The Sims Medieval: A Day in the Life

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sims Medieval is easily my favourite spinoff of The Sims series. How could putting my Sims in a medieval kingdom full of magic and adventure where they are the destined heroes of the land be anything but amazing? Unfortunately, The Sims Medieval did not have a long life, but I picked up the Deluxe Edition of this game a few days ago and have fallen in love with it all over again. In fact, I was so excited about it, I decided to share the experience with all of you in this walkthrough-style Day in the Life segment! Are you ready for some medieval adventure? Let’s go![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column 0=””][vc_message 0=””]Helpful Hint! You can click or tap on any image in this article to view the full size version. Don’t hesitate to get a closer look at every detail described in this medieval adventure. There’s lots to see![/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62655″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62668″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message]PSST! Did you notice the Achievements on the Kingdom Ambitions screen? Just like your Hero Sims, you as the player (or The Watcher as your Sims prefer to call you) can level up as well. There are hundreds of Achievements for you to earn as you play, covering every aspect of the game, from collecting herbs to making Simoles. As you earn Achievements, your Watcher Level increases. Become the mighty, all-knowing Watcher you’ve always dreamed you could be![/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The first thing you’re greeted with after the intro and title screen when you fire up The Sims Medieval is the Kingdom Ambitions screen. If that confuses you, you can just call it the game’s main menu, because that’s essentially what it is. This is where you can start a new game or load a previously saved game. Before starting a new game, you’ll have to choose an Ambition for your game. Think of Ambitions as the overall goal for your entire kingdom.

Since this is my first time playing this copy of The Sims Medieval, I can only select one Ambition. It’s called New Beginnings. If I click on that Ambition, I can see that my kingdom’s goal will be to erect buildings in my kingdom. The more buildings that go up during my playthrough of this kingdom, the better my Ambition score will be. Completing Kingdom Ambitions unlocks new Kingdom Ambitions to play, which encourages me to explore all the different ways to build and run a kingdom. I don’t need to stick with one strategy; in fact, completing many Kingdom Ambitions will ensure that I never play the game the same way twice!

Once I’ve selected a new game to play with the New Beginnings Ambition, I’m prompted to select a throne room and give my kingdom a name. I’m a big fan of Doctor Who, so I chose the name Gallifrey but you can name your kingdom anything you like. For the throne room, you get your pick of a couple different styles or you can choose an unfurnished throne room. Choosing an unfurnished throne room lets you start with more Simoles to decorate but I think I’m just going to select the Princess throne room that came with the Deluxe Edition of this game and jump right into the meat of the game.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]After starting a new game, I get to take my first look at my kingdom. It’s a big place but wow is it ever empty! It looks like just the throne room has been built. Speaking of which, my throne room needs a Monarch. A kingdom can’t function without a King or Queen! Monarchs are just one type of Hero Sim you can play in The Sims Medieval. There are ten in total. In addition to the Monarch, you can also play as a Knight, Spymaster, Jacoban Priest, Peteran Priest, Blacksmith, Merchant, Bard, Wizard, and Physician. More Heroes will be added to the kingdom as we construct the buildings they need to operate. For now, let’s just worry about our Monarch.

I can choose from two premade Sims to run my kingdom or I can go into Create a Sim and make my own Monarch. Picking one of the premade Sims is a good way to just jump right into all the action if you’re eager to get questing, but I love customizing the perfect Hero Sims for my kingdom so I’m going to make my own Monarch.

Create a Sim works the same way as it did in The Sims 3, so if you’ve played The Sims 3, you’ll be familiar with this. I decide to make an elven queen named Eolwyn. Most of the items I’ve used on her are from the Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack, which also comes with the Deluxe Edition of The Sims Medieval on Origin.

Sims still have traits in The Sims Medieval, but they work a little differently. You can only pick three traits for a Hero Sim, and one of these traits must be negative. This negative trait is called a Fatal Flaw. Think of the Fatal Flaw as a weakness in character that your Hero Sims will have to find ways to overcome during their quests. I’ve chosen the Eloquent and Entitled traits for Eolwyn. Being Eloquent will help her in situations where a diplomatic approach is needed. Being the Queen of Gallifrey, this is a useful trait for her to have. Royalty have a tendency to be a bit spoiled, however, so I’ve also selected Entitled. This means Eolwyn will be happier in lavish surroundings and become unhappy in dingy or plain surroundings. She’ll also get new socials related to this trait to use with other Sims.

For her Fatal Flaw, I’ve selected Hubris. This means our queen thinks a little too highly of herself and has a tendency to become overconfident. This overconfidence can be her undoing because it will saddle her with a negative buff that will lower her Focus quite frequently during quests. Unfocused Heroes have a harder time succeeding in their quests.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62672″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62673″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62674″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message]Use Your Imagination! There are no fantasy races in The Sims Medieval like the kind in The Sims 3 Supernatural, but you can create Hero Sims with elf-like appearances by adjusting the point and size of their ears and playing around with some of the skin tones. Some quests even feature elven Sims from other lands! Queen Eolwyn has no special powers due to her elven lineage, but it’s fun to play with backstories.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]Now that we have our Monarch installed in her rightful place on the kingdom’s throne, we can get to the good part. Questing! Unlike The Sims 3, you can’t just hop right into Live Mode and start wandering around. You must be on a quest in order to play the game in Live Mode. The Sims Medieval is primarily a goal-oriented RPG. It’s not the sandbox game you may be used to in other The Sims titles. Don’t think The Sims Medieval is linear, however! Most quests have several different approaches using more than one Hero. This means if you play the same quest again with a different Hero or a different approach, the quest will play out differently and have different steps to complete. You can also take a break from your quest at any time and just do whatever you want for a while. As long as you don’t ignore your quest for an entire Sim-day, you won’t be punished for straying off to explore a little, so breathe easy! It’s not as strict or repetitive as you might think![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62690″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message 0=””]Read the Fine Print! Take a moment to look over the quest rewards before starting a quest. You’ll find out how many Resource Points (RP), Simoles, and Experience Points (XP) you can earn. Completing a quest at the Platinum level nets you the most rewards. RP can be used to purchase new buildings for your kingdom, Simoles can be used for all kinds of in-game purchases, and XP levels up your Heroes.[/vc_message][vc_single_image image=”62691″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62693″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]I choose the First Steps quest which is a tutorial quest. There’s a lot to know about The Sims Medieval, even if you’re a veteran player of The Sims series, so it’s a good way to learn the basics. We only have one approach for this quest. That’s okay, since we only have one Hero to work with right now, anyway.

The first thing Queen Eolwyn is tasked with is Gussying Up in a mirror, then speaking with the Build Master. Gussying Up will boost her Focus which prepares her to tackle her quest. Many Hero buildings have staff to help your Hero Sims perform their duties. The throne room has servants who will bring your Monarch meals and tidy up the castle, a Build Master, and a Royal Advisor.

The Build Master informs Eolwyn that kingdom construction is going well but they’ll need stone and lumber to complete their current projects. This leads to Eolwyn’s next task; going to the woods to collect lumber. The tutorial will show you how to easily get around the kingdom using shortcuts like The Watcher’s Eye view and map tags.

I use one of these shortcuts to send Eolwyn off to the woods. Don’t be fooled by her frilly royal garb! Monarchs carry a sword and armour to engage in combat if needed. Queen Eolwyn is no stranger to hard work and physical exertion.

While on her way to the woods, our queen notices some bushes outside the entrance to the forest and decides to investigate. She discovers some wildflowers and harvests them. Collecting herbs and flowers can be a good way to make a little extra Simoles at the Village Shoppe. Some professions require your Heroes to explore the land and collect valuable herbs and minerals. Physicians must collect herbs and leeches to mix up tonics, health salves and treat ailing patients. Blacksmiths must mine minerals to forge their weapons and armour with. Playing different Heroes completely changes the way you play the game![/vc_column_text][vc_message 0=””]Enjoy the Story! You’ll have more fun if you take the time to read all the quest notifications. They tell a story so the quests don’t feel like a series of random tasks. Every action your Heroes take contributes to your kingdom’s narrative.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]Uh oh! While Eolwyn was collecting wildflowers, a ruffian emerged from the woods and threatened her for Simoles! How dare they have the nerve to threaten the Queen?! Remember what I said about Monarchs being able to engage in combat? Eolwyn is about to get the chance to put her sword and combat skills to the test. Such a slight against royalty cannot go unpunished![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]If you think combat is just a matter of sitting back and watching your Sim either win or lose at random, think again! There is strategy involved in winning a sword fight. Heroes that can engage in combat have two bars you must keep an eye on while they’re fighting; Health and Stamina. Heroes lose Stamina gradually during the course of a fight, but things like heavy armour can deplete this bar faster, so while thick armour offers lots of protection, it’s not always a great idea to wear the heaviest armour you can find. Balancing protection with weight is important for protecting your Hero from injury while conserving their Stamina. Heroes lose Health whenever their opponent lands a hit on them. If either the Health or Stamina bars empty completely, your Hero will lose the fight, which will give them a negative buff that will lower their Focus, making it more difficult for them to complete their quest. See how everything is connected? Heroes can also be injured and even killed in combat, so be careful!

Queen Eolwyn has an advantage over this common criminal with her armour and expertise but remember that Fatal Flaw we picked? Hubris? Successfully collecting wildflowers due to her high Focus slapped her with the negative Blinded by Hubris buff. She’s gotten overconfident. This could be her downfall in this fight, as low Focus means a Hero will fail more often at many activities.

It looks like Eolwyn managed to overcome her Fatal Flaw this time, however. She had enough positive buffs to mitigate the effect of her negative buff from having the Hubris Fatal Flaw. Balancing your Heroes’ buffs to maintain high Focus is crucial for quest success.

Victory goes to Queen Eolwyn! She sends that rotten scoundrel limping back into the woods to lick his wounds. Next time, he’ll think twice about challenging the Queen to a sword fight. Placing buildings and completing quests that increase the Security Kingdom Aspect will ensure that bandits are kept under control in your kingdom.

Now that the bandit has been taken care of, Eolwyn can get back to business and go collect that lumber the Build Master asked for.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62695″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62696″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62697″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message]Kingdom Aspects are Important! There are four Aspects you’ll need to maintain in order to run a peaceful kingdom. Security, Well-Being, Culture, and Knowledge. Neglecting any of these Aspects can have disastrous far-reaching effects throughout the kingdom. For example, low Well-Being will cause disease to ravage your land. Low Security will allow crime to flourish. Bandits will roam the kingdom robbing Sims and Village Shoppe prices will skyrocket.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62719″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62720″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62721″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]With the lumber collected, our next stop is the cave. The Build Master also said he needed stone and the cave is a good place to collect that. When Eolwyn arrives at the cave, she is greeted by the gravedigger and a few dying Sims who aren’t long for this world. The gravedigger suggests that Eolwyn construct a Jacoban Cathedral or Peteran Monastery in the kingdom in order to give these poor Sims a proper burial. This is just something for you as the Watcher and your Monarch to think about as you expand your kingdom. It’s not a quest step.

What’s this? It looks like Eolwyn has come to a crossroads while exploring the cave. She’s stumbled upon a mysterious chest deep within the cave. We can choose to open it or leave it alone. Since Eolwyn is still Blinded by Hubris (winning that sword fight didn’t help temper her arrogance), I figure she’s feeling pretty confident and would likely take the risk by opening the chest. It paid off for her because she found some Simoles inside the chest and was rewarded with a positive buff to help boost her Focus.

Eolwyn leaves the cave with the stone she came for, a few extra Simoles in her pocket and something new to consider when deciding what she will have built in the kingdom next. It’s always good for a Monarch to consider the wishes of his/her people when making decisions that affect the entire kingdom.[/vc_column_text][vc_message 0=””]This or That? While exploring rabbithole locations or sleeping, your Heroes will often run into predicaments that require you to make a decision, which can leave your Hero with either a positive or negative buff.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Eolwyn has both the lumber and stone the Build Master requested but she decides to make a stop at the Village Shoppe to pick up a few things, first.

Many things can be purchased and sold at the Village Shoppe. The inventory changes daily so it’s a good idea to pay a visit every day to see what’s available. Since Eolwyn’s getting a little hungry and will need to eat soon in order to avoid getting a negative buff that will lower her Focus, I pick up some cheap ingredients for cooking. Pigeon meat, onions and turnips are great ingredients for budget-minded Heroes to stock up on; they don’t cost much and make the difference between eating nasty gruel and enjoying a good stew that leaves your Hero with a positive buff.

This is also where you can pick up armour and weapon upgrades for your combat-oriented Heroes. It’s a good idea to equip your Heroes with better armour and weapons as soon as you can, but since these things are pretty pricey, I hold off on that for right now. We just started playing and the Royal Treasury isn’t exactly overflowing yet.

While out shopping, Eolwyn runs into another situation where I have to make a decision for her. An old woman approaches her and offers her a powerful reward if she answers one question; which quality in her kingdom does Eolwyn value more? Safety or power? Because Eolwyn is both Entitled and full of Hubris, I choose power. The old woman rewards her with a new sword with better stats than her simple longsword. However, if I had chosen safety, my Monarch would have been given a nice set of armour, instead.

All in all, not a bad trip to the Village! Eolwyn returns with her new sword (which I equip in her personal inventory right away before I forget) and some fresh ingredients to improve both her meals and her Focus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62723″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62724″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message 0=””]Heroes Helping Heroes!  If you have a skilled Blacksmith in your kingdom, s/he can equip your other Heroes with some of the most powerful weapons and armour in the game! These rare items can’t be found at the Village Shoppe.[/vc_message][vc_message]Hunt for Your Meat! Certain types of Heroes can go hunting in the forest for bear or boar meat. These meats are more expensive to buy at the Village Shoppe so it’s a great way to get some quality ingredients for free if you don’t mind a little danger. Heroes can also buy a whaling harpoon and a boat from the Village Shoppe and go on whale hunts. Whale meat is a prized delicacy![/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62728″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62729″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62731″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It seems everyone is in need of Queen Eolwyn’s help today because as soon as Eolwyn sets foot back in the kingdom, a peasant comes running up to her in a panic, begging her for assistance. Well we can’t just leave him here like this, can we? Let’s check on his safety.

He reveals that someone was bullying him in the Town Square and begs Eolwyn to put a stop to the rude Sim’s mean ways. I’m not sure that’s a matter for the Queen to get involved in, but since we’re here and this is one of our quest tasks, we should probably help. Besides, exercising the Monarch’s authority is always fun!

Eolwyn finds the culprit in the Town Square and uses her authority as the Monarch to have him sent to the stocks for his misbehaviour. The Constable arrests him and it’s off to the Judgement Zone with this unlucky peasant! Let’s go watch the punishment unfold, shall we?

Eolwyn makes her way over to the Judgement Zone and watches the Constable lock up the rude Sim in the stocks. We now have a task to add a little extra dose of humiliation to the Sim’s punishment by throwing an egg at him. Well that sounds like fun for Eolwyn at least. She happily lobs a gooey mess at the Sim’s head while he’s locked up. Ah, it’s good to be Queen!

As exciting as that unexpected detour was, the Build Master is still waiting on that lumber and stone. It’s also getting a bit late in the day. Let’s head back to the throne room to deliver the goods and take care of some motives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message]Power Over Life and Death! The Monarch is the most powerful Hero in the entire kingdom. The Monarch can sentence a Sim to death or to the stocks with a wave of his/her hand. There doesn’t even have to be a reason for doing so! The Monarch can toss whomever s/he wants into the Pit to be devoured by the Beast just for fun! Of course, no one’s suggesting that you become an arbitrary dictator…[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It looks like two visitors have arrived at the throne room seeking an audience with the Queen; an elegant young merchant selling jewellery and perfumes and a dashing bard who knows his way around a lute. Both seem interested in our Queen in a more… intimate way. An intriguing development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]At this point in our quest, we can choose the next step to take. We can romance the bard or the merchant. Many quests have more than one way to complete them. Don’t be reluctant to take on the same quest twice! Playing the same quest over again can still be a vastly different experience depending on the initial approach you select, which Heroes you use, and the choices you make throughout the quest. There are surprises waiting behind every decision!

In this case, Eolwyn chooses the beautiful merchant. I think an elegant merchant of refined taste would be the most attractive to Eolwyn out of the two. It’s time to put the moves on this lovely visitor. Socialising works the same way in The Sims Medieval as it did in The Sims 3 so veteran players of the main series won’t have difficulty navigating relationships. Eolwyn turns up her charm and begins wooing the beautiful young lady.

Will she accept Eolwyn’s flower after some flirtatious conversation and eyelash-batting? It appears so![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62741″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62742″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_message 0=””]Love is Blind! Don’t stress over making the right choice here in the First Steps quest. Picking the male option over the female option and vice versa doesn’t lock your Hero into a specific gender preference. Like all other games in The Sims franchise, Sims are bisexual by default. It’s up to you to decide who your Sims prefer to have romances with. Just because Eolwyn chose a woman to woo here, that doesn’t mean she’s only allowed to romance women from here on out. She can always shift her romantic focus to a male Sim if one catches her fancy in the future.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Now that Queen Eolwyn has allowed herself to indulge in a bit of flirting, we can finally deliver those resources to the Build Master. Whew! What an eventful day it’s turned out to be so far!

The Build Master is happy to receive the resources he asked for and informs the Queen that it will take some time to take inventory and prepare the resources for building. In the meantime, we have some time to ourselves. The quest suggests that we tackle our daily Responsibilities and we will do that. Responsibilities are important, but so is looking after your Hero’s needs. Sims only have two motives in The Sims Medieval; Hunger and Energy. This makes it easier for your Heroes to focus on their quests and Responsibilities to the kingdom, but it also means it’s doubly important to stay on top of these motives. Maintaining high Focus is the most crucial aspect of ensuring your Heroes’ success not only in their quests but in almost all of their day-to-day activities. Sending an unfocused Hero into the woods to hunt could lead to a maimed Hero… or worse.

We should take care of Eolwyn’s motives. She’s pretty hungry after all that running around. Because Eolwyn is the Monarch, she can call a servant to fetch her a meal with just a clap of her hands, but sometimes the servants will serve the Monarch gruel, so I prefer to have my Monarchs cook up a tastier dish themselves. Eolwyn uses the ingredients she picked up at the Village Shoppe to cook up something nicer for herself and is rewarded with a positive buff for her extra culinary efforts, which boosts her Focus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]Now that Eolwyn’s belly is full and her Focus is a little higher, let’s tackle those Responsibilities. Each Hero Sim gets two Responsibilities a day related to his/her Profession. You’ll have to balance questing with these daily Responsibilities to keep both the kingdom and your Hero happy. Today, Eolwyn must ask two citizens about life in Gallifrey and write two new laws. Both of these are pretty easy, especially since Eolwyn is Eloquent, but some Responsibilities require more time and effort than others.

Eolwyn handles those Responsibilities without any trouble, but she realises she still doesn’t have a Royal Advisor! How can she ask for advice on how to run the kingdom if there is no one around to advise her? Our next quest step is to send off a letter of hire at the messenger post. The messenger posts are stationed all around the kingdom and act just like mailboxes from The Sims 3, except Sims in medieval times send their letters by carrier pigeon.

Once we’ve sent off the letter, we just have to wait for our new Royal Advisor to show up, which doesn’t take long. When she arrives, Eolwyn asks for her advice. She mentions the throne room looks a bit drab and could use some sprucing up (excuse me, but I think my throne room is beautiful, how rude!) and suggests we fancy the place up a bit with some decor bought in Furnish Mode.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62765″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62768″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message]Don’t Neglect Your Duties! Heroes that fail to complete their Responsibilities get slapped with a hefty -40 Shirked Responsibility buff which will tank Focus. Heroes that neglect their duties too many days in a row can even be arrested and sent to the stocks, plummeting Focus even further![/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62770″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_single_image image=”62772″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]Furnish Mode works much how Buy Mode did in The Sims 3. You’ll notice that there is no Build Mode. You cannot change the structure or layout of any of the buildings in The Sims Medieval, but you can decorate the interiors to your liking with an array of objects, wall coverings and flooring. You can even customize the exact shade of almost anything using a colour wheel, so there’s definitely plenty of room to get creative and let your inner medieval designer run wild.

I’m already perfectly happy with my beautiful throne room, so I just select a small rug to place down as a doormat and return to Live Mode, but feel free to use this as an opportunity to really explore everything Furnish Mode has to offer. You can spend as much time in Furnish Mode as you like.

The Royal Advisor is satisfied with my minor change and suggests that Queen Eolwyn officially open up the throne room for foreign and domestic visitors alike. This isn’t hard to do. I just click on Eolwyn and select the option to do just that. Eolwyn reads her royal proclamation and boom! The throne room is open for business![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]Eolwyn asks if the Royal Advisor has any more advice for her. She directs our Queen to the tactical map and recommends that she view the current political situation with Gallifrey’s neighbouring territories. Let’s do that.

When Eolwyn chooses to view the current political situation at the tactical map, we’re presented with a map of all the kingdoms in the land. Gallifrey is a big place but it’s only one kingdom of many in this world. Gallifrey’s relationship with its neighbouring nations will have a big impact on many things in your kingdom, from foreign trade to discovering new recipes from foreign lands. As your kingdom gains Renown through quests, you’ll be able to approach those kingdoms and propose an alliance. Once an alliance has been formed, you must build and maintain a good relationship with that kingdom in order to make them loyal to you. Loyal neighbours open up prosperous trade routes for your kingdom.

Right now, we’ve only discovered our two closest neighbours; Crafthole and Tredony. Both these kingdoms are annexed and loyal to us but it will benefit the kingdom if Eolwyn ventures further out and makes friends with even more foreign lands. Take some time to look at the information for Crafthole and Tredony, as their trade information will prove to be valuable knowledge later on, particularly to your Merchant Hero when you add one to your kingdom. You can also write your kingdom’s description here, which I think is a fun way of telling your own story.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62774″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message]Making Friends is Fun! In addition to opening up new trade routes and giving up the goods on treasured top-secret recipes, forging alliances with new kingdoms also opens up new quests for your Heroes to interact with that kingdom. In fact, completing quests directly related to neighbouring kingdoms is required in order to build a strong, long-lasting relationship with them.[/vc_message][vc_message]Hint! A certain kingdom only discovered by exploring the sea may offer your Monarch a prince or princess from that land to marry.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]After reviewing Gallifrey’s current political situation, the Build Master informs Eolwyn that all the resources have been processed. He only has one last question for his Queen…[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”62776″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”62778″ img_size=”large” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_message 0=””]Go Platinum! Sometimes slow and steady wins the race. You have more time for your quest performance to fill up to the Platinum level if you don’t rush through the quest too fast. If you feel like you’re nearing the end of your quest but your performance is stuck at Silver or Gold, take some time off from the quest steps to do Focus-boosting activities. This will help boost your performance into Platinum before you finish a quest. Just don’t neglect your quest for longer than 24 in-game hours or Focus will take a hit, instead.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text 0=””]And with that, we’ve completed our quest!

When a quest is completed, you’ll be able to see how you did and what rewards you earned. We completed this quest at the Silver level, which isn’t bad, but we could definitely have done better. We earned 10RP, 400 Simoles and 800XP. If we had completed this quest at the Platinum level, we would have been rewarded with 1,000 Simoles and 1,200XP. Always aim to complete quests at the Platinum level to get the best rewards.

What next, you ask? I would spend the RP I just earned on a new building, preferably one that adds a new Hero to my kingdom, then it’s off to the next quest! Which one? Any quest you want! You’re the Watcher![/vc_column_text][vc_message]Moving On Up! Heroes level up as they complete quests and perform activities related to their Professions. High-level Heroes have better success odds when participating in Profession-related activities and are able to perform more interactions related to their Professions, such as using more advanced special moves during combat or crafting new items at the crafting table.[/vc_message][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”And So Our Adventure Ends… For Now”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]I hope you had as much fun exploring this narrative-style guide as I did writing it for you! If this article has sparked the flame of yearning for medieval Sim-foolery in you, look no further than Origin!

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Happy questing, Watcher! Your kingdom awaits![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]