A lot trait is an feature for The Sims 4,[1] introduced with patch 42. Residential lots, as well as apartments[TS4CL] and most venues,[2] can be assigned lot traits that impact gameplay on that specific lot, such as increasing skill and relationship gains, or enabling random events to occur.
Each lot can be assigned up to three traits. Several apartments in San Myshuno feature locked traits which cannot be changed or removed, as well as traits that are exclusive to only these specific lots.[3]
List of lot traits
The game features 33 lot traits, though only 8 are available with the base game. Another 19 traits are included with City Living expansion pack.[4] The expansion also includes 3 traits which cannot be assigned to a lot in any manner, and are thus unused. Vampires adds 3 additional lot traits, all related to the primary theme of the game pack.
Base Game
Icon | Trait | Description | Effect | EP |
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Great Acoustics | The acoustics are perfect here! A great place for any musician to hone their skills. | 50% boost to Singing, Guitar, Piano, Violin, and DJ Mixing skill gains. | ||
Fast Internet | A great online connection helps out those looking to improve their Programming, Video Gaming, or Writing skills. | 50% boost to Programming, Video Gaming and Writing skill gains. | ||
Homey | The homey vibe helps Sims quickly master the domestic arts of Cooking, Mixology, Handiness, and Gardening. | 50% boost to Cooking, Gourmet Cooking, Baking, Mixology, Handiness, and Gardening skill gains. | ||
Science Lair | The secluded vibe means there's little to distract great minds from the study of Logic or Rocket Science. | 50% boost to Logic and Rocket Science skill gains. | ||
Convivial | The spacious but intimate feel makes it easier to practice Charisma, Comedy, and Mischief to your heart's content. | 50% boost to Charisma, Comedy and Mischief. | ||
Natural Light | The quality of light here makes Painting and Photography much easier to master. | 50% boost to Painting and Photography skill gains. | ||
Bracing Breezes | Oodles of fresh air make for a bracing environment to exercise. | 50% boost to Athletic and Wellness skill gains. | ||
Private Dwelling | A home lot with this trait deters all but the most determined visitors (It has little effect on commercial venues). | No Sims will visit the lot, unless invited by the household. | ||
Teen Hangout |
City Living
Icon | Trait | Description | Effect | EP |
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Chef's Kitchen | Food prepared in this kitchen just seems to taste better and usually comes out better quality. | After preparing food, Sims will receive the Inspired Chef (+1 Inspired) moodlet that lasts for 2 hours. | ||
Quake Zone | Occasionally there's a minor tremor here. Probably nothing to worry about... | The lot will randomly experience mild earthquakes, causing Sims to panic and objects to break. | ||
Good Schools | The local school is great! Kids seem to get high grades and usually do better at homework. | 30% boost to school performance. 25% of Child or Teen Sim receiving the Quality Education (+1 Confident) moodlet before school. | ||
Mean Vibe | The Mean Vibe makes it easier to get other Sims angry with Mean or Mischief interactions. | Sims will gain the Mean Vibes (+1 Angry) moodlet when using Mean or Mischief interactions. | ||
Home Studio | The artsy vibe makes this a great place to be creative. Painting, Writing and Woodworking usually comes out better quality. | Sims will receive craft-related Whims more often, and will output significantly higher-quality crafted objects. | ||
Sunny Aspect | The beautiful scenery really makes this place uplifting. When the sun goes down, Sims may get Energized, Happy or Inspired. | At 6:00 pm Sims on the lot will receive an Energising, Happy, or Inspiring moodlet that will last until 6:00 am. | ||
Cursed | Lots of things seem to go wrong in this Apartment. | Sims will often feel Uncomfortable or Tense, may experience random bladder failure, pain or dizziness, and are more likely to die from electrocution and exhaustion. The lot will also experience fires more frequently, and food will spoil faster. | ||
Grody | Sims have a chance to get nauseous when eating, drinking, or using the bathroom. | 33% of Sim becoming nauseous when eating, drinking, or using the toilet on a lot with this trait. | ||
Gremlins | Stuff breaks here a lot. It's like there are tiny goblins that come out at night and smash things...but that's ridiculous, right? | Objects may break while Sims on the lot are asleep. | ||
Penny Pixies | Sims often find loose change around the place. It's like there's a secret money fairy or something. | Sims may find small amounts of Simoleons while cleaning, napping, rummaging, etc. Occasionally the Sim will also receive the Penny Pixies (+1 Happy) moodlet upon finding money. | ||
Party Place | Parties just seem to go well at this place. Meeting Social Event goals becomes much easier. | Social event objectives are easier to fulfil, and the effect of all friendly and romantic social interactions are boosted during these events. | ||
Filthy | From clogged sewers to grimy counters, this place seems to get dirty really quickly. | Objects will become dirty at double the usual rate. | ||
File:Trait TS4 Haunted.png | Haunted | Locals say this place is haunted. Pah! What do they know? | At 10:30 pm, ghosts will appear on the lot and wreak havoc. | |
Romantic Aura | Romantic aura makes it easier to get other people in the mood for LURVE! | Sims may receive the Feelin' Lucky! (+1 Flirty) when using romantic social interactions. This moodlet will increase the success of romantic interactions with other Sims. | ||
Great Soil | Gardening just seems to go really well here. | Increases the rate of plant growth. | ||
Child's Play | Kids just seem to learn faster here. | Child Sims and Adult Sims with the Childish trait receive the Child's Play/Inner Child Play (+1 Playful) moodlet when using children's objects. | ||
On Ley Line | Full of funky fertile earth energy, twins are born here more often than not. | Boosts the chances of a Sim conceiving twins. | ||
Gnomes | Broken things just seem to get mended overnight. It's as if kindly Gnomes watch over the place... | Objects may be magically repaired while Sims on the lot are asleep. |
Locked traits
These traits are locked to specific apartments and cannot be changed or removed, nor can they be assigned to other lots. The Cheap, Pricey and Low Deposit traits are not used, and are therefore inaccessible within the game.
Icon | Trait | Description | Effect | EP |
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Cheap | Rent is cheaper than average for this Apartment. | No effect. This trait is unused. Despite the description, an apartment's rent cost is fixed and is not actually affected by the trait. | ||
Great View | The beautiful views are sure to lift anyone's spirits. | Sims receive the Fantastic View (+1 Energized) moodlet when within range of an exterior-facing window. | ||
Historical | The Landlord has one rule - the Inspirational plaque dedicated to a famous historical resident can never be removed or sold. | The lot contains a plaque that cannot be moved or removed. Viewing the plaque grants the Sim the Historical Location (+1 Inspired) moodlet. | ||
Lively Neighbors | The neighbors live life to the max. There's often a party going on. | The lot is more likely to receive disruption from neighbours. | ||
Low Deposit | The deposit for this apartment is suspiciously low... | No effect. This trait is unused. Despite the description, an apartment's deposit cost is fixed and is not actually affected by the trait. | ||
Needs TLC | A great place to practice your Handiness skills! | The apartment will randomly experience issues such as power outage, burst pipes, roaches, mice, and bad smells. | ||
Pricey | Rent is higher than average for this Apartment. | Sims living on the lot receive the Only the Finest (+1 Happy) moodlet indefinitely. This trait is unused. Despite the description, an apartment's rent cost is fixed and is not actually affected by the trait. | ||
Romantic Fireplace | A flirty vibe radiates from the beautiful fireplace in this apartment. The Landlord won't allow this fireplace to be removed or sold. | The lot contains a fireplace that cannot be moved or removed. Sims within range of the fireplace receive the Flirty Fire (+1 Flirty) moodlet. | ||
Serviced Apartment | The rent for this apartment includes maid service. | A maid will arrive each weekday to clean the apartment, free of charge. | ||
Quiet | Maybe it's the insulation or maybe the neighbors are very polite. Either way, it's never noisy here. | The lot is less likely to receive disruption from neighbours. |
Vampires
References
- ↑ http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/15220285/#Comment_15220285
- ↑ "Yup, residential! Venues as well! Don't quote me on "any lot" because there might be exceptions for special venues, but almost all lots!" by SimGuruJM on Twitter; retrieved 21 September 2016
- ↑ "You can set the traits on any lot! Up to 3. Cheap apartments have certain traits locked from the get-go however, such as cursed or filthy." by SimGuruJM on Twitter; retrieved September 21, 2016
- ↑ "The Sims 4 City Living: Apartments Broadcast Rundown" on SimsVIP (retrieved 23 September 2016)