- Emperor Trait: Begin by choosing the Emperor trait in Create-A-Sim (CAS), which is an alternative to the Monarch trait.
- Patron Deities: Worship Greek gods and goddesses to receive blessings. Purchase and place a 'Home Temple' to start worshipping.
- The Pantheon: Includes deities like Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Dionysus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Hades, Hephaestus, and Artemis, each with unique divine blessings.
- Careers: Engage in careers reflective of Greek life, such as Hellenic Noble, Grecian Heir, Grecian Royal Family, and Hoplite, with unique challenges and rewards.
- Treasury: Manage the empire's finances, represented by Drachmas, through taxes, trade, diplomacy, and spoils of war.
- War: Engage in military campaigns like Coastal Raids, River Patrols, Mountain Ambushes, Sieges, and Grand Battles, affecting the empire's happiness and resources.
- Empire Happiness: Monitor and manage the well-being and satisfaction of your subjects, influenced by military campaigns, taxes, religious practices, and civic projects.
- Civic Projects: Commission projects like Roads & Infrastructure, Amphitheatre, Shipyard, Gymnasium, Agora Expansion, Public Gardens, Library, and Aqueducts to boost empire happiness.
- Cultural Rabbitholes: Participate in cultural activities to increase empire happiness and cultural richness.
- Hellenic Legacy Aspiration: Pursue a unique life goal involving cultural activities, spiritual practices, and career advancement to honor Ancient Greece.
- Oratory Skill: Develop the art of persuasive speech through reading, practicing, debating, and attending lectures.
- Extras: Enjoy a new loading screen with Ancient Greece ambiance, loading screen tips about Ancient Greece, and a currency update replacing 'Simoleon' with 'Drachma'.
- Compatibility and Customization: The update integrates with existing features and includes a custom plumbob for the Emperor. Optional overrides for loading screen tips, currency, and loading screen are available.
Please ensure that you have the required framework mods and the original Royalty Mod to use this update.
LEARN ALL THE DETAILS OF THIS UPDATE HERE!
This update is a testament to our shared passion for The Sims and the rich tapestry of Ancient Greece. I can't wait for you to experience all the new features, and I'm eager to hear your feedback.
For those who encounter any issues or have suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your insights are invaluable in refining and enhancing the mod.
The best place to get in contact is on Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/cnJkvKj9vQ
Thank you once again for your unwavering support. Enjoy the journey through Ancient Greece, and may the gods favor you!
Warm regards, Seb.
How to Install
Simply just unzip the download and place the folder inside your pre-existing Royalty Mod folder. Yes you need the Royalty Mod 2.8.4! Ancient Greece is an add-on, much like an expansion pack.
Icon and Model Attributions:
A special thanks to the talented creators whose work has been incorporated into this mod:
- Icons by Freepik from Flaticon.
- Shield icon by Smashicons from Flaticon.
- Shell icon by Jesus Chavarria from Flaticon.
- Fish icon by Yellowline from Flaticon.
- Torch icon by Srip from Flaticon.
- Island icon by Kornkun from Flaticon.
Additionally, the Home Temple model was beautifully crafted by Harun Ayhan, available on Artstation.