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'''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage''' (Also known as '''''TS2 BV''''' or simply '''''Bon Voyage''''') is the sixth [[expansion pack]], released for ''[[The Sims 2]]'' in 2007. It was released on September 4, 2007 in North America and September 6, 2007 in Europe for the Microsoft Windows Operating System. For the Mac OS X Operating System, it was released on December 17, 2007 by Aspyr Media. Like the ''[[Vacation]]'' expansion pack for ''[[The Sims]]'', it focuses on leisure traveling. This game served as the inspiration for its successor, ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]''. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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''Whisk Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, Sims will engage in new activities and experiences as they relax and rejuvenate. Transform them from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers as they learn new customs including local greetings, dances and more to take home and teach to their friends. Send Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!'' |
''Whisk Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, Sims will engage in new activities and experiences as they relax and rejuvenate. Transform them from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers as they learn new customs including local greetings, dances and more to take home and teach to their friends. Send Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!'' |
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==Vacation Destination== |
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==Travel to Three Dream Destinations== |
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{{See also|Takemizu Village|Twikkii Island|Three Lakes}} |
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Each location offers unique landscapes and local residents, such as the Fire Dancer and Ninja, for Sims to meet and learn from. Try local cuisine and admire cultural landmarks as Sims explore these new locales. ''Bon Voyage'' adds vacation [[sub-neighborhood]]s for each destination. The default destinations are [[Three Lakes]] (Mountain), [[Twikkii Island]] (Tropical), and [[Takemizu Village]] (Far East). Each of these default destinations comes with a [[Secret Lots|secret lot]]. To travel to this secret lot, Sims must find a hidden map. Sometimes a map can be found when on tour. Each type of locale has its own special food, its own local gesture, its own special [[Massages|massage]], and its own special dance. Learning each of these will give a Sim a [[Vacation Mementos|vacation memory]]. It is rumored that you can get all the vacation mementos by using a special cheat, it is proven not to be true. The [[InSimenator]] mod can also be used to get all of the vacation mementos. |
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''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage'' features Vacation Destination, a new [[Sub-neighborhood#The Sims 2|Sub-Neighborhood]] where Sims will visit to spend their vacation. There are three types of vacation destination, i.e. [[Takemizu Village|Far East]], [[Twikkii Island|Tropical]], and [[Three Lakes|Mountain]]. Each destination has special attributes and its own attractions. These include the environment, locals, [[tour]]s, and so on. Some special features can only be found in certain Vacation Destination, such as [[Ninja]]s that can be found in Far East and [[Beach]], as the main attraction of Tropical vacation. |
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==New Features== |
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==Send Your Sims on Tours== |
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===Going on Vacation=== |
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Glass bottom boat rides, adventurous van tours, and helicopter excursions are fun new activities for Sims, but there may be some surprises in store! Each tour has a chance card. The player is presented with a choice of two options: one may be positive, one may be negative. The right answer is not always the same one every time. For instance, while taking an island tour on a glass bottom boat, the Sim finds a lost camera. The player is then presented with the choice to reach in and get it, or leave it be. If the player chooses to get the camera, the Sim may either get sea lice or they may get a nice bonus simoleon reward. |
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{{Main|Vacationing}} |
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As a way to stay away from everyday routine, Sims can now have a vacation by booking one via [[phone]] or [[computer]]. Traveling to vacation landmarks, relaxing, and experiencing things that normally cannot be found in the everyday life is what vacationing is all about. Sims can go to a vacation trip alone or bringing families and friends along. Going on vacation doesn't require any day off from [[Career|job]], because while being on vacation, ages and time continuity stop. Meaning, when Sims travel on vacation on Tuesday noon, they will be back home by Tuesday noon too. This mechanism is similar to when Sims travel to [[community lot]]s. Vacation trips, however, have limited time, and the vacation time is over for several days, Sims will be forced to go home. This means they can't stay forever at the Vacation Destination. Sims can stay with the maximum of 7 days on vacation. Only Sims older than [[toddler]] and non-pets can go on vacation, so [[Baby|babies]], toddlers, and [[Pet|pets]] must stay at home with a remaining household member or a [[nanny]]. |
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While on a vacation, the main attraction is to travel to community lots and spend as much time as possible there, because Sims shouldn't waste their precious time at home. The time continuity works differently from going to community lots in the Base Neighborhood. Time and hours will keep going when Sims leave house and when they're back home. This is similar to the time mechanics in [[College]]s. The difference is, they can't learn [[skill]]s, gain [[enthusiasm]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}, or build [[talent badge]]s. Also, [[Lifetime Aspiration]] will not be accumulated so Sims cannot exploit of the extra days they get from going on vacations. Sims also gain temporary [[Vacation benefit|Vacation Benefits]] after they return from a good vacation, or instead, penalties if the vacation was bad. |
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==Buy or Find Unique Items== |
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Shop for unique objects found only on Sims' travels, including rare jewelry they can wear or take home as gifts. Stumble upon hidden locations that give items such as the [[Voodoo doll]], collect shells on the beach, or dig up treasure. |
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===Vacation Accommodations=== |
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Sims need to stay somewhere while on vacation. There are three types of accommodation where Sims can stay: Vacation Homes, [[Hotel]]s, or Campgrounds. Each of the accommodations has its own advantages and disadvantages. Vacation Homes can be purchased from real estate, but they are very expensive; costing the same as regular houses. It is, however, fully customizable just like normal [[residential lot]]s. |
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Splurge on the luxury suite for Sims or save Simoleons and choose a more cozy lodging. Sims will enjoy the comfort of room service, get pampered at the spa, and more. |
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==Booking a Vacation== |
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{{See also|Vacationing#The Sims 2}} |
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For Sims to take a vacation, it needs to be booked, which can be done with the phone or the computer. The player can choose which Sims will go, when they will leave, and how long they will stay. |
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Hotels are the second expensive accommodation, but the price depend on the type of lodge Sims are staying. The more luxurious the hotel is, the more expensive. Sims cannot access [[Inventory]] in the Hotels nor Campgrounds. A hotel may and may not contain amenities, such as [[Restaurant]] and swimming pool, though expensive hotels may offer some. Sims can book multiple suites before they check in, and suites that are not booked will be booked by Tourists. They can lock their suites to allow vacation parties or just the households. Sims can order room service from their suites, and Housekeepers will clean up the hotel. |
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==Vacation Mementos== |
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In bon voyage there is a new menu (the suitcase, found under the memories section of a sim). |
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You can see 45 different memories a sim can collect on vacations. |
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If you haven't yet achieved a memory you can hover over it to see a hint on how to get it. |
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Sadly there isn't a 'prize' to earn when your sim collects all memories. |
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Campgrounds are free, and the only premade Campground is [[Axe Wood Campgrounds]]. Sims sleep in tents that replenish [[Energy]] [[need]] slowly. Campgrounds don't have cleaning service, so Sims must clean up the mess themselves or [[influence]] others to do so. Campgrounds and tents are also vulnerable to outdoor [[temperature]]. Thus, staying in the Campground in extreme temperature or on [[Winter]] is difficult to Sims. Campgrounds can provide some campfires to keep Sims warm by sitting around one. |
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==Notes== |
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* The new creature is [[Bigfoot]] (Sasquatch in some SKUs). He cannot romantically interact with Sims, but is great with kids. |
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* A vacation can only last a maximum of 7 days. |
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* Even with ''[[Open For Business]]'', the player will not be able to run a hotel. |
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* There are no new [[Talent Badges|badges]], but there are three types of [[Dancing|dances]] and several rewards. |
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* New building features can be unlocked after a vacation |
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* Good vacations reward Sims with [[Vacation Benefits]]. |
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* There is one new family that comes with this expansion. It is the [[Traveller Family]], can be found in the [[family bin]]. |
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* Good or bad vacations can affect careers. |
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* Sims can own vacation homes. |
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* Beware of the [[Unsavory Charlatan]]. He can ruin a Sim's vacation or cut it short, take money, and even shows up on some community lots back at home. Logic is a good defense against him. |
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* If [[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]] is installed, Vacation Destinations will have unique weather patterns. |
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* Bon Voyage was the first Sims 2 expansion pack to use SecuROM. |
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===Vacation Memento=== |
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Sims who achieve vacation experiences can keep track on what they have done on vacation by looking at their [[Vacation memento|Vacation Memento]]. Each Sim has Vacation Memento in their [[Memory|memories]] panel. It has a suitcase icon. There are 45 mementos in total. Sims can earn mementos by doing certain things or achieve things that particularly can be found in Vacation Destination, such as learning local [[Dancing|dances]] and eating local food. Sims will earn vacation titles in the Vacation Memento panel the more they gain mementos. Collecting all mementos doesn't reward Sims anything, though. |
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{{:List of Sims from Bon Voyage}} |
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===Collectibles=== |
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Sims can earn and collect many [[souvenir]]s and other abilities they've learned while on vacation. Sims can collect souvenirs bought from certain Vacation Destination or [[digging|dig out]] beach collectibles and place them on a special rack to show off their friends about. Collecting five of each souvenirs will also benefit Sims depending on the type of the souvenirs. Sims may also dig the ground to find some treasuries, cheap stuff, or even leak the water main underground. Plundering the [[pirate ship]] might also grant Sims some pirate treasures. |
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* [[Comparison between The Sims 2: Bon Voyage and The Sims 3: World Adventures]] |
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Other than items, Sims can learn many things from the vacation. Sims might learn how to bow on Far East or other [[gesture]]s from other vacations. They might also happen to learn some local [[dance]]s and [[Tai Chi]]. Getting and learning local [[massage]]s and eating local delicacies as well, as activities to spend on vacation. Sims might also encounter someone special who can teach them how to sing Sea Chantey or tell the Dragon Legend to friends. There are so many things they can discover and share with friends back home after going back from vacations. |
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== Screenshots == |
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===Secret Vacation Lots=== |
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Image:Lumberjack_statue.jpg|[[Three Lakes]] statue |
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Each pre-made Vacation Destination is provided with a [[Secret lot#The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|secret vacation lot]]. Each lot offers distinct benefits that Sims might learn or earn. Before discovering the secret vacation lots, Sims must first find the hidden maps throughout the vacation areas. They might find them while on [[tour]]s, [[digging]] the ground, or wishing from shrine. |
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Image:Slap dance.jpg|Learning the [[Dancing|Slap Dance]] |
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Image:Bon Voyage Hotel.jpg|[[Hotel]] |
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===Beach=== |
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''Bon Voyage'' now adds functional beach as a new lot system to ''The Sims 2'' game. In addition to normal lots, beach lots can only be placed on an area which is adjacent to road and waters. Beach lots can be used as a [[residential lot]], [[community lot]], or [[hotel]]. [[Apartment]]{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}, however, is not recommended to be built on uneven lots, most especially beach lots. Sims can do many beach-related activities on the beach lot. They can sunbathe, swim on the ocean, build a sandcastle, dig on sand, and watch the waves. Some objects cannot be placed on the "beach line", a line which separates areas whether sandcastles can be built or not. [[Pirate ship]] can only be placed on beach lots, as well. |
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Not all terrains in ''The Sims 2'' provide sufficient area to place the beach lot, though. Some terrains might be even not close enough to the waters. Only some pre-made terrains that are included since ''Bon Voyage'' might suit with beach lot area. These include [[Twikkii Island]], [[Bluewater Village]], [[Desiderata Valley]], [[Belladonna Cove]], Crescent Island, and Moon Islands. |
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===Jewelry<ref name="carry forward" />=== |
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A new enhancement on Sims' beauty is the addition of [[Jewelry|jewelries]]. On [[Create a Sim]] or changing appearance interface, Sims can wear bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, or piercings. These can be set per outfit, just like hair. Jewelries can be bought when creating a Sim, from the jewelry rack on community lot, or be dug on beach. Each Vacation Destination has its own unique jewelries and accessories, which cannot be bought or found anywhere else. |
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===Bigfoot=== |
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{{Main|Bigfoot}} |
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The new life state introduced in the Expansion Pack is [[Bigfoot]]. Bigfoot lives in the [[Hidden Burrow]], a [[Secret lot#The Sims 2: Bon Voyage|secret lot]] located in [[Three Lakes]]. Sims must have a secret map to find the Hidden Burrow and Bigfoot. A Bigfoot can be made playable by befriending them and proposing them to move in. Then, another Bigfoot will take over the Hidden Burrow. Bigfoots have already mastered all [[skill]]s and [[talent badge]]s. They can't do any romantic interactions, so Bigfoots cannot have [[Romance]], [[Family]], or [[Pleasure]] [[Aspiration]]s. They get along with [[child]]ren and [[dog]]s very well, but [[cat]]s are not too fond with them. |
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==New Additions== |
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*'''New Life State''': Bigfoot |
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*'''New NPCs''': Bellhop, Tour Guide, Housekeeper, [[Ninja]], [[Witch Doctor]], [[Wise Old Man]], [[Pirate Captain Edward Dregg]], [[Unsavory Charlatan]], and more |
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*'''New [[Radio stations|Radio Stations]]''': Reggae, Surf, World, and Big Band |
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*'''New Dances''': Hula dance, Slap dance, and Fire dance |
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*'''New Meals''': Chirashi, Pineapple Surprise, Flapjacks, and more |
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*'''New Places for [[WooHoo]]''': Tent, Sauna, and Hammock |
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*'''New Turn Ons/Turn Offs''': Employment, Skills, Life States, and Jewelry [[Turn On]]s |
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*'''New Door Locks''': Allow/disallow Party Members, Do Not Disturb, and Allow Housekeeping |
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===Minor Features=== |
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*Real honeymoon. Traditionally, without ''Bon Voyage'', Sims will go for a brief honeymoon trip with a limousine to replenish their needs. Engaged Sims can plan a honeymoon, in addition to normal vacation. Sims cannot plan who will join the travel party and when departure takes time. After newlyweds get married, or after a wedding party ends with successful marriage proposal, a vacation van will arrive to pick the newlyweds to the vacation. If engaged Sims don't plan a honeymoon before marriage, no kind of honeymoon will occur, not even the traditional one. |
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*Changing booths can now be used as a wardrobe to change and plan household [[Clothes|outfit]].<ref name="carry forward">This feature is carried forward to later Expansion Pack.</ref> |
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*Community marriage<ref name="carry forward" />. Sims can now [[Marriage|marry]] on community lots as an alternative from marriage-at-home. Honeymoon limo will also come to pick the newlyweds. Wedding [[party]] cannot be thrown on community lots, however. |
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*Transportation picker<ref name="carry forward" />. Players can now choose which Sims will go along with the Sim who is going to a community lot, instead of bringing along all or no household members. |
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==New Build Mode Additions== |
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*Pagoda Roofs |
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Pagoda roofs are new roof types which are used to make a distinctive architecture for Far East buildings. Pagoda roofs come with hipped, gabled, half-hipped, and flat styles. Pagoda roofs must be built in square, rectangular, or diagonal. Pagoda roofs shouldn't intersect other pagoda roofs, because they will clip each others and the roof effect will look unappealing. |
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==New Objects== |
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*''[[Tent|Action Traveler's Action Tent]]'' |
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*''Swing Away Hammock'' |
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*''ShowMeOff Rack of Glory'' Souvenir Rack |
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*''Tea Time Table'' |
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*''Four Blessing Mahjong Table'' |
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*''Sweat It Out Sauna'' |
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*''The Swashbuckling Shipwrecker by Impressive Installations'' Pirate Ship |
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*''Backyard Pyramid'' Set of Ruins |
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*''Sand Waves Zen Garden'' |
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*''Soft 'n Tender Massage Table'' |
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==New Interactions== |
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;Sim-based |
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*Sims can [[digging|dig]] the ground to find many stuff, including treasure chest and water pipe. A hole dug by [[Dog]]s can also be dug to avoid digging another hole, and Dogs can dig holes dug by Sims. |
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*Sims can take [[snapshot]] and pose. |
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*Local or tourist friends can be invited as a houseguest for three days. |
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*Sims can walk to community lots instead of calling [[taxi]] or driving [[car]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}.<ref name="carry forward" /> |
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;Object-based |
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*Sims can assign [[employee]]s to become masseuses for the massage table.{{Vgversion|TS2:OFB}} |
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*Sims can ask others to play pirates if [[pirate ship]] is present on the lot. |
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*Sims can share discovery with others from the collectibles they found from beach (e.g. seashells, clams, etc.). |
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*Toddlers can eat sand. |
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==Gallery== |
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===Images=== |
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===Videos=== |
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==The Sims 2 Launcher== |
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==External Link== |
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Starting from ''The Sims 2: Bon Voyage'', EA has included a launcher to start the game. This feature is added in newer [[expansion pack|Expansion Packs]] and Stuff Packs as well. It will display which Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs the player has installed, and a play game button. When connected to the internet, the launcher will also display ''The Sims 2'' news update, which has now been changed to an update of ''The Sims 3'' news, as well as an unused Featured News. |
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==See Also== |
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*[[Comparison between The Sims 2: Bon Voyage and The Sims 3: World Adventures]] |
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==External Links== |
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*[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep6_index.php The Sims 2: Bon Voyage on TheSims2.com] |
*[http://thesims2.ea.com/about/ep6_index.php The Sims 2: Bon Voyage on TheSims2.com] |
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The Sims 2: Bon Voyage (Also known as TS2 BV or simply Bon Voyage) is the sixth expansion pack, released for The Sims 2 in 2007. It was released on September 4, 2007 in North America and September 6, 2007 in Europe for the Microsoft Windows Operating System. For the Mac OS X Operating System, it was released on December 17, 2007 by Aspyr Media. Like the Vacation expansion pack for The Sims, it focuses on leisure traveling. This game served as the inspiration for its successor, The Sims 3: World Adventures.
Description
Whisk Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, Sims will engage in new activities and experiences as they relax and rejuvenate. Transform them from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers as they learn new customs including local greetings, dances and more to take home and teach to their friends. Send Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime!
Vacation Destination
- See also: Takemizu Village, Twikkii Island, and Three Lakes
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage features Vacation Destination, a new Sub-Neighborhood where Sims will visit to spend their vacation. There are three types of vacation destination, i.e. Far East, Tropical, and Mountain. Each destination has special attributes and its own attractions. These include the environment, locals, tours, and so on. Some special features can only be found in certain Vacation Destination, such as Ninjas that can be found in Far East and Beach, as the main attraction of Tropical vacation.
New Features
Going on Vacation
As a way to stay away from everyday routine, Sims can now have a vacation by booking one via phone or computer. Traveling to vacation landmarks, relaxing, and experiencing things that normally cannot be found in the everyday life is what vacationing is all about. Sims can go to a vacation trip alone or bringing families and friends along. Going on vacation doesn't require any day off from job, because while being on vacation, ages and time continuity stop. Meaning, when Sims travel on vacation on Tuesday noon, they will be back home by Tuesday noon too. This mechanism is similar to when Sims travel to community lots. Vacation trips, however, have limited time, and the vacation time is over for several days, Sims will be forced to go home. This means they can't stay forever at the Vacation Destination. Sims can stay with the maximum of 7 days on vacation. Only Sims older than toddler and non-pets can go on vacation, so babies, toddlers, and pets must stay at home with a remaining household member or a nanny.
While on a vacation, the main attraction is to travel to community lots and spend as much time as possible there, because Sims shouldn't waste their precious time at home. The time continuity works differently from going to community lots in the Base Neighborhood. Time and hours will keep going when Sims leave house and when they're back home. This is similar to the time mechanics in Colleges. The difference is, they can't learn skills, gain enthusiasm[TS2:FT], or build talent badges. Also, Lifetime Aspiration will not be accumulated so Sims cannot exploit of the extra days they get from going on vacations. Sims also gain temporary Vacation Benefits after they return from a good vacation, or instead, penalties if the vacation was bad.
Vacation Accommodations
Sims need to stay somewhere while on vacation. There are three types of accommodation where Sims can stay: Vacation Homes, Hotels, or Campgrounds. Each of the accommodations has its own advantages and disadvantages. Vacation Homes can be purchased from real estate, but they are very expensive; costing the same as regular houses. It is, however, fully customizable just like normal residential lots.
Hotels are the second expensive accommodation, but the price depend on the type of lodge Sims are staying. The more luxurious the hotel is, the more expensive. Sims cannot access Inventory in the Hotels nor Campgrounds. A hotel may and may not contain amenities, such as Restaurant and swimming pool, though expensive hotels may offer some. Sims can book multiple suites before they check in, and suites that are not booked will be booked by Tourists. They can lock their suites to allow vacation parties or just the households. Sims can order room service from their suites, and Housekeepers will clean up the hotel.
Campgrounds are free, and the only premade Campground is Axe Wood Campgrounds. Sims sleep in tents that replenish Energy need slowly. Campgrounds don't have cleaning service, so Sims must clean up the mess themselves or influence others to do so. Campgrounds and tents are also vulnerable to outdoor temperature. Thus, staying in the Campground in extreme temperature or on Winter is difficult to Sims. Campgrounds can provide some campfires to keep Sims warm by sitting around one.
Vacation Memento
Sims who achieve vacation experiences can keep track on what they have done on vacation by looking at their Vacation Memento. Each Sim has Vacation Memento in their memories panel. It has a suitcase icon. There are 45 mementos in total. Sims can earn mementos by doing certain things or achieve things that particularly can be found in Vacation Destination, such as learning local dances and eating local food. Sims will earn vacation titles in the Vacation Memento panel the more they gain mementos. Collecting all mementos doesn't reward Sims anything, though.
Collectibles
Sims can earn and collect many souvenirs and other abilities they've learned while on vacation. Sims can collect souvenirs bought from certain Vacation Destination or dig out beach collectibles and place them on a special rack to show off their friends about. Collecting five of each souvenirs will also benefit Sims depending on the type of the souvenirs. Sims may also dig the ground to find some treasuries, cheap stuff, or even leak the water main underground. Plundering the pirate ship might also grant Sims some pirate treasures.
Other than items, Sims can learn many things from the vacation. Sims might learn how to bow on Far East or other gestures from other vacations. They might also happen to learn some local dances and Tai Chi. Getting and learning local massages and eating local delicacies as well, as activities to spend on vacation. Sims might also encounter someone special who can teach them how to sing Sea Chantey or tell the Dragon Legend to friends. There are so many things they can discover and share with friends back home after going back from vacations.
Secret Vacation Lots
Each pre-made Vacation Destination is provided with a secret vacation lot. Each lot offers distinct benefits that Sims might learn or earn. Before discovering the secret vacation lots, Sims must first find the hidden maps throughout the vacation areas. They might find them while on tours, digging the ground, or wishing from shrine.
Beach
Bon Voyage now adds functional beach as a new lot system to The Sims 2 game. In addition to normal lots, beach lots can only be placed on an area which is adjacent to road and waters. Beach lots can be used as a residential lot, community lot, or hotel. Apartment[TS2:AL], however, is not recommended to be built on uneven lots, most especially beach lots. Sims can do many beach-related activities on the beach lot. They can sunbathe, swim on the ocean, build a sandcastle, dig on sand, and watch the waves. Some objects cannot be placed on the "beach line", a line which separates areas whether sandcastles can be built or not. Pirate ship can only be placed on beach lots, as well.
Not all terrains in The Sims 2 provide sufficient area to place the beach lot, though. Some terrains might be even not close enough to the waters. Only some pre-made terrains that are included since Bon Voyage might suit with beach lot area. These include Twikkii Island, Bluewater Village, Desiderata Valley, Belladonna Cove, Crescent Island, and Moon Islands.
Jewelry[1]
A new enhancement on Sims' beauty is the addition of jewelries. On Create a Sim or changing appearance interface, Sims can wear bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, or piercings. These can be set per outfit, just like hair. Jewelries can be bought when creating a Sim, from the jewelry rack on community lot, or be dug on beach. Each Vacation Destination has its own unique jewelries and accessories, which cannot be bought or found anywhere else.
Bigfoot
The new life state introduced in the Expansion Pack is Bigfoot. Bigfoot lives in the Hidden Burrow, a secret lot located in Three Lakes. Sims must have a secret map to find the Hidden Burrow and Bigfoot. A Bigfoot can be made playable by befriending them and proposing them to move in. Then, another Bigfoot will take over the Hidden Burrow. Bigfoots have already mastered all skills and talent badges. They can't do any romantic interactions, so Bigfoots cannot have Romance, Family, or Pleasure Aspirations. They get along with children and dogs very well, but cats are not too fond with them.
New Additions
- New Life State: Bigfoot
- New NPCs: Bellhop, Tour Guide, Housekeeper, Ninja, Witch Doctor, Wise Old Man, Pirate Captain Edward Dregg, Unsavory Charlatan, and more
- New Radio Stations: Reggae, Surf, World, and Big Band
- New Dances: Hula dance, Slap dance, and Fire dance
- New Meals: Chirashi, Pineapple Surprise, Flapjacks, and more
- New Places for WooHoo: Tent, Sauna, and Hammock
- New Turn Ons/Turn Offs: Employment, Skills, Life States, and Jewelry Turn Ons
- New Door Locks: Allow/disallow Party Members, Do Not Disturb, and Allow Housekeeping
Minor Features
- Real honeymoon. Traditionally, without Bon Voyage, Sims will go for a brief honeymoon trip with a limousine to replenish their needs. Engaged Sims can plan a honeymoon, in addition to normal vacation. Sims cannot plan who will join the travel party and when departure takes time. After newlyweds get married, or after a wedding party ends with successful marriage proposal, a vacation van will arrive to pick the newlyweds to the vacation. If engaged Sims don't plan a honeymoon before marriage, no kind of honeymoon will occur, not even the traditional one.
- Changing booths can now be used as a wardrobe to change and plan household outfit.[1]
- Community marriage[1]. Sims can now marry on community lots as an alternative from marriage-at-home. Honeymoon limo will also come to pick the newlyweds. Wedding party cannot be thrown on community lots, however.
- Transportation picker[1]. Players can now choose which Sims will go along with the Sim who is going to a community lot, instead of bringing along all or no household members.
New Build Mode Additions
- Pagoda Roofs
Pagoda roofs are new roof types which are used to make a distinctive architecture for Far East buildings. Pagoda roofs come with hipped, gabled, half-hipped, and flat styles. Pagoda roofs must be built in square, rectangular, or diagonal. Pagoda roofs shouldn't intersect other pagoda roofs, because they will clip each others and the roof effect will look unappealing.
New Objects
- Action Traveler's Action Tent
- Swing Away Hammock
- ShowMeOff Rack of Glory Souvenir Rack
- Tea Time Table
- Four Blessing Mahjong Table
- Sweat It Out Sauna
- The Swashbuckling Shipwrecker by Impressive Installations Pirate Ship
- Backyard Pyramid Set of Ruins
- Sand Waves Zen Garden
- Soft 'n Tender Massage Table
New Interactions
- Sim-based
- Sims can dig the ground to find many stuff, including treasure chest and water pipe. A hole dug by Dogs can also be dug to avoid digging another hole, and Dogs can dig holes dug by Sims.
- Sims can take snapshot and pose.
- Local or tourist friends can be invited as a houseguest for three days.
- Sims can walk to community lots instead of calling taxi or driving car[TS2:NL].[1]
- Object-based
- Sims can assign employees to become masseuses for the massage table.[TS2:OFB]
- Sims can ask others to play pirates if pirate ship is present on the lot.
- Sims can share discovery with others from the collectibles they found from beach (e.g. seashells, clams, etc.).
- Toddlers can eat sand.
Gallery
Images
Videos
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The Sims 2 Launcher
Starting from The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, EA has included a launcher to start the game. This feature is added in newer Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs as well. It will display which Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs the player has installed, and a play game button. When connected to the internet, the launcher will also display The Sims 2 news update, which has now been changed to an update of The Sims 3 news, as well as an unused Featured News.
