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How to Fulfill Urges

As your Zois navigate their daily lives in inZOI, they'll occasionally get Urges – small, short-term desires or goals that pop up based on their personality, current situation, or needs. Fulfilling these Urges is optional but offers nice rewards like Meow Coins and positive Mood boosts. This guide explains how to identify and complete these fleeting goals.

What Are Urges?​

  • Short-Term Goals: Unlike long-term Ambitions, Urges are temporary wants or desires.
  • Timed: Each Urge has a time limit (often around 12 in-game hours) before it expires and potentially gets replaced by a new one.
  • Origin: Urges are generated based on a combination of factors:
  • Optional: There's no penalty for ignoring an Urge or letting it expire. They are simply opportunities for small rewards and roleplaying flavour.

Where to Find Urges​

You can see your active Zoi's current Urges (usually up to four at a time) on their Zoi Card.

  • Access: Press the [O] key or click the Zoi Card icon in the bottom UI panel.
  • Location: Urges are typically displayed in a dedicated section on the Zoi Card, often showing the specific desire and the remaining time.

How to Fulfill Urges: Perform the Specific Action​

Fulfilling an Urge is straightforward: you need to have your Zoi perform the specific action described in the Urge's text.

  1. Read the Urge: Carefully read what the Urge is asking for (e.g., "Wants to Paint," "Wants to Talk About Challenges," "Wants to Bond with Animals").
  2. Identify the Action: Determine the corresponding interaction or activity in the game.
  3. Locate the Interaction: Find the necessary object or Zoi to interact with. The action might be under:
    • Object Interactions: Clicking on an easel for "Wants to Paint," a computer for "Wants to Play Video Games," a mailbox for "Wants to Send a Letter."
    • Social Interactions: Clicking on another Zoi and finding the specific dialogue under categories like "Chitchat," "Romance," "Thoughts," or "Value-Based Action."
    • Personal Actions: Clicking on your own active Zoi (e.g., for "Wants to Enjoy Music Alone").
  4. Perform the Action: Select and initiate the correct interaction.

Examples of Fulfilling Urges:​

  • Urge: "Wants to Talk About Challenges"
    • Requirement: Zoi needs 60+ points in the Challenger Value.
    • Actions: Click another Zoi, find interactions like "Suggest Finding a New Hobby Together" (under Romance), "Express a Desire to Travel" (under Chitchat), or "Say Staying at Home Narrows Perspective" (under Thoughts with family).
  • Urge: "Wants to Bond with Animals" / "Wants to Give a Cat a Treat"
    • Requirement: Zoi needs 60+ points in the Coexistence Value.
    • Action: Find a cat in a public area (like a park), click on it, and select "Greet with a Treat."
  • Urge: "Wants to Study Tarot Interpretation"
    • Requirement: Zoi needs 60+ points in the Traditionalist Value. Requires Tarot Cards furniture.
    • Action: Click on placed Tarot Cards and select "Study Tarot Interpretation."
  • Urge: "Wants to Post a Selfie on Social Media"
    • Requirement: Often linked to high Challenger or Authority Values.
    • Action: Click on the active Zoi, select Smartphone actions (not the app!), choose "Post a Selfie on Social Media."
  • Urge: "Wants to Paint"
    • Requirement: Often linked to creative Traits/Preferences. Requires an Easel.
    • Action: Click on an Easel, select "Paint a Picture."

Rewards for Fulfilling Urges​

Successfully completing an Urge before it expires typically grants:

  • Meow Coins: A small amount of this special currency used to buy useful donuts in the Meow Store.
  • Positive Moodlet: A temporary boost to your Zoi's Mood, often making them feel Tranquil, Concentrated, Happy, or Excited, depending on the Urge completed.

Fulfilling Urges adds a layer of dynamic, personality-driven objectives to your Zois' daily lives. While optional, completing them offers small but helpful rewards and contributes to a more immersive simulation. Pay attention to the Zoi Card, perform the requested actions, and reap the benefits!