The Sims 3 is a 2009 strategic development life simulation video game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts . It is the sequel to the best -selling PC game, The Sims second It was first issued on 2 June 2009 published simultaneously for OS X and Microsoft Windows - both versions on the same CD . The Sims 3 for consoles and smartphones on 26 Published in October 2010 , for PlayStation 3 , Wii, Xbox 360 , Android , iOS and Nintendo DS. Windows Phone version was on the Windows Phone Shop on 15 October 2010 provided. A Nintendo 3DS version , was signed on 27 Released in March 2011 , was one of the launch titles . It has also been released for mobile platforms , and a simpler version for mobile phones with Java.

The Sims 3 is a commercial success , selling 1.4 million copies in its first week . Criticism exhibited mostly positive reviews . The Sims 3 gained 86/100 score from aggregator Metacritic . The game has more than ten million copies sold worldwide since its release in 2009 , making it one of the best - selling PC game of all time .

The Sims 3 is based on the same concept as its predecessors built . The player controls the activities and relationships in a way similar to real life of their own Sims . Games are open and indeterminate . Sim houses and environmentally sustainable placed on the map . The developers state that " What you do outside your home is important now , as much as what you do within . " One of the biggest changes to the franchise is the use of " rabbit - . Hole " Players are not allowed to go in most of the buildings in the city , not on the SIM for a specified amount of time - a feature in the video game as a " rabbit - hole " known loss of some way while the player is given on what is happening in the text -based notification .

The Sims 2 using a reward system called desires and fears . This will be replaced with a new system called Wishes in The Sims 3 . Contribute to the fulfillment of desire Sim Sim Lifetime Happiness score and mood . Some wishes , such as " The Park " , may have little points to add to their happiness , while the desire to " have a baby " may add thousands of points . In The Sims 2 , Sim desires and fears " Aspiration " meter contribute , roughly analogous to current self-esteem . In The Sims 3 Aspiration is removed entirely with " Moodlets " , positive values ​​, negative or neutral to contribute replaced the original Motivation meter . Moodlets can by physical events , such as inspired by a nice meal or comfort from sitting in a good chair , as well as emotional events like a first kiss or a break-up . Most moodlets latter can be cured for a fixed period of time , but some negative Moodlets and leave some positive environmental and carriage driver's license .

 

 The game includes an optional feature called " Story Progression " , all Sims in the neighborhood to autonomously continue as if the player that they controlled , such as getting married , get jobs and promotions , have children , move into their dream home or on the road is allowed from the environment , while the player is not playing . Sims live for a certain period of time ( from the player adjustable ) and through several stages ( baby , toddler , children , teens , young adults , adults and the elderly ) to advance . Sims can die of old age , or they prematurely from causes such as fire , starvation , drowning , electric , ( as of the World Adventures expansion pack ) can be cursed mummy die ( like Ambitions expansion pack ) a meteor , and ( since the Late Night expansion pack ) Thirst ( vampires only ) . One of the major new additions to gameplay opportunities , tasks that Sims can complete to earn prizes . These challenges occur based on the lifestyle aspects of each Sim , such as relationships , skills and job random . Career opportunities such as working overtime or special tasks conclusions can push up salary , cash bonus , or relationship . Skills opportunities are requests from neighbors or community members for Sims for cash or prizes to solve relationship problems with their acquired skills . If the opportunity is SIM - schools connected , prize may be increased school performance .

The Sims 3 introduces a lot more character customization options than its predecessor , The Sims both players have a larger selection of body types for Sims , and are able to create different hair styles for every Sim . Players are able, their shoes Sim , a function that would take away a limited version of The Sims and The Sims 2 console .

There are a total of 22 hairstyles for female Sims and 17 hairstyles for men with more Sims through expansion packs , Stuff Pack , The Sims 3 Store and custom content a third party . Hats and accessories can be used and also they change color and texture . Every Sim hair color can be chosen from one of the eight basic color , or hair color can be customized using the color wheel to select the basic hair color , roots , highlights and tips .

The Sims 3 offers much more character customization options than its predecessor . With the addition of the " Advanced Mode " , the player can focus on changing the individual features of the body of characters , allowing for detailed adjustments . Muscle and weight slider has been introduced and can be fully customized to create a much more varied and realistic looking Sims . The Sims 3 : Late Night Expansion Pack adds sliders for muscle definition and breast size .

Players can also choose the SIM full name , age , gender and skin color . There are six different skin color : the three " normal " tone with red , green and blue . The Sims 3 : Supernatural Expansion Pack games and updates the corresponding six new color , and the expansion pack " The Sims 3 : Seasons , " added a new color . Each color can be adjusted by using the cut-off slider . And the average thickness : The Sims 2 players can only between two Grundkörpertypenauswählen . A third body type - Fit - can only be achieved in the game and not on the menu Create A Sim . In The Sims 3 , but the weight is determined by moving the slider to the left or right . Sims can be very thin or very fat . However , children do not have to have the ability to adapt their weight . Weight loss can be reduced through gameplay if the Sim exercise or increased if the Sim continues to eat after their hunger meters to be filled .

In the clothing tab , players can choose what to wear their Sims . Five categories of everyday clothing , formal wear , sleepwear , sportswear and swimwear . A sixth category , outerwear , was awarded the " Seasons " expansion pack , dress for outdoor weather conditions such as winter coats are included . Any kind of clothing in each category are present Tops , Bottoms , whole body clothing , footwear ( which players can choose , unlike in The Sims and The Sims 2 ) , eye wear , earrings , gloves , bracelets , rings and jerseys feet . Players can create up to three garments in all categories . Clothes can be adjusted during the game with the drawer . Hair , skin color , face , freckles , etc. , can not be changed in the closet , like real life . Young adults , adults and older people can also have the option to customize the " career apparel " they added value to the player . The colors and patterns of clothing can be selected by the player makes Style tool . But the baby did not have a chance , sportswear, swimwear and accessories are selected and / or adjusted . Accessories can also be added and adjusted to Creating Style tool .

Players can choose one of the properties menu . Players can also choose their favorite Sim food , music and color . SIM also customized sound . Toddlers have one voice slider , children have two voice sliders and young people and older have three voice sliders . You can also choose the sim lifetime wishes , goals , Sim for all the time of their lives to work until it is resolved . Zodiac signs are added in The Sims 3 : Late Night and patch 1.7 , sims to make friendly with other Sims characters compatible . Players can also write their biography Sims . Infants , children and adolescents do not have the ability to choose their Lebenswunschin CAS , but it is sometimes found with lifetime wishes available as they grow up and the player will be able to choose one . After teen , toddler , child , or selected lifetime wishes , can only be changed when they reach the point that enough Lifetime Happiness want to change the experience of a life time to get reward

Skills

There are several skill ability - dependent , such as advanced social interactions of high charisma , special songs for guitar players and appliance upgrades (self -cleaning , more TV channels , etc. ) for high handiness . Painting , writing and guitar are now different skills , instead of " creativity " skill which covers everything from The Sims . Pics are specific to each Sim , based on their properties . Sims can ( eg playing the guitar , working in the garden , writing a novel , etc. ) skills by practicing their skills , reading books in the classroom to increase the capacity or skills to Bürgerhauszu . Sims can begin building their skills as early as the day of their child . While skills do not show directly in the table , with skill building objects rewarded when the child grows into a child . Logic can be used to teach skills that will help them later on the kids . Skills include Logic , Cooking , Painting , Gardening , Writing , Guitar , Athletic , dexterity , charisma and fishing . New skills and then added in the expansion . When Sims reach level 10 skill , they will be a certificate in the mail , which can sell for 1000 Simoleons or to get to the wall .

Players do not need to see the skill in the Sim panel until the first point is opened , so they can see them in magazines capabilities . Each skill has a tab in the skill journal detailing the level of skill , statistics , what the challenges are , and sometimes other special information . For example , the athletic skill journal shows the statistics : hours of cardio workout , hours of strength workout , distance jogging . Journal capability is seen by pressing the ' J ' key in-game or selecting the skills tab and the small document that appears at the end of the skill bar after unlocking the first point . Various challenges in Qualifikationszeitschriftzur available . For example , in the Painting skill journal , a challenge to paint thirty paintings is available . After completion of Sim get a prize can paint significantly faster than normal Sims . There are several skill challenges for every skill , as well as a collection . All of them earn some kind of benefit , such as quicker completion , better results , etc. With The Sims 3 : Ambitions , the skill journal also shows hidden skills that the Sim has learned .
career

Many careers from The Sims 2 and The Sims , as law enforcement agencies and Athletic tracks , are in The Sims 3 Of course there are also some new ones . Sims can apply for these jobs in the newspaper , computer , or contact directly on the building in which they want to work . ( Every career has a building in the neighborhood . ) Sims are also able to make a living selling houses paintings , writing novels , playing guitar for tips or growing fruit and vegetables . Works like a nectar production can be a professional with whom to The Sims 3 World Adventures game . For some extra money to get on the page if the Sim also has some cash to spare , they can buy a business and receive a percentage of their profits . If Sims are in pursuit of a career full - time or less oblique , if they need more time during the day , they can get part-time jobs at certain career locations in the city . Part-time jobs have a lower salary than full - time job and do not give career opportunities . Part-time jobs are available for teens and older Sims available .

Forward in a career still depends on mood and skills , but also relationships with colleagues / boss and even certain goals that have to be met . The player can decide how hard they work while you are working . The option to work hard will increase the performance of SIM faster at the expense of their mood . Homework , seducing the boss , reading journals or graduation opportunities also have an impact on job performance Sim . And in chance cards - work events can cause even the Sim to lose their job , but may actually help to get a better job in another career . Reach the peak of his career does not mean they 're done , either . If Sim continues to circulate in their duties , they can rake in extra Simoleons through additional salary increases .

A new feature The Sims 3 offers branching careers , which Sims can take on a certain path in their career ( such as Sim in the Music career can eventually choose to specialize in Symphonic music or Rock ) to choose .

The Ambitions expansion pack provides professional , career , and how they spend no direct control over their Sims players and leave their workday the way for Sims to register at City Hall as self-employed in the career skills .

Careers in the core game Business , Culinary , Criminal , Journalism , Law Enforcement , Medical , Military , Music , Politics , Science , and Professional Sports . Professions in the Ambitions expansion pack include Firefighter , Ghost Hunter , researcher , architect - designer and stylist . Part - time jobs available are positions such as Bookstore Clerk , Grocery Store Clerk , Spa Receptionist , Spa Specialist and a Mausoleum gravedigger . If the Sim is a Rockstar , other Sims recognize this and react . The same if he / she is on top of other careers , like the Military career : . Sims use their military greeting and their children can then also use the military greeting representation There are some banners that can be found . Careers and part-time jobs pay hourly , not daily . Sims in Berufskarrierenaus is to get money for the execution of each job , while receiving a weekly allowance . NPCs such as the maid and mechanics when they 'll Maid and craftsmen were asked about their career by a Sim , but if they move into their household will be listed as unemployed . So far most service NPC jobs are off limits to the player .
Worlds

Environment are now being officially referred to as ' worlds' , possibly to scale by using the Create World tool and the environment by Electronic Arts . The world is now ' seamless ' , open to exploration between lots and are affected by a new game mechanic called story progression . The main site in this game was Sunset Valley , while an additional world called Riverview can be obtained for free . All extensions to this day ( except for the generation and season ) have entered the world and the other world that was purchased at The Sims 3 Store .

Create a World tool allows players to their own environment with their own region similar to SimCity 4 to make . A game patch , released in conjunction with the release of Ambitions allows players to pre environment to a limited degree , such as adding or removing lots of landscaping and manipulate . Until last night , the world was in " Sims 3 Town and " Late Night City " divided . Seems that there are important differences between the two , like the sims they can spawn , etc. Until now the only bridge pre - make the world to be in order as the city is a catalog . the rest , including the exotic destinations from World Adventures , are considered suburbs .

On March 19, 2008 shows the EA open world , a new feature , for The Sims 3 Players can explore the world outside their Sims homes without facing heavy loading time . Each house is now synchronized with the main neighborhood time . In previous Sims games , the time of day and separately for each house lot . Players can interact with every building and infrastructure in the city . Although the players are not in a position referred to in certain commercial buildings often see Rabbit ( grocery , bookstore , theater , police station , school , etc. ) to give to be able to maintain limited control over their Sims actions while in these locations . Players have complete control in some other commercial buildings - such as the gym , library and the beach house . All occupied residential buildings can be in the same manner as a Sims house should be included , provided that the buildings are not empty or not too late at night .

 

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