Do Townies Age in Sims 2?
In the Sims 2, townies, also known as non-playable Sims, have a unique aging process that is different from playable Sims. This article will delve into the details of how townies age in the game, including the exceptions and ways to manipulate their aging process.
Do Townies Age at All?
The short answer is yes, townies do age in Sims 2. However, their aging process is not as straightforward as that of playable Sims. Townies only age when you play them, which means that if you never interact with a townie, they will remain young forever.
How Do Townies Age?
When you play a townie, they will age normally, just like playable Sims. They will go through the same stages of life, including infancy, childhood, teenagerhood, young adulthood, adulthood, and elderhood. The aging process is based on the Sim’s life stage and can be influenced by various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, and social interactions.
Can You Make NPC Sims Age Up?
Yes, you can make NPC Sims age up, but only under certain conditions. If you have the University expansion pack, you can send townies to university and they will age up. This is because attending university is a significant life event that triggers the aging process. If you have Open for Business or any newer pack, you can use the cheat addneighbortofamily on and click on the townie when they’re visiting to add them to your Sim’s household, which will also trigger their aging.
How Do You Get NPC Sims to Go to College?
To get NPC Sims to go to college, you need to use the "Send Sims to University" icon in the neighborhood view. This icon is only available if you have the University expansion pack. You can select any townie or NPC Sim and send them to university, which will trigger their aging process.
Can Elderly Sims Get Pregnant?
No, elderly Sims cannot get pregnant in Sims 2. Female Elders will not be able to have children, while male Elders can still impregnate adult female Sims. This is because the game’s aging system is designed to prevent elderly Sims from having children, as it is not biologically possible in real life.
Why Do Some Sims Live Longer?
Some Sims, including townies, may live longer than others due to various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, and social interactions. Elders with the Active and Long-Lived traits can expect a longer life, although the exact days as an elder are hard to pinpoint since they vary from one Sim to another.
Do Unplayed Households Age?
By default, unplayed households will age, but you can change these settings for your Sims or unplayed households in the gameplay options. You can choose to pause or speed up the aging process for unplayed households, which can be useful for managing large households or preserving the youthful appearance of your Sims.
Conclusion
In conclusion, townies in Sims 2 do age, but their aging process is influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and social interactions. You can manipulate their aging process by using cheats, expansion packs, and gameplay options. By understanding how townies age, you can create more realistic and engaging Sims experiences.