Potential Problems

It may sound like vampires have it easy, thanks to their increased intelligence and strength after the sun slips below the horizon. But even nightwalkers sometimes get the blues. Before seeking out the turning process, make sure you know exactly what you are giving up and what hazards vampires must be mindful of lest they falter.

Daylight

Vampires are obviously at their best during the night, but they can be active during the waking hours, too. However, walking around outside is not exactly good for the vampire.

If the vampire remains outside during the day time for more than a few moments, they receive the Heating Up moodlet. If you do not get back inside soon, that moodlet turns into Too Much Sun, which is a big mood killer.

If a vampire spends too much time out during the day (when they really should be catching some beauty rest), they eventually lose more than skill developing speed. When close to exhaustion, vampires cannot Read Minds or use the Hunt ability to seek out the most delicious Sims to feed upon. If they are out too long, they eventually pass out.

Garlic

There are a few things in this world that vampires do not like. Wooden stakes are a biggie, but fortunately those are nowhere to be found in Bridgeport. However, the old standby garlic is present and problematic for vampires. If a vampire eats garlic, they pass out and remain out cold for several hours.

But what about other Sims? Because eating foods with garlic gives Sims the Garlic Breath moodlet, vampires must be mindful of who they speak to or whom they feed upon.

If a vampire drinks from a Sim with garlic breath, they also pass out. Passing out can also occur if a vamp kisses a Sim with garlic breath, but there’s a good chance they will only become Nauseous.