Strength & Weakness
This lets you pick each Sim's strengths and weaknesses in CAS preferences.Â
Each strength/weakness determines how fast a class of skill can be gained, the skill decay rate for using this preference set with my Skill Decay Mod (optional), as well as boosts and setbacks in certain careers.
You can mix and match these 16 types of strengths/weaknesses.Â
All base game and pack skills + careers are covered by at least one strength & weakness.Â
These give Moodlets when using Skills and some simple Base-Game Wants.
Moodlets from Using Skills
Possibility of getting a Sad/Tense +1~+2 Moodlet from using low-level Skills with weakness in the skill, decreasing Energy Need
Possibility of getting a Bored/Embarrassed +1~+2 Moodlet from using low-level  Skills with strength in the skill, decreasing Fun Need
Possibility of getting a Happy/Confident +1~+2 Moodlet from using high-level Skills with weakness in the skill, increasing Fun or Energy Need
Possibility of getting a Confident/Inspired +1~+2 Moodlet from using high-level Skills with strength in the skill, increasing Fun or Energy Need
16 types of Strengths/Weaknesses
Strengths boosting related skills and career performance, and half the speed of skill decay (optional, if using my Skill Decay Mod).
Weaknesses make it harder to gain specific skills and career performance. It also causes those skills to decay twice faster (optional, if using my Skill Decay Mod).
Animal
Animal Keeper (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Horse Riding, Pet Training, and Veterinarian
Friendships with pets and animals are built faster and reduced slower
Buffs from using Pet Training, Veterinarian skills
Zoophobic (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Horse Riding, Pet Training, and Veterinarian
Friendships with pets and animals are built slower and reduced faster
Buffs from using Pet Training, Veterinarian skills
Communication
Expert Communicator (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Charisma (large effect), Comedy, Communication (Toddler), Mischief (small effect), Parenting, Research Debate, Selvadoradian Culture, Social (Child), and Writing
Faster in Relationship building and Slower in Relationship losses
Advantages in Career Critic, Politician, Social Media, and Writer
Buffs from using Charisma, Parenting, Selvadoradian Culture, Child Social skills
Bad Communicator (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Charisma (large effect), Comedy, Communication (Toddler), Mischief (small effect), Parenting, Research Debate, Selvadoradian Culture, and Social (Child), and Writing
Slower in Relationship building and Faster in Relationship losses
Disadvantages in Career Critic, Politician, Social Media, and Writer
Buffs from using Charisma, Parenting, Selvadoradian Culture, Child Social skills
Culinary
Good Chef (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Baking, Cooking, Gourmet cooking, Herbalism (small effect), Juice Fizzing (small effect), Mixology, and Nectar Making
Advantages in Career Barista, Culinary, and Fast Food
Buffs from using Baking, Cooking, Gourmet cooking, Mixology skills
Bad Cook (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Baking, Cooking, Gourmet cooking, Herbalism (small effect), Juice Fizzing (small effect), Mixology, and Nectar Making
Disadvantages in Career Barista, Culinary, and Fast Food
Buffs from using Baking, Cooking, Gourmet cooking, Mixology skills
Handicrafts
Nimble-Fingered (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Archaeology, Cross-Stitch, Fabrication, Flower Arranging, Handiness (large effect), Juice Fizzing, Knitting, and Nectar Making
Advantages in Career Odd jobs, Freelance (small effects)
Buffs from using Cross-Stitch, Fabrication, Flower Arranging, Handiness, Juice Fizzing, and Knitting skills
Butterfingered (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Archaeology, Cross-Stitch, Fabrication, Flower Arranging, Handiness (large effect), Juice Fizzing, Knitting, and Nectar Making
Disadvantages in Career Odd jobs, Freelance (small effects)
Buffs from using Cross-Stitch, Fabrication, Flower Arranging, Handiness, Juice Fizzing, and Knitting skills
Intelligence
High Intelligence (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Archaeology, Logic (large effect), Mental (Child), Programming, Research Debate, Robotics, Rocket science, Thinking (Toddler), and Veterinarian
Advantages in Career Education, Law
Better school performances
Buffs from using Logic, Child Mental skills
Low Intelligence (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Archaeology, Logic (large effect), Mental (Child), Programming, Research Debate, Robotics, Rocket science, Thinking (Toddler), and Veterinarian
Disadvantages in Career Education, Law
Worsen school performances
Buffs from using Logic, Child Mental skills
Leadership
Born Leader (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skill Entrepreneur, Parenting
Advantages in Career Business, Military (small effect)
Slight Boost in All career performancesÂ
Buffs from using Entrepreneur skill
Follower (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skill Entrepreneur, Parenting
Advantages in Career Salaryperson, Military (small effect)
Very subtle weaken in All career performancesÂ
Buffs from using Entrepreneur skill
Music
Good Taste In Music (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Creativity (Child), Dancing, DJ Mixing, Guitar, Imagination (Toddler), Media Production, Piano, Pipe Organ, Singing, Violin
Advantages in Career Entertainer (Musician)
Buffs from using DJ Mixing, Guitar, Piano, Pipe Organ, Singing, and Violin skills
Bad Taste In Music (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Creativity (Child), Dancing, DJ Mixing, Guitar, Imagination (Toddler), Media Production, Piano, Pipe Organ, Singing, and ViolinÂ
Disadvantages in Career Entertainer (Musician)
Buffs from using DJ Mixing, Guitar, Piano, Pipe Organ, Singing, and Violin skills
Nature
Close to Nature (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Fishing, Flower Arranging (small effect), and Gardening
Advantages in Career Gardener, Conservationist, Fisherman
Buffs from using Fishing and Gardening skills
Disconnected from Nature (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Fishing, Flower Arranging (small effect), and Gardening
Disadvantages in Career Gardener, Conservationist, Fisherman
Buffs from using Fishing and Gardening skills
Performance
Great Performer (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Acting, Comedy, Dancing, DJ Mixing, Movement (Toddler), and Singing
Advantages in Career Actor, Entertainer (Comedian), Politician
Buffs from using Acting, Comedy, and Dancing skills
Poor Performer (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Acting, Comedy, Dancing, DJ Mixing, Movement (Toddler), and Singing
Disadvantages in Career Actor, Entertainer (Comedian), Politician
Buffs from using Acting, Comedy, and Dancing skills
Sports
Good at Sports (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Bowling, Fitness, Horse Riding, Motor (Child), Movement (Toddler), Juice Pong, Ping Pong, Rock Climbing, Skiing, and Snowboarding
Advantages in Career Athlete, Astronaut, Military, Lifeguard, Diver
Buffs from using Bowling, Horse Riding, Juice Pong, Ping Pong, Rock Climbing, Skiing, and Snowboarding skills
Bad at Sports (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Bowling, Fitness, Horse Riding, Motor (Child), Movement (Toddler), Juice Pong, Ping Pong, Rock Climbing, Skiing, and Snowboarding
Disadvantages in Career Athlete, Astronaut, Military, Lifeguard, Diver
Buffs from using Bowling, Horse Riding, Juice Pong, Ping Pong, Rock Climbing, Skiing, and Snowboarding skills
Supernatural
Have Supernatural Powers (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Medium and Vampire Lore
Advantages in Career Paranormal Investigator
Buffs from using Medium and Vampire Lore skills
Lack of Supernatural Powers (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Medium and Vampire Lore
Disadvantages in Career Paranormal Investigator
Buffs from using Medium and Vampire Lore skills
Technology
Techie (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Media Production (small effect), Photography (small effect), Programming, Robotics, Rocket science, and Video gaming
Advantages in Career Tech Guru, Engineer, Programmer
Buffs from using Programming, Robotics, and Rocket science skills
Technophobic (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Media Production (small effect), Photography (small effect), Programming, Robotics, Rocket science, and Video gaming
Disadvantages in Career Tech Guru, Engineer, Programmer
Buffs from using Programming, Robotics, and Rocket science skills
Villainy
Villainous (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Mischief
Advantages in Career Criminal
Buffs from using Mischief skills
Virtuous (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Mischief
Advantages in Career Secret Agent
Buffs from using Mischief skills
Visual Art
Aesthetic (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Creativity (Child), Cross-stitch, Flower Arranging, Imagination, Media Production, Painting (large effect), and Photography
Advantages in Career Painter, Style Influencer, Artist, Photographer
Buffs from using Painting and Photography skills
Can't Stand Art (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Creativity (Child), Cross-stitch, Flower Arranging, Imagination, Media Production, Painting (large effect), and Photography
Disadvantages in Career Painter, Style Influencer, Artist, Photographer
Buffs from using Painting and Photography skills
Wellbeing
Healthy Wellbeing (Like):
Faster Building and Slower Decay in Skills Fitness, Herbalism, Motor (Child), Potty (Toddler), and Wellness (large effect)
Faster to recover from sickness and Uncomfortable moodlets
Advantages in Career Civil Designer (small effects), Conservationist (small effects)
Buffs from using Fitness, Wellness, and Child Motor skills
Unhealthy Wellbeing (Dislike):
Slower Building and Faster Decay in Skills Fitness, Herbalism, Motor (Child), Potty (Toddler), and Wellness (large effect)
Slower to recover from sickness and Uncomfortable moodlets
Disadvantages in Career Civil Designer (small effects), Conservationist (small effects)
Buffs from using Fitness, Wellness, and Child Motor skills
Working Memory
Strong Working Memory (Like):
Slightly faster gain rate of ALL Skills
Slower decay rate of ALL Skills
Poor Working Memory (Dislike):
Slightly slower gain rate of ALL Skills
Faster decay rate of ALL Skills
Ask Interaction
Sims with any of the Strengths & Weaknesses can "Ask About Strengths And Weaknesses". Located in Friendly ---> Interest. (Results only shown for Sims outside of the household)
None of the game resources are edited.
This means there should be no conflicting mod.
Changelogs
July 24, 2023:
Added effects for Horse Riding and Nectar Making from Horse Ranch
Leadership now also includes effects on Parenting as suggested
July 3, 2023:
Mod Released
Package Name Tracking
chingyu_CustomPreferences_StrengthWeakness.package
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