Game, code, and conquer the tech world from behind the screen!
What Is It?
The Computer Whiz aspiration is for Sims who are obsessed with technology from gaming to programming to advancing in the Tech Guru career. You’ll develop the Programming and Video Gaming skills, build an expensive tech setup, and eventually unlock powerful computer-based advantages.
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Knowledge |
| Required Pack | Base Game |
| Key Skills | Programming, Video Gaming |
| Ideal Traits | Geek, Genius, Loner |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Reward Trait | Webmaster – Unlocks exclusive computer options like “Make Money Hack,” “Webmaster Tools,” and more |
Stage 1: With the Program
| Task | Tips |
|---|---|
| Practice Programming for 5 Total Hours | Use a computer → Practice Programming. Unlocks hacking, freelance jobs, and game development later |
| Play Video Games for 5 Total Hours | Use a computer or game console → Play Game > Sims Forever, Blicblock, or Incredible Sports |
TIP: This stage is great to build both skills before choosing a Tech Guru career path later.
Stage 2: Technically Adept
| Task | Tips |
|---|---|
| Maintain Focused Mood for 2 Hours While Gaming | Get Focused by reading a logic book, drinking pitch black tea, or browsing Simpedia, then game for 2 hours without interruption |
| Achieve Level 3 Programming Skill | Practice or hack using the computer. Freelance coding gigs also raise the skill |
| Own §3,000 Worth of Electronics | Buy TVs, computers, tablets, consoles, or even pricey smart speakers. You can sell them after if you’re low on simoleons |
TIP: Use “Enable Emotional Aura” on Focused décor items to stay in the right mood longer.
Stage 3: Computer Geek
| Task | Tips |
|---|---|
| Become an Adult | Must be Young Adult or older |
| Reach Level 3 of Tech Guru Career | Join via phone or computer → Tech Guru Career. Choose either eSports Gamer or Start-Up Entrepreneur track later |
| Make a Video Game or an App | After Programming level 5–7, use computer → Programming > Make Mobile App or Make Video Game |
TIP: These take time to complete. Make sure your Sim isn’t hungry or tired before starting.
Stage 4: Computer Whiz
| Task | Tips |
|---|---|
| Reach Level 5 of the Tech Guru Career | Continue working, practice programming or gaming, and go to work in a Focused mood for promotion boosts |
| Spend 100 Hours on a Computer | Cumulative total so programming, gaming, writing, hacking, and web browsing all count |
TIP: Use your computer as much as possible from the start to passively chip away at this long-hour requirement.
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