

The player does not need to assign all 25 personality points when creating the Sim, and as personality points are assigned to traits, the player is shown what the Sim's zodiac sign would be with that mix. Players can customize a Sim's skin color (light, medium, or dark), their age (adult or child), their gender (male or female), and their personality using 25 personality points assigned to five "traits". The Create a Sim feature allows the player to create Sims and families with up to eight members.

If no family is selected, clicking the button with a stylized family and a plus sign will enter Create a Sim. In The Sims, Create a Sim is entered through the family bin.

See also: Game Guide:Creating a new family in The Sims
