The Collector is one of four jobs you can assign to your Sims in The Sims 2: Castaway. The Collector job involves gathering resources that are non-edible, such as vines and wood. The Collector should not be confused with the Gatherer job, in which a Sim collects food.
To assign a Sim to a job, you must first declare home at the tiki at the fire pit, then interact with the fire pit and select Assign Job. You'll then see a list of the four jobs available. You must be playing the Sim in which you want to assign the job to. A Sim can't assign jobs to other Sims.
Below is a list of all non-edible resources. For food resources, see the Gatherer page.
Auger Shell[edit]
| Auger Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Ash[edit]
Ash is the noncombustible remains of fire, often containing potent blends of valuable, nonbiological nutrients.
| Ash | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Fire pits |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Bamboo[edit]
Bamboo is the basic building block for castaway construction. It's strong, versatile, and goes well with the whole island milieu.
| Bamboo | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: First Beach, Deep Jungle, Shipwreck Lagoon, Pier Beach
Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, Tidal Pools, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Pocket Knife or better |
Banana Leaf[edit]
Banana leaves are useful for quick rain cover, and they don't stain your hands like newspaper.
| Banana Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle, Shipwreck Lagoon, Pier Beach
Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, South River Jungle Volcano Island: South Volcano Beach, South Volcano Jungle, Volcano Overlook, North Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Pocket Knife or better |
Blue Orchid[edit]
Blue orchids are so delicate, an unkind word may cause them to wither.
| Blue Orchid | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Boar Tusk[edit]
It's important to have the right tool for the job, or in this case, the right tusk for the task.
| Boar Tusk | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Catching a boar |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Bamboo Spear or better |
Cannonball Fruit[edit]
The perfumed fragrance of this tree's flowers belie the poisonous nature of its toxic fruit.
| Cannonball Fruit | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle
Airplane Island: West River Plains |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Chicken Feathers[edit]
Although not considered suitable for haute couture, chicken feathers nevertheless have their place as pillow stuffing and feet tickling material.
| Chicken Feathers | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: West River Plains, East River Plains, South River Jungle, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Geyser Plains, Volcano Overlook, Temple Interior |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Clay[edit]
Red clay is an effective dying material, sometimes dying clothes against a person's best efforts to remain clean.
| Clay | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Skull Rock Jungle
Crystal Island |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Cockle Shell[edit]
| Cockle Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Cotton[edit]
Its soft absorbency makes cotton an ideal fabric for delicates and unmentionables.
| Cotton | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: West River Plains, East River Plains
Volcano Island: Geyser Plains |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Cowry Shell[edit]
Early tribal accountants fashioned the first abacus out of strings of cowry shells.
| Cowry Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Driftwood[edit]
Most driftwood is not native to the island. Like you, it drifted here from some far off land.
| Driftwood | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Fine Sand[edit]
Fine sand is much more valuable than budget sand.
| Fine Sand | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Crystal Island |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Gold[edit]
Gold is a beautiful and malleable metal that has been used as a currency for thousands of years.
| Gold | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Harvesting Clam |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Grass[edit]
Great for lawns, roofs, and casual grazing.
| Grass | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Pier Beach
Airplane Island: West Beach, West River Plains, East River Plains Volcano Island: Geyser Plains, Volcano Overlook |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Pocket Knife or better |
Hardwood[edit]
This resillient wood is the ultimate in both style and durability for crafting.
| Hardwood | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle, Shipwreck Lagoon
Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, South River Jungle Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, Volcano Overlook, Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Stone Axe or better |
| Harvest from... | Koa Tree, Teak Tree, Palm Tree |
Indigo Leaf[edit]
Although used by some cultures to ease pain, indigo leaves are primarily used to make beautiful purple dyes.
| Indigo Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Shipwreck Lagoon
Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Iris[edit]
Put a twig of this plant in your pocket, and the luck of the iris will always be with you.
| Iris | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Jade[edit]
Jade describes several different kinds of stone, most of which have a supple green color that can be shaped into valuable ornamental knickknacks.
| Jade | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Harvesting Clam |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Kukui Nut[edit]
Like most other nuts, the kukui doesn't fall far from the tree.
| Kukui Nut | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Volcano Overlook, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Large Clam Shell[edit]
According to a recent Clam poll, 87% of those questioned say they prefer their shells be used for festive decorations, and only posthumously.
| Large Clam Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Leather[edit]
Boar Leather may seem a bit "renaissance faire," but its practical uses are too many to ignore.
| Leather | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Catching a boar |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Bamboo Spear or better |
Manchineel Fruit[edit]
The Manchineel Tree is entirely poisonous, including its fruit, bark, and leaves. Treat with extreme caution.
| Manchineel Fruit | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, West River Plains
Volcano Island: North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Mandrake Root[edit]
| Mandrake Root | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle
Volcano Island: North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Message In A Bottle[edit]
This is a bottle.
| Message In A Bottle | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Mitre Shell[edit]
Prehistoric mitre shells measured 20 cubits in length, and were covered in shaggy fur.
| Mitre Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Nautilus Shell[edit]
Primitive island cultures often used shells as money. To this day, there are some islands where two "nauts" will still buy you a shrimp and pepper gyro.
| Nautilus Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Obsidian[edit]
Most people learn everything they need to know about this highly useful volcanic rock at events called Show & Tell.
| Obsidian | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Dark Cave
Volcano Island: Volcano Summit, Ancient Theater |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Stone Chisel or better |
Orange Hibiscus[edit]
The orange hibiscus flower is commonly used to celebrate a marriage that no one expects to last.
| Orange Hibiscus | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, West River Plains, South River Jungle, Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Ore[edit]
An essential ingredient of civilization, the refining of ore has helped us make remarkable advances in toasting bread.
| Ore | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Volcano Island: Volcano Summit |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Stone Chisel or better |
Palm Frond[edit]
There are exactly 1001 uses for palm fronds, but if you discover a new one, then that number will be bumped up to 1002.
| Palm Frond | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: First Beach, Deep Jungle, Shipwreck Lagoon, Pier Beach
Airplane Island: West Beach, Airplane Jungle, East River Plains, South River Jungle, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon, Pirate's Cove Volcano Island: South Volcano Beach, North Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Pocket Knife or better |
| Harvest from... | Coconut Tree |
Pearl[edit]
Pearls are layered, like onions, and the more layers a pearl has, the more difficult it is to find out what is really bothering it.
| Pearl | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Harvesting Clam |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Physic Nut[edit]
Another fun-filled poisonous plant, the physic nut may be cooked in order to remove most of its toxicity.
| Physic Nut | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: West River Plains, East River Plains |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Pink Orchid[edit]
The aroma of pink orchids is often mistaken for cheap bubble gum.
| Pink Orchid | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Pokeberry[edit]
The Berry that gives so much... like intense vomiting and brilliant purple lips.
| Pokeberry | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: First Beach, Deep Jungle
Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Privet[edit]
Ripe privet berries are so delicious, you can almost taste the purple.
| Privet | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle, Pier Beach
Airplane Island: East Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Pumice[edit]
| Pumice | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: East Beach
Volcano Island: Ancient Theater, Temple Exterior |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Stone Chisel or better |
Purple Orchid[edit]
Only the most virile bees dare attempt to pollinate the volumptuous purple orchid.
| Purple Orchid | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Rattan[edit]
Unlike bamboo, rattan is not hollow and it needs to climb other plants in order to maintain growth.
| Rattan | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle
Airplane Island: Skull Rock Jungle, South River Jungle Volcano Island: North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Obsidian Knife or better |
Red Hibiscus[edit]
During winter holidays, red hibiscus makes a festive alternative to poinsettias.
| Red Hibiscus | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, South River Jungle, Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Red Orchid[edit]
When red orchids bloom, even roses stop to smell them.
| Red Orchid | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Sandalwood[edit]
Wooden sandals are not carved from sandalwood, which is a ironic given its inherent odor-eating fragrance.
| Sandalwood | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, Geyser Plains, Volcano Overlook |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Metal Axe or better |
Shark Leather[edit]
Sharks were once docile, good humored animals until people started making shoes out of them.
| Shark Leather | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Catching a shark |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Bamboo Fishing Pole or better |
Shark Tooth[edit]
Be careful when handling a shark tooth - you never know where that thing has been.
| Shark Tooth | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Catching a shark |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Bamboo Fishing Pole or better |
Sisal[edit]
Sisalogists have long debated the aesthetic implications of this durable fabric.
| Sisal | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Skull Rock Jungle, West River Plains, East River Plains
Volcano Island: Geyser Plains, Ancient Theater, Volcano Summit |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Small Shell[edit]
| Small Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Soap Plant[edit]
If it wasn't for this one miracle plant, your hygiene would be yet another unfortunate casualty of the shipwreck.
| Soap Plant | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, Volcano Overlook, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Softwood[edit]
Softwood is pliable, easy to harvest and shape.
| Softwood | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: First Beach, Deep Jungle, Pier Beach
Airplane Island: West Beach, Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, East River Plains, South River Jungle, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon, Pirate's Cove Volcano Island: South Volcano Beach, South Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Shell Axe or better |
| Harvest from... | Coconut Tree, Papaya Tree, Okoume Tree |
Squid Ink[edit]
| Squid Ink | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Catching a squid |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Fish Trap |
Stone[edit]
Carefully crafted by millions of years of caustically erosive meteorogical and geological activity, loose stones are great for breaking things.
| Stone | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches, Dark Cave |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Sundial Shell[edit]
These naturally straight shells only curl when exposed to water.
| Sundial Shell | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Beaches |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Ti Leaves[edit]
Ti Leaves have been traditionally used as part of clothing creation and decoration.
| Ti Leaves | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, South River Jungle
Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Vines[edit]
Swinging on vines can lead to injury, fastening them to things is much safer.
| Vines | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Shipwreck Island: Deep Jungle
Airplane Island: West Beach, Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, East River Plains, South River Jungle, East Beach Volcano Island: South Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Jungle |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Pocket Knife or better |
White Hibiscus[edit]
White hibiscus are best worn before Labor Day, any later would be gauche.
| White Hibiscus | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, West River Plains, South River Jungle, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
White Orchid[edit]
Ancient housewives used white orchids to dispel the evil spirits emanating from their husbands after a long hunt.
| White Orchid | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: Hidden Lagoon
Volcano Island: Ancient Theater, North Volcano Jungle, North Volcano Beach |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |
Yellow Hibiscus[edit]
Homesick castaways often tie yellow hibiscus around palm trees as an expression of their loneliness.
| Yellow Hibiscus | |
|---|---|
| Location(s) | Airplane Island: West Beach, Airplane Jungle, Skull Rock Jungle, West River Plains, East Beach, Hidden Lagoon |
| Tool Used to Harvest | Hands |