The Sims 3 Ambitions Guide Walkthrough New Simology
New Socials
Ambitions brings more than new jobs and skills. New social are added to the mix, increasing the number of conversation options. All of the original socials from The Sims 3 are still available. Some socials are related to traits. Others are inspired by the development of skills.
Use this chart of socials added to Ambitions to help guide conversations. Here is how the chart breaks down:
Social:
Name of social as seen in the conversation menu
Commodity:
Commodity associated with the social
Actor/Target Age:
Ages in which the social is applicable
C
= Child
T
= Teen
Y
= Young Adult
A
= Adult
E
= Elder
Social Available When?:
What prompts the use of the social
Required Trait:
Social is only available when Actor has this trait
Social Encouraged by Trait?:
Social is potentially more "powerful" due to Actor's trait
Social Prevented by Trait?:
Actor's trait prevents them from using this social
Socials
| Social | Commodity | Actor Age | Target Age | Social Available When? | Required Trait | Social Encouraged by Trait? | Social Prevented by Trait? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess Needs as Interior Designer | Friendly | YAE | TYAE | When actor is Interior Designer | |||
| Blackmail | Insulting | TYAE | TYAE | When actor is Investigator | Evil | Good | |
| Compliment Fashion Sense | Friendly | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Compliment Spookiness | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Ghost Hunter | |||
| Convince to Move On | Neutral | YAE | CTYAE | When target is a ghost | |||
| Diagnose | Friendly | TYAE | TYAE | When actor is Doctor | |||
| Discuss Fashion | Friendly | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Discuss Local Hauntings | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Ghost Hunter | |||
| Discuss Renovation | Neutral | YAE | YAE | When actor is Interior Designer | |||
| Firefighter Flirt | Amorous | TYAE | TYAE | When actor or target is a Firefighter | |||
| Get Tattoos Removed | Neutral | YAE | YAE | When target is Stylist | |||
| Give Bad Makeover | Neutral | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | Evil | ||
| Give Experimental Drugs | Neutral | TYAE | TYAE | When actor is Doctor | |||
| Give Fashion Advice | Neutral | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Give Follow Up Exam | Friendly | TYAE | TYAE | When actor is Doctor | |||
| Give Medical Attention | Friendly | YAE | TYAE | When actor is Doctor | |||
| Insult Fashion Sense | Insulting | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | Evil | ||
| Makeover Freestyle | Neutral | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Put At Ease About Loved Ones | Neutral | YAE | CTYAE | When target is a ghost | |||
| Reject Ugly Client | Insulting | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Show Off Features | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Stylist | |||
| Show Off Ghost Gun | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Ghost Hunter | |||
| Show Off Super Ghost Gun | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Ghost Hunter | |||
| Talk About Composting | Friendly | CTYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Eco-Friendly | Eco-Friendly | ||
| Talk About Full Life | Neutral | YAE | CTYAE | When target is a ghost | |||
| Talk About Going Green | Friendly | CTYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Eco-Friendly | Eco-Friendly | ||
| Talk About Recycling | Friendly | CTYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Eco-Friendly | Eco-Friendly | ||
| Talk About Renewable Energy | Friendly | CTYAE | CTYAE | When actor is Eco-Friendly | Eco-Friendly | ||
| Talk About Sculpting | Friendly | TYAE | TYAE | Actor is a sculptor | Savvy Sculptor | Can't Stand Art | |
| Talk About Sheets | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | Actor is at laundromat | |||
| Tell Amazing Ghost Story | Friendly | YAE | CTYAE | When actor is Ghost Hunter | |||
| Tell Firefighting Story | Friendly | TYAE | CTYAE | When actor is a Firefighter | |||
| Vaccinate | Friendly | TYAE | TYAE | When actor is Doctor | |||
| Whine About Life | Friendly | TYAE | TYAE | Actor is Dramatic | Dramatic |