Even when they are visible, they may not be noticeable unless the player looks closely. The differences between the normal/thin and fit body shapes are not always visible in gameplay. While the player may choose to create a Sim as fat, Sims cannot be created as fit. Normal/thin is the default when creating a Sim. In The Sims 2, Sims can have three body shapes - fit, normal and fat. Some third-party character editing programs may allow a Sim's body type to be changed.
Even after Hot Date, custom dressers based on pre- Hot Date dressers could still do this. Prior to Hot Date, using a dresser could change a Sim's body type. Children who become adults by using the Age of Instant charm get a random body type. Body type is set when the Sim's initial outfit is chosen in Create a Sim. Children have their own body type, and can also have custom body types.īody type is solely determined by the clothes being worn, and is not affected by exercise, eating or any other activity. The basic body types for adults are fat, fit and skinny, though custom body types are possible. The Sims has different clothes for every body type.
In The Sims, body shapes are generally referred to as body types.
