The Sims (Windows)/Translation Notes/Buy Mode

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Seating

Beds.iff

Common Strings

Beds.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Bed - X - X tree table (Pie Menu & interaction queue)
Bed: X: X: Both: Notes: Appears if energy is low when selected by both adults and children.	Sleep
Bed: X: X: Both: Notes: Appears if bed is unmade when selected by both adults and children.	Make Bed
Bed: X: X: Both: Notes: Used to wake up a Sim. Appears if Sim is sleeping in the bed when selected by both adults and children.	Wake Up
Bed: X: X: Queue: Notes: Appears when adult is putting child to bed.	Tuck In

Bed - Single - Child

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bed: Single: Child: Name Notes: Misspelling is hallmark of cheapness and childishness in advertising.	Tyke Nyte Bed
Buy Mode: Bed: Single: Child: Description Notes: Mention energy. "Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed" means full of energy, wide awake. This bed is designed for children.	Kids are sims too and like adult Sims, they need sleep to re-energize. Buy 'em this colorful bed so they can wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready for school! Comes with durable plastic liner.

Bed - Single - Cheap

Beds.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bed: Single: Cheap: Name Notes: Spartan Special is illerative which is cheap advertising technique.	Spartan Special
Buy Mode: Bed: Single: Cheap: Description Notes: Must communicate comfort and energy...but lowest level of bed comfort. Talk uses military terms to describe comfort and style. Irony is that military bed are neither stylish nor comfortable.	For single Sims on a tight schedule AND a tight budget, there's no better value than the Spartan Special by Cheap Eazzzzze. Barrack-inspired comfort and design ensure that your Sims receive their ration of energy.

Bed - Double - Cheap

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Cheap: Name Notes: Eazzzzze is a joke because "zzzzz" is cartoon language for a sleeping person and it is a misspelling of "ease" making it sound like cheap advertising talk for a cheap bed	Cheap Eazzzzze Double Sleeper
Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Cheap: Description Notes: Energy must be mentioned. Comfort should also be mentioned, but this bed has the least comfort of the double beds. Contains a joke about dreaming of more comfortable beds.	Finding a good bed when you're on a budget is tough. So is sleeping on the floor. A good compromise is the Cheap Eazzzzze Double Sleeper. Satisfy your Sim's basic sleep and energy needs while you dream about better, more comfortable beds. 100% authentic chipboard.

Bed - Double - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Moderate: Name Notes: Sleigh beds were popularized during his Napolean's reign.	Napoleon Sleigh Bed
Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention comfort. Use pseudo-"quality" talk to increase appeal of this bed by reference to "authentic" materials, past glory and hint of decadence.	Bring out the little emperor in your Sim by purchasing the Napoleon Sleigh Bed. Comfort and satisfaction await in the Roman inspired lines and comfort of this classic Empire style bed. ACTUAL bent wood and REAL aromatic cedar make this an instant heirloom at an affordable price.

Bed - Double - Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Expensive: Name Notes: Mission beds are an American Antique style	Modern Mission Bed
0Changed Buy Mode: Bed: Double: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention extreme comfort and energy. Talk is of craftsmanship, aesthetics, expensive materials. 0Change: Removed "Shown here with our Nocturne series of linens."	Patterned on the Arts and Crafts movement's design principles of simplicity and workmanship, our craftspeople have reinterpreted this aesthetic for the new millennium. Cherrywood and mahogany combine to create a luxurious place to sleep and re-energize.

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Common Strings

ChairsLR1Tile.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Chair - Living Room - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Chair: Living Room: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Sit

Chair - Living Room - Cheap 1

ChairsLR1Tile.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Cheap: Name Notes: Alliterative name with misspelling implies cheap. "Sity" is joke because combination of "city" and "sit"	Sioux Sity Wicker Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention low comfort. Mention cheapness of Southwestern design.	Who needs excessive comfort when you can fill your home with cheap, hand crafted Sioux Sity furnishings? Inspired by the last decade's South Western design fad, the multi-colored fabric could match anything. Durable, propylene glycol SimWicker and vinyl cushions guaranteed for 30 days. Sioux Sity-"Take a load off everything but your wallet."

Chair - Living Room - Moderate 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Moderate: Name (blue) Notes: Any mention of class in advertising is by definition aimed at middle class.	Country Class Armchair
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Moderate: Description (blue) Notes: Mention moderate comfort. Humor is that English country style can be blended with mass market ideals. Anything with "Meister" on the end of it sounds cheaper in USA.	A blend of English Country style and mass market ideals, the Country Class armchair affords down-filled comfort at a moderate price. Available as a single item or as part of the Craftmeister living room set.

Chair - Living Room - Expensive 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Expensive1: Name (yellow) Notes: Citronel uses citron to refer to yellow to sound cultured.	"Citronel" from Chiclettina Inc.
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Expensive1: Description (yellow) Notes: Mention high comfort levels.	Style: Contemporary Color: Citron Comfort Level: High Upholstery: Alcantara Cover Designer: Annoyioni Target Consumer: High target.

Chair - Living Room - Expensive 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Expensive2: Name (black) Notes: "Saarbach" is word joke on "sore back"	"The Sarrbach" by Werkbunnst
Buy Mode: Chair: Living Room: Expensive2: Description (black) Notes: Mention high comfort levels. Home shows are very popular in the US where decorative ideas and furniture are featured.	Perfect proportions. Perfect comfort. Relieve sore backs with the "Sarrbach". It was a featured item at the "Equipment for Habitation" show last October in SimCity. Covered with full-grain leather.

DiningChairs.iff

Common Strings

DiningChairs.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Chair - X - X tree table (Pie Menu)
DiningChair: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Sit

Chair - Dining - Cheap

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Cheap: Name Notes: Werkbunnst sounds like Bauhaus German furniture but is joke about "work"ing you "buns"	Werkbunnst All Purpose Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention comfort and uses. Humor is that it takes the very obvious benefits of a chair and turns them into selling points.	Chairs are a great invention! They let you sit down while eating, make typing possible when using the computer and are great for sitting on while watching TV. This minimal, serious, cantilevered design provides seriously minimal comfort.

Chair - Dining - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Moderate: Name Notes: Illiterative name implies a "touch" of quality, but not a lot of quality.	Touch of Teak Dinette Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention moderate comfort. Description is hyped sales jargon.	Step up and sit down to Touch of Teak! Elegance and durability hearken back to simpler times and simpler comfort levels. Whether used alone or as part of a handsome dinette set, these chairs scream class and value.

Chair - Dining - Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Expensive: Name Notes: Empress is a royal woman.	Empress Dining Room Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention comfort. Emphasize style, luxury, and comfort.	Impress your friends with the Empress dining room chair. The plush, inviting cushions are a sore Sim's best friend. The austere black lacquer design has a Northern Japanese influence. Place these near tables so Sims may eat in total comfort...and style.

Chair - Dining - Very Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Very Expensive: Name Notes: Reference to Paris implies higher quality.	Parisienne Dining Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Dining: Very Expensive: Description Notes: Matches description of very expensive dining table. Use historical and royal references to imply high class furnishing.	Made to accent our Parisienne dining table, this European-style armless dining chair has been made by a family of cabinet makers whose pedigree stretches back to the reign of Louis XIII. Sinuous lines and refined comfort set these chairs apart from so many of their stark modern rivals.

Chair - Office

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Office: Name Notes: Posture Plus refers to ergonomics.	"Posture Plus" Office Chair
Buy Mode: Chair: Office: Description Notes: Mention comfort and ergonomics. Use High tech software and business language to describe simple chair.	Comfort. Health. Value. We've merged the logic of procedural chair peripherals with the science of ergonomics to create a chair that makes sense. Comfortably priced, the "Posture Plus" is the seatware solution for Sims' desk and table interface challenges.

Chair - Dining - Outdoor - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Outside: Moderate: Name Notes: Survivall is compression word made from "survive" and "all"	Deck Chair by Survivall
Buy Mode: Chair: Outside: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention multiple uses. Mostly for outdoors.	Just the right height and angle for eating, drinking and socializing, this sturdy chair can fill many needs, whether on the deck or porch, in the garden, or at the foot of your bed. Survivall products use only locally grown, locally milled, pure redwood cleansed of any foreign particles.

Recliners.iff

Common Strings

Recliners.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Recliner - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Recliner: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Sit
	Nap

Recliner - Cheap

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chair: Recliner: Cheap: Name Notes: "Slack" is slang term for state of relaxation.	"Back Slack" Recliner
Buy Mode: Chair: Recliner: Cheap: Description Notes: Recliners give better comfort than normal chairs. The general description alludes to the fact that it is comfortable, but not aesthetically pleasing.	Retreat from the outside world, and relax in the comfortable retro-style of the new "Back Slack" recliner by Cheap Eazzzzze. Inspired by computer generated sweaters and subliminal relaxation tapes, the "Back Slack" features oversized stuffed arms, luxurious pillows, and a super-soft, sink-into-the-cushions seat.

Recliner - Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Chair: Recliner: Expensive: Name Notes: "Von Braun" is name of famous German rocket scientist. Chair looks space-aged.	"Von Braun" Recliner
Buy Mode: Chair: Recliner: Expensive: Description Notes: Description makes it sound like chair was used in space program, implying high design costs. Mention very high comfort.	Initially designed as a command chair for space modules, the Von Braun's space planning was meticulous and economical. Werkbunnst engineers, rejecting physical exhaustion and all concern for material costs, refused to stop until they had achieved the ideal line and the absolute comfort our customers demand. Though it has a "machine made" appearance it is almost 100% hand labored.

Sofas.iff

Common Strings

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
X - X - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Sofas: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Sit
	Nap

Bench - Garden 1

Sofas.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Garden Bench: Name Notes: Park name is derived from a park in SimCity 3000	Parque Fresco del Aire Bench
Buy Mode: Sofa: Garden Bench: Description Notes: Mention that it can be used outdoors, and that it is the same type of bench used in the parks of SimCity.	Own a piece of history with an authentic reproduction Parque Fresco del Aire bench. This beautiful handcrafted bench has been a part of the scenes in SimCity parks since its release. Add a sense of history and elegance to your gardens, lawns, patio, and indoor atriums with this comfortable bench.

Sofa - Cheap 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap2: Name (yellow stripe) Notes: Name is joke on word "contempt"	Contempto Couch
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap2: Description (yellow stripe) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Description makes it sound nicer than it is. Irony is that Nicotine color sounds like designer color but is actually a disgusting color. Matches Contempto Loveseat.	Softness and coziness. Expression and impression. This dynamically striped couch creates a statement both in form and function that says "my couch." Brings comfort that lasts as long as the endless harmony of the beautiful homestead. Nylon shell. Foam cushions. Durable plastic legs. Color: Nicotine

Sofa - Cheap 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap1: Name (green plaid) Notes: Recycled means that it is made from used materials.	Recycled Couch
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap1: Description (green plaid) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Uses radical and revolutionary language to try and sell a piece of junk.	Show your solidarity with other Eco-conscious Sims by purchasing a recycled couch. Rebirthed from discarded bolsters, driftwood, car tires and bottle caps, a recycled couch announces a radical disregard for bourgeois comfort. Break the cycle of consumption and waste at a revolutionary low price.

Sofa - Loveseat - Cheap 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Cheap2: Name (yellow stripe) Notes: Name is joke on word "contempt"	Contempto Loveseat
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Cheap2: Description (yellow stripe) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Description makes it sound nicer than it is. Irony is that Nicotine color sounds like designer color but is actually a disgusting color. Matches Contempto Couch.	Part of our Contempto for the Home collection, our loveseat makes a cozy nest on its own or a charming addition to our Contempto couch. Independently compensated couch specialists say that Sims may experience slightly more comfort due to the vertical (as opposed to horizontal) striping. Nylon shell. Foam cushions. Durable plastic legs. Color: Nicotine.

Sofa - Loveseat - Cheap 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Cheap1: Name (green) Notes: Indoor/Outdoor means it is a utilitarian item that can be used anywhere.	Indoor-Outdoor Loveseat
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Cheap1: Description (green) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort.	Made from a space age PVC and silicon hybrid, this sofa provides year round comfort both in front of the TV or out by the pool. The baked-on plastic finish mimics antique vinyls and is impervious to chipping, peeling, cracking, rust and chemical or atomic attack. Manufacturer: R. Martin Industries.

Sofa - Moderate 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate1: Name (blue stripe) Notes: Zecutime is word joke on "executive" and "time"	Pinstripe Sofa from Zecutime
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate1: Description (blue stripe) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Description uses corporate/business jargon as humor. Matches Pinstripe Loveseat.	Zecutime is focused on Sims building healthy comfort levels through the ownership of upscale and corporate full-service sofas located in major living rooms, family rooms and dens. Sofa acquisition and investment management strategies have been developed with the benefit of the proprietary couch research of the Zecutime Comfort Research Group.

Sofa - Moderate 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Moderate2: Name (white/blue flowers) Notes: Name reflects obsession middle class with classy items.	Country Class Sofa
Buy Mode: Sofa: Moderate2: Description (white/blue flowers) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Anything with "Meister" on the end of it sounds cheaper in USA. Matches Country Class Chair and Loveseat.	More rustic than romantic, this style offers traditionally sturdy arms and back, but comfortable down-filled cushions make Sims want to dive right in. Kiln-dried hardwood frames. Eight-way, hand-tied coils. The perfect blend of adult and kid-proof design all in one? Part of the Craftmeister collection.

Sofa - Loveseat - Moderate 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate2: Name (white/blue flowers) Notes: Name reflects obsession middle class with classy items.	Country Class Loveseat
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate2: Description (white/blue flowers) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Anything with "Meister" on the end of it sounds cheaper in USA. Matches Country Class Chair and Couch.	The perfect loveseat for getting cozy by a fire. Modest size means this comfy loveseat fits almost anywhere. Acetate slip covers emulate silk and linen. The moderate cost and blendability with other more expensive sofas makes the Country Class a popular item. Part of the Craftmeister collection.

Sofa - Loveseat - Moderate 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate1: Name (blue stripe) Notes: Zecutime is word joke on "executive" and "time"	Pinstripe Loveseat from Zecutime
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Moderate1: Description (blue stripe) Notes: Mention that it provides comfort. Description uses corporate/business jargon as humor. Matches Pinstripe Loveseat.	A "must have" loveseat! Whether Sims are engaging in some intimate power networking or just relaxing with their current couch strategy, Zecutime promises aggressive levels of comfort. Navy pinstripe cushions with fitted covers professionally coordinate with the entire Zecutime line.

Sofa - Expensive 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Expensive1: Name (black leather) Notes: Name of couch mimics high-end furniture designer's penchant for first names to describe their furniture. Deiter used because it looks like a Bauhaus couch.	"The Deiter" by Werkbunnst
Buy Mode: Sofa: Expensive1: Description (black leather) Notes: Mention high comfort. Description is techno-science sounding, like a design brochure for sports car. Mention that it is designed to go with the Von Braun recliner.	Made to accompany our "Von Braun" recliner, this Bauhaus inspired sofa has been redesigned by a highly disciplined team of young, Swiss, ergonomic researchers. "Sitting on this sofa makes you feel like the King of Comfort!", exclaimed one sofa scientist during final testing. Swiss pearwood frame. Fully aniline dyed leather.

Sofa - Expensive 2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Expensive2: Name (lime green) Notes: Tutti Frutti is a reference to colorful fruit, like lime green.	Dolce Tutti Frutti Sofa
Buy Mode: Sofa: Expensive2: Description (lime green) Notes: Mention high comfort. Description sounds very high class. Matches Citronel chair.	Unique. Rigorous. Contemporary design. Extraordinary comfort. Chiclettina sofas represent the apogee of authentic exclusiveness and creative hegemony. Shell is molded polyurethane foam. Seat cushions are down-filled poly-core and pressed Llama wool. Legs are polished bubunga wood. Manufacturer: Chiclettina Inc Designer: Paolo Annoyio

Sofa - Loveseat - Expensive 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Expensive: Name (cream) Notes: Name is derived from word "luxury"	Luxuriare Loveseat
Buy Mode: Loveseat: Expensive: Description (cream) Notes: Highbrow design chatter from furniture designer adds feeling of costly, rigorous, international design. Inside joke of Yoko Onasis is Yoko Ono who did very minimal white colored conceptual art and Aristotle Onasis [shipping magnate]	"Exciting design requires some risk taking," says SimCity designer Yoko Onasis. "SimCity designers are striving for an international yet regional look, but we don't equate sophistication with making sense." While some Sims may be opposed to the lamb skin leather, most find the white, creamy surfaces deliciously decadent and inviting.

Sofa - Zebra 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap3: Name (zebra) Notes: Alliterative name makes it sound cheap. SimSafari is a Maxis game.	SimSafari Sofa
Buy Mode: Sofa: Cheap3: Description (zebra) Notes: "Lounge" culture is the name of current retro American fad for 1940's living and style. Mention couch uses.	Go crazy with this latest addition to our lounge furniture collection. Synthetic zebra-hide and black damask are used to create a unique, asymmetrical look that's right on the crest of the current retro-design wave. Whether you and your guests are napping, watching TV or just relaxing, the SimSafari will certainly be the center of attention all night long.

Surfaces

Counters.iff

Counter - Bathroom - Moderate 1

Counters.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Counter: Bath: Moderate: Name (white) Notes: French name sounds refined.	Count Blanc Bathroom Counter
Buy Mode: Counter: Bath: Moderate: Description (white) Notes: Count Blanc sounds refined and sophisticated in America.	The clean, uncluttered, contemporary, sophisticated look is long lasting, easy to care for...and so dynamic in sparkling white! Rely on Count Blanc for the experience, the expertise, and the excellence demanded by Sims for home bathroom projects. Count Blanc--"Counters you can count on."

Counter - Kitchen - Cheap 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
0Changed Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Cheap: Name (blue) Notes: NuMica is a joke on formica with is a countertop material. 0Changed: KustomKitchen changed to NuMica	NuMica Kitchen Counter
0Changed Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Cheap: Description (blue) Notes: Need to mention it as a prep surface and sink area. Humor is that it makes cheap plastic sound fresh and modern. "Bread" is slang for money. 0Changed: KustomKitchen removed from description.	Out with the old and in with the new! These aren't the kitchen counters you grew up with! Miracles in plastic recovery rates have made counters made of NuMica the choice of food choppers and thrifty shoppers EVERYWHERE! Features a resilient food preparation surface and plumbing hook-up for sink installation. "Start making bread...instead of spending it!".

Counter - Kitchen - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Moderate: Name (green) Notes: none	Tiled Counter
Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Moderate: Description (green) Notes: Mention that you can prepare food on counter and place a sink. Humor is that nice wood was painted over with "durable" paint "Chlorotic green" sounds like an interesting color but is in fact the name of an illness.	Our most popular counter, the tile grid imparts feelings of order and cleanliness to any kitchen. Solid hickory frame with raised panels and mitered corners makes an attractive food preperation or sink area. The amazing character and distinctive grain of the hardwood has been carefully painted over with durable acrylic. Color: Chlorotic Green.

Counter - Kitchen - Expensive #1-2

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Expensive1: Name Notes: Name refers to the inward/outward curve of the counter (used with Outcurve/Incurve Counter)	"Barcelona" Incurve/Outcurve Counter
Buy Mode: Counter: Kitchen: Expensive1: Description Notes: Mention food prepartion, sink placement, and high quality. Use same description for Incurve/Outcurve Counter	Inspired by the radical curves and rich materials of the Barcelona crafts movement, this countertop will provide the style-conscious with impeccable elegance while offering the most discerning home chef an unparalleled food preparation surface and sink region. The black granite work surface will last a lifetime, and the combination cherry/maple exterior is both gorgeous and easy to clean.

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Desk - Cheap

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Desk: Cheap: Name Notes: Mesquite sounds cheap as it is used usually as a cooking wood.	Mesquite Desk/Table
Buy Mode: Desk: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention that can be used for eating and for computers. Cost effective means cheap.	Sniff the sawdust and old saloon aromas when using this Western-inspired desk/table made from hardy mesquite. Whether used as a cost effective computer desk, a table for a small kitchen, or as part of an overall South Western theme, our desks/tables parlay a bygone era's rustic outlook and distressed economy.

Desk - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Desk: Moderate: Name Notes: Cupertino used because it is the headquarters of Apple computer but it sounds like a model of furniture. Joke for computer users.	London "Cupertino" Collection Desk/Table
Buy Mode: Desk: Moderate: Description Notes: Humor is that "economy of design" has produced an ideal surface. As if it took some design team a long time to realize that FLAT tables are ideal. Mention that desks can be used to hold computors or can be used for eating.	The perfect desk for the working Sim. Economy of design has produced a work surface ideally suited to supporting computers, table lamps and telephones. Also works well for dining when extra guests are over. Designed for use with a variety of chairs.

Desk - Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Desk: Expensive: Name Notes: Redmond is home of Microsoft but sounds like furniture model. Joke for computer users.	The "Redmond" Desk/Table
Buy Mode: Desk: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention that it is the best.	The ultimate computer desk or designer table. Modern, sleek, just a tad techie, and slender enough to make even the biggest slob look more organized. Part of the C. London Collection.

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Dining Table - Cheap

DiningTables.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Cheap: Name Notes: NuMica sounds extra cheap because Formica is already a cheap material but "new" Formica must be even cheaper. Folding table implies flimsiness.	NuMica Folding Card Table
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Cheap: Description Notes: Description is done in the hyperactive sales pitch voice of the "hustler". Advertising multifunctional role of table masks the generic look and function. Ironic in that the plastic covering mimics Formica which is a mimic-surface to begin with.	Is it really a card table...or breakfast table? A computer stand? A poolside picnic table! WHO KNOWS!!! There are just about as many uses for a NuMica folding table as there are things to put on it! Plastic covered chipboard has simulated Formica pattern for that retro look without the "Vintage" price tag.

Dining Table - Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Moderate: Name Notes: Tries to sound expensive and high quality with reference to the past.	"Colonial Legacy" Dining Table
0Changed Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Moderate: Description Notes: Humor is made by hypocritical references to machine-made and hand made and colonial but new design. Irony is created by using harsh chemical abrasives to maintain a "natural" look to the wood.	Hearty proportions meet classic details in this solid oak compromise. Legs are machine turned by hand from an original neo-colonial pattern. Surfaces are treated with lissapol, chloroform, tannic acid and potassium permanganate and then finished with urethane to preserve the natural luster and feeling of the wood.

Dining Table - Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Expensive: Name Notes: London is the same designer as some of the desks.	London "Mesa" Dining Design
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Expensive: Description. Notes: References made to actual natural mesa. He is also the art director of the product.	Sophistication redefined! The "Mesa" dining design by London was inspired by nature. Mesa, a high plateau or flat tableland with steep sides... we created the "Mesa" to mirror these flat and stable natural elements.

Dining Table - Very Expensive

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Very Expensive: Name Notes: Matches Parisienne Dining Chair	Parisienne Dining Table
Buy Mode: Table: Dining: Very Expensive: Description Notes: Description should be reflect quality and match Parisienne Dining Chair description.	The centerpiece of our Parisienne line, this large dining table was made by a family of cabinet makers who have served the aristocracy of Europe for over 375 years. The classic shape has been carved from the finest walnut and inlaid in a floral pattern with teak, cherry, ash and greenheart, then polished to a mirror finish.

Dining Table - Outdoor Moderate

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: Outdoor: Name Notes: Backwoods means out in wilderness.	Backwoods Table by Survivall
Buy Mode: Table: Outdoor: Description Notes: Mention that it is meant for outdoors and seats several.	Redwood swells less than imported woods. It is less likely to warp, split, or let you down. All natural materials. No chemical additives. Union made.

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Tables - End - Cheap 1

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Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Cheap1: Name (yellow) Notes: Pine is a type of wood, gulch is a gully or desolate valley	Pinegulcher End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Cheap1: Description (yellow) Notes: Even though it sounds like a lot of care when into production, it sounds dangerous, flimsy, machine-made. Matches Pinegulcher Dresser.	Pinegulcher means value. Made of machine chipped and glue-hardened rubberwood, our accent tables are vacu-laminated to ensure minimal formaldehyde emissions. This contributes to the optimum strength and smooth finish on all surfaces.

Tables - End - Cheap 2

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Cheap2: Name (wicker) Notes: "Wicked" is American slang for "great" but sounds similar to "wicker"	Wicked Breeze End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Cheap2: Description (wicker) Notes: Description includes decorating ideas for use.	Come back to the islands! Wicked Breeze combines turn of the century resort styling with 20th century technology. Perfectly acceptable in the home, these elegant and graceful SimWicker tables can enjoy the "elegant outdoors" as well. "Wicker with a twist...Wicked Breeze!"

Tables - End - Moderate 1

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Moderate1: Name (anywhere) Notes: Name is a joke that it can be placed anywhere.	"Anywhere" End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Moderate1: Description Notes: Mention versatility, it can be placed anywhere.	Part of our new "no-brow" design, we blended antique furniture forms with intentional austerity. The result is a highly versatile and stylish end table that looks great "anywhere" and is priced to move.

Tables - End - Moderate 2

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
(N/A)	Imperious Island End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Moderate2: Description (oval) Notes: Description uses quality terms to make it sound better than it actually is.	"Imperious Island" furniture is recognizable by its grace, simple carvings, and an under-worked appearance in the wood. It is haughty in style, inspired by the elite life of the colonial tropics. High quality and durable hardwood is easy to maintain and has rich grains.

Tables - End - Expensive 1

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Expensive1: Name (mahogany) Notes: Mission furnishing are an American Antique style	Modern Mission End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Expensive1: Description (mahogany) Notes: Description includes decorating ideas for use.	Designed as part of our Modern Mission bedroom set, this tempting piece in cherrywood and mahogany looks great as a display stand or as a dapper accent to sofas, hallways and dining areas.

Tables - End - Expensive 2

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Expensive2: Name (wood/black) Notes: Name is word joke on "sumptuous".	Sumpto End Table
Buy Mode: Table: End: Expensive2: Description (wood/black) Notes: Foo Foo Shop is a building from SimCity 3000.	"Our commitment to serious design began in earnest by bringing Sumpto style to SimCity over a decade ago," says Foo Foo Shop founder Eileen Sharpe. Small in size, large in attitude, this Sumpto piece is constructed of rare llama-wood with a daring, flared ebony base.

Tables - Nighstand - Childs

tablesend.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Table: End: Child: Name. Notes: "Kinder" in America is a fancier way of saying "child".	KinderStuff Nightstand
Buy Mode: Table: End: Child: Description Notes: Description highlights eclectic design. Matches Kinderstuff Bed.	SPAZZ... a little funky, a little eclectic...OK, a lot funky and a lot eclectic. Use the whole set or just a piece or two to create a wacky design statement. Hand painted in totally wacky primary colors.

Decorative

aquarium1.iff

aquarium1.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Aquarium: Name Notes: Joke is about movie called The Poseidon Adventure about a sinking boat.		Poseidon's Adventure Aquarium
Buy Mode: Aquarium: Description Notes: Mention that it provides fun.		Aquariums are lots of fun. Well at least for some people. Just don't forget to feed the fish and clean the tank periodically, and they will swim happily in circles forever.
129 - Aquarium tree table (Pie Menu)
FishTank Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Feed Fish
		Watch Fish
FishTank: Both: Notes: Appears when fish have died. Appears for adults and children.		Restock
FishTank: Both: Notes: Appears if item is dirty when selected by both adults and children.		Clean
FishTank: Both: Notes: Appears if item is dirty and fish have died when selected by both adults and children.		Clean & Restock
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	1Help: Live Mode: Fish Died: Dialog: Text Notes: This message appears as part of the help system when the fish in the fish tank die.	The fish have just died in the aquarium! Lack of feeding or leaving it dirty causes this. You will have to clean and restock it for your Sims to enjoy it. Perhaps you should just sell it since you aren't taking proper care of the fish any way.
1		Help System

Flamingo.iff

Flamingo.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Flamingo: Name Notes: none	Pink Flamingo
Buy Mode: Flamingo: Description Notes: Mention that it should be placed on terrain. Joke is that the cheap lawn ornament actually acts as a flamingo deterrent. Lawn ornaments are very tacky American decoration.	Are you bothered by nuisance tropical flamingos soiling your front yard? Or does your lot just need some decoration? Either way you can't go wrong with a pink flamingo decoy. The high gloss finish and metal legs act as a deterrent to real flamingos, while simultaneously advertising the light-hearted and fun-loving spirit of the home owner.
Flamingo tree table (Pie Menu)
Flamingo: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Kick
	View

GrandClock.iff

GrandClock.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Clock: Grandfather: Name Notes: none	Grandfather Clock
Buy Mode: Clock: Grandfather: Description Notes: Mention increase in price if sold. Advertise as investment. Old, dignified, expert craftmanship.	Defined, elegant, hand polished, the clock shown is from a private collection of the highest quality, collectable, investment grade clocks still on the market. No longer being manufactured, this clock is a wise investment and a thoughtful improvement to any room. Brazilian mahogany. Solid brass hand engraved dial.
129 - Clock - Grandfather tree table (Pie Menu)
Grandfather Clock: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.	Wind

Paintings.iff

Common Strings

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Paintings - Flowers tree table (Pie Menu)
Painting: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	View

Painting - Abstract

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Moderate1: Name (Abstract1) Notes: Conner I.N. is game producer Kana Ryan. Bi-Polar is kind of depression suffered by many art students.	"Bi-Polar" by Conner I.N.
Buy Mode: Painting: Moderate1: Description (Abstract1) Notes: Painting is obviously mediocre but description makes it sound more valuable than it is--a standard trick of mediocre artists. Reference to marketing strategy reveals moderate value. Mention that it could appreciate in value.	Tangerine. Emerald Green. Conflict and resolution. Contrasting colors are used to explore the epic struggle between opposites. The artist has picked up the torch of post-War abstract-figuration and rejuvenated it with one of her many unique styles and marketing strategies. This could benefit the owner financially in the future.

Painting - C Velvet Clown

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Cheap1: Name (velvet clown) Notes: none	"Tragic Clown" Painting
Painting: Cheap1: Description (velvet clown) Notes: Clown paintings are notorious for being cheap and tacky.	The paradoxical image of the sad, hobo clown touches on humanity's emotions, secrets, pathos and comedy. He is funny, but not on purpose. A trait many buyers find in themselves. Previously only available to savvy catalog buyers and limited edition plate collectors, "The Tragic Clown" is now available everywhere.

Painting - Flowers

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Cheap2: Name (flower) Notes: Artist is team engineer Jamie Doornbos	Watercolor by J.M.E.
Buy Mode: Painting: Cheap2: Description (flower) Notes: Humor is that while it sounds like a lovely purchase, it is of very low quality. Mention that it could appreciate.	Art student painting. Help spread the "gift" of art by purchasing and displaying this floral triptych. There's always the chance the artist might be famous some day, as well. Mounted on acid-free card board.

Painting - M Abstract

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Expensive: Name (modern) Notes: Artist's name is joke of "paint a picture"	"Delusion de Grandeur"
Buy Mode: Painting: Moderate2: Description (Abstract2) Notes: Bart Alay is Maxis GM, Luc Barthelet. Art magazine type description of the work makes it sounds more appealing than it is.	"Delusion de Grandeur" typifies Bart Alay's work with its subdued color and soft lines. The response is direct--the color and paint application convey a mood to the viewer and even to the room. This strictly emotional reaction allows the viewer to insert his or her own associations and imagination into the picture.

Painting - Mondrian

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Moderate3: Name (landscape) Notes: Artists name is joke of many copies of the same landscape.	Landscape #12,001 by Manny Kopees
Buy Mode: Painting: Moderate3: Description (landscape) Notes: Mention that painting can appreciate in value.	Style: Photo-Realism Genre: Landscape Medium: Oil on Canvas Investment Analysis: Moderate

Painting - Still Life Fruit

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Very Expensive: Name (still life fruit) Notes: Name describes painting.	"Still Life, Drapery and Crumbs"
Buy Mode: Painting: Very Expensive: Description: (still life fruit) Notes: Mention improving room score. Mention that it could appreciate..	Here we see Brad Shaw's taste for rich color and complex design form an allegory for the abundance of the land. Appropriate for rich Sims with designs on an abundance of room points and a possible increase in value.

Painting - Warhol

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Painting: Expensive: Name (modern) Notes: Artist's name is joke of "paint a picture"	Portrait Grid by Payne A. Pitcher
Buy Mode: Painting: Expensive: Description (modern) Notes: Quote from the Author is nonsense and does not have any specific point. Translators can rewrite as desired. Mention that it improves the room and can appreciate..	"Mechanical reproduction of art changes the reaction of the buyer to the art," says Payne Pitcher. "Losing authenticity makes it COOLER to look at while making your home a WARMER place to live." The tempature of this piece could make it a "HOT" investment.

Painting - X Abstract

Paintings.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Snails With Icicles in Nose Buy Mode: Painting: Expensive1: Name (abstract) Notes: Name sounds like a surreal painting.	Snails With Icicles in Nose
Buy Mode: Painting: Expensive1: Description (abstract) Notes: Beau Mann is game engineer Eric Bowman. Joke is that image is generated through hallucination. Translators can rewrite as desired..	Tempera, gouache, egg, oil, pastel and gun powder on linen. Known for depriving himself of sleep for days to induce hallucinations to creep through his head and on the walls of his studio, artist Beau Mann has produced abstract formations of brightly colored shapes and fantastic creatures. Turns even the most mundane of living quarters into a modern art gallery.

Plants.iff

Common Strings

Plants.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Plant - X - X tree table (Pie Menu)
House Plants: X: Both: Notes: Appears when house plant that has wilted is selected. Appears for both adults and children.		Water
House Plants: X: Both: Notes: Appears when house plant that has died is selected. Appears for both adults and children.		Throw Away

Plants - Floor - Cactus

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Big Cactus: Name Notes: Name contains Latin reference to big, "maximus."	Echinopsis Maximus Cactus
Buy Mode: Plant: Big Cactus: Description Notes: General description of cactus. Mention that it is a decorative item. Mention that it must be watered	Spice up those sunny patios or kitchens with a desert harvested echinopsis maximus. Whether used to accent a Western-style interior or just as a decorative conversation piece, the point is always well taken. Comes with kiln-baked terra-cotta pot. Though desert flora, occasional watering is necessary.

Plants - Floor - Jade

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Jade: Name Notes: none	Jade Plant
Buy Mode: Plant: Jade: Description Notes: Humor is word joke between "crass" (rude) and "crassula" (scientific name of plant). General description of jade plant. Mention that it is a decorative item. Mention that it must be watered and that a gardner can help.	There is nothing crass about this crassula arborescens. Originally grown from South African cuttings smuggled to SimCity on an unmarked tramp steamer, the Jade plant is now a favorite of tract house landscaping firms throughout desert areas. Also makes a great houseplant. Sturdy, redwood container included. Water as needed, or pay a gardner

Plants - Floor - Rubber

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Rubber Tree: Name Notes: none	Rubber Tree Plant
Buy Mode: Plant: Rubber Tree: Description Notes: General description of Rubber Tree. Mention that it is a decorative item.	Spruce up a bare corner or enliven a deck. Rubber tree plants are sturdy, beautiful, and require less tending than many other plants of similar size. Our plants come delivered in a well-watered dirt bolus, and are packed with a deluxe stoneware vase and cherrywood stand.

Plants - Table - Geranium

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Geranium: Name Notes: Roxana is first name of one of the games designers.	"Roxana" Geranium
Buy Mode: Plant: Geranium: Description Notes: Description is scientific/humorous. Decorative item. Mention that it must be watered.	This lovely aromatic Pelargonium arrangement is a pleasant addition to any room. The unique and delicate flower pattern appease even the most discriminating of Geranium connoisseurs. Secret cross-fertilization techniques have produced a modern breed completely resistant to oedema, heat and shade. Keep watered.

Plants - Table - Spider

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Spider: Name Notes: none	Spider Plant
Buy Mode: Plant: Spider: Description Notes: Description over emphasizes the "average" nature of this plant with repeat of word average several times for humor. Decorative item.	Originating in South Africa, the spider plant has become a favorite indoor plant due to its slender, graceful leaves and low maintenance. A member of the lily family, the spider plant is easy to grow, needing average humidity, average moisture, average air circulation, average fertilizer, average trimming and average interest.

Plants - Table - Violet

Plants.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Plant: Violets: Name Notes: none	African Violet
Buy Mode: Plant: Violets: Description Notes: Description uses scientific jargon and exotic origin as humor. Decorative item. Mention needs water.	Propagated by hand in the SimCity African Violet Society greenhouse, these noble flowers claim botalinear descendancy from the protogenal East African S. ionantha, first discovered by W. von Saint Paulliaire in the Usambara district. Flowering Time: Permanent Water: Occasionally.

Sculptures.iff

Common Strings

Sculptures.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Sculptures - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Sculpture: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	View

Sculptures - Bust

Sculptures.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Cheap: Name (bust of Athena) Notes: Klassick Repro is a joke of classic reproductions, meaning the bust is reproduction rather than an original sculpture.	Bust of Athena by Klassick Repro. Inc.
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Cheap: Description (bust of Athena) Notes: General references to origins of Athena. Mention that improves room score.	Athena, or Minerva to some, was the ultimate warrior princess. Shown wearing a helmet, Athena was very different from the war god Ares. She was not so much a fighter as a prudent and wise advisor and guardian of craftwork. We advise crafty Sims to prudently purchase this polymer reproduction and make any room fit for a princess!

Sculptures - Kinetic

Sculptures.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Moderate: Name (kinetic) Notes: "Scylla and Charybdis" name is joke because bad artists try to increase importance of their work by classical references.	"Scylla and Charybdis"
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Moderate: Name (kinetic) Notes: Description gives general references to inspiration for the piece. Mention that improves room score.	Sculpture isn't just what you back into when looking at paintings, sculpture turns your room into an EXPERIENCE. Inspired by Greek mythology and contemporary sci-fi, this blue ribbon quality piece challenges the viewer to overcome their habitual and culturally imposed ideas of taste and value. All proceeds benefit the Grey Llamas Art Society.

Sculptures - Large Black Slab

Sculptures.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Very Expensive: Name (large black slab) Notes: none	"Large Black Slab" by ChiChi Smith
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Very Expensive: Description: (large black slab) Notes: Description is general description of the piece from artist's perspective. Translators may rewrite as necessary.	Smith contorts the human body in a controlled structure of taboos and prohibitions and by way of several measures of repression, makes it into an object of modern art where it is reborn only in terms of its deficiencies. "By disassociating themselves from body and nature and buying my art, buyers disassociate themselves from the common riffraff," says Smith.

Sculptures - Vase

Sculptures.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Expensive: Name (china vase) Notes: none	Blue China Vase
Buy Mode: Sculpture: Expensive: Description (china vase) Notes: General description of vase, and how it arrived in SimCity.	This beautiful porcelain vase is decorated in an under glaze of blue and white flying cranes. The now endangered Hooded Crane was an ancient symbol of nobility, power, and good fortune. Originally owned by a wealthy Asian bureaucrat, this vase arrived in SimCity during the colonial era. Past owners have described immediate feelings of nobility and power soon after purchase.

Electronics

BurglarAlarm.iff

BurglarAlarm.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
0Changed Buy Mode: Burglar Alarm: Name Notes: none. 0Change: Renamed SimSafety from SimSentry.	SimSafety IV Burglar Alarm
Buy Mode: Burglar Alarm: Description Notes: Auto-summons police (calls the police automatically). Need one for each room. Uses abundance of techno terms to describe a very simple device. 0Changed: Renamed SimSafety from SimSentry	SimSafety IV unit includes auto-police summoning, motion detector, exit/entry delay features, changeable user ID code, 2-Pulse Bipolar Processing, Split-Zone Optics technology, and digital dialer. (Unit has a single room zone--multiple devices may be used for separate rooms).

Computers.iff

Common Strings

Computers.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Computer - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Computer: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Play
Computer: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by children only.		Study
Computer: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Find a Job
Computer: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Turn Off
Computer: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Repair
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
2	Study: Computer: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: Studying on the computer to gain a grade point will trigger this message.	All work and no play made $Me go up one grade point! Good job!
3	Study: Reward: Computer: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Child Sim achieves A+ grade level while studying on the computer then they receive this message.	I got $$Local:1 from the SimCity Educational Excellence Committee for good grades!
4	Job: Depressed: Computer: Dialog: Text Notes: When looking for a job via the computer, if Sim's mood is too low to look for a job the player will see this message.	I do not want a job right now. I'm already depressed enough as it is.
5	Job: Search: Computer: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears after selecting Find a Job at the computer. There are 3 job offers that can be found each day on the computer.	There is an opening in the $JobOffer:3:4 Hours:$TimeLocal:1 to $TimeLocal:2 Pay $$Local:0 a day. Do you want this job?
6	Job: Search: Computer: Accept: Dialog: Text Notes: After accepting the job choice offered on the computer the player will get this dialog announcing the time the carpool will arrive. $TimeLocal:1 is a variable - do not translate.	Great! A car will be sent at $TimeLocal:1.
7	Job: Search: Computer: Button: Label Notes: This button accepts the currently offered job.	Take Job
8	Job: Search: Computer: Button: Label Notes: This button looks for more available jobs on the computer.	Look Again
9	Computer: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - do not translate.	$Me
10	Job: Search: Computer: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears at top of all computer job search dialogs.	Online Job Finder
11	Job: Search: Computer: Button: Label Notes: This button stops searching for jobs on the computer.	End Search
12	Job: Search: Computer: No More: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if all jobs available via the computer have already been seen and none have been accepted.	There are no more job listings available today.
14	Study: Computer: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to study on the computer, they will get this message.	I'm too depressed to study.
15	Job: Search: Computer: New Job: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if a Sim already has a job when they are asked to look for another one via the computer.	I already have a job. If I take a job found on the computer I will lose the one I have. Should I look anyway?

Computer - Cheap

Computers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Computer: Cheap: Name Notes: Moneywell is joke on old computer manufacturer "Honeywell"	Moneywell Computer
Buy Mode: Computer: Cheap: Description. Notes: Mention that it can be used for studying, finding a job, and playing games.	Specializing in refurbished computers, Moneywell assembles new systems from old parts, some still under 5 year warranty. A great educational tool for kids, all systems also include FREE Job-Seek software, game bundle, protocol converter and 28.8 modem. "Spend money well with a Moneywell computer!"

Computer - Moderate

Computers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Computer: Moderate: Name Notes: Microscotch is word joke on "microsoft". Covetta is word joke on "covet."	Microscotch Covetta Q628-1500JA
0Changed Buy Mode: Computer: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention that it can be used for studying, playing games, and for finding a job. 0Changed: RipChord changed to GipChord.	Microscotch positions the Covetta Q628-1500JA for first time buyers. The unit offers average manageability and support and mostly average performance. GipChord audio card and Gimebyte motherboard provide serviceable gaming performance. Free internet access and Job-Seek software with purchase.

Computer - Expensive

Computers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Computer: Expensive: Name Notes: The Brahma bull is associated with power and strength.	The Brahma 2000
0Changed Buy Mode: Computer: Expensive: Description Notes: Description should focus on power using technology terms. Mention gaming, finding a job, and studying.	The high-end Bradbury Brahma 2000 has three key A/V interfaces: SPIF, SIM-Link, and HypWire digital video and peripheral interface. Benchmark tests blow the competition away making this a gaming monster. PugiProcessor, PACHI-2 memory slots, Giganta drives, Insana3 Graphics card, SIM disks, dual high-speed modems, TKY support, smart case, ergo-mouse. Pre-installed Job-Seek software and Bradbury Unabridged Encyclopedia.

Computer - Very Expensive

Computers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Computer: Very Expensive: Name Notes: Joke is that computer has a name like a real person.	Meet Marco
Buy Mode: Computer: Very Expensive: Description Notes: Description is written as if the computer is speaking. Technical jargon is used.	"My software uses a decentralized, self-organizing network of artificial ecosystems of evolving information-filtering and discovery agents that cooperate and compete to find my consumer ideal work and gaming scenarios." said Marco himself at a recent trade show. "My frictionless work surfaces and microencapsulation module media monitor are destiny defined.".

FireAlarm.iff

FireAlarm.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Smoke Alarm: Name Notes: A firebrand is a person who causes mischief, and the brand is funny because it sounds like a brand name.	FireBrand Smoke Detector
Buy Mode: Smoke Alarm: Description Notes: Overly technical description for a simple object. Automatically calls fire department in case of fire. Mention that one is needed for each room.	No responsible Sim should be without a smoke alarm. The cheap price and speedy Sim City Fire Department response are all the insurance you'll need. Highly recommended for stubborn Sims who can't cook but insist on using stoves. The advanced 360° photoelectric detection pattern detects fires instantly in same room. Range: 1 Room.

phones.iff

Common Strings

phones.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Phone - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Phone: Both: Notes: Appears if phone is ringing when selected by both adults and children.		Answer
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to call for Pizza delivery. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Pizza
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to hire a Maid service. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Maid
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to hire a Gardener. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Gardener
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to call for the Fire Dept. to extinguish a fire. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Fire Dpt.
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to call a repairman to repair a broken item. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Repairman
Queue		Call Friend
Phone: Services: Both: Notes: Used to call the police. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie menu displays Services, which must be translated identically for all Pie menus. Pizza appears in the second level of the Pie menu after Services has been selected. Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Services/Police
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Phone: Neighbor: No Phone: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not have a phone.	$Neighbor does not have a phone.
3	0Changed Service: Gardener: Hire: Dialog: Text: Notes: Appears after selecting the Gardener selection on the phone menu. Used to hire a Gardener. 0Changed: Hour wage has been changed to a variable.	Would you like to hire a gardener for $$Local:1 an hour every three days?
4	0Changed Service: Maid: Hire: Dialog: Text: Notes: Appears after selecting the Maid selection on the phone menu. Used to hire a Maid. 0Changed: Hourly wage has been made a variable.	Would you like to hire a daily maid service for $$Local:1 an hour?
7	Pizza: Delivery01: No Funds: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears after ordering a Pizza and there are not enough funds to pay for it.	Sorry, you don't have enough money for pizza.
36	Service: All: Hire: Accept01: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if you hiring a service person accepted early in the day.	Thank you, $Me! Someone will be over today.
38	Service: All: Hire: Accept02: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if hiring a service person is accepted late in the day. $Me is a variable - do not translate.	Thank you, $Me! Someone will come over first thing in the morning.
43	0Changed Pizza: Delivery01: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears after selecting the pizza selection on the phone menu. 0Changed: Pizza amount has been changed to variable.	That will be $$Local:1. Your pizza should be there in about an hour. Thanks for your order.
44	Pizza: Delivery01: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears after selecting the pizza selection on the phone menu.	SimCity Pizza
45	Service: All: Reject: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if choose not to hire a service person after calling to hire one.	If you change your mind give us a call!
46	Service: Gardener: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears as title for all gardener dialogs over the phone.	Gardening Service
47	Service: Maid: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears as title for all maid dialogs over the phone.	Cleaning Service:
52	Service: Maid: Not Paid: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when selecting Maid on the phone if household neglected to pay the maid the last time she performed service at the house. There is a waiting period before this family can rehire the maid.	You stiffed our maid the last time. We're going to wait a while before we work for a loser like you.
53	Service: Gardener: Not Paid: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when selecting Gardener on the phone if the household neglected to pay the gardener the last time she performed service at the house. There is a waiting period before this family can rehire the Gardner.	You have been blacklisted for failure to pay. Better water your plants yourself, buddy.
54	Fire Dept: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when Fire Dept. is selected on the phone.	We'll be right over.
55	Fire Dept: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears at top of dialog when Fire Dept. is selected on the phone.	SimCity Fire Department
56	0Changed Service: Repairman: Hire: Dialog: Text: Notes: Appears after selecting the Repairman selection on the phone menu. 0Changed: Hourly wage has now been made a variable.	Would you like to hire a repairman for $$Local:1 an hour?
57	Service: Repairman: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears as title for all repairman dialogs over the phone.	Repair Service:
58	Service: Repairman: Not Paid: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when selecting Repairman on the phone if household neglected to pay the repairman the last time he performed service at the house. There is a waiting period before this family can rehire the repairman.	You stiffed our repairman the last time. We won't be working for you again any time soon.
59	Police01: Dialog: Title Notes: Appears at top of dialog when Police is selected on the phone.	SimCity Police Department:
60	Police01: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when Police is selected on the phone.	Someone will be right over!
65	Phone: Neighbor: Already Over0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim attempts to call a neighbor that is already at their house.	$Neighbor is already at your house. Why don't you fix both of you something to eat?
66		Check the other room. $Neighbor is already visiting.
67		Your neighbor $Neighbor is already visiting the house. Why don't you two chat?
68		$Neighbor is already at your house. Maybe you should look around.
69		$Neighbor is already visiting your house. Maybe look outside.
70	Phone: Neighbor: At Work0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim attempts to call a neighbor during the neighbor's working hours.	$Neighbor is at work.
71		$Neighbor is at work, duh!
72		Did you look at the clock before you called? $Neighbor is at work right now, don't ya know?
73		$Neighbor is at work. Try back later.
74		It's nice that you get to relax at home but poor $Neighbor is at work.
75	Phone: Neighbor: Too Early0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim attempts to call a neighbor too late at night. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate.	$Neighbor says, "You have some nerve calling me at this hour!"
76		$Neighbor says, "You are a socially-challenged moron. Do you know what time it is?"
77		$Neighbor says, "Thanks for waking me up, jerk. Just wait 'til I repay you for this."
78		$Neighbor says, "What the heck are you doing calling at this hour of the night?
79		$Neighbor says, "Didn't your mother ever teach you any manners? It is not socially acceptable to call others in the middle of the night."
80	Phone: Neighbor: Invite Reject: Adult0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not want to come over. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate.	$Neighbor says, "No, thanks. I've got to feed my llama."
81		$Neighbor says, "On my list of favorite things to do, seeing you is at the bottom."
82	0Changed Phone: Neighbor: Invite Reject: Adult03: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not want to come over. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate. 0Changed: Added note about Sim going to their house instead. This is intended to let the player know that they can go and play in the other houses in the neighborhood.	$Neighbor says, "Sorry but I can't leave the house. Why don't you come over to see me?"
83	Phone: Neighbor: Invite Reject: Adult0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not want to come over. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate.	$Neighbor says, "Count me out."
84		$Neighbor says, "No can do. I have much more interesting things to do at home."
85		$Neighbor says, "I have a previous engagement that I will make as soon as possible."
86		$Neighbor says, "No thanks. My spiritual advisor has forbidden me to leave the house today."
87	0Changed Phone: Neighbor: Invite Reject: Adult08: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not want to come over. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate. 0Changed: Added note about Sim going to their house instead. This is intended to let the player know that they can go and play in the other houses in the neighborhood.	$Neighbor says, "I would really love to but I can't today. Why don't you stop by here?"
88	Phone: Neighbor: Invite Reject: Adult0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they do not want to come over. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate.	$Neighbor says, "I would but I'm expecting the mailcarrier sometime today."
89		$Neighbor says, "Sorry but I'm fixing up a casserole right now and I just can't tear myself away."
90	Phone: Neighbor: Invite Accept: Adult0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim calls a neighbor and they accept the invitation to come over and visit. The messages must be appropriate for conversations between both adults and children. These are intended to be somewhat humorous, if the references do are not known or understood, translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that the neighbor does not want to come over. $Neighbor is a variable - do not translate.	$Neighbor says, "My favorite soap opera is almost finished. I'll be over in a few minutes."
91		$Neighbor says, "Love to. I'm bored stiff over here."
92		$Neighbor says, "How nice of you to invite me. Sure, I'll just brush my teeth and be right over."
93		$Neighbor says, "Absolutely. We have SO much to catch up on. I have some of the juiciest gossip. I know you'll just die when you hear it."
94		$Neighbor says, "Would I pass up the chance to spend time with you? Never. I'll be right over."
95		$Neighbor says, "Sure! This place is Dullsville. I'm sure I'll have more fun at your place."
96		$Neighbor says, "I was thinking of watching my plants grow but your place might be more interesting. I'll be over in a bit."
97		$Neighbor says, "I thought you'd never ask. I'll be over in a minute."
98		$Neighbor says, "Sure I haven't got anything better to do. See you soon!"
99		$Neighbor says, "You betcha, by golly, gee whiz. I've been a hankerin' to see you so I'm mighty glad you called."
100	Phone: Neighbor: Bring Friends0X: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears occasionally when Sim accepts invitation to come over. If accepted, the Sim will bring additional Sims with when coming to visit. This is a Yes/No question. Question must be written so that a Yes answer means a friend will be brought along.	Can I bring along a friend or two?
101		There are a few of us hanging out. Can I bring someone else with me?
102		What if I liven it up a bit and bring some friends?
103		Is it OK to bring a friend with me?
104		I am taking care of a friend today who would need to accompany me. Is that OK with you?
105		I'm having a party here now. But we can all come over to your place. That OK?
106		I'd like to bring someone with me. Is that OK with you?
107		I'd like to have someone tag along with me if that's OK?
108		I have someone over right now. Want me to invite them too?
109		I can bring a friend if you don't mind. Want to meet someone new?
110	Phone: Chance: PositiveXX: Dialog: Text Notes: Phone chance cards appear occasionally when a ringing phone is answered. This one adds money to family funds. References may not be known. Translators may rewrite. Message must indicate that family has received money. $$Local:0 is a variable used for the amount of money and must be included in any message.	Your recipe for cream of tuna casserole won in a regional cook-off. You get $$Local:0.
111		Your patent for a new caulk gun nozzle has just been accepted and you sold the rights for $$Local:0.
112		Hello, $Me, you're live and on the air. Congratulations you have just won $$Local:0 from KSIM radio. Remember the phrase that pays, KSIM means more money!
113		That stock tip paid off big time. The $100 you invested last year has earned you $$Local:0.
114		"Megabyte", the name you submitted to the animal shelter for their "Name Our Newest Pitbull" competition, won! You get a $$Local:0 prize.
115		Your lawyer has taken a surprising vow of poverty and has returned $$Local:0 in fees to you.
116		A computer bug has deposited $$Local:0 in your bank account.
117		The diamond ring you turned in to the police has just been claimed by its owner. You get a reward of $$Local:0.
118		Your before and after pictures will be featured in the next issue of "Pecs and Glutes". You get a prize of $$Local:0.
119		That Web start-up you bet on had a successful IPO. You make $$Local:0.
120		The stock options you wrote off have actually paid off. You get $$Local:0. Congratulations!
121		Your personal fan club has erected a fountain in your likeness. You're officially designated a Living Legend. Collect the $$Local:0 thrown into the fountain by adoring fans.
122		You successfully navigate your way through a software publisher's game hint line. Receive $$Local:0 for your efforts.
123		Your house wins the award for "Most Desperate Digs." Spend this $$Local:0 on a brand new look.
124		A rich uncle has remembered you in his will. You get $$Local:0.
125		The "Klothespin Kritters" you made win an award for "Most Unusual Use of Household Materials". You get a $$Local:0 prize.
126		You have a winning lottery ticket. Collect $$Local:0.
127		For your recent heroic efforts, you have received a commendation from the mayor of SimCity along with a $$Local:0 gift.
128		Your rich grandmother needs to reduce the size of her estate immediately. Get $$Local:0.
129		Your investments have paid you a dividend of $$Local:0.
130		Your friend is finally returning the money he borrowed from you three years ago + interest. You get $$Local:0.
131		You've just received a property tax refund of $$Local:0.
132		Your perfectly pickled peppers won first prize at the county fair. You receive a whopping $$Local:0.
133		Your insurance company has settled the claim for your lost platinum hood ornament. You receive $$Local:0 in compensation.
134		The wallet you turned in to the police has not been claimed. You get the $$Local:0 found in it.
135		The game design that you submitted was purchased outright by the publisher. You receive $$Local:0.
136		The Psychic Sims Network has located $$Local:0 that you lost years ago. The money has been deposited in your account.
137		You've sold your patent for a left-handed monkey wrench. Collect $$Local:0.
138		The coin you found in the grass is an 1898 Morgan simolean. It's worth a little more than you expected. You collect $$Local:0.
139		The candy dish you sent out for appraisal is a valuable antique. The dealer has purchased it from you for $$Local:0.
160	Phone: OddXX: Dialog: Text Notes: The odd calls are intended to be unusual, strange, and cryptic. They do not have to be translated literally, and another cryptic type message can be substituted. These are just for fun.	Your energy use has just spiked. You'd better be careful.
161		Do you canoe?
162		You have been chosen. They will come soon.
163		You're a Summer and should decorate accordingly if you want to live most harmoniously in your house.
164		You're a Spring and should decorate accordingly if you want to live most harmoniously in your house.
165		You're a Winter and should decorate accordingly if you want to live most harmoniously in your house.
166		You're an Autumn and should decorate accordingly if you want to live most harmoniously in your house.
167		The number 3 is very important in your life right now.
168		Your psychic advisor suggests that you work on improving relationships with those closest to you because you'll need them in the next lunar review.
169		Your psychic advisor has had very strong vibrations coming from your Seventh House. You should stay away from any building activities during the next week.
170		Your psychic advisor suggests that you keep your secrets well this month. There may be untrustworthy individuals in your environs.
171		The drop off has been made. You've been warned.
172		Your psychic advisor suggests that you plan your meetings very carefully this month because you may have some unexpected news.
173		The number 6 will be very important for you in the next 24 hours.
174		Wrong number. Sorry.
175		The end is near. Make preparations.
176		The flashing light was just a test. You'll have plenty of warning next time.
177		Your psychic advisor's head has just exploded. Be forewarned.
178		They're coming soon. Maybe you should think twice about opening the door.
179		We're fixing your phone line. Don't pick up the phone the next time it rings.
180	Phone: Neighbor: At School01: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears if Sim attempts to call a child neighbor during school hours.	$Neighbor is at school.
181		$Neighbor is at school, duh!
182		Did you look at the clock before you called? $Neighbor is at school right now, don't ya know?
183		$Neighbor is at school. Try back later.
184		It's nice that you get to relax at home but poor $Neighbor is at school.
STR#302 - MakeMenu prim string set (Pie Menu)
0	Phone: Both: Notes: Used to call a neighbor. $Family and $Neighbor are variables, only Call requires translation. The / is used to separate the two strings. The first level of the Pie Menu displays the Family name. When selected the next menu shows Call followed by the name of the individual neighbor. Only appears if Sim placing call has met one of the neighbors. Appears when selected by both adults and children.	$Family/Call $Neighbor

Phone - Table

phones.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Phone: Table: Name Notes: SCTC stands for SimCity Telephone Company. BR-8 is word joke on "berate"	SCTC BR-8 Standard Telephone
Buy Mode: Phone: Table: Description Notes: Mention that friend and service phone numbers are stored in the phone.	A phone is a Sim's connection to the outside world. With an SCTC BR-8, invite people over, get some pizza, or hire some help. Durable plastic shell. Touch-tone dialing. Miracle infrared port allows use throughout house and automatic storage of phone numbers.

Phone - Wall

phones.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Phone: Table: Name Notes: SCTC stands for SimCity Telephone Company. BR-8 is word joke on "berate"	SCTC Cordless Wall Phone
Buy Mode: Phone: Wall: Description Notes: Mention that friend and emergency phone numbers are stored in the phone.	Extended range. Emergency numbers pre-stored. Virtually private conversations. Number memory for frequently called friends. Wall mountable. Integrated keypad.

PinballMachine.iff

PinballMachine.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Pinball Machine: Name Notes: "see me, feel me" is a reference to a Who song and reference to The Who's rock opera which features a pinball wizard kid. Translators can rename if reference is not known.	"See Me, Feel Me" Pinball Machine
Buy Mode: Pinball Machine: Description Notes: Mention that pinball is fun. Humor is heavy reference to The Who's song "Pinball Wizard" from the rock opera "Tommy" in which a deaf dumb and blind kid is a pinball wizard. Translators can rename if reference is not known.	Not every Sim is a pinball wizard, but they would have to be deaf, dumb, and blind not to love playing on the "See Me, Feel Me" pinball table! Chrome plated steel balls bounce off rubber coated electric bumpers in a cacophony of movement, noise, flashing lights and the ever elusive high score. By who? By Tommi Co. of course!
128 - Pinball Machine tree table (Pie Menu)
Pinball Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Can only be used by adults and children.	Play
Pinball Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair
Pinball Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Appears for adults and children.	Join

stereos.iff

Common Strings

stereos.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Stereo - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is off when selected by both adults and children.	Turn On
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.	Turn Off
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on another station when selected by both adults and children.	Switch to Latin
	Switch to Rock
	Switch to Classical
	Switch to Country
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.	Dance
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears when adult Sim is dancing at a stereo and then selects another adult Sim.	Join
Stereo: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.	Play Next Song

Stereo - Boombox

stereos.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Stereo: Cheap: Name Notes: Uses extreme American hip-hop slang. "Down" means real, authentic. "Wit" is an abbreviated form of WITH. "Dat" is a mispronunciation of THAT. A boom box is a portable stereo.	"Down Wit Dat" Boom Box
Buy Mode: Stereo: Cheap: Description Notes: Uses extreme American hip hop slang. Letter *Town* is street talk for city (ie Berlin would be *B-Town or Berlin-Town*). *Sweet* is really good. *Slacker* is a lazy person. *Stupid* is letting it all go, unrepressed. *Mad Bank* is a lot of money. *Hood* is slang abbreviation of neighbor[hood]. *Chill out* means relax. *Crib* is slang for home or house because a crib is where a baby spends all its time. Juvenile-youth-gangster sound to description. Translators can rewrite if too difficult to convey.	From A-Town to SimTown there ain't no SWEETER deal than the "Down Wit Dat" CD-DAT boom box. Get those slacker Sims dancing STUPID freaky without spending mad bank. This little box is all you NEED to make all the other Sims in the hood wanna chill out and party at YOUR crib.

Stereo - Moderate

stereos.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Stereo: Moderate: Name Notes: Zimantz is take off on old stereo manufacturer "Marantz" and the word" sim"	Zimantz Component Hi-Fi Stereo
Buy Mode: Stereo: Moderate: Description Notes: Description centers on nostalgia of LPs in the age of CDs.	Who says the days of the vinyl LP are dead? Even the major media outlets now report that analog LPs sound "warmer" or that they have more soul than the "crisp" and "antiseptic" sound of CD systems. Solid state, hand tuned, vacuum tube electronics. Modern triode amplification. Simulated plastic wood resistant to scratching, tagging and raps.

Stereo - Expensive

stereos.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Stereo: Expensive: Name Notes: String theory is actually a physics concept but sounds like musical concept.	Strings Theory Stereo
Buy Mode: Stereo: Expensive: Description Notes: Description contains theoretical mathematics terminology to make system sound powerful.	The product of a joint venture between the Sim Institute of Techiness and the Landgraab Corporation, the Strings Theory stereo system utilizes an entropy logarithm to produce mass excitations of an audio data string particle with zero mass and two units of DJ spin. Supersymmetry of phonic bubbles produces music SUPERIOR to live performances.

TrainSets.iff

Common Strings

TrainSets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Train Set - X tree table (Pie Menu)
TrainSets: Small: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Appears only for adults children.	Play
TrainSets: Small: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Appears only for children.	Join

Train Set - Cheap

TrainSets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Train Set: Small: Name Notes: This is the small train set. Urchin is slang for child. Urchineer is a joke word combining urchin and engineer.	Urchineer Train Set by Rip Co.
Buy Mode: Train Set: Small: Description Notes: Mention that it is only for use by kids for fun.	Smokestacks smokin'! Passengers chokin'! Kids gotta have it! Playin' it's a habit! Kids are all screaming for the Urchineer Train Set this year! Mesmerizing figure eight track and Perpetu-LIF battery keep the little ones infinitely entertained!

Train Set - Expensive

TrainSets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Train Set: Large: Name Notes: OCD is acronym for obsessive compulsive disorder (a psychological disorder) and SimTown was a previous Maxis game.	OCD Systems SimRailRoad Town
Buy Mode: Train Set: Large: Description Notes: Mention use by adults and children	Model railroads are great fun for the whole family. Imagine a miniature world of houses, neighborhoods and people that submit to your every whim in HO scale! The OCD System allows for TOTAL control by allowing multiple trains to run at the same time with up to 42 individual, yet monitored, subsystems. Tracks may be isolated or forced to work together. Painstaking realism has been achieved through obsessive attention to detail and masterful hand painting of scenery.

TVs.iff

Common Strings

TVs.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Television - X tree table (Pie Menu)
TV: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is off when selected by both adults and children.		Turn On
TV: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.		Turn Off
TV: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on another station when selected by both adults and children.		Switch to Action
		Switch to Horror
		Switch to Romance
		Switch to Cartoons
TV: X: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.		Repair
TV: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Watch TV
STR#302 - MakeMenu prim string set (Pie Menu)
0	0New TV: All: Queue Notes: Appears in queue after Sim turns on TV and begins to watch.	Watch TV

Television - Cheap

TVs.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: TV: Cheap: Name Notes: Monochrome means one color.	Monochrome TV
Buy Mode: TV: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention that it provides a little entertainment.	There's something to be said for watching TV and movies in black and white. Who wants high definition, high fidelity and high costs when Sims can get a little entertainment at a low, low, low price!

Television - Moderate

TVs.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: TV: Moderate: Name Notes: B94U is word joke that when pronounced sounds like "benign for you"	Trottco 27" Color Television B94UV
Buy Mode: TV: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention that it provides entertainment. Advertising jargon used to list unnecessary features.	Whether you need total distraction and some entertainment in the kitchen, the bedroom, or the family room, the B94U television set from Trottco is a solid choice. Auto-Tuning. Channel Recall. Hair Filter. Sharpness. Three A/V Inputs Visible. Static-Video Input. Audio Output. Permanent Channel Setting. Bass and Treble Sounds. TV Stand. Vents.

Television - Expensive

TVs.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: TV: Expensive: Name Notes: none	Soma Plasma TV
Buy Mode: TV: Expensive: Description Notes: Description uses technology jargon to suggest quality.	Perfect focus... Perfect image uniformity... Perfect entertainment. Soma Consumer Electronics takes the "plasma phenomenon" to a brave new level in this elegant technology statement. With its incredible image quality, unique form and super thin, Flatuospective screen, the Soma plasma TV is the undisputed leader in nanopixel technology.

VRHelmet.iff

VRHelmet.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: VR Helmet: Name Notes: SSRI actually stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors which are drugs taken by the chronically depressed	SSRI Virtual Reality Set
Buy Mode: VR Helmet: Description Notes: Mention that it provides entertainment. Humor is that it comes with a medical warning.	SSRI VR-glasses connect to a WORLD of entertainment options. Imagine crystal-clear, full-color, big-screen, high-fidelity sights and sounds in your private virtual theater. "Not for use by Sims subject to perspiration, dilated pupils, dilation of bronchial tubes, and secretion of oxytocin, vasopressin, hydrochloric acid and glucose."
129 - VRHelmet tree table (Pie Menu)
VR Helmet: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Play

Appliances

BBQ.iff

BBQ.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Barbecue: Name Notes: Wild Bill Hickock was a legendary, wild West performer and Buffalo killer. Very American.		Wild Bill THX-451 Barbecue
Buy Mode: Barbecue: Description Notes: Emphasize brutality and manliness of the grill. Powerful, technological advertising language. Must state that it feeds multiple people.		With its brutal styling and high-performance cooking system, the Wild Bill is an eyebrow-singeing blend of decadence and power guaranteed to feed everyone in sight. Tropical hardwood work surfaces add a touch of elegance. Underneath, 66,600 BTUs rage through six heavy-duty stainless steel burners for a perpetual inferno.
129 - Barbecue tree table (Pie Menu)
BBQ: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Grill
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	0New BBQ: No Funds: Dialog: Text Notes: Appears when there are no funds in the account and a Sim attempts to prepare a meal at the BBQ.	Where's the beef? No $$, no burgers on the BBQ. Increase your funds and the BBQ will be stocked again.
1	BBQ: No Funds: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - do not translate	$Me

CoffeeEsp.iff

CoffeeEsp.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Espresso Machine: Name Notes: Name is a joke from "Gag me Some more" but made to sound Italian and expensive. Gag means choke.	Gagmia Simore Espresso Machine
Buy Mode: Coffee: Espresso Machine: Description Notes: More expensive than coffeemaker. Gives energy. Overuse of techno jargon for a simple machine is humor.	A hyper-efficient model that automatically grinds and brews caffeine rich espresso. The ergonomic front lever adjusts the volume of each beverage and dump box catches the ejected coffee grounds. Nev-Scald enabled. Half stepping during brew cycle.
129 - Coffee - Espresso tree table (Pie Menu)
Espresso Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.	Drink Espresso
Espresso Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair

CoffeeM.iff

CoffeeM.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Coffee: Coffeemaker: Name Notes: America has a popular coffee maker called "Mr. Coffee". A "regular Joe" is a normal person. "Joe" is slang for coffee.	Mr. Regular-Joe Coffee
Buy Mode: Coffee: Coffeemaker: Description Notes: Mention that it provides energy.	Do you have a Sim who needs to burn the midnight oil? Keep them pumped full of coffee, and they'll spend less time napping and more time amusing you.
129 - Coffee - Espresso tree table (Pie Menu)
Coffeemaker: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.	Drink Coffee

Dishwashers.iff

Common Strings

Dishwashers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Dishwasher ex - main part tree table (Pie Menu)
Dishwasher: Cheap: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair

Dishwasher cheap

Dishwashers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dishwasher: Cheap: Name Notes: Illiterative name sounds cheap. "Duster" is a slang term for cleaner.	Dish Duster Deluxe
Buy Mode: Dishwasher: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention that it saves time washing dishes and can be used as counter space.	The Dish Duster Deluxe is an integral part of the fully automated kitchen. Saving both time and water, the convection heater and triple-tower-aqua-jet system make kitchen chores a distant memory. Space saving surface doubles as kitchen prep surface. Vinyl coated racks. Polypropylene filter. Available in Hospital white.

Dishwasher expensive

Dishwashers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dishwasher: Expensive: Name Notes: Fuzzy logic is high tech computer logic.	Fuzzy Logic Dishwasher
Buy Mode: Dishwasher: Expensive: Description Notes: Takes less time to wash dishes than sink or cheap dishwasher. Include technical jargon.	Shiny Things Inc. is always one step ahead. Now dishes can be one step ahead too. Fuzzy Logic aquainterpretation allows smart cleaning by delivering detergents based on suds subset values between "completely dirty" and "completely clean". Saves time. No more frustration. No more pain.

Fridges.iff

Common Strings

Fridges.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Frdige - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Refrigerator: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Have A Snack
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Refrigerator: No Funds: Dialog: Text: Notes: Appears when Sim attempts to get food from the refrigerator but there are not funds to pay for the food.	Stomach growling? No $$, no food in fridge. Get some money and the refrigerator will miraculously refill and your Sims can stuff their faces.
STR#302 - MakeMenu prim string set (Pie Menu)
0	Refrigerator: All: Dinner: Both: Notes: Appears in evening when selected by adults.	Have Dinner
1	Refrigerator: All: Breakfast: Both: Notes: Appears in morning when selected by adults.	Have Breakfast
2	Refrigerator: All: Lunch: Both: Notes: Appears at midday when selected by adults..	Have Lunch
3	Refrigerator: All: Dinner: Both: Notes: Appears in evening when selected by adults.	Serve Dinner
4	Refrigerator: All: Lunch: Both: Notes: Appears at midday when selected by adults.	Serve Lunch
5	Refrigerator: All: Breakfast: Both: Notes: Appears in morning when selected by adults.	Serve Breakfast
6	Refrigerator: All: Dinner: Both: Notes: Appears in evening when selected by adults.	Have Quick Dinner
7	Refrigerator: All: Lunch: Both: Notes: Appears at midday when selected by adults.	Have Quick Lunch
8	Refrigerator: All: Breakfast: Both: Notes: Appears in morning when selected by adults.	Have Quick Breakfast

Fridge - Cheap

Fridges.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Fridge: Cheap: Name (blue) Notes: Joke is that Llamark includes "llama" the mascot of Maxis games.	Llamark Refrigerator
Buy Mode: Fridge: Cheap: Description (blue) Notes: Humor is that basic refrigerator sounds like industrial equipment.	The Llamark cools perishables at temperatures ranging from "Medium" to "Coolest". Patented gas technology produces only minimal carbon monoxide emissions. Comes with shelves, drawers, door and a little inside light that goes on and off.

Fridge - Moderate

Fridges.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Fridge: Moderate: Name (white) Notes: Porcina makes it sound like pig. Model P1g-S is word joke on pigs.	Porcina Refrigerator Model P1g-S
Buy Mode: Fridge: Moderate: Description (white) Notes: List a lot of items to make it sound like increased cost is justified.	State of the art cooling technology and standard aesthetics meet head on in the Porcina P1g-S. Ample door and freezer spaces eliminate bottlenecks in the fridge-to-mouth food pipeline. Flip & Glide SpillNot shelves. Backup compressor. Deli drawer. Egg couch. Meat hanger. Feed trough. No longer available in Avocado, Chocolate or Harvest Gold.

Fridge - Expensive

Fridges.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Fridge: Expensive: Name (steel) Notes: Name makes it sound like "secret" technology.	Freeze Secret Refrigerator
Buy Mode: Fridge: Expensive: Description (steel) Notes: Shiny Things Inc and Malcolm Landgraab are characters from SimCity 3000. Sounds like expensive fridge uses advanced, secret technology.	The brainchild of reclusive Shiny Things Inc. founder Malcolm Landgraab, the Freeze Secret exploits experimental cryogenic technology. Utilizing a combination of liquid sulfur dioxide and argon in a low gravity vacuum, perishables are kept fresh for generations. High impact stainless steel and modern design make this the veritable ice queen of refrigeration.

TrashCompactor.iff

TrashCompactor.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Trash Compactor: Name Notes: Junk is another word for trash. Genie is used in American advertising to give a magical quality to an item.	Junk Genie Trash Compactor
Buy Mode: Trash Compactor: Description Notes: Mention that it holds as much as several trash cans	The Junk Genie system is the perfect answer to total trash control. Efficiently holding the equivalent of several ordinary trash cans, the Junk Genie saves you both time and energy. Another fine product by Shiny Things Inc.
129 - Trash Compactor tree table (Pie Menu)
TraschCompactor: Both: Notes: Appears if item is full when selected by both adults and children.	Empty Trash

stoves.iff

Stove - Cheap

stoves.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Stove: Cheap: Name Notes: Dialectric is word joke combining "dial" and "electric"	Dialectric Free Standing Range
Buy Mode: Stove: Cheap: Description Notes: Description used advertising jargon to make stove sound better than it actually is. Mention that it used to prepare food.	Have you ever been shopping in a traditional appliance store and looked at ovens? The similarities are almost incredible. They all look the same. Like the new Dialectric electric range. The Dialectric makes cooking a snap! Familiar design. SemiTuph heating elements. Grease waiter. Contradiction of opposite heat currents synthesizes perfect meals...every time.

Stove - Expensive

stoves.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Stove: Expensive: Name Notes: Pyro means fire.	The "Pyrotorre" Gas Range
Buy Mode: Stove: Expensive: Description Notes: Description lists quality features of stove. Mention that it makes superior food.	Shiny Things Inc.'s slide-in gas ranges feature commercial styling and gourmet features. These include a glass, front-mounted control panel, flush-to-cabinet installation and keen, modern edges to complement every kitchen. Automated controls make our ranges easy to use. Gas heat ensures superior food quality and taste.

Stove - Microwave

stoves.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Microwave: Name Notes: Name is physics reference.	Positive Potential Microwave
Buy Mode: Microwave: Description Notes: Mention saves time cooking. "Trickle down" is American phrase meaning that some benefit will exist for the masses from something done by the upper classes. Physics references are use to make it sound high tech.	Taking advantage of trickle-down technology from SimCity defense contractors, the Positive Potential harnesses neo-non-ionizing radiation in a magnetron tube to enable half-wave voltage octupling. Reduces cooking time from minutes to seconds! Variable speed rotating antenna prevents ignition of exterior surfaces. Free "Glowing Reviews" cookbook with purchase.

Stove - Toaster Oven

stoves.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
(N/A)	Brand Name Toaster Oven
Buy Mode: Toaster Oven: Description Notes: Advertising jargon makes it sound better than it is. This is the cheapest cook item (less than either range or microwave).	Momma's making scents! Brand Name saves you cents! Cooking hyper speed! The price won't make you bleed! The Brand Name toaster oven is the perfect space saver for apartments, vacation cabins, backyards, and sheds. Toast, bake, toast-bake functions. One-position oven rack. Non-removable crumb tray.

Plumbing

Bathtubs

Common Strings

TubC.iff, TubM.iff and tubx.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Tub - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Tub: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Take a Bath
Tub: X: Both: Notes: Appears after item has become dirty when selected by both adults and children.	Clean
Tub: X: Both: Notes: Appears after item has been used when selected by both adults and children.	Drain

TubC.iff (Tub - Cheap)

TubC.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Tub: Cheap: Name Notes: Justa is a joke of "just a" which would mean that it is ordinary.	Justa Bathtub
Buy Mode: Tub: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention hygiene. Description contains detailed examples comfort.	There's nothing like improving your hygiene with a long, hot, soothing bath after a hard day. The immediate effects of the Justa are a general sense of well-being, relaxation, lowered tension and stress. In addition there is the psychological effect of the pleasure of bathing. Unique lozenge shape and "one size fits all" design make the Justa bathtub a top seller.

TubM.iff (Tub - Moderate)

TubM.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Tub: Moderate: Name Notes: Name in "sani" which is a shortened form of sanitary which hints at the hygiene effects of the tub.	Sani-Queen Bathtub
Buy Mode: Tub: Moderate: Description Notes: Description denotes quality.	We've combined all the classic indulgence of a clawfoot tub with the sleek sensibility of modern design and the sturdiness of contemporary materials. Chrome floormount pipes and feet offset the elegant coloration. Comes with handy sidemount soap and shampoo caddy.

tubx.iff (Tub - Expensive)

tubx.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Tub: Expensive: Name Notes: Name is a combination of Hydro (water) and Thera (therapy).	Hydrothera Bathtub
Buy Mode: Tub: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention quality and comfort.	All bathtubs are not created equally. It doesn't take Sims long to feel the tremendous benefits Hydrothera tubs provide. These luxurious one person bathtubs go beyond just elegance and comfort, ensuring proper lumbar support for the ultimate in maximum bathing pleasure.

ShowerC.iff

ShowerC.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Shower: Cheap: Name Notes: SpaceMiser is a reference to the shower not taking much space. Miser means stingy or sparingly	SpaceMiser Shower
Buy Mode: Shower: Cheap: Description Notes: Description is advertising jargon making the shower sound more impressive than it actually is. Mention hygiene.	Krampft Industries is recognized worldwide as a leader in hot and cold water hygiene delivery systems. The SpaceMiser, constructed of indestructible acrylic, polyester resin, and fiberglass, is the perfect solution for space constricted bathrooms. Maximum Capacity: One
Shower tree table (Pie Menu)
Shower: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Take a Shower
Shower: Both: Notes: Appears if item is dirty when selected by both adults and children.	Clean
Shower: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair

Sinks.iff

Common Strings

Sinks.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Sink - X - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Sink: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Wash Hands
Sink: X: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair

Sink - Bathroom - Expensive

Sinks.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sink: Bathroom: Expensive: Name Notes: Irony is that Andersonville was a notorious American Civil War prison where sickness and death were due to poor hygiene.	"Andersonville" Pedestal Sink
Buy Mode: Sink: Bathroom: Expensive: Description. Notes: Mention that it is used for hygiene.	An elegant period-style bathroom suite, the Andersonville takes hygiene to the Victorian era but is produced to the exacting standards required by the demands of modern Sims. The classical fluted pedestal and shell design give the Andersonville its strength of character.

Sink - Kitchen - Cheap

Sinks.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sink: Kitchen: Cheap: Name Notes: Hydronomic is word joke combining "hydro" and "economic"	Hydronomic Kitchen Sink
Buy Mode: Sink: Kitchen: Cheap: Description Notes: "Everything but the kitchen sink" is an American phrase meaning that you have used virtually everything at your disposal. Mention that it can be used for washing hands and dishes and that it can be placed in all counters.	Everything BUT the kitchen sink? Sims could probably do without everything EXCEPT for the kitchen sink. Practically a necessity, Sims can use this economic stainless steel model for washing hands and dishes. The special design allows universal drop-fitting of the Hydronomic in all counters.

Sink - Kitchen - Expensive

Sinks.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Sink: Kitchen: Expensive: Name Notes: Name is joke on "epicure" or gourmet cook.	Epikouros Kitchen Sink
Buy Mode: Sink: Kitchen: Expensive: Description Notes: Description highlights classy components of the sink. Mention that it can be used to wash dishes. Mention that it can be placed in all counters.	Washing dishes by hand takes time. That's why discriminating Sims are spoiling themselves with Epikouros kitchen sinks. The double bowl comes with mirror ledge, 18-gauge stainless steel, and a seamless welded front apron. Vintage single lever faucet along with the vintage soap dispenser turns ordinary chores into extra-ordinary experiences. Specially designed to fit all counter types.

toilets.iff

Common Strings

toilets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Toilet - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Toilet: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Use
Toilet: Expensive: Both: Notes: Appears after item has been used when selected by both adults and children.	Flush
Toilet: Expensive: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Unclog
Toilet: Expensive: Both: Notes: Appears after item has become dirty when selected by both adults and children.	Clear

Toilet - Cheap

toilets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Toilet: Cheap: Name Notes: Name is joke on hygiene.	Hygeia-O-Matic Toilet
Buy Mode: Toilet: Cheap: Description Notes: Description makes basic toilet functionality seem special.	Based on ancient Greek and Victorian engineering principles such as gravity and water-seal technology, the toilet has become a staple of modern hygiene and efficiency. Waste is drained away and the water trap effectively stops odors from backing up into the room. Ingenious flipping seat and flush handle make using the Hygeia-O-Matic a blast.

Buy Mode: Toilet: Cheap: Description

Notes: Description makes basic toilet functionality seem special. |}

Toilet - Expensive

toilets.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Toilet: Expensive: Name Notes: none	Flush Force 5 XLT
Buy Mode: Toilet: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention bladder relief. Mention that it auto-flushes. Use of military and computer terms for toilet is humor here.	If ever there were a toilet that would contribute better to satisfying the Sims' bladder motives, this would be it. Don't ask why, don't ask how, it's just cool looking, and has more buttons than a stealth bomber. Complete with 8 hour emergency battery pack, heated seat and 56K modem. It's even equpped with Auto-Flush technology.

Buy Mode: Toilet: Cheap: Description

Notes: Description makes basic toilet functionality seem special. |}

Lighting

lampgarden.iff

lampgarden.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Garden: Name Notes: Lunatech is a word combining Luna for moonlight and technology.	Garden Lamp by Lunatech
Buy Mode: Lamp: Garden: Description: Notes: Lights up automatically at night. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Green Gaians were a citizen's group from Sim City 3000.	These solar powered lamps are designed to provide a soft, warm evening glow to add romance to your garden and keep guests from tripping into pools. They can be staked into the ground against the edge of a garden path or used indoors for festive parties. Brass plating on light-weight aluminum shield. Endorsed by the SC Green Gaians.

LampLava.iff

LampLava.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Lava: Name Notes: Double joke is reference to misinterpretation of yin/yang into "Love and Hate" by stupid hippies who live in the Haight Street area of San Francisco...where lava lamps are sold to tourists. Can be dropped for translation.	Love n' Haight Lava Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Lava: Description Notes: Description is over-hyped advertising talk.	Everything old is new again! Give your den that kitschy touch with the classic Lava Lamp. The glass is extra-thick tempered to withstand bumps and scratches, and the base is high-quality brushed steel with a small secret compartment.
129 - Lamp - Lava tree table (Pie Menu)
Lamp: LavaLamp: Both: Notes: Appears if item is off when selected by both adults and children.	Turn On
Lamp: LavaLamp: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.	Turn Off
Lamp: LavaLamp: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	View

Lamps.iff

Common Strings

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Lamp - X - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Lamp: X: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is off when selected by both adults and children.	Turn On
Lamp: X: X: Both: Notes: Appears if item is on when selected by both adults and children.	Turn Off
Lamp: X: X: Both: Notes: Appears when bulb is burnt out. Appears for adults and children.	Replace Bulb

Lamp - Floor - Cheap

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Cheap: Name Notes: Contempto is word joke on contemporary and contempt.	Halogen Heaven Lamp by Contempto
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Cheap: Description Notes: Humor is that hospital quality lighting is somehow good?	Our most popular floor lamp, the Halogen Heaven is proud to provide a hospital-quality light and mood to any room. Contempto lamps leave some lasting impressions and ensure the perfect blend of fun and functionality. Our motto is, "Who needs the sun when you can be in Halogen Heaven?."

Lamp - Floor - Moderate

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Moderate: Name Notes: Name is joke on "Lumpen Proletariat" and "Illumination" implying mass market moderate price. Can be changed for translation.	Lumpen Lumeniat Floor Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Moderate: Description Notes: Description contains heavy emphasis on functionality, tradition, and quality.	For over 40 years, we've specialized in functional lamps for the home, specializing in incandescent models. The Lumeniat is the epitome of traditional AND classic style. Hand crafted from red birch and walnut. Every Lumpen lamp is guaranteed to meet the rigorous standards of CQC Laboratories, an independent consumer-safety testing organization. A light at night brightens any room.

Lamp - Floor - Expensive

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Expensive: Name Notes: Name is a joke combination of "torch" for light and "testosterone" for aggressive, professional males who purchase such lamps.	Torchosteronne Floor Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Floor: Expensive: Description Notes: Description is of high-end design.	Our finest quality floor lamp uses stainless steel to describe what has been called by the leading design magazines "a concerto in geometry". The milk glass shade diffuses the light and moderates the crispness of the design while the metal rod construction describes a virtual, implied volume.

Lamp - Table - Cheap

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Cheap: Name (red) Notes: Lamp is made from a bottle.	Bottle Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Cheap: Description (red) Notes: Description references that the lamps are handmade in SimCity. School colors are the team colors a high school affiliates itself with. "Go Llamas" is like a team cheer. High schools teams often use animal names. Of course SimCity teams have a LLAMA as a mascot.	What will those SimCity kids think of next? Using only garage sale castoffs and donated electrical hardware, Mrs. Farsheim's 10th grade shop class collaborated to make these elegant table lamps in their school colors. Go Llamas! Light up Sims' lives and the local school budget with the purchase of these lovingly handmade lamps.

Lamp - Table - Moderate

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Moderate: Name (white) Notes: Name is a joke of "Ceramic." Adding "iche" sounds classy.	Ceramiche Table Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Moderate: Description (white) Notes: General description of ceramic lamp.	Modern living requires modern décor. The "Ceramiche" satisfies that particular requirement. The stylish line is only enhanced by the translucent polyresin construction which can resemble either porcelain or plastic, depending on the point of view. Linen shade. Brass supports.

Lamp - Table - Expensive

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Expensive: Name (chrome) Notes: Elite reflections implies vanity.	Elite Reflections Chrome Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Expensive: Description (chrome) Notes: I.C Luuk designer name is word joke that sounds like "icy look." Description contains many references to expensive metals.	Slim yet flared, this distinctive lamp honors the industrial materials and lines of old spacecraft. Diffuser is molded thermoplastic with an anodized aluminum reflector. Chrome finish bears resemblance to classic chrome finishes. Manufacturer: Elite Reflections Designer: I.C. Luuk.

Lamp - Table - Very Expensive

Lamps.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Very Expensive: Name (gold) Notes: SC stands for Sim City	SC Electric Co. Antique Lamp
Buy Mode: Lamp: Table: Very Expensive: Description (gold) Notes: Lamp is made to sound very antique and old.	This wonderful antique, brass lighting fixture dates from the turn-of-the-century. Original etched frost bulb is intact with working carbon two-loop filament. The natural patina of this beautiful historic lamp is untouched to show its age.

Miscellaneous

AlarmClock.iff

AlarmClock.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Clock: Alarm: Name Notes: Snooze is a slang word for sleep. The title means "sleep more"	SnoozMore Alarm Clock
Buy Mode: Clock: Alarm: Description Notes: Make point of saying it helps you wake up for work on time. Alarms clock designed to wake people up. REM stands for rapid eye movement sleep.	Who has time to sleep these days? Hectic hours and stressful living have made REM sleep a thing of the past. Make sure JOBS don't end up a thing of the past by waking up early to the stylish and unforgettable sounds of the SnoozMore alarm clock.
129 - Clock tree table (Pie Menu)
Alarm Clock: Both Notes: Appears if alarm is not set when item is selected by adults and children.	Set Alarm
Alarm Clock: Both Notes: Appears if alarm is set when item is selected by adults and children.	Unset Alarm

Bars.iff

Bars.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Beverage Bar: Name Notes: Bachman-Wood is the last name of one of the game's producer.	Bachman Wood Beverage Bar
Buy Mode: Beverage Bar: Description. Notes: Mention being a good host and entertaining.	What good host would entertain guests without a wood beverage bar by Bachman? Solid mahogany. Imported marble top. Built in cooler and ice maker. Kids are welcome to use it for their drinks, too.
129 - Bar - Wet tree table (Pie Menu)
Wetbar: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults and children.	Have a Drink
Wetbar: Both: Notes: Appears if no drinks have been made. Appears when selected by adults only.	Make Drinks

BBall.iff

BBall.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Basketball Standard: Name Notes: SuperDoop is related to Super-Duper which is a childish way of saying terrific. It also rhymes with Hoop.	SuperDoop Basketball Hoop
Buy Mode: Basketball Standard: Description Notes: Description must state that it provides fun and that one or two can play.	Sims just can't resist a little b-ball action when their fun levels are low! Even the adults and neighbors like to join in. Make your house THE fun house in the neighborhood with the SuperDoop Basketball Hoop. No assembly required.
129 - Basketball - Standard tree table (Pie Menu)
BBall Hoop: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Appears for adults and children.	Play
BBall Hoop: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it or as a social interaction when the Sim playing selects another Sim. Appears for adults and children.	Join

Bookcases.iff

Common Strings

Bookcases.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Bookshelf - X tree table (Pie Menu)
Bookcase: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Study Cooking
		Study Mechanical
Bookcase: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Read a Book
Bookcase: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by children only.		Study for School
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Bookcase: Cooking: Gain: Text Notes: After studying cooking from the bookcase for the right amount of time and achieving a skill point they should receive this message.	A master chef in the making. $Me has received 1 Cooking Skill Point..
1	Skill: Bookcase: Gain: Title Notes: Title of dialogs announcing the gaining of skill points at the bookcase.	Congratulations!
2	Skill: Bookcase: Mechanical: Gain: Text Notes: After studying mechanics from the bookcase for the right amount of time and achieving a mechanical skill point they should receive this message.	A three-wrench salute is in order! $Me has received 1 Mechanical Skill Point.
3	Grades: Gain01: Dialog: Notes: After studying from the bookcase for the right amount of time and increasing their grade point the child Sim should receive this message. $Me is a variable - do not translate.	An education is something that no one can take away from you. Good work. $Me went up one grade point!
4	Study: Bookcase: Dialog: Title Notes: If a Child Sim achieves A++ grade level then they receive this message.	$Me
5	Study: Reward: Bookcase: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Child Sim achieves A+ grade level then they receive this message.	I got $$Local:1 from Grandma for good grades!
6	Skill: Bookcase: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: When a Sim's mood is too low they won't study.	I'm too depressed to study.

Bookshelf - Cheap

Bookcases.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Cheap: Name Notes: Pine is a cheap wood.	Cheap Pine Bookcase
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Cheap: Description Notes: Mention improving cooking and mechancial skills. Mention that kids can use for studying.	This plain, functional bookcase will keep the books and souvenirs off the floor. It does the job, but that's about it. Sims can improve their cooking and mechanical skills by reading books. Kids can also use books to study and improve their grades.

Bookshelf - Moderate

Bookcases.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Moderate: Name Notes: Name is cross between "Amish" and "Sim", Amish being an American furniture style, often antique. Joke is the possibility of a sim-antique.	Amishim Bookcase
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Moderate: Description Notes: Description should mention reading for fun, studying, and improving cooking and mechanical skills.	This bookcase offers quality you will not find outside of SimCity. Amishim Furniture specializes in large bookcases with extra-thick shelves, eliminating the worry of bowing or breakage over time. Whether your Sims are just reading their favorite book for fun, doing some serious studying, or trying to improve their cooking or mechanical skills, these shelves were built to last.

Bookshelf - Expensive

Bookcases.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Expensive: Name Notes: Libri di Regina translates to "Books of the Queen" but sounds like designer Italian furniture.	Libri di Regina Bookcase
Buy Mode: Bookcase: Expensive: Description: Notes: Description should be expensive sounding.	The bold European design of the Libri di Regina turns ordinary reading and studying into a passion for the written word. Adds style and sophistication to any room. Manufacturer: Iliterati & Co.

ChessTable.iff

ChessTable.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Chess Set: Name Notes: Chuck Matewell is a joke on checkmate.		Chuck Matewell Chess Set
Buy Mode: Chess Set: Description Notes: Mention that it teaches logic skills. One or two player game. Makes fun of competition between chess pro and computer.		An exact replica of the competition chess set used by Chuck Matewell to beat the M.A.X. "Deep Trouble" computer, this top quality chess set lets Sims have fun while they build their logic skills. Although a timeless two-player game, Matewell says, "I spent years playing chess alone, and look where it got me."
129 - Chess Table tree table (Pie Menu)
Chess Table: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Appears for adults and children.		Play
Chess Table: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it or as a social interaction when the Sim playing selects another Sim. Appears for adults and children.		Join
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Logic: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a logic skill point from playing chess the player will get this message.	The logic may escape some Sims, but not $Me, who just received 1 Logic Skill Point.
1	Skill: Logic: Gain: Dialog: Title Notes: After developing a logic skill point from playing chess the player will get this message.	Congratulations!
2	Skill: Logic: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to play chess the player will get this message.	I'm too depressed to play chess.
3	Chess: Dialog: Title Notes: If a sim’s mood is too low to play chess the player will get this message. Variable only - do not translate.	$Me

DollHouse.iff

DollHouse.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dollhouse: Description Notes: Joke is that it mirrors the actual game "The Sims."	Will Lloyd Wright Doll House
Buy Mode: Dollhouse: Name Notes: Name is a joking combing game designer "Will Wright" and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.	This marvel of doll house design is meant for everyone, allowing children as well as adults to act out fantasies of controlling little families. This incredible replica comes complete with amazingly realistic furniture and decorative items. Don't be suprised if hours upon hours are spent enjoying this little world.
Dollhouse tree table (Pie Menu)
DollHouse: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Can only be used by adults and children.	Play
DollHouse: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Appears for adults and children.	Join

Dressers.iff

Common Strings

Dressers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Dresser - Child's - Front Right tree table (Pie Menu)
Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is not already wearing this outfit. Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Change to Normal
Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is not already wearing this outfit. Appears when selected by adults only.	Change to Formal
Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is not already wearing this outfit. Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Change to Swimsuit
Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is not already wearing this outfit. Appears when selected by employed adult Sims only.	Change for Work
Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is not already wearing this outfit. Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Change to PJs
0000New Dresser: All: Both: Notes: Appears when dresser is selected and the Sim is already wearing normal outfit. Allows Sim to change to other normal clothes available for all characters.	Change Clothes

Dresser - Cheap

Dressers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dresser: Cheap: Name (yellow) Notes: Pine is a type of wood, gulch is a gulley or desolate valley	Pinegulcher Dresser
Buy Mode: Dresser: Cheap: Description (yellow) Notes: Mention that dresser allows you to change clothes. "Machine cut" and "chassis" and "high performance" sound like racecar attributes rather than furniture qualities. Matches Pinegulcher End Table.	There's nothing quite like solid pine furniture for giving a home a warm and friendly feeling. Except maybe this durable chipboard dresser from Pinegulcher. Precision machine cut pine and lubricated chassis combine to give the clothing user easy access to all their apparel.

Dresser - Moderate

Dressers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dresser: Moderate: Name Notes: Armoire is a dresser.	Traditional Oak Armoire
0Changed Buy Mode: Dresser: Moderate: Description Notes: Mention dresser allows sims to change clothes. Description makes it sound more expensive and interesting than it actually is. 0Changed: Oaktowne removed from description.	Experience a taste of the past in the present with this traditional oak piece. Upper doors open to reveal an expansive clothing compartment for changing clothes easily. Sims can rest assured that they are obtaining a "highly moderate quality heirloom" that will last for generations.

Dresser - Expensive

Dressers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dresser: Expensive: Name Notes: Armoire is a dresser.	Antique Armoire
Buy Mode: Dresser: Expensive: Description Notes: Mention that dresser allows sims to change clothes. Mention age - antique.	Changing clothes becomes a ritual with this Western-style, two door cabinet. Dating from the early 19th Century, the construction is entirely of exquisitely grained padauk with bamboo inlays. The post and pivot door construction opens to a generous interior including removable shelves.

Dresser - Child's

Dressers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Dresser: Child: Name Notes: "Kinder" in America is a fancier way of saying "child"	Kinderstuff Dresser
Buy Mode: Dresser: Child: Description Notes: Mention that children can change clothes. Hyperactive description mirrors typical hyperactive children. Matches other childrens objects.	This explosive piece turns a child's room into a playpen of fun and zaniness! Kids can play dress-up with every garment they own. Goofy drawers go in and out, and are guaranteed never to break! Hand painted to match the rest of the SPAZZ line of attention grabbing and distracting furniture! From Kinderstuff!!!

Easel.iff

Easel.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Dimanche Buy Mode: Easel: Name Notes: "Dimanche" is French for Sunday. "Sunday Painter" is slang for a lazy, non-serious painter.		"Dimanche" Folding Easel
Buy Mode: Easel: Description Notes: Mention that it builds creativity skills.		All Sims love to paint, especially those who wish to improve their creativity. Unleash the right side of the brain with this lightweight, folding easel. Made of oiled beechwood, this portable model can be deployed indoors or outdoors.
Easel tree table (Pie Menu)
Easel: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Paint
Easel: Both: Notes: Appears if painting on the easel is completed when selected by both adults and children.		Sell Painting
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Creativity02: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to paint at the easel the player will get this message.	I'm not in the mood to paint.
1	Easel: Complete: Dialog: Text Notes: After completing a painting at the easel the picture must be sold before another can be painted. Money can be earned by selling paintings.	The painting is finished. Sell it to make some money.
2	Easel: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - Do not translate.	$Me
5	Skill: Creativity02: Gain: Dialog: Title	Congratulations!
6	Skill: Creativity02: Gain: Easel: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a creativity skill point from painting at the easel the player will get this message.	What vision, what talent! $Me received one Creativity Skill Point.

ExerciseMachine.iff

ExerciseMachine.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Exercise Machine: Name Notes: Exerto sounds Italian and sounds like "exertion"...what you do when exercising.		"Exerto" Benchpress Exercise Machine
Buy Mode: Exercise Machine: Description Notes: Technological description of Latin-named muscle groups implies scientific-exercise. Mention that improves body skill.		From our Exerto line, this traditional benchpress machine tones and strengthens both pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscle groups. For Sims into body building, the Exerto Benchpress will serve admirably as part of a home gymnasium.
Exercise machine - empty tree table (Pie Menu)
Excercise Machine: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Work Out
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Body01: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a body skill point from the exercise machine the player will get this message.	Buns of steel and washboard abs. $Me received 1 Body Skill Point!
1	Skill: Body01: Gain: Dialog: Title Notes: After developing a body skill point from the exercise machine the player will get this message.	Congratulations!
2	Skill: Body01: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If an adult Sim's mood is too low to work out on the exercise machine the player will get this message.	I'm not in a good enough mood to work out.
3	Exercise machine: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - do not translate.	$Me

foodproc.iff

foodproc.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Food Processor: Name Notes: XLR8R is a joke of "accelerator"	XLR8R Food Processor
Buy Mode: Food Processor: Description Notes: Mention that it saved Sims time when cooking food and makes food taste better. Humor is use of high energy physics for use in the home.	Part of the Intelli-kitchen total food prep system, the XLR8R accelerates food delivery time...AND taste. The low-cost, high-precision pulse-echo radar blades enable invariable food chunk tolerances by combining digital logic with microwave techniques. Sealed housing. Quick lock lid. Finger Shield. Idi-Pruuf control panel.

Fountain.iff

Fountain.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Fountain: Name Notes: none	"Fountain of Tranquility"
Buy Mode: Fountain: Description Notes: Description should reflect class.	Any outdoor event can be made more refreshing by the addition of a simple fountain. Let the cool, soothing qualities of the water wash worries away. Two-tiered design of Italian marble with hand-carved filigree adds an illusion of grandeur to any home.
129 - Fountain tree table (Pie Menu)
Fountain: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.	Play

GiftFlowers.iff

GiftFlowers.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
129 - Gift - Flowers tree table (Pie Menu)
Gift: Flowers: Both: Notes: Appears when wilted vase of flowers are selected by both adults and children.	Clean Up

hottub.iff

hottub.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Hot Tub: Name Notes: WhirlWizard is joke on WhirlPool which is an American brand.	WhirlWizard Hot Tub
Buy Mode: Hot Tub: Description Notes: Mention technology associated with hot tubs. Mention comfort and that it seats 4.	The WhirlWizard computer-controlled indoor/outdoor hot tub is the pinnacle of current relaxation technology. 16 jets provide a multitude of massage settings for up to 4 Sims simultaneously. The WhirlWizard is also equipped with a chip that remembers up to 256 separate personal profiles per seat, and has a self-cleaning setting for minimal maintenance.
129 - Hot Tub tree table (Pie Menu)
HotTub: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.	Get In
HotTub: Both: Notes: Appears when item is broken. Appears only for adults.	Repair
HotTub: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Appears for adults only.	Join

MedicineCabinet.iff

MedicineCabinet.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Medicine Cabinet: Name Notes: This is a bathroom cabinet.		Medicine Cabinet
Buy Mode: Medicine Cabinet: Description Notes: Mention that sims can brush teeth or use mirror for skill building.		The classic bathroom medicine cabinet. Sims can brush their teeth or brush up on their charm and wit. Spacious cabinet has enough space for even the largest and varied of personal pharmacies.
129 - Medicine Cabinet tree table (Pie Menu)
Medicine Cabinet: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Practice Speech
Medicine Cabinet: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Brush Teeth
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
1	Skill: Charisma01: Gain: Dialog: Title Notes: After developing a charisma skill point from practicing a speech in front of the medicine cabinet the player will get this message.	Congratulations!
1	Skill: Charisma01: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a charisma skill point from practicing a speech in front of the medicine cabinet the player will get this message.	Irresistible! $Me got 1 Charisma Skill Point!
2	Skill: Charisma01: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to practice speaking the player will get this message.	I'm too depressed to even look at myself.
4	Skill: Charisma: Depressed: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - do not translate.	$Me

Mirrors.iff

Common Strings

Mirrors.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
129 - Mirror - X - tree table (Pie Menu)
Mirror: X: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by adults only.		Practice Speech
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Charisma02: Gain: Dialog: Title Notes: After developing a charisma skill point from practicing a speech in front of the medicine cabinet the player will get this message.	Congratulations!
1	Skill: Charisma02: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a charisma skill point from practicing a speech in front of a mirror the player will get this message.	Irresistible! $Me got 1 Charisma Skill Point!
3	Skill: Charisma02: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to practice speaking the player will get this message.	I'm too depressed to even look at myself.
4	Skill: Charisma: Depressed: Dialog: Title Notes: Variable - do not translate.	$Me

Mirror - Floor - Moderate

Mirrors.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Mirror: Floor: Name Notes: Standard floor mirror. Narcisco is a joke on Narciscus	Narcisco Floor Mirror
Buy Mode: Mirror: Floor: Description Notes: Mention that mirror builds the charisma skill. Talk is standard self-help guilt trip used to sell personality improving junk.	Charisma lacking? Suffering from stage fright in the boardroom or press conference? Not impressing the right people at work? What you need is the Narcisco full-length floor mirror. "Narcisco...when you care for yourself the very most!"

Mirror - Wall - Moderate

Mirrors.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Mirror: Wall: Name Notes: Standard wall mirror. Narcisco is a joke of Narciscus.	Narcisco Wall Mirror
Buy Mode: Mirror: Wall: Description Notes: Mention that mirror builds the charisma skill. Joke is that description starts out sounding like "enlightened" talk about harmonious room arrangements, but that is just a mask for people to satisfy their own vanity.	Some believe that the proper positioning of mirrors can improve the "energy" of a room. Sims believe it's a great excuse to stick mirrors everywhere so they can check themselves out and work on their charisma. Silver plating. Cherry frame.

piano.iff

piano.iff

ID	Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Piano: Name Notes: Chimeway is joke on Steinway, a famous piano maker.		Chimeway & Daughters Piano
Buy Mode: Piano: Description Notes: Mention creativity skill building and entertainment.		"The richest Sim is pathetic without the gift of music and one of my pianos." -Arianna Chimeway, President, Chimeway Musical Properties- In this age of ever-increasing creativity, music that Sims make themselves offers the perfect skill learning activity. Make your next party better by entertaining friends with a Chimeway.
Piano - Standing tree table (Pie Menu)
Piano: Both: Notes: Appears when selected by both adults and children.		Play
Piano: Both: Notes: Appears if Piano is being played by another Sim when selected by both adults and children.		Listen
STR#301 - Dialog prim string set
0	Skill: Creativity01: Gain: Dialog: Text Notes: After developing a creativity skill point from playing the piano the player will get this message.	That left brain has been working hard. $Me received 1 Creativity Skill Point.
1	Skill: Creativity01: Gain: Dialog: Title	Congratulations!
2	Skill: Creativity01: Depressed: Dialog: Text Notes: If a Sim's mood is too low to play the piano the player will get this message.	I'm too depressed to play.
3	Skill: Creativity: Depressed: Dialog: Title	$Me

PlayStructure.iff

PlaysStructure.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Play Structure: Name Notes: Name is a joke combining the movie title "Terminator" and fun.	The Funinator Deluxe
Buy Mode: Play Structure: Description Notes: Mention that it is used by kids. Humor consists of taking something that should be pure fun and making it sound like a harsh, disciplined, over-achiever exercise routine for children.	Fitness is a way of life. The Funinator Deluxe builds young muscles, motor skills and increases coordination and cardiovascular stimulation, which results in a healthy body and mind. Kids build self-esteem, learn goal setting and build camaraderie in a clean, drug-free lifestyle. Lag bolted. Screw fastened. Headland Redwood.
129 - Play Structure tree table (Pie Menu)
Play Structure: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Can only be used by children.	Play
Play Structure: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Can only be used by children.	Join

PoolTable.iff

PoolTable.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Pool Table: Name Notes: Name is a word joke on "aristocrat" and "to scratch" a pool term.	Aristoscratch Pool Table
Buy Mode: Pool Table: Description Notes: Mention that it provides entertainment.	Every home that entertains should have a conversation piece, and the Aristoscratch pool table is sure to turn a gathering into an event. The ultimate in conspicuous consumption for the upwardly mobile Sim.
129 - Play Structure tree table (Pie Menu)
Pooltable: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Can only be used by adults.	Play
Pooltable: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and one other person is using it. Can only be used by adults.	Join

ToyBox.iff

ToyBox.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Toy Box: Name Notes: Name implies that there is something mysterious inside.	Magical Mystery Toy Box
Buy Mode: Toy Box: Description Notes: Mention that kids use it for fun.	The Magical Mystery toy box is chock full of fun toys that will keep kids occupied for hours. Watch as the lid ooooooopens up and GOBBLES all the toys! Hand-crafted wood work and whimsical designs ensure joy and memories for generations.
130 - Toy Box tree table (Pie Menu)
ToyBox: Both: Notes: Appears when item is selected and no one else is using it. Can only be used by children.	Play

trash1.iff

trash1.iff

Developer Note	Original USEnglish String
Name/Description
Buy Mode: Trash Can: Name Notes: none	Trash Can
Buy Mode: Trash Can: Description Notes: Mention that time is saved if you have one every room.	They say that, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Well until that man shows up it's best to put trash where it belongs...in a trash can. Sure, Sims can use the curbside receptacle, but why not save time by putting a trash can in every room?
129 - Trash Can Inside tree table (Pie Menu)
TraschCan: Both: Notes: Appears if item is full when selected by both adults and children.	Empty Trash