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- Not to be confused with Social class or Influence.
Social groups in The Sims 3: University Life are groups of townies. They consist of Jocks, Nerds, and Rebels. Being in a social group and doing compatible activities increases this social group hidden skill.
Social groups in The Sims 4 are types of social groups across multiple packs. So far packs that include a social group are The Sims 4: Get Together, The Sims 4: Discover University, and The Sims 4: Werewolves.
The Sims 3: University[]
Reaching level 8 in any social group unlocks an additional trait slot for the Sim. A trait related to the social group is proposed to fill this slot, but it may be exchanged for any other eligible trait. The original five traits and the university graduation trait cannot be edited during this selection, and the new social group trait must be compatible with those traits. Reaching level 8 in an additional social group permits the trait in the social group trait slot to be changed.
Jock[]
Jocks are a socially motivated group that are great at balancing the social life with other needs.
Statistics[]
- Number of Jock Friends
- Number of Parties Thrown
- Number of Keg Stands
Activities[]
- Play collegiate sports in the stadium. (Universities only)
- Tell stories or jokes to other Jocks.
- Jocks love playing Table Tennis.
- Prove yourself by mastering Juice-Pong.
- Bowling will strike a chord with the Jocks!
- Put a perfect spin on the flying disc.
- Nothing builds influence with Jocks like a bonfire!
- Gossip about roommates to Jocks
- Practice your pick-up lines on available Jocks.
- Being at parties will build influence with the Jocks.
- Chat, Gossip and Goof Around with other Jocks.
- Jocks love to be complimented!
- Socialize with prominent Jocks.
- Host a Bonfire Party!
- Throw a Juice Kegger Party!
- Complete Opportunities for the Jocks.
- Perform the School Cheer!
- Take a photo with a friend using the Smart Phone.
- Take a self-portrait using the Smart Phone.
- Impress other Jocks by doing Keg Stands!
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prep | |
| 2 | Wannabe |
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| 3 | In Crowd Newbie | |
| 4 | Wingman |
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| 5 | Party Sponge | |
| 6 | Popular |
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| 7 | Hot Stuff | |
| 8 | Debutante | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Super Popular | |
| 10 | Big Sim on Campus | Receive a career offer to be a Sports Agent. |
Nerd[]
Being a Nerd is all about winning via superior knowledge!
Statistics[]
- Comic Books Read
- Online Gaming Hours
- Trivia Challenges Won
Activities[]
- Ask other Nerds about their degree.
- Tell stories or jokes to other Nerds.
- Show other Sims gross videos from your phone.
- Play video games.
- Solve equations on the whiteboard.
- Do scientific research.
- Work on the Group Science Project.
- Use the Brain Enchancing Machine.
- Throw things into Bonfires!
- Play arcade machines.
- Chat and Gossip with other Nerds.
- Compliment other Nerds.
- Socialize with prominent Nerds.
- Complete Opportunities for the Nerds.
- Gossip about roommates to Nerds.
- Practice your pick-up lines on unsuspecting Nerds.
- Nerds like boasting about gamer skillz.
- Nerds enjoy being enthused about comic books.
- Real Nerds do battle in trivia challenges!
- Nerds berate ignorance when it reares its ugly head!
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Math Curious | |
| 2 | Amateur Gamer |
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| 3 | Cool with the Uncool | |
| 4 | Trivia Guru | Ability to issue a Trivia Challenge! |
| 5 | Junior Techie | |
| 6 | Sci-Fi Fan | Ability to Mind Meld with other Sims. |
| 7 | Brain Trustee | |
| 8 | Nerd Elite | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Think Tank Driver | |
| 10 | Game Master | Receive a career offer to be a Video Game Developer. |
Rebel[]
Rebels are an artsy type of Sim that challenge the Status Quo.
Statistics[]
- Herbs Eaten
- Successful Protests
- Dumpster Dives
Activities[]
- Organizing protests is for true Rebels!
- Tell stories or jokes to other Rebels.
- Speak your heart with an impassioned speech!
- Rile the crowd at a rowdy protest!
- Push societal boundaries by daring other Sims.
- Add special herbs to food recipes.
- Rebels love drinks from the Barista Bar.
- Burning herbs in a fireplace is very Rebellious.
- Step up to a podium and complain about the world.
- Hand out protest flyers.
- Gossip and Goof Around with other Rebels.
- Rebels love to be complimented!
- Socialize with prominent Rebels.
- Complete Opportunities for the Rebels.
- Gossip about roommates for the Rebels.
- Practice your pick-up lines on available Rebels.
- Grab a megaphone and rant about anything!
- Use a megaphone to proclaim your love!
- Rebels get down and dirty when they dumpster dive.
- Any real Rebel leaves tags or murals on the world.
Abilities[]
| Level | Name | Ability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individualist | |
| 2 | Line Crosser |
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| 3 | Nonconformist | |
| 4 | Free Thinker |
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| 5 | Bohemian | |
| 6 | Agitator |
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| 7 | Revolutionary | |
| 8 | Maverick | Add a new trait! |
| 9 | Cool Cat | |
| 10 | Trendsetter | Receive a career offer to be an Art Appraiser. |
The Sims 4[]
Social groups appear in the UI when one or more of these packs are installed.
Clubs[]
Clubs are a social group introduced in The Sims 4: Get Together, allowing Sims to band together and do activities. Clubs have their own rules of dos and don'ts and some clubs require an invitation to get in.
Organizations[]
Organizations are a social group introduced in The Sims 4: Discover University, these groups are groups that specialise in certain activities across the two campuses of Britechester; Foxbury Institute and University of Britechester. Each university has 3 organizations each and have their own events and activities across campus.
Werewolf packs[]
Werewolf packs are social groups werewolves can join within Moonwood Mill. There are two werewolf packs; The Wildfangs and The Moonwood Collective. Both werewolf pack has their own values and ranks, and werewolf Sims can become apart of one or even both packs to retain special benefits and interactions.
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