Politics: Difference between revisions

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! colspan="4" |Politics Career Levels

! colspan="4" |1) Campaign Worker

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 0

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:09001800.png]]

! colspan="4" |2) Intern

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |Start out running errands for the Sim City Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 0

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

! colspan="4" |3) Lobbyist

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career--you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 2

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

! colspan="4" |4) Campaign Manager

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 2

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:09001800.png]]

! colspan="4" |5) City Council Member

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |Your first elected post, finally admitted to Sim City's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 3

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

! colspan="4" |6) State Assemblyman / State Assemblywoman

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, Sim City is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure Sim City's local interests are protected and promoted.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 4

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 16:00<br />[[File:09001600.png]]

! colspan="4" |7) Congressman / Congresswoman

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 4

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |10:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:10001400.png]]

! colspan="4" |8) Judge

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |You win a position on the Sim City Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert--you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 5

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |10:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:10001400.png]]

! colspan="4" |9) Senator

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 6

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:09001800.png]]

! colspan="4" |10) Mayor

| rowspan="4" valign="top" |As Mayor of Sim City, you're entitled to big bucks--you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Cooking.png|25px|Cooking|link=Cooking]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Mechanical.png|25px|Mechanical|link=Mechanical]] 0

| width="50px" |[[File:Skill Charisma.png|25px|Charisma|link=Charisma]] 9

| rowspan="2" colspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

{| class="prettytable unsortable" style="width:100%"

! colspan="3" |[[File:Politics career.png|25px]] Politics Career Levels

! colspan="3" |1) Campaign Worker

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 0

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:09001800.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 0

! colspan="3" |2) Intern

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 0

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 0

! colspan="3" |3) Lobbyist

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |A special-interest group to influence local politicians hires you. Heavy social skills and lots of friends are needed to advance in this career—you must win friends and influence people. Charisma skill is essential to progress in a political career.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 0

| rowspan="2" |08:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:08001400.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 0

! colspan="3" |4) Campaign Manager

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |Salary jumps, but overtime work increases. You must still maintain neighborhood relationships and domestic tranquility. You need to cultivate your "image". Practice charisma and develop that all-important spin control. Without it, your political career is sunk. But friends in the right places can sometimes be very useful.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 1

| rowspan="2" |08:00 - 17:00<br />[[File:08001700.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 1

! colspan="3" |5) City Council Member

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |Your first elected post, you've finally been admitted to SimCity's inner power circle. A well-paid job to be sure. The more persuasive and creative you are in pushing your own agenda through the council, the faster you will advance in the political machine.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 2

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 2

! colspan="3" |6) State Assemblyperson

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |The voters trust you enough to represent their fair city in the State Assembly. Fortunately, SimCity is the state capital, so you'll be close to home. A lot of creative thought will be needed in meeting with state officials to be sure SimCity's local interests are protected and promoted.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 2

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 16:00<br />[[File:09001600.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 3

! colspan="3" |7) Congressperson

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |The people have spoken once again, and elected you to Congress. You'll spend your time covering your district from your local office. Networking with neighbors and making new friends to keep political support must be balanced with maintaining a contented house and family.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 3

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 15:00<br />[[File:09001500.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 5

! colspan="3" |8) Judge

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |You win a position on the SimCity Central Court. Your peerless logical skill at reading human nature and deconstructing legal arguments will prompt your success and continuing rise in status. Cultivate friends in your spare hours. Watch mood indicators and keep alert—you're supposed to be clear-headed and impartial when the gavel comes down.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 3

| rowspan="2" |10:00 - 14:00<br />[[File:10001400.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 6

! colspan="3" |9) Senator

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |You're authoring bills and chairing important subcommittees. You appear regularly on political talk shows and your influence is being felt around the Capitol. With a little more speaking experience and a few more friends, you may attain the most coveted Sim position: Mayor of SimCity!

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 5

| rowspan="2" |09:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:09001800.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 8

! colspan="3" |10) Mayor

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |As Mayor of SimCity, you're entitled to big bucks—you can finally afford that "house on the hill" where the town's elite citizens cluster. You are a master at the political game and it's obvious you enjoy the fame as well as the excitement of shaking up the entrenched bureaucrats. It's great to be powerful, isn't it?

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 7

| rowspan="2" |10:00 - 16:00<br />[[File:10001600.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 10

{| class="prettytable unsortable" style="width:100%"

! colspan="3" |[[File:Politics career.png|25px]] Politics Career Levels

! colspan="3" |1) Door to Door Poller

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |As a door-to-door poller, you leave your ego at the "door"—modern day Sim families aren't very welcoming to strangers bearing clipboards, regardless of their occupation. They've heard it all and no longer trust that you aren't trying to sell them something or steal something from them. You've got your work cut out for you.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 0

| rowspan="2" |17:00 - 21:00<br />[[File:17002100.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 0

! colspan="3" |2) Campaign Worker

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |The salary is minuscule, but you get your feet wet in the political puddle by helping a favorite local candidate into office. The job requires long hours managing telephone teams and volunteer groups canvassing neighborhoods for votes.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 0

| rowspan="2" |15:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:15001800.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 2

! colspan="3" |3) Intern

| rowspan="5" valign="top" |Start out running errands for the SimCity Controller and try to work your way up to getting lunch for the mayor. Low pay, long hours. You'll need lots of charisma to advance in politics.

| width="45px" |[[File:Skill Creativity.png|25px|Creativity|link=Creativity (skill)]] 1

| rowspan="2" |15:00 - 18:00<br />[[File:15001800.png]]

| rowspan="2" |[[File:Friend.png|25px|Friends requirement|link=]] 4

[[File:Leader.jpg|thumb]]'''Political''' is one of the basic [[career tracks]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Sims can be employed from [[newspaper]], [[computer]], or [[city hall]]. Working in the Political career requires the [[Charisma]] skill, which indirectly requires friends in order to advance the skills as well. Additionally, Sims require to collect government funding as one of the performance factors. Sims can collect the funds by asking in person or by throwing a campaign fundraiser party.

The Political career has a special performance tone, "Propose New Course of Action." This special tone needs 16 cumulative hours to be finished. It has several possible outcomes when Sims finish proposing the course of action. There's a 10% chance that Sims will be promoted outright regardless of performance, 30% chance for +40 relationship with the boss, 40% chance for +40 relationship with the boss but -40 with coworkers, and 20% chance that the boss and coworkers will get damaged relationships by -30 and -40, respectively.

Additionally, Sims in the Political career unlock the "Give Inspirational Speech" and "Debate Politics.". Sims who have reached the top of the Political career will become a [[celebrity]]{{Vgversion|TS3:LN}}.

{| class="prettytable unsortable" style="width:100%"

! colspan="3" |[[File:Political career icon.png|25px]] Political Career Levels

! colspan="3" |1) Podium Polisher

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |There's nothing glorious about being a Podium Polisher. A little wax rubbed on, a little rubbed off. The podium needs to look good for those who actually make a difference and their dramatic speeches. But, polish well enough and keep the right attitude, and there may be room within the organization for you.

| width="100px" |§24/hour

| width="100px" |No Bonus

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="2" |Mood

| colspan="2" |[[Charisma]] 0-3

! colspan="3" |2) Ballot Counter

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Frequent elections require a steady cadre of reliable Ballot Counters to keep things honest and precise. You don't work for any particular party or organization... right? Keep your nose clean and do nothing more than count and report the data. Democracy is counting on you!

| width="100px" |§31/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="2" |Mood

| colspan="2" |[[Charisma]] 1-4

! colspan="3" |3) Campaign Intern

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Your diligence has been noted and you'll work the remainder of this campaign as an intern. Copies, copies, copies! Post flyers, call potential donors, fetch coffee, keep the staplers in prime condition, and most importantly, be charismatic about it. This campaign, or at least the copy machine, cannot succeed without you!

| width="100px" |§33/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="2" |Mood

| colspan="2" |[[Charisma]] 2-6

! colspan="3" |4) Yes-Man / Yes-Woman

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Hopefully you're ready to nod your head in the affirmative, because you've worked your way into the position of Yes-Man / Yes-Woman. Should the city vote on Bond 452 C? Yes! Should we elect a new police commissioner? Yes! How does this tie look? Yes! There's only one answer to give if you want to stay in your superiors' good graces.

| width="100px" |§45/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="2" |Boss

! colspan="3" |5) City Council Member

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Politician at last! As the newest City Council Member, you have the unique position of affecting change on the welfare of the city. Change takes time though, and re-elections cost money. You'll need to start working your neighbors, acquaintances, and random individuals for their campaign donations. Bring your walking shoes, Councilman / Councilwoman.

| width="100px" |§69/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="3" |'''Perk''': Ability to throw Campaign Fundraiser and collect funds from people.

! colspan="3" |6) Local Representative

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Not satisfied to see you with your hands solely on the city, your constituents want to see you at the next level. More territory means more favor and votes needed to get anything done, and that means more campaign donations. Keep the cookie jar full, and you get to keep your job.

| width="100px" |§91/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

! colspan="3" |7) Mayor

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |The legislative branch is all well and good, but the executive branch is really where the power lies. As the Mayor, you can now dictate terms to the city council you used to serve, and in the process, enact changes as you see fit. Rule with a firm fist or gentle touch, but never forget to keep your constituents happy.

| width="100px" |§130/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

| colspan="3" |'''Perk''': Sims use limousine as a default vehicle replacing the [[taxi]].

! colspan="3" |8) Governor

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |You've been pulled up to the regional level for your brilliant political acumen and adept maneuvering. The public claims to love you, but everything can change instantly with the signing of the wrong piece of legislation. Pick your battles and be wary of political opponents, as the polls are really starting to heat up.

| width="100px" |§160/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

! colspan="3" |9) Vice President

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Second in command may not be the end goal, but riding the ticket long enough just might earn you the coveted top spot. Mere local matters are beneath you now that economic concerns pile onto your desk. Evil organizations aren't making matters any better, as the safety and protection of the citizenry is a prime directive of your boss. The public watches silently to see if you truly have what it takes.

| width="100px" |§267/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''

! colspan="3" |10) Leader of the Free World

| rowspan="6" valign="top" |Without peer, (Sim Name) is in charge.

| width="100px" |§423/hour

| width="100px" |Bonus: §

| colspan="2" |'''Performance Factors'''