Neighborhood
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Neighborhoods are small miniature worlds within The Sims 2 game. Each neighborhood you create is a seperate isolated world, and Sims cannot travel from one to another. However, families can be moved by placing them in the Families Bin, then moving them to the new neighborhood from it. Houses can be moved in the same way, using the Lots and Houses Bin.
Since houses and families are confined to one neighborhood, it acts as a the equivalent of a "save slot" on other games. Nothing which happens in one neighborhood affects any other neighborhoods.
Each neighborhood can be customized in neighborhood mode, and lots and houses placed within it. From there you can enter a house by clicking on it, or access a sub-neighborhood added by an expansion pack by choosing one of the icons at the top.
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[edit] Built-in Neighborhoods
The following neighborhoods are part of The Sims 2 and come with the original game (with the exception of Riverblossom Hills and Desiderata Valley). Even though they are built in, their names can all be edited, the neighborhoods themselves can be deleted, and you can customise them in any way you choose.
[edit] Tutorial Neighborhood
In-Game Description:
[edit] Pleasantview
Pleasantview is a basic neighborhood ideal for the beginner user. It has a few small storylines, which you can choose to continue or disregard, and as the name suggests, it a pleasant place, with many attractive features and nice looking houses. It also contains some characters from the original game.
In-Game Description:
A lot has happened in 25 years, but some new faces in town are stirring up rivalries and creating tension for the once happy families. Can anything be done to get the neighborhood feeling good again?
[edit] Strangetown
Strangetown is a barren wasteland where UFOs have apparently been spotted, and several aliens live in the area. It is the least welcoming of all the neighborhoods, and possibly the most difficult to play, since relationships are strained and alien babies can be hard to look after...
In-Game Description:
Truth-seekers move to Strangetown hoping to discover the secrets the town holds. Do aliens live among us? Do missing Sims mysteriously appear here? In this town nothing is what it seems.
[edit] Veronaville
Veronaville is the most story-orientated neighborhood built into The Sims 2. It contains many references to characters from films and plays, most notably Romeo and Juliet; there are families living in the neighborhood called "Monty" and "Capp," and the neighborhood story describes Romeo's love for Juliet and the feud between the families, set in a modern scene. Other references include characters from "Mean Girls" - add others if you spot them.
In-Game Description:
The Capps and Montys have been feuding for years, but that hasn't stopped the younger generation from crossing boundaries and falling in love. Will their actions lead to ruin or bring the families together?
[edit] Riverblossom Hills
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Riverblossom Hills is a neighborhood aimed at introducing the new features that come with The Sims 2 Seasons, and contains lots with greenhouses, families with plant sims, and numerous other objects that are introduced with Seasons.
In-Game Description:
Many Sims have relocated to the quiet, comfortable countryside, in the hopes that life and family can firmly plant their roots in the middle of nowhere.
Fresh crops aren’t the only thing growing in the farming community of Riverblossom Hills – love is in the air and many a relationship is on the verge of blossoming. Unfortunately, problems are bound to sprout in a town this small.
Things are looking up, but hearts can always turn cold with the onset of winter.
[edit] Desiderata Valley
This Neighborhood is made to show off all the things FreeTime can do.
In-Game Description:
Serenely nestled in the hills, Desiderata Valley is a place of dreams, hopes and aspirations. Many have found the quiet hills a wonderful place to relax and pursue their favorite pastimes. Who knows what destiny has in store for the Sims of Desiderata Valley?
[edit] Sub-Neighbourhoods
The following neighborhoods can be created as pre-built "sub-neighborhoods" of any neighborhood, including custom created ones. You can access them using the buttons at the top of the screen in neighborhood mode, and your Sims can travel to them by calling a taxi or using a car.
[edit] The Sims 2 University
[edit] Sim State University
This is the counterpart to Pleasantview
In-Game Description:
Sim State University was founded by a group of Sims wishing to educate future generations. Though it has become a modern social and scholastic hub, the school still maintains its high standards of learning.
[edit] La Fiesta Tech
Literally "The Tech Celebration" or "The Tech Party" but probably meant to be "La Tech Fiesta," ("The Celebration Tech" or "The Party Tech"), this is the counterpart to Strangetown
In-Game Description:
It's easy to see why Sims from all over flock to La Fiesta as their college of choice. But don't be deceived by the quiet desert landscape -- though far from the bustle of city life, the desert setting offers plenty of excitement all its own.
[edit] Académie Le Tour
Literally "Academy the Turn," but probably meant to be "Académie de la Tour" ("Academy of the Tower"), this is the counterpart to Veronaville
In-Game Description:
Académie Le Tour prides itself on its careful balance of old traditions and new ideas. With a spacious campus and world renowned professors in every classroom, what more could a Sim want?
[edit] The Sims 2 Nightlife
[edit] Downtown
Downtown is designed to introduce all the new features of Nightlife, and enable your Sims to use them without your having to create an entire downtown neighborhood. It includes nightclubs, shops, and "city style" architecture.
In-Game Description:
Downtown has everything you are looking for, from dancing, to dining, to dating and so much more. Come visit our Downtown and find out what the Nightlife has to offer.
[edit] The Sims 2 Open For Business
[edit] Bluewater Village
Bluewater Village is an idyllic, peaceful neighborhood, which contains all the shops and new features introduced with Open For Business. It is possible to move a family into a lot in Bluewater Village, where they can run a shop or business (please note you can run a business from your home neighborhood as well).
In-Game Description:
Come enjoy an exciting new shopping and entertainment destination! If you're looking to update your closet, your image or your family room, Bluewater Village will have something for you.
[edit] The Sims 2 Bon Voyage
[edit] Three Lakes
In-Game Description:
Planning on roasting a marshmallow under the stars? Or are you looking to try your skills at log rolling or axe throwing? Three Lakes provides the perfect vacation destination for those who seek and enjoy the great outdoors. With fresh air and nature all around you it’s nearly impossible not to savor every second.
[edit] Takemizu Village
In-Game Description:
Combined with beautiful scenery, serene locales, and delicious foods, the Takemizu Village offers a peaceful and relaxing vacation for your family and friends. Learn about local customs and history while enjoying the beautiful sights. Come stay at this tranquil vacation spot that promises not to disappoint.
[edit] Twikkii Island
In-Game Description:
If you've never been to a beach then you definitely don't want to miss spending your next vacation on Twikkii Island. You'll be dazzled by the rolling waves, exciting culture, and the world famous Pirate Wreck. So come visit and take a break in a beach hammock, shop for some stylish local goods or get a soothing massage.
[edit] The Sims 2 Apartment Life
[edit] Belladonna Cove
This may have ben named for the relationship between Bella Goth and Don Lothario
