The Sims 3 Pets Guide Essentials Skills
Logic
Intelligence is always a treasured asset, so pursue the Logic skill to improve your Sim’s brainpower. The Logic skill involves the use of the telescope and chess set objects, but also gives Sims additional computer interactions.
- Acquire by: Take Logic Class, Read Logic Book, Play Chess, Use Telescope
- Development tools: Chess Set, Telescope, Logic Books, Computer
Development Benefits
The development of the Logic skill starts with attending the Logic class at the science facility, reading a Logic book, or playing chess at a chess board (at home or in a public location). This skill has many benefits beyond the ability to win chess matches. For example, this skill unlocks the Solve the Unsolvable interaction with the computer, which gives the logic-minded Sim a chance to earn some Simoleons at home. (This interaction is not a guaranteed success.)
As this skill is developed, it shortens the time it takes to develop other skills, with the exception of Athletic and Charisma. This skill also increases the chance of winning all varieties of games. Winning games gives Sims a mood boost.
At level 3 of the Logic skill, Sims have a new interaction with the telescope. They can now do more than just Stargaze, they can Search Galaxy. This is another money-making opportunity for Sims, as every new celestial body found earns them a little extra cash from the science facility. New finds are logged in the Skill Journal, too. When a Sim finds a new object in the heavens, they can name it.
At level 5, Sims unlock the ability to Tutor other young Sims: children and teens. Tutoring not only develops the Logic skill, but it helps the student and can provide a mood bump. Tutored Sims always do better in school, so if a child suffers from lagging grades, interacting with a logical Sim is a great remedy. If the mentored student has the Logic skill, too, they develop the skill while being tutored, but at a slower pace.
At level 5 Logic skill, Sims can start talking about the things they find while using the telescope. Talking about a celestial object is a friendly social that improves the building relationship between two Sims. However, for a real social bump, tell a Sim that you named a celestial object after them. This instant relationship builder helps with making new friends or developing a romantic relationship.
At level 10 Logic skill, the Sim can tutor any other Sim from teen to elder in any of the skills with the exception of Athletic and Charisma. The catch is that the logical Sim must also have the skill they are teaching and they cannot teach past their current level. For example, if Catherine has level 5 Writing skill, she cannot tutor Chris past level 5. This development process is much faster than reading a skill-related book but not as fast as actually practicing the skill.
Skill Challenges
Grand Master: Chess Grand Masters have reached the coveted fifth level of the competitive chess circuit. Those who engage Grand Masters in chess improve their abilities in Logic and Chess twice as quickly.
- Celestial Explorer: Celestial Explorers have discovered 20 celestial bodies through their telescope. Their extensive knowledge of the heavens allows them to discuss the stars with their friends and neighbors.
- Teacher Extraordinaire: Teachers Extraordinaire have spent at least 20 hours tutoring young Sims. Because of this, they are twice as effective when tutoring.
- Skill Professor: Skill Professors have spent at least 30 hours tutoring other Sims in different skills. Because of this, they are twice as effective when teaching skills to others.