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Sims are more than just playthings inThe Sims 2.
They have unique personalities, interests, and hobbies that keep them busy throughout their lives.
Here’s how to max your Sims cooking skill.
There’s nothing your sim can’t do, especially when they have excitement thanks to a hobby.
How To Get A Hobby
All sims have the potential topick up a hobbyby exploring their interests.
After all, hobbies are supposed to be fun!
Sims canpick up any hobby, not just the ones they are predisposed to.
These NPCs give your simaccess to secret lotsdesigned to nurture each hobby and help sims socialize with special interactions.
Some hobbies award talent badges, opening up even more possibilities for your sims to explore.
How To Get A Genie Lamp
Building enthusiasm in a hobby has more than just career benefits.
If your sim is enthusiastic enough, you may evenfind a dusty old lamp left outsideyour door.
Rubbing this lamp willbring forth a genie!
The genie willgrant three wishes, and you’ll need to choose carefully.
Be warned thatthe genie may trick youor play with fate, so any wish you make may backfire.
Wish
Consequences
Give Me Wealth
On success:A large bag containing 10,000 Simoleons appears.
Money will continue to rain down over time, up to a total of 22,000 Simoleons.
On fail:Sims will constantly ring your doorbell.
Give Me A Long Life
On success:Adds four days to a sim’s life.
On fail:Shortens a sim’s life by three hours.
This can be done multiple times, but the chance of failure increases with each success.
Give Me Peace Of Mind
On success:Your sim receives a permanent Platinum mood.
On fail:Things around the house will break often, lowering their mood regulary.
For a more in-depth look into occult sims, check out ourcomplete guide to occultsin The Sims 2!
It’s time for an expensive shopping spree.
