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Mailboxes in ''The Sims 2'' served the same function as the previous game, with a few additional features. Mailboxes are now used as markers; walkbys will often stop by the mailbox briefly before carrying on. They also determine where Sims will appear after moving in, as well as the direction the taxi drives off in if [[cinematic]]s are enabled. If ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|Bon Voyage]]'' or later is installed, Sims [[walking]] back from a [[community lot]] will end their trip by the mailbox. [[Witches]] in ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life|Apartment Life]]'' will use the mailbox to determine where they will appear on the lot if they fly in. In addition, the mail carrier will collect paid bills from the mailbox,<ref group="n">Mail carriers will not show up if there are no bills to pick up or drop off.</ref> and will lower the semaphore flag when doing so.

 

 

In an [[apartment]], the mailbox takes the form of a mail station, with numerous letterboxes. The mail station is used to pay both the rent and the usual bills. Sims will use a slot on the side of the station to pay their rent, while the compartments in the front are used to pay and collect bills and other items of interest. The red semaphore flag is replaced with a green light, which is lit when there is incoming mail. [[Landlord]]s will pick up paid rent from the mailbox as part of their daily duties.

Premade [[penthouse]]s, instead of a standalone mailbox, will have a wall-mounted mail station in the lobby. These mail stations cannot be obtained on regular lots without the use of hacks or mods. Certain lot assignments that serve as living headquarters also feature special mailboxes. The base camps of [[Al Simhara]], [[Champs Les Sims]] and [[Shang Simla]] have a noticeboard where the player can have their Sim take on adventure. Dormitories, fraternities and Sororities have University Job Board, which can be used to check for any day jobs, social group jobs and dares. In addition, these special mailbox also hold interactions of those of a normal mailbox's.

 

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