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Aspiration Strings (0x00000091)#

Slightly modified from original versions to avoid formatting conflicts.

String Number	Early String	Final String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
0x0000	Family focused Sims desire to strengthen and expand their relationships with members of their household and with other families in the neighborhood. Building those high relationships will fulfill this aspiration.	Sims with the Family Aspiration long to be part of a big, happy family. They need "Quality Time" with family members, and lots of meaningful interactions with all the branches of their family tree. Keep their Aspiration Meters overflowing with familial bliss, and they'll live long and "fruitful" lives.	The Sims 2 - Needs ReTranslation - Batch23
0x0001	A Sim desiring to build a reputation strives to be well known. A large amount of high or low relationships with non-family Sims will lead to the renown, or perhaps infamy, they crave.	Sims with the Popularity Aspiration desire flocks of friends and killer parties, so if they aren't on the phone, practicing politics, or dancin' the night away, they probably should be. Their Aspiration Meters will fill with every friend, fair-weather or not, and allow them to live long and famous lives.	The Sims 2 - Needs ReTranslation - Batch23	Reputation is the early name for Popularity.
0x0002	Sims aspiring to wealth wish to accumulate lots of money. To realize their ambitions of riches, a Sim must earn large amounts of money on their own.	Sims with the Fortune Aspiration crave money, rising to the top of their careers, and just plain expensive stuff. They'll need all of these things in spades to keep their Aspiration Meters full and their fiscally minded lives long and happy.	The Sims 2 - Needs ReTranslation - Batch23	Wealth is the early name for Fortune.
0x0003	A motivated Sim seeking knowledge will want to learn as much as possible about anything and everything. Building high skill levels in all areas is a necessity when striving to fulfill this goal.	Sims with the Knowledge Aspiration want to know everything there is to know about anything. Make sure they have the time to study and explore every nook and cranny. Their lives are a simple equation: the more Knowledge, the higher the Aspiration Meter, and the longer and brainier the life.	The Sims 2 - Needs ReTranslation - Batch23
0x0005	Romantic Sims desire intense and abundant romantic contact with lots of other Sims, one is never enough. Fulfillment of this desire is based upon the number of other Sims this Sim can romantically interact with.	Sims with the Romance Aspiration crave lots of lovin' with as many different Sims as they can find, so setting aside the time for them to chase those hot prospects is key. Fill their Aspiration Meters with hot steamy nights and lust-filled days in order to keep Romance Sims' lives long and exciting.	The Sims 2 - Needs ReTranslation - Batch23
0x0006	Power Excellent performance and career success is of the highest importance to a power seeking Sim whose professional accomplishments are essential to fulfilling this dream.	All Sims have the Grow Up Aspiration when they're young, and they all need the same thing: love, time and attention from their family. See to it the other Sims around them make the time to teach these young'uns what they need to learn, and you'll give them a great head start on life.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch17 Grow Up aspriation - New design. Aspiration is shared by Toddlers, Children, and Teens.	The scrapped Power Aspiration, evidently the Grow Up aspiration was to be used by teens as well, as opposed to only being used by toddlers and children.

Scrapped Friends Motive (0x00000082)#

String Number	Early String	Final String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
0x000B	Friends	Social	Sims2 - Needs Translation - batch17 motive changed from friends to social
0x000C	Friends\|Sims are friendly creatures that crave social interaction. They can fulfil their needs by interacting with friends and neighbors. The telephone is a great way for Sims to invite people over or to catch up on the latest gossip.	Sims are friendly creatures that crave social interaction. They can fulfil their needs by interacting with friends, family and neighbors. The telephone is a great way for Sims to invite people over or to catch up on the latest gossip	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch17	Scrapped Friends Motive, which had a slight description change unlike the other motive.

Zodiac Strings (0x00000090)#

Also found untranslated in non-English languages over the used strings. Differences mainly boil down to minor changes in wording and punctuation.

String Number	Early String	Final String	Description (As found in the files)
0x0001	The typical Taurus is strong-willed and determined. That can often mean determined to have a good time.	The typical Taurus is strong-willed and determined. That can often mean "determined to have a good time."	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a added quotes in English - do not scrub
0x0003	There is nothing extreme about Cancers--they are very balanced. They can also be very changeable which can be good or bad depending on the situation.	There is nothing extreme about Cancers--they are very balanced. They can also be very changeable, which can be good or bad, depending on the situation.	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a added commas per bug
0x0006	Romantic and charming and incredibly sociable, it's hard not to like a Libra. However, their social pursuits leave them little time for more practical endeavors.	Romantic, charming and incredibly sociable, it's hard not to like a Libra. However, their social pursuits leave them little time for more practical endeavors.	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a added commas and ands
0x0008	Jovial and carefree Sagittarians are blessed with boundless energy. Unfortunately, this combination can also make them restless and careless.	Jovial and carefree Sagittarians are also blessed with boundless energy. Unfortunately, this combination can also make them restless and careless.	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a deleted the also in the first sentence.
0x000B	Selfless and kind, Pisces are one of the nicest signs. They're active too. However, this combination can make them emotionally restless and indecisive.	Selfless and kind, Pisces are one of the nicest signs. They're active, too. However, this combination can make them emotionally restless and indecisive.	The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a added comma

0x00000082#

Found In	String Number	String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
Text/Live.package	0x00000082	0x0011	Family	! Sims2 - Needs Translation - batch1 not used anymore in game.
Text/Live.package	0x00000082	0x0012	There's nothing like the bonds of family to make a Sim feel happy inside. Giving hugs and talking to relatives will boost this need and strengthen relationships.	! The Sims2 - Needs Translation - Batch8a not used anymore in game.

0x0000008E#

The strings are oddly blank in language strings like Hebrew, but strings 0x0005 are present in strings other than English and UK English.

Found In	Instance Number	String Number	Early String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0001	Give your Sims memories to keep them happy throughout their lifetime. Memories and Needs are combined to calculate a Sim's mood.	!!! this string set used to have untranslated text referring to memory strengths. it doesn't anymore. SMP 5/23, per JK.	Evidently Memories would have played a part in a Sim's wellbeing rather than just chronicling their life. It mentions that the feature was cut around May 23, 2004.
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0002	Original Strength %d
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0003	Current Strength %d
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0005	This is a great memory and it's keeping your mood up, but you shouldn't let yourself forget it. Find someone and take the time to to share it with them--it will build its strength back up. Make sure your tale doesn’t fall on uncaring ears, though; an unreceptive audience can hasten a weak memory's demise.
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0006	This is a nice memory, but don’t dwell on just one happy moment. You have weaker memories that you should be more concerned about.
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0007	This memory is something you'd much rather forget, and it's bringing down your mood. Don’t bottle it up inside, vent about it! The more you talk about it, the sooner you can move on. Try to pick someone who cares, however, as you can do more harm than good if no one wants to listen.
Text/Live.package	0x0000008E	0x0008	It's awful to live in the past, but ufortunately (sic) you have some stronger bad memories dragging you down; maybe you should try to work through those first.

0x7F6B4AOE (Scripted Sequences)#

When loading up premade families, the player is usually given prompts in a scripted sequence designed to teach the player about different gameplay elements, such as birthdays, marriage, alien abduction, and more!

Ordering slightly changed from internal order to be grouped by family and neighborhood for purposes of clarity.

Pleasantview#

Found In	Instance Number	String Number	Early String	Final String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0001	$Object's Aspiration is Romance, and he doesn't seem to be getting it. $Object should try to find some intimacy in their life.	Who says good help is hard to find? $Object has his eye on the maid and wants a little romance, but will his decision threaten family unity?	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Pleasant House	$Object refers to Daniel Pleasant, strangely this is the only string that does not use the sim's name in plain text. The early message appears in the early script of Pleasant household. It is in the instruction at number 0xC (12).
Objects/Objects.package	0x00001002 (4098)		Script Broke for some reason.			This message reports that the early script of Pleasant household is broken for some reason. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Pleasant. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001002 (4098). Instruction number: 0x3 (3).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0002	Cassandra is engaged to Don Lothario. Are you ready for the big day? Use the phone to throw a Wedding Party, and make the event memorable.	Cassandra is smitten with Don and wants to get hitched. Perhaps an affectionate gesture will put the relationship on strong footing.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Goth House	Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Goth, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001003 (4099). Instruction number: 0x1 (1).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0003	Cassandra is engaged to Don Lothario. To get things going, use the phone to throw a Wedding Party and invite your guests.	Ooh! Fireworks! That was quite a kiss! Cassandra better strike while the iron is hot and get married. Click on the wedding arch to get the ceremony started.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Goth House	The early strings lack any prompt for the player to initiate a kiss between Cassandra and Don, it also felt the need to state that Cassandra was engaged in both strings. While the final lacks any prompt for the player to use a phone to throw a party for the wedding. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Goth, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001003 (4099). Instruction number: 0x17 (23).
Objects/Objects.package	0x00001005 (4101)		This place is a mess! Use the phone to hire a maid.			Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Lothario. This BHAV contains an early script for Lothario household. The path to the BHAV and the message: Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001005 (4101). Instruction number: 0x2 (2).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0005	Having a hard time making small talk with that special someone? Pick up the phone and visit a Community Lot, where you can buy magazines that open your mind to all new topics of conversation!	Don wants to win Nina over, and it looks like she's slowly succumbing to his wily charms. Maybe now's the time to suggest a romantic soak in the hot tub!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Lothario House	The early message appears in the early script (BHAV) for Lothario household: Script - Pleasantville - Lothario. It is in the instruction at number 0xD (13). Duplicated in instruction at number 0x2F (47). The path to the BHAV: Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001005 (4101).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000A	Don dresses to impress! Call a taxi to visit a community lot and shop for food, clothes, and entertainment.	Don's romantic life is really humming along! Maybe now's the time to put the moves on Nina Caliente. Pick up the phone to invite her over.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Lothario House	Don's scenario would have originally taught players to the concept of visiting community lots, shopping, and magazines. While in the final it instead teaches players about hiring services and inviting sims over. The early message appears in the early script of Don Lothario's family. It is in the instruction at number 0x17 (23).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0006	Beau Broke is growing fast! Be sure to teach him everything you can.	Beau Broke is growing fast, and Brandi wants to teach him all the skills he needs to stay out of trouble. Click on Beau to teach him to Walk, and fulfill wants for both Sims.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch24 Broke House - name changed back to Broke from Newbie.	Finalized string was made more verbose. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Newbie, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001006 (4102). Instruction number: 0x4 (4).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000B	The Caliente Sisters have marriage on their minds. Don't wait for Mortimer to make the big move.	Dina Caliente's digging for gold, and she wants to lay a claim on Mortimer! Don't wait for him to make the big move! Be aggressive!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Caliente House	Final string refers to Dina specifically, rather than both Dina and her sister Nina. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Caliente, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001012 (4141). Instruction number: 0x2 (2).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000C	Looks like it's time for someone to find a new place to live. Use the phone or the computer to move a Sim out.	Two's company but three's a crowd so it's time for Nina to get moving. Use the newspaper to move a Sim out.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Caliente House	Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Caliente, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001012 (4114). Instruction number: 0x8 (8).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000D	The bills are starting to pile up. Darren should sell another painting to bring in some money.	Darren Dreamer wants to paint for a living, but does he have the skills to pay the bills? Those past-due statements are starting to pile up...	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Dreamer House	Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Dreamer, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001013 (4115). Instruction number: 0x1 (1).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0012	Try painting a still life of something on the lot or a portrait of a family member to add a personal touch to your artwork.	Still haven't found your artistic voice? Try painting a still life or a portrait of a family member to add a personal touch to your artwork.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Dreamer House	Early message was found in BHAV Script - Pleasantville - Dreamer, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001013 (4115). Instruction number: 0xB (11).

Strangetown#

Found In	Instance Number	String Number	Early String	Final String	Description (As found in the files)	Notes
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0009	Johnny's birthday is right around the corner. Don't forget to order a birthday cake!	Johnny's ready to become a man! He wants a birthday party to mark the occasion, so pick up the phone to invite his friends. Blow out the candles when everybody's ready!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Smith House	Early string does not direct the player to throw a party, and instead directs them to order a birthday cake. "Order Birthday Cake" - this feature did not appear in the release version of the game. Early message was found in early script of Smith family (BHAV Script - Strangetown - Smith), in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001008 (4104). Instruction number: 0x5 (5).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000E	Olive is eligible for retirement. Pick up the phone to retire from work and start collecting a pension.	Olive Specter wants to retire! Just pick up the phone and call work to start collecting that pension.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Specter House	Early message was found in BHAV Script - Strangetown - Specter, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001009 (4105). Instruction number: 0x39 (57).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x000F	Looks like the Curious brothers' new telescope came with "extra features". Use with caution...	Vidcund wants to explore the heavens, but his new telescope might bring him a little too close for comfort!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Curious House	Final string was changed to be more specific towards Vidcund. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Strangetown - Curious, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001007 (4103). Instruction number: 0x2F (47).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0007	This family sure has its hands full! Ever thought of hiring some help? Use the phone to call for a Nanny.	Phew! Interstellar spawn sure are tiring - maybe your Sims could use a little help. Pick up the phone and call a Nanny!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Curious House	Early string does not make any reference to the fact that there are alien babies. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Strangetown - Curious, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001007 (4103). Instruction number: 0xB (11).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0011	Young Tank wants to be the best of the best. General Buzz can show him the ropes on the obstacle course.	Young Tank really wants his father's approval. Will finding a good job and working hard finally win Tank his father's respect? Use the computer to start the job search.	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Grunt House	Early string lacks any prompt for the player to direct Tank to find a job, and directs him to General Buzz to show Tank how to pass the obstacle course. Early message was found in BHAV Script - Strangetown - Grunt, in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001014 (4116). Instruction number: 0x3 (3).
Text/Live.package	0x7F6B4A0E	0x0010	Circe's boss has been threatening to pay a visit to her home. She wants to move ahead in her career, so don't miss that call.	Circe wants a big promotion! Get her to work in a good mood, and maybe her efforts will pay off!	The Sims 2 - Needs Translation - Batch22 Beaker House	Early string makes reference to the "Big Boss" Scenario. Early message was found in early script of Beaker family (BHAV Script - Strangetown - Beaker), in Objects/objects.package from base game. Group: 0x7F6B4AOE. Instance: 0x00001015 (4117). Instruction number: 0x3 (3).