Learn about NPC services in The Sims 3, including the Firefighter, Maid, and Police. Discover costs, benefits, and potential fines.
Firefighter
The Firefighter is called to your lot when there is a fire. They are more effective at extinguishing fires than a regular Sim with an extinguisher and do so much quicker. While you can call them manually when a fire erupts, it is more efficient to have a smoke alarm, which automatically summons them. Place smoke alarms in rooms with fireplaces or kitchens, areas prone to fire. After extinguishing a fire, you can interact with the firefighter to build a relationship. Having children with a firefighter can result in them inheriting the 'Immune to Fire' trait or the 'Pyromaniac' trait, which allows them to start fires randomly. Warning: Calling the firefighter when there is no fire will result in a §500 fine.
Maid
The Cleaning Service, or Maid, charges a flat fee of §125 per visit, regardless of the hours worked. This service is useful for maintaining a clean home, as the maid will make beds, take out trash, recycle newspapers, clean up general trash, and scrub dirty surfaces. After their work is complete, you can converse with the maid to develop a relationship. If you have children with a maid, they may inherit the 'Clean' trait, which reduces how often they make things dirty.
Mailman
The mailman delivers mail, including letters, bills, cut gems, and ingots. After delivering packages, they remain available for conversation. Having children with a mailman does not grant any special traits.
Newspaper Kid
The Newspaper Kid delivers the daily newspaper to your lot at 7 AM for free. This can be an opportunity for your children to make a new friend.
Pizza Delivery
The Pizza Delivery service offers a quick way to get food for a fee of §30. Ordering pizza results in it being delivered to your doorstep shortly after. Consuming the pizza provides an 'Amazing Meal' moodlet. Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator. While you can befriend the pizza delivery Sim, there are no special traits to inherit from them, nor are there any discounts.
Police
The Police are law enforcers who intervene when a burglar is present on your lot. They will engage the burglar in a fight, and if they win, the burglar is arrested; otherwise, the burglar goes free. You can interact with the police officer after a successful arrest to build a relationship. Having children with a police officer can grant them the ability to confront burglars when they are older. Warning: Calling the police for no reason will incur a §500 fine. They only respond to burglaries, not other crimes.
Repo Man
The Repo Man appears if you fail to pay your bills. Armed with a special repo gun, they will enter your home and repossess items to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the outstanding debt. Essential survival items like beds, doors, and toilets will not be taken. You can interact with the Repo Man, but they tend to be displeased with Sims who pay their bills late.
- Consider placing smoke alarms in high-risk areas like kitchens and near fireplaces to automatically call the Firefighter.
- The Maid's flat fee makes them a cost-effective option for larger or messier homes.
- While interacting with NPCs like the Firefighter, Maid, Police, and Repo Man can build relationships, be mindful of the §500 fines for misusing the Firefighter or Police services.
- Having children with certain NPCs can unlock unique traits for your offspring, such as 'Immune to Fire', 'Pyromaniac', or 'Clean'.
- The Repo Man will only take items if bills are unpaid; ensure essential items are not left in easily accessible areas if you are behind on payments.
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