The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. As well the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. As well the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
==="The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar===
==="The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar===
[[Image:TS2N Bar1.jpg|thumb|right|As with other bars, you can make your own drinks at home]]
*Price: $1780
*Price: $1780
*Initial Depreciation: $277
*Initial Depreciation: $277
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Connects with The "Sometimes A Man Is An Island" Counter Island, by Fat City Counters island counter.
Connects with The "Sometimes A Man Is An Island" Counter Island, by Fat City Counters island counter.
Interactions: This bar contains the same interactions as noramal bars. On community lots interactions are:
Interactions:
This bar contains the same interactions as normal bars. On community lots interactions are:
*Order Drink: Orders a blended ($15) or poured ($10) drink from a bartender.
*Order Drink: Orders a blended ($15) or poured ($10) drink from a bartender.
*Be Bartender: Takes over job as bartender in exchange for money.
*Be Bartender: Takes over job as bartender in exchange for money.
===The Oasis===
===The Oasis===
[[Image:TS2N Bar2.jpg|thumb|right|Bars on community lots spawn their own bartender]]
*Price: $1850
*Price: $1850
*Initial Depreciation: $277
*Initial Depreciation: $277
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Interactions: See Above object.
Interactions: See Above object.
==="NeonBar" by Neontrix===
==="NeonBar" by Neontrix===
[[Image:TS2N Bar3.jpg|thumb|right|This bar is designed for nightclubs]]
*Price: $2100
*Price: $2100
*Initial Depreciation: $277
*Initial Depreciation: $277
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Interactions: See above object.
Interactions: See above object.
==Cars==
==Cars==
[[Image:TS2 Driving.jpg|thumb|right|Sims can drive themselves to work, school and community lots and they can take other sims with them]]
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
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*Carpool to School With...: Nominates kids or teens to drive to school with. Teens will take the car home but kids arive home on the school bus.
*Carpool to School With...: Nominates kids or teens to drive to school with. Teens will take the car home but kids arive home on the school bus.
*Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
*Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
*Get Allarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
*Get Alarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
*Sit in Vechile: Sim sits in the car.
*Sit in Vechile: Sim sits in the car.
*Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vechile''. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
*Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vechile''. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
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*Dance: Only available if stereo is turned on.
*Dance: Only available if stereo is turned on.
===The Smoogo Minima===
===The Smoogo Minima===
[[Image:TS2N Car1.jpg|thumb|right|The cheapest car available in The Sims 2: Nightlife]]
*Price: $950
*Price: $950
*Initial Depreciation: $143
*Initial Depreciation: $143
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*Rooms: Outside.
*Rooms: Outside.
===The Smord P328===
===The Smord P328===
[[Image:TS2N Car2.jpg|thumb|right|Another car that you can buy in Nightlife]]
*Price: $2250
*Price: $2250
*Initial Depreciation: $338
*Initial Depreciation: $338
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*Rooms: Outside
*Rooms: Outside
===The Landwhale by Heaveola===
===The Landwhale by Heaveola===
[[Image:TS2N Car3.jpg|thumb|right|This car may look larger but, in fact, all cars can hold an infinite number of sims]]
*Price: $4250
*Price: $4250
*Initial Depreciation: $638
*Initial Depreciation: $638
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*Rooms: Outside
*Rooms: Outside
===The Yomoshoto Evasion===
===The Yomoshoto Evasion===
[[Image:TS2N Car4.jpg|thumb|right|An even more expensive car]]
*Price: $6250
*Price: $6250
*Initial Depreciation: $938
*Initial Depreciation: $938
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*Rooms: Outside
*Rooms: Outside
===Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors===
===Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors===
[[Image:TS2N Car5.jpg|thumb|right|Only the rich can buy this car]]
*Price: $11950
*Price: $11950
*Initial Depreciation: $1793
*Initial Depreciation: $1793
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==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
==="Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery===
==="Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery===
[[Image:TS2N PhotoBooth.jpg|thumb|right|Photo booths can add aspiration points for some sims]]
A major feature in The Sims 2: Nightlife are the new cars. They can be found in the miscellaneous section of the buy mode catalogue under the new cars subheading. Other new objects are new party bars and the photo booth. This article reviews each of these objects.
The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. As well the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
"The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar
As with other bars, you can make your own drinks at home
Price: $1780
Initial Depreciation: $277
Daily Depreciation: $185
Depreciation Limit: $740
Need Effects: Fun 3
Need Max: Fun 50(Juggle), 80(Make Drinks), 50(Drink), 70-90(Drink from Bottle)
Rooms: Dining, Living, Kitchen
Community Sort: Miscellaneous, Food
Connects with The "Sometimes A Man Is An Island" Counter Island, by Fat City Counters island counter.
Interactions:
This bar contains the same interactions as normal bars. On community lots interactions are:
Order Drink: Orders a blended ($15) or poured ($10) drink from a bartender.
Be Bartender: Takes over job as bartender in exchange for money.
The Oasis
Bars on community lots spawn their own bartender
Price: $1850
Initial Depreciation: $277
Daily Depreciation: $185
Depreciation Limit: $740
Need Effects: Fun 3
Need Max: Fun 50(Juggle), 80(Make Drinks), 50(Drink), 70-90(Drink from Bottle)
Rooms: Dining, Living, Kitchen
Community Sort: Miscellaneous, Food
Connects with Recherché Counter Island.
Interactions: See Above object.
"NeonBar" by Neontrix
This bar is designed for nightclubs
Price: $2100
Initial Depreciation: $277
Daily Depreciation: $185
Depreciation Limit: $740
Need Effects: Fun 3
Need Max: Fun 50(Juggle), 80(Make Drinks), 50(Drink), 70-90(Drink from Bottle)
Rooms: Dining, Living, Kitchen
Community Sort: Miscellaneous, Food
Connects with "NeonServe" by Neontrix island counter.
Interactions: See above object.
Cars
Sims can drive themselves to work, school and community lots and they can take other sims with them
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
Interactions:
Change Owner: A car is not owned when bought. If an owner is selected then that sim will use the car autonomously for work or school. Anyone teenaged or older can drive the car.
Drive to Work: Sims drives to work.
Carpool to Work With...: Nominates other sims to drive to work with. Only available if two or more sims start work at the same time.
Drive to School: Teens can drive to school by themselves.
Take to School: Anyone can take their children to school.
Carpool to School With...: Nominates kids or teens to drive to school with. Teens will take the car home but kids arive home on the school bus.
Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
Get Alarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
Sit in Vechile: Sim sits in the car.
Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to Sit in Vechile. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
Turn Lights On: Sub-interaction to Sit in Vechile.
Can be done anytime of day.
Dance: Only available if stereo is turned on.
The Smoogo Minima
The cheapest car available in The Sims 2: Nightlife
Price: $950
Initial Depreciation: $143
Daily Depreciation: $95
Depreciation Limit: $380
Need Effects: Comfort 1, Fun 2
Rooms: Outside.
The Smord P328
Another car that you can buy in Nightlife
Price: $2250
Initial Depreciation: $338
Daily Depreciation: $225
Depreciation Limit: $900
Need Effects: Comfort 1, Fun 4
Rooms: Outside
The Landwhale by Heaveola
This car may look larger but, in fact, all cars can hold an infinite number of sims
Price: $4250
Initial Depreciation: $638
Daily Depreciation: $425
Depreciation Limit: $1700
Need Effects: Comfort 4, Energy 1, Fun 2
Rooms: Outside
The Yomoshoto Evasion
An even more expensive car
Price: $6250
Initial Depreciation: $938
Daily Depreciation: $625
Depreciation Limit: $2500
Need Effects: Comfort 6, Energy 2, Fun 5
Rooms: Outside
Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors
Only the rich can buy this car
Price: $11950
Initial Depreciation: $1793
Daily Depreciation: $1195
Depreciation Limit: $4780
Need Effects: Comfort 8, Energy 3, Fun 9
Rooms: Outside
Miscellaneous
"Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery
Photo booths can add aspiration points for some sims
Price: $1300
Initial Depreciation: $55
Daily Depreciation: $37
Depreciation Limit: $148
Need Effects: Fun 9
Rooms: Outside
Community Sort: Shopping
Interactions:
Get In/Join: Sim Gets in Photo Booth
Take Picture: Select from normal or goofy. If two sims use the booth and are in a romantic relationship they may select romantic as well. Costs $10. After taking the photo, it lands in the inventory. Vampires produce a special set of pictures
