: Holding the Alt key while in Build/Buy mode allows you to ignore the grid, giving you the "proper" feature of placing or rotating objects with 360-degree freedom.
: A complete rural town called Riverview is available as a free download for registered game owners. : Holding the Alt key while in Build/Buy
: Your Sims can develop over 100 hidden skills not visible in the standard menu, such as spell casting, snake charming, or even "mooching" money from others. Performance and Community Content such as spell casting
Electronic Arts (EA) provides several free downloads and features for owners of the game through the The Sims 3 Store : or even "mooching" money from others.
To manage your game like a pro, you can use these "proper" built-in tools:
: By opening the cheat console (Ctrl+Shift+C) and typing testingcheatsenabled true , you unlock powerful features like editing Sims in Create-a-Sim (CAS) mid-game or teleporting instantly.
: A core "proper feature" of The Sims 3 is the completely open world , allowing your Sims to travel across the neighborhood without any loading screens—a significant improvement over later titles.