Let’s create a sample Sim together, Catherine Browne, whom you will see throughout the majority of this guide. Of course, you will create your own personalized Sims, but follow along here to see how you can recreate yourself—or the version of yourself you see inside your own head.
Physical Appearance
Okay, that is just not what Catherine Browne looks like. (For one thing, I wouldn’t be caught dead in those capris.) But when you start creating your Sim, you get a completely random Sim standing in front of the mirror. That’s your canvas.
So, to start turning myself into a Sim, I first name myself. I then must choose my age. I choose “young adult” from the six possible categories. And since I get a sunburn if I even think about Arizona, I slide the skin tone pretty far to the left.
Okay, now it’s time to practice what I preach as far as being honest with yourself if you’re turning yourself into a Sim. Let’s just slide that weight bar a little to the right. What can I say? I am good at baking and what’s the fun of baking if you aren’t going to try what you made?
I have a pretty basic hairdo—kinda short but kinda not, so I’m choosing this style from the Hair tab. And then I’ll select black hair, making a slight color adjustment for purple highlights.
My brows aren’t nearly that thick, so let’s do some virtual plucking and get those down to size. Also, I like my long eyelashes, so I’ll add those in, too.
Next, I’ll sculpt my general head shape. I have a nice little pointy chin, so let’s add that and make sure my ears don’t stick out too far.
This randomized Sim had eyes uncannily similar to mine, so I’ll leave those alone but change the eye color to green.
I like this set of lips. They’re full, like mine.
Now it’s time for a little make-up. I keep my eye shadow mildly conservative now (my sophomore year photo looks like a cosmetics ad), so I’ll choose the first option here. I use earth tones, so I picked brown from the menu. I also gave my lips a little color. I don’t use rouge, so I left that make-up choice alone.
Alright, that’s me. Now, let’s start picking out a wardrobe.
Clothing
Everyday Wear: I like basics for just normal everyday stuff, so I’ll select a simple black turtleneck and a pair of jeans I wish I could afford in the real world.
Formal: I like black dresses for formal occasions, so I’ll pick this one and then hope I can one day actually find this dress at the mall. I wear it well. Or, at least my Sim does.
Sleepwear: Nothing fancy for me. This basic nightie is perfect.
Athletic: A simple hoodie and running pants works for me. And those pink low-tops and just too cute.
Swimwear: Thank goodness for boy shorts.
Accessories: And finally, some plastic-rimmed glasses that drive those librarian-lovin’ boys wild. At least, that’s what I tell myself.
Personality
Now it’s time to assign five traits to my Sim. I chose Bookworm, Good Sense of Humor, Hopeless Romantic, Lucky, and Natural Cook. (Yes, I didn’t choose any perceived negative traits, but I let you see me in a bikini so I think I’m entitled to let myself off the hook here, okay?)
As a result of choosing these traits, my Sim is always on the lookout for romance, has a knack for making other Sims laugh, has good fortune, and is something of a wizard in the kitchen. These traits gave me the following five Lifetime Wishes to choose from:
Golden Tongue, Golden Fingers:
Master the Charisma and Guitar skills
Celebrated Five-Star Chef:
Reach level 10 of the Culinary career track
The Culinary Librarian:
Learn every recipe
Illustrious Author:
Master the Painting Skill or master the Writing Skill
Hit Movie Composer:
Reach level 10 in the Music career track (symphonic branch)
I chose the Illustrious Author since it fits me so well and works in tandem with the Bookworm trait. Now that I have my Sim all finished, I can choose my favorites (grilled cheese, pop music, and spiceberry) and finalize my Sim.
Now I’m ready to move into my new digs and start an alternate life in Sunset Valley.
Oh, I suppose I ought to move in with my husband, Chris.