inZOI Character Preferences Explained
In the detailed life simulation of inZOI, Preferences add another layer of individuality to your Zois, defining what they enjoy and dislike doing. Understanding and managing these preferences is key to keeping your Zois happy and guiding their autonomous behavior effectively.
What Are Preferences?
Preferences represent a Zoi's likes and dislikes across a wide range of categories, including activities, foods, hobbies, and more. They dictate how a Zoi feels about engaging in certain actions.
- Likes: Indicated by a yellow heart icon. Engaging in liked activities generally leads to positive Emotions (like Amused, Excited, Tranquil) and fulfills the Fun Need.
- Dislikes: Indicated by a gray broken heart icon. Forcing a Zoi to do disliked activities often results in negative Emotions (like Bored, Annoyed) and can decrease their Fun need.
How Preferences Influence Gameplay
Preferences play a significant role in shaping a Zoi's daily life:
- Autonomous Choices: When Autonomy (Free Will) is enabled, Zois are more likely to autonomously choose activities they like and avoid those they dislike.
- Mood Regulation: Engaging in liked activities is a reliable way to improve a Zoi's mood and fulfill their Fun need. Conversely, disliked activities can quickly sour their mood.
- Urges: A Zoi's Urges (short-term goals) are often influenced by their liked Preferences. Fulfilling these urges provides Meow Coins and positive moodlets.
- Skill Development: While preferences don't directly speed up skill gain, a Zoi in a positive mood (often achieved through liked activities) might learn skills more effectively than one who is Bored or Annoyed from doing disliked tasks.
- Relationships: Discussing shared likes or dislikes can be a way to build rapport with other Zois.
Setting and Discovering Preferences
- Assigning Preferences: You can assign up to 10 preferences (a mix of likes and dislikes) to each Zoi. This is done via the Zoi Card (accessible by pressing
[O]). Click the pencil icon next to the Preferences section to modify them. Unlike Traits, Preferences can be changed at any time after character creation. - Initial Preferences: A Zoi's starting preferences might be influenced by the Trait and Desired Life chosen during creation.
- Hidden Preferences: As Zois engage in various activities, the game might reveal Hidden Preferences. Psycat may appear with a notification suggesting that your Zoi seems to particularly like or dislike the activity they are currently performing, prompting you to add it to their official preferences.
- Learning Others' Preferences: You can discover other Zois' preferences through conversation by selecting specific interaction topics marked with a key symbol.
All Preferences in inZOI explained
Here are the known preference categories and specific options available in inZOI:
Fitness Preferences
These preferences determine a Zoi's attitude towards various physical activities and exercise routines. Each fitness preference can significantly impact a Zoi's daily activities and overall health.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Ball Sports | Includes activities like basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Zois who enjoy ball sports tend to be more social and team-oriented. |
| Boxing | A high-intensity combat sport that helps build strength and discipline. Zois who like boxing often have competitive personalities. |
| Jogging | A fundamental cardio exercise that Zois can do alone or with others. Perfect for Zois who enjoy outdoor activities and maintaining fitness. |
| Strength Training | Focuses on building muscle and physical power through weightlifting and resistance exercises. Popular among Zois who value physical strength. |
| Yoga | Combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. Ideal for Zois who prefer a more mindful approach to fitness. |
Food Preferences
These preferences shape a Zoi's culinary tastes and dietary choices, affecting their daily meals and social interactions.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Cake | Indicates a sweet tooth and enjoyment of desserts. Zois who like cake often enjoy baking and social gatherings. |
| Carnivorous Diet | Preference for meat-based meals. These Zois tend to enjoy hearty, protein-rich foods. |
| Coffee | Shows an appreciation for caffeinated beverages and café culture. Coffee-loving Zois often have active lifestyles. |
| Fast Food | Indicates a preference for quick, convenient meals. These Zois might be busy or enjoy casual dining. |
| Spicy Food | Shows a taste for bold flavors and heat. Zois who enjoy spicy food often have adventurous palates. |
| Street Food | Preference for casual, outdoor dining experiences. These Zois typically enjoy exploring different cuisines. |
| Vegetarian Diet | Indicates a preference for plant-based meals. These Zois often have health-conscious or environmentally-aware tendencies. |
Relationship Preferences
These preferences reflect how Zois interact with the natural world and other living beings.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Animals | Shows a fondness for pets and wildlife. Zois who like animals often have nurturing personalities and enjoy caring for pets. |
| Plants | Indicates an interest in gardening and nature. These Zois tend to enjoy outdoor activities and might have a green thumb. |
Hobby Preferences
These preferences cover a Zoi's interests in various creative and leisure activities.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Appreciating Art | Shows an interest in visual arts and cultural activities. These Zois often enjoy visiting museums and galleries. |
| Dancing | Indicates a love for movement and music. Dancing Zois tend to be expressive and enjoy social gatherings. |
| Gaming | Shows an interest in video games and digital entertainment. These Zois often enjoy strategy and problem-solving. |
| Painting | Indicates creative expression through visual arts. Zois who enjoy painting tend to be artistic and detail-oriented. |
| Singing | Shows a love for music and vocal expression. These Zois often enjoy performing and musical activities. |
| Taking Photos | Indicates an interest in photography and capturing moments. These Zois tend to be observant and creative. |
Reading Preferences
These preferences define a Zoi's literary interests and learning style.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Art Books | Shows an interest in art history and visual culture. These Zois often enjoy learning about different artistic movements. |
| Health Books | Indicates an interest in wellness and self-improvement. These Zois tend to be health-conscious. |
| Novels | Shows a love for storytelling and fiction. These Zois often enjoy escaping into different worlds through reading. |
| Self-Help Books | Indicates an interest in personal development and growth. These Zois tend to be introspective and goal-oriented. |
Instrument Preferences
These preferences determine a Zoi's musical interests and potential talents.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Drums | Shows an interest in rhythm and percussion. These Zois often have a strong sense of timing and enjoy energetic music. |
| Guitar | Indicates an interest in string instruments and popular music. These Zois often enjoy both solo and group performances. |
| Piano | Shows an interest in classical music and composition. These Zois tend to appreciate musical theory and structure. |
Activity Preferences
These preferences reflect a Zoi's attitude towards daily chores and maintenance tasks.
| Preference | Description |
|---|---|
| Bathing | Shows an appreciation for personal hygiene and relaxation. These Zois often enjoy self-care routines. |
| Cleaning | Indicates an organized and tidy nature. These Zois tend to maintain orderly living spaces. |
| Cooking | Shows an interest in food preparation and culinary arts. These Zois often enjoy experimenting with recipes. |
| Laundry | Indicates attention to detail in clothing care. These Zois tend to be well-groomed and organized. |
| Repair | Shows practical skills and self-sufficiency. These Zois often enjoy fixing and maintaining items. |
| Washing Cars | Indicates pride in vehicle maintenance. These Zois tend to take good care of their possessions. |
By understanding and customizing these preferences, you can create more distinct personalities for your Zois and guide their daily activities in ways that bring them happiness and fulfillment.
Okay, here is just the section explaining how Preferences connect to other Zoi attributes:
How Preferences Connect to Other Character Attributes
Preferences don't exist in a vacuum; they are deeply intertwined with other aspects of your Zoi's personality and life goals:
- Traits & Values: A Zoi's core Trait and evolving Values significantly influence which hidden preferences might emerge during gameplay. An 'Adventurer' Trait might lead to discovering a preference for 'Boxing', while high 'Coexistence' Value could reveal a love for 'Animals' or 'Plants'.
- Desired Life: When you select a Desired Life during character creation, it often comes with aligned starting preferences, giving your Zoi a head start in pursuing that life path.
- Ambitions: While Preferences don't dictate Ambitions, pursuing Ambition goals is much more enjoyable for your Zoi if the required tasks align with things they like. A Zoi aiming for the "Great Painter" ambition will likely be happier if they actually enjoy the 'Painting' preference.
- Emotions: This is the most direct link. Preferences strongly dictate emotional responses to activities.
- Autonomy: Preferences are a primary driver for autonomous behavior.
- Skills (Indirectly): While a preference itself doesn't grant skill points, a Zoi who enjoys a skill-building activity (e.g., likes Painting) will likely be in a better mood while doing it, potentially leading to more efficient skill gain compared to a Zoi who dislikes it and gets bored quickly.
- Urges: Many Urges are directly tied to a Zoi's liked preferences, prompting them to engage in enjoyable activities.
Think of Preferences as the day-to-day expression of a Zoi's deeper Traits, Values, and Desired Life.