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| guide version: 6.1
| created on: 06.11.00
| last update: 06.06.01
| creator: BestGuy9 (BestGuy9@aol.com)
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Copyright Notice
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All contents of this FAQ are copyright
2001 by BestGuy9. They are the sole
property of BestGuy9. If you would like
to copy the FAQ to your website, it must
be a non-profit website, and the FAQ must
be completely un-altered.
E-mail Policy
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I welcome any and all e-mails you wish to send (in the general sense). I
will do my best to respond to every one (in the general sense). However,
if you could just follow a few guidelines before writing, it will make
everyone's day just a little happier.
First, as a general rule of thumb, I do not send out attachments attached
to any e-mail responses. I do not send out install files that you might
be missing, cheats that require a seperate file, or the latest FAQ version.
I just don't do it. If you want the latest version of my FAQ, I WILL NOT
send it to you. See below for more info.
Also, along those same lines, I do not send out CD-keys. At all. Ever.
I don't care what your reason is or whether it is legitimate or not. I
don't so it. So, please don't ask me to send you files or CD-keys. If
you do, don't be surprised if I send an angry e-mail back, or don't reply
at all.
Next, if you are contributing a piece of information, please read the
following. By crediting people, I usually out their alias in the FAQ body,
and I then list their alias along with their e-mail in the credits section.
When you contribute, please send me an alias (if you have one) that you
want me to put in the FAQ body. Otherwise, I'll put your e-mail. Also,
if you do not want your e-mail listed anywhere, let me know, and I won't
add it.
If you would like to post this FAQ on your website, that's fine.
Do not alter it in any way. Also, I cannot keep track of all the places
that this guide is posted. I cannot guarantee in any way that the version
of the guide at the website you are visiting is the most update. See
below for more information.
One last thing - I have recently been getting many e-mails about people
installing Livin' Large and saying that items are missing. Let me say that
I AM NOT A TECHNICAL EXPERT on the Sims! This is obviously a bug of some
sort, but I do not know what is causing it or what the problem is. Please
do not e-mail me asking, because I will not know the answer, and from now
on, I will likely not bother responding. You can try e-mailing Maxis tech
support (from www.thesims.com).
Official Websites
-----------------
This FAQ is copied to many websites over time. I cannot keep track nor
will I keep track to see if the guide you are looking at is the latest
version. I cannot guarantee in any way that the version you are viewing
is the more up to date. For the most up-to-date version, please visit:
http://www.gamefaqs.com
http://www.fbgames.com
Navigating this Guide
---------------------
To make your way around this guide, first take a look at the table of
contents. The guide is divided into two main parts: the item guide and
career guide. The guide is pretty evenly distributed, so, basically, the
top half is the item guide and the bottom half is the careet guide. See
the table of contents for more information.
Game Info
---------
Name: The Sims
Genre: Simulation
Platforms: PC
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Quick Info: THE SIMS is Maxis' brand new game. It is, most basically, a
people simulator. You create your own people, find jobs,
build them a house, buy stuff, and, ultimately, find happiness.
Expansion is Livin' Large. Second expansion is House Party.
Rumored sequel is The Sims Online. This game will also be
linked to Maxis' upcoming Simsville; you can import you Sim
families into the towns you build.
i. Revision History
ii. Introduction and Notes
iii. Credits
iv. Other FAQs
* *
*PART ONE* The Item Guide*
* *
~Information on Item Appreciation
*Chapter One* The Sims Item Guide
~ Seating
~ Surfaces
~ Decorative
~ Electronics
~ Appliances
~ Plumbing
~ Lighting
~ Miscellaneous
-------------
~ Secondary Categories
*Chapter Two* Livin' Large Item Guide
~ Seating
~ Surfaces
~ Decorative
~ Electronics
~ Appliances
~ Plumbing
~ Lighting
~ Miscellaneous
-------------
~ Secondary Categories
*Chapter Three* House Party Item Guide
~ Seating
~ Surfaces
~ Decorative
~ Electronics
~ Appliances
~ Plumbing
~ Lighting
~ Miscellaneous
-------------
~ Secondary Categories
*Chapter Four* Item Analysis
~ Primary Categories
~ Secondary Categories
* *
*PART TWO* The Career Guide*
* *
*Chapter Five* The Sims Career Guide
~ BUSINESS career track
~ ENTERTAINMENT career track
~ LAW ENFORCEMENT career track
~ LIFE OF CRIME career track
~ MEDICINE career track
~ MILITARY career track
~ POLITICS career track
~ PRO ATHLETE career track
~ SCIENCE career track
~ X-TREME career track
*Chapter Six* Livin' Large Career Guide
~ MUSICIAN career track
~ SLACKER career track
~ PARANORMAL career track
~ JOURNALISM career track
~ HACKER career track
*Chapter Seven* Career Analysis
~ Charts by Career
~ Career Comparison: Hours Worked
~ Career Comparison: Wage Earned
~ Career Comparison: Wage per Hour
~ Career Comparison: Skills & Friends
~ Career Comparison: Overall Analysis
__________________________________________________________________________
i. Revision History
*** see "Introduction & Notes" section for details on changes ***
v1.0 - 06/11/00
original version
half of all items oublished
entry-level jobs on every career listed
v2.0 - 06/13/00
Publish #2
Item Guide finished! - downloaded items coming soon?
added "Other FAQs" section
added "Next Update" section
other minor changes
v2.05- 06/14/00
Publish #3
Item Guide finished! (really)
Problem? (see notes)
other minor changes
v2.1 - 06/16/00
Publish #4
LIFE OF CRIME career track complete (see notes)
other minor changes
v2.2 - 06/24/00
Publish #5
BUSINESS career track complete
other minor changes
v2.3 - 06/30/00
Publish #6
added secondary categories for items
additional section: sorted items into secondary categories
other minor changes
v2.4 - 07/07/00
Publish #7
ENTERTAINMENT complete
other minor changes
v3.4 - 07/09/00
Publish #8
LAW ENFORCEMENT complete
item sizes added for Seating - Decorative
Career Analysis chapter added
other minor changes
v3.5 - 07/11/00
Publish #9
MEDICINE complete
Career Analysis filled in for MEDICINE
item sizes added for Electronics
other minor changes
v3.6 - 08/05/00
Publish #10
MILITARY complete
Career Analysis filled in for MILITARY
other minor changes
v3.7 - 08/08/00
Publish #11
POLITICS complete
Career Analysis filled in for POLITICS
added item sizes
other minor changes
v4.0 - 08/16/00
Publish #12
CAREER GUIDE complete! (yahoo!!)
Career Analysis filled in for PRO ATHLETE, SCIENCE, & X-TREME
Overall Analysis written
secondary charts (sorted charts) completed
Table of Contents changed
chapter structure updated in prep. for Livin' Large release
other minor changes
v4.1 - 09/05/00
Publish #13
LIVIN' LARGE has been released!
Item Guide for Livin' Large had been completed
Tons of new items!
Item Analysis filled in for Seating & Surfaces
first level careers filled in
other minor changes
v5.0 - 01.01.01
Publish #14
added MUSICIAN career track & analysis
added SLACKER career track & analysis
added PARANORMAL career track & analysis
added JOURNALISM career track & analysis
added HACKER career track & analysis
added all Item Analyses
added Livin' Large secondary categories
Item Guide complete!!
Career Guide complete!!
streamlined guide:
moved most current "Notes" to top of Notes section
abandoned old numbering system
added more "graphics" to make it easier to find things
grouped lists by Career and Item, rather than Old and New
changed copyright to 2001 :)
other minor changes
v5.05 - 01.17.01
Publish #15
added an e-mail notice
other minor changes
v5.1 - 01.28.01
Publish #16
updated e-mail notice - *please read*
other minor changes
v5.5 - 04.27.01
Publish #17
added House Party items
updated Item Analysis
added text before The Sims Item Guide - see Notes for more info
updated e-mail notice - *please read*
other minor changes
v6.0 - 05.04.01
Publish #18
added House Party secondary categories/list
changed dates so they are correct :)
other minor changes
v6.05 - 05.10.01
Publish #19
minor changes
v6.1 - 06.06.01
Publish #20
added information about item appreciation
added some new Alternative Careers
other minor changes
ii. Introduction & Notes
----------------------------------------------------------------------
notes for v6.1 - I have been getting some e-mails about item
appreciation issues. You know, that's when you buy an item and it
gains monetary value over time. Check it out right before the Item
Guide starts.
I also added some new Alternative Careers thanks to JPrier256.
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notes for v2.0 - Here's the next update. I know that you all want
this information so much, that I rushed just to put it out! Okay,
not really, but I hope that it helps you in all your buying. I'll
put out more updates with the careers updated soon!
notes for v2.05- Golly gee, did you notice that I forgot to actually
finished the darned Item Guide? Well, I did. So, here's the
final version - I'll have an update for the Career Guide soon.
Oh, yeah, and I put the wrong dates on the last version. Sorry.
One more thing - some of my apostrophes seem to have been changed to
the capital "AE" symbol in this text document. I don't know if it's
just WordPad or saved that way, but just so you know...
notes for v2.1 - All right! I decided to go a bit differently - I
decided to complete the career guide by career track instead of
levels. I decided that an eight-person family was too hard to
manage. So, I'll just start a series of bachelors and finish the
individual career tracks. Completed: LIFE OF CRIME. Next up:
BUSINESS and ENTERTAINMENT. I will go in order, from now on, just
that my guy with the LIFE OF CRIME job was already at #7. So, I
just advanced him and now I'll work on the rest.
notes for v2.2 - The next track is completed! Career tracks are
surprisingly hard to finish - it took me over 80 days of living in
the same house to finish one track. But I'm getting there... slowly,
but surely. ENTERTAINMENT is planned next. My goal is to have all
the career tracks done by the end of summer, so I'll be ready to
work on the Livin' Large tracks when it comes out on Sept 1.
notes for v2.3 - Couple things to cover here. First, I'm trying as
hard as I possibly can to finish up these career tracks. I'm very,
ever so sorry that the next track isn't done yet. I've rearranged my
neighbohood, and a loss of several friends can certainly set you back
a few days. I'll have that done next update.
I've been getting a lot of response
(positive, that is) from the "community" - thanks to some of the
websites who have been supporting this FAQ. Thanks also to those
people who have been submitting "corrections." See the credits.
On a final note, I'll try to have five tracks done by July 11. More
on that in the next update.
notes for v2.4 - Sorry it's been so long... I've been busy with
Independence Weekend activities. But, ENTERTAINMENT is complete!
I've narrowed my goal to four tracks by July 11... We're going
on vacation, so updates will spread out until August. I'm still
set on finishing every track by the end of summer, so I can begin
work on Livin' Large tracks when it comes out, September 1.
On an unrelated note, I noticed that this FAQ was longer & bigger
(in terms of KB) than my Harvest Moon FAQ, which I was sure was
longer. Okay, that wasn't that interesting, but a little side
note for you.
Oh, yes, another note for you. I've decided NOT to include
Official Maxis item downloads because they will all be included in
Livin' Large... and it'll get far too confusing if I put them if
a bunch of different places.
notes for v3.4 - Wonders behold! - LAW ENFORCEMENT is complete.
My heavens, in only two days, too.
I've also added the item sizes with low-quality pictures for your
enjoyment. Only for Seating - Decorative, I'll get to the rest
later. I'm hoping for one more update by the time we leave for
vacation, but you never know... we'll see. Wish me luck.
notes for v3.5 - Well, I'll be. That's two career tracks in four
days... and I made it to my goal after all! Five tracks by July
11, and I'm well set on finishing by August 31. No problem at all.
In other notes, I've filled in the Analysis for the Medicine track
and added item sizes for the Electronics category. Please remember
that updates will be sparse until August, due to vacation. Thank
you for your patience!
One other thing... if you noticed, this FAQ has broke 100K! Yahoo!
notes for v3.6 - Well, well, here we are. The MILITARY track is
complete, and that leaves only four (count them: four) to finish
by the time Livin' Large comes out at the end of the month. So!
Here we go!
notes for v3.7 - Here it is! The tenth version of this lovely
FAQ. I've finished Politics; it took a while because you do need
quite a few friends (and in Politics, I can see why.) I also
added the rest of the item sizes. Enjoy!
notes for v4.0 - Well, ha ha ha! It's done! Yahoo! The Career
Guide for THE SIMS is officially done. Now, all we've got to do
is wait for Livin' Large to come out.
A few notes on that subject. I'm going to put the Livin' Large
items into their own chapter, sorted, of course, like the items
are right now. I'll also add the secondary categories and sizes
over time. I am also going to put the Livin' Large career tracks
in their own chapter, but I am going to meld the two analyses.
I'm going to do that because the point of the analysis is to help
you choose the best career track, and it won't help that much if
you have to read through two of them. Okay? All rightey, then,
I'll update again when Livin' Large comes out!
notes for v4.1 - Yahoo! Livin' Large has been released! It has all
kinds of cool stuff from new characters to new career tracks and tons
of new items!
I've added all the new items to the Item Guide for Livin' Large
(remember, it is seperate from the original). Sizes and 2nd
categories aren't in yet (I don't have THAT much time.) Career
tracks will soon follow.
notes for v5.0 - Well, I am truly sorry for the lack of updates. I
can't and won't explain my absence. Hopefully you will accept my
apology, and the load of updates will make up for it. :)
And... everything is done! Complete! Absolutely and positively
OVER. I'm so happy. Now, any following updates should only be minor
ones, such as typos and changing item descriptions. Unless, of course,
Maxis decided to release another version of Sims. However, we will
jump that hurdle when we reach it.
Next, I have tried to fix and always-present problem. That is, guides
can be very confusing. Scrolling to a random part of the guide to
approximately where you think a section is will most likely lose you
somewhere. My odd numbering system certainly didn't help any. So, I
have gotten rid of that and labeled things so, hopefully, it will be
easier to find your way around. Good luck. Any comments, questions,
compliments, or complaints, can certainly be e-mailed to me. I will
do my very best to reply to every e-mail I get.
My Email: BestGuy9@aol.com
notes for v5.05 - An FAQ can never be complete. The only way an FAQ
can be in its final update is if its author is giving up or not
putting more time into it. Therefore, v5.05 contains minor changes
that benefits or corrects existing information. I also added an
e-mail notice. Please read it if you are planning on e-mailing me.
notes for v5.1 - I've changed around the pre-FAQ stuff. I'm doing
this to all FAQs written by me, to have a sort of uniformity. Not
that it matters all that much, but there you go. Secondly, I've
updated my E-mail Notice (now found above). If you would please read
it before sending me e-mail, you will be my friend. Thank you.
notes for v5.5 - House Party has been released, so, naturally, I must
update my guide. I have added all the items from House Party, which
really aren't as many as one might have thought, but the secondary
categories have yet to be put up. There are no new career tracks in
House Party, so we don't need to worry about that.
In other news, I also updated my E-mail Notice. I still appreciate
any and all e-mail you wish to send, within limits. If you don't
read the E-mail Policy before you send your e-mail, I will get upset
and I might even ignore you. Though I can't usually bring myself to
do that, so I might just send a nasty letter back. You can decide
which is worse. Finally, I rewrote the whole text directly before the
original Sims Item Guide. You might want to read it, as I explained
many of the guide's oddities. Do enjoy, and e-mail me if you have any
comments!
Oh, yes, one other minor thing. I did away with the little "X"s
representing the sizes of the items; I felt that it was pointless.
However, if you feel for some reason that they should really be there,
get enough people to petition me and I'll put them back up. It's
trivial, I know, but I aim to please. Enjoy!
notes for v6.0 - If you noticed any discrepancies in the last version,
you're right. I was working with two different copies of the guide;
one on my disk and one on my hard drive. Well, I sent off the wrong
one, believe it or not, so the dates were all wrong and that version
didn't have the little Xs for Size removed under The Sims and Livin'
Large. This is, I think, the second time I've done this, so I'll
try not to do it again.
Instead of doing another minor update, however, I just decided to get
out the next version. So, here it is. This one has all House Party
secondary categories added, as well as the list of secondary
categories. With any luck, the guide should now be complete. If you
notice anything wrong or needs adding, let me know. Please read the
E-mail Policy before doing so, because that tells you how I give
credit and such useful information.
notes for v6.05 - Like I said in Notes for v5.05, a FAQ can be
finished, but NEVER complete (like a game - you can finish it by
beating it, but that'd different than completing it by collecting all
the items and finding all the secrets). Anyway, the only way a FAQ
is finished is if the author is giving up or not putting any more time
into it - but it's still not complete. There will always be something
wrong. Such as grammar, mistake's. or things speled incorekly.
Don't let me bore you, but I'm trying to explain my reasoning behind
another update to a seemingly complete guide. I just fixing a few
problems that I uncovered while admiring my beautiful work; that's
all.
iii. Credits
I will recognize SigZag, which I used to make the "logo" at the
top. http://www.geocities.com/southbeach/marina/4942/sigzag.htm
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
phylosopher_aoe@yahoo.com ("Jailburger with Fries")
SSj4Vegeta 94289@aol.com
Why2K4@aol.com
wjgammill@juno.com
SGO Mario@aol.com
dan682@hotmail.com
Crovax
Adam V. (Daishi2326@aol.com)
Carmine (Carm476572@aol.com)
Sahil Javeri (thesimsfan@hotmail.com)
JPrier256 (JPrier256@aol.com)
iv. Other FAQs
If you really love my FAQs all that much, you might want to check out
my other ones. See them below with a short description.
Harvest Moon 64 (N64)
My full FAQ on Harvest Moon covers games basics as well as
coverage on various game events, and a full walkthrough for your
first two years of playing.
Roller Coaster Tycoon (PC)
My RCT FAQ gives you a complete guide on each scenario in the game
to help you complete every one.
StarCraft (PC)
Stuck on SC? No problem. My FAQ will assist you in making your
way through the single-player campaigns and scenarios.
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ITEM APPRECIATION
-----------------
Item appreciation is where you buy an item, and it gains value over time. You
can then sell it for more money. Personally, I haven't experimented much and
I haven't noticed any items gaining value. However, I have gotten e-mails
from people who have noticed this. Here's what one person, Sahil Javeri, had
to say about the subject. Try it out and let me know what happens.
"The funny thing is that these objects appreciate at times and also depreciate
at times. I tried to find out why this was happening, and I think I might have
the answer. If I buy any of these objects and place them in the house and just
leave them there without doing anything (clicking on them, viewing them etc)
then they appreciate. The moment I go to buy mode and check on the items value
to see if it has appreciated, the value of the item later starts going down!
I tried this 4-5 times with all these items and got similar results. Every
time I went to buy mode to check on the items price, the item started
depreciating, but when I just left the item in the house, its value went up. I
recommend buying any of these items, putting them wherever in the house, and
selling them about 3-4 days later so as to make a profit(you can always repeat
this over and over again). During this time, do not interact with the object
at all if you want to earn some money.
I also tried out the antique lamp and the antique rug, but neither seemed to
appreciate no matter what I did."
I don't really have any other information on the subject. I have listed whether
or not an item appreciates under the item notes. I've also added a career on the
subject, thanks to JPrier256@aol.com. Thanks again to Mr. Javeri for all this
information.
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ITEM GUIDE NOTES
----------------
Here are all the items of the Sims, sorted into their default categories
(seating, surfaces, decorative, electronics, applainces, plumbing,
lighting, and miscellaneous). I have also listed the items' secondary
categories (you get to this mode by clicking on the "Buy" button twice).
These are Living Room, Dining Room, Study... You can find a list of the
secondary category items at the bottom.
I have also listed sub-categories. PLEASE NOTE: sub-categories are not
official in any way or form! Sub-categories are special categories that
I MADE UP that make it easier to organize items in a category. Please
DO NOT e-mail me asking how to make the game tell you an item is in a
sub-category; the game does not contain sub-categories. This is
something that I'm just doing. You don't need to pay attention if you
don't want to.
Finally, there's the size of the item. The numbers are the number of
tiles the item takes up. "Wall - #" means that an item hangs on a wall,
and the number is the number of spaces it takes up. You can usually
place another item on the floor beneath a wall item. "Wall - #x#" means
that the item sits on the floor, but requires an attached wall. So, these
items use up floor space, but you can still hang regular wall items above
them (i.e. pictures). "#x# - Surface" means that the item requires a
surface - a table. I don't believe that there are any surface items more
than 1x1, but I could be wrong.
One other thing worth mentioning: I only include the items included in
either THE SIMS, LIVIN' LARGE/LIVIN' IT UP, or HOUSE PARTY. I do not
include third-party items, and I do not include Maxis's item downloads.
Most of the item downloads have been included with the expansions, anyway,
and if they are available for download I have noted that.
So, that's a "guide to the guide" in a nutshell. If you have any
questions that I did not address, by all means, e-mail me. I don't mind
comments or complaints at all. Enjoy!
/----------------------------------\
| Chapter One: The Sims Item Guide |
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| The Sims Item Guide - SEATING |
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* SEATING NOTES *
* Here we are - Seating. This includes chairs as well as beds. Just *
* a note for the sub-categories: I consider a "Couch" to be a two- *
* seater, and a "Sofa" to be a three-seater. Just so you know what *
* I'm talking about. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Seating #1 ~ Sioux Sity Wicker Chair
PRICE: $80 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This chair is cheap, but ugly. I would go for the next chair in line,
which is the same price but better looking.
Seating #2 ~ Werkbunnst All Purpose Chair
PRICE: $80 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This chair is most certainly all-purpose. You can use if for anything,
really... kitchen to living room to bedroom. Good to use when you
can't afford better.
Seating #3 ~ "Posture Plus" Office Chair
PRICE: $100 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Study
No, this chair does not roll, so don't build a special floor (like I
did.) This chair is good by a desk, is more expensive, but also more
comfortable. Good chair to play on the computer (by the desk)
Seating #4 ~ Contempto Loveseat
PRICE: $150 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
Energy - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
The very cheapest couch, it's two person and very cheap. If you've
got the dough, go for something bigger and better.
Seating #5 ~ Deck Chair by Survivall
PRICE: $150 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This deck chair is very professional and goes great in any atmosphere.
Love it, personally. Put it on a deck or balcony. Looks great by the
chessboard.
Seating #6 ~ Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat
PRICE: $160 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
Energy - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This couch looks like it's made out of plastic. Actually, anything
can be outside, considering it doesn't rain. I don't like it, but
if it fits your budget and room, go for it.
Seating #7 ~ Recycled Couch
PRICE: $180 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 2
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
It looks recycled... maybe it is! This couch looks okay, but it's
not very comfortable (and I don't blame it!) If you want a cheap
couch to be used for napping, go for it. Buy a better couch for TV
viewing.
Seating #8 ~ Contempto Couch
PRICE: $200 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here you are, the three-person version of the Contempto Loveseat.
It looks the same but is slightly more comfortable. I still say
you need a better couch for the TV, but if you are short on cash,
this is a good one.
Seating #9 ~ Touch of Teak Dinette Chair
PRICE: $200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
Here's the first dining chair (besides the all-purpose chairs.)
It looks really nice, but can get pricey when you need a lot. Get
these if you have a large budget and small table.
Seating #10 ~ SimSafari Sofa
PRICE: $220 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofa
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
It may not be the best couch, but looks awesome! If you're going
for looks, it's a fantastic buy. If you just want a couch for
sitting, you can get the exact same attributes for a cheaper price.
Check out the Contempto Couch.
Seating #11 ~ "Back Slack" Recliner
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
Energy - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This is one of the few chairs that you can sleep in. This chair's
looks are gaudy and bright, but it's a good chair for both TV
viewing and napping.
Seating #12 ~ Parque Fresco del Aire Bench
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
If you can afford it, this is an excellent bench to buy for your
deck. It looks great, and will beautify any lawn.
Seating #13 ~ Country Class Armchair
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This chair does not recline, therefore does not give energy. If
you are looking for a mediocre chair, this is the way to go. Made
to go along with the Country Class Loveseat & Sofa.
Seating #14 ~ Spartan Special
PRICE: $300 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
Energy - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Bed
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
The cheapest bed is not much more than a cot. This bed is cheap,
yes, but doesn't give as much energy, so you'll need to go to bed
eariler. I suggest the next cheapest bed, or, if you don't have
room for a double, buy the kid's bed. An adult can sleep in it no
problem.
Seating #15 ~ Country Class Loveseat
PRICE: $340 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
Energy - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
As we get more expensive, we get better couches. Made to go with
the Country Class Armchair and Sofa.
Seating #16 ~ Pinstripe Loveseat from Zecutire
PRICE: $360 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
Energy - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This loveseat also goes with the very next item, the Pinstripe Sofa
from Zecutire. This loveseat, however, is slightly more expensive
than the Country Class model with the same attributes. If looks
does not concern you, go for the Country Class.
Seating #17 ~ Pinstripe Sofa from Zecutire
PRICE: $400 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofa
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This sofa goes with, well, duh. If choosing a sofa, go with this
one over the Country Class Sofa, 'cuz it's same attributes &
cheaper price. This is a good sofa for TV viewing and napping.
Seating #18 ~ Cheap Eazzzzze Double Sleeper
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
Energy - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Bed
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This is a cheapest double bed there is, and a better energy rating
than the Tyke bed above it. It's cheaper, yet better, unfortunetly
some houses just don't have room for a double. So, if you've got
room, I would go with this one over the cot and the Tyke bed,
unless, of course, you do have a kid.
Seating #19 ~ Tyke Nyte Bed
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
Energy - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Bed
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This is the only other single bed besides the cot, which is the
reason an adult would sleep in one. That is, you want better than
the cot, but you don't have room for the Cheap Eazzzzze.
Seating #20 ~ "Citronel" from Chiclettina Inc.
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Hmm... sounds like the car company in France.
Here's an ugly yellow chair for you. Too bright for me, but some
may enjoy it. It's rather expensive, at a $200 price jump from the
previous armchair, but the Comfort also jumps two whole points.
Seating #21 ~ Country Class Sofa
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofa
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This sofa is really not worth it, if you ask me. The Pinstripe
Sofa works just as well, and for a cheaper price.
Seating #22 ~ "The Sarrbach" by Werkbunnst
PRICE: $500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Second in the line of four chairs from Werkbunnst,
same attributes as the yellow Citronel, but $50 more expensive.
So, here's the big question. Will you spend an extra $50 for a
better looking armchair? Up to you, but I like this chair.
Seating #23 ~ Empress Dining Room Chair
PRICE: $600 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 4
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
Here's the second-best dining chair. It looks nicer, unfortunetly,
it's an incredible $400 price jump from the last one, which is out
of many people's budgets. It's not even than much more comfortable
The only thing that would make me consider this chair is the fact
that it adds two points to the room value.
Seating #24 ~ "Von Braun" Recliner
PRICE: $850 SIZE: 1x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
Energy - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here is another of the few chairs that you can sleep in, and third
in the line of four Werkbunnst chairs. This chair is $350 more
expensive, and trades a drop of two energy points for an incredible
jump of three comfort points. Is it worth it? I wouldn't buy it
specifically for napping, but it's an excellent chair for just
sitting, reading, or watching TV.
Seating #25 ~ Luxariare Loveseat
PRICE: $875 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 8
Energy - 4
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Couch
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
If you can afford it, this is a great sofa for watching TV. It's
comfortable, and adds to the room value. The only drawback is the
high price tag.
Seating #26 ~ Napoleon Sleigh Bed
PRICE: $1,000 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 8
Energy - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Bed
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
The first item to hit the $1K price tag also hits new standards in
attributes. If you can afford it, it's a fantastic compromise
between the Modern Mission & Tyke Nyte. It's very elegant,
comfortable, and relaxing.
Seating #27 ~ "The Deiter" by Werkbunnst
PRICE: $1,100 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 8
Energy - 5
Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofa
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here's the fourth and final item in the Werkbunnst line. Compared
with the last loveseat, it goes up a point in both energy and room,
unfortunetly, it also has a heavy price tag for those who are heavy
in cash.
Seating #28 ~ Parisienne Dining Chair
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chair
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
WHAT!? The price of this chair staggered my mind. It's just as
expensive as the matching table, and for only one chair! It's not
even that comfortable, just that it adds to the room value. The
only reason to buy it would be if you had a large cash supply and
wanted to be a classy family.
SSj4Vegeta 94289@aol.com says that the chair would be a decent
investment for a stable income family, because the Comfort rating
goes ways up from the Empress chair, and it could increase your
Sim's house rating.
Seating #29 ~ Dolce Tutti Frutti Sofa
PRICE: $1,450 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
Energy - 5
Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofa
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This sofa is very ugly, to me, but it is the best sofa. Expensive,
but it'll bring the room up and is very comfortable.
Seating #30 ~ Modern Mission Bed
PRICE: $3,000 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
Energy - 10
Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Bed
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
The thirtith and final item doubles the price of the previous sofa-
to $3K! The bed is great, though, it's elegant, confortable,
relaxing, and the only bed that improves your room rating. Take
it if you can afford it.
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| The Sims Item Guide - SURFACES |
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Surfaces #1 ~ Pinegulcher End Table
PRICE: $40 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This end table is cheap, but not very nice looking. If you don't
have a lot of cash, go for the next end table - only $15 more.
Surfaces #2 ~ Wicked Breeze End Table
PRICE: $55 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This end table is carefully neutral looking, but nice for the
cheap price. There are better end tables, but this is the way to
go if you are looking cheap.
Surfaces #3 ~ KinderStuff Nightstand
PRICE: $75 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
What's the difference between an end table and nightstand? The
name, of course. Anyway, this colorful end table is for the
kids' room.
Surfaces #4 ~ Mesquite Desk/Table
PRICE: $80 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Desks
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This furniture can serve as a desk or a crude kitchen table. This
is a good place to put the mail, a computer, or to study by. Many
purposes, really.
Surfaces #5 ~ NuMica Folding Card Table
PRICE: $95 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
Here it is... the kitchen table for under $100! This card table is
not classy, but it serves the purpose well enough. Made to go with
the NuMica kitchen counters.
Surfaces #6 ~ "Anywhere" End Table
PRICE: $120 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
End table #3 of 6. This end table is very elegant and a good
choice for a low price. Looks much better than the cheaper end
tables and goes well in any room design.
Surfaces #7 ~ Imperious Island End Table
PRICE: $135 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
End table #4 of 6. This end table is not exactly elegant, but
small and goes well with anything, really.
Surfaces #8 ~ NuMica Kitchen Counter
PRICE: $150 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Counters
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
The NuMica Kitchen Counter matches the NuMica table perfectly, if
you don't need class or sophistication. Cheapeast kitchen counters
you can get.
Surfaces #9 ~ "Colonial Legacy" Dining Table
PRICE: $200 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
The Colonial Legacy is a very nice looking table. It's the same
size as the NuMica version (2x2) if you don't have room for a 2x3.
I would take the Backwoods table over this one, because it's the
same price but larger.
Surfaces #10 ~ Backwoods Table by Survivall
PRICE: $200 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
The Backwoods table is also very nice, and the same price as the
Colonial Legacy. I would get this table, because it's bigger.
Only take the Colonial Legacy if you don't have enough room.
Surfaces #11 ~ London "Cupertino" Collection Desk/Table
PRICE: $220 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Desks
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This is the second cheapest desk, but with a heavy $140 jump in
price. Personally, I would take the other desk over this one, only
because it's cheaper and looks just as good.
Surfaces #12 ~ Modern Mission End Table
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
End table #5 of 6. This end table has a steep price per unit,
considering the cheaper ones look just as good. This is the first
end table to add to the room value.
Surfaces #13 ~ Tiled Counter
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Counters
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This next counter in line, this one is green tiled, probably meant
to go with the green tiled floor and wallpaper. It fits most
anywhere, actually, but I prefer the fancy counters. Take these
if it fits your budget.
Surfaces #14 ~ Sumpto End Table
PRICE: $300 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
I think that this is one of my favorite items. If you are thinking
price-wise, you can get equal quality for a cheaper price in the
Modern Mission. If you want looks, this is great. It's sleek,
elegant, and very nice. My favorite end table.
Surfaces #15 ~ Count Blanc Bathroom Counter
PRICE: $400 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Counters
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
It could go in the kitchen, I suppose, but it really looks good in
the bathroom, esp. with a white toilet & shower. Put a kitchen
sink on the top of it, and a mirror above it, and you've got a nice
little setup.
Surfaces #16 ~ London "Mesa" Dining Design
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This is a very nice dining table, and goes really well with the
Empress chairs. The price for such a setup is rather steep, but it
does add room value, which is very nice.
Surfaces #17 ~ The "Redmond" Desk/Table
PRICE: $800 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Desks
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This desk is very nice, and I would take it if you can afford it.
Surfaces #18 ~ "Barcelona" Incurve Counter
Surfaces #19 ~ "Barcelona" Outcurve Counter
PRICE: $800 per unit SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Counters
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
The two Barcelona counters are meant to alternate, and they look
very nice, if you do. Each one adds two to the room value. It'll
make your room value skyrocket. Unfortunetly, they are expensive,
if you want a lot of counters.
Surfaces #20 ~ Parisienne Dining Table
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
Here it is, the best and most expensive dining table. Made to go
with the chair of the same name. Unfortunetly, the chair is the
same price as the table - each! Go with it if you have an
extremely fat wallet, but filling a table with these chairs will
cost over $8,000. Good luck.
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| The Sims Item Guide - DECORATIVE |
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Decorative #1 ~ Pink Flamingo
PRICE: $12 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
Tell me, now, why wouldn't you get one of these? They are one of
the cheapest items, and they make your room value go up quite a bit
This is a must buy, if you ask me.
Decoartive #2, 3, 5 ~ African Violet - Spider Plant - "Roxana" Geranium
PRICE: $30 PRICE: $35 PRICE: $45
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
SUB-CATEGORY: Plants
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
All of these little plants are very nice. They are cheap, look
and can be put on any end table or dining table. Good buy.
Decorative #4 ~ "Tragic Clown" Painting
PRICE: $45 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This painting is, uh, nice... It's good to spice up a room a bit. If you
own this painting and your family is in a bad mood, the Tragic Clown will
pay you a visit. He will try to do tricks, but will only end up
upsetting your Sims even more. You can get rid of him by calling the
Clown Catchers (included with House Party or as a download on thesims.com.)
They will charge a fee to get rid of the clown. Also, this item
appreciates over time (thanks to Sahil Javeri for the info).
Decorative #5 ~ Watercolor by J.M.E
PRICE: $75 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This is a very nice vertical painting that you can hang on a wall.
Still on the cheap side, too.
Decorative #6 ~ Rubber Tree Plant
PRICE: $120 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Plants
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
Despite the name, these plants still need to be watered. They can
be put outside or in, your choice.
Decorative #7 ~ Echinopsis Maximus Cactus
PRICE: $150 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Plants
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This is a very nice cactus. It, well... if it suits your fancy,
take it.
Decorative #8 ~ Jade Plant
PRICE: $160 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Plants
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
I like this plant second to the Rubber Tree, but it is more
expensive, for the same attributes.
Decorative #9 ~ Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium
PRICE: $200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 1
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here it is - the fish tank! You can get a bit of fun by watching
them, but you also have to feed them and clean their tank. The
tank will also act as a light in the room.
Decorative #10 ~ "Bi-Polar" by Conner I.N.
PRICE: $240 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This (painting?) is kind of cool, and it's cheap. You can get the
same room rating for a cheaper price, though, if price is your
competitor.
Decorative #11 ~ "Delusion de Grandeur"
PRICE: $360 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This is a small, one tile painting, perfect for any room.
Decorative #12 ~ "Fountain of Tranquility"
PRICE: $700 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 1
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This fountain is good outside. It's fun (if you watch it) and adds
to the outside room. Unfortunetly, it's also a double price jump
from the last object.
Decorative #13 ~ Landscape #12,001 by Manny Kopees
PRICE: $750 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This is a huge painting - 2 tiles. It's also really expensive. It
would be cheaper just to buy two of the Delusions.
Decorative #14 ~ Bust of Athena by Klassick Repro. Inc.
PRICE: $875 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Same attributes as the Landscape painting, but this is one tile
standing up. Really small, but really expensive.
Decorative #15 ~ "Scylla and Charybdis"
PRICE: $1,450 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This sculpture of Homer's beasts only raises the room one point,
but takes a heavy price jump. Stick with the Bust.
Decorative #16 ~ Snails With Icicles in Nose
PRICE: $2,140 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
I must admit that the name is not particularly alluring. The price
is very steep, but the room rating is high. Seems a bit low for
your money, though. You can, however, enthrall your guests with
the elegance of snails and icicles in their noses.
Decorative #17 ~ Portrait Grid by Payne A. Pitcher
PRICE: $3,200 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This portrait grid is very, very expensive, but the room rating
leaps up three points. Worth it? Up to you, but high budget
is required.
Decorative #18 ~ Grandfather Clock
PRICE: $3,500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Study
I don't know what the point of this object is - it's more expensive
with a smaller room rating. Really, I would go for the portrait
grid over the clock. Oh, and you've got to wind it every day.
Decorative #19 ~ Blue China Vase
PRICE: $4,260 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This Vase is even worse than the clock - super expensive and low
room rating. Save it for the junkyard.
Decorative #20 ~ "Still Life, Drapery and Crumbs"
PRICE: $7,600 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Attractive room rating, but super high price. If you've got dough
to spend, by the Large Black Slab.
Decorative #21 ~ "Large Black Slab" by ChiChi Smith
PRICE: $12,648 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 10
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Can anyone say "mountain of cash to burn?"
Here's the big mother of decorative items. The highest room rating
possible, but also requires MAJOR bucks. It's even more expensive
than the whole Parisienne dining set! If you've got the dough, it
does go up in value during the duration of your ownsership, so you
can sell it for more than you bought it for. Thanks to Mario (see
credits).
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| The Sims Item Guide - ELECTRONICS |
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Electronics #1 ~ FireBrand Smoke Detector
PRICE: $50 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This is a must buy. Put it in any room with a fire hazard (stove,
microwave...) It will basically call the fire dept. to your house
automatically. And it's cheap, for heaven's sakes. Why wouldn't
you buy one? Range is one room. Put one in the kitchen, for sure,
and perhaps one by the grill, just in case.
Electronics #2 ~ SCTC BR-8 Standard Telephone
PRICE: $50 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Phones
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Every family needs a telephone. Without one, you can't call for
pizza or invite friends over. This is a cheap phone that sits on
a table or end table. If anyone is sleeping in the room when it
rings, they will wake up, so don't put one in the bedroom. If
you've got a bit of extra money, spring for the wall phone instead.
Why2K4 (see credits) pointed out to me that this phone is actually
more expansive because you've got to buy an end table, too. This
is true, but it can be cheaper if you put it on a table that's
already being used for something else (e.g. empty space on the
kitchen table.)
Electronics #3 ~ SCTC Cordless Wall Phone
PRICE: $75 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Phones
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Ooh, cordless. This phone is better than the standard, mostly
because it doesn't take up table space. It's actually cheaper than
the table phone if you need to buy a seperate end table.
Electronics #4 ~ Urchineer Train Set by Rip Co.
PRICE: $80 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
kids only
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This nice little train set is cheap, and can give your kids a quick
fun boost. Good for more than one person, too.
Electronics #5 ~ Monochrome TV
PRICE: $85 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: TVs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here's the most basic TV you can get. The color TV is the most
standard, you should only get this one if you can't afford better.
It's a group activity, too, if you've got several chairs.
Electronics #6 ~ "Down Wit Dat" Boom Box
PRICE: $100 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Stereo
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This small stereo is great for a bit of fun, if you dance to it.
Otherwise, drop your fav. MP3 files into the folders of THE SIMS
and listen to your music in-game. Put this stereo on a small
end table and you've got yourself a nice little dance setup.
If you do add your own MP3 files, you've got yourself a primitive
CD player. You can even say "Play Next Song" and it'll pick
another at random. You can have as many songs as you want on one
station, but it becomes quite difficult to play a particular song
when the stereo picks them at random.
DIRECTORY: The Sims\Music\Stations
Drop the MP3 into the station you want it in. Also,
you can go into the Music\Modes directory to change
the music in the neighborhood and build & buy modes.
Note that when selecting a song, the game will look in
the hard drive folder first, and if there aren't any,
go look on the CD. Therefore, if you drop only one
song in any of the folders, the game will play ONLY
that song (it won't play that song in addition to the
default songs.) If you want to add your song to the
default songs, take the default MP3 files off the SIMS
CD (they are in the same directory - Music\Stations)
and put them in the corresponding folders on your hard
drive.
Electronics #7 ~ SimSafety IV Burgular Alarm
PRICE: $250 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
A burgular alarm is very important. It keeps burgulars off your
property. It calls the police automatically, since Sims take so
long to get out of bed. HINT: Put one on the outside of your home.
Since the range is one room, it will ring as soon as the burgular
is within five tiles of the front door (thanks to
wjgammill@juno.com for pointing this out.) You get a $1000 reward
for the capture, too.
Electronics #8 ~ Trottco 27" Color Television B94U
PRICE: $500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 4
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: TVs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This is really the most standard TV (unless you spring for the
plasma). It's a good group activity, and PLEASE buy a couch.
Electronics #9 ~ Zimantz Component Hi-Fi Stereo
PRICE: $650 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 3
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Stereo
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This stereo functions the same way as the rest of them... it's
the cheapest floor-standing stereo. It's worth it, if you can't
afford the more expensive one. Good for parties.
Thank you to Why2K4 (see credits) for pointing out that I forgot
to add this item!
See the Boom Box description (1.4.6) for instructions on playing
your favorite songs on the stereo.
Electronics #10 ~ OCD Systems SimRailRoad Town
PRICE: $955 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 4
Room - 3
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Here's the adult version of the train set. This nicely fashioned
train system is quite cool. It's large, and less fun than TV, but
it's yet another way for you to entertain your guests.
Electronics #11 ~ Moneywell Computer
PRICE: $999 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 3
+ study
SUB-CATEGORY: Computers
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Here's the cheapest computer you can get. They are actually quite
useful - anyone can play on them, and kids can study for school.
Also, adults can use them to find 3 or 4 jobs at once.
Unfortunetly, we're already getting to the expensive side.
Electronics #12 ~ Microscotch Covetta Q628-1500JA
PRICE: $1,800 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 5
+ study
SUB-CATEGORY: Computers
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Here's the next best computer. It's more on the expensive side,
but also more fun. The fun rating goes up two points from the
last computer. You can also find a job. Too bad it's so
expensive...
Electronics #13 ~ "See Me, Feel Me" Pinball Machine
PRICE: $1,800 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 5
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This nice purple pinball machine is yet ANOTHER way to
entertain and make your guests like you. If you're a rich buff,
then by all means, get one. If you don't got the dough, then
there are other ways to get just as much fun.
Mr. Jailburger (see credits) adds that "The See-Me-Feel_Me is what
Tommy the (later in life) pinball wizard says when he's blind,
deaf, and mute because he's seen a murder in the who album."
Electronics #14 ~ SSRI Virtual Reality Set
PRICE: $2,300 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Now, here's something cool. Unfortunetly, it's so expensive. But
wouldn't you love to have your own Virtual Reality Set? It's a
self-item, too, though, so no letting guests have a go.
Electronics #15 ~ Strings Theory Stereo
PRICE: $2,550 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 5
Room - 3
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Stereo
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Ooh! We may be getting expensive, but these items sure are darned
cool! Maxis went all-out in designing the electronics. Anyway,
here's the best stereo you can get. It may be less fun than the
Virtual Reality set, but it's a group activity and adds to the room
rating. So, why not?
See the Boom Box description (1.4.6) if you want to know how you
can play your own favorite songs through the stereo.
Electronics #16 ~ The Brahma 2000
PRICE: $2,800 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 7
+ study
SUB-CATEGORY: Computers
2nd CATEGORY: Study
The difference between the four computers is only the fun rating -
for an extreme price jump. If you want it, though, go for it.
Electronics #17 ~ Soma Plasma TV
PRICE: $3,500 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 6
Room - 2
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: TVs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
All right! Here, at last, is the Plasma TV! It's so much more fun
than the old TV - you won't have to watch it for as long. Also,
it's a group activity. You might just buy one so that YOU can look
at it!
Electronics #18 ~ Meet Marco
PRICE: $6,500 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 9
+ study
SUB-CATEGORY: Computers
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This computer is the most expensive one there is, but it's really
not THAT much more fun. It's super expensive, but it is the
highest scoring fun object. So, hey, if you've got the money, you
might buy it.
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| The Sims Item Guide - APPLIANCES |
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* There aren't that many appliances, but they are important. Mostly *
* for the kitchen - they are very important. Buy the higest scoring *
* version, if you can. Buy a smoke detector with any cooking object, *
* and STUDY COOKING as soon as possible. I implore you not to use *
* the stove until you have at least two or three Cooking points. *
* I know it may not seem like a full kitchen, but if you have the *
* Cooking skills, get a stove and no microwave, food processor, or *
* toaster oven. If you keep one of them, your Sims will occasionally *
* use that instead of the stove, and the food won't be nearly as *
* fulfilling. *
* Even though the in-game notes say that the dishwashers are adults *
* only, kids CAN use them. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Appliances #1 ~ Mr. Regular-Joe Coffee
PRICE: $85 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Bladder - neg. 1
Energy - 1
adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Pick-Me-Ups
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
You should buy this little coffee pot, if you can't afford the
espresso machine. They are the only two items in the game that
make your energy go up (without sleeping). It's worth it,
even more so if you have guests over and need a short energy boost.
Appliances #2 ~ Brand Name Toaster Oven
PRICE: $100 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This little toaster oven is the smallest item you can get that
allows you to cook food. Buy a smoke detector with this one,
please - chance of fire is surprisingly high if you haven't studied
cooking.
Appliances #3 ~ XLR8R Food Processor
PRICE: $220 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Looks more like a humidifier to me, but hey... what do I know?
This Food Processor is a different way to prepare food (NOT to cook
it, as Why2K4 pointed out to me - see credits). According to my
less-than-good timing methods, it's faster than cutting it up.
An almost must-buy, as it saves a lot of time cooking your meals.
Cheap, too.
Appliances #4 ~ Positive Potential Microwave
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Same attributes as the Food Processor... but a microwave just seems
like THE THING to get. Don't ask me, though, I don't know anything
If you have cooking skills, then buy the stove and the Processor.
Appliances #5 ~ Wild Bill THX-451 Barbecue
PRICE: $350 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 4
adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
Here's a nice grill for your backyard. Well, I suppose you could
put it inside, but...
Well, anyway, it's the only way you can cook hamburgers! Watch out
for fires, though - either put a phone or, better yet, a smoke
detector nearby.
Appliances #6 ~ Junk Genie Trash Compactor
PRICE: $375 SIZE: 1x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Appliances
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Shiny Things, Inc. has a whole line of terrific kitchen items!
Here's a nice trash compactor - it eliminates the need for several
garbage cans in the kitchen, and you don't need to empty the trash.
Good buy if you can afford it.
Appliances #7 ~ Dialectic Free Standing Range
PRICE: $400 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This nice stove is much better as feeding your Sims than the
Microwave, but there is a HIGH risk of fire. Be sure to buy a
smoke detector.
Appliances #8 ~ Gagmia Simore Espresso Machine
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Bladder - neg. 2
Energy - 2
Fun - 1
adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Pick-Me-Ups
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
I can't see any reasons not to buy it! It's cheap, it gives the
most energy without sleeping, and on top of all that, it throws in
a fun point! So, this is almost a must buy, for those late night
pick-me-ups.
Appliances #9 ~ Dish Duster Deluxe
PRICE: $550 SIZE: 1x2
ATTRIBUTES: adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Appliances
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This nice dishwasher will wash you dishes in less time than it
takes you to wash them. Unfortunetly, you can't put in one dish
right after another, it's not THAT fast. If you can afford it,
go for the Shiny Things, Inc. model. (Heh, heh, I love
advertising.)
Appliances #10 ~ Llamark Refrigerator
PRICE: $600 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Refridgerators
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Here it is. This item is absolutely, positively essential to your
Sims success. After all, they can't eat without it! Buy this one,
or another one, but buy one! (Personally, I like the Shiny Things
model!)
Appliances #11 ~ Fuzzy Logic Dishwasher
PRICE: $950 SIZE: 1x2
ATTRIBUTES: adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Appliances
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
All right! Another fine item by Shiny Things, Inc. (I love that
company...)
Anyway, this dishwasher is mighty fast, and frees up time for other
stuff. The only drawback is the price.
Appliances #12 ~ The "Pyrotorre" Gas Range
PRICE: $1,000 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Ah, yes, the Shiny Things Stove!
This nice stove is very good for feeding you Sims - they'll love
it. And, it's by Shiny Things, Inc! The price is a little steep,
though.
Appliances #13 ~ Porcina Refrigerator Model P1g-S
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Refridgerators
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This is the next best refrigerator - nice, and fills you up well.
Appliances #14 ~ Freeze Secret Refrigerator
PRICE: $2,500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRBUTES: Hunger - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Refridgerators
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
The refrigerator by Shiny Things, Inc. works well in any kitchen!
Actually, this one is very nicely designed, and feeds you well.
The only problem is the extremely steep price tag.
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| The Sims Item Guide - PLUMBING |
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Plumbing #1 ~ Hydronomic Kitchen Sink
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1 - Counter
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Sinks
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This small sink is for washing both your hands and dishes. You can
put it in the kitchen or in the bathroom on a bathroom counter.
TIP: The Hydronomic sink on a counter is the price as a Pedestal
sink. So, don't bother adding it up.
SIZE NOTE: By the way, I say "Counter" instead of "Surface" because
you can't put a sink on an end table or kitchen table. Only
counters.
Plumbing #2 ~ Hygeia-O-Matic Toilet
PRICE: $300 SIZE: 1x1 - Wall
ATTRIBUTES: Bladder - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Toilets
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
This standard toilet is nothing special - it just fills up your
bladder rating. Standard toilet.
SIZE NOTE: The toilet actually sits on the floor, but I added
"Wall" because it is required to go against the wall (presumably
because of plumbing).
Plumbing #3 ~ "Andersonville" Pedestal Sink
PRICE: $400 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Sinks
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
This sink is good in the bathroom, but can go well other places,
too. A bit on the expensive side, but worth it. The sink is not
required to go against a wall. You can place a medicine cabinet
over the sink and your Sims will still be able to reach it.
Plumbing #4 ~ Epikouros Kitchen Sink
PRICE: $500 SIZE: 1x1 - Counter
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Sinks
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This kitchen sink is slightly better for washing you hands, but
doubles the price. Well, doubles the basins, too, so I guess it's
logical...
SIZE NOTE: See the Hydronomic Kitchen Sink (1.6.1).
Plumbing #5 ~ SpaceMiser Shower
PRICE: $650 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Showers
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
This is the basic, and only shower. It will clean you off. If you
need comfort instead, take a bath. The shower is not required to
go against a wall.
Plumbing #6 ~ Justa Bathtub
PRICE: $800 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRBITUES: Comfort - 3
Hygiene - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Bathtubs
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
It's not that much more expensive than a shower, and it gives
comfort as well. The downside is that Sims take more time when
they are bathing. The bathtub takes up two tiles, and both tiles
next to it must be free as well, so the Sim can turn it on and
then get in.
Plumbing #7 ~ Flush Force 5 XLT
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1 - Wall
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 4
Bladder - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Toilets
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
Here is the all-powerful slef-flushing toilet! At last, no more
telling your Sims to flush! It even gives you comfort and has a
fast modem! Very worth it, but has quite a price tag.
SIZE NOTE: See the Hygeia-O-Matic Toilet (1.6.2)
Plumbing #8 ~ Sani-Queen Bathtub
PRICE: $1,500 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
Hygiene - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Bathrubs
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
Here's a medium bathtub - it's very nice, but also quite expensive.
Plumbing #9 ~ Hydrothera Bathtub
PRICE: $3,200 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 8
Hygiene - 10
SUB-CATEGORY: Bathtubs
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
This bathtub is incredibly expensive, but also very nice. You've
gotta dip deep into your pockets for this one. Unfortunetly, it's
also for only one person. Requires a large bathroom, as well.
If you do buy one, take a look at which side the fauct is on,
because this side cannot be against the wall. Of course, you can
eliminate the problem by not putting it against a wall, but this
requires a huge bathroom.
Plumbing #10 ~ WhirlWizard Hot Tub
PRICE: $6,500 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
Hygiene - 2
Fun - 2
adults only
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Bathtubs
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
With five whole attributes and an out-of-this-world price tag of
over $6,000, this hot tub is the best you can get. It holds four
people, and is very luxurious. It's also a bit of fun - and a
group activity. Unfortunetly, the price! [gag]
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| The Sims Item Guide - LIGHTING |
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Lighting #1 ~ Bottle Lamp
PRICE: $25 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Table Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This tiny, cheap light it perfect for any low-class family. It's
not a floor light, though - you need to buy an endtable or put it
on a free space on a desk or kitchen table.
Lighting #2 ~ Halogen Heaven Lamp by Contempto
PRICE: $50 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Ah, yes, Contempto. Get second-rate items here, from couches to
lights!
This is the cheapest floor lamp available. It doesn't need a
seperate table. It is cheaper than the Bottle Lamp/endtable
combo, though the Bottle Lamp would be cheaper if you just stick
it on an existing table.
Lighting #3 ~ Garden Lamp by Lunatech
PRICE: $50 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This small lamp is made for outside, in your garden (well, duh.)
Anyway, this small little lamp just sits on the ground. Good to
line your sidewalk with if you take your trash out late at night,
or leave early in the morning. Remember, if it's dark out when
you leave, then your room rating will go down right before you get
in the car. Not good.
Lighting #4 ~ Love 'n Haight Lava Lamp
PRICE: $80 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Lights
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This lava lamp is very cheap, and adds to the room value. You need
to put it on a table, though, or buy a special end table.
Lighting #5 ~ Ceramiche Table Lamp
PRICE: $85 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Table Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Here's the second cheapest table lamp, available for a cheap price,
too. Looks a little nicer than the previous lamps, but you do need
to put it on a table.
Lighting #6 ~ Lumpen Lumeniat Floor Lamp
PRICE: $100 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
The second floor lamp available goes for only $100, and is rather
nice.
Lighting #7 ~ Elite Reflections Chrome Lamp
PRICE: $180 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Table Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This little table lamp is very sleek and elegant. The only
downside is that it is expensive for a low budget, and you do have
to put it on a table.
Lighting #8 ~ SC Electric Co. Antique Lamp
PRICE: $300 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Table Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This lamp is also a table lamp, but it's antique. It might
appreicate over time, if you try hard enough.
Lighting #9 ~ Torchosteronne Floor Lamp
PRICE: $350 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor Lamps
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This very nice floor lamp is a marvel to have, and it adds to the
room value. The downside, as always, is price.
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| The Sims Item Guide - MISCELLANEOUS |
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* There are no sub-categories for these items because they are *
* miscellaneous: a whole bunch of different items bunched together. *
* So, it would be next to impossible to group them. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Miscellaneous #1 ~ Trash Can
PRICE: $30 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This little item is very important if you can't afford the Junk
Genie. It can't hold much, though, so you might need several if
you have a big load. Of course, if you are lazy, you could buy
one, fill it up quickly, then sell it for full price!
Miscellaneous #2 ~ SnoozMore Alarm Clock
PRICE: $30 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This alarm clock will wake you up two hours before you start work.
It needs to go on a table, though it might be easier just to wake
your Sim up manually.
Miscellaneous #3 ~ Magical Mystery Toy Box
PRICE: $50 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
kids only
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This toy box is for the kids, though they can't play together.
It needs three tiles (3x1) though, which is a bit big.
Miscellaneous #4 ~ Narcisco Wall Mirror
PRICE: $100 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: + charisma
adults only
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This mirror will go well in the office or bedroom - it's for
practicing your Charisma.
Miscellaneous #5 ~ Medicine Cabinet
PRICE: $125 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - 1
+ charisma
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
This mirror is meant to go in the bathroom. You can work on your
Charisma, or brush your teeth. It gives you a quick & small
Hygiene boost. You can put the mirror behind your sink and the
Sims will still be able to use it.
Miscellaneous #6 ~ Narcisco Floor Mirror
This mirror is like the Wall Mirror, but will stand on the floor.
PRICE: $150 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: + charisma
adults only
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
Miscellaneous #7 ~ Will Lloyd Wright Doll House
PRICE: $180 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
I love the description on this one! Take a look... remind you
of anything?
Miscellaneous #8 ~ Cheap Pine Bookcase
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 1
+ cooking
+ mechanical
+ study
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This is the cheapest bookcase you can buy. You can read a book,
for fun, or study Cooking & Mechanical. Kids can also study for
school.
Miscellaneous #9 ~ Pinegulcher Dresser
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
Dressers are used for changing your clothes (permanently). Also,
you can change into your swimsuit, work clothes, PJs, and formal
wear. This is the cheapest one.
Miscellaneous #10 ~ "Dimanche" Folding Easel
PRICE: $250 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
+ creativity
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This easel is used for painting pictures. You can increase your
Creativity, and it is also fun. As an added bonus, you can sell
your pictures! (not for much until you get a higher Creativity)
Miscellaneous #11 ~ Kinderstuff Dresser
PRICE: $300 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This dresser is for the kids - goes great with the Kindestuff
Nightstand. They can change their clothes, too.
Miscellaneous #12 ~ Chuck Matewell Chess Set
PRICE: $500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
+ logic
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This very nice chess set is great - it increases your logic. Two
people can play together and both will earn logic points. You
need to buy chairs to put next to the set.
Miscellaneous #13 ~ Armishim Bookcase
PRICE: $500 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
+ cooking
+ mechanical
+ study
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This is the second bookcase - fun if you read for fun. The fun
rating is slightly higher.
Miscellaneous #14 ~ Traditional Oak Armoire
PRICE: $550 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This nice little chest of drawers is actually quite nice and
elegant. It doesn't have any special features, but it does give
one to the room value.
Miscellaneous #15 ~ SuperDoop Basketball Hoop
PRICE: $650 SIZE: 4x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 4
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This basketball hoop goes outside (obivously), preferably on
a basketball court. It's very good for your active Sims to play
around, but it doesn't buiuld Body. Sorry.
Miscellaneous #16 ~ Exerto" Benchpress Exercise Machine
PRICE: $700 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: + body
adults only
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This exercise machine may be a bit on the expensive side, yes, but
it is the fastest way to up the Body skill. You can also gain body
points in the swimming pool, but there is not indicator bar and it
takes quite a bit longer. The machine does eat up energy, so don't
use it right before you go to work.
Thanks to wjgammill@juno.com.
Miscellaneous #17 ~ Buchman Wood Beverage Bar
PRICE: $800 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 1
Fun - 3
Room - 2
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
It may be a bit on the expensive side, yes, but very useful. With
this little item, you can have a drink or serve your guests drinks.
Your kids can even make themselves a soda or something, now isn't
that cool? Quick pick-me-up - that is, a small & quick hunger
boost right before work or bed.
Miscellaneous #18 ~ Libri di Regina Bookcase
PRICE: $900 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 3
+ cooking
+ mechanical
+ study
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This is the fanciest bookcase you can buy, and it increases your
Fun rating if you are reading without studying (you know, casual
reading...) Note that this bookcase take up two tiles, instead of
one tile like that other two book cases.
Miscellaneous #19 ~ Antique Armoire
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This is yet another clothes dresser, except that it's antique and
expensive.
Miscellaneous #20 ~ The Funinator Deluxe
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 3x3
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 5
kids only
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
Now, THIS one looks like FUN. It's a custom built home swingset,
only without the swings. Major fun for the kids, especially if you
have more than one. Really worth it, if you've got the cash.
Miscellaneous #21 ~ Chimeway & Daughters Piano
PRICE: $3,500 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 4
Room - 3
+ creativity
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Here's a nice piano for you. It's a great item - creativity while
have lots of fun at the same time. Adds to the room value, too,
except for the fact that it's REALLY expensive. Multiple people,
too, unlike the easel.
Miscellaneous #22 ~ Aristoscratch Pool Table
PRICE: $4,200 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 6
adults only
group activity
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This very nice looking pool table is a good way for many people to
have fun - but it's expensive. There are better ways to have fun
if you can't afford this. Can you say "Plasma TV?"
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| The Sims Item Guide - SECONDARY CATEGORIES |
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* Here is a list of all the items sorted into their secondary *
* The attributes & description aren't included in this list - if you *
* need those, find the item in the list above. I've included the *
* primary category next the item name. If you need the price or *
* attributes, find it in the list above. *
* *Note* that this list, like the in-came catalogue, is organized *
* by price. The most expensive item in each category is last in *
* that category's list. *
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LIVING ROOM
Sioux Sity Wicker Chair - Seating
Monochrome TV - Electronics
"Down Wit Dat" Boom Box - Electronics
Comtempto Loveseat - Seating
Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat - Seating
Recycled Couch - Seating
Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium - Decorative
Contempto Couch - Seating
SimSafari Sofa - Seating
"Back Slack" Recliner - Seating
Country Class Armchair - Seating
Country Class Loveseat - Seating
Pinstripe Loveseat from Zecutire - Seating
Pinstripe Sofa from Zecutire - Seating
"Citronel" from Chiclettina Inc. - Seating
Country Class Sofa - Seating
Trocotto 27" Color Television B94U - Electronics
Zimantz Component Hi-Fi Stereo - Electronics
"Von Braun" Recliner - Seating
Luxuraire Loveseat - Seating
"The Deiter" by Werkbunnst - Seating
Dolce Tutti Frutti Sofa - Seating
Strings Thing Stereo - Electronics
Soma Plasma TV - Electronics
Chimeway & Daughters Piano - Miscellaneous
Aristoscratch Pool Table - Miscellaneous
DINING ROOM
Werkbunnst All Purpose Chair - Seating
NuMica Folding Card Table - Surfaces
Colonial Legacy Dining Table - Surfaces
Touch of Teak Dinette Chair - Seating
London "Mesa" Dining Design - Surfaces
Empress Dining Room Chair - Seating
Buchman Wood Beverage Bar - Miscellaneous
Parisienne Dining Table - Surfaces
Parisienne Dining Chair - Seating
BEDROOM
SnoozMore Alarm Clock - Miscellaneous
Pinegulcher End Table - Surfaces
Magical Mystery Toy Box - Miscellaneous
Wicked Breeze End Table - Surfaces
KinderStuff Nightstand - Surfaces
Narcisco Wall Mirror - Miscellaneous
"Anywhere" End Table - Surfaces
Imperious Island End Table - Surfaces
Narcisco Floor Mirror - Miscellaneous
Will Lloyd Wright Doll House - Miscellaneous
Modern Mission End Table - Surfaces
Pinegulcher Dresser - Miscellaneous
Sumpto End Table - Surfaces
Spartan Special - Seating
KinderStuff Dresser - Miscellaneous
Tyke Nyte Bed - Seating
Cheap Eazzzzze Double Sleeper - Seating
Traditional Oak Armoire - Miscellaneous
Napoleon Sleigh Bed - Seating
Antique Armoire - Miscellaneous
Modern Mission Bed - Seating
STUDY
Mesquite Desk/Table - Surfaces
"Posture Plus" Office Chair - Seating
London "Cupertino" Collection Desk/Table - Surfaces
"Dimanche Folding Easel" - Miscellaneous
Cheap Pine Bookcase - Miscellaneous
Chuck Matewell Chess Set - Miscellaneous
Amishim Bookcase - Miscellaneous
The "Redmond" Desk/Table - Surfaces
Libri di Regina Bookcase - Miscellaneous
Moneywell Computer - Electronics
Microscotch Corvetta Q628-1500JA - Electronics
The Brahma 2000 - Electronics
Grandfather Clock - Decorative
Meet Marco - Electronics
KITCHEN
Mr. Regular-Joe Coffee - Appliances
Brand Name Toaster Oven - Appliances
NuMica Kitchen Counter - Surfaces
XLR8R Food Processor - Appliances
Hydronomic Kitchen Sink - Plumbing
Positive Potential Microwave - Appliances
Tiled Counter - Surfaces
Junk Genie Trash Compactor - Appliances
Dialectic Free Standing Range - Appliances
Gagmia Simore Espresso Machine - Appliances
Epikouros Kitchen Sink - Plumbing
Dish Duster Deluxe - Appliances
Llamark Refrigerator - Appliances
"Barcelona" Incurve Counter - Surfaces
"Barcelona" Outcurve Counter - Surfaces
Fuzzy Logic Dishwasher - Appliances
The "Pyrotorre" Gas Range - Appliances
Porcina Refrigerator Model P1g-S - Appliances
Freeze Secret Refrigerator - Appliances
BATHROOM
Medicine Cabinet - Miscellaneous
Hygeia-O-Matic Toilet - Plumbing
"Andersonville" Pedestal Sink - Plumbing
Count Blanc Bathroom Counter - Surfaces
SpaceMiser Shower - Plumbing
Justa Bathtub - Plumbing
Force Flush 5 XLT - Plumbing
Sani-Queen Bathtub - Plumbing
Hydrothera Bathtub - Plumbing
OUTSIDE
Pink Flamingo - Decorative
African Violet - Decorative
Spider Plant - Decorative
"Roxana" Geranium - Decorative
Garden Lamp by lunatech - Lighting
Rubber Tree Plant - Decorative
Echinopsis Maximus Cactus - Decorative
Deck Chair by Surviall - Surfaces
Jade Plant - Decorative
Backwoods Table by Survivall - Surfaces
Parque Fresco del Aire Bench - Seating
Wild Bill THX-451 Barbecue - Appliances
SuperDoop Basketball Hoop - Miscellaneous
"Fountain of Tranquility" - Decorative
The Funinator Deluxe - Miscellaneous
WhirlWizard Hot Tub - Plumbing
MISCELLANEOUS
Bottle Lamp - Lighting
Trash Can - Miscellaneous
"Tragic Clown" Painting - Decorative
FireBrand Smoke Detector - Electronics
SCTC BR-8 Standard Telephone - Electronics
Halogen Heaven Lamp by Contempto - Lighting
SCTC Cordless Wall Phone - Electronics
Watercolor by J.M.E. - Decorative
Love n' Haight Lava Lamp - Lighting
Urchineer Train Set - Miscellaneous
Ceramiche Table Lamp - Lighting
Lumpen Lumeniat Floor Lamp - Lighting
Elite Reflections Chrome Lamp - Lighting
"Bi-Polar" by Conner I.N. - Decorative
SimSafety IV Burgular Alarm - Electronics
SC Electric Co. Antique Lamp - Lighting
Torchosteronne Floor Lamp - Lighting
"Delusions de Grandeur" - Decorative
"Exerto" Benchpress Exercise Machine - Miscellaneous
Landscape #12,001 by Manny Kopees - Decorative
Bust of Athena by Klassick Repro. Inc. - Decorative
OCD Systems SimRailRoad Town - Electronics
"Scylla and Charybdis" - Decorative
"See Me, Feel Me" Pinball Machine
Snails With Icicles in Nose - Decorative
SSRI Virtual Reality Set - Electronics
Portrait Grid by Payne A. Pitcher - Decorative
Blue China Vase - Decorative
"Still Life, Drapery and Crumbs" - Decorative
"Large Black Slab" by ChiChi Smith - Decorative
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| Chapter Two: Livin' Large Item Guide |
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - SEATING |
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Seating #1 ~ Satinistics Reproduction Armchair
PRICE: $155 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Check out this electric blue chair. Meant to go with the Loveseat.
Seating #2 ~ Sir Laxalot Dinette Chair
PRICE: $210 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This nice heart-shaped chair goes great in any room! There isn't
really anything that it goes with - even though it IS a dinette
chair. It might go well with the NuMica table.
Seating #3 ~ Satinistics Loveseat
PRICE: $240 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 3
Energy - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couches
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This loveseat goes with, well, duh. You can, of course, sleep on
it for a slight boost in energy. Matching electric blue.
Seating #4 ~ The M Chair
PRICE: $299 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This is actually a pretty cool chair - kind of futuristic. It's
fairly good in the comfort department. Meant to go with the M
table in the dining room. You could put it in the family room,
too, I suppose.
Seating #5 ~ Etherette Lounger
PRICE: $335 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This chair isn't quite as blue, but it still sure can get your
attention. It's actually quite cool... sculpted in a way to look
really neat. But, hey, do I know?
Seating #6 ~ Frogg
PRICE: $460 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Well, hmm... This is a nice, purple chair. The design itself
is quite interesting, with half of the backside raised above the
other half. In terms of attributes, it scores higher than the
Lounger.
Seating #7 ~ Velvet Sofasaurus
PRICE: $575 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 6
Energy - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofas
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This sofa is really quite cool. It is actually a nice sofa for a
fair price... though it might not appeal to everyone's tastes.
Actually, this sofa has +1 Comfort over the Country Class model...
this sofa is a nice compromise between the pre-Livin' Large
Country Class and the also pre-LL Loveseat.
Seating #8 ~ Egg Chair
PRICE: $840 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Ah, now here's something everyone can be proud of; the all-powerful
Egg Chair. This chair gives you a modern, sophisticated feel for
less than a grand. Looks nice, actually, and the Comfort ain't
bad either.
Seating #9 ~ Ebonized Victorian Chair
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This chair would actually go well with the bright red wallpaper
that shipped with Livin' Large. This is a family room version.
If you want one for around the dinner table, there's the El Tomayo
with same price, attributes, and shade of red, but it's a dining
chair.
Seating #10 ~ The Manchester
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
Personally, this is a great chair. Same price as the red pair, and
it does take a hit in Comfort, but it is a nice color, and the room
skyrockets.
Seating #11 ~ El Tamayo Dining Chair
PRICE: $1,200 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This dining chair is much like the Victorian, except that you can
put it in the dining room.
Seating #12 ~ Duke of Earle Throne Chair
PRICE: $1,440 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 8
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Chairs
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This nice chair is meant for the living room, not the dining room,
like many seem to think. It's a great chair if you're going for
the castle theme; put some by the fireplace and you'll get great
results.
Seating #13 ~ Le Grande Guignol Loveseat
PRICE: $1,445 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
Energy - 5
Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Couches
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This nice loveseat suggests elegance and refinement. It's nice,
but if you've got three space available, then I would say that the
pre-LL Tutti Frutti Sofa has it beat in Comfort.
Seating #14 ~ "Red Matter" Sofa from Studio Bakonmi
PRICE: $1,600 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 9
Energy - 5
Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofas
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This curved sofa looks cool, though not very comfortable. Still,
it goes very well in a predominately red room. Unfortunetly, it
has the same attributes as the pre-LL Tutti Frutti Sofa, for nearly
$150 more. Basically, you have to decide if appearance or cost is
more important.
Seating #15 ~ Gothic Revival Bench
PRICE: $2,000 SIZE: 3x1
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 7
Energy - 5
Room - 5
SUB-CATEGORY: Sofas
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This bench clearly goes in a castle theme. It takes a hit in
Comfort, but balances the difference with a nice room rating.
Seating #16 ~ Antique Four Poster Bed
PRICE: $3,650 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 10
Energy - 9
Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Beds
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This bed is very comfortable, and is worth the heavy price. The
"four poster" part of the bed, however, look very awkward when
place in the home.
Seating #17 ~ The Vibromatic Heart Bed
PRICE: $4,500 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Comfort - 10
Energy - 8
SUB-CATEGORY: Beds
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
Well, here it is. This bed has been talked about, praised, blasted,
and everything in-between. It is the answer to many Sim-ers dreams.
It allows you the option to "Play In Bed" (you may interpret that
as you wish.) Note that the bed is quite expensive; the initial
cost is one killer, and every time you select "Vibrate," you must
pay $20. Not cheap.
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - SURFACES |
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Surfaces #1 ~ Rampa Lopside End Table
PRICE: $79 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
This is basically an elephant statue with a flat surface on its
back.
Surfaces #2 ~ The Queen's Rose End Table
PRICE: $399 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: End Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Bedroom
Apparently, Maxis didn't see the need to make more cheap surface
items, hence the price jump. This is an expensive end table,
overtaking the pre-LL Sumpto End Table as the most expensive.
Actually, I would take the Sumpto over the Rose, as the Sumpto
adds to your Room rating.
Surfaces #3 ~ Cornerstone Counter
PRICE: $425 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Counters
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Here's the counter that will go with the Castle theme.
Surfaces #4 ~ Retratech Dining Table
PRICE: $450 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This table is mostly white. Actually, it's a nice, big table,
and it's hard to go wrong with white. If you're not sure, take
this table. You can always sell it back later.
Surfaces #5 ~ The M Table
PRICE: $850 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This table is actually quite cool, but it all really boils down
to what you like best. Meant to go with the M Chair, of course.
Surfaces #6 ~ O'Mann Partners Desk
PRICE: $999 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Desks
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This is now the most expensive desk. You know, a desk is a desk
is a desk. Personally, I like the pre-LL Redmond better.
Surfaces #7 ~ El Tomayo Plank Table
PRICE: $1,500 SIZE: 3x2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Dining Tables
2nd CATEGORY: Dining Room
This table is not the most expensive. Fortunetly, the El Toyamo
matching chair is not nearly as expensive. This set looks really
cool if you can afford it.
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - DECORATIVE |
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Decorative #1 ~ What a Gas! Party Balloons
PRICE: $50 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
These party balloons look great. They bring your room way up and
are very cheap. They are good for parties, just remember that
they pop within a day. When they all pop, your room rating goes
down, and you can't delete them. You have to physically clean
them up, and they block your path, too. Originally a downloadable
item, now included with Livin' Large.
Decorative #2 ~ "The Forgotten Guinea Pig"
PRICE: $60 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This guinea pig painting has a huge description, which forms into
a poem. I haven't actually tried to buy this painting, yet, so I
don't know if it has some adverse effect on your family. Perhaps
it just brings back bad memories of the Trojan Horse pet.
Update: Looking at this painting will cure the Guinea Pig sickness.
Thanks to Crovax.
Decorative #3 ~ "Tongue of the Tiger"
PRICE: $60 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Nice tiger painting.
Decorative #4 ~ "Tahitian Eye" by Nick N. Borrow
PRICE: $60 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 1
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Another nice painting. The item's value does appreciate over time, as
the item description suggests (thanks to Sahil Javeri for the info).
Decorative #5 ~ Potted Palm
PRICE: $90 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This small palm tree will go well with lots of other things,
especially cactuses and the like.
Decorative #6 ~ Guinea Pig
PRICE: $120 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This item is somewhat more famous, and, its first appearance
was before Livin' Large, as a download off of thesims.com. This
item became well known because it could make your Sims sick, which
had never happened before, and not many Sim-ers really knew how to
heal their Sims. You get sick if the guinea pig bites you and
its cage is dirty. Solution: keep the cage clean. To cure your
sickness, buy the Guinea Pig painting and look at it. Thanks to
Crovax for pointing this out.
Decorative #7 ~ Bird of Paradise
PRICE: $170 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Plants
2nd CATEGORY: Outside
This is actually a pretty cool plant, i.e. it looks cool. If you
like it, buy it. Like I said in the beginning, many of the
Decorative items appeal to taste, so go for looks, and don't worry
so much about cash on hand.
Decorative #8 ~ Cuckoo Clock
PRICE: $180 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This item was also a download available off of thesims.com, before
it joined the collection on the Livin' Large CD. This cuckoo clock
will "cuckoo" a few times every day, including once at 6am. It
might just be useful as an alarm clock, but it may "cuckoo" in the
middle of the night, too, I don't really remember. The secondary
category is Study, so you might just follow their advice and put
it in there.
Decorative #9 ~ Christmas Tree
PRICE: $199 SIZE: 2x2
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 4
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This is a really cool item. Not only is it a light that's
constantly on, but it also brings your room rating up. You can
"open a present" for an immediate fun boost. Unfortunely, there
are only a few presents under the tree, and when they run out,
you've got to buy a new tree (sigh.)
Decorative #10 ~ Old Movie Prop
PRICE: $210 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This old movie prop looks like it would go well in a castle
environment.
Decorative #11 ~ Deer Master Trophy
PRICE: $390 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
If you want to look and feel like a hunter, you can put one of
these on the wall and buy a bearskin rug, and you'll be all set.
Decorative #12 ~ Floor Rug by Leopard Life
PRICE: $460 SIZE: 3x3
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Carpets
2nd CATEGORY: Study
This floor rug looks really cool, and is apparently leopard skin.
This is a brand new subcategory (Decorative/Rugs) that was created
by Livin' Large; there are two others, as well.
Decorative #13 ~ "David" by DeLux Sculpture
PRICE: $510 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Nice golden statue. Nicely carved, all golden, and some, er, NICE
red dotted shorts round out the thing.
Decorative #14 ~ Trajicklowna Cloisonne Urn
PRICE: $580 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Okay, it doesn't take a Harvard graduate to notice something about
the title of this item: Trajicklowna (or, Tragic Klown). Hinting
at something? I don't know. If you do, let me know! Also, this
item does appreciate over time (thanks to Sahil Javeri for the info.)
Decorative #15 ~ Granite Guard Lion
PRICE: $650 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Nice Guard Lion that can go at the end of your sidewalk or
something like that.
Decorative #16 ~ "Space Chicken" Macquette
PRICE: $790 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Here's an interesting sculpture.
Decorative #17 ~ "Hazard the Guess" by Connor Tiist
PRICE: $950 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellanoeus
This painting is quite plain, except for the few dabs of color
here and there.
Decorative #18 ~ "Blind Date" by I. Rony
PRICE: $1,020 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Well, this painting sure captures your attention. This is a huge
painting, not only taking up two wall spaces, and is bigger
vertically than horizontally! Surely an attention grabber.
Decorative #19 ~ Empty Circles Again (Seriograph) by N.I. Strane
PRICE: $1,100 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 3
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
This is a pretty cool painting that is mostly a swirl of color and
black. Really neat to look at, though a bit on the expensive side.
Decorative #20 ~ Schwa Carpet
PRICE: $1,300 SIZE: 2x3
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Carpets
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Here's another item that joins the rug subcategory; and another
carpet. This one isn't quite as big as the 3x3s, taking up three
less squares in one direction.
Decorative #21 ~ Head in a Jar Curio
PRICE: $1,470 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Well, it's a curio, all right. I'm not sure if it has some strange
effect on your Sim, but it would go well in a castle. This item does
appreciate over time (thanks to Sahil Javeri for the info.)
Decorative #22 ~ Estate Sale Conversation Piece
PRICE: $1,750 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellanoeus
Here you go: the perfect castle piece. A skeleton in a cage is the
perfect item for any castle dungeon.
Decorative #23 ~ Highbrau Coat of Arms
PRICE: $1,800 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 4
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Another coat of arms. Could go well a bunch of places; best
probably in the castle.
Decorative #24 ~ "Cosine Cathedral" by S. Neverdunne
PRICE: $3,300 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 6
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Enormous price jump here, but the Room rating is pretty good. Not
only that, but the piece actually looks good, too. Nice
sculpture of curving lines and neat colors.
Decorative #25 ~ Sham Tiger Skin Rug
Decorative #26 ~ Faux Bearskin Rug
PRICE: $4,300 SIZE: 3x3
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Carpets
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Note that these two rugs are $4,300 each, and they are not a set.
Good for the aspiring hunter. They look nice in front of a
fireplace or on a cold castle floor.
Decorative #27 ~ White Rhino Re-enactment
PRICE: $4,800 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Again, for the aspiring hunter. There are a whole bunch of
objects that can all go together in the hunter's collector room.
Decorative #28 ~ Judith Peynter - Self Portrait
PRICE: $5,000 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
A nice picture of Mrs. Judith Peynter.
Decorative #29 ~ Black Tree Tapestry
PRICE: $8,100 SIZE: Wall - 1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Now were getting into the REAL expensive stuff. Nice Room rating,
though.
Decorative #30 ~ "Eruption of Decadence" Tapestry
PRICE: $8,100 SIZE: Wall - 2
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Wall/Paintings
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Another nice tapestry.
Decorative #31 ~ Antique Persian Rug
PRICE: $8,200 SIZE: 3x3
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Carpets
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Nice rug. Strangely enough, it's expensive but takes a hit in
Room!? Oh, well. It's an antique, maybe it goes up in value?
Get back to me if you know: BestGuy9@aol.com
Decorative #32 ~ Shabycratah Figure
PRICE: $13,000 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 10
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Finally, we are down to the last three Decorative, all having the
highest possible Room rating. This one looks like it belongs in
Egypt, but if you've got the cash, put a couple outside your
home. They look great.
Decorative #33 ~ "La Gargouille" Ornamental Sculpture
PRICE: $13,100 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 10
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Another sculpture to go outside, quite like the other one.
Decorative #34 ~ Suit of Armor
PRICE: $15,000 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Room - 10
SUB-CATEGORY: Floor
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Here's a Suit of Armor, tying the most expensive item at $15,000.
Goes well in a castle (duh). It should appreciate over time (thanks to
Sahil Javeri for the info.)
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - ELECTRONICS |
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Electronics #1 ~ Wurl 'N' Hurl Retro Jukebox
PRICE: $1,199 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 3
Room - 2
group activity
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Living Room
This item was originally available as a stand-alone on the Visa
RankIt website. It's now in Livin' Large, and will play your
favorite songs, providing you drop the correct MP3 in the correct
folder.
Electronics #2 ~ Viva PGT Home Casino
PRICE: $1,750 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Fun - 2
adults only
SUB-CATEGORY: Other Entertainment
2nd CATEGORY: Study
Nice home casino. You can gamble, and hope to get paid off. Goes
on a table.
Electronics #3 ~ Meet Servo
PRICE: $15,000 SIZE: 2x1
ATTRIBUTES: [none]
SUB-CATEGORY: [none]
2nd CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Yahoo! Servo is fantastic! And, what better company to make this
fine product... Shiny Things, Inc! My favorite SimCompany, in
case you hadn't guessed. Shiny Things, Inc makes a whole line of
kitchen appliances including top-notch refridgerators and stoves.
Oh, right, about the item. Servo is basically a robotic maid.
He'll do everything a maid does, including making the beds, washing
dishes, cleaning the beds, and everything inbetween. You can even
tell him to serve dinner! It won't cost your the normal $20,
Servo will serve it immediately (i.e. he doesn't have to prepare
or cook it.) The only downside is that his cooking doesn't fulfill
hunger very much. Very useful if you are running late and need
a quick meal. I believe he will do gardening work, as well, but
don't hold me on that one. He will also get rid of those pesky
cockroaches.
Basically, if you've got lots of cash, Servo is a great investment.
You'll never need a maid again!
Update: Servo does do gardening. Thanks to Adam V. who pointed that
out to me.
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - APPLIANCES |
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Appliances #1 ~ CiaoTime Moderna Cooktop
PRICE: $1,100 SIZE: 1x1 - Surface
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 7
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This nice stove goes on a counter, instead of standing alone like
the pre-LL ranges. So, before, you'd have to interrupt your nice
sequence of Barcelona counters to fit in a stove. Now, you can
continue your sequence without interruption. Unfortunetly, the
attributes are the same as the Shiny Things, Inc. model, but the
base price is more expensive, and you have to pitch for the
counter as well. So, looks are not cheap.
Appliances #2 ~ Olde Thyme Restored Oven
PRICE: $1,600 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Cooking
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
This oven is made to be at home in the castle theme. It is more
expensive than even the CiaoTime (base price), but you might want
to consider this model even for the non-Castle. The Hunger rating
it higher than all the other stoves.
Appliances #3 ~ Olde Thyme Victual Preservatorium
PRICE: $2,750 SIZE: 1x1
ATTRIBUTES: Hunger - 9
SUB-CATEGORY: Refridgerators
2nd CATEGORY: Kitchen
Basically, a fancy way of saying "Castle Refridgerator." This
nice fridge is completely black, made for a castle. Again, you
might consider it even if you don't have a castle, as the Hunger
rating is one higher than the Shiny Things' Freeze Secret. It
IS the most expensive fridge.
Hey, you knew a castle wouldn't be cheap. Makes you wonder how
all the monarchs of the European empires were able to afford
those complex forts that we visit as tourists. So that's where
our tax dollars are going, huh?
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| Livin' Large Item Guide - PLUMBING |
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Plumbing #1 ~ In-house Outhouse
PRICE: $350 SIZE: 1x1 - Wall
ATTRIBUTES: Hygiene - neg. 1
Bladder - 8
Room - 2
SUB-CATEGORY: Toilets
2nd CATEGORY: Bathroom
Well, ugh. That's the first word that comes to mind. It's a state-
of-the-art toilet, state-of-the-art for the eleventh century, that
is. Standard castle toilet, but it's n