SimNation: Difference between revisions

'''SimNation''' is the fictional country in which all ''The Sims'' games take place. The country is also referred to as '''Simerica''', '''Simladonia''', '''Simlandia''' , '''Simsonia''' or '''Simadonia'''<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Horsey Says Nay.png|Horsey Says Nay]], [[:File:Chiefs Table.png|Chiefs Table]], [[:File:Simsonian Federal Dining Table.png|Simsonian Federal Dining Table]], [[:File:Simsonian Federal Dining Chair.png|Simsonian Federal Dining Chair]] and [[:File:Simadonian Snake Skin.png|Simadonian Snake Skin]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.</ref>. Citizens of SimNation are known as "[[Sim]]s". The country's national animal is the [[llama]], and the official language is [[Simlish]] (although English can be seen on some signs, posters etc.). The coat of arms is very similar to the United States of America, using the eagle as the symbol. Its official currency is the [[Simoleon]] (§), although in some more isolated rural areas [[MagiCoins]] are also used. One may assume that SimNation has a very strong economy, considering how items are priced in Simoleons in ''[[The Sims]]'', ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4]]''. There are notable things, such as garden gnomes and plastic lawn [[flamingo]]s, which are or have been stereotypical aspects of American suburban culture. Real world countries such as: France, Canada, Norway, Japan, China, Egypt, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States are sometimes mentioned in object descriptions, and even visited in certain expansion packs.

According to SimCity 2000, the national population is 10,000,000 million in 1900 and 150,000,000 million in 2050, making the average rate of population growth 1.80537% per year (SimNation's populaton can be modeled with the formula <math>P=10,000,000e^{(0.0180537t)}</math> where <code>t</code> is the time in years since 1900). As the game progresses beyond the year 2050, it can reach up to 5,000,000,000 billion. Using this data, SimNation's population is estimated to be 24,660,000 in 1950 and, 60,820,000 in 2000, and 97,020,000 as of 2020.

===3.967 to 2.9 million years ago===

According to fossils from [[The Sims 4]] Australosimicus afarensis, or "Pre-Pre-Pre Sim", lived between 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago. During that time sharp little triangle rocks were used by ancient hunters to catch food. Over time people began to plant, farm, and raise livestock. It can be assumed that Australosimicus afarensis lived alongside with dinosaurs, since they used T-rex arms as decorations. Cenozoic era is mentioned to happen <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Titanis Wallerie Wall Fan.png|Titanis Wallerie Wall Fan]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref> as well as Neanderthals are mentioned. <ref>Mentioned when [[:File:Time travel 4.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>

Civilization in Indus Valley is mentioned around year 4000 BCE and it´s said to have domesticated orange trees. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Citrus Sinensis.png|Citrus Sinensis]] from [[The Sims]]</ref>

Ancient empires such as the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman empires are mentioned in several games. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_Horse Trojan Horse] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_War Trojan War] are mentioned<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Epith y Oraia Eleny.png|Epith y Oraia Eleny]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> as well as Etruscan civilization being integrated to the Roman Empire.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Curulis Etrusius Roman Set.png|Curulis Etrusius Roman Set]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> The Roman Empire is said to have had a highly developed sewage system for public and private toilets, but later fell.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[Toilet#Commoda_Cloacina|Commoda Cloaica]] in [[The Sims: Deluxe Edition]]</ref> It's possible that during one of these empires [[List of minor Sims|Gluteus Maximus]] led the battle against the armies of Hemoroydz and won, whatwhich is mentioned in the object description for the "Triumphal Arch of Gluteus Maximus" in [[The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff]]. Caesar Psychopathus is mentioned to be one of the lesser -known emperors of Roman empire. He came to power through bribery, blackmail and gossip. He also married his sister, killed his parrentsparents and commissioned 10 ,000 statues in his likeness, after which he drowned himself in the Tiber River.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Caesar Psychopathus.png|Caesar Psychopathus]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> A Mapmap of the Roman Empire can be found in The Sims in buy mode. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Imperial Map.png|Imperial Map]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

OlmecThe Olmec<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:My First Olmec Colossal Head.png|My First Olmec Colossal Head]] in [[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]</ref> and, Aztec <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Little Tut.png|Little Tut]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> and Celtic<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Iona_Knot_Torch.png|Iona Knot Torch]] in [[The Sims 4: Realm of Magic]]</ref> civilizations, the Ming Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Dynasty Armoire.png|Dynasty Armoire]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref>, the Song Dynasty <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase.png|12th Century Song Dynasty Sculpted Vase]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref>, the Khmer Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- Self Reflection Pedastal Mirror.png|Kingdom of Cambodia Set]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref> , the Mughal Empire<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Mughal Cone Light.png|Mughal Cone Light]] from [[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]</ref>, the Kush kingdom  <ref>Mentioned when [[:File:Time travel 2.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> and Mongolsthe Mongols<ref>Mentioned when [[:File:Time travel 6.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> are mentioned, as well as barbarians attacking Champs les Sims <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Portable Gnubb Set.png|Portable Gnubb Set.pn]] in [[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]</ref>.

The opening cinematic of ''[[The Sims Medieval]]'' shows a young monarch of the medieval period (c.450-1450AD in real-world history) setting sail to found a new nation on an unfamiliar continent that is already home to a number of small, independent kingdoms. This can be interpreted as the creation of the country that would eventually annex its neighbors and become modern-day SimNation, although in gameplay itself this is left up to the imagination of the player. The geography of the medieval kingdom does, however, share some similarities with that shown in installments set in the present day, perhaps adding some credence to the theory that they take place in the same location, albeit several centuries apart.

It is said that Spain was under MoorsMoorism rule for an unspecified amount of time ,<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Numantian Column Arch.png|Numantian Column Arch]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> and Vikings are also mentioned as well. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Aglass Arc Feast Table.png|Glass Arc Feast Table]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>

Sometime durring 14th century knitting was invented.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Petrified Wood Cabinet.png|Petrified Wood Cabinet]] from [[The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle]]</ref> In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', the description of the [[:File:Gingerbread House.png|Gingerbread House]] item mentions Europeans organizing crusades and bringing gingerbread back to Europe. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Gingerbread House.png|Gingerbread House]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> 

Years before the start of ''[[The Sims 3]]'', [[Admiral Landgraab]] sailed to the area that is now Vacation Island. Unfortunately, the natives were disgruntled by his presence, and the poor young admiral's life endsended there. However, it seems that his body was later recovered, and he was laid to rest in a tomb in [[Champs Les Sims]].

At an unknown time, colonists arrived in [[Sulani]] durringduring SIXAM era and in [[Selvadorada]] , where ancient Omiscan civilizations had lived for a long time. It's is unknown whether Omiscan civilization disappeared before or after the colonists. It's also said that Madre Cosecha is the founder of Selvadorada, whoand that she helped the people settle into the place during a time of great famine. There'sIt ais chancepossible that Selvadorada was colonised by Spain. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Spanish Colonial Arch Window.png|Spanish Colonial Arch Window]] and [[:File:Spanish Collonial Archway.png|Spanish Collonial Archway]] in [[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]</ref> The Spanish empireEmpire later fell, which might have been caused by their loss of ships <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Salty Ocean Wood Coffee Table.png|Salty Ocean Wood Coffee Table]] in [[The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs]]</ref> and nationalist uprisings. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:El Tomayo Plank Table.png|El Tomayo Plank Table]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

At an unknown time, Captain Pugwash withand his first mate, Alvilda, werebecame first pirates to arriveland toon [[Barnacle Bay]]. At an unspecified time Henburstam IV was king of [[Windenburg]] or the larger area.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Classic Bollard.png|Classic Bollard]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref> Another leader was Otto Von-Windenburg, who cemented his legacy as one of the greatest and dumbest leaders of Windenburg.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Von-Windenburg´s Trap.png|Von-Windenburg´s Trap]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref> Lord Ike haswas, for unknown reasons, ranrun out of town with his family. Copernicus created the heliocentric theory and other historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Galileo, Shakespeare <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:The Face of Shakespeare.png|The Face of Shakespeare]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> and Michaelangelo <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:David by DeLux Sculpture.png|David by DeLux Sculpture]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> have lived, sincealso they arebeen mentioned in object descriptions as well.

The Black Plague took place in the 14th century, whichand killed a large amountnumber of the population. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Black Tree Tapestry.png|Black Tree Tapestry]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

===16th century to 19th century===

In the 16th century, J. Marano created the "16th Century Monte Vista Globe Bar",. inIn the 17th century, Duchess Lucine created an unknown number of paintings only painted by the moonlight. andShe despised the sunlit paintings done by her peers. and rugsRugs were produced in Persia. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Persian Rug.png|Antique Persian Rug]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1713, the Dutch gave LuisLouis XIV of France a coffee bush, whichwhose descendentsdescendants now produce one third of all the coffee in the world. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:The Occasional Chaisonal.png|The Occasional Chaisonal]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

In 19th century in Germany, Christmas trees became popular. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[Christmas_tree#The_Sims:_Livin.27_Large|Christmas tree]] in [[The Sims: Livin' Large]]</ref> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_rush Gold Rush] <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Boomtowne End Table.png|Boomtowne End Table]] in [[The Sims: Livin' Large]]</ref> and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_frontier Wild West]  are said to happen as well. It is said that London burned down, but this event can be prevented by playerplayers traveling inthrough time by [[Time machine]] <ref>Mentioned when [[:File:Time travel 8.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref>. The Civil warWar of Simnation happened as well, what ledleading to the death of an important politician. While traveling in time, Sim will try to prevent his death, but will be stopped by The Keeper of Time. <ref>Mentioned when [[:File:Time travel 9.png|traveling in time]] in [[The Sims 3]]</ref> Sims also went through various artistic styles, such as Victorian, Neoclassicism, Baroque, Rococo, Expresionism, Pointilism, Dada and various others. British Empire is mentioned as well in object description in The Sims <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Terrestrial Globe.png|Antique Terrestrial Globe]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> as well as Imperial Russia and Colonial Africa. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Empire World Map.png|Empire World Map]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1850, Irascible was sent to ply to Indian ports. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:IMA Irascible Replica Model.png|IMA Irascible Replica Model]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> DurringDuring the mid -to -late 1800s there has beenwasn high demand for Japanese imports, which has beenwere tailored specially for the westWest and were far cry from traditional Japanese fans at the time. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Japanese Wall Fan.png|Japanese Wall Fan]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

At the end of 19th and beginingbeginning of 20th century there was cultural change mentioningregarding the decline of religion and the rise of capitalism.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Antique Poster.png|Antique Poster]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

Bernt Helier declared himself as a sovereign nation which only lasted 8 hours in 1934.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Border of Helier.png|Border of Helier]] in [[The Sims 2]]</ref> In 1952, James Watson discovered the shape of DNA. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Woodwind Genome.png|Woodwind Genome]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> In 1962, Wood-Glass ended, but this was overseenoverlooked due to more prominent global conflicts at the time. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Wood-Glass_Window.png|Wood-Glass Window]] in [[The Sims 4: Get Together]]</ref>. It is likely that these global conflicts, possibly WordWorld War II<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow.png|Tahitian Eve by Nick N. Borrow]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> has led to coldCold warWar with RedCity and USSR

In 60´sthe 1960s there was Flower Power and the craft movement, <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Daisy Rug.png|Daisy Rug]] in [[The Sims]]</ref> followed by 70´s1970s ideas of free software, good public schools, affordable housing and the hot tub, which is said to be the only one to survive the tax rebellion. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[Hot_tub#Redwood_Hot_Tub|Redwood Hot Tub]] in [[The Sims: Vacation]]</ref>

For an unspecified amount of time, it's said that there was a horse selectedwas elected intoto the parlamentparliament of SimNation, named Palomar. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Horsey Says Nay.png|Horsey Says Nay]] in [[The Sims 3: Town Life Stuff]]</ref> It is also said that there was a lampostlamppost freedom movement as a reaction to prime minister Francois Nardone's lamp industry regulation.<ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Laissez-faire Light Post.png|Laissez-faire Light Post]] in [[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]</ref>

There is mention of Nono-progress theory in The Sims, which can be interpreted by some players as in game reason for lack of technological development in The Sims compared with the Sims 3, which takes place 25 years earlier. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Empty Circles Again.png|Empty Circles Again]] in [[The Sims]]</ref>

SimNation could be an independent part of North America, possibly around real-life Nevada or California. It is most likely that SimNation is located on Earth, but on an [[alternate universe]] offrom oursthe real-world. When watching the weather channel in ''The Sims 2'' with ''Seasons'' installed, the weather map will show a landmass shaped vaguely like India with the eastern coast continuing and not much of the west coast seen. India also has the features of SimNation geography, for example, mountains and deserts.

''([[SimCity (series)|SimCity 2013]] does not allow a town hall to be upgraded to a city hall, until the population has reached 20002,000, possibly defining a difference between the two. However, SimCity Buildit requires at least 26,000 population in order to get all three stars on the achievement ‘Suburb City’, the next achievement after ‘Tiny Town’.)''

* Paris, France <ref name="paris">City mentioned in description of [[:File:Triomphant_Textiles_-_Left.png|Triomphant Textiles]] in ''[[The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff]]''.</ref>

* Beijing, China <ref name="beijing">City mentioned in description of [[:File:Beijing Incense Burner.png|Beijing Incense Burner]] in ''[[TheSims3.com|The Sims Store]]''.</ref>

* Toadville (mentioned in a water[[:File:Water lilyLillies.png|Water Lillies]] object description from ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'')

* Japan (mentioned in the description of the [[Karaoke_machine#The_Genius_Loci_Karaoke_Stage|The Genius Loci Karaoke Stage]] object from ''The Sims: Superstar'' and [[:File:Mt. Komorebi Ofuro.png|Mt. Komorebi Ofuro]] object from ''The Sims 4: Snowy Escape'')

* BettyshireBattyshire (mentioned in the description of [[:File:Gothic Revival Bench.png|Gothic Revival Bench]] object from ''The Sims'')

[[File:Philosophy.png|right]]Not much is known about religion in SimNation since it is a secular nation. There appears to be no official state religion, and there seems to be an absence of organized religion in ''The Sims'', ''The Sims 2'', ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4''. However, churches were present in the original ''SimCity'' and in ''SimCity 2000'', and ''SimCity 4'' includes the option to build Houses of Worship and Cemeteries in the city. And in The Sims 4 Sims can leave a sugar skull offering, showing, along with the description that Sims celebrate the Day Of The Dead. Religion was probably deliberately left open-ended for the player to decide how to envision religious practice in The Sims.<ref>The absence of organized religion may be due to Maxis/Electronic Arts not wanting to favor any particular real-life religion or to offend religious players by depicting Sims following a fictional religion.</ref>

Higher education is also available in SimNation with [[Sim State University]], [[La Fiesta Tech]], [[Academie Le Tour]], [[Sims University]], [[University of Britechester]] and [[SimsFoxbury UniversityInstitute]] all making appearances. Sims University caters to [[young adults]], [[adults]] and [[elders]] while the former three only cater towards young adults. The system of grading and Latin honors that higher education institutions use is similar to the four-year system found in the USA and Canada. The Greek system is also very similar to that seen in the USA. Unlike most schools in the real life USA, however, tuition fees and student debt are apparently non-existent, suggesting a generous level of government spending and/or private investment/donations for higher education. The universities may be government-owned, or they may be privately owned and supported by the government or religious organizations, by large endowments (like [[Wikipedia:Berea College|Berea College]]), or by other business ventures affiliated with the college (like [[Wikipedia:A Beka Book|A Beka Book]] at [[Wikipedia:Pensacola Christian College|Pensacola Christian College]]).

At time of ''The Sims,'' there seems to be movement for SimNatives semi-autonomy. It is supported by money gained through sale of native wall hangings. <ref>Mentioned in description of [[:File:Native Sim Wall Hanging.png|Native Sim Wall Hanging]] from [[The Sims]]</ref>

Flags outside public places can also be found in ''The Sims 4''. In ''[[Get to Work]]'', there's a flag outside of the [[police station]] that contains a green circle, white outline, and a llama silhouette. In ''[[Get Together]]'', there are three flags in the [[ModernLykke DistrictCentre]] between Hare Square and Hare and Hedgehog that feature a white symbol similar to the [[wikipedia:Fleur-de-lis|Fleur-de-lis]]. One of them, the red and blue flag, can be seen in [[Brindleton Bay]]. A purple and orange flag can be seen in the [[Fashion District]] in [[San Myshuno]].

When Sims hack using a computer, a symbol that looks like a seal with a plumbob, eight stars, and some Simlish text, similar to the [[wikipedia:Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]]'s logo. It could be a symbol of an a government intelligence agency in SimNation.

Windenburg flags.png|Flags displayed in WindenburgsWindenburg's modernLykke districtCentre, possible flags of SimNation or some of its states. Can also be flags of a completely different country, as Windenburg is set in a European setting.

[[File:W give free health clinic.png|left|40px]] [[File:Biology.png|right]]While in the past, as shown in ''The Sims Medieval'', Sims were frequently at risk of serious disease and major injury, most illnesses in modern-day SimNation are minor and non life-threatening. The most common illnesses are colds (which may be caught at work or school, or by coming into contact with an infected Sim), food poisoning (from eating spoiled food) and pregnancy symptoms such as nausea. Colds are treatable by resting at home and consuming certain soups and juices, while food poisoning and morning sickness will eventually end on their own. There is a risk of untreated colds developing into the more serious pneumonia, which can be fatal, as can the flu, which can be caught from proximity to vermin. [[Mummy|Mummies]] and [[witch]]es can curse other Sims with illness. Accidental injury seems to be virtually non-existent outside of occasional [[The "Concoctanation Station"|lab]] [[Career rewards|accidents]], and though there are numerous ways to [[Death|die]] prematurely (common causes include: fire, drowning, electrocution or starvation), a Sim who has come close to death but survived will recover very quickly and will not require hospital treatment. There is no form of emergency care to treat serious conditions, although in the Nintendo DS version of ''The Sims 3'', starving Sims are taken to a hospital before starving to death which implies that the Sim is taken there by ambulance. ThereHowever, there seems to be no way for Sims to call emergency for an ambulance when witnessing a dying Sim, as they will do nothing or cry.<ref>The lack of anemergency ambulanceservices (ambulances or other forms of medical evacuation) to save dying Sims is probably because the game developers made the games to be purely of entertainment, rather than being serious on healthcare. Instead, Sims are saved from death by unrealistic ways such as pleading to the Grim Reaper.</ref> Mental health problems such as nervous breakdowns are more common, and may be treated by the autonomous arrival of a [[Therapist]], [[Social Bunny]] or [[Tragic Clown]]. The [[Insane]] trait will also cause Sims to talk to themselves, and want to do so. Other traits referencing mental illness include: [[Neurotic]] and [[Unstable]], and more closely resemble real life mental illnesses.