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|                           AUTHOR: TrulyDexterous                           |
|                                 VERSION: 1.0                               |
|                          FIRST PUBLISHED: 09/03/04                         |
|                            LAST UPDATE: 09/04/09                           |
|                                PLATFORMS: PS2                              |
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1)....................Revision History [RVHI]
2)........................Legal Notice [LGNO]
3)........................Introduction [INDN]
4).........................Game Basics [GABC]
5)........................Create-a-Sim [CRSM]
6).....................Get A Life Mode [WKTH]
6a)...........House 1 - Money From Mom [MNFM]
6b)............House 2 - Reality Bites [RLTB]
6c)............House 3 - Party Animals [PTAL]
6d)..............House 4 - Hot to Trot [HTTT]
6e).......House 5 - Who Loves Ya Baby? [WLYB]
6f)........House 6 - The Last Simoleon [TLSM]
7)...................Multiplayer Guide [MPGU]
7a)...............The Handyman's House [THMH]
7b)...........................The Park [THPK]
7c).....................The Frat House [TFTH]
7d).........................The Museum [THMS]
7e).....................Taylor's Place [TYPC]
7f)..........................Club Abhi [CBAB]
7g)....................The Maids House [TMDH]
7h)....................The Party Motel [TPYM]
8)........................Career Paths [CRPH]
9)....................Unlockable Skins [ULSB]
10)................Complete Items List [CTIG]
11).............................Cheats [CHTS]
12)...........................Glitches [GTCS]
13).........Frequently Asked Questions [FRAQ]
14)............................Credits [CRTD]
15)................Contact Information [CNNO]
Use the search string to find the chapter that you want quicker. Press ctrl
and f. Input the code next to the chapter you want to use. Press return twice
to be taken there.
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V e r s i o n  0 . 8  ( 07 / 03 / 04 )
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Still very much incomplete, still need to do Multiplayer, Unlockable Items,
Create-A-Sim. The current file size is around 212kb.
V e r s i o n  0 . 9  ( 08 / 03 / 04 )
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Completed the Unlockable Items, Create A Sim sections. Hope to get it totally
done, minus the multiplayer guides in the next few days. The current file size
is around 224kb.
V e r s i o n  1 . 0  ( 09 / 03 / 04 )
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After 4 days of effort, I've finally got this guide up to standard. There's
everything to get you through the game included. There still could be some
large(ish) updates in the near future. The file size is around 234kb.
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Added the Multiplayer guide today. Maybe a few more updates to come. The
current file size is around 260kb.
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Fixed a few typos.
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The items guide has been removed and a link to JPaterson's guide has replaced
it. File size is 149kb.
V e r s i o n  1 . 4  ( 09 / 04 / 09 )
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A real overhaul of the formatting here, bringing it in line with the format
in my most recent FAQs. I've removed a couple of pointless chapters too, so
the total file size is down to 104kb.
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this reason I won't allow my guides on other sites. Please don't email to
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Hello and welcome to my all-new updated FAQ for The Sims. This was one of my
first attempts at writing a guide and to be honest it wasn't my finest hour.
However, from the wreckage, I have recovered what I hope is a helpful and
informative FAQ. At least it should be easier on the eyes now.
If you want to see any more of my works or to visit my blog, here are the
links:
Blog - http://trulydexterous.blogspot.com/
CRP  - http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/76852.html
Thanks for looking, I hope you find this FAQ useful.
-TrulyDexterous
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|                               C o n t r o l s                              |
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Select action...........................X
Cancel action....................Triangle
Follow Sim.........................Square
Move Cursor.............Left analog stick
Select Change Sim...................L2/R2
Zoom/Rotate............Right analog stick
Speed up time..........................R1
Pause..................................L1
Change wall view........................O
Career......................Left on D-pad
Relationship...............Right on D-pad
Motives.......................Up on D-pad
Personality.................Down on D-pad
Menu buy/build......................Start
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During the game there are 4 different status bars which help you get through
the game.
M o t i v e s  B a r
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This bar tells you what your Sim needs to survive and be happy. There are
various things that contribute towards this.
Hunger - Well I think this is pretty obvious, your Sims hunger bar is low,
so feed them. To do this order a pizza, cook a meal or have a
barbeque. Note that the more expensive the cooker and fridge you
have, the better feed your Sim will be. If you have the cheapest
cooker and fridge you'll need 2-3 meals a day. With the most
expensive, you will only need 1 and maybe a snack.
Hygiene - Your hygiene bar is low, this means you stink you bum! Solved by
taking a bath, having a shower and cleaning your teeth. This will
work in the same principal as above. If you get a cheap bath, you
will be cleaned less effectively. My recommendation would be to buy
the Sonic shower as soon as possible.
Energy - Energy bar too low? Then go to bed, as this is the most effective
method. Buy the modern mission bed rather than the more expensive
love bed, as it has a higher energy rating. If you put on the aroma
machine at the same time, that should help towards your energy.
If going to bed is not for you what are the alternatives? Well,
taking a nap on the couch isn't a bad idea, or even better on the
recliner. Still not good enough? Use the espresso machine to help
your energy stats, though this will make you want the toilet. One
more tip; go and poke your finger in the bug zapper. This will give
you a jolt of energy, but lower your comfort bar. If your energy bar
is entirely depleted, then you will fall asleep on the spot.
Social - Ever felt like your all alone? Need help? Phone a friend and talk on
the phone (not very effective), or invite them over to chill out
(do this). When they arrive, talk to them, play pool, basketball,
dance to music or sit and have a chat in the hot tub. All of these
will put up your social stat nicely.
Sometimes, people will just knock at your door randomly. Take this
opportunity to socialise if you have the time. Note that if you call
your friends just to talk only do it once for each, as they might get
a bit narked off, this does not count for your mother. One more thing
parties are always good occasions to socialise.
Comfort - Are you comfort bars taking a battering? Rest on chairs, the couch,
recliner, hot tub, bed, showers, baths, tree swing, or the beverage
cooler. Sleeping in the Vibromatic Heart Bed is probably the best
way, but sitting an chilling in the hot tub is moderately effective.
Bladder -  When this bar gets too low, get to a toilet quick, otherwise there
might be a cleaning job on. A good option may be an automatic
flushing toilet, suitable for you lazy bums out there. Also, this
toilet will boost comfort.
Fun   -  Guitar, TV, VR goggles, pin ball, basketball, pool, stereo for
starters. No? Then how about PC, swimming, jogging, chess? Still
no? Painting, sculpting, telescopes any good? There are plenty of
ways to make you Sim happy. I find that the VR goggles, pool with
friends and the plasma TV are good methods. But there are two
others that are even better.
First of all start a game of pool with friends. Then stick the
stereo on at the same time (make sure the stereo is nearby), this
should put your happiness up a good way. The second is to put on
the stereo and to dance with friends; a guaranteed winner.
Room  -  This is not controlled by anything physical your Sim does. This
stat is improved by your Sims surroundings. Buy and place room
boosting items around your home. A few of the more effective ones
are: faux bearskin rug, white rhino re-enactment, china vase and
the grandfather clock. Flowers, plants and lighting will also
help. The aromaster machine one the third setting will greatly
help.
C a r e e r  B a r
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Sims need enhanced skills in order to fulfil goals as lofty as career
promotions or as simple  as not setting the kitchen on fire while attempting
to cook dinner. The career panel, provides details on your Sim's current
employment status, salary and basic skills. Your Sim can learn new skills in
the following fields:
Cooking  - You will need to learn this before you try and cook otherwise
you will probably die prematurely and take your house down with
it. Study a book from the bookcase to increase your cooking
skill points.
Mechanical - Mechanical will probably needed in every career so get used to
it. With this you an also repair broken items around your home,
rather than phoning a handyman. To learn mechanical study at the
bookcase or use the workbench.
Creative  - If you want a career in music or entertainment, then you'd
better get used to this. Paint on the easel, play the piano or
guitar or use the carving block to achieve skill points. This
one has the added bonus of providing fun too.
Body    - This one is hard work on your energy meter, though will also
provide a little fun. Use the benchpress machine, treadmill or
why not take a relaxing swim?
Logic    - Want to become the next Einstein? This is the area you want.
Does not really specialise in any career, though is useful. To
get the points in this one, use the chess table or the telescope,
but beware. Use the telescope too often and you might get a visit
from an alien....whhooooo...
Charisma  - Good for outgoing Sims, if you want to make it big you need to
be a good public speaker. Improve this stat by speaking in the
mirror.
R e l a t i o n s h i p  B a r
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Your Sims friends are listed on this bar. Below the face of your friend, is a
number that indicated how pleased you are with them. Red bad. Green good.
These fiends are important to Sims as they can help you gain promotions. Also
get friendly enough with someone and why not get married?
P e r s o n a l i t y  B a r
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See the Create-a-Sim directly below for more on personality.
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• Hire a maid on every level after you have unlocked her.
• Hire a handyman to fix broken items when you have unlocked him.
• If you stare into the telescope for about 3 nights running, you will be
abducted by aliens, and you will return hours later with completely
different personal qualities.
• When your Sim is getting changed, hold L1 to pause, but your Sim will still
change.
• When you need friends, they count as family friends, i.e. your wife's
friends will count as yours. Use this your advantage.
• Always answer the phone, as sometimes you are given money.
• Don't have a phone in your bedroom, otherwise you will be woken up every
time it rings.
• If your Sim dies you will get game over, as well as a visit from the Grim
Reaper
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You will have to create a Sim to play Get A Life Mode and Play The Sims
mode. The first thing you will need to enter is your Sims family name. Cue
the joke names mentioning no names; Butz, Dover, Normous. Then your Sims
first name (Seymour, Ben and Dixy).
You will then move onto the personal section, in which you will choose your
Sims personal qualities. You are given just 25 points to award yourself in
the way you feel appropriate. You have 5 bars to fill, a maximum of 10 per
bar:
Messy/Neat
Shy/Outgoing
Lazy/Active
Serious/Playful
Mean/Nice
Alternatively, if you select a star sign, then those qualities will be
chosen for you. Here are those star signs and their personal qualities:
A r i e s
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Messy/Neat      - 5/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 8/10
Lazy/Active     - 6/10
Serious/Playful - 3/10
Mean/Nice       - 3/10
T a u r u s
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Messy/Neat      - 5/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 5/10
Lazy/Active     - 3/10
Serious/Playful - 8/10
Mean/Nice       - 4/10
G e m i n i
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Messy/Neat      - 4/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 7/10
Lazy/Active     - 8/10
Serious/Playful - 3/10
Mean/Nice       - 3/10
C a n c e r
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Messy/Neat      - 6/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 3/10
Lazy/Active     - 6/10
Serious/Playful - 4/10
Mean/Nice       - 6/10
L e o
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Messy/Neat      - 4/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 10/10
Lazy/Active     - 4/10
Serious/Playful - 4/10
Mean/Nice       - 3/10
V i r g o
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Messy/Neat      - 9/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 2/10
Lazy/Active     - 6/10
Serious/Playful - 3/10
Mean/Nice       - 5/10
L i b r a
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Messy/Neat      - 2/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 8/10
Lazy/Active     - 2/10
Serious/Playful - 6/10
Mean/Nice       - 7/10
S c o r p i o
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Messy/Neat      - 6/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 5/10
Lazy/Active     - 8/10
Serious/Playful - 3/10
Mean/Nice       - 3/10
S a g i t t a r i u s
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Messy/Neat      - 2/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 3/10
Lazy/Active     - 9/10
Serious/Playful - 7/10
Mean/Nice       - 4/10
C a p r i c o r n
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Messy/Neat      - 7/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 4/10
Lazy/Active     - 1/10
Serious/Playful - 8/10
Mean/Nice       - 5/10
A q u a r i u s
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Messy/Neat      - 4/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 4/10
Lazy/Active     - 7/10
Serious/Playful - 6/10
Mean/Nice       - 6/10
P i c e s
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Messy/Neat      - 5/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 3/10
Lazy/Active     - 7/10
Serious/Playful - 3/10
Mean/Nice       - 7/10
If you are basing your Sim on yourself, then I'd advise you not to choose your
own star sign, as it probably won't help you in the game, with the skills your
Sim has. This is the way I usually use my points:
Messy/Neat      - 4/10
Shy/Outgoing    - 2/10
Lazy/Active     - 3/10
Serious/Playful - 8/10
Mean/Nice       - 8/10
The reasoning behind this is that you don't really need to be that tidy after
the second house- the maid will do it. If you have an outgoing Sim, then your
Social bar will drop faster if you don't see people. So have a shy Sim and
you won't have to keep calling your friends all the time. If you have an active
Sim, then you will need more sleep, if you have a lazy one, you won't.
If you have a playful Sim, then your bar will quicker, and also, as playing
is an easy task, you will probably be doing it a lot. Finally, if you have a
nice Sim, then you will get on with people better and not fall out with them.
This is just my personal Sim, different people will want different things.
Also in this section you will need to choose your gender and age. In the next
section you will need to choose your body so to speak. First of all select
your skin colour. Then your body composition (skinny, muscley, fat).
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This is Get A Life mode, a new feature and a change from the PC version. You
must complete different tasks and upgrade your living conditions, so... off
you go.
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This house starts as you are having a day dream. You are dreaming that you
have a hot supermodel girlfriend in a huge mansion and a hut tub. Just as you
are about to get to 'business', you awake from your day dream to find your
self unemployed, living in you mothers no bedroomed house. So your life as a
Sim begins here.
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1) Borrow $800 from your mother.
2) Make dinner without starting a fire.
3) Fix the TV.
4) Maintain the house value.
5) Get a job.
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There are a few ways to complete this task, but I will tell you about the one
which I think works best. The best way (I feel) is to fix the TV, then ask
your mom for $400. Then cook a meal (for you or her), then ask her for another
$400. For more information on those tasks see below. Make sure that your mom
is happy when you ask her, with at least 1 segment of green on the mood bar-
the more the better.
If you still need money, sell off the stuff in the house, but be warned, this
will take value from the house, and your mom will ask you for the difference
when you leave. Not an ideal start to life on you own. For this you will have
received The Museum (2 player game).
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don't just go over to the fridge and click 'Serve Dinner', as this will
probably result in your premature death and a swift visit to A+E. Go to the
bookcase- DUMBO! and click 'Study Cooking' and study up on cookery until
you have earned at least one Cooking Skill Point. When you feel that you have
ample experience, go over to the fridge and cook a meal. If you don't feel very
confident, just cook a small meal. If you do have confidence then click Serve'
'Dinner or what ever meal it is. When you have completed this goal, you will
unlock the Whifferpuff Master Gold.
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Go to the bookcase and click 'Study Mechanical'. When you have gained at least
one Mechanical Skill Point, go to the TV and press 'Repair'. Whilst you are
doing this, don't mind if your Sim receives a few minor shocks, it's normal.
When you have done this goal you will unlock the Charismaster Vanity Table.
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The house is worth $23660 when you start. If it drops at all, as I said before,
she'll ask you for the difference. Don't go selling all of your mother's
valuables.
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This is the last task which you need to complete. The paper boy will bring a
paper to your mail box at around 9 o'clock. Go and get the paper to find a
job. The paper will provide you with 3 job options per day. That means if you
want to get the 24 hour bonus (see below) you must take one of these jobs. For
information on career paths see the Career Paths section. For finishing this
task you will unlock the PerspirAction Executive Treadmill.
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The Museum (2 player game).......................Borrow $800 from your mom
Whifferpuff Master Gold................Cook dinner without starting a fire
Charismaster Vanity Table.......................................Fix the TV
PerspirAction Executive Treadmill................................Get a job
Beejaphone Guitar...................Complete the house in 24 hours or less
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Once you have done all the goals in House 1, your,  mom will admit that you
are finally ready to fly the nest. She says that she's organised a house for
you to rent. This one. The only trouble is, is that it is a real dump.
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1) Clean up the house.
2) Fix the broken appliances.
3) Upgrade your abode.
4) Get promoted to career level 2 and career level 3.
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Do exactly what it says- clean up the house. And you may or may not have
noticed that it's a right state. Do the cleaning after work. Make this
priority before other non-essential activities. This may take you a few days
and you'll have to sacrifice some of your happiness and stats, but don't
worry, these can be sorted out later. When the house is entirely mess-free,
you will now be able to hire a daily maid (I would strongly recommend this).
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When you move in you will notice that there are a few items that are f****d to
use the technical term. These items are the computer, the espresso machine,
the TV and the toilet. First of all, I'd recommend that you use the toilet, as
it won't be too long before you need wee-wee. Do this as soon as you enter the
house. Next you might want your Sim to have some fun, so fix the TV and
computer, though these don't need to be done until after the major-scale spring
cleaning. The espresso is a non-essential task and can be done when ever you
find the time. When you have fixed all of the appliances, you will now be able
to call a handyman to fix your broken items.
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The starting value of the house when you arrive is $34561 you must increase
this to $35711. What could be simpler? Invest in some worth while items such
as a better table, couch, TV etc. Need extra cash? Sell the next-to-useless
Vanity Mirror and use it to buy some worth-while items. Oh, and apparently
fixing the broken items increases house value, happy spending!
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One major tip that will work throughout the game: go to work in a good mood.
This will help you gain promotions. It goes the same the other way, if you go
to work in a bad mood too often, you run the risk of demotion.
For your first promotion, you will need no skill points or family friends no
matter what job you have. Toddle off in a happy mood and you should earn
promotion, but if not keep at it. A good tip would be to put plants and shrubs
around the front path, so your Sims happiness won't dip at the last minute.
The next promotion is a little harder, though it's not all that hard. Look at
you career bar to see what you need to achieve to get promotion. The required
skill points are highlighted in yellow. Your required number of friends
(unlikely that you need any) are denoted next to the blue smiley face, i.e. 0/1
means that you need 1 friend. If you don't know how to gain the needed skill
points see the game basics section.
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Maid......................................................Clean up the house
Repairman..........................................Fix the broken appliances
Electric Insect Control System............................Upgrade your abode
Burp 'N' Slurp Beverage Cooler...................Promotion to career level 2
Teppan Yaki Table................................Promotion to career level 3
The Frat House....................Being invited to move in by Dudley or Mimi
Highbrau Coat of Arms................Complete the house in four days or less
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• Make friends with anyone who calls at the house as you'll need them in the
next level.
• Dudley/Mimi will visit and complain daily until all tasks are completed
ungrateful or what?
• Hire a maid via the phone under 'Services' as soon as you have unlocked her.
• Hire a handyman if anything gets broken (when you've unlocked him).
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When you have done all of the goals in house 2, Dudley decides that you are
now cool enough to move in with him. But as soon as you arrive at his house,
Bingo will tell you that you made a mistake, and he's probably right.
Not one of my favourite levels, as it may prove a sticking point in you house
progression.
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1) Get promoted to level 4+5.
2) Upgrade your abode.
3) Throw a raging party.
4) Move out with one of Dudley's/Mimi's friends at the party.
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You'll more than likely need friends to earn promotions now. Use you phone to
contact your friends you met in the last house, or if your still on good terms
with your mom, she'll now be counted as a family friend. Also you know by now,
the yellow highlighted skill points age required to earn promotion. Don't
forget to keep that happiness up!
Do the same for you next promotion and you'll be laughing. If you need help on
how to earn the skill points see the Game Basic section.
For completing these goals you will unlock the Strip Poker Table and the
Libidinex Spa System (love hut tub).
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For this you need to take the house value to $54700. This money should be
spent on worthwhile party items. Some suggestions on that front are; an
outdoor toilet to keep the guests happy, a good quality stereo on the patio
(as well as inside), a liquor bar and a beverage cooler. Don't forget the must
have at all parties and that is the Aromaster Whifferpuff Gold and then set it
to the third setting. Oh and the VR goggles won't go amiss. Some other room
boosting items such as paintings and rugs would be recommended.
For upgrading your abode you will unlock the Sweetsway Tree Swing.
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Once you have completed goals 1 and 2 you are well on your way. The next thing
to do is to speak to a potential party guest. Get Dudley/Mimi to call one of
their friends up so you can get friendly with them, ready for the next goal.
I would suggest that you friendship with them is at least 80.
Now you are ready to party! Take the day off work to cook up a couple of good
meals (Dudley/Mimi too), also ordering a pizza might be a good idea. Make sure
you have made up the drinks on the liquor bar and the beverage cooler. Also
make sure the house is tidy. Once this is done change into your formal dress
and get Dudley/Mimi to throw the party on the phone. Click your TV, stereo's,
bug zapper on. Don't forget the Whifferpuff should be on the third setting.
Greet the guests as they arrive, and they will enter the house and grab some
food. Once everyone has eaten, hop in the hot-tub and others should follow you.
If not press 'call over' and then they should come. Wait a few minutes and
around now a sign should come up saying Congratulations! This party rocks!
If this is the case, look at the next goal. If not just keep it going until
people start to leave or the police break it up. If this happens, then you
know your party is a downer. If you have failed, repeat the above steps.
For completing this goal, you will unlock the two player game The Motel.
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Go over to the friend you made previously and just socialise for a minute or
so, then press 'Ask to be roommate'. If they say yes then great, if they say
they don't know you well enough talk to them more then ask them again. If they
say your party sucks, then you'll have to throw another better party.
When you have done this goal, you will move on to the next house.
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Strip Poker Table....................Promotion to career level 4
Libidinex Spa System.................Promotion to career level 5
Sweetsway Tree Swing..........................Upgrade your abode
The Motel (2 player game)...................Throw a raging party
The Park (2 player game).............Greet and feed Bobo the bum
Head in a Jar Curio.........Complete the house in 8 days or less
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• The Park is unlocked on the last house anyway, so if you don't catch Bobo
don't worry. He'll appear on all levels from now on too.
• You may like the idea of a strip poker table at the party.
• Don't let your roommate die or get the sack if you don't want a big GAME OVER
sign.
• Hire a mid at your earliest convenience.
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Finally, you have found your self a new, less grumpy room mate. This house is
the first really cool one. Filled with 'retro' gear and it's very smart.
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1) Get promoted to career level 6+7.
2) Upgrade your abode.
3) Throw another raging party.
4) Try to score with a party guest.
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You know how things work by now, check your careers bar and get the required
number of friends and skill points. This might take a while longer on this
as gaining skill points will probably take hours and gaining sufficient
amounts of friends (if you aren't that popular) can't be time consuming and
very taxing.
For your troubles you will unlock the Artists Block and the Sonic Shower.
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Party time anyone? The Whifferpuff Aromaster Gold is a must have. The house is
already kitted out with some amazing gear, so you won't need that many items.
A couple of things to consider would be the Sweetsway Tree Swing and a hottub.
Maybe an outdoor toilet and a large flower bed (hire a gardener to keep it
trim) would help too. This will keep your room stats up if your guests have a
bit of an urge to go outside. One more thing to consider maybe the liquor bar.
Note that if you try and throw the party before you have completed this goal,
the landlord will come and break the party up.
For upgrading you abode you will receive the Vibromatic Heart Bed, which may
come in handy in the next house.
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Before you begin this task, phone up another potential party guest (of the
opposite sex) with you room mate. You need fall in love with this Sim.
Socialise with them until they become your friend. When you reach about a
rating of around 80, you can begin to flirt with them and such. Buy them gifts
if the option is available. After a while a heart should appear above their
head signalling they have fallen in love with you. Get your friendship rating
up to a full 100, kiss them if you want, then ask them to leave.
Do the same as the previous 'rager'. Take the day off work (your room mate is
unemployed anyway) and make sure the house is tidy. Cook up some good food and
order a pizza. Make sure the liquor beverage cooler is well stocked and turn
the TV, Jukebox and any other appliance (i.e. VR Goggles). Don't forget to
switch on the Whifferpuff Aromaster Gold and turn it to the third setting.
Throw the party via the phone with your room mate, then change into your
formal dress. When the guests arrive greet them and they will go to the food.
After a bit of munching a sign should come up saying that you have thrown
another raging party. If this does not come up then some hot tubbage may be
in order.
For finishing this task you will unlock Club Abhi (2 player game).
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As soon as this notice comes up, talk with your lover you met previously and
then maybe kiss them and give them a gift. Then the option should come up 'try
and score'. Ask them and if you are in love with them and have a good
friendship rating (95+) they should accept. If this option does not appear,
the keep at it. If they accept, then after a quick marriage ceremony you will
have completed the house.
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Sonic Shower.....................Get promoted to career level 6
Artists Block....................Get promoted to career level 7
Vibromatic Heart Bed.........................Upgrade your abode
Club Abhi (2 player game)..................Throw a raging party
The Park (2 player game)............Greet and feed Bobo the bum
Wurl 'n' Hurl Jukebox......Complete the house in 8 days or less
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• Greet and feed Bobo the bum.
• Hire a maid at the first opportunity.
• If you want to complete the next levels more quickly, maybe you should do
some of you skill points for later promotions on this level. This is
because it will take a full day to gain a promotion point on the coming
levels. Note that if you do this, you will have to forgo the Jukebox.
• If you have moved in with a male room mate or a female one you are not
sexually attracted to (yeah right), then you may wish to have another
bedroom as this is only a one bedroomed house. I would suggest that you put
the bedroom where I have marked out with stars (***).
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*  =BEDROOM=   *
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Heh heh, so you scored with the party guest and got married?!? What were you
thinking? Oh well, when you move into this house it has two rooms packed full
of appliances. Lots of goodies to play with...
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1) Get promoted to level 8+9
2) Upgrade your abode.
3) Have 2 babies.
4) Take care of the babies until they grow.
5) Keep the kids in school.
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If you sorted out your skill points and friends on the last house (as I
recommended), you shouldn't have too much trouble here, just keep your
happiness up. If you didn't sort them out, then you could be here a long time.
For getting your hard earned promotions you will have unlocked The Maids House
2 player game and also two swimming pools. The I Cladius Roman Pool and the
Elle Belle pool.
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