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Hobbies and Preferences
February 10, 2026 at 06:50 AM
Initial version
Every Zoi can select up to 10 preferences from 7 categories. Preferences shape which activities the Zoi gravitates toward on their own, what desired lives they pursue, how they interact socially, and how they respond emotionally. You can edit preferences anytime through the Zoi Card interface.
Jogging, Strength Training, Yoga, Boxing, Ball Sports.
Coffee, Street Food, Fast Food, Meat, Vegetables, Spicy Food, Cake.
Animals, Plants.
Dancing, Singing, Taking Photos, Appreciating Art, Painting, Gaming.
Self-Help Books, Novels, Health, Art.
Guitar, Piano, Drums. See the instruments article for details on playing music.
Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry, Bathing, Washing Cars, Repairing.
Beyond preferences, here's what Zois can actually do for fun:
Painting — draw or doodle at a table, or paint on easels and walls. Levels the Art skill.
Musical instruments — play guitar, piano/keyboard, or drums. Write songs on a computer. Children can access drum kits and keyboards. Levels the Instrument skill.
Singing and karaoke — sing at home or visit karaoke venues like the Coin Booth Karaoke in Dowon. Levels the Performance skill.
Busking — perform music in public areas (parks, cafes, beaches) to earn Meow. Crowded spots pay better.
Dancing — a leisure activity connected to the Idol/Performer career paths.
Video games — play on a computer or console. Levels the Programming skill.
Reading — read books on a tablet or from a bookshelf. Different genres level different skills: speech books increase Rhetoric, tech books increase Programming, and general reading builds Critical Thinking.
Fishing — fish at designated spots in each city (like near the river at Harang Park in Dowon). Fish can be kept or sold.
Gardening — buy and maintain plants, water them daily, harvest crops. See the gardening article.
Photography — take selfies and photos of the world. Levels the Media Production skill. See Photo Mode.
Working out — use gym equipment (squat racks, bench presses, free weights, pull-down machines), do yoga, or exercise at locations like Muscle Beach in Bliss Bay. See fitness.
Cooking — cook meals at home using recipes. Watching cooking shows helps too. Levels the Cooking skill.
Coffee crafting — brew coffee with a grinder and espresso machine. Levels the Coffee Crafting skill.
Beach activities — surfing and beach volleyball at appropriate locations in Bliss Bay and Cahaya.
Stand-up comedy — perform comedy routines. Levels the Performance skill.
For reference, the full skills list: Cooking, Charm, Programming, Gardening, Fitness, Art, Coffee Crafting, Rhetoric, Media Production, Housework, Instrument, Critical Thinking, and Performance.
