Discover all unique features brought to life with The Sims 4 Expanded PlantSims Mod!
With Earth Day just around the corner, diving into a PlantSim playthrough felt like the perfect way to celebrate nature. The Expanded PlantSims Mod for The Sims 4 Base Game brings nature to life in ways that feel fresh, and full of Mother Nature charm.
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The Sims 4 Guide: Expanded PlantSims Mod
Expanded PlantSims Mod is created by the talented mod creator SpinningPlumbobs. If you enjoy this mod, make sure to check out their other mods here.
Making a PlantSim in CAS
In CAS, you’ll find a collection of new hairstyles and outfits for styling your PlantSim and let them grow their own unique style.
Friend of Nature Aspiration
There is also a new Aspiration that you can choose from, which can be completed either as a PlantSim or a non-PlantSim. No matter which path you take, your Sim will grow their green thumb and develop a more nurturing touch when caring for their garden.
Build Buy Objects
In Build Mode, you’ll discover a whole bunch of new nature-inspired items to decorate with. The bathtub is definitely my favorite! There’s also a bed, leaf nightstands and a table, a mushroom chair, a tree-inspired chair, a leafy bench, and even a pathway which we will take a closer look at later.
Plumbobs
Your PlantSim can choose from five different occult plumbobs which are Bizarre, Vines, Flowers, Mushrooms, and Branches. Depending on the nature look you want for your PlantSim, you can mix and match and give them the perfect plumbob that fits your style.
A new Skill and Perks
There’s also a brand new skill called the PlantSim Form Skill, which tracks how much your PlantSim has blossomed. As you level up this skill, your PlantSim will earn Ability Points, which can also be gained by tending to the garden.
When it comes to perks, there are so many options to choose from. The one we’re trying out in the picture below is Floral Photosynthesis. With this perk, your PlantSim transforms into a flower and regains hunger and energy.
PlantSim Abilities
Basic PlantSims gain several new abilities, including absorbing puddles to refill their Water need, communing with the Goddess of Nature to boost Fun, and sunbathing to restore Hunger and Energy. They can even go out and “Touch Grass,” to reconnect with nature.
Seasonal Domain
When your Sim becomes a PlantSim they can select a seasonal domain and grow stronger in one chosen season. Each season offers its own special benefits, and our PlantSim choose Summer. The benefits that applies on Summer season are that you’re budling your fitness skill and friendly relationships much faster.
The Goddess of Nature Sylvia
Sylvia is the Goddess of Nature who watches over all the PlantSims and take important notes of their actions. Caring for plants and protecting the environment increases your Sims Nature Affinity, while harming nature may earn her disapproval. If your Sim reaches high affinity, they may be able to summon her, but keep in mind that losing too much could lead to curses…
Nature’s Pathway
The Nature’s Pathway is a magical arch with a portal, and in front of it you’ll see an offering circle dedicated to Sylvia, the Goddess of Nature. Sims can plant harvestables as offerings to gain Nature Affinity, and if the offerings are high quality you’ll earn special gifts in return. With exceptional affinity and a perfect offering, your Sim are hopefully able to summon Sylvia, but if you offer less quality plants you could summon something else instead.
New Plants
Very mysterious and special seeds can be planted and will grow into something you haven’t seen before.
Baby PlantSims
Sylvia might gift you this seed and your Sim will feel very protective of it. As soon as it’s planted a PlantSim baby will grow inside the flower and bloom when it’s ready.
Beanstalk
If you plant a magic bean a giant beanstalk will appear. When it is fully grown your Sims can climb up and go on adventures above the clouds. You’ll need different skills to pass the beanstalk quests.
Magna Flora
The Magna Flora is a huge flower you can talk and build a relationship with. Eventually you can ask for gifts or pollen.
Other Occults
There are also three additional occult types included in this mod. The first are Myconids, a mysterious fungal species. If your Sim eats a Magic Mushroom gifted by the Goddess of Nature, they will transform into a Myconid. The second type is Satyrs, playful creatures who love music and mischief, and can often be seen playing tunes on their Pan Flute. The final type is called Bizarre PlantSims, which can appear if you have The Sims 4: StrangerVille installed. A Sim can become a Bizarre PlantSim if the Motherplant in StrangerVille possesses them.
What do you think of The Sims 4 Expanded Plantsims Mod and the PlantSims in general? Find more playthrough guides here, and always find the latest news on Sims Community. Happy Earth Day!
