THE UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR WORLDFoxbury and Britechester are neighborhoods in the same world, along with an additional common neighborhood - @icmnfrsh re. the Livestream
Game Changer Q&A via @AlbaWaterhouse (Q&A was provided by the Game Changer Program and SimGuru/Maxis Studio):
Will there be a specific Uni library complete with skill books? {Currently only the Willow Creek library has the skill books.}
We have a new library in Gibbs Hill, between the two universities for everyone to visit. As far as the Skill books, we will look into what is going on.
Can we place almost any lot type, like restaurants, businesses, parks in the new University world?
You will be able to place any type of lot in the University world.
Can you live in the new world without going to school?
Yes. ... The lots in the campus neighborhoods are currently set up for either Student Commons or University Housing lot types so you will need to change the lot type if you wish to use it for any other purpose.
This may have been answered already, but are the two Universities separate worlds or different neighborhoods in the same world?
The new neighborhoods in Britechester with DU are Foxbury Institute, Britechester University and Gibbs Hill (Town area).
Are there any new hidden neighbourhoods?
No
What's the inspiration behind the design of the new world? Cultural influences?
Britechester is inspired by the UK and Europe.
Is there a swimming area in the new world?
... There are some designated area that Sims can go swimming in
Can all ages live in the new world or is it teens or young adult and up?
All ages can live on lots that are not part of University on campus housing.
Is there a gym for students to visit?
There is no premade gym created by us, but you are welcome to change the lots to include a gym or gym equipment as you see fit.
What kind of weather can we expect in the new world?
The weather is based after UK weather; it will have a large amount of overcast and rain BUT we made sure it will not rain all the time. When it does rain it will be in short bursts with a goal of making it feel somewhat accurate but not be too obnoxious
Is there anything in the open street that rotates out depending on the current season? i.e skating rinks, food stalls etc
There are seasonal objects in each of the neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has different things
University of BritechesterWith nearly a millennium of history and tradition, the University of Britechester is the oldest university still teaching today. Originally built as a private academy for vacationing royal families, the University of Britechester has kept many of the original building details that Princess Cordelia helped design, along with a collection of her diaries about staying at the nearby castle.
Today, the University of Britechester aims to fulfill its mission: molding students into well-rounded, upstanding Sims. - Game Changer acceptance letter
This bastion of higher education is particularly known for molding students into smart, well-rounded Sims ready to face the world’s challenges. The University of Britechester offers a variety of degree paths for its students, including distinguished offerings strongly focused on the arts and humanities.
Degrees: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Psychology, and Villainy
Distinguished Degrees: Art History, Culinary Arts, Drama, Fine Art, History, Language and Literature, and Communications
What else does UBrite offer? On game day in the Britechester Spirit Corps Organization, your Sim can socialize, show off their dance moves, maybe do a keg stand, and promote Dragon pride. If they want to explore their creative side they can head to the canal by the commons for some outdoor figure painting with the Art Society. And they can socialize or go head to head with some of the university’s best and brightest in the challenging Debate Guild. - blog
Foxbury InstitutionFoxbury Institute was established only half a century ago with the help of a donation from the generous Landgraab family. Today, Foxbury Institute has established itself as a premier place of higher learning.
Foxbury Institute boasts a striking modern campus, impressive labs and facilities, and a litany of alumni who have gone on to storied careers of innovations. Foxbury Institute sets out to inspire future generations, while teaching students to aim high and dream big. - Game Changer acceptance letter
Your Sim may want to opt for a more modern campus focused on creating innovative leaders, and the Foxbury Institute should be a great fit. This premier university boasts impressive facilities as well as both events and distinguished degree programs geared toward science and technology.
Degrees: Art History, Culinary Arts, Drama, Fine Art, History, Language and Literature, and Communications
Distinguished Degrees: Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, Psychology, and Villainy
Some of Foxbury’s great organizations and events include the Foxbury Spirit Squad, where your Sim can don the red and gold to support their school at School Spirit Day with a juice keg, juice pong, and maybe even a little streaking. When it’s time to take a break from cramming, your Sim can attend bar night with The Brainiacs honor society for a little rest and relaxation. Want your Sim to help lead the way to the inevitable robot uprising? They’ll love creating their future overlords with the Bot Savants. And if your bot has what it takes to reign supreme in the Utili-Bot Contest, head to the quad to enter and see if your Sim will be the next Bot Master!- blog
Mascotshttps://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1191343792562950154
Beyond the Universitieson- or off-campus housing - blog post
You can live in the world without going to university:
https://twitter.com/GaylaEstebane/status/1192604246803460096 https://twitter.com/SimGuruFrost/status/1192620934294695936
They added open water areas in the university world - @icmnfrsh re. the Livestream
Dorms & RoommatesNOTE: For dorm building and furnishing, scroll down to the Build/Buy section.
... hang out with their roommates ... - blog post
- You can assign beds to roommates and household sims (and assign specific sides of a double bed), and lock computers to certain sims
- You can put up an ad for a roommate in any world/residence - @icmnfrsh re. the Livestream
- University housing works like CL apartments. They're locked and some have shell exteriors. ... university housing is a new lot type that you can set. You have to set it to either Foxbury or Britechester. You can introduce gender restrictions, and student org affiliations. - @icmnfrsh re. the Livestream
https://twitter.com/TheSpookySimmer/status/1192885556943958022 - from the Livestream
Game Changer Q&A via @AlbaWaterhouse (Q&A was provided by the Game Changer Program and SimGuru/Maxis Studio):
We saw the parent with a toddler in the trailer studying. Can families live on campus?
Parents with kids cannot live in University Housing. But if you want to live on campus you can make any of the lots a residential lot to live on.
Can pets join your Sim on campus? Can they live in the dorm?
This is similar to kids, you will not be able to have pets in University Housing, but if you choose to make any of the lots on campus Residential you will be able to live in the neighborhood with pets and still go to University.
Are Greek Houses a thing, and if not does the dorm system allows us to simulate them? Can we choose dorm roommates, or do they just arrive randomly like previous games?
The University Housing has a few options for roommates including whether it is Male or Female only or No Gender Restrictions. They can also be associated with an Organization from Discover University. ...
About roommates, will they be NPC's that do their own thing, or will we have to control them? Also, how many roommates can your sim have if they're living in a dorm? If for example, I'm playing with 3 sims together in one dorm, will the game only generate 5 roommates for them (so that there's only 8 Sims on the lot)?
Roommates are NPCs. Players will not be able to control them. The limit for roommates is 10 Sims per household. Example: if you have 2 playable Sims in your household, the game will allow you to have 8 Roommates as long as there are enough beds available for everyone The limit is the same for dorms and residential lots. If you are playing 3 Sims together in one dorm, the game will generate up to 7 NPC Roommates.
Can you choose which roommates you want or are they all NPCs?
Roommates are randomly generated in Uni Housing. Players can pick who their Sims Roommates are if they go through the Ad placement flow.
Are dorm roomies basic random NPCs, or is there a chance of real characters who are super annoying or fun?
All Roommates (both uni roomies and residential roomies) have special personality quirks. Some are very annoying, others are super helpful!
Can we have Roommates outside of University? Have household funds been updated to work with separate households etc?
Yes, your Sims can place an ad for Roommates if they are living on a residential lot. Roommates give your Sims household rent just in time to help with the bills.
Will we be able to have roommates in the same fashion, even with non-Uni goers in non-Uni worlds?
Yes.
How do you choose your dorm once on the lot? Do you claim a room or bed?
Claim a bed
Q: You can't live in Britechester Uni housing and attend the Foxbury Institute classes?
Correct. You can make Foxbury University Housing in the Britechester neighborhood, but you will have to pick whether the Housing is allocated for University of Britechester or for Foxbury Institute.
How does the cafeteria bar work? Like market stalls? Can our sims work there for extra cash? What foods does it serve? Are there specific meal times? Are the prices student friendly?
The Cafeteria Station is located on each University in the respective Student Commons. While on these lots or University Housing students will be able to eat for free. The station will only be open at certain times of the day, so pay attention to not miss dinner.
NOTE: For dorm building and furnishing, scroll down to Build/Buy. For living in dorms and roommates, scroll up.
Generalhttps://twitter.com/SimGuruFrost/status/1186671521416134657
