African World

It is an issue that Africa is too diverse to add everything, but I can also see how it would be difficult to focus on only one country. Perhaps a geographical region could offer both a distinct African feel and look, yet be respectful to the origins (while also being very simlish world?)

As for careers I think an African world would work well with a hotell pack, and could have several different careers tied to that, but I also like the suggestion of a conservationist career focused on this new world as well. And yes, safari might feel a bit typical, yet it is an important part of the economy of many African countries and it would offer a lot of game play, both watching the animals and caring for them).

I also like pottery and weaving being included, and I'd love to add a fashion designer career, maybe with sewing as a skill as well? That would give us three new hobbies/job opportunities and one additional career. The career would also match other careers we have in the game.

I also love the idea of a world that contains both a city-part, and a rural part, so either aspect can be represented.

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I guess that the Sims team is rightfully cautious about the cultural conflict potential of African, Arabian or Russian themes. As far as I see, the game isn't sold (any more) in most of these regions. The packs would thus be external interpretations from a very western liberal perspective. No matter what they tried, they would probably get a tsunami of controversy from all sides.

There would be a problem with which African country Maxis would choose for the world, unless they made it for Apartments where you could choose different types of hotels or houses in different areas off the grid. You could be a resident or a visitor there.

It would make a good place to collect photos of various animals for your collections (not shoot 'em)! Even ride an elephant or get killed by a lion or climb Kilimanjaro.