Nightlife Chemistry
Gus Smedstad:
Quote from: MaxoidTom on 2005 September 22, 17:00:39
The lightning bolt indicates that the interaction is opened up because of chemistry/attraction. Otherwise, it would not normally show. If it shows up w/o the lightning bolt, then you got it all by yourself, w/o the help of chemistry/attraction.
So that is what the pie-menu lightning bolts mean! I had no idea. Seems like a minor effect, particularly since the significant issue for most Romantic interactions isn't "can I initiate this?" but rather "will this be accepted?" Kiss and Woohoo being the definitive examples. Perhaps Chemistry affects the requirements for that as well? I think we're all aware that Kiss acceptance requires Best Friend status, and Woo-hoo requires mutual Love.
- Gus
Gus Smedstad:
Quote from: jenwarren on 2005 September 22, 16:54:30
I'm not sure the number of lightning bolts is that simple...I redid all my couples' turn-ons to reflect their partner's actual attributes, and some still only have one or two bolts. I can't decide if I like this because it adds a little randomness (not every couple is perfectly suited for each other, even if all turn-ons and -offs are right) or if I don't like it because maybe something isn't working right.
There are other factors like personality fit, aspiration fit, and history. To test it properly you should note the number of bolts prior to changing the turn-ons and then after. Also be sure you've "checked each other out" first, because it appears that Chemistry symbols don't automatically show up in the relationship window. Sometimes they do show up on their own, but I get the impression you need to "check out" to ensure they're there.
I could be wrong, of course. Players frequently read stuff into games that isn't there.
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Related question, does the number of lightning bolts get updated constantly or is it set and left? I guess it'd have to change, since things like stinkiness are (hopefully) not permanent states?
It definitely changes. I've noticed that going on a Dream Date with a Sim adds at least one bolt.
- Gus
nothingbutsims:
Quote from: Gus Smedstad on 2005 September 22, 16:40:18
My current impression of it is that Chemistry is crap.
I enjoy the chemistry that they have added to the game. When you have 2 sims whose chemistry matches (2 or 3 bolts), they are fun to play because their attraction for each other is so realistic. I've mentioned this in another post that I have a family-oriented couple I have been playing (each with 3 bolts) and when left to free will, they will not leave each other alone. The game makes you believe that they are crazy for each other. BTW - I did not use the Matchmaker. I created the female Sim and took her downtown and she was attracted to the male sim (who, at the time, was a townie) so I befriended them and it went from there.
MaxoidTom:
Quote from: Gus Smedstad on 2005 September 22, 17:38:20
Quote from: MaxoidTom on 2005 September 22, 17:00:39
The lightning bolt indicates that the interaction is opened up because of chemistry/attraction. Otherwise, it would not normally show. If it shows up w/o the lightning bolt, then you got it all by yourself, w/o the help of chemistry/attraction.
So that is what the pie-menu lightning bolts mean! I had no idea. Seems like a minor effect, particularly since the significant issue for most Romantic interactions isn't "can I initiate this?" but rather "will this be accepted?" Kiss and Woohoo being the definitive examples. Perhaps Chemistry affects the requirements for that as well? I think we're all aware that Kiss acceptance requires Best Friend status, and Woo-hoo requires mutual Love.
- Gus
Yes, you are correct. So the lightning bolt is a warning to let the user know "try at your own risk, it may be rejected" but it may be a shortcut.
nothingbutsims:
Just reading the players guide about these lightning bolts and it says on the top of page 3, "You'll know your Sim has good chemistry with another Sim when lightning bolts appear by them in your Sim's relationship panel."
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