Ambitious Objects

If you are just starting out with a new household or in the early stages of a new career, tight finances may preclude splurging on many of the new objects in Ambitions. That's okay.

There are many community options for some of the new objects, like washing clothes at the laundromat or using the Inventing skill-developing workstation at your local fire house.

However, as you bank some Simoleons from a job well done or sold wares, invest in your household. Sims love new gear. They get moodlet boosts when new objects appear on the lot.

In addition, many objects increase personal comfort, skill development, and career paths. So, check out this new catalog of objects introduced in Ambitions and then plan your household budget. You know you want a trampoline in your back yard...

Laundry

Laundry is new to Ambitions. Now Sims can clean their own clothes, which results in positive moodlets. To do laundry at your lot or at the local laundromat, you need to interact with washers and dryers.

Washers

To start the laundry process, Sims must place their dirty clothes in a washing machine. Choices for home use are the cheap The Swashbuckler Washing Machine and the expensive The Cleanesque Alpha Washing Machine.

The cheaper machine is noisier and can wake up nearby Sims and leave puddles around the laundry area, which need to be cleaned up. The more expensive machine is much quieter and it breaks down much less.

Dryers

There are also two dryers: the cheap Le Dryer du Clunk and the expensive The Clothing Dehydrator Dryer. The cheaper dryer is louder and takes longer to dry clothes.

The expensive model breaks down less and increases Hygiene when clothes from it are worn.

Alternately (and the preferred method of Eco-Friendly Sims), Sims can buy and install the Flappin' in the Wind Clothesline and allow their clothes to dry out in the sun.

Hobbies & Skills

The Sculpting and Inventing skills add new objects to the Hobbies & Skill category. Stylists can also purchase new objects for their lots to advance their careers.

The Drafting Table by Scuzzmarr Industries

The Drafting Table by Scuzzmarr Industries was created for Interior Designers and Stylists who need a place to sit and research their respective careers.

Working at the table increases the Painting skill, albeit slower than working at an easel. Interior Designers use the table to research interior design while the Stylist researches fashion.

Pedestrian Sculpting Station

The Pedestrian Sculpting Station is an essential install for budding sculptors. Once it's placed on the lot, Sims use it to carve statues out of the mediums they have unlocked by advancing the skill.

At first, sculptors only work in clay. But eventually, they can place giant ice blocks or topiary bushes on the station. As Sims work at this station, they increase the Sculpting skill.

Unfinished projects can be scrapped and completed projects can be sold right from the station.

Scraptronic Workbench

A scrap bin attached to the station is filled as Sims collect scrap from the junkyard, detonate objects, or purchase scrap directly from the station.

As new inventions are created, more interactions with the workstation become available, such as choosing specific projects or manufacturing multiples of discovered blueprints.

The Inventing skill is completely detailed in the New Simology chapter.

Fuss no Muss Styling Station

The Fuss no Muss Styling Station is a key object for Sims in the Stylist career, but other Sims can use it to enter Create a Sim and make cosmetic alterations, like new hairstyles or make-up, via the Makeover Self interaction.

Sims can offer makeovers to friends and neighbors, which pays out depending on the success of the makeover. (The amount paid is modified if the Sim is a Stylist.)

The Ink-in-Comfort 3000/Digital Tattoo Applicator

Sims can use these two tattoo chairs, either at the salon or on their lot, to perform tattoos on themselves or other Sims, often for a pricel.

The chairs offer several interactions, such as Offer Tattoo, Get Tattoo, and Remove Tattoo. You cannot give tattoos to baby or child Sims.

However, teens can receive tattoos as long as they have permission from their parents, achieved by choosing the Ask Permission interaction on the station

If the parent denies (bad relationship at the time), the teen can attempt to Convince. The higher the teen's Charisma skill, the greater the chance of it working.

Outdoor Activities

Ambitions offers a couple of new outdoor activities: Gnubb and a trampoline.

These objects are perfect for blowing off steam, increasing Fun, and building up hidden skills for each object. (For more on the hidden skills associated with these objects, see the New Simology chapter.)

Portable Gnubb Set

The Portable Gnubb Set is typically set up in the yard on a lot, although it can be placed or found on a community lot. The game is very simple. Sims attempt to knock down pins by throwing wooden batons.

The Practice interaction is a good way to get your Sim acquainted with the game and begin building the hidden skill. Soon, Sims can choose Play Gnubb, ask others to play, or attempt to join an active Gnubb match.

While playing Gnubb, all Sims are gaining Social, Fun, Friendly STC, and relationship with each other. Keep these things in mind:

Mood is affected by Gnubb performance. Winning raises mood while losing lowers it.

Loser or Unlucky Sims have a greater chance of losing a Gnubb match or missing pins.

Lucky Sims or Sims with higher Athletic or Martial Arts (World Adventures) skills have increased chances of winning matches.

Evil or Mean Sims boo other players for fun.

Party Animals or Excitable Sims cheer and have extra Fun.

Due to the hidden Gnubb skill, regardless of the above modifiers, the more your Sim plays Gnubb, the better he or she gets at the game.

Blast-Off Trampoline

The trampoline is another fun activity, perfect for letting loose. Sims can jump on a trampoline alone or with a friend, either by joining them as they jump or inviting them when the trampoline is nearby.

Jumping alone or with a friend increases Fun and advances the hidden Trampoline skill, which eventually results in better jumps and fewer falls. (Falls result in a mood hit.)

While bouncing with another Sim, though, there are no falls. As the two Sims jump and play, their relationship improves thanks to the inherent Friendly STC of bouncing together.