Having a sims with CC and other worries...

[Paden]

EA did step back with their graphics, what part of that don't people get? The sims look like something that would be emptied out of my cat's litter box and still, people follow those fools around and kiss their butts like they are God? WHY?! Open your eyes, smell the coffee and admit that you have been HAD. And, you didn't even get KISSED.

[roerzman]

No Pierre, there will be no sims 3 booty, at the moment it's a giggle a poke in the eye to the technically illegal pay sites, A sims 3 booty will not be a giggle, it will be according to the sims 3 EULA seriously illegal and have with all the implications of hosting naughty music/videos etc.
50 trillion dollar fines, jail for life, public floggings,diner with Mr. Humble. 

[roerzman]

It would have to be a Warez type site, and I don't think to many people are going to involve themselves in that sort of thing. I prefer to keep my pc. use sort of above the law and not have to s--t my self every time I log on.
Sites as such are very heavily infested with official spyware and they pounce occasionally and prosecute as a public example.
Besides, you'll still have to find some way of installing it.

[redsaxgirl]

I'm very glad I started reading this thread. I had no idea about the inability to get custom content into the game. I was looking forward to buying this game but that's changed. The thing I love about TS2 and even TS1 (though I haven't played that in years) is the ability to change things in the game. To add new, beautiful, non-Maxis made objects and mods. That's what keeps it exciting. I don't create custom content, since I don't know how nor do I care to learn, but that's what makes the game fun for me. I rarely use the Maxis made objects that come with the game; all the creators here, at MTS2, Parsimonious, etc create far better content than anything Maxis has ever created. I have never bought any stuff pack nor will I because of the aforementioned reason. Not to mention that most of the sites I visit are free; as someone who is unemployed and with a lot of time on her hands, I'm not going to be spending money to download custom objects into a game. I'm very disappointed that EA/Maxis is doing everything they can to get more money out of the Simmmers. I think that is bulls**t and I want nothing to do with it.

So thank you guys. I really appreciate you opening my eyes about this game.  I'm going to keep reading reviews, though, as the game come out. Hopefully things will change in regards to custom content. Though I guess it's not likely...

[MaryH]

here is something that i just realise tecnicaly speaking when the game is paid for that should also mean that tecnicly speaking means that the cc is paid for with the game as well huh I wonder?Huh? but don't lose hope i am positive that we will se a site like the booty fill with sims3 cc so lets not lose hope. Wink

The content you get in the game is paid for. The CC that EA/TSR will have will be downloadable, and pay. The Sims Store was set up to do just that-take your money for the CC you can have only from EA. It will probably be over-priced and of uncertain quality.

There will be no booty, and no free CC anywhere, unless EA allows it. This is their copyrighted material, and anyone caught with it without a license and blessing from EA will face legal consequences.

That's why some modders are very cautious about even thinking about modding the game-it's a legal thing, and believe me, you do not want to get caught in the trap that entails "content theft." 

EA has a lot of lawyers-more than you can shake a stick at-and they can afford to bankrupt anyone breaching their copyrights.

[kaoz666]

Oh yes, and we almost forgot that as far as forums go, don't expect a Sexysims3 or TS3 section over on insimAdult. But I hope that most people have already figured that out. The whole reason why EA has gone through such great lengths to monopolize the CC isn't just so that they make cash off of it, it's also to insure no "18+" CC ever sees the light of day on TS3. Now I know not everyone makes use of the more adult based content made by users for TS2, so those people will pretty much be unaffected. But I ain't one of 'em. I like my game rated M for mature. I like having "naughty" outfits. I like have my trusty Incendiary Bomb to nuke a useless family's lot. I like having my Sword Play mods & and guns to commit murderous acts of violence in my hoods. (I know, I'm a sick bastard...) There will be no such thing on TS3. For me personally, amongst a whole bunch of other things...totally turns me off getting this game.

As for all of the stuff that seems missing on TS3, fear not though. The game feels empty for a reason. It's so that EA can whore their CC, EPs and SPs to make you spend more money for stuff. That's all it is in the end, folks. EA trying to turn more of a profit while trying to assume less liability for 3rd Party (User Created) content. And so shall begin the slow death of The Sims Franchise. But at least TS2 will continue to thrive.

[abaris]

I like have my trusty Incendiary Bomb to nuke a useless family's lot. I like having my Sword Play mods & and guns to commit murderous acts of violence in my hoods. (I know, I'm a sick bastard...) There will be no such thing on TS3. For me personally, amongst a whole bunch of other things...totally turns me off getting this game.

On a side note, can you point me anywhere near these mentioned goodies? In all my years of CC collecting I never ran across these. Usually I don't want to blow away my sims, but it would be a good remedy for the occasional harrassing townie spawning in my hood.

And you're exactly right with your evaluation. I'm pretty sure it's mostly about the 18+ content. They have to sell in America after all and have their pants full to the waist when thinking about all the different pressure groups.

On the other hand, as an adult (maybe as a dirty bastard) I don't want my game to be a childs game. So that's one of the main reasons why TS3 fails to interest.

[roerzman]

That was my argument at the adult site to the "I'm not interested in adult mods" reply. "Then what are you doing here? go and find somewhere else to play" ensured it went downhill smartly from there.

[J. M. Pescado]

Based on the fact that sims in the neighborhood now BUNNY BREED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WHEN YOU EXPLICITLY DISABLE IT...something on my to-do list, in light of the open neighborhood, is to bring back the BABBY ROASTER. Because with all those annoying sims bunny-breeding without permission, it's time to hit back with OM NOM NOM NOM.

[roerzman]

Man did you hit em with viagra or something or don't they have TVs? On a serious note. If they breed out of control you're are going to have a sims version of India, something's gotta give. In the case of PCs I'd probably say the graphics card. It's only gonna handle so many simlets and then GRENADE.

[Nalia]

sims in the neighborhood now BUNNY BREED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WHEN YOU EXPLICITLY DISABLE IT

This is equal to terrorist act.   

[Jaeger]

I recently downloaded an entire game, several gigs. The Delta Sector, a stand alone game that only requires the Farcry installation disc to run. Free, legit, incredibly detailed, and in my opinion even better graphics than the original. It would probably sell like cold beer on a hot day if put for sale. All the authors wanted was a thank you and recognition.

He's padding his portifolio. See <insert company name>, 100,000 downloads x a hypothetical $50 bucks a pop - KACHING! Am I hired?

[kaoz666]

Based on the fact that sims in the neighborhood now BUNNY BREED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WHEN YOU EXPLICITLY DISABLE IT...something on my to-do list, in light of the open neighborhood, is to bring back the BABBY ROASTER. Because with all those annoying sims bunny-breeding without permission, it's time to hit back with OM NOM NOM NOM.

There's nothin' like a lil' population control to make a Neighborhood more livable. Just thinnin' the herd...

[lewisb40]

In my game, after playing a while, the town is dying right and left. About two death notices in the paper every day.  About 3 birth announcements a day, tho. 

[kaoz666]

That's the thing, I want to be the ONLY authority on who lives and who dies, as well as who reproduces. I know that there's a feature in options that allows you to limit or turn off the chance of offspring being born on family lots not being played on, but that still doesn't change the fact that the time is universal for the whole hood. Which means everyone ages at the same pace. Don't get me wrong, it's a good idea in concept. But in execution it's flawed because if you've created more then one household, they'd end up dieing off if you don't play there lot. Which in turn forces you to keep the storyline progression option on so that they do reproduce. See the problem here? You have no choice in the matter on either end of things. Just another out of a mounting list of flaws that just doesn't make the game very appealing at all.