As one of the most popular life simulators,The Sims 4is an open world in which gamers get to create their own experiences. While lots ofThe Sim’smagic comes from its outlandish features, there is also satisfaction in the level of realism in the gameplay that can be achieved.
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The possibilities are endless, with more base game features being added. One such feature is theFreelance Career path.
What Is Freelancing In The Sims 4?
The Freelance Career inThe Sims 4is similar to freelancing in the real world. Sims can choose their own work schedule, gigs, and pay rate as freelancers. The Freelance Career is listed in the Career Menu just like standard careers. Players can access the Career Menu by using their Sim’s cellphone and selecting “Find a Job” or from the Career Panel at the bottom right side of the screen next to the Aspirations panel.
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The Freelancer Career doesn’t have promotions or levels and instead is based out of agencies that providecontract opportunities called gigs. The higher a Sims skill is in whichever trade they pursue, the better-paid jobs become available. There are six freelance agencies inThe Sims 4from the base game, Moschino Stuff, Paranormal Stuff, and Eco Lifestyle. The agencies and their trade type include the following:
How To Get Freelance Gigs
Freelancer Simsfind work less traditionaland are the boss of their own time. To find freelance gigs, Sims must first join an agency. The steps to joining an agency go as follows:
After joining an agency, players canchoose a gig matching their skilllevel. This is done from the same menu where they selected their agency. Sims can only complete one gig at a time and cancel the job at any point. However, they will not earn any money from it regardless of how many tasks they’ve done. The unavailable gigs are dimmed and cannot be clicked on.
Sims must complete a series of tasks in time to complete the gigs. These tasks vary depending on the trade, and Sims may have to purchase certain equipment or materials. If all the tasks are completed before the deadline, and the client accepts the work, they will get paid. High-skill level gigspay out more moneywhenever completed successfully, so leveling up skills has benefits. On the other hand, the client may reject work submissions, and Sims will have to redo the final product. This mainly happens whenever players try to submit work without doing all the preparation tasks.
In-Game Description
Computer Experts
Want in on a little secret? You don’t have to be an expert in computers to be a great freelancer! All you need is a PC, a search engine, and the iron will deal with “ideas people.” Still, it helps to be an expert.
Electrified Artists
Can a digital painting make you cry? Right now, no one knows. This is partly because many would consider this very idea frivolous. But it’s also because whoever successfully answers this question must first have answered several others. Why do we cry? Why do we laugh, love, or smile? What are the touchstones of our emotions? Until now, the people who asked such questions tended not to be the samepeople who created digital art. Instead, they were writers, filmmakers, painters, and musicians; in the traditional sense, they were artists. We’re about to change that tradition. The name of our agency is Electrified Artists.
Fighting Words
When people see us in the street, they point and exclaim, “Them’s Fighting Words!” Okay, they don’t. Perhaps someday. We handle jobs ranging from proofreading to ghostwriting for famous people. Grab a keyboard, boot up your favorite word processor, and join us!
Tomorrow’s Style
Tomorrow’s Style represents and gets you the fashion shoots you need. Sure, you might get stuck with a department store catalog, but work hard, and you might just shoot the next high fashion collection worn by celebrities at the Starlight Accolades. Hire photo subjects, select the clothes, set the subjects in the appropriate poses, and capture the magic. Build a home photo studio, or take your camera and tripod on location to get the best shots. Don’t forget to self-promote by uploading your photos to Fashion Simstagram!
Federal Bureau of Spooky Investigation
Do you have spirits in your house? Do you keep finding creepy dolls in your attic? Do you ever hear creepy voices outside your head? Know this. Specters are out there, and they’re kinda jerks. If you’ve been certified as a Paranormal Investigator, you’re welcome to join ranks of our elite phantom patrollers. As an agent, it’s up to you to make this world a little less spooky.
SIMply Crafted
SIMply Crafted’s mission is to deliver hand-crafted and responsibly sourced goodies tothe eco-conscious Simsof the world. On-demand, at your fingertips, devoid of guilt. So light up your Candles, sip your Fizzy Juice, and relax on your Couch, knowing that they were all dipped, upcycled, or fizzed with love by a true artisan. This note was printed on digitally recycled paper.
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
