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| The Sims Vacation : Complete NPC Guide |
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|Written by : AC Chua (albino_chua@edsamail.com.ph) |
|Last Update : September 30, 2002 |
|Version 2.3 |
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>>>>> Version History <<<<<
Version 1.1 - (May 14, 2002) First Version.
Version 1.11 - (May 15, 2002) Fixed up some minor errors in grammar and word
spacing.
Version 1.2 - (May 16, 2002) Fixed the format of this FAQ for better viewing.
Version 1.3 - (May 17, 2002) Added a new Review Section.
Version 1.4 - (May 18, 2002) Made some minor corrections with character
placements.
Version 1.5 - (May 19, 2002) Added more info for the Headless Ghost,
Entertainer, Mime, the Violinist, Janitor Sonya
Claire The Bear, Genie, Drew Carey and Servo.
Added 2 new NPC's (Space Aliens and Evil Clone)
as well as a new section, (Miscellaneous Info).
Edited the title's format.
Version 1.6 - (May 23, 2002) Corrected the description for the Pizza Delivery
guy.
Version 1.7 - (May 25, 2002) Added more new links where my FAQ can be found.
Version 1.8 - (May 27, 2002) Added more info for the Cashiers/Shopkeepers,
Evil Clone, and Police Woman.
Added 2 new NPC's, the Clown Catcher, which is
available thru the official Sim website,
(www.thesims.com) and SimGhosts.
Version 1.9 - (June 3, 2002) Made a correction, removed the Braided Cowgirl
from the list since she's not an NPC. My mistake!
Added a new NPC, Santa Claus. Edited the
description of the fireman to make more sense.
Version 2.0 - (June 4, 2002) Made corrections on the descriptions of some
characters.
Version 2.1 - (June 16, 2002) Added some contributor's tips. Check the credits
section for more details.
Version 2.2 - (June 30, 2002) Made some corrections with the Santa Claus. Added
more info for the caterer, Drew Carey and
Headless Ghost.
Version 2.3 - (Sept. 30, 2002) Added a new NPC, the DJ.
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>>>>> Table Of Contents <<<<<
1. Introduction
2. Contact
3. Review
4. NPC's
a. The Sims
b. The Sims : Livin' Large
c. The Sims : House Party
d. The Sims : Hot Date
e. The Sims : Vacation
f. Extras
5. Miscellaneous Info
6. Credits
7. Copyright Info
Part of the excitement of playing "The Sims" are the several Non-
Playable Characters that appear when certain things happen. If you're like me
and had some problems looking for a certain character in the game, then I hope
that this FAQ will be able to guide you into the right way. This FAQ will try to
name all NPC's, and on what expansions they appear in. I don't want to ruin the
excitement for everyone so I'll just give a brief description for each NPC.
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>>>>> Contact Me <<<<<
Corrections, Additions, Clarifications, Comments and Suggestions are
all welcome. I know that there are still many characters and descriptions
lacking from this FAQ. If you know any extra info and would like to contact me
regarding this FAQ, you can email me at albino_chua@edsamail.com.ph
I will, of course, give you full credit for your contribution. If
you email me, please put Sims in your subject and indicate the version
you read and the site where you found my guide. Do not ask me about serial
numbers or technical problems 'coz most probably, I wouldn't know how to solve
them.
Around 2 years ago, I was addicted to this new game everyone was
talking about called "The Sims". I've been a fan of SimCity 2000 and I kept
wondering if the new game was just as good so I decided to get it. At
first, I discovered that my computer's specs weren't good enough for "The Sims".
After hearing all the good things about the game, I just couldn't wait anymore.
I was so eager that I bought a new PC right away. And then IT started; many days
and nights were spent with "The Sims". "Mania" was the word to describe my
fixation. I don't know exactly why I was so obsessed with the game. After all,
there's nothing special about being able to control people's bladder and
hygiene.
The obsession didn't stay for long. By the time, "Livin' Large" was
released, I was already sick of the game. Not even a new expansion pack could
renew my interest. But then, 2 years and 3 expansion packs later, I decided to
give it another shot. And so I bought "Vacation" in addition to the "Hot Date"
and "House Party" expansions that I borrowed from a friend.
Now, I don't play "The Sims" as often as I did before. While new
expansion packs like "Vacation", "Hot Date" and "House Party" couldn't bring
back that "mania", these expansion packs can still be considered as deserving
additions to the best-selling "Sims". The 6.3 million selling game is not just
a game anymore, it has also been embedded into popular culture; it'll go on as
a true classic.
This section is divided into 6 parts. I placed each NPC in the order
of which they appear at the 4 different expansions plus the original game.
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>>>>> The Sims <<<<< (Original Game without expansions)
1. Newspaper Delivery Person - Probably the most common NPC in the game.
Appears everyday at around 9am to deliver the
paper.
2. The Maid - For $10 an hour, the maid will clean up dirty
dishes, toilets, wet floors, etc. All it takes
is a phone call to avail of her services.
3. The Gardener - Appears every 3 days to water your plants.
Similar with the maid, service costs $10/hr.
4. Postal Woman - She appears every 3 days to give you your
bills. You'll find them inside the mailbox
where she placed them.
5. Repairman - Fixes everything from broken TV's to overused
computers. The charge is a bit high ($50/hr). I
suggest you let your sims handle the
repair provided that they have mechanical
points or else they might get electrocuted.
6. Fireman - When your house is on fire, you can always call
the trusty fireman for help. If you have the fire
alarm installed in the room that is burning,
he'll come automatically. If not, you can call
him by phone but it takes more time for him to
come that way.
7. Police Woman - In charge of the neighborhood's welfare, there
are a few "rules" you must remember.
Be careful having your parties late at night.
The policewoman will come and charge you $$$
for parties 11:00PM and beyond. But she'll
warn you first. Also, having a burglar alarm
around the house is an advantage since it
automatically calls the police whenever a
burglar robs your house. If your burglar is
caught, you'll be given $$$$$ to compensate
for the stolen items. For Livin' Large : the
police will come if you use the chemistry set
while having 2 or less logic points and she'll
complain about the stench of the chemicals.
Again, she'll fine you ($500 this time).
8. Pizza Delivery Guy - Tired of having to cook the same meal all the
time? You can call your nearest pizza place
for a delivery right at your doorstep. Pizza
costs $40 each.
9. Burglar - (See Police Woman) Creeps into your sims'
house in the middle of the night.
10. Repo Man - Looks like someone from Pest Control. His
reporizing gun will absorb your house objects
if you don't have the money to pay your bills.
11. Social Worker - Take good care of your SimBabies or they just
might be taken away by the Social Worker. Pay
attention to their warning, 'coz it is the last
and only one.
12. SimGhosts - Ever wonder what happens to your sims when they
die? Well, they're not OVER yet! They still come
back from the dead once in a while to haunt the
living. Done in random, the dead sims do their
haunting at around midnight. You must have the
dead sim's urn or tombstone in order to have them
appear as ghosts.
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>>>>> The Sims : Livin' Large <<<<<
1. Servo - The robot maid costs a whopping $15,000. Servo's
an all-in-one maid, repairman, gardener and cook.
Works anytime (24 hours) as long as there's
something that needs to be done. Click on his pod
to get him going.
2. Grim Reaper - The Grim Reaper is a cool addition to the Sims
game. This time, you're allowed to plead and
play a Rock, Papers, Scissors game to decide
the fate of your dying Sims. If you win, your
Sims will live but if you lose, he might turn
them into zombies. Then again, he might just let
them die if he feels like it.
3. Genie - Comes with the Antique Lamp. Just clean the
lamp and he'll appear. Be careful! For every
two good wishes there are 3 bad ones. The Genie
can be used only once a day.
4. Tragic Clown - He'll appear if you have the Tragic Clown
Painting. As the name says, the clown will
bring nothing but misery to your Sims and
lower their overall mood. (Read Miscellaneous
section)
5. Male and Female Monster - Your Sims may turn into monsters through the
chemistry set. You have to make a chemical of
purple color to do the trick. Your sim will
remain that way for a few hours during which
he/she will throw a fit and destroy whatever
object crosses its path. Everything except the
art easel! Yes, the monster loves to paint!
What's more, the painting can be sold for a
LOT of money!
6. Space Aliens - They are the only NPCs that can't be seen. They
appear through a purple light to abduct your
Sim. This happens only if your sim is using
the telescope. After a short time, the abducted
Sim reappears, albeit with a small difference.
His/her personality has been changed.
7. Evil Clone - You have to make a Dark Green chemical through
the chemistry set to create a clone. Since it is
an NPC, you cannot control it. The clone is an
exact opposite of your Sim (personality-wise).
They fade away in a matter of hours.
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>>>>> The Sims : House Party <<<<<
* This expansion features a lot of NEW NPC's (for your party needs)
1. Headless Ghost - During the party, have a Sim with six or more
charisma & creativity points "tell a story" while
gathered around the bonfire. There's no telling
when a headless ghost might just appear......
2. Drew Carey - Throw an especially good party and he might
just drop by along w/ his limo. Like all party
guests, he will mingle and have fun, especially
with female guests.
3. Male and Female Strippers - Err...I mean "Entertainers". Buy the large
cake under Miscellaneous and click on the
command, "Hire Male/Female Entertainer",
depending on what you choose. Be careful though
'coz the entertainer might stir some jealousy
with the other people in the party.
4. The Mime - Bore your guests to death and the Mime will
surely come. While he will try to raise the
mood by a bit, the mime is also known to steal
objects in the house! So keep a close eye. He'll
leave only if the party mood gets better.
5. Pink Gorilla - Sometimes, the Pink Gorilla appears as
replacement for the Female Entertainer. The
gorilla will entertain the kids, too. (Read
Miscellaneous Section).
6. Caterer - Call him when you're throwing a party. For an
all-you-can-eat fee, he'll replenish your buffet
table & punch bowl whenever they run out. But be
careful, he's known to forget his work during
the party. He likes to stroll around & chat with
guests and his bad social skills will ruin their
social ratings. He will also rummage through the
costume trunk so keep a watchful eye.
7. Party Crasher - These rowdy crashers come during mediocre to
(Guy w/ bandanas) fairly good parties. They tend to destroy
objects.
8. Party Crasher - Can be easily spotted from the crowd by their
(Euro Punk) outrageous outfits and dyed hair. You can't
find them in your neighborhood and they appear
only during parties.
9. Boxers - When you hire a male entertainer through the
large cake, there is a small chance that a fit,
nerdy or tragic clown (if you have Livin'
Large) boxer will appear instead of the usual
male stripper. He will do the same things the
stripper does. (Read Miscellaneous section)
10. Santa Claus - Yes, there is a Santa Claus in The Sims! Buy the
plate of cookies just a little before midnight
& place it on a table beside the fireplace.
Make sure you have a Christmas Tree nearby and
he'll appear while your sims are asleep. He'll
leave a gift for each of your sims plus an extra
special present! The "present" is randomly chosen
but I got a stereo once.
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>>>>> The Sims : Hot Date <<<<<
1. Mrs. Crumplebottom - Perhaps the most interesting NPC in Hot Date,
Mrs. Crumplebottom guards Downtown from any
"improper acts". Just don't have her in the
same room while your sims kiss, hug and make-out.
As the Old Prude would say, "Why don't you get
a room?"
2. Rental Shack Person - He comes as Jack if you have Gimme Gamble's
rental shack or Zack if you have the Rental Shed
au Naturel instead. Your sims will need to
approach him if they need to rent anything
Downtown or in Vacation Island (Note: for the
latter, Sims : Vacation is required)
3. Waiters/Busboys/Cooks - They are required if you want a smooth-running
restaurant. Podiums automatically hire
waiters, Dishwashers = Busboys, Stove = Cooks.
4. Janitor Sonya - Responsible for keeping the Downtown area
clean and working, you can often see her mumbling
to herself or dancing with her mop.
5. Cashiers/Shopkeepers - Each type of cash registers hire certain types
of Cashiers (or Shopkeepers). Required when
building shops. The Ice Cream and Hot Dog stands
automatically hire store clerks as well.
6. Pianist - Just place a piano in Downtown and she'll
appear during play mode.
7. Violinist (Carlo) - Not sure how you get him to appear but my guess
is that you need to build a posh restaurant,
meaning the most expensive amenities. Your sims
can interact with him by requesting a song or by
tipping him with $20. Don't tip him and you might
just end up with a cheesy mini-puppet show.
8. Claire the Bear - Often seen in the front yard digging for
scraps in the garbage can. If you have a teddy
outside, she will talk to it. She also appears in
Downtown to disrupt picnics by raiding the picnic
baskets.
9. DJ - The DJ will only appear if you have the turntable
from House Party. He'll make sure the audience
gets into the groove. You can interact with him
by requesting a song and he'll put the record on
for you.
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>>>>> The Sims : Vacation <<<<<
1. Vacation Director - She's always there with your family during
your vacation. She's in charge of coordinating
with the Vacation Island Staff in order to
make your sims enjoy their stay. Ask her all
that you need to know about Vacation Island.
2. The Beach Shark - Found in the Beach Portion of Vacation Island.
These wandering entertainers help keep kids
(and their parents) in a good mood.
3. Archie Archer - Found in the Forest Portion of Vacation
Island. These wandering entertainers help keep
kids (and their parents) in a good mood.
4. The Yeti - Found in the Snow Covered Portion of Vacation
Island. These wandering entertainers help keep
kids (and their parents) in a good mood.
5. Hotel Staff - They range from the Front Desk Clerks where
your Sims check-in to the Janitors that keep
watch for any mess 24 hours a day.
* This section features NPC's that are not applicable for any of the other
sections above but are nonetheless, official NPC's of The Sims. There are many
websites that feature new NPC's or NPC replacements. Those user-created
NPC's/alternatives shall not be included. Only official Maxis/The Sims releases
will be included here.
1. Clown Catcher - When all else fails, these experts can take care
of your little "clown problem" in a friendly,
professional manner. This NPC is available for
download from the official The Sims website,
www.thesims.com. It is included in this FAQ
since it is an official NPC of Maxis, creator of
The Sims. Livin' Large is required.
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This FAQ currently covers 47 NPC's. There could be more. Again, if you know any
additional info or if you wish to make corrections, please email me at
albino_chua@edsamail.com.ph. Put "The Sims" as your subject and please indicate
the version you read and the site where you found my guide. See Contact section
for more details.
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>>>>> Miscellaneous Info <<<<<
Killing your NPC's
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I tried to burn, drown and confine my NPC's but none of these strategies seem to
work. Thus, I have come to the conclusion that you cannot kill NPC's. They may
disappear after a long time of "solitary confinement" and they might get stuck
during a fire but they will not die.
Get rid of that Clown !
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The Tragic Clown can be a nuisance to your sims. Here are some ways to get rid
of that pest.
1. Don't buy the Tragic Clown Painting.
2. Put the painting on top of the fireplace and let the painting burn. The
clown will burn as well.
3. Keep your Sims happy and he will leave.
4. Download the Clown Catchers from www.thesims.com
Surprise Cake Dancers ! (by Joseph Grabko)
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Buy two cake dancing cakes. Then, hire a male cake dancer. Then, try to hire
another male dancer with the other cake. The message "You've already hired that
cake dancer!" will appear. Ignore this, and click "OK". Keep trying to hire
another male cake dancer, and sooner or later you will either get the Tragic
Clown or Elvis. The same can be done with hiring two females, but you will get
someone in a pink gorilla suit.
Submissions of other strategies/miscellaneous info dealing with NPC's are
welcome!
Maxis : Creator of The Sims and all expansions.
Chris Edric Tan : For lending me "House Party" and "Hot Date".
Christopher Manson (tychoa@hotmail.com) : For pointing out that Claire the Bear
appears in Hot Date.
Glynnys Chua (synnylg@yahoo.com) : For pointing out that each order of Pizza
costs $40 instead of the $30 that was previously stated.
Alyssa (OoDawn2DreamoO@aol.com) : For pointing out an NPC I missed, Santa Claus.
Si (MrFreak@youareadork.com) : For supplying info regarding the Boxer.
Catania Tami (cataniaf@uplink.net) : Made some corrections regarding the Grim
Reaper, Monster, Boxer, Pink Gorilla, Mrs. Crumplebottom and Rental
Shack Person.
Joseph Grabko (coolgamer167@hotmail.com) : For pointing out corrections
regarding the party crashers and extra info about the monsters,
pink gorilla, caterer, headless ghost, Drew Carey and boxers.
Contributed one tip under Miscellaneous info section.
Anders Aughy (malinger@hotmail.com) : For pointing out that the Santa Claus
appears in House Party instead of Livin' Large.
Ryan Seney (ryanpowers007@hotmail.com) : DJ NPC contribution.
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