This relationship guide applies universally to the Sims 3. Whether you're playing the PC/Mac versions, or the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, or DS ports, you'll find this guide helpful. Even with the computer versions' expansions, nothing drastically changes about the way relationships and the various friend levels work. You just get more options on how conversations are carried out, and the interactions Sims can perform. a b c d e f g h i j k l "The Sims 3 Late Night Review and Game Guides". Archived from the original on May 22, 2021 . Retrieved August 26, 2021.

I think every household should have a Sim who is a natural cook. This trait is good, very good. It will boost the quality of all food they cook. Since the 8 hour great meal moodlet is so long-lasting, a meal made by a natural cook is great for a long day at work.Cats and dogs can be obtained when created with a new household, or adopted by computer or phone by an existing household. [57] Sims who are giving them away will also put an advertisement in the newspaper. Sims will occasionally encounter stray cats and dogs, which can be befriended and adopted by the player. Breed has no effect on gameplay. The reinforcement social system is used to correct bad behaviors and to praise good ones. Getting by with no punishment for bad behavior can lead a pet to take on that trait. Break-Ups and Divorces: can both occur in The Sims 3. Either of these interactions is available through the Mean category when things have been going sour. This is essential to the Heartbreaker Lifetime Wish. Sims that have become estranged this way will become an Ex Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Husband, or Wife..

a b c d "Reminder: Xbox Originals now available - Xbox Lives Major Nelson". Major Nelson. February 11, 2008. Archived from the original on May 27, 2008 . Retrieved April 7, 2018. EA servers for the game shut down on July 2, 2018. This means that the Exchange and Store are no longer accessible. The Sims 3 Pets Live Stream from E3 2011". Archived from the original on December 29, 2011 . Retrieved August 4, 2021. This is an awesome trait for fishermen, gardeners, musicians playing guitar for tips, and any other Sim that will spend the better part of the day outdoors. Sims with Loves the Heat get a +10 Pleasantly Warm moodlet when outside in a warm but not sweltering temperature. Their love of the heat prevents them from getting sunburned as fast as other Sims.

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