Part 25

Learn about negative and neutral moodlets in The Sims 3, their effects, durations, and how they are obtained. Understand the new Wish system replacing Aspirations.

This section details various moodlets in The Sims 3, categorized into negative moodlets that affect Sim mood and neutral moodlets that serve as warning indicators. It also provides an overview of the Wish system, which replaces the Aspiration System from The Sims 2.

Negative Moodlets:

• Very Hungry: -40 Mood, lasts as long as hungry. Obtained when Hunger bar is critical.
• Tired: -40 Mood, lasts as long as tired. Obtained when Energy bar is critical.
• Failing: -40 Mood, lasts 18 Hours. Obtained with a Fail grade from school.
• Singed: -40 Mood, lasts as long as on fire. Obtained when a Sim catches fire.
• Singed Electricity: -40 Mood, lasts as long as getting a zap. Obtained when repairing electronics and getting shocked.
• Stressed Out: -40 Mood, lasts as long as Fun bar is critical. Obtained when Fun bar is near zero.
• Desolate: -50 Mood, lasts as long as Social bar is critical. Obtained when Social bar is nearly empty.
• Exhausted: -50 Mood, lasts as long as Energy bar is near zero. Obtained when Energy bar is nearly empty.
• Heart Broken: -50 Mood, lasts 48 Hours. Obtained when a Sim's heart is broken.
• Betrayed: -50 Mood, lasts 24 Hours. Obtained when betrayed by a significant other.
• Mourning: -50 Mood, lasts 24 Hours. Obtained after the loss of a loved one.
• Heart Wretching Scene: -60 Mood, lasts until leaving the scene. Obtained when witnessing a breakup.
• Starving: -80 Mood, lasts until eating or dying. Obtained when Hunger is near zero.
• On Fire: -200 Mood, lasts 1 Hour. Obtained when a Sim is on fire.

Neutral Moodlets (Warning Indicators):

• Learning Quickly: Indicates fast learning, obtained by tutoring or teaching skills/homework.
• Has to Pee: Indicates need to use the toilet, obtained when Bladder bar turns red.
• Hungry: Indicates need to eat, obtained when Hunger bar turns red.
• Sleepy: Indicates need to sleep, obtained when Energy bar turns red.
• Stuffed: Indicates eating too much and gaining body fat, obtained by eating more than necessary.
• Garlic Breath: Indicates need to brush teeth, obtained by eating Garlic.
• Baby is Coming: Indicates a baby is about to be born.
• Power Study: Indicates fast study, obtained similarly to Learning Quickly, found in the library.
• Fatigued: Indicates exhaustion from excessive exercise.

Wishes System:

Wishes replace the Aspiration System from The Sims 2. Fulfilling wishes grants moodlets and Lifetime Happiness points, which can be used to purchase rewards (perks). There are two types of wishes:

• Lifetime Wishes: A single, major wish a Sim aims to complete in their lifetime. The type of Lifetime Wish is based on the Sim's traits (e.g., Natural Cook leads to culinary wishes).
• Normal Wishes: Everyday desires that can be