Roman Britain (43 CE – 410 CE)

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“From tribal lands to mighty cities — embrace the Roman way or resist the empire.”

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Historical Context

In 43 CE, the Romans invaded Britain, bringing advanced engineering, urbanisation, structured government, and organised economies. Cities like Londinium (London) flourished, with paved roads, public baths, heated villas, and bustling markets. Some native Britons resisted, but many adapted — learning Latin, trading goods, and even joining the Roman military.

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World Setup

World: Move to Willow Creek to reflect Roman settlements
Household: Continue with descendants of your Iron Age Sims
Funds: Reset to §1,000 (money 1000) to reflect Roman wealth
Lot Challenges: Off-the-Grid no longer required (Simple Living encouraged)
Community Lots: Add bathhouses, markets, and public meeting spaces

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Family & Society Rules

Rule	Description
Education	Upper-class Sims must attend school (Discover University)
Social Classes	Peasants marry peasants; nobles marry nobles
Citizenship Privileges	High-status Sims can work in law, politics, or trade
Parenting	Families uphold strict discipline, virtues, and etiquette (Parenthood)
Public Life	Use laundries, bathhouses, and public spaces for social life (Laundry Day, Spa Day)

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Building Rules

Wealthy Sims live in stone villas with courtyards and columns
Lower-class Sims live in insulae (apartments)
Build paved roads, temples, markets, and government buildings

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Era Goals

Goal	Requirement
Romanization	Build a Roman-style villa with at least three rooms (Dream Home Decorator, For Rent)
Trade & Wealth	Earn §10,000 through farming, trade, or business (Get to Work, Cottage Living)
Political Influence	Have a Sim work in Business, Law, or Politics (Get to Work, City Living)
Education	All upper-class children attend school; focus on Logic or Charisma (Discover University, Growing Together)
Social Advancement	Marry into a wealthier or more politically powerful family (Lovestruck)
Public Celebration	Host a feast or festival at a Roman bathhouse (Dine Out, Snowy Escape, Spa Day)

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Special Dice Events

(Roll a six-sided die for random events!)

Roll	Event	Outcome
1	Roman Taxation	Lose 25% of household funds (City Living)
2	Legionary Conscription	One young adult Sim must move out to “join the military” (Get Together)
3	Gladiator Games	One Sim must participate in a public social fight — if they lose, take a career demotion (Get Famous)
4	Architectural Boom	Gain §2,000 for home renovations (Dream Home Decorator, For Rent)
5	Celtic Rebellion	No work or trade for two days due to unrest
6	Trade Expansion	Earn §1,500 from selling goods or trading (Get to Work, Cottage Living)

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Expansion & Game Pack Features

City Living → Political careers, taxation, urban life
Get Together → Military factions, political clubs
Get to Work → Trade economy, market sales
Discover University → Advanced education
Dream Home Decorator, For Rent → Villa and apartment building
Spa Day, Snowy Escape → Public bathhouses, wellness rituals
Cottage Living → Farming, food production
Island Living → Coastal trade, fishing industries
Parenthood, Growing Together → Strict family systems
Vampires, Spooky Stuff → Early supernatural myths
Luxury Party, Perfect Patio, Romantic Garden → Extravagant social life, landscaped gardens

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Era Summary

• Transition from tribal survival to structured Roman governance
• Social class determines opportunities, education, and careers
• Political advancement, wealth, and military service shape legacies
• Cities flourish with villas, paved roads, and public baths
• Religious festivals and myths (including vampire legends) influence culture
• Funerary practices grow more elaborate, honouring the dead

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