The Sims 2 Guide: Joining a College Secret Society

In The Sims 2, secret societies exert considerable influence over the collegiate experience. While their members aren’t exactly hidden—sporting a distinctive llama emblem in public—gaining access to these exclusive groups is not as simple as it may seem. To join, aspiring members must cultivate relationships with several recruiters and ultimately participate in an initiation ceremony. The rewards for membership are substantial, providing significant advantages in both the pursuit of a degree and future career opportunities.

Within the TS2: University expansion, college life is somewhat detached from the primary neighborhoods. Engaging with a secret society is typically more suited for younger Sims who have just transitioned from high school, similar to some returning characters from The Sims 1. For those focusing on parenting or juggling more mature Sims, there may not be sufficient downtime to dedicate to the rigors of higher education and the accompanying societal benefits.

Befriending Secret Society Recruiters
Benefits of Society Membership

Befriending Secret Society Recruiters

A Three-Step Guide

Spotting a Secret Society Member on Campus

Each of the three universities in The Sims 2 features its own distinctive secret society. Your Sim must be enrolled at the respective campus to initiate contact, which entails locating at least three active members and establishing friendships with them. If befriending lacks speed, utilizing relationship cheats can be beneficial. Society recruiters can be identified by their black blazers adorned with a llama icon on public lots; however, they may dress casually in private settings, suggesting that acquaintances could already be part of the society.

Society	University	Initial Members	Notes
Landgrave Society	Sim State University	10	Least likely to wear their blazers
Volauvent Society	The Tour Academy	7	Half of all members wear blazers
LFT Society	The Tech Party	15	Some members always wear blazers, regardless of the setting.

Once a Sim cultivates enough relationships with recruiters, they should return to their dormitory or other housing. At the stroke of 11 PM, a police NPC will arrive in a secret society uniform to initiate the chosen Sim into the society, escorting them to the covert headquarters. Note that this interaction may exhibit glitches in re-releases. After initiation, players can revisit this location easily via the phone by selecting the Transportation option.

Advantages of Membership

Outsmarting the System

Returning to Secret Society Headquarters

Upon entering the secret society’s headquarters, players can access Buy and Build modes in The Sims 2. Each society holds its unique pool of funds, which do not subtract from a Sim’s personal finances. While working or making money while at the headquarters contributes to the society’s funds, standard amenities like dining areas and restrooms are readily available; however, sleeping facilities or showers may need to be added later. Notably, these societies offer exclusive items that can only be accessed through career achievements or aspiration completions, allowing Sims to bypass typical acquisition routes.

Furthermore, members can don the iconic llama blazer from any dresser in the game. Interactions between society members feature distinct handshake animations, adding to the social experience. One of the exciting perks is the ability to hack computers, which can enhance academic performance. However, beware: a lower logic skill increases the risk of being caught, potentially resulting in hefty fines imposed by a police officer.

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