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'''Shang Simla''' is a town/neighbourhood which is introduced in ''[[The Sims 3 World Adventures]]'' along with [[Champs Les Sims]] and [[Al Simhara]]. It is found in [[wikipedia:China|China]] and features activities and items that compliments Chinese culture and architecture. Shang Simla is the hub for training Martial Arts, a new skill introduced in ''World Adventures''.
'''Shang Simla''' is a premade destination [[sub-neighbourhood]] added to ''[[The Sims 3]]'' in ''[[The Sims 3 World Adventures]]'', along with [[Champs Les Sims]] and [[Al Simhara]]. The name "Shang Simla" may be referencing [[wikipedia:Shangri-La|Shangri-La]]. This sub-hood is found in [[wikipedia:China|China]] and features activities and items that compliment Chinese culture and architecture. Shang Simla is the hub for training in the [[Martial Arts]] [[skill]] introduced in ''World Adventures''. Sims can also explore landmark [[tomb]]s and [[Hidden Tombs (Hidden Lots)|hidden tombs]] throughout this neighbourhood, there are numerous [[Shang Simla adventures|adventures]] to be had. There are numerous premade [[Shang Simla families|families]] in Shang Simla, although they all unfortunately lack description texts.


A Chinese trip costs §800 for the first Sim and 1000 for each additional Sim
== Things Unique to Shang Simla: ==


==Description==
*A Chinese trip costs 800 simoleons for the first Sim and 1000 for each additional Sim
*Shang Simla is a peaceful community set near a mountainous area of China near the Great Wall. It was founded by a group of monks with an ethos of discipline and Martial Arts. In Shang Simla, Sims can explore the Forbidden City, Scholar’s Garden and the “Halls of the Lost Army” (aka Terracotta Army)
*In China, Sims can make fortune cookies with a new machine and write their own fortunes
*[[Martial Arts]] is the new skill introduced for China and can be practiced at the [[Phoenix Academy]]
*National dishes of China include Stir Fry and Egg Rolls. Sims in China can eat with chopsticks
*For China, a new Pagoda roof has been added to the game
*Fireworks are added and can be bought in person or from the buy mode catalog for 75 simoleons. Sims can only set them off outside. Going to Map Mode after setting one off will enable the player to actually see the display!
*Bake Fortune Cookies with Fortune Factory Fortune Cookie Maker (§1900) and read the fortune inside as a Sim eats it. Get moodlets if the fortune is good or bad.
*Sims will bow to each other when greeting, instead of shaking hands.


Shang Simla is a peaceful community set near a mountainous area of China near the Great Wall. It was founded by a group of monks with an ethos of discipline and Martial Arts. It is full of colorful flora, such as chinese elms and cherry trees, growing on deep green hills.
The name "Shang Simla" may be referencing [[wikipedia:Shangri-La|Shangri-La]].


==Features==
<gallery> File:ChinaBridge.jpg </gallery>
* Sims will bow to each other when greeting, instead of shaking hands.
[[Video:Meditation Sim Fu style|thumb|left|300px|The music of Shang Simla]]{{clrl}}
* Sims who live her all have the inheritable Asian Culture [[Traits#Hidden Traits|hidden trait]]. This makes Sims eat with chopsticks.
* Players' Sims can compete in a Shang Simla exclusive Martial Arts competition, calling opponents similar to the ranked [[Chess]] competition.
* Lots here make liberal use of the new pagoda roof style.


== Adventures ==
===Notable Lots===
{{Main|Adventure}}


* [[Base Camp#Shang Simla Base Camp|Shang Simla Base Camp]]
;Seeking Adventure? & Treasure Hunter
* [[Academy#Phoenix Academy of Martial Arts|Phoenix Academy]]
:'''Goal''': Retrieve ancient [[Relic]] for Jiang
* [[Chinese Garden#Scholar's Garden|Scholar’s Garden]]
:'''Task''': Explore Forbidden City{{confirm}} tomb
* The Dragon's Cave
:'''Reward''': 35 [[Visa]] points, §500, 10 Ancient Coins
* Halls of the Lost Army (aka Terracotta Army)
* Forbidden City


====Tombs====
=== Prophecy of the Dragon Cave ===
{{Opportunity
|name=You There! Stranger!
|goal= Explore the Dragon Cave
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Constructing the Vision Statue
|goal= Collect 2 pieces of Platinum
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §889, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Statue Construction Continues
|goal= Collect 3 pieces of Lapis Lazuli
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §105, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Final Touches on the Statue
|goal= Collect 2 common relics
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §86, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Final Touches on the Statue
|goal= Find a [[Relic]]
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §86, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=The Pilgrim's Walk
|goal= Take the Statue to locations around Shang Simla
|reward=20 [[Visa]] points, §1,000, 80 Ancient coins
}}

;Knowledge of the Past
:Goal: Speak to [Sim] to learn the secret of the Dargon Cave
:Reward: 15 [[Visa]] points

;The, uh, Potion... of Rememberance?
:Goal: Deliver 2 pieces of Platinum to [Sim] in exchange for the potion
:Reward: 15 Visa points, §898, 25 Ancient Coins

;Oh Sin Pah!
:Goal: Ask for Journal
:Reward: 15 [[Visa]] points

;The Diary of Sin Pah
:Goal: Travel to Champs Les Sims and talk to the Nectar Merchant for the location of the keystone

==== Keystone to the Dragon Cave ====

:''Although these opportunities are completed in [[Champs Les Sims]] they are part of a Shang Simla Adventure and will not appear in the Sim's Adventure Journal or Adventure Tracker while in Champs Les Sims.''

;Speaking to the Groundskeeper
:Goal: Speak to the Landgraab's groundskeeper
:Reward:

;Deep Within Landgraab Chateau
:Goal: Find the keystone in the Landgraab Chateau's hidden vault
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points

==== The Demise of Dong Huo ====

;Why...That's the Keystone!
:Location: Upon arriving in Shang Simla after finding the keystone in Champs Les Sims
:Goal: Bring the Keystone to [Sim]
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points, 25 Ancient Coins

;Preparing for Battle
:Goal: Train to the highest level in [[Martial Arts]] and break a Space Rock to defeat the cursed warlord
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points, 25 Ancient Coins
:Note: Breaking the Space Rock must occur after maxing Martial Arts

;The Grand Master's Fight
:Goal: Win a Ranked Sparring match
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points, 25 Ancient Coins

;Crafting the Amulet of Protection
:Goal: Collect 3 pieces of Jade
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points, §844, 80 Ancient Coins
:Goal: Collect 2 pieces of Unsmelted Platiunum
:Reward: 20 [[Visa]] points, §888, 80 Ancient Coins

;The Demise of Dong Huo
:Goal: Enter the Dragon Cave, find Dong Huo and defeat him in combat
:Reward: 105 Ancient Coins, §2,000 Simoleons,&nbsp;?? [[Visa]] points or 500 Ancient Coins

=== Studying Dragon Cave ===
{{Opportunity
|name=Telescopic Metal
|goal= Collect 5 metals
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §161
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Pottery of Peculiar Properties
|goal= Collect 2 Old Common [[Relic]]s
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §150
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Busted Parts
|goal= Deliver telescope part to be fixed
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Repair Retrieval
|goal= Return part to Sim
|reward=15 [[Visa]] points, §500, 25 Ancient coins
}}
{{Opportunity
|name=Lights Out!
|goal= Convince 3 locals
|reward=20 [[Visa]] points, §800, 80 Ancient coins
}}

=== Pangu's Axe ===
{{Main|Pangu's Axe}}

;Confounded Boulder!
:Goal: Contact [Sim]
:Reward: 45 Ancient Coins

;Sign My Petition?
:Goal: Convince 3 locals
:Reward: 45 Ancient Coins,&nbsp;?? Visa points or 25 Ancient Coins, increased relationship with [Sim]

;A Friendly Interview
:Goal: Talk to [Sim] who knows where the Axe is
:Reward: 60 Ancient Coins Increased relationship with [Sim]

;Village Valuables
:Goal: Gather 3 pieces of Lapis Lazuli
:Reward: 45 Ancient Coins, §107 Simoleons,&nbsp;?? Visa points or 25 Ancient Coins

;Pangu's Axe
:Goal: Explore the Temple of Heaven [[tomb]]
:Reward: 60 Ancient Coins, §1,000 Simoleons,&nbsp;?? Visa points or 80 Ancient Coins and [[Pangu's Axe]]

;Boulder Smash
:Goal: Smash the boulder blocking the entrance to the hot springs
:Reward: 105 Ancient Coins, §2,000 Simoleons,&nbsp;?? Visa points or 200 Ancient Coins

==Tombs==
List of tombs in Shang Simla:
*Dong Huo's Treasure Trove
*Dong Huo's Treasure Trove
*Hot Springs Cave
*Hot Springs Cave
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*Pangu's Haven
*Pangu's Haven


===Exclusive Items===
* National dishes include Stir Fry and Egg Rolls, new recipes for the [[Cooking (The Sims 3)|Cooking]] skill.
* [[Fireworks]] that Sims can only set off outside. Going to Map Mode after setting one off will enable the player to see the display.
* Bake Fortune Cookies with [[Fortune Factory Fortune Cookie Maker]] (§1900) and read the fortune inside as a Sim eats it. Get [[moodlet]]s if the fortune is good or bad.
* Martial Arts like the [[Sheng Hai Training Dummy]] and the [[Board Breaker]].
* Tomb survival items like the [[Shower-in-a-can]] and [[dried food]].
* Cheap [[camera]]s for developing the [[Photography]] skill.
* [[Book]]s that are exclusive to Shang Simla, including Martial Arts [[skill books]].

<gallery> File:ChinaBridge.jpg </gallery>
[[Video:Meditation Sim Fu style|thumb|left|300px|The music of Shang Simla]]{{clrl}}


{{Neighborhoods}}
{{Neighborhoods}}
[[Category:Skill objects|skill objects]]
[[Category:World Adventures]]
[[Category:World Adventures]]
[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Neighborhoods]]

Revision as of 19:29, 27 April 2010

Shang Simla
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Shang Simla


Shang Simla is a premade destination sub-neighbourhood added to The Sims 3 in The Sims 3 World Adventures, along with Champs Les Sims and Al Simhara. The name "Shang Simla" may be referencing Shangri-La. This sub-hood is found in China and features activities and items that compliment Chinese culture and architecture. Shang Simla is the hub for training in the Martial Arts skill introduced in World Adventures. Sims can also explore landmark tombs and hidden tombs throughout this neighbourhood, there are numerous adventures to be had. There are numerous premade families in Shang Simla, although they all unfortunately lack description texts.

A Chinese trip costs §800 for the first Sim and 1000 for each additional Sim

Description

Shang Simla is a peaceful community set near a mountainous area of China near the Great Wall. It was founded by a group of monks with an ethos of discipline and Martial Arts. It is full of colorful flora, such as chinese elms and cherry trees, growing on deep green hills.

Features

  • Sims will bow to each other when greeting, instead of shaking hands.
  • Sims who live her all have the inheritable Asian Culture hidden trait. This makes Sims eat with chopsticks.
  • Players' Sims can compete in a Shang Simla exclusive Martial Arts competition, calling opponents similar to the ranked Chess competition.
  • Lots here make liberal use of the new pagoda roof style.

Notable Lots

Tombs

  • Dong Huo's Treasure Trove
  • Hot Springs Cave
  • Temple of the Dragon
  • Annex of the Resolute Fist
  • Market Caverns
  • Tomb of the First Emperor
  • Halls of the Lost Army
  • Resolute Fist Retreat
  • Pangu's Haven

Exclusive Items

thumb|left|300px|The music of Shang Simla

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