THE SIMS 4 / CREATE-A-SIM
Create-a-Sim
Traits, identities, outfits, aspirations and households.
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BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimCreate-a-Sim Basics
Create-a-Sim lets players design Sims, choose traits and shape their initial personality and household setup.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimTraits and Personality
Traits influence social behavior, preferences and reactions across daily situations.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimAspirations in CAS
An aspiration sets a starting long-term objective and rewards progress across milestones.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimEveryday Outfits
Everyday outfits are used regularly and can express the Sim's personality.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimFormal and Party Outfits
Formalwear and party wear are separate CAS categories for social occasions.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimAthletic and Swimwear
Athletic and swimwear categories let Sims change appropriately for exercise or swimming.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimBody and Face Customization
CAS provides controls for facial features, body proportions and presentation.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimLife Stages
Sims change through life stages with different abilities, interactions and needs.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimHousehold Relationships in CAS
CAS can define family relationships and organize who belongs in a household.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimLikes and Dislikes
Preferences can affect enjoyment of activities and responses to certain experiences.
BASE / GENERAL · Create A SimGallery Sims and Households
The Gallery provides community-made Sims, households, rooms and lots.
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