Others define us by the company we keep, but we define ourselves by the experiences we’ve had and the ones we are planning. One of the greatest experiences we can have is to travel.
The awe of new sights. The thrill of unfamiliar sounds. The intoxication of new smells. Travel is an expansion of personal borders by crossing physical ones.
Until now, the farthest away from home that Sims could explore was the city limits of Sunset Valley or Riverview. But with World Adventures, Sims can finally leave their city lives behind and take flight to exotic new places.
Sims can now see things like a nectary in France, a zen garden in China, and the depths of a creepy tomb in Egypt.
They can learn new cultures from the Sims in these exciting locations, and taste new foods.
And when the Sim finally returns home to a career or the rest of a household, they bring these new experiences with them, enriching not only their own lives, but the lives of those around them.
What’s New?
This guide is designed to help you get the absolute most out of your vacation plans. Sims cannot jet off to new countries for an indefinite amount of time. Their visas only allow them short stays overseas, at first.
By completing special adventures on their trips, Sims earn points for their visas. The more points you bank, the longer you can stay the next time you visit.
When a Sim finally maxes out a visa for a particular location, they may purchase special vacation homes there for use the next time they visit.
These adventures are typically trips to tombs and catacombs beneath the surface. In these dark places, Sims must seek out hidden chambers and learn how to survive dangerous traps.
The rewards of raiding these tombs includes more than just points on a visa.
Sims will discover valuable treasures and relics. These relics can be sold for Simoleons or taken back home and put on display.
While on holiday, Sims are encouraged to open their minds and hearts, to take in new cultures, learn new skills, and establish new friendships.
The methods of learning the new skills—Martial Arts, Nectar Making, and Photography—and socializing with other Sims is very similar to how it’s done in The Sims 3, which was detailed in the previous chapter.
While Sims do not necessarily need to embark on personal journeys to develop new skills or make new friends, you only get a portion of the World Adventures experience by slipping into the tombs.
During each trip, balance both exploration and personal growth so that when your Sims finally bid adieu to the vacation destination, they go home with wonderful memories as well as souvenirs.