinnking those protein shakes will definitely help your enthusiasm in Fitness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.10] Science "The wonders of science are very appealing to some Sims. Studying the stars or ants, practicing or making medicine, will get them even more enthusiastic about it. Sims who have high logic will be more enthusiastic about science." Icon: A Science Beaker Science is my interest, as well as one in the game. Science will teach you the way things work around in life, as a high logic will maintain that interest in science that much longer. Mannerisms : Do a Logic Puzzle Personality : Neat, Serious Skills Based On : Logic Titles (2-4) : Baby Biologist (5-7) : Telescope Whisperer (8-9) : Discoverer of Galaxies (1 0) : Some Kind od Einstein Magazine Arrives : Wednesday Interests : Sci-Fi Career : Science --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Science At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Science and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Science Section This allows your Sims to read the lovely Science section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 3: Search for Constellations At this level, you can now use your telescope for more than stargazing, you can search for the constellations, such as Aries and Capricorn, and even Orion. This will increase the rate stargazing will increase your enthusiasm for Science will increase. If you actually find one, which is even more rare than finding a planet, you will get a nice cash prize. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Science This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Science. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 5: Search for Planets Searching for planets, like searching for constellations, is a seperate function from the telescope, except this is one with a catch. If you can discover a new planet, something there are billions of, the SimCity Astronomy Club will award you 500 Simoleons for your wonderful discovery. Great eh? At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Science This will allow you to share tips about Science to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Science This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Science. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Science in general. At Enthusiasm Level 8: Search for UFOs Searching for UFOs will increase your odds that you will be abducted from the telescope. If you want to have an alien baby and you aren't a knowledge Sim, then you can use this. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Science This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Science. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Science. --==Activities==-- Science is another activity that non-knowledge Sims will not be very involved in. So, I've list some of the activities that will help you. Stargazing - Using the telescope will greatly aid you in the search for science. This is even more so because the 3 special Science only unlocks are used on the telescope. Study Ants - Heck, it may not be that interesting but studying ants might be good for something. Some psychologists used ants for study, why not you? Medicine - Making and selling medicine from the Science career reward will certainly help you like science that much more. Surgery - It may not be real, but the Medicine career reward will increase your interest in science. Stargaze - Rolling on the grass and looking at stars with the naked eye is just as good as working with a telescope. Weather - When you decide to muck with the weather with the Weather Machine, you harness the force of Science over Nature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.11] Music and Dance "Music and Dance are great pasttimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances, all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful activity. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area." Icon: Music Note This is a more entertaining hobby since it has to do with music and dance. This is easy to do, if your Sims are more music orientated. Mannerisms : Drumming on your Leg, Humming, Practicing Ballet, Whistle Personality : Outgoing, Serious Skills Based On : Creativity Titles (2-4) : Foot Tapper (5-7) : Rhythm Junkie (8-9) : Groove Master (1 0) : One with the Beat Magazine Arrives : Monday Interests : Entertainment, Culture Career : Music, Dance --==Benefits==-- At Enthusiasm Level 1: Talk About Music and Dance At this level, you are able to talk to other Sims about the world of Music and Dance and this allows you to perk up their interest in this specific hobby and increases their enthusiasm in the topic. If both Sims equally enjoy the same hobby, it will build up their relationship faster than normal talking as well. At Enthusiasm Level 2: Read Music and Culture Section This allows your Sims to read the Music and Culture section in the newspaper that is delivered to your front lawn daily, provided that it doesn't get stolen en route to your house. It will increase your Enthusiasm rather quickly and it will also boost your Fun meter, because it is fun to read about what you enjoy most. At Enthusiasm Level 4: Browse Web About Music and Dance This will effectively allow your Sim to use the Interest to browse for web sites that are related to Music and Dance. This will further increase their enthusiasm for their hobby. At Enthusiasm Level 6: Share Hobby Tips About Music and Dance This will allow you to share tips about Music and Dance to other Sim who may be struggling with their hobby, so you basically edge them along and increase the enthusiasm in that other Sim. This only applies to group activities, so if you are in a group activity for this hobby with other Sims, you will boost their enthusiasm for this hobby faster than before. At Enthusiasm Level 7: Blog About Music and Dance This basically allows your Sim to use the computer and blog on the internet about Music and Dance. This will allow them to gain more enthusiasm in Music and Dance in general. At Enthusiasm Level 9: Instruct in Music and Dance This is where other Sims can go up and ask your Sim to help instruct them in the secrets of Music and Dance. All the other Sim has to do is to click on the Sim and then select "Ask" and ask to be instructed. At Enthusiasm Level 10: In the Zone You are now in the Zone. This allows your Sim to have uninterrupted work and slower needs decay whilst perform activities that are related to the Music and Dance. --==Activities==-- These activities will be quite obvious given the name of the hobby that is being undertaken. Well, they all relate with music and dance in some way, shape or form. Dancing - Whether you are dancing with another person or dancing to the radio, you are still dancing and this will increase your interest in said activity. Even watching people dance will increase your interest in this hobby. Ballet - By doing this activity, whether with your generic, run of the mill bar or the Golden Bar from the Dance Career, it will increase youe enthusiasm in the music and dance department. Music - By playing a musical instrument, whether from the University expansion pack or from the newest add ons from FreeTime or The Rock Hammer reward from Music in Seasons, you will increase your interest in music by performing music. Stereo - Listening to music from the stereo will help you understand what Music and Dance is all about. DJ Booth - When you are mixing the rhymes that come out of the DJ booth, your enthusiasm in Music and Dance will increase. Karaoke - Whilst the music being produced may not be the highest quality it can be, it will increase your enthusiasm in music. MP3 Player- A smaller extension of the Stereo, this will help you here. Singing - While you are not playing around with a Karaoke machine, singing is still considered music, disgusting as it may be. Synth - While mixing music with the modular synth, it will be music and will increase enthusiasm nonetheless. --==Dance Contest==-- Sometimes, your Sims may get the urge to enter a dance contest. This can be done at the secret lot for the music and dance hobbies studio, where you can get a DJ to dance off with you. Another person will contest that you are the best, and this will end in a contest, and one person, the one with more skill, will end up as the victor. And to the victor goes the spoils. The spoils of a few hundred Simoleons, and that isn't actually a princely sum. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2.12] Hobbie Benefits Of course, there will be benefits of having a hobby. The ones that I won't mention are those already mentioned above in their respective topics. The first will be IN THE ZONE. --==Magazine Subscription==-- At enthusiasm level 3, the Sim can use the phone to subscribe to a magazine in which they can read. This magazine will be delivered weekly and can only be read a certain number of times before the magazine self-destructs. This allows you to gain more enthusiasm in that subject as well as anyone else who decides to read the magazine, since it is not restricted to reading, only to subscribing to the magazine in the first place. Once you subscribe, you stay so, even if your enthusiasm dips below 3. Each are worth 15 Simoleons each when you sell it in buy mode and they have names. Cuisine - What's Cooking Arts and Crafts - At-Home Artist Film and Literature - Modern Media Magazine Sports - Sporty Sims Games - Games Sims Play Nature - Outdoorsy Tinkering - D-I-Y Fitness - Workin' It Out Science - SimScientific Music and Dance - ... and Headphones --==In the Zone==-- Once your Sims ahve reach the maximum level for their hobby, they will be in the zone for that hobby's activities. This basically means, when they perform an activity related to the maxed out hobby, they will have a white glow that will indicate that they are In the Zone. What does this do? Well, while they are performing that activity, they will forget about anything that is around them and they will not be distracted. This is handy if your little dudes are prone to distraction or hate being interrupted by phone calls. You can even ignore fires if you are in the zone! Anyway, the second benefit, and by far the more valuable one is that you will have a slower overall decay of your moods. Therefore, hunger, comfort, bladder, energy, fun, social and hygiene will decay at a slower rate than usual, and that will leave you more time to focus on your special hobby. --==Secret Lots==-- Something that I will talk about later, but this is intended to be a brief overview of it. Anyway, these secret lots are basically secret areas in the neighbourhood of Hobbies, that you can access once you have 5 enthusiasm points in a hobby. There are 10 secret lots, one for each hobby and this will be a place where you can improve your enthusiasm in your hobby as well as a helpful instructor who can help you improve your enthusiasm even more, and this will increase your enthusiasm level. You can also take other Sims along with you, even though they do not have membership. This is the only way children can access a secret lot, being accompanied by an adult. The secret lots are: Cuisine - Sue's Secret Kitchen Arts and Crafts - My Muse II - Art Studio Film and Literature - Desirable Discourse Film & Literature Club Sports - Dreamy Fields Games - Games of Glory Nature - Peerless Park Nature Retreat Tinkering - Will's Garage Fitness - Platinum Gym Science - Aspirational Laboratories Music and Dance - My Muse - Music & Dance Studio --==Plaque==-- Once you have reached the highest possible enthusiasm level for a certain hobbie, the leader of the secret lot will come and greet you, and this will end up giving your Sim a plaque in recognition of their achievements. This is worth 120 Simoleons but it is better if you hand it on the wall and have your head held high. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.01] Cuisine There are 6 different chances cards for each hobby that you can encounter during the progress of work and school. I'll mark down where you can encounter the card as well as the results of what happens. Note that this can happen randomly and all hobby cards will be randomised, not just ones you have an interest in. ******** *Work 1* ******** "____ is working late with a few co-workers when they all decide to order some food. ____ is placed in charge of getting the food. Should ____ go with the standard pizzas or order something more daring ethnic food?" "Pizza" ____ decides to just order a bunch of pizzas. It's the easiest way to satisfy everyone and the variety of different toppings has something to everyone's liking. After a few more productive hours, ____ invites one of her co-workers over!" "Pizza" Pizza - a staple of the office food chain. The pizza ____ ends up ordering, however, ends up being mediocre and everyone eats only a few slices. ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm!" "Ethnic Food" ____ decides that everyone's palate need more than just pizza today and so decides to order some ethnic food from a local place she knows and frequents. It's a hit and everyone asks ____ for the name and menu of the place. ____ gains some cuisine enthusiasm!" "Ethnic Food" ____ is tired of pizza and thinks most of her co-workers are too. She orders some ethnic food instead, only to discover that many of her co-workers don't particularly like spicy food. ____ ordered a lot of spicy food and most of it goes to waste. ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm. ******** *Work 2* ******** "A co-worker recently got married and ____ wants to give a little something to help celebrate. ____ has some pretty nice nectar that she's been saving for a special occasion. On the other hand, her co-worker might not appreciate the nectar. ____ could just give them a blender off their registry. Which one should she choose?" "Bottle of Nectar" A wedding is a pretty special event, so ____ decides to give them the bottle of nectar. Her co-worker is very pleased to receive it and the two talk about different nectars for a while before her co-worker hands her a membership card to a secret location. (Access to Sue's Secret Kitchen) "Bottle of Nectar" ____ wants to give something special to her co-worker and decides to go with the nectar. Her co-worker, while appreciative, clearly isn't a nectar drinker and ____ is dejected at having given her special bottle to him. ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm. "Blender" Every married Sim needs a blender, right? ____ decides it's easiest to go with the registry and the couple is thankful for ____'s gift. Additionally, ____ decides to invite her co-worker over after work. "Blender" A blender is a useful thing to have. Two blenders? Not so much. It turns out that ____ forgot to check the item off the registry when purchasing it and the couple ends up with two blenders. ____ apologises and hands over some money as well, to make up for her lousy gift. (Some Money is 100 Simoleons) ******** *Work 3* ******** "The company is having a BBQ Lunch and are looking for employees to help. Should ____ volunteer to help cook the burgers or serve the salad?" "Cook Burgers" ____'s a mean griller and her burger-cooking at the BBQ proves it. Everyone comments about the juicy and tender burger that ____ cooks and the praise causes her to gain some cuisine enthusiasm. "Cook Burgers" ____'s a pretty good keeper of the grill at home, but see soon finds herself overwhelmed with the volume of hamburgers she must make. She isn't able to remember how long certain burgers have been on the grill and ends up burning or undercooking many of them. ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm. "Serve Salad" ____ would rather help people eat healthy and so goes for the salad station. Having prepared many salads outside of work, ____ is not only able to dutifully serve the salad but also creates new combinations and give recommendations for dressings that makes her station the talk of the BBQ. Everyone is impressed and ____ gains some cuisine enthusiasm. "Serve Salad" The salad station is really more of a salad bowl. It's tedious, boring work and there seems to be an infinite stream of hungry Sims. By the time ____ is done helping to serve the salad, there's hardly any other food left and ____ does not get to enjoy the BBQ fully. She loses some cuisine enthusiasm. ********** *School 1* ********** "Lunch is again once a bland concoction of pasta and chicken and ____ has had enough. She knows that she can make it better, but all she has to work with is a ketchup bottle and salt and pepper shakers. Which should she use?" "Ketchup" Everything tastes better with ketchup and ____'s lunch certainly does have a new tangy taste. Soon, the other students are asking ____ for ketchup additions and ____ gains some cuisine enthusiasm. "Ketchup" While ____'s meal might have tasted more flavourful had she used the right amount of ketchup, she accidently squirts too much and the resulting mess tastes like a lot of tomato. ____ can't stomach the rest of her meal and loses some cuisine enthusiasm. "Salt and Pepper" ____ thinks ketchup might be too strong of a flavour and decides to simply plop on some salt and pepper to add to her lunch. It works and other students soon follow suit. With a bunch of new lunchmates, ____ will bring home a friend today. "Salt and Pepper" ____ begins adding salt and pepper to her lunch, but the meat and pasta seem to eat all the flavour. No matter how much she puts on, the flavour of the meal doesn't increase and ____ ends up throwing away most of her lunch and losing some cuisine enthusiasm. ********** *School 2* ********** "____ said that she would make brownies for the fundraising bake sale. Should she make them herself or have her family make them?" "Make Them Alone" ____ decides that she can make brownies herself, and does a pretty good job baking them. The buyers at the bake sale are charmed by the fact that the brownies were child-made and buy up the whole bunch. ____ gains some cuisine enthusiasm. "Make Them Alone" ____ makes the brownies herself, but ends up burning them a bit. They sell poorly and ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm." "Have Family Make Them" ____'s not well versed in brownie-making and so decides to get her family to make them. The brownies turn out well and ____ has more than she thought she would. She raises the most money at the sale and gets to keep a small portion of it. (Small Portion is 150 Simoleons) "Have Family Make Them" ____ has her family do the brownies, but doesn't let them know until too late. They are only able to make half a batch and ____ doesn't raise too much with her brownies. ____ loses some cuisine enthusiasm. ********** *School 3* ********** "Disaster strikes the school when many of the cafetaria staff call in. With no lunch plan, the principal assigns ____ as the student in charge of lunch plans. Should ____ attempt to corral some students into making lunch or simply buy a bunch of frozen food to heat for lunch?" "Make Food" ____ is sure that if the students band together, they can make a lunch meal that no one will forget. The resulting meal is both delicious and inspiring. The principal ends up thanking ____ for her great work and hands her a membership card to a secret location! (Access to Sue's Secret Kitchen) "Make Food" ____ believes that with effort and teamwork, the students can make a great meal. Unfortunately, others don't seem to share that idea and ____ ends up being the only one making lunch. The result is not enough food for everyone and ____ loses some enthusiasm. "Buy Frozen" There are too many students to make food for, so ____ decides to simply purchase a large amount of frozen food. The plan is a good one and everyone gets to eat and choose what they want to eat. Everyone ends up happy and ____ gains some cuisine enthusiasm. "Buy Frozen" ____ can't fathom having to make that much food. Instead, she purchases a large amount of frozen food. Only after buying it does she realise that the school kitchen does not have enough appliances to defrost all the food quickly. ____ ends up having to get the lunch catered and loses Simoleons on the wasted frozen food. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.02] Arts and Crafts ******** *Work 1* ******** "____ is called into her boss's office for a short meeting when she notices a hideous painting over her boss's desk. Like, truly awful. Should ____ say something or keep her mouth shut?" "Say Something" ____ can't let something this hideous stay on the wall. She mentions that the piece of art is rather unattractive and urges her boss to invest in something a bit more pleasing to the eye. Her boss looks at the painting, seemingly for the first time, and heartily agrees. ____ even gets to help pick out the new painting to take its place. ____ gains some arts and craft enthusiasm. "Say Something" ____ can't let something this hideous stay on the wall. She mentions that the piece of art is rather unattractive and urges her boss to invest in something a bit more pleasing to the eye. Her boss is insulted and asks her to leave the office. ____ gets demoted! "Don't" ____ holds her tongue so as not to offend the boss. She and her co-workers laugh about it later and ____ invites one of them over to talk about truly good art. "Don't" ____ holds her tongue so as not to offend the boss. However, her boss later accosts her and asks about the painting. ____ waffles a bit, before her boss criticises it for being "bad pop art" and said that he previously valued ____'s art opinion but is no longer sure. ____ loses some arts and crafts enthusiasm. ******** *Work 2* ******** "The office party is scheduled for this weekend and someone needs to take charge of the decorations. ____ is pretty sure she can do a good job with them but they've been handled past years by the same person. ____ doesn't want to make her co-worker angry if it's "her thing". Should ____ volunteer or let her co-worker do it?" "Volunteer" ____ steps up to take charge of the decorations. Her co-worker asks if she can help and the two do a great job. For her excellent teamwork and brillant decorations, ____ is given a bonus! (A Small Bonus of 200 Simoleons) "Volunteer" ____ steps up to take charge of the decorations. Her co-worjer asks if she can help and when they begin work, her co-worker takes over and does everything. ____ is upset and oses some arts and crafts enthusiasm. "Let Her Do It" ____ doesn't want to cause office drama, so decides to let her co-worker do the decorations. The co-worker knows that ____ was interested in the decorations, so she gives her a few tips on how she creates them. ____ gains some arts and crafts enthusiasm. "Let Her Do It" ____ doesn't want to cause office drama, so decides to let her co-worker do the decorations. When ____ asks her if she can help, her co-worker outright rejects any kind of aid and ____ loses some arts and crafts enthusiasm. ******** *Work 3* ******** "Halloween is approaching and ____ always makes her own costume. She's not sure, however, if she should wear it to work on Halloween. If co-workers will wear costumes, it will make sense; otherwise, ____ might stand out - in a bad way. Should ____ wear her costume to work?" "Wear to Work" ____'s costume is amazing, and all her co-workers compliment her on it. There is a costume contest where ____ easily beats all the other costumes and wins §100. "Wear to Work" ____'s costume is amazing, but she's the only one in the entire office wearing a costume. ____ forgets that she has a meeting with a client in the afternoon and her costume ends up blowing the deal for them. ____ is demoted for her unprofessional behaviour." "Don't Wear" ____ decides to leave the costume at home, but is talking about it at work when one of her colleagues asks if she has any pictures. ____ shows some and her colleague is so impressed he hands her a membership card to a secret lot! (Access to My Muse II - Art Studio) "Don't Wear" ____ decides to leave the costume at home, but when she gets to work, she sees that almost everyone is wearing a costume. She stands out as one of the few conspicious people who isn't wearing something interesting and ____ loses some arts and craft enthusiasm. ********** *School 1* ********** "In art class, ____ is told to paint an elephant. ____ isn't the best painter of animals, so she considers a painting an abstract piece instead that evokes an elephant. Should ____ try to paint a realistic elephant or an abstract piece?" "Realistic" ____ decides to paint a realistic elephant and manages to paint an elephant that ends up looking pretty good. ____ gains some arts and crafts enthusiasm. "Realistic" ____ decides to paint a realistic elephant and does her best, only to end up with an indistinguishable gray blob on her paper. Her teacher is disappointed and ____ loses some enthusiasm in arts and crafts "Abstract" ____ can't paint an elephant and she knows it. She decides to paint an abstract elephant instead. The teacher is very impressed and ____ gains enthusiasm in arts and crafts! "Abstract" ____ can't paint an elephant and she knows it. Her attempt at an abstract elephant, however, is not much better. Her triangular gray blobs on the paper look lazy and she loses some arts and crafts enthusiasm. ********** *School 2* ********** "____ needs to make a banner for a class project and the easiest way to do it is to print out multiple pages and put them together. Should ____ put the dfferent pages together with glue or tape? "Glue" ____ doesn't want lots of ugly tape on her banner and decides to go with the glue. She manages to glue the overlaps perfectly and the banner comes out looking very professional. ____'s enthusiasm for arts and crafts rises! "Glue" ____ doesn't want lots of ugly tape on her banner and decides to go with the glue. It ends up being an even bigger mess, with glue everywhere and random parts of the banner stuck to itself. She ends up having to ditch it and print another banner at the print shop, which costs her §50. "Tape" Tape has never let ____ down before. With a few deft strips, the banner comes together cleanly and nicely. The project is well-received and ____ gains enthusiasm in arts and crafts. "Tape" Tape is always a good, sturdy choice, right? The banner comes out looking pretty good, but when she goes to hoist it up during class, it falls apart because of the weak tape ____ used. The teacher disapproves and ____ loses enthusiasm in arts and crafts. ********** *School 3* ********** "It's math class and ____ is bored. She begins scribbling some small drawings in her math notebook when she notices that her name was just called. Looking up, she sees the teacher and class expecting her to complete the problem on the board. Should ____ confess and show the teacher that she was doodling and not paying attention or attempt to do the problem anyway?" "Show Teacher" ____ says that she really isn't prepared to do the problem and shows the teacher her doodles. While the teacher is a bit irritated, the doodles are very impressive and ____ is off the hook. ____ gains some arts and crafts enthusiasm. "Show Teacher" ____ confesses that she wasn't really paying attention because of her doodles. The teacher is incensed and confiscates ____'s notebook and assigns her extra homework. ____ loses some arts and crafts enthusiasm. "Attempt to Answer" Math is all about reasoning things out and ____ thinks she can figure ou the problem on the board, even if she wasn't paying attention. It turns out to be easy and ____ is able to easily and correctly fill out the equation. ____ gains some enthusiasm in arts and crafts. "Attempt to Answer" ____ is confident that she can solve the problem on the board without knowing what's going on in class. Her confidence begins to wane, however, after several futile minutes at the board. Her teacher eventually tells her to go back to her desk and ____ loses enthusiasm in arts and crafts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.03] Film and Literature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.04] Sports ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.05] Games ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.06] Nature ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.07] Tinkering ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.08] Fitness ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.09] Science ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [3.10] Music and Dance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.01] Sue's Secret Kitchen Sue's Secret Kitchen is the secret lot for those who love their food, which is the Cuisine hobby. Your Iron Chef here is Sharlene Royce. In this lot, it contains: 2 Kitchens - Which contains - A Food Processor - 2 Microwaves - A Fridge - Dishwasher - Coffee Machine - Stove - You can cook here for your cooking contests. You will have to pay for the cost of the food that you use however. A Bathroom - To do your do do. Cooking Contest - You can enter the cooking contest here to win 500 Simoleons as a cash prize as well as a Blue Ribbon. Chocolate Maker - The Chocolate Maker from the Culinary Career track is available for use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.02] My Muse II - Art Studio My Muse II - Art Studio is the secret lot for those who admire the Arts and Crafts of the World. Their leader is Demi Louie and in this Art Studio, which is more of a nature park, there are: A Bathroom - Where you can go and do your business. 2 Pottery Stands - Places where you can make some clay products. 3 Sewing Machines - Places where you can make fabric products. 2 Easels - Stands where you can make some artwork. 2 Drafting Tables - Tables where you can make some technical drawings. A Grill - Sims do need to eat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.03] Desirable Discourse Film & Literature Club As posh as this sounds, it isn't the best of the Secret Lots. It is quite empty, well, thats studying Film and Literature for you. Your bankrupt leader is Cooper Seifert, and what is in the club? A Bathroom - Reading books in the toilets is allowed here. Bar - All this upper class posh life much have something to drink. Television - With all the films on television, you need one to be able to watch it all. 6 Bookshelves - The second part of the hobby is Literature and you will need something to read from. Grill - To eat, and not burn books. 2 Computers - To get the plot summaries from Wikipedia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.04] Dreamy Fields The fields aren't so dreamy here, so don't be fooled by the name of the secret lot for Sports. Your MVP here is the Coach Kennedy Grove. And in these fields of glory contains: A Bathroom - All that Gatorade needs to go out somewhere. A Grill - Food goes in, Food goes out. 2 Soccer Nets - A place where you can practice your shooting at goals. Imagine your goal is the net first. 2 Basketball Hoops - One is outdoor and one is indoor, so practice until you can get the three-pointer. 3 Putters - The Putters from the Business Career track are found here since Golf is considered a sport. 3 Punching Bags - The punching bags, the reward from the Athletic career is available for you to punch on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.05] Games of Glory The Games of Glory clubhouse is home to gamers near and far. Anyway, the gaming guru here is Makoto Traver. The suit is the Gamer suit found in The Sims 2 - Season from the Gamer Career Track. Anyway, what can be found in Games of Glory is: A Bathroom - Standard in all secret lots. Chess Board - Most gamers need to increase their logic somewhere. Don't Wake the Llama - This new board game is another game that these gamers need to collect. The sequel, Don't Wake the Alpaca was not so successful. 2 Pinball Machines - Pinball machines, while these to not make any real Simoleons, they are a source of gaming. Pool Table - A game that does not involve electricity in some way. 4 Computers - Ever want to host a LAN party or have a gaming competition? Here's your chance. Television - A wide screen television. Console - A gaming device to use on the television. Grill - You do need to eat you know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.06] Peerless Park Nature Retreat The Peerless Park Nature Retreat are for those who love nature. Your wonderful leader is the green Naenae Phillippine and in this park, it contains ... not much. A Bathroom - You cannot urinate in the trees. A Grill - Well, there are more than one, and tables! 2 Hydroponic Setups - Well, they aren't for growing drugs, but they can be used to grow some plants. And make some money. Koi Pond - The Oceanography reward, while it won't make money like the Slacker reward, it will increase your appreciation in nature. Fish Pond - For those with Seasons, there is a pond in which you can fish in. For those without, don't worry about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.07] Will's Garage Will's Garage is the secret lot for those who love Tinkering. Your leader, well, my leader is Ocean Pederson. In this Garage, there is: A Bathroom - Where you can go to the bathroom. One Train Set - You can operate and add parts to the train set. 2 Computers - A Little Sister Laptop and a Moneywell Computer. 2 Trash Compacters - For you to tinker around with. 2 Dishwashers - Also for you to tinker around with. A Television - To Watch and to tinker around with. A Microwave - To cook your food and to tinker with. A Grill - To eat something while you are there. A Bookshelf - To study up on your mechanical skills. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.08] Platinum Gym For those of you who are complete Fitness Nuts, the secret lot for Fitness is the Platinum Gym. Your fabled leader is the legendary, or not, Richard Beckett and this is what the Gym contains. A Bathroom - Standard in all secret lots. Grill - You may be fit, but you need to eat. 2 Exercise Bikes - A great way to keep fit, without falling down. 2 Exercise Weights - Lets see how much your Sims can pull up. A Pool - A place where you Sim can do some laps and blitz the competition, but it is rather small. Army Course - The Reward from the Military Career where your Sims have to run through a designated army training course. As a note, you can actually gain Body points in the gym, whether it is a glitch with the original version of FreeTime or not. Make it last. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.09] Aspirational Laboratories Another secret lot, and this time, it is for the Science hobby. Your lead scientist here in the labs is Jace Rusewicz. In these labs, it contains: A Bathroom - Scientists do need their toilet breaks. Telescope - The most useful of all of the scientific tools since you can search for constellations, planets and UFOs. Lab Station - The Medicine Maker from the Science Career track is available for you to use here. Surgery Table - It isn't as good as doing the real thing, but what is more fun than throwing screwdrivers out of bodies? 4 Ant Farms - Wow, lets study ants, and shake up their homes. 4 Computers - You can read the latest scientific articles on the web with these computers. Stereo - We still need to be interested in the latest tracks. Grill - All great scientists do need to consume food. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [4.10] My Muse - Music & Dance Studio This is the secret lot for the Music and Dance hobby and your esteemed leader, for those faithful followers, is Noelle Dennis. In this club contains: A Bathroom - You do need to go to the toilet you know. Stereo - A place where you can practice your dance moves. 2 Bars - Bars are used to practice your ballet skills. Piano - The staple musical instrument supplied in the base game. DJ - Allows you to perform Dance Contest Synthesizer - Allows for your Sims to mix up random tracks. Grill - Where else are you going to eat? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.01] Architecture ************** *Cement Mixer* ************** Description "Not exactly the most glorious job in the world, but someone needs to mix the cement. This entry level job requires no real skills other than a little attention to detail and the desire to keep going to a job where you mix cement all day long." Job Level: 1 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §155 Requirements for Level 2: None Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Wednesday, Sunday ************* *Brick Layer* ************* Description "You've moved off the factory floor and onto lots where actual homes are being built! Doing your small part to help erect structures both residential and commercial, laying bricks and spreading that goop to make them stick together is only a bit tougher than mixing cement. Learn enough about bricks, though, and you might just get to supervise other people doing it." Job Level: 2 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §176 Bonus for Promotion: §352 Requirements for Level 3: 1 Mechanical Point Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Wednesday, Sunday ********* *Foreman* ********* Description "Finally in change of more than yourself, you've made foreman of the construction team! Your initiative has been noticed. Now put a little logic behind that mechanical knowledge of yours and someone might actually mistake you for an architect." Job Level: 3 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §284 Bonus for Promotion: §568 Requirements for Level 4: 1 Logic Point 2 Mechanical Points 1 Family Friend Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Wednesday, Sunday ****************************** *Head of Construction Company* ****************************** Description "You've mastered cement, bricks, and various steel bars. You've led small teams into construction emergencies and made them work. Now you've got the ultimate high-level view of building buildings as the head of the construction company. Show some good leadership skills and work on your creativity and those lofty architects might suddenly take an interest in you." Job Level: 4 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 5pm Salary: §415 Bonus for Promotion: §830 Requirements for Level 5: 2 Logic Points 1 Creativity Point 2 Mechanical Points 2 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ************************ *Architect's Apprentice* ************************ Description "Construction is for chumps. You've made it inside the walls of the architecture firm, standing beside (or more often, behind) your mentor, who is going to teach you everything you need to know about how to design beautiful, beautiful buildings. Oh, and can you get him some coffee." Job Level: 5 Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §525 Bonus for Promotion: §1,050 Requirements for Level 6: 3 Logic Points 2 Creativity Points 3 Mechanical Points 3 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday *********** *Draftsman* *********** Description "You've finally got your own desk and own drafting table, tilted at the perfect angle, with straightedges and writing implements galore. Now's your opportunity to show that you can take an abstract building design, and through a series of straight lines, turn it into a blueprint. Keep building all those skills that got you here and you'll be a certified architect in no time!" Job Level: 6 [JOB REWARD] Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §615 Bonus for Promotion: §1,230 Requirements for Level 7: 4 Logic Points 4 Creativity Points 4 Mechanical Points 4 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday *********** *Architect* *********** Description "You've made it. The firm has given you all the necessary credentials to be an architect anywhere in the world, and you're well on your way to getting your first building built. A little extra creativity is just what the architectural world needs right now." Job Level: 7 Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §985 Bonus for Promotion: §1,970 Requirements for Level 8: 6 Logic Points 5 Creativity Points 5 Mechanical Points 6 Family Friends Job Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Wednesday, Saturday *********************** *Architectural Partner* *********************** Description "Wow. You made partner. The firm is now partially under your guiding hand, and a little bit of business knowledge will go a long way. Work on making good logical decisions and don't forget your construction roots. It's not just about making buildings. It's about making them great." Job Level: 8 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 5pm Salary: §1,123 Bonus for Promotion: §2,246 Requirements for Level 9: 7 Logic Points 7 Creativity Points 5 Mechanical Points 8 Family Friends Job Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Free Days: Thursday, Saturday ****************** *Master Architect* ****************** Description "You're a living legend, and when people pass by the houses and offices you've designed, they know they're in the presence of greatness. Keep reaching for the sky with more and more creative ventures and the world will be your oyster-shaped opera house. Job Level: 9 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 4pm Salary: §1,970 Bonus for Promotion: §3,940 Requirements for Level 10: 10 Logic Points 9 Creativity Points 6 Mechanical Points 11 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Free Days: Sunday, Friday, Saturday ************** *City Planner* ************** Description "An entire city is at your disposal and the decisions you make affect thousands of Sims. Where should the hospital go? What style of houses best fit this residential district? We need more parks! The questions and demands of the populace fall to you, dear city planner. Answer them. Meet them. This is what you were meant to do. Job Level: 10 Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §2,300 Bonus for Promotion: §4,600 Job Days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday Free Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.02] Dance ********************* *Aerobics Instructor* ********************* Description "And 1 and 2 and step and bend and move and slide and kick and stretch and 3 and 4 keep 'em moving and keep 'em guessing. Keep your own body in shape and maybe one day your dream of becoming an anaerobics instructor will come true." Job Level: 1 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §215 Requirements for Level 2: 1 Body Point 1 Family Friend Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Thursday *************** *Backup Dancer* *************** Description "Here's your first opprtunity to show your skills and hopefully hone your craft by working with veterans in the industry. It's still technically a starving artist position, but everyone has to start somewhere. Make sure you bring your "A" game everyday because you never know when you'll be given that opportunity to shine and impress someone." Job Level: 2 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 9pm Salary: §275 Bonus for Promotion: §550 Requirements for Level 3: 2 Body Points 1 Charisma Point 2 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Friday ********************** *SimJazzer Instructor* ********************** Description "When you left backup dancing to teach a workout class based on a 20 year old out-dated fad, you'll never know, but the world of dance moves in mysterious ways. Dust off that unitard, warm up the hair crimper, darn up those leg warmers and hit the hardwoods: it's time for some creativity and some pizzazz!" Job Level: 3 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §375 Bonus for Promotion: §750 Requirements for Level 4: 3 Body Points 1 Creativity Point 2 Charisma Points 3 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Thursday *********************** *Pop 'n Lock Performer* *********************** Description "It's taken you a while to perfect your popping, but you've been a natural locker since birth. Now it's time to bring the two together. Keep in time, hit the streets, the clubs, the art shows, anywhere you can show your stuff. Just remember to pop then lock, cause lockin' then poppin' is just as bad as frontin', which is almost as bad stackin' on stage." Job Level: 4 Carpool Arrival: 12pm Work Hours: 1pm to 7pm Salary: §450 Bonus for Promotion: §900 Requirements for Level 5: 4 Body Points 2 Creativity Points 3 Charisma Points 4 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Thursday ****************** *Dance Video Star* ****************** Description "Remember when you were that dancer standing with the other 8 dancers, behind that one dancer, who was standing behind all the famous people? Well, those days are long gone. Now you're the dancer standing in front of the other 8 dancers, behind all the famous people. Call you mom, cause you've made it to the middle!" Job Level: 5 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 5pm Salary: §520 Bonus for Promotion: §1,040 Requirements for Level 6: 4 Body Points 4 Creativity Points 4 Charisma Points 5 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Free Days: Friday, Sunday ********************* *Interpretive Dancer* ********************* Description "There are many interpretive dancers who are very famous in the interpretive dancing community. Like that girl that does the one about the willow tree, and that other guy who pretends he's blowing ribbons blowing on the breeze. Sometimes it can be difficult to interpret what a dancer is doing, but since it's pretty much all up to interpretation anyway who's to say you aren't really really good?" Job Level: 6 [JOB REWARD] Carpool Arrival: 3pm Work Hours: 4pm to 10pm Salary: §680 Bonus for Promotion: §1,360 Requirements for Level 7: 5 Body Points 5 Creativity Points 5 Charisma Points 6 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Wednesday ************ *Tap Dancer* ************ Description "No one laughs at tap dancers, they laugh with them, and with the whole stomp and smash crazes going on the demand for tap dancers is at an all time high. Top hat. Check. Cane. Check. Mock sequined half tux with tails. Check. Trashcan lids, drumsticks, empty paint cans, and faux graffitied concrete wall sections are all optional, but entirely more trendy. Bring the noise, also being a decent amount of the funk, and don't forget the jazz hands." Job Level: 7 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 9pm Salary: §815 Bonus for Promotion: §1,630 Requirements for Level 8: 6 Body Points 6 Creativity Points 7 Charisma Points 8 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Wednesday ***************** *Ballroom Dancer* ***************** Description "Now it's your time to prove your technical proficiency to the dancing world. Ballroom dancing is so technical that almost all forms of artistic expression have been removed, luckily all fashion sense has been removed as well. So, find the gaudiest outfit you can, slick back your hair, plaster a smile on your face, and let your feet do the talking while your competitors get to walking." Job Level: 8 Carpool Arrival: 4pm Work Hours: 5pm to 11pm Salary: §1,380 Bonus for Promotion: §2,760 Requirements for Level 9: 7 Body Points 7 Creativity Points 8 Charisma Points 10 Family Friends Job Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ***************** *Flamenco Master* ***************** Description "You've nearly made it. You've blown away all the competition in ballroom, and you've risen to the rank of master of the dance! You now perform to sold out crowds of adoring fans. Agents are talking to you about perfume and clothing lines, and you've personally bought flamencos back to the masses. Keep your eyes on the prize, don't forget your roots, and focus on your art. Nobody likes a sell out, well, except all the people you are selling out to, and they tend to be able to afford concert tickets." Job Level: 9 Carpool Arrival: 3pm Work Hours: 4pm to 10pm Salary: §2,025 Bonus for Promotion: §4,050 Requirements for Level 10: 9 Body Points 9 Creativity Points 9 Charisma Points 12 Family Friends Job Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday *************************** *World Class Ballet Dancer* *************************** Description "You are now the pinnacle of dance; the ultimate combination of technical and artistic prowess. So what if half of the audience is asleep during every performance? You are an artist, and art for art's sake is just as important as art for the masses. You now dance for you and you alone, a fallen angel swirling majestically in a sea of frozen honey and swan down. You are nature. You are magic. You are light and dark and steel and softness, the embodiment of the human form ... in tights." Job Level: 10 Carpool Arrival: 3pm Work Hours: 4pm to 9pm Salary: §2,950 Bonus for Promotion: §5,900 Job Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.03] Entertainment ******************* *Stand Up Comedian* ******************* Description "From open mic nights to low-paying gigs at coffeshops and pubs, you're making your rounds and paying your dues. Stick with it and work on that ever- important charisma to move up the entertainment food chain." Job Level: 1 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 10pm Salary: §240 Requirements for Level 2: 1 Charisma Point 1 Family Friend Job Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Wednesday *********************** *Birthday Party Mascot* *********************** Description "To gain a little job stability, you have to give up a little dignity. Sure, you have to paint your face each day and perform lame magic tricks, but add a little creativity to your routine and you'll find room to grow." Job Level: 2 Carpool Arrival: 10am Work Hours: 11am to 5pm Salary: §265 Bonus for Promotion: §530 Requirements for Level 3: 1 Creativity Point 1 Charisma Point 2 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Wednesday ****** *Mime* ****** Description "Speaking is for those who cannot entertain in silence. With your whimsical pantomimes and wide array of facial expressions, your silence speaks volumes. Just don't do that being blown away by the wind thing too many times." Job Level: 3 Carpool Arrival: 1pm Work Hours: 2pm to 9pm Salary: §305 Bonus for Promotion: §610 Requirements for Level 4: 2 Creativity Points 2 Charisma Points 3 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Sunday, Monday *************** *Lounge Singer* *************** Description "That voice of yours, while not perfect all the time, can certainly hold a room's attention. You've got the confidence to belt it out every night, and confidence will get you far in this business." Job Level: 4 Carpool Arrival: 4pm Work Hours: 5pm to 11pm Salary: §420 Bonus for Promotion: §840 Requirements for Level 5: 3 Creativity Points 3 Charisma Points 4 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Wednesday *************** *Ventriloquist* *************** Description "You knew that one wooden dummy would come in handy one day. With him sitting on your knee and you speaking for two, some people might call you crazy, but you know the truth. Ventriloquism is a lost art and is ripe for a comeback." Job Level: 5 [JOB REWARD] Carpool Arrival: 1pm Work Hours: 2pm to 9pm Salary: §505 Bonus for Promotion: §1,010 Requirements for Level 6: 2 Body Points 4 Creativity Points 4 Charisma Points 5 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Thursday ******************** *Round Table Knight* ******************** Description "Entertaining would be wenches, whelps and knaves with wit and charm and keeping the King in an agreeable mood is the daily faire of the Round Table Knight. Keep your wits and wooden blade sharp and you'll end up on top!" Job Level: 6 Carpool Arrival: 10am Work Hours: 11am to 6pm Salary: §690 Bonus for Promotion: §1,380 Requirements for Level 7: 3 Body Points 5 Creativity Points 5 Charisma Points 6 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Sunday, Monday ********* *Juggler* ********* Description "Mastering the fine art of juggling isn't an east task, but you're right on track. Keep it up and you will start to defy gravity!" Job Level: 7 Carpool Arrival: 1pm Work Hours: 2pm to 8pm Salary: §820 Bonus for Promotion: §1,640 Requirements for Level 8: 4 Body Points 6 Creativity Points 6 Charisma Points 8 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ********************** *Master of Ceremonies* ********************** Description "Your voice and presence has made you an easily recognisable entity and now everyone wants to have you on their stage. Announcing winners, would-be's and has-been's will soon make you a household name!" Job Level: 8 Carpool Arrival: 3pm Work Hours: 4pm to 11pm Salary: §1,120 Bonus for Promotion: §2,240 Requirements for Level 9: 6 Body Points 7 Creativity Points 8 Charisma Points 10 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Tuesday, Wednesday *********** *Headliner* *********** Description "You're on top of the world! At least, that's what the tabloids keep saying. Your every move is now photographed and talked about and frankly, it's flattering. Your name comes before anything else and you wouldn't have it any other way." Job Level: 9 Carpool Arrival: 4pm Work Hours: 5pm to 11pm Salary: §2,540 Bonus for Promotion: §5,080 Requirements for Level 10: 6 Body Points 8 Creativity Points 10 Charisma Points 12 Family Friends Job Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ***************** *Prestidigitator* ***************** Description "You've made the SimCity Water Tower disappear in front of thousands of people. You've made the apparition of Bella Goth appear as smoke. You've made doubters believe and awed entire cities. In their eyes, you are a modern wizard." Job Level: 10 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 10pm Salary: §3,105 Bonus for Promotion: §6,210 Job Days: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.04] Intelligence ********* *Gumshoe* ********* Description "Not much more than an assistant to a low-level detective you'll often just be taking orders and jotting down notes. Prove your worth doing the menial tasks and show your quick thinking to move up in the organisation." Job Level: 1 Carpool Arrival: 10am Work Hours: 11am to 6pm Salary: §225 Requirements for Level 2: 1 Logic Point Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ************* *Private Eye* ************* Description "You're now able to afford your own office and assistant, but you're still trying to solve cases with grit and grumption. Pound the pavement and show your stuff. Work on your logic and your cleaning (crime scenes can get messy!) and getting the attention of the senior agents shouldn't be too hard." Job Level: 2 Carpool Arrival: 10am Work Hours: 11am to 6pm Salary: §310 Bonus for Promotion: §620 Requirements for Level 3: 2 Logic Points 1 Cleaning Point 1 Family Friend Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ************************** *Crime Scene Investigator* ************************** Description "Every day is a new adventure as a Crime Scene Investigator. Each crime scene is a mystery to dissect, and each potential arrest requires the quick thinking and solid decision making of a confident investigator. Are you that investigator?" Job Level: 3 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 5pm Salary: §325 Bonus for Promotion: §650 Requirements for Level 4: 3 Logic Points 1 Mechanical Point 1 Cleaning Point 2 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Wednesday *********************** *Surveillance Operator* *********************** Description "Listening has always been a strong suit of yours, and now you're finally being paid to do it. Keep your wits about you and your concentration sharp. The hours are a bit later, but a little extra work on your intelligence skills can catapult you into the local intelligence limelight." Job Level: 4 Carpool Arrival: 1pm Work Hours: 2pm to 8pm Salary: §395 Bonus for Promotion: §790 Requirements for Level 5: 4 Logic Points 2 Mechanical Points 2 Cleaning Points 3 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Free Days: Monday, Saturday ***************************** *Reconnaissance Communicator* ***************************** Description "If the Intelligence field has a middle management, you've reached it. The grunt work of interviewing witnesses and long overnight stakeouts is over. You now oversee the poor saps who have to do that! Manage those saps well and the national branch will be sure to notice." Job Level: 5 [JOB REWARD] Carpool Arrival: 12pm Work Hours: 1pm to 7pm Salary: §490 Bonus for Promotion: §980 Requirements for Level 6: 5 Logic Points 3 Mechanical Points 3 Cleaning Points 4 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Monday, Sunday ******************** *Rookie Field Agent* ******************** Description "This is it. The National stage. The pros. You've made it. As a Rookie Field Agent, you're out there with the best of the best, working for the SCIA on operations you can't even tell your grandma about. Stay with your mentor, learn quickly, and it won't be too hard to work your way up the SCIA ladder. Job Level: 6 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 10pm Salary: §650 Bonus for Promotion: §1,300 Requirements for Level 7: 6 Logic Points 4 Mechanical Points 4 Cleaning Points 6 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Monday, Sunday ************* *Field Agent* ************* Description "No longer the freshesh fish in the SCIA, you've drop the Rookie from your title and added responsibilities to your plate. Not only do new agents look up to you as a teacher, your skills will be challenged each day with new situations and obstacles." Job Level: 7 Carpool Arrival: 2pm Work Hours: 3pm to 9pm Salary: §1,070 Bonus for Promotion: §2,140 Requirements for Level 8: 7 Logic Points 5 Mechanical Points 5 Cleaning Points 8 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Monday, Saturday, Sunday ************** *Double Agent* ************** Description "You've been entrusted with some of the most dangerous and exciting missions at the SCIA. Every day will bring travel, adventure, and espionage. While the SCIA may disavow you if you fail, succeeding just may save the world." Job Level: 8 Carpool Arrival: 3pm Work Hours: 4pm to 10pm Salary: §1,540 Bonus for Promotion: §3,080 Requirements for Level 9: 8 Logic Points 7 Mechanical Points 6 Cleaning Points 10 Family Friends Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Monday, Saturday, Sunday ***************** *Elite Operative* ***************** Description "The cream of the crop. The best of the best. The heart of the artichoke. None of these affectations can truly describe how much you've risen through the ranks at the SCIA. As an Elite Operative, you're given the missions that no one else dares to do. You succeed where others fail. Just make sure you keep your missions quick, clean, and efficient." Job Level: 9 Carpool Arrival: 4pm Work Hours: 5pm to 11pm Salary: §3,225 Bonus for Promotion: §6,450 Requirements for Level 10: 9 Logic Points 8 Mechanical Points 8 Cleaning Points 12 Family Friends Job Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday ************** *Head of SCIA* ************** Description "All the Intelligence resources of the SCIA now lie at your feet. Thousands of agents are at your beck and call. Your daily decisions may save lives and tear down dictatorships. In many ways, you are now a god. Just a very secretive one." Job Level: 10 Carpool Arrival: 10am Work Hours: 11am to 6pm Salary: §3,750 Bonus for Promotion: §7,500 Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Sunday, Monday, Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.05] Oceanography ************** *Fish Chummer* ************** Description "When Sims, or sharks, desire something other than clean cut fish, that's when the Fish Chummer steps in. Clean it? Cut it? Why bother when squeezing and smashing will just as easily do the job?" Job Level: 1 Carpool Arrival: 3am Work Hours: 4am to 11am Salary: §185 Requirements for Level 2: None Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ********************** *Dolphin Tank Cleaner* ********************** Description "It's been suggested that Dolphins are the most intelligence species on the planet. So rightly so, they need people to clean up after them. Thoughts of calculus, wave form particle physics, and balancing beach balls on one's nose, leave little time to tidy up a tank. You've got mechanical skills, they don't, so use 'em." Job Level: 2 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §215 Bonus for Promotion: §430 Requirements for Level 3: 1 Mechanical Point Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Free Days: Saturday, Sunday ***************************** *Sea Lice Research Assistant* ***************************** Description "You're finally out of the dolphin tank and into the fire. Assisting a real live Medical Researcher with a Bona Fide degree from SimCity U's underwater telenovela department. And what a drama those sea lice are! Where the food chain meets the road they say, and how! Stay the course, get out of the lab once in a while and get some exercise, and you'll be on your way." Job Level: 3 Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §295 Bonus for Promotion: §590 Requirements for Level 4: 1 Body Point 2 Mechanical Points 1 Family Friend Job Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Free Days: Sunday, Monday ************* *Dive Master* ************* Description "You're not just a diver anymore, and you're through with the constant itchy scalp. You are a master of diving and divers alike. Explore the deep for long lost relics, or shave some Simoleons off your monthly Oyster Bill. Remember to keep your own life clean and orderly as you still have to live in the real and dry world sometimes. But never forget, the world is your oyster! Oysters are your oysters!" Job Level: 4 Carpool Arrival: 9am Work Hours: 10am to 4pm Salary: §325 Bonus for Promotion: §650 Requirements for Level 5: 2 Body Points 3 Mechanical Points 1 Cleaning Point 2 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Wednesday, Thursday ************************** *Underwater Demolitionist* ************************** Description "What could be more fun than blowing stuff up? Blowing stuff under water is what. You did the diving for ancient treasures, now it's time to set the charges and literally blow them out of the water." Job Level: 5 Carpool Arrival: 8am Work Hours: 9am to 4pm Salary: §450 Bonus for Promotion: §900 Requirements for Level 6: 3 Body Points 4 Mechanical Points 2 Cleaning Points 3 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Wednesday, Thursday ****************** *Marine Biologist* ****************** Description "Marine Biology. No longer just a fish squeezer or a hired hand spending all your free time trying to get water out of your ears. Now you're in the big leagues, studying all types of strange. exotic, bioluminescent, poisonous- barbed, ink-secreting, spear spitting sea life ... maybe you should invest in some goggles." Job Level: 6 [JOB REWARD] Carpool Arrival: 4am Work Hours: 5am to 11am Salary: §585 Bonus for Promotion: §1,170 Requirements for Level 7: 4 Body Points 6 Mechanical Points 3 Cleaning Points 4 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Thursday, Friday *************** *Whale Tracker* *************** Description "Whales are really really big, but the oceans are even bigger, and that's where you come in. Your stint as a marine biologist left you longing for the smell of salt in your nose and the spray of sea in your face. So get out your galoshes and your GPS, and hit the high seas." Job Level: 7 Carpool Arrival: 5am Work Hours: 6am to 1pm Salary: §860 Bonus for Promotion: §1,720 Requirements for Level 8: 5 Body Points 7 Mechanical Points 5 Cleaning Points 6 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Free Days: Thursday, Friday ******************** *Deep Sea Fisherman* ******************** Description "Your experience with diving, demolition, marine life cycles, and migratory whale patterns, have put you in the perfect position to now reap the seas of all her plentiful bounties. Who cares about over-fishing, or dolphin safe tuna, you know where the fish are and you're going to get them." Job Level: 8 Carpool Arrival: 2am Work Hours: 3am to 10am Salary: §1,320 Bonus for Promotion: §2,640 Requirements for Level 9: 7 Body Points 8 Mechanical Points 6 Cleaning Points 8 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Free Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday ********************* *Protector of Whales* ********************* Description "Moving up in the world tends to mean being less hands-on, and more managerial. As a protector of whales you now spend most of your time behind a desk on the phone lobbying the bureaucrats in SimCity to pass more stringent whale rights legislation. It's not exactly working for the man, but it's working in really close proximity to him." Job Level: 9 Carpool Arrival: 6am Work Hours: 7am to 2pm Salary: §2,880 Bonus for Promotion: §5,760 Requirements for Level 10: 9 Body Points 9 Mechanical Points 7 Cleaning Points 10 Family Friends Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Free Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ****************** *Hand of Poseidon* ****************** Description "Um, well, there's this pantheon of deities in ancient Greek culture, and, well, one of the original three, well not actually the very original but the most well known three, split up the world into three sections. Poseidon took the seas, but the seas are really big ... so even though he's a Divine Being he could still really use some help; a right hand Sim if you will. Now all that's left to do is find that local trident store, hope the big guy doesn't ask you to deliver any plagues, and avoid payment in actual clam ..." Job Level: 10 Carpool Arrival: 7am Work Hours: 8am to 3pm Salary: §3,970 Bonus for Promotion: §7,940 Job Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Free Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [5.06] Career Analysis This section is built to analyse all the jobs in the game. As you expect, there will be comparsion now to the Seasons, University and Base game jobs, taken off my FAQ of course, since I did right them. Warning, this will be a long section to view. BASE GAME JOBS ********** *Politics* ********** Campaign Worker - §34.22 per hour §1540 per week Intern - §70 per hour §2100 per week Lobbyist - §84 per hour §2520 per week Campaign Manager - §68.89 per hour §3010 per week City Council Member - §113.16 per hour §3395 per week State Assemblyperson - §108 per hour §3780 per week Congressperson - §140 per hour §4200 per week Judge - §284.5 per hour §4552 per week Senator - §136.11 per hour §4900 per week Mayor - §219.67 per hour §5260 per week ********** *Medicine* ********** Emergency Medicial Technician - §46.67 per hour §1400 per week Paramedic - §64.16 per hour §1925 per week Intern - §68 per hour §2380 per week Nurse - §63.78 per hour §2870 per week Resident - §96 pe