The Sims 3 Seasons Game Guide

 

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Limited Edition and Origin Exclusive Content

 

All pre ordered versions of Seasons come with the exclusive Limited Edition Ice Lounge content. Those who pre ordered from Origin will also receive Exclusive Shark & Buzy Bee Costumes. For links to redeem your codes, click here.
 
 
 
 

Limited Edition Content

 
The Ice Lounge social hangout can be placed in any world, and is available in all seasons. The venue includes 12 new buy mode ice objects that can be placed on any lot, and even though the objects are icy, there is no temperature affect to Sims.

 

 
 
 
 

Origin Exclusive Content

 

The Origin Exclusive bonus content includes the Buzy Bee costume for children, and the Shark costume for Sims children to elder. These costumes can be worn as every day clothing, and also used as swimsuits.

 

 
 

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Cross Expansion Content – The Weather Stone

 

 

The Sims 3 Weather Stone is an object automatically placed within every town when you have The Sims 3 Supernatural & Seasons installed. Both games must be installed for this object to appear, as it cannot be found in buy mode.
 
 
 

Location of the Weather Stone

Once you load any new or existing save, a pop up notification will appear to let you know the Weather Stone is successfully placed in town. This notification also includes the location of the weather stone in that specific town. Select “View Weather Stone Location” and the camera will direct to the location.

 

You can also find the weather stone using the town’s map view!

 

 

The location of the Weather Stone can change with each game loaded. It usually does not appear in the same location twice, but it is a possibility.

 

 
 
 
 

Using the Weather Stone

 

 
The Weather Stone is an object exclusive to Supernatural Sims. Vampires, Witches, Fairies & Werewolves can create special weather effects throughout the town. Supernaturals can group up to increase the chances of a successful weather effect.

 

Supernaturals who have a higher level of magic skill, have a better chance of enabling the weather effect on their own.

 

Weather effects last 5 hours.

 

The Weather Stone can only be used once per day.
 

The Weather Stone may become angry, and in return, will strike your Sim with a lightening bolt!

 

 

Eclipsing Fog (Vampires) - Vampires can summon a cold Eclipsing Fog that puts other Sims under their spell. Any Sims unwilling to be turned, or used as a snack, can’t help but fall victim by the effects of the Eclipsing Fog.

 

 
 
 

Bewitching Rain (Witches) - Witches can call forth a Bewitching Rain that showers the world with green precipitation.  Sims who are under the rain will get a boost to their mood and have an uncontrollable urge to rain dance.

 

 
 
 

Hunter’s Storm (Werewolves) – Ferocious werewolves can summon a super snow storm with their own mystical powers. The Hunter’s Storm snows down collectibles onto the ground, and increases their chances of finding rare items.

 

 
 
 

Reviving Sprinkle (Fairies) - The Reviving Sprinkle turns rain into flowers. Plants will be magically watered and fertilized, killing off weeds and making them disappear. At the end of a Reviving Sprinkle, a beautiful rainbow will appear across the sky.

 

 
 
 

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New Game/Social Options

This section includes details for all new game and social options available with The Sims 3 Seasons. Images have been sized down in most cases, so click the images for a larger view.

 

All Social Options require a constant internet connection

 
 
 

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Disable Memories

 
In the Game Options menu, a new feature allows you “Disable/Enable Memories” & “Disable Memory Notifications”. This will stop the automatic creation/notification of memories within the game. Even with automatic memories disabled, you are still able to create a custom memory with the “Memory Capture” option.
 

 
 

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Memory Capture

 
The custom memory capture works the same as always, but you now have a shortcut in the User Interface to quickly and easily “Capture This Moment“. Once selecting this option, you will be greeted with a memory screenshot box.
 

 

 
 

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Ocean Swimming

 
Swimming in any body of water - that is not placed on a lot - has been enabled within the game. This includes bodies of water in vacation worlds from World Adventures.
 

 
 
Join the Polar Bear Club! Take a dip into the ocean during the winter time, and receive the “Polar Bear” moodlet! Your Sims’ body temp will plunge to the single digits, but it’s worth it!

 

 
 

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Greeting Cards

 

 
Similar to the photos taken at Prom in the Generations Expansion Pack, greeting cards are a new way to “capture the moment”. Whether you choose to create a greeting card with one Sim or more, there are two ways to create a greeting card.
 
 
1) Photo Booth – Photo Booths can be placed throughout the town using “Edit Town Mode”, or can be found one on the grounds of a spawned town festival. Each season spawns a new photo booth, that contains a different type of background setting.
 
 

 
 
 
2) City Hall, Science Facility & School Grounds – Visit any of these public buildings and enjoy a complimentary greeting card. Each building provides a different background setting.
 
 

 
 
Greeting Cards will automatically be placed in a Sim’s inventory. When two or more people participate in a greeting card photo, all Sims will have their own copy. You can place these photos on the counter or wall, and additionally, you can share these cards with your friends list on TheSims3.com.
 
Click the photo while in your Sim’s inventory, and select “Share to Wall“. This gives you the option to post the greeting card directly to your Sims 3 Player Wall, or directly to a friend’s player wall. You may also choose to share the greeting card on Facebook & Twitter.
 
 

 
 

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Call in “Fake Sick”

 
Until now, the only way to skip work was to take un-paid time off. With Seasons, Sims can call into work using the “fake sick” option. This option allows a Sim to skip work, while still getting paid for personal time off. When used frequently, the chances of getting caught increase, and abuse of this power may result in decreased job progression and loss of bonus pay.
 

This option only appears one hour before your Sim is due at work.

 
 

 
 
 

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New Party Types

 
Seasons introduces 4 brand new party types. Even though these party types are seasonally themed, they can be hosted at any time. Make sure to keep your guests entertained when they come, otherwise they will end up leaving early and unsatisfied.
 

If you have the Late Night Expansion installed, you will also receive invitations to attend these new festive parties.

 
 
 
 
♦ Pool Party – When the summer heat kicks in, the best party to throw is a pool party. Invite guests to enjoy an entire day of fun around the pool, with barbecued foods and lounge chairs. Having a Diving Board installed in your pool brings an extra boost of fun to your guests.
 
 

You must have a pool on your home lot for this party option to appear.

 

 
 
 
 

♦ Feast Party – Unlike other parties where you have to prepare everything yourself, a feast party cuts your workload in half. Guests who attend this party will bring their favorite dishes, which eliminates your time over a hot stove. The game automatically generates guests with enough food to feed all attendees twice. Time to get stuffed!
 
 

 
 
 
 

♦ Gift Giving Party – This party is all about spreading the Holiday Cheer. Invite guests to your home to take part in a special gift giving process. As guests arrive, they will being along a gift which they place into the “gift pile”. Once all guests have arrived, use the “Call everyone to open gifts” option. At this time Sims will gather around the gift pile and take turns opening gifts. Notifications will inform you of what gifts your household Sims have received.
 

There is a chance that Sims will receive coal in their gift box.

 
 

 
 
 
 

♦ Costume Party – Costume Parties are a new fun way to bring together Sims of all ages. Guests, both children and adults, will arrive at your home wearing randomly selected costumes. When the party begins, your household Sims will also randomly change into a costume.
 
 

 
 
 

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Holiday House Lights

 

 
Holiday Lights are a new way to decorate the exterior of your home. Click the front door of your home – or another home in the neighborhood – and use the “Holiday House Lights” option. These lights can be displayed during any season, however, homes in the neighborhood will only automatically display them during the winter season.
 
You can choose to display strip lights, or hanging lights that dangle from the roof like icicles. Both styles can be set to an array of different colors, or you can customize and create your own unique colored lights.
 

Holiday Lights cannot be hung on a home with a flat roof.

 

 
 

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Blueprint Mode

 

Building your very own home in the game has just become a whole lot easier! The new “Blueprint Mode” allows you to create or edit lots by easily placing down pre-made room layouts. Blueprint mode allows the non-builder to create better than usual homes, and also helps the advanced builder skip the “starting from scratch” step.

 

Blueprint mode is located in Build/Buy Mode.

 

Blueprint offers a variety of great layouts, and the best part is that you can modify the finer details of designs, decor and furnishings after you are done placing the selected blueprints. Don’t like the default half walls or curtains? Remove and change them!
 

To better understand the process of building with blueprints, and for a complete list of default room types, check out the Blueprint Guide by Platinum Simmers.
 
 
 
 

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Seasonal Lot Marker

 
There are twelve seasonal “Festival Grounds” included in the neighborhood community lot bin, but that is definitely not enough for the advanced builder. The Seasonal Lot Marker is an object that can be used to create unique festival lots for every season. This special object holds the ability to save a custom layout, and dynamically change the festival grounds throughout the year.
 
The Seasonal Lot Marker can be found in BuyDebug Mode using the TestingCheatsEnabled true cheat. SimGuruGraham has created an advanced builder’s guide for this object.
 
 

Click Here For The Seasonal Lot Marker Guide

 
 

 
 

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New Game Achievements

 

 
There are brand new Sims 3 Achievements available with The Sims 3 Seasons. When completing certain actions within your game, you can unlock special badges to show off on your profile. Click the links below for a full list of achievements.
 
 

Sims 3 Seasons Achievements

 
 

Complete List of Sims 3 Game Achievements

 
 
 

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New Romantic/Social Options

 

 
 
 

New Attraction System

 
There is a new way to pick out which Sim in town could be a potential Romantic interest. The game now includes an auto-romance-detector, that tells you when your Sim is attracted to or wants to get to know another Sim. Astrological signs, skills, wealth, celebrity status and traits, all play a major role in detecting who’s compatible with who.
 
The game will auto generate notifications when your (or another) Sim wants to “get to know you better”, and if your Sim is looking for love, then you better jump on the opportunity!. When your Sim is attracted to another Sim in the same room, your Sim will receive the “Attractive Company” moodlet. This is an indication that love is just a few embraces away.

 

 
 

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Love Letters

 
Love Letters are a new romantic interaction in the game available to Sims Teen through Elder. Love Letters are a great way to let another Sim know how you feel about them. Click on your home lot mailbox and select “Send Love Letter To…“. This interaction will open a pop up with names of Sims you know around town.

 
After a day or two, you will receive a reply in your mailbox from the recipient of your love letter. The recipient will wither accept, or reject. With the new attraction system in place, these love letters will also play a role in determining compatibility.

 

Spontaneous Love Letters – Is someone around town thinking of you? If so, they might even send you a sweet love letter of their own. Check your mail often!

 

 
 

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Online Dating

 
Is your Sim too busy to search for love the old fashioned way? Then online dating is what they need! Instead of dragging your feet around town hoping to run into that “perfect someone”, why not sit down, relax, and turn on the computer?

Select the Online Dating option on a PC, and then “Create a Profile“. This automatically generates an online profile based on your traits, favorites, and body type. After your profile has been created, you can edit or delete it at any time.

 

 

Are you eyeing someone who likes the color Red? Just because your favorite color is Blue, doesn’t mean you can’t change that to appeal to the other Sim a little more! As a matter of fact, your entire profile can be based on lies if you choose to do so. Be careful though! Don’t think there aren’t any repercussions when you’re caught lying or cheating!
 

Married Sims can use the online dating feature, but since a marriage is public knowledge, you do not want to get caught tangled in a mess! Best way to avoid irreversible damage? Stay away from this feature!

 

Looking for a mate is as simple as browsing profiles. When selecting the “Browse Profile” option, you can view all the available profiles in your town. Similar to yours, you will view their traits, favorites & body type. If you like what you see, send them a message. This is the first step towards creating a long lasting relationship, or just a spring fling!

 

 
Once you begin exchanging messages with other Sims online, their avatar will appear in the friendship panel. You can they call them up and chat, or invite them over for a romantic dinner. You already know their favorite food, so be sure to cook it!

 

Use the “Check Messages” option to view friendship requests

 
 

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Slow Dancing

 
Dancing is a skill that has always been in the game, but Seasons adds a more intimate dance. Slow Dancing. The faster your Sims level up in the Hidden Dancing Skill, the better they get. You may step on a few toes at first, but eventually your Sim will iron out the kinks.

 

 
 

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Mistletoe Kisses

 
If you’re looking to snag a quick kiss from someone in the room, then make sure to buy a Mistletoe. Found in the Misc. Decor section of buy mode, this little mistletoe can give you the “butterflies in your stomach” feeling. Click the mistletoe and “Ask for a Kiss“.

Not all kisses are successful, but if you manage to snag a kiss under the mistletoe, both Sims will receive a special “Kissed under the Mistletoe” moodlet.

 

 
 

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Work & Marriage Anniversaries

 
If you dedicate your time and effort into a relationship or career, you will now be rewarded and celebrated. Work & Marriage Anniversaries celebrate the 1 year, 5 year and 7 year milestones. Notifications will pop up letting you know the anniversary has come, celebrating with Office Parties or gifts.

 

 
 

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Create A Sim Features

 
 

New Skin Types

 
With the addition of Aliens to the game, the Sims 3 Seasons adds a brand new Green Alien Skin Tone. This skin tone can be used on all Sims, but it is the default skin tone for Aliens in the game.
 

 
 
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New Facial Sliders

 
There are brand new “Alien Inspired” facial sliders with Seasons. The game includes 3 brand new facial sliders: Alien Eyes Modifier, Alien Ears & Alien Eyes. These new sliders are available to all Sims.

 

 
 
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New Hairstyle/Eyebrow Options

 
When creating Sims, you now have the option to choose a “Bald Hairstyle” and “No Eyebrows“.
 

 
 

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 Create a Ghost Addition

 
When you have the Sims 3 Supernatural installed, an additional ghost type is added to the create a ghost option. Freezing to Death, Seasons’ new death type, is now available for you to choose in CAS.
 

 
 

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 CAS Clothing Filters

 
Seasons has added brand new Clothing Filters. Once the clothing section fully loads, click the filter on the upper right side to select the clothing from specific custom, stuff pack, expansion pack, store, or base game content.
 

 
 

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 New Outerwear Category

 
Sims will now have a brand new clothing category to keep them warm during the winter! The Outerwear Category is the 6th clothing type for Sims. Not only does Seasons provide new outerwear, it also enables appropriate looking clothing from Stuff and Expansion packs to serve as outerwear as well.
 
 

 
 
 
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Create A Sim Fashions

 
Female Adults/Elders – -10 Hairstyles, 6 Tops, 2 Bottoms,  2 Outfits, 5 Accessories, 4 Shoes, 1 Pajama Outfit, 1 Swimsuit, 10 Costume Makeup Options
 
Female Teens – 10 Hairstyles, 5 Tops, 2 Bottoms, 1 Outfit, 5 Accessories, 3 Shoes, 1 Swimsuit 10 Costume Makeup Options
 
Female Children – 7 Hairstyles, 5 Tops, 7 Outfit, 4 Accessories, 2 Shoes, 1 Pajama, 11 Costume Makeup Options
 
Female Toddlers – 2 Hairstyles, 1 Outfit, 1 Top, 1 Accessory
 
 
 
 
Male Adults/Elders – 6 Hairstyles, 7 Tops, 1 Bottom, 2 Outfits, 5 Accessories, 2Shoes, 1 Pajama Outfit, 1 Swimsuit, 10 Costume Makeup Options
 
Male Teens – 6 Hairstyles, 6 Tops, 1 Bottoms, 2 Outfits, 1 Swimsuit, 5 Accessories, 2 Shoes, 10 Costume Makeup Options
 
Male Children – 7 Hairstyles (Same as Female Children), 4 Tops, 5 Outfits, 4 Accessories, 2 Shoes, 1 Pajama, 11 Costume Makeup Options
 
Male Toddlers – 2 Hairstyles, 1 Outfit, 1 Top, 1 Accessory (Same as Female Toddlers)
 

 
 

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Clothing

 
 
 

Accessories/Shoes

 
 
 

Costume Makeup (aka: Face Paint)

 
 
 
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New Traits

 

Loves The Cold – Sims that love the cold enjoy chilly weather, and can stay out longer before freezing.

 

 

Loves The Heat – Sims that love the heat enjoy warm weather, and can stay out longer before getting sunburnt.
 
 
 
 

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Lifetime Happiness Rewards

 
 

Competitive Eater (5,000) – The bottomless pit in your Sim’s stomach will help you gain an advantage over others in eating contests. Competitive Eaters will never feel nauseous or stuffed in these contests. Not only will your Sims increase their chances of winning, when they do win, they finish long before the rest.

 

 
 
 

 
 
Festival Frequenter (5,000) – Festival Frequenters know how to get more out of festivals. Your Sim will be able to earn more festival tickets, and receive discounts on concession stands, face painting booths, and kissing booths. Sims with this reward get 50% off everything at the festival, and almost double the festival tickets.

 

 
 
 

 
 
Simmunity (7,500) – You’ll have super immunity that prevents you from getting nauseous, sick, and allergies. This reward is useful for Alien Test Subjects, Pregnant Sims, and those who are around germy/ill Sims. Bobbing for Apples is one of the easiest ways to contract an illness, but thanks to this reward, you shall never be ill!

 

 
 
 

 
 
Immune to Heat (10,000) – Sims immune to heat can enjoy a nice tan without ever getting burnt. This reward also helps prevent sweltering, sweaty Sims from spontaneous combustion!

 

 
 
 

 
 
Immune to Cold (10,000) – Sims immune to the cold will always stay pleasantly warm. This reward allows Sims to wander in the snow without outerwear, and never worry about freezing…to death!

 

 
 
 

 
 
All Weather Champion (10,000) – A champion for all seasons. Your Sim is naturally great at snowball and water balloon fight, has the ability of a world-class skater and snowboarder, and is proficient at building snowmen, snow angels, and igloos at an impressive rate.

 

 
 
 

 
 
The Cloud-inator 9000 (30,000) – The Cloud-inator gives you nothing less than command of the weather (albeit in an extremely localized fashion). It’s easy to operate: just point, shoot, and laugh in the face of nature. Make sure not to abuse your powers though! This baby strikes back…literally! Using this device too many times in one day will result in an electrifying backfire! If a Sim is already singed, it will result in automatic death.

 

 
 
 

 
 
Climatron Control Unit (40,000) – It’s the dream of any self-respecting mad scientist: a machine that controls the weather. Whether you want to use it to destroy the world’s crops or make the weatherman look dumb, this Climatron Control Unit is the answer. Choose from Hail, Fog, Rain, Snow & Sunny weather.

 

 
 
 
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Weather

 
 

 

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Aliens

 

 
 

Aliens are the Extraterrestrial Life that come from an unknown Sims world. They maintain basic needs just like humans, however, their energy motive is swapped with Brain Power. Aliens exist in both male and female form, complete with their own amazing powers, distinct looks, and unique DNA. When you find an Alien, you’ll know!

 
Finding and befriending an Alien is not the easiest, but there are ways to increase your chances of meeting or being abducted by one. Aliens appear in the night between the hours of 12am and 4am, while brightening the sky with sparkling anomalies. If you are about to be abducted, look out for a special action in your Sim’s queue.
 
 

An Alien is landing on earth!

 

 

How to invite an Alien to your town

 
 
♦ Smashing Pumpkins (Very Rare Chance)
 
♦ Waiting for a visit from an Alien (Rare Chance)
 
♦ Heading out into the neighborhood on the lookout between 12 and 4 am (Medium Chance)
 
♦ Collecting Space Rocks and placing them outside your home (Medium/Good Chance)
 
♦ Searching the Galaxy with the telescope (Good/High Chance)
 
♦ Collect space rocks & search the galaxy through the telescope in one night (Very High Chance)

 
 
Aliens love collecting space rocks, so having them around your home definitely increases your chance of a visit. When they do visit, they will simply come onto your home lot, observe, and take the space rocks. You can immediately introduce yourself and befriend them. The Alien will then appear in your friendship panel for you to call and invite over at any time. Once you have made contact, they then become part of your town.
 
Once you have grown a good relationship with an Alien, you can then invite them to be part of your household. These NPC turned family Aliens are automatically skilled with a Level 10 Logic, and a Level 7 Handiness. These skills come in handy!
 
 
 
 
 

Alien Abductions

 

 
Using the telescope and collecting rocks in the wee hours of the night, increases your chance of an Alien Abduction. When an Alien comes to abduct your Sim, there is no escape! Sims will leave the home lot for about two game hours, and come back feeling a bit…out of it.
 
Sims can come home with all sorts of fun scientific stuff (space rocks, gems etc), but Male Sims may come home with a little something more! Male Sims have a 75% chance of being impregnated when abducted by an Alien.
 
If the Alien Impregnation is successful, a few days later the Male Sim will be given the “Unexplained Weight Gain” moodlet. Weight gain is immediate.
 

 

After 48 hours, it will be time for the Male Sim to give birth. At this time, you will be asked if you want to keep the child, or send it to be raised in its homeworld. Should you choose to let it leave, you will not have contact with the child in the future. If you do keep the baby, you will set its traits and name, to then raise it like any other child.
 
 

The Offspring of a Male Pregnancy has 100% Alien DNA

 
 
 
 
 

Alien DNA & Offspring

 

 
The DNA of an Alien is different than human and supernatural DNA. Alien DNA can be passed on for generations, and even be interrupted/decreased when human/alien offspring are born.
 
Naturally, when a pure Alien tries for a baby with another pure Alien, the offspring will always have 100% Alien DNA. However, once you begin having children with humans or other supernaturals, the Alien DNA is altered. Once the Alien DNA has been decreased significantly throughout the bloodline, the offspring will no longer carry Alien powers.
 
Alien DNA can be better understood as a give or take bloodline. When Aliens and Humans have babies, the offspring has a 50% (+/- 10%) chance of carrying either the Alien or Human DNA as dominant.
 
Eventually, the DNA bloodline of an Alien decreases enough to spare the offspring of any Alien powers. Any DNA percentage lower than 20%, is no longer considered an Alien in the game, and therefore has no powers.
 
 

 
These are DNA samples from a test I personally conducted, so results will vary in different games
 
 
♦ Male Abduction Pregnancy = 100% Alien DNA (Always)
 
 
♦ 100% Alien DNA + 100% Alien DNA = 100% Alien DNA
 
 
♦ 50% Alien DNA + 50% Alien DNA = 51.8% (+/- 10%) Alien DNA
 
 
♦ 100% Alien DNA + Human = 53.4% (+/- 10%) Alien DNA
 
 
♦ 53.4% Alien DNA + Human = 23.45% (+/- 10%) Alien DNA
 
 
♦ 23.45% Alien DNA + Human = 17.8% (+/- 10%) Alien DNA (No Powers)
 

 
 
 
 
 

Alien Powers

 

 
All Aliens have special powers that allow them to do what no other human or supernatural can. Children who are born with enough Alien DNA to have powers, will be able to use their powers when they turn into teenagers.
 
 

Scan Sims

 
Similar to the Vampires in Late Night and Supernatural, Aliens have the ability to scan Sims from afar to learn a little bit more about them. Knowing a Sim’s traits before speaking to them is very beneficial.
 

 
 

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Probe Sims

 
Time to have a little fun with the Humanoids! The probe interaction isn’t as bad as it may look. In fact, it is a friendly interaction that is sour at first, and immediately turns sweet. The device that an alien uses to probe a Sim looks very painful, but the little rubber duck that is buried away comes out to tickle and play!
 

 
 

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Bio Drain and Bio Boost Sims

 
The Bio Drain and Boost can be beneficial to both a Sim and the Alien. This interactions deals directly with the bladder, energy, fun, social, hunger & hygiene motives.
 
When an Alien’s motives are decaying and there isn’t enough time to replenish, Bio Draining a Sim will transfer the motive powers of that Sim to the Alien for one hour.
 
Likewise, when an Alien has a little extra motive power to give away, the Alien can Bio Boost a Sim and transfer their motive powers to a Sim.
 

This action can be used on Pets if you have The Sims 3 Pets Expansion installed.

 

 
 

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Re-combobulate Broken Device

 
Aliens are natural born handy-liens, but their brain power gives them an extra benefit. Use the “Re-combobulate Broken Device” on any broken object, and it will be fixed in seconds!
 

 
 

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Mind Control

 
When you are too busy to deal with broken radio’s and dirty dishes, this is the interaction you want to save brain power for! Invite a guest to your home and use the “Mind Control” option to transform them into a 2 hour servant. Sims who fall under this spell will go around your home cleaning and fixing everything!
 

Sims with a high logic skill or the Genius Trait can make this interaction fail.
 
This interaction can only be performed on Sims who are not part of your household.

 

 
 

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Transmute Object

 
If you have the Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion installed, the Philosopher’s Stone power is enabled for Alien use in a slightly different form. Instead of transmuting objects into gold, this interactions allows Aliens to transmute metals and gems into more valuable items.
 

 
 

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Summon Meteor

 
If you have the Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion installed, Aliens can summon meteors. Click the ground anywhere in your world, and summon meteors until it burns!
 

 
 

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Sell Alien Secrets & Steal Space Rocks

 
If your Alien is running low on simoleons, he/she can head over to the Military base and “Sell Alien Secrets”. Aliens receive up to 2000 Simoleons for dishing out info!
 

 
 
Aliens love to observe and collect Space Rocks, so no matter what, they will find a way to steal the best of the best! Head over to the Science Facility between 8pm and 6am to snag up the goods! Be careful though, the cops are watching!
 
 

 
 
 

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Restoring Brain Power

 

 
Alien interactions come with a cost. Brain Power. Unlike humans, sleeping and napping does not help an Alien restore its brain power. Aliens have their own ways of restoring their power to get them back on their feet.
 
 
 

Consume Space Rock

 
If you’re traveling around town using too much brain power, it would be a good idea to keep a space rock in your Alien’s inventory. If they need a quick boost in brain power, the space rock will do the trick. The larger the space rock, the more brain power it has to offer.
 
 

 
 

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Restore Brain Power Interaction

 
If you don’t have a spare space rock on hand, use the “Restore Brain Power” interaction on your alien. The Alien will find a nearby surface to sit/lay on while it restores brain power from the cosmos.
 
 

 
 
 

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Galaxa Space Car (UFO)

 

 
No Alien is complete without their own form of transportation. One of the perks of a pure Alien joining your household is that they bring this awesome new vehicle with them! The Galaxa Space Car cannot be purchased in buy mode, but if you’re willing to cheat, you can find it in buydebug.
 
This futuristic vehicle can be used by any Sims (Teen through Elder), and has exclusive uses and upgrade powers. Hover over the town when you head out to the grocery store, and abduct a few Sims on the way back!
 
 
 

Create a Storm

 
The Galaxa Space Car can fiddle with nature and change the weather. When selecting this interaction, your Sim will hop in, shoot to the skies, come back to earth and create a storm.
 
The Season that is currently taking place in your town does have a direct influence on what storms the galaxa will create, but there are chances of rare storms in any season.
 

 
 

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Abduct Sims

 
Selecting the “Abduct Sim” interaction allows you to abduct any one of your friends in town. You will be prompted to select a Sim, and then away you go! When you successfully abduct the Sim, they get a free ride to your home.
 

 
 

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Space Travel

 
Space travel is nothing more than a “Text” Adventure. When high up in the sky, you will receive notifications letting you know what’s going on. After each travel, Sims come back with space rocks, gems, food or small decor items. There are three destinations for you to travel to: The Moon, Planet Sixam and The Great Asteroid Belt.
 

You must have a level 7 handiness skill to upgrade the Galaxa for space travel

 

Sample Adventure Text

 
 

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Invade Community Location

 
Choose the “Invade Community Lot” option, select which lot you want to invade, and the galaxa zooms you right over. When you arrive, Sims begin running around like crazy as they try dodging your laser cannons. Some Sims will get away, but the majority will end up singed and in their undies!
 

You must have a level 7 handiness skill to upgrade the Galaxa for community lot invasion

 

 

 
 

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Part Time Job – Alien Test Subject

 
Seasons introduces an Alien exclusive part time job. Aliens can sign up for a Part Time job as an alien test subject at the science facility, and work their way through three promotions.
 

 
1) Associate Probe Tester (§64): Tired of just lying there and taking it at your current job? Consider a career where that IS your job! Sign up to be an Alien Test Subject! The hours and instruments are both flexible, and you can tell your friends that you are aiding in vital research.
 
 
2) Associate Probe Tester (§84/hr + §768 Bonus): Valuable Test Subjects are declared official specimens and are used for the harvesting of truly impressive amounts of data. The “Living” tag is extremely important. Be sure to specify that you are the living kind of specimen before each test.
 
 
3) Organ Farm (§114/hr + §1,008 Bonus):Certain specimens have just the right physical attribtutes to allow the growth of exciting new organs within their person. These little “experiments” are nearly guaranteed not to interfere with the function of existing organs, and may even increase their efficiency!
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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Edit Town & Buy Mode Objects

 
The Sims 3 Seasons adds brand new community & residential objects that allow you to decorate and customize your town. Some objects are only found in certain categories, so check out the break down below.
 
 

Edit Town Community Lot Objects

 

 
 
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Buy/Build Mode Objects

 

 
 
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Buydebug Objects

 

 
 
 
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Interactive Objects

 
The Sims 3 Seasons includes a variety of new interactive objects that advance a Sims’ skills or simply gives them that “fun” motive boost. These objects allow for new gameplay interactions that were not previously available.
 
 
 
 

Snow Cone Maker

 

 
Snow Cones are the sweetest of treats! While giving your Sims color related moodlets, the Snow Cone also gives a small boost to a Sims’ hunger motive. There are a variety of flavors to choose from, and a few of them also give your Sim a boost in social interactions! (Hint: Have a Cherry Snow Cone before flirting with that Sim you’ve been eyeing!)
 
 

The following flavors are available with the Snowcone Machine/Cart: 

 ♦ Cherry
 
♦ Lime
 
♦ Lemon
 
♦ Grape
 
♦ Blue Raspberry
 
♦ Rainbow
 

 

 
 
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Diving Board

 

 
Splish Splash! Diving Boards are a brand new pool object for Sims of all ages to enjoy. Cannonballs, swan dives, and belly flops, are all interactions used to better the Hidden Diving Skill. Sims will start off using the diving board without any diving experience, but with practice, Sims will noticeably get better at it.
 
 

 
 
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Inflato Aqualounge

 

 
Sometimes Sims are not up for the whole swimming thing. Lucky for them, pool loungers are available to use in the pool or ocean. When using the inflato aqualounge, Sims can relax, read a book, or nap, all while they float freely in the water.
 
 

 
 
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Golden Glow Tanning Booth

 

 
Make sure your Sims keep their well earned tan year round! Purchase the Golden Glow Tanning Booth, and let Sims (teen-elder) get their “Spray Tan” on! Sims will either come out boasting a beautiful golden glow, or hide their discolored tan. Sorry, the tanning booth fails sometimes!
 

If you have The Sims 3 Generations Expansion installed, teenagers can Booby-Trap the tanning booth, giving their victims and uneven or discolored tan.
 
The Spray Tan option has been added to the Day Spa for §175 simoleons.

 
 
 
♦ Suntanned (Lasts 24 hours) – There’s a delicate balance, but when Sims spray tan or stay in the sun just long enough, they are rewarded with the skin of a bronzed God.
 

 
 
 
♦ Over Saturated (Lasts 6 hours) – There’s a “Golden Tan” and there’s the “Turkey left in the oven for days” tan. Your Sim has the latter.
 

 
 
 
♦ Uneven Tan (Lasts 6 hours) – Hmmm..maybe no one will notice? Perhaps your Sim can convince everyone that this is how tanning is done, and everyone else is doing it wrong….or not.
 

 
 
 
♦ Discolored Tan (Lasts 6 hours) – Your Sims go in thinking that they can use a little color, but never would they imagine coming out with a color of the Rainbow! Sims can emerge with Green, Pink, Purple or Orange Skin. Stripes and Zig Zags are possible. Have fun explaining this one to friends and family!
 

 
 
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Family Fun Water Arena

 
Take family fun time to the next level with the Family Fun Water Arena, and give your family a place to play all year round. When it’s hot out, take your spot on the arena floor and prepare your arsenal of water balloons. What should you do when winter rolls in and the ground is covered in snow? You got it! Snowball fight! Start and join matches with up to four Sims.
 

This object helps Sims advance in the “Water Balloon” & “Snowball” hidden skills. As Sims continue to use their tossing arm, their aim will become more accurate.

 
 

 
 
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Rain Disruptor/Sun’s Bane Parasol

 

 
Purchase an umbrella or parasol to keep your Sims cool during the summer heat, and dry on those rainy days. Sims will automatically pull out their parasol or umbrella when it starts raining, in order to avoid the “soaked” moodlet.
 

If you have The Sims 3 Late Night or Supernatural installed, Vampires can use an umbrella or parasol to protect them from the Sun.

 
Umbrella’s and Parasols can be used frequently, but the more often you use them, the more likely they are to “break”. Eventually you will have used it so much, that pieces of it go missing! Unfortunately you cannot repair an umbrella or parasol, but there are ways to avoid damage.
 

 
 

Sims who have a level 6 in the Handiness skill can make an umbrella or parasol “Unbreakable” from regular wear and tear. This does not protect from Lightning Strikes
 
Sims who have a level 7 in the Handiness skill can upgrade an umbrella or parasol to give it a “Glow”. Once you have upgraded the light rod, you can adjust the color accordingly

 

 
 
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Apple Bobbing Tank

 
The Apple Bobbing contest is typically a fall festivity, however you can purchase it in buy mode to use year round. Secure your hands behind your back and stick your face in a giant tank of water. You need five apples to win, so start bobbing!
 

Warning: The Apple Bobbing Tank is the easiest way to contract an illness. If one person has the germs, your Sim is likely to leave with more than an apple!
 
When this activity is used on festival grounds, Sims will receive festival tickets.

 

 
 
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Soccer Goal

 

 
Soccer is a new outdoor sports activity that allows Sims to level up their Athletic Skill. This fun activity offers solo, duo, and tournament style shootouts. Whichever way you play, the athletic skill will determine who has a better kick. Start practicing!
 
 
 

♦ Practice (Solo) – Sims will kick the soccer ball toward the goal 10 times per session.
 

 
 
 
♦ Shootout Against… (Duo) – When choosing to shootout against another Sim, your options are limited to Sims that are on the active lot. Both Sims will switch between goalie and shooter once.
 

 
 
 
♦ Challenge Tournaments – Once your Sim gains one level of the Athletic Skill, they can use the telephone to “Invite Over Next Ranked Soccer Opponent”. The game will automatically choose a Sim who is at or above your athletic level, and allow you to challenge them tournament style.
 

 

 
Soccer Rank and tournament progress is tracked in the Athletic Skill Journal Tab.
 

 
 

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Roller Skating Rink

 

 
Throw on a pair of skates and head into the arena! Roller Skating is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. You can purchase a Roller Skating Rink (large and small) in buy mode, purchase them by redeeming festival tickets, or wait for the Summer/Spring festivals to roll around.
 
When skating (roller and ice), Sims begin to increase their Hidden Skating Skill. The more they skate, the better they get at it. There are a total of 6 skating skill levels, which give a Sim new skating options when learned.
 
When a Sim puts on those skates for the first time, they look like a total Noob! As they try to keep their balance, they experience some pretty close calls. Luckily for them, they are only a few skill levels away from skating with ease.
 

If you have The Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion installed, Fairies will be seen flying around the arena, and Werewolves will run on all fours.

 

 
 
Once a Sim achieves a level three skating skill, they can begin doing solo and duo spins in the rink. As they increase the skating skill, the solo spin styles will change, while the duo spin styles remain the same.
 

 
 

 
If one of the Sims you skate with has a low skating level, there is a greater chance of them falling and taking you down with them!
 

 

 
 
Once a Sim achieves a level 4 skating skill, they can begin skating backwards. After they have achieved this final trick, they become skate masters.
 

 
 
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Ice Skating Rink

 

 
Throw on a pair of skates and head into the rink! Ice Skating is a great way to enjoy the winter chills. You can purchase an Ice Skating Rink (large and small) in buy mode, purchase them by redeeming festival tickets, or wait for the Winter festival to roll around.
 
When skating (roller and ice), Sims begin to increase their Hidden Skating Skill. The more they skate, the better they get at it. There are a total of 6 skating skill levels, which give a Sim new skating options when learned.
 
When a Sim puts on those skates for the first time, they look like a total Noob! As they try to keep their balance, they experience some pretty close calls. Luckily for them, they are only a few skill levels away from skating with ease.
 

If you have The Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion installed, Fairies will be seen flying around the arena, and Werewolves will run on all fours.

 

 
 
Once a Sim achieves a level three skating skill, they can begin doing solo and duo spins in the rink. As they increase the skating skill, the solo spin styles will change, while the duo spin styles remain the same.
 

 
 

 
If one of the Sims you skate with has a low skating level, there is a greater chance of them falling and taking you down with them!
 

 

 
 
Once a Sim achieves a level 4 skating skill, they can begin skating backwards. After they have achieved this final trick, they become skate masters.
 

 
 
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Horseshoe Court

 
Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two Sims – or two teams of two Sims – using four horseshoes to toss and fling. Players take alternate turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground, in hopes of getting a “ringer”.
 
As Sims play this game, they also raise their Hidden Horseshoes Skill. There are a total of ten levels, with each level improving a Sims chances of winning. Once a round of horseshoes is concluded, the team/player with the most points wins.
 

 
 
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Scarecrow

 

 
The main purpose of a Scarecrow is to protect your precious garden. You can place a Scarecrow on your home lot year round, and he’ll get to work immediately. Sometimes he does his job a little too well, and ends up scaring off Sims.
 
When using the “View” interaction on a scarecrow, it will either imitate the “running” action that entertains, or throw its hands out in the air to scare. Cowardly Sims beware!
 

If you have The Sims 3 Pets Expansion installed, the Scarecrow will prevent wild animals from eating away at your garden.

 

 
 
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Snowboard Half-Pipe

 

 
This is the place where Sims come to experience the thrill of extreme winter sports. Snap those boots into those bindings, peer over the lip of the pipe, and plan your next move. If you hit it just right, you will feel like you’re floating through the sky. Before you breathe in the high altitude air, remember that every boarder has to face kiss some snow first.
 

 
The Snowboard Half Pipe allows Sims to advance in the Hidden Snowboarding Skill. There are a total of 2 levels, each level making Sims better at taking on the half-pipe. At first, Sims will take a few face dives, but with enough practice, they will be flying high in no time.
 
The half-pipe can be purchased in buy mode (assuming you have a large enough lot), purchased by redeeming festival tickets, or you can wait for the winter festival to hit town. As the Sim advances in their Snowboarding Skill, they will perform more tricks and some pretty sweet moves.
 

 
Snowboards are automatically provided to all who use the half-pipe, but Sims are not limited to the default snowboards. Hew Snowboards are purchased in buy mode, can be completely customized, and allow Sims to hit the half-pipe in style.
 

 
 
 
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New Collectibles & Recipes

 

 
Gathering valuable items from around town is every collector’s dream, whether it be a common butterfly or rare seed. Seasons introduces brand new collectibles that can be found around town.
 
 
 

Wildflowers

 
Springtime sprouts romance, rain, and 8 types of Wildflowers. While wildflowers can be found during any season, they are less likely to spawn when there is residual snow on the ground, and most likely to spawn during Springtime. Sims can view and collect any of 8 wildflower types.
 

 
Collected wildflowers turn into vases within a Sim’s inventory. They can be gifted to other Sims or displayed in their home.
 
Wildflowers are valued anywhere from §5 to §600 simoleons.
 

 

 
Picking wildflowers is a great way to pass time, but it can also take a toll on the collector’s health. During springtime, wildflowers are known to bring on allergic reactions to most Sims. Those who carry the “Loves The Outdoors” trait, are less likely to end up with the “Allergy Haze” moodlet.
 
Sims who do end up with allergies have to deal with 2 days of a runny nose and sneezing. It is best to stay indoors during this time in order to avoid a continual allergy haze, but if your Sim has §200 simoleons, they can go to the hospital and receive an Allergy Shot. The allergy shot will remove any lingering allergies, and prevents Sims from ending up with allergies for the remainder of the season. Allergy Shots are only available during Spring. Alternatively, you can purchase the “Simmunity” lifetime reward which prevents Sims from ever getting allergies.
 
 

Sims can breathe easy with an allergy shot!

 
 
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Pumpkins

 
Pumpkins are an all new harvestable with the Seasons expansion. The easiest way to get your hands on this fruit, is to head over to the local grocery store. If your Sim is feeling a bit more adventurous, head out into town and look for pumpkin seeds.
 

Planting Pumpkins requires a level 5 gardening skill

 

 
Another great way to snatch up some nice quality pumpkins, is to attend the yearly Fall Festival. The seasonal festival grounds during fall come complete with Pumpkin Patch. Head on over to the festival and harvest away!
 

 
Once Pumpkins are grown and harvested, there are plenty of uses for them. The tastiest form of pumpkins, is using them as the main ingredient for Pumpkin Pie.

 

The Pumpkin Pie recipe will unlock when a Sim reaches level 5 in the Cooking Skill

 

 
After you’ve experienced a delicious pumpkin pie, you can use the spare pumpkins to boost your Sims’ fun motive! Pumpkin Carving is a fun and creative way to make use of those extra fruits.
 

 
There are 5 different face carvings to create, but once in a while Sims will ruin the carving, resulting in a “Failed” carving.
 
 
Light up a carved pumpkin for a spectacular glow!

 
If you’ve had your fun carving away, use your leg power to stomp on those pumpkins. Evil, Grumpy and Mean Spirited Sims are more likely to do this autonomously, but those good spirited Sims can get a real fun boost from this. Just click and stomp!
 

WARNING: Stomping on lit pumpkins may set your Sim on fire!

 
 
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Festival Food Items

 
With the addition of new food kiosks to the game, there are 17 brand new food & drink items for purchase at the festival ground kiosks. These items cannot be made at home as a recipe, but they are available during certain seasons at their festival. Seasonal food is listed in each seasons’ festival section.
 

 
Besides the food items above, there are also several drinks that are now available at the festival ground kiosks. They cannot be found anywhere but the festival!
 

 
♦ Lemonade
 
♦ Hot Cider
 
♦ Hot Chocolate
 
♦ Fruit Punch
 
♦ Soda
 
♦ Coffee
 
♦ Eggnog
 

 
 
 

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Magical Gnomes

 
 
♦ Cracklin Nakerbell (Fall) – This gnome can be found after a night of Trick or Treating, or a scary survival in the Haunted House. They also spawn on lots that have a Scarecrow.
 
 
♦ Bucktooth Butternut (Spring) – This gnome is found on a residential or commercial lot that has a beautiful garden arrangement, and even on a lot that spawns wildflowers. They also spawn during Egg Hunts.
 
 
♦ s-GNOME-man Bittertotter (Winter) – When you build a snowman on your home lot or in the park, chances are this little guy appears. There is also a good chance of him showing up on Snow Days when the town is buried in snow!
 
 
♦ Brawn Brawn G’nome (Summer) – Wherever there are Fireworks, Barbecue’s & Pool Parties is where this gnome loves to be. Party on!
 
 
♦ Evil Gnome (Year-round) – Ever explore the catacombs and come out with a regular happy gnome? Well now there is a chance you will come out with the Evil Gnome! These little mischievous creatures can cause havoc in your home and disrupt your beauty sleep. They will un-set your bed, kick down your trash, and even give you a Gnitemare! Be aware of your surroundings when you sleep! (The chances of you finding this gnome increases when you have enemies, or carry the Evil trait)
 
 

 
 
 
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New Hidden Skills

 

 
The Sims 3 Seasons adds a brand new set of Hidden Skills. These skills cannot be tracked in the skill journal, but with practice, your Sims will get visibly better. As a Sim advances in some hidden skills, they have an better chance of winning team matches.
 
 
♦ Water Balloon Fight (Levels 0-3)
 
♦ Snowboarding (Levels 0 – 2)
 
♦ Horseshoes (Levels 0 – 10)
 
♦ Ice Skating (Levels 0 – 6)
 
♦ Snowball Fight (Levels 0 – 3)
 
♦ Roller Skating (Levels 0 – 6)
 
 
 
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New Woohoo Spots

 
 

Igloo Woohoo

 
When the snow is deep enough, head outside and build an igloo! Not only can you relax, sleep and hangout in an igloo, you can woohoo in it too!
 
 

Video Link

 
 
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Leaf Pile Woohoo

 
When Fall rolls around and your backyard is full of leaves, head on out there and rake them! Besides playing in and burning piles of leaves, you can also woohoo in them. There must be enough leaves in the pile for the woohoo option to appear.
 
 

Video Link

 
 
 
 
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New Deaths

 
 

Death by Freezing

 
Playing outside in the winter has its perks, but there is also a very deadly downside. When winter rolls around, make sure your Sims are wearing their warm protective outerwear as the temperature plummets. If your Sim is exposed to cold weather for too long, their skin will turn blue and their body will become a frozen mass. Shocked by frostbite, the Sim will fall over.
 
Typically, a passing Sim will come by and thaw out the frozen Sim with a hairdryer, but if your Sim is home alone with no one to help, their motives will eventually decay to the point of no return. This results in a Sim Freezing to Death.
 

 
 
 
 

Death by Electrocution (Lightning Strike)

 
When mother nature rips a thunderstorm through town, try to watch out for that cloud to ground lightning. Sims who are outside or playing in a puddle during a thunderstorm, have an increased chance of being electrocuted.
 
The first lightning strike will singe a Sim, but if they do not seek shelter immediately, the next lightning strike will be fatal.
 

 
 
 
 

Death by Spontaneous Combustion

 
If you thought freezing to death in the winter was bad, wait until you see your Sim burst into flames! When the weather gets a little too hot for comfort, Sims will sweat profusely as their internal body temperature begins to rise. Being outside for too long during the extreme heat can be deadly. Sims who ignore the signs of an over heated body, will die from combustion.