TSR Hands on with 'Into the Future'
Plumbot Competition
Plumbot Competitions are the staple of Oasis Landing Entertainment. Classes and Training also take place at the Plumbot Competition Arena. Plumbots can begin Entering Competitions at the Beginner Level without any Trait Chips installed. Competitions award cash prizes, trophies, and the adoration of the crowd! Keep in mind, when your Plumbot competes their Needs will decrease, so it's best to Enter when they are high.
While your Plumbot is competing, you are the one that sets the pace! Modify your Pace throughout the competition to give your Plumbot a break, or that little extra boost. Playing it Safe grants the highest success chance, smallest bonus and no penalty chance. If you Take Risks, you have a medium to high success chance, and small penalty chance. Going for Broke yields a moderate success chance, large success bonus, and a large penalty chance.
Competing at higher levels such as Advanced or International required the Limitless Learning Trait Chip as well as a certain amount of Skill based on the type of Competition. BattleBot Competitions require Athletic Skill, Bot Building Competitions require Bot Building Skill, and EmotiBotting Competitions require Charisma.
Plumbots increase their chances of winning by making sure their Needs are high and using the appropriate Trait Chips. For example, the Efficient Trait Chip gives Plumbots a bonus to all types of competition while the Simulated Emotions will benefit Plumbots in an EmotiBotting Competition. Professional Tune-Ups also give you a little extra kick so it's best to know someone in the Bot Arena Career.
Dream Pod
The Dream Pod changes Sims lives by providing the ability to dream with lasting benefits from the dream after a Sim wakes. A Dream Pod can be used like a normal bed for sleeping and relaxing, but the greatest benefits come from dreaming. To start a dream, simple select a Dream on the Dream Pod. This will bring up a menu showcasing themes your Sim can dream about. More Dream Options will appear as your Sim gains Advanced Technology Skill
Don't stop at just selecting a Dream Theme though! You can actively influence the dream to be positive or negative while your Sim is dreaming. The options you chose will affect the type of dream your Sim is having. Keep an eye on the thought bubbles above your Sim while dreaming to know if the influences are good or bad, as well as your Sim's moodlets to discover the overall tone of their dream.
Dreams will stay with your Sim even after they wake. Depending on the influence of the dream, as well as your Sim's mood or traits, your Sim can either have a Good Dream, Neutral Dream, or Bad Dream. A dream's effect can range from simple change in mood to drastically changing your Sim's personality!
For double the fun, share a dream with a friend or household member. Your Sim may also join in on a dream that's in progress. Dreaming together is a great way to share the effects of a dream. The future of sleep has arrived, so buy your Sims a Dream Pod today!
Futuristic Transportation
The Hoverboard allows for quick travel through your neighbourhood. To use it, place the Hoverboard in your Inventory and then select "Use instead of Walking". Anytime your Sim is outside, they'll choose to use the Hoverboard instead of walking.
Ready for your Sims to reach new heights? Try out the Jetpack! To equip it, place it in the inventory and select "Start Using Jetpack". After it's equipped, new interactions will appear when clicking on the Jetpack for travelling to other |Lots. When two Sims have Jetpacks equipped, there is even more fun to be had on the Jetpack, including sky high WooHoo!
The City of Oasis Landing has an extensive public transportation network known as the ZEPHYR. To use it, travel to any of the four ZEPHYR stops and click on the station, then choose "Travel To…" Three options will be available for you to choose for the destination stop. Hop on and enjoy the ride!
Legacy Statues
If your Sim wants to be immortalized and famous in the future, there is no better way to accomplish this than to earn a Legacy Statue! There are five different statues your Sims can have recreated in their image by performing different tasks in the present day. By doing these things in the present, your Sims help change the course of the Future!
These statues are The Lustrous Entertainer, The Pioneer of Plumbotics, The Renowned Philanthrapologist, The Time Keeper, and The Trendsetter. Each statue grants your Sim a unique benefit when they are in the future, so earn them all for maximum rewards. In addition, other Sims will cheer and applaud your Sim for their contributions in shaping the Future.
The Almanac of Time is a great place to find out more about the Legacy Statues. Here you can learn about each statue, what you need to do to achieve each statue, and what the unique reward for achieving each statue is.