If you’ve somehow managed to avoid The Sims Discord, Plumrobert has apparently decided that it’s time to fix that.
In a post published by The Sims, the suspiciously self-important green Plumbob introduced readers to his “personal blog” and proceeded to explain why the official Sims Discord is apparently his favorite place on the internet.
And honestly? Beneath all of Plumrobert’s self-congratulation, there is actually a pretty good reason for Simmers to check it out.
The official The Sims Discord is home to builders, storytellers, Create-a-Sim enthusiasts, challenge participants, and pretty much every other type of Simmer you can imagine.
There’s also quite a lot going on.
When Plumrobert sees you lurking in The Sims Discord without claiming your Champion role.
Weekly Challenges Keep Things Interesting
One of the biggest parts of the Discord community is its weekly challenges.
Each week, Plumrobert introduces a new challenge for members to participate in. And apparently, the people who take part have been dubbed the “Plorbs.”
Yes, really.
If you want to participate, you’ll need to head over to Channels & Roles and grab the Plumrobert’s Champion role.
Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to participate.
The challenges also let you create Sims that look like Plumrobert, but that’s not all. Members can submit their creations, and they don’t necessarily have to feature the green Plumbob himself.
Although judging by how much attention Plumrobert gives himself, I’m sure he’d appreciate it.
Featured entries are highlighted throughout Discord, allowing creators to showcase their work to the wider community.
And considering how creative the Sims community can be, there is no shortage of impressive submissions.
Some Simmers Have Taken Their Plumbobs Very Seriously
The challenges have produced everything from custom-looking Sims to elaborate builds and themed creations.
One Lindtee entry, for example, featured a Sim with a plumbob tattoo.
Plumrobert, naturally, declared himself a fan.
Another creator, Cosmegos, went considerably further by creating an entire Sim based on Plumrobert himself.
Because apparently one Plumrobert wasn’t enough.
And then there’s Floweshafloweyson, who took things even further by creating a house shaped like Plumrobert.
That’s probably not what anyone means when they say they want to incorporate a mascot into their home, but The Sims community has never really been known for doing things halfway.
There Are Prizes, Too
If bragging rights and community recognition aren’t enough motivation, the Discord also hosts prize challenges throughout the year.
These challenges can take different forms. Occasionally you’ll need to complete a specific task, while other events may simply involve entering for a chance to win.
The prizes can include The Sims game codes, physical merchandise, The Sims board game, and other goodies.
But perhaps the most exciting prize is the opportunity for your creation to actually make its way into The Sims 4.
That’s precisely what happened with creator fluffy_muffin613, whose Beaverbrooke Ballet Dress design became an actual Create-a-Sim item.
That’s a pretty significant community achievement.
Going from “I made this for a challenge” to “people can actually put this on their Sims” is the kind of thing most Sims creators would probably be thrilled about.
The 100K Challenge Brought Out Some Serious Fashion
To celebrate the addition of the Beaverbrooke Ballet Dress, the community also held a fashion challenge.
And, unsurprisingly, Simmers showed up ready to create.
Among the highlighted entries was Lioo, who put together a look for a Sim enjoying an ice-skating adventure.
summernik860131 submitted a mother-and-child look surrounded by colorful butterflies and decorations, while Derilopo created another stylish mother-and-child combination for a day out.
It’s a good example of what makes these community challenges fun: there isn’t necessarily one single way to interpret a theme.
Give Simmers a prompt, and they’ll find approximately 47 different ways to run with it.
The Garden Challenge Got Very Creative
The Discord has also hosted challenges tied to The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature.
For that event, the community teamed up with Simmers Mr. Olkan, Simspiration, and Simproved and challenged Discord members to create their best gardens.
The results ranged from whimsical builds to something that looked considerably more suspicious.
Notanoctopus created what appears to be an underground laboratory garden filled with glowing plants and scientific equipment.
Is it a garden?
Technically.
Should we be concerned about what’s happening down there?
Probably.
Nathenthegreat_arts went in an entirely different direction with a whimsical mushroom-inspired home surrounded by gardens and water.
And Eisfabulous created an elaborate gothic-looking manor complete with a tower, manicured gardens, stone walls, and an iron gate.
That last one definitely feels like it belongs on the property of a Sim who has at least three family secrets and a locked basement.
Then There Are the Big Community Events
Weekly challenges are only part of the Discord experience.
The Sims Discord also hosts larger community events that can run anywhere from one to six weeks.
These events can include daily activities, exclusive prizes, special roles, and plenty of opportunities for members to participate.
Previous events have included Camp Plumbob, The Royal Court, and Fashion or Faux Pas Week.
And if the names are anything to go by, the community isn’t exactly taking itself too seriously.
That’s probably for the best.
After all, the Sims franchise is a game where players routinely put their Sims through elaborate soap operas, build houses that violate several laws of physics, and occasionally lock their own Sims in a room because they need to complete a storyline.
Fashion or Faux Pas?
Fashion or Faux Pas Week featured daily fashion challenges, with Simmers interpreting different themes through their Sims’ outfits.
One challenge asked participants to dress their Sim in accordance with their rising signs.
_Jaide submitted a green, magical-looking outfit that definitely fits the overall enchanted aesthetic.
Then there was Woot83, who tackled the “quiet luxury” theme with a sharply dressed male Sim.
Although, as Plumrobert pointed out, the outfit apparently gave off strong “I’m going to call both Caliente sisters” energy.
Which… is not entirely inaccurate.
And prettyaroace_56559 brought out an elegant red gown for the grand finale.
The fun part of events like these is that even when everyone receives the same prompt, the results can be wildly different.
That’s one of the things the Sims community does particularly well.
So, Should You Join?
If you’re already active in Sims communities, the official Discord is another place to find people who enjoy the same things you do.
You can participate in challenges, show off your builds and Sims, enter contests, follow community events, or simply lurk until you feel comfortable jumping in.
You don’t have to be an expert builder.
You don’t need to create custom content.
You don’t need to win anything.
And you certainly don’t have to make a Sim that looks like Plumrobert.
Although apparently there is a role specifically for people willing to dedicate themselves to his challenges.
If you’re interested, you can join The Sims Discord here.
Just be prepared for the possibility that you may discover a new challenge, a new creator to follow, or a new reason to spend several hours in Create-a-Sim when you originally intended to do literally anything else.
And if Plumrobert asks, “Who sent you?”
You didn’t hear it from us.
Source: Plumrobert’s Highly Official Guide to The Sims Discord
