Political World is a mod for The Sims 4 that adds dynamic political gameplay to your Sims' lives. With ideological traits, political interactions, social influence mechanics, and even secret societies operating behind the scenes, your Sims can engage in political debates, shape public opinion, and navigate the complexities of power. From supporting causes to giving speeches and even encountering the Illuminati, this mod offers a unique way to explore politics in The Sims 4. Check out the FEATURES section for more details.

Supported Game Versions: 1.112.519 (January 28) 

Key Features of the Mod

Political Traits

The mod introduces six new political traits:

Progressive                                             Conservative

Libertarian                                            Socialist

Nationalist                                           Environmentalist

Each trait impacts your Sim’s personality, interactions, and buffs. Political traits are assigned via the in-game trait picker. To assign a trait:

1. Click on your active Sim.
2. Select the Political Trait Picker interaction.
3. Choose a political trait for your Sim

NPC Political Trait Assignment

NPC Sims are auto-assigned a political trait at random, based on criteria such as the world they live in, their personality traits, and their career. This feature ensures a diverse political landscape in your game.

Political Preferences and Romance

Sims now have romantic compatibility based on political preferences. Watch as opposites attract—or repel!

Political preferences can only be assigned in Create-a-Sim (CAS)

Political Gurus

Meet the Political Gurus! Each political trait is associated with a pre-made Sim who serves as a mentor or "guru." These gurus randomly appear at specific venues and are great resources for building political influence and forming alliances. The political gurus are:

Political Trait	Political Guru	Venues
Nationalist	Donald Trump	Bar, Club, Lounge, Museum
Progressive	Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez	Library, Cafe, RecCenter, Arts Center
Conservative	Margaret Thatcher	Library, Museum, Lounge
Libertarian	Ron Paul	Bar, ThriftStore, Lounge
Technocrat	Elon Musk	Arts Center, Library, Karaoke
Socialist	Fidel Castro	Park, Cafe, RecCenter
Environmentalist	Greta Thunberg	Myshuno Meadow, Park, RecCenter

New Interactions

Your Sims can:

• Debate various politics topics
• Deliver specific Political speeches to the masses to win support.

200 New Colourful Buffs

The mod introduces over 200 new buffs, adding depth and variety to gameplay. These buffs are tied to political traits, interactions, and events, offering unique emotional responses and gameplay dynamics.

Political Skill

The Political World Mod introduces the Political Influence Skill, enabling Sims to navigate the political landscape. As Sims progress through the ten levels of this skill, they unlock new interactions and abilities that increase their influence:

• Level 1: Sims can research politics on the computer.
• Level 2: Self-reflection helps Sims gain influence and strengthen their stance.
• Level 3: Share political memes to influence others humorously.
• Level 4: Post political rants on social media to attract attention.
• Level 5: Conduct a Political Census to discover political traits in the world.
• Level 6: Host structured debate panels to sway opinions.
• Level 7: Present impactful TED Talk-style speeches.
• Level 8: Appear on popular talk shows to shape public perception.
• Level 9: Spread misinformation to strategically influence views.
• Level 10: Use advanced influence to cancel other Sims and shape social dynamics.

Political Census

When a Sim conducts a Political Census, they can view the number of Sims with each political trait in the world. This feature provides valuable insights into the political landscape, helping players strategize and understand the dominant ideologies in their game.

Cancel Culture

This mod introduces a Cancel Culture mechanic that adds drama and consequences to your Sims’ social interactions. Features include:

• Cancel Another Sim: Select a Sim and use the Cancel [Sim Name] interaction. The targeted Sim will experience social backlash, losing friendships and social standing temporarily.
• Complain About Cancel Culture: Sims can express their frustrations about cancel culture in conversations, leading to buffs based on their political traits.
• Redemption Options: Canceled Sims have the opportunity to redeem themselves by either:
  • Pleading for redemption from a Political Guru.
  • Making a public apology post via the computer.

Community Engagement Event

Organize a Community Engagement event to bring your neighbours and other Sims together for discussions, speeches, and activities based on political ideologies. This event can be planned through the calendar or phone.

Master of Influence Aspiration

This aspiration allows Sims to climb the ranks of political influence:

Reward Trait: Master of Influence

Sims with this trait are charismatic and persuasive, excelling in political discussions, debates, and relationship-building. They can also manipulate other Sims to change their political trait to match their own, solidifying their influence in the political landscape.

Illuminati Feature

At Political Influence Skill Level 8, Sims may receive a mysterious phone call inviting them to a secret Illuminati trial, where Sims must complete a series of tests to prove their worth and be accepted into the illuminati.

Illuminati Member Benefits

Sims who complete the trials gain exclusive perks, including:

• Faster career promotions within politics and business.
• Increased influence over other Sims in debates and public speeches.
• Special networking opportunities with high-ranking Sims.
• Secret interactions, such as cryptic handshakes and ominous discussions.

lluminati NPCs & Detection

Some NPCs in the world will be secretly assigned as Illuminati members. When near a potential member, Sims will receive a buff, hinting at hidden power.

Sims can attempt to ask if they are a member, but success depends on charisma, relationships, and chance.

New Lot Traits

This mod introduces six new Lot Traits, each appealing to different political ideologies and shaping the environment for Sims:

• Charity Focused Community – A lot dedicated to charity work and helping those in need.
• Community Garden – A lot that supports communal living and shared gardening.
• Corporate District – A lot known for its corporate presence and business-friendly environment.
• Law and Order Zone – A tightly regulated lot where rules and laws are strictly enforced.
• National Heritage Site – A proud symbol of history and tradition where nationalist Sims feel inspired.
• Nationalist Stronghold – A zone where national pride is celebrated.