In addition, Sims may be unable to obtain traits based on their age one example being that only teens and older Sims can have the hopeless romantic trait. Such traits are inherently built around opposing behaviors and intrinsically preclude the occurrence of the other. Foremost, two traits may not contradict each other, such as the good and evil traits, or the can't stand art and artistic traits. There are limitations on the traits a Sim can have.

Furthermore, the lifetime reward 'Midlife Crisis' allows the player to re-choose a Sim's traits. If the toddler grows up well, the player will be able to choose a third trait for when the Sim becomes a child, and likewise a fourth when the Sim becomes a teen and finally a fifth trait when the Sim becomes a young adult. Traits can also be inherited via genetics from either parent, with babies and toddlers having two traits. Ordinarily the player will assign a maximum of five traits to a young adult or older Sim in the Create a Sim screen under the 'Personality' section. The more traits a Sim has, the more complex they will be, as a Sim with more personality traits will exhibit a wider range of behaviors than a Sim with only one. Traits are used to allow Sims a greater complexity in their daily routines over the points system. For example, social traits may include dislikes children or friendly, while lifestyle traits would consist of technophobe or daredevil.

Altogether they add up to a total of 99 normal traits.Įach trait is separated into one of four categories based on mental, physical, social, or lifestyle aspects of Sims' lives. Three traits were added with World Adventures, six with Ambitions, one with Fast Lane Stuff, two with Late Night, two with Generations, four with Pets, three with Showtime, six with Supernatural, two with Seasons, three with University Life, two with Island Paradise, and two with Into the Future. They determine a Sim's behaviors, abilities, and their wishes, including their Lifetime Wishes. Traits are the building blocks of a personality assigned to Sims in The Sims 3, replacing the previous system of personality points. A Sim demonstrating the 'Absent-Minded' trait For trait systems in other games, see Trait.

List of traits sims 4