Part 72

Explore The Sims 3 life stages from Teen to Elder, and discover the 5 methods of death, including Old Age, Electrocution, Starvation, Burnt Alive, and Drowned.

Teen Life:

Teens in The Sims 3 finish school at 2 PM, an hour earlier than younger Sims. They gain the ability to take a part-time job, which is useful for earning money. School is important for making friends and developing good grades, which influences the selection of the fifth trait. Teens must balance school, work, and social life. They can also experiment with curfew, which is set between 11 PM and 6 AM. Breaking curfew without being caught results in a positive moodlet, while being caught by the police sends them home with a negative moodlet. During this stage, Sims choose their lifetime wish, a significant decision impacting their future path. The transition to Young Adult brings the final trait selection.

Young Adult Life:

The Young Adult stage in The Sims 3 is largely identical to the Adult stage, primarily serving to extend the duration of adult life.

Adult Life:

Adults in The Sims 3 have access to all gameplay options. They can pursue full-time employment, enter serious relationships, have children, and choose from any available career, whether official or unofficial, from farmer to scientist. This stage offers the most freedom and possibilities.

Elder Life:

Elders in The Sims 3 can still hold full-time jobs, but their life is nearing its end. Retiring grants them a pension. This stage is for completing unfinished life goals, such as writing a novel or painting a picture, before death.

Death in The Sims 3:

There are five methods of death in The Sims 3:

• Old Age: Affects Elders. This is an unavoidable end for Sims when aging is enabled. The ghost color is white.
• Electrocution: Affects Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims. Occurs when unsuccessfully repairing a broken object, especially electrical items, or when doing so while standing in water. The ghost color is yellow.
• Starvation: Affects Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims. Occurs when Sims are not fed. This can be achieved by locking them in a room without food. The ghost color is purple.
• Burnt Alive: Affects Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims. Occurs when a Sim catches fire (from burning food, appliances, or fireplaces) and is not extinguished. The ghost color is red.
• Drowned: Affects Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims. Occurs when a Sim is too tired to swim and does not get out of a pool. The ghost color is blue.

When a Sim dies, the Grim Reaper appears to take their life.