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Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on February 14, 2008, 12:19:13 am

DISCLAIMER: I am providing this info because I get PMs all the time and usually can't answer any questions about The Sims 3 simply because I don't know anything, I hear a lot from the guys I used to work with, but it's all rumour and we accept that it's probably wrong. I ask you to accept that I am giving this info only to curtail the number of PMs I have been getting from people about The Sims 3, it isn't given here as fact, merely rumours I have heard and been able to get some degree of confidence it isn't complete BS. I didn't include the stuff that was obvious BS and I didn't include anything that I couldn't find at least two independent confirmations. SO, keep in mind this is pure gossip!!

I spent some time trying to track down things on the Internet to prove or disprove the insider information I have been given in the past year. I haven't been able to find much in the way of Internet-based information on The Sims 3, mostly you see a lot of "announced in 3rd quarter 2006 report" and not much else.

Here is the personal web site of Cemre Ozkurt, he is one of the EA-employed concept artists working on character development for TS3: http://www.fistik.com/cemre_website/main.htm (http://www.fistik.com/cemre_website/main.htm)

The firms Gamma Ray Studios (defunct, seems to have merged into Feng Zhu Design) and Feng Zhu Design (http://www.fengzhudesign.com/) were contracted to do pre-development artwork back in 2006, I don't know that they did much we will ever see.

Gamma Ray Studios was run by James Cline (he seems to have not gotten on with Ms. Chu) and Mi Hwa Chu (now head of Feng Zhu Design), you can see James Cline's personal web site to get an idea of his style: http://www.jamesclyne.com/ (http://www.jamesclyne.com/).

I was told that Feng Zhu Design approached Romano Molenaar (http://www.romanomolenaar.com/main.htm) to be the lead concept artist for TS3, but if he accepted the position, I don't know. He was already involved in another project, so it's doubtful he'd be able to do it due to standard conflict of interest clauses in whatever contracts he may have signed.

As far as the hard code of The Sims 3, EA made the October 11, 2007 acquisition of BioWare (http://www.bioware.com/) and Pandemic Studios (http://www.pandemicstudios.com/) chiefly to secure BioWare Aurora Engine, Infinity Engine, and Electron Engine (an improved version of the Aurora Engine) technologies, so it's very likely we will see some variation of the Electron Engine used in TS3.

It's being put about in the insider rumour mill that the same (or a very similar) sort of video engine we will see in Saboteur is what we'll see in TS3. You can see the trailer for Saboteur on GameZone: http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d19668.htm (http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d19668.htm) (2007_08_20_Saboteur_Teaser.mov, 710.4 MB, 08/21/2007 - requires Apple Quicktime (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)) -- my personal thinking on this is that EA wanted some elements of the Electron Engine technology but plans to make a new fast render engine that takes better advantage of the DirectX 10 API, a missing aspect of the Electron Engine that thwarted the development of several games for the XBox 360.

That's more than you'll find in the totality of the Sims Community, but it still doesn't amount to much. Rumours and hints, and not much more. I know from insider information that The Sims 3 is scheduled to be "final" by no later than 31 October 2008 and on store shelves no later than 31 April 2009. That means that we should start seeing EA start the campaign of lies, false promises, and misrepresentations about April of this year (2008). I wouldn't even be surprised to see a teaser on the Free Time installation media.

Sorry I don't have more I can share and more sorry I wasn't able to milk more out of my contacts.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on February 14, 2008, 01:20:26 am

Fine job on getting this much information. I appreciate you for doing this. Thanks so much!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: oddball011 on February 15, 2008, 10:02:59 am

thanks for the info :]

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Elyasis on February 15, 2008, 05:51:04 pm

Ah yes. This is very good work youv'e done here. And yes, can't wait to bang my saltstick on their ads. They'll probably be promising holodecks, knowing EA.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on February 15, 2008, 07:01:22 pm

Thought I'd post this here since its partly about TS3.

In a gaming forum, Rod Humble said that The Sims 3 will be announced soon. No further details, but it's also apparent from his response, that FreeTime is indeed the final Sims 2 expansion pack.
Check the forum here: Quartertothree.com (http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?t=42252)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on February 16, 2008, 07:56:11 am

tank you very much for the info.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on February 19, 2008, 02:44:03 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1138153

Thanks Maniac! I was pretty certain everyone knew that Free Time was the last EP, so I didn't mention that; but this seals it. I expect that Rod "Prince of Lies" Humble would be the one to know best.

Title: Mess of information on Sims 3/upcoming titles
Post by: PegasusDiana on February 25, 2008, 04:27:02 pm

Titles slated for this year:
Littlest Pet Shop
Monopoly
Scrabble
Sims 3
Yahtzee Deluxe
Yahtzee Adventures.
Trivial Pursuit
Risk
Operation
Pictureka
Bloom Blox

Drum Roll...Spore Summer Title,to begin shipment in Sept. Sims 3 to be announced Autumn Title, could be released at late as April 1, 09. But sources say look for it at Christmas. Sims Animals. My Sims. SimCity Creator.

For Pogo Yahtzee is scheduled for summer 2008 and Monopoly.
Here & Now
Trivial Pursuit for the autumn.
Tetris

Little Tidbit of News on Sims 3 link below:
The Sims 3 adds social situations. Some examples he(Richard Evans) gave were visiting (what to do while over at another Sims), mealtime, bedtime and dates. He showed a demo where the Sims recognized the situation and knew what was appropriate or inappropriate. For example, it’s inappropriate for a visiting Sim to watch TV, take food, or sit on the bed of the host. This actually allows for more interesting interactions where you can force your Sims to violate social norms and the other Sims will recognize this and react. It is fun to be naughty but you can only be naught if people know what’s appropriate.

New AI Techniques For Sims 3 (Richard Evans, Electronic Arts)
"In this session, Evans will show some of the more unusual AI techniques being used in Sims 3, including very long-term planning, autonomous traits, and a new socializing model based on overlapping normative processes. He will show how these technology components serve two high-level design goals: to make each Sim be a unique snowflake (recognizably distinct from the others), and to move up Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (so that the player focuses less on peeing and sleeping, and more on social relationships and situations). Additionally, Evans will demonstrate these ideas working in action in a 2D experimental testbed."
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16048
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD08/a.asp?option=C&V=11&SessID=6233

Richard Evans speaks on the Sims 3
http://tara.teich.net/archives/aiide-2007-richard-evans-talks-sims-3/

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15058
http://www.ea.com/article.jsp?id=hasbro21108

Sims 3
MySims (a version just for the pc)
MySims Kingdom
Sim Animals
MySims Party
Sim City Creator

Creative director of EA’s Sims studio in Redmond, Rod Humble, stepped in to clarify. After pointing out that the information wasn’t supposed to be in people’s hands yet, he states,

02-14-2008, 12:39 AM
Rod Humble
Settle down in here you roustabouts! You shouldn't be reading those analyst reports! Its not for you! :)
Its not complicated, we are actually launching less skus this year than last.
For our latest original game, MySims we are following on from the success of our launch last autumn (over 3M sold so far) with MySims Kingdom and Party (details to follow).

Our latest new game SimAnimals will be announced with games press partners later. But the title should tell you a lot. No information on SimCity Creator right now. And yes we do have other things coming, The Sims Label was created to innovate, make original games and take creative risks with older ones. Its what we do. No apologies.
Found his post, it's #7
http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?p=1248180#post1248180

for Mac 6 new titles:
http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2007/06/ea/

EA's proposal to aquire Take Two:
http://www.eatake2.com/

Article from EA about Spore and shipment:
http://www.ea.com/article.jsp?id=sporefeb1208

Starbreeze studios teams up with EA to reinvent EA franchise:
http://www.ea.com/article.jsp?id=starbreezfeb2108

John Riccitiello announces more upcoming titles. Getting out of sequel business. Aquisition of Bioware and Pademic Studios. And Sims Animals.
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/02/04/ea-trying-to-turn-things-around-with-new-ips-and-less-sequels

The Sims3 to be announced on GameSpot:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/index.html
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/news.html?sid=6160951&mode=all

adding another link for Mr Humble and his session at the game developers conference.
https://www.cmpevents.com/GD08/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=383537

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on February 25, 2008, 11:32:22 pm

Blurg - if they are trying to get Sims 3 ready in time for release at Christmas '08, then it is pretty much a sure bet it will be bugulated crapware of the highest order... in other words, precisely what we have come to anticipate from EA.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on February 26, 2008, 03:16:00 am

lol Have we come to expect anymore? I'd like to see what they've done with the Hasbro titles. Especially Yatzee. I must buy 4 of those a year. It's easy enough to sit down and play with the children. But can never keep the dice or pads. I'd like to find a computer version of Snake Eyes that was a fun game my grandmother used to play with me when I was a child. That and an original Clue game for the PC. I'm not going to hold my breath on Sims Animals being any less glitchy. That just became a working title and it's already going to be released? Can't be a good sign.

PS Thank you for combining the posts.

Title: What about Sims 3?
Post by: cupcub on March 02, 2008, 12:08:13 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before and/or if it's in the wrong forum, but wasn't there supposed to be some kind of big revelation from Maxis regarding the sims 3 by the end of February? I've searched everywhere but can't find anything new. Anyone have any info?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on March 02, 2008, 09:16:59 pm

None of the people I know that are usually the first to hear stuff like this are expecting anything until April

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: so_unfluffy on March 02, 2008, 09:21:25 pm

There is "the sims 3" video game available in FT.

Title: THE SIMS 3 [New photos added! (upd.17th March)]
Post by: _cactus_ on March 05, 2008, 01:39:14 pm

I don't know where is true for openin this thread ^_^' I'm sorry...

The Sims 3's official website is open right now!And a new information central;

http://www.thesims3.com

http://www.sims3.info/

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Upd. 17th March

Hey guys!Just 2 days for opening! (Official Website)

I said before,I'm from Turkey.I found the newest and real pics. of the sims 3 @ simstr.com!

Our site admin took photos from magazines (: ~So sharing

Richard Evans AI Researcher will be working on the AI for the game A+

1. Sims can break Social Norms.
2. Sims can plan long term goals
3. Sims have the ability to change shoes apart from clothing.
4. Sims will have the ability to like or dislike television.
5. Objects can be placed diagonally.
6. Houses go Through a Construction Process.
7, Different "Body" sized sims "Not Height".
8. No Lot Restrictions - Ability To Travel Freely Around The Neighborhood.
9. Curved Footpaths.
10. Larger, Continous Neighborhoods.
11. Individual meters will be a thing of the past; new system of discrete moods will replace them.
12. In Game Customization.
13. buy cookbooks to learn & ingredients to cook with.
14. Popup Message telling you the sim is hungry with Click here to feed them.
15. Cars will be included in the base game (?)
16. grow your own produce.
17. Weight and Muscle sliders.
18. Sims can spy on each other in seamless neighborhood.
19. Furniture can be angled.
20. Events influence sims moods.
21. Sims have traits, not 'values' like 'evil', 'playful' or 'paranoid'.
22. Developing your characters, is about picking how you'd describe them rather than moving sliders.
23. Sims can wander down to the shops.
24. creep around the neighbourhood spying on other people's offspring.
25. Attribute bars have been reduced from eight to three with a "stress versus fun" meter; standing out as the most essential.
26. "you have a Hand of God", If your sim leaves trash around or if they leave a book out,
you can clean it up or put it back instead of directing them to do it.
27. Sims can view the same sunset and will most likely paint it differently than another sim.
28. 80 or so Traits you use to establish their identity
29. You can pick up to five Traits for each Sim.
30. Only one single, set map of Pleasant Valley is all that ships with The Sims.
31. your Sim will disappear into a building without you actually able to follow inside (Workplaces ect ect.)
32. Sims have dreams and promises that can be broken.
33. All buildings can be interacted with, How depends on workplace or home.
34. You can read or purchase books at the ingame library and get a job there if you do not want a career,
there is also a Science lab, be careful eating the fish from the pond!35. Traits can be passed from parent to child.

They refer to Sims 2 as a den, The Sims 3, The den becomes a Warren,
Den = Static, Warren = nonstatic.
(You grow old while playing your family They grow old in theirs as well)

Related to #31
'You can decide if you want to leave work early or stay late --
If you want to take it easy or suck up to your boss,' effectively sleeping your way to the top....
'Of course, if your boss dies, or gets married to someone else, you're kinda screwed.'"

Sims 3 Careers are now called Opportunities, the functional equivalent of MMORPG quests -- only instead of fetching 15 landshark fins, you're planting 15 tomatoes or shacking up with 15 women."

"Create a Sim" (CAS) Returns (?)

Traits. 80 or more said to be in the game.

Artistic
Athletic
Bookworm*
Brave*
Charismatic*
Childish
Commitment Issues*
Conversationalist*
Cursed
Daredevil
Dreamer
Easily Bored
Evil*
Family-Oriented
Flirt
Fortunate*
Friendly
Frugal
Genius*
Gloomy
Good*
Green Thumb*
Good Sense of Humor
Grumpy
Handy*
Hot-Headed
Inappropriate
Insensitive
Kleptomaniac
Light Sleeper
Mooch
Natural Cook*
Neat*
Outdoorsperson
Outdoorsman*
Paranoid
Partier
Perfectionist
Pizza Lover
Playful
Rude
Schmoozer
Shy
Slob
Unforgiving
Workaholic*
Worrywart
Vegan*

Starting Jobs.
*Culinary track - Waiter.

These majors are unclear if they are part of the game with how they worded it.

Majors.
Movie Making?
Fashion Design?

Last But not least!
"We're going to be releasing world-building tools," says Bell,
"advanced tools definitely for the modding community. On TheSims3.com.

We'll have more choices about gear,work and personal features ^^ Great! Ummm,like that,we'll change shoes out cloth ^^ So jewelleries etc...

New sims'll have different body shapes! (I prefer Marvine & Beos're meshes ^^ lol) Umm,i guess they will have more realistic looking than The Sims 2 ^^

I don't have more ideas for now.So "the end" ^^

Warning : The photos are fuzzy,because these are from SimsTR's webcam (:

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Quotation from French "Les Sims Magazine"
I'll update when i get news (:

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Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 05, 2008, 03:06:25 pm

Thats only 2weeks from now so its not long at all and I know its going to be very buggy since its being released this early.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: karen40 on March 05, 2008, 03:51:54 pm

I saw this posted somewhere else also, is it just the website coming on 3/19? I can't see the actual game coming out that soon

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: oph3lia on March 05, 2008, 03:53:22 pm

Quote from: karen40;1163075

I saw this posted somewhere else also, is it just the website coming on 3/19? I can't see the actual game coming out that soon

The website I'd imagine

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Deviancy on March 05, 2008, 05:31:13 pm

Its just the website.

At the last game convention type thing, one of the reps for EA said the game itself probably won't be due out until early 2009. Some are predicting they may go for a December 2008 release though so they can nail the xmas holiday. But we'll see. Supposedly there will be one more expansion pack for the Sims 2 before then.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ProvenVenus on March 06, 2008, 01:38:29 am

Wow... That's one shiny Plumbbob!
*twinkles*

Ahem... From what I gather, that If this new EP rumors do go through... Does anyone think that this could even extend the release on TS3 even longer?
It's just a suggestion, I know. But MAN! Just look at that Plumbob glitter!!
xD

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 06, 2008, 12:06:17 pm

You know what really kills me? If you go to any forum for the Sims 2, any one of them at all, you'll see that an overwhelming percentage of players are NOT ready for Sims 3 to come out yet.

I mean, I know it's all about EA making money, but aren't they worried that this might actually HURT their profit? I mean, I know that I won't buy S3 until I can modify things easily (I get tired of the shipped-with custom content quite easily, especially when my pictures and my sims start to look just like everyone elses) or at least one expansion pack comes out.

I saw the youtube preview of the sim playing it on his computer, and I have to say that I'm not really impressed. Not at all actually. The sims that I saw in the CASIE screen there reminded me of that South Park episode where the people from the future come back in time to get jobs, and they were this weird mixture of all the races, giving them all the same features, and even skintones--they just look spooky.

The only differences I saw was the ability to change shoes, and--as someone mentioned before, no chat bubbles above their heads...big woop.

Why can't they just work on having that done with Sims 2?

I'd love to see toddlers be able to do things that children can do (blow bubbles, ballet, dance on their feet, cartwheel, throwing a ball, running, playing tag, playing patty cake, etc.), and that's just to name a few. I sincerely hope they have hair meshes that come with alpha options to make hair more see-through (for ethnic hair, and even light curls).

I just think there's so much left to be done on Sims 2, and that rather than improving upon it, they're just scraping the whole thing and starting over with MORE bugs, something that's going to pretty much call for a new computer, not to mention new tools to aide in making custom content. It's stupid, and just way too soon.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 06, 2008, 12:10:16 pm

Thank you For the info looking forward to see more about the sims3 game

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 06, 2008, 12:45:27 pm

It's just the website like with Spore. Sims 3 isn't slated till a 2009 title which means earliest possible release is Oct of this year and that's really pushing it. But they've been working on it for over 2 years now. They began working on it in 2006. So saying this quickly/early I don't understand. How long is it suppose to take to make a game? After two years I'd think it would at least be in testing stages.

I've seen the video the big one on the AI technology that will be used in Sims 3 from Richard Evans, and I'm excited. I've enjoyed playing the Sims 2, will probably continue to play them But, even with all EP's/SP's I've spent less than it costs for one day of enjoyment at an amusment park for my family. The sims 2 has given me months of enjoyment. Bring it on I'll buy it. :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 06, 2008, 04:37:01 pm

1Up posted a screen shot of the next Games for Windows magazine. On it, is a pic of the Sims 3 and the logo.

This magazine, which is the April/May issue, will publish 12 pages of Sims 3 info. Below you can find some of the info from 1Up. Read all of it here: 1Up.com (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166813)

"The town and park you see on the cover image exist in the same seamless space as your Sims' household, and what you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within.
The game also sees a major shift in how Sims' motives are handled: Individual meters indicating bladder and sleep-deprivation levels are replaced by a new system of discrete moods so they can focus more on, well, going out on the brand new town."

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 06, 2008, 05:09:26 pm

What I would dearly like to know is whether or now EAxis is going to pull a fast one on us by not only delaying the release, but also making it next to impossible to run the new game on existing computers. What I fear is that they're going to put it on the Vista platform requirements, and while Microsoft will love that, I doubt that everyone who has Sims 2 has Vista-I certainly do not, nor will I buy it for a game, Sims 3 or not.
I have a very funny feeling they're going to make a monster of a bad game if they do that-by putting into a platform nobody wants or has, and then making the requirements for running it so exotic nobody can afford it.
They'll cut their own throats by doing this, but hell-it's their greed showing.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 06, 2008, 05:15:01 pm

:group hu::):happy3::lurk::D:D:happy7::sunny::sunny::wav::wav::thumbrig::thumbrig::thumbrig::dance:

Quote from: maniac19642003;1164162

i will Buy the sims3 that for sure since i will have a new computer and thank You For the info.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: abaris on March 06, 2008, 05:23:07 pm

Quote from: Deviancy;1163227

Some are predicting they may go for a December 2008 release though so they can nail the xmas holiday. But we'll see. Supposedly there will be one more expansion pack for the Sims 2 before then.

They probably go for the christmas sales in order to get the kiddie's parents to pay for the final development after the X-Mas Beta has hit the market. I can't see any major company miss out on christmas sales, even if the bugs crawl out of the CDs as if it was an overripe corpse.

Title: more info on the sims 3
Post by: Pierre on March 06, 2008, 05:40:41 pm

hello

here is more info that i have found for the sims 3

Sims 3 unveiling on March 19?
New EA teaser site promises further details about the next iteration of its megapopular life-sim series in two weeks.
By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot
Posted Mar 5, 2008 5:35 pm PT
In November 2006, Electronic Arts chief financial officer Warren Jenson revealed that The Sims 3 was in the works. Though he was reticent on details about the next iteration of the series--which is so popular that one of EA's four divisions is devoted to it--he did say the franchise would eventually arrive on the Wii and PlayStation 3 consoles. The Sims' Wii debut, MySims, went on sale last September to mixed critical and commercial success. However, to date, no Sims games have appeared on either the PS3 or its archrival Xbox 360 console.

That, however, may soon change. After over a year under the radar, the Sims 3 has resurfaced courtesy of a teaser page on the EA-owned URL thesims3.ea.com. The site went live this week with an enigmatic splash page showing an emerald-green crystal with the numeral "3" next to it. Below it are the words "More information coming soon!*" and below that the date "*March 19."

What exactly is EA teasing? An ESRB "Rating Pending" logo discreetly tucked at the bottom of the page seems to indicate it is indeed a single Sims 3 game. However, the company has not elaborated on whether said game will be a proper successor to the Sims 2, which was released on the PC in 2004 and adapted for the DS, Mac, GameCube, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, original Xbox, and Game Boy Advance the following year.

Sales-wise, the NPD Group reports the original Sims 2 has sold nearly 4.9 million copies on all platforms in the US, with the PC edition spawning 15 expansion and add-on packs. Other non-PC Sims 2 games included, The Sims 2: Pets and The Sims 2: Castaway. According to EA, nearly 100 million Sims games have been sold worldwide since the Will Wright-created series launched in 1999.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 06, 2008, 09:37:56 pm

Quote from: Pierreandreply4;1164259

with the PC edition spawning 15 expansion and add-on packs.

This would mean prima was talking about Kitchen and Bath when they said there are more expansions to Sims 2 coming. Because with all the EP/SP's they add up to 15 once you include Kitchen and Bath. Only other actual Sim title I saw slated for "2008" release this year is Sim Animals. Then if you want to consider MySims as like mini me Sims. That is also slated to be released this year(a 2008 title) for the PC. The rest are slated as 2009 titles including Sims 3, but their 2009 year begins in Oct. Which is why I thought probably about Christmas so they could make record profits for the beginning of their fiscal year.

EPS
Sims 2
Nightlife
University
OFB
Pets
Seasons
Bon Voyage
FreeTime=8

SPS
Family Fun
Glamour Life
Celebration
H&M
Teen Stuff
Kitchen and Bath
Holiday=7
________
15

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Cleo999 on March 07, 2008, 12:45:33 am

PegasusDiana I think you're counting the base game, while you shouldn't. I think that "with the PC edition spawning 15 expansion and add-on " means that after the base 15 eps/sps were created, so ... 7 eps and 7 sps - we are missing 1! :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: strawberrysim12 on March 07, 2008, 08:46:25 am

I still have windows XP and like my sims2 better, i won't be buying sims3 if it comes out, it may cost more that sims2. also the sims3 might have major bug issues.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: dynasty on March 07, 2008, 09:07:57 am

its hard to tell if I am going to buy sims 3. I put way too much time into sims 2 to let them go... but I wait until I see screenshots and features I see of sims 3... I know I always said I wouldn leave my sims 1... and havent played it since sims 2 came out ! LOL

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ~Angel~ on March 07, 2008, 09:19:22 am

I am seriously considering getting it. As the months go on, we will get more and more information and closer to the release dates screenshots and more vids. I will base my decision on stuff closer to the time. I do love The Sims 2, but I was just like this when it was released. I loved The Sims 1, and then 2 was released, and I loved that just as much.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: dynasty on March 07, 2008, 09:33:41 am

did anyone have their sims 2 play sims 3 (you can get that option in free time)? I took the time to watch my sims computer screen while he was playing, and could see that they were able to even chose which shoes their sim can wear with his outfit etc.

does anyone else imagine sims 3 to be the way it is when the sims 2 play it???

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: mchaos on March 07, 2008, 01:03:06 pm

If I can run it on my current computer, with maybe an updated video card or some other improvement, I will buy it. I won't buy it if I need an entirely new computer, or Vista to run it. My computer is a two year old middle range Alienware with lots of added RAM. My Sims 2 runs great on it.
That said, I'm looking forward to more info.

Title: Sims 3 mail
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 07, 2008, 04:28:28 pm

Ben Bell, Executive Producer for Sims 3, sent the first info mail about the Sims 3. In this mail, he talks about the seamless neighborhood, the new Create-A-Sim and about the upcoming Sims 3 website.
Read the mail here: Sims 3 mail 1 (http://www.snootysims.com/mailsindex.php?id=sims3mail01).

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 07, 2008, 05:00:16 pm

From that newsletter, there is one line that should strike a very cold chill into anyone who makes CC for the Sims:
"What is really exciting is that you won’t need developer tools to make big visual changes to the game".
Does that mean there will be no need of CC, or Insim, Simpe?
Or does it mean they're just bluffing and saying this to stake out their claim to CC before the game is released?
Either way, they're betting a lot of money on something that they say is going to be a vast improvement on the Sims 2-let's see them do it, and not just say it.
I'll believe it when I see it, and not before-and I'm still pretty wary of what kind of computer specs they're going to demand a player has when playing this. It doesn't sound very promising for us poor folks who can't buy top of the line models every other month.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on March 07, 2008, 05:19:15 pm

I read that e-mail/newsletter, too, and it looks like EA is going to finally get their wish of keeping cc creators out of their "business." At least that's the way I read it.

I hope I'm wrong. Then again, I'm also starting to think seriously about what BeosBoxBoy has said about retiring from creating Sims stuff the day Sims3 hits the shelves.

What good will it be if you can change the sims shoes, if we can't have shoes by Bloom, Gothplague, Al, and others? I have never, in Sims 1 or 2 seen a single pair of attractive shoes made by EA. Oh, but I could instantly change my house to have a coordinated room with crappy EA wallpaper? No thanks.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 07, 2008, 06:32:18 pm

That was their intention all along. That no one would require CC that needed to be updated. To make the game so versatile you could change it how you liked. Customized. Just like with Spore. You create in Spore and it goes to the netherworld to be downloaded by anyone that plays Spore. They talked about it at the Spore show. Sims now know what is socially acceptable and what is not, etc...If you watch a video of how a creature is created in Spore you'll see how things will be created in Sims 3.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 07, 2008, 08:08:48 pm

... :?

I just read the letter... and what do you know. I'm still skeptical. :dontknow:

Like they did with advertising Sims 2, I fear it's going to be exactly the same with this one: All big talk, tempting screenshots and video clips, and all the new shiny stuff... until you finally get the game and realize how much is truly missing. I'm not falling for it this time.

If I do ever decide to have a change in heart about buying this game (or any other EA product), I'm definitely going to wait and see what the real thing is, not rely on what's being advertised. I won't rely on EA's word anymore since all of the crap they've been doing these past few years has piled up too high on my plate. Too much damage has been done IMHO. :roll:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 07, 2008, 08:50:39 pm

I've been reading thread after thread about the problems in FT-from installing it, running it, using custom content, ad infinitum-the very fact that the last EP for the Sims 2 is so borked that nobody is happy is a very disturbing trend for us to consider the next game EA produces. If they're that sloppy on the last EP, how good can the next version be?
I've read an excuse that the developers were bored with doing only Sims 2 when they rigged up FT-and if that is the case, how bored are they going to be with this new version?
How many burnouts do they have at EA, anyway? All of them?
In the case of Spore, I do believe that Will Wright might have left EA just for the sheer fact that he wanted total control over the development of his game, not their input-and that he knew how bad things would get with Sims 2. Notice that he has not been near the franchise for a very long time, and he has never mentioned any intention of returning, either. He financed his own company just to do Spore, and while he might be the only one working on it, he knows what he wants, not the bean counters.
We might never see the working version of Spore, but then again, if Will Wright develops and produces it the way he wants it, we may have the only game that will beat the Sims franchise into the dust-and that is the one fear EA probably has.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 07, 2008, 09:30:38 pm

Didn't they have a child that breathed fire or caught things on fire something in the orignal tailer? I've never seen that. Yeah here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9u1zMCos8w
I've never seen any of this. Kids sliding down the bannisters. Hanging on the ceiling fan...climbing on the trees.

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/the-sims-original-official-trailer/682983282
Ever seen anything like this in your game?
or:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUc_VDWRAQo&NR=1

They sure fooled us with these things. But I'm still gonna buy Sims 3. lol No sense in saying I won't.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MissDoh on March 08, 2008, 01:20:05 am

PD I agree. If the teaser are as bad as leading us to think what Sims 3 will be like, I will wait for people to get it before I dare go and get it.

They fooled us twice with those teasers, than can surely do it again unfortunately.

Until I know way more about it, I cannot take any decisions on weither it will be a must for me or not. Lack of info for now.

And since there are rumors there might be another EP after FT, I am sure they won't say too much about Sims 3 because they will want people to spend their money on buying the last ep and not just keep it for when Sims 3 will be out. :tongue:

Title: i will buy the sims3 because i just saw something of intress
Post by: Pierre on March 08, 2008, 09:33:53 am

hello

here is something intressting about create a sim that you might find intressthing if you like to use a self sim.

The second aspect of The Sims 3 that always impresses me is our completely reinvented and realistic Create a Sim. In The Sims 3, you have so much freedom to create the Sims that you want to make, yet it’s easy and fun. In the coming weeks, we will have some screenshots on our website that show you a small glimpse of what is possible with Create a Sim. The Sims can look like anyone you imagine. I’ve made my friends, my great grandpa, and many other important people from my life. We also have a new realistic personality system called Traits that allows you to determine the personality of every Sim. There are dozens of Traits that you can assign to your Sims. Every Trait will change the way that your Sims feel, think and behave in the game. You can choose several traits for your Sims, so it’s really possible to make any character that you can imagine and they will come to life in The Sims 3. Now imagine placing these unique personalities into your very own “Petri-dish” that is the new seamless, living neighborhood.

hope this help.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Dizzymental on March 08, 2008, 11:13:07 am

I echo what most have said about having to buy a new computer ... If I have to get a new machine just to play sims 3, then forgeddaboudit. Anyway, everybody has put so much time and effort into modding the sims 2, do Maxis really think we're all going to just drop the lot as soon as sim 3 comes out. It might turn out to be EA games first epic failure.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 08, 2008, 01:00:28 pm

I think they know better honestly. If you played Sims 1, seemed like only a handful of people were going to buy Sims 2 after spending all that money on the Sims 1. Remember how Peeved everyone was when they released all EP's and SP's for like 50 bucks? I didn't even download any CC for my Sims in Sims 1, and read it all over the place. Even I was one, don't want it. I like the Sims 1. Not going to buy it. But, what did they do? Brought the Sims 2. Wasn't it something like 4 million copies in the first week? I held off till right before Nightlife was released. I think that was the first EP swore I was just getting the Sims 2, no EP's. Uh, every EP/SP other than Season's and Freetime I wasn't going to get. Now here I sit with all the EP's and SP's. That why I said I'm not even going to deny it this time. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: jott on March 08, 2008, 02:20:14 pm

I'm just not sure what I'm going to do when Sims 3 comeso out... For sure, I'm upset about it but at the same time I'm a little excited. I just keep thinking back to when Sims 2 came out and suddenly having all of my Sims 1 games (and I had them all, too) suddenly rendered useless. At the time, though, I didn't care because of how great Sims 2 turned out to be. I just can't think of anything more I'd want from a game so I don't know what Sims 3 could possible do for me... I have every single EP and SP for Sims 2 so I guess I'll be in the same boat when Sims 3 comes out... I just hope it proves to be the same type of difference though I really doubt it...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Hidden~Secret on March 08, 2008, 02:49:58 pm

I'm very happy/upset.I like the ideas but hey like everyone said they could just be adding some extra stuff to have us be so stupid to buy it & then be upset after we wasted our money on such junk.I've spend a lot of money for the game & for everything I wanted for it.I don't want any of my favorite creators to quit because they can't deal with Sims 3 anymore.If they don't allow CC I know that they wouldn't do that because its bad business but I could be wrong because they never think about us.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 08, 2008, 07:30:18 pm

I wont get ts3 for awhile, I've only had this pc now for less than 2 years as it is so I wont get it just yet. I'm still trying to get ts2 back on my pc yet as well then hopefully getting freetime once everything else is in.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 08, 2008, 07:57:17 pm

True, I was one of "those" Sims 1 players who said "Never!". Dumb. But I am not totally stupid, either. I realized a long time ago what my computer is capable of, and I can't afford to upgrade it very much beyond some extra RAM. I certainly cannot afford a brand new top of the line anything; in fact, I started playing Sims 2 on a reworked computer the hubby built for me, without any Nvidia card, or any special graphics card!
This computer is the better of the two, but it has its' limitations and I don't believe in throwing money out the door. I'll stick to what I have and no more until EAxis proves beyond a shadow of a doubt to me that they have a true winner in Sims 3 without a massive upgrade and a better playing experience.
I don't like being made into a beta tester for some company!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BamaBabydoll on March 09, 2008, 09:18:14 am

Back in the day, when all we had was Sims, I played it religiously and faithfully. I was excited when they released Sims2 and bought it the day it was released. I have all exp and stuff packs and still play it a lot. For some reason, I am not excited or ready for a new sims, I guess I will have to reserve my opinion when I actually SEE where they are going. And a big question is, will it be Vista friendly?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: winterglow on March 09, 2008, 10:32:39 am

I've still XP
this game will work also for XP?
I think the game will be created just for vista

Title: Found Info On Sims 3
Post by: lewisb40 on March 09, 2008, 03:10:13 pm

I was trying to find other Sims 2 sites and ran across this link for information on the Sims 3. I don't know how truthful it is, but I am skeptic. Take a look (http://www.infinitesims.com/content/view/919/792/) for yourself. Kinda interesting. :D

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: geezy33 on March 09, 2008, 03:16:46 pm

I'm speechless

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 09, 2008, 03:30:11 pm

Dammit...stop making me want to give in to it! I just think it's way too soon!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 09, 2008, 03:42:39 pm

Quote from: Tigress74

The above statement looks like what they did to Simcity with Simcity Societies. They dumb it down so you don't have to micro manage. Which I guess they haven't realized yet resulted in an epic failure. I'd really hate to see EA do the same thing to the Sims. We don't need the Sims dumbed down. We want more involvement in sim's lives.

Yeah, I'm kinda half-expecting a collection of minigames wrapped around a half-assed dating sim. Don't get me wrong, I don't have nearly enough information to actually make up my mind yet, but I'm not much of an optimist in general and statements like that really do sound worrying. The moment I hear "MULTIPLATFORM", I'm officially out.

Quote from: Ben Bell

I can even shoot across town to see what the other families in my town are doing, any time of day or night. It’s an entirely new way to play with your Sims!

It also sounds like an entirely new way to screw up the families you're not actively playing. "Oh look, I can see my Self-Sim from here... and he's burning to death!" ;)

By the way, I think all the XP users, who fear not being able to play it, should just calm down a bit. It's highly unlikely that The Sims 3 will be a DirectX10/Windows Vista exclusive title. Maybe it comes with a few gimmicky DX10 features that XP users will have to live without, but I'm sure it'll be at least compatible. "Completely seamless, living neighbourhood" does translate to "Get a new computer", though.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on March 09, 2008, 04:03:15 pm

I was a faithful Sims 1 player, especially when I found out about CC. That happened late in the game, but made the game soooo exciting. When the Sims 2 came out, I was so excited, I stood in line in the rain @ midnight to get my copy. Even bought a new computer for it. I am totally into my Sims 2 characters and love this game more. However, I will have to draw the line with the sims 3. I cannot afford to buy another computer if this one doesn't play it, I am disabled now, so I live out of a fixed income. It would be nice if I could be excited about the Sims 3, and I still don't believe all the features they say will come with the new franchise. Skeptic!!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 09, 2008, 04:24:39 pm

There is one thing that nobody has noticed or cared to mention: the fact that due to a contract with Sony to carry it, the Sims 3 will undoubtedly have Securom on it-making it unplayable for a lot of people or just disabling the game for most. I think the problems that many people are having with FT is due solely to this fact, and the expectation that EAxis will drop it for the Sims 3 is sorely over-optimistic.
That fact alone will kill the game for me. I will not destroy my system for that. Despite some who say that it does not affect their systems after installing the EP's with it, I don't trust it, and I will not allow it on my system.
Anyone care to disagree with my assumption?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 09, 2008, 05:43:05 pm

Sims have traits, not 'values'. You choose personal-ad style descriptions, like 'evil', 'playful' or 'paranoid'. "Developing your characters," Rod says, "is now about picking how you'd describe them rather than moving sliders".
You can create morbidly obese Sims! New 'weight' and 'muscle' sliders allow for some truly impressive - or disgusting - creations.
Finally, in a step that echoes Spore, you'll be able to upload your created Sim family to the Sims 3 website, and then other gamers can put your creations into their own neighbourhoods. But there's no multiplayer.

These are the three things that locked it in for me when I saw the video. I won't need to join a million forums. lol Won't have to go on a hunt for CC. I can really customize my sims from the inside out, inlcuding muscle mass. On the video it also showed hair growth, short or as long as you want also; you decide. Another biggy for me. Plus the fact they know what is socially acceptable and not. Yet you can still make the pigs. lol I'll definately be getting it. May be disappointed once I do, but I'll get it. Also getting Spore ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on March 09, 2008, 06:08:31 pm

May I ask, what video?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: mysticgoddess on March 09, 2008, 06:13:11 pm

Wow i can't wait for this one!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 09, 2008, 06:20:46 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana

I won't need to join a million forums. lol Won't have to go on a hunt for CC.

What makes you think that? To me, this just sounds like an expanded version of the Exchange. There will still be thousands of creators putting their stuff on alternative sites, especially those who make content deemed "inappropriate" by EA. I'm sure the integrated mod tools will be awfully limited, too. I mean, EA wouldn't want to make stuff packs obsolete.

In all honesty, none of those features sound all that appealing to me, except for the inclusion of weight and moods. The rest just sounds like "We removed gameplay in favour of accessibility, because The Sims 2 was obviously such an obscure, overly complicated niche title that only a tiny percentage of hardcore gamers could get any enjoyment out of it. We also made the interface Wiimote compatible."

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 09, 2008, 06:49:12 pm

I will buy the sims3 Games as soon as itg comes out in stores that will difinetly be a great Game looking forward to buy the sims3 Game it the first item on my list of Game to Buy Thank you very much for the info:blob6::worship::worship::worship::worship::jaw::jaw::jaw::wav::wav::wav::wav::lol::lol::lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 09, 2008, 08:17:41 pm

Quote from: Baytor;1168301

To answer this honestly would require a big long rant I'm sure you nor anyone else wants to hear or read. ;) But I will say I played the sims 1 with 0 downloads and I really enjoyed it. EA hasn't soured me against the Sims. For the most part it's been the community for me, and not the whole community. I'll leave it at that. If I can play the Sims 3 vanilla and be happy again with the game that's good enough for me.

Quote from: lewisb40;1168275

May I ask, what video?

You can't see it anymore, but there was actually two video's that have mysteriously disappeared now on the Sims 3 from the Gamer's Conference in San Francisco. I linked to one on Beos's thread. Now when you click on the link you get a blank page. One from Mr. Evans and one from Mr. Humble. I missed Mr. Humble's, but I got to see Mr. Evans. I'm getting Sims 3. ;) It won't surprise me if that's not the first video they post on the new Sims 3 site for March 19.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 09, 2008, 08:42:44 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana

But I will say I played the sims 1 with 0 downloads and I really enjoyed it. EA hasn't soured me against the Sims.
---
If I can play the Sims 3 vanilla and be happy again with the game that's good enough for me.

I see. I was just asking, because your "hunting for CC" comment made it sound like that's what you're primarily interested in.

I wasn't trying to bash EA with my comment either. I just don't think any modding community could actually benefit from such a centralized exchange service controlled exclusively by the IP owner, whose main interest isn't to provide a great platform for creative people to share their free quality content, but to have a cheap promotional gimmick to make the actual line of products sell better.

I'm less bitter than it sounds, by the way ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: digni7y on March 09, 2008, 09:12:44 pm

Feeding Sims is now simpler, and less likely to end with them huddled over a plate in the middle of the floor. If they're hungry, a message will tell you so, complete with a simple "Click here to feed him". (Which clearly clearly still leaves room for some enforced starvation fun)

That sounds absolutely stupid. Unless they can go themselves to the fridge and feed themselves, I'm not clicking on any messages. Because EAXis would somehow make it turn into a thing every 30 seconds. "FEED HIM FEED HIM FEED HIM FEED HIM"

It sounds good and nice and pretty but I am angry as hell with the BV SecuROM fiasco and the fact that I have to now buy H&M stuff BEFORE I reinstall the whole flapping shebang because it's not working right. Give more money to those idiots when they screwed up my game? No, I'm done. I will risk the trojans, the worms, the viruses and the yuck because I will pirate the thing. Bring it on, baby.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: HB_princessakasha on March 09, 2008, 11:37:40 pm

honestly some of the stuff sounds interesting but i bet it wont be as exciting when it finally comes out. jus like the Sims 2 had big hype, i mean yes it brought ALOT of new things but after a few expansion packs and CC it was like "what was the hype about again?"

don't get me wrong, im hellva' excited about sims 3, i'll prolly get a traffic ticket speeding to get to gamestop to buy it. but i doubt alot of the stuff that their makin all wowy will be all that...wow when we play it.

the whole feeding thing is stupid, and them making it 'easier' will probably be stupid too. BUT! i am excited that you get to choose different shoes with outfits and i heard about the hair growth thing too, that sounds cool. the whole neighborhood thing sounds find and dandy but i think its gonna murder some graphic cards. but ya'know, with all this good news comes bad news somewhere *sigh* they'll prolly take out most of the fun stuff that made sims 2 enjoyable. and add all this spanky 'new' stuff.

BUT HEY! Im still excited about the whole shoe thing! LMAO

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Lunarbunny0086 on March 10, 2008, 12:56:39 am

Quote from: HB_princessakasha;1168614

i agree. the hair growth sounds really cool and the fact that you can really pick wither or not there fat or uber skinny is awesome but i doubt its going to be as wow as there going to make it out to seem >.>....but we can always hope :happy4:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Dizzymental on March 10, 2008, 06:30:56 am

Quote from: BamaBabydoll;1167444

. For some reason, I am not excited or ready for a new sims, I guess I will have to reserve my opinion when I actually SEE where they are going.

That's exactly how I'm feeling about it. From what I've seen Sims 3 doesn't look like a huge leap from Sims 2. Unless Maxis can come up with something radically new and amazing then it's not going to impress.

So much has been done with Sims 2 already that unless Sims 3 comes with a virtual headset and can go online (for free, none of that sims 1 online cashcow disgustingness) then I'm not going to be impressed. ;)

And if you think the epic failure I talked about in my previous post couldn't happen, just take a look at the way EA tried to go with simcity and how it flopped.

:):):):) edited for happy faces. LOL :):):):)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 10, 2008, 07:22:40 am

Quote from: Dizzymental

So much has been done with Sims 2 already that unless Sims 3 comes with a virtual headset and can go online (for free, none of that sims 1 online cashcow disgustingness) then I'm not going to be impressed.

Not trying to badmouth your wishes for the sequel, but I hope they don't waste time implementing a multiplayer mode at all. It would be like Second Life, a watered-down 3D chat client posing as a game.

I just can't think of a way how The Sims could offer an enticing multiplayer experience. I guess you could "share" your neighbourhood, by inviting people online to watch you play the game, but why the hell would anyone want that? I could also imagine some sort of co-op mode, like a persistent household, with a few Sims living in it, each controlled by a different player, but unless you're interacting with NPCs, there's no real long-term appeal to that either, as proven by that dreadful The Sims Online. Besides, I assume TS3 will once again employ RTwP gameplay mechanics, which are just not meant to be experienced by more than one player at a time.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 10, 2008, 08:07:02 am

"It also sounds like an entirely new way to screw up the families you're not actively playing. "Oh look, I can see my Self-Sim from here... and he's burning to death!" "

This made me piss my pants laughing. Thanks for the early morning chuckle. Could you imagine though? I'd be so angry.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 01:38:33 pm

Quote from: Dizzymental;1168815

Sim City Societies has sold more than 7 million copies. It is still listed as one of the top 20 selling game titles. Sims isn't even on there, nor has it been since Season's. Now with Freetime it might return to the top 20. But SCS has been on the chart since Nov. You have people who complain, and people who love it. Same as with the Sims. But I wouldn't call a game that sells 7 million copies an epic failure, especially with all the negative publicity it got. The thing is there was a whole new batch of players that had never played Sim City so it was new to them, and they loved it. I've said too many times to count, word of mouth is better and travels further then any publicity or gimicks. A lot of people are compaining about Securom. Myself included. I don't like invasive things spying on me and my computer. Able to control my computer from a remote location. Yet, Walmart has sold out of Freetime 3 times online now since it's release. Why would EA listen, with sales like that? Securom hasn't hurt their sales at all. The way you described the game sounds like a game called Second Life that you can play online. You might want to try it. Some people love it, and some people hate it. Reminds me of Sims 1. So, I'm not even interested. To me that would be regressing back to Sims Online, or Sims 1, not progressing to make the game more enjoyable. Now if they want to do it like Spore where you make CC and it's snagged and put into the Netherworld for other's to download. Fine by me. But I don't want a Multi-player platform.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 02:05:52 pm

Quote from: HB_princessakasha;1168614

the whole feeding thing is stupid, and them making it 'easier' will probably be stupid too. BUT! i am excited that you get to choose different shoes with outfits and i heard about the hair growth thing too, that sounds cool.

The whole feeding is set up like that because your Sims don't just click on the phone and buy groceries like in Sims 2, if I'm understanding this correctly. They have to actually shop. I want to make quiche. Ok I need to buy Spinach leaves, eggs, and milk, etc. They can also grow crops that help them to learn more recipies. So now when you click on a sim it won't be like Omlette's, pancakes. It will be like go to fridge and depending on how much they know. I want an omlette, so I need eggs and what are you going to use in your omlette? Bacon, green onions....Now I don't know if those are the exact options. ;) I'm just using it as an example based on the description. I really like the choose your own shoes options also, and the growing hair. But, I really like that they'll know what's socially acceptable. How many time you went to someone's house you don't know and just started cooking and eating all their food? First time I saw that, I was like excuse me. This Sim doesn't have enough money to feed their own family. Now they have four more mouths to feed? What's wrong with you people? lol

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 10, 2008, 02:35:47 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana

Sim City Societies has sold more than 7 million copies. It is still listed as one of the top 20 selling game titles.

Just out of curiosity, where did you get those numbers?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 03:29:49 pm

Ok I removed all the blah, blah, blah. Quotes, etc...So never mind what the websites are saying. I went straight to the horse.
Added:
Ok I just called EA. Which I don't mind since they're right here. They told me they can't give me an accurate number, those numbers are released with the investors reports. But, they can tell me it's up in the millions. Oh, and he laughed when I asked him if EA would consider Sim City Societies an epic failure. He said not hardly, it's one of the more popular Sims titles.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 10, 2008, 04:02:10 pm

Thanks for your effort. It just seems very odd to me that SimCity Societies would have managed to be almost on par with Halo 3 (8.1 million) and even outsell Call of Duty 4 (7 million). It's not that I think you are making this up, but I'm sure those numbers are fabricated. I mean, 7 million for a PC exclusive would be spectacular.

I couldn't find sources of those exact quotes either, but maybe you just paraphrased them.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 04:56:47 pm

I'm sorry. I know nothing about Halo 3 or Call of Duty. I don't even think my son plays those titles. I asked him. He has, but he disagrees with you. On the quotes I just did copies and pastes from quotes within the articles. Not on the actual article's themselves. Normally I save all links, if it's something controversial, but didn't think I needed too. I never realized this was a controversial topic. On what EA said your more than welcome to call EA and ask to speak to the press section yourself. Then you can ask them your question as to how many they've sold, and if they consider it an epic failure. I told you what they told me. Here's the phone number for you. (650) 628-1500

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on March 10, 2008, 05:03:57 pm

I too have reservations about TS3. I was so looking forward to the ability to custom create clothing only to find out that there was limitations to the "Mix and Match". I have been able to "customize" clothing but each new EP has made it harder to do so without messing up the file. I mean you have lots of optons in TS2 but these don't go deep enough. Examples: If I create a male sim and don't like the tie on his suit, I should be allowed to change it or even have him go without. If I create a female and think that her dress would look better with a different shade of hose (or none at all) then I should be able to do that as well. Also if I want my sims to be in various states of undress (loosened tie on the male sim or walking in stockinged feet for the female sim, et cetera) then I should be able to do that as well. All without having to use a photo editor. That's what all of the previews led me (as well as others) to beileve about TS2. Tha was just a small portion of what I was disappointed about TS2.

Don't get me wrong, I like TS2 a lot! It's just that I really am not in the mood to be fooled again. I just hope that EA/Maxis doesn't show preview trailers that just aren't real.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: char5263 on March 10, 2008, 05:05:10 pm

I'm excited to see what thisgame will be like:blob6:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 10, 2008, 05:27:21 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana

I'm sorry. I know nothing about Halo 3 or Call of Duty. I don't even think my son plays those titles. I asked him. He has, but he disagrees with you.

Disagrees with me on what? I only mentioned those two other games, because they're officially the highest selling titles of 2007. Those numbers weren't my rough estimates either, they're from the NPD market research group.

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I never realized this was a controversial topic.

I don't think it actually is. Maybe I gave you the wrong impression, but I'm not trying to argue about SimCity Societies and its qualities as a game. I was really just blown away by your sales figures, considering that 7 million copies for a PC exclusive would be phenomenal and quite unlikely in the case of this game.

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Then you can ask them your question as to how many they've sold, and if they consider it an epic failure.

I never said, or even implied anything like that.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on March 10, 2008, 06:06:49 pm

My hope is that things that made TS2 great are included in TS3 "right away" (going on REAL dates, having pets, vacation destinations, seasons et cetera) and not have to wait for an EP like we had to with TS2. The changing shoes thing is cool and all but what about other accesories (socks, hose, ties, jewelery, et cetera) or the various states of undress I mentioned in a previous post? I'm sure that nobody can say right now but it would be nice to know how deep one can customize thier Sims' clothes!
I would also like to see a "parental filter". You see, I have an eight year old grand daughter wants to play, but TS2 has subjects not fit for children. Essentially, she wants to do everything "Paw-Paw" (isn't that a cute name she calls me?) does. I liked how having childern in TS1 was handled in case the young ones were playing. A customizable rating system would be perfect! Who's with me an that?
My other hope is that at least one other TS1 EP is given a counterpart in TS2. Having either a TS2 version of Superstar or Makin' Magic (preferably both :)) would be a good way to end the TS2 Franchise!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 07:50:52 pm

Quote from: Baytor;1169522

Disagrees with me on what?

He said to begin with Call of Duty 4 was good, not great or spectacular. It's a killing game. No comparison to a Sims game which everyone can play. Halo 3 is an Xbox 360 title there are 17 million Xboxs and Billions of PC's how can you even compare it? Common sense tells you the PC game is going to sell more in the long run. Sims 2 is still selling over 500,000 copies a year and it's been out 3 years. How many more Halo3's have been sold? No where near as many, nor will it be selling anything close to that in 3 years. Plus at the time of the release of Halo 3 there wasn't many decent games at all to even play on the Xbox 360.

Sims 2 alone sold over 13 million copies, even at 8 million copies and only a select few titles, they still didn't sell as many copies as the original Sims 2 did. Which had a lot of competition. Sims Pets sold over 6 million copies and are still selling. What's that tell you? Apples and Oranges.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2

Quote from: Baytor;1169522

I told you what EA themselves said Millions so your point is moot with me, you can go argue their numbers with them. 7 million is unlikely. But they sold more than 13 million Sims 2 games alone without any EP's. Same genre. Continue to sell over a half million a year since the original release, and close to 100 million Sims titles have been sold. You can find that out on the first page of a google search. Not unlikely...

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/thesims3/news.html?sid=6186224
http://www.boxxet.com/The_Sims/We_want_6_billion_sales_in_2011_says_EA.1ja61r.d

My Sims has already sold over 3 million copies, and it's getting ready to be released for the PC. :
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/13/ea-announces-lots-of-sim-branded-casual-titles/
http://www.videogamer.com/news/13-02-2008-7502.html

Quote from: Baytor;1169522

I never said, or even implied anything like that.

Well that's what I was adressing. Since you decided to address it back, and rudely, what else am I supposed to think your talking about?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Baytor on March 10, 2008, 09:06:04 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana

I was comparing cold numbers, not gameplay. I was simply pointing out that SCS (despite your claims) probably didn't outsell the most successful games of that year.

The rest of your post just derails this "discussion" even further and I have no idea what you're actually trying to convince me of. All I asked for was a source for your sales figures, which you can't provide, so let's just leave it at that.

One more thing, though:

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Since you decided to address it back, and rudely, what else am I supposed to think your talking about?

Seems more like you're mistaking curiosity for hostility. I wasn't being rude at all. Maybe you should read my posts again.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 10, 2008, 09:37:09 pm

Quote from: Baytor;1169747

I gave you the phone number to EA. Call them yourself. I won't address this again. I'm not trying to convince you of anything, last time "YOU" asked for Links. Let me go back up and check yes that is what you asked for, so I gave you links to everything I was talking about this time. EA said they have sold Millions of copies. Need the phone number again? (650) 628-1500

Oh and, SCS is an O8 Title not an 07 title. Their first quarter sales don't even end till April of 08. One of the titles you tried to compare it to in your example isn't even for the PC! Why your so stuck on '07 is beyond me. I could really care less if when they release the final quarter earnings if Sim City Societies sold one million or 20 million copies. The ENTIRE point I was making is, it is not an epic failure. PERIOD. And as far as the other quotes you know all the ones you sought out in about an hour when it took me over 6 hours of deep searching to find them all...well I'm sorry I'm not going back to get you all the links just to coddle you like some small child. Like I said I never realized it was so controversial or I would have saved you the links. However, your quite capable of searching them out, but please do so by actually clicking on some links and reading the articles, not just the description of the page.

Now go debate it with them. I'm done. Don't bother to post anything to me again, on this thread or any other. You'll be ignored.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 10, 2008, 10:47:22 pm

Found this info at snootysims now.

The Games for Windows magazine is now starting to arrive at subscribers. The first person who's posting info from it, is Kidblink from the N99 forum.
I reposted all the info here: Games for Windows (http://www.snootysims.com/sims3index.php?id=gfwinfo).

A member of the forum posted scans of the PC Gamer magazine. 6 Pages full of info and with several screen shots from The Sims 3 can be found there.
Check it out here: Snooty Sims forum (http://www.snootysims.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24198&start=40)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Dizzymental on March 10, 2008, 10:48:22 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana;1169337

Ok I just called EA.

Yeah okay. I'll call a company and tell them one of their products is a failure and of course they'll agree with me. LMAO :)

But joking aside, I don't think people should be getting all hot and bothered. This is just a discussion, right? We're all free to have our opinions. I think this, you think that. It's good. :)

I think sims online was a failure because of the subcription fees, and that awful sign up business, not for any other reason. I'd have bought it and played it otherwise and I know lots of other people who'd have done the same. But EA/Maxis made it difficult for anybody to even trial run it without giving away credit card details and stuff.

As for simcity societies, it may have sold some copies, but it's still crap, lol. Just ask any dedicated gamer about that one. ;)

To clarify my point, if sims 3 doesn't offer anything radically new then a lot of us are going to be disappointed. Well that's my pennyworth, so there :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Amun-RA on March 11, 2008, 12:48:52 am

Skin and Eye textures are still horrible, the should pay people from the community to make better.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 11, 2008, 01:40:58 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1169873

Thank you for the information. There are a couple things I'm kinda disappointed in. Seems like on some things they dumbed our Sims down and made them smarter in other area's. But I'll still get it, cause I can't resist.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 11, 2008, 02:41:28 am

I have never played Sim City Societies. So I wouldn't know if I like it or not. Someone had made a comment about it being a failure..So I went and looked. For well over 6 hours. First site I found with any numbers said 7 million copies worldwide. I thought that can't be right. Sims 2 only sold 13 million. So I kept searching. There are very few websites that even try to guess at how many copies have been sold. But, when I found the forth or fifth one all saying 7 million, I thought ok maybe they're right. But he acts like I just pulled that number out of my "A" and said ok I'll go with a nice number like Oooo 7 million. I mean why not 10 or 20 million...doh.

When he questioned it. I posted the quotes for him. I never saved the links. I never thought they were important, and actually I had saved the quotes for ME. Not HIM. He comes back with yet another snide remark, after just an hour of searching. So I go back and start searching again to get the links for him. Look at the time between my posts. Almost an hour and I had only found one of the links. But, I'm supposed to believe he searched all quotes I gave him in less than an hour? I hardly think so. I knew what I was looking for and it had still taken me an hour to find just one of the links.

So I said forget this. I'll just call EA. I'm not going to sit here another 6 hours. Besides webpages can say whatever they like, doesn't make it fact. I know several people from over at EA, so I called over there and said look we're having a discussion on SCS and I need to know how many copies have been sold. He said I can't tell you that. I said can't or won't? He said that information gets released with the investor reports. I said ok just tell me this less than a million. More? He said more. I said we'll I got a number of 7 million. He said I can't confirm nor deny that. I said so you can't tell me anything? He said just that it's in the millions. So then I said ok would EA consider it an epic failure? He laughed and said not hardly. It's one of the more popular Sim titles. That's why we're developing more titles for it. We'd hardly be making more if we weren't making any money off it, would we? So that's what I posted. Not the whole conversation, but same general parts. Does he call EA? No. I then get another snide remark. Then another. I'm done with that. I have enough to deal with right now, without dealing with...so I won't.

Oh and this isn't the only thread he's posted snide remarks to me either, so I'm done. I think it's best if we just ignore each other's posts, because I'm done being civil.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 11, 2008, 07:59:07 am

:? I don't know... definitely have to agree with Amun-RA on the skins and eyes, even though it's a slight improvement over Sims 2. And I'm not a big fan of the sim style at all. It kinda looks like they based it off of the somewhat plastic-looking models of the "Singles" series... and from what I hear, those sprites were somewhat lacking in life-like facial expressions. Hopefully I'm proven wrong on that, but I certainly hope they do keep expressions similar to what's found in Sims 2.

And for the love of all that's holy, I certainly hope for everyone's sake that the game will allow modding/custom content. Even though I'm not getting it, there's always the open possibility that I'll change my mind and go for it in the future... and if I waste money on something that looses it's shine quickly because I can't add more to it or cut out things I don't want happening, then I'm not going to be happy. :(

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on March 11, 2008, 09:56:14 am

Thanks for showing that Maniac. Goo, Googlie, Goo that sim is butt ugly. I hope it improves before the release. I agree, I hope they let the community mod and create for this franchise. Or we will be left with some fugly stuff here. UGH!

EDIT I just looked at the Snooty Sims pictures and I think the skins are improved. The eyes are so unimpressive.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 11, 2008, 10:10:14 am

That doesn't look like it's going to happen. They said extensive tools for the modding community. But your right, I think that's why the video's disappeared. They're pulling the bait and switch on us. Lifelike world, plastic people. I know I'll get it just because I played 1 and 2. But after seeing the video, then looking at the images last night. It was like deja vous all over again and back to the Sims 2 with the enticing videos...that we've never seen ingame.

Title: More from snootysims
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 11, 2008, 04:21:22 pm

Yesterday, the scans of PC gamer were posted. Now is also the Games for Windows article posted. Several new screen shots and a massive amount of Sims 3 info can be found in it.
Check it out here: Infinitesims.com (http://www.infinitesims.com/content/view/931/797/)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 11, 2008, 06:20:06 pm

Quote from: maniac19642003;1170772

Thank you very much for the info checking it now.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 11, 2008, 06:44:35 pm

Ok, after seeing all that, I have to say it...the sim people in 3 look scary. I mean, cool that you change shoes, and there are different hairstyles, and you can make them fatter or skinnier, but they look like robots! I'm just...I'm just not feeling them. The scenery, however, looks fantastic. I say just make a new EP for 2 that makes them able to be fatter/skinnier, and gives them more animations, and I'd be fine. It's weird, but I think the sims in 2 look more realistic than 3!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 11, 2008, 07:08:10 pm

Quote from: clcny20;1171079

It's weird, but I think the sims in 2 look more realistic than 3!

My sentiments exactly! :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 11, 2008, 07:13:14 pm

You know, I think it's about the skintones that custom content creators have made, I mean we all know that EA doesn't have the best track record of making realistic-looking...anything, lol. But that's just it, maybe...who knows, maybe with CC it could be better? I just don't know, I can't say I'm excited, not at all. Those screenshots, and that article actually took my interest in the wrong direction, lol. Long live Sims 2!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Karla! on March 11, 2008, 07:47:58 pm

what i have seen up to now, they look kind of freaky =S
i dont know, its too soon.
i already have the whole collection for the sims2 and dont wanna start all over =[
who knows..we'll see

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on March 11, 2008, 08:01:20 pm

I think it's the eyes, they are creepy. Sure, the way they construct the faces, makes them look plastic, but I was looking at the close up pics and I thought the skin textures were a little better than the sims 2 maxis style, not community style. I was thinking, those skins would be a great creative platform to start with? But I am creatively challenged. LOL.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 11, 2008, 09:35:15 pm

I actually like the eyes I think they're 100 percent over what we have in the Sims 2 and at least they have some nice highlights. ;) I like some of these pictures a little more. The facial expressions. But, I'm still not liking that plastic hair and skin. I mean why do I want to be able to make longer hair if it's going to look like clay. And it looks like they got a little overzealous on the skins trying to make them porous or something, so much they have a cement or stucco textures to them.

Don't know if you all noticed or not, but on the first picture the third? boy over had two different colored eyes. One purple and one blue.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 11, 2008, 10:05:14 pm

I did happen to notice that, Diana... and I nearly spit out my drink at his expression. :laugh: It's definitely a little better than what I've seen so far... but I'm not seeing what might be expected yet by me. (mainly children/toddler/baby-wise... we all know what that is. :lol:) I guess they might give it to us next week or in the following weeks... :dontknow:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: HB_princessakasha on March 12, 2008, 12:04:49 am

Personally i think its the fact that their going for a more 'cartoon' approach when it comes to skin and hair despite the fact that their also goin for 'realistic'

i mean srsly, look at that first picture on infinite sims the second guys expression jus proves that their goin for the cartoon approach as far as looks wise. and IMO id be afraid to see a real guy with that expression not to mention its creppy as they are now. and duh its not the sims if we can't do CC so i could give a flyin sqwat what the skin and hair looks like at first, i know that the moding community wont let me down when it comes to terms of realism.

its like...you jus gotta deal with it until someone makes somethin better ya'know? im not gonna let hair and skin ruin me from buying this game. im more worried about the contents in the game and how they actually plan to pull all this out their ass and still have it working on a new computer.

fake skin and hair? psh, this is why i come HERE! and i doubt much will change when the sims 3 comes out.

but all in all, i like what i see. lets hope they don't lie to us and we actually see all this ingame.

(PS. Im still excited about the seperate shoe thing o____O; I DON'T KNOW WHY!!!)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on March 12, 2008, 10:44:29 am

I'm probobaly going to be told, "shut up nood" but I'll say this anyway. To quote Toby Kieth "Before all of the debating become angry words of hate, sometimes we should just agree to disagree" (or it goes something like that).

Baytor, if you want to believe what you want to believe then go right ahead but quit questioning someone's integrity when they bring up facts that don't support your argument and are causing you to be wrong. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and be wrong!

PegasusDiana, as much as Baytor is upsetting you and as wrong as Baytor's opinions may or moy not be, Baytor still has a right to them. You can't take away someone's right to be an idiot. Don't let others upset you because that's what they want. It's just a form of cyberbullying!

Okay I am now off of my soap box. Let's talk more about TS3!!!!!!

Title: more info on the sims3
Post by: Pierre on March 12, 2008, 11:53:25 am

hello

here is more infor for the sims 3 Game just want to let you know that the info comes from a french sit but i will put the link i will try to translate for thoses that do not understand french.

http://www.jxp.ca/nouvelle/18515/The_Sims_3_bientot_devoile

Electronic Arts vient tout juste de lancer une page officielle pour The Sims 3, le prochain volet de la série immensément populaire. Le site en question indique que les premiers détails sur le jeu seront dévoilés le 19 mars prochain. The Sims 3 avait été mentionné pour la première fois il y a deux ans. EA avait alors prévu lancer le jeu entre le 1 avril 2008 et le 31 mars 2009. Tout indique que ce calendrier sera respecté. Nous vous tiendrons au courant.

i posted the link and the article if the link does not work.

Hopes this helps

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 12, 2008, 01:57:13 pm

Quote from: kevida97;1171754

I'm probobaly going to be told, "shut up nood" but I'll say this anyway. To quote Toby Kieth "Before all of the debating become and words of hate, sometimes we should just agree to disagree" (or it goes something like that).

Baytor, if you want to believe what you want to believe then go right ahead but quit questioning someone's integrity when they bring up facts that don't support your argument and are causing you to be wrong. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and be wrong!

PegasusDiana, as much as Baytor is upsetting you and as wrong as Baytor's opinions may or moy not be, Baytor still has a right to them. You can't take away someone's right to be an idiot. Don't let others upset you because that's what they want. It's just a form of cyberbullying!

Okay I am now off of my soap box. Let's talk more about TS3!!!!!!

Your absolutely right, and in Baytors defense I didn't take it as cyberbullying. He seems like a very intelligent person. I think he's just the type of person that likes a good debate. It just seemed like he zero'd in on me to have these debates with on several threads. Which he probably didn't. Normally it wouldn't bother me. I'd just laugh it off, or debate. But, I'm going through a lot of things in my personal life right now so it gnawed at me the wrong way. I probably should have just ignored it.

As far as the Sims 3 I'm still going to buy it. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 12, 2008, 02:46:33 pm

lol@Princess! I'm stuck on the shoe thing too. It's like I'm gonna get the Sims 3. They can change their shoes!

Total agreement Tenshii. They always seem to short change us in the child dept. Sims 1 our children didn't even grow up. They stayed children forever. Sims 2 nothing till Freetime. Seems like they did at least put forth an effort for the Sims children/toddlers in freetime. You have to admit some of the things they gave us for the toddlers is adorable. Still nothing for infants though, and we do have to take care of them for 3 Sims days. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on March 12, 2008, 09:27:47 pm

What I'd like to see in TS3 would be:
1) The ability to change EVERY aspect of my sims' clothing/grooming from the outer garmets right down to the nail polish (or nail varnish depending where you're from) and EVERYTHING in between.
2) Everything that's from TS2 be available in TS3 from the start (i.e. everything in the current EPs/SPs)
3) Ability to raise livestock for "yeilding" (for eggs, milk, et cetera) and "taking to market" (for meat). I mean don't show the slaughter but have a buyer show up to take your live stock and your sims will end up with meat in their fridge and money in their account. TS3 could also have that animal be in the Sim's invetroy and it could be cooked the way the fish in Seasons can be.
4) A "crudness control" that an adult can set up so ALL ages can play.
5) Since Seasons included fishing why not have TS3 have hunting? Now if hunting offends you then don't have your sims do it. Also, dont show the actual killing. Just have whatever weapon be used and announce that your sim bagged a and the sims can either mount it or have the ability to cook it if it in the sim's inventory (like you can wil the fish in Seasons)
That's all that I can think of now!
Thoughts?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 12, 2008, 09:52:15 pm

During one of my breaks today, my mind flitted to S3, and I thought about the preview video that was released for S2. I remember all these incredibly cool things that NEVER HAPPENED, and of course once the game was released, along with all the EPs in their wonderful glory, I'd get so caught up in new features that DID ship that I'd forget about all the incredible stuff that made me want to buy S2 after seeing the showcasing video in the first place.

Kids sliding down banisters, being able to set things on fire, building blocks, hanging on fan blades, adults being able to rip off clothing (lol, I just thought that was funny), grown adults able to toss themselves onto the floor and throw temper tantrums...

I mean, there was so much more, but that's just the point, all the "incredible" stuff they're showing us for S3...could it be another case of "we're just using these animations to give you an idea of the game...but we don't actually INTEND to ship them with any of the EPs, let alone the base game".

That would piss me the hell off.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SimDipsy on March 13, 2008, 08:40:09 am

As huge a fan of TS as I am, I have no desire to play TS3. Here's why: For an offline game, TS2 takes up a large chunk of gamers' free time. I'd estimate that in the four years I've owned the game and its EPs, I've clocked a total of nine months of gameplay. I have characters and storylines that have taken years of work to get where they are now, and the thought of moving on to another game which would take up just as much time, if not more, just doesn't interest me. I can't simply abandon TS2 for TS3. You might say, "Well, you could play both." No, I can't. I have a full-time job, a marriage, two children, and a mortgage. Also, my six-year-old PC can't handle yet another full game and its myriad of expansion packs.

Maybe I'll be the only one, but I'll be playing TS2 long after TS3 is gathering dust in the bargain bins of Wal-Mart.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on March 13, 2008, 03:32:11 pm

SimDipsy, if if that's how you feel then that's cool too!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on March 13, 2008, 04:12:52 pm

Amen, SimDipsy; I feel the same way. When I'm not working at a pretty hard job,or being an adult for the rest of the world, I play my game. It gets so involved, and you can get attached to the pixelated people pretty intensely. To "abandon" my families would probably get me booed at by them (as if they could feel emotions!) and I probably would have to buy a new computer.
On that score, no..it's gonna take a earthquake-sized type of new game to get me to buy Sims 3, and from what little I've seen and heard, I'm skeptical that it will be better than Sims 2.
But then again, I always thought Sims 1 was the end of the line! What little do I know, anyhow?
Wait and see, is my guess. Maybe Eaxis will surprise and stun us all with their creativity and improvisation talents....

Title: This made my day :)
Post by: Simelorian on March 13, 2008, 06:42:57 pm

It looks real to me, congrats as you may well be the first person to notice that site :-P. It makes me really happy as that, if it proves to be real, means a release next year is plausible :happy8:. Thanks for the info!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 13, 2008, 06:46:44 pm

Uh... actually, seeing as there's already two or three threads on this topic, most of us already know about it. ;) Thanks, though. :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: HB_princessakasha on March 13, 2008, 07:12:42 pm

gotta agree with Tenshii~Akari! im sure you noticed the big bold topic letters 'Info on the Sims 3' we got scans, info and everything now lol <3 but thanks!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Jelly on March 13, 2008, 07:23:58 pm

A friend of mine found these pics, it looks so wonderful! It is kind of hard to read.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/5.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/AnnieBonnie/Updates/6.jpg)

Title: Sims 3 pre-order
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 13, 2008, 08:52:52 pm

Online gameshop Play.com has listed The Sims 3 for pre-order with a release date of March 27, 2009. I must comment that this date is unofficial and it can change, but it's the first online shop that lists the game and the first solid release date compared with several game sites.
Check it here: Sims 3 pre-order (http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/5310447/The-Sims-3/Product.html).
Thanks to 'P3nf0ld3' from the SimsBBS for the find.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Envyret on March 13, 2008, 11:56:15 pm

Yeah, I've heard about the Sims 3 for a long time now, but didn't know if they were actually going to make it. I wonder how it will be, from the pics Jelly and Tonena_1023 sent, the buildings sure look a whole lot better. Guess we gotta wait till' March 19th.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 14, 2008, 12:07:17 am

Ok that's just a little wild, pre-order the game over a year in advance? I'm excited about it, but this is way too early. We get Spore soon in July I think?and they haven't even started the pre-orders for it. But then, I'll have it to play with/with the Sims 2. Who knows where any of us will be in a year, or what we'll be doing. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: indeed on March 14, 2008, 02:30:39 am

the traits seem like fun

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Why not visit the local neighbor, or maybe play a prank on them.
Sims can now creep around the neighbourhood spying on other people

thats what ive been wanting to do in the sims in like forever

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You can create morbidly obese Sims! New 'weight' and 'muscle' sliders allow for some truly impressive - or disgusting - creations

finally even tho a few people have already added the meshes to the sims 2 but in the sims 3 its official :D

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Sims think for them self, no need to wake up, go to fridge and go to word. The player does not need to focus so much attention on Sims any more.

this could be either a good or a bad thing

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ~Angel~ on March 14, 2008, 06:15:14 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1173233

You beat me to it =P Just been looking on there at sims and saw the Sims 3 date. They are usually quite accurate so you never know lol.

Title: The Sims 3 Short unofficial Video
Post by: Pierre on March 15, 2008, 11:21:21 am

Hello

if you are intrested here is a Link to a short unofficial video for The sims3 and i can tell that it will be the first Game that i will Buy when its officaly realese.

http://www.simfantastic2.com/

enjoy

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 15, 2008, 04:49:10 pm

French fansite, Sims De Toi posted 10 scans of a Sims 3 article from a French Sims magazine. The language is French and many pics were also seen in the other 2 mags, but there sure are some new things to discover like you can see on the bottom; a Sims 3 house layout.
Check it out here: Sims De Toi (http://www.simsdetoi.sims-outaouais.com/)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 15, 2008, 07:27:37 pm

Ok I am totally confused. This site says Ikea stuff pack is coming out in March of 08 that's this month. But nothing on the official site? Why are they advertising Kitchen and bath that's coming out in April, but not Ikea SP that's coming out this month? Is the Ikea thing going to be a special Mini SP like the Holiday SP?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 16, 2008, 11:52:39 am

Snooty Update: The scans are no longer on the fansite, but I got my hands on another scanned set. The screen shots are a bit different; A little less sharp but larger in size.

*Note: the pics are not up on the site yet as I post this.

Title: Snooty's site update
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 16, 2008, 03:04:12 pm

Just saw snooty updated the site wit this info:

"2 Updates at the Sims 3 section. There's a Comparison page, where I compared a few Sims 3 pics with Sims 2. Also a Links page which contains interesting Sims 3 links as well as Sims 3-only fansites. If you have a Sims 3-only site and want to be added to the list, give me a mail.
Comparison (http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=compare) - Sims 3 links (http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=links)"

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Zoltan on March 16, 2008, 03:12:07 pm

Quote from: Pierreandreply4;1174823

notice however:

«« SUNDAY, MARCH 09, 2008 »»

Hello everyone. I know this video has been working its way around the internet but I want to inform you that it is completely fake.
If you saw my comment you would know that already. The reason why I made the video was not to make it an "official video." I did not post news when we first heard about The Sims 3 and I said to my self, no one wants to see another news post that says The Sims 3 information is coming on March 19th. So I just made this unofficial video to stand out and get you hyped up for the game. I just think it is more interesting to look at than a picture. Sorry if this has caused any commotion to anyone since I know a lot of you already knew it was fake! Also, sorry if I mislead anyone. Well enjoy the weekend and have a wonderful day!
P.S. The reason why I mentioned it was an exclusive first look and world premiere is because it is the first look for "this site" only. The world premiere part has basically the same meaning. The reason why I put you've seen it here first is because you have. I did not want anyone to steal it since that was my first rendering a video in 3ds Max! You may share it though ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on March 16, 2008, 03:23:18 pm

Quote from: PegasusDiana;1175225

Well, the only website I've seen it on yet says the release date will be 26/06/2008. :/

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: tallsimsfan77 on March 16, 2008, 04:22:08 pm

Let's see- after reading the complaints about past EPs and after buying Sim City Societies, like hell I'm going to get TS3. Once TS3 becomes the new fad, and I grow so bored that I can't look at my TS2 icons, then I'm done with sims forever.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: alkaloid on March 16, 2008, 05:12:43 pm

There is no way my computer wouldn't choke and die trying to run this. :/

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 16, 2008, 05:31:59 pm

Quote from: AlbinoBambi;1176192

Well, the only website I've seen it on yet says the release date will be 26/06/2008. :/

Ok thank you, that makes more sense. Which means if there is one more EP we should probably look for it around Aug. I wonder why they don't have it though in the list of titles slated for release this year. One minute they tell us there won't be near as many Sim titles released this year as there was last year. Looks to me like there are almost twice as many. With more packs for SCS. 3 new SP's? If there are two more beyond Kitchen and Bath. Plus, another EP. Then there is Sim Animals, and MySims for the PC. They're bound and determine to get rich off us and send us to the poor house. lol

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 17, 2008, 03:44:57 pm

you and me both, alkaloid...I have no idea why EA is in such a rush to get this out there...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: _cactus_ on March 17, 2008, 04:27:36 pm

^^ i hope it will be better than our ideas ^^

updated**

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: jaccirocker on March 17, 2008, 05:43:38 pm

I really appreciate all of the material, I kept missing everything. I still don't know which way I'm going to go. Especially if it calls for really different specs. I just bought a laptop so I can play my game without the BSOD. Plus I really love all of my CC. On the other hand I by every EP and SP they come out with even the Stories lines, well except for PetsStories I really didn't like that EP so whay buy more of the same. I've enjoyed all of them and learning the new things. Maybe I'll be more decided by the time it comes out.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 17, 2008, 06:36:30 pm

i say that the sims 3 will be a great Game and i will Buy it i am 100% sure that i will buy it

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Ark_Sky on March 17, 2008, 07:09:55 pm

If this totally kills my computer,I won't buy it for a while. If people say it sucks,I won't buy it...but so far,it looks very interesting,it's about time people have the option to make chubbier sims,I could never make my self-sim for that reason...*is a chubster*so yeah...=) thanks for this info!

Title: OMG The Sims 3!!!
Post by: Swtjanel on March 18, 2008, 02:00:18 pm

Yesterday I stumbbled across some info that sent me off the edge!!! They EA are making The Sims 3... OMG I Have To Show you all ]even if you already know!!!
http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=thesims3
http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=links
http://www.freewebs.com/thesims3fans/index.htm
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166813
As a matter of fact I know how I got there... but thats not important... Check it out and let me know what you think!!!! Thanks in advance and Happy Simming!!!:-P:happy8:

The Article from The Games for Windows Magazine is posted Here...
http://www.scribd.com/word/full/2289545?access_key=key-18pniygj7nz0uazaxi2

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CreamyBlood on March 18, 2008, 03:46:36 pm

This isn't really a game, is it? :l

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PrincessIsabelle on March 18, 2008, 03:53:27 pm

I think this one will be more real like the real world i am looking forward to it

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Benji82 on March 18, 2008, 04:49:58 pm

Some good info there. I'm looking forward to this.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Foxybaby on March 18, 2008, 06:24:09 pm

Is it me or was there no baby/toddler/pregnant :pregnant: etc info/pics? seriously, did I miss it :tard:? I'd love to see pics of the different ages. oh well, not long to go now for the site to get an update-although I reckon it'll be of what we've seen already or telling us to buy FreeTime to find out more :blah:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Swtjanel on March 18, 2008, 06:30:23 pm

I'm so excited!!!!!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 18, 2008, 06:32:26 pm

i am looking forward in playing the sims3 as well

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: caffeinated.joy on March 18, 2008, 06:34:22 pm

This is in the wrong section, and we've already got a thread in the Sims Discussion forum on this topic, so I'm going to merge this with that one :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: EmmaBunn on March 18, 2008, 07:58:48 pm

Eh. TS3 doesn't seem to be much different from TS2 to me. I have to echo what some people have said here, my system is cracking under the pressure as it is, and as much upgrading it would take to run it I just don't see it happening. The bigger Sims seem really cool, it always bothered me that the fat sim wasn't even that big. The difference from TS1 and TS2, was staggering to me, and I didn't think twice about "upgrading". TS2 is pretty much as good as I personally need, so barring I win the lottery and can get a comp just for it, I don't think I will be buying this one. Sorry to ramble, I am on cold medicine, LOL!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: FallenAngel86 on March 18, 2008, 08:33:22 pm

What do they mean by the sims will grow old? Does that mean there will be more live stages then Baby/Toddler/Child/........? Maybe have actual age, See them age every year?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on March 18, 2008, 08:42:46 pm

Moderation Notice: multiple threads identical in topic have been merged with the oldest discussion thread by date on the topic

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 18, 2008, 10:27:44 pm

French fansite L'universims were invited to a press presentation to see the Sims 3 in action and wrote an exclusive article about this game. Several new details as well as official Sims 3 screen shots can be found in their presentation.
Check it out here: L'universims article (http://www.luniversims3.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168:sims-3-world-exclusivity-our-special-correspondent-at-the-presentation-presses&catid=135:les-sims-3&Itemid=28)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 18, 2008, 10:48:00 pm

We are all going to so crash that site tomorrow, they better be prepared. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tomkat on March 19, 2008, 08:39:02 am

Well the site has gone live...
The pics on the site is nothing new from what we've seen already if you've been following all maniac's links...;)

Its like the sims 2. But the sims look depressed. lol. just what the world needs.
So dont worry if you can't get on because of server overloads...you're not missing anything special.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on March 19, 2008, 09:03:12 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1178990

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Lots not visited by the player will continue to live their lives guided by the aspiration of the Sims and their personality. So we will see births, relocations, new relationships all arrived in our absence. Fortunately, we could read the history of these events.

Seriously? What's the use of the whole doll house idea if you can't control all the lives anymore? Ridiculous!
And I'm a bit sad about the fact that BlooM's realistic feet look better than the feet on The Sims 3. Besides that I love some of the ideas, but if my sims can go and have babies and build relationships without me even seeing it, let alone direct them too, then why would I buy this game?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 19, 2008, 11:34:25 am

I Just went on the sims 3 Official website and i think that the sims 3 will be a great Game and i might sign up.

Title: Another Snootysims Update
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 19, 2008, 02:24:53 pm

Site update
The Sims 3 has been given a section of its own which you can find on the left in the menu. Many new Sims 3 fansites have been added as well as a big amount of official screen shots.

Articles
The games press is slowly updating with all the Sims 3 info and you can expect many articles, interviews and info soon. For now, Eurogamer is the first with a big preview.
Find it here: EuroGamer Preview (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=94996)
For those with some time left, Eurogamer also made a large article about the history of the Sims.
Check that here: EuroGamer Article (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=94927)

And for those that didn't read the PC gamer article about Sims 3, Computer and Videogames posted it completely on their site.
Find it here: Computer and Videogames (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=184484)

The official Sims 3 site has now opened. And there is a version for every language which you can pick from the home page.
The Sims 3.com (http://thesims3.ea.com/)

EA also sent out a press release announcing the game. They don't give a releasedate, merely saying it will come in 2009.
Read it here: Press release (http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080319/20080319005142.html)

The Danish Sims site is the first site that officially announced The Sims 3. They posted a press release (in Danish) and official screen shots.
Check it here: Sims.dk (http://www.sims.dk/products.view.asp?id=66)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 19, 2008, 04:35:03 pm

Quote from: AlbinoBambi;1179300

Crap on a stick... that's sort of the idea I was getting from that excerpt, too. :lol: If they don't make that as an optional feature, I know it'll turn people like you and me off completely. Clearly there's a vast majority of players that make multiple families they'd like to actively participate in each of their sims' lives, and not miss out on a thing.

It seems like that would be a great concept if people were focused on playing one main family the whole time, sort of like what you would do in a console game... not the main PC version. I guess we'll all see how it works out when people start to try it out for themselves. :dontknow:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 19, 2008, 05:11:40 pm

I guess that's a good thing...according to that article they made the Sims 3 so it could be run/ and would run nicely on a granny laptop. Guess that answers one question about specs.

Looks like there will also be modding and CC also. The only thing different is the built in engine with ability to choose a color or a pattern and drag and drop it onto whatever you want to change. Looking good so far...Now someone please make them quit showing that hair! lol

The game will have modding tools built into it, to some extent; it's being designed from the ground up to be open, rather than having tools released as an afterthought. The team's view is that if the community is creating content that beats the content EA is trying to sell - well, EA needs to pull its socks up.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 19, 2008, 07:01:52 pm

^^ Yeah, and get right to showing us the babies. :smile bi: Not going to let that go at all... I have personal loathing issues because I have to go through hoops just to put clothes and hair on my infants... and even then, we still can't choose what we want them to wear while in game, which is frustrating because of all the exceptionally wonderful outfits that are now available for them. If they haven't seen what we've been doing with them recently, then I'm not quite sure how well they've been "listening" in certain cases.

Go on, EA... try and prove me wrong. :lol:

Title: New info on the sims 3
Post by: Pierre on March 19, 2008, 07:49:55 pm

hello

here is new info on the sims 3 from the offical website. You will be suprise.

The Sims 3 lets you immerse truly unique Sims in an open, living neighborhood just outside their door! The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief.

New Seamless, Open Neighborhood—Explore the neighborhood freely.
Your Sims can roam throughout their neighborhood, visit neighbors’ homes, and explore the surroundings. They can stroll downtown to hang out with friends, meet someone new at the park, or run into colleagues on the street. If your Sims are in the right place at the right time, who knows what might happen?!

New Create A Sim—Create any Sim you can imagine.
New easy-to-use design tools allow for unlimited customization to make truly individual Sims. Determine your Sims’ shape and size, from thin to full-figured to muscular—and everything in between! Choose your Sims’ facial features, their exact skin tone, hair, eye shape and color and select their clothing and accessories.

New Realistic Personalities—Every Sim is a unique person, with a distinct personality.
Create realistic Sims with distinctive personalities. Select from dozens of personality traits and combine them in fun ways. The combination of traits you choose—brave, artistic, loner, perfectionist, klepto, romantic, clumsy, paranoid, and much, much more—help shape the behavior of your Sims and how they interact with other Sims. Your Sims can now rise above their basic set of every day needs. They are complex individuals with unique personalities.

New Unlimited Customization—Everyone can customize everything!
Build your dream house or design the ultimate home. Customize everything from floors to flowers, shirts to sofas, wallpaper to window shades. It’s fun and easy to change colors and patterns giving you endless personalization options. Or you can populate your Sims’ neighborhood with pre-designed buildings and furnishings. Which of your Sims will live in high-end mansions, cool bachelor pads, ultimate dream homes or low-cost cottage?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 20, 2008, 12:23:00 am

Quote from: Tenshii~Akari;1180033

They're being awful silent over there on children/toddlers/infants. I'm with you let's go tell Mr. Humble we wanna see what he's did our Sim's children. We're tired of this cat and mouse game. He's not Tom and we're sure as heck not Jerry. ;) I can't believe no one that designs for EA isn't a parent. What kind of parent thinks it's ok to put an infant in nothing but a diaper in the dead of winter, when their other children have already frozen to death out on the front lawn?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Amun-RA on March 20, 2008, 01:17:56 am

Still think the skin and eye textures (are) crap...other then that I cant wait to play it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 20, 2008, 09:39:25 am

This is the MOST DETAILED video for Sims 3 I've ever seen!

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/profile/video_player.php?id=JHVgwzv45bsEvzTc

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 20, 2008, 10:12:36 am

:laugh: :rofl:

I remember that one... too funny! :smile bi:

I'm still not satisfied that all they've done on the site is repeat info that's already found in articles already. Not only that, they really should've thought out a better way to prepare the official Sims 3 site a little better. I've only gotten it to load twice, and each time I did get on, I never got to see the next link I clicked on. They know good and well their piddly servers are no match for the sheer millions of people's interest in the title. :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: clcny20 on March 20, 2008, 10:35:36 am

That's what scares me...they just rush into things, without considering all the possibilities/bugs/problems/errors, and it's just a big letdown.

I said it many times before, and I'll say it again, yes--some features for S3 look amazing, but I'm in no rush, none at all. That game is going to have to be out there for a while, and have to be fully customizable before I spend a dime on it.

I just wish those people weren't in such a rush to do EVERYTHING.

Oh, and while I think the houses and neighborhoods looks FANTASTIC in S3, they should really fire the skintone/clothing/hair designers for the game. I mean, I know I've created some really bright/oddly textured clothing when I first opened my site, but then again, I wasn't being given a PAYCHECK to make them. These people went to school...for that? I'd demand a refund for my degree...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Chaavik on March 20, 2008, 10:41:30 am

I looked at the site featuring Sims 3, and let's just say that I am not really impressed enough to want to try Sims 3 when it is released. The -only- turnoff about Sims 3 is the look of the skintones used on some Sims shown in the screenshots. I could've sworn those skintones looked exactly like the ones being used to create characters in Vanguard, a game now owned by SoE (Sony Online Entertainment).

By the way, when can my toddlers get to swing on the chandeliers as advertised in the original Sims 2 video that came with the Makin' Magic expansion pack for Sims 1?

/sarcasm off

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Darkwolf92 on March 20, 2008, 05:27:14 pm

Hate being late to things, but...looks like I am again. LOL Anyway, Man, they are saying 2009 for the Sims 3, but hell, why so soon?! 2 still has a ton of potential that has yet to be released. And I'm sorry, all the work that designers have put into meshes and things for gamers to add * Custom Content* its all going to be for nothing it seems. =(

Anyway, I am excited about the game, but feel its too soon for EA to be focusing on the 3rd one as of yet!! Its been roughly 4 years since TS2 hit shelves. If anything, I wish there was a way to combine the games, but what am I saying....thats crazy talk right???

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Rhapsodic on March 20, 2008, 09:55:10 pm

I doubt I'll buy it until the bugs are resolved. It looks great, but I've spent almost 200 dollars on all the expansions and base games for Sims 2.

So I'll wait a good long while before bothering to purchase it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Hobo_Cody on March 20, 2008, 10:03:16 pm

The Sims 3? Well I have to admit, I will be buying it when it comes out. I think it look great, well kind of any way. When I play my games, I look for realism and and good quality. The sims 3 seems to have this, yet if you think about it, all the did was change the name of the sims 2.. What I mean is, go to the new web site, look at the previews of the new CAS, than come right back to this sight and browse the CC.. All they really did in the NEW game was improve on all the things our wonderful community has already done.. Come to think of it, all the stuff packs and eps are of everything that we've done. Going back to TS3, like I said look at the previews, you can make your sim fat or muscular, weren't we supposed to have the in University? But we never got it, so we did it ourselves now they're putting in and actual option to do, all the new games do is remove CC and make it look horrible..

Edit, looking at the previews again, they used a lot of the same objects from the previous games. With additional ceiling tiles, wtf is up with that? Like I said, we've already done all this. I'd put money down, it we continued working on TS2 as a community we could have it looking just as good if not better than TS3..

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: _Krishna_ on March 21, 2008, 11:37:01 am

All I can say is that if the final version of the game will look the way it looks on screenshots now, I will be very disappointed. I think it should be embarassing for the EA that it's gamers create better content than its designers. One would think the EA would be inspired by looking at the custom content and would at least try to beat that, but instead they seem to make content that looks even worse than in Sims 2.

Maybe its too early to judje, but looking at EA-made hair, skins, eyes, objects and clothes in Sims 3 screenshots makes me shudder. Developers, please understand that after the vast amount of amazing stuff made by community for Sims 2, your weak attempt to make Sims 3 look new and attractive fails. You should aim higher now.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Bev in NY on March 21, 2008, 07:00:38 pm

I'm not sure how i feel about this game...i like the idea of a seamless neighborhood instead of load screens like now which take a long time, after i've been playing a few hours...i like the idea of personalities instead of zodiac and the choice we have now with neat...nice...ect....i can see where they would have more unique and different ways about themselves now which would reflect on how they behave with others....the scenery looks real good more detailed and realistic...but i'm not real impressed with the sims themselves....the pics they show the skin looks weird to me...the eyes seem a little better but the hair and clothes seem like they are colored on...no realism at all...they look pasted and blurred....now i would like to see some children and toddler pics too... and i got a question? if the need to take care of the sims needs like we do now..eat, sleep..ect...won't be necessary cuz all u would have to do is click on the feed popup and they are fed and the need is satisfied....why would you go to the grocery store and buy ingredients to make food or grow your own? and if this applies to the other needs bathroom sleep, hygiene you would have alot of money cuz you wouldn't have to buy any of that stuff...so i'm guessing the popup is optional and hopefully the one for your sims to continue with their lives even if you switch to a different family to play...i don't like that feature either...Well i hope and really think they need to give us alot more details about the game before they try to release it...and mayb start a forum on their new website to help answer questions we as potentional buyers may have...i know not everything should be answered due to surprises but some basic ones yes...i bought sims castaway and i was very disappointed with it and after i completed the goal, 2 days after getting it i haven't touched it since, i wasted $30.00..IMO...i just want something i purchase to be worth it and i will continue to play it....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: _Krishna_ on March 22, 2008, 05:44:24 am

Quote from: Bev in NY;1182441

if the need to take care of the sims needs like we do now..eat, sleep..ect...won't be necessary cuz all u would have to do is click on the feed popup and they are fed and the need is satisfied....why would you go to the grocery store and buy ingredients to make food or grow your own? and if this applies to the other needs bathroom sleep, hygiene you would have alot of money cuz you wouldn't have to buy any of that stuff...

From what I understand, you will have to purchase everything anyway, it's just that you will not have to click on the objects themselves, or constantly look at the needs bars, because the game itself will tell you when your sims is hungry. You will have to click on the pop-up to make them go use fridge, bath, etc.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: _Krishna_ on March 22, 2008, 05:54:13 am

Regarding personality traits, I have a feeling I will end up with only 2-3 combinations that will not annoy me. The idea looks good, but knowing EA I expect them to make any sim who's daredevil try to kill themselves every 2 minutes, and any neat sim try to clean everything they see every half a minute...So, I'm quite sceptical about new personalities. But still I hope EA will nicely surprise me.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: discowhipped on March 22, 2008, 06:11:51 pm

As it has been said before... I really like the whole open neighbourhood idea. And the more variable body shapes. But anything else? Nope. I'm not prepared to give up four years of playing (Ok, it's been reinstalled a dozen times) for something that is just a slight 'improvement' on the Sims 2, not an entirely new game. Did you see the furniture? It's exactly the same! Someone mentioned before that they should make an expansion with the bodyshape options etc, which sound like a good idea to me. I would buy that.

I'm really not a fan of Maxis clothing. I'm not prepared to buy the game, some of it looks tempting, but even if I do get my mum to buy it (me = broke) it won't be until I've read all I possibly can after others have brought the game and reported the numerous bugs I know are going to crop up. And frankly, my computer isn't very old (maybe 3 years) and it is already struggling with what I have and I don't even have all of the EP/SP's.

Grr EA and their money grabbing schemes ... *fades off to muttering*

Ok, done with my rant now. :punch:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 22, 2008, 06:55:51 pm

I just got a New Computer today so i say that i am ready for the Sims3 Game.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: HollyD1983 on March 25, 2008, 04:24:34 pm

However tempting the Sims 3 may look,I ain't goin' near it,why? I have spent way too much time and money on the Sims 2

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Hanomaru on March 25, 2008, 06:56:23 pm

It will probably just end up killing my poor old crappy computer, but I have to say, apart from the default skins and eyes (the hair is slightly better), I'm rather impressed. They've already basically said it's going to be as customizable as 2, and that's the only major thing I was worried about.

Basically, my expectations are based on what happened with my 1-2 transfer: I'll see the game, get totally worked up, read every letter of material, get a whole new computer just to play it, and - surprise! - enjoy it for days - months - years on end. Then find a community with awesome stuff attached and enjoy it even more. Here's to future mod sites!

Oh, and a note: EA/Maxis are some of the extremely few wealthy bastards I will voluntarily give my money to.

Title: the sims3 EbGames pre order and release date for the sims 3
Post by: Pierre on March 26, 2008, 05:17:37 pm

hello

here is the pre order page for the sims 3 with release date its from EbGames

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=647322

Pre-Release
Ships 4/7/2009 (***The sims 3)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 26, 2008, 05:38:18 pm

Quote from: Pierreandreply4;1189023

Pre-Release
Ships 4/7/2009 (***The sims 3)

Good luck following that date, they're constantly changing their dates on games, I know cuz I order my games from them all the time lol.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 26, 2008, 05:39:24 pm

Thank you

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on March 27, 2008, 11:16:27 am

okay--- whilst i love the fact of seemless neghbourhoods.... i am slightly worried about if i play one family- then the whole neghbourhood seems to be growing with them- if you have 15 families lets say- and you like one a lot... then are the other families going to just age and die as you continue- lets say your legacy challenge?

maybe i have read it all wrong?

and i cant re itteratte how much I HATE THEIR SKIN/EYES/HAIR + CLOTHES DESIGNERS!- seriously the clothes are designed around the early 90s and are AWFUL! - seriously if you thought about wearing any of those items in real life. and dont get me started on the plastic hair and shiny shiny unrealistic skin!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 27, 2008, 08:48:37 pm

That's what I got from it too, that even when we shut down the game or we're playing a different family they will continue in their little AI lives. The whole neighborhood will grow. We could come back in a couple days and they have a couple new children. I hope we're not reading that wrong. Or I should say I hope we're reading that wrong. I don't like that idea at all.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Ultravixen on March 27, 2008, 09:01:01 pm

I don't like that idea either. That would be so stupid.
Geez, can you imagine that you can't use any of your current cc?
That would be a nightmare, I hate those clothes, hairs and skintones!
But I think the game is going to be a nice thing, looks like fun!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tomkat on March 28, 2008, 02:55:37 am

Well if everyone is going to continue aging and expanding families etc without you telling them to, i hope they add the OPTION to turn that off.. I cant imagine that that would be a good idea? I mean... i can play a certain family for a few days if they are interesting enough... and then move on to another... i wouldn't want everyone to age and kids to grow up etc while Im not in control of it.

Also... Im with what someone else said... if i wanted to play the neighbourhood at the same time Id just be playing simcity. This Sims/Simcity hybrid cant be a good thing.
The main reason why people create sims is for individuality... so if they start to take away from that it kinda loses the plot a bit.

BUT

1) I know its early days, and things and info about Ts3 is subject to change at any time, so Im not too concerned about those things yet. There are still a lot of stuff that they need to add and remove and 'tinker' on...

2) Actually... if they do decide to make it an uncontrolled mass of AI activity with us losing control of the rest of the 'hood while working on one specific sim - Ill just stick to TS2... I dont NEED to get Ts3..

3) Maybe Ill even be thankful to EA for driving the game further out of my mind. Ts2 does get boring after a few days of playing... so imagine 2 years from the last EP/SP of Ts2... You wont be playing anymore...i think. We'll all be moved on and it'll be another novelty game in the drawer. And everyone can finally resume control on their own lives again, not live vicariously through some computer created effigy of yourself.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on March 28, 2008, 07:34:25 am

they have forgotten that a lot of people play the sims because you can control every little thing they do- so if you lose that by playing one family over another......

i cant imagine what helll will brake loose in my families- espically if you have a romance sim and they get their own A.I .........

okay i know doubt aspirations- but defintly going to be lusty sims around...

Title: SnootySims TS3 page
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 28, 2008, 06:24:31 pm

A new Info page for The Sims 3 has been added. Here you can read all known facts about the game which came from reliable sources. Also added is a Traits page and also a list of what these Traits actually mean.
Check the links here: Information (http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=info) - Traits (http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=traits)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 28, 2008, 09:11:17 pm

Quote from: Snooty Sims

- Confirmed ages: Baby, Children, Adult, Elder.

:oogle: Hold the phone... no toddlers and teens? Are they seriously taking it back to Sims 1 with concerns to the age field? :eh: That sucks... I like all of the life stages. Having all the stages gives it more realism, despite how some people seem to find those two stages annoying somehow... and taking them out seems sort of like a downgrade instead of the upgrade to "gradual" aging I had hoped to see in this one. :( Don't see anything that's going to change my mind at getting this, especially with that little tidbit in the mix with the other continuous AI living thing... :angry7:

Title: Announced: Sims 3 coming in 2009
Post by: Nekota on March 28, 2008, 10:27:22 pm

I hadn't seen this announcement anywhere, so I thought I'd let folks know in case someone hadn't heard yet. EA has officially announced that they will be releasing Sims 3 in 2009 with more customization and ability to explore one's neighborhood (such as visiting neighbors houses or walking down the street).

Anyway, here's the current website for info:

http://thesims3.ea.com/ (http://thesims3.ea.com/)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on March 28, 2008, 11:06:22 pm

http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=73732

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on March 29, 2008, 12:00:10 am

I would miss the teen and young adult stages. Not interesting enough for me. I will wait a long time, for any EP's to make new possibilities in the game. I still love my Sims 2. :D

Oh yeah, the possibilities of new sims being created in a household makes me worry. It is like buying two rabbits and having 10 in a month. (I don't know if that can happen, but I imagine it).

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 29, 2008, 01:14:22 am

It says confirmed, hopefully they just haven't confirmed weather or not there is toddlers and teens. That would be weird to see a child sim go from a child to an adult. Unless they changed it to include those ages. Like an infant to a toddler is one part/stage of their life. Child to teen.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on March 29, 2008, 07:08:47 am

i wouldnt mind those stages if the duration of the ages was realistic- i mean seriously baby 3 days toddler 4 and child 8?

but on the site it has my worst nightmare confirmed

"All the neighboring Sims will live their life and age simultaniously as your Sim (They'll get married, get jobs,etc). "

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on March 29, 2008, 02:08:56 pm

I'd like to know the days? Duration of each life stage.

ktgoodnight: I really don't like that either, but maybe they did that because of all the complaining about each generation of sims having the same children to play with their great-grandparents had to play with. Same college students. I just wish they'd leave our Sims alone. That means if we want to see what's going on in our Sims families unless we want to live on the game and never sleep or eat we'll only be able to have one or two families at a time and have to be constantly switching back and forth. I don't know why they can't do it with just the NPC's.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Triple_sSs on March 29, 2008, 07:42:52 pm

Quote from: Tenshii~Akari;1192066

I don't think they're excluding the toddler and teen age stages, 'cause those other stages were listed under "Things that will not change," so they might just be saying that those stages will still be there.

Something else that caught my eye at SnootySims:

Quote

- The game will have modding tools built into it.

Now that, I like! :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on March 29, 2008, 09:12:33 pm

Maybe that means that the growth Process is slower for the sims ??? This i don't Know

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: charmany on March 30, 2008, 05:34:49 am

those two post were very informative thankyou,not looking forward to buying a new computer though and im 38 yrs old,with the bills that you have now,how do you justify another couple of grand for another computer.as my husband says its only a game,but to me its not just a game its my life...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ísarah on March 30, 2008, 06:47:48 am

Quote from: ktggoodnight;1189959

and i cant re itteratte how much I HATE THEIR SKIN/EYES/HAIR + CLOTHES DESIGNERS!- seriously the clothes are designed around the early 90s and are AWFUL! - seriously if you thought about wearing any of those items in real life. and dont get me started on the plastic hair and shiny shiny unrealistic skin!

I think people in most of the world are stuck in the 90's fashion-wise! :rabbit: Maxis makes bland stuff on purpose, it has to appeal to the widest audience. Most people seem to want dumb cartoonish crap in their game. But yeah, custom hairs by people on Insim, MTS2, Noukie, Raon, SAU, et al are 1000% more attractive than the crapola which comes with the game. Maxis also makes some weird clothing, 90% of it is fugly & unwearable (except for some custom recolors).

I'm going to hold off on buying the Sims 3 until a few years after its release, from the screenshots and descriptions it doesn't appear to be worth buying a whole new system for it..:smt120

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tekku on March 30, 2008, 11:48:31 am

I looked at the screens today, the new appearance of sims seems very like that of avatars in secondlife.

:B I like how they've softened features and given nicer looking skin textures, and hair meshes look much more real even at this stage of production.

Luckily I Just got a new pc with a dual core cpu and 2 gb of ram, + evga geforce8800GT (512mb) so I'm set for that!

I'm one of those people who will take a while to get as into TS3 as TS2, I enjoy how much CC is around at this moment for TS2 and likely will wait a while to see how creators respond to TS3, but I am very excited.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tekku on March 30, 2008, 11:53:36 am

Quote from: Triple_sSs;1193317

I'd be aghast if they really got rid of toddlers/teens. I doubt they will, I think it was a major upgrade for everyone who plays the sims series. I expect the growth to maybe be a bit more seamless, not just *pop* and age up on your birthday. it seems like a logical place to go to after TS1 + 2.

isarah: As much as I hate maxis defaults, they have inched closer to more tasteful clothes (inch... like a worm) in the transfer from TS1 - > 2. And if the skin textures and hair meshes are anything like those shown in the prerelease screens, they're a significant improvement upon what was in Ts2, blocky, unrealistic, and very out of style. I agree that I'm going to wait to see what happens before I jump on the bandwagon though.

edit: I just looked at snootysims, hygiene and bladder will be hidden? T_T that's frustrating

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simpleprincess on March 30, 2008, 03:18:32 pm

Im excited about most of it except the aging thing where other sims age with you , not sure how thats going to work, for some reason this gane is reminding me of animal crossing.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on March 30, 2008, 04:48:12 pm

PC Gameplay, a Belgian game magazine, had a big article about Sims 3. There were no new screen shots and the language is Dutch so there's no need to scan the pages. It had some interesting details and also an exclusive interview with head Sims 3 producer Lindsay Pearson.
Check this interview here: Sims 3 interview (http://www.snootysims.com/thesims3index.php?id=interview)

The new details concern the Politics career:
"To advance in this career, a scenario is about raising campaign funds. So this means you need to organize a fund raising party and ask money from the guests. The amount of money will decide if you succeed or not. Success in a scenario can mean a promotion, better job performance or a raise.
In this career, you can eventually become mayor and if you perform lousy, angry citizens may parade in front of city hall, shouting and carrying banners."

Title: The Sims 3
Post by: Dec12741 on March 30, 2008, 10:44:17 pm

STOP the Press,I(Dec12741) have very very hot new Amazon.com has a Picture of the cover of the BOX see picture,i think do not hold to this but it just might be out by SPRING?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: thewaxpoetic on March 30, 2008, 10:55:06 pm

Interesting. Maybe, I still prefer Sims 2 to 3. I'm not impressed by the renders all too much. I'll have to give it a chance, but I'll always love Sims 2.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CynaraBlade on March 31, 2008, 03:22:42 am

I'll probably still be hopelessly attached to TS2 when TS3 is released, so I probably won't be in much of a rush to get TS3 at any rate. Then again, I didn't put TS2 until after the release of the University EP, and just before I started playing TS2 I was still playing TS1 as well as its console counterparts(Bustin' Out, Urbz:Sims in the City). I believe there are plenty of people out there still playing Sims 1, so I don't see the novelty for Sims 2 dying down just yet. Besides, there's speculation about an 8th EP called Apartment Life being released in September, as well as an Ikea stuff pack coming out towards the end of June.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on March 31, 2008, 05:39:44 am

PegasusDiana- yeah maybe the townies and such will grow older etc but not our families...?

Isarah- yeah i know try and appease most people- but how is horrible clothing appeasing most people? i dont knwo of anyone whos like yeah i like the default clothing. if they are going to try and appease most people at least they could stick to jeans and jumpers and shirts- but whats with the plaid and the all in ones?? LOL! you know the best thing about custom hairs is that they are actually believeable- the maxis hair looks like its lego hair- you know one size fits all heads... and it just looks unrealistic.

sorry not ranting at you- more like ranting at maxis!

there should be a movement of less stuff and better quality, stop with the weirdo pigstyle hair and start with a good bob, a shoulder length cut, curls, straight long hair (not one that looks like your a drowned rat) etc!

i am loving the new politics career description! sounds right up my street.

Okay enough of the ranting- i am going proabbly goign to get TS3 - jjust for novelty factor.... but then revert to TS2 when the bugs start appearing and i get bored of no hack no cc play...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Hidden~Secret on March 31, 2008, 05:06:52 pm

Well first off me I am disappointed.I'll have to buy more memory for my computer,it's very somewhat "top secret" where they can't tell us ALL that'll be there specifically what they have,I'm not sure its worth it,my computer will hate me if I get viruses and all these bugs with it,they don't even look half as good as the Sims2 sims do and it seems somewhat weird so I hope this site stays up because I ain't switching over to The Sims 3 until a year or two after its released and as well I think people'd like to say something about how it is so far for them and show us photos unless they took that out too...
I just hope they can still woohoo because the game seems somewhat more real and I hope that there are hospitals and birthing rooms and injuries so that its at least something I can hope on to make it more interesting...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Dusty101weir on April 01, 2008, 05:10:08 am

the original sims game which i bought and from that day worshipped was based on their needs and making sure they didn't die and ok after a while it became annoying but that was the challenge of the game.
then there was sims 2, they grew up and had aspirations as well as needs. sure the only interesting age was adult and i got bored before i made it through three generations but the challenge was still making sure that everyone was in a good mood and not about to starve to death. the expansions packs im not a great fan of. i loved the idea of free time because it was focused on your existing sims and not a new location or type of item but after installing it yesterday i remembered why bon voyage got threw out of a window. my game broke, and with it my whole computer.
the sims 3. well lets see
does it contain motives that you need to watch? - urm not really
does it promise not to break my pc when installed? - i wish
does it give any real improvement given that with freetime you can take 3 townie friends into the next age with you? - in my opinion no

sure you can customise your sims bodyshapes without custom meshes and you can change the pattern on chairs and tables and clothes. but that hardly makes up for the fact that you cant run two households at the same time without one household being left to run itself. and what about when the sims in that household have to cook? are they going to feed the children who are unable to fend for themselves OR are they going to let the master chef watch tv while their spouse tries to set the kitchen on fire...
byebye simmies

so am i going to get a dumbed down cross between sims and simcity that has completely changed since the original came out?

no

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: DollyLlama on April 01, 2008, 10:41:23 am

I was excited when I read the news of a Sims 3 but then I realized, I'm still very attached to my Sims 2. And despite having a rocking computer that could actually handle the Sims 3, I do believe I will boycott The Sims 3. Why? Because did you SEE the "overweight" sim? Holy cow, that's terrible! Its a slap in the face and an insult to anyone that it overweight. One article I read used "fat" and "disgusting" in the same sentence.

And who is this game marketed to? Should a 13 year old be allowed to play a game where a character is either evil or has commitment issues? It seems they are cornerning the more adult market here more than anything.

I'm also wondering how hard it will now be to create custom content and mods for the game? Will EA decide to crush those that create this content for those of us that say, "Poo on your shoes, EA!" by stopping people from creating content that works with the game?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Neekie2212 on April 01, 2008, 01:13:27 pm

I strongly doubt I will be getting this game.

There is still little/no info on pregnant sims. Will the have bellies --I love the sims 2 bellies-- I love how it progresses. Will the skinny ladies have smaller bellies? Will the big ladies have huge bellies?

I need info darnit!!!

That being said... I won't be getting this unless there are varied belly shapes AND I win the lottery to be able to afford a machine that will run this game smoothly on high settings. :D Not too much to ask, eh?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Elle78 on April 01, 2008, 04:11:11 pm

I already can't wait to play it, I admit. The concept of being one with the Sim world is just too awesome for me to pass up and wait. The screenshots look great, like everyone here, I surely hope these aren't just teasers (as we all know we have seen trailers and screens before for Sims 1 and 2 that didn't quite match up with what we saw in the actual game).

However, the screens do look interesting, I love the buildings, the Sims' looks (so far), and even Pleasantville looks pretty beautiful.

I hope they are taking the modding tools seriously. I know they plan on releasing tools that help us "modders" create stuff, but I bet it'll be the same crappy platform similar to BodyShop and HomeCrafter. :P

<3
Elle

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: gazania on April 01, 2008, 04:52:15 pm

I'm not saying I will buy it. I'm not saying I won't. But like several others here, I WILL wait and see before plunking down my money.

My policy is to wait at least six months to a year before buying a new expansion. Certain expansions have caused a lot of trouble. It seems like sometimes, it takes a long time for EA Games to iron things out. They STILL haven't fully resolved the Suck-u-rom issue in BV, and there are still many experienced, able Sims 2 players trying to figure out how to get their custom content back in FT. I haven't bought those two expansions yet, and tempting though they are, I have no plans to until the problems involved with them are resolved. I don't see that I would act any differently with Sims 3.

I have no desire to be EA's guinea pig, thanks.

And like others here, those faces actually creep me out. I look at my faces and bodies on Sims 2 that came from the hard work of many skintone creators ... Enayla, Helaene, Marvine, BBB, Cordvidophile, JWilson, Warlokk, Louis, Navetsea, Roof Monkey, Garkman and so many others ... and see a rainbow of carefully-created shapes and faces and skin colors that don't nearly compare to the efforts I've seen in Sims 3. In time, I'm sure that SOMEONE will come up with a way to further customize those skins on Sims 3, but I think I'll hold off until I start seeing some signs of that.

And if I can't stop my Sims from aging, that is definitely a turn-off for me. I don't like to age my pixel dollies too much. I LIKE being in control of my Sims' lives, thanks. But once again, I'll see. Perhaps there is a no aging cheat on the new game, too.

I do like the option of my Sims wandering throughout town. But in a way, I don't. When my daughter and I create shopping districts, downtowns, universities, etc., they are of very different character than the main town. The University might be on a desert island. The downtown might be in a valley full of rich soil. The shopping district may have no dirt or grass at all ... just concrete. Can you make your areas that different? I will have to see.

I will be very interested on hearing the initial reports from those of you who opt to buy the game when it comes out, though, so I will probably be lurking around the Sims 3 boards. But actually buying it immediately myself? No, thanks.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 01, 2008, 05:04:15 pm

I personally depending on what other programs you have on your PC think Securom is the exact issue of many of their problems. Even Sony has a list of programs Securom is not compatible with. EA should have looked into this. I also think it's very arrogant for EA to install something that has complete control over our administrative authority on our PC's without even asking or telling us they were going to do so. What right do they have to give themselves administrative privileges on my PC? So I keep it locked from other's in my household. Yet, people I have no idea who they really are, now have total control over it. People keep saying I have no problems with Securom, it hasn't caused issues for me either.."That I am aware of" Who knows what it's actually done in there, the information it's relayed back to EA/Sony. What programs won't work the next time I try to use them, because they've blocked them by remote access...oh and while I'm ranting here. More secure my buns, it was cracked an up for download within one day of release. People already knew how to hack into it. So all they did was do further harm to their reputation, and harm the players of the game that actually are willing to pay for them.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 01, 2008, 05:52:29 pm

I'm slowly warming up to it but, like others, I'll wait and see what others think to decie whether or not its for me.

Title: more info on the Sims
Post by: Pierre on April 01, 2008, 06:07:24 pm

hello

here is more info on the Sims (**the info is from a French site its say that it might be release in October 2008???) here is the info.

Comme promis, Electronic Arts a profiter DE la journée Du 19 mars pour dévoiler The Sims 3, Le troisième volet DE cette série immensément populaire. Developer par Redwood Shores exclusivement sur PC, cette nouvelle itération sera lancé mondialement quelque part en 2009.

Selon Les dires DE EA, The Sims 3 est en développement depuis trois ans. IL sera propulsé par UN tout nouvel engin qui permettra DE créer UN monde ouvert. Ainsi, Les joueurs pourront maintenant explorer leurs quartiers avec leurs Sims, interagissant Au passage avec d'autres Sims. IL sera aussi possible DE visiter l'Hôtel de ville, les parcs locaux et plusieurs boutiques et restaurants. Quelques escapades au centre-ville seront aussi possibles.

EA promet aussi un tout nouvel interface Create-a-Sim, qui permettra de créer des Sims plus détaillés que jamais. Non seulement sera-t-il possible de choisir la grandeur et la grosseur de ses personnages, vous serez maintenant capable de définir les traits de chaque visage. Tout indique qu'il sera assez simple de recréer votre visage ou encore celui de célébrités connus.

The Sims 3 introduira aussi le Realistic Personality System, qui vous donnera l'occasion d'assigner cinq traits de personnalité à chaque Sim. Ce système aura un impact direct sur le genre de relations que vos Sims entiendront avec les autres. Si le coueur vous en dit, vous serez capable de créer les personnages les plus disfonctionnels ou les plus angéliques qui soient. Enfin, Electronic Arts ajoutera des outils qui serviront à modifier pratiquement tout, que ce soit vos murs, vos fleurs, vos meubles, vos fenêtres et votre terrain extérieur. Vous serez donc un véritable architecture pour ensuite vous transformer en designer d'intérieur.

Pour en savoir davantage et pour voir les premières images, cliquez sur le lien suivant.

Electronic Arts vient tout juste de lancer une page officielle pour The Sims 3, le prochain volet de la série immensément populaire. Le site en question indique que les premiers détails sur le jeu seront dévoilés le 19 mars prochain. The Sims 3 avait été mentionné pour la première fois il y a deux ans. EA avait alors prévu lancer le jeu entre le 1 avril 2008 et le 31 mars 2009. Tout indique que ce calendrier sera respecté. Nous vous tiendrons au courant.

i am sorry if the info is in french but i hope its helps you.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 01, 2008, 07:15:40 pm

Translated as good as I could get it. Thank you Pierre for the new information.

As promised, Electronic Arts took advantage of the day on March 19 to unveil Sims 3, the third part of this hugely popular series. Developed by Redwood Shores exclusively on the PC, this new iteration will be launched worldwide sometime in 2009.

According to EA, Sims 3 has been in development for three years. IT will be powered by a brand new engine that will create AN open world. Thus, players will now be able to explore their neighborhoods with their Sims, new ways of interacting with other Sims. It will also be possible visit City Hall, parks and several local shops and restaurants. Some escapades in the city centre will also be possible.

EA also promises a whole new interface with Create-a-Sim, which will create Sims more detailed than ever. Not only will it be possible to choose the size of your characters, you are now able to define the features of each face. All indications are that it will be fairly easy to recreate your face or that of known celebrities.

The Sims 3 also introduce the Realistic Personality System, which will give you the opportunity to assign five personality traits to each Sim. This system will have a direct impact on the kind of relationships that your Sims entiendront?(unsure what this word is, at all) with others. If the coueur?(possibly heart??? your heart??) tells you you should be able to create the most disfunctional or more that are angelic. Finally, Electronic Arts will add tools to change virtually everything, whether your walls, your flowers, your furniture, your windows and outside your field. You get real architecture, and then you turn it into interior designer.

For more information and to see the first images, click on the link below.

Electronic Arts has just launched an official page for The Sims 3, the next part of the hugely popular series. The site in question said that the first details about the game will be announced on March 19. The Sims 3 had been mentioned for the first time two years ago. EA had planned to launch the game between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. All indications are that this timetable will be respected. We will keep you posted.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on April 01, 2008, 07:20:41 pm

Beaten to it. :laugh:

Thanks for the info, Pierre. And a definite thanks to Diana for translating it. ;) Too bad it seems like the same thing we already know. :icon9: Still waiting for something new to surface. :happy8:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on April 01, 2008, 07:38:59 pm

your welcome and if i see new info or screenshot i will post

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 01, 2008, 09:41:31 pm

I was told by a guy I know at EA UK that the custom meshes -- if they decide to allow them -- will be made entirely with EA provided software (like 2nd Life) and be hosted only on the Exchange (like 2nd Life) - with EA's hall-monitors of American morality deciding what is and is not acceptable - so don't be expecting any of the sort of things you have grown accustomed to getting from Warlokk, Marvine, and myself. Again - this is all in the "if they decide to allow it" stage.

Frankly, I have looked at all the information here and on the sites linked, and I genuinely think that TS2 offers greater flexibility and more diversity of shapes. Perhaps TS3 will handle some shapes better, but the other aspects of the game they are adding really don't reflect anything I want. In fact, from where I sit, they have categorically ruined the game with this gross over-head of moronic personality traits.

Considering that it may very well be impossible to create a tool like SimPE for TS3, where does that leave us? I don't want to play a game that allows me to only react to things, I want a very pro-active and determined control of every aspect of the environment; from what I see, TS3 strips away much of the control we currently enjoy - demonstrating that EA has not listened to us or watched how we play the game.

Sure, they can add "features" galore, but as we saw with TS2, many of those features came with gross and wide-spread defects and seriously undermined the enjoyment of the game for millions of players. So many in fact that the mods and hacks are considered by most players outside the BBS as "all that makes the game worth playing" or "all that makes the game playable".

I don't like the people who make decisions at EA, and frankly, I can see their hands all over TS3. I have the utmost confidence in my friend at EA UK, and he said without a moment's hesitation, most of us will hate TS3. In their effort to make the game "fresh" they are moving farther from the core of play most of us long-time players like. TS3 promises to be a game that some people will enjoy, but my mate said us long-time players will be sorely disappointed.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on April 01, 2008, 10:25:38 pm

That seals it then. TS2 reigns supreme in my book if all that stuff happens. I wouldn't be able to deal with jumping to that point, especially since I've just begun to step up into new levels of custom content creation with the current game. ;) It's sort of like you're in a race and only taking five steps back and a half-step forward to get to the goal... which doesn't make any sense to me. :dontknow:

Basically, it's going to end up sort of a semi-flop with us, just like Sim City Societies was to all of the other long-time players of the Sim City series... the "brains" of EA are seriously wired incorrectly. Heck, it's been that way since they bought out Maxis in the first place... and even before then from what I've heard from some. :roll:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: veggiespork on April 01, 2008, 10:29:08 pm

Yuck. I don't like these new-fangled ideas. TS3 doesn't sound like a game for me at the moment.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: pandoraprincess80 on April 01, 2008, 10:51:40 pm

I dunno... I read somewhere (I think it may have been in this thread), that you'd be able to play the game as if it were a tv show (The Sopranos and Desperate Housewives were mentioned). I, for one, am getting pretty tired of micromanaging my Sims' eating, sleeping, peeing needs. I've always kinda wanted to sit back and watch as if it were a tv show... a soap opera of sorts. Sounds like most of you don't like that idea, and that's fine. Remember, we've still got a year to go though before it's actually released. That's ALOT of time in development... a lot can change between now and then ;) Although I'm really kinda hoping the ability to play in the aforementioned manner doesn't ;)

P.S.- One thing I've seen that I DON'T like is the way the Sims in "Sims 3" look. Seems their faces are too round or something.... can't put my finger on it, but they have some characteristic that makes them all look too similar.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Spookylicious on April 02, 2008, 12:56:26 am

The only reason I play the Sims is highly due to the custom content and mods/hacks and without it the game would not be a bit worth playing,I am really getting tired of EA. I feel it's are money and they should put what we want in the game.I will wait and see the reviews before I even think about buying it.The only reason why The Sims is a huge success is due to all the custom content why would we want to play with there ugly Sims,clothes and hair styles...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Aralie on April 02, 2008, 02:47:22 am

Quote from: pandoraprincess80;1196932

P.S.- One thing I've seen that I DON'T like is the way the Sims in "Sims 3" look. Seems their faces are too round or something.... can't put my finger on it, but they have some characteristic that makes them all look too similar.

I noticed that too. I really don't like the way the sims look. I like the whole "freedom to go anywhere" thing and the way the buildings look, that actually put me in a state of awe for a few moments. They look so realistic from the screenies. I probably won't get the Sims 3, though. The main reason is because my computer won't be able to handle it. I'm lucky it can handle the Sims 2, plus all the ep's, and the loads of CC I have. Even though we have at least a year (knowing EAxis), I don't think I'll have a new computer by then. Second reason, I'll miss all the sweet custom stuff. I already know I'll go crazy if I have to go back to Maxis genetics, which don't look like they've improved much in TS3. Ick.
Obviously, we don't know what making CC in the Sims 3 will entail. I also know nothing about making CC so don't quote anything I have to say about it. But, someone said there most likely won't be a program like SimPE, so that kind of complicates things, right?

"I was told by a guy I know at EA UK that the custom meshes -- if they decide to allow them -- will be made entirely with EA provided software (like 2nd Life) and be hosted only on the Exchange (like 2nd Life) - with EA's hall-monitors of American morality deciding what is and is not acceptable - so don't be expecting any of the sort of things you have grown accustomed to getting from Warlokk, Marvine, and myself. Again - this is all in the "if they decide to allow it" stage."

Beosboxboy, I assume you're only talking about the custom body meshes not being allowed? Or will we not be able to do custom objects and clothing meshes either? Again, I know nothing about this kind of thing. I just recently figured out how to recolor clothing, and not very well, might I add. I'm completely clueless to anything beyond that.

**Done rambling...for now**

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 02, 2008, 06:51:00 am

EA Games S-U-C-K sucks (Is the word "suck" allowed?)! They first make "The Sims" and all its stuff packs. We enjoy it. Then, they release "The Sims 2" and all its stuff packs. They don't make it as realistic as possible. I get "addicted" to it and I buy most of the stuff packs, and there maybe be new releases. Then, after all the money I spend / spent on buying "The Sims 2" and its stuff packs, they are gonna release "The Sims 3" without that much time in between with all the releases of "The Sims 2" expansion packs?!?! That's just wrong! (Plus the faces in "The Sims 4" look really creepy and I think that it'll be much more difficult to make celebrity look-alikes because its gonna be more complicated) And they make "The Sims 2" not that realistic/good so that they can upgrade/improve their next release, "The Sims 3", and suck our wallets dry?!?! And think about this: If you want to play with "The Sims 3", you'll have to buy a new PC/laptop or at least upgrade your PC/laptop (my PC is already an equivalent of Pentium 4 plus a lot of upgrades but still, "The Sims 2" is kinda slow in my PC)! I mean, "The Sims 2" already has high requirements and its not even that detailed. I think if I run "The Sims 3" on my PC, it'll explode! I really need to talk to someone about this (I mean a person from InSIMenator.net, who has a very high knowledge of this situation, not an EA website/EA employee/EA person!!! (I know that my opinion on this is kind of redundant of what others are saying. I really wanna discuss this with someone who has high knowledge of the situation and maybe, do something about it.) WOW, my post is long!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: pandoraprincess80 on April 02, 2008, 07:28:46 am

Also, I noticed that in The Sims 3, what they call "fat Sims" are really nothing more than simply "plump" Sims. Still not particularly realistic. Also, what about dimples? I'd like to have Sims w/ dimples... and see them have children w/ dimples :) However, I'm sure that's not at the top of the "details to add" priority list :P

And I saw someone somewhere mention (I forgot where), that these characteristics we will have to choose from... well... let's face it, they will suck. I couldn't agree more! It's like the Grilled Cheese Aspiration... what's up with that?! I NEVER use that one.

And here's an idea off the top of my head... I think that Sims should be BORN with an innate tendency toward either hetero or homosexuality, just like they're born male or female, and the game determines which. Having said that, I think you should be able to change it if it's not innately what you prefer for that particular Sim. It would keep things interesting ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on April 02, 2008, 08:14:17 am

reading Beos up there- i am one of very few people who have no CC meshes for different body shapes. However the fact that i am not given the option if i change my mind.. sucks.............

cause i was really hoping the sims 3 would finally be able to give me different body shapes without having to crucify myself to get each shape new clothes. However... it seems all i have is a "fat slider" - why couldnt they have done it for each body part? ( i hear there might be the possibility of spepearting legs from arms but thats about it- and when i see it i will believe it) its just absolute scandal that we cant have the full diversity of Beos. Marvine, Warlokk etc beutiful creations, we see these types whether on TV/ real life- but we are not allowed them for our own pixelated worlds??

urgh i feel like i am being nannied by the government- how dare they tell me what i will get offended by! - if you dont like it then dont get the mesh or whatever!

freedom of choice ! even an 8 yr old can understand that!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 02, 2008, 08:27:54 am

aralie3209 - from what I have been told by multiple sources inside EA, the way we do custom content currently will not be allowed in TS3, they all suggested that every new mesh would be made with a sort of EA proprietary software that does little more than morph existing game shapes (like the earliest stages of TS2 CC meshes for bodies). My sources said, based on R&D meeting discussions, this would most likely apply to all meshing. The meetings also covering how the files would be hosted, if they were even allowed to be made, and the higher-ups want it all on the exchange.

The one source I trust most for reliable information has been silenced in recent weeks, my guess is out of fear for his position. I still talk with him, but he says he is "not at liberty to discuss this matter" - which is new for this person. To me, this sounds like a legal formula rather than the natural sort "I just can't talk about it" most folks might say. So, from my chair, this looks like a gag order in effect, which leads me to wonder "what does EA have to hide about custom content?"

I full well understand at this stage we are dealing with smoke and mirrors and marketing hype. I am mindful of TS2 as shipped doesn't even allow any means to recolour base game objects, that it requires CEP (a custom mod made by Numenor) and SimPE (a custom software made by divers hands in the Sims community) to make simple recolours of base game objects. EA never provided us with anything but a means to recolour walls, floors, their craptastic body and hair meshes, skin tones, eye colours, facial items like eyebrows and makeup, and glasses.

EA didn't think we needed anything else. So in truth, there's really nothing new in this sort of policy my contacts are telling me. EA didn't want CC -- as we have always understood the term -- in TS2, now they are simply making damned sure there isn't any in TS3.

In a flat comparison between The Sims and The Sims 2, all we have really gained with TS2 is a 3D fast render engine. The rest of the game has lost as much as it has gained. By extension, TS3 will only follow the same trend we see in all EA games, tighter control by EA and less ability to mod, effectively killing the CC producing community and opening up more avenues of direct sales marketing to the consumer through mirco-purchases.

I have been saying this was the shape of the future for 2 years, no one seems to have heard me. There have been too many people still willing to believe EA, a giant international software corporation with thousands of share-holders demanding ever higher profits, likes us and is our friend.

ktggoodnight - you have a sane and sound position on freedom of choice. I go through cycles where I play the game with only Maxis-made content, then I go on downloading splurges. In truth, many of the Maxis objects are pretty well made and offer a lot of versatility. With good recolours, you may not ever need to download a custom mesh object. I honestly don't care if my Sims sit on simple colour squares and rectangles so long as the Sims themselves look great and moderately like real people. Sure, it's nice that a chair looks like a chair and a bed looks like a bed, but that's not really so much my thing.

It's about the choice to have move if you want it, and increasingly, EA doesn't care about our wants for this game. For some folks, it will be the imposed morality of no pregnant teens, for others it will be the loss of custom objects, for others it will be he loss of mods and hacks, in the end, everything I am hating about TS2 and TS3 comes down to a loss of choice.

pandoraprincess80 - I would venture to say that one could very easily play TS2 as episodes of one's favourite TV programmes, so I don't see the gain here. I want to create my own stories, not re-perform another's, so the attraction is pretty low for me and the body of Sims film makers and story-tellers. Why do you even have to micromanage the wants/needs of a Sim? There are abundant hacks and cheats to make this a non-issue.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Spookylicious on April 02, 2008, 12:21:16 pm

fatimatillah as of right now EA has not released the computer requirements for The Sims 3,and we probably won't really know until it's near it's release date.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 02, 2008, 12:32:14 pm

Your link isn't working for me.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on April 02, 2008, 06:30:04 pm

your link is defctive for me as well ???

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zolabee on April 02, 2008, 06:50:36 pm

Hey - I'm happy with TS2. I love the custom people, and items, they are works of art in themselves. We have a myriad of hacks to not have to bother with the little stuff. I want to be able to have normal families, see them 2, torture them, and more. I'm staying right here. If every one (like that's gonna happen) would stick together, EA would have to cave.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: DevilDog on April 02, 2008, 07:17:05 pm

Quote from: beosboxboy;1197340

EA didn't want CC -- as we have always understood the term -- in TS2, now they are simply making damned sure there isn't any in TS3.

looks like the ongoing debates over free vs pay cc may have finally pushed ea to create a product that only they will make the money from. whether we like it or not, it's good business for ea, of couse that's until someone hacks the game code and figures it out. i'm sure someone out there will figure out how to make a buck off ea besides ea.

the whole concept of the sims 3 makes me think of the 'tycoon' games. intertwined community. i think if you like those kinds of games, sims 3 will be up your alley.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MixdCrysy on April 02, 2008, 07:32:23 pm

Since the link was not working I googled it and got this
http://downloadsthesims2.forumcommunity.net/?t=13667837

I have no idea what the poster/comments say since I dont speak that language (maybe italian?), but for the most part, it is in English.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 02, 2008, 08:16:02 pm

If it's true that people can't make thier own clothes in TS3, then I don't think that I'll get it! I pride my self on my work. I'm especially proud of my Hooters girls outfits (check them out at the Sims2 website's exchange under "kevida120766"*). Anyway, making custom clothing is one fo the things that I like the most.

*shameless self-plug

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: xts on April 02, 2008, 09:50:12 pm

I feel both excited and disappointed but who knows, once it's out it may all be fine and dandy (mostly) considering what all could happen. I noticed however, that the eyes are almost always the almond type.. The eyes all seem to look alike. Puffy or something, like xbox style? I agree with beo on liking to control many, if not all aspects of the game. I like to mod it my way. I hope that eventually atleast we will have that ability.

I'm a customizer! Let me customize! :D
Thanks for listening...
xts

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kelseysgr8 on April 02, 2008, 10:04:14 pm

Amazing job on getting all of this info guys! Thank-you sooo much my favourite hunnies! ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zolabee on April 02, 2008, 10:36:53 pm

Hmmm.....customization? It looks some what like what disney did with Pocahontas. Take genetics, mix'em up...and wallah(?).... a Native American that looks nothing like the original.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 03, 2008, 03:57:02 am

Uhm... I was sleeping, then, I realized that I double-posted. Sorry! Won't do it again. EVER! :D

My brother told me that EA might make their own "custom contents" and sell them to TS3 consumers, just so they can make more money. Of course, I thought "Greedy piles of (you know what)" but my brother has to look into it with his "sources". He's not yet sure. It was just his opinion. But its really possible. I mean, why else would they not allow common creators work their minds into making custom contents? Well, if custom content isn't going to be allowed anymore, only a minimum amount of people would want to purchase TS3. TS2 was only bought to me by my brother because there were CCs. I doubt that he'll purchase TS3. (TS2's hair designs are really crappy...) Well, if there won't be any CCs in TS3, then I'm sticking with TS2. But I might reconsider if TS3 is cool in any level...

Ok, Thats all. Thank you... *bow, then rips pants* You didn't hear a ripping sound... Its just your imagination... (And for any more typos, sorry.) Oh an zolabee, is that what they really did with Pocahontas? Who are the 2 Disney characters that they've mixed?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on April 03, 2008, 06:09:50 am

I think that what Beosoxboy wrote is on the mark-EA has seen for itself what a thriving community there is for the modders in Sims 2. They have figured out what they're missing out on, and have decided to cut that aspect out-by eliminating any chance of CC, they can sell it to people who buy Sims3. They know the value of CC-if there is any.
By doing this, they will have voided their own EULA and have made CC a payable item. "Hey, kid, you wanna cool hair style? Buy this one!"
God, it's tiresome when the bean-counters take over.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on April 03, 2008, 06:39:11 am

re Beos - we all play sims for our own different reasons, however i think its fair to say the majority of people play sims because of the CC that is available. Hell i didnt play it for 2 years because the base game + xps for me just wasnt offering me enough scope for my own little world.

so if i have to pay EA to get the crappy custom content for my sims and to add insult to injury - not able to get it from anyone else- i wont be playing sims 3 ever..... unless EA hire a couple of modders from here....

who ever said about Pocohontas! LOL! sooo true...

seriously maybe they have all stared at screen for so long they dont know what real people are/look like....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Lady_Nalynn on April 03, 2008, 06:02:38 pm

Whoa TS3!? Sweet. Thanks for the infro. ^^

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: cecim2 on April 03, 2008, 06:04:06 pm

Oh folks, first of all I am very grateful to all of your discussion about the Sims 3. I had asked this question a while back because I grew rather worried about the changes that might occur when the new game is released.

And from Beos and the rest who have contributed to this thread, it seems rather grim. When I saw the trailers and the previews afforded to the game (by virtue of You Tube and elsewhere), I admit I was rather curious about how our simmies might "come alive". But now that I've seen EA's preview page for TS3, I am more disgusted.

The skins, for one are awful. And even though it might be neat to custom make a house according to design, it still doesn't allow that same type of freedom that we have during TS2. Instead, it's as if our little Simmies will be shaped and molded by the evil hand of EAxis. :(

That makes me very sad. We have a vibrant community filled with great, talented and wonderful people. And the EA Fascists know that if anything if they want their game to stay popular, it depends on the fans who play it (and not only the kids and the teens, but the adults too).

What is even worse is the fact that it leaves the Mac people (which I am one) out in the dust. What are we to do? Are we going to passed by while the PC people get to try the game first? And what does Aspyr going to do about the new game?

You see, these are things that have been bugging me. And I, for one, have been reading what Beos has said in his blog. I've thought really hard about the corruption that is going on. EAxis has destroyed not only the heart of the game (which was really quaint in TS1), they've also destroyed the playability as well. And TS3 only amounts to an empty shell.

Even though I have an open mind about the future and will hope for the best, what I'm seeing doesn't quell my worry a little bit. Instead, if everything is going to be tied up to an "Exchange-type" system, it's time to throw in the towel.

I love my neighborhoods (despite the bugs, hacks and other little things I put in the game). I love the fact that I can have a diversity of body sizes (via Warlokk, Marvine, Beos and others). And I love the differences in hair, make-up, skins and other accoutrements that make the Sims2 playing worthwhile. If I can't have those things, then TS3 will not be on my wish list for future play.

In fact, it makes me rather sick what EA has done to a beautiful game which stood out apart from the war-like or other strategy games. I like the sociological and psychological aspects of it because you could try out a whole bunch of different scenarios to rear your neighborhood. Now, if they make it soulless in the next version, what in the heck are we going to have left?

Just my .02. Keep on fighting the good fight. :)

Ceci

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simpleprincess on April 04, 2008, 04:41:41 am

After further reflection and reading more comments here I might buy it out of curiousity but im going to mainly stick with my sims 2 for quite some time.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 04, 2008, 05:16:06 am

When I said earlier that EA was going to sell their own custom content, I realized something... In case EA makes their own "CC", it won't be considered as CCs anymore because THEY made it, not the "going-to-be" TS3 consumers... Ok, so its supposed to be called EP (Expansion Pack), not CC (Custom Content)... Then I thought "Hooray... More EPs to waste our money on, just to make the game more satisfying... NOT."

I just wish that they had just made TS2 more realistic, but still with the CCs, and other stuff, but NOooo, EA wanted it THEIR way, not ours. They wanted our wallets dry and our minds numb. And it won't be our problem if only a few people buy TS3... I wish I could say this in their site...

In case they'll advertise the "EPs"/TS3 on the TV/radio in the future, it'll go like this:

Advertiser: Buy TS3 now so that you'll PC/laptop will explode! And when you buy TS3, you'll get one free EP! Buy expansion packs for crappier stuff, and it only costs 1 creative mind per purchase! Buy one now and get an extra load of crap! We also sell crap, crap and more crap! Please buy our mind-numbing and PC/laptop-frying products NOW!*advertiser with thumbs up*

Announcer Dude: EA, home of money-suckers, wallet-dryers, creativity-killers and crap-makers!

THE END<--- of all creative and open minds

We can't do anything about TS3 for now because they're going to release it anyway. If it tanks, its their fault. Maybe they'll re-do the game if it tanks... I hope they do...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 04, 2008, 07:14:04 am

fatimatillah, are you sure you never met EA's Rod Humble? Because that's pretty much the way he has been selling Sims 2 these past years (without the honesty you used, he would lie a great deal more and add spurious claims like "cures cancer").

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on April 04, 2008, 07:38:25 am

why in some way am i remeinded if the song- if you buy this record your life will be better...by tampa?

EA- prob going to use for their sound track for TS3 - with the word game- replacing record.....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 04, 2008, 09:56:02 am

Well I posted a question on the TS2 forums in hopes that one of the maxoids would give some indication as to what things are rumor and what things are real, So far I have gotten a bunch of "I heard that (yadda yadda yadda)" from fans but nothing "concrete" from any of the Maxoids.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 04, 2008, 10:44:29 am

I'm still disappointed in the...my sims are going to continue on with their lives even when I'm playing another family. I know broken record. lol But I know I'll get it, no sense in even trying to deny it, but if that is how it goes...I won't be buying any EP's or anything else that goes with it. I'm not really hung up on the CC thing. I never used CC at all for Sims 1. I have for Sims 2, but I'd really like to be able to play the game without all the CC and just the bare minimum which I think I can do in Sims 3 again. Oh well, blah, blah, blah.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: GossipGirl. on April 04, 2008, 10:59:05 am

If you can't make custom clothes, then I'm screwed. I play the Sims 2 , and fashion and clothing play a BIG part of my fun.

I like meshing, and I'll be pretty gutted if CC is totally scrapped. There will be not much point playing with Sims that you don't like the look of, or clothes you don't want them wearing.

However, the changable shoes are VERY appealing to me, I've wanted this for ages!

And have you guys heard anything about the hairs? Just curious.

:D

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 04, 2008, 11:50:03 am

Quote from: ~Swannyswish;1200022

And have you guys heard anything about the hairs? Just curious.

According to some sites, the hair wil flow even more naturally..."like a conditioner commercial" one site put. As far as hair STYLES and the ability to create thereof, I have heard nothing.

I do think that we're all (including myself) getting ladders in our tights over very little right now. EA/Maxis hasn't released anything truly specific as to what can be customized or not. Also we have about a year before the game comes out.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: praxis22 on April 04, 2008, 05:58:53 pm

I have a simple faith that people are bloody minded and smart enough to crack and decode whatever obstacles EA place in their path. People hacked the Xbox, and the 360, as well as creating custom content, and applications for the sims2 which was supposed to be a money sink. I've no doubt the same will happen to sims3. Better this way, if they provided us with tools we'd be hobbled by them.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 04, 2008, 10:38:57 pm

Praxis, that is true in many ways, I hope your wisdom bears fruit

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 06, 2008, 04:25:21 am

To Mr. Beos (I'm putting mister because you're older... Just respecting adults! :D): No, I haven't met Rod Humble. (Oh, and the "cure cancer" thing that you said was REAALLLYY funny!! It reminded me of something like this: "Chuck Norris' tears can cure cancer. Too bad he doesn't cry." ROTFL!) I don't even know that a guy named "Rod Humble" existed...(His surname is "Humble" but the way you described him made him sound not so humble...) If he really sells/sold TS2 that way, is it possible that he'll be the "advertiser" in this dialog?:

Advertiser: To all you bald people out there, buy TS2 and all its EPs and you'll grow all the hair you want, where you want! Even at unsuspecting places! To all you old people, you'll get younger once you jam TS2 into your mouth! And to all you "untouched" people! If you buy all TS2 merchandise, you'll be straddled into bed with the person/people of your dreams once you play TS2! You'll be so happy that you would want to marry me! Please, buy TS2, NOW! *one thumb up, the other thumb in his @$$/rear/butt*

Is it like the dialog (except for the thumb thing), or did I exaggerate too much? Or maybe, the dialog is too humble for him? Oh, and the way that you described him... Urgh! Its like, he's had training on being a door-to-door salesman. Maybe that was his former occupation...

And to praxis22, I hope what you are saying could really be done. And you're a really positive thinker. But in case this could be done, I hope no one will get in trouble for making TS3 "too much fun". Wait... I think EA should be thanking the creators here and all the other sites. I mean, no one will play TS2 that much if it weren't for the CCs, right? And now, I/we can call EA ungrateful...

Title: Sims 3 Q and A
Post by: maniac19642003 on April 07, 2008, 06:03:15 pm

From snootysims:

1Up posted a small article in which executive producer Ben Bell answers questions from community members. I must say it's a very disappointing article; Only 5 questions were answered and not even very interesting ones, like "can you still remove the pool ladder".
Well check it out yourself here: 1Up Q and A (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3167273&p=1)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: _cactus_ on April 08, 2008, 07:06:37 am

hi u all again,there is a new thesims3 information central,click here (http://www.sims3.info/)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Siminatic on April 08, 2008, 08:42:36 am

I won't be buying the Sims 3.My computer won't run it,I don't even need to see the system specs,I know it won't run on my system.Even if I did have a fab system with everything under the sun packed into it I still don't think I would buy it.Why?because even after so many years of playing TS2 I am still absolutely besotted with the game.I love the way my sims look,I love the building options and OMG I love the CC and hacks I have in game.To me,TS2 is everything I could ever ask for in a game and I can see myself playing it for many years to come.
It's the same thing with Sim City 4.....Sim City Societies is mere shadow of SC4 and will never be as good(in my opinion)
Someone mentioned that they didn't think many TS2 players would be able to play TS3 because the system requirements will likely be out of reach for many players and I think that is 100% accurate.Not all of us have a computer capable of launching the space shuttle.EA should continue to improve on TS2 and release more stuff packs instead of rushing to release TS3 just yet.

Title: Prototyping The Sims 3
Post by: maniac19642003 on April 08, 2008, 02:53:15 pm

Before Maxis even started the development of The Sims 3, they made several (2D) prototypes to explore the principles of The Sims - Simulating a town, how the player interacts with the characters, etc. Gamesindustry.biz has now posted a huge article on these prototypes.
Read it here: Gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/prototyping-the-sims-3)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 08, 2008, 04:28:53 pm

With everyone speculating on how good or bad TS3 is going to be, it begs the question:
How do you know? The game is not going to be out for a year (as of yesterday). So, how will you really know if it's going to be good or bad?
I think that we all need to just "chill out" and see what happens, when it happens. Just remember, the only constant in the universe is change. The Sims franchise is no different.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CrossCountry on April 08, 2008, 04:50:03 pm

I've read an interview with TS3 creators - sorry, I can't find the link where I read it - and they released A TON of info on the game.

Apparently, the theme is going to be based around a Civilization, where things that you do can affect masses as big as the entire town, or even future generations.
When you play with one sim, time doesn't stop for any of the others in the town. They age and interact with the environment just like the specific sim you play with does.
You have the ability to walk through town, and go from the farthest edge of the city limits to the opposite side without once hitting a loading screen.
Many of the annoying Wants/Needs bars are said to be removed (Fun, Comfort and Enviornment to name a few) and the ones still present will deteriorate a slower pace, and will not take over the game.
You have many more sim options (appearance and personality wise).
Sims can have a wide range of body types - Fat, pudgy, muscular, stick skinny, or average as just a few of the sizes.
Personalities are based off choosing 3 out of 80 some aspects to an individual, which would add up to... lol a very large number.

Yeah, I know what you mean by "who can really know". But they can't be doing too much changing by now, because a year is nothing compared to the time it will take to put together finishing touches, work out bugs, advertise the game, and bring more previews to the public.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on April 08, 2008, 05:37:57 pm

Quote from: CrossCountry;1205406

work out bugs

Oh, please, warn people before you're going to say things like that. At the thought of EA working out bugs BEFORE they ship the games, I laughed until I nearly choked.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 08, 2008, 06:13:57 pm

CrossCountry,
I'm just saying that we can't judge how awesome or sucky it'll be until AFTER it comes out. If reviews say that it sucks then I won't get it. If reviews say that it's great then I will get it! It's as simple as that.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: jessica2556 on April 08, 2008, 07:22:59 pm

thanks for the info this helped alot

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on April 08, 2008, 09:39:50 pm

I found a interview at 1up.com (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3167273&p=1). Great info to help deciding if you want the Sims 3.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 09, 2008, 01:39:25 am

Won't the voice of Sims change in TS3? Will the voices still depend on the variations of age and gender (only female young, male young, female adult, male adult, etc.)? Aww!!! I hope the voices will be different... And, wouldn't it be cool if you will get to choose the voices of your Sims? And get to configure their interests, decide what their skills would be... (Take note: I'm referring to everything in future tense.) And... Will TS3 have EPs too?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on April 09, 2008, 03:11:33 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1205791

Will TS3 have EPs too?

Oh, I'm quite sure it will, if the past is any indicator of the future...

University/House Party, Open for Business/Livin' Large, Nightlife/Hot Date, Pets/Unleashed, Bon Voyage/Vacation,
Seasons/Making Magic, Free Time, Teen Style Stuff, Family Fun Pack, Glamour Life Stuff, Celebration Stuff, Etc....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 09, 2008, 05:27:06 am

Hmm... Sounds like a lot of money-spending will be going on, ones TS3 gets released... <(I_I)> I hope that the stuff in TS2 will still be there, only better. I like the hairs in TS3. Its much better than the crappy ones in TS2. And... I hope that (an) incredible person/people will find a way to make CCs for TS3... Wait... There's something that I've been meaning to ask since TS2 had CCs... Did EA allow the CCs in TS/TS2, or did the creators just make CCs anyway, even if it wasn't allowed?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: gazania on April 09, 2008, 10:29:26 am

Well, one thing that could happen ... and I hope it does ... is that the prices of some of the Sims 2 expansions and stuff packs may drop once Sims 2 is no longer EA's primo cash cow.

One thing that got me into Sims 2 was getting the Game Cube version of Sims 1 for a sharply-reduced price. I played that for a while before giving into the lure of Sims 2 and hearing how a PC-based Sims game is far better than a console-based one. (It was.) Soon, I saw all sorts of special packages at reduced prices for Sims 1. So maybe I SHOULD hold off on Free Time even after the quirks are ironed out simply because Free Time might actually be on sale more often next year. :)

And the good news ... I think ... is that I do not believe that Sims 2 custom sites should die off immediately. There are still many Sims 1 players (though admittedly, the ranks have thinned out) and even several Sims 1 sites still alive. So those of us holding off still have a little time, I hope!

Speaking of consoles, I wonder if there ARE going to be Sims 3 games for Wii and the DS? I HATED the Sims 2 for the DS (I sold my copy after playing it once!), but Sims 1 for the Game Cube was actually fun. I even bought ... blush ... The Urbz ... and had a lot of fun with that. I might go the console route for a short time until I decide on Sims 3 for the PC. That is, if EA deems console Sims profitable enough. It's not like I'll be able to download much custom content for a while, anyway! ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 09, 2008, 02:22:17 pm

Mr. Humble seems like a nice person, but I think he is really out of touch with what it is Sim players are really looking for. Like EP's that have been really tested. I re-read his interview, I believe from that interview if it were left up to him there wouldn't be teleporting, the Genie, Bigfoot, Vampires, Zombies, etc...he doesn't think they belong in the game. I think if it we're left up to him totally, our sims would be like the borg, exactly alike just doing a few different things from time to time; for that added little surprise. More like a screen saver. Where all we do is watch what they're doing like Voyeurs, and they do all the rest. When in reality the Sims(to me) is like our little escape from this mundane world. We can customize it to make our own little worlds, how "we" choose, not EA or Mr. Humble. Where "we can" have goblin's and trolls, or flying fairies, if we so choose. A little magic. It's each individual's choice. Pranks are fine, but how many times can you watch them use the joy buzzer, before you go ok that's getting really old now. Up until now in both Sims 1 and Sims 2 we've been given the choice to make our worlds how we choose with CC, etc...mold our Sims lives. Just seems to me like their taking all that away with the Sims 3. We'll control what happens in their lives while we're playing a family, and only while we're playing that family. Our other families will go about doing their own thing, as well as the family we're playing once we quit playing that family. I hope I'm wrong I'll buy the first one to see how it's going to go, but if that's it...I'm not going to buy any others. I'll go back to the Sims 2 and stay there. I like individuality, to be able to choose how realistic/or non realistic their lives are. I also like seeing how other's choose to play their games in the stories and pictures. If I wanted nothing "but" realism I wouldn't even bother to play the Sims, I have that already in my life...Just a couple more pennies from me.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 10, 2008, 06:21:32 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1205877

Did EA allow the CCs in TS/TS2, or did the creators just make CCs anyway, even if it wasn't allowed?

Hmm... No one answered... I still don't know so I'm still asking. :D ... Wait, did anyone answer? Ugh... Insomnia is killing all my brain cells... I haven't been sleeping for 3 days and I'm afraid to take sleeping pills because it reminded me of what happened to Heath Ledger... And when I'd sleep, it'll be already 4:00 am and "people" wake me up at 6:00 am. Then, they'll ask me, "Did you sleep well last night?". I would just stare at them until they forget that they ever asked me that question.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Fyrefly555 on April 10, 2008, 07:01:40 am

I don't know exactly if what we can see in TS3 preview pictures will finally be what we'll have on our computer.

An article on a french hardware-software website is talking about the Unreal Engine 3, which is, well, a graphical engine for games (sorry for my english...again). Electronic Arts seems to be very interested to that engine, and is talking to use it in something like 5 work-in-progress games.

I don't know if TS3 is concerned with it, but, I was wondering if EA wasn't trying to have a first feedback of potential gamers about the graphics in TS3 by putting online so many pics of the game. The Unreal Engine 3 has some kind of realistic graphics with a "plastic little soldiers" look. It can totally fit a Sims game.

Well, I don't know what to think about those previews anyway. I'm giving the french article link on this site and another one in english, which is titled "Epic and EA Announce Extension of Unreal Engine 3 Agreement for Select Upcoming Titles".

I'm probably off-topic, but what I have read make me, uh... doubtful? (Okay, I'm getting an english course as soon as possible!

http://www.clubic.com/actualite-134652-electronic-arts-apprecie-unreal-engine.html

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080408005125&newsLang=en

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on April 10, 2008, 07:48:16 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1207173

Hmm... No one answered... I still don't know so I'm still asking.

I didn't answer because I'm not sure I have the right answer, but from reading what BeosBoxBoy said in his blog about EA, then you're correct, and they didn't want us to make cc in Sims2.

You can find the link to Beos' blog in the very first entry of this thread, at the very bottom where it says: Read about the liars and thieves among us! Click here!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 10, 2008, 11:53:20 am

fatimillah - my blog is very harsh and full of rude language, you may not wish to view it. So I will answer here.

Custom content for The Sims (original) was never planned by EA/Maxis. It was only because a disgruntled former employee "leaked" the knowledge and tools to the community via the Internet that this became possible on a realistic scale. Some brave souls we working on this and had made some few things, but nothing on the same scale as came into being after the leak.

EA/Maxis was shocked and very unhappy by the huge amount of custom content, but they saw The Sims (original) move from indifferent sales to becoming the most successful computer game ever made. EA/Maxis had not expected The Sims (original) to be a success, in fact, they very much anticipated it to be a huge failure. The first CD-pressing of The Sims (original) was less than 30 000 units priced USD $69,99 -- at first this seemed enough; but after the custom content revolution, EA began making and shipping more than 20 000 units per month.

In 2000, EA announced a game called SimsVille. The release date was to be 2001. SimsVille was to be fully 3D, unlike The Sims (original), but use a primitive low-resolution form of 3D. SimsVille was cancelled and part of its content was included in the Hot Date expansion for The Sims (original), other parts used in SimCity 4, and portions in The Sims 2. Traces of this primitive 3D format can be seen throughout The Sims 2 and all its expansions.

EA built early versions of The Sims 2 using large amounts of recycled code, some from The Sims, some SimsVille, some new. The original beta versions of TS2 were markedly different from the version we currently know. The Sims 2 was originally scheduled for release in 2003, but due to advances in video cards, EA chose to over-haul the game to take advantage of better 3D fast-rendering power of new video cards. This resulted in a huge amount of changes and edits that were done in sweat-shop conditions to get the work done as fast and as cheaply as possible.

These changes and edits were largely undocumented and poorly done. All that mattered to EA was getting The Sims 2 to market. As a stop-gap measure, EA released the Makin' Magic expansion pack for The Sims (original) to retain customer interest, demonstrating that even after 2 years of unparallelled market-success EA still did not understand that it was custom content and not their expansion packs that was driving the success of the game and generating profits never before seen by a game software publisher.

On the Makin' Magic CDs there was a promotional video thing that hyped The Sims 2 with lies about how EA understood that the success of The Sims was due to custom content and how they were going to make adding custom content "easier than ever"...

When The Sims 2 arrived in the stores, there was a giant rush by people to get the game. When we look at The Sims 2, we can see how much work EA did to prevent custom content. Without CEP, recolours of most game objects are not possible; and with every new EP, Numenor must re-write CEP so more objects are recolour-able. Without SimPE making new objects and object recolours (even for Maxis objects) is not possible. It took more than 2 years for Wesley Howe to create a good, reliable mesh editing plug-in for Milkshape 3D; and the animations... well, that still isn't working at 100%.

EA never intended for us to make new body meshes, new hair meshes, new objects, etc. Their idea of custom content is "safe": recolours of their clothing meshes, recolours of their hair meshes, make-up, recolours of their glasses, skin tones, eye colours, walls and floors. According to the EA EULA - SimPE is totally illegal. According to the EULA, the InSIMenator mod that is the premiere download of this site is totally illegal. So you can easily determine that our idea of custom content and EA's idea of custom content are miles apart.

When I say EA never wanted us to have custom content, I mean they never wanted us to have the sort of things we want, only the things EA wants us to have. The reason for this is simple: EA saw how much money they could make being the ones supplying us with custom content, ergo Stuff Packs. EA doesn't want us to make custom content, because like good money-grubbing Reagan-Thatcherites they will make a lot more money if we don't.

Title: New Sims 3 Q and A
Post by: maniac19642003 on April 10, 2008, 03:42:37 pm

Yahoo games posted a Q and A with executive producer, Ben Bell. He talks a bit about the Nhood, CAS, career tracks and other things.
Read it here: Videogames.yahoo.com (http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/q-amp-a-sims-3-executive-producer/1198553)
Thanks to Infinitesims.com (http://www.infinitesims.com/) for this news.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Vasculio on April 10, 2008, 08:07:25 pm

I hear that Sims 3 will be made so that it doesn't hog alot of resources. And it will be made to run on some of the older machines. So my pentium 4 might have a chance to run it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 10, 2008, 09:24:38 pm

I gripe a lot about EA, but one thing I will give them Kudo's for is keeping their prices down. I buy a lot of games, many that are between 19 and 49 dollars, you play them through once and that's it. Off to spend more money on the next sequel. I've spent about 300 for all the EP's and SP's. That's about what 13 a month? if you divide up how long I've been playing the Sims2 now. I spend more than that a month in junk that brings no enjoyment. I've gotten a ton of enjoyment from the Sims. Plus, I know I've spent more than that in a day at an amusement park for my family for one day of fun. Maybe it's good we're expecting the worse, we could actually be surprised and enjoy it as much as we have the Sims 2.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 11, 2008, 04:05:57 am

To Mr. Beos: Thanks for answering! I tried to read your blog though... And my older brother almost caught me... (I'm EXTREMELY green-minded, so, its okay for me to read something that could only be read by "adults"... :D) Well, anyway, your answer just proved me right. EA was just expanding their collections, of compilations, of columns, of shelves, of warehouses of EPs. And the mods & CCs were illegal, right? Now I'm thinking "So, why didn't they ban all of the sites that had CCs/mods?" (not that I'm saying that they should :D) Maybe, they have already figured out that the CCs and mods were the ones that were making them lots of money. And they're not gonna allow CCs and mods because (just an opinion) they're gonna steal the ideas of these past CCs put these ideas into their "going to be" EPs. Well, whatever I'm saying, its just my own opinion. Its not precise in the very least. I don't have supporting details... So, I need to contact EA and pretend that I'm EXTREMELY interested in TS3. How do I contact EA?

To YANFRForm: You can always answer without your answer being wrong because its just an opinion. (I'm not pressuring you to answer, just saying...:D)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on April 11, 2008, 07:55:43 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1208229

To YANFRForm: You can always answer without your answer being wrong because its just an opinion. (I'm not pressuring you to answer, just saying...:D)

I appreciate the thought! However, I try to respond only with accurate information because I'm trying to be part of the solution, not part of the problem! :D

Title: Sims 3 article
Post by: maniac19642003 on April 11, 2008, 03:20:47 pm

Spanish fansite Sims en sumolari.com posted an English translation from the official Spanish Sims magazine. The article has several little new details like leaves moving by the wind, avoiding the cars and enjoy beautiful sunsets.
Read the article here: Sims en sumolari.com (http://sims.sumolari.com/juegos/lossims3)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SealJuice on April 11, 2008, 04:41:32 pm

One thing I am waiting tio see is whther or not the clothing will be multi-layered instead of one layer. I am expecting it will be and it is not hard to do. I should be able to wear t shirt and then put a jacket on when I want to go outside.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SealJuice on April 11, 2008, 05:11:09 pm

BeosBoxBoy,

I worked at EA.com for a year on TSO and three years at EA on mostly unrelated projects. My sources will not talk either. I know that EA reads email and monitors even IM's like some Big Brother.

I tried to get on the Maxis team and they dangled a carrot to work on Societies if I would stick it out in customer service for 9 months, but I was a qualified producer and left for a real job. Theoretically, I might have wanted my hands on the animation tools, but that's just a theory.

My opinion of Maxis is that most real decisions are made by arrogant jackasses who have neve played the game at any length, never visited fan sites and read the boards, and they think they know everything. The Sims is no different than Pepsi to them. So whenever they do something right, I am pleasantly surprised, but I don't expect it. Even the lower level Maxis employees and producers are thought of as arrogant know-it-alls who never listen to anyone and EA definitely coddles them as their elite team. Most of the talent that gave us a good game in the first place is long long gone. Some of them have been on Spore for years.

Oh and TSO, remember that? EA expected a quick million subscribers back when that was a LOT of people. TSO was THE most anticipated project in 2001. It tanked hard. Why? Because they pulled the custom content features. (There are still 30,000 people playing TSO and a staff of 1 guy and I think he is part time. Suckers.) TSO was pretty much the final nail in the coffin for the EA.com business unit.

Well that's all I got. I think we have TS2 cc to a point where we can enjoy it for years to come, so let's be satisfied with that.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: summersong86 on April 12, 2008, 03:57:41 am

Wow, thanks to everyone especially BeosBoxBoy who contributed information and links to this thread.

My overall impression walking away from what I gleaned from this thread is that the Sims3 is quite a rehash of a lot of elements that already exist in the various Sims console games or via hacks and cheat codes. Even the whole thing about making fat or thin body shapes--I had a console version of Sims2 for X-box and well, it's been a long time since I played it, as I recall you could do a fat or thin morph and choose to shape legs and arms separately via sliders. Wa frickin hoo. I found the actual gameplay itself to be so beastly tedious without cheats or hacks that I soon couldn't give a darn if my character could morph into a perfect miniature of a real person==I wasn't going to waste any more precious minutes of my life endlessly picking up after sloppy roommates when I had to do that in real life anyway.

And frankly, I don't want my sim to sit there and try to figure out how to make a quiche. I can't even bring myself to do that in real life. We have a joke in our family...every time the doorbell rings we say "dinner is served." Again, as I recall, my console based Simmie made meals in a way similar to what is being promoted in Sims3. I remember (the sim) having to learn recipes and deciding what went into the meal. Like choose two meat icons and one veg to make a stew or something like that. Hardly groundbreaking or exciting.

I play the game basically to try out different personality types and living lives I'd never want to live out in real life. I enjoy sending the Sims out to meet people and have social interactions....but not water balloon fights or pillow fights--well, maybe once in a decade...but every five minutes? Get real...literally!

Fortunately, if I don't want to attend to tedious needs fulfillment, I can use the cheat code to max everything and make a night on the town last as long as I want. So...again, Sims3 isn't bringing anything really groundbreaking to the table in that regard...instead--it sounds like more control over the sim is being taken away from, not added to, the user experience

The Sims3 built in "modding tools" don't sound like a boon to me...more like one of those retractable leashes some people put on dogs to make the dog think--oh boy oh boy oh boy I'm running free...when at any time at a click of the switch the dog can find out exactly how not free it really is.

Sure on the surface it sounds cool that even the most novice of novices can at long last feel the happy surge of power that comes from making a sim look exactly like Paris Hilton, to be set out into a pool for the ladder to be mysteriously removed later. But...the flipside... simplifying the tools so everyone can use them, while it sounds upbeat and all-inclusive, is going to hamstring the more able modders who are able to do so much more than any novice could hope to even envision. I mean part of the fun of Sims is to look at what people have learned to do and think "Oh my gosh, I didn't think a Sim or item could turn out so cool!" Or "wow..he hacked THAT to do WHAT"??? Me personally...I can edit skintones and some alphas and that's about it. So I'm not affected at all by Sims3 changes. But I'm going to be really ticked if my favorite meshers and object makers and modders find all they can give us are slight variation on the Maxis stuff instead their own unique style & skill we've gotten spoiled on. Drag and drop just sounds ominous to me.

What I'd rather see is a far smoother way to integrate the creating tools--be it something akin to BodyShop or whatever 3-D tools the mesh/object creators use...into a testing or preview environment that better displays your content the way you would actually see it in the game. I think anyone who has ever proudly imported what they thought was their final draft of a project into the game only to see some hideous problems reveal themselves will agree with me on that.

Honestly, all I want out of Simming is to take the beauty we can have access to now in Sims2, iron out all the freakish bugs and have the option to bypass glaringly immature and unrealistic behavior out of the social interactions that currently require hacks and mods to remove...that would be so excellent.

I guess what I'm saying is that what I want out of Simming, you all have already given me. Now I just want EA to do their part and make it all work together consistently, reliably, and without making people knock themselves out to ensure everything works with every conceivable combination of base game and ep.

p.s....the Sims3 sims remind me a little bit of bobble-heads for some reason.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Sam the T-man on April 12, 2008, 05:42:20 pm

Before anyone else freaks out over lack of CC, I've been browsing one of the links posted on here, and found this:

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The customization process is again the easiest of all Sims Games in the line. You can import your textures directly into the game and recolor your furniture or clothing. Of course for the professional creators re-meshing option is still open.

There's also this part of the FAQ:

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Q: I was expecting better from The Sims 3. Sims look worser than The Sims 2.

A: Are you sure? Not actually. The Sims 2 is out for a long time and many talented people contributed to the game by their realistic and high quality custom content. Therefore The Sims 2 world is now very rich and colorful. If you compare the base games you will see The Sims 3 is superior. Considering many will create content for The Sims 3 too, it will be much better than The Sims 2 in a few years.

In fact they'd be immensely stupid to do away with the CC idea. That's what keeps the game popular, and even a guest lecturer from Rare said part of a certain game's success was the availability of CC. The Movies flunked after they banned any kind of modding for it.

I'm a little disappointed that they only allow three traits you can apply to a sim (personally, I could apply at least five to my self sim alone :P), and am a little iffy about things like the integrated neighbourhood, but others - like moods, work, needing ingredients to cook with (just like IRL) - are looking very appealing. Of course, what I'm really looking forward to is re-creating the Strangetown families and my self sim, but that's by the by... ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 12, 2008, 09:39:43 pm

Hmm sounds interesting! Of course I have said before that maybe we're getting ladders in our tights over nothing! I guess I am one of those rare people that see both sides of an argument so I am holding my judgement until TS3 comes out. I would, however, like to see another EP, after Apartment Life, come out. An April Fools joke from EA mentioned a "Country Life" EP. Yes it was a joke but it would be a good idea! A remake of Superstar and/or Makin' Magic would be good too! Oh well, I am just a lunatic so what do I know?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: chaoticgood on April 13, 2008, 01:16:36 pm

I think an excellent way to get back at EAxis for blocking out CC creators, that is if they do, would be to just continue playing the Sims 2 and creating CC for it. Why should all the creativity and talent just be squashed? Doesn't EA realize:

We've built an empire with this game. Why should we let something like this tear it down?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on April 13, 2008, 02:25:07 pm

Earthtimes.org posted a small article on Sims 3 containing a few quotes from Nancy Smith and Ben Bell. The article doesn't give much new info, but it's a nice read.
Check the article here: Earthtimes.org article (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/198526,home-leave--first-impressions-of-the-sims-3.html)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Deeney on April 14, 2008, 02:19:28 am

I wasn't at first interested in sims 3, but the info that's just been put here has tweaked my interest, whether I would buy it depends on one important thing money, not for the game, for a new computer, my computer can't even handle sim societies and I have a decent computer. And computers here is Aussie land aren't cheap.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on April 15, 2008, 07:59:21 am

Quote from: beosboxboy;1196844

This is precisely why I won't be getting Sims3. From what I have seen so far it looks like a sims2/2nd Life hybrid with the *appeal* of simstories
I made the mistake of getting simcity societies as we loved the SC series (and where would our custom 'hoods be without SC4?) and couldn't believe how *dumbed down* it was. Sims3 seems to be in the same vein.

With the frequency the EPs and SPs have been issued, I don't feel I have got my money's worth of Sims2 yet - and there are certainly a lot of the last 4 or 5 that I haven't explored properly.

btw, beosboxboy, you say that

Quote from: beosboxboy;1142753

Thanks Maniac! I was pretty certain everyone knew that Free Time was the last EP, so I didn't mention that; but this seals it.

so what is AL?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 16, 2008, 12:06:57 am

kacidama - an expression of corporate prevarication and greed? but seriously, Rod Humble and other EA big-mouths said that Free Time was the last EP, but like kattenjin said in the AL discussion thread (http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=78655):

Quote from: kattenijin;1212639

Heck, if you got a cow that's still giving milk, why kill it?

There are 10 EP slots in the base game - so it stands to reason that EA may have planned to use all 10 or equally likely the EA may have simply used 10 since it is a nice big number. Only time will tell.

At the time of that post - the official statement from EA's mouth-pieces was Free Time was the last EP. Rod Humble himself said:

Quote from: Rod Humble

Its not complicated, we are actually launching less skus (Stock Keeping Units) this year than last.

For the Sims 2 game there is no news apart from the wonderful Freetime (you can be a gamer in it for crying out loud, why do you hate gamers?). Thats it for the Sims 2 in terms of new stuff. For Sims 3 there will be new information soon.

This certainly gave everyone high and low the confirmation that FT was indeed the last EP.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 16, 2008, 09:36:22 am

Anyone familiar with Wizards of the Coast (aka WotC) knows that even if something that's been said is "official", the next thing that happens is the opposite of the official news. For those of you who don't know who WotC is, they're the makers of the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Role-Playing Game. For the longest time WotC said that there would be no fourth edition of D&D. The very next month after the "official announcement" the WotC website announces "Fourth Edition Coming Soon". What's that got to do with the Sims franchise? It's just clarification that "official announcements" don't mean a thing!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 16, 2008, 01:08:04 pm

lol ain't that the truth! Kevida, I am familiar with Wizards of the Coast and their double speak, my house-mates groan constantly over them lol

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 16, 2008, 03:12:07 pm

Glad I could give you a laugh,beosboxboy. By the way, is your avatar a picture of you? If not then it look an awful like actor Charles Nelson Reily! I've been meaning to ask you that for the longest time!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on April 16, 2008, 04:23:29 pm

no i think its a clip shot of brick top from snatch... though dont quote me- im terrible remembering movie names

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 17, 2008, 10:21:53 am

good show, ktggoodnight! You're right!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 17, 2008, 11:16:18 am

I need to be able to talk to people/a person here in Insim, as in instant messaging, so that I'll be less confused. I need to talk to someone knowledgeable, someone that can prove a point about this issue... Err... And... Did I spell this right (?): supercalifragilisticexpialidocious <---? I've been making this as an acronym and put in a lot of words together to form the acronym...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 17, 2008, 04:19:05 pm

I suppose then I need to watch Snatch.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 17, 2008, 04:22:23 pm

Quote from: fatimatillah;1215189

??????????
are you saying the your issue is wheter "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is spelled right? I don't even think it's a word. Of course I could always be wrong.

Title: My fear for TS3
Post by: kevida97 on April 17, 2008, 07:33:00 pm

I am afraid that since the originator of The Sims (Will Wright) will not be working on TS3 that it will tank without him. I am hoping that I am wrong! Yes I know that I've been going "back and forth" about whether or not I'll get TS3. If you really want my answer then here it is. I will definitely think about maybe getting it!:)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 18, 2008, 08:26:52 am

Quote from: kevida97;1215735

Kevida, TS2 was made entirely without Will Wright too. Wright is credited for, but did not design much -- if any -- of The Sims 2. What content that may be by Wright most probably consists of recycled code stripped from The Sims and SimsVille. He was only used in advertising/promotional material and a member of the team in name only; during most of the life-arc of The Sims 2, he was/has been working on the first stages of Spore and doing the kudos-tour where he generally lived like a rock star and got a pile of honorary degrees and awards purely based on the success of The Sims and his huge cash roll.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: nequam on April 18, 2008, 09:00:30 am

Back to topic; how long did EAxis milk the teat of The Sims1?
And what is the comparative to TS2, to date?

Addendum: The sims is my first foray into message boards, still learnin' all the shiny buttons so excuse the crude cut and paste:)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on April 18, 2008, 09:40:26 am

Ahehe... I deleted the last post... So, beos and nequam, you can edit yours posts with the stuff you had to post/say to what I have posted earlier because its gonna look dumb... Nequam, I wasn't looking for pictures like that. Good thing the link is fake... I didn't click it, I just quoted your message and saw the "underline" symbols. Just to clear things up, "that" wasn't an actual question, that was just an example of what I would say if my mind got really dull.

See? : I'm gonna say things like: "______________________________" <-- "blank" ( I keep my grammar as accurate as possible. )

Ok. I don't think I should be posting too much stuff, since this happened, because it doesn't help with anything. I think nothing that I post ever helps :D... (That is so because I don't provide anything of importance)... I'll just post if it is important and actually relevant. Or if I respond to one of the posts. :|

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: nequam on April 18, 2008, 10:29:17 am

Ahhh!!!! I fear my playfullness has been misinterpreted.
Sadness; I want none, I want to share none...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: BeosBoxBoy on April 18, 2008, 12:27:50 pm

Quote from: nequam;1216196

You can never get solid figures from EA about specific items, they obviously don't want their shareholders to know how much money they are losing on certain pet projects. But this being said, I can give some ball-park figures.

The Sims (original - base game & expansion packs, including licensed translations by 3rd party vendors) to date has sold over 420 million units worldwide with an average shelf-price of USD $29.99 - netting about USD $ 1 649 800 000 (figure is adjusted for inflation) in gross profits for EA... and they are still pressing and shipping Sims original to market.

The Sims 2 (base game & expansion packs, including licensed sales by 3rd party vendors) to date has sold less than 90 million unites worldwide with an average shelf price of USD $32.00 - netting about USD $ 1 224 000 000 (figure is adjusted for inflation) in gross profits for EA... so you can see they've found a way to give us less and squeeze out more

don't fret the small stuff, nequam, we all start as newbies, it gets better

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maria87 on April 18, 2008, 01:49:26 pm

I don't want the sims 3 to be released!:-P I'm not ready for them and I don't need them... I'm still waiting for stupid freetime to be shipped and I explored the previous ep's to the minimum... There are millions of things that could be improved, but that doesn't even happen... The thing they advertise the most is the seamless neighborhood. And, ok, I hate the loading screen and I have thought that it would be nice to be able to go to the neighbor's house, but I'm not gonna buy a new computer just for that... I also wanted a new personality system, but I mean like, sims with caracters? Not people who steal benches and that makes them so unique and realistic! For the most part, the changes I see that they're making could be good. But they're not... They're just plain stupid! Like with the sims 3 they're aiming towards a new age group: 8-year-olds!

When the sims 2 were anounced... What was it like? I guess you thought the sims were better, but when did you decide that you wanted to buy them and that they were better? Did you like the new information being released or did you keep ranting the way we do now?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 18, 2008, 03:40:44 pm

Quote from: beosboxboy;1216174

Now that I did not know! Thanks for the clarification! Hmm no wonder TS2 started off good but, as Will became less involved, it become more of a money making scheme for EA in the end. I just have a bad feeling that TS3 will tank and that Spore will be to amibtious of a project.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Sam_Cains90 on April 18, 2008, 05:42:12 pm

I think that what we have been shown of the actual sim design of Sims 3 makes them look like little girls dolls! I found the sims in Sims 2 far more realistic - especially with cc, so let's hope their will be some good creators out there fairly soon after the release!

I really don't want to buy a new computer just yet, but will if I have to. I will definitely be getting the game - I just hope it's worth it.

I'll definitely be keeping Sims 2 though, it has been my life for a couple of years (sad as that may seem ;))

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on April 18, 2008, 06:08:02 pm

Quote from: maria87;1216517

When the sims 2 were anounced... What was it like? I guess you thought the sims were better, but when did you decide that you wanted to buy them and that they were better? Did you like the new information being released or did you keep ranting the way we do now?

When Sims2 first came out, I'd only been playing Sims 1 for a year, and what I saw of Sims 2 (as Maxis-only stuff) I wasn't impressed. So I ignored Sims 2 and kept playing Sims 1. About 2 years later, I was bored with Sims 1 so I started looking around the nets to see what was available for Sims 2, CC-wise, and I was amazed. That's when I knew it was time to switch from 1 to 2.

I don't expect that to happen with Sims 3. It doesn't look any better than Sims 2, and there's still some question if we'll even have CC for 3.

I have never bought a Sims game/EP/FP because I wanted MAXIS content - I've only ever bought them so I could play with the custom content I'd seen that required them. I wish EA would learn that, know it, live it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on April 18, 2008, 08:23:12 pm

Quote from: maria87;1216517

My daughter and I have played sims since the start - we played a little simcity but the appeal of controlling and playing individuals and families was exciting. We loved Sims although the game was a little buggy at times and the sims were totally stupid so when Sims2 was first talked about the anticipation was tremendous.
There were teasers and screenshots, interviews with the people working on Sims2 and every update was greeted with squeals and trepidation. We got to *know* the Maxoids and looked forward to the webchats.
What we didn't know was that we were being fed lies and propaganda. The videos and screenshots they showed were photoshopped: they promised us weather - we didn't get it till EP5 although it was blamed as the reason for the 9 month delay of Sims2. We didn't mind the wait - we had regular updates and the anticipation was increased.
Worst of all the *Maxis* brand was axed after OFB (and was only on that as an afterthought) - a brand we had loved and trusted but with the release of each EP and SP the bugs got worse, there was no testing before shipping - apart from with the basegame - and the modders were relied on to fix things until EAxis could patch it (or not as is the case with FT)

Most people were excited about the release of Sims2 but the coding was sloppy and each EP showed it up so by the time Sims3 was announced we are wary (and weary) that it will be more of the same.

As the legendary Who said *We Won't get Fooled Again*

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Llamarama on April 19, 2008, 10:41:46 am

I'm looking forward to the sims 3 but the main thing i'm worried about is system spec. Is it going to be similar to the sims 2 with all EP and stuff packs or are we talking super computer territory? I'm also concerned with legacy sims games. When the sims 2 came out most of the sims 1 sites shut down or were abandoned, will this happen with the sims 2 aswell? I certainly hope not!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PANDAQUEEN on April 19, 2008, 06:19:42 pm

I'm a little scared of it, since it may require a new computer...

It is impressive, though...

It's quite a feat to make a video game like this, so I am easily amazed.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on April 20, 2008, 05:51:17 am

Quote from: Llamarama;1217518

When the sims 2 came out most of the sims 1 sites shut down or were abandoned, will this happen with the sims 2 aswell? I certainly hope not!

Probably. Although there are still a lot of us that aren't getting Sims3 so maybe not for a while.

And there are still sims1 sites out there

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on April 20, 2008, 11:04:05 am

I only began simming bout 4 months ago - still have lots to learn so hope sites like these will still be around fer ages to come

p.s the new kitchen and bathroom stuff pack is absolute keekiebobos (thats rubbish to anyone who's a tad unsure) so dont bother wasting yer money !

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: cwf1701 on April 20, 2008, 07:12:08 pm

from some of what i read on page 1-2, it could be bad if the requirement forces players to upgrade to a Crappy OS (Vista) to play the game. if i had to play Sims 3, i would buy a mac and wait for a mac version of Sims 3 rather than upgrade a machine to Vista. (or wait until Windows 7).

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on April 21, 2008, 07:25:23 am

I've got Vista and it seems fine to me

tho have only experienced simming on Vista so dont have anything to compare it to !

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SealJuice on April 21, 2008, 05:38:38 pm

Quote from: kacidama;1218271

Probably. Although there are still a lot of us that aren't getting Sims3 so maybe not for a while.

And there are still sims1 sites out there

Personally, I do not think Sims2 sites will shut down after Sims3 comes out. TS2 did offer us a lot that we could not live without, especially the graphics and 3d changes. Unless the Sims3 shows itself to be truely mod friendly, many of us will not bother with it. If the gang finds a way to create their own meshes and mods, then we will start to see the bigger migration. This took over a year with TS2 if I remember.

For awhile, EAxis had plans for TS3 to be semi-online, meaning you could actually have your sims visit my neighborhood. I think this idea was scrapped, but I do not know for sure.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 21, 2008, 05:54:56 pm

Quote from: SealJuice;1220167

For awhile, EAxis had plans for TS3 to be semi-online, meaning you could actually have your sims visit my neighborhood. I think this idea was scrapped, but I do not know for sure.

Considering the failure that The Sims Online was, I don't think the EAxis would wont to venture through that territory again. Speaking of EAxis I have decided to make a comparaison of EA/Maxis with Chrysler's buy out of The American Motors Corporation (AMC). Chrysler bought out AMC so that they could get thier hands on the Jeep brand (which was AMC's only money maker). However since that time the Jeep brand hasn't lived up to previous models' quality or consumer friendliness (is that even a word?). It looks like EA is doing the same thing with the Sim brand (Sim City & The Sims). I actually like Sim City Societies, by the way. I just had to get me head around not comparing it to the previous ones. TS3, however, concerns me but I have already gone through that ad nauseam. I just wanted to shre me comparison with others. I apologize to all non-Americans for my use of an American reference. I am not that well versed in other countries' cultures (except for the two years I spent in Japan)

Title: Freetime not the final EP
Post by: shawner1992 on April 21, 2008, 09:10:52 pm

There is one more left. In the Kitchen and Bath booklet it says Sims Apartments coming this fall I think. Go to The Sims site to see it.:blob6:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on April 22, 2008, 07:49:15 am

**wanders off to sims site**

Title: Release Date
Post by: theotherhalf on April 23, 2008, 10:16:24 am

The manager of my local EB Games just told me that they have April 8th as the Sims 3 release date.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lynz4tex58 on April 23, 2008, 10:01:21 pm

I think that the Sims3 will look/act like the characters in the Nasonex commercial here in the US. The actors voice for the bee is Antonio Banderas with alot of sim like people in it. Or what I would imagine the next version of sims will be like. I'm excited for it. Never played sims1 so I guess this is like my TS2 from TS1, can't wait to see it. Really can't wait to own it :D.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kathy19122 on April 25, 2008, 11:58:15 am

So far i heard that the game is goin to be just like The Sims Life Storie.
all i can say is i hope not.because all this waiting for the release and it turns out to be not worth it there is no point on getting it..but i hope that those rumors are lies and it be a awesome game as The sims 2 and all EP's
"Viva Le Sims"and keep on coming!!!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lupine on April 25, 2008, 05:33:46 pm

Like many others here, I won't buy it until I hear definitive confirmation that it is hackable/moddable. I only ever wanted a sex d***s and rock & roll simulator. TS2 is as close as you can get, at the moment, but it surprises me that an independant company hasn't produced a completely "adult" game in the same vein (I don't count singles as it was rubbish or any of the virtual valerie clones (yes I'm that old)). It may be a weird thing to say on a Sims forum but the whole school/work/life micro-management part of the game (basically 95% of it) holds no appeal for me. The idea of coming home after a hard day at work and thinking "I know, I'll play a game in which the characters spend most of their time at school or work and a lot of their free time being instructed to perform basic life skills somehow never struck a chord. Then I discovered hacks and mods and cc and never looked back. The free time ep is probably my favourite but it still has huge flaws, the most obvious being forgetting how to do activities if you don't perform them regularly (how can you forget how to go hiking?) I think my ideal expansion pack would be Sims lottery winner or Sims Hugh Hefner (amounts to the same thing) as that's how I play the game anyway.
It looks as though Eaxis might be gearing Sims3 to the new market of Wii and nds owners who aren't looking for anything too complex or, indeed adult, in nature. There's a big cash cow there waiting to be exploited.
I have no doubt that, if the new game is remotely hackable then those clever bods who improve games on our behalf will have it nailed soon after the official release. If it turns out to be uncrackable or the custom content has to go through some kind of morality filter then Eaxis can insert it in the orifice of their choice.
That said, there's a couple of things that I'd like to see in the new game apart from a lot more adult content which I won't go into here.
1) House keys. I don't know about you but when I meet someone for the first time I don't immediately invite them into my home or give them carte blanche
in the house when they do visit. Family members from teens onwards would get them as a matter of course but they could easily become part of the popularity or romance paths, in particular romance, as the giving of keys to a girl/boyfriend could be a precursor to the move-in proposal.
2)Much, Much, Much better Ai. If I leave my sims alone for a few seconds, they immediately start dancing as it's the thing they have most enthusiasm for. They'll then dance until they drop unless I intervene. Basic life skills (in teens onwards) and an ablity to "do something different for a change" should be built-in.
3)If you really want to do the school/work thing, then why not have that time pass quickly (as it does in the game if all your sims are doing it) but then have what free time you have pass at a more realistic rate. I'm not talking real-time here but, say, fifteen minutes real time to an hour game time so it doesn't take an hour to hold a phone conversation or use the toilet (you know what I mean).
4) More owner content in game. I know you can produce a custom playlist for the radio and, with some effort, play custom video on the Tv but it could and should be so much easier. A player like Vlc, which can handle pretty much any sort of media is only a few Mb in size and surely couldn't be that hard to incorporate into the game. Likewise with the stereo. As well as custom playlists, why not include internet radio? Might be a bit hard on those with older systems but, again, surely not that hard. It won't matter what sort of music either as the sims will use the same dance moves regardless.
5) Different dance moves.
Sorry for the lenghty ramble. This is my first post here and the reason I don't post on forums that often is that I will go on and on and on without neccessarily sticking to the thread and this annoys some people. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: pennyhugo on April 26, 2008, 12:14:33 am

hehehe loved it :D

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Sim2Kid405 on April 26, 2008, 06:03:18 am

Ok comments welcome, but here is on thought on The Sims3, Wouldn't it be great that when they finished the product and ready to be release that they put this option in it.

*Check this Option to install Sims 3 if you don't have Sims2 install.
*Check this Option to install Sims 3 if you have Sims2 installed and will migrate your town and city to Sims3 Neighborhood, all your downloads will be there, you won't have to start out new, you can continue with your family that you was playing.

and of course there be some more notes like Please take out all hacks and the cep, we have included the cep for your custom content to show up in the game, the game will come with cars.

Wouldn't it be great if they have an option to migrate The sims2 into the sims3?
and all downloads works in sims3, of course the hacks will have to be removed till the community makes some hacks for the sims3, I really think they should make this option, cause I'll will buy it and install it and play it, and i'll probably unstalled the sims2 and play sims3, and the Sims2 game will goto my archive like the first sims game did, hadn't installed it or played it again, probably be the same thing for the sims 2. but maybe i'll keep it installed and if i'm in the mood to play the sims2 what they don't have in the sims3 yet ill go back there and play it, I just hope they add season to the sims3 orignal game not in an expansion pack.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PnJz on April 26, 2008, 02:43:03 pm

Does anyone know what specs your computer will have to have to run this game? Any idea? Thanks in advance. :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 26, 2008, 05:57:50 pm

Quote from: PnJz;1225277

Does anyone know what specs your computer will have to have to run this game? Any idea? Thanks in advance. :)

Right now I don't think that anyone knows anything!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lynz4tex58 on April 26, 2008, 08:16:41 pm

lupine, loved your rant and couldn't agree with you more. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: demeterloves2 on April 27, 2008, 01:32:24 am

You know...While I want to see SO much more done with this game, I'm not sure Sims 3 is going to be an improvement. Now, I won't know till I play it, of course, but I just know that what I'm reading doesn't sound much like the game I've grown to love. I mean...I would love to see more social interactions, yes. However, I want to keep what we have with The Sims 2 and branch out from there. I don't want it to change all-together.
For example, I want parents to be able to hold their baby and rock them to sleep when they are fussy. It would be awesome to sing a little Lullaby or something, too! I know that EA could be A LOT more creative if they took the time.
I realize what they are trying to do and that there are many that probably like their new ideas. However, there are many that like the game as it is and just want more options...Not a completely different game. I personally get tired of the balloon above their heads, too, but I don't exactly want it to go away. I mean, it's hard enough to figure out what the hell they are talking about! :P
Another concern of mine with Sims 3 is having to do with animals, weather, automobiles, and hobbies. These are things that I love, love, love about Sims 2. What if we don't have all that in Sims 3? What would be the point? EA said it themselves, Pets was the most profitable Expansion. I have yet to hear anything about pets in Sims 3.
I guess what I'm saying is, I don't want to see it all go away just for a little more social interaction and whatever else they are promising us.
Oh yeah...What's this I hear about another Expansion or Stuff having to do with Apartments?? I know it was supposed to come out this Fall...Is that not happening? :(

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Sim2Kid405 on April 27, 2008, 03:25:14 pm

Quote from: demeterloves2;1226054

It possible that Apartments will be the last expansion pack and i'm sure there have another stuff pack coming out, remember expansion pack's comes out every 6 months and sims3 is due out in a year time so i wouldn't see why not there be another expansion pack.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PnJz on April 27, 2008, 03:28:20 pm

I don't think they're going to take away the Pets. They'll just save everything for an expansion pack.
I think you're right though demeterloves2. I'd like some more intimacy between the characters and choices.
And lupine made some good points also. Why does it take a Sim over an hour to pee and/or poo? It's absurd. It takes them way too long to do simple things and they get carried away with others. Like playing the piano until they're almost dead. What gives? Or standing there waving their arms at me when they have to pee and there's a bathroom right next to them.
I think those stupid things should be fixed but like the above post says, not to the point where it's no longer the same game.

I miss the dance cage from the original Sims. I loved that dance cage and the way they copped serious attitude whenever they'd dance in it.
It never failed to crack me up. I hope they bring that back into Sims 3.

I hope the computer specs for the game aren't too outrageous. I just got a new computer. If all I have to do is buy Vista for the Direct X 10 then I'll be happy. If I don't even have to do that much then I'll be even happier.
Keeping my fingers crossed.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Spookylicious on April 27, 2008, 06:29:59 pm

Lupine that was a good read,and I totally agree with you too 100%.:thumbup:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on April 28, 2008, 03:22:18 am

Quote from: Sim2Kid405;1224833

Wouldn't it be great if they have an option to migrate The sims2 into the sims3?
and all downloads works in sims3, of course the hacks will have to be removed till the community makes some hacks for the sims3, I really think they should make this option, cause I'll will buy it and install it and play it, ...I just hope they add season to the sims3 orignal game not in an expansion pack.

It wouldn't be possible to transfer Sims2 to Sims3 because they will use different coding.

The only way I would get Sims3 was if they used what we already have in Sims2 as a building block = that is there will be pets and weather in the base game so we don't have to start over but as the EPs are such a money-spinner (and EA is only about the $$$$) I doubt it

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: btm on April 28, 2008, 04:14:40 am

I'm in the wait and see camp....

I'm a huge fan of Neverwinter Nights 1, but I think the second one is rubbish...and I am hoping sims 3 won't follow down that path...prettier environmental graphics but such ugly, ugly avatars....

But speaking of NWN, I would have loved to see the sims 3 take the NWN model of Multiplayer. No central game world, but I could invite you and maybe 8 or 16 other people into my neighborhood (hosted on my machine) and you could do the same....with some sort of site to match hosts with guests, a la Game Spy or some such...sadly this isn't going to happen...

That said in both NWN and Sims, I'm a CC junkie, so they are gonna need one seriously powerful self customizer widget or the ability to add CC from other users or I'll never get into it...I hadn't played the Sims 2 in a couple years, then just on a lark I stumbled across this sight, and it was CC creators like Warlokk, Marvine, and Beos who got me to reinstall the whole shebang and get all the EP's and SP's....

I have high hopes, tempered with lowered expectations....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PegasusDiana on April 29, 2008, 02:34:24 am

Quote from: PnJz;1226841

I miss the dance cage from the original Sims. I loved that dance cage and the way they copped serious attitude whenever they'd dance in it. It never failed to crack me up. I hope they bring that back into Sims 3.

http://www.simwardrobe.com/
Sims2/Objects/Other Objects
He made the dance cage for Sims 2

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PPR on April 29, 2008, 06:19:42 am

If the rumor mentioned in this thread about Sims 3 being DirectX 10, then it is going to be expensive for me. DirectX 10 is being billed as only useable with Windows Vista (which I have resisted buying because of poor word-of-mouth). This basically means before I can play it on my computer, I will have to buy:

--MS Vista ($100)
--New video card for DX10 (>$100)
--New mother board, because DX 10 cards mostly us the new PCI-E slot (>$80)
--New power supply, because new video cards suck up a lot of power ($40)

In short, I could buy a bare-bones computer for less. And that doesn't even take into consideration the cost of the game.

This sort of indirect cost would certainly cause me to think twice about buying the game.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on April 29, 2008, 10:07:57 am

^^ Yeah... they still said it should run on "granny" PCs, but I'll believe that when I see it. That's far too much money spent just to enjoy a game... the expansions and base games themselves are more than enough when you add them all together. :lol:

Anyways, a little off the subject, but I happened to find this neat little YouTube clip of something called "Artificial Girl 3" while browsing the site for more interesting clips. (Don't ask what it is exactly... never heard of the name until now. :dontknow:) Let's just say, if you look closely at every option on the girl's face that's being changed, Sims ain't got nothin' on it yet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub6KJqJH4l4). You can even adjust more on the EAR length. The EARS for crying out loud! And all without making them look so mis-shapened from resizing the whole ear. Even the iris of both eyes can be adjusted without making a new skin for them. :shock

I always thought that there was yet to be something to rival the new-age sims games and their facial customization, but I've found it. And that's usually a hard thing for me to say. Step your game up, EA. You're slipping. :lol:

Title: Artificial Girl 3
Post by: kevida97 on April 29, 2008, 04:43:29 pm

Its just a game about scoring with a girl. Yes that's feature in The Sims but The Sims has more to it that that. It has 2 DVDs (one for creating and one for playing) and takes up about 6G of hard drive space. Again it's just about sex! It is wildy popular in Japan! There is no American release of it because it is considered porn (I agree) and wil not be released here.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on April 29, 2008, 05:21:13 pm

:shock: Seriously?! :eh: Dang... :laugh: Oh well. The face-changing options are still quite interesting. Definitely NOT a complete comparison of the full game of Sims 2, but option wise in the area of face customization, AG3 looks a little bit more interesting than our beloved Sims IMO. Too bad it's just another ecchi "romance" simulator... :roll:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Annette1955 on April 29, 2008, 08:32:01 pm

I'd actually be happy if my updates for TS3 came to around $300. I suspect that it could be much more. There seems to be a lot of sales tax or something on computer parts in Australia, because I can't see a good video card being under $250.
Like so many others I'm worried about the spec's. If it needs a dual core processor, new operating system, video card etc etc I might just as well get a new computer. Here that means at least $2000. All I'm left with from my old one is a hard drive and dvd player!
I live in hope that the 'granny's laptop' quote will mean my perfectly good P4 system may run the game adequately on medium settings.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PnJz on April 29, 2008, 09:35:57 pm

OMG!! Thanks PegasusDiana!! Yay! My Sims can dance in their cage again. Okay, I'm happy. I don't need Sims 3.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PnJz on April 29, 2008, 09:49:20 pm

That video of "artificial girl" was kind of cool but the artificial girl looked cartoonish. Do they have cc for that game?

Since when is America opposed to porn? Look at the advertisements big companies have. It's nothing but wanna be porn.

I won't even get Bon Voyage because I'm scared it's going to mess up my computer. I'm still on Seasons.

And it's odd that Maxis wants to control any cc with the exchange. The reason everyone likes our cc's so much is because Maxis creates such awful stuff.
I was suckered into getting that Family Stuff for $20. I was so mad after I saw the content. I would have rathered paid a bunch of donations to cc sites and gotten tons of really good stuff. But I think that's what Maxis wants to cut out. Since they have no talent in designing-they have to eliminate the competition so we'll be stuck with their retarded animal head hats, hideous wall paper/floors...well, I'm sure I don't have to explain this to you guys.

I'm so happy I got my dance cage! I'm going to go and play with it now.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: btm on April 29, 2008, 11:36:39 pm

Quote from: Annette1955;1229524

Here's a direct X 10 card in Oz for about $100...
http://www.pcmarket.com.au/9868_ASUS_EN8500GT_Silent_Magic_HTD_512M_nVidia_GeForce_.php

and free shipping!.....

I am not in Oz but do a google search and I'm sure you'll find more dealers with decent cards....that's the first dealer I pulled up...

And I feel bad for people who will have financial struggles to upgrade their machines, but the MS is ending the product life of XP and so soon nothing is going to be written for it...If you only want to run old programs you will be fine, but for everything new you are going to have to upgrade....MS extended the lifespan on XP six times so in fact we got a lot more life out of it than was expected....but don't rush out and get Vista yet, as there's some buzz that Windows 7 (the next one after Vista) is coming much sooner than expected....and will be superior to Vista....The fcat that many large corporations and governments are refusing to use Vista is forcing MS to bring out Windows 7 sooner than they wanted...

UPDATE...

here's a good system that will run Vista or XP...starting at $700...Remove components like the keyboard(use your old one) and it gets cheaper or you can bump up RAM and what not with the savings

http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/79018/SYSTEMS_GAMING/Techbuy/TBOS79018.asp

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on April 30, 2008, 03:01:41 am

Quote from: PnJz;1229580

You'd be surprised how big and hypocritical the grand ol' US of A is. Or not. :lol:

And from what I researched after kevida informed me of it... (:oops:) Yes, there are some mods for it. Not worried about the "cartoonish" look as much as the extra option ideas, like I mentioned before. I certainly would like to be able to re-size the irises without photo-editing, or even change the ears without making them look overly deformed. Even the option for separate eye colors was pretty thrifty. Nice touch to it. :lol: Like I said, as a whole game, AG3 has nothing on Sims... but with it's interesting face-modifying options, that has a definite one-up on Sims at the moment. That's just my honest opinion. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Spookylicious on April 30, 2008, 01:42:51 pm

Quote from: btm;1229662

I'm really glad you posted the info regarding Windows 7,because I knew nothing about it until now.My computer will be 2 years old this month,and I will be purchasing a new computer from ibuypower.com because they have some really great prices,but I will probably wait until The Sims 3 comes out to purchase and maybe by then Windows 7 will be released.:smile:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on April 30, 2008, 06:15:50 pm

Quote from: Tenshii~Akari;1229751

Like I said, as a whole game, AG3 has nothing on Sims... but with it's interesting face-modifying options, that has a definite one-up on Sims at the moment. That's just my honest opinion. ;)

I WILL give this to AG3. The graphics are awesome. Everything is detailed from head to (literally) toes! It would be good to combine AG3's graphics with The Sims gameplay but could you imagine what a resource hog that would be?:snorting:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: btm on April 30, 2008, 09:56:02 pm

Quote from: spookylicious;1230230

I'm really glade you posted the info regarding Windows 7,because I knew nothing about it until now.My computer will be 2 years old this month,and I will be purchasing a new computer from ibuypower.com because they have some really great prices,but I will probably wait until The Sims 3 comes out to purchase and maybe by then Windows 7 will be released.:smile:

It won't be out by then, I don't think, but we'll probably have moved past the "buzz" stage and be hearing some solid information...XP's product sales life ends in June, so I imagine by septemper/october MS should be putting out some official press releases

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Annette1955 on May 01, 2008, 08:59:19 pm

Thanks btm, your imput on computer parts has been helpful. I've bookmarked that site for later, no point upgrading until we are closer to the release date.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: fatimatillah on May 02, 2008, 02:48:12 am

Hi. I remember someone here saying that FreeTime is the LAST EP... Well, it isn't. There's one more called "Apartment Life". It a really new EP and it would be released this fall of 2008. We don't have a season such as "fall" here in the Philippines, so I'm not sure when it would be really released. There's a new NPC, which is a landlord. The EP's name is already self-explanatory. I saw this at Wikipedia.org when I searched for "The Sims 2" there. I don't know if there are more details at thesims2.ea.com. I got tired of opening the site because its soooo slooow. I don't know if anyone has already mentioned this new EP, but I just posted it anyway, just in case. And this isn't a TS2 page, its a TS3 page, but I don't know where else to post this. Whee!!! :D

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on May 02, 2008, 07:07:15 am

Fall = autumn, but you probably knew that, lol. Anyways, it usually starts around September 21 and lasts around 3 months, so yeah.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 02, 2008, 11:51:41 am

Actually, over in the Philippines and other equatorial locations, they only have two seasons: Summer and Rainy. (I just re-learned this myself, which was a pretty cool reminder. ;)) Whatever season it is that falls in the months of September, October, and November is the season it'll be released. :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on May 02, 2008, 12:18:16 pm

Oh, I do believe certain countries just don't have fall. That's why I mentioned when it usually starts over here and how long it tends to last. :P

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 02, 2008, 02:53:59 pm

:smile bi: Alrighty. :lol: I just thought a few minutes after I posted, I had let my "know-it-all" moment take the best of me... :laugh: Sorry 'bout that!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on May 02, 2008, 03:18:57 pm

or in england where you get about 50 seasons in one day!

Title: We're going on the wrong topic!
Post by: fatimatillah on May 03, 2008, 04:02:04 am

Ok, lets keep this thread on track... Ok, I got nuthin' to say now... So, that's it. New EP... Yup. :neutral:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on May 03, 2008, 07:10:51 am

I just wish EA would get off of thier collective butt and give us more information!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on May 03, 2008, 03:19:23 pm

ebgames.com has TS3 (http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=70858) for pre-order right now and has a ship date of 4/7/2009

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Spookylicious on May 03, 2008, 05:52:40 pm

Quote from: btm;1230705

That's really a bummer.I was hoping it would be out by then,but if it's not I guess I will just have to purchase my new computer with Vista.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: computer2much on May 04, 2008, 12:07:18 am

Quote from: clcny20;1163940

Yeah..i agree. I'm not at all ready for a new version to attack the market. I'm quite content with the way the Sims is already (well there are a few things that i would want a little different, but not enough for an entire new version). That sad part is that, I really don't see how it could be improved, at least i don't see enough to justify a new version. From the Sims to the Sims 2 there was plenty, but what all absolutely positively needs to be changed that can't be accomplished with an expansion pack?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on May 04, 2008, 02:33:09 am

Ok I have been playing GTA4 for the past few days and all I can say is EA had better come up with some serious graphics for Sims3. The detail in GTA4 is incredible - oh and Rockstar have been using open neighbourhoods like forever but in this game there is no screen delay when entering/leaving a building!!
IGN gave it 10/10 - unheard of in recent years. Ok GTA4 is on the console (I am playing it on Xbox360 which is supposed to be the least favourable platform but I am still blown away) and Sims3 will be on the pc - but I play GTA San Andreas and Vice City on the pc - and the attention to minutiae is second to none.
I don't want to hi-jack the thread by writing a review here lol - there are plenty about - all I wanted to say is that I can't see Sims3 coming anywhere near a lot of games that are already out there for the look, feel and playability.

EA must be quaking as they have made a hostile takeover bid for TakeTwo - the publishers of GTA ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on May 04, 2008, 06:10:33 am

NOOOO dont say GTA4 is good- now i will have to have it! lol

Title: graphics versus playability
Post by: kevida97 on May 04, 2008, 06:33:59 am

You know, I couldn't care less about graphics is TS3 (or any sims franchise for that matter) than I do about playability. What I mean by that is that I'd sacrifice some graphics to have more interactions (either personal, social, or evironmental). The graphics, in my poinion, should be second (albeit a VERY CLOSE second) to the playability.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on May 04, 2008, 12:57:11 pm

We don't know, nobody (except EA-people) has any idea what the computer requirements will be, so we don't know what kind of a computer or laptop you need either.
You'll have to wait on more info, if you want to know that. :/

Title: Rod Humble responds
Post by: maniac19642003 on May 04, 2008, 01:32:13 pm

Found on snootysims just now:

"I'm never sure in which amount the polls on this site contribute in BBS/Forum discussions, but this topic (EA ignoring the community) was sure a heated one. The boss of the Sims team, Rod Humble replied to one of these threads saying they indeed listen. Below a quote:

"Let me assure you that the Sims 3 first and foremost will deliver the same core Sims gameplay you love and have enjoyed for years. The Sims 3 will add to your creative control and ability to craft your game the way you want, not diminish it"

Read the entire message here: Rod Humble message (http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=da798b37410d015403c5ab40005228ce&directoryID=154&startRow=1&hideFramework=true&openItemID=item.154,item.43,item.104,item.41,item.127,item.23#833314012773b1482ec3a8ba564a6611)"

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on May 04, 2008, 09:28:52 pm

And if you believe that you will believe anything :roll:

If you read the 2 part interview with Mr Humble on RPS (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/?p=1655) (linked by Snooty Sims) and read the post on the BBS in full it tells a different story.

If the droids at EAxis are really taking note of what the community is saying, wtf are they still releasing crappy, buggy EPs? This does not inspire confidence in Sims3 if they still can't get Sims2 right.

As for the panacea about the other EPs from Sims1 they haven't (yet) reproduced in Sims2 - it might keep the sheeple happy to think that EAxis are going to continue producing EPs for Sims2 after the release of Sims3 but unless the proposed date is going to be pushed back for some reason then there won't be any MM or Superstar (and why would we want it?)

As long as Sims is profitable EAxis will do as they like - regardless of what the community wants

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: DEVOTEDSHERPER on May 04, 2008, 09:34:11 pm

The sims 3 why do they look so plasic

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on May 05, 2008, 07:32:16 pm

Quote from: kacidama;1234668

To "piggy-back" off of that, it seems that Mr Humble had just opened his account that day and has made only ONE post. If his post wasn't a PR stunt then I don't know what is!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 05, 2008, 08:05:23 pm

What's even sadder is how naive EA thinks all of us are... :roll: Sure, there's a few people out there that are definitely sheep in the equation, but gosh... would've been a bit more convincing if that little detail on registration time wasn't obvious. :lol: Either way, we're all going to need some hard proof that EA listens to the important aspects... mainly in the amount of bugs, buggy patches, and security program choices. I'm never going to let it go until they at least make more of an attempt to NOT mess up everyone's games even more than they already were/weren't. :?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on May 08, 2008, 02:32:51 am

There is a survey about Sims2.com here (http://inquisite.ea.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=Z74REM) and I would urge you all to complete it - don't worry you don't have to go to the official site to do it

There is also a *suggest how we can improve the site* box so tell them - I gave most of the questions a 1 or 2 response but then the bbs makes my eyes bleed so I tend to avoid the official site as much as possible.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on May 08, 2008, 06:45:33 pm

President of The Sims label, Nancy Smith, had an interview with the BBC. Here she talks about the Sims in general but also about the closing of Sims Online and The Sims 3. She tells for example, that there are 350 people currently working on The Sims 3!
Read it here: Nancy Smith interview (http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_7388000/7388307.stm)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: DEVOTEDSHERPER on May 08, 2008, 08:02:06 pm

Thanks dude that was tight

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 09, 2008, 12:59:39 am

Quote from: AlbinoBambi;1234204

Octo-Core, 5.0 Ghz - processor
6-way SLI/Crossfire up to 2048 VRAM - graphic card
8 Gb, DDR5 - memory
1000 Gb HDD - for additional custom content and bug fixes

Oh... and that would require a 2500 W power supply source right ?
And a helicopter propeller for the cooling part.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 09, 2008, 01:08:39 am

^^ :rofl: :laugh:

Good one! Kinda wish there was such a thing... :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: suanni on May 09, 2008, 06:16:11 am

I wonder if the new too EA has released, virtual me is the fore-runner of the body shop for TS3. If it is, the characters are UGLY.
I like a lot of the ideas for TS3 but I'm not buying until they take out the bugs and there's some ability of customisation. I also read somewhere that there's going to be no life stages in TS3. If that's true I won't be buying it cos I like the being able to go from cradle to grave.
Agree there's so much that can be done with TS2. Next expansion pack is to be apartments....that I really like the idea of.
Anyway I haven't got my play out of TS2 yet

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 09, 2008, 07:09:32 am

For all of those who are thinking of buying Sims 3, there is a new problem that has become public just recently:
It has been announced that Spore and Mass Effect will have a new version of Securom on them that will require repeated validation via the Internet for all users. If not re-validated in a certain time period, the game you purchased will no longer work on your computer. This validation will be required every 10 days in order for you to use the game.
Read more about this from this site:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/83689-Mass-Effect-Spore-To-Use-Recurring-Validation

Please note that one paragraph states that this software will be on all future releases of any game that is released by EA..and that means the Sims3 will have it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MacJake on May 09, 2008, 11:11:19 am

EA seems to be intent on making gameplay as complicated and labourous as possible. Even a perfectly legal copy, bought and paid for, is not enough anymore. Do you trust them, they apparently don't trust you. Protecting their property is one thing, coming into your home to do it, is something entirely different. At least inform yourselves, then make your own decision. It's your game, it's your computer, you decide what you want on it, and how much overseeing you're willing to accept. You might want to check out this site.
securom.mustbedestroyed (http://securom.mustbedestroyed.org/phorum/index.php)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on May 09, 2008, 12:28:49 pm

We do not welcome our new securom overlords...

Chief: "What're we gonna do, Capt?"
Starbuck: "Fight 'em 'til we can't."

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Hidden~Secret on May 09, 2008, 05:24:46 pm

ok so heres what I know:
There will be teenagers.There might be preteens or middle age.There will be babies,toddlers,children,adults and elders.Young Adults haven't been confirmed yet.You might be able to have your sims take their work home with them/whatever they need to do that was broken at work they'll do at home.You won't have other people coming into your game (you don't have the option to go into someone elses game and no one has the option to come into yours because EA knows it will mess everyones game up)

We will be able to go into other houses.Our sims can walk/run to work.You will only have 1 neighborhood loaded with 90 lots each house loaded with a family and you won't be able to create any other neighborhoods.

There will be: clothing stores,resturants,Cafe's,Movie Theaters,Bookstores hospitals,parks,science centers,Job Sites,Grocery stores,School and a town hall.

It will be released on December 15th 2009 (not confirmed if it'll stay that way)

All the body shapes & facial structures will be in there as everyone knows.In Create-A-Sim we will be able to adjust height of a sim:short,medium and tall.

The traits:There will be 52!

If you need more info try and visit the sims 3 site or http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3166817

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 10, 2008, 01:32:50 am

Quote from: MaryH;1238879

That's a very bad thing. I don't have an internet connection on my gaming computer, I use a laptop to get on the net. So, I won't buy any software I can't use. Damn shame, as I was really looking forward to Spore and Sims3.

I have a Core 2 Duo T7100, 1.8Ghz/GeForce 8600M GT-Turbo Cache/2Gb DDR2 laptop and these new games (Spore, Sims 3) won't work on it. I don't intend to either get another much more expensive, top of the line laptop, or turn my gaming PC into virus bait, just to please EA.

What's next ?
-Windows that won't start unless you're connected to the internet ?
-Can't open the Recycle Bin because you're not connected ?
-You haven't re-validated in the last 5 hours so Control Panel will be disabled until you do so ?
-No modem has been detected on your machine, Windows will now shut down and call the police !

This is stupid guys ! They're not discouraging counterfiters, they're chasing away customers.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on May 10, 2008, 06:39:12 am

Relax SimDude, if there's no modem on your machine, Windows can't call the police! :D LOL!

Other than that, I agree with everything you said!

Well, actually, "Windows that won't start unless you're connected to the internet" - seems like we already have that (on the initial startup/install of Windows).

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on May 11, 2008, 05:58:36 am

Quote from: MaryH;1238879

It appears EA have backed down on the 10 day revalidation issue and authentication will only occur when a patch or other content is downloaded Kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/5008454/spore-removes-10+day-reauthentication)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on May 11, 2008, 06:09:26 am

The more I read the more its putting me off

and whether my computer can handle both games is a problem too ?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 11, 2008, 07:02:39 am

So they've backed off on the 10 day validation. That is not the same as not putting Securom on all their games. They fully intend to, and they're not telling you this. They didn't say they were, merely that some of it wasn't going to be.

It's supposed to make you feel better about using Securom. I am not going to buy anything with that on it, no matter how they wrap it up and package it. It is still invasive and destructive software, and anyone who believes that it is for the good of the consumer is kidding themselves. It is for EA's benefit and profit.

In my opinion, they're hiding their true intentions and deceiving everyone as to the scope of their invasive copy protection.

Caveat Emptor.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 11, 2008, 11:31:52 am

Quote from: Kotaku

— We authenticate your game online when you install and launch it the first time.
— We'll re-authenticate when a player uses online features, downloads new content or a patch for their game.

It's the same thing.

I don't have an internet connection on my computer = I can't play it = I won't buy it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kacidama on May 11, 2008, 06:27:29 pm

Quote from: MaryH;1240807

It's supposed to make you feel better about using Securom. .... It is for EA's benefit and profit.

Actually it is for Sony's benefit and profit but I agree with you and there is no way I am getting Sims3

Simdude = it does say you can play offline - although you will need internet access to patch - but that also applies to Sims2

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 12, 2008, 12:41:42 am

Quote from: kacidama;1241322

Simdude = it does say you can play offline - although you will need internet access to patch - but that also applies to Sims2

Quote from: kotaku.com

— We authenticate your game online when you install and launch it the first time.

Quote from: simdude;1241016

I don't have an internet connection on my computer = I can't play it = I won't buy it.

As I said, I don't have a net connection on my computer, so I won't be able to install the game since it requires ONLINE authentification when you install it and first launch the game.

And how the heck this thing applies to Sims 2 ? I have all the patches, expansion packs and stuff packs installed and I don't have internet on my PC.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 12, 2008, 07:03:42 am

It doesn't right now apply to Sims 2-we're talking about the newest version of Securom, which will possibly apply to Sims 3, but definitely for Spore and Mass Effect. This version is far more insidious and invasive than the one they're shipping with Sims 2's EP's, and will require you to go through hoops to get the game to work at all.
This version will require that if you want to download any stuff that you have an internet connection and a validation code.
If you're not getting any of those titles, don't worry, but be prepared for the inevitable, which will be the newest version of Securom on all PC games.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: sumpsychochic on May 12, 2008, 11:04:52 pm

I had to authenticate for the first time when I installed Bon Voyage and FreeTime on my computer...
maybe it was just me...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 13, 2008, 12:58:53 am

Quote from: sumpsychochic;1242532

I had to authenticate for the first time when I installed Bon Voyage and FreeTime on my computer...
maybe it was just me...

Online authentication is not the same thing as inserting the serial number. You don't have to be connected to the internet to punch in the serial, while for the online authentication you do.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: sumpsychochic on May 13, 2008, 02:22:17 pm

well, i guess mine checks for internet connection everytime because I downloaded one of the expansions from the eadownloader.. so it checks it everytime I think. If not every time, I know it checked it at least the first time.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: raindrops84 on May 14, 2008, 11:20:15 am

Yea I got BV through the EA downloader since I bought it online and vowed that I would never do that again! It's terribly invasive and I hate it sooo much... BUT this securom deal... sigh... I honestly believe that this is the way games (and other software) will be authenticated in the future which is a huge disappointment to say the least. Even if they pulled away from the every 10 day authentication deal, this is just the beginning of the nightmare…

That being said… I DO still see myself purchasing Sims 3. *shame* For me it’s the social reactions and interactions that pull me in. In Sims 2 if a sim comes over and visits for example, some go right for the computer and just stay there the whole time instead of visiting so I have to lock the door to the computer room from visitors… that drives me crazy!!

Also as a side not from previous posts I was reading, I really don’t think CC will be completely eliminated. The way I understand it is that the game will be more customizable in the sense that, recolors of existing items will be easy to do. New items/meshes would still be needed!!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 15, 2008, 05:18:26 am

http://securom.sublimesims.net/

If you want more information about this issue, check out this website.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: raindrops84 on May 15, 2008, 10:13:37 am

Quote from: MaryH;1244830

http://securom.sublimesims.net/

If you want more information about this issue, check out this website.

Just a small mention to everyone, following advice found on the quoted website above, I will be writing (by hand) a letter and mailing it to EA about Securom and would urge everyone else to do the same!!

The site has sample letters for you to base yourself on plus tips and if you go to the "Securom Must be Destroyed Forum" under General Discussion, there is a thread called Snail Mail campaign that lists the addresses for EA headquarters.

Thanks MaryH for the link!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 15, 2008, 11:01:53 pm

You're more than welcome-as one of the members of that forum, and the website, I urge everyone who has a story to tell, or a complaint about SecuRom to sign up at the site, and join us. We're looking to start the campaign of 1000 letters to EA requesting that they not have the newest version of SecuRom in their games. We need your help and we'd love to hear from all of you!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: baddboy on May 16, 2008, 09:11:01 am

Does anyone know if this new version of SecuRom will also be in the Apartment Life (the next Sims 2 expansion pack)?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Nyane on May 16, 2008, 01:43:09 pm

I´m want to know how the children, toddlers, infants and teenagers gone be.... They are my favorite on The SIms 2. I´m "sad" that I didn´t find any pictures of that sims ages. They are only adult pics.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SVT on May 16, 2008, 01:57:13 pm

Quote from: MaryH;1245628

I'll sign your letter. pm when you start the procedure.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 16, 2008, 03:20:14 pm

Well, you can look at the letter, cut and paste it onto your own computer-I don't know if we're going to do it "en masse", but more like everyone should do it by themselves. It isn't going to be a required thing, but we would like to have as many people do this on their own to the company to have a more concentrated effect.
The reason we suggest you do it on your own is because you can word the letter to your own liking (using the suggested format) and then mail it to a particular person-I've given the forum editor some names of some VIP's in the company to put on the web page-so you can target one or all of them.
I don't know if we're going to do a signatures letter, but there is a petition on the web that does exactly the same thing.
The only problem with on-line petitions is that they rarely have any effect on the results, and we think that the "personal touch" of writing one yourself will make more of an impact.
As for me, I think I'm going to write each and every single person on the list I've given the site, and make sure the message is loud and clear: No SecuRom for Sims 3!

Title: new ep?
Post by: jakzen_tragedy on May 17, 2008, 12:44:17 pm

according to wikipedia EA Games is creating a last expansion pack for Sims 2 called Apartment Life. Now I dont know if we can rely on wikipedia but any info is good in my opinion.

Peace&Love
Jackson

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 18, 2008, 12:25:00 am

Guys, all the info on the last or latest expansions of Sims 2 is appreciated but why do you put it in the Sims 3 thread ?

Secondly, my outrage on the Sims 3 authentication issue is aimed at the retail disc versions, not the downloaded Sims 2 expansions. I know that you guys might download stuff for Sims 2 via the downloader, wich gives you the pain in the @$$ authentication stuff too.

But what ticks me off is that since I don't have a net connection, I could buy the (Spore or Sims 3) game on dvd and find out that I can't install it or play it because the game will require online authentication to install it and to play it. Or, to later patch it. I got nothing against protection on games you buy online, but I buy the retail disc versions just because I don't have internet. They could at least announce the internet connection as a minimum requirement for it.

Title: ???
Post by: fatimatillah on May 19, 2008, 05:47:50 am

I don't know where else to put this post. But its kinda close to the topic... I think... Oh well....

I've been chatting with a person in Yahoo! Messenger (the person's name shall remain unknown). Just read the stuff below.

Note: This occurred earlier today. I'm "Underwear-Taker", and "??" is the person... Oh, and I edited some words, to make it clearer, but the understandable grammatical errors wasn't edited cuz it looks kinda funny...

Underwear-Taker: u play sims 2?
??: nah
Underwear-Taker: its a cool game...
??: I play sims 4
Underwear-Taker: sims 4??!
??: lol
??: yeah its neww
Underwear-Taker: there's no Sims 4, neither is there a Sims 3. The Sims 3 isn't gonna be released until December of 2009...
Underwear-Taker: ???
??: lol ur way behined
Underwear-Taker: Maybe you're talkin' about SimCity 4...
Underwear-Taker: ???
??: lol
??: i have it payed $400 tho
Underwear-Taker: I'll check the forums...
??: .
??: kk
Underwear-Taker: hehe!
??: u can get it but u gota speacil order it
??: from maxis its $400 and $100 postage and handling
Underwear-Taker: r u sure its Sims 4? maybe the title just got smudged or something... Or the number "4" was just a typo...???
Underwear-Taker: ???
??: lol nope
??: im sure
Underwear-Taker: ok...
??: ill give u da address if u want it
Underwear-Taker: ok.
??: kk ill go find it
??: brb
-then the person signs off-

What's wrong with this guy?!?! There's no TS4!!! TS3 isn't even out yet!!! This annoys me! Can anyone suggest anything for me to tell this guy?!?! He makes it sound "believable", which annoys me a lot!!! He even sez that I gotta "special order" it! I don't wanna get him mad at me because I'm saying that he's a liar, but... Oh!!!! Help!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: btm on May 19, 2008, 07:05:44 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1248632

I don't know where else to put this post. But its kinda close to the topic... ik think... Oh well....

etc etc

What's wrong with this guy?!?! There's no TS4!!! TS3 isn't even out yet!!! This annoys me! Can anyone suggest anything for me to tell this guy?!?! He makes it sound "believable", which annoys me a lot!!! He even sez that I gotta "special order" it! I don't wanna get him mad at me because I'm saying that he's a liar, but... Oh!!!! Help!

No, he doesn't make it sound believable. He's an idiot, who gets a charge out of saying stupid things. The internet seems to be full of people who enjoy lying about the dumbest things...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on May 19, 2008, 09:21:58 am

Quote from: fatimatillah;1248632

I don't know where else to put this post. But its kinda close to the topic... I think... Oh well....

What's wrong with this guy?!?! There's no TS4!!! TS3 isn't even out yet!!! This annoys me! Can anyone suggest anything for me to tell this guy?!?! He makes it sound "believable", which annoys me a lot!!! He even sez that I gotta "special order" it! I don't wanna get him mad at me because I'm saying that he's a liar, but... Oh!!!! Help!

I'm sorry to have to say this, but I think you were feeding a troll. It sounds like he got a laugh out of messing with your mind. Sorry. Jerks abound.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 19, 2008, 09:22:41 am

Quote from: btm;1248676

No, he doesn't make it sound believable. He's an idiot, who gets a charge out of saying stupid things. The internet seems to be full of people who enjoy lying about the dumbest things...

I'll have to second that. :neutral: Besides, EA wouldn't dare to start on a Sims 4 before they release the third one and see how sales hold up. That's just stupid in general. (And no, this is not a defense for EA... I still hold my grudge. :tongue3:)

Anyone who says that there's a Sims 4 out already is a nincompoop. Just like all those idiots out there who made up the "Sonic in Super Smash Brothers and Super Smash Brothers Melee" Myths in a few old forums I lurked in years ago. (At least now if they were to say he's in Brawl, that'd be true... but I digress. :lol:)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on May 19, 2008, 01:56:20 pm

Dont even bother askin this guy - its obviously he wants to try and wind ya up.

just say - ooo interesting - sims4 ya say well enjoy playing it then !

He'll soon get bored when he realises yer not taking the bait

World is full of this type of idiot - dont fuel thier fire x

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 19, 2008, 11:57:42 pm

Tell him: you've just bought Age of Empires 5 and you paid $549.95 for it. It's awesome, you can now customize every building with Mardi Gras decorations and confetti and you can choose how the armor will look on every warrior. Plus the action starts in the stone age where you're in charge of a small tribe that hides inside a cave while dinosaurs roam on the outside, then you go thru all the ages until you arrive in the future where you can customize your little starships so that they look like uss Enterprise. There are many other tribes here such as the klingoons or the bjorg or the roamulans that try to stop you from becoming the supreme ruler of all time and space, but they're no match for you, you're using the east-indian cheat codes from http://www.chats-r-we.eu and they give you the ability to spawn little indestructible terminators that look like the governor of California in his youth; and you can do that at every town center you own.

... but that's just a suggestion

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: shinokage on May 21, 2008, 05:16:55 pm

What I want to know is how much of a hardware upgrade is this going to cost me?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: tellmewhatyoumeant on May 22, 2008, 07:55:58 pm

Here's a clip I found on youtube. It's probably not right, and you've probably seen it before, but whatever...

Sims 3 Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: bcool on May 22, 2008, 08:05:42 pm

Sorry if this seems like a delayed post, but I just joined today and just read this section. With reference to darkred_cactus' most well informed and detailed post dated 03-06 2008, regarding the 34 points mentioned on the features of TS3, I notice there is some contradiction between point 31 which says we can't follow a Sim into certain buildings, and point 33 which states that ALL buildings can be interacted with. Have I misiunderstood something?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Ingridtk on May 22, 2008, 10:05:55 pm

Quote from: GuardianAngel.;1252494

Here's a clip I found on youtube. It's probably not right, and you've probably seen it before, but whatever...

Sims 3 Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU)

:redface: *Shakes Fist* Darn you! You Rick Rolled me! lol.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: SuperFake on May 23, 2008, 04:53:51 am

Don't know what to think about that. It sounds great, it looks ok, but after all I'm afraid to get a strange mixture of sim city societies and a some kind of light-version of the sims 2, and you'll need a computer with 16 GHz and a 1024-MB-Video-Card to play it for five minutes until the first bluescreen.
I'm also afraid of 500 sims looking at me and screaming "I cannot go to bed now, I'm too tired".

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: verenaheu on May 23, 2008, 05:39:13 am

Here is a new pic:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: tellmewhatyoumeant on May 23, 2008, 05:40:32 am

Quote from: Ingridtk;1252698

:redface: *Shakes Fist* Darn you! You Rick Rolled me! lol.

Haha, YES!!! I've been wondering if anyone clicked it!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 23, 2008, 07:24:18 am

^^ :twisted: An now I'll make sure not to do that. I've been Rick Rolled enough times. :rofl:

That shot up above should put some people's minds at ease... to see the visual image of a child definitely means they're still there. (Even though the articles and vid clip on the voice actress doing the voice-over for kids wasn't proof enough of that part for some... now all we need to see is the other ages that are missing. ;) )

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 23, 2008, 10:36:01 am

Now that you mention it, kalpetra, that is kinda shiesty. :lol: You would think they'd treat the people on the VIP list a lot better than just one measly screencap. :laugh:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on May 23, 2008, 01:04:13 pm

sarcasm mode on:

OMG! That screencap pic is so big! It's so detailed! It's so frakking amazing I want to run out and buy Sims3 right now! I can't wait!!!!

sarcasm mode off:

What a bunch of wankers. That little pic doesn't show darn-it-all.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PnJz on May 23, 2008, 08:23:46 pm

I'm not buying Sims 3 or any other expansion packs. It's really sad that it's gotten to the point they forget about their customers and only focus on the pirates. They're making so much freaking money even with the pirates. Whoever is making these executive decisions is making a fatal mistake and is going to lose more money from their real customers than they would if they eased up on the anti-pirate software and accepted that no matter what they do their games will be stolen by someone who'll outsmart any security system they come up with.
This is terrible. All we want to do is play a game. I'm so turned off by all this news. It really takes the fun out of the game and makes me look else where for other companies who make fun games and still care about their customers.

With the game industry booming, they've got to realize that other companies are competing with them and ARE hearing our complaints and concerns about Securom.
I can't wait until this whole Sims game bellies the hell up on them. I'm finished with it. No more.
Too many other fun computer games that don't invade my privacy.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: shyadmirer on May 23, 2008, 09:52:46 pm

I really don't understand why everybody is so negative :/ I know this Securom thing would suck but I don't think they'd actually do it. And why were people worried that there won't be any children in the Sims 3?? Of course there will be!! Why would they remove them?? They want to make it more real!!

Personally, after hearing about the Sims 3, I'm not too happy playing the Sims 2. Just thinking I could actually get the exact bodyshape and skintone I want without even having to surf the net for hours and hours just to end up with something just similar to what I wanted... But don't get me wrong, I really appreciate all the CC people share, it's just that I can't make any and I have slightly different tastes!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 24, 2008, 11:35:48 am

Quote from: shyadmirer;1253766

To be honest, I thought they'd stop using SecuRom after the big explosion around the web when it came with BV... I was way off. I highly doubt they'll get rid of it now, unless more people are willing to participate in a mass outcry of displeasure for that particular "anti-piracy/anti-legal user" program. If that works, then maybe they'll listen... but still, as it looks, they seriously pretend that they care, they just aren't showing it very well in their actions. :?

As for the kids... in the first sets of screenshots, there weren't any shown, nor where there babies, toddlers, or teens. That's why everyone (even I) was wondering about it. It seemed kind of odd for them not to show them off too, especially when the new age groups were the first things they showed off in Sims 2... you would think they'd continue to show them off in the new screens, too. :lol:

But I'm not too worried about it. I mean, I probably won't be able to afford any more games for a while, and a new computer is definitely out of the question... I'll just be sticking it out with my current set-up as long as I can. ;)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: eeebee on May 25, 2008, 08:36:24 am

Quote from: clcny20;1163940

.... I mean, I know that I won't buy S3 until I can modify things easily ....

Same here, but more importantly for me, I won't buy S3 until it can't modify my things easily.
That SecurROM looks scary.

I'm glad I stopped with Seasons.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: sofabar on May 25, 2008, 01:02:21 pm

Wow that whole SecurROM thing sounds super scary. I wasn't planning to buy it yet, because I'm not so convinced yet, well I'm convinced on the environment, but the sims not so much. They still look like plastic surgery gone wrong victims.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 25, 2008, 05:20:14 pm

If you go the the site
http://securom.sublimesims.net/, you will find that we now have our own forum, where we're planning a more effective campaign against this and EA. I can't tell you much (mostly because it is in the planning stages, and I'm one of the planners) but if it goes well, we will make EA stand up and take notice.
But if you just want to find out more, please visit our pages anyway-we're a friendly bunch of people, and we need your input to help us do a good job of protesting this.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: tambailey2002 on May 25, 2008, 05:27:52 pm

thx for the info. Sims 3 not too appealing to me as of yet, I'm still lovin Sims2. I will be on the lookout!!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: roivelez on May 26, 2008, 06:11:48 am

wow! thanks for the info.

by the way, I'd like to tell you guys some information that i heard from my friends and acquaintances [fellow The Sims 2 players]::

1) It is possible that EA is hiding a surprise on The Sims 3 (something they didn't announce. my friend said that the graphics could actually be similar to the movie "Beowulf" -the one Angelina Jolie starred in.) and that their promotional photos are actually the "BETA" version.

2) Custom Content makers (Homecrafter Plus and Bodyshop) is gonna be a lot more advanced yet user-friendly.

---->>> they can be merged into one program
---->>> you can make your own meshes there.

3) It can run in Windows Vista (duh.)

4) when sims are growing up, there are no more twirl around-jump high-squat with magical effects. they just simply grow.

4) University, Nightlife, Open for Business and Seasons could be built-in. something like "Hot Date" being built-in to the Sims 2. - you know, the neighborhood now has community lots, unlike the sims 1, which was only residential lots.

5) players are gonna need some kick-ass expensive hardware for best gameplay. (but this may not be true because one of EA's purposes of making the Sims 3 was for better game experience for those slow computers - since the loading screens are eliminated and that you could visit your neighbors on your own, and make your sims walk across the neighborhood - which is super awesome.)

6) eating food is more realistic, you know, they have water or any type of drink they want with their meal.

7) the sims are no longer blocky and are more rounded. their actions are more realistic and they can decipher what they need to do and what they want to do and what they should do.

8) health is more necessary. they could get cancer and stuff. (still a rumor, though)

9) Piracy will be completely fought. I have a friend who bought a pirated one as a back-up installer (since its much cheaper) and the game has some defects. He said the wallpaper does not show well. it's all red, like how objects are when you can't put them there.

10) no more tiles when building a home. you can do it however you want.

that's all the rumors and possible facts that i have gathered. hope some are real and some are false. but hey, not everything is perfect. :)

**hopefully they'd edit that ridiculous cubic three on the sims 3... it's not as good-looking as the sims 2.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: bcool on May 26, 2008, 07:44:40 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1234237

Found on snootysims just now:

Below a quote:

"Let me assure you that the Sims 3 first and foremost will deliver the same core Sims gameplay you love and have enjoyed for years. The Sims 3 will add to your creative control and ability to craft your game the way you want, not diminish it"

Read the entire message here: Rod Humble message (http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=da798b37410d015403c5ab40005228ce&directoryID=154&startRow=1&hideFramework=true&openItemID=item.154,item.43,item.104,item.41,item.127,item.23#833314012773b1482ec3a8ba564a6611)"

Does that mean that the code for creating custom content will be available to the community? Can he confirm it?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: bcool on May 26, 2008, 07:46:55 am

Quote from: kacidama;1234668

And if you believe that you will believe anything :roll:

I

As for the panacea about the other EPs from Sims1 they haven't (yet) reproduced in Sims2 - it might keep the sheeple happy to think that EAxis are going to continue producing EPs for Sims2 after the release of Sims3 but unless the proposed date is going to be pushed back for some reason then there won't be any MM or Superstar (and why would we want it?)

As long as Sims is profitable EAxis will do as they like - regardless of what the community wants

I think they will still be producing EPs for TS2 until such time TS3 sales pick up momentum. After all the key word here is SALES

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: bcool on May 26, 2008, 07:55:07 am

Quote from: Hidden~Secret;1239357

We will be able to go into other houses.Our sims can walk/run to work.You will only have 1 neighborhood loaded with 90 lots each house loaded with a family and you won't be able to create any other neighborhoods.

If you need more info try and visit the sims 3 site or http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3166817

We won't be able to create neighborhoods? And yet they say they are listening to the community and giving us what we want?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: bcool on May 26, 2008, 07:57:59 am

Quote from: kacidama;1240773

Next is for them to back down on not letting us create our own custom content and meshes (if applicable)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: sumpsychochic on May 26, 2008, 10:01:27 am

Quote from: bcool;1256500

We won't be able to create neighborhoods? And yet they say they are listening to the community and giving us what we want?

I believe you just won't be able to with the initial release of the game, but it will be available after.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: laurakarla on May 26, 2008, 10:51:06 am

how do u get a teen sim pregnant in the sims 2

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AllenABQ on May 26, 2008, 12:08:45 pm

Interesting all the speculation and all the angst.

The old saying goes, "99% of what we fear never comes to pass." Of course we're dealing with a video game maker here, but still my approach is "wait and see."

PC gaming in general was revolutionized by custom player content. There's hardly any game out there with a huge fanbase that can't be modded in some capacity. I find it hard to believe that EA would take CC away from "The Sims 3".

Of course they might try something stupid like severely restricting what you can mod, or only making mods available through some site/server setup they control. That would be shooting themselves in the foot and amount to losses of tons of simoleans because it would drive away a HUGE portion of the original fan base. There's a reason why "The Sims" keeps going and its not because they release a buggy expansion pack every 6-8 months.

If they DO try to do something like that, watch the sales plummet and within less than a year they'll be massively changing things to recapture their ostracized fan demographic.

People have commented on how awful the TS3 Sims look. Again, I wouldn't be worried. We're just seeing the first sims that some design team came up with for promotional purposes. TS2 Body Shop made faces incredibly customizable. If they had anything LESS than that (and they're promising even better) then they'd only be hurting themselves.

Likewise I seriously doubt that younger age groups are going to disappear. File that under the category of "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING"? The Sims have a fan base that definitely LOVES the childhood age groups. (Probably because the game has a lot of female player appeal.) Cutting that out? I'd only believe it when I heard it formally announced by EA, not by speculating they are gone because we haven't seen any screenies so far.

It's fun to speculate, but with 1-2 years to go before release there's A LOT that can change including a lot that can be added. I wouldn't start dwelling on the negative at least until we're within 3-6 months of release. At that time the real limits of the new game should start getting into the press, the gaming site reviews, etc.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: raindrops84 on May 29, 2008, 08:12:27 am

Yea it seems too soon to come out with the sims 3 seems like there is so much to be done still with sims 2... Although this whole securom thing is still keeping me skeptical on whether I want to buy anything from EA.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 29, 2008, 09:14:51 am

Quote from: Tenshii~Akari;1254360

They won't stop using it, it's been confirmed on Spore, another Maxis-EA game out in Q4-'08 (if anyone doesn't know that) and it looks like they plan to insert securom into all future EA products.

"Funny" thing (NOT) i've noticed recently, the german game Anno 1701 is being published like this:

in Europe with Tages v5
in USSR with StarForce v4
in China with SecuRom v7
in America i don't know (maybe someone else does)

I wonder why are they doing that ? Looks like they're "testing the waters", but for what ? The best way to get rid of customers ? Just looking at those three names next to each other like that makes me wanna throw the computer out the window.

I also wonder if this is gonna be the case with Sims 3 ? Different protections for different geographical regions i mean.

Regarding the '09 release of S3, i too think it's too early and could be underdeveloped but probably EA tested the ground with the Sims Stories series and realised people aren't buying the Sims 2 formula as they were expecting anymore and decided it's time for Sims 3. On the other hand, i remember that 2 years ago it was roumored that S3 would come out in 2008. So maybe they are actually working on it for 2-3 years now and think it's pretty much done&ready.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ~*AngelBaby*~ on May 29, 2008, 07:54:20 pm

Thanks soooo much for the information!!!:) I can't wait untill it comes out, either. I was just curious, when it comes out can you still play The Sims2 and still do what your doing now(downloading and stuff) or is it going neglected?:cry:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 30, 2008, 05:35:50 am

I've read that there's a firestorm of controversy now going on because the new patch for FT is loaded with SecuRom, and that people are being advised not to download it.
So EA is loading up patches now with a despised article of software to patch your game. How despicable can they get?
The best way to avoid it is not to download it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on May 30, 2008, 07:12:13 am

What?! Seriously? *checks the BBS and SRMBD*

Wow... EA, can you grow to be any more of an idiotic corporation? If that's the very same update that they're talking about putting in Spore and Sims 3, please throw bricks at me now... because this is getting ridiculous.

I find this (http://goldengate.bbb.org/WWWRoot/Report.aspx?site=99&bbb=1116&firm=64196.) (thanks to Mimi52861 on the BBS) pretty interesting in why one shouldn't trust their dealings until they decide they want to shape up. I don't deal with unsatisfactory business conditions and practices, higher number of resolved issues or not... I only shoot for those I can trust more. Until it starts snowing in the middle of August over my way, they can keep stuff to themselves for all I care. Not cool at all... :roll:

Title: thanks for the heads-up !
Post by: simdude on May 30, 2008, 08:10:25 am

Phew!! Dam it ! I just got that patch from a friend who downloaded it this morning. I smelled something fishy though, something simillar happened with the BV patch a while ago so i decided not to install it and read the net reviews first.

Thanks for the info MaryH !

I knew it, these crims wouldn't stop doing it. As i said a couple of posts above, EA, at least, are prepared to go all the way with this even if it means losing half their customers.

I regret i signed up for the Sims 3 VIP, i think they might start to send it thru that mail and install it when you open the message, just like a mail virus. They are too dangerous now, this is it ! From now on i won't touch anything coming from EA until it's thoroughly disected and examined for potential securom infestation.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 30, 2008, 03:56:27 pm

Below is a link to the site where we're trying to get all simmers involved in writing EA and protesting this, to get them to stop it. We are asking for your experiences with this program, and if you want to join us, we welcome everyone.

http://securom.sublimesims.net/

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on May 31, 2008, 12:13:05 am

That's nice as an initiative and all but, to me, that's a no go. For 4 out of 5 points on the "how to help list" there i need to register with the EA-Sims2 official sites and that's something i just don't want to do and for the 5th, i need to mail a letter on the other side of the planet, wich will get there around Christmas, plus it will cost me as much as a game. As far as i'm concerned there's only one effective way to protest in this matter and that's not buying stuff from them anymore. When their sales will drop from 1,000,000 to 100, they'll be aware.

Just like gas prices, until there's only buses left running on the streets, there's no reason to drop the price, gas sells.

Besides, even this securomsublime site requires registration, how can you expect people to join in on a cause when the door isn't open to everybody.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 31, 2008, 06:44:19 am

The door is open to everyone. All you need to do is register-and it's simple to register-there's no barred door. Why do you think is isn't open to everyone? Can you explain that? I'm interested because I'm one of the members of the forum-I wrote the official front page (while it was up) and I am involved in the more intense campaigns.
We're going to be running a letter's drive, and an official printed petition drive (this is premature only by a couple of days) and if you think that it won't make a difference, hundreds of people have been reading our site and seeing what we're doing.
Please just wait and see what our site is going to do..we're actively working on the points you're making.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Paden on May 31, 2008, 04:33:15 pm

If you can't be bothered to look around and inform yourself on what's been going on, then enjoy that thousand, whatever currency your country has, paperweight, because sure as corn grows in the fields and old men like taking naps, one way or another, Securom is going to cause you or someone that you know problems. It's a good site, you ought to take the time to read. You don't have to join to read, as Sara and Mary said earlier, but if you have something to say or a question to ask, it's not that big a hassle. I was posting less than two minutes after I joined. If you wanna know what happened to my good gaming computer, the one I was sooo darn proud of last year, check it out.

http://securom.sublimesims.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70:ea-nearly-cost-me-memories-of-my-dying-father&catid=48:what-you-have-said&Itemid=74

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MaryH on May 31, 2008, 06:27:12 pm

Just one last thought-SimDude, you had to register here to get the posting privileges, did you not? Was that hard? Of course it wasn't-and neither is registering for our site. Our site is set up almost exactly like every active forum site and we don't try to make life hard for anyone.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: roivelez on June 01, 2008, 08:53:52 pm

hey guys.. check this site out for more the sims 3 info.

http://www.infinitesims.com/news.html#.

oh.. and there are some sites posted there that wants support for the removal of securom. :)

they also have a debate there. :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on June 05, 2008, 07:39:36 am

Quote from: MaryH;1261606

Everybody should be able to post on this matter, without registration.

Quote from: MaryH;1261606

We're going to be running a letter's drive, and an official printed petition drive (this is premature only by a couple of days) and if you think that it won't make a difference, hundreds of people have been reading our site and seeing what we're doing.

I wasn't referring to the impact on your site's page hits count.

Quote from: saraswati;1261658

hey Simdude

There's no barred door.. you're able to read any of the articles on the site without registration. You only need to register IF you want to submit an article to our site, or if you want to join our fourm and get involved in the actions we're planning.

Hey Saraswati, that wasn't my metaphor, someone else wrote that.

Quote from: Paden_Panther;1262138

I don't know exactlly whom this post was aimed at, moderator, but in case it was me: BLOW ME !

Quote from: MaryH;1262221

Just one last thought-SimDude, you had to register here to get the posting privileges, did you not? Was that hard? Of course it wasn't-and neither is registering for our site.

I registered here because i wanted to. At the other site i intended to go and help others, offer my support and stuff. Grabbing stuff from here is a privilege. Helping others is not a privilege, it should be free.

Quote from: MaryH;1262221

Our site is set up almost exactly like every active forum site and we don't try to make life hard for anyone.

Quote from: simdude;1261430

That's nice as an initiative and all but, to me, that's a no go.

I didn't say that your site isn't set up almost like every active forum site and you try to make life hard for everyone, what i said was:

Quote from: simdude;1261430

To me, that's a no go.

Bottom line is, i don't want to sign up to offer my help. Offering help should be free.

What i meant by this:

Quote from: simdude;1261430

Besides, even this securomsublime site requires registration, how can you expect people to join in on a cause when the door isn't open to everybody.

is that a registration shouldn't be required for starting up a posse.

But, after seeing the hate-replies from you all, i don't want to have anything to do with you people, even though, technically, we're on the same side of the barricade.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on June 05, 2008, 10:01:46 am

:eh: It's really not that hard to do... but it's your choice, so I'm not going to be one to try and change your mind. They aren't asking you to dish out money in order to join, so I don't see a problem with simple sign-up registration. Besides, if it was a free-posting no-reg board, the boards would be infested with spam like no tomorrow by this moment. :lol:

One more thing... I don't think anyone intended an attitude with you... so why call it hate-replies when they were offering a simple explaniation on how the site works? :scratch:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: simdude on June 05, 2008, 11:00:59 am

Quote from: Tenshii~Akari;1267125

One more thing... I don't think anyone intended an attitude with you... so why call it hate-replies when they were offering a simple explaniation on how the site works? :scratch:

I'm sure you don't.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on June 05, 2008, 11:36:27 am

???

What, that I don't consider it hate-replies? Those aren't even near to "slight dislike" even in my book. :rofl: Hate replies are ones where they attack you as a person, and knock everything you say down completely with malicious intent. I see nothing where they directly attacked you and your integrity, just everyone explaining how the site works. They just wanted to clarify what goes on. Nothing more. :angel:

Believe me, if you consider all that hate, you've seen nothing yet. Far worse out there than the above... trust me. :(

Anyways, getting back on topic (sort of), I've sent my letter of displeasure out just a few minutes ago. May not mean much, but the more people speak out about Sims products and SecuRom being together, there may be a slight chance. Who knows, maybe if this whole thing gets big enough, there may be just enough of a push for them to reconsider and find another anti-piracy program for Sims 3. Like I said in another thread, it's bad when things turn around all of a sudden and you end up finding how much more emotionally involved in a thing than you intended to. Even when you really aren't directly affected by it, still has some way to strike some sort of nerve. :dontknow:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on June 05, 2008, 01:05:36 pm

This thread is sliding off topic, and unfortunately, my post now isn't about to help.

Simdude, you have not been personally attacked by anyone in this thread and you need to chill out. You also need to apologize for your completely unwarranted attack on the moderator Paden Panther and for your choice of language. This is not the adult site and even if it were, people behave there with civility and courtesy and the same is not only expected here, it is required.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on June 05, 2008, 11:01:57 pm

I'm not saying that Simdude was right however it did seem that there was a dog pile on him. Okay so he said something you disagreed with and all of you had to "prove him wrong". Correcting his "faux pas" was one thing but they did eventually turn the electricity to Ted Bundy's electric chair off!

Anyway let's all be friends again shall we?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: zilzos on June 06, 2008, 07:41:08 am

Amen to that !

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on June 06, 2008, 10:53:21 am

Alright... we'll leave it there. No sense in starting anything else in it, and I realize saying anything else isn't going to make things better, but worse. Sorry it came off to some more as an attack than anything else. :(

Back on the subject of Sims 3... just curious on when the next update to the teaser site will be... one little screenshot, not much more info. I hate it when people tempt me into wanting to know more about a game I'll probably never get... darn business tactics. :doh:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: ktggoodnight on June 09, 2008, 08:31:57 am

ive always thought in my little day dreams - as EA previews to be like looking at a "hot girl" from far away and as you get closer and closer to the real thing.. it gets a lot less pretty and much more disspointing.

I really dislike the way EA tempt me with a glimpse of this "hot girl" and i end up in bed with groucho marx.....

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: eeebee on July 05, 2008, 07:53:00 am

Quote from: ktggoodnight;1271257

... tempt me with a glimpse of this "hot girl" and i end up in bed with groucho marx.....

At least Groucho was funny... or is this an allusion to his painted on mustache: 'Not only is he not the "hot girl" you expected, but his prominent feature, the mustache, is mostly fake too.'

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 09, 2008, 05:34:37 am

Hey now Groucho was hot!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on July 10, 2008, 05:17:05 pm

My biggest concern is that TS3 is going to be just like TS2: better graphics, somewhat expanded story, but you have to buy expansions, stuff packs, and update CC in order to get anything extraordinary. I mean, think back to TS1 with all its stuff (pets, vacations, differently-shaped staircases, etc.) and then TS2 when it first came out. It was all very limited in my opinion. I was kind of annoyed that TS2 didn't feature curved staircases or some of the other (in my opinion) simple things that TS1's later expansions had.

I don't expect TS3 will have all the things TS2 and TS1 had (at first), but a little more than shinier graphics and basic (mismatched) items would be nice.

Title: Sims 3 website Update
Post by: Pierre on July 14, 2008, 08:46:08 pm

Hello

here is a nice little update for the sims3 website with a nice little video i just watch the video and there are some features from season like fishing sims talk on cellphones be sure to check the website

http://thesims3.ea.com/home.php

Have a nice day

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 14, 2008, 09:13:21 pm

Thanks for the info! (...may I still call you Pierre, RedRoseTea? Your old username sort of grew on me, and it's kinda odd calling you by any other name. :lol:)

I'm still heavily freaked out by those eyes, though... seems like you're looking into the eyes of demons for some reason... or maybe that's just me. But what am I to judge? I'm not getting anything EA anymore anyways, so I shouldn't be to bothered by it... but still... freaky! :lol:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on July 14, 2008, 09:16:48 pm

i don't mind and when i saw the video it look like a sims2 Game but with nightlife season and bon voyage combine as 1 big Game.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: EKozski on July 14, 2008, 09:31:04 pm

I just watched the video, and I see what you mean by their eyes.

Very blank. They're devoid of any humanity or emotion.

They almost look possesed. Zomie like.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: sumpsychochic on July 15, 2008, 02:55:35 am

Maxis eyes have always made me feel that way. I'm sure there will be good default CC eyes put out for sims 3. :D

Or at least I hope.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on July 15, 2008, 03:37:08 am

EAxis has pulled this bait and switch before. Their first videos of "Sims2" made us all think it would start as one big combination of House Party, Livin' Large, Hot Date, Unleashed, Vacation, and Making Magic.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 16, 2008, 08:40:54 am

I have to agree with YANFRForm about EA's/Maxis' "bait and switch".

Title: Sims 3 New Movie
Post by: cruzer on July 16, 2008, 07:44:45 pm

Greetings:

Over at http://ve3d.ign.com (http://ve3d.ign.com) there is a new Sims 3 movie...Well, It's new to me...

I don't know if I am expecting to much-but Sim 3 looks more like Sims 2.5...

Not the big jump in eyecandy that I expected...
But we do have a while before it's released.

Cruz'd
:glasses7:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 16, 2008, 08:31:29 pm

Sticky. (http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=73732) ;)

I'm sure a mod will move it there for you, but I believe this is the same movie that RedRoseTea posted a link to on the official site. But the info you gave is still greatly appreciated. :angel:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: chumbly on July 17, 2008, 12:21:04 am

Quote from: ktggoodnight;1294135

... tempt me with a glimpse of this "hot girl" and i end up in bed with groucho marx.....

Actually, I get the feeling looking at the Sims3 screenshots..that the fuglies are back in force..I sure hope that people can figure out how to do face templates and fast( and I sure hope nothing in the new face emotion software forces this look.)

If they look like this at the start, after two or three generations of whohoo,
I get the feeling the Sim Nation will look it is against the law, to marry any
farther out than a first cousin.

"Does anybody have a reason, why this brother and sister shouldn't be bound in the state of holy matrimony according to the laws of Sim Nation..." :smt120

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on July 20, 2008, 12:52:09 pm

Does anyone know if they're really going to have the SecuRom check the game every time you update the CC? To me that seems like such a waste of time, since the whole point of the Sims is, in my opinion, custom content.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: X-Phile on July 22, 2008, 04:11:36 am

I read that there was a statement from someone from EA that said that Securom will check when you download CC.
It was about Spore. So every time you download a creature from, my guess, EA's website Securom checks something:dontknow:.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 22, 2008, 08:29:42 pm

I'm definitely missing maniac19642003's usual news updates right about now. Seems like things are lacking without them. :( Anyways, in case people have missed notice of this, Snooty Sims updated a few days ago with more info on the Sims 3 and the "Fanday" that EA had. You can find more info here (http://www.snootysims.com/).

To be honest, I'm even more disappointed about the features that seem to be "disappearing" from the game... I thought I'd be missing out on a few more things since I'm on strike, like hair growth, no "clothes spinning", and possible gradual aging and growth... but seeing as there's no possibility that they'll be included, this game is sounding more and more like a snazzed-up Sims 2 as they get closer in progress. Maybe it's just me and my cynicism. :?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: EKozski on July 22, 2008, 08:52:00 pm

If anybody didn't know about this, thought I'd give the link (http://forums.thesimsresource.com/forumdisplay.php?f=641)

It's from TSR forums dedicated to the Sims 3.

Did I check pervious pages of this thread, no I didn't :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on July 23, 2008, 03:42:53 am

While reading the TSR first preview of the Sims 3 a few things jumped out at me.

The first thing, in just the third paragraph, made my blood run cold: "anything at all to do with custom content was taboo this time around. Obviously very much more solid detail will be released nearer the 2009 release and later this year when custom content is finalised and work starts on building out the tools." So they don't even want to talk about custom content, that's nice. And, they're going to tack on something for it at the end. Definately not a high priority.

"Wishes replace wants" -- that's like saying happy replaces glad.

"Young adult is the new default age and is changed to represent life between 18 and 30 years. Adult now considered more 'middle age' and includes wrinkles." -- WHAT??? That's going to change the way most designers create textures, I'm sure. (If we're still able to make custom clothes, anyway...)

"No Loading when changing Lots or families, as the simulator is running for all Sims, all the time." -- this isn't news about Sims 3, it's just the part I hate the most.

And this one - Difficulty levels per family (suggest how hard a family is to play based on personalities etc) -- What the ???? Difficulty levels???? In the sims???? It's not that kind of game!!! What's next, scores? Time limits? "Little Jimmy has 5 minutes to catch a fish or he fails math and stays back a year."

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: MoronStyle7 on July 23, 2008, 04:56:41 am

Quote from: YANFRForm;1314346

...And this one - Difficulty levels per family (suggest how hard a family is to play based on personalities etc) -- What the ???? Difficulty levels???? In the sims???? It's not that kind of game!!! What's next, scores? Time limits? "Little Jimmy has 5 minutes to catch a fish or he fails math and stays back a year."

:laugh:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 23, 2008, 07:41:49 am

Mr. Humble did mention it was going to be similar to an MMORPG (if I put that right... :lol:) so that's a disappointment to me. Sims is sims (simulation)... to be anything else is NOT Sims. They would've been better of putting such an idea on the next-gen consoles rather than PC. EA really is trying to get everyone to go in that direction, y'know. :dontknow:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on July 23, 2008, 08:06:47 pm

Thank you very much

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 25, 2008, 09:59:56 am

Here is a quote from the site SterlingSims2 about a preview of TS3. Again I am only quoting. Here is the link: http://www.sterlingsims2.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1850

Quote

Hello Fellow Simmers!
I wanted to share some of our current Sims3 fan-site day details with you but first I want to thank some of the great people at EA who did such a great job planning the day and with the presentations. First I’d like to thank MaxoidDrea who, as always, made our day run smoothly and with a great sense of humor and professionalism. I also want to thank and mention those Sims3 Designers who made the presentations:
Ben Bell – Executive Producer
Lyndsay Pearson – Game Designer
Ray Mazzo – Game Designer
JoAnna Lio – Producer

I also had the pleasure to meet MaxoidHydra for the first time and see again several others who I had met at previous events at EA. One of the things that I think the average Sims fan doesn’t realize is how hard everyone at the SIMS label works to make a truly fine product. Not only that but they seem to really love what they are doing and their enthusiasm shows in the way they present their work and talk about it. I would love to see those who do nothing but complain on the Sims2 BBS give that a little thought. It’s easy to sit back and whine when you don’t actually have to do the work! I assure you that they all DO listen to your concerns and requests; not everything is as easy to implement as you think! Like all companies, they have deadlines, budget concerns and many in-game conflicts that prevent or delay some things from happening.

It was great to see again some of the Site-Owners I had met on previous occasions and to meet new ones. One of the most fun things about these events is to be around people who understand your enthusiasm for the game and can talk about the game! We also give each other ideas and trade contact info. After a short meeting most of the fan-site Owners went on a tour of EA which I declined since I think I have been on it 3 times already. I opted to stay behind and eat myself silly at the buffet with Drea and Steve and Tug from TSR. After that we went for the first demo of the Sims3! Although I was disappointed to learn that we wouldn’t get any hands-on with the game this time, I should have realized that this far out the game wouldn’t be ready for that sort of thing. In all we saw four Demos during the day led by each designer listed above. While they could answer many questions about the game there were many they were not allowed to talk about yet. Two of the main things they could not talk about were returning or new characters in the game and any Custom Content tools or info for the game. Believe me, we tried!

As for the look of the game itself and for the potential of what it will do...awesome! The neighborhood we saw was the best laid out neighborhood I have ever seen in a sims game and it was simply beautiful with many different areas to explore, live and create in. One of the neatest things for me is we seem to have wind for the first time in the Sims so all the trees and plants are flexi and sway in the wind! The houses and plot-ables are also much more detailed and classy than usual. There is a beach area, a town center, a farming community with streams, a cliff area with luxury homes over-looking the sea and a nice park. They would not tell us if we would be able to upload custom neighborhoods or not so that’s still a mystery but I certainly hope so! I do know that we can customize this neighborhood and make it anything we like! We also have difficulty levels to choose from for a more or less challenging game depending on how you like to play.

As for game play, there is no load-times between lots; you simply use icons when you pan out in the neighborhood to get from one place to another. Your sim can walk, ride in a cab or take their car. Cars appear and disappear from their locations instead of driving in and out of driveways and roads. Aside: Right now there are tiny rubber ducky’s driving the cabs, I doubt that will stay, but it does make a statement on some cab drivers in San Francisco! This fadeout effect makes placing driveways on the diagonal possible. There are no garage doors in the base game but there is a driveway tool so you can make carports and such.

One of the most exciting things for me as a creator/designer were the new build tools. We can now place items on a1/4 grid which means we can center a two square with a three square item easily. There are also tools for easy diagonal placement and gridless placement. We have multiple slots for object placement on tables and other surfaces. I am sure they will add some more in the months to come but that was in effect in the version I saw. There is also a Custom Content button on the menu but we got the “We can’t talk about that now” answer for that one. We can also move lots from place to place so if we build in one place then want more room for that lot we can move it to a larger location. Objects like tables and chairs and beds and nightstands can be moved together to save time. Stairs can be widened with a tool. There are tons of new plants and trees and attractive cliff rocks. We now have a Rubber band tool which allows us to drag a shape over an area to select items to mass delete, Yay!

The CAS screen has been completely revamped. You can now do so much more with it! Skin-tones (pale to green), muscle-tone and eye color are on sliders, hair has 4 different parts to customize; roots, base, tips and hi-lights.. There are now slots for shoes, jewelry, gloves, socks and stockings. All facial and body features can be customized this way too. I noticed that the sims have better smiles now, they don’t look as dorky as before! You have a Save-Sim bin to store your sims in so if they die you can easily recreate them. At this moment the Zodiac signs have been removed so if you want them then let the Maxiods know! Your Sims also have voice tone control with 3 different voices and a slider to customize them.

I think the most effort in Sims3 has been toward story-telling and creating a sim that is intricate in character. They have added an Age to the Sims called Young Adult. Young Adults are age 18-30. Then there’s Adult which is middle aged (yay) then elders. So the ages are Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult and Elder. Our Sims now have 3 favorites in these categories: Food, Music and Color. You choose the favorites and your Sim will react accordingly. The Sims now have character traits (over 70 to choose from) and little “moodlets” on the menu that tell you from moment to moment how your Sim feels and is reacting to things. These moodlets change as your Sim’s day wears on and does different tasks. Toddlers get 2 traits, Children 3, and then the rest 5 traits. Here’s a list of some of the current traits:

Dislikes Children
Inappropriate
Party Animal
Snob
Excitable
Virtuoso
Artistic
Evil
Handy
Natural Cook
Genius
Computer Wiz
Flirty
No Sense of Humor
Daredevil
Vain
Hates the outdoors
Crybaby
Green Thumb
Dreamer
Grumpy
Insane
Schmoozer
Mean-spirited

I think all these developments in our Sim’s will open up a while new world for game play and fun! These traits combine with each other in ways that even the game designers haven’t completely explored yet!

A few other things we were told or saw. Day progresses seamlessly into night and the behavior of our Sims changes after dark! Our Sims now have a cell phone attached to the menu screen for communication. Certain things like staying fit can extend life. Many of the cheats in Sims2 will carry over to sims3. There are tons of new plants and trees and attractive cliff rocks. Basements are easier to make. Cooking is more detailed in the game. Plants can be bunched for a more realistic look. You can drag and drop objects around the neighborhood or on your Sim. They have added a Super Speed to the game which is even faster than the previous fast speed. They said there were new camera options but we didn’t discuss those yet. They refused to tell us about new characters or if Bella would be in Sims3 but they did say some characters would cross over and we would have new ones.

I also requested a few things...I asked for true split-level houses. I asked for a Base-Game installer tool which will allow creator’s to play each expansion pack independently of each other so we can create items for those who don’t have all the future EPS. I asked for a program such as Simpe only more user friendly to the average player( this may be part of the CC thing already). I asked for a way to package lots using only what is in the lot and not multiples (recolors) of that item. It is my hope that all or at least many of these things can be implemented for those of us who love to create!

I have to say I was very impressed with the game even in the early stages! I can hardly wait to see what they do in the months to come and I promise to keep you informed as much as I am allowed to!

Skye

All in all it looks like it might not be such a bad game after all! However you may feel differently!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on July 25, 2008, 11:19:07 am

Eye colors on sliders.... :pale: I mean, that's a good and a bad thing. Good because you get more variety in colors... but bad because that's a probability that eyes are out when it comes to custom content. Sad, because I'm definitely not a fan of them right now... too plastic and "demonistic" in my view. :?

(Yeah, I am a big fan of unique eyes... my sims show that, so I'm naturally highly critical on the Maxis ones. :lol:)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 25, 2008, 02:42:25 pm

Tenshii~Akari, I can see where you are coming from! I guess the big thing for me is that the colthing is more "cutsomizable" (is that even a word?). I just wish there were more layering options but the two I have been wanting since TS1, changing/going without shoes and changing/going without socks/hose, are included. I would have loved to have seen ties and jackets take that route too but I'll take what I am getting because getting some of what I like is better than getting nothing at all! I am looking forward to it. Yeah some of the things I won't like but they are things that I can live with.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on July 28, 2008, 12:26:41 pm

I hope to God they do more with the stairs, so we can customize them more without screwing up our buildings (i.e. "grand" staircases). I was somewhat surprised to find the EA apple-polishing in the first few paragraphs, but I guess if you want to have the inside scoop you can't really be berating the company out of the other side of your mouth.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 29, 2008, 03:06:03 pm

Quote from: CuriousSimmer;1319897

I was somewhat surprised to find the EA apple-polishing in the first few paragraphs, but I guess if you want to have the inside scoop you can't really be berating the company out of the other side of your mouth.

Yeah you don't want to tick off someone you want to get further access to! However, I don't feel that Skye was "brown-nosing" EA as much as she was "showing professional courtesy".

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on July 29, 2008, 03:31:47 pm

I agree for the most part, except for the admonishment: "I would love to see those who do nothing but complain on the Sims2 BBS give that a little thought. It’s easy to sit back and whine when you don’t actually have to do the work!" I thought that was tacky :P

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on July 29, 2008, 11:51:36 pm

Quote from: CuriousSimmer;1321157

Tacky? Yes, I agree. However, she was telling the truth! My Granny used to always say, "Don't be a critic unless you can do a better job yourself". Anyway, you are right in that Skye could have chosen more tactful words as opposed to tacky ones.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on July 30, 2008, 12:15:11 am

Generally I think that's a good motto to live by, unless I'm paying hard-earned money for some good or service. :P

Title: sims3 info
Post by: Pierre on August 02, 2008, 07:56:11 pm

hello

new info on the sims3 game

The Sims 3 lets you immerse truly unique Sims in an open, living neighborhood just outside their door! The freedom of The Sims 3 will inspire you with endless possibilities and amuse you with unexpected moments of surprise and mischief.

New Seamless, Open Neighborhood - Explore the neighborhood freely.
Your Sims can roam throughout their neighborhood, visit neighbors' homes, and explore the surroundings. They can stroll downtown to hang out with friends, meet someone new at the park, or run into colleagues on the street. If your Sims are in the right place at the right time, who knows what might happen?!

New Create A Sim - Create any Sim you can imagine.
New easy-to-use design tools allow for unlimited customization to make truly individual Sims. Determine your Sims' shape and size, from thin to full-figured to muscular - and everything in between! Choose your Sims' facial features, their exact skin tone, hair, eye shape and color and select their clothing and accessories.

New Realistic Personalities - Every Sim is a unique person, with a distinct personality.
Create realistic Sims with distinctive personalities. Select from dozens of personality traits and combine them in fun ways. The combination of traits you choose - brave, artistic, loner, perfectionist, klepto, romantic, clumsy, paranoid, and much, much more - help shape the behavior of your Sims and how they interact with other Sims. Your Sims can now rise above their basic set of every day needs. They are complex individuals with unique personalities.

New Unlimited Customization - Everyone can customize everything!
Build your dream house or design the ultimate home. Customize everything from floors to flowers, shirts to sofas, wallpaper to window shades. It's fun and easy to change colors and patterns giving you endless personalization options. Or you can populate your Sims' neighborhood with pre-designed buildings and furnishings. Which of your Sims will live in high-end mansions, cool bachelor pads, ultimate dream homes or low-cost cottage?

and i will buy the sims3 as soon as its realease in stores i i know that i will have fun with the sims3 Game

enjoy:tongue8::D:smile::worship:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on August 03, 2008, 08:57:01 am

Quote from: RedRoseTea;1325497

New Create A Sim - Create any Sim you can imagine.
New easy-to-use design tools allow for unlimited customization to make truly individual Sims. Determine your Sims' shape and size, from thin to full-figured to muscular - and everything in between! Choose your Sims' facial features, their exact skin tone, hair, eye shape and color and select their clothing and accessories.

I'll believe that when I see it, and I'm willing to bet it's not true.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on August 04, 2008, 05:24:42 pm

While I'm being negative ... Oh, I know, EA is my friend! EA is my buddy!

This was a news article at scifi.com's fidgit (http://fidgit.com/archives/2008/07/electronic-arts-promises-inves.php) this morning.

Electronic Arts promises investors to nickle and dime Spore players

In case you were worried that Electronic Arts hadn't learned anything from its ongoing attempts to balkanize The Sims 2 with eight expansion packs, nine "stuff" packs, and online micropayments for meaningless shreds of content, fret no more! They have indeed learned something and they'll be putting it into practice with Spore. They've learned that you're not going to do a damn thing about it.

Speaking in an investors' conference call, [CEO John Riccitiello] said he'd be keen to "monetise, if you will, body parts, plant parts, car parts and planets as a way to generate incremental revenue on an installed base of several million active users".

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on August 04, 2008, 09:31:01 pm

... Words fail me. :roll:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lewisb40 on August 05, 2008, 10:57:11 am

The sad part, alot of players are gonna buy it. Why can't I come up with these ideas and use consumers to be rich? I am too thoughtful of others, that's why I am a failure. Oh well a nice one at that. :D

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: punklikeleno on August 07, 2008, 06:51:15 am

ugh I think i'll just stick to the Sims 2.I'm comfy with that !

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: CuriousSimmer on August 07, 2008, 06:10:38 pm

I don't mind the EP's and SP's so much, or I wouldn't if they weren't buggy and filled with mal- and spy-ware. But if it's well-made content, I have no trouble buying it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on August 09, 2008, 01:51:12 pm

Hello

i hope that in the sims3 the nannie service will be better than in the sims2.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: joswan on August 12, 2008, 09:50:26 pm

The good news..the sims3 character more likely approach 3d animation standard..I feel like controlling people from shrek!!
The bad news is..I think my computer can't handle such graphic...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: PageCaek on August 13, 2008, 10:46:51 am

On the one hand, some of the new things look really nice. I'm lovin' the dynamic body sliders and customisable hair colours.

On the other hand, I'm a little worried about this "whole neighbourhood running at once" thing. From a gameplay point of view, how am I gonna keep track of all my families at once? What if I just want a nice quiet game with a new couple without having to worry about the rest of the neighbourhood growing old and dying? And from a technical standpoint, my computer chugs at -one- household. How am I gonna run a whole bloody neighbourhood?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: emol0ve on August 13, 2008, 10:49:35 am

Quote from: maniac19642003;1138153

What about the sims 2 apartment life?
That's not out yet.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on August 13, 2008, 07:24:11 pm

That's an old post, emol0ve. ;)

Title: the sims3 website updated
Post by: Pierre on August 14, 2008, 08:54:15 pm

hello

just wanted to let everyone know that the sims3 website as been updated and as a new look here is the link.

http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/home.jsp?languageCode=en

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on August 15, 2008, 09:29:16 am

I'm on DSL and that video is unwatchable. If you're on dial-up, don't even bother to try. If you have less than a T-1 connection, don't waste your time.

I wonder if the game play will be about the same...

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on August 16, 2008, 05:52:30 am

Okay, figuring it was a bandwidth problem yesterday morning, I tried it again now, 0650 EDT on a Sat morning. Still crap. I'm getting a half second break every half second. I'm not watching it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: AlbinoBambi on August 16, 2008, 05:55:15 am

I just pause it, and let it load for a while. Then you can watch it without the breaks. :)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on August 19, 2008, 11:46:53 am

I share your concern. However, I am remaining "causiously optimistic"

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: X-Phile on August 20, 2008, 05:18:50 am

We have an official date:
february 20th 2009
:wav:
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/home.jsp?languageCode=en (http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/home.jsp?languageCode=en)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on August 20, 2008, 05:20:21 am

Thank you very very very much on that date i will go buy the sims 3.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: EKozski on August 20, 2008, 05:23:09 am

I'm still not getting it.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on August 20, 2008, 11:40:26 am

Quote from: EKozski;1344826

I'm still not getting it.

So???

Title: Insim For the sims3
Post by: Pierre on August 21, 2008, 10:57:55 am

hello

everyone just read some new info for the sims3 here is a link to the thread in question.

http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=90431

Have a nice day

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: lexi9803 on August 21, 2008, 10:16:54 pm

i wasn't meaning to yell-or maybe i was cause i am sooooooooooooo excited for the sims 3 and i just found out a lot of info on it. here is what i know:

-you play a whole neighborhood, meaning that your sims can visit other sims houses
-you can follow them in their car around town
-the graphics are soooo much better
-they still talk in simlish bawl:(it just kinda bugs me)
-you can scale their body just like sims 2 faces (fat,skinny,arm and leg thickness)
-it is coming to stores february 20th 2009
-from this moment, there is 182 days 10 hours 42 minutes 10 seconds until it arrives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rabbit:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on August 21, 2008, 10:57:26 pm

Moderation Notice: Merged two like threads, and "repaired" original thread title. ;)

Thanks for all of the updates, everyone. I'm sure those looking forward to it will enjoy the heads up and excitement. :angel:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Pierre on August 22, 2008, 08:35:13 am

Hello

I am looking forward in playing the sims3 Thank you very much

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
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http://www.thesims.de//sims3/12.jpg
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http://www.infinitesims.com/component/zoom/?catid=180
http://www.simforum.de/showpost.php?p=3331028&postcount=20

http://www.simworld.de/simworldclub/wbblite/thread.php?threadid=4130&sid=e784876624ced46e5f621f299c2958f8

http://www.sims3maniacos.net/pt/imagens/20-08-2008/2.jpg
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Some pretty good pics of TS3!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Islasim on August 25, 2008, 05:01:10 am

yeah when I saw the skin tone and weight sliders I though the same thing about how easy it will be to creat custom content...anyone have any idea?

Maybe EA wants to force us to buy their expansion packs by making it harder for modders, then again I think they'd lose a lot of goodwill from the community and a lot of business by doing so..

thoughts anyone?

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Paden on September 07, 2008, 08:50:46 pm

Don't want it, won't get it because of their draconian copy protection method. Just sayin.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: kevida97 on September 08, 2008, 01:18:11 pm

Quote from: Paden_Panther;1370236

Don't want it, won't get it because of their draconian copy protection method. Just sayin.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I do want it. I'm getting it. Their "draconian copy protection method" doesn't bother me. Just sayin'.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: discoveralice on September 15, 2008, 09:41:33 am

Oh man, I can't wait. Personally I'm going to play sims 3 and keep playing the sims 2 as well. I just gotta upgrade my computer with some more memory/ram. haha..

That's so funny that there are protesters! I must say some of the screenshots look a little sims 1-y to me.. a little disappointed, but then again, these look like they were taken with a digital camera, not actual screenshots.. so who knows! I guess I'll just have to wait til' Feb.

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Dec12741 on October 06, 2008, 03:54:02 pm

Just to let everyone here at Insimenator.net,That there is a new Release Date of 2/16/2009 this new release date is from Amazon.com

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: verenaheu on October 08, 2008, 02:07:59 am

They are really getting us, just don´t believe everything the ads promise!

"Sims Venture Into Outside World Full of Advertising"

http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=131522

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: YANFRForm on October 08, 2008, 10:01:27 am

OMFGWTFBBQ! I just read the article linked above. That's it. No Sims3 for me for sure. Back up the truck. I'm done!

From the article:

Electronic Arts, maker of "Sims 3," is working with IGA to provide dynamic in-game ads -- which can be switched in and out of the game via an internet connection -- to the latest version of what has become the world's most-played PC game. In its first new version in five years, "Sims" players will be able to venture beyond their houses and lots out into Pleasantville, where they can go to the movie theater, the sports arena or the grocery store.

Advertising is very organic to the 'Sims 3' experience," said Steve Seabolt, VP-global brand development for the Sims label. Movie-theater posters and billboards will host ads, and EA will continue to integrate brands into the gameplay.

Mr. Seabolt cited an example involving an over-the-counter pain remedy. "Suppose your Sim had a tough day, or the Sim kids are out of control, maybe the Sim worked out -- that could be a moment for that particular pain relief," he said. "And they take that pain relief and feel restored, better rested ... less on edge."

Oh, really? Well, I'm on the edge right now! I have Excedrin Headache 147 MF! If I want to be force-fed advertising in my entertainment I'll go watch television, all right?!

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: Tenshii~Akari on October 08, 2008, 04:55:25 pm

... (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z195/TenshiiAkari12/Random_Smilies/huh2.gif)

All the more reason to have them intrude into your gameplay experience... and heaven knows what else. (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z195/TenshiiAkari12/Random_Smilies/computeridiot.gif)

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: verenaheu on October 09, 2008, 06:21:26 am

I find the idea of my happy little sims-world being littered with ads from stuff I´d never buy disgusting!:tongue6:
No no, this is not a good idea, EA.:naughty:

Title: The Sims 3 buzz/gossip/rumours
Post by: maniac19642003 on October 09, 2008, 02:27:26 pm

I wasn't getting TS3 anyway but I'm definitely not getting it now if they're going to put ads in it like that cuz I barely buy clothes as it is and its definitely not brand names like that if I do get them and I don't go to movies or sports events either so it would just get on my nerves seeing all the ads in there like that so EA is selling one less copy of TS3 since I'm keeping my money and staying with TS2.

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