The voting process affects a Sim's fame if they have The Sims 4: Get Famous installed. The community can also vote for its own NAPs, sometimes overriding the player's preferred NAP. The number of influence points Sims have determines the number of votes they can cast. This is also a great incentive for Sims to meet and build relationships with their neighbors. Each Sim starts with one influence point, which they can increase by seeking support from others, resulting in more votes. Sims can vote either at the community voting board located in a community space or through their mailbox. Voting on NAPs occurs every week from Friday 8 AM to Monday 6 PM. With the Seasons expansion pack installed, the efficiency of these items will vary based on the weather conditions of the day, adding another level of immersion to the game. Additionally, these items can reduce utility bills and be used in any world, even when the Eco Footprint system is turned off.

It is important for players to pay attention to these items and use them to their advantage.

Special objects, such as solar panels, wind turbines, dew collectors, house power generators, atmospheric water generators, power cells, and H2O siphoners, have a significant impact on the Eco Footprint by either positively or negatively affecting the environment. Players can view this information by hovering over the item. Roofing, walls, and flooring all contribute to either a green or industrial Eco Footprint, and this applies to nearly every item from every pack. Each object in the build mode has a small impact on the surrounding Eco Footprint, and this impact can be multiplied when combined with other households in the neighborhood. Sims can participate in neighborhood action plans, which are community projects aimed at improving the environment. Sims have the power to positively or negatively impact their neighborhood's Eco Footprint. For instance, players can see walking Sims in a green zone surrounded by healthy-looking surroundings, while an industrial zone is characterized by coughing Sims, smog, and even acid rain (with the Seasons expansion pack installed). Players can observe other environmental differences in different Eco Footprint levels by toggling the 'Eco Footprint Mode' on different worlds, but the effects are more prominent in Evergreen Harbor. Furthermore, industrial neighborhoods are more prone to fires. Sims living in this area will experience the 'Gross Air' moodlet, which results in an uncomfortable moodlet. On the other hand, living in an industrial neighborhood with a polluted environment has negative consequences. For instance, a green Eco Footprint results in 'Clean Air' moodlet, which provides a happiness boost to Sims. Living in a green neighborhood with a clean environment provides numerous benefits for the Sims.

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