Needs

This is a sub-page of The Sims (Windows)/Unused Animations.

Two character animations expressive of each one of the 8 Sim motives exist — but, for some reason, there is a recurring problem where one is used, while what remains is always ignored. It's unknown if it was a deliberate decision, or something overlooked in design.

Stress#

25 June 1999 19ː07

a2o-stress.cmx

A Sim complains about their low (or high?) levels of stress. The "Stress" motive was scrapped very early in development, though the final build still contains a number of remnant resources, including global strings, graphics and code.

Smelly#

25 June 1999 19ː09

a2o-smelly2.cmx

Alternate low "Hygiene" animation.

Sleepy#

25 June 1999 19ː06

a2o-sleepy2.cmx

Alternate low "Energy" animation.

Full Bladder#

25 June 1999 19ː06


`a2o-fullbladder2start.cmx`	`a2o-fullbladder2loop.cmx`

Alternate low "Bladder" animations. Has a "start" id, which is odd for motive-related animations, since they are not designed to loop.

Lethargic#

25 June 1999 18ː59

a2o-lethargic.cmx

In spite of the fact that "Lethargy" is not a term associated with any of the character motives (nor it is referenced in the game), it might be an early designation for the negative condition of the Energy motive.

Hungry#

12 October 1999 15ː26


`a2o-hungry2.cmx`	`c2o-hungry2.cmx`

Alternate low "Hunger" animations.

Satisfied#

25 June 1999 19ː09

a2o-sated2.cmx

Alternate high "Hunger" animation.

Bored#

25 June 1999 19ː07

a2o-bored2.cmx

Alternate low "Fun" animation. It is very similar to the used "a2o-consider" (normally called for when Sims think about something before reacting), except the arms clip within the character's body (suggesting that it was designed for earlier character body meshes).