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Looking for a list of all hobbies in The Sims 2? The Sims 2: Freetime expansion introduced 10 hobbies for Sims to pick up, each with a different associated career and secret lot. Read on for a list of all hobbies and more information on how to unlock them in The Sims 2. In this guide:Sims 2 hobbies listPredestined hobbiesHobbies and careersSecret hobby lotsHow to get a Genie lamp Sims 2 hobbies list Image by Destructoid As mentioned above, there are 10 possible hobbies to pick up if you have The Sims 2: Freetime installed. These can be discovered when Sims perform an activity associated with the hobby. You’ll know when this happens as the game will issue a pop-up message in the top right corner telling you that a Sim has discovered a new hobby. Sims with certain personality traits are predisposed to pick up a hobby relating to their traits. You can check a Sim’s personality traits by navigating to the 'Hobby Enthusiasm' menu (click on the head symbol, then the kite symbol on the bottom left panel). Here are all the available hobbies in The Sims 2, which personality types are more pre-disposed to pick them up, and which activities may trigger them. HobbyPersonality traitsActivities to raise enthusiasm Arts and CraftsSloppy, NiceRegularly view art and photo albums. Create art pieces like paintings or pottery. Flower arranging, sewing and toy making also raise enthusiasm for Arts and Crafts.CuisineNeat, LazyCook, bartend, or simply eat food. You can also enter cooking contests and write restaurant guides. Use a Schokolade 890 Chocolate Manufacturing Facility for an extra boost.Film and LiteratureShy, LazyYou can raise enthusiasm by watching most TV programs, particularly the Sims Broadcasting Network, KidzTube, or a movie. You can also write a novel or simply read books from a bookcase.FitnessOutgoing, ActiveAny physical activity will generally raise Fitness enthusiasm. This includes activities like jogging, yoga, swimming, rope jumping, ice skating, and roller skating. You can also take a spin on the Electro Dance Sphere.GamesPlayful, GrouchyPlay computer games, video games, pool, poker, chess, arcade games, or darts. You can also go bowling or enter a gaming contest.Music and DanceOutgoing, SeriousThe easiest way to raise enthusiasm for Music and Dance is to (unsurprisingly) perform music with an instrument or dance. You can also enter a dance contest, listen to an MP3 player, and DJ at a booth. Doing ballet exercises and singing karaoke also works.NatureSloppy, PlayfulIn general, be outside and engage in nature activities like bird watching, catching bugs, cloud watching, watering flowers, and feeding fish. Gardening, raking leaves, sleeping in tents, and fishing can also contribute.ScienceNeat, SeriousThe easiest way to earn enthusiasm for science is by stargazing through a telescope. You can also observe ants, summon aliens, and use various science equipment like the Surgical Training Station or Weathernaught 57X.SportsActive, GrouchyPlay sports like catch, soccer, boxing, basketball, golf, or kicky bag. You can also toss a football, go axe throwing, and log rolling.TinkeringShy, NiceHave your Sim repair broken electrical objects to quickly raise enthusiasm for Tinkering. You can also raise your level by playing with toy robots, RC toys, restoring the junk car, and using the robot crafting station. Along with the activities listed above, you can also gain enthusiasm for any hobby by browsing or blogging about the topic on a PC. You can also read hobby magazines, their respective sections in the daily newspaper, or talk about the topic with other Sims. A Sim’s enthusiasm level for a hobby isn’t the same as their skill level. A Sim may find enjoyment in cooking, for example, but have a low cooking skill. To see a Sim’s skill levels to compare, navigate to the ‘Skills & Career’ panel represented by the desk icon at the bottom left of the screen. Predestined hobbies Image by Destructoid Although a Sim may pick up any hobby, each Sim will have a special predestined hobby that they are more enthused with and will gain levels in faster than others. This is determined by your Sim’s personality traits. Once discovered, the hobby will be outlined in silver in the ‘Hobby Enthusiasm’ panel, a special noise will sound and you’ll get a pop-up message saying “I’m very excited that I tried this [hobby name]! That was a lot of fun!”. Hobbies and careers Certain hobbies are connected to careers. When a Sim excels at a hobby, they may be approached with a job offer at an elevated level, giving them a fast track onto the career ladder. The following hobbies can help you get a starting jump on these careers: HobbyCareerArts and CraftsArtistCuisineCulinaryFilm and LiteratureEntertainment, Journalism, Show BusinessFitnessAdventurerGamesGamerMusic and DanceMusic, DanceNatureNatural ScientistScienceScienceSportsAthleticTinkeringIntelligence, Military Secret hobby lots Image by Destructoid When a Sim gets to level 5 ‘Enthusiasm’ for a hobby, they may receive a visit at their lot by an ‘Instructor’. Instructors are masters of a particular hobby and can coach other Sims to help them gain levels faster. They will usually introduce themselves to your Sim and then leave. You’ll be able to visit them again at their associated secret lot. Alternatively, they may just leave a message with your Sim, inviting them to a Secret Lot. You’ll know when you’ve got access as there will be a membership card icon next to the Hobby Enthusiasm meter. To visit a secret lot, prepare your Sim to travel (select your Sim and select the ‘Walk to Community Lot’ option or call a Taxi). From the neighborhoods menu, select ‘Hobbies’. This will show you the secret lots you can travel to. The following secret lots will unlock depending on your hobby: HobbySecret LotLot activitiesArts and CraftsMy Muse IIPottery wheels Easels Drafting Tables Sewing machines Activity TableCuisineSue's Secret KitchenKitchen utensils Chocolate Manufacturing Facility Cooking judgeFilm and LiteratureDesirable DiscourseTV screen Bookcases Computers BarFitnessPlatinum GymIndoor pool Gym equipment Obstacle CourseGamesGames of GloryPinball Pool Computers Video games Chess Swimming poolMusic and DanceMy MuseMusical instruments DJ booth Ballet studioNaturePeerless ParkAquaGreen Hydroponic Gardens Koi Pond Birdwatching spots Bug-catching spotsScienceAspirational LaboratoriesTelescope Surgical Training Station Biotech Station Ant farmSportsDreamy FieldsSoccer nets Basketball hoops Execuputter golf course Punching bagsTinkeringWill's GarageComputers Train set RC toys Tinkering spots Children cannot gain membership to a secret hobby lot. However, if they have a level 5 ‘Hobby Enthusiasm’ in any of the hobbies, they can do so when they become teens. It is usually beneficial to befriend Instructors as this goes towards gaining promotions in their associated careers. How to get a Genie lamp Image by Destructoid If you reach level 10 ‘Hobby Enthusiasm’ in any hobby whilst also achieving a high Lifetime Aspiration level, there is a chance the matchmaker NPC will visit your lot with a Genie Lamp. If you interact with the lamp and rub it, a Genie will appear and grant your Sim three wishes. These wishes can range from money to attraction and even have the power to bring a Sim back to life. Careful though, if the Genie is in a bad mood they may sabotage the wish and bring them back as a zombie. That rounds up our guide to all hobbies in The Sims 2. For more tips and tricks, check out our guide to all WooHoo locations, ways to kill Sims and how to get abducted by aliens. 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There are several resources and monster parts you need to obtain to upgrade your gear throughout your playthrough of Monster Hunter Wilds. One of the more difficult items to obtain is the Bird Wyvern Gem, a rare item that only appears in select monsters. The Bird Wyvern Gem is a critical item you’ll need to complete a handful of weapons and armor. Knowing where to find it is essential, but the best way to get it to drop from a monster is also good to know, too. A monster might have a higher chance of dropping if you break a particular body piece or cut through a wound. Here’s what you need to know about the Bird Wyvern Gem in Monster Hunter Wilds. View the full article

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When is the MTG Spiderman release date? Marvel Spiderman is the second Universes Beyond set coming out in 2025, and the first in what we expect to be several Marvel Magic: The Gathering releases over the next couple of years. The wallcrawling, webslinging hero will be joined by plenty of allies from across the Spiderverse, to battle against one of the best rogue's galleries in the entire superhero genre. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Magic: The Gathering release schedule 2025 Rarest and most expensive MTG cards 2025 How to make MTG Final Fantasy's Jumbo Cactuar card even more broken View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has a patch arriving soon, addressing a known but fairly important issue with its story progression. As noted over the weekend by the Monster Hunter Status account on X/Twitter, players encountered an issue where a certain NPC didn't appear. Without the NPC there, this disabled story progression for Main Mission: Chapter 5-2 "A World Turned Upside Down." The main Monster Hunter account followed up with an update this morning, and confirmed a patch addressing the known progression blcokers will be deployed tomorrow morning, March 4. The update will briefly drop players from their online sessions when it goes live, but they will be able to jump back in after updating. It's a fast turnaround for a very frustrating bug, which is good to see. Hopefully anyone stalled out by the random disappearing NPC will be able to find them now. Repliers and commenters are still clamoring on social media for performance and optimization updates though. PC players have been voicing concern over Monster Hunter Wilds' performance on their set-ups, and joining together in various communities to try and find settings to help optimize play. A title update for Monster Hunter Wilds is expected in April, which is due to add a new endgame area to gather, as well as more monster hunting action for players to embark on. We'll see if the update takes aim at PC performance and optimization. In the meantime, though, it doesn't seem to have affected player counts: Monster Hunter Wilds has been shattering records for both its own series and the PC storefront Steam. To help get your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure started, take a look at what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, and a guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. We’ve also got a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough in progress, a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide to explain how to play with friends, and if you’ve played one of the open betas, here’s how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character over. IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review returned an 8/10. We said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.” Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article

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What are the best Monster Hunter Wilds mods? There's a good reason the Forbidden Lands are named that way, as Capcom's latest monster-hunting adventure is no joke. Unsurprisingly, the modding community is already hard at work finding ways to offer quality-of-life improvements, performance gains, and even circumvent the game's economy so you can make a mogul of yourself with little effort. If you've been trying to hunt down the best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons and top MH Wilds armor, then you'll know just how tough collecting all the necessary materials is. Our Monster Hunter Wilds mods list can certainly help you out with that, among other things that may be plaguing your playthrough. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Monster Hunter Wilds Tracktail Lizard locations New Monster Hunter Wilds update is going to fix the worst progression blockers Monster Hunter Wilds Giant Vigorwasp location View the full article

Marvel Rivals fans are always speculating on upcoming superheroes who can diversify the roster, but some players are looking at the opposite end of the spectrum to suggest characters who the developer shouldn’t add to the game. While NetEase already has a vibrant crew of superheroes in Marvel Rivals, players on Reddit feel that some heroes need to stay out of the action due to the game’s balance or just their lore implications. “Anyone from the Ironman family besides Warmachine since they’ll all be very similar,” one player suggested. Most of the characters would have similar abilities to Iron Man, and might risk having repetitive or even worse gameplay than existing characters in the game. View the full article

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According to a new Marvel Rivals leak, players might soon be able to get a free ****** Widow skin. Marvel Rivalshas been a smash hit so far, with developer NetEase Games keeping things fresh by releasing new playable characters and other content on a regular basis. In February, The Thing and the Human Torch were finally added to Marvel Rivals, and recent trailers and leaks promise exciting new heroes like Blade in the future. View the full article

Overwatch 2 announced that it would be returning to the ******** region right at the beginning of the year, with NetEase and Blizzard coming to a new agreement for a contract which would allow players to access the game again. But now NetEase has not just one but two hero shooters on its hands—although that doesn't seem to be too much of an issue... Read more.View the full article

Valkyrae and Cinna’s Sis-a-thon live stream marathon came to a terrifying end last night after the group was accosted by an unknown man who verbally threatened to kill the group. The streamer duo, joined by fellow streamer and friend Emiru, were accosted by an unknown man seconds before the stream went offline on Feb. 2. Thankfully, the situation was controlled and no harm came to the group, but the live-streamed ordeal was harrowing to witness. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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Going without any starting items into your next run can be really tiresome in Dead Rails. Buying items that last you only for one life is arguably as bad. However, there is a way to start each journey loaded up, and that is by getting and equipping classes. So, without further ado, let's dive into a complete guide to classes in Dead Rails. What are Classes in Dead Rails Classes in Dead Rails let you carry preset items into each run without having to buy those items for bonds. Also, some classes give you unique passive bonuses, like being able to revive other players without bandages. All in all, save up all the bonds that you find and invest them into unlocking classes so that you always spawn with some starting items. Class Tier List There aren't many classes in Dead Rails. Subsequently, there is a big strength gap between them that makes the following Dead Rails class tier list quite linear. However, even though Ironclad might be the best class overall, other classes can prove quite useful, especially in party play. Ironclad: The Ironclad gives you a full set of armor, which can save you a lot of money at the start of your run. However, the 20% reduced movement speed can hinder you later on. The Alamo: The Alamo is an excellent class overall that lets you fortify your train right from the start, which is especially important when defending against Bandits early on. Doctor: The Doctor is probably the best class when playing with friends because it allows you to save your teammates even when you run out of bandages. Arsonist: Arsonist is an excellent class if you are a Molotov enjoyer. However, Molotovs don't spawn in each fort, so don't throw them in vain. None: There is really nothing to be said about the None class, as the bonuses it provides are also non-existent. Class List Below, you can find all the classes in Dead Rails, along with their cost, the starting items they give you, and the unique passive bonuses they provide you with. ClassDetailsStarting ItemsPriceIronclad• Your movement speed is reduced by 20%.• Helmet • Chestplate • Left Shoulder Armor • Right Shoulder Armor • Shovel100 BondsThe Alamo• None• Helmet • Metal Sheet x3 • Barbed Wire x3 • Shovel50 BondsArsonist• Your fire damage is doubled.• Shovel • Molotov x420 BondsDoctor• You can revive your teammates by sacrificing half of your HP.• Shovel • Bandage x2 • Snake Oil x215 BondsNone• None• NoneNone How to Get and Change Classes in Dead Rails You can find the Tailor shop in the main lobby You can buy and equip classses in the Tailor menu [/url] [/url] [/url] You can get and change your class in Dead Rails at the Tailor NPC in the main lobby. Each class costs some amount of bonds to unlock, and changing your class is possible only before you start a run. You can see your currently equipped class above your character's head in the main lobby and in the Tailor menu. Farming Bonds in Dead Rails You can find a lot of bonds on book shelves in the castle next to the fort at the 40km mark If you want to unlock any of the Dead Rails classes, you first have to grind out quite a bit of bonds. Bonds can be hard to come by if you don't know where to look for them. In general, the best locations to find Bonds in Dead Rails are the castle at the 40km mark and Bank vaults in burning towns on the side of the rail. For more information on how to approach entering these places, check out our guide on how to farm bonds in Dead Rails. That concludes our Dead Rails classes guide. If you are still indecisive about picking your go-to weapon, check out our Dead Rails weapons tier list and find your new main. The post Complete Dead Rails Classes Guide & Tier List [Alpha] appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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Capcom will address a game-breaking Monster Hunter Wilds bug in a title update scheduled for release this Tuesday. The bug in question, which can make forward progress in the story impossible, centres on a vital NPC not appearing where they’re supposed to in a number of instances. “A patch addressing known progression blockers will deploy tomorrow morning,” Capcom said on Monday. Read More... View the full article

Controversial Kick streamer Amouranth claims she was a victim of a home invasion last night, but says she is now safe after she allegedly “shot one of them.” At 10:55pm CT on March 2, Amouranth posted on X (formerly Twitter) “I’m being too robbed at gunpoint,” quickly following up with another post saying “this is not a prank help” in an alleged home invasion. One minute later, she followed up again, saying “I believe I shot one of them they wanted crypto is what they were yelling they pulled me out of bed.” View the full article

Locating a Giant Vigorwasp in Monster Hunter Wilds is the final step in unlocking all of the Palico abilities. As part of the A Gutsy Move quest, your furry friend requests that you capture one of these big health bugs to help it research a new support move. Considering that ability, Vigorwasp Revival, lets your Palico bring you back if you faint, it's well worth the time... Read more.View the full article

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Monster Hunter Wilds players have likely spent the weekend diving into the many hunts and activities. PC modders have also been busy, addressing one of the early frustrations with Wilds: Character Edit Vouchers. Both Character Edit Vouchers and Palico Edit Vouchers returned in Monster Hunter Wilds, much to the chagrin of both new and longtime players. But sure enough, PC modders have already built a workaround to get past the system and unlock unlimited character and Palico edits. It's a community fix that PC players would have seen coming, since modders have also tinkered with the same particular point of frustration in past Monster Hunter games. It's a fairly straightforward mod, simply allowing the player to not have to worry about having edit vouchers on-hand before heading back to the character creation screen. While minor edits like hair and makeup are freely available, anything extensive does usually require a paid Voucher, and this mod sidesteps the requirement. Judging by past games, Monster Hunter Wilds will likely see some popularity in the modding scene. Most of the time, modders take aim at cosmetics, user interface, drop rates, or performance, and the latter will probably be a key point. Capcom has already responded to player issues with performance on PC, and released a troubleshooting guide for those having problems. Discussions have continued throughout launch weekend on the Monster Hunter subreddit's Performance Megathread, as users continue to help each other tinker with the game's settings. Players keep hopping on to play Monster Hunter Wilds, though. Capcom's newest Monster Hunter helped Steam crack a new concurrent player count record, as Wilds has become a record-setting game for the series. We'll see what players continue to do with it, as the days turn to weeks and months post-launch. To help get your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure started, take a look at what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, and a guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. We’ve also got a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough in progress, a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide to explain how to play with friends, and if you’ve played one of the open betas, here’s how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character over. IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review returned an 8/10. We said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.” Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article