Criminal Career (Base Game)

Criminal Career (Base Game)

Without a doubt one of the least played careers by the serious Sim gamers and the most frequently played by the casual Sim gamers -- at least if the conversations that I have been having on Sim related chat boards online are a valid indication -- the Criminal Career often feels less like a traditional career and more like it should belong in the Bohemian-Slacker set, though to be sure it has the same basic structure as the other traditional careers, meaning a set working schedule and the need to maintain likes and relationship as well as status in the job.

Still, if you want a non-traditional approach to life that causes people to fear you, well, I do not see how you could do any better than attaining the lofty title of Emperor of Evil...  I am just saying.  Of course when you consider the fact that, despite the carefully written descriptions, the game really is talking about Organized Crime here -- the Mafia -- you have a friend in the family -- that sort of criminal enterprise, and the structure suddenly makes a twisted sort of sense.  And hey, if you are going to retire from OC alive, you may as well do it as the Don, right?

Dress for success in the business of Crime

Helpful Traits:  Ambitious, Athletic, Charismatic, Friendly, Genius

Associated Lifetime Wishes: Become a Master Thief / Emperor of Evil

Career Rewards: An assortment of special items and kit only on the Thief Side...

-- Career-based Books --
These books are obtained by completing career challenges at the appropriate level and cannot be obtained any other way in the game.  It is not known if reading them helps your Sim in any way, but there is a rumor that it might?

Level 01: Avoid Bulges and Other Helpful Tips
Level 02: Adapting to the Wallet Environment
Level 03: From Goon to Guido: Thuggery Evolved
Level 04: Make Em' Pay
Level 05: Losing the Huckster Label
Level 06: Snake Oil and Other Sound Investment Strategies   
Level 07: Advanced Combinatorials    
Level 08: Making Yourself Indispensable
Level 09: The Mythical Hot Tin Roof
Level 10: Hostile Takeover: When to Make the Move

-- Selectable Work/Effort Options --
The following Work Options/Selections are available in this career at various points/levels, and selecting some may be a requirement for maintaining mood, likes, and obtaining promotions.

Conspire with Accomplices -- Increases relationships with coworkers
Do a Side Job -- Obtain extra money
Grovel to Leader -- Increases relationship with boss
Meet Accomplices -- Increases relationship with coworkers
Practice Illicit Activities -- Increases Athletic Skill at work
Sleep in Hideout -- Slack-off
Take it Easy -- Relaxed work pace, lower stress
Work Hard -- Increase performance and stress


-- Career Levels/Titles and Details --
There are ten Levels for this career, and listed below are the levels, their title, the base rate of pay followed by the amount you are paid if/when your Sim retires from their job at that level, and the working days.  The Performance Base is the criteria by which your Sim is evaluated for promotions.

Level 01: Decoy
Base Pay Rate: $17 / Pension Pay Rate: $30
Performance Base: Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 01: None

Level 02: Cutpurse
Base Pay Rate: $24 / Pension Pay Rate: $40
Performance Base:  Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days:  Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 02: None

Level 03: Thug
Base Pay Rate: $32 / Pension Pay Rate: $50
Performance Base:  Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days:  Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 03: Shady

Level 04: Getaway Driver
Base Pay Rate: $40 / Pension Pay Rate: $60
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days:  Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 04: Shady

Level 05: Bag Man
Base Pay Rate: $52 / Pension Pay Rate: $80
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Athletic Skill / Mood 
Working Days:  Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 05: Shady

Level 06: Con Artist
Base Pay Rate: $63 / Pension Pay Rate: $90
Performance Base: Accomplices Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days:  Su-M-Tu-F-Sa

Uniform 06: Shady


-- Criminal Career: Thief Path --

Level 07: Safecracker
Base Pay Rate: $96 / Pension Pay Rate: $120
Performance Base: Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: Su-T-F-Sa

Uniform 07: Thief

Level 08: Bank Robber
Base Pay Rate: $122 / Pension Pay Rate: $120
Performance Base: Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: Su-T-F-Sa

Uniform 08: Thief

Level 09:  Cat Burglar
Base Pay Rate: $225 / Pension Pay Rate: $180
Performance Base: Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: Su-T-F-Sa

Uniform 09: Ninja

Level 10: Master Thief
Base Pay Rate: $525 / Pension Pay Rate: $400
Performance Base: Accomplices Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: Su-T-F-Sa

Uniform 10: Ninja


-- Criminal Career: Evil Path --

Level 07: Henchman
Base Pay Rate: $109 / Pension Pay Rate: $160
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-W-Th-F

Uniform 07: Evil Henchman

Level 08: Evil Sidekick
Base Pay Rate: $142 / Pension Pay Rate: $170
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Logic Skill / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 08: Sidekick

Level 09:  Super Villain
Base Pay Rate: $240 / Pension Pay Rate: $230
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Boss Like / Athletic Skill / Logic Skill / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-Th-F

Uniform 09: Super Villain

Level 10: Emperor of Evil
Base Pay Rate: $420 / Pension Pay Rate: $300
Performance Base:  Accomplices Like / Athletic Skill / Logic Skill / Mood
Working Days: M-Tu-F

Uniform 10: World Domination

-- Some thoughts on this Career --

The life of a criminal is one of tense nights and nervous days, and even the best of them can be arrested for their misdeeds and spend a night or two in jail...  On the other hand you get to work in an exciting field where you can really get on touch with other people's stuff...

If -- sorry, I meant WHEN -- you get arrested and have to spend some time in the hoosgow, remember that you do have some options while there!  You can just do your time, you can make friends with the other inmates, or you can work out (may as well gain something from your incarceration right?).  You can also play dominoes, so if your Sim is low on fun that is always an option...