Post by: Carl on September 19, 2009, 04:41:14 PM
I stickied this post because I never want it to die. It's a great guestbook for new people who don't have a question in particular but just want to greet us!
Post by: igzigpuff on September 19, 2009, 04:49:23 PM
HI, just joined use the same user id at the TS3 forum! This place is so brand spankin new, I think I'm getting the nicely decorated moodlet! :D
Post by: Carl on September 19, 2009, 04:53:15 PM
Post by: Pam on September 19, 2009, 05:18:11 PM
Hi, my name is Pam. I'm also known as Spoop in the blogging world. The Sims 3 is my first experience with the Sims franchise and I absolutely love it! I've completed the Legacy Challenge recently and I'm still playing my legacy family, but without the legacy restrictions. I also just built my own house in The Sims 3, which was totally awesome. I wasn't very good at building when I started, but I'm getting much better.
I'm a global moderator here on Carl's Forum and I also help out with the guides over on the main page. Carl and I are both very excited about everyone who is joining the forum and participating in the discussions.
Erm, ok... I guess that's it.
Post by: bshag on September 20, 2009, 04:03:50 PM
So glad to be in on the beginning of what looks to be a really great forum where ppl just want to learn more about better ways to play their games and not so much on being seen/heard.
Nice work Carl and Pam! :)
Post by: Kreathyr on September 21, 2009, 05:28:57 AM
I found this Forum by actually typing in google "Sims 3 Forum"
Google found 19.300.000 results, after searching through a lot of forums I finaly found a fun one on page 11 hit number 102
It is partially due to the main sites guides that I decided to stick around, but hey page 11 isn't so bad.
Entry number 102 means another 19.299.898 hits after this one ;D
Anyway, be sure to take a look at the Carpenter family legacy challenge, I try to put a lot of effort in it ;)
Edit: The only downside of this is that I'm from the Netherlands and there is a 6 hour time difference, so it takes a long time before I can expect a reaction ;D
Post by: Carl on September 21, 2009, 01:16:29 PM
Post by: Arafel on September 22, 2009, 11:29:28 AM
I stumbled upon first Carl's Sims 3 Guide (which is awesome btw). I needed more info on gardening and boy did I find it! The guide really helped me out A LOT so thanks for that! ;D And that lead me here, to this forum.
I used the same username as the Sims 3 forums -which are fun and somewhat informative but just really congested.
I literally just started the Legacy Challenge. The family's name is Wartooth and I'm thinking about posting a blog about the family's progression. We shall see!
Post by: JohnnyDiscard on September 22, 2009, 03:59:06 PM
Post by: jinhong91 on September 22, 2009, 11:21:55 PM
Post by: Pam on September 23, 2009, 02:30:29 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 23, 2009, 07:11:18 AM
Metropolis Man here. But, please just call me Metro. We're all friends anyway, right? :) I've been playing Sims since the first series came out in 2001. I lost lots of hours to that game. I never did pick up Sims 2 mainly because I really got involved in Diablo II — a hack and slash RPG that also lots of fun. I still play a lot of Diablo and am a Moderator at the PhrozenKeep site. I've run nearly 30 tournaments over the past 3 years for the Eastern Sun Diablo II mod at the PhrozenKeep, and would like to bring that experience to Carl's site. So, I threw a little challenge up yesterday.
Talk to everyone later. Got to get back to real life (I'm married with 3 daughters and it's time to get all of the troops out the door to school).
Post by: wildredchild on September 23, 2009, 01:15:27 PM
TTFN.......time to go play my glade legacy some more!
wildredchild
Post by: Honeymooners on September 24, 2009, 01:50:09 PM
Just found this site from Snooty- I love it! I have found so many ideas for sims from roaming around on this site. I am glad to find a new happy board! I usually check back in during my lunch break at work!
Post by: Carl on September 25, 2009, 05:10:55 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 25, 2009, 06:28:29 AM
This forum mainly exists to help me improve it, but I decided I might as well let it be general because of how frustrated I've been with the official forum at times.
You and me both, Carl. That's the primary reason I sought out something different and stumbled upon this. I like creating fun and interesting challenges and it seems like the vast majority of challenges/competitions on the official forum are modeling related. I have no interest in that stuff at all.
Post by: Kreathyr on September 26, 2009, 09:18:15 AM
Don't get me wrong, I think there is some brilliant custom stuff out there on the world wide webs, but it's just not my style. 8)
Post by: jinhong91 on September 26, 2009, 08:59:09 PM
Exactly, why buy a game and then ignore 80% of it's gameplay and only build houses and create clothes?Sims 3 should be more like Sims 1. More about the gameplay than some fashion stuff.
Don't get me wrong, I thing there is some brilliant custom stuff out there on the world wide webs, but it's just not my stile 8)
But they should work more on the hair. Sims with the same hairstyle tend to be harder to differentiate from each other at a glance.
Post by: Carl on September 27, 2009, 06:26:27 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on September 30, 2009, 01:19:02 AM
Now I'm building a bigger, better home and I can see why people like to build.
The options are virtually endless, however, I still like playing better ;)
Post by: bshag on September 30, 2009, 02:47:54 PM
I have used tutorials on sims 3 Creative Corner, but admit that some are extremely hard to follow. (Especially the ones on Youtube...they go so darn fast :-\) I do have some nice houses with basements, sunken living rooms and my favorite, indoor/outdoor swimming pools. ;D
Post by: igzigpuff on October 01, 2009, 05:26:48 PM
Oh, I forgot...Thanks EA for the game.....Thanks for the forum Carl. ;)
Post by: jinhong91 on October 01, 2009, 09:20:16 PM
I guess that's what makes this game so much fun....the versatility. There is no right or wrong way to play and you can choose to focus on whatever interests you. Whether it be the mechanics, meshing for fashion, computer coding, building...etc., there seems to be something for everyone! What I find most impressive about the game is its ability to pull us all together to discuss Sims...mighty powerful Lil pixel's.... :o ;D Who woulda thunk it, huh...go figure. ;DThere are the sims but where are the pets?
Oh, I forgot...Thanks EA for the game.....Thanks for the forum Carl. ;)
Sims 2 had pets, why not Sims 3?
Owning a pet is much different experience than having an extra sim.
Post by: Carl on October 01, 2009, 10:02:30 PM
Post by: PJSim on October 02, 2009, 05:59:06 AM
I live in Copenhagen, Denmark, should anyone care.
I've only been playing Sims 3 for a week or two and have just recently discovered this site. Before that I've been playing both Sims 1 and 2 off and on for years.
Thanks Carl for your awesome guide, it's been really helpful in a lot of ways, like choosing traits and generally discovering what Sims 3 is about compared to the earlier games.
I find that most forums/guides seem so focused on fashion/designing or cheats which doesn't interest me much. Cheats just make the game kinda boring to me.
I like exploring the gameplay so this site is great for me. :)
I really appreciate all the time it must have taken to write all this stuff and I hope you'll stay motivated to keep expanding the site, say when new expansions come out.
Oh, and the challenges are a fun idea!
Post by: Pam on October 02, 2009, 06:10:54 AM
Post by: jinhong91 on October 02, 2009, 06:27:13 AM
We'll get pets, of course, we just have to wait. It was this way for Sims 2 players when it first came out... I hope we get one like livin' large, but I expect it'll be in the form of the "stuff packs" now.It is another way for EA for milk money out of this franchise.
It shouldn't take long since they can build on existing ideas and improve it.
Not much of an effort than making it out from scratch.
Post by: igzigpuff on October 02, 2009, 03:40:19 PM
Hopefully they will add some of our favorite things to the game, as the EP's are released. ;)
But in the meantime, did everyone see the New Free Items in the EA store. It's called "Harvest Bounty" and has six decorative items (the mouse in the pumpkin is really cute). Here's the link if you missed it:
http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?categoryId=11488&scategoryId=12204&pcategoryId=12203&index=0&productId=OFB-SIM3:18280
Happy Simming! ;D
Post by: bshag on October 02, 2009, 05:50:42 PM
Can't wait for WA! A lot of ppl are disappointed but what the hey, I'm sure they'll have some really great ideas in the future. This ep almost seems like an entirely new game with all the stuff that's coming with it.
I'm definitely an EA ep and sp junkie. :P If they're sellin it, I'm buyin it. ;D
Post by: igzigpuff on October 05, 2009, 07:02:24 PM
I bought ever EP and SP for TS2, so I'm sure I'll do the same for TS3. :o :D
Post by: tom789 on October 07, 2009, 01:41:26 AM
Post by: Pam on October 07, 2009, 01:50:41 AM
Post by: Carl on October 07, 2009, 01:53:15 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on October 07, 2009, 03:21:23 AM
I can't imagine having any trouble with the game we (all forum members) can't figure out at the moment.
Post by: Pam on October 07, 2009, 04:59:44 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on October 07, 2009, 07:29:35 AM
I come here every day while I don't have any questions at the moment, that's saying something.
Post by: caliban on October 08, 2009, 07:56:13 PM
Caliban is not my real name (probably a good decision on my parent's part..) but it works well enough.
I've played all 3 iterations of the Sims, I think I enjoy building the houses most, but with Sims3 having fun just playing the game. I really like the new promotion system over the old "maintain 14 billion friendships" model.
I think I found the site looking for info on gardening or collecting, and stayed because of all the other information.
Grad student, 2 cats, full time job... not sure how active a poster I'll be, but enjoying lurking for the moment ^_^
Post by: PJSim on October 09, 2009, 06:36:34 AM
Caliban is not my real name (probably a good decision on my parent's part..)
Definitely! Especially since I keep reading it as "Cannibal". :o
Post by: tom789 on October 09, 2009, 07:21:59 AM
Post by: igzigpuff on October 09, 2009, 03:06:07 PM
Post by: Pam on October 09, 2009, 09:47:11 PM
Post by: Carl on October 10, 2009, 12:08:09 AM
But welcome to the new people.
Post by: Kreathyr on October 12, 2009, 02:04:23 AM
In other games friends call me "the Kreathyr of chaos", makes other people question their spelling abilities ;D
Post by: Pam on October 12, 2009, 02:21:45 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on October 12, 2009, 03:20:18 AM
It looks a little like creature I guess, but it sounds more like creator.
Post by: bshag on October 12, 2009, 12:38:30 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on October 12, 2009, 04:30:38 PM
Post by: Kreathyr on October 13, 2009, 01:08:45 AM
this site was needed.Excellently stated, that's exactly what I thought when I first came here.
Post by: igzigpuff on October 13, 2009, 02:03:23 AM
Thanks, igzig! I worked very very hard to come up with this unique and creative username. :DNice... :-\
Post by: Bogie74 on October 13, 2009, 04:18:42 PM
New here, but not to the game. IRL I work for the Gov as a Financial Analyst so it was EXTRMELY helpful last month (end of year activity) to be able to come home, create an evil Sim and wreck havoc!! ;)
I like Sims 3 so far, nice upgrades. I do like being able to color match curtains and bed covers etc. Tool comes in very handy because the curtain choices seems limited to me. Though, I bought the most expensive couch and my Sim walked over to it and cried. Haven't tried changing it to his favorite color yet. Anyone know if that would boost his mood?
One of my little peeves so far is that one of my Sims just had a baby. She wanted to hire a babysitter, so I fulfilled the wish. Had her take a shower so she could go out, and the babysitter all of a sudden pops up with "I have someplace to be" and then bolts taking my $75!! I think she was there an hour, hour and a 1/2 at the most!!
I found myself screaming at the computer -"well, why did you take the job then you idiot???!!!" ???
Would be a nice feature if EA would add in the next release where we can pick the babysitter. If they give us a list of choices, and we could pick one. Last one that showed up did nothing but watch TV and let my baby sim practically starve! GEEZ! :o
Post by: PJSim on October 14, 2009, 02:02:51 PM
Hee hee, I remember the babysitters in Sims 2. It was always this senile old lady who did nothing but feed the kid like once an hour and toss the trash on the floor and then watch TV. And sometimes you couldn't make her leave and she just stayed in your house for days.
Oh, and she peed on the floor a lot. :D
Post by: Bogie74 on October 14, 2009, 06:10:58 PM
I remember her!! I remember once, my family was exhausted, and of course in Sims 2, they didn't eat or tinkle at work so they were already in a bad mood. The husband was extremely neat, so when he came home already peeved, he had puddles to clean up!! To make matters worse, she kept trying to talk to him! When he didn't respond, she grabed a plate of food, then threw it on the floor when I dismissed her!!! I seriously contemplated building a room, using the build/buy mode cheat and move her into it just to get rid of her!!
I didn't though... my "evil stressed twin" only comes out in September!! :P
Post by: Quizmo on October 17, 2009, 07:26:02 AM
New guy here :) *Insert funny little smiley who is wavering to everybody here.*
Let me first tell you a little about me... I just got the game a few weeks ago, so I am still new to the game, still things to learn. But I am not all new to The Sims, I bought the Sims 1 back in the days, when it came out, and every single expansion part for the Sims 1, so I own the whole Sims 1 collection. But then Sims 2 came out, and I was like, I have every thing for Sims 1, and now its useless... So I never actually bought Sims 2. When I then heard that Sims 3 was coming out, I thought to myself, that I needed to try that game again, so I went in and bought it, and WOW have that game changed :o :o
So now I am here with Sims 3, let me say that my Sims does not run as an English version, (I am Danish :P) so I do not always know what the different stuff is called in English, but I do my best to guess it :P Also now you know why English is not that good.
Back to the Sims again, I have played it a lot since I got it, and a lot of things I am happy about, but a few things really disappointed me, like stuff you could do in Sims 1, But cant in Sims 3. Like example, one of the first families I made, I got pretty quick tired of them, because one of the kept scaring everybody. So I thought about the Sims 1, and remember that I actually used to kill my Sims in a fire (Yes i have a very weird sense of humor :P ) But I could not find any fireplaces, so I was sitting wondering how to set them on fire, when one of the Sims started a fire while cooking. So again I thought back and remember how it was on Sims 1, you would pause the game, set up a fireplace, and lay carpets all around the whole house filling the whole house with them, and then when the Sims went and started the fire, there would go like 1-2 seconds and the whole house would just be on fire, every single room, would just be a huge fire. I thought well in Sims 3 that is going to be just plain awesome. So I put down carpets, but ran out of money, before i got halfway. I thought that would be enough to start with, and went to set it on fire, after a few tries my Sim failed again in cooking, and set the stove on fire... But the fire just stayed on the stove, it did not move to the whole house, it took really long time to for it to spread, and when it did, the first fire would die out. At the end the fire died out by itself. I was sitting watching that and was like, was that it? The kitchen burned, and the rest stayed? The Sims was not even closed to be killed by that... But I must say that the burned out stuff look real cool...
I could go on with other stuff, but this is just an introduction of myself, and I think you got an idea now who I am. ;)
BTW this site is real awesome, I found while searching for way to get logic skills faster... I have read most of the guides written here.. Thanks a lot Carl...
P.S I have found out where to buy a fire place now 8)
Post by: PJSim on October 17, 2009, 08:19:39 AM
I am Danish
So am I. 8)
Velkommen. (http://smileydatabase.com/s/400.gif)
I have the English language version though, like you say it's easier to find tips and stuff in English. So if you have a problem finding something, you can tell me what the Danish game calls it and I can probably guess the English word.
And yeah, sims are a bit harder to kill now. If you give them the unlucky trait they will probably die a lot but then the Grim Reaper (Døden?) will just bring them back to life. Øv...
Post by: wildredchild on October 17, 2009, 10:56:29 AM
Post by: bshag on October 17, 2009, 01:08:01 PM
Happy simming! :)
Post by: igzigpuff on October 18, 2009, 07:36:57 PM
Carl how many members before your baby is considered a toddler? :D
Happy Simming!
Post by: kat on October 24, 2009, 05:06:40 PM
I have been a big Sims fan from the get go, with all the Sims 1 expansion packs (except the Pet ones; never could be bothered with those). whe Sims 2 came out, I very sneakily thought, mwhahaha I know you will bring out a new and better Sims soon so I shall not buy ANY expansion packs!!! Lo and behold, not long later, the magnificent Sims 3...but the SPECS!!! Goodness me. Luckily my computer died so I got to buy a new one...which happened to be good enough to play it (heh heh). And here I am, one Google search later, on this fantastic forum. Love the way it is like a small community - I can't stand those large forums where you hardly post something before it is swallowed in a plethora of new messages.
I can't wait for WA! I really enjoyed the Castaway game on PS, and it seems like WA will be leaning a bit more towards this than the previous Holiday expansions.
Seriously need help with building, I am completely useless and all my houses are like little squares - hate that kind of thing in real life! I think it comes from trying to please the Sims on 2 with that ridiculous 'layout' bar! Any tips are most welcome!
Post by: bshag on October 25, 2009, 02:30:08 PM
Post by: Cel_sims3 on October 27, 2009, 04:33:16 PM
I'm Cel (short for Celeano de morte, not my real name, but I thought it was cool.) I'm a 19 yr old housewife in Delaware. Other than the oh so exciting house work that I do, Sims is my entertainment every day. I've been an avid player of the sims ever since my dad bought me sims 1 when it first came out. I managed to beg my way into getting all the expansions for that and then Sims 2 came out and I got a part-time job and bought all the expansions for that when it came out. Then EA advertised for Sims 3 and I about had a heart attack, I was so excited. I've been playing sims 3 since it came out.
I stumbled upon this jewel of a site when I was looking to see if the cheat babyboom was real (it's not, sadly) but I came across the baby boomer challenge and knew that I had to join this happy little community. Sorry if I drive you lot crazy by talking too much on here, I have little to do besides play online, and play sims..(My hubby is in the airforce and I am thousands of miles from my friends and family.)
Post by: wildredchild on October 27, 2009, 04:50:26 PM
Post by: Cel_sims3 on October 28, 2009, 04:12:55 PM
Post by: wildredchild on October 28, 2009, 04:18:31 PM
Post by: Carl on October 28, 2009, 10:56:43 PM
Oooo, Welcome to all the new members! ;D Try some challenges they are fun!
Carl how many members before your baby is considered a toddler? :D
Happy Simming!
I guess we'll see that when I can refresh once ever 15 minutes or so and always see a new post. We are growing in members, but we have a lot of silent people that log in and don't ever post. Seeing the site hit #1 for Sims 3 guide will also age her up in my eyes ;)
Post by: vintage on October 29, 2009, 08:36:50 AM
Been playing Sims for about the past 5 months now.
It rocks. :)
Post by: Pam on October 29, 2009, 04:20:22 PM
Post by: Teresa on November 04, 2009, 06:32:13 PM
My name is Teresa. I am a moderator on the boolprop forums and a member of Neighborlysims forums. Probably a few others although those are the only ones where I am active.
I live in central Texas and I am married with two kids, three cats, and a dog. I quit working in 2007 when I realized I had been working at the same company for exactly half my life (42years/21years). Since that time I have been helping my dad out with his business doing financial analysis and I am currently a substitute for a local school district when they call me. My daughter is graduating from community college this semester with her Associates and then, hopefully, will be transferring to a state university to finish up her Bachelors in Linguistics. My son is in his last year of high school and I aam really looking forward to the empty nest, although I will miss their noise and mess and eating all the food.
I started playing Sims 1 in August of 2005. After a few months playing I picked up Sims 2. I have every expansion of both and was extremely excited to see Sims 3 release. I like to play "shorter" challenges in that I get bored by the 3rd generation of the longer ones. That being said I have completed a regular legacy and an alphabet legacy in Sims 2 and recently completed a regular legacy in Sims 3. I have an apocalypse in progress, which I have not touched in a few weeks.
I found this site while looking for maps of collectibles and then I found something else - new challenges I have never tried - and I was hooked.
Post by: Pam on November 04, 2009, 11:57:16 PM
We're certainly glad you found us and decided to hang around. I'm in Texas, too (the DFW area) and just came back from a weekend trip to Fredicksburg down in the Hill Country a couple of weeks ago. And since you're a boolprop moderator... would you tell me what that is exactly? :)
Post by: Teresa on November 05, 2009, 06:04:42 AM
http://www.forums.boolprop.com/index.php
I am just south of Waco but I have family in Frisco and Commerce so every once in awhile we have to make the long trek to DFW area.
Post by: Pam on November 05, 2009, 03:59:51 PM
Boolprop forums is a very large and active Sims community. That was the first forum I ever joined related to Sims and I stuck around long enough that they made me a moderator, just over 3 years now. It is a good community, but very big.
Ah... what I actually meant is what is boolprop. I've seen the term around and thought maybe you would know what it means. Sorry for the confusion. :)
Post by: Teresa on November 05, 2009, 04:18:18 PM
Post by: Pam on November 05, 2009, 04:28:28 PM
Post by: SenPain on November 05, 2009, 07:37:23 PM
On other information about me I write, I have a website (http://shootingstory.webs.com), I love the Beatles, Shakespeare, Emilie Autumn, and books- all books. I'm a senior in high school, its such a drag. I'm a Cancer-Leo Cusp, and a Sheep in the Chinese zodiac. I really don't like to argue, I find it pointless. After five years in high school (I dropped out the end of last year to find myself, so I didn't graduate last year as planned) you just learn to agree and not cause problems.
I like to talk... And to make friends... And the person who says he loves me doesn't like it when I talk about "pointless bs" such as sims. Which is when I was looking up what traits to pick for a liftetime wish and found Carl's Sims3 Guide and saw it had a forum- oh was I pleased! I now have people to talk to! The Sims3 forums confuse me, and I get lost, so this simplicity with an easy way to return to the main site, well this is the bees knees!
So, who wants to be my friend?! Anybody!? If you decide to be my friend contact me on any of my messengers, or use my MSN messenger to email me, because its the same. And I don't need you spamming my school email. That's for my teachers to spam. Silly teachers.
(I did say I like to talk, right?)
Post by: Pam on November 06, 2009, 12:05:30 AM
Post by: gigi on November 10, 2009, 05:34:41 PM
it's so informative and i just wanna thank you because i know you guys put in alot of hard work!
i just LOVED the sims when i was in grade school and i gave up on it after awhile. a couple months ago i bought sims 3 because i was curious to see if the same game i loved as a kid was even better as an adult, but i stopped playing after 1 night! it was so confusing, lol.
the past couple weeks i've had alot of free time so i picked it back up and so glad i did cause it's AWESOME. i like sims 3 so much i even went backwards and even got sims 2 cause i wanted to play that one also!
anywho, just wanted to introduce myself, happy simming :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 10, 2009, 05:37:25 PM
Post by: gigi on November 10, 2009, 05:59:52 PM
Post by: PJSim on November 11, 2009, 02:17:02 PM
i like sims 3 so much i even went backwards and even got sims 2 cause i wanted to play that one also!
That's cool, Sims 2 is a really, really good game too, even more so with some of the expansions. I find it hard to go back now that I've gotten used to the features of Sims 3 but I do miss a lot of things from TS2.
You should have a male sim use the expensive telescope a lot outside at night, weee! :o :D
Post by: RCHaynes on November 13, 2009, 04:03:36 PM
I never played The Sims, but my husband played all the expansions. When he got The Sims 2 I was gradually pulled in (resistance is futile.. :D) and we had lots of fun comparing how our towns came out. When 3 went on reserve I couldn't resist the green plumbbob USB drive so I had to get us both that.
I really, really miss a lot of the choices and different items available in Sims 2, but as 3 gets more expansions I'm hoping it closes the gap. I can't wait for a University-type expansion! The world needs more toga parties.
Post by: Carl on November 13, 2009, 04:08:16 PM
Post by: Waltz on December 21, 2009, 03:09:58 AM
I have been on this site, not joined, and loved what I found and decided to join. Which was about two hours ago. I found Carl's Guide off of google, around a month ago. I was looking for all of the promotions on each job, to help me know which skills to work on first. Then I happened to stumble onto the guide, and liked what I saw, then found the forum for it.
I've played TS2 and liked it enough to get two expansion packs(Bon Boyage(to which I haven't even downloaded yet) and Nightlife). Then, since I loved it, I got TS3.
Anyways, I hope all of you have a good night(or day).
Post by: Pam on December 21, 2009, 03:31:10 AM
Welcome to the forum. We're glad you found us! :D
Post by: Draigh on December 21, 2009, 04:41:26 AM
You can call me Draigh. I'm from the Netherlands where I am studying psychology. Always had an interest in different kind of games and that included the Sims. I have been playing them on and off for the last couple of years, mostly Sims 2. But I have to say that I like the Sims 3 more with the whole integration of family with neighbourhood. Too bad of the recent bugs in those patches.
Anyway... ended up here after I was looking for something, and found the whole guide. Have linked it since and used it often to check things. Am currently very curious about the whole Nectar making stuff. But due to the last patch I lost my saves and had to start over.
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 21, 2009, 09:17:56 AM
It's great that the site is attracting players from all over the world. It brings us all together in our common love for a game and we educate each other in our differences and perspectives in the process.
Post by: mespunky on December 21, 2009, 09:51:50 AM
--MESPUNKY!
Post by: Bogie74 on December 21, 2009, 03:29:25 PM
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because they are addicting and my mom got me in trouble because of my grades
Aww! Spunky! I must tell you that although this game is fun, and an escape from our everyday lives, it is important that you focus on school. I am certainly not lecturing by any means! I promise! Sometimes adults say things, and it's like yeah ok whatever - but there is conventional wisdom that comes with age. Sometimes I think we say things but forget what it's like to be a kid / teen again!
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Anyways there isn't anything really that special about me.
Everyone has something that IS special about them. Never, ever forget that. I was the fat kid in school that everyone made fun of. People talked about me all the time. I did well in school because frankly, that is the ONE thing that no one could take away from me. Eventually, they made fun of that too. Being smart and fat - double whammy! I overcame all that, though it was hard at times. It all worked out though. This forum is wonderful, and there are many, many people here who are willing to help and listen, so welcome! ;)
Post by: Schipperke on December 21, 2009, 04:09:09 PM
Post by: Da Vinci on December 21, 2009, 04:48:40 PM
Well glad you did Kreathyr. It's up to number 20 nowadays :)
On google I was going to search carl sims 3 guide, but once I typed in "Car" your site was up under the suggestions; I am not certain if it was a one time thing or not however.
Post by: Pam on December 21, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
Post by: mespunky on December 22, 2009, 09:28:50 AM
Post by: Carl on December 22, 2009, 03:04:41 PM
Well glad you did Kreathyr. It's up to number 20 nowadays :)
On google I was going to search carl sims 3 guide, but once I typed in "Car" your site was up under the suggestions; I am not certain if it was a one time thing or not however.
Yeah, it' made it on the autocomplete although not that famously: It's being bested by Carl's Steaks and shoes but seasoning is taking a beating. Lol, anyway..
Spunky and Schipperke: Glad you like the guide and welcome to the community
Post by: PJSim on December 22, 2009, 04:26:24 PM
It's being bested by Carl's Steaks and shoes but seasoning is taking a beating.
Where I live you're getting beat by Carlsberg. No shame in that. 8) :D
Post by: serendipity on December 24, 2009, 03:37:29 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 24, 2009, 03:55:35 PM
Post by: sfsfsfgiants on December 24, 2009, 06:59:35 PM
I am 17 years old and have been playing The Sims for a while, and have this site favorited the entire time, and I love it.
Hope to have some fun on here.
Post by: MegTrog on December 24, 2009, 07:56:43 PM
I'm a mother of a one year old and have been too busy until recently to even think of getting the Sims 3. However, I am pretty confident that I will be receiving a copy tomorrow (and hopefully World Adventures too), so I'm really excited about diving in and playing. I've been playing the Sims since the original game, but this is the first time I've received my copy of the game without trying out somebody else's, so this should be fun!
Post by: Mrs.Laphalot on December 30, 2009, 08:22:58 AM
When I got Sims3, it was fun at first, but Sims2 still had me wrapped around it's finger and I didn't play much of 3 at all. It ended up sitting in its case ignored. Then, WA was released. Hubby got a copy hot off the shelf, brought it home and said "maybe this will spark interest anew for 3!" He also bought a new graphics card for my desktop computer and Wow! He was right! (I still only have the base game on my laptop due to the fact I may wish to play without all the new WA stuffs! ;) )After installing the card and the game, cursing under my breath a bit at all the trouble I had with EADM and updates, uninstalling base game, rinse & repeat a couple of times, I finally got everything to working correctly. Well, almost everything. Riverview...ugh!! I just don't play in Riverview since most of the community buildings are missing. But anyway, while in pursuit to find a cure/fix for Riverview, I became very sidetracked when I found Carl's Sims 3 website! OMG!! It felt like finding a pot of gold at the end of the screwy rainbow! ;D
I spent a few days reading and all the while blown away, thinking I can't believe Sims 3 has all that stuff to do, and all the thought that has gone into the trait combinations and the impact on a Sim's life! I should have suspected such integrations from my Sims 2 experiences but I'd never really given the 3's base game a chance you see.. Oh! And then I found --- The Challenges!! What fun!! Now, I'm not a forum type-a-gal. But I decided I had to come to the forums and get in on the new Sim action I'd found, and here I am ;D
I am a Sims 3 newb. But with all the wonderful content and talent I've found here & at Carl's, I'm positive that I will learn fast. And I already know for certain that I'll enjoy your good peoples' company as I do so. ;)
Happy Simming~
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 30, 2009, 08:46:49 AM
Post by: RoyalPlumbob on December 30, 2009, 12:52:44 PM
I´m using my same name as in the official forums, RoyalPlumbob. I have the Grimmy as my avatar!
I found this site while I was navigating through the forums and clicked on Carl´s signature, which redirected me here. You guys do an awsome job on the guides, everytime I check, I learn something new! Also I like the forums very much, since here if someone has a problem, everyone tries to find a way to fix it and learn from it unlike the oficial forums where everyone just complains at ``how horrible´´ ::) the game is :(. I will to help in anything I can, and hope to make buddies :P.
P.S. Carl, Pam I sent you friend requests on the official site, I hope it´s OK :-\ .
Post by: HelenP on December 30, 2009, 01:09:58 PM
30-something mother of 1 with another on the way (so expect me to disappear for a while in spring :o), married to a lovely husband (who bought me TS3 and WA). I've been playing Sims since the original and enjoyed all of them. I'm a bit of a book-worm, and I guess I'm now family-oriented, I can cook a bit but hate housework.
Love this site and the guide so well done Carl, Pam & Metro for making it so good.
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 30, 2009, 01:14:02 PM
I can cook a bit but hate housework...
You too? I keep waiting for servo to show up at my front door, but he never does.
Post by: HelenP on December 30, 2009, 01:20:00 PM
I can cook a bit but hate housework...
You too? I keep waiting for servo to show up at my front door, but he never does.
I got the impression they were more trouble than they were worth, what with rubbish (OK 'garbage' if you don't speak English properly ;D) being thrown around and having relationships with your partner! :D
Post by: Pam on December 30, 2009, 04:40:12 PM
I'm glad you clicked over to find us and that you're enjoying yourself. We're trying to be exactly what you describe... a warm and friendly place where folks can get help with the game and not get lost in all the whining or just be ignored. We're very happy with how the site and the forum are doing, and we especially love our wonderful members! :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 31, 2009, 04:45:38 PM
(Again, I waited for you to make the move, but lost patience. Cassi, this is a family friendly forum, so please keep that in mind with your future posts)
Post by: Tealeaf on December 31, 2009, 11:15:15 PM
I'm Tealeaf, long time sim player and first time poster. /waves! I'm 45, female, and married forever. I'm hoping that I can fit in with this online community of people who like Simming as much as me.
Post by: RockinRobin on January 01, 2010, 01:28:07 AM
Post by: Kauri The Sim on January 01, 2010, 02:10:23 AM
I am Kauri The Sim, otherwise known as Kauri, pronounced Corey. Most people read it wrong, just think of an apple CORE - (KAUR) and go Eeeeeeeeeeee!
I've read this website for a while now and love it! I also end up reading the same things millions of times over because I seem to forget things (I think I have short term memory loss) ;) .
My Sims isn't even working. so I haven't got to actually play it yet (my computer is evil).
I can't think of much else to say, so bye!
Post by: samoht04 on January 01, 2010, 07:53:25 AM
You can probably guess that's my name backwards (Thomas).
I love the sims. I started with Sims 2, got all the expansion packs and now have Sims 3 with the World Adventures on the way.
I looked around on here and think it's much better than the Sims 3 forums because I've posted on there before and never got answers, but I haven't seen a single persons question not answered apart from the new ones. The Guide is also really usefull!
Samoht04
Post by: wildredchild on January 01, 2010, 01:31:50 PM
Post by: Twinmum on January 02, 2010, 03:12:13 AM
I'm Norma, but have been using Twinmum as a screen name since we first got the internet connected (back then, my twins were babies and being the mother of twins pretty much defined who I was. Now I'm the mother of 4, grandmother to one, a keen miniaturist, huge Stephen King fan (even helped write a book about his work) and of course a sim fan. I've always liked sim type games.. Sim City, Sim Tower, Sim Farm etc... I bought the original Sims just after it was released and collected all the EP's, then Sims 2 came out and I started over. I think there was only one stuff pack that I didn't get for the game (Sims 2 is still on this older computer and is still played on a regular basis by my daughters). When Sims 3 was advertised I blatently refused to be suckered into starting all over again. But of course I think that was only because my aging computer would have had a heart attack trying to run it. I think I bought TS3 2 days after we bought the new computer lol. Hubby bought WA for me a few weeks ago but wouldn't let me have it till Christmas and I'm loving it.
I love building houses in the game and I always play a few sims who don't work, but support themselves through gardening and self employment ( I loved Open for Business in TS2), so I'm really enjoying WA. My current family is a couple - She is a writer and photographer who travels. He stays at home and tends the garden and makes nectar. They have just had their first child, so he also is Mister Mum while she travels.
At the moment, I can't play Sims 3 too often.... school holidays have only just begun here in Australia and 2 of my daughters have just discovered Sims 3 (they have been playing Sims 2 for ages) So untill school goes back at the end of January, the 3 of us have to fight it out as to who gets the good computer! So I spend a lot of time at the moment reading forums on this computer lol
Post by: PJSim on January 02, 2010, 11:14:38 AM
I love Stephen King too, especially the older stuff. :)
So untill school goes back at the end of January, the 3 of us have to fight it out as to who gets the good computer! So I spend a lot of time at the moment reading forums on this computer lol
Maybe you'll get some ideas for when you get the computer to yourself again. And you should read some of the walkthroughs in the guide, they're fun.
Post by: Rad on January 05, 2010, 10:45:40 AM
I'm Rad, I'm from the UK, and I just found there was a forum here as well as all the useful tips so I thought I'd join! I have various stories, legacies and challenges on the go, which you can follow here Rad's Sims Stuff (http://radsims.wordpress.com) and I look forward to getting stuck in a bit more :)
Post by: HelenP on January 05, 2010, 03:44:16 PM
Post by: Mistletoe143 on January 05, 2010, 10:55:40 PM
I've been lurking on this website for the past month, ever since I found Carl's awesome guide through Snootysims. So, I have finally decided to join and start participating on the forums--mostly because you all seem like a great group of people! ;D
I used the same user ID as I have on the official forums: Mistletoe143. I used to play Sims 2 with all the expansions and stuff packs, but now, I am a Sims 3 fan these days. I played Sims 3 a lot when it first debuted, but I only recently got back into the game with the WA expansion. It's been great and I can't wait to see how the game develops in the future.
Anyways, on a final "personal" note, I am single female player, in my early thirties, and I live in Southern California. I am blessed to have a wonderful job working for a local university. And I love Mexican food and my mom's Filipino home cooking. Take care, everyone. ;)
Post by: Carl on January 05, 2010, 11:04:05 PM
Post by: 17irish11 on January 06, 2010, 04:12:11 PM
Post by: Pam on January 06, 2010, 09:06:38 PM
Post by: Ceipshine on January 07, 2010, 09:30:31 AM
And I adore TS3. Because... it's cool. :D
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 07, 2010, 09:33:52 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 08, 2010, 05:34:21 PM
My real name's actually Ivar and have also been around this site for quite a while. I don't really know what's with me, but I've always liked strategy games. My favourite games are all Sid Meier's Civilization series (except the first one (I'm way too young), but including Alpha Centauri for those that know about it), SimCity series (especially 2000), Spore with GA, Empire: total war and of course a long-term Sims fan of all Sims games from the very first time Sims 1 came out.
Fun fact: I am very likely to be the biggest Simpsons nerd in the history of humankind. Noone except my stupid twinbrother have ever beaten me in a Simpsons quiz, no matter how irrelevant and stupid the information may be. :P
Love the guide and finally thought I maybe could give some pointers here and there!
Post by: Pam on January 08, 2010, 07:34:11 PM
Post by: PJSim on January 09, 2010, 09:22:59 AM
Fun fact: I am very likely to be the biggest Simpsons nerd in the history of humankind.
Maybe because they have "Sim" in their name? ;D
Post by: Eftyen on January 09, 2010, 01:31:00 PM
i'm 28, married with 3 cats and our first kid on the way.
living in virginia, usa.
never played sims 1 or 2, but when my wife bought 3 with birthday money, i started in on it.
i like to do quirky things with the game.
my current writer sim lives in a 6x6 all-windowed room with no lights at the top of a 4-story square-helix stair, for instance.
i made an insane sim in a 5x5 3-room studio where all items/walls were decorated in black vinyl and different colored lighting/flooring for each room. really interesting reflected coloring off the black vinyl walls, there! there was room for a bed, shower, toilet (replaced by bookcase once i had steel bladder), countertop, stove, fridge, stereo, mirror, desk w/computer, and body sculptor in the corner by the door. so only 7 floor tiles traversable, including the one needed for the door.
anyway, thanks SO MUCH, carl, for the guides! and i look forward to sharing ideas with all of you!
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 09, 2010, 01:35:18 PM
Eftyen, I just wanted to say thanks again for your feedback on the proposed ranking titles. I've been giving it a lot of thought in the last couple of days and will share my thoughts soon.
Post by: Swede1992 on January 09, 2010, 01:38:13 PM
That little house of yours became more and more complicated for me. Think, my trouble is that I build like 3 guest rooms in my ultra-mega mansion just in case. :)
Post by: PJSim on January 09, 2010, 01:44:45 PM
Another guy! Group hug with Carl!
Sheesh. ::)
Well, Ivar is a guys name too isn't it. So there's another one to hug.
Post by: Swede1992 on January 09, 2010, 02:03:20 PM
Another guy! Group hug with Carl!
Well, Ivar is a guys name too isn't it. So there's another one to hug.
Hey! You're right! Metro forgot me!? :'(
Ivar may be an unusual name even in Sweden, but I personally think it should be considered common knowledge that it's a guy's name! ;D
Post by: PJSim on January 09, 2010, 02:18:22 PM
Ivar may be an unusual name even in Sweden, but I personally think it should be considered common knowledge that it's a guy's name! ;D
It is to me, I know someone called Ivar actually. But then I live in Denmark so we're neighbors. ;D
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 09, 2010, 02:23:48 PM
Post by: Eftyen on January 09, 2010, 02:35:15 PM
That little house of yours became more and more complicated for me...
screenie 4 u!
(http://s4.postimage.org/1anppA.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1anppA)
Post by: samoht04 on January 09, 2010, 03:31:16 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 09, 2010, 03:41:24 PM
Post by: Eftyen on January 09, 2010, 08:53:55 PM
Post by: bshag on January 12, 2010, 11:45:22 AM
Love your avatar. :D
Post by: RebekkaWillinger on January 12, 2010, 11:53:26 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 12, 2010, 12:12:41 PM
Post by: mordana666 on January 12, 2010, 07:00:20 PM
My name is Su Sims, 47 years young, 'bookworm' and 'over-emotional'. I started playing the game when my then boyfriend, now second husband, bought it. He was intrigued to find out what a game bearing his name would be like. He hated it, but I loved it, and have been playing ever since.
I live in Ipswich, England, and have five children and a dog. If I was a sim I suppose I'd have successfully completed the 'surrounded by family' LTW. My eldest is 30, and my youngest 17. I am a BA, and was awarded my first class honours degree 5 years ago. I majored in History. It's possibly my proudest moment apart from being a mother, as going back to school as an 'oldie' was difficult.
This site has given me so much guidance over the past few months, and it seems so friendly, I just wanted to be a part of it. Anyhow Hi to evryone ;D
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 12, 2010, 07:29:18 PM
Post by: kat on January 12, 2010, 10:17:01 PM
Post by: TheCub on January 19, 2010, 01:46:19 PM
I was a big fan of The Sims when the original game was released. I had every expansion pack through Unleashed. I played the game so much that I believe it was the direct cause of my carpal tunnel syndrome. After my surgery I stopped playing The Sims. I didn't get the remaining expansions and I never played The Sims 2 at all.
Shortly after The Sims 3 was released I came across a link to the Alice and Kev (http://aliceandkev.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/test/) blog. Then I went to the Apple Store to get a new MacBook Pro and they were showing a demo of The Sims 3. I decided to buy the game and it didn't take long before my Sims addiction returned.
When I got bored with the original game I had created my own challenges to make it more interesting. At that time I had no idea there were other people out there doing the same thing. I've found quite a few Sims 3 challenges and I've been having a lot of fun with them. I'm looking forward to trying some of the challenges on this forum.
Post by: samoht04 on January 19, 2010, 02:47:04 PM
Maybe you could share the challeneges?
Post by: Swede1992 on January 19, 2010, 03:35:38 PM
The more, the merrier!
Post by: Pam on January 19, 2010, 03:53:04 PM
We'd love to hear some of your challenges. You can post on the Proposed Challenges, if you'd like.
Also, I recommend a trackball mouse and a wrist brace to prevent future carpal tunnel syndrome. I use a Logitech trackball and I absolutely love it. It puts much less strain on your write because the motion is more in your fingers. A brace also helps a great deal, giving your wrist additional support. Lastly, an ergonomic keyboard helps, too.
Post by: annieb on January 19, 2010, 09:49:44 PM
I'm excited to play the challenges as that as something I haven't done much of yet! Unfortunately, I probably won't be around long because starting in April I'll have very limited computer time and probably no time to play.
But I'm excited to be here while I can and look forward to getting to know everyone!
Post by: Eftyen on January 20, 2010, 12:07:39 AM
if i were a lolcat i might say something like...
"DIS IS TEH UBER-AH-SUM-CHEEZBURGER OF FOREMS IN TEH INTERWEBS!!! I CAN HAS WEBPALS?"
Post by: Pam on January 20, 2010, 12:18:44 AM
"DIS IS TEH UBER-AH-SUM-CHEEZBURGER OF FOREMS IN TEH INTERWEBS!!! I CAN HAS WEBPALS?"
That made me laugh! I Can Has Cheezburger is one of my favorites! ;D
Post by: ik on January 20, 2010, 03:37:14 AM
i am from germany, not yet 40 (although that will change within the next month), married, two kids, working full-time in software-development, and have enjoyed playing the sims ever since the original game came out. in fact, i just recently bought some new shelves for my office at home to put my ever-growing collection of sims games in ;D (sims 1 + all expansions, sims 2 + all expansions and stuff packs, all stories games, and now sims 3 and wa). my husband is not very fond of the sims since they take up too much of my time, but he is nice enough to bring me new expansions and stuff packs the day they come out (he works right in the center of town and can go shopping much easier than i do ;) ). the biggest danger to my computer time is my oldest daughter, who just learned how to read and now wants to use my computer to play a sims game of her own ::) ;D
Post by: samoht04 on January 20, 2010, 03:42:12 AM
Post by: Pam on January 20, 2010, 04:27:05 AM
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=465.0 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=465.0)
Post by: ik on January 20, 2010, 04:38:33 AM
I'd like to direct some folks to this thread:Are you referring to my posts? Feel free to tell me directly, I much prefer it that way. I can try to capitalize, but since my native language has totally different rules on that I can not guarantee to get it right. The same goes for Grammar and spelling. English is not my native language, I learned it in school way more than 20 years ago, so you are free to edit my posts if what i write does not come up to your standards. Or just tell me if you prefer only to have people post here who feel secure in using your language.
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=465.0 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=465.0)
[Edit: I never would have guessed that English isn't your native language. Seriously. :) -Pam]
Post by: Pam on January 20, 2010, 04:41:47 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 20, 2010, 06:16:46 AM
Post by: Lark on January 20, 2010, 10:55:15 AM
Post by: HelenP on January 20, 2010, 11:38:29 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 20, 2010, 11:41:54 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on January 21, 2010, 01:08:20 PM
I've been playing Sims for a LONG time, ever since the original game years ago, but I just stumbled across your site and it seems like a good one! I've already done your Baby Boomer challenge and it was quite a bit of fun so I went ahead and started the Trump Challenge. Anyway, I posted on those two threads but thought I should say something here in the general forum to introduce myself. :)
I'm a mom of twins, so I don't get out much and thankfully they take long naps which gives me time to play Sims! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on January 21, 2010, 01:36:56 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on January 21, 2010, 01:40:00 PM
Post by: simfulicious on January 21, 2010, 07:05:34 PM
I have been playing sims since TS2 Bon Voyage came out, but I bought every EP and SP. Now I love TS3 and my husband got it for me for my wedding present, also saying that any future EP and SP's are also part of the gift. I don't think he realizes what he got himself into, but who am I to turn down such a nice gift! ;)
It's great to be here and I hope to get to know all of you!
Post by: samoht04 on January 22, 2010, 01:50:08 AM
Post by: Kauri The Sim on January 22, 2010, 09:54:56 AM
Hi everyone, I found this site awhile ago, and I can't remember from where. It was probably on the sims3 or boolprop forums. I am newly married, with two cats...
You married two cats? :o LOL! You'll love it here. Everyone is so nice! I feel like i make a new friend everyday :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 22, 2010, 10:56:50 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 22, 2010, 11:01:29 AM
Post by: DogBreath on January 22, 2010, 12:45:51 PM
I'm an old-timer when it comes to the sims. I have complete sets of all three versions of the sims from the beginning ;) I even have some older sims stuff sim city (all versions) and even some old sims dos cds, lol...
I like your site a lot. It's very helpful/informational.
Keep up the good work! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on January 22, 2010, 02:22:12 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on January 26, 2010, 05:55:38 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on January 26, 2010, 07:22:39 AM
Welcome to the forum Aria! I myself am an identical twin so your problem is not unknown to me :DI thought you looked familiar, you're Bob Marley's brother right? ... Right?
Anyway....
Welcome to all of those I missed.
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 26, 2010, 09:43:59 AM
Hi I'm Lark, I'm new to the Sims 3 franchise and I got it christmas which was a month after my birthday so i was old enough to play Sims 3 as soon as I got it. My dad has a little experience with the original SimCity for Pc. So... I hope I'm welcome here and will do my best to contribute to the forum and website. ;D
Yay! I'm not the only teenager who plays Sims!
Post by: Kreathyr on January 26, 2010, 10:51:56 AM
EDIT: Of course you're more than welcome.
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 26, 2010, 09:16:38 PM
Post by: Pam on January 26, 2010, 10:34:58 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on January 26, 2010, 11:52:13 PM
Post by: Twinmum on January 27, 2010, 02:30:03 AM
Another mum of twins.. don't worry AriaGirl77, you'll eventually get out more as they get older. Then they'll become teenagers and instead of not getting out much, your problem will be getting time on the computer because they will hog it lol (my twins are 15 and one in particular loves the Sims 3 and so hogs the only computer in the house that can run it!
Norma
Post by: Kreathyr on January 27, 2010, 03:43:42 AM
I only have enough room to have one kid in my current house...
Maybe the first 2 or 3 years wouldn't be a problem (bunk beds maybe)
Post by: PJSim on January 27, 2010, 08:00:44 AM
Anyway, welcome to everyone! :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 27, 2010, 08:42:24 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 27, 2010, 09:15:32 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on January 27, 2010, 10:03:40 AM
Hey, the Kreathyr is back! ;D
Yup, and this time I'm not leaving until my new legacy is completed.
(and probably stay after that as well ;))
And also: Diablo still rules 8)
Post by: Swede1992 on January 27, 2010, 11:05:40 AM
Sure, he looks Swedish! ;)Welcome to the forum Aria! I myself am an identical twin so your problem is not unknown to me :DI thought you looked familiar, you're Bob Marley's brother right? ... Right?
Post by: Kreathyr on January 27, 2010, 11:38:47 AM
The only problem would be that he would have been the only one to see it.
Post by: Swede1992 on January 27, 2010, 11:40:46 AM
Post by: Kreathyr on January 27, 2010, 11:57:49 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 27, 2010, 12:29:02 PM
I'm guessing this is before my time.
Post by: Swede1992 on January 27, 2010, 12:37:02 PM
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy! ;D
Post by: Pam on January 27, 2010, 05:44:46 PM
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy! ;D
How many here are old enough to know that Bob Marley wasn't the original artist of that song? :D
Post by: Twinmum on January 27, 2010, 05:55:52 PM
and yes, I'm old enough to remember singing to it as a teenager. (an old boyfriend was a fan of Marley)
Norma
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 27, 2010, 05:58:29 PM
Post by: catlover on January 27, 2010, 10:09:03 PM
I live in Ohio and I am a Mom of 4 sons ages between 25yrs to 15yrs. My boys are "gamers" and have been trying to make a "gamer" of me for many years. They have been trying to talk me into trying the Sims for a long time, knowing me as they do, they knew I would love it. So, they bought me the Sims 3 Holiday Collector's Edition and Guide Book for Christmas.
I really love the game and am having so much fun with it, even though I, like the many other Sims fans have to deal with the many glitches and bugs of the game.
I tried to find help through the main Sims site, and various other sites and I could not find the help I needed, and I was incredibly frustrated. I have posted questions at the main site at the beginning of the new year and have still not received any response. I felt "invisible", lost, hopeless, defeated and alone on that site. And then thankfully I found this forum. It literally has kept me from giving up on the game. I can not thank you ALL enough for this forum. It is a wonderful place to come and get help, or just read your stories and ideas, (very big sigh of relief). Every time I have posted a question, I get a response very quickly and get the help and encouragement I need. I can now enjoy my game experience much more knowing that when I get stuck, confused or just need some fresh ideas in creativity, or even a good laugh... I find it here. I especially appreciate the family/friendly environment and that it is upheld. Hopefully I will get to the point where I can give "back" to others when I get "seasoned" enough in the game.
Thanks again.....A ZILLION times over!
Post by: wildredchild on January 27, 2010, 10:52:35 PM
Post by: Pam on January 28, 2010, 12:03:29 AM
Post by: samoht04 on January 28, 2010, 02:32:34 AM
Anyway welcome to the Forum! ;D
Post by: Kreathyr on January 28, 2010, 04:02:12 AM
Sorry, but I can't help reading Cat Liver from that...
(Now I get a flashback to when my name was analyzed, I think in this very thread)
Post by: Kilgore Trout on January 28, 2010, 02:32:42 PM
Chat to Forum +
Get To Know Forum +
Ask About Game ++
Ask Forum To Move In --
:P
Found this site via Google looking for an answer to something about a month back and have been lurking since - thought it was time to say hello and, more importantly, thanks for the guides and info!
Post by: wildredchild on January 28, 2010, 03:46:52 PM
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 28, 2010, 05:31:11 PM
Kids today...You're three years younger than me, so perhaps he was before my time as well, but he's a very skilled singer and you have to have at least heard of him! I'm happy that noone here had taken Bob Marley as an avatar.
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy! ;D
Oh... that guy.
Post by: Pam on January 28, 2010, 06:50:15 PM
Friendly Introduction +
Chat to Forum +
Get To Know Forum +
Ask About Game ++
Ask Forum To Move In --
:P
Found this site via Google looking for an answer to something about a month back and have been lurking since - thought it was time to say hello and, more importantly, thanks for the guides and info!
Very clever introduction. Love the "Ask Forum to Move In" part! :D
Oh... and welcome!
Post by: Swede1992 on January 29, 2010, 02:13:19 PM
What do you mean "that guy"!? He's Bob Marley!!! ;)Kids today...You're three years younger than me, so perhaps he was before my time as well, but he's a very skilled singer and you have to have at least heard of him! I'm happy that noone here had taken Bob Marley as an avatar.Oh... that guy.
I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy! ;D
I'm quite sure he was actually...I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy! ;DHow many here are old enough to know that Bob Marley wasn't the original artist of that song? :D
Post by: Pam on January 29, 2010, 04:30:58 PM
I'm quite sure he was actually...
That was me thinking I know something that I don't. Heh. Bob Marley wasn't the first artist I heard record the song in the 1970s, so I thought I was smart. Sorry! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on January 29, 2010, 04:35:43 PM
No biggie Pam. I wasn't even alive back then, so maybe I shouldn't play the smart kid. ;)I'm quite sure he was actually...That was me thinking I know something that I don't. Heh. Bob Marley wasn't the first artist I heard record the song in the 1970s, so I thought I was smart. Sorry! :)
Post by: Sarah on January 29, 2010, 05:16:32 PM
The worst thing of it at the minute is that the computer I play TS3 on has packed up, and my brother (who is a computer genius but very busy) hasn't had a chance to look at it to see how broken it is. And bless my laptop, 7 years old and not even able to play TS2 (it crashes...I tried it a long time ago!). I've been playing The Sims since it first came out, and I've bought all the expansion packs apart from TS2:Apartment, and I've never been fussed on Stuff packs. And since I can't play TS3 at the moment, I've not bought World Adventures, yet. I'm going to, but I think having it and not being able to play it would send me insane. I'm already having Sims withdrawal symptoms!
I guess if you wanted to know anything about me, just ask away :) I don't bite.
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 29, 2010, 05:48:31 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 29, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
Post by: Pam on January 29, 2010, 07:00:12 PM
Post by: Sarah on January 29, 2010, 07:47:08 PM
Until then, I'll just have to use everyone here to get my Sims fix lol.
Thank you for the welcomes :)
Post by: TheLostGirls on January 29, 2010, 09:47:37 PM
No biggie Pam. I wasn't even alive back then, so maybe I shouldn't play the smart kid. ;)I'm quite sure he was actually...That was me thinking I know something that I don't. Heh. Bob Marley wasn't the first artist I heard record the song in the 1970s, so I thought I was smart. Sorry! :)
You need to make a Bob Marley forum.
Post by: Swede1992 on January 30, 2010, 06:59:16 AM
Well, an introduction thread is as close as we'll get. We're supposed to get to know eachother! :DYou need to make a Bob Marley forum.No biggie Pam. I wasn't even alive back then, so maybe I shouldn't play the smart kid. ;)I'm quite sure he was actually...That was me thinking I know something that I don't. Heh. Bob Marley wasn't the first artist I heard record the song in the 1970s, so I thought I was smart. Sorry! :)
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 02, 2010, 09:27:06 AM
I've been playing Sims since the original. Having all EP/SP for The Sims, TS2 and TS3 thus far. I started this as a hobby and a way to spend time with my grandkids. They got me hooked.
This site is the best I've seen. I've been lurking for a while, and have gathered a bunch of information for the TS3 game. This site picks up where the 'Official Prima Guides' fall short. I don't mean to cut Prima short, I'm sure it's as good as they can make it.
Anyway, I extend a personal BIG thank you to Carl, and a hearty hello to all forum contributers and users.
Just call me grandpa! ::)
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 02, 2010, 09:44:29 AM
Thanks for the nice words too. All the staff work very hard to make this the best site we can.
Post by: Pam on February 02, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 02, 2010, 06:17:47 PM
Now, Pamela from Texas, I was raised to be polite and never ask ladies age, but how can you ever legitimately challenge 60 vs N/A. LOL!!! ::)
Post by: jestina on February 02, 2010, 06:49:39 PM
Post by: Pam on February 02, 2010, 06:53:47 PM
Thanks Metropolis Man and Pam. Your comments are appreciated. I'm glad to have found this site.
Now, Pamela from Texas, I was raised to be polite and never a ladies age, but how can you ever legitimately challenge 60 vs N/A. LOL!!! ::)
Excellent point, Grandpa! I'm proud to say that I had my 50th birthday two weeks ago. :D
Post by: Kreathyr on February 03, 2010, 02:59:23 AM
I'm proud to say that I had my 50th birthday two weeks ago. :DThen I believe congratulations are in order:
HAPPY (delayed) BIRTHDAY ;D
btw, this makes me wonder about other peoples age as well...
Post by: Twinmum on February 03, 2010, 03:05:36 AM
btw, this makes me wonder about other peoples age as well...
I'll be 47 later this year. My age has never bothered me, but I did feel a bit old this week... the twinkids are now considered seniors at school, my youngest started high school and my grand daughter started school - all that in the space of 2 3 days!
Norma
Post by: Kreathyr on February 03, 2010, 03:22:48 AM
Oh, almost forgot, I'm 23 ;)
Post by: Pam on February 03, 2010, 04:52:38 AM
I'm proud to say that I had my 50th birthday two weeks ago. :DThen I believe congratulations are in order:
HAPPY (delayed) BIRTHDAY ;D
Thank you Kreathyr! It was a great birthday, for sure.
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 03, 2010, 08:14:13 AM
I'm proud to say that I had my 50th birthday two weeks ago. :D
Happy Belated Birthday Pam. :)
Post by: Esther1981 on February 03, 2010, 11:02:54 AM
Post by: Beelz on February 03, 2010, 12:58:00 PM
Another lurker comes out the woodwork. Started with Sims 2 +eps etc. and now the 3rd incarnation.
Sadly am an other oldie as i see from this page and will catch you up Pam as 50 is the next 'big' one :(
Am over the far side of the water to most of you, sunny England :) *winces at the snow we are plagued with*
Keeping my eye on the challenges so might throw my hat into the ring when I am more comfortable doing things quickly.. epic timescales suit me currently :)
Woot, can upload my avatar, I am a horny ole devil ;)
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 03, 2010, 01:04:27 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on February 03, 2010, 01:44:05 PM
Excellent point, Grandpa! I'm proud to say that I had my 50th birthday two weeks ago. :DHappy (somewhat delayed) birthday to you! :D
Post by: The Illuminator on February 03, 2010, 03:44:11 PM
Hi, you can call me Grandpa if you want. I really am a grandpa of 12. ;D As to the Muleskinner part of my name, well that's a whole other story. I'll share it if anybody is interested.
Well, nobody has asked it yet, so... How did you get the name Muleskinner?
Post by: Pam on February 03, 2010, 05:30:19 PM
Am over the far side of the water to most of you, sunny England :) *winces at the snow we are plagued with*
Welcome Beelz! We do have a lot of members in the U.S., but we also have quite a few from other countries. I'm certain we have some in the U.K., Denmark, and Australia.
Post by: kat on February 03, 2010, 05:49:57 PM
I am 21 :) so one of the younger ones here, but not complaining. I enjoy your company on the forum, even if you are all dinosaurs ;D
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 03, 2010, 05:59:01 PM
.I enjoy your company on the forum, even if you are all dinosaurs ;D
I heard from a good source that the T in T-Rex stands for Tom. ROOOAAARRR! :D
Post by: Pam on February 03, 2010, 07:16:29 PM
I enjoy your company on the forum, even if you are all dinosaurs ;D
Thanks kat! The dinosaurs enjoy your company, too. :)
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 03, 2010, 08:09:14 PM
Well, nobody has asked it yet, so... How did you get the name Muleskinner?
Back, way back in the early 1970's I drove 18 wheelers cross country. I had started with a city cartage company and was a teamster (union member). When I told the union bosses I was setting out on my own (breaking my ties with the union), driving my own rig as an owner operator, they called me a 'muleskinner'. The name stuck and became my CB (citizens band radio) handle...good buddy. 8)
If you google muleskinner you'll find some information about mule team (cartage) drivers back in the 1800's.
There you have it and thanks for asking! ;D
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 03, 2010, 08:13:45 PM
I enjoy your company on the forum, even if you are all dinosaurs ;D
Hey, we're still walking on this side of the grass. LOL!!!
Post by: Pam on February 03, 2010, 09:26:52 PM
Post by: wildredchild on February 03, 2010, 10:43:04 PM
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 04, 2010, 08:45:07 AM
Heh Grandpa! I also drove a big rig across the country in 1980. Wasn't union, though. Owner-operator for North American Van Lines. I don't remember my CB handle now, but I know it was lame. And you know this is true... once you've driven a rig across the country, you can drive ANYTHING! Lol!
Hi Pam! I started driving local (union job) for Global Van Lines. Then went independent (owner-operator) and contracted with Atlas Van Lines. I did my work with a passion, but it was tough for my family, what with me being away from home so much.
Yup!!! Back then I could drive anything. When I left the trucking business I suffered severe withdrawal. Every time I'd pass a big rig on the highway while driving my dinky car, I'd get the shudders. After 30 years away from jammin' gears, I've survived. And after all is said and done, I still have the good memories of my cowboy days in my big rig. ;)
Post by: kat on February 04, 2010, 12:12:59 PM
Heh Grandpa! I also drove a big rig across the country in 1980. Wasn't union, though. Owner-operator for North American Van Lines. I don't remember my CB handle now, but I know it was lame. And you know this is true... once you've driven a rig across the country, you can drive ANYTHING! Lol!
Really Pam? I hadn't pictured you as the truck driver type. Well, every day's a school day!
Post by: Pam on February 04, 2010, 05:37:52 PM
Post by: jestina on February 04, 2010, 10:56:21 PM
I was in elementary school...and that was the year MTV launched.
Post by: Pam on February 04, 2010, 11:03:59 PM
Did they even have wheels in 1981? ;D
Yeah, they had wheels, but my feet got really sore from all the pedaling on the ground.
Post by: kat on February 05, 2010, 01:24:06 AM
I was in elementary school...and that was the year MTV launched.
You mean MTV hasn't always been around??
Post by: Pam on February 05, 2010, 01:24:43 AM
I was in elementary school...and that was the year MTV launched.
You mean MTV hasn't always been around??
Oh wow! I hope that's a joke.
Post by: Kreathyr on February 05, 2010, 02:53:11 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 05, 2010, 01:03:29 PM
I HAVE MY LEARNER'S PERMIT OH YEAH!
Be very careful Pam the streets of DFW are not safe.
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 05, 2010, 01:30:48 PM
Did they even have wheels in 1981? ;D
Yeah, they had wheels, but my feet got really sore from all the pedaling on the ground.
Nice one. Is my sarcasm rubbing off on you, Pam? I hope so. ;D
Post by: Swede1992 on February 05, 2010, 05:36:02 PM
Nah, where could you get such a thing from!? Everybody knows that MTV has been around for as long as such things as fire and the number zero, so let's say 1985-ish?Oh wow! I hope that's a joke.I was in elementary school...and that was the year MTV launched.You mean MTV hasn't always been around??
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 05, 2010, 05:42:22 PM
Post by: Pam on February 05, 2010, 05:48:34 PM
Oh and I turned 15 yesterday but still... PERMIT!
Happy birthday and congratulations! I still remember when I got my learner's permit back in 1975...
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 05, 2010, 05:49:38 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on February 05, 2010, 05:55:54 PM
My dad was two then...Oh, snap!
Post by: Pam on February 05, 2010, 06:15:48 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on February 05, 2010, 06:20:08 PM
Oh and I turned 15 yesterday but still... PERMIT!
Happy Birthday! Congrats on getting your permit too!
Post by: Kimmy on February 05, 2010, 06:27:56 PM
I've lurked here a bit since around Christmas when I finally got Sims 3. I love the Sims and played all the Sims 1 to pieces. Found this site through a google search for Sims 3 guide- best one was here. :)
Post by: Swede1992 on February 05, 2010, 06:29:50 PM
Now for another subject: Welcome Kimmy! Glad you've found your way here!
Post by: Pam on February 05, 2010, 07:10:27 PM
And welcome Kimmy!! Thanks for the kind words.
Post by: Margerita on February 14, 2010, 04:11:22 PM
I started playing the original The Sims when we got our first computer in our family about a decade ago. I still have a copy of the original game somewhere and a few of it's expansion packs. I played The Sims 2 as well and many of it's expansion packs as well.
The third sure looks like the best one so far and I will keep playing this one for quite some time.
I found this forum and guide when searching for information about various things that I need more info on to play a bit better.
I am 23, soon to be 24 and I live in Sweden.
Post by: AriaGirl77 on February 14, 2010, 05:23:53 PM
I'm 32 by the way. Another "somewhat old timer" I guess. It's kind of amazing with all the 10 year anniversary stuff that EA is putting out lately, because I remember being in college and playing The Sims at my boyfriend's house. His brother and I would both play within the same neighborhoods but with different lots. And one time he PURPOSEFULLY convinced the wife in my family to move in with his family!!! HE STOLE MY WOMAN!!! :o
:D
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 14, 2010, 05:43:59 PM
Post by: Pam on February 14, 2010, 08:02:48 PM
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Post by: TheLostGirls on February 14, 2010, 08:46:34 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on February 14, 2010, 10:21:41 PM
I also wanted to say, I pretty much never visit the offical Sims 3 forums anymore. Seems like it's totally filled with kids posting pointless stuff and the valuable info is lost in the shuffle. So glad I've found this place! Seems like a much higher intelligence pool! And Carl's guides are awesome! Keep up the good work. ;D
Post by: Margerita on February 14, 2010, 10:44:45 PM
And I won't bother with the official forums anymore myself. Partly due to that silly censor blocking completly unoffensive words in my native tongue and because of the complete utter silliness of some posts...
I do admit their official forum beats the one World of Warcraft has, the American one is like a cesspole and the European one is cleaner, but not by much.
Post by: Pam on February 14, 2010, 11:34:34 PM
Post by: askarisu on February 15, 2010, 09:37:59 PM
I've been playing The Sims games since 2000, and I got The Sims 3 a little late - after WA came out - because I was hesitant to try TS3. I was very attached to TS2 and thought I wouldn't like TS3, but so far, with the right mods in place (to fix Story Progression and such, not to cheat), I love it. :)
I came to the Carl's the Sims 3 website originally to find out gardening and fishing tips, but since then, I have referred to the site for anything from Lifetime Wish guides to Nectar-making tips. So thanks to everyone who has contributed to this site- it's wonderful.
It's been interesting to try and modify my game with custom content this time, as it's the first time I've ever played a Sims game on a Mac. Most advice for installing content is directed to Windows users, so I've had to fend for myself. I try to value it as a learning experience, though.
I'm currently trying the Legacy Challenge with Aaroc's rules from the BoolProp forums. I was never able to complete the Legacy Challenge with TS2, unfortunately. I did almost make it through an Apocalypse challenge, but then my computer went bonkers and I lost everything. I'm even blogging my challenge on Wordpress (http://askarisu.wordpress.com/ (http://askarisu.wordpress.com/)) in the hopes that I will have some incentive to stick with it.
Glad to be here!
Post by: Margerita on February 15, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
Nice to see another one who has played the previous games.
Post by: wildredchild on February 15, 2010, 11:02:25 PM
Post by: askarisu on February 15, 2010, 11:22:35 PM
I am definitely guilty of lurking. :-X
Post by: Margerita on February 15, 2010, 11:29:48 PM
Post by: Pam on February 16, 2010, 12:15:56 AM
As for story progression, it's much improved with recent updates to the game. It was almost non-existent when Sims 3 first came out, but now it's pretty good. The townies marry, have kids, move around, etc. and keep it interesting. We actually discourage the use of mods and third party custom content because of the problems it can cause, so I'm really glad that EA improved story progression.
I read your blog for your legacy. It's very nicely done and hope you continue.
Post by: Grandpa Muleskinner on February 16, 2010, 08:24:33 AM
We are in good company here. ;D
Post by: askarisu on February 16, 2010, 01:00:07 PM
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 16, 2010, 09:19:20 PM
Post by: samm on February 21, 2010, 12:46:35 PM
i really LOVE this site it's helped me so much with my Sims
I love the Sims 3 ever since my little sis introduced me to "the Sims Bustin' Out"
Every time i have a question i always think " i know Carl's Sims 3 will have the answer" ;)
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 21, 2010, 12:57:41 PM
Post by: wildredchild on February 21, 2010, 02:20:20 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on February 21, 2010, 03:18:10 PM
Welcome everybody! It's really fun to see all these newcomers. :D
Förresten, välkommen Margerita! Fun to have more Swedes here! (especially since I have the Swedish version of the game and am always so afraid of writing the wrong thing when helping people here in English, need a second translator here sometimes)
Post by: Margerita on February 21, 2010, 03:59:40 PM
Tack Swede1992!
I just use the guide if I'm unsure what some things are called what in english or I do a translation in my head to what would be closest in english hehe. Most of the time the translation they use in our version is quite litteral.
Post by: Swede1992 on February 21, 2010, 04:03:36 PM
Anywho, now you must help me to introduce the beauties of fermented herring (surströmming) to these people! :D
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 21, 2010, 06:32:01 PM
Yeah, I know, it is sometimes a burden since they translate it too literally.
Anywho, now you must help me to introduce the beauties of fermented herring (surströmming) to these people! :D
Don't waste your time on me, I'm a vegetarian. ;D
Post by: Pam on February 21, 2010, 07:51:23 PM
Don't waste your time on me, I'm a vegetarian. ;D
You're young, though. You'll get over it. :D
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 21, 2010, 08:12:21 PM
I have to wonder, does anyone on here like the band Placebo?
Post by: Pam on February 21, 2010, 08:17:07 PM
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 21, 2010, 08:22:04 PM
Baaaa
Post by: Kimmy on February 21, 2010, 11:15:25 PM
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Post by: samoht04 on February 22, 2010, 01:50:07 AM
Post by: The Illuminator on February 22, 2010, 10:10:02 AM
I haven't reached dissecting in school yet :o
You'll learn much from it, if you don't have to throw up. Once I had to dissect a pig's heart on a open day (this is the day kids from elementary school visit our school and decide they MUST go there!), without me knowing, in front of a surgeon. Fortunately I'm very good in biology, physics, chemistry etc. so I didn't say anything incorrect. The surgeon told my teacher she has to be very proud, because I only have to be able to do this in my last year, but I still do everything correct.
I was not trying to make anyone jealous or throw up.
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 22, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
Post by: AaronTassle on February 22, 2010, 11:58:29 AM
[Edit: Hi Aaron and welcome! I merged your thread with our existing introduction thread. -Pam]
Post by: Metropolis Man on February 22, 2010, 12:02:04 PM
Post by: samoht04 on February 22, 2010, 12:28:06 PM
Ah, senior biology and the cats. Yeah, my "best" friend thought it would be funny to flick a small piece of cat intestine at me and it stuck on my cheek. Good friends like that are hard to find.
;D
Post by: Swede1992 on February 22, 2010, 12:47:47 PM
PS. Did I mention that the knife was like 15 years old and dull like a flat stone on the beach, so I just ended up squashing the eye?
Post by: wildredchild on February 22, 2010, 06:10:46 PM
What's up everyone? My name is Aaron. I'm from Portland. I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hi.. I hope I posted this in the right section.
Welcome Aaron! Is that Portland Oregon or Portland Texas?
Post by: sfsfsfgiants on February 22, 2010, 09:18:08 PM
I just decided that I didn't want to eat anything that had been killed for food.
During my biology class, my teacher said that I wouldn't have to go through with it (even though we ran out of time and never did dissect anything, anyways), if we got to it.
But I had a Teacher's Assistant class for the office my freshman year, and I was asked to carry this big bucket into the Biology Lab.
You could hear the water swishing in there (so it was obviously water-filled), and when I got there, I asked what was in it. She said, "BABY PIG. WE ARE CUTTING HER UP!" creepy-like, just because she knew I wouldn't like it.
I then got to hear about all the AP-Bio students dissecting pig brains.
Good times. :p
Post by: Schipperke on February 22, 2010, 09:42:11 PM
You're young, though. You'll get over it."
I've been a vegetarian since 1973; obviously, not so young anymore. Some of us never get over it!
Post by: Pam on February 22, 2010, 10:03:22 PM
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Post by: bshag on February 24, 2010, 05:58:19 PM
I would be a vegetarian except for my love of hamburgers and chicken fingers. :D
Post by: Pam on February 24, 2010, 06:53:03 PM
Post by: wonderboy2007 on February 24, 2010, 08:57:08 PM
Hi, my name is Greg (wonderboy2007 is a name I've carried since 7th grade). I'm 21 years old and I started playing with Sims 2 up to Seasons (I think)... Or Pets. I forget.
I like to play around with web design, read, write, and watch certain shows. I don't actually watch tv (Internet!). I watch Supernatural, Smallville, Legend of the Seeker, Merlin, Dexter, and SGU.
In Sims, I always name my Sims after book characters, movie/show characters, and historical figures and shape their personalities around the real people.
Post by: samoht04 on February 25, 2010, 02:24:37 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 25, 2010, 06:11:12 PM
Post by: TheLostGirls on February 25, 2010, 08:53:29 PM
"Don't waste your time on me, I'm a vegetarian.
You're young, though. You'll get over it."
I've been a vegetarian since 1973; obviously, not so young anymore. Some of us never get over it!
SOMEBODY UNDERSTANDS!!!
Post by: Swede1992 on February 26, 2010, 12:32:06 PM
@Greg-Ah, SGU? I understand that you guys are in the English-speaking part of the world so you've probably had that for quite a while, but incidentally, it's like 10 days or something before it comes out here in Sweden. I know it sounds geeky, but I can't wait! ;D Good series though.
Post by: wonderboy2007 on February 26, 2010, 03:45:56 PM
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Post by: RockinRobin on March 12, 2010, 03:35:13 PM
I've been playing sims since way back in the Sims 1 days. I originally bought the game for my daughter, who has always been a little computer guru and loved games. She's now 16 and we both still play. It's funny though because she likes the way I build houses better, so I'll sometimes get one started and then let her decorate it. She comes up with some crazy stuff! LOL
Anyway, I'm a divorced mom and there is just the two of us living here. ;)
Post by: samoht04 on March 12, 2010, 03:52:51 PM
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Post by: Margerita on March 12, 2010, 08:06:10 AM
Post by: Justine on March 12, 2010, 11:26:38 AM
My name's Justine, as you can obviously see from the username, I sometimes go by XClampa on websites and internet communities, I'm 21 and I currently live in Poland, Poznan.
I'm studying japanese culture at the moment, but I want to take up law at my university next semester. I like learning languages, painting, playing the piano, and I enjoy reading books in my free time (psychology, social studies, a good novel's a nice treat).
I've never been much of game-player, but the Sims 1 (I installed only two expansion packs, Hot Date and Vacation and Livin' Large stuff pack) and GTA: Vice City were the only two games I've ever been interested in till recently. I missed out on Sims 2, but when the 3rd edition was out on the market I decided it's high time for some Sim family life ;) It's definitely improved tons since the first edition, now it's almost like the ultimate doll-house, a reflection of our life, if only there was a holographic version ;) I'm looking forward to having the piano and the hot-tub (heard there was a WooHoo in the tub option! :D) in the game, it looks weird to have a hit movie composer do all of his work on the two available guitars. Let's make that music studio complete, right? ;)
I'd like to thank Carl and his team, they're doing a magnificent job for all of us, Sim-fans :)
Post by: Margerita on March 12, 2010, 11:48:24 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 12, 2010, 12:55:51 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 12, 2010, 01:07:38 PM
Post by: Mistake on March 13, 2010, 11:49:43 AM
My name is Adela, but I call myself Mistake all over the internets for unknown reason since I was like 12 :D. I'm 20 years old and I was a huge The Sims fan since it first came out. :)
Now that I tried the sims 3 with expansion and high end loft stuff, I can't not play it. :D (I hope you know what I mean :P) I'm so glad I found this community of other The Sims addicts and thanks for so much work you're doing here! :)
Post by: Pam on March 13, 2010, 11:52:26 AM
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Post by: Margerita on March 13, 2010, 12:02:50 PM
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Post by: AriaGirl77 on March 13, 2010, 01:05:04 PM
Welcome!
Post by: Justine on March 13, 2010, 05:07:37 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 13, 2010, 07:49:06 PM
Welcome, and this forum is much alive, just in different time zones.I know! It always seems that there is the most traffic here at 2 AM every night for me at least.
Post by: samoht04 on March 14, 2010, 03:18:59 AM
I know! It always seems that there is the most traffic here at 2 AM every night for me at least.
You just said that at ten to 1am for me! It's 7:20am now
Post by: Margerita on March 14, 2010, 07:13:43 AM
Welcome Mistake, happy you joined.I know there are always so many new posts when I check the forum in the morning, but usually only one or two per section at most at other times :DWelcome, and this forum is much alive, just in different time zones.I know! It always seems that there is the most traffic here at 2 AM every night for me at least.
Post by: Deborah on March 14, 2010, 08:25:13 PM
I joined back in September last year, but did not introduce myself. Sorry about that.
I have played all the Sims franchise games. My 8 year old loves sims 2 and 3 so much, that he preferes to read the strategy guides than his reading books. The night before my birthday, he said to me mummy you're ageing up tomorrow. Then he added, but I can't clap your age because it would hurt my hands!
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 14, 2010, 08:31:05 PM
Post by: Pam on March 14, 2010, 11:13:14 PM
And... welcome back LostGirls!
Post by: Nibbles on March 16, 2010, 07:47:32 AM
So, what do you guys recommend I check out first.
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 16, 2010, 10:05:32 AM
Hi Deborah and welcome!
And... welcome back LostGirls!
Yay! Pam I can tell you are so happy about me being back.
Post by: typenamehere on March 17, 2010, 02:23:11 PM
Four traits I'd use to describe myself are:
Insane
Evil
Love the outdoors
Computer whiz
I'm quite a fiery and emotional person, but I always speak my mind. Hopefully it won't get me into any trouble here. People call me a snob because I'm aapart of a rich (well, I say rich' more wealthy) family. Kinda bugs me.
Sometimes I'll say somethings in welsh if I dont really know what the English is for it, so excuse me for that.
Hi :)
Post by: samoht04 on March 17, 2010, 02:29:55 PM
Nibbles - I suggest joining in on some of the challenges we have on here!
Post by: Swede1992 on March 17, 2010, 02:30:53 PM
I'm quite a fiery and emotional person, but i always speak my mind hopefully it wont get me into any trouble here.Welcome to the club. ;D Just try not to be explicitly rude to people.
Post by: typenamehere on March 17, 2010, 02:32:12 PM
Let's see... Welcome Deborah, Nibbles and typenamehere! Hope you're going to like the forum!I'm quite a fiery and emotional person, but i always speak my mind hopefully it wont get me into any trouble here.Welcome to the club. ;D Just try not to be explicitly rude to people.
I was brought up with rules and respect, so that won't be happening. :)
Post by: mercredi on March 17, 2010, 02:48:12 PM
I've been simming forever it seems; starting off with all of the expansions in the Sims and Sims 2 and now Sims 3. Even played The Sims Online for while which got me into MMORGs like SWG and Everquest for several years. I got burned out on those games, so decided to head back to the Sims and now I'm playing a bit of catch up even though I got the game at release.
Glad I found the site as it's been very useful in getting up to speed. Thanks!
Post by: Pam on March 17, 2010, 02:48:51 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 17, 2010, 02:51:48 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 17, 2010, 03:32:22 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 17, 2010, 03:35:45 PM
(five and a half years' French class wasn't for nothing, now was it?)
I'm still in my French Classes! In secondary School I get a whole four hours worth every two weeks for me!
Post by: Nibbles on March 17, 2010, 11:48:23 PM
Welcome Nibbles and Typenamehere!
Nibbles - I suggest joining in on some of the challenges we have on here!
Lol I'll take a look bud.
Also, where can I get a nifty sig like yours?
Post by: RubyLovesSims on March 18, 2010, 02:02:06 AM
At the moment I'm playing a family that I've pushed to Gen 4 (5 on the way! :D)
Love ya all! :-*
Post by: samoht04 on March 18, 2010, 03:16:05 AM
Also, where can I get a nifty sig like yours?
Click mine, it takes you to the site where you get them, then you go into 'Profile' then 'Forum Information' there should be where you paste the code for it.
Post by: TheCub on March 18, 2010, 10:11:12 AM
Hi! I've been admiering this place for years! It's great! (Better than the Sims 3 forum! ;))
At the moment I'm playing a family that I've pushed to Gen 4 (5 on the way! :D)
Love ya all! :-*
Welcome, Ruby (and all of the other new people too!)
This is my favorite Sims 3 forum. The official Sims 3 forum has too much useless stuff like "rate the avatar above you". There's another forum that claims to be "awesome"; I've learned a lot there but the people are vicious and unfriendly. This forum has good people, good conversation and some fun challenges (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,6.0.html). Check them out if you haven't seen them yet.
I've never made it to generation 4 yet. My current apocalypse challenge is the longest game I've ever played. The oldest of generation 3 is a teen who will soon be a young adult. It's weird seeing all of the original sims die of old age. Michael Bachelor is the oldest in the neighborhood now. Even the Keaton and Ursine babies are now elders.
Post by: Pam on March 18, 2010, 10:25:46 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 18, 2010, 10:26:05 AM
Let's see... Welcome Deborah, Nibbles and typenamehere! Hope you're going to like the forum!I'm quite a fiery and emotional person, but i always speak my mind hopefully it wont get me into any trouble here.Welcome to the club. ;D Just try not to be explicitly rude to people.
My first few days here I gave Pam and Metro a heart attack with all the rules I broke. ;D
Post by: Saltypaws on March 18, 2010, 10:44:07 AM
Post by: Pam on March 18, 2010, 10:45:26 AM
My first few days here I gave Pam and Metro a heart attack with all the rules I broke. ;D
She speaks the truth. But she's much better now! :D
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 18, 2010, 11:23:52 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 18, 2010, 11:37:29 AM
My first few days here I gave Pam and Metro a heart attack with all the rules I broke. ;D
She speaks the truth. But she's much better now! :D
What, you mean her wrist has healed?
I'm kidding, I'm kidding! ;D
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 18, 2010, 11:49:12 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 20, 2010, 06:03:44 AM
I'm now 18! *Hold for the enormous storm of applause probably building up*
So, now I'm an adult... What's next? :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 20, 2010, 07:27:03 AM
So, now I'm an adult... What's next? :)
Congrats, Swede. So....are you up for a job? (wink, wink)
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 11:19:28 AM
Since this is the introduction thread I might just as well say it:
I'm now 18! *Hold for the enormous storm of applause probably building up*
So, now I'm an adult... What's next? :)
OMG yay! Go Swede! Go Swede! w00t!
Post by: Pam on March 20, 2010, 01:08:01 PM
Post by: Margerita on March 20, 2010, 02:17:22 PM
And welcome to you Deborah.
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 03:05:43 PM
Post by: catlover on March 20, 2010, 03:13:15 PM
The skies the limit!!! Enjoy your day!
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 03:15:25 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 20, 2010, 05:17:34 PM
Grattis på födelsedagen Swede!Tack så mycket Margerita!
I don't know any Swedish but look I changed my avatar. Yay!How come I had this premonition of you changing your avatar after we talked music groups? ;)
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 05:19:43 PM
Swede is pyschic!
Call the government!
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 20, 2010, 05:19:51 PM
Tack så mycket Margerita!
What you talkin' about Willis? ;D
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 05:22:48 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on March 20, 2010, 05:25:41 PM
Metro, such easy phrases are practically in any website-dictionary. ::)Tack så mycket Margerita!What you talkin' about Willis? ;D
If you need to know, it literally meant "thanks very much Margerita".
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 20, 2010, 05:26:27 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 20, 2010, 06:07:01 PM
Metro, such easy phrases are practically in any website-dictionary. ::)
If you need to know, it literally meant "thanks very much Margerita".
No, Swede, I don't need to know. If I honestly wanted to know I would have looked it up. "What you talkin' about Willis?" is a well-known reference to an old sitcom. Some people probably got it. You didn't. :)
Post by: Swede1992 on March 20, 2010, 07:19:10 PM
It was technically a question you know!
Post by: KimmieJean on March 22, 2010, 05:24:12 PM
As I said in another thread, I like the 'feel' of this forum better than the one on the main site. It's has a more casual feel to it and seems more accessible.
I am self-employed and work at home on my computer all day so, when things slow down, I have more of an opportunity to play a little bit and, at least, peruse the forums.
Nice to be here and I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
Post by: Swede1992 on March 22, 2010, 05:28:31 PM
I'm glad that you chose to join our forum, hope you're going to like it here. :D
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 22, 2010, 05:34:49 PM
Post by: Margerita on March 22, 2010, 06:05:46 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on March 23, 2010, 10:18:14 AM
Post by: Pielord on March 23, 2010, 10:45:32 AM
HI ALL! (yes I know it's bland but my awesomely hilarious nickname makes up for it ;D )
Just got Sims 3 a day or two ago and I'm loving it so much. Have a bunch of the sims 2 and all the sims 1 expansions, so I thought that I'd do well and with ease in the new "probably-only-different-by-having-more-stuff- sims game".....BOY WAS I WRONG!!!
The new game is incredibly different in general principles than I'm used to, but in a good way for sure.
Can't wait to get cracking at all these great things I've read about on this forum and walkthrough thingy(?) in my own game! I have only really tried out all the skills and visited the other countries, besides that I'm an utter newbie. Great to be here!
Post by: Swede1992 on March 23, 2010, 01:15:26 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 23, 2010, 02:26:53 PM
Post by: serendipizzy79 on March 24, 2010, 05:47:10 PM
I came across this site when I was desperately trying to locate what collection bits I had missing for WA, and avoiding paying £10 for the Prima guide. I liked the feel of the site so actually posted my question - I have never posted on a forum before! Plus, I found a tomb which (from my quick peek in the GAME store) isn't in the Prima guide so no way I am paying out for it now!
I am from the North-West of England, I live near Liverpool & I work in the city-centre - not too far from a certain Mathew Street.
I have played Sims since day one - blimey, did that original game have some bugs in! D'you remember, you had to install your expansions in a certain order, if you didn't the game just would not run & you had to un-install everything & put them all back on again in the right order?
I've always felt slightly guilty that I never really progressed far in Sims 1 or 2, I probably missed an awful lot, but I used to be addicted to building houses, and my sims were mainly just used to populate the houses and wander round the shops etc I'd built! I hardly ever raised a family, and the career progression used to annoy me so my sims were kept afloat by liberal use of a certain money cheat...!
Sims 3 has changed all this, I actually only got it 2 months ago (I do tend to wait a bit with Sims, let them iron out a few more bugs before I buy as Sims 1 was so horrendous, but this time I was waiting to get my own computer!) and I am obsessed all over again - but I haven't built a house yet! I love the gameplay, WA is the best EP EVER, and I am officially addicted to collecting. I also love being able to change the colour of everything, so it is all co-ordinated!
Apart from Sims 3, I spend most of my free-time being bossed around by my evil-genius of a cat, Izzy.
Err, sorry, I don't know how to be short & sweet, but you guys are all really friendly, thanks for helping me!I'm sticking around to see what more I can find out! (current obsession - the skull-cut gemstones - how cool!)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on March 24, 2010, 05:59:16 PM
I can relate to your post! Remembering what order Sims 1 needed to be installed and all that, and how many times I had to reinstall was just crazy. Seemed totally worth it at the time though! lol
Post by: samoht04 on March 25, 2010, 03:00:19 AM
If you are in to collecting then I suggest searching for Tiberium where there are many threads on here about it! Transmuting becomes very profitable, once you get the hang o fit but Tiberium is easiest once you get the Heart cut, it will then transmute into a large Spire Cut worth 30000 - 45000 so one of those can be nice everynow and then. Board Breaking is an exelent way of getting gems when you can break Space Rocks and complete the Body Builder Challenge (no fatigue for strengh workouts)
Post by: Swede1992 on March 25, 2010, 02:27:48 PM
He, he. You know, your story kinda reminds me of myself before I got hooked on Sims 1 with Makin' Magic. All I ever did at first was to build enormous houses where my sims could just walk around in since I practically destroyed the game for myself with money cheats. Luckily Makin' Magic came which presented some new interesting aspects that got me playing the real game, I eventually found out what I had been missing out and the rest is history. :D
Also in similarity, this is the first forum I've posted on, although I have followed others closely. Stuck around since it's a great site, but needed some guidance! ;D *modesty herself embodied* Nah seriously, Carl runs an excellent site here.
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 25, 2010, 07:48:01 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 26, 2010, 03:01:01 AM
Post by: pallyndrome on March 26, 2010, 03:10:49 AM
Post by: samoht04 on March 26, 2010, 03:16:21 AM
I liked Pets, the lack of choice was a bit annoying though. Like you I thought Uni took way long to complete!
Post by: LenaLJ on March 26, 2010, 03:30:42 AM
My name is Lena and I'm an 18 year old girl from Denmark. The teacher I had in English in school was very bad so most of my English is self learned, so I apologize for all my writing and grammar mistakes and hope you still can understand me.
I've been playing Sims almost since Sims 1 came out. I still have allSsims 1 expansions installed on an old computer :). I never really got into Sims 2. I got it when they where 3/4 through all the expansion packs and I played it a lot the first 3 months I got it, but even if Sims 2 have many great features (I still miss some of them), I never really got addicted to that one. But then there came the Sims 3 and I was sold and I play a lot each week.
As I said before, I love challenges and I like to compete in as many as possible. There is it also I miss sims 2 a bit. I can't play my "8 survivors challenge" any longer (8 sims survived a deadly disease and now they have to populate the world again.) Then sims 3 story progression is smart but not so smart that I can't turn off emigration and immigration.
[I'll help with your spelling and grammar with edits to your posts. No worries! -Pam]
Post by: pallyndrome on March 26, 2010, 04:35:39 AM
I was so addicted to Sims 2. It really helped because I was going through a rough time in my life and it was the most complete distraction I found. I could forget my worries when playing it. I've never done any challenges or anything, so maybe I will some day? They sound kinda interesting. Right now I'm just working on my one family through the generations.
Post by: Swede1992 on March 26, 2010, 05:40:00 PM
Don't worry so much if you're having trouble with English LenaLJ, we can help you out sometimes and things are usually quite understandable to read around here even if someone doesn't write perfectly. Your English also seems to be just fine for a non-native speaker!
Even though English is technically my second language, I can feel so bold to say that I can talk and write it fluently even if I sometimes can't decide whether I like the British or American spelling of words. ::) Then of course, I know fluent Swedish and I can even, in some cases, at least read French!
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 26, 2010, 05:45:52 PM
Post by: catlover on March 26, 2010, 11:21:28 PM
Post by: Pam on March 26, 2010, 11:33:32 PM
I am so jealous of you people who can speak three languages. I really want to learn French.
Are you going to take a French class in school?
Post by: samoht04 on March 27, 2010, 04:09:18 AM
Post by: The Illuminator on March 27, 2010, 06:03:38 AM
Post by: Margerita on March 27, 2010, 11:55:37 AM
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 27, 2010, 08:59:23 PM
I am so jealous of you people who can speak three languages. I really want to learn French.
Are you going to take a French class in school?
My high school only offers Spanish which is my native language >:(. I am saving up for Rosseta Stone French.
Post by: Pam on March 27, 2010, 10:36:07 PM
My high school only offers Spanish which is my native language
Wow. Times have changed since I went to high school in Irving. We had a choice of Spanish, French, Latin, and German. I even had the choice of Spanish or French in Junior High.
Post by: sfsfsfgiants on March 27, 2010, 11:41:51 PM
Post by: aws_137 on March 28, 2010, 05:29:25 AM
Hi, I'm Andrew. I'm from Malaysia, and although I'm Chinese, I can only speak Malay and English. Pfft. I tried Sims 1 when I was really young. Then I had Sims 2 and Vacation as an expansion. Now I have Sims 3 and WA.
I like this forum(as well as the guide). I find it comprehensive, better and easier to refer to in comparison with the main Sims site and other game guide websites. There's plenty of things here about Sims 3 I didn't know of, resulting in a significant decrease of sleep I've been getting. Good job, Carl and team. =(
I have a request I'd like to make. If you catch me with any bad use of English in this forums, please correct me. I want to improve my not-so-fluent English. =)
Post by: Swede1992 on March 28, 2010, 06:30:57 AM
I actually know two guys who was in Kuala Lumpur for a couple of years, so it's fun to have someone from Malaysia here on the forum! And of course we can help you if your grammar gets too bad sometime, that's how you learn a language.
Post by: Eftyen on March 28, 2010, 11:18:46 PM
Swede, you should've said "...two guys who were in Kuala Lumpur..." and you shouldn't have begun a sentence with the word "And".
aws, your English is far better than some I have (tried to) read on other forums, so don't bee too worried about it! The only errors you made were minor punctuation mistakes (commas are tricky!) and I had no problem understanding what you were saying.
Welcome to the forum!
Post by: Pam on March 29, 2010, 02:20:48 AM
Post by: aws_137 on March 29, 2010, 04:54:33 AM
I just couldn't resist being a "grammar nazi" here, in light of the last two posts.
Swede, you should've said "...two guys who were in Kuala Lumpur..." and you shouldn't have begun a sentence with the word "And".
aws, your English is far better than some I have (tried to) read on other forums, so don't bee too worried about it! The only errors you made were minor punctuation mistakes (commas are tricky!) and I had no problem understanding what you were saying.
Welcome to the forum!
Since perfection is elementary, I should be worried about it. Thanks for what I take as compliments here and there. Minor punctuation mistakes... I'll take note of that.
Post by: Eftyen on March 29, 2010, 03:44:14 PM
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 29, 2010, 07:51:18 PM
And simlish.
Post by: Swede1992 on March 30, 2010, 02:56:27 PM
Don't even get me started on whether the right to develop a language lies with the dictionaries or the users of the language! :D
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 30, 2010, 03:02:34 PM
Ha, ha Eftyen, maybe you're right, noone's perfect! I'll give you that for the subject/verb agreement, but to start a sentence with 'and' is considered unusual and often wrong, but it has in later years become more and more accepted to start a sentence with 'and' depending on the tone of formality of the text.
I do that all the time (starting a brief sentence with "And"). And I could care less if it's wrong. ;D
Post by: Eftyen on March 30, 2010, 04:26:26 PM
===Edit===
Here I will gently thwack all of us (myself included) for getting off topic. We can start a new thread for grammatical quibbling, if anyone cares enough.
Post by: TheLostGirls on March 31, 2010, 09:20:48 PM
Post by: rokrchik on April 01, 2010, 03:25:31 PM
I got into Sims2 last summer and quickly became obsessed over it. Bought all EP and SP's and really love it. I wasn't sure whether I was going to buy Sims3 or not since I was still so new to Sims2. Then Best Buy had it on sale, plus I had a $5 off coupon so I grabbed it. Boy am I glad I did! I am loving Sims3. Granted, it took reading a legacy someone had done in 3 for me to realize what I was missing out on. I am really enjoying it and love the story progression feature. Thinking of picking up WA next paycheck.
Somehow or other, I came across the Bloom'n Insane Legacy Challenge (http://bloomisbi.wordpress.com/ (http://bloomisbi.wordpress.com/)) and it seemed a lot of fun (versus the usual regular legacy challenges) and am attempting it now. I've just begun, so nothing to really report on it. I hadn't thought of posting a story but I might do something to report progress.
I'm probably one of the older Sim fans around. However I am young at heart and this is one of only two forums I have felt comfortable actually posting at. Looking forward to sharing my love of the game!
Thanks,
Kerry
Post by: Swede1992 on April 01, 2010, 04:03:40 PM
Post by: Pam on April 01, 2010, 04:16:50 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on April 01, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
Post by: rokrchik on April 01, 2010, 04:30:03 PM
I did read the forum rules and hope this doesn't violate them - the one liner and a smiley. lol! Can I assume these types of threads (off topic) are a little less lax?
Post by: Pam on April 01, 2010, 04:50:59 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on April 02, 2010, 08:03:55 AM
Post by: rokrchik on April 02, 2010, 12:18:35 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on April 02, 2010, 03:36:29 PM
At least that is one thing we all have in common, loving the sims. I am in that age group also and have played sims since day one. I have still not uninstalled sims2 yet, can't quite bring myself to so. lolUnfortunately I can't yet either. I still love a few things about the Sims 2, but I just can't quite deal with how many things I didn't like. I really enjoyed one of my Sims 2 Families, it was a perfect family but there were far too many glitches standing in my way (like how my new adult sim had been still in love with her teenage sweetheart who would not age up unless I went into his house and played it out until he aged up... *that always took forever!*). So I do only play Sims 3, but can't fully uninstall Sims 2 either... it's so hard!
Post by: AriaGirl77 on April 03, 2010, 12:08:08 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on April 03, 2010, 07:09:27 AM
Post by: MomOfMany on April 03, 2010, 08:01:10 PM
Well I guess about myself if a good place. I am a 25 year old wife and mother to six children. :o Hence the name mom of many. I am from Northwest Indiana so the Chicago land area for though who are not from around here. I love to be on the computer and read and play games (any kind of games computer or board). I also like to scrapbook and cross stitch. But don't do much of that anymore. Now mostly surf the web, play Sims, and read. Not to mention take care of the kids which goes without saying. I hate housework though!
Now Sims history. I have played Sims 1 but don't remember it much as it is been a long time and don't know which expansions we had either (me and my sister). Then my sister bought Sims 2 and I borrowed them from her and played but not with all expansions she didn't have them all so I had a list of the ones I wanted but never got. Then I borrowed her Sims 3 and loved it and lucky for me we got our tax money in so I was able to splurge and got it with the expansion and high end loft. Now I play most everyday when and if I can!
That's all I can think of but if there is anything that I left out or that you would like to know just ask!
Post by: Swede1992 on April 03, 2010, 08:16:36 PM
Post by: catlover on April 03, 2010, 08:24:51 PM
How old are your kids? I have 4 boys, ages 25, 23, 18, 15.
Post by: samoht04 on April 04, 2010, 06:10:47 AM
Post by: Margerita on April 04, 2010, 10:19:05 AM
Post by: LivvieLove on April 04, 2010, 10:28:05 AM
I have a feeling I'm going to grow up attached to the Sims and pass my addiction down to my children. Hehe.
Post by: MomOfMany on April 04, 2010, 10:36:39 PM
My kids are 7, 6, 5, 4, 2, 1! LOL! 4 boys and 2 girls.
Post by: Saltypaws on April 05, 2010, 06:47:39 AM
Post by: MinogueGemz on April 05, 2010, 09:28:06 AM
I'm 17 :)
Glad to find people who also like the sims 3 :)
Post by: Margerita on April 05, 2010, 09:33:03 AM
Post by: aws_137 on April 05, 2010, 09:39:18 AM
Post by: MinogueGemz on April 05, 2010, 09:41:22 AM
Post by: wildredchild on April 05, 2010, 11:18:55 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 05, 2010, 11:35:48 AM
Post by: MinogueGemz on April 05, 2010, 12:52:47 PM
Welcome to the forum Gemma and all the other newbies that I have not had a chance to welcome.
Welcome to the forum Gemma.
Thankyou :)
Post by: catlover on April 05, 2010, 01:43:44 PM
Post by: MinogueGemz on April 05, 2010, 01:44:55 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on April 05, 2010, 11:07:09 PM
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Post by: MinogueGemz on April 06, 2010, 05:03:59 AM
Post by: Abyshep on April 06, 2010, 12:45:51 PM
Hey All!
First off this is a fabulous site, and a great forum and huge thanks to the Admin’s, Mod’s and of course Creator!
I have played every incarnation of Sims on PC and even tried the Sims for mobile phone (gosh that was bad) and for PS2 (that was bad too). Sims 2 was really my thing and I have every expansion pack and stuff pack there was.
I'm loving Sims 3 but as always with an open ended game was finding it a tad boring at times. I absolutely love the challenges on this site and will be participating in as many as I have time for! I found this site trying to find info on Nectar Making and for the last 2 days have been reading the forums/ site and , of course, ‘Simming’.
It's also nice to find a 'grown up' forum where, at 31, I don't feel ancient.
A little about me, I live in England with my partner and we both Sim but very differently. I'm all about the game play and will build square boxes with a reasonable colour scheme as design and building doesn't interest me, my partner is all about building and design and is currently trying out the create a worlds beta. She has no compunction about spending a whole day (real time) designing one house.
So that's me.
Cheers and see you all around!
AbyShep
Post by: samoht04 on April 06, 2010, 12:48:31 PM
Post by: catlover on April 06, 2010, 12:52:30 PM
Post by: Pam on April 06, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Welcome and I hope you enjoy yourself here! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on April 06, 2010, 04:42:28 PM
I'm lucky with two weeks of holiday for Easter! ;DHey! What a rip-off! I only get one week! :)
Post by: wildredchild on April 06, 2010, 04:43:34 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on April 06, 2010, 06:04:22 PM
I'm lucky with two weeks of holiday for Easter! ;DHey! What a rip-off! I only get one week! :)
I didn't get any days off at all at my school...
Post by: Abyshep on April 07, 2010, 05:14:39 AM
Now I work I get 4 days off for Easter and spent the whole lot with my Sims - Such a shame that I didn't find this site sooner! Discovered it on Day 3 of my Hols! :(
Anyhow, I'm in now and Lovin' It! :D
Post by: pallyndrome on April 07, 2010, 07:55:17 AM
I actually had to give up Sims for 5 days over Easter because I had a head cold. Plus didn't have internet where we were so couldn't do internet even without the cold.
wildred - cute cat! I have a cat too, she's asleep on my lap right now, lol. I love her to bits. Her name's pixie and she's sort of honey coloured with a little bit of tabby stripes. I was told she's a 'champagne' burmese last time I took her to the vet. Ouch. She just dug a claw in accidentally while slipping off my lap.
[Edited for punctuation and capitalization. Please use correct capitalization when posting. Thanks! -Pam]
Post by: wildredchild on April 07, 2010, 09:38:09 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on April 07, 2010, 09:58:15 AM
Post by: Delgar on April 07, 2010, 11:43:39 AM
Post by: catlover on April 07, 2010, 12:07:33 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on April 07, 2010, 04:42:03 PM
You will find lots of people here that can relate to the sims. I know when my sister and I are talking about them, sounds like we are talking about real people. Of course, to us, they are sort of real. Welcome to the forum.Just had a moment like this today, my friend Ryan and I were talking about Sims all throughout our photography period because we were done with our projects, and everyone thought we were talking about real life families and people! It was quite hilarious!
Welcome to the forum Delgar! All the people here are very nice, and don't worry, it's not considered last to me if you tried. :)
Post by: wildredchild on April 07, 2010, 05:10:11 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 07, 2010, 06:03:48 PM
Post by: NalaOwl22 on April 08, 2010, 01:17:14 PM
My name's Nala and I'm a Long-Time Lurker, First-Time Poster. I found this forum by chance whilst I was looking for collecting info and I must confess I'm hooked! I'm just off to see if I can join in one of the challenges.
Bye!
Nala
Post by: Swede1992 on April 08, 2010, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: catlover on April 08, 2010, 04:31:30 PM
Post by: samoht04 on April 09, 2010, 06:15:14 AM
This is my favourite method of collecting!
If you have WA then get a level 10 martial artist with the Strengh Challenge in Athletic, get them to break 150 Oak Boards or stronger and then they can break space rocks and find Gems, I like this method - I get losts of rare gems! Especially with the Challenge done you don't get any fatigue! This is my Legacy Gem Collection Room!
Not sure how clear it is but all the stands you can see there are full!
(http://s3.postimage.org/7zju0.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq7zju0)
Post by: Pam on April 09, 2010, 05:54:11 PM
Why did you post something about collecting on the Introduce Yourself thread?
Post by: Metropolis Man on April 09, 2010, 06:01:43 PM
Samoht,
Why did you post something about collecting on the Introduce Yourself thread?
Nala mentioned she found our forum while looking for info on collecting.
Post by: samoht04 on April 10, 2010, 05:03:46 AM
Nala mentioned she found our forum while looking for info on collecting.
Yeah, I suppose it might not really be useful, sorry if you don't want it here you can edit it out if you would like to.
Post by: Pam on April 10, 2010, 10:33:17 PM
Post by: Gothic on April 11, 2010, 03:42:23 PM
I am a pretty quiet, shy person and I don't now if I will be posting too often because I try to stay as ontopic as possible. I decided to introduce myself anyway though.
I love heavy metal music and the TV shows House, Law & Order SVU, and Biggest Loser. My favorite color is black and I really don't like food that much.
If I were a Sim my traits would be:
Dislikes Children
Flirty
Hot Headed
Athletic
Loner
Thanks and Happy Simming!
Post by: The Illuminator on April 11, 2010, 04:08:01 PM
Post by: samoht04 on April 11, 2010, 04:11:06 PM
Post by: Gothic on April 11, 2010, 04:13:36 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 11, 2010, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: Gothic on April 11, 2010, 04:36:08 PM
Post by: MissShani on April 11, 2010, 07:04:01 PM
Post by: samoht04 on April 11, 2010, 07:05:33 PM
Post by: Pam on April 11, 2010, 08:01:24 PM
Let us know when you start playing Sims 3 and how you like it!
Post by: catlover on April 12, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 12, 2010, 12:43:24 PM
Post by: TommyT on April 21, 2010, 01:21:44 PM
My name is Tommy, I'm 26 and live in California where I work as an EMT. I've been actively simming since back in 1990 when I was playing Sim Earth on a black and white Macintosh my dad borrowed from work. I've 'powergamed' through many aspects of Sims 3 and now I'm taking a more leisurely stroll through the game, trying out challenges, and creating some awesome architecture. That being said I do have a rather extensive knowledge base of the game and I'd be more than happy to help anyone with any questions about basically anything in the game.
Sim on!
Post by: samoht04 on April 21, 2010, 01:23:24 PM
Post by: catlover on April 21, 2010, 02:05:01 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 21, 2010, 03:15:38 PM
Post by: Pam on April 21, 2010, 07:09:21 PM
We're certainly glad to have you here. We've got a great group of members and I hope you'll enjoy yourself. Feel free to chime in on any of the topics where you feel you can help! :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on April 21, 2010, 07:14:56 PM
Post by: Pam on April 21, 2010, 07:18:27 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on April 21, 2010, 07:25:26 PM
Found it. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twtvr4e7O2M) Took a little while.
Post by: TommyT on April 21, 2010, 07:44:33 PM
As for my avatar, I'm trying to get psyched up for Ambitions! And on that note, if you guys need anyone to write the walkthrough for the firefighter career I'd be happy to help. I work closely with the fire department and I know what it's like to be at your favorite part in a movie, or almost done making dinner, then have to go out on a call; I might be able to provide a unique perspective.
Post by: Metropolis Man on April 21, 2010, 08:14:26 PM
And on that note, if you guys need anyone to write the walkthrough for the firefighter career I'd be happy to help.
Heck yeah. I like your sense humor which is always a plus for articles. Once Ambitions is released Pam and Carl and I will have a pow wow about who's doing what, so pull our chain again and remind us—that's key for Pam and I 'cause we're both pretty much at the point where we can't even remember what we had for breakfast.
Post by: Pam on April 21, 2010, 08:30:45 PM
Post by: startspring on April 23, 2010, 05:36:17 AM
Post by: Pam on April 23, 2010, 05:52:54 AM
Post by: pallyndrome on April 23, 2010, 07:36:53 AM
is that your own dog in your picture? bulldogs are always cute :) i have my heart set on a teacup chihuahua myself. but i'll have to wait a few years yet cause i can't break my poor old kitty's heart. :)
Post by: samoht04 on April 23, 2010, 12:58:35 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 23, 2010, 03:00:32 PM
Post by: Da Vinci on April 27, 2010, 07:22:31 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on April 27, 2010, 07:39:29 PM
Je m'appelle Da Vinci.Bienvenue Da Vinci! :)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on April 28, 2010, 01:52:40 AM
Pam, google "This is my boomstick" and see if you can find Campbell's speech from Army of Darkness. It's classic. Ranks up there with Bluto's "When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor" speech in Animal House.
Ok, LOVE me some Bruce! I knew there was a reason I keep coming here. lol
Post by: Leto85 on April 29, 2010, 04:26:26 AM
I've played The Sims since I was 13 and I believe that was somehow in the beginning of the series. I see myself as a player in The Sims 3, because I am following just one family in the game for many generations now for most of the time since the game came out. But I also have made a few tutorials that I've posted on Youtube and build a few houses, like for example one millionaire mansion which is also shown on Youtube.
For the rest: I have made a few objects for The Sims 3 like a painted car by using Blender, Milkshape, TSR Workshop and Photoshop. I like to go into deeper conversations about The Sims since the game came so deep tpo.
And that's it I think. Happy simming everyone and talk to you later on the forum.
Post by: Pam on April 29, 2010, 06:02:03 AM
We have a lot of great members here and we have a great time with the game. There are plenty of discussion boards and places to get help, plus we also have a challenge tournament going on for 2010 that's a lot of fun.
Be sure and check out the Forum Rules, (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,74.0.html) too, because there are some things that are restricted here. I've noted from your other posts that English isn't your first language, so I'll be editing your posts for spelling and grammar. This is common and it's not a big deal. We just want the forum to be consistent and friendly for search engines. I just wanted to let you know. Enjoy yourself! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on April 29, 2010, 03:39:45 PM
You may find me as well changing people's posts a little, but in that case I always say so in the post. Don't want to be rude, right? ;)
Post by: Leto85 on April 30, 2010, 08:18:12 AM
Btw I like it when people correct me if I type something wrong, because I can learn from that.
Oh, and because of this little leanguage barriage: If I say something that can be read different than I was meaning it and some of you could think off: is that Leto85 guy bullying me or what(?): 99.9% I didn't mean it that way. I content of my posts are possitive, or at least neutral. English is indeed my second leanguage, Dutch my first. I can speak a little Spanish to, but I still have to learn a lot.
My name is indeed from Dune. Althoug I havent read the book myself, my parents did. Wasn't my alter ego on paper a king? I think than my parents has high expectations from me. :P
I will check out the forum rules. I thought I did, but I will overlook them again.
Talk to you again on a post sooner or later. ;)
Welcome Leto85! Is your name by chance taken from Dune?
We have a lot of great members here and we have a great time with the game. There are plenty of discussion boards and places to get help, plus we also have a challenge tournament going on for 2010 that's a lot of fun.
Be sure and check out the Forum Rules, (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,74.0.html) too, because there are some things that are restricted here. I've noted from your other posts that English isn't your first language, so I'll be editing your posts for spelling and grammar. This is common and it's not a big deal. We just want the forum to be consistent and friendly for search engines. I just wanted to let you know. Enjoy yourself! :)
Post by: Abyshep on April 30, 2010, 03:57:22 PM
I have to say your English is a good deal better than my Dutch! I have to say I have a huge amount of admiration for anyone who can type in a foreign language. I struggle to speak them let alone write them!
Welcome to the forum, I hope you find them as welcoming, friendly and informative as I have.
Aby
Post by: Pam on April 30, 2010, 08:51:25 PM
My name is indeed from Dune. Althoug I havent read the book myself, my parents did. Wasn't my alter ego on paper a king? I think than my parents has high expectations from me. :P
Oh, is Leto your real name then? There are 2 Letos in the Dune series. The first is a Duke who is the father of the hero character, Paul Atreides. The second Leto is the son of Paul and grandson of the first Leto. This second Leto grows up, merges himself with a sandworm, and becomes Emperor for hundreds of years. :D
Post by: Asleep on May 01, 2010, 05:22:39 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on May 01, 2010, 05:54:35 PM
I also want to welcome you, Simstar! By the way, does this forum really exist a year already?!
Post by: Swede1992 on May 01, 2010, 06:02:14 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 01, 2010, 08:10:22 PM
My name is indeed from Dune. Althoug I havent read the book myself, my parents did. Wasn't my alter ego on paper a king? I think than my parents has high expectations from me. :PThis second Leto grows up, merges himself with a sandworm, and becomes Emperor for hundreds of years. :D
Merged himself wit a sandworm? Really? Aw... Let's just hope I don't have to do that to, just because I am a Leto. Although becoming an Emperor of something for hundreds of years was something I had plans for indeed. :P Maybe I have to read that book still, just to getting to know myself a little bit better :P.
And yes, my name's Leto. I didn't feel to take a another name. Let's just say I have not manny things to hide so I don't mind people knowing my first name. I'm Leto85 on Youtube to, Hyves the same, Facebook, Orbit (or whatever that Spanish forumthing name was again) but not on Netlog. One day someone thought it funny to use my name on some not so T for Teens Woohoo site (if you know what I mean) but he (or she) got himself banned anyway I thougt so if you find that, it's not me. My last name is btw not 85. :P
Post by: Leto85 on May 01, 2010, 08:20:56 PM
Welkom Leto. Hoeveel Nederlanders schat je dat we hier hebben?
Hoeveel? Wel uhm... Jij, ik en ik dacht nog een meisje die een vraag had hoe haar Nederlandse game te deinstalleren naar een Engelstalige versie. Dus 3. Tenzij iedereen een geintje zit uit te halen en dit een uitgelopen 1april grap is. :P Maar dat betwijfel ik.
For the English readers who want to follow this conversation: The Illuminator was asking me how much people from Holland I thought we got here and I thougt 3; him, me and a girl who has posted a question on how to deinstall her Dutch game to an Enlish one.
[Edited for correct quoting. Remember to have a [/quote] box after a quote in order to define where it ends. - Swede]
Post by: Leto85 on May 01, 2010, 08:30:30 PM
Hey Leto,
I have to say your English is a good deal better than my Dutch! I have to say I have a huge amount of admiration for anyone who can type in a foreign language. I struggle to speak them let alone write them!
Thank you for the compliment. I've read a lot of English stuff on mostly the internet or by watching movies or playing games (thank you Pokemon) so I'm familiar with the language.
Post by: Swede1992 on May 01, 2010, 09:06:08 PM
Thank you for the compliment. I've read a lot of English stuff on mostly the internet or by watching movies or playing games (thank you Pokemon) so I'm familiar with the language.He, I know what you mean. I attribute all my English skills from an English Cartoon Network from when I was 3 and then the Simpsons several times a day between 6 and 10. My pokémon however was in Swedish, so that's excluded. It's amazing how much language you can learn from TV, isn't it? :)
Like 90% of all my computer and console games are in English as well, so that certainly has had its part.
Post by: Pam on May 02, 2010, 01:15:25 AM
By the way, does this forum really exist a year already?!
No. This Forum is only about six months old. Even the Sims 3 game hasn't been out for a year.
Post by: AriaGirl77 on May 02, 2010, 04:26:34 AM
By the way, does this forum really exist a year already?!
No. This Forum is only about six months old. Even the Sims 3 game hasn't been out for a year.
Really? Wow, you guys are total rock stars to only be at it for such a short time!
Post by: The Illuminator on May 02, 2010, 09:12:09 AM
Thank you for the compliment. I've read a lot of English stuff on mostly the internet or by watching movies or playing games (thank you Pokemon) so I'm familiar with the language.He, I know what you mean. I attribute all my English skills from an English Cartoon Network from when I was 3 and then the Simpsons several times a day between 6 and 10. My pokémon however was in Swedish, so that's excluded. It's amazing how much language you can learn from TV, isn't it? :)
Like 90% of all my computer and console games are in English as well, so that certainly has had its part.
When I was very young I just started reading things in English because there was no proper translation available. I was miles ahead when I started English lessons. My parents also thought it was very important for me to learn English, because only a few countries speak Dutch and English is spoken everywhere.
Post by: Swede1992 on May 02, 2010, 09:31:52 AM
Post by: samoht04 on May 02, 2010, 12:26:54 PM
Post by: Asleep on May 02, 2010, 02:00:52 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on May 02, 2010, 03:06:31 PM
The most commonly spoken language is probably gibberish! ;D
Or around here... simlish. :P
Sorry, it had to be said. lol
Post by: Saltypaws on May 02, 2010, 06:16:06 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 02, 2010, 09:42:27 PM
Thank you for the compliment. I've read a lot of English stuff on mostly the internet or by watching movies or playing games (thank you Pokemon) so I'm familiar with the language.He, I know what you mean. I attribute all my English skills from an English Cartoon Network from when I was 3 and then the Simpsons several times a day between 6 and 10. My pokémon however was in Swedish, so that's excluded. It's amazing how much language you can learn from TV, isn't it? :)
Like 90% of all my computer and console games are in English as well, so that certainly has had its part.
When I was very young I just started reading things in English because there was no proper translation available. I was miles ahead when I started English lessons. My parents also thought it was very important for me to learn English, because only a few countries speak Dutch and English is spoken everywhere.
People speak Dutch in... what will it be (?): 5 country's or so? Holland, partly Belgium, Nederlandse Antillen, a place in Africa I beleaved (wasn't it Kaap de Goede Hoop?) and that's it I beleave. Hmmm, I don't even reach five. Aw well, a few hundred years back we ware waayyy more famous around the globe with all our VOC ships than we are now. For them who don't know it: VOC stands for Verenigd Oostindische Company (United Eastindi Companion I beleave it was in English). But... we finally are getting back now in Sunset Valley! Yes, it's true. Haven't see us yet? Start painting people! Let the hidden old Dutch masters floating throw your vains while your playing with your easle.
Post by: Pam on May 02, 2010, 10:30:07 PM
I signed up in October. Didn't this forum or site start up a couple of months before that? Time has already flown by, I can't keep up.
The Forum went live on August 30, 2009, with me and Carl as the first members. :D
Post by: Saltypaws on May 03, 2010, 03:31:16 AM
Post by: Seren on May 03, 2010, 08:43:20 AM
I just wanted to introduce myself, I've been reading the guide and forum for some time now and its amazing how many little things you learn that I would have never figured out on my own about the Sims 3.
Again like many of you I've played the Sims series since the beginning. I think the game is great and has so much playability. The next expansion (Ambitions) looks like it adds a whole lot more, and of course, hopefully we'll get Servo back :)
The reason why I signed up for more than lurking is to try and take part in some of the challenges, as I think they look really fun.
Thanks and see you all around
^^!
Post by: Metropolis Man on May 03, 2010, 09:33:38 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 03, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
Hey all
I just wanted to introduce myself, I've been reading the guide and forum for some time now and its amazing how many little things you learn that I would have never figured out on my own about the Sims 3.
Again like many of you I've played the Sims series since the beginning. I think the game is great and has so much playability. The next expansion (Ambitions) looks like it adds a whole lot more, and of course, hopefully we'll get Servo back :)
The reason why I signed up for more than lurking is to try and take part in some of the challenges, as I think they look really fun.
Thanks and see you all around
^^!
Welcome to the forum. It is indeed a lot of fun here. Many talented players here to help you with any questions and many other things about The Sims 3.
Post by: Leto85 on May 03, 2010, 10:39:26 AM
Thank you for the compliment. I've read a lot of English stuff on mostly the internet or by watching movies or playing games (thank you Pokemon) so I'm familiar with the language.He, I know what you mean. I attribute all my English skills from an English Cartoon Network from when I was 3 and then the Simpsons several times a day between 6 and 10. My pokémon however was in Swedish, so that's excluded. It's amazing how much language you can learn from TV, isn't it? :)
Like 90% of all my computer and console games are in English as well, so that certainly has had its part.
Swedish pokemon? I wonder how that will sound. 'Ska fånga dem alla' instead of 'gotta catch them all?'
Pikachu, jag väljer du!
Post by: BabyJo on May 03, 2010, 01:29:32 PM
I'm new, obviously. Just wanted to say Hi to everyone. My name is Jovanna but you can call me Jo :)
And I'm currently playing the Sims right now so peace! :p
Post by: Swede1992 on May 03, 2010, 01:46:50 PM
Swedish pokemon? I wonder how that will sound. 'Ska fånga dem alla' instead of 'gotta catch them all?'You're not far off. "Gotta catch 'em all" became "måste fånga fler" (literal translation: must catch more). Grammatically, the other thing must be "Pikachu, jag väljer dig!", but otherwise it was correct! ;)
Pikachu, jag väljer du!
Post by: Leto85 on May 03, 2010, 01:57:11 PM
Helller!
I'm new, obviously. Just wanted to say Hi to everyone. My name is Jovanna but you can call me Jo :)
And I'm currently playing the Sims right now so peace! :p
Welcome to the forum Jo! I hope you have a great time here.
Post by: The Illuminator on May 04, 2010, 08:13:16 AM
Post by: Intelman on May 04, 2010, 12:06:50 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on May 04, 2010, 12:34:32 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 04, 2010, 01:39:13 PM
Salty: Florida is probably one of the states I picture as exotic, at least relative to Sweden. Here, it rains more than in Great Britain, 80% of the land is scarcely populated forests and we have like one of the world's largest populations of mosquitoes! With 20 hours of darkness a day even in the southern parts, during the winter, in Sweden I would think that Florida is very tropical in comparison. ;)
Post by: samoht04 on May 04, 2010, 01:44:51 PM
Post by: wildredchild on May 04, 2010, 01:49:31 PM
Swede- I would have to say that the southern states here in the US have a gigantic population of mosquitoes and they have always said that in Texas, things are bred bigger. Our mosquitoes are the size of 747 airplanes! :)
Post by: Intelman on May 04, 2010, 02:37:38 PM
Post by: Schipperke on May 04, 2010, 02:56:28 PM
Post by: Eftyen on May 04, 2010, 04:41:22 PM
I've never been to Sweden or Florida, but I was raised at Reindeer Station, Northwest Territories, about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Mosquitoes in the North are so big and hungry there is a hunting season for them. ;)
LOL - What kind of ammo do you use for 'em?
Post by: Leto85 on May 04, 2010, 06:26:49 PM
Very interesting to see many different people and languages on here. Always great to learn about different countries. I live in Florida and it is boring here, not much of a beach goer and it is hot, but it is home and that is what matters. Welcome to all of the newcomers, great site and sure you will learn alot.
I agree with you Saltypaws. All the different people here, not only because of the land we come from but also the different ages, languages and well, haha, the different traits we have is indeed very interesting. And even though we all differ from each other, we still share the same passion: The Sims.
That's really interesting. And to be honest, I am a little bit curious about the rest of the forum members here. Especially about how it actually comes that so many different people love the same thing. The only problem is, this interest doesn't have anything to do with The Sims itself. Or at least: almost nothing and is therfore probably not allowed to be discussed in any existing post here. So I was thinking: maybe someone should make a new post for us members where we can talk about ourselves? We only have to tell each other what we want to tell, of course.
I was thinking of starting one myself, but because I am not a moderator I don't know if I have any permission to do it. And besides that: I don't even want to start one if there is no interest. So if there are people interested, please raise your hand (or post a reply).
Post by: Swede1992 on May 04, 2010, 06:29:10 PM
Then there's also biting midges that are so many that you'll never escape from being in a permanent swarm of them. I remember one time when we were camping and if you shook your head, a black carpet was laid out on the table, only consisting of the dead bugs that had been caught in your hair! It is really impossible to be out more than half an hour in the middle of the day, otherwise you're practically gonna faint from all the bites.
EDIT: Leto, have you checked out the Babble Thread? It's the perfect place to talk about, well anything! :)
Post by: Schipperke on May 04, 2010, 07:01:09 PM
I've never been to Sweden or Florida, but I was raised at Reindeer Station, Northwest Territories, about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Mosquitoes in the North are so big and hungry there is a hunting season for them. ;)
LOL - What kind of ammo do you use for 'em?
They can't be hunted with guns. That insect carapace is too tough for ordinary ammunition. They have to be trapped. There are special mosquito traps; see image.
(http://s4.postimage.org/iLZai.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aViLZai)
Post by: Swede1992 on May 04, 2010, 07:02:34 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 04, 2010, 07:07:22 PM
Leto, have you checked out the Babble Thread? It's the perfect place to talk about, well anything! :)
Babble Thread... Haha, funny name. I will check it out. Thanks man.
EDIT: Where is it by the way? Can you send me a link?
Post by: Swede1992 on May 04, 2010, 07:26:14 PM
EDIT: Where is it by the way? Can you send me a link?Well sure, it (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,697.430.html)'s just below this one.
Post by: samoht04 on May 05, 2010, 03:16:35 PM
EDIT: Where is it by the way? Can you send me a link?Well sure, it (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,697.430.html)'s just below this one.
Oh Swede, ;) that joke is the oldest known one and yet it still catches people! ;D
Post by: Pam on May 05, 2010, 06:56:08 PM
Post by: samoht04 on May 06, 2010, 04:18:00 AM
I don't get it. What joke?
You don't know the joke! :o
Look closely at what Swede wrote - notice anything about where its positioned and what it looks like? ;)
[edited for correct spelling - wildredchild]
Post by: catlover on May 06, 2010, 04:43:50 AM
Post by: samoht04 on May 06, 2010, 05:04:08 AM
Q. Philistine, how do you spell it?
A. I-T! ;D
Swede used another type
Leto asked where it is... ;)EDIT: Where is it by the way? Can you send me a link?Well sure, it (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,697.430.html)'s just below this one.
Post by: pallyndrome on May 06, 2010, 07:41:07 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 06, 2010, 10:55:11 AM
Leto asked where it is... ;)
Thank you samoht04, but I have found it already. It was indeed below this thread, but probably only because this was the last one where someone has put an reply in.
@pallyndrome: in case you where still searching for it, here is the link: http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,697.0/topicseen.html
Post by: samoht04 on May 06, 2010, 01:40:07 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 06, 2010, 01:44:55 PM
What I of course meant was to give him a link to the Babble Thread and still indicate that it was below this Introduction Thread. You can answer him successfully and still be funny! :D
Post by: catlover on May 06, 2010, 03:48:45 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 06, 2010, 05:21:44 PM
Okay, I Give up! :) The link was the it - Swede it's a tough crowd :D
Huh? You all really didn't see that? Haha, I thougt you all where just making fun of Swede. The It was typed in a differend color, indicating that it was actually a link. ;) That is standard here, right?
[edited for grammar - wildredchild]
Post by: Swede1992 on May 06, 2010, 06:03:53 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 06, 2010, 07:26:21 PM
Yes it is Leto. To colour the regular text in any other colour than black is forbidden by the forum rules, so a blue text will always indicate a link.
How do you actually do that? I like to know for in case I need someday to guide someone to somewhere in someway (weird line sorry :P). I'm pretty sure that it isn't changing the colour only, because with only that I will send one to... Well, probably nothing. Besides for breaking some rules of course.
Post by: Swede1992 on May 06, 2010, 07:35:13 PM
To change the text colour (which you may never do ;D) you have the "change color" option at the right of all smileys in the posting screen.
Post by: pallyndrome on May 06, 2010, 08:44:30 PM
and thanks, but I know where the babble thread is - I post on it myself
lol
Post by: Pam on May 06, 2010, 10:54:01 PM
Swede it's a tough crowd :D
Now this whole thing is making me laugh out loud. ;D
Post by: Pam on May 06, 2010, 10:58:00 PM
To insert a link as a word you write first "[url=(the website)]" (without quotation marks, ignore that the first u is weird) and then write whatever you want the word to be; end with "[/url]". This will always give the text that blue colour.
These instructions are how to imbed a link into a word or phrase, which is nice and tidy and everything. But if it's too complicated, just copy the link itself to a post, highlight it, and click on the "Insert Hyperlink" button. That will create a link in your post without it being imbedded.
Post by: Leto85 on May 07, 2010, 04:41:13 AM
To insert a link as a word you write first "[url=(the website)]" (without quotation marks, ignore that the first u is weird) and then write whatever you want the word to be; end with "[/url]". This will always give the text that blue colour.
These instructions are how to imbed a link into a word or phrase, which is nice and tidy and everything. But if it's too complicated, just copy the link itself to a post, highlight it, and click on the "Insert Hyperlink" button. That will create a link in your post without it being imbedded.
I just don't get it. That complicated stuff. Just let's hope I will never need it anyway. I just have to post the whole link I'm afraid.
Post by: Pam on May 07, 2010, 05:07:47 AM
Post by: LivvieLove on May 11, 2010, 12:19:46 AM
Haha, Swede, I do believe that made my night even better. :) I always laugh at just about any joke but that one is classic.
Post by: Leto85 on May 11, 2010, 06:07:36 AM
Post by: Nettybee on May 11, 2010, 09:20:51 AM
After reading Carl's guide for everything I decided I would join this community. I am an active member of the sims3.com community and I hope to be one here aswell.
Post by: Metropolis Man on May 11, 2010, 09:22:10 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 11, 2010, 12:17:01 PM
Post by: wildredchild on May 11, 2010, 02:52:20 PM
Post by: templesmom on May 11, 2010, 07:57:42 PM
I love this site and have been poking around here for a few days and thought I would join. As a new mom I find it hard to follow the sims3 community but I seem to be on this site a couple times a day now so I think I can do it. I have been playing the Sims since 2003 -ish.
Not sure what else to put so.... Thanks for reading... ;D
Post by: Pam on May 11, 2010, 08:34:04 PM
Thank you for the kind words about our site. I hope that you enjoy yourself as part of the community. :)
Post by: samoht04 on May 12, 2010, 01:56:00 AM
Post by: Nettybee on May 12, 2010, 03:38:51 AM
Welcome templesmom. =D
Post by: Swede1992 on May 12, 2010, 01:21:25 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 12, 2010, 05:17:59 PM
Post by: AegisArete on May 14, 2010, 06:47:25 AM
I love this site because I feel it has the informal, friendly, yet informative, style and attitude that hearkens back to earlier years of the internet and gaming fan sites. It's a pleasure to join this fine community!
Post by: Swede1992 on May 14, 2010, 07:05:21 AM
I've never played D&D, but have heard it's supposed to be fun. :)
Post by: templesmom on May 14, 2010, 09:13:00 AM
Wellcome AegisArete. Neat idea to play like that. In the Sims2 I always made my Elf character with the elf ears. Cool back story to your characters. I am never that creative.
Post by: AegisArete on May 14, 2010, 04:39:36 PM
Thanks for all the Wellcomes ( in my head I am hearing "Thankyou!" "No... Thank yooouu" "No... really I'm touched" )
Wellcome AegisArete. Neat idea to play like that. In the Sims2 I always made my Elf character with the elf ears. Cool back story to your characters. I am never that creative.
Eeee! Really? I just got the elf ear CC for Sims 3; my Baby Boomers are gonna be elves! (I don't think that's a violation or spoiler or anything, unless pointy ears have some hidden strategic benefit of which I am currently unaware...) Nifty. I love the Sims universe; it is so random and piecemeal that it has a crazy charm to it, like anything could happen there. Mad scientists and business tycoons and master catburglars and hippies and hobos and and and...it's just a place where anybody's imagination can come out and play.
And yeah, I'm hearing the escalating hilarity of the politeness, too. "Welcome!" "Thank you for welcoming me!" "No, thank you for being here." "No, thank YOU for making me feel welcome here."
Post by: Metropolis Man on May 14, 2010, 05:03:01 PM
Eeee! Really? I just got the elf ear CC for Sims 3; my Baby Boomers are gonna be elves! (I don't think that's a violation or spoiler or anything, unless pointy ears have some hidden strategic benefit of which I am currently unaware...)
Definitely not. However, adding any kind of custom content to a challenge character(s) is something you're obviously doing with full knowledge of the dangers. If this has nasty ramifications down the road and hoses your file, well, that's the risk you took by installing CC.
Post by: chihuahua0 on May 15, 2010, 03:12:24 PM
Post by: templesmom on May 15, 2010, 03:19:02 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 15, 2010, 04:20:54 PM
Post by: hempgirl on May 18, 2010, 10:28:31 PM
My name is Genevieve (Genna). I'm a 21 year old mommy with a 4 year old daughter. I fell in love with the Sims several years ago and I love playing in my spare time! Outside of Sim-Land I'm waiting for school to start. I do some side work and research for a local activist network. I love nature and the mountains (I live in Colorado)! I love music, reading and writing. Glad to join the community ;D
Post by: Pam on May 18, 2010, 10:49:42 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 19, 2010, 02:21:49 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 19, 2010, 09:41:31 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on May 19, 2010, 10:47:51 AM
Post by: Puppetmaster1 on May 26, 2010, 03:48:56 PM
I am new to the Sims, but really loving it so far. Very addicting!
Post by: Swede1992 on May 26, 2010, 04:26:42 PM
Post by: wildredchild on May 26, 2010, 07:37:21 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on May 26, 2010, 10:24:44 PM
This is only my second ever forum posting (the first was to sign up for a challenge here) and at 25 years of age that seems to be an anomaly in this day and age. But then again, I didn't start playing computer games until the summer after my 5th year of university (2 years ago). My then boyfriend, now husband, got me hooked on The Sims 2. That September, when he and his computer moved some 10 hours away for university I had him get me The Sims 1 because the withdrawal was awful, that and my laptop couldn't run The Sims 2.
When we got married this past August (almost 1 year!), and he and his computer moved in, I discovered he had switched over to Windows Vista and the system refused to run The Sims 2. Needless to say I didn't need much convincing when, a few months later, he brought up the idea to buy a new laptop and retire mine. Since the new laptop could run The Sims 3 we bought it (he wasn't such a fan of sharing his shiny toy - the PC.) Now, not a week goes by that I don't play The Sims 3. WA was a gift from my husband for getting a new job, High-End Loft Stuff was a gift to myself for ... well, just because. A girl doesn't always need a reason, does she?
Okay, so this is getting long enough. On a more personal note: I live in Canada, I speak 2 languages fluently and have the beginnings of a third, I'm a newly-wed, the second oldest in a family of 8 children, I hold 2 university degrees, I spend most of my time at work (or so it seems), and I dream of owning a miniature German Shepard.
Post by: Pam on May 26, 2010, 10:28:57 PM
Post by: samoht04 on May 27, 2010, 02:12:19 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 27, 2010, 04:16:39 AM
Post by: catlover on May 27, 2010, 09:29:12 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 27, 2010, 12:26:44 PM
I was wondering, which two languages do you speak besides English (if it is beside), and what is the third one? I'm personally interested in languages, that's why I ask. :)
Have a great time here!
Post by: WickedSimmer87 on May 27, 2010, 12:55:56 PM
I've used this site as guest for long time, even recommended it to my friends who would play sims 3 as well.
Don't really know what more I should say, but anyone can just ask me. :)
Hope to get along well here.
Post by: Swede1992 on May 27, 2010, 01:50:29 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on May 27, 2010, 11:32:07 PM
Quote
I was wondering, which two languages do you speak besides English (if it is beside), and what is the third one? I'm personally interested in languages, that's why I ask. :)
English is my second language but I don't really consider it a second language, more like a co-first language, as I've been fluent since I started school at age 5. My native language is, what we (my people) call Low German. My ancestors originated in the Netherlands and spoke Dutch. They then moved to Russia and mixed in some of that. Then it was off to Germany where they actually took on German as a second "first" language, meaning everyone became fluent in both. Next move was to Mexico and they mixed a little Spanish into the "Dutch" they were speaking. Finally, they moved up to Canada and took up English. Anyway, so our Low German is a mixture of Dutch, Russian, German, Spanish, and English; mostly Dutch. I was actually able to read and understand the bit of Dutch written earlier in this thread somewhere! That was exciting.
On a family camping trip many years ago, we were walking back from the beach and were stopped by a couple in a campsite we were passing. They asked us what language we were speaking and it turns out that they were from Holland, spoke Dutch, and understood the majority of what we were saying! Most of what they couldn't understand was spoken too fast, they said. To my knowledge, Low German isn't an official language and doesn't have a written form.
As for the language I know a little of, that's German. My Grandparents' generation is the last to have both Low German and German as co-first languages growing up. My church, during my childhood, offered a youth Bible study class that was taught in German, and my mother made me, and my siblings, attend for 8 years! I started when I was in grade 1. Anyway, years later, during my 4th year of university I needed another option class and thought learning the German language might be fun. And boy was it ever! The best part is that I can have a (fairly simple) conversation with my Grandma in German. I think that's pretty special; it is to me anyway.
Well, was that a long enough explanation for you? I have to stop all this talking or no one will ask me another question! :)
Post by: Pam on May 27, 2010, 11:45:50 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on May 28, 2010, 01:37:07 AM
Interesting story though, it's amazing how a language can be formed like that! ;)
Post by: Arecinium on May 28, 2010, 06:48:43 AM
I'm not really sure what to write about myself, but I'm new here! I am 20 years old and live in Sweden. Work an office job 9-5 and spend my free time with my sims! Right now I am playing in the Babyboomer challenge and to join it was the reason I registered, but I have been reading the guide and forums for about half a year before I joined. So I kind of feel like I know everybody already, hehe. :)
Post by: Metropolis Man on May 28, 2010, 06:50:57 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 28, 2010, 06:56:34 AM
That is indeed fascinating info! Wow! Well, I am Dutch, have learned German at highschool for a year or so (haven't spoken it since then), I am improving my English here, learning Spanish @ home and all that stuff is indeed a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to see you on the Babble Thread. Although we speak only English there (and here :P) I am really curious if I can understand you in your own language mixture.
Send me a pm if you like. Let's see what I can make of it. :P
Have to go now before I get too much off topic. :)
Welcome all the new newcomers!
Post by: The Illuminator on May 28, 2010, 09:15:46 AM
I am Dutch and I do speak German quite well. If you do not mind if I ask, where exactly do you live?
Feel free to PM me in Low German, I wonder if I will be able to understand it...
Post by: Swede1992 on May 28, 2010, 10:51:45 AM
Post by: malteser60 on May 28, 2010, 11:09:10 AM
I thought I would finally 'officially' introduce myself on the forum. I'm Maltese (technically half-Maltese half-British), I was born and brought up in Malta. I'm currently living and working in the UK - my partner is British. My two first languages are Maltese and English - Malta is a bilingual country. I also speak Italian (most Maltese tend to) and basic French - no German or Swedish or Dutch I'm afraid!
I work as a Marine Ecologist in and Environmental and Engineering Consultancy. Hmmm, and I'm addicted to the sims! ;D Because of work I can't always play the sims. I tend to go away on surveys quite a bit, as well as marine surveys I also do bat and newt surveys.
I first started playing the sims when Sims 1 came out, and I still have the game plus all expansion packs. I loved it, couldn't get enough of it. When Sims 2 came out my laptop couldn't run the game, finally I bought a new laptop and sims 3 had just come out so I decided to play that instead. And i'm back to being addicted to it.
Apart from that I love this forum, I check everyday (if i'm not out on a boat). I think that everybody is so nice, friendly, and helpful. I've learnt so much from this forum, and I like the challenges. Can't wait for Ambitions now.
Right, back to BabyBoomer II! Now that's a challenge!
Post by: Leto85 on May 28, 2010, 12:11:29 PM
Apart from that I love this forum, I check everyday (if i'm not out on a boat). I think that everybody is so nice, friendly, and helpful. I've learnt so much from this forum, and I like the challenges..
Welcome to the forum malteser60. :) The atmosphere here is one of the things that keep me from finding another forum. In my experience, everybody is able to help each other until their problem is solved. If you asked your question in the wrong topic, some moderator will move it to the place where it belongs and you will get a notice of that. Talking about accommodating! :D
Post by: Swede1992 on May 28, 2010, 01:10:16 PM
Happy you're enjoying the forum. We're trying to do the best we can with it! ;D
Post by: AriaGirl77 on May 28, 2010, 02:10:31 PM
QuoteI was wondering, which two languages do you speak besides English (if it is beside), and what is the third one? I'm personally interested in languages, that's why I ask. :)
English is my second language but I don't really consider it a second language, more like a co-first language, as I've been fluent since I started school at age 5. My native language is, what we (my people) call Low German. My ancestors originated in the Netherlands and spoke Dutch. They then moved to Russia and mixed in some of that. Then it was off to Germany where they actually took on German as a second "first" language, meaning everyone became fluent in both. Next move was to Mexico and they mixed a little Spanish into the "Dutch" they were speaking. Finally, they moved up to Canada and took up English. Anyway, so our Low German is a mixture of Dutch, Russian, German, Spanish, and English; mostly Dutch. I was actually able to read and understand the bit of Dutch written earlier in this thread somewhere! That was exciting.
On a family camping trip many years ago, we were walking back from the beach and were stopped by a couple in a campsite we were passing. They asked us what language we were speaking and it turns out that they were from Holland, spoke Dutch, and understood the majority of what we were saying! Most of what they couldn't understand was spoken too fast, they said. To my knowledge, Low German isn't an official language and doesn't have a written form.
As for the language I know a little of, that's German. My Grandparents' generation is the last to have both Low German and German as co-first languages growing up. My church, during my childhood, offered a youth Bible study class that was taught in German, and my mother made me, and my siblings, attend for 8 years! I started when I was in grade 1. Anyway, years later, during my 4th year of university I needed another option class and thought learning the German language might be fun. And boy was it ever! The best part is that I can have a (fairly simple) conversation with my Grandma in German. I think that's pretty special; it is to me anyway.
Well, was that a long enough explanation for you? I have to stop all this talking or no one will ask me another question! :)
I'm gonna have to send you a PM! Our family history sounds quite similar in some regards. Half of my dad's side of the family are Mennonite and I know that a lot of them speak Low German.
Post by: AriaGirl77 on May 28, 2010, 02:13:41 PM
I work as a Marine Ecologist in and Environmental and Engineering Consultancy. Hmmm, and I'm addicted to the sims! ;D Because of work I can't always play the sims. I tend to go away on surveys quite a bit, as well as marine surveys I also do bat and newt surveys.
My brother just graduated with a degree in Environmental Science. He's had several interesting seasonal jobs since then, mostly having to do with bird tagging and monitoring the salmon population. He's a real outdoorsman, he's climbed several mountains and is really into rock climbing and stuff. One of his jobs he ended up stuck in a lab counting fish scales, you can guess how much he liked that one! lol, not one bit! But now he's sort of in between jobs, which isn't much fun either. We're all hoping he'll find something more permanent soon.
Post by: fantalover on May 31, 2010, 03:49:04 PM
My name is Daniella and I'm from Sweden. I am 16 years old, I got the Sims 3 as a gift for Christmas but I didn't install it until last weekend, when I realized what an AWESOME GAME it is. My hobbies (besides playing Sims all the time :P) is to play golf and sometimes I go for a ride on one of my mom's horses (we live on a farm/ranch so we have like 8 of them, lol).
I don't know what more to say really, but now I have at least posted a first post. :P
Post by: Leto85 on May 31, 2010, 04:00:35 PM
I just registered (after failing the captcha like 10 times lol) because this seems like a nice community that i would like to be a part of.
My name is Daniella and im from Sweden, i am 16 years old, i got the sims as a gift for christmas but i didnt install it until like last weekend, were i realized what A AWESOME GAME it is. My hobbies (besides playing sims all the time :P) is to play golf and sometimes i go for a ride on one of my moms horses (we live on a farm/ranch so we have like 8 of them lol).
uuuuh i dont know what more to say really, but now i have atleast posted a first post :P
Welcome to the forum Fantalover/ Daniella. What a great place to live must that be, with eight horses! Sounds lovely. And I think you will like it here. Because like you've mentioned youself, this is indeed a nice forum. You will see, by the way, there are a lot of Swedish people around here. I'm not one of them, though (I'm Dutch), but they will welcome you probably very soon. :D
Post by: fantalover on May 31, 2010, 04:08:14 PM
Welcome to the forum Fantalover/ Daniella. What a great place to live must that be, with eight horses! Sounds lovely. And I think you will like it here. Because like you've mentioned youself, this is indeed a nice forum. You will see btw, there are a lot of Swedisch people around here. I'm not one off them though (I'm Dutch) but they will welcome you probably very soon. :D
Thanks :D
And, well, one thing which really sucks is that I live in the middle of nowhere. It's nice thats it's quiet and stuff, but sometimes I feel like getting a shotgun and shooting all of the freaking birds, the sounds are driving me crazy. xD
Post by: Swede1992 on May 31, 2010, 06:07:19 PM
Jag är nog den svensken här man ser mest av. ;)
Post by: fantalover on June 01, 2010, 12:10:05 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on June 01, 2010, 02:11:38 PM
Post by: fantalover on June 01, 2010, 02:38:27 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 01, 2010, 02:51:05 PM
Most of the northern-european languages look like each other; I was actually able to read what it meant, Fantalover!
Wow Illu, really? Maybe I am not Dutch enough, because I didn't understand a single word of it.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 01, 2010, 02:57:03 PM
Haha cool, though i cant read norweigan or danish, maybe its because im blonde and therefore stupid xDI can both read and understand spoken Norwegian (though for me to speak it is harder). Danish is even further away, so I can just read it and hear some of the dialects, but most of Jutlandic is extremely hard to comprehend.
Post by: The Illuminator on June 01, 2010, 04:07:42 PM
Most of the northern-european languages look like each other; I was actually able to read what it meant, Fantalover!
Wow Illu, really? Maybe I am not Dutch enough, because I didn't understand a single word of it.
My father is French, so I'm not 100% dutch either...
Post by: Pam on June 01, 2010, 07:58:31 PM
Post by: Valadhiel on June 01, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Pam on June 01, 2010, 08:45:52 PM
We are very cool indeed! 8)
We also have activities for members participate in, such as a Challenge Tournament, Caption Contest, and coming soon is a Building Contest. Hope to see you around!
Post by: TommyT on June 02, 2010, 12:10:00 AM
My father is French, so I'm not 100% dutch either...
Y ne pas de français ici?
Post by: Lisbeth on June 02, 2010, 04:46:18 AM
My name is Lisbeth. I'm a 25 years old, norwegian girl who has played the sims for roughly ten years. For a time now I've been enjoying Carl's excellent sim's guide. It's the only one worth reading!:) I have also visited this forum a few times but didn't register untill today, I hope to have a good time here and learn from other experienced players. Can't wait to get to know you all:)
Post by: henjse on June 02, 2010, 08:19:40 AM
I've been lurking around this place for quite some time but the thread about sim names finally brought me over the edge of san. er.. registration. I'm a 34 year old Swede (the nationality, not the vegetbable) who have been around since The Sims 1. If games were flowers I'd be a butterfly, flying from one to another but I always come back to some of my favorite flowers.
I love this forum because it's so much more readable than most forums I've used, especially gaming forums. Three cheers for our language facists :)
Post by: Swede1992 on June 02, 2010, 09:52:56 AM
(We're having an awfully lot of Swedes coming in now; I'm feeling bad now that I took that profile name from everybody... ::) (not like I'm changing it or anything, but still; my sympathies))
Post by: fantalover on June 02, 2010, 10:55:27 AM
Post by: wildredchild on June 02, 2010, 01:56:12 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 02, 2010, 02:01:57 PM
So welcome to you all! :D
Post by: samoht04 on June 02, 2010, 02:12:56 PM
Post by: John Allen on June 02, 2010, 06:27:35 PM
Been playing Sims 3 for a little time now and the Carl's Guide is where I got to first before entering the forums. Thanks for the great walk-throughs and info to help with a good start.
Checked the forum once in a while, and since it's a very positive atmosphere, decided to post a bit.
Post by: Pam on June 02, 2010, 07:16:08 PM
Post by: templesmom on June 02, 2010, 07:22:37 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 03, 2010, 02:48:27 AM
I knew it is the atmosphere here that attracts people the most.
Post by: samoht04 on June 03, 2010, 04:21:14 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 03, 2010, 10:25:52 AM
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Post by: Swede1992 on June 06, 2010, 11:53:20 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 06, 2010, 01:04:22 PM
Post by: danilisaur on June 07, 2010, 09:41:06 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 07, 2010, 11:36:34 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 08, 2010, 01:36:10 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 08, 2010, 04:53:31 AM
Danilisaur, what a cool name is that! Do you actually like dinosaurs? I did have a nickname of Letosaurs, because I really was into dinsaurs at younger age (still do sometimes).
Post by: Asleep on June 08, 2010, 12:28:21 PM
Post by: danilisaur on June 08, 2010, 01:19:24 PM
Welcome all the new people.
Danilisaur, what a cool name is that! Do you actually like dinosaurs? I did have a nickname of Letosaurs, because I really was into dinsaurs at younger age (still do sometimes).
Yeah, I think dinosaurs are cool. I really just thought it sounded cool :)
Post by: Leto85 on June 08, 2010, 05:37:23 PM
Welcome all the new people.
Danilisaur, what a cool name is that! Do you actually like dinosaurs? I did have a nickname of Letosaurs, because I really was into dinsaurs at younger age (still do sometimes).
Yeah, I think dinosaurs are cool. I really just thought it sounded cool :)
Well it indeed does. ;) Maybe we can discuss those extinct pre-birds on the babble thread. Otherwise we will be a bit too much off topic here, I think. :)
Post by: danilisaur on June 08, 2010, 08:02:52 PM
Post by: Joria on June 09, 2010, 02:54:29 PM
Hi everybody! I'm Swede1992.Ummm, maybe second biggest Simpsons nerd? My son could probably win over you AND your twin brother in a Simpsons quiz hands down. lolz Not only has he memorized every episode since the first to the most current, but owns every Simpsons article of "stuff" every created. Our annual holiday gift to him? More Simpsons stuff he just might not own, (but probably does). Now if I could only get him interested in Sims he'd be more than perfect.
Fun fact: I am very likely to be the biggest Simpsons nerd in the history of humankind. Noone except my stupid twinbrother have ever beaten me in a Simpsons quiz, no matter how irrelevant and stupid the information may be. :P
Kudos on your choice of addictions! Sims and Simpsons, what could be better?
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 09, 2010, 03:04:42 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 09, 2010, 03:28:41 PM
Hi everybody! I'm Swede1992.Ummm, maybe second biggest Simpsons nerd? My son could probably win over you AND your twin brother in a Simpsons quiz hands down. lolz Not only has he memorized every episode since the first to the most current, but owns every Simpsons article of "stuff" every created. Our annual holiday gift to him? More Simpsons stuff he just might not own, (but probably does). Now if I could only get him interested in Sims he'd be more than perfect.
Fun fact: I am very likely to be the biggest Simpsons nerd in the history of humankind. Noone except my stupid twinbrother have ever beaten me in a Simpsons quiz, no matter how irrelevant and stupid the information may be. :P
Kudos on your choice of addictions! Sims and Simpsons, what could be better?
You can make simpsons in The Sims 3. A lot of people have already build the Simpsons house.
Post by: Joria on June 09, 2010, 04:06:04 PM
Welcome to our Forum, Grandpa! I don't have kids or grandkids, but I'm older than Metro and I'll challenge you for oldest member! Lol.
I'm 70 years old. Can you top that Pam? lol
Ok, since I opened my big mouth guess I'd better introduce myself, but fair warning, I talk a lot. I call myself Joria here and on Fiesta, another game I love to play, though not so much now that Sims3 is here. I saw my granddaughter play Sims1 years ago, tried it, got frustrated and went on to other games. When Sims2 came out I gave it a shot and got hooked. Seriously addicted to the point of all nighters and at my age! Well, heck, there's not much more a 70 year old handicapped broad can do, now is there?
I played Sims2 mostly for house building, landscaping etc. The Sims themselves drove me bonkers with their antics and my lack of skills, so pretty much all I did was build everything I could. I am seriously technologically challenged so it was fun learning a few new "words", netspeak, geekspeak, and so on. It didn't help with the technology challenged part, but you kind people have made life a lot easier on that part.
I bought every EP and SP, or got them for gifts, for Sims2, but soon got tired of just fighting the system, (elderly pc), mods with glitches, and slooooowww lags.
Then Sims3 came out. I put away my spinning wheel and knitting and got started. Of course, I couldn't just ease my way in, but immediately started with a legacy challenge I found on the Sims3 forum. (thankyou Pinstar) It died. Start again. It died. Uninstall/reinstall, do it twice and call me in the morning, several times and legacy starts later. (I am definitely ocd about this. I WILL complete a legacy!) I have begged for a gift of Ambitions but am leery of installing it if I get it because of all the difficulties I continue to have with WAR and don't EVEN mention HELS, which I now refuse to install.
My new pc runs Windows7 which seems to have problems with the game itself. New video card, driver and soon a second cooling system later and I think I'm good to go.
Same frustrations with other forums as others have mentioned and then I found this one. I heard harp music and angels singing and a bright light glowed around my monitor. Sigh. I'm home, I'm home. A clean, friendly, actually helpful place for the lost ones. What a relief! So thank you mucho muches for this site!
Personal info: You got my age already, lol. I'm happily married to a wonderful man who keeps me supplied with Sims, cooks my meals and in general is living the "in sickness" part of the vows and has for years. We are currently raising our great-granddaughter who is 14 and just recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I've homeschooled her since birth but next year she hopes to go to high school if she can get well enough to do so. We've raised six kids, one grandkid and now busy with this last one. I believe there is little one cannot do if you really decide to do it and then figure out how. I never give up. I like people in small doses, (tend to be a loner), and avoid crowds but love to talk in forums and email. Boredom is boring so I seldom if ever am. I live in Oregon, USA, (pronounced Orih-gun, NOT Or ee gone), and am very happy to be here. Hugs all around to all of you.
Post by: Leto85 on June 09, 2010, 04:18:49 PM
Nothing of the above was meant to be insulting or so, but I really have a lot of respect for elder people who can handle computers. :D
For any future computer problems, there is a technical section here where you can ask away about anything related to hard- or software issues which can result in having a hard time playing The Sims 3, or even not be able to play it at all. Al lot of techboys and girls are hanging out there, ready to help people wherever they can.
Unfortunialty I am not one of them, although I like to help people to. I'm more the creative person. Creative in gameplay, and creative in searching for solutions. So welcome again, and I am sure you will have a great time here. :D
Post by: Swede1992 on June 09, 2010, 04:21:04 PM
Ummm, maybe second biggest Simpsons nerd? My son could probably win over you AND your twin brother in a Simpsons quiz hands down. lolz Not only has he memorized every episode since the first to the most current, but owns every Simpsons article of "stuff" every created. Our annual holiday gift to him? More Simpsons stuff he just might not own, (but probably does). Now if I could only get him interested in Sims he'd be more than perfect.Ha, ha. It was not meant as a challenge. Hey, there's >6 billion people in the world; someone besides myself (and that twin) must have memorised all the episodes. ;D
Kudos on your choice of addictions! Sims and Simpsons, what could be better?
Post by: Joria on June 09, 2010, 04:53:07 PM
I keep telling my kids, "hey, I'm old, not dead". lol
Post by: Pam on June 09, 2010, 05:16:36 PM
I am officially ousted as the oldest person on the Forum! I think Grandpa Muleskinner was older than me, but we haven't seen him around lately. I really like that we attract Sims 3 players of all ages. It makes for a very interesting mix of community members.
We're glad you found your way here and hope that you'll consider this home for a long time! :)
Post by: LivvieLove on June 09, 2010, 05:23:10 PM
I do believe you have come to the right place, this forum has been the best forum I've ever been on, and the one I've remained on the longest. :)
I keep telling my kids, "hey, I'm old, not dead". lolI couldn't agree more to this quote. :)
Post by: Saltypaws on June 09, 2010, 05:29:17 PM
Post by: samoht04 on June 10, 2010, 02:09:43 AM
Post by: Telsey on June 10, 2010, 02:22:41 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 10, 2010, 07:12:48 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 11, 2010, 12:50:46 PM
PS: I'm an Oregon Native too. :) Although living in WA now, but just barely. ;D
Post by: Leto85 on June 11, 2010, 04:01:31 PM
Hats off to you Joria! You sound like an amazing lady! So glad you found us here in this little corner of the net.
PS: I'm an Oregon Native too. :) Although living in WA now, but just barely. ;D
You live in World Adventures? Wow! :D :P
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 11, 2010, 04:29:01 PM
Post by: Pam on June 11, 2010, 11:43:29 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on June 12, 2010, 11:09:38 AM
I've been all over the country, but never made it to Washington and Oregon. Sure wanted to see it, too.I can say the exact same thing Pam! Only I'm excited for the fact that I'm getting a trip to Oregon for my birthday! I'm quite excited. :) I heard it's such a beautiful state, my family and I can't wait.
Post by: Leto85 on June 12, 2010, 11:42:33 AM
Ha! I knew someone would say that. Alas no, I live in the great state of Washington. Almost World Adventures, but not quite. ;)
Hehe, I am a bit predictable sometimes. :P But honestly, I didn't know where WA stands for. :$ Yes, the W is for Washington, but the A I couldn't find.
Post by: Arcy on June 12, 2010, 12:01:16 PM
Right now I'm currently playing The Sims 3. I have the base game, WA, HELS (not sure if that is the correct abbreviation), and Amb. Really liking Ambitions so far, though I hope they rush some fixes in really quickly. I normally play my game with aging off, because I like to invest a lot of time into one Sim and make them a SuperSim, though reading the challenges here seems fun and I hope to take part in one of those eventually.
Other things about me : I live in Goodyear, AZ. I'm 33, female, a full time Stay At Home Mom. I've been playing video games in some form since I was about 5 years old. My favorite genres are RPGs and Simulation/Puzzle games (Harvest Moon represent!) and I'm a huge MMO player (currently WoW). My other hobbies include reading, writing, and cooking. I like to watch anime, movies, and television as well, but much less than I did when I was younger.
Really nice to meet you all.
Post by: Leto85 on June 12, 2010, 12:06:53 PM
If I may ask, what kind of stories (if they are stories) do you write?
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 12, 2010, 01:55:12 PM
Post by: Joria on June 12, 2010, 03:12:07 PM
Don't you just love it when you've got everything JUST exactly the way you want it before you put everyone, including yourself, to sleep and the screen goes black and boom!, you are back to where you last save was? You know the one BEFORE the one you were just going to click on? Sigh.
Off to fix things, although a bright, sunny, (we don't get many of them here), day in Oregon may be a huge distraction to game play.
Post by: Arcy on June 12, 2010, 03:33:54 PM
If I may ask, what kind of stories (if they are stories) do you write?
When I'm in the mood to write, I tend to write song lyrics, bad poetry, and Fantasy/SciFi stuff. When it comes to longer stories, most of it tends to stay in my head since I have a really hard time putting the words down exactly the way I want them to go.
Post by: samoht04 on June 12, 2010, 05:59:41 PM
I like writing stories, and like you, have some trouble putting my ideas into words and as for poetry, just don't ask! lol :D
Post by: Saltypaws on June 12, 2010, 07:41:37 PM
Post by: Pam on June 12, 2010, 08:54:20 PM
Hehe, I am a bit predictable sometimes. :P But honestly, I didn't know where WA stands for. :$ Yes, the W is for Washington, but the A I couldn't find.
All of the states in the United States have a two letter abbreviation for the Postal Service. WA for Washington, TX for Texas, CA for California, NY for New York, etc.
And welcome to our Forum, Arcy. Looks like you're going to fit right in! :)
Post by: Swede1992 on June 13, 2010, 04:31:13 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 13, 2010, 04:47:20 AM
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! ;D
When I'm in the mood to write, I tend to write song lyrics, bad poetry, and Fantasy/SciFi stuff. When it comes to longer stories, most of it tends to stay in my head since I have a really hard time putting the words down exactly the way I want them to go.
Maybe you can use some of your story's in a sims3 story.
I sometimes write poetry myself, but can't show any of it, because I can't do it in English. I believe that you must know a lot of words to be able to poetry in a particular language. That way, poetry will be the absolute prove that someone can speak a language good enouth.
Post by: Asleep on June 13, 2010, 11:37:03 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 13, 2010, 12:11:49 PM
I wrote a dramatic story once about the Grim Reaper, but I hid it in my closet.
I'm curious. :)
Post by: Asleep on June 13, 2010, 01:14:39 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on June 13, 2010, 02:15:34 PM
Post by: Torri on June 13, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
I'm generally not very good with forums, but I pop up every now and then.
I'm Torri, I'm from England but living in Connecticut. Just graduated from the University of Connecticut, and will be attending law school in the fall. Am to be having ankle surgery next week, which is going to force me to stay off my feet for most of the summer, which sucks as it's WNBA season and arenas + crutches do not mix, as I found out at my commencement! So, I figured I am going to be very reliant on my laptop for entertainment! The challenges really appealed to me, as I have ADD, and while I love playing the Sims 3, I get bored quickly and like to have inspiration on what to do in-game.
So, yeah. Hi!
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 13, 2010, 03:30:43 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 13, 2010, 07:32:33 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 13, 2010, 07:34:22 PM
Post by: Joria on June 14, 2010, 05:53:57 AM
I can say the exact same thing Pam! Only I'm excited for the fact that I'm getting a trip to Oregon for my birthday! I'm quite excited. :) I heard it's such a beautiful state, my family and I can't wait.
We arrived here the day after Mt. Stl Helen's blew up. I'd been strictly an east coast girl all my life and really did not want to come here, but you go where the hubby goes and he goes where the job is. After I'd been here two weeks I told my dh, (darling husband), if he ever wanted to move anywhere else in the US he'd have to divorce me first because I wasn't leaving Oregon! I truly love it here.
For those from Britain and Ireland, it is as green as the Emerald Isle, with the weather much like you'd experience in Great Britain.
There are tons of jokes about our weather, usually having to do with the rainfall which really is pretty wet in a normal year. (this year has just been weird) Forinstance: "How do you tell an Oregonian?" answer: "They are the ones carrying an umbrella under their arm while walking in the rain because it isn't raining that hard." (and never does, lol) Let's see, my roses are often still in bloom in November because the weather is so mild, but they look bedraggled because the rainy season is basically September till June. It's not constant and rarely a hard rain. More a mist or drizzle with the occasional storm. Where I am, (close to Portland), the weather is very gentle. A half inch of snow sends everyone in a panic and closes schools. Seriously! The summers can be hot but not usually unbearably so and I really can't remember them being humid. Grass goes brown in the summer mostly because most Oregonians are careful with natural resources like water, but it's green the rest of the year with very little effort besides mowing. The mountains have snow on them, and glaciers, and at the moment you can still ski on Mt. Hood. This state has it all. We have coastal land on the Pacific, two mountain ranges, lovely valleys, a desert area, (high desert), a plains area, wetlands and wilderness. It is a very clean state. Roses are often planted in median strips on the highways and we have a huge Rose Festival which is in full swing at the moment. Lasts pretty much for the month of June.
Lovely state to live in or visit!
Post by: Saltypaws on June 14, 2010, 11:09:23 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 14, 2010, 12:16:06 PM
Here's some info about the Gorge Scenic Area, a MUST SEE for anyone planning to come visit. :) http://www.crgva.org/
Wanna hear my new Oregon joke, Joria? You call it June? I say it should be renamed Monsoon Season!! *ba dum da*
Post by: Asleep on June 14, 2010, 12:34:58 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on June 15, 2010, 11:04:52 AM
Here in northern Alberta, Canada I woke up this morning (8 am) to a balmy 8 degrees Celsius, mainly sunny, West-South-West breeze of 13 kilometers an hour. My little potted garden is flourishing (peas, carrots, corn, tomatoes, and green peppers) and so are the weeds. :P
All is good.
Post by: Leto85 on June 15, 2010, 11:23:06 AM
...I don't get it. ???
You mean the joke about jumping up and down? It probably means that the country (according to the joke) is very small. But I can get that wrong.
Post by: Asleep on June 15, 2010, 11:47:08 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 15, 2010, 11:53:23 AM
You mean the joke about jumping up and down? It probably means that the country (according to the joke) is very small. But I can get that wrong.
Actually, it's because the wind is so strong and the county line is 5 miles away. lol
And the part about Monsoon Season, well... you probably wouldn't get it unless you were here 2 weeks ago. We had 4 times as much rain in 4 days than we usually get in the entire month.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 15, 2010, 12:56:22 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 15, 2010, 12:57:43 PM
Oh... nevermind. lol
Post by: LadyLemming on June 16, 2010, 02:49:48 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 16, 2010, 03:19:37 AM
I'm new to the site but not new to SIMS. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's post and perhaps get ahead of the new expansions for SIMS 3. This will be fun getting to know everyone.
Than welcome to the forum! New to sims or not, you can still learn a lot here. :)
We don't have Monsoon Season either, that's why it's a joke.
Oh... nevermind. lol
Hehe Aria, in Holland we have all sorts of weather, on the most ridiculous times you can imagine. And it can change every moment. If it's nice weather outside today than don't forget to take your raincoat with you the next day. Because you never know.
If EA decided to make another Weather game, just for TS3, they better go to Holland for some inspiration time. One week will probably enough (a random week) to see all things weather here.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 16, 2010, 06:50:04 AM
(FYI: Summer in Sweden is normally considered to be June, July and partially August; not longer, so this was almost summer)
Oh yeah, welcome to the forum LadyLemming! ;D
Post by: pallyndrome on June 16, 2010, 07:05:08 AM
aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi
...oh, and welcome to all newbies :)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 16, 2010, 12:15:21 PM
Leto - I've been told that the weather here in the Pacific Northwest region of the US is very similar to Holland or Ireland. Lots of gray days and rain. But lovely summers! Too bad summer is more than a little late this year. :(
Swede - We win, it hailed here the first week of June and when it happened it was also in the 50's. I think I must have looked like a Sim with a big ? over their head when it happened. lol
Pally- I'd love to go to Australia someday! Too bad I didn't get there when I was single, I'm a sucker for accents! lol
Post by: John Allen on June 16, 2010, 12:27:54 PM
I'm new to the site but not new to SIMS. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's post and perhaps get ahead of the new expansions for SIMS 3. This will be fun getting to know everyone.
Hi and welcome to the site!!
Post by: Sherbrooke on June 16, 2010, 05:14:57 PM
Been playing Sims since 2004 and just love this site. It has been very helpful to me.
I am in sunny South Africa. Never seen snow here so I am eagerly anticipating a weather ep so I can have my sims play in the snow! Looking forward to participating in the forums instead of just reading them.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 16, 2010, 05:19:47 PM
Enjoy the discussions here.
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 16, 2010, 05:44:28 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 16, 2010, 07:19:59 PM
Post by: maddyclyde9 on June 16, 2010, 07:45:42 PM
Post by: Asleep on June 16, 2010, 08:05:35 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on June 16, 2010, 08:32:20 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 17, 2010, 03:52:21 AM
Post by: Abigor on June 17, 2010, 11:40:50 AM
Been using the guide for some months now, and recently decided to join the forum. I loved the Sims 2 and I love the Sims 3. It's always have been a unique game series that kept my entertained for loads of time. hurr
Post by: Swede1992 on June 17, 2010, 11:56:18 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 17, 2010, 12:10:58 PM
Post by: Joria on June 17, 2010, 12:12:16 PM
Australia! Sigh. I've always wanted to go do a tour of the sheep stations. I'm an avid spinner and of course, the BEST wool and wheels comes from down under. It always amazes me how world wide this game is.
Post by: Rhubarb on June 17, 2010, 03:16:04 PM
Anyway, just stopped in to introduce myself properly. I'm from the USA, specifically Rhode Island, although I now live in Arizona. I look forward to helping you all continue gathering information and tips.
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 17, 2010, 03:18:05 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 17, 2010, 05:18:53 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 17, 2010, 10:12:58 PM
So funny, I had a rabbit named Rhubarb when I was a kid. :P
Post by: eachna on June 17, 2010, 10:26:54 PM
I've been a Sim Fan since Sim City first came out, and have played the original Sims, the Sims 2, and the Sims 3.
I'm not usually a tactical player, I prefer to just let my sims run wild and see what they do.
The nectar guide brought me to this sight, and the challenges have kept me here reading for a few weeks. I tried a few challenges for the Sims 2 and I always enjoyed them, I hadn't realized the tradition was continuing until I found this site.
What I hope to get out of any future challenges I participate in is a better understanding of parts of the game I don't normally play so that I have more options for my free play.
Hello to everyone!
Gwen
Post by: wildredchild on June 17, 2010, 11:22:16 PM
Post by: Pam on June 17, 2010, 11:54:39 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 18, 2010, 01:06:38 PM
@ Pam: a Building Contest? Where can I find more info on that?
Post by: The Illuminator on June 18, 2010, 01:48:02 PM
Post by: maddyclyde9 on June 18, 2010, 01:57:06 PM
Carl's
Sims
3
Guide
It's just an acronym. Easier to type.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 18, 2010, 06:12:21 PM
Post by: Joria on June 19, 2010, 02:45:53 PM
Building tournament? Hmmm. Looks like I might have to put my legacy on hold for a bit. I LOVE to build stuff.
Post by: Qaz on June 19, 2010, 10:54:09 PM
Post by: TommyT on June 20, 2010, 12:06:56 AM
Post by: Joria on June 20, 2010, 03:25:12 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 20, 2010, 06:41:14 AM
Glad you're enjoying the guide and forum. Welcome here. :)
Post by: bshag on June 20, 2010, 12:01:20 PM
We're a great group who just love playing and discussing the sims. (With the exception of Metro who's always "testing" his sims. :P :D)
Post by: Saltypaws on June 20, 2010, 12:07:58 PM
Psst, and your doing a mighty fine job.
Post by: Leto85 on June 20, 2010, 03:25:02 PM
It was actually a serious question, because unless the fact that I know nobody who's name could be Qaz, I have no clue on in which country you live, so that could make sense. ;)
Post by: Qaz on June 20, 2010, 09:52:07 PM
Actually Qaz doesn't mean anything, it was completely random. Q, a and z were the first letters on the keyboard and I thought it was catchy, so I stuck with it. ;D
Ooh, I like testing sims too. If I ever get curious about something I like to test it out. But I have a hobby of making mixed creature sims, like when I made alien witches and vampire servos in Sims 2. There aren't many yet in the Sims 3, but I'm sure there'll be more weird and bizarre sims to come. That's mostly the reason why I buy the expansion packs, but I haven't got Ambitions yet. I'm not getting it until two weeks. :P
Post by: hayshed on June 20, 2010, 11:35:41 PM
Post by: wildredchild on June 21, 2010, 12:04:18 AM
Glad you decided to join the forum. If you are asking about the High End Loft Stuff pack, I found it worth it, but that is just me. You get a lot of high end items for your home as well as a few outfits and a few hair styles.
Post by: hayshed on June 21, 2010, 12:22:18 AM
Post by: Pam on June 21, 2010, 01:34:24 AM
I love the High End Loft Stuff Pack. It's high end and modern. I love the modern looking clothes. But, my taste runs toward modern rather than rustic or country, etc.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 21, 2010, 03:47:04 AM
Post by: keenveneracion on June 21, 2010, 06:46:41 AM
I'm Keenan, and well, I've been an avid Simmer since the original Sims. I've bought every expansion pack (no, not the stuff packs) of Sims 2 and Sims 3. YEAH! And I don't regret it!
P.S. Sims 2 has caused me a LOT of hardware problems, but I didn't care!
P.P.S. Sims 3 hasn't caused me any hardware problems... hopefully, ever. Go EA!
Post by: Swede1992 on June 21, 2010, 07:18:17 AM
Post by: Joria on June 21, 2010, 10:54:52 AM
Post by: bshag on June 21, 2010, 12:08:47 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 21, 2010, 12:54:13 PM
I assume you are using a different computer for The Sims 3 the one where you've been playing The Sims 2?
Post by: keenveneracion on June 22, 2010, 09:15:50 AM
@leto well, i've switch to this computer even though sims 3 wasn't out yet... and sometimes, sims 2 just vanishes off my screen, and well, i get **ed. a lot. but nothing like that happens with sims 3! :D
Post by: Alsier on June 22, 2010, 02:01:46 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 22, 2010, 04:32:24 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 22, 2010, 05:01:24 PM
Post by: SimMe on June 22, 2010, 07:01:31 PM
Off to look through the rest of the forum. ;D
Post by: wildredchild on June 22, 2010, 07:23:58 PM
Post by: Mickey Moose on June 22, 2010, 08:35:13 PM
Post by: Pam on June 22, 2010, 09:14:54 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 22, 2010, 11:10:38 PM
Post by: Emiya on June 22, 2010, 11:14:15 PM
Having played since the first game was released, I was very disappointed with the third game and its lack of content, so I never played it much untill recently when I picked up the EP's and really got hooked!
Post by: Swede1992 on June 23, 2010, 05:05:14 AM
Glad you all joined. :)
Post by: pallyndrome on June 23, 2010, 06:52:20 AM
Welcome Emiya - I thought Sims3 has a lot of new content - I especially enjoy the improved gardening, and the new collecting! But most of all I like the less-slow loading times :)
Post by: Storyteller on June 23, 2010, 09:29:44 AM
I started playing Sims 3 about a year ago and fell in love with (or became addicted to) the game almost immediately. I've bought World Adventures and Ambitions, but could never make myself buy High End Loft. I've been lurking in the background of Carl's site for about 6 months and have made use of the site and forum extensively. I guess I figured it was time to come out of the shadows.
Well, that's it. Nice to meet you all. :D
Post by: Swede1992 on June 23, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on June 23, 2010, 10:48:27 AM
Post by: bshag on June 23, 2010, 11:02:22 AM
Hi Pam's hubby Mickey...waves. :)
Post by: Joria on June 23, 2010, 11:18:32 AM
Post by: Forge84 on June 23, 2010, 04:58:03 PM
I'm not much of a forum guy, but since I've been lurking in the shadows for a couple months now, because I'm a huge fan of Carl's website, I thought I'd take the leap into the forums. I've been hooked up to and addicted to the Sims since the Sims 2 and I've got all the expansions for Sims 3, which I enjoy to no end. Anyway, that's all I wanted to say.
Take care, folks!
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 23, 2010, 04:59:39 PM
Post by: samoht04 on June 23, 2010, 05:08:58 PM
This Forum and Guide are the Best there is, to have the Best Guide and Forum in one place is a very cool thing! ;D
Post by: Swede1992 on June 23, 2010, 05:27:24 PM
Post by: Louise on June 23, 2010, 07:49:11 PM
Post by: Carl on June 23, 2010, 10:37:12 PM
@Forge84: I always love it when someone enjoys my work enough to be a 'fan'. The mods and members here have been a major help in contributing and improving, too.
Post by: Swede1992 on June 24, 2010, 06:31:05 AM
Post by: Scout on June 24, 2010, 11:56:32 AM
I'm new here but not new to Sims. Although sometimes when I'm playing it seems as if I have no idea what I'm doing which I like to attribute to newness more so than stupidity. And I'll be sticking with that story.
I have an inner control freak, let's call it Scout Jr., which loves the total control I can have over the lives of my sims (probably why I liked SimCity as well). I do try to fight against that, somewhat unsuccessfully. For Sims 2 I wrote the Asylum Challenge for just that reason. Which reminds me that I really miss aspiration failures. Oh flour sack baby where have you gone?
But I digress, and strangely so. I love the guides on the site. And I could really use that information as I am a really slow player. Haven't even tried collecting yet. Also am looking forward to trying some of the challenges, although a non-modded game might confuse me even more than my natural state of confusion.
I'm off to poke around some. Prepare for pokage.
Post by: Saltypaws on June 24, 2010, 12:01:20 PM
Post by: bshag on June 24, 2010, 12:46:15 PM
You're going to just love collecting! Happy Simming! :)
Post by: Saltypaws on June 24, 2010, 01:00:03 PM
Hi Scout...welcome!
You're going to just love collecting! Happy Simming! :)
Can you tell we are sisters, lol. Again, welcome.
Post by: Schipperke on June 24, 2010, 01:48:44 PM
I just read your post in the Random Wishmakers challenge where you said you were going to pet your dog for luck. I have 4 dogs, and when I need luck I always make sure to pet all four. Glad to meet another dog petter!
Post by: SJ on June 24, 2010, 09:30:48 PM
I'm SJ. I'm an actress. Almost exclusively stage acting, and I'm usually the comic relief. While it IS fun, I don't do it "for fun". It's what I do for a living...kind of like how other people are teachers or doctors or paralegals.
I love building in the Sims. I'm not particularly brilliant at it; I enjoy making "real" houses...things I've seen, or blueprints of houses that I try to copy. This is probably why I enjoy the Architect career right now, as boring and formulaic as it has become! Every now and then I'll use building cheats, but it becomes such a hassle that I normally work within the game's framework.
You may have seen me around the Sims community before. In the past, I've been SJ, SJActress, SJDActress, and WillWasWright. The last Sims forum I was a frequenter of was the Sporum, which has since shut down. I'm just looking for a place that's fun, kind, active, and informative, and CS3 seems to be that kind of place.
So, HELLO!
Post by: Pam on June 24, 2010, 10:53:12 PM
Post by: Scout on June 25, 2010, 09:15:26 AM
Schipperke, perhaps if I had 3 more dogs the petting would have given me a little bit more of luck. But since my roll could have been much worse I shouldn't complain. Yeah for us dog petters!
Post by: bshag on June 25, 2010, 10:21:54 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 25, 2010, 10:38:33 AM
Thanks for joining the forums.
Post by: Tallulah on June 25, 2010, 08:36:31 PM
Post by: Ricker on June 26, 2010, 09:54:43 AM
Post by: Asleep on June 26, 2010, 10:22:30 AM
Post by: bshag on June 26, 2010, 12:46:43 PM
Tallulah, I haven't played the Ghostbuster career yet but will certainly be interested in your tip. :)
Ricker, I love the frugal trait...do you also clip coupons? :D
This is a great place to discuss sims without the drama so welcome. ;D
Post by: Pam on June 26, 2010, 08:56:06 PM
Ricker, you're in the right place for being a new player. The Guide is packed with great information and this Forum will give you an answer to just about any question. I hope you enjoy yourself here. :)
Post by: Swede1992 on June 27, 2010, 01:26:25 PM
Post by: Telsey on June 28, 2010, 01:06:09 PM
Post by: Pam on June 28, 2010, 09:59:53 PM
Lots of new people like me joining here.
Absolutely! We're experiencing substantial growth right now, with several new members every day. I can remember when we would have maybe 3 new members a week, if we were lucky. June is going to be another explosive record breaking month for the Forum. We're aiming for double the number of page views compared to May. We're looking at possibly half a million hits for June and we're chasing after it hard!
So, a big welcome to all of our new members and a huge thank you to our older members. And a special wink to the lurkers who haven't joined yet! ;)
Post by: Sophie4563 on June 29, 2010, 10:25:03 AM
Post by: bshag on June 29, 2010, 11:52:28 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on June 29, 2010, 11:54:00 AM
Post by: Castastic on June 29, 2010, 03:48:44 PM
Hello simmers, my real name is Catarina, and I'm turning 18 this year so I'm one of the teenagers in the crowd here. :D I live in southern Stockholm, in Sweden, where I've been living all my life with my family. We've got two cats, Bamse and Baltazar (both males), who like to release their bladders all around in our home ::). If I were a sim my traits would probably be: Artistic, Ambitious (alternating with Couch potato ;D), Perfectionist, Bookworm (though it's been weeks since I last read a book... but I do read a lot of Fanfiction!) and Friendly. Probably with a bit of Over Emotional thrown in there, too.
I've played The Sims since 2002-2003 something, and loved it a lot. So of course I was very excited for The Sims 2 and I loved that too. Then, The Sims 3 came out and I must admit I wasn't as interested as with TS2, and nearly forgot about it, until my parents gave me TS3 and TS3:WA as a Christmas present. After which I was completely hooked, and I spent a couple of months playing it non-stop, but now it's calmed down a bit. I still play it approximately twice a week, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on my mood and my amount of free time. I'm planning on getting HELS and Ambitions, but we'll have to see.
Though I am a native Swede and speak Swedish fluently, I am very good at English (after several years of watching English TV shows and reading English Fanfiction) and I have no real problems speaking it properly. I'm also glad to have found a forum where it's according to rules to speak PROPER English, instead of breaking every grammatical rule in existence. I'm a bit of a grammar freak, my class-mates would find it highly annoying when I would constantly correct Swedish mistakes, so I just stuck to doing it in my head and not out loud.
I'm also glad for a forum which is very children-friendly and definitely rated "All Ages". Recently I've frequented a forum which would be quite the opposite (filled with crazed, outspoken women, oh joy ;D), which I don't mind but it feels like a nice change.
But most of all, I'm here because it is not as cluttered and off-topic as the official forums, and it has many helpful people willing to answer any questions and help other members. Carl, Pam and all their helpers have really made a great guide, too, that I like reading, not much because I'm in dire need of help, but because I find it very interesting and informative. ;D I've learned a lot of TS3 these last few months, but there's always something new when it comes to The Sims (3). :) So thank You for your incredible work, I've learned a lot from you!!
(And yes, I tend to be quite long-winded with my posts, hopefully it's not too hard to read for you :P)
Post by: Saltypaws on June 29, 2010, 05:24:36 PM
Post by: DeNile on June 29, 2010, 06:28:47 PM
Anywho, back in fourth grade my friend Ian introduced me to The Sims, and I proceeded to go over to his house and hog his computer to play it. Eventually though, I got my own copy (The Sims: Deluxe Edition). I never bought any expansions to it, I just used Ian's, but I've always been an avid fan of the Sims. A few years ago I begged by mom to buy me Sims 2 (Also Deluxe Edition), and here I am! I own every Expansion for Sims 2, but no stuff packs. Last year I counted the hours until Sims 3 came out, did a happy dance in my PJ's on the balcony when my mom pre-ordered the Collector's Edition as a Christmas present, then threw a very, very interesting tantrum when the release date got pushed back. In the end, I begged my mom to upgrade the computer so I could play the game, somehow conned her into buying me everything that's come out for it, and have been using the Plumbob as a mind control method ever since.
I'm a high school student in CANADA, sorry about the caps, and am a certified Sims 3 addict. When I first discovered the Guide I think I read 80% of the pages in it before actually going to bed that night, and then proceeded to awaken at 3 am to finish reading it, on a school night. :)
I plan on joining in on the rest of the forums at some point, as I know the answers to a couple questions I've found, as well as a couple of neat things I've discovered that I don't think anyone else has posted about yet. I've also just developed a new playing style! I hope none of you mind my long winded intro as I don't want to bore any of you.
Happy Simming!
-DeNile
PS. I actually went back and spell-checked this! I never do that! I must really respect you guys!
Post by: Swede1992 on June 29, 2010, 07:48:35 PM
Vi måste åtminstone vara mer än ett halvt dussin (borträknat mörkertal) svenskar här nu! (och tänk att se en annan 92:a också!)
EDIT: By popular request ::), I've decided to translate this bit for everybody else:
Well, what can I really say more than before, Catarina, if not welcome another time! :) Good that you enjoy the forum, people here like to hear it. ;D
We must at least be more than half a dozen (only counting those who have said anything) Swedes here now! (and think to meet another 92 as well!)
Welcome DeNile! You must really have enjoyed the guide a great deal to read it all night! :o Hope you're going to like your time here on the forum then. ;)
Post by: The Illuminator on June 30, 2010, 10:19:54 AM
Post by: Lisbeth on June 30, 2010, 11:09:05 AM
Welcome new guys:=)
Post by: Swede1992 on June 30, 2010, 04:49:17 PM
I'm of swedish ancestry and being Norwegian I can understand swedish perfectly;)Yeah, I'm Swedish, so Norwegian is also very comprehensible for me. Sure, weird grammar, spelling and vocabulary in places (at least for me! ;D), but hey, some supposed Swedish dialects I've heard have been worse! ;)
Another moderator here is a Dane and I've always been suspicious that she can read Swedish. :-X
Post by: Leto85 on July 02, 2010, 09:40:50 AM
I almost forgot: I never introduced myself! Hi, I'm the Illuminator!
Whahaha, after all those months you decided to introduce yourself. :P
I don't even have to welcome you to the forum. You're already welcomed like thousands of times now.
Post by: bshag on July 02, 2010, 12:02:43 PM
Hi DeNile and welcome to the forum. I threw my own particular tantrum also when the sims 3 was delayed...but I lived through it. :D
Post by: Joria on July 05, 2010, 01:09:56 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 05, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Post by: Castastic on July 05, 2010, 04:17:38 PM
Welcome to all the new folks! Sheesh, you take off for a week or so and come back to what, 15 new members? That's awesome! ;DIt's always amazing how much you can miss, in what would normally feel like such a short space of time, right? :D
And Thank You for all the welcomes, guys (and girls!)! It's always nice to stop in on these smaller and friendlier forums where people actually know each other. :) And yes, the grammar control is of course a nice element, that I think many people can take use of. I pop into the official forums, and every time I see someone write "your" instead of "you're" or "defiantly" instead of "definitely"(::)), I think I gain another grey hair on my head (and I'm not even legally an adult yet, it's absolutely shameful!).
And it's weird, I'm having summer vacation, but it feels like I have less time to do things than when I still had school. ??? But I definitely won't be thinking the same thing when school starts again, uugh!
And yay, we're going out into town to do some mini-golf tomorrow! ;D I really suck at it, but it's really fun. Did it a couple of months ago with my school class, and I came out last in my group of three (:-[), and ironically, the one hole I got hole-in-one on (the last one), was the hole my other two team-mates couldn't finish without carrying the ball to the hole. Gotta love all these small and random stuff you come to enjoy so much in the everyday life! ;D
Post by: Wishbone on July 06, 2010, 08:53:54 AM
I'm another refugee from the official forum, tho I still go there. I'm not sure how active I'll be here, but it's great to find a place where an effort is made to write!
Post by: bshag on July 06, 2010, 11:01:20 AM
I feel the same way about the official forum as you...still go there but what a difference between here and there. :)
Post by: Agnes on July 06, 2010, 11:23:34 PM
I usually skip the whole introduction thread thing, but, hey, why not?
I'm Agnes and I've never found a Sims forum this well done. I love all the respect for grammar and such. So, I decided to actually make an account instead of guest lurking for hints on the game.
Post by: Saltypaws on July 06, 2010, 11:26:12 PM
Post by: Pam on July 07, 2010, 01:43:32 AM
Post by: Agnes on July 07, 2010, 03:01:12 AM
Post by: pepperpizzapal on July 07, 2010, 10:12:59 PM
Started reading the forums a few days ago and decided I had to be a part of this! :)
Post by: wildredchild on July 07, 2010, 11:18:38 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on July 10, 2010, 01:28:05 PM
Post by: TollingBells on July 11, 2010, 02:35:32 AM
Post by: samoht04 on July 11, 2010, 04:00:42 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on July 11, 2010, 05:31:05 AM
Post by: Nora on July 11, 2010, 01:31:52 PM
Post by: bshag on July 11, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Post by: Leto85 on July 11, 2010, 04:40:19 PM
TollingBells: I really like you picture. Is that a sabletooth or a smilodonth?
Welcome you to TollingBells. It is always practical to join the forum. You can ask the questions yourself others don't or forget to ask.
Post by: The Illuminator on July 11, 2010, 04:41:47 PM
Welcome to all members I haven't welcomed yet.
TollingBells: I really like you picture. Is that a sabletooth or a smilodonth?
Probably my cat, Leto...
Post by: TollingBells on July 11, 2010, 04:56:59 PM
Probably my cat, Leto...
Actually, it sorta reminded me of my phychotic one eyed cat named Tanith. I don't know what it is, Leto. I almost think it was either a screen shot from a 'realistic' dinosaur show, or a photo of an ocelot or wild cat who got peeved at an observation camera. It came up when I googled 'Saber Tooth tiger', along with what looked like camera information.
Post by: Swede1992 on July 11, 2010, 07:36:37 PM
Post by: Nelsonater on July 14, 2010, 07:28:46 AM
Edit: Oh yea, I have also been playing the Sims since I bought Sims 1 vanilla in Hawaii when I was young, so I know alot about it. :D
Post by: Swede1992 on July 14, 2010, 09:40:55 AM
Post by: Frey on July 15, 2010, 09:35:01 PM
Well, my name's Daniela, and live in Chile. I've been playing Sims since The Sims 1, but I've actually never been very active in any forums. This one's great, though. I've found lots of useful info.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and now I'm heading back to my new Ambitions EP. :D.
Post by: Swede1992 on July 15, 2010, 10:06:42 PM
Post by: samoht04 on July 16, 2010, 04:51:07 AM
Post by: Matsue on July 16, 2010, 10:13:11 AM
I'm going by the online name of Matsue, as that's where I'm living in Japan at the moment.
I loved the original Sims when I stared playing back in 2000. Sadly I missed out on the Sims 2 (I was only about 15 and confused by all the different extension packs, and my parents didn't want it on the family computer). Thankfully I'm back and I think Sims 3 is amazing. I'm going back home to the UK in September so looking forward to buying Ambitions.
I love the Carl's Sims Guide website and this forum so looking forward to posting with you all.
Happy playing!
Matsue
Post by: Saltypaws on July 16, 2010, 10:30:11 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on July 16, 2010, 02:06:47 PM
Happy playing!
Post by: beccaboo105 on July 16, 2010, 03:17:27 PM
I'm Becci,
On a holiday to New Zealand with family friends I started playing sims 2, a relative had it on his laptop and every evening we would play it. Ever since that holiday I wanted to get the game but my brother advised me to wait for sims 3 (good idea) So months before the game released I pre-ordered it and when it came, got hooked!
I found the guide once when I was searching for gardening tips and I use it every time I need help now, I have it set up ready before I start playing! So I thought I'd give the forum a go, and well here I am!
Thanks for all the great help I've had since joining here and all the tips I've got from the guide! :)
Beccaboo105
Post by: Swede1992 on July 16, 2010, 06:11:25 PM
Post by: Sophie4563 on July 16, 2010, 06:42:51 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 16, 2010, 09:35:38 PM
Post by: MasterSiwel on July 17, 2010, 08:21:41 AM
Master Siwel, your average simmer
Post by: Pam on July 17, 2010, 08:27:30 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on July 17, 2010, 09:11:30 AM
Post by: The Illuminator on July 17, 2010, 10:09:09 AM
I find you quite an interesting fellow; welcome to the forums!
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 17, 2010, 02:51:08 PM
Post by: kiiopp on July 18, 2010, 11:54:15 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on July 19, 2010, 01:37:09 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on July 19, 2010, 10:03:25 AM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 19, 2010, 03:12:16 PM
Post by: Gheez on July 19, 2010, 08:37:47 PM
Hello everyone, A friend gave me a link to Carl's excellent guide and I'm so pleased that she did. I'm really enjoying the forum and reading down the threads. I particularly enjoyed the 'weird pics...' and the discussion about paintings. You're all such a friendly bunch of people, it's good to meet you.
I've played The Sims from the very beginning, generally having to update my current computer to do so. To be honest, although I moan about my graphics, it has been such a pleasure to be able to play The Sims 3 on a laptop (following the demise of my pc). I really enjoy the game, I especially like the surprises that it still holds (even after reading the Guide) and the amusing ways that the little pixel people behave. Having no friends (in real life) who play, it is a pleasure to be here amongst like-minded people.
Post by: Swede1992 on July 19, 2010, 11:07:30 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 20, 2010, 01:49:11 AM
Post by: Lady Loremea on July 26, 2010, 01:24:17 AM
Hello, my name is Loremea and I'm a sim-a-holic. I am still not clean my last use was, well, if I alt+tab I can get back to it. :D
I thought I would join this forum because I'm finding some really helpful stuff. I also have some knowledge to share, I hope I get to.
Anyway I'm pretty goofy, friendly, and helpful, so write me anytime for anything!
Post by: Saltypaws on July 26, 2010, 01:34:57 AM
Welcome to any others that I might have missed.
Post by: samoht04 on July 27, 2010, 05:02:18 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on July 27, 2010, 10:14:01 PM
Post by: Khryztal on July 27, 2010, 11:05:36 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on July 27, 2010, 11:08:51 PM
Post by: jocelina on July 30, 2010, 12:57:08 PM
I joined this forum because I realized that 99.9% of the time when I Googled for an answer to a Sims 3-related question, an article from Carl's Guides would show up at the top of the page, and would have the answer(s) I needed, and the forums seem to be equally helpful and awesome. I look forward to learning more interesting tidbits about The Sims 3 and meeting other people who share my fondness for the game.
Hope everyone is having a happy Friday! :)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on July 30, 2010, 04:47:57 PM
Post by: Twinmum on July 30, 2010, 10:38:52 PM
I joined this forum because I realized that 99.9% of the time when I Googled for an answer to a Sims 3-related question, an article from Carl's Guides would show up at the top of the page, and would have the answer(s) I needed
That's how it was with me Jocelina, even before the forum, when I googled for an answer most time I got directed to the guide, so I figured I should just bookmark the page and cut out the google search.
Norma
Post by: Mikeyspoons on July 30, 2010, 10:54:00 PM
I'm Mike and I joined this forum because I have found the guides of great interest and help =]
I also enjoy reading about the goings on in the forums, some of the articles are just great to read, helpful, intresting and also amusing =]
So thats me =D
Hope everyone has been having a good weekend so far =]
Post by: Pam on July 31, 2010, 12:04:11 AM
Post by: Happytime on July 31, 2010, 12:38:16 AM
I stumbled on Carl's Sims3 Guide a while back (hmm ... I guess about a month after World Adventures came out) looking for help and information on nectar-making.
I've found the Guide a fantastic resource in playing the Sims3 ever since, and would like to thank all the folks involved in establishing it, and keeping it running.
I've read quite a bit here on the forums as well, not enough to consider myself "trolling" but enough to get a feel for the community. Most of the time, it's been a pleasure to read the comments and questions that have been presented here, as well as the civil tone that takes place in the discussions.
It's MY pleasure to be here, THANK YOU ALL very much for your efforts here. I think Carl's Sims3 Guide's is the finest Sims3 help and information site on the intarwebz, and this is one of the nicest forums I've seen as well.
Regards, and I'll see you around!
-- Happytime
Post by: Saltypaws on July 31, 2010, 02:58:28 AM
Post by: Blanchflower on July 31, 2010, 05:14:42 AM
:)
Post by: Pam on July 31, 2010, 07:00:56 AM
Post by: Beddy_Boop on August 03, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
Post by: Leto85 on August 03, 2010, 06:31:40 PM
Hi, my name is Bailey! I am new to the forum and just decided to drop in. I've only played the Sims 3, so kind of a newbie here ;D I also have the World Adventures Expansion! I've used the guide for reference many a time before, but only recently used this website. This is my first post, so yay!
And I'm pretty sure it won't be your last. ;) Welcome to the forum Bailey.
Post by: Swede1992 on August 03, 2010, 08:51:42 PM
Let's see so I don't miss anybody... Welcome Loremea, Khryztal, Jocelina, Mike, Happytime, Blanchflower and Bailey! *Sigh, that was a mouth full* ;)
Welcome to the forum everybody!
Post by: Metropolis Man on August 03, 2010, 08:54:35 PM
Post by: Justwright on August 05, 2010, 11:21:59 PM
I found this site several weeks ago. I was drawn in by the vast amount of great info but I've stayed because of the nice people and comfortable feel to these forums. On many sim websites I would not feel "safe" posting for fear of heckling or rude remarks. Nice job on making this one feel different!
Post by: wildredchild on August 05, 2010, 11:23:39 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on August 05, 2010, 11:53:30 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on August 06, 2010, 07:06:53 AM
Welcome Justwright, I hope you are going to like it here. :)
Post by: Fairy456 on August 06, 2010, 10:24:05 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on August 07, 2010, 07:35:23 AM
Post by: Bluebonnet on August 10, 2010, 08:45:58 PM
Post by: LlamaMama on August 10, 2010, 08:51:17 PM
I'm a divorced mother of 17- and 23-year old kids, previously a stay-at-home mom and before that a computer programmer (go COBOL! :D)
I love this forum, and love the fantastic guides which led me here. These are good people, and I appreciate them putting up with all my questions. :D
(Edited to remove TMI of the uninteresting sort.)
Post by: Swede1992 on August 10, 2010, 09:35:16 PM
I'm happy you're enjoying the site.
Post by: Happytime on August 11, 2010, 02:17:24 AM
(Edited to remove TMI of the uninteresting sort.)
hehe. Everytime I see "Cobal", the BSG "Kobol" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobol) flashes in my head, then I think of the poor picture of Amazing Grace over on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper).
-- Happytime
Post by: applejackkxo on August 11, 2010, 03:13:17 AM
My real name is Arielle, my maiden name was jack, hence I got the nickname apple jack when my mom told me in front of my friends she should have named me apple "/ lol.
I'm 19, married and have a beautiful baby girl.
I go to school full-time and my husband and I are both planning to become pharmacists.
I also play World of Warcraft....although for the time being Sims is my favorite, I play WoW with my husband, since he doesn't like sims.
I found this site while looking for information on a career a while back and have learned so much from it that I never knew about sims! I love the challenges and am currently working on the wishmasters one, although I'm not sure if I'll finish in time due to school I'm going to try really really hard hehe. :)
It's nice to meet all of you, from what I've seen you all seem like a very nice bunch of sim-ers, and I look forward to getting to know you all throughout the different challenges and such :)
Post by: Happytime on August 11, 2010, 04:21:45 AM
"Arielle" is a super-nice name, don't go hating on Mom 'cause she skipped naming you "Apple."
It's very nice to see you here! Give your husband a shout-out (he better be Level 70 ... if not, tell him to shape up) and your baby girl a "snuggle" from the Sims world! :D
-- Happytime
Post by: applejackkxo on August 11, 2010, 04:41:24 AM
Howdy Apple!
"Arielle" is a super-nice name, don't go hating on Mom 'cause she skipped naming you "Apple."
It's very nice to see you here! Give your husband a shout-out (he better be Level 70 ... if not, tell him to shape up) and your baby girl a "snuggle" from the Sims world! :D
-- Happytime
Lol, I like my name...and I'm glad I wasn't named apple hehe.
My husband actually has two 80's as do I :)
Thank you for the welcome ;D
Post by: Happytime on August 11, 2010, 04:51:26 AM
Thank you for joining us!
-- Happytime
Post by: Swede1992 on August 11, 2010, 08:48:43 AM
Post by: Dreamweaver on August 12, 2010, 01:58:00 AM
I work in customer service and actually like it! I enjoy anime, books , movies, music, plays and alot more. I think keeping my interests varied makes me a more well rounded person. I look foward to meeting you all.
Post by: wildredchild on August 12, 2010, 02:38:27 AM
Post by: applejackkxo on August 12, 2010, 02:40:19 AM
Long time Sims addict here. Been onboard since my best friend showed me the Sims 1. Since it's pretty hard to talk Sims with people who don't play like co workers I decided to join the forums.
I work in customer service and actually like it! I enjoy anime, books , movies, music, plays and alot more. I think keeping my interests varied makes me a more well rounded person. I look foward to meeting you all.
Welcome to the forum!
I hear ya, a lot of my friends thinks sims is kinda silly...including my husband "/
I was so glad when I found it here because I can actually talk about it with people who love it as much as I do! :)
Look forward to getting to know you :)
Post by: Happytime on August 12, 2010, 07:21:12 AM
Since it's pretty hard to talk Sims with people who don't play like co workers I decided to join the forums.
I hear you, sometimes friends / family (if they've never played) have no clue how much fun the Sims can be, or even what language you are talking when you talk about your Sims' latest exploits! :D
I look forward to seeing you around the boards, again, welcome!
-- Happytime
Post by: Swede1992 on August 12, 2010, 08:17:58 AM
Post by: Glic2000 on August 16, 2010, 10:30:42 PM
Being an amateur game developer, I recently read a book on game design theory, which included an analysis of The Sims, as well as an interview with designer Wil Wright. I had been trying to ignore The Sims for nearly a decade, but after reading Wright's insights into how and why the game was designed, I was definitely intrigued. Of course, I knew The Sims was already in its third incarnation, and the franchise was practically a household name.
I started with The Sims 2 and played it tentatively. I found it a bit depressing at first: I made the mistake of creating a Sim just like myself - a self-employed man in his 30s, living alone. It didn't seem too interesting. Then I restarted the game and included my girlfriend, and I was much happier. ;) I wanted to see what my life would be like if my girlfriend and I got married, so I used The Sims 2 to simulate that. I didn't get any of the expansion packs, and after our first child was born, I eventually lost interest.
Reviews of The Sims 3 piqued my interest though, and eventually I picked it up too. The changes were a bit jarring at first, but I quickly began playing it almost non-stop. When my first Sim died and I found myself in tears, I seriously began to wonder if I had a problem!
Eventually, I grabbed Ambitions and World Adventures. I think it was Ambitions that got me truly hooked on The Sims 3. I loved the idea of having a free-form job that eliminated the monotony of the usual careers.
I've played out many different scenarios: single characters, a single father and his teenage daughter, a reclusive artist, a hippy gardener
and her surgeon girlfriend, a pair of green-skinned "aliens"... the possibilities seem endless. I hope to do some blogging about the more interesting Sims in the future.
These days, I consider The Sims 3 to be my most embarassing addiction. I'm totally in love with the game, but I rarely speak of it with my friends. And most people I hear discussing it on the internet forums seem to be teenagers. At age 36, I feel a little out of place. ;)
I found this website because most of my Google searches for Sims 3 help lead me here. ;)
I hope to be an active poster here in the future! Thanks for reading my story. :)
Post by: Twinmum on August 16, 2010, 10:46:49 PM
At age 36, I feel a little out of place. ;)
Don't feel out of place, a lot of sims players are older.
Norma
Post by: mtglady on August 16, 2010, 10:51:04 PM
These days, I consider The Sims 3 to be my most embarassing addiction. I'm totally in love with the game, but I rarely speak of it with my friends. And most people I hear discussing it on the internet forums seem to be teenagers. At age 36, I feel a little out of place. ;)
Glic2000, don't feel out of place. I am 54 and have played the Sims for the past 10+ years. My grown children and my grandchildren think I am crazy but if only they really know the enjoyment I get out of the game. Now I receive Sims point cards for my birthday etc. from them.
I have also shared my love of the game with a few of my older grandchildren. Thought I would give them a taste of something other than the standard video games out there.
This is really a game for all ages and this forum has several 'elders' on it that will attest to that. Welcome to the forum! :)
Post by: Glic2000 on August 16, 2010, 10:58:14 PM
Most video games revolve around one side of a common dichotomy: creating vs. destroying. Most games I've played involved shooting/destroying/defeating, etc. So they all involve the "destroying" side. Games that appeal to the "creating" side are a bit more rare. The Sims is definitely one of these games, and I like that.
Post by: mtglady on August 16, 2010, 11:07:20 PM
I am a 54 year old grandma that has been playing the Sims since it first was introduced. I also played Sim City and its various newer additions. I am not one for joining forums and such as I pretty much keep to myself.
I live between Scottsdale, Arizona, USA and Ignacio, Colorado, USA - guess some would call me a 'snowbird' as I leave the cold behind in the winter and live where it is warm instead. Then as soon as it heats up I generally move back to the cooler climate. I have children/grandchildren in both states so that way I can also be near them all. This year I am braving the heat because my youngest son is expecting his first child and I want to be here when the baby is born.
I buy all of the SP's and EP's usually before they come out - love pre-orders just hate waiting for them to finally be released. I also enjoy reading books.
Post by: Pam on August 16, 2010, 11:17:42 PM
We do have some young members (as young as pre-teen), but we also have a great deal of older players. I'm 50 myself, so I'm on the "older" side of the fence! :D
Post by: eza_possom on August 16, 2010, 11:34:29 PM
I look forward to meeting you all. :)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on August 16, 2010, 11:36:13 PM
Loved to read your stories, and congrats on the new grandbaby, Mtglady!
Post by: LlamaMama on August 16, 2010, 11:43:56 PM
Is it "mountain glade-y" or "mountain G lady" or "meeting lady"? The voices inside my head want to get it right. ;)
Post by: Pam on August 16, 2010, 11:52:41 PM
Welcome mtglady and Glic! At 55 I'm just getting started with the Sims, and loving it.
Is it "mountain glade-y" or "mountain G lady" or "meeting lady"? The voices inside my head want to get it right. ;)
Per her post in the thread about where everyone's names come from, it's Mortgage Lady.
Post by: mtglady on August 17, 2010, 05:34:54 AM
This grandson will be our 16th grandchild. I currently have 9 grandchildren of my own, this one makes 10. Then I have 6 step-grandchildren and one step-great granddaughter. Holidays are fun!
I was in the mortgage business when I first started playing so Mtglady seemed an appropriate user name at the time. ;D
Post by: Swede1992 on August 17, 2010, 07:51:30 AM
Oh yeah, welcome Glic2000, mtglady and Erin! ;D
Post by: Saltypaws on August 17, 2010, 12:15:55 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on August 22, 2010, 04:12:12 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on August 22, 2010, 04:23:58 AM
Post by: Endscene on August 25, 2010, 03:09:27 PM
I'm Jake. I think too much. I come off harsher than I am, because that's how my writing style is - which I should probably change if I'm going to be an english major. ):
Anyways, sims 3 = my life. 'Nuff said.
Post by: Swede1992 on August 25, 2010, 07:17:04 PM
Post by: John Allen on August 25, 2010, 07:29:23 PM
Writing style on forums and texts can be very different than creative expression, so no worries. Hope you get the professional track you want to pursue out of your major :) and have fun here.
Post by: wildredchild on August 25, 2010, 07:34:29 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on August 26, 2010, 02:18:21 AM
Obviously you're a braver man than I (except of course that I'm a woman), because part of me really wanted to write for a living, but writing can be so hard. So good luck with that!
Post by: Miranda on August 26, 2010, 04:38:11 AM
Hi!
I'm Maria (or the, much preferred, Miranda).
I'm 25 (Gah!) and from a small town in south-east Sweden.
I live alone and play Sims 3 regularly (yep, quite the loser).
I love the english language, milk, parodies, Jane Austen and am obsessed with lucid dreaming.
I hate spiders, too hot summers, elevators and socks with holes in them.
I used to be very into Sims 2 - not really for playing, but for entering and holding beauty contests and such. You can see some of my pictures on my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23881688@N04/
But when my favourite forum, Simfinity, died I lost my interest and started to play Sims 3 and am now more into playing than making pictures.
Why am I here? I have no idea; I just found this forum in the beginning of the summer and thought it looked interesting. I haven't poked around much yet, but probably and hopefully will!
Oh, and thanks for the Guide; it's invaluable!
I'm Maria (or the, much preferred, Miranda).
I'm 25 (Gah!) and from a small town in south-east Sweden.
I live alone and play Sims 3 regularly (yep, quite the loser).
I love the english language, milk, parodies, Jane Austen and am obsessed with lucid dreaming.
I hate spiders, too hot summers, elevators and socks with holes in them.
I used to be very into Sims 2 - not really for playing, but for entering and holding beauty contests and such. You can see some of my pictures on my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23881688@N04/
But when my favourite forum, Simfinity, died I lost my interest and started to play Sims 3 and am now more into playing than making pictures.
Why am I here? I have no idea; I just found this forum in the beginning of the summer and thought it looked interesting. I haven't poked around much yet, but probably and hopefully will!
Oh, and thanks for the Guide; it's invaluable!
Post by: Swede1992 on August 26, 2010, 03:02:13 PM
Welcome Miranda! It's always a pleasure to see new Swedes here!
Post by: FleurDeLune on August 26, 2010, 05:03:15 PM
My name is Flore. I live in Vancouver, B.C. I am a lady "of a certain age" (ok, I'm over the hill!)
I recently found Carl's site and this Forum. I have been busy reading through the wealth of information found here. I am a new Sims player - Sims 3 is my "first contact" with the game. I just love playing g*d with my creations!
Post by: Swede1992 on August 26, 2010, 05:05:09 PM
Post by: samoht04 on August 26, 2010, 05:11:17 PM
Post by: wildredchild on August 26, 2010, 10:56:45 PM
:)
Post by: Belle1496 on August 29, 2010, 10:56:49 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on August 29, 2010, 10:57:36 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on August 29, 2010, 11:00:43 PM
Well hi my name is Belle and contrary to what you all might think I am a boy. I will not answer questions about my name...
That was going to be my first question. :D ;D I'm kidding of course. Welcome to the forums, Belle. Thanks for joining us.
Post by: Belle1496 on August 29, 2010, 11:02:44 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on August 29, 2010, 11:17:19 PM
Is there a map for where all the seperate discussions are for what categories include what?
Look at the forum home page and you'll see section descriptions to guide you on where the best place to post your question is.
Post by: Melissa on August 29, 2010, 11:26:46 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on August 29, 2010, 11:32:11 PM
Post by: wildredchild on August 29, 2010, 11:37:21 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on August 30, 2010, 01:56:27 PM
Post by: SonomaSim on September 02, 2010, 03:10:06 AM
I discovered this site not long ago, and it has been extremely helpful in getting started. Sincere thanks to Carl and the many other contributors for making this site so awesome.
I have never joined a forum before, so am new to all of this. Since I am also technologically challenged, expect me to be asking a few dumb questions now and then, lol.
So, my first question is:
Is there one or more article, thread or link that can teach me how to move some of my sims out of the first home, and start multiple homes in the same game? My Sims' house is bursting at the seams with eight people, three generations.
The triplets are ready to marry and begin families of their own. We're all getting desperate: sometimes one or more Sim doesn't eat when they get tired of waiting their turn at the refrigerator in the morning, which is a bad way to start the day for anyone.
I also saw a vague reference in a thread that suggested that when a Sim moves out, he or she doesn't get to take what they have in their personal inventory. Will it automatically get added to the original home inventory, or would it be completely lost forever if I don't specifically remove it first? They each individually have loads of deathfish and bags of money worth upwards of 200k or more each.
Any help is sincerely appreciated!
Post by: wildredchild on September 02, 2010, 04:19:37 AM
In order to keep the forum neat and tidy and to help players find answers to questions, I am going to demonstrate where to put your questions and I would be happy to help you out if I can in answering them as well.
Question 1. There is a search feature on the main forum page just for finding other threads that might just have the information you are looking for. I am going to search "how to move sims out of my home". Here is the link for you to peruse and maybe even will answer your question before you have to re-post it, http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,505.0.html . Check it out and if you don't find the answer to your question, just post the question in that thread and someone will come along pretty quick and answer it for you.
Question 2. Refer to same link as above.
Question 3. Let me search and get back to you on that one.
Good luck and once again, welcome to the forum!
Edit: I can't find anything on Question 3. I know many players have said something about it in many of the threads, just not sure which ones.
Post by: SonomaSim on September 02, 2010, 06:58:06 AM
Post by: samoht04 on September 02, 2010, 07:08:19 AM
I have an answer to that, if a Sim moves out of the Active Household then they leave their Inventory behind and it is transferred to an existing family member, the one thing I have had that went missing with them was a Moodlet Manager. I have not tried it with Harvestables or Collectables but I think they would be transferred. ;)
Post by: Balkor on September 02, 2010, 10:33:42 AM
I've been reading carl's help site alot and thought I may as well finally join the forums as well to get to know you crazy bunch of fanatics more ^^. I've been playing the Sims 3 alot lately, got all the expansions with exception of the Hi-Tech stuff pack and can't wait for the new one.
Although I love to play The Sims, I find I'm completely useless at building and decorating houses. No matter how I try, they never look how I intend them to although the one my Main sim is currently living in I'm quite proud of.
Post by: samoht04 on September 02, 2010, 11:21:41 AM
Have a look at the Building and Construction Board (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,15.0.html) and also this thread which has links to all the Building Articles written by TommyT (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1840.0.html). :D
Post by: Pielord on September 02, 2010, 12:39:34 PM
I know exactly how you feel, I'm pretty incompetent when it comes to building appealing houses. I get a nice one now and again, however quite rarely :(
Post by: Saltypaws on September 02, 2010, 02:55:02 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 02, 2010, 03:48:27 PM
Post by: sunsetsorbet on September 03, 2010, 01:49:16 AM
I recently discovered this site, and so far it has been a great help in my sim's attempts to fulfill their life goals. I'm intrigued by these challenged y'all have here, but they are intimidating. Maybe some day I'll be brave enough to join in.
Post by: Twinmum on September 03, 2010, 02:59:26 AM
Norma
Post by: samoht04 on September 03, 2010, 03:31:11 AM
Hello all,
I recently discovered this site, and so far it has been a great help in my Sim's attempts to fulfill their life goals. I'm intrigued by these challenged y'all have here, but they are intimidating. Maybe some day I'll be brave enough to join in.
Welcome Sunsetsorbet! :D
The thing is with me is I am brave enough to sign up but that is often all I manage to remember! ;)
Post by: Seriphina on September 03, 2010, 06:50:32 AM
Admitting you have a problem is always the first step, though you guys aren't the kind of help my fiance hopes I'll get for my Sims addiction ;)
I've played Sims since vanilla Sims 1 back when it was just called The Sims. I had to take a break for a year (has it been two? Time flies) when the video card I replaced in my computer was too advanced for the game. Thankfully, that computer "died" (hehe) and the new one does run it. Mostly I'm a builder, so that's probably where you'll see me most active on the site, perhaps even in a contest or two. For anyone from the Sims2 community I was Neberque223 ;D Yes, I was on the forums there, but only the building forums and we were nice people and kept our forum section clean with proper spelling and grammar. (Don't judge me, I'm a good person really!)
So, if anyone ever needs help with building, I'm still feeling my way around the building end of this newfangled Sims3 stuff, but happy to help where ever I can.
Post by: Swede1992 on September 03, 2010, 03:40:10 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 03, 2010, 03:41:44 PM
Post by: The Illuminator on September 03, 2010, 03:48:53 PM
Post by: Strangefield on September 07, 2010, 05:58:19 PM
Erm... *shuffles uncomfortably* Hi everyone, I'm Rob.
Several years ago when I created a test character in TS2's Strangetown, a scientist by the name of Strangefield, little did I know that I would become so attached to their descendants that they would be my "main" sim family.
And now thanks to an accident involving a time machine and suspicious ham sandwich, the Strangefields have come to Sims 3. :)
I discovered the site when looking for useful Transfiguration recipes, and it's been an essential bookmark ever since.
Thanks for listening!
Post by: Saltypaws on September 07, 2010, 06:45:43 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 07, 2010, 06:50:10 PM
Post by: tara1727 on September 08, 2010, 08:22:38 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 08, 2010, 09:07:54 AM
Post by: Happytime on September 08, 2010, 09:39:40 AM
"Hello!" :)
-- Happytime
Post by: samoht04 on September 08, 2010, 11:24:15 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 08, 2010, 03:30:02 PM
Post by: Asleep on September 08, 2010, 07:57:09 PM
Post by: Strangefield on September 08, 2010, 09:58:14 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 09, 2010, 02:05:33 AM
(Have I been on the forum long enough to say it? ;))
Well you have over 300 posts I think you are allowed! :D I think it is when you feel like you know the place and don't feel new yourself. ;)
Thanks for the warm welcome guys :D
No problem! :)
Post by: Nastroman on September 09, 2010, 09:17:48 PM
Post by: lucky17 on September 09, 2010, 10:12:18 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 10, 2010, 12:29:40 AM
Post by: samoht04 on September 10, 2010, 01:51:52 AM
Okay, so I'm 14...
Ah ha! The 14 year olds are growing in numbers! ;D (I am 14 ;)) Welcome to the Forum lucky17! :D
Post by: Saltypaws on September 10, 2010, 09:23:15 AM
Post by: Isys on September 10, 2010, 05:05:32 PM
My nick name is Isys, I have been a fan of the sims since the very first game on pc when it was really hard to keep them happy. Now I have grown a fabulous collection of the sims over the years right down to the ones that were on the console (bustin out and the Urbz). I truely enjoy this site and the information it gives and I feel I am yet to discover more about the game play of the sims and can not wait. Currently I have re-built the town in my game, put my own buildings (for the most part), my own people (I got tired of the ones they had) and arranged it the way I want so now I am building a story based on the characters I made (can't wait to see how that goes). So I am looking forward to sharing my story with you.
Post by: samoht04 on September 10, 2010, 05:40:54 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 10, 2010, 06:07:35 PM
Post by: evilwizerd7 on September 11, 2010, 12:40:30 AM
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Post by: Asleep on September 11, 2010, 09:47:57 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 11, 2010, 05:19:07 PM
Post by: TheGoat on September 15, 2010, 03:30:14 AM
I've been browsing around for a while, reading people's dynasties and so forth, and decided, what the heck, it was time to jump in and actually take part. I look forward to meeting and sharing stories with many of you in the future.
Goat
Post by: Swede1992 on September 15, 2010, 01:50:23 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 15, 2010, 02:39:04 PM
That's what we're calling ourselves now? ;)
Indeed. Wild's just stating the obvious. In fact, I may have that slogan custom embroidered on my PJs (aka work clothes).
Post by: Saltypaws on September 15, 2010, 05:06:20 PM
Post by: GenTheHen on September 20, 2010, 09:11:18 PM
THIS IS THE BEST SIMS 3 SITE EVER
Well done Carl and Pam and all other users!!!
:)
Post by: AriaGirl77 on September 20, 2010, 09:21:38 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 21, 2010, 02:12:09 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 21, 2010, 02:06:52 PM
Post by: Leto85 on September 21, 2010, 03:26:16 PM
Post by: Pam on September 23, 2010, 06:21:19 AM
Post by: Bryndis on September 24, 2010, 10:43:58 AM
I've had an account for a bit, but for various reasons--mainly because I'm very much a lurker--I haven't posted. BUT I have been scouring the guide (and *cough* taking notes, if you can believe it) for ages, and yes of course I love it!
(This is where I give my unending gratitude to everyone who's contributed. Thanks guys; not only are you awesome, but you've preserved quite a chunk of my sanity in dealing with the game AND it's glitches. Hefty feat, there.)
I'm that simmer who uses the game to play out crazy scenarios and plots. I am also ridiculously meticulous about getting my lots perfect. My saved recoloring swatches are a loading nightmare.
So--I look forward to meeting and chatting with everyone. :)
Post by: The Illuminator on September 24, 2010, 10:59:55 AM
I'm glad you joined. Although I'm part of the furniture here, I'm not bragging when I say this is one of the (if not the) best sims 3 community on the world wide web. Enjoy your stay!
I want to welcome all new members I haven't met yet too of course!
Post by: Swede1992 on September 24, 2010, 11:16:57 AM
Post by: ddelancey on September 24, 2010, 04:41:29 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on September 24, 2010, 04:45:38 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 24, 2010, 06:31:46 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 25, 2010, 05:12:13 AM
Post by: Nilla on September 26, 2010, 08:20:01 AM
I started playing Sims when the first game was released when I was in high school. I’ve played a lot of other games too but the Sims seems to be something I always return to.
I did a lot of challenges when playing Sims 2 but haven’t done any for Sims 3 yet and this site has a lot of interesting challenge ideas so I look forward to trying out some of them and to meet the people here.
Post by: Pam on September 26, 2010, 08:25:50 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on September 27, 2010, 03:04:18 PM
Hi and welcome Nilla! We are a pretty big bunch of Swedes here, so you can feel right at home!
Post by: Leto85 on October 01, 2010, 06:29:33 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 01, 2010, 06:58:54 PM
That's right Nilla (nice name btw, does it mean anything special?)Sorry if I answer this Nilla and you wanted to :): It's either a common nickname if your real name's Pernilla or Gunilla, but it is in some cases a name by itself as well. For what it means, I know that Gunilla is the same as 'Gunhild', which is a composite word of two Viking age words (not used anymore) which meant battle/combat/war (the name itself is often modernised to mean shieldmaiden). I don't know so much more.
Post by: Choccolatee on October 02, 2010, 05:44:36 AM
Post by: Pam on October 02, 2010, 06:05:07 AM
Post by: Choccolatee on October 02, 2010, 06:07:44 AM
I never really share them except with my family, who's occasionally hovering near my shoulder.
Post by: Swede1992 on October 02, 2010, 07:16:06 AM
Post by: Choccolatee on October 02, 2010, 07:49:57 AM
Hi and welcome to our Forum, Jenny! Since you're a builder, have you looked at the building contests and showboat threads? We've got some members who really enjoy building, too. I can make do for my families, but I'm not a great architect. :)
Hi Jenny, welcome to the forum. Good luck with the building (both contest-wise and family-wise ;)).
Thanks Pam and Swede! :)
The death thing just creeps me out, so I tend to stick to building. But, if I play in Live Mode, I turn aging off.
Post by: Du5tin on October 05, 2010, 11:27:58 AM
I'm Du5tin from Texas. My wife and I have recently purchased TS3. We're in love. However, I wish I would have stuck with playing the game ten years ago. I played Sims 1 for a while but nothing past that. I really like the Sims cannon. I'm about to start a game as Gobias Koffi. I just wish the wife had her own computer!
;),
Du5tin
Post by: Leto85 on October 05, 2010, 11:44:42 AM
Greetings,
I'm Du5tin from Texas. My wife and I have recently purchased TS3. We're in love. However, I wish I would have stuck with playing the game ten years ago. I played Sims 1 for a while but nothing past that. I really like the Sims cannon. I'm about to start a game as Gobias Koffi. I just wish the wife had her own computer!
;),
Du5tin
Haha, in love and harmony you should share everything. :P Even computers. Glad you like the game. It was a good decision to subscribe here. Now you can dive even more deeply into the game.
Post by: Du5tin on October 05, 2010, 12:09:19 PM
Haha, in love and harmony you should share everything. :P Even computers. Glad you like the game. It was a good decision to subscribe here. Now you can dive even more deeply into the game.
Thanks, Leto.
I like it here because it's not as crowded as the EA's Sims 3 forum.
Post by: Swede1992 on October 05, 2010, 01:59:17 PM
Post by: ratchie on October 05, 2010, 02:14:31 PM
Hi I am Rachel 33 years old(I will be 34 tomorrow on the sixth of October. I am a married stay at home mum of four. Two girls aged six and two and two boys aged four and one(well he is next week)
I live in the U.k and that's about it.
I found this site when I did a search for Sims 3 advice it was top of the list you will be glad to know.
Rachel
Post by: Du5tin on October 05, 2010, 02:28:07 PM
Welcome to the forum Du5tin, enjoy yourself here.
I already am, Swede! ;)
Post by: Leto85 on October 05, 2010, 02:55:05 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 05, 2010, 04:41:37 PM
It's 22.40 here, but I'm going to bed soon, so for all I care it might just as well be your birthday now. ;D
Post by: ratchie on October 05, 2010, 07:16:23 PM
Rachel
Post by: Metropolis Man on October 05, 2010, 09:45:56 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on October 06, 2010, 03:03:17 AM
I've been playing along with the challenges on this forum for a little while, and decided I should sign up! Hopefully I'll be able to compete in them next year.
:)
Post by: wildredchild on October 06, 2010, 04:15:21 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 06, 2010, 12:35:23 PM
Post by: Leto85 on October 07, 2010, 09:07:51 AM
Post by: smuffy on October 07, 2010, 10:57:07 PM
Plus I love the idea of challenges to keep things interesting.
Post by: TommyT on October 07, 2010, 11:08:57 PM
Post by: aAa on October 08, 2010, 08:11:07 AM
i'm playing the base game with 4 families
Landgraab
Alto
Goth
And one i made myself.
EDIT: I got my 1st ep: Late Night
Post by: Saltypaws on October 08, 2010, 08:36:25 AM
Post by: Du5tin on October 08, 2010, 09:19:14 AM
Post by: Asleep on October 08, 2010, 10:29:57 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 08, 2010, 12:04:58 PM
Post by: samoht04 on October 09, 2010, 04:10:10 AM
Post by: Sophie4563 on October 09, 2010, 09:10:40 AM
Post by: ladydragon76 on October 11, 2010, 04:37:21 AM
I look forward to getting to know everyone!
-LD
Edited: Ok, correction. Yesterday was the b-day, but I was cruising the site after joining before I found this intro yourself thread. :D
Post by: looby on October 11, 2010, 05:51:37 AM
Hi, I'm looby. I'm 24, from north of England and I love The Sims, obviously |D I'm a bit obsessed with making pretty Sims with downloaded CC though (I think all the stuff I download is what's made my game slow down a lot) XD I like making houses too though I kind of... suck.
I rarely actually PLAY my Sims lives out which defeats the object I know but eh.
When I'm not Simming I'm either drawing, spriting or playing on my DS. I don't have a life.
EDIT: So I read the rules about stuff with CC, I suggest you don't download any of my Sims or later houses on my Sims Exchange thingy then haha
{Please watch your language here on the Forum. We are a family friendly site and I changed the one offending word for you} wildredchild
Post by: Sophie4563 on October 11, 2010, 08:39:59 AM
Welcome looby! If you haven't already, you should check out the house building guides. They're really helpful.
Post by: wildredchild on October 11, 2010, 09:25:39 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 11, 2010, 11:35:31 AM
Post by: Leto85 on October 11, 2010, 04:14:09 PM
@looby personal: What is spriting?
Post by: looby on October 11, 2010, 05:12:27 PM
lol I didn't realise I even swore in my last post, guess I do it without even realising now, sorry.
@Leto - sprites are the graphics in computer games =D I just do edits of existing characters from the Ace Attorney series.
Post by: Saltypaws on October 12, 2010, 08:24:06 AM
Post by: Morbid on October 13, 2010, 10:21:35 AM
Well, anyway, I love "The Sims", obviously, and it's quite hard for me to decide whether I prefer 2 or 3, but I guess I'll prefer the 3rd, because the 2nd has many EPs and SPs and it looks cooler, for now.
Usually, I don't like my Sims to reflect myself, since they'd be boring, and the game's point is entertainment, so yea. In my free time I swim and write lyrics. I'd post them but I don't really want to get banned for extreme profanity.
So hi.
Post by: wildredchild on October 13, 2010, 10:29:32 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 13, 2010, 11:00:06 AM
Post by: Leto85 on October 13, 2010, 12:21:32 PM
Thanks for the welcomes :3
@Leto - sprites are the graphics in computer games =D I just do edits of existing characters from the Ace Attorney series.
I will pm you about that, because the changes are high that this is not aloud to discuss on the forum, but I'm not sure. For incase you don't see where those pm's are: you will see in the balk above this page after 'My Messages' a number one, which indicate you have reseived a message.
@Morbid: Welcome to the forum, and a nice avatar you've got there. Looks a bit like from the movie Watchmen.
Post by: Acton on October 14, 2010, 04:13:22 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 14, 2010, 06:59:29 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on October 14, 2010, 07:42:09 AM
Post by: TJ on October 14, 2010, 09:54:55 AM
Im a new member of this great site but not sure what to say so bear with me if I ramble a bit :D
Recently bought a few expansions for the Sims 3 after not playing Sims at all for a while. Now I want to try out the new stuff and of course I head back here for the best info on Sims 3+expansions ;D
I like to do achievements and want to prepare everything bordering perfection - so it was a big step for me to try for a baby, because there's just so many things to do and perfect (just one of the great things about the Sims 3)
Luckily Im able to cook ambrosia so I dont feel the pressure of time passing (other than RL time :))
A bit about my Sims (optional reading hehe):
I initially created two Sims who quicly fell in love.
They made a great couple as the female would stay at home to cook, clean and tend the garden while the male sim was of to the stadium watching football matches, going fishing or practicing on the guitar (I know Im going to get beaten up hehe)
They still live together as they couldn't live without eachother (yes, she loves him that much!). All in all they are a very happy couple.
Recently a new member joined the family as they had a daugther. She's very bright and spend a lot of time at the computer (teenagers just love Facebook, dont they), playing chess with dad or doing all sorts of teenagery stuff.
Mom recently quit her job as a chef to pursue a career in journalism after being a part time writer at home. I wouldn't be surprised to see her take up sculpting some day as she dabbled in painting as well.
I forgot what dad used to do before he became a rockstar but I do know that he has a secret desire to be a firefigher at some point but we'll see how it turns out.
</ramble>
Thanks for all the guides, hint and tips posted here - I learned a lot and enjoyed reading most of them.
Regards TJ
Post by: Schipperke on October 14, 2010, 10:14:38 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 14, 2010, 02:31:45 PM
Post by: Han on October 14, 2010, 04:09:20 PM
I decided to join this forum because I'd like to do the challenges, I've always played the Sims quite purposeless, but I think it would be fun to add some purpose to the game! It also gives me an opportunity to really get to know the game, cause I've always just played around a bit, never delved to deep into skills, items and such..
I've been trying to start the dynasty challenge and think I've finally hit it off! I'll post some screenshots one of these days!
Post by: Schipperke on October 14, 2010, 05:13:46 PM
Post by: Sheridan on October 15, 2010, 03:41:17 AM
I'm also new here, nice to meet you!
Looking forward to get so much useful info and some good friends from here, nice forum, keep up the good work!
Post by: Schipperke on October 15, 2010, 08:14:43 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 15, 2010, 12:15:53 PM
Post by: HalfJack on October 18, 2010, 07:19:18 AM
Have often used Carl's site for help and tips while playing the sims, so decided to join the community and hopefully talk to some like minded people about the sims :D
I am female and live in the UK
Jack x
Post by: Schipperke on October 18, 2010, 10:24:54 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 18, 2010, 01:42:26 PM
Post by: Kanonen80 on October 18, 2010, 04:41:41 PM
I'm going to poke around a bit, but hopefully I'll be contributing soon!
Post by: Sophie4563 on October 18, 2010, 04:59:07 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 18, 2010, 05:12:11 PM
Post by: wildredchild on October 20, 2010, 04:08:59 AM
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Post by: rnw on October 24, 2010, 08:22:49 PM
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Post by: pallyndrome on October 25, 2010, 04:11:06 AM
Post by: Pam on October 25, 2010, 06:34:45 AM
Hello Robin, welcome. Where country is southern Maryland in?
It's in the United States, near the nation's capitol of Washington, D.C.
Post by: wildredchild on October 25, 2010, 09:48:32 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 25, 2010, 04:22:16 PM
I was intrigued by Carls guide - it is absolutely amazing! So many questions answered. Carl, I'm not worthy. Thanks for taking the time and making it available.
I was working the Sims 2 challenges on another site but then Sims 3 arrived and I could not wait to see the Sims 3 challenges. However the site had yet to make any. Then when I while scanning the site, I saw that there were some here and thought I'd take a peek. I admit these aren't set up the way I am used to so I will probably suck completely, but I would love to give it a try. Or at least be able to talk to other simmers like myself. My friends think I'm a little nutty with this whole Sim thing. They just don't understand, right?
Well that's enough jabbering... Nice to meet cha!
Post by: wildredchild on October 25, 2010, 04:25:16 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on October 25, 2010, 04:36:52 PM
Post by: pallyndrome on October 25, 2010, 11:30:43 PM
Would it be much of a bother to reduce the size of your signature picture? It just takes up so much of the page...
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 26, 2010, 12:52:31 AM
As for the challenges I think I will be asking questions. Will I be the only newbie asking crazy questions? If so I beg forgiveness now. I admit I wasn't expecting a response so quickly. Does that mean that people are on-line all day and night? I think I will definitely feel at home here. Thank so much for the warm welcomes. I'm sure I'll be popping up in other forums real soon. I'm already thinking of doing the Immortal Dynasty family. Does each challenge have its own forum? Does Dynasty have its own?
Post by: pallyndrome on October 26, 2010, 02:29:51 AM
Of course you won't be the only one asking crazy questions. The challenge threads are full of just that. And yes there's usually someone online at any time here. Because we have active members from all over the world, I'm used to getting quick replies.
You can find all the challenge threads here in the challenges section:
http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,6.0.html
that includes the thread for the immortal dynasty challenge. If you want to start your own dynasty you might like to record your progress in the share your stories section:
http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,8.0.html
there are also a few contests (like the caption contest and the building contest) in this section:
http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html
I hope that helps. Don't be afraid to ask more questions!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 26, 2010, 09:28:36 AM
I didn't see your post till after I posted mine. Yea that pic was way over the top. When I refreshed the page (slow internet connection) I was like 'Whoa what they must think of me.' Ha ha ha. Yes I did find a way to do the avatar. And I was able to remove the old one. Good deal.
Thanks for the links. I was searching but I keep getting sidetracked by other forums! I think I'm enjoying myself way too much with this thing. Where have you guys been all my life. :D
Ok... I have to ask. How do I get those sig banners from MissingStudios? I went to the site and didn't see anything.
Post by: smuffy on October 26, 2010, 06:02:40 PM
For the sig, you'll need to register at missing studios. Then update your profile. When you've finished there, go into the signature generator and copy the link into your sig here.
If you need help feel free to PM me.
Post by: Bde1225 on October 26, 2010, 08:41:42 PM
Post by: Asleep on October 26, 2010, 08:43:34 PM
Post by: helen on October 26, 2010, 11:53:43 PM
The rest of my family don't understand my addiction (including my husband) but I am okay with that.
Post by: Bde1225 on October 27, 2010, 04:31:39 AM
Welcome to the form, Barbie! (Is it okay if I call you that?) It's always nice to meet a fellow Sims addict! ;)
Yush^^, yeah goofy name with a corny background as to why I am named after a doll but yeah, call me by my screen name or my real name. However you want to do it and thank you for the welcome.
Post by: Swede1992 on October 27, 2010, 09:27:39 AM
There's nothing wrong about a little healthy Sims addiction.
Post by: Schipperke on October 27, 2010, 10:09:07 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 28, 2010, 11:05:57 PM
Either way, welcome fellow newcomers! I am glad to finally be amongst my own kind. ::)
Post by: pallyndrome on October 28, 2010, 11:20:21 PM
As for the discussion about sims addiction, maybe we should move that to another thread, but I just want to say that playing the sims helped me through a difficult part of a serious mental illness so it is totally a good thing in my mind.
Post by: Pam on October 28, 2010, 11:39:51 PM
welcome everyone.
as for the discussion about sims addiction, maybe we should move that to another thread...
Great idea! I started a Sims Anonymous (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2279.0.html) topic so we can share our Sims addiction. Hehe.
Post by: athena on October 30, 2010, 01:15:34 AM
Post by: samoht04 on October 30, 2010, 04:53:24 AM
We have a Building Board where you can share your creations with us and we also have some Building Contests that you can take part in, I think the October one is ending now and I forgot to build my entry but there is always next month!
Building Board (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/board,15.0.html)
Building Contests - Standard Rules (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1327.0.html) and Current Contest (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2066.0.html)
Post by: Schipperke on October 30, 2010, 11:13:08 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 30, 2010, 03:11:06 PM
I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. I have found myself slowly being addicted to this forum as much as the game. I run them simutaneously.
Just feels like home away from Sunset Valle home.
Post by: chrissie on October 31, 2010, 04:13:52 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 31, 2010, 05:17:20 PM
Post by: samoht04 on October 31, 2010, 05:49:00 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 01, 2010, 09:14:58 AM
Post by: lil_crazy on November 01, 2010, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: Schipperke on November 01, 2010, 10:14:03 AM
Post by: blackfly on November 02, 2010, 12:25:57 AM
I've been playing the Sims really since the very first one. I love playing the game as a stress reliever (especially when something funny in the game happens). I like to build houses and other buildings as well as just experiment with random things in game. :)
Post by: wildredchild on November 02, 2010, 12:57:12 AM
Post by: Schipperke on November 02, 2010, 10:17:26 AM
Hello. New to the forums.
I've been playing the Sims really since the very first one. I love playing the game as a stress reliever (especially when something funny in the game happens). I like to build houses and other buildings as well as just experiment with random things in game. :)
Welcome to the forum, blackfly! I hope you enjoy your time here. Perhaps you'll want to share some of your building creations in the Building thread.
Post by: Saltypaws on November 03, 2010, 09:43:53 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 03, 2010, 11:21:35 AM
A belated welcome to lil_crazy and a normal one for blackfly!
Post by: Pegasys on November 03, 2010, 07:41:19 PM
Anyway, nice to meet you all... I just got World Adventures and Ambitions in the last week (couldn't wait to install them both) but will play for a while before getting Late Night. Cheers!!!!
Post by: wildredchild on November 03, 2010, 07:50:22 PM
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Post by: Sophie4563 on November 04, 2010, 04:45:23 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on November 06, 2010, 02:41:37 AM
Post by: Shenice93 on November 06, 2010, 10:47:32 AM
Post by: Asleep on November 06, 2010, 11:49:48 AM
Post by: mystsong on November 07, 2010, 11:05:02 AM
Feel free to call me myst if you prefer. I've only been playing Sims 3 since this summer, but I've been trying a lot of challenges and I look forward to trying the ones here.
Post by: Schipperke on November 07, 2010, 11:07:14 AM
Post by: ptina4 on November 07, 2010, 06:06:49 PM
Post by: wildredchild on November 07, 2010, 06:25:11 PM
Post by: OutcastNeedhelp37 on November 08, 2010, 05:32:41 PM
Post by: Asleep on November 08, 2010, 06:39:58 PM
Post by: OutcastNeedhelp37 on November 08, 2010, 09:04:30 PM
Post by: Schipperke on November 09, 2010, 08:02:39 AM
Post by: mtglady on November 09, 2010, 12:52:38 PM
I want to give a warm welcome to all new members. I hope you all enjoy this forum as much as I do. ;D
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on November 09, 2010, 01:44:53 PM
Hi I'm ptina4. I'm gerrr00's daughter. I'm 11 years old and I love the Sims!
Welcome Ptina. You've been sucked in by your mom? Or vice versa? Either way, I approve. I have sucked my son in but he only plays on my cell phone.
Hope you guys enjoy it here. So far I have been able to find answers to any question my crazy wacky mind pops up. I don't know how I have been going through life without this place. :D
Post by: OutcastNeedhelp37 on November 09, 2010, 05:20:24 PM
I had some problems getting trophies and how to fix the in-game text.
Post by: samoht04 on November 10, 2010, 01:56:47 AM
This forum is mainly for the PC users but I think some people will be branching out or may already have into the console versions.
Post by: OutcastNeedhelp37 on November 10, 2010, 02:47:58 AM
Post by: smuffy on November 10, 2010, 03:22:52 AM
Is the pc version the same as the console version PS3?
I would assume there would be a lot of similarites. Might be worth starting a new topic to see if anyone else is playing on PS3 and can help you out. Good luck.
Post by: AmyRoseII on November 10, 2010, 10:35:01 AM
Post by: Schipperke on November 10, 2010, 10:40:56 AM
Post by: AmyRoseII on November 10, 2010, 10:46:14 AM
I wanted to ask how to build in the sims 3 xbox version. And if its even possible to make new lots. It so confusing xD ???
Post by: Andrew on November 10, 2010, 11:49:35 AM
I have one suggestion for the site. I think you should branch out to Youtube. You could show gameplay of newly released EPs, have visual tutorials for guides or CAW, or even have a legacy series video.
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 10, 2010, 11:57:09 AM
I have one suggestion for the site. I think you should branch out to Youtube. You could show gameplay of newly released EPs, have visual tutorials for guides or CAW, or even have a legacy series video.
Hi Andrew. Welcome to the forum. That's a good suggestion, but it's not likely to happen. At least on Youtube. Here's why—on Youtube practically anything goes, so if we link members to those pages it's quite possible they'll also see very inappropriate content too. We do not want to be responsible in making that kind of content within sight of our sanctioned content. Pam does her Dynasty videos via her Photobucket account. That's the ideal kind of situation because then all of the content viewed is under control.
Post by: mtglady on November 10, 2010, 12:21:36 PM
I am strictly a PC type of gaming person (my fingers can't figure out the game-box controllers anymore ???) so if you need any help with the Sims 3 for PC, please let me know.
Post by: Swede1992 on November 10, 2010, 02:02:19 PM
Welcome to the forum everybody.
Post by: Pam on November 12, 2010, 05:18:06 AM
I have one suggestion for the site. I think you should branch out to Youtube. You could show gameplay of newly released EPs, have visual tutorials for guides or CAW, or even have a legacy series video.
Welcome to our Forum, Andrew. As Metro said, YouTube is a risky venue for us because of all the unregulated content. However, there's a possibility that we may start a small YouTube project early next year with Forum member Leto85. Absolutely none of the details are worked out and it's still in the very early stages of discussion. (Sorry, Metro. It slipped my mind.)
Post by: sdinger70 on November 12, 2010, 09:42:12 AM
Played Sims 2 for a while, and have been playing Sims 3 off and on since it came out.
Post by: Pam on November 12, 2010, 11:08:46 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 12, 2010, 03:01:04 PM
Welcome to the forum Shannon. :)
Post by: mtglady on November 12, 2010, 11:26:09 PM
Post by: Pam on November 13, 2010, 11:49:51 AM
More Texans. *shivers* ;)
Well, it's about time we caught up with all the Swedes! ;D
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on November 13, 2010, 01:19:04 PM
Until I met everyone here. Yaay!! ;D Welcome Shannon.
Post by: Sheldrake on November 13, 2010, 01:56:33 PM
I've been playing The Sims since around TS2: Seasons. I have all of the EPs/Sps for The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 (obessive much?). As for myself, I am a 15yo high-school student from Canada named Andre. I live with his parents, and kitten Ryker. I am an avid reader, computer whiz, and I love cats. I listen to most types of music, but I can't stand heavy metal/death metal, or hardcore rap.
That's it for now,
Sheldrake
P.S: Let me know if my signature breaks any rules. I don't want to start off on a bad note :P
Post by: samoht04 on November 13, 2010, 02:33:59 PM
Post by: poofypoof on November 13, 2010, 04:09:27 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on November 13, 2010, 05:40:58 PM
Welcome to all the fellow newbies.
Post by: Saltypaws on November 13, 2010, 05:43:28 PM
Post by: Schipperke on November 13, 2010, 08:27:17 PM
Post by: poofypoof on November 13, 2010, 09:35:13 PM
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Post by: Schipperke on November 14, 2010, 03:44:21 PM
Post by: revolution724 on November 14, 2010, 04:19:22 PM
This is the handle I use most places online. I'm originally from Atlanta, GA, lived in Boston, MA for a while, and am now attending law school in New York City. I've known about Carl's Guide for a while (since I found it on Google while looking for some help right after I started playing The Sims 3), but just discovered the forums recently. I played the original Sims game, somehow missed The Sims 2 and restarted with The Sims 3. I bought World Adventures a few weeks ago and Ambitions just today - now once I get it all downloaded and patched, I'll get back to the Immortal Dynasty I was trying to get going. This is a great site and forum, thanks for hosting it!
Post by: samoht04 on November 14, 2010, 04:48:03 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 14, 2010, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: mtglady on November 14, 2010, 08:23:29 PM
Post by: GoldenArora on November 14, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
But, here I am now!
I like creating pretty sims. I'm really REALLY bad at building. But most of all, I like writting stories, although I'm not so good about finishing them. ;D
-And I guess thats all. 8)
Post by: Asleep on November 14, 2010, 08:41:15 PM
Post by: samoht04 on November 15, 2010, 01:53:24 AM
Post by: Snuzisuzi on November 15, 2010, 09:22:12 PM
The rapidly deteriorating state of our local economy has left me without a job and any valid prospects for the foreseeable future. It is with large thanks to these unfortunate circumstances of mine that I have become invigorated with the passion for Sims that I lost when I embarked upon a university degree and signed my life away for good. Every cloud and its silver lining, hey? At least, had it not been for that, I wouldn't be here today - gracing you with my endless wit and soul-defying cynicism. ;)
On a lighter note, I greatly look forward to making a lot of new friends here.
Post by: Asleep on November 15, 2010, 09:48:38 PM
Post by: Snuzisuzi on November 15, 2010, 10:08:27 PM
The horizons are soon to be expanding for me if I actually pass my driving test on Monday. Too many jobs these days require experience or do not meet my individual criteria. As it is, I'm relying on public transport which greatly limits the hours during which I can work and that's even if they offer a sufficient number of hours to pay the ridiculous hike in fares. To get qualifications, I need money. To get money, I need a job. To get a job, I need qualifications. Some greater force is conspiring against me, I'm sure of it.
Post by: Asleep on November 15, 2010, 10:15:01 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on November 15, 2010, 10:49:05 PM
Ahoy-hoy. Greetings fellow addicts. I am Snuzi and I am a Simaholic.
The rapidly deteriorating state of our local economy has left me without a job and any valid prospects for the foreseeable future. It is with large thanks to these unfortunate circumstances of mine that I have become invigorated with the passion for Sims that I lost when I embarked upon a university degree and signed my life away for good. Every cloud and its silver lining, hey? At least, had it not been for that, I wouldn't be here today - gracing you with my endless wit and soul-defying cynicism. ;)
On a lighter note, I greatly look forward to making a lot of new friends here.
I, too, have been able to dedicate my life to the Sims after the loss of my J.O.B. But I need to get back out there or I won't have any electricity to keep my laptop powered up to play my game. So I spose a little income wouldn't hurt. So I'm back on the hunt again.
Oh and I had a baby too. :D Welcome to the forum!
Post by: Snuzisuzi on November 15, 2010, 11:01:15 PM
Congratulations on the addition, PlatnumDymnd! I'm outnumbered by friends with children. I have recommended The Sims as an alternative pastime but it seems they are otherwise preoccupied. Good luck with the search, though!
Post by: mtglady on November 16, 2010, 12:36:27 AM
Warm welcomes to Snuzisuzi and Goldenaura. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. Happy Simming! ;D
Post by: Mande on November 17, 2010, 03:37:56 PM
My name is Mande, I have been lurking on this site and forum for a while now and finally joined. It's sort of strange but in real life I am very outgoing but I tend to be rather shy while on the internet. I love this site and how friendly everyone is so I figured it was time to stop being so shy. I feel like I have a pretty good way with the English language, however it is my 3rd language so if I make any grammar mistakes please bear with me, also feel free to point out to me what I did wrong and tell me the correction. That way I can learn more, the grammar and structure of English is still confusing at times! ???
Now that I have properly introduced myself, I am off for some more simming! ;D
Post by: Sophie4563 on November 17, 2010, 07:48:10 PM
Post by: Sybilla on November 18, 2010, 06:19:07 AM
I've been lurking here for a while (I know I sound creepy), and I finally decided to join. I don't remember where I found this site, but I'm really happy I did. Thanks Carl and Pam, and all the other contributors!
Oh, and one last thing- I have Aspergers syndrome, so please disregard me if I say something a little odd.
Post by: Schipperke on November 18, 2010, 09:26:57 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 18, 2010, 06:03:16 PM
Post by: Snuzisuzi on November 18, 2010, 07:42:35 PM
Post by: samoht04 on November 19, 2010, 01:32:18 AM
But here are my welcomes!
Welcome Snuzisuzi, Mande and Sybilla! :D
Post by: Sybilla on November 19, 2010, 02:46:27 AM
Post by: Leto85 on November 19, 2010, 07:00:15 PM
How many people do we have here already?
Post by: Pam on November 19, 2010, 08:28:40 PM
How many people do we have here already?
We have 2,490 registered members.
Post by: Beddy_Boop on November 20, 2010, 03:28:34 PM
We have 2,490 registered members.Although, we have 2,490 registered, under the members tab at the top of the page, we have less than 11 pages worth of participants to the forum... so sad :-\ But that is okay because we still have so many helpful and nice members of the forum!
Post by: Pam on November 20, 2010, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: Sara on November 20, 2010, 09:05:52 PM
I play the Sims 3 without mods, only downloading content from the EA store, keeping it pure. All those skins, mods and changes just don't maintain the appearance which the Sims 3 made me fall in love with. I'm glad to see this forum does not focus on mods, a nice change, from most of the other Sims forums.
Typically, I play the game without aging, liking to stick around with the Sims I get to know. I do however love how the story forwards and how subtle changes over time make a very different world.
See you around the forum!
Post by: Schipperke on November 20, 2010, 09:17:02 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on November 21, 2010, 06:05:46 AM
Post by: wildredchild on November 22, 2010, 09:29:35 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on November 22, 2010, 10:57:20 PM
My greatest apologies to everyone. Here is a great big Welcome! to everyone that has joined since page 59. According to my count it's somewhere in the 'lots' category. I lost track at about 55.
Again, sorry. Welcome all!
Post by: Chsharpe on November 23, 2010, 11:37:03 PM
My name is Cameron Sharpe and I live in California.
Post by: Lilygirl on November 24, 2010, 02:11:47 AM
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Post by: musicfanaticXD on December 01, 2010, 04:33:42 AM
I was just reading about all of this year's challenges, and I can't wait for the next season! I'm all ready to go!
Post by: Pam on December 01, 2010, 04:49:12 AM
Be sure you get registered with Metro if you're going to participate in the 2011 challenges. It's a bit different from last year.
Post by: niuri_cigarete on December 01, 2010, 06:35:44 AM
I'm Lauryna (I'm a girl, lol), 22 years old at the moment. I live in Lithuania (It's in eastern Europe), currently studying in Vilnius university. I'm going to be a meteorologist and I'm really proud of that! I've always been a geekish type, I had my first computer back in 1994, and already started playing computer games. That kind of made me who I am now, because I got interested in technologies but also didn't leave my passion of nature sciences. In 2002 I got my first normal PC (by normal I mean the one that could run at least XP, haha) and the very first game I've installed there was The Sims! I didn't have a clue about this game yet but that made me a fan of it right away even though I couldn't speak English (Imagine how I managed to play it, It's like reading Simlish now, haha). Year after year I kept my interest in the Sims and never left the game to just lie somewhere in a CD corner.
Besides my geekish personality I truly enjoy amateur photography, have a really family-oriented dream to have a huge and friendly family in the future and watching the clouds in science-romance mood, lol
oh, and I love cats. i have a cat-mania or something <3
Post by: musicfanaticXD on December 01, 2010, 08:51:20 AM
Welcome to the Forum, musicfanatic!
Be sure you get registered with Metro if you're going to participate in the 2011 challenges. It's a bit different from last year.
Thanks for the heads up!
Post by: Chopsticks on December 01, 2010, 09:53:03 AM
Post by: Asleep on December 01, 2010, 11:05:17 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 01, 2010, 01:11:37 PM
Hope you enjoy the forum!
Post by: Swede1992 on December 01, 2010, 01:16:48 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 01, 2010, 01:29:15 PM
Post by: mtglady on December 02, 2010, 02:27:08 AM
Post by: Dethfan88 on December 02, 2010, 03:28:56 PM
I'm 22 and currently workin two jobs so my Sims time is limited but hopefully that will end in a few weeks. I played the first Sims but only sparingly so I'm kinda new to the whole Simverse. Spare time, when I find where I put it, I play my 360 (dethfan88 there as well) or I am expanding, doing research, cleaning or repairing/fixing my firearms collection.
Post by: Lilygirl on December 02, 2010, 03:33:35 PM
We have snow up here in Canada as well and it's been loads of fun!
Post by: CharlotteDaBookworm on December 02, 2010, 05:01:39 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on December 02, 2010, 05:52:14 PM
I must proof-read exactly what I write more often; I know you're a regular. ;)
But welcome Dethfan88 and Sims3lover2010 at least! :)
Post by: Lilygirl on December 03, 2010, 01:07:45 AM
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Post by: Lilygirl on December 05, 2010, 03:37:22 PM
Post by: Micler on December 05, 2010, 05:07:53 PM
Big welcome to Micler! Glad to hear you enjoy the guide and forum, and that you finally decided to share.Thanks! :)
Post by: PrincessBean on December 06, 2010, 08:17:23 AM
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Post by: Swede1992 on December 06, 2010, 12:41:45 PM
Post by: trickytrickester2010 on December 06, 2010, 08:16:27 PM
Post by: GlassMirrors on December 06, 2010, 11:02:07 PM
I've used the main site's guides for many things. It's quite helpful. :] And the forums are fun looking. So I bookmarked the site and joined right on up!
Haha. :] Can't wait to post around some more! C:
Post by: Beddy_Boop on December 07, 2010, 07:19:16 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on December 07, 2010, 04:29:42 PM
@trickytrickester: Have a look at this page (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/#cheats). ;)
Post by: GlassMirrors on December 07, 2010, 05:04:35 PM
Hey Glass! Welcome to the forums! Seeing you are an artist- do you like to build your sims or build the houses? Simstar3 is also a bit of an artist- she's is a great writer! Anywho welcome and we hope you can enjoy others' advice here.
I enjoy making both Sims and houses, actually. :] But if I had to choose - Sims would be my favorite. Thanks for the welcome.
Welcome trickytrickester and Glassy!
Thank you. C:
Post by: Lilygirl on December 08, 2010, 12:28:47 AM
Hope you guys enjoy your time here. We are all most fabulous! :D
Post by: Leontine on December 08, 2010, 03:39:15 AM
I played Sims since the very first Sims... so you can imagine I'm old. Well, I'm 23. ;-)
I come from Germany, currently I am in Sweden (and I love Sweden deeply, I'm swedish in my heart). Sometimes university comes in the way of playing Sims, but I always return. I even did some kind of good stories, but I usually lack the time to finish them somewhere in the middle and then the whole feeling is gone when I return to it.
You can call me Leo if you like.
Post by: Schipperke on December 08, 2010, 11:25:18 AM
Post by: samoht04 on December 08, 2010, 04:13:57 PM
Post by: PrincessBean on December 08, 2010, 06:06:10 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 08, 2010, 07:30:46 PM
See you around!
Post by: Pam on December 09, 2010, 12:01:16 AM
Actually, is 23 considered old anywhere?
High school. ;D
Welcome to all of our new members!
Post by: Leontine on December 09, 2010, 12:10:33 PM
Thanks for your warm welcomes.
Post by: Swede1992 on December 09, 2010, 01:38:28 PM
Welcome Leontine; it's always a pleasure to see more Swedes here. How much Swedish do you know?
Post by: mtglady on December 09, 2010, 08:13:55 PM
I hope you will enjoy this site as much as I do. Happy Simming!
Post by: Leontine on December 10, 2010, 03:10:06 AM
Edit: Sorry, Pam. I could have thought of this myself.
So, English version:
I'm quite good in the language say the swedish people. I can go shopping without them starting to talk in English to me... only if the see my german VISA-card.
It's a crappy translation, but it has to do.
Post by: Pam on December 10, 2010, 06:02:18 AM
Please include an English translation for the majority of us who don't speak Swedish.
Post by: Raventiger on December 11, 2010, 03:29:20 AM
I'm completely new to the Sims games, but now that I've found them, I love them. I just wanted to take the time to thank Carl, Pam, and all those who have written such wonderful and helpful guides on this site. You've helped me appreciate the game so much more.
Anyway this is supposed to be an introduction post, so what can I share about myself. We'll I'm 40ish, male, happily married male who's currently studying Graphic Design. I don't have children I have pug dogs (which in their own ways are alot like children weirldly enough).
Any way enough rambling from me, and thank you once again for this wonderful site and all the hard work you've put into it.
Warm Regards,
Raven
Post by: Swede1992 on December 11, 2010, 05:25:14 AM
Post by: Pam on December 11, 2010, 05:58:05 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on December 11, 2010, 07:54:34 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 11, 2010, 11:43:12 AM
Post by: Raventiger on December 11, 2010, 12:22:51 PM
So, you're studying Graphic Design. Do you have much experience with it yet?
I don't have much experience yet Pam, but I do have a passion for it. Which funnily enough is why I got into playing Sims 3. I'm working so hard on my graphic design studies, that I couldn't seem to relax. I'm a long time computer gamer, but all of the games I had were too, mmm, trying to think of the right word here, hardcore will do. Playing those games either took too much time, or were stressful instead of relaxing. Sims 3 lets me pick it up, play for a bit, and then put it down again relaxed.
Post by: Pam on December 11, 2010, 03:33:06 PM
Post by: Raventiger on December 11, 2010, 06:47:27 PM
Regardless I'm always happy to help out if I can. :)
Post by: Pam on December 11, 2010, 09:15:34 PM
Post by: mtglady on December 13, 2010, 09:09:34 PM
Post by: snowy on December 14, 2010, 08:16:05 AM
Post by: Swede1992 on December 14, 2010, 12:50:34 PM
Post by: Andrew on December 14, 2010, 01:21:25 PM
I have experience with Graphical Design, Video Editing, Site Design, and I know how to negotiate.
Welcome aboard! I also have experience with graphic design, video editing, site design, and programming too! If you ever need help or advice with web development, I would be happy to help. It's great to see we have another sims veteran here!
Welcome Raven & Snowy + anyone else I missed!
Post by: Schipperke on December 14, 2010, 04:35:18 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 16, 2010, 07:20:35 PM
@ Snowy: And can I just say that we Western Canadians have seen enough of you over the past 3 days!! ;) (It's been a regular snow storm here - beautiful, but dangerous for driving.)
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 19, 2010, 06:28:02 PM
I'm always stumbling into things in life, with this thread being one of the most obvious examples right now. I found this site by accident, after clicking on the wrong Google link, but ended up looking at both the guide and the forum. I spent a while lurking around here, but was finally persuaded to join by the arrival of the new challenge season.
The name's from a book, by the way. I'm not even remotely religious.
Post by: Schipperke on December 19, 2010, 08:12:40 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 20, 2010, 01:20:21 AM
Guess we'll be seeing you around the challenge boards. Good luck to you!
Post by: MissMaths on December 20, 2010, 04:49:13 AM
If anyone needs I can supply formulae for challenges and the like
But if I get them wrong please don't have a go at me. This is GCSE stuff and I'm not even 13 yet.
But I can do the maths!
For instance, let's say that there is a timed challenge on. Someone posts their time as "Week 2, Day 4, 15:00", and you need to find the number of hours.
The formula would be as follows:
W=weeks, d=day, and h=hour.
168 hours in a week, and 24 in a day.
T(total)=w(Number of weeks)(multiplied by)168+d(number of days)(multiplied by)24+15(from the hours)-8(because the game starts at 8am.
So it all boils down to:
T=(wx168)+(dx24)+h-8
Yes, I know I shouldn't be using the multiplication sign, but it makes it much easier to read.
The answer is:
168x2=336. 4x24=96. Plus 15. Minus 8. And the answer is...439 hours in total
To clarify... 14x24=336(from the weeks). 4x24=96(from the days). Plus 15 from the hours. Minus 8, because of the start of time in a game.
Which equals... 439 hours!
Hooray!I was right! :o
So, if that doesn't prove my equations as genuine and correct, then I don't know what will. If you need an equation calculated, you know who to come to. Don't you?? ???
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 20, 2010, 07:50:30 AM
Have a good time on the forum, and keep doing maths!
I'm sure that if anyone is stuck on their sums they can rely on you.
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 20, 2010, 07:53:33 AM
Hiya!
If anyone needs I can supply formulae for challenges and the like
But if I get them wrong please don't have a go at me. This is GCSE stuff and I'm not even 13 yet.
But I can do the maths!
For instance, let's say that there is a timed challenge on. Someone posts their time as "Week 2, Day 4, 15:00", and you need to find the number of hours.
The formula would be as follows:
W=weeks, d=day, and h=hour.
168 hours in a week, and 24 in a day.
T(total)=w(Number of weeks)(multiplied by)168+d(number of days)(multiplied by)24+15(from the hours)-8(because the game starts at 8am.
So it all boils down to:
T=(wx168)+(dx24)+h-8
Yes, I know I shouldn't be using the multiplication sign, but it makes it much easier to read.
The answer is:
168x2=336. 4x24=96. Plus 15. Minus 8. And the answer is...439 hours in total
To clarify... 14x24=336(from the weeks). 4x24=96(from the days). Plus 15 from the hours. Minus 8, because of the start of time in a game.
Which equals... 439 hours!
Hooray!I was right! :o
So, if that doesn't prove my equations as genuine and correct, then I don't know what will. If you need an equation calculated, you know who to come to. Don't you?? ???
I just might put you to work. Welcome to the forum.
Post by: Lilygirl on December 20, 2010, 12:13:02 PM
Good luck in your studies.
Post by: Asleep on December 20, 2010, 01:01:23 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on December 20, 2010, 02:23:33 PM
That's quite good maths for someone your age MissMaths. If you ever need help on something more advanced, give a shout as I do have a similar talent, but am just older. :)
I'm sure you can be of help to other people too.
By the way, if you want the proper multiplication sign, press alt and type 0215 if you have Windows (on the right number 'square'). That or alt and 00d7 depending on which one you like.
Post by: cheernasticDance Flygirl on December 20, 2010, 05:13:20 PM
Post by: Choccolatee on December 20, 2010, 05:39:37 PM
Hiya!
If anyone needs I can supply formulae for challenges and the like
But if I get them wrong please don't have a go at me. This is GCSE stuff and I'm not even 13 yet.
But I can do the maths!
For instance, let's say that there is a timed challenge on. Someone posts their time as "Week 2, Day 4, 15:00", and you need to find the number of hours.
The formula would be as follows:
W=weeks, d=day, and h=hour.
168 hours in a week, and 24 in a day.
T(total)=w(Number of weeks)(multiplied by)168+d(number of days)(multiplied by)24+15(from the hours)-8(because the game starts at 8am.
So it all boils down to:
T=(wx168)+(dx24)+h-8
Yes, I know I shouldn't be using the multiplication sign, but it makes it much easier to read.
The answer is:
168x2=336. 4x24=96. Plus 15. Minus 8. And the answer is...439 hours in total
To clarify... 14x24=336(from the weeks). 4x24=96(from the days). Plus 15 from the hours. Minus 8, because of the start of time in a game.
Which equals... 439 hours!
Hooray!I was right! :o
So, if that doesn't prove my equations as genuine and correct, then I don't know what will. If you need an equation calculated, you know who to come to. Don't you?? ???
Uh... I'm your age, and that is very very very confusing to me.
You ask me to solve a maths equation, and I'll do it and get it wrong anyway.
Post by: Asleep on December 20, 2010, 06:04:03 PM
Hi all! I joined the forums yesterday. :DWelcome, cheernastic! ;D Um... can I call you that? :-\
Post by: Pam on December 20, 2010, 11:27:45 PM
Post by: IloveLlamas on December 20, 2010, 11:41:50 PM
Post by: Twilightlover 98 on December 21, 2010, 12:40:25 AM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 21, 2010, 04:26:33 AM
This is something that has bothered me for a long time and I'm finally just going to ask. When did "math" become "maths" with an S?
Maths and math are both abbreviations of mathematics. Maths is how we say it in England, but Americans shortened it to math. Nobody is right or wrong, but maths is older.
Post by: Swede1992 on December 21, 2010, 07:43:20 AM
Maths and math are both abbreviations of mathematics. Maths is how we say it in England, but Americans shortened it to math. Nobody is right or wrong, but maths is older.You're correct. Here's the Wiktionary (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/maths) page on it. You can't ask American teachers/professors Pam! ;)
Post by: Schipperke on December 21, 2010, 08:51:37 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 21, 2010, 09:01:54 AM
Maths and math are both abbreviations of mathematics. Maths is how we say it in England, but Americans shortened it to math. Nobody is right or wrong, but maths is older.
Do other subjects receive the same type of abbreviation? Just curious. Like would you say, "I'm off to study sciences." Or "I need to brush up on my histories."
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 21, 2010, 11:14:03 AM
Do other subjects receive the same type of abbreviation? Just curious. Like would you say, "I'm off to study sciences." Or "I need to brush up on my histories."
Nope, just maths.
Post by: Asleep on December 21, 2010, 11:57:52 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 21, 2010, 12:21:07 PM
Post by: Twilightlover 98 on December 21, 2010, 01:04:27 PM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 21, 2010, 02:55:29 PM
Have a good time on the forums.
Post by: Pam on December 22, 2010, 12:56:05 AM
You can't ask American teachers/professors Pam! ;)
Sure I can if that's all I've got in my family. Thanks everyone for the clarification. Apparently it's a country of origin thing. In the U.S., it's always math.
Post by: mtglady on December 22, 2010, 01:57:38 AM
Note: I can remember when math was called mathematics (showing my old age again ;)).
Post by: em1993 on December 22, 2010, 01:02:52 PM
I'm new to the forum, and I thought this would be an appropriate place for my first ever post. I've been simming since the year 2000, but my addiction has recently developed to the point that I need a forum to vent my simming frustrations. This forum seemed like a wonderfully informative place to start.
Post by: Asleep on December 22, 2010, 01:22:23 PM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 22, 2010, 01:42:01 PM
You are correct in thinking that this forum is informative. However, we are also a pretty nice bunch (in general!).
Have fun on the forums and keep on Simming!
Post by: em1993 on December 22, 2010, 01:42:27 PM
Post by: biancasimone on December 22, 2010, 06:00:39 PM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 22, 2010, 06:05:19 PM
I am looking for fun and new things to do with my sims :)
Fun=Babble Thread
New things to do=Challenges or a Dynasty.
Have fun on the forum!
Post by: joantraveler on December 22, 2010, 07:37:53 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 22, 2010, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: Asleep on December 22, 2010, 08:32:07 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 22, 2010, 10:09:51 PM
Post by: biancasimone on December 23, 2010, 02:10:45 AM
Welcome, Bianca! I love your profile pic, it's so kawaii! ;D
Haha thank you Simstar3 ;D
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 23, 2010, 05:08:30 AM
Post by: Carl on December 23, 2010, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: BlazeSolo on December 23, 2010, 05:52:50 PM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 23, 2010, 06:14:32 PM
Have fun on the forum and become part of the family.
Post by: Jowkoul on December 27, 2010, 03:27:24 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 27, 2010, 04:04:11 PM
Glad to have you around.
Post by: mtglady on December 27, 2010, 07:14:44 PM
I really hope you enjoy this forum and have lots of fun. Happy Simming! ;D
Post by: JhanMulan on December 28, 2010, 02:26:00 AM
(http://s3.postimage.org/5z5kp6dg/IMG00208_20101219_1725.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5z5kp6dg/)
Edit: That's me and my adorable nephew. :) I just thought the pic was cute. lol
Post by: Schipperke on December 28, 2010, 09:06:59 AM
Post by: Oathbear on December 28, 2010, 11:10:11 AM
Call me Oath, and no, I'm not really a big fan of bears. Just some of my online friends called my name with bear in the back. A quick info about me : I got the Loner trait, I love stories -- both reading and writing, I'm a girl, and I love The Sims!
I first know about Sims from my sister, and have (at least) played all three Sims, but The Sims 3 was so awesome, I just love all it's features! Well, with the exception of the "ugly" preset faces. I'm not so good at creating Sims.
Well then, I hope I can fit this forum's environtment. I really do hope to make friends and have fun here.
(Did I typo-ed with the environtment?)
Post by: Asleep on December 28, 2010, 11:23:14 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 28, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
There seems to be something for everyone here, hope you find your niches. :)
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 28, 2010, 01:19:13 PM
Post by: QuickFeet*Lexi* on December 28, 2010, 04:35:58 PM
I came across this site a couple of weeks ago and it has become my main resource for when I'm lost about things dealing with The Sims 3.
I have found this site to be extremely helpful.
After coming back and forth, I finally decided to join. ;D
Post by: Schipperke on December 28, 2010, 06:12:35 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 28, 2010, 06:22:26 PM
Post by: ElectricMonk on December 29, 2010, 05:05:07 AM
Hope you enjoy the forums!
Post by: Rapturous_Verbatim on December 29, 2010, 09:57:23 AM
I'm new to the forum, obv. New to Sims aswell. Liking the game.
That's it.
Post by: Schipperke on December 29, 2010, 10:37:36 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on December 29, 2010, 12:25:56 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on December 29, 2010, 11:15:54 PM
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:TM3EFEvmlOdW2M:)
Post by: Mappin on December 30, 2010, 04:03:35 AM
I thank my 26 year old daughter for the introduction to Sims 3, and consider it a returned favor for raising her on computer adventure games since she was old enough to hit the keys.
I live in Anchorage, Alaska, and already feel a bond with all the western Canadians and northern Europeans on the site. It's cold, snowy, and dark here too, which is the PERFECT excuse to spend way too much time indoors playing the Sims!
The Sims addiction has hit hard. I'm waiting up until midnight (Alaska time), on a work night no less, to see what the next Deal of the Day is on the official site.
Thank you all for an enjoyable past few months, and I look forward to the coming year. Cindy
Post by: Schipperke on December 30, 2010, 08:48:22 AM
I live in Anchorage, Alaska, and already feel a bond with all the western Canadians and northern Europeans on the site. It's cold, snowy, and dark here too, which is the PERFECT excuse to spend way too much time indoors playing the Sims!
I was raised in the Northwest Territories, so I know exactly what you mean. Winter time = Simmy time! Cheers.
Post by: Lilygirl on December 30, 2010, 12:21:56 PM
Post by: Mappin on December 31, 2010, 03:39:55 AM
Post by: good2bgreene on January 01, 2011, 03:25:48 AM
I found Carl's Guide when I got seriously annoyed with Sims 3 and needed something to inspire me to want to play, thank you search engine. :) Between the helpful tips and challenge ideas, I'm back into my Sims again. After a few months of lurking I decided the New Year meant it was time to come out and play here too. I just finished a test run for my Dynasty, so hopefully I'll be posting about that soon. Thanks for all the help and laughs so far, even if you didn't know I was there.
Cate
Post by: Leto85 on January 01, 2011, 05:11:26 AM
Welcome to the forum! And happy new year.
Post by: Schipperke on January 01, 2011, 09:09:36 AM
Post by: Beddy_Boop on January 01, 2011, 11:18:00 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 01, 2011, 12:35:49 PM
I'll be popping in on your Dynasty when it goes up.
Post by: SabrinaFaire on January 02, 2011, 10:33:41 AM
I've been playing Sims games from way back in the day when Sim City was on the original Nintendo. Been hooked since. I played Sims 1 and had most of the expansion packs and Sims 2 and had all of them and most of the Stuff. I was super excited about Sims 3 when it came out. I got Late Night for Christmas and Ambitions for my birthday and already had WA so I'm all caught up now! Anyway love the Sims, love playing it. Usually I play a legacy type challenge but I've had some problems with them lately so I've branched off to just "play" and see what happens. So far, so good.
As for me, I'm married, one cat, live in Omaha, Nebraska but I'm from the Chicago area originally. I work full time, go to school part time, and I also play World of Warcraft.
Post by: Asleep on January 02, 2011, 12:05:58 PM
Post by: Priyansh on January 03, 2011, 04:50:47 AM
I am Priyansh. Priyo, as my friends nicknamed me. I registered here yesterday while searching for a forum of Sims 3 discussion, and found this great site.
I was always a computer gamer, and I play at least 12 hours daily. An year ago, I bought Total War series, as I am a very big fan of wars and the best historian in my class.
Some months ago, my cousin bought me Sims 3 with all expansions, and some stuff packs. I first thought that I will need only Ambitions, but now I am playing whole game.
I've been playing this game for a while, and both me and my brother are loving it. I want to make some friends on this great site.
I like the 'life-simulation' games like Sims series, but I have played only Sims 3. I hope that one day I will also be a professional like all of you here.
I live in the city of Bhopal, MP, in India. As you see I am only 13 yet, so I study in 8th class.
I wish all of you good luck and a very very happy new year!!! ;)
Post by: Schipperke on January 03, 2011, 09:03:37 AM
Post by: Priyansh on January 03, 2011, 12:24:28 PM
Priyansh, welcome to the forum! We have a wonderful family of Sim players here from all over the world. It's great to meet someone from India. Enjoy your time here.
Thank you sir. :D
Post by: Lilygirl on January 03, 2011, 01:15:58 PM
Post by: samoht04 on January 03, 2011, 05:14:01 PM
Post by: Swede1992 on January 03, 2011, 06:47:04 PM
It really makes me happy seeing this place constantly growing! :D
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 04, 2011, 02:05:04 AM
Welcome all newcomers I've forgot to personally greet! ;DYeah, isn't it amazing? When I started there was a lot less members, but now everytime I look,we've got a new "newest member"!
It really makes me happy seeing this place constantly growing! :D
:D
Post by: Huge on January 04, 2011, 10:07:13 AM
Post by: MasterSiwel on January 04, 2011, 10:12:06 AM
Hello, I'm not really new to the Sims, but new here. Needed some advice on a couple of things, but thought I'd say hello here first.
Welcome to the four ms. If you need to know something that we know, you can check the guides (I'm sure they'll help)! Otherwise have fun!
Post by: samoht04 on January 04, 2011, 05:33:20 PM
Post by: Castaras on January 05, 2011, 06:05:03 PM
Hi! I'm Castaras, and I'm a student in my last year of Sixth Form, before I head off to University to do Maths. I came into the Sims franchise very recently (before Christmas this year) and am hooked.
I'm obsessive - I get hooked to something and will play that solidly for however long I'm obsessed with it. Then I'll move to another game and be hooked to that. So far, Sims 3 has been the first game I got hooked to before I even bought it. :D
I'm also a little strange (understatement). My moods fluctuate a lot, and I can end up being very hyper - which translates to very silly posts. >.< But I try and stay reasonably calm.
So yeah. I'm weird! And proud of it! ^^ Hi! *waves*
Post by: Lilygirl on January 05, 2011, 06:58:11 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 06, 2011, 12:21:55 AM
hnuh, never noticed this thing before... probably should do this? :P
Hi! I'm Castaras, and I'm a student in my last year of Sixth Form, before I head off to University to do Maths. I came into the Sims franchise very recently (before Christmas this year) and am hooked.
I'm obsessive - I get hooked to something and will play that solidly for however long I'm obsessed with it. Then I'll move to another game and be hooked to that. So far, Sims 3 has been the first game I got hooked to before I even bought it. :D
I'm also a little strange (understatement). My moods fluctuate a lot, and I can end up being very hyper - which translates to very silly posts. >.< But I try and stay reasonably calm.
So yeah. I'm weird! And proud of it! ^^ Hi! *waves*
Weird and proud? Good job! :D
Post by: sculptress on January 06, 2011, 12:53:59 AM
So as I said in the other posts I'm a keen designer/builder but I don't play the game in game mode. I play the game purely to build.
I've just graduated from my honours year specializing in fine art sculpture so I guess that's where the building obsession comes from.
Not a great deal else to say that hasn't already been said in the other posts. I'm just looking forward to the building comps and requests.
See you all on the treads...
Em
Post by: Schipperke on January 06, 2011, 04:45:07 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 07, 2011, 03:22:10 AM
Do you also use CAW (Create A World)?
Talented users of CAW are in short supply, and over on the requests thread our clever samoht is doing all the work!
(But I don't think he minds :D)
Seeya around! ;D
Post by: MasterSiwel on January 07, 2011, 09:24:50 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 07, 2011, 12:16:47 PM
Post by: sculptress on January 08, 2011, 02:42:24 AM
Hi, sculptress!
Do you also use CAW (Create A World)?
Talented users of CAW are in short supply, and over on the requests thread our clever samoht is doing all the work!
(But I don't think he minds :D)
Seeya around! ;D
Ruby I have checked out the CAW stuff and downloaded the gear but i'm away at the moment so when I get home i'll get into experimenting with it. If I like it...watch this space! :)
Post by: banded on January 08, 2011, 04:06:55 PM
Post by: MasterSiwel on January 08, 2011, 04:10:21 PM
Hello first thing wow this thread has loads of posts :o. anyway. I'm banded and I'm doing my GCSE's. I've been snooping around the guide for a while then I discovered the forum. Don't even ask about the name because I don't even know why. I think it might have been me thinking of the word band becuase I make musical sims and just sort of added "ed" on the end ???. anyway nice to meet you all.
Welcome to the family, man. Don't worry, I had to work to find a creative name and it's not very creative (I am of coruse talking about my own name).
Post by: Schipperke on January 08, 2011, 04:48:34 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 08, 2011, 04:54:21 PM
Post by: AmeliaAnne on January 09, 2011, 07:35:59 PM
I just found this forum a few days ago, and have been lurking around. Trying to decide which boards to post to, I guess :)
I played TS1 at a friends house, but never really got into it. Got into TS2 around the time of Seasons, I think, and have been obsessed ever since. My poor husband! Anyway, I have tried about a dozen times to play a legacy and have stopped each time. I'm currently on the third generation of a Differences in the Family Tree challenge and am really enjoying it, so I hope that I can keep doing that! I am considering starting a thread here to talk about it, since I'd like to chat, but I don't take enough pictures/care enough to write huge blogs about them.
I have just started to get into building. I have been moving my Sims around a little bit in the neighborhood, and that's been fun - the first house was the typical starter, then I did a fashionable little place for my heir, and now that they have boatloads of cash, they got a lovely Florida-style 5br/3ba mansion with pool, hot tub and pond (I learned how to do a curved pool and place fish spawners from threads here!) Anyway, I am glad to be here, and hope to get to know some people! Also, I play on a Mac <3
Post by: Asleep on January 09, 2011, 07:58:05 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 09, 2011, 09:58:41 PM
If you have any Mac questions give me a shout. There are a few of us that play on Macs and we try to help each other out.
Post by: kattiq on January 09, 2011, 10:27:19 PM
So I realized I never actually introduced myself to everyone.
Okay lets hop to it shall we?
My name is Katie, I have been playing since the original Sims came out on PC. I had almost every expansion pack there was available. Then I upgraded to The Sims 2 when it came out and loved the pet and seasons expansion pack out of all of them! After a while, I took a break from The Sims 2 and basically did not play anything for awhile. However, this definitely changed when I heard Sims 3 was coming out! I remember being SO excited about it I could scarcely wait! It came out a few days before my birthday and of course it was number 1 on my "what I want for my birthday" list! I have played on and off since it came out, but now I'd have to say I am a full blown addict. Although I can't really play for super long periods of time because I do end up loosing interest, I always have to take a break and then come back for more later.
I was a forum lurker in the beginning and just recently began to post stuff. I wished I would have found out about this forum when I first started playing Sims 3, because there is such a wealth of knowledge here! I have never played (or knew) so many aspects of the game before I began to read the forum (and the guide).
So, thank you to everyone who makes all this possible! You guys are awesome :D
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 09, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
I agree. I have learnt so much much the the guide and forum, such transfiguration, which is extremely cool!
Post by: Saltypaws on January 10, 2011, 02:39:13 AM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 10, 2011, 02:48:34 AM
I am a little behind on my welcomes, so I do sincerely hope that all the newcomers enjoy their time here. I am sure someone will have an answer to any questions you might have. :)Yes, everybody here is always hapy to help!
Post by: Schipperke on January 10, 2011, 08:43:44 AM
Post by: kattiq on January 10, 2011, 09:04:28 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 10, 2011, 12:36:17 PM
Post by: kattiq on January 10, 2011, 01:58:34 PM
An official welcome to kattiq! I've been enjoying your Lancaster Dynasty already.Thanks! I'm glad someone does ;)
I got everything reinstalled correctly and I am actually on my way to update them!
Post by: Joh on January 11, 2011, 01:25:46 PM
I love this site, it's been a huge help to me and I'm pretty much here everyday, a ghost in the corner. Thanks for all the help!
About me, I'm Canadian (- 10 C today, not counting the wind chill, brrrr) . I'm a mom, and a dog mom, and they aren't as thrilled about my Sims habit as I am. I've forgotten the dog outside in the yard while renovating/decorating honking big houses. Some of our meals are hastily prepared, and clearly not created by a natural cook (here's your chicken, I think there's some leftover salad in the fridge, hang on a sec, I just have to try to get these basement stairs in). Thankfully my child likes the Sims too, and we often design brightly coloured clown houses together.
Belated Happy 2011 all!
Post by: Schipperke on January 11, 2011, 01:39:01 PM
Post by: Joh on January 11, 2011, 03:25:18 PM
I have a Jack Russell Terrier, also a high energy dog, and an intelligent independent thinker, like Shipperkes. (As am I, as is my child - yikes!) My dog has settled down since her sweet 16 last September, and sadly I have to keep her off the stairs as she's getting wobbly. I live in our lovely National Capital.
Post by: Schipperke on January 11, 2011, 03:38:14 PM
I have a Jack Russell Terrier, also a high energy dog, and an intelligent independent thinker, like Shipperkes.
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. People who stereotype dogs as dependent have never lived with a Schip or a Jack! Good for your girl for making it to age 16; I hope she'll be around for a long time to come. My dogs are James, age 6; Mojo (a rescue), age 5; and Martha - also a rescue, age unknown but somewhere around 14-15. The characters in my Clan Douglas Dynasty (in the Stories) were named for the 8 Schips I've had.
Post by: Lilygirl on January 11, 2011, 05:19:40 PM
I'm in Saskatoon as well but haven't run into Schip yet! :D
I want to be a dog owner, used to be a dog owner, but when you're renting sometimes there are rules. If I found a miniature German Shepard I would have to make an appointment with the landlords!
PS. Schip's Clan Douglas Dynasty is a good read!
Post by: AmeliaAnne on January 11, 2011, 10:16:11 PM
Welcome to the forum and the Mac club, Amelia!
If you have any Mac questions give me a shout. There are a few of us that play on Macs and we try to help each other out.
Thanks Lilygirl! I appreciate it!!
And welcome to everyone else who's new too!
Post by: mtglady on January 12, 2011, 02:01:50 AM
I am a little behind on my welcomes, so I do sincerely hope that all the newcomers enjoy their time here. I am sure someone will have an answer to any questions you might have. :)
Saltypaws is not the only one behind on the welcomes, seems I am too. A very warm welcome to all newcomers and to those who have been here awhile checking us out before becoming official ;). Happy Simming!
Post by: Musenapper on January 12, 2011, 10:00:47 AM
My name is Jesse and I am from Michigan but transplanted myself to Florida almost eight years ago. (NO SNOW Whoooooo!) I've been a crazy gamer since almost the instant I was introduced to computers back when there was no windows everything was command line driven. My bread and butter are RPG's but I have loved the sims series for years starting with Sims 1. I am also a crazy Trekker.
Outside of gaming I love History, gadgets, writing, Sailing (when I get the chance) among other things. I work as a receptionist, though being a man my bosses kindly came up with the title of Information Facilitator, which actually fits better because my job description grows daily it seems.
Been visiting the guide since I first got the game a little while after WA came out and finally decided to register and join in.
Well enough about me I have to get back to actual work lol.
Post by: Schipperke on January 12, 2011, 10:16:13 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 12, 2011, 12:39:23 PM
My husband has decided to steal your Greetings and Salivations joke. Nice one!
Well, I don't envy you your weather! I'm a northern girl at heart and will take -24C over +24C any day, even if the wind chill makes it feel more like -36C and it's a blizzard, I'd still take it. I'm the girl who spent 20 months in Calgary, Alberta and hated it because it doesn't snow properly down there. :D
Post by: kattiq on January 12, 2011, 08:01:59 PM
I would have to agree with you on the warm weather thing. And I definitely envy the weather you get to enjoy right now! I had to walk around in 20 degree weather today, I was about to die and I live in Alabama! But after living in Thailand for 6 years I got used to the tropical weather all year around. I'm pretty sure no amount of layers could ever help me acclimate to the cold. :P
Post by: Saltypaws on January 12, 2011, 11:46:50 PM
Welcome to the forum Musenapper and hope everyone stays warm, wherever they are. :D
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 13, 2011, 02:17:31 AM
Post by: RJ on January 13, 2011, 01:24:56 PM
Post by: kattiq on January 13, 2011, 04:13:08 PM
Over at where I am it's over 30 degree Celsius everyday and raining every other. Silly South East Asia climate. ): I would love to see some snow!Believe me, I've lived in Asia before and had summer all year round. Now I'm stuck in the middle of the snow- I'd gladly have summer all the time :P
Post by: RJ on January 13, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Believe me, I've lived in Asia before and had summer all year round. Now I'm stuck in the middle of the snow- I'd gladly have summer all the time :P
I don't exactly wish to have snow all the time, just a more temperate climate so that I don't end up all sweaty just walking to the bus stop to get to school lol.
Anyway I realised that I have not introduced myself (: I'm a 20-going-on-21 undergrad majoring in Economics and Japanese Studies. I've lived in the sunny island of Singapore all my life and take both English and Mandarin as my first language. I usually play mmorpgs so sims was a little different when I first tried it. My secret little wish is for sims to be an mno too so that I can play with my friends in the same town. Right now I hope to complete my dynasty and take part in all the challenges. (:
Post by: kattiq on January 13, 2011, 09:03:14 PM
I don't exactly wish to have snow all the time, just a more temperate climate so that I don't end up all sweaty just walking to the bus stop to get to school lol.
Anyway I realised that I have not introduced myself (: I'm a 20-going-on-21 undergrad majoring in Economics and Japanese Studies. I've lived in the sunny island of Singapore all my life and take both English and Mandarin as my first language. I usually play mmorpgs so sims was a little different when I first tried it. My secret little wish is for sims to be an mno too so that I can play with my friends in the same town. Right now I hope to complete my dynasty and take part in all the challenges. (:
Yeah I know what you mean -- like when you step outside and you instantly begin to sweat without even moving. Haha
That would be kind of cool to be able to play sims with your friends :P
Post by: MaryMarsh on January 13, 2011, 10:20:58 PM
I've been playing Sims 3 for about a month only, but I'm hopelessly hooked. Currently, I'm playing a homeless guitarist whose sole income is from tips. It's actually working out quite nicely; though, there's no hope of getting rich quick. She sleeps in a tent on the roof of the fitness center, uses facilities there, and exists entirely from fruit purchased at the store. It has been challenging and is thus all the more fun. Soon, I will begin throwing parties at the amphitheater and that should boost my income.
Anyway, thank you Carl and Pam for a terrific site. I think I've read through all of Carl's walk-throughs and guides and now I'm delving into the forum more deeply.
Post by: RubyLovesSims on January 13, 2011, 10:40:15 PM
That sounds fun, but quite hard.
Let us know how you are going, and enjoy the Forum!
:D
Post by: kattiq on January 13, 2011, 11:16:55 PM
Good luck with your homeless guitarist. I have yet to venture out into the musician world with my sim. I hope you find some valuable information here :D
Post by: Lilygirl on January 13, 2011, 11:19:31 PM
@ RJ: For my first university degree I minored in economics - it's so fascinating learning how the markets work and just how much a little bit more/less here affects everything over there! Good luck with your studies.
Post by: Figwit on January 15, 2011, 02:52:53 AM
I have been playing Sims since around October 2007. I started with a borrowed copy of Sims 2 from my daughter and was soon hooked. I was also soon digging into my wallet to buy every EP and SP available to say nothing of upgrading my computer and eventually replacing it. I bought Sims 3 soon after it was released and the love affair continued.
I now play on a Mac though my PC is there as a backup.
My playing style is pretty boring. I am still playing with the same sim couple I created back when I first entered Sims 3. They never really age though once or twice they have found the fountain of youth and become teenagers - just so they can meet and marry all over again. They have had countless children which often get abandoned with old save games while the parents get to do it all again in a new town. At the present time, they have hung onto their current batch of children through a few towns and I have become rather fond of them all. I think they might stick around with the parents for quite a few more sim-years. I do have other sims in my towns but mostly they are just backdrop. My sim pair have just about maxed every skill several times over but there is always more to learn. At the moment it is nectar making and I am enjoying that immensely.
Post by: Saltypaws on January 15, 2011, 03:04:20 AM
Post by: jillnok on January 15, 2011, 10:30:24 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 15, 2011, 12:57:51 PM
Come on in, let me take your coat, have a seat, and would you like some hot chocolate?
Post by: Simmerqueen on January 16, 2011, 05:38:12 PM
I usually play only one way - lots and lots of babies! I just love to see the way the genetics are expressed and I think the toddlers are especially adorable.
Hi Figwit and jillnok! I know Figwit from other forums too, she's a good sim buddy! :D
Post by: kattiq on January 16, 2011, 06:25:24 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 16, 2011, 08:50:09 PM
If you're interested in the challenges check out the General Rules (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2721.0.html) and PM Metro! The first challenge has started but there is still plenty of time to get into it. Good luck!
Post by: Katluvr on January 25, 2011, 01:57:20 PM
My name is Debbie and I'm new to TS3 but I'm already addicted. I found this community when I was looking for information and tips on how to play - this is the best resource I have found. Then I started reading Pam's Immortal Dynasty and found I couldn't stop. I still have a lot more to read but I can't wait to see how it turns out. Most of all I was impressed that this seems to be a more mature community - not so much in terms of age but in terms of content.
A little about me...I'm 47, happily married (on 9/9/09) to my best friend. We don't have any children but we have 2 big dogs, 3 cats, and 11 chickens. We live south of Boston, MA. I have played a couple of Sims games on my Nintendo DS many years ago and really enjoyed them but never got into the PC version until 2 weeks ago when I bought and downloaded TS3.
At the moment I have 2 families going. The first started by Willow Logan, a small town girl who is finding fame and fortune in Bridgeport as a stylist. There she befriended Morrigan Hemlock and asked to be turned. Life as a vampire has been great so far - she met, fell in love with, married and turned Matthew Hamming. She is focusing on her career before she and Matthew start a family. In the meantime I am building their dream house and they are working to earn the money to buy it.
My other Sim is Jewel Cartier, a recent (as in last night) arrival to SV. She is the founder of my legacy family - 'The Family Jewels'. I plan to follow her and her chosen heirs for 10 generations. I'm thinking this will be a matriarchal legacy (for no other reason than I think it's more fun to dress up girl Sims) and I'm planning on naming her descendants after gemstones. So far she has bought her large plot of land and is temporarily living in the firehouse until she can save up some money or snag a husband.
Anyhow, I'm looking forward to getting to know you and hopefully sharing some of Jewel's adventures.
Post by: niuri_cigarete on January 25, 2011, 02:11:58 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 25, 2011, 02:18:17 PM
My other Sim is Jewel Cartier, a recent (as in last night) arrival to SV. She is the founder of my legacy family - 'The Family Jewels'.
Love the Legacy family name. Lol.
Welcome to the forum.
Post by: Figwit on January 25, 2011, 04:19:59 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on January 25, 2011, 06:37:03 PM
Post by: BellaClo on January 27, 2011, 04:44:48 PM
I registered a week ago and have just discovered this thread.
So I simply want to say hello to everybody and a huge thank you for putting up this site and forum. This place is amazing!
I've known the guide section for a while now, but only recently discovered the forum part, and the challenges. That's what decided me to register. I've since started the 'Garden of smelly fish' and an immortal dynasty. It's a different way to play the game, and this has proved very funny so far.
I discovered the Sims by the end of the Sims1. With the Sims2, I must confess I got completely addicted to the game. And obviously, the same is happening with the Sims 3 now. I have a feeling that I'm not the only one showing such symptoms around here :D
Happy simming to you all.
Post by: Lilygirl on January 27, 2011, 06:18:28 PM
We even have a Sims Anonymous (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2279.0.html) thread for those addicted to TS3!
Post by: TheChronicR on January 31, 2011, 06:37:41 AM
I've been playing The Sims 2 since 2005 and Sims 3 since it came out in June 2009. It's my favorite game. Once, I googled about the game and was lucky enough to find Carl's Sims 3 Guide. It was very helpful, indeed. The forum was a later discovery for me. I've been reading the threads as a guest for 2 months now. Finally decided to register. My username is a bit foolish, but I hope that I'll be able to make friends on the forum. If anyone wants to talk to me, feel free to send a personal message to my account. As of me, I'm still a school-goer, in 9th class. English is not my mother tongue, so please excuse me for any grammatic mistakes or wrong punctuation. The people here are very friendly, and the rules are quite appropriate. I'm a friendly person and would like to have some friends who play Sims 3. None of my real life friends play it. So, feel free to send me a personal message! Thanks for the guide as well.
Post by: samoht04 on January 31, 2011, 07:43:19 AM
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Post by: Firestaar1 on February 02, 2011, 05:18:53 PM
I've also been an avid Sims follower since the first Sims, and the love story continued to Sims 2, and finally to Sims 3. I still play 2 occasionally however it's mostly to help my mother who I finally talked into trying the Sims about a month ago.
I found this site as a friend from another forum told me that it was a great site for getting information on the Sims 3, as well as game help. So far this visit I've found 3 members that I know from another forum, which thrills me as I've loved reading what their Sims get up to on a regular basis.
I'm also another one that uses mods and custom content in my game on a regular basis, despite several resolves to play one game without cheating. So far I have not succeeded, though I've made another resolve to play my most current game without anymore cheating. I'm hoping that maybe reading about other members who are able to play without cheating will encourage and assist me in keeping this new resolve.
If not I may have to find a "Sims cheaters anonymous" club. ;)
Post by: samoht04 on February 02, 2011, 05:22:23 PM
Post by: Firestaar1 on February 02, 2011, 05:29:38 PM
Edit: I forgot to say thank you for the welcome Samoht04, I apoligize normally my manners are much better :)
Post by: Figwit on February 02, 2011, 07:43:48 PM
Post by: mtglady on February 02, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
A warm welcome to all the new additions to our family here at Carl and Pam's Sims 3 Forum. I hope you all enjoy the forum, the information, the challenges and all of us helpful, friendly members. Happy Simming ;D!
Post by: Simmerqueen on February 02, 2011, 07:56:12 PM
Fire, it's great to see you here. This site is, as others have said, a great site with a lot going on and a lot of knowledgeable players. The best part about it for me is that there are so many people playing and enjoying Sims 3 here! I love to read about other peoples' games and that way I get more ideas for my own game too.
TheChronicR, your English is excellent! I would never know you were not a native speaker, so I don't think you'll have much trouble. ;D
Post by: Firestaar1 on February 02, 2011, 07:58:43 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on February 03, 2011, 08:27:36 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on February 03, 2011, 01:15:41 PM
Post by: Naga on February 03, 2011, 01:58:46 PM
A huge welcome to all the players who registered after I did! (Yea, it's a cheap way to cover around 50 pages)
Post by: moonshadow on February 06, 2011, 08:27:52 PM
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Post by: moonshadow on February 06, 2011, 10:21:15 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on February 07, 2011, 01:49:58 PM
If it's story ideas you're looking for perhaps a Dynasty, official or not? There are many Dynasty stories posted for anyone to check out.
Post by: moonshadow on February 07, 2011, 01:53:22 PM
Post by: Filly on February 07, 2011, 10:45:19 PM
Post by: Asleep on February 07, 2011, 10:50:53 PM
Post by: kattiq on February 07, 2011, 10:51:33 PM
I'm with ya on the "juvenile antics"!
Post by: Lilygirl on February 08, 2011, 12:07:30 PM
Post by: mysticmirror on February 08, 2011, 02:21:26 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on February 08, 2011, 03:48:30 PM
Post by: mysticmirror on February 08, 2011, 07:13:16 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on February 08, 2011, 09:04:33 PM
Check out the story board for ideas/evidence on all the wacky things your Sims might do.
Post by: kattiq on February 08, 2011, 11:00:37 PM
I hope you enjoy the forums :)
Post by: RubyLovesSims on February 09, 2011, 01:47:42 AM
Enjoy the forum :)
Post by: bored1 on February 14, 2011, 10:44:35 PM
I started following this guide and forum last year, doing the challenges on my own time to try something different. I never remembered to sign up and pm Metro in time to join in. This year I decided to sign up and get on board at the start.
I have a similar user name on the TS3 site. I have been a serious sims addict for about 5-6 years.
I picked this sn 11 years ago for a game site and have just kept it. I get asked a lot "why are you bored?" or "if you are so bored, why don't you do something else?". My response is the same: "because addicted_one doesn't sound quite right"
Post by: Lilygirl on February 14, 2011, 11:03:47 PM
Post by: moonshadow on February 15, 2011, 02:50:04 PM
Well looks like I won't be doing a story as the pictures are taking an extremely long time to upload, I know it doesn't take two hours even on dial-up.
I might try again though because little baby Adena would be sad if no one seen her cute little face.
Post by: Schipperke on February 15, 2011, 03:33:10 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on February 18, 2011, 07:08:06 PM
Hope you enjoy the forum and guide!
Post by: mysticmirror on February 20, 2011, 03:01:55 AM
Heather
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Post by: mtglady on February 26, 2011, 02:09:06 AM
Welcome to everyone since I last made my last presence known. I hope you enjoy the site, discover new ways to play the game, share your stories and generally have a Simmin' good time.
Happy Simming all ;D!
Post by: EvieH on February 26, 2011, 04:06:48 PM
I have been lurking here for quite a while, having stumbled across the Guide trying to find nectar recipes when WA came out, and have dropped by ever since - I have even stopped buying the Prima books because everything I need to know is here! So it really is about time I delurked.
I've played all the Sims games as they have come out, I dread to think how many hours I have devoted to the cause. Finding the time for simming has got a little difficult lately with two children under 3 (the 3 year old loves to choose the clothes in CAS). I'm keen to get started on a Dynasty, having tried and failed to finish a legacy a number of times.
Looking forward to seeing you around!
Post by: TheChronicR on February 26, 2011, 04:09:35 PM
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Post by: KrispyNickyB on March 04, 2011, 05:49:26 PM
I'm a simmer from beginning sims 2. I'm also a Macbook Pro owner. So Sims 3 has been my dream come true. I think this place will be a great fit for me. I have been looking for a place to post and talk about sims that just didn't branch immediately into a "Sims 3 $%^&* (<-- Sorry if that's illegal I won't do it again past this post). For me so far Sims 3 has run beautifully with little glitches. Sims 2 is still a nightmare that never runs correctly. However, Sims ThemePark remains a very much missed game in my family and has the record for being the biggest glitchiest game ever.
Hmmm now about me. Well, I am an amateur writer and never ending college student. I finish my Bachelor's this December which I'm excited about. Also, I have been around the internet volunteering and working for forums to gain experience. My recent employment online was for David Archuleta.
In real life I'm a huge geek and love tweaking computers and games. So I will confess here (and then stop because yes I've read the rules) I've modded my game a bit and played with coding to just frankly figure it out. I think someone keeps instructing me to "hack" constantly or something. However, I always backup my files now.
I wanted to confess that because I am currently experimenting with my first ongoing family. I do want to write a bit about it. Once I figure out the difference in legacy and dynasty I may share it with you guys. I had a bad run with trying to get things published and being harassed on how bad of a writer I was so it's baby steps for me.
Looking forward to this place it seems like a lot of fun. I'm glad I stumbled upon it thanks to a link on the Sims3 Facebook page for the ABC Townie Story which I fell in love with.
Post by: Lilygirl on March 04, 2011, 06:39:40 PM
Post by: KrispyNickyB on March 04, 2011, 06:55:47 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on March 04, 2011, 08:29:33 PM
I hope you have heaps of fun here ;D
Post by: Pam on March 05, 2011, 01:29:52 AM
Just to give you a brief summary, a legacy is a challenge based on rules written by Pinstar on the official Sims 3 Forum. A Dynasty (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1810.0.html) is a challenge written by Metropolis Man and me here on this Forum. So, of course, we tend to encourage players to play a Dynasty. You can do either, though, and you're welcome to post it on whichever Stories board is appropriate. You're also welcome to use our Gallery (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,2881.0.html) to host your Sims 3 pictures.
Post by: KrispyNickyB on March 05, 2011, 01:38:40 AM
Post by: samoht04 on March 05, 2011, 10:02:53 AM
Post by: Hosfac on March 05, 2011, 10:32:21 AM
Yeah, the Immortal Dynasty is a big undertaking, but really it's only slightly bigger than your standard legacy challenge (fewer generations, more requirements). And Samoht04 is right: I've learned so much by reading other people's stories.
Post by: Tears of Jade on March 05, 2011, 12:51:51 PM
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Post by: simlishlol on March 05, 2011, 07:15:39 PM
Hai, I is TkeleChog, navajo for something horribly hilarious.Hi I'm simlishlol, I've actually been around for a while, but I just thought I'd introduce myself for sim's sake! ::)
Post by: Asleep on March 05, 2011, 09:22:10 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on March 06, 2011, 03:42:37 AM
Enjoy the forum!
Post by: TheChronicR on March 06, 2011, 03:49:05 AM
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Post by: Keruri on March 06, 2011, 12:32:34 PM
I tend to create a family and stick with them until the end. This may be a very long period of time, especially depending on how regularly I play, but I almost always return to my original creation. When the original parents eventually die, I continue playing the family with one of their children -- usually the youngest, who I tend to keep in the household even after he or she has grown up. In Sims 2, I was once up to the family's eighth generation.
As for myself, I'm a university student working towards my BA in history and then I hope to get my BEd. In the little spare time I am afforded after all my schoolwork, I like to read, see friends, work out, and, of course, play Sims! (among some other games.) I also volunteer in a kindergarten class once a week if I have the time. Some people may say the opposite, but those little kids keep me sane! I'm also addicted to my phone.
This website and forum look great: informative and welcoming! From what I've read and seen so far, everyone seems very friendly, which is awesome. Hopefully I will learn some great tips that will enhance my Simming experience!
Keruri
Post by: Schipperke on March 06, 2011, 02:52:13 PM
This website and forum look great: informative and welcoming! From what I've read and seen so far, everyone seems very friendly, which is awesome. Hopefully I will learn some great tips that will enhance my Simming experience!
Keruri
A warm welcome to the forum, Keruri and all the other new members! It's great to see so many new members. As Keruri said, I think you will find a lot of friendly and helpful people here. Enjoy.
Post by: moonshadow on March 06, 2011, 08:13:08 PM
Post by: Redlaw on March 08, 2011, 08:56:21 AM
For a while I was playing epic games. Things after a while became way to stagnate so much so my sim started to notice. Also ment I was spending a week with a baby/toddler in real life. Which gets painful.
Now I have started playing long games. I get what I wanted with epic (getting to know my sims) but I do not get bored (neither do they).
Glade to be here
Post by: Schipperke on March 08, 2011, 09:17:42 AM
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Post by: Joh on March 08, 2011, 09:53:02 AM
Happy simming!
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Post by: Lynley1248 on March 08, 2011, 04:24:52 PM
I found this site when trying to find a guide to Sim careers and was thrilled when I stumbled across this site because the guides are wonderfully helpful and some of the best I've found so far. I've learned so many new things I would have never discovered on my own. I'm not a very adventurous player and am hoping to branch out and try new things within the game. I've been lurking for a few weeks and finally decided to join. I look forward to learning even more great things from all of you. ;D
Lynley
Post by: Joh on March 08, 2011, 05:26:31 PM
Enjoy your time here! Happy Simming!
Post by: kattiq on March 08, 2011, 11:18:39 PM
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Post by: TheChronicR on March 11, 2011, 04:19:51 PM
I've been reading / lurking on these forums for a couple of months now (ever since I started playing SIMS 3)... finally decided to register and join the party. I love this website and the forums. Tons of useful information. Thank you very much!
Welcome to the forum, galaxy! Hope you like the forum more now that you have full access to it. Members here are very friendly and helpful. ;D
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Post by: Lilygirl on March 13, 2011, 07:53:37 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 14, 2011, 05:35:22 PM
I somehow missed this thread until now (I have no idea how I managed that!) so I will just introduce myself here, even though I am very, very late :P
I'm jessiethedog (real name Emily) and I love dogs, psychology, reading, science and sims. Put simply, I am what many call a nerd. I have loved the Sims since my dad introduced me to TS1 when I was four. He must still regret that, as I never stopped playing from that moment on. I bought TS2 and all the expansion packs and as soon as TS3 came out it was in my computer. Basically, the same story as everyone else on here ;D
Post by: Hosfac on March 14, 2011, 06:37:05 PM
Put simply, I am what many call a nerd.
You know what the cool kids call nerds when they grow up?
Boss. (Being a nerd myself, I love that joke. ;D )
Welcome to the forum everybody, even those of you who have been here a bit. :P
Post by: Esther1981 on March 15, 2011, 08:26:59 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 15, 2011, 08:35:19 AM
I'm a fellow sim addict ;D
And I love that joke Hosfac! :D
Post by: jessiethedog on March 15, 2011, 01:03:47 PM
You know what the cool kids call nerds when they grow up?Just a little bit ;) That's a great joke, Hosfac :D
Boss. (Being a nerd myself, I love that joke. ;D )
Welcome to the forum everybody, even those of you who have been here a bit. :P
Post by: All on March 16, 2011, 11:34:16 PM
I especially like playing large families. :)
Post by: Seabody on March 16, 2011, 11:54:51 PM
I was looking through the games section of a local shop once and thought: "Sims? Well, it's better than doing nothing." How right I was.
Since then I have bought almost all the expansion packs (I'm missing the one with the chemistry set in Sims 1, I think it's Livin' Large? :'() I personally prefer cooking to most other skills (bar gardening and inventing). I generally don't like playing families above 5 Sims, but I'm doing the Immortal Dynasty. *Gulp*. And I'm up to Gen. 3. And my founder met Grim (his wife died.)
My favourite expansion pack? Probably Makin' Magic and Apartment Life. For Sims 3? It's a tie. At this moment, World Adventures, Late Night and Ambitions are tied for first place.
Sims is definitely better than doing nothing. That's for sure. ;)
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 17, 2011, 01:02:50 AM
Architecture was my favourite profession in Ambitions. Even though I'm not super-great at decorating, I love it too.
I love playing large families also. Yay for lots of nooboos! :D
And welcome Seabody (I think I've welcomed you in another thread, but this is an official welcome :D).
And yes, Sim is definitely better than doing nothing! :)
Post by: Esther1981 on March 17, 2011, 01:23:19 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on March 17, 2011, 01:48:22 AM
Post by: samoht04 on March 17, 2011, 02:29:53 AM
Hi my name is All and I am new to the Sims forum. I really enjoy: inventing, painting, decorating, and ghostbusting. My most favourite is inventing. ;D
I especially like playing large families. :)
Welcome All! :) I like large families as well, well I end up with them some how! :P
Hello. My name is Seabody.
I was looking through the games section of a local shop once and thought: "Sims? Well, it's better than doing nothing." How right I was.
Since then I have bought almost all the expansion packs (I'm missing the one with the chemistry set in Sims 1, I think it's Livin' Large? :'() I personally prefer cooking to most other skills (bar gardening and inventing). I generally don't like playing families above 5 Sims, but I'm doing the Immortal Dynasty. *Gulp*. And I'm up to Gen. 3. And my founder met Grim (his wife died.)
My favourite expansion pack? Probably Makin' Magic and Apartment Life. For Sims 3? It's a tie. At this moment, World Adventures, Late Night and Ambitions are tied for first place.
Sims is definitely better than doing nothing. That's for sure. ;)
Welcome Seabody and I agree that Sims is betetr than nothing and probably most things! :D
Post by: TheChronicR on March 17, 2011, 07:08:52 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 17, 2011, 08:55:14 AM
Post by: originalsim on March 18, 2011, 04:02:41 PM
I've been playing since TS1, I'm a University student, major in Economics. I play Sims to blow off steam. My favorite thing to do is build and decorate ;D. My favorite expansions are Late Night and World Adventures. I love adventuring.
I've been reading the guide for little things like nectar recipes for over a year and I finally decided to join the forum. I love it so far and it's so fun to see all the creative ways that everyone plays and really takes advantage of the open ended aspects of the game.
I look forward to getting to know everyone better. Oh, extra thanks to everyone who tests and writes for the guide. You guys have saved me countless times!
Post by: samoht04 on March 18, 2011, 04:16:11 PM
Post by: Seabody on March 18, 2011, 04:24:02 PM
Hope you enjoy it!
Post by: TheChronicR on March 18, 2011, 06:31:32 PM
Post by: Schipperke on March 18, 2011, 08:00:25 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on March 18, 2011, 10:46:02 PM
Have fun on the Forum ;D
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 19, 2011, 12:45:10 AM
I'm sure you'll enjoy the forum!
Post by: Hosfac on March 19, 2011, 01:20:58 AM
And while I've seen you around a bit lately, I realized just now that I never properly welcomed you Seabody! Glad to see you finally got that second star. :P
Post by: mammabec on March 20, 2011, 12:03:28 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on March 20, 2011, 12:06:13 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 20, 2011, 12:08:08 PM
I'm glad you've found fun in the game again :)
Post by: samoht04 on March 20, 2011, 02:38:20 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on March 20, 2011, 07:55:29 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on March 21, 2011, 01:04:20 AM
Post by: simsissy on March 21, 2011, 01:58:16 AM
Nice to meet you all and I hope to get to know you better!
Now time to go finish up my homework (Working on my last 3 weeks of my second college degree) so I can get back to my Dynasty. It is addictive I tell ya!
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 21, 2011, 02:56:42 AM
Now time to go finish up my homework (Working on my last 3 weeks of my second college degree) so I can get back to my Dynasty. It is addictive I tell ya!I know what you mean!
I have homework to do right now, but when I think "Study legislation or play my Immortal Dynasty Challenge?", you can probably tell which one I'm leaning towards :D
Post by: Natsuko on March 21, 2011, 08:31:54 AM
I can't wait to meet everyone else! This is a great form!
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 21, 2011, 09:09:09 AM
I would love to visit Russia and Japan! I think they're amazing.
I hope you enjoy your time here :)
Post by: Lilygirl on March 21, 2011, 02:40:30 PM
Welcome also to Natsuko! Sounds like you had a very interesting childhood: living in 3 very different countries. Enjoy your summer here and good luck with grad school come this autumn.
Post by: jessiethedog on March 21, 2011, 02:54:23 PM
Slightly off-topic, but-Isn't it amazing how many new members we are getting every day? I don't think that there has been no new members in a day for quite some time now, at least when I log on. It has been said many times before, and will certainly be said again, but I am so proud to be a member here.
Post by: Leto85 on March 21, 2011, 04:02:47 PM
If you're an expert in building than I would love to see you there. And I'm sure Thomas (the big guy behind the building section) will feel the same way.
Have fun here! If you like sims, you will like it here. :)
Post by: Hosfac on March 21, 2011, 08:18:15 PM
I'm an expert house builder in Sims 3, and I've raised many families.
I am so looking forward to seeing some of your houses. I get so many wonderful ideas from all of the wonderful builders we have on this site, and I'm always anxious for a new perspective!
Post by: Ricalynn on March 22, 2011, 02:59:46 PM
Hi! I'm Ricalynn and I've been playing Sims 3 off and on since it came out. I have most of the EPs and am currently anxiously awaiting for the clock to run out so I can DL Sims Medieval. Even though I've played for a long time, it's more like I've dabbled with the game. Since finding this forum I've realized that there are so many things I don't know about the Sims and I'm enjoying all the new aspects to enter my gameplay. Since I started lurking and finally joined I've started 3 challenges (only two will be posted, missed deadline of one) and a dynasty which I hope to be putting on the forums very soon. Can't wait to chat with everyone later!
Post by: TheChronicR on March 22, 2011, 04:17:09 PM
Post by: samoht04 on March 22, 2011, 04:19:21 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 22, 2011, 11:20:12 PM
I'm looking forward to reading your dynasty!
Post by: Esther1981 on March 23, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
Post by: moonshadow on March 23, 2011, 08:27:13 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 26, 2011, 09:27:21 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on March 26, 2011, 10:41:02 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 26, 2011, 11:02:17 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 26, 2011, 04:01:17 PM
Post by: Asleep on March 26, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
(and we're not obsessed at all, we could all give up the Sims whenever...*shifty grin*)Really? :P
Post by: Seabody on March 26, 2011, 05:13:15 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 26, 2011, 05:26:02 PM
Really? :PYes... ;) hehe.
Post by: Esther1981 on March 26, 2011, 05:58:36 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 26, 2011, 10:46:12 PM
I could never quit. Never. I rarely go an entire week without simming, and even that's pretty extreme. The question isn't when to stop, it's what comes next! ;D
Post by: Saltypaws on March 27, 2011, 02:26:44 AM
Post by: Zuraka on March 27, 2011, 03:38:28 AM
I've played Sims 1, 2 and 3, but I only had Sims 1 for a few weeks and barely played it. I've played the heck out of Sims 2, and I've only fairly recently had Sims 3, so, getting used to it. I've only had the games for Xbox and Xbox 360, because my computer's a piece of trash that would most likely crash if I tried to even install a sims game on it. :/
Post by: Asleep on March 27, 2011, 03:44:06 AM
Post by: Zuraka on March 27, 2011, 03:46:05 AM
Post by: Asleep on March 27, 2011, 03:57:59 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 27, 2011, 04:02:43 AM
Hooray, someone acknowledged me! XD Thanks simstar!I can assure you that everyone here will acknowledge everything you say. No opinion will go unnoticed, because we all value what everyone has to say :)
Post by: Zuraka on March 27, 2011, 04:06:39 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 27, 2011, 04:25:34 AM
Thanks alexandria :DYou're very welcome :)
Post by: TheChronicR on March 27, 2011, 04:36:58 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on March 27, 2011, 04:59:49 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 27, 2011, 12:53:53 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on March 27, 2011, 03:33:05 PM
Post by: Zuraka on March 27, 2011, 05:12:37 PM
No one tells me how to eat mah socks! 8)
Post by: Esther1981 on March 27, 2011, 08:54:09 PM
Thanks, everyone :DHaha
No one tells me how to eat mah socks! 8)
Post by: Asleep on March 28, 2011, 06:59:44 PM
Post by: Hosfac on March 29, 2011, 02:17:34 AM
Don't socks taste really bad?
I'd imagine that it would depend on whether or not they were clean, and what you were washing them with. :P
Hello and welcome to all of the newcomers that I have recently missed.
(I really need to check this thread more often...)
Post by: Seabody on March 29, 2011, 05:07:43 AM
Don't socks taste really bad?Wool socks taste bad. ;D Others don't.
Post by: ILikeMyUsername on March 29, 2011, 11:53:22 AM
Uh, let's see...
I play Sims 2, and 3. Yup, yup. I do, I do.
I'm currently eating a slice of cheese. xD
I LOVE hockey and when I saw the hockey sticks that came with Freetime in Sims 2, I fell off my chair.
OMGOSH! My sims just had triplets! Three girls: Alexa, Charlotte, and Natalie. [:
They are cute! ^_^
Just a week and a half ago, I figured out Sims 3...
BUT NOW I LOVE IT!
Okay, that's it.
Good day...
I SAID GOOD DAY! xD
Post by: TheChronicR on March 29, 2011, 12:18:30 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on March 29, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 29, 2011, 12:40:56 PM
Welcome to the forum, ILikeMyUsername! You seem like a fun person. Am I right? :)Haha, I think you are right. :P
Welcome, ILikeMyUsername! *waves* Have fun here! ;D
Post by: ILikeMyUsername on March 29, 2011, 04:57:29 PM
Aren't you all just a friendly bunch! xD
I try to be a fun person! [:
Post by: Ellenser on March 29, 2011, 04:58:28 PM
Here's a little info about myself! I plan to become either an engineer (chemical or forensic), but have a back up plan of being a math/physics teacher. I love math, physics, dark chocolate with 85%+ cocoa, reading, playing piano, hiking and playing the Sims 3. Lately, most of my free time goes towards the Sims!
My family and I are in love with Scrabble and every time we have a little get together, the game is on! If any of you are wondering, my cousins and I have discovered that searay, jols, smet, nano, laa, ey, and wu are, in fact, not words. :D
Post by: Esther1981 on March 29, 2011, 06:19:31 PM
Post by: Asleep on March 29, 2011, 06:56:53 PM
You seem like a fun person.Seconded!
Welcome to the forum, UserName~! ;D
(Can I call you that?)
Post by: Seabody on March 29, 2011, 10:48:04 PM
Seconded!
Thirded!
Welcome to the forums Zuraka, ILikeMyUsername and Ellenser!
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 29, 2011, 11:37:43 PM
I love scrabble too.
Quote
Good day...Willy Wonka? ;D
I SAID GOOD DAY!
Post by: TheChronicR on March 30, 2011, 05:34:12 AM
Post by: Hosfac on March 30, 2011, 10:08:27 AM
Well, whichever is the case, welcome to it, Ellenser!
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 30, 2011, 11:27:51 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on March 30, 2011, 12:15:06 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on March 30, 2011, 02:56:37 PM
Post by: ILikeMyUsername on March 30, 2011, 03:25:34 PM
And, and, AND...
Welcome Ellenser! :D
Post by: RoninOfRyugu on March 30, 2011, 11:28:57 PM
I am/was a die-hard Sims and Sims2 player, and couldn't wait to get my hands on Sims3~!! Took me awhile, but I got it installed about a month ago, and have added the Ambitions and Outdoor Living Stuff expansions. Some of it I'm finding a lot of fun, especially all the color matching abilities in the clothes and household items. I think most of the time I play just to build cool homes, but I have to admit to making "the baby's daddy" step up to the plate and marry the unwed mothers, (blame it on my old fashioned morals and upbringing). Plus, it gives me an excuse to throw a wedding party and build them a new home to move to!
I'm loving this website, there has been such a plethora of (well organized~!) helpful hints and tips on traits and rewards, to get my Sim to whatever he/she has picked for a Lifetime Wish, or Career, in a manageable time frame. Kudos to all contributors!
I stopped by today to see if I can find out why when I'm placing new lots, and want to move a character I'm holding on the clipboard onto one, the new lots disappear! I only see them in the original edit/build/buy mode. .. so off to play with your search feature (again).
Post by: Asleep on March 31, 2011, 12:08:49 AM
I'm sure you'll get all the help you need. :)
Post by: Ellenser on March 31, 2011, 01:19:36 AM
Perhaps the lots are community lots instead of residential ones?
If that's not the case, hopefully you find the answer!
Post by: Alexandria_ on March 31, 2011, 01:43:06 AM
Is it okay to shorten that to Ronin?
Post by: TheChronicR on March 31, 2011, 05:16:19 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on March 31, 2011, 07:11:04 AM
Post by: RoninOfRyugu on March 31, 2011, 08:11:52 PM
Welcome RoninofRyugu :)
Is it okay to shorten that to Ronin?
...absolutely, and thanks all for the welcomes!
Post by: jessiethedog on April 01, 2011, 07:31:57 PM
Post by: Seabody on April 01, 2011, 07:59:37 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on April 01, 2011, 08:01:36 PM
Post by: RoninOfRyugu on April 03, 2011, 07:38:29 PM
Perhaps the lots are community lots instead of residential ones?
If that's not the case, hopefully you find the answer!
I did find a solution on the EA site ... and that's to go back to the lot in build/buy mode and put something ON the lot ... a tree, chair, whatever. The lot then gets an empty house tag and I am able to purchase and move Sims onto them.
Welcome Ronin! I'm glad you're enjoying TS3 - but not glad for the reasons of your abundant free time. I hope things turn around for you.
Thank you Lilygirl, I hope so too!
Post by: Sim City Bus Driver on April 06, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
Please make me welcome!
Sim City Bus Driver!
Post by: jessiethedog on April 06, 2011, 02:59:28 PM
Hi! I am Sim City Bus Driver! I have joined the Sims 3 site with the same name!Hi there! I guess you also like Sim City then :P
Please make me welcome!
Sim City Bus Driver!
Enjoy the forum!
Post by: TheChronicR on April 06, 2011, 03:45:01 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on April 06, 2011, 04:26:22 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 06, 2011, 08:50:36 PM
Post by: Corgi Cat on April 06, 2011, 11:38:49 PM
This site is awesome! Thanks Carl, Pam and everyone else that makes it so wonderful and helpful.
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 06, 2011, 11:51:18 PM
I'd leave that issue for Carl or Pam to answer. Maybe you could message them and ask?
Post by: Sim City Bus Driver on April 07, 2011, 02:34:44 AM
SimCityBusDriver
Post by: Esther1981 on April 07, 2011, 03:09:41 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on April 07, 2011, 03:31:51 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 07, 2011, 11:17:58 AM
Attention! Attention! All you who think I like Sim City! I do not play it! TS3 is much better! I just like buses. Very, very, much! And of course TS3!B-b-but...Sim City... :P Nah, just joking. I agree, TS3 is better.
SimCityBusDriver
Welcome, Corgi Cat! ;D
Post by: Corgi Cat on April 07, 2011, 05:52:48 PM
Yes, I PM'd Pam and she took care of the old account. Thanks for the advice, all is good.
Post by: thesweetestpea on April 07, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
Post by: Asleep on April 07, 2011, 08:47:33 PM
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Post by: moonshadow on April 07, 2011, 11:09:33 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on April 07, 2011, 11:19:04 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on April 08, 2011, 01:51:07 AM
@ Anna: I just read the first post of your Dynasty and I'm liking it! Good luck.
Post by: Ellenser on April 08, 2011, 03:27:27 AM
I'll check out your immortal dynasty, Anna!
Post by: Seabody on April 08, 2011, 03:32:16 AM
EDIT: Um... Ellenser's post has this as the subject line: "!!"
Post by: TheChronicR on April 08, 2011, 05:27:22 AM
EDIT: Um... Ellenser's post has this as the subject line: "!!"
Well, looks like Ellenser was too excited. ;)
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 08, 2011, 06:40:54 AM
I'm just off to read your dynasty!
Post by: SimCityBusDriver on April 08, 2011, 01:41:12 PM
Ok so I have a new account. Why? Because I lost my old one. I am just told that "This username does not exist". So, since I have made no real achivement here, I have come in a new form!
Post by: TheChronicR on April 08, 2011, 01:47:00 PM
Hello (again!)
Ok so I have a new account. Why? Because I lost my old one. I am just told that "This username does not exist". So, since I have made no real achivement here, I have come in a new form!
Well, hello, I guess? :D
I think you should connect Pam or Carl so that they can solve your issue.
Post by: Ellenser on April 08, 2011, 06:33:07 PM
Hello (again!)
Ok so I have a new account. Why? Because I lost my old one. I am just told that "This username does not exist". So, since I have made no real achivement here, I have come in a new form!
Welcome back!
I hope you enjoy the forums (again)!
Post by: Esther1981 on April 08, 2011, 07:38:12 PM
Post by: CandyHeartedSim on April 11, 2011, 04:06:40 PM
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Post by: Yarakisagoa on April 12, 2011, 05:46:37 PM
P.s: i want to say more, but my english is not good :D.
Post by: Esther1981 on April 12, 2011, 06:03:48 PM
Post by: Ondaderthad on April 13, 2011, 10:18:47 AM
I arrived here when looking for a Sims Medieval Guide. I only played The Sims 1 a long time ago and recently purchased the Sims Medieval. I didn't see an Introduce self thread in the Medieval section so here I am.
I am an old game addict (65+ yo) and French is my mother's tongue although I have been living in Australia for more than 30 years.
Post by: TheChronicR on April 13, 2011, 10:23:01 AM
Post by: Seabody on April 14, 2011, 03:27:43 AM
@Yarakisagoa, If you don't mind me asking, is your username Japanese?
Post by: Yarakisagoa on April 14, 2011, 06:41:50 AM
P.s: can i welcome new member from now on? :D. If yes, i'll love to.
Post by: Seabody on April 14, 2011, 06:48:05 AM
Konnichiwa! Sims ga daisuki desu!
(Hello! I love Sims!)
Post by: Esther1981 on April 14, 2011, 07:46:38 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 14, 2011, 08:18:16 AM
Post by: Asleep on April 14, 2011, 12:02:57 PM
Of course you can welcome new members Yarakisagoa!Seabody, you speak japanese?
Konnichiwa! Sims ga daisuki desu!
(Hello! I love Sims!)
Post by: LolaLovesYou on April 14, 2011, 05:34:11 PM
Hello I'm lola.
I used to play the sims 1 and 2 when i was younger. Played them a lot,
but haven't gotten around to play the sims 3.
But last week my laptop died and i got stuck with a semi crappy desktop which can't run my art programs for work,
with all my passwords gone <---yay D:>, until i can recover the hd from my exploded laptop lol.
So i decided to get steal my moms sims3 to kill time until funding enables me to get a new computer and recover my hd files.
If been enjoying the experience more then expected.
Ive been playing little over a week and my own sims have taken over the valley ive been playing completely.
Making it quite a nice gene pool to swim around in :'D
I really love the genetic feature, really adds interest in the game for me.
If the game doesn't have the idiotically long load times on the computer i plan to get [8gb ram, intel i7 and a high end video card...i sure hope not!] i might even keep playing it a lot and develop some items for it? Or maybe just make creating sims and sharing them my new hobby~
Well besides that,
i'm currently working for a game project developing a mmorpg as a concept artist.
I also work as a photographer and fine art painter and do good will work with handicapped and autistic kids <__>
And I'm 23 ~
btw,
i decided to join this forum because i kept finding it in google when ever i stumbled upon problems :3
Post by: Hosfac on April 14, 2011, 07:34:32 PM
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Post by: TheChronicR on April 14, 2011, 11:17:17 PM
Post by: Seabody on April 15, 2011, 03:00:27 AM
Seabody, you speak japanese?Hai! (Yes!) I can even (kind of) write in Hiragana and Katakana (the picture scripts)!
Welcome Lola!
Post by: Asleep on April 15, 2011, 11:37:29 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on April 15, 2011, 06:30:27 PM
Welcome to CandyHeartedSim, Yarakisagoa, Ondaderthad, and Lola. Hope you all enjoy your time here.
Post by: Lilygirl on April 16, 2011, 05:09:15 PM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 17, 2011, 05:33:56 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on April 17, 2011, 05:37:12 AM
Yey! Thankyou for all the welcomes! That's very nice. :D I'M GETTING IT TODAY! Woop woop! (I'm trying very hard not to say WooHoo cos that sounds like.. err.. the other thing ::) ) Yey!
Type 'Woohoo' separately (Woo Hoo) and it won't mean that. ;) Or a simple 'Woot' could do the job, as well. :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 17, 2011, 05:46:51 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 17, 2011, 06:22:42 AM
Post by: adskelton70 on April 17, 2011, 08:04:12 AM
I have been playing The Sims since the original came out. I bought all of the EPs, and most of the SPs. When Sims 2 came out, I again bought all of the EPs, and all but one or two of the SPs. Now that Sims 3 is out, I have all of the EPs so far, and the SPs, and I have had more fun with The Sims franchise than with any other game!
Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and thank you for allowing me into the coolest Forum around!
Thanks,
Angie
Post by: TheChronicR on April 17, 2011, 08:12:24 AM
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Post by: flootiebeauty on April 17, 2011, 10:27:16 PM
You guys seem like a friendly bunch of simmers, and I've been a big fan of Carl's guide for a long time, so I thought I'd take the plunge and join. ;D
I'm 24 and I've been playing some form of The Sims since the game first came out when I was 12. Oh wow, I just realized that I've been simming for half of my lifetime. I don't know if that's a good thing or just sad, haha! Anyway, I'm in grad school, so my time to play is limited, but thankfully I have only two weeks left in this semester. Oh, and I'm having surgery at the beginning of May, so I plan to play a lot then when I'm stuck in bed all day recovering. Let's see... other than TS3, I love NCIS, anything related to Disney, be it parks, movies, or random bits of trivia, all animals, but especially bunnies and ducks, and books.
If you're wondering about my handle, I used to play the flute (my undergrad degree is in music) and when I was in high school, our flute section in band was known as "The Flootie Beauties" since we were the only all-female section. It seems silly to me now, especially since I haven't played in 2 years, but I like to be consistent. :D
I look forward to getting to know all of you! Yay sims!
Christine
Post by: TheChronicR on April 17, 2011, 11:09:49 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 18, 2011, 02:58:20 AM
Another musician! :) I played mallet percussion, general percussion, bass drum and keyboard in my old high school band. I had the best memories there.
Post by: Esther1981 on April 18, 2011, 03:50:17 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 18, 2011, 03:53:37 PM
I also play the flute, as well as the piano/keyboard, guitar and recorder :P
Enjoy the forum! :)
Post by: Tommyo3000 on April 20, 2011, 10:18:52 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on April 20, 2011, 10:26:31 PM
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site so I guess this is a good place to start. I've been following this forum for a few months actually but kept putting off making an account! Yea.... ::) can't think of anything else to say so I guess I'll end it here. Oh yea and by the way Pam your dynasty is awesome! I actually spent a few hours reading through ever page! ( took awhile!) Well Bye for now! ;DWelcome, Tommyo!
I also lurked on the site for awhile, but when I did become a member, I realised just how fun it is!
Enjoy the forum ;D
Post by: Esther1981 on April 20, 2011, 10:57:55 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on April 21, 2011, 01:25:59 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 21, 2011, 01:30:49 AM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on April 21, 2011, 01:59:27 AM
I'm Jeana. I've been playing Sims since Elementary School, mostly with my cousins. I didn't get a chance to formally introduce myself and already I am a Sr.Member, so I figured now would be the time to do so. Tommyo, you will love this forum. It's the most reliable (unofficial) Sims 3 guide out there. ;DA (bleated) welcome to ShortCatLadyx3!
Post by: jeanamariex3 on April 21, 2011, 02:02:38 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on April 21, 2011, 09:09:09 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 21, 2011, 03:40:32 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on April 21, 2011, 05:24:33 PM
Post by: samoht04 on April 22, 2011, 02:40:42 PM
Post by: Seabody on April 26, 2011, 03:52:19 AM
Post by: Allie0563 on April 26, 2011, 09:00:27 AM
These boards are the best so far...everybody is wonderful and questions actually get answered...unlike some OTHER boards I know. ::)
Post by: Esther1981 on April 26, 2011, 09:12:44 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on April 26, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 26, 2011, 03:11:37 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on April 27, 2011, 06:03:14 AM
I agree, we do have the best forum on the web! ;D
Post by: TheChronicR on April 27, 2011, 09:06:36 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 27, 2011, 10:02:00 PM
Post by: crazilazigurl on April 28, 2011, 08:12:11 PM
Finally registered ;D. Been poking round this forum and the main sie since I got the base game. I love the moderators of this site, and the community. I'm kind of excited to finally be registered. Looking forward to doing my first legacy, and maybe participating in a tournament (not to win of course, just to have the experience).
I'm almost done with graduate school, and will have more free time to hang out and work on my Sims.
I'm also here because since the first game I have always wanted to do a Sims story but have never been able to. I want to learn how to do that, too.
Yay!!!
Post by: Schipperke on April 28, 2011, 09:15:30 PM
Crazilzigurl (I hope I spelled that right), thanks for the kind comments. We have great members in this forum and everybody helps to keep it a friendly and helpful place. You mentioned an interest in stories and legacies. You might want to check out the Immortal Dynasty challenge, here: http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1810.0.html (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1810.0.html). The Immortal Dynasty is unique to this site, designed by our very talented challenge-master Metropolis Man, and there have been a lot of interesting stories based on the dynasty challenge.
Post by: flootiebeauty on April 28, 2011, 10:31:25 PM
Yay! Another grad student! I thought I was the only one. What are you getting your degree in? I'm working on my Master's of Library and Information Sciences.
Post by: Alexandria_ on April 28, 2011, 10:43:08 PM
Post by: crazilazigurl on April 28, 2011, 11:03:51 PM
@Schipperke I'm all over it. I've been trolling for a while. So, I'm excited to get ready to actually do it. I'm also eyeing the Baby Boomer III challenege.
@flootiebeauty Yay!! I'm getting my master's in social work. in finals mode right now. cannot wait to be done. it's put a hamper on my sims playing. lol!!
@Alexandria_ thanks! i'm glad to be here as a registered user, finally!
Post by: Asleep on April 28, 2011, 11:06:53 PM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on April 29, 2011, 05:06:59 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on April 29, 2011, 05:11:10 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on April 29, 2011, 02:28:04 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on April 29, 2011, 04:14:55 PM
Post by: Cheezey on May 03, 2011, 09:39:15 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 03, 2011, 09:42:21 AM
Post by: Schipperke on May 03, 2011, 09:57:03 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 03, 2011, 03:05:36 PM
Post by: ratchie on May 03, 2011, 03:50:24 PM
Rachel
Post by: crazilazigurl on May 03, 2011, 06:02:48 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 03, 2011, 08:23:29 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 04, 2011, 01:32:47 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 04, 2011, 01:52:43 AM
Post by: Cheezey on May 04, 2011, 12:27:11 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on May 04, 2011, 12:32:17 PM
Post by: Dusty_Monk on May 04, 2011, 04:34:43 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 04, 2011, 04:39:16 PM
Post by: Sierra on May 04, 2011, 07:28:32 PM
I've been playing The Sims 3 about three months and having alot of fun. Been following this site about two months reading many of the old topics and finally thought I would register. Great site btw.
Hope to chat with you all sometimes.
Sierra
Post by: Lilygirl on May 04, 2011, 07:59:41 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 04, 2011, 10:36:04 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 04, 2011, 11:10:43 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 04, 2011, 11:57:01 PM
You'll get to chat to us in the Babble Thread. We'll be nice. I can't recall any instance of rudeness on the forum. I agree - everyone makes this forum/guide so great.
Dusty_Monk, the majority of the buildings in Sims 3 are open. Only some are Rabbit-Holes (A rabbit-hole is like the village shoppe. Sims go in, but you cannot see them.)
Post by: RubyLovesSims on May 05, 2011, 04:17:47 AM
Greetings. Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself.Welcome!
I've been playing The Sims 3 about three months and having alot of fun. Been following this site about two months reading many of the old topics and finally thought I would register. Great site btw.
Hope to chat with you all sometimes.
Sierra
I'll see you around, Sierra. :D
Post by: Blazers on May 05, 2011, 04:49:55 AM
I've been a simmer since sims apartment I believe it was.
I was 11 at the time and I just jumped back into it again recently.
I've been around this forum for some time and just registered. It's nice to meet you all ;).
Post by: Esther1981 on May 05, 2011, 04:59:14 AM
Post by: Seabody on May 05, 2011, 05:16:39 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 05, 2011, 05:23:52 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 05, 2011, 05:30:38 AM
Post by: Seabody on May 05, 2011, 05:31:53 AM
I was eleven then too!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 05, 2011, 08:54:43 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 05, 2011, 09:07:59 AM
Er...I wasn't. I was 9, I think. :D
Post by: Asleep on May 05, 2011, 09:57:21 AM
Haha, me too! ;DSo was I! ^^
Welcome Blazers, Dusty and Sierra! I look forward to seeing you around :)You joined when you were 9? :o
Er...I wasn't. I was 9, I think. :D
Wow!
Post by: jessiethedog on May 05, 2011, 10:12:45 AM
So was I! ^^No, I played Apartment Life when I was nine. :D But a Simmer for much longer.
You joined when you were 9? :o
Wow!
I don't think the forum was even around 3 years ago! :D
Post by: Asleep on May 05, 2011, 10:44:47 AM
My dad only let me play sims after I turned 11. >:(
Post by: jessiethedog on May 05, 2011, 10:59:16 AM
Oh yeah, It wasn't. My bad.Ok, I'm sorry for how off-topic this is, but really? My dad encouraged me to play TS1 when I was about 3! :o
My dad only let me play sims after I turned 11. >:(
Post by: crazilazigurl on May 05, 2011, 07:22:57 PM
You guys sound like me: simming for a while (since Sims 1) and lurking on the board before you registered. :)
I feel old around you guys. I started playing The Sims back in 2000 and I was 14. Ha!
Just some nostalgia: (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/crazilazigurl/The%20Sim/SimsSS.jpg)
Post by: Asleep on May 05, 2011, 08:44:42 PM
Wow...
Post by: Tommyo3000 on May 05, 2011, 10:42:43 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 05, 2011, 10:53:36 PM
Rotation sucked too - there were four positions. I guess there are infinite positions to place the camera in Sims 3.
Post by: Tommyo3000 on May 05, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
Yup - that's Sims 1. And cheats were basic too - to cheat to max moods, you needed to save and use MoveObjects, or else they'd lose all progress since the last save.
Rotation sucked too - there were four positions. I guess there are infinite positions to place the camera in Sims 3.
It sure has evolved a lot! Quite a difference from Sims to Sims 3.
Post by: Blazers on May 06, 2011, 02:26:35 AM
But i still played sims apartment but I must of started on a different game Lol I'm not quite sure ::)
Post by: TheChronicR on May 06, 2011, 05:27:06 AM
Post by: dickmac999 on May 07, 2011, 12:24:45 PM
If you're new to the forum and want to introduce yourself, feel free to do so here!
I stickied this post because I never want it to die. It's a great guestbook for new people who don't have a question in particular but just want to greet us!
Hello. My daughter and I have just started playing The Sims 3 and also have the Ambitions expansion. We'll be around, asking for guidance, tips, etc.
Cheers!
Post by: Asleep on May 07, 2011, 12:29:21 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 07, 2011, 12:34:39 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 07, 2011, 01:12:14 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 07, 2011, 03:24:26 PM
Post by: mrsbclark on May 07, 2011, 05:17:57 PM
My name is Bren. I am Ricalynn's sister and she has recently introduced me to my new love of Sims 3. So far I am still pretty new to the game and getting used to playing multiple sims, etc. She is still laughing at me for not knowing how to change the color of something until recently. I joined the forums initially because she and I spent a lot of time talking about her dynasties, and I got to help her with the ideas for creating the house for Artie's dynasty. From that point on, I'm pretty sure that I was hooked. I have two of my own games going right now so that I can learn the basics, and Rica was nice enough to create an entire Faire family complete with an outdoor no-roof house. I am in love with it and finding it easier and easier to control multiple sims all at once. Oh, and I have recently discovered the "pause" button. :D After reading Pam's and Rica's dynasties, I am getting closer to wanting to create one of my own. I own all of the expansions except World Adventures, mostly because Rica has a tendency to get bugs with it so I am leary. I also do not own the stuff packs yet, but that will come with time.
I used to play Sims 2 on my game cube back in college, but this is my first real interactions with Sims on a computer. As far as I can remember, Rica can feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
I am also anxiously awaiting the Generations expansion at the end of this month.
Happy Simming to everyone!
Post by: Esther1981 on May 07, 2011, 05:21:53 PM
Post by: Ricalynn on May 07, 2011, 05:25:27 PM
Welcome to the forums! You will find nothing but helpfulness and good people here.
Post by: mrsbclark on May 07, 2011, 05:27:35 PM
Oh and yes, she is mean to me. It is worse than a sly reference in the dynasty thread to think about because she teases me with hints and insider knowledge! I even know what stage the game is at and how many pictures she has for if she did want to update, but I have no idea what things, or people, look like.
Post by: Esther1981 on May 07, 2011, 05:34:48 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 07, 2011, 05:36:34 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 07, 2011, 05:39:28 PM
I assure you that you'll eventually start one. lol It's unavoidable. ;)True. When I first joined, writing a story seemed so hard and impossible to me. Now I've got 2 of them going on. Well technically only one since the other one is on hiatus until Generations comes out lol.
Post by: Lilygirl on May 07, 2011, 05:56:27 PM
Now Bren, it's alright if you have insider information on Rica's stories but under no circumstances are you allowed to leak the information! I like my stories served in one meal please, not random snack-y bits throughout the day. ;) There are a couple other family duals on the forum, I think it's neat.
Post by: mrsbclark on May 07, 2011, 06:02:16 PM
I will never leak information about Artie's or the Steel dynasties. She changes it on me at the last minute so that even I am holding my breathe for the next update.
Post by: Seabody on May 07, 2011, 06:18:29 PM
I assure you that you'll eventually start one. lol It's unavoidable. ;)
And Addictive! I thought I'd do 1 story at a time, just Katie's World! Now I have - Katie's World, End of the Line, The Marsden's, The Forumna's, The Yawhouse's, and Survivor: Sunset Valley. And I'm kicking around an idea for another one!
Post by: TheChronicR on May 07, 2011, 06:41:26 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 07, 2011, 06:44:20 PM
The Yawhouses? I've not spotted that one, Seabody. On which board is it? Your other ones are great though.
You have. You've even commented on it - It's Tales of Woe. I just call it the Yawhouses, as Holly's surname is Yawhouse.
Post by: TheChronicR on May 07, 2011, 06:53:30 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 08, 2011, 06:22:01 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 08, 2011, 04:24:38 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 08, 2011, 05:15:35 PM
Post by: Chopsticks on May 08, 2011, 05:17:14 PM
Post by: browneyed_ on May 08, 2011, 08:47:40 PM
I actually found this page while searching reading various challenge (I think I fell on an adoption challenge...).
My usernames on the official forum are Jaimee17 & Saffron_x but I rarely go there nowadays. Especially since the Generations expansion was announced (now, the forum is flooded with ranting about what they dislike about the expansion).
I'm totally a Sim-addict, I have all TS1, TS2 and TS3 games (all expansions and stuff packs, but I don't have Medieval or the Sims Stories). It's actually the ONLY game I play (well, that, Minecraft and Just Dance for the Wii xD !). I don't really go on forums, but since I'm looking to start a Legacy challenge while waiting for Generations, I think I'll be faithful to this forum while posting my legacy :)
Oh, and, I can't wait for Generation :D !
Post by: Esther1981 on May 08, 2011, 08:50:40 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on May 08, 2011, 10:46:39 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 09, 2011, 03:38:47 AM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on May 09, 2011, 04:20:39 AM
Post by: Seabody on May 09, 2011, 04:21:59 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 09, 2011, 04:25:33 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2011, 05:16:38 AM
Post by: Lol@Sam on May 09, 2011, 05:46:19 AM
Ten facts about me are:
I'm 15.
I'm best friends with Fez who I believe is the poster above me. :P
I started playing Sims 2 when I was 12.
I am addicted to The Sims 3. I have all the expansions and I bought the Sims Medieval a few weeks ago, but I don't like it so I'm going to trade it in for Generations at the end of the month when it comes out.
I like to do experiments and such with sims. I have played every trait there is and the largest family I have had was the third family I played on vanilla Sims 3 which was 29 Generations long. I gave up because the game was starting to get buggy and because I was getting a tad bored with the family, tbh.
I'm from London but live in Edinburgh.
I am a hardcore fan of Lady GaGa.
I look like Gaspard Ulliel (or so I'm told).
I'm amazing at science. I am doing Int 2 exams in all three sciences in my school this year and I am predicted an A for every one.
Fez told me I should join this forum, so here I am.
Woo! ;D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2011, 06:06:05 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 09, 2011, 06:30:52 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 09, 2011, 06:48:49 AM
29 generations?! Wow :o
I think the longest I've gone is 8 :D
Post by: Lol@Sam on May 09, 2011, 07:07:50 AM
Welcome to the forum, Sam! I am a die-hard GaGa fan too! Baby I was born this way! W00T! :D
;D Lady GaGa is fantastic. Have you ever seen her live? I did, at Glastonbury in 2009. She was amazing. I've also saw her on tour and I'm seeing her again this Sunday at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Carlisle. Can. Not. Wait. :D
Welcome Sam!
29 generations?! Wow :o
I think the longest I've gone is 8 :D
I've got a really good graphics card and lots of memory. My game started getting buggy at around 20 generations and then it got quite bad by the 29th, I left the would-be heir as a teenager and quit cos I prefer the quality, not length, of the game. Anyway, it was my self sim who married Agnes and it was from then on that the 29 generation Grimshaw family began. :D
Post by: TheChronicR on May 09, 2011, 07:12:25 AM
Post by: Lol@Sam on May 09, 2011, 07:17:13 AM
Nah, unfortunately GaGa never bothered to come to Armenia. :( Still buy and love her music though. ;D Glad to meet another Little Monster! lol
You live in ARMENIA!?? Coincidence or what?: I'm off on a city break to Yerevan in October. :P
Post by: TheChronicR on May 09, 2011, 07:34:24 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
You live in ARMENIA!?? Coincidence or what?: I'm off on a city break to Yerevan in October. :P
:O You're always on holidays, you lucky thing. :P Maybe you'll bump into Chronic. ;D
Glad to meet another Little Monster! lol
HEY! I'm one, too! :P
Post by: TheChronicR on May 09, 2011, 10:11:04 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2011, 10:28:43 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 09, 2011, 12:57:15 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 09, 2011, 02:58:09 PM
I love science too-just chose all three at Int 2 level ;D
Post by: Seabody on May 09, 2011, 03:43:44 PM
Yes, you'll enjoy this forum! It's great, especially the members.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2011, 04:45:46 PM
Welcome James and Sam!
I love science too-just chose all three at Int 2 level ;D
Me too, when I was in third year but I couldn't complete them when I got moved up two years. :'( So I have never done physics (unless you count those three weeks). Oh well. Higher Human Biology and Higher Chemistry for me next year!! (WOOO! ;D)
Post by: Lilygirl on May 09, 2011, 07:44:58 PM
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 10, 2011, 12:09:56 AM
Post by: Lol@Sam on May 10, 2011, 05:07:44 PM
Welcome to James and Sam (and anyone else I may have missed!) I'm in awe at a 29 generation family! I think the longest I've lasted has been maybe three generations. I love Lady Gaga too!
YESS! Thats, what, four little monsters now? Our crew is getting bigger and bigger. ;D
Yeah, I was in awe, too. I got told I wouldn't get past 12. xD
Post by: MoMoll on May 12, 2011, 10:13:34 AM
I'm new to the forum and find it very helpful. I was watching my daughter and her firends playing the Sims and got hooked, to the point we argued about whose turn it was for the computer, so we bought her a computer for her birthday. She has since moved on to other things.
However, I play the Sims a lot since I'm an American living in France and am still struggling with the language and was put on early retirement due to corporate downsizing.
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 12, 2011, 10:25:29 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 12, 2011, 10:28:17 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 12, 2011, 12:27:30 PM
Yes, it is definitely difficult to turn up in a whole new country without knowing the official language. Good luck!
Post by: MoMoll on May 12, 2011, 03:27:39 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 13, 2011, 02:03:14 AM
Post by: Seabody on May 13, 2011, 02:06:52 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 13, 2011, 02:53:01 AM
Post by: Chopsticks on May 13, 2011, 03:43:58 PM
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 13, 2011, 08:10:32 PM
Post by: MoMoll on May 14, 2011, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 14, 2011, 02:22:10 PM
Long-time, on-and-off Simmer (starting with the first SimCity). I started TS3 at launch but it and my computer did not get along. Couldn't even get through CAS :(, so I uninstalled, put it in the back of the closet and pretty much forgot about it. Long story short, I recently replaced the old comp and, last month while rooting about in the closet, I stumbled across TS3. On a whim, I decided to give it another go and voila, it works like a charm now! Yahoo, here we go!
I've been playing and enjoying every moment. There's so much to do, and I only have the base game, no expansions yet. After lurking this site and these forums (an excellent resource, my heartfelt thanks to those responsible!), I figured it was time to join up, so here I am!
Post by: samoht04 on May 14, 2011, 02:51:25 PM
Big Wlecome to - Allie, Crazilazgurl, Cheezey, Sierra, Blazers, dickmac, Bren, James, Same, MoMoll and Posey! ;D
Phew that was a lot! :D
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 14, 2011, 02:53:22 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 14, 2011, 02:55:20 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 14, 2011, 05:37:18 PM
;)
Post by: Seabody on May 14, 2011, 05:39:56 PM
Welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy it here.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 14, 2011, 07:00:43 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 15, 2011, 04:42:40 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 15, 2011, 11:12:28 AM
Post by: Audren on May 15, 2011, 12:16:40 PM
I'm Audren, and I've been here about a month or so. I first found the guide and thought it was extremely useful. Finding the forum came after I discovered the Immortal Dynasty challenge, and I decided to stick around. It simply amazes me how civil and family-friendly this forum is, especially compared to some others.
Post by: TheChronicR on May 15, 2011, 12:27:32 PM
Post by: samoht04 on May 15, 2011, 12:43:37 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 15, 2011, 04:48:48 PM
And now Audren has given me someone to welcome. Welcome, Audren! And I agree with you -- this is a very nice community!
Post by: sth128 on May 15, 2011, 05:35:24 PM
New poster here. A bug where sims would stuck in bed constantly plagued my game since the new patch (the one that added the breast size slider) which prompted me to search for solutions on-line. Apparently there are no solutions available so I had to devise my own methods. I registered only to post my findings (which is now in the tech support section).
Hopefully it helps others who experience the same error. TS3 seems to always have more bugs than entertainment...
Post by: Audren on May 15, 2011, 05:56:58 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 15, 2011, 06:09:04 PM
Post by: GenTheHen on May 15, 2011, 06:11:04 PM
Just do the Resetsim command
Post by: Seabody on May 16, 2011, 01:15:04 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 16, 2011, 01:58:32 AM
And welcome sth128, I hope you stick around :)
Post by: MoMoll on May 16, 2011, 05:49:48 AM
I've used resetsim, but be careful if your sim was playing an instrument, because the game seems to think they are still playing it. The sim's husband jumped out bed due to "rude awakening from noisy sim". He had the music moodlet, but she kept sleeping and had no moodlet. Had to exit without saving to get rid of the music.
Post by: TheChronicR on May 16, 2011, 06:49:50 AM
I am wishing you luck in finding the right solution. Our forum is full of experienced players, so (I hope) you won't have to wait long. Good luck!
Post by: Esther1981 on May 16, 2011, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 16, 2011, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: Honeysuckle on May 17, 2011, 05:37:49 AM
I started playing Sims 3 in february, I have been browsing these forums and guides for information, fun and inspiration and finally desided to registre too.
Cheers Honey.
Post by: Seabody on May 17, 2011, 05:41:06 AM
Yes, this forum is full of fun - everyone jokes, is friends and has a good time. While still being constructive. We still share information.
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 17, 2011, 08:34:49 AM
I hope you enjoy your time here (and I'm quite sure you will)! :)
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 17, 2011, 08:46:34 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on May 17, 2011, 09:42:25 AM
Post by: OleanderT on May 17, 2011, 09:50:04 AM
If you're new to the forum and want to introduce yourself, feel free to do so here!
I stickied this post because I never want it to die. It's a great guestbook for new people who don't have a question in particular but just want to greet us!
Greetings! Just want to say hello before I go to the forums and ask for help on the "Invasion Quest". :)
Post by: Lilygirl on May 17, 2011, 10:02:22 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 17, 2011, 12:12:27 PM
I've been using the site for quite awhile and just finally entered the forum. What a fool I was not to read all the wonderful things before!!! kicking myself!
Post by: Esther1981 on May 17, 2011, 04:01:09 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 17, 2011, 04:22:21 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 18, 2011, 08:57:51 AM
Post by: Bulfmaster on May 18, 2011, 08:15:05 PM
Anyway, my ID is Bulfmaster (I have used this ID since the old days of NetStorm - 1997). Yes us old fogies play video games too. I have pretty much done everything there is to do in life; married, raised kids, jumped out of perfectly good airplanes for the Army, visited every state and 3/4 of the world and now I just want to relax and play my Xbox. So, you will see my efforts to help quite often.
Thanks!
Post by: Ricalynn on May 18, 2011, 08:28:01 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 18, 2011, 11:11:10 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 18, 2011, 11:56:33 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 19, 2011, 12:36:53 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 19, 2011, 01:51:54 AM
Not sure about how old a fogie you are; but, being at the retirement age gives you more time for playing! I was put on pre-retirement and am loving every minute of it! Sims ALL day!
Post by: TheChronicR on May 19, 2011, 02:59:30 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 19, 2011, 06:08:34 AM
Post by: Bulfmaster on May 19, 2011, 08:50:14 AM
MoMoll: Well, to my daughters I am an old fogie ;D. I think I am fairly young still. Although my daughters are 24 and 19 and I just retired a year ago from the Army - I will just be turning 40 soon. The math is correct - I, or more properly my girlfriend and I had our 1st daughter very young and that is the only reason I joined the military to begin with. Where else can you start a great career that provides excellent medical for your family at such a young age? I guess I could get a job now, but why when I get an awesome pension? So, I will be playing as usual - a lot!
The only problem is I am an avid gamer. I don't know if you understand the entire gamerscore/achievement concept for us 360 players, but I am in the tops in the world with my score. This means that I beat games very quickly and move to the next one. However, due to the Sims 3 - I have become rather enthused and have since given up on my gamerscore. Thus, causing me to most likely stick around for a very long time as I am really having fun. Although, having 4 sim babies/toddlers in the house at one time has been giving me flashbacks and headaches. lol
Thanks again to everyone for a nice welcome! Sims ALL day!
Post by: Saltypaws on May 19, 2011, 09:00:05 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 19, 2011, 09:30:39 AM
Post by: Bulfmaster on May 19, 2011, 09:51:10 AM
@Bulfmaster : Guess I top you in age! Now I really feel like an old fogie! HA! Have a 32 year old, 30 year old and a 21 year old and 2 grandkids. And I certainly don't feel old either. I still go out clubbing (can't get the party animal out of me yet)!
Age is just a number my friend! I feel a lot older than I am. One thing about being an ex-Airborne Ranger is your body feels it so much when you get older. Please don't mention grandkids, as I am due one here this year. HA! I just hope he/she comes after I hit 40. That would just seem too weird on my part. I mean I get weird looks when my oldest and I go anywhere together and they find out she is my daughter. Can you imagine the looks when I explain "this is my grandchild not daughter/son"?
Clubbing is something that I do a lot more now than before. Every since Illinois passed the smoking law - I can breathe when I go out so it is more enjoyable for any non-smoker. Just don't get stuck outside the door <cough cough>. Sounds like you have led a good life as well. Keep enjoying what you are doing and talk to you later. 8)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 19, 2011, 10:57:31 AM
Post by: Tommyo3000 on May 19, 2011, 01:18:58 PM
Post by: Noodles on May 20, 2011, 10:30:38 AM
I've been playing The Sims 3 since March, and like you all know - this game is SO addictive! I think I found this forum when I was looking for a solution for a minor bug I had with my first family, but I found so many fun & helpful threads I wanted to join the fun myself. At the moment I'm on 4th generation on my first larger family, and have so much fun raising these virtual children and seeing how they turn up. I love the story progression & genetics in this game! (I never played the earlier Sims games)
By the way, I'm 25 years old and live in Finland. Happy simming to all of you!
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 20, 2011, 10:49:21 AM
Yes we all know how addictive TS3 is!
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 20, 2011, 12:03:17 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 20, 2011, 01:00:35 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 20, 2011, 05:13:51 PM
So nice to see so many new faces.
Post by: Ferretmania on May 20, 2011, 05:26:26 PM
New to the forum but not to the game.Been playing since the very first Sims game was released and still addicted.
Came across this forum when searching for something about medievil .
I'm 41 years old ,live in Denmark and have 3 kids and a lot of pets.
Post by: Audren on May 20, 2011, 05:37:29 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 20, 2011, 05:51:48 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 20, 2011, 06:09:42 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 20, 2011, 06:24:00 PM
Post by: TheGamerSim on May 20, 2011, 09:14:37 PM
So that's about it,
Thanks TheGamerSim
Post by: Seabody on May 20, 2011, 09:20:36 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on May 20, 2011, 09:57:49 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 21, 2011, 02:59:03 AM
Post by: Ferretmania on May 21, 2011, 03:02:40 AM
Already enjoying it here and love reading peoples stories.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 21, 2011, 03:59:01 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 21, 2011, 08:59:35 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 22, 2011, 01:29:23 PM
I couldn't find the SimAddict thread and figured since it's been so long that perhaps it would be more appropriate to post here. I feel like I'm a newbie all over again. And there are some things that have changed here and on the guide site. The new Medieval addition looks great Carl. It almost makes me want to go and get the game - almost :-\
Anyway, I'm sure there are plenty of other new simmer so hello and a belated Welcome to all new forum members. I'm Platnum and I'v been going crazy since my laptop went into the shop. And while it was gone I got a new job so I haven't had a chance to re-install my game when I got it back. Well now I have stolen some time and I'm installing it today. But first I wanted to check in at my second home. I miss you guys so much. I'm still working but if I got a new phone so if I can figure out how to get mobile again I won't drop off again. (Carl didn't make an Android app while I was gone did he?) Hope I haven't been completely forgotten. ;D
Post by: TheChronicR on May 22, 2011, 01:33:08 PM
No, we don't forget our members, fellow simmers always remember each other lol
EDIT: I can't believe I missed welcoming one of our new members - hi and welcome to the forums Adam! :D
Post by: Esther1981 on May 22, 2011, 01:59:15 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 22, 2011, 02:09:25 PM
I agree with Esther, these forums are addictive. I'm online a lot of the time :D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 22, 2011, 03:51:37 PM
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 22, 2011, 05:50:06 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 22, 2011, 08:25:20 PM
Re-welcome, Platnum! You must have been here before I joined because I've never seen you around here, so welcome. ;D
Hello Fez and welcome. Yes I believe I haven't been on since March. I think before my birthday (March 24th) because my laptop died two days before. I hope you are enjoying yourself around here. I haven't even put a dent in the amount of information that's available in these threads. I have been Simming since the beginning and I was always looking to find fellow SimAddicts. I was happy to find this place and people who had the same questions I had. Hope you find a happy home away from Sunset Valley. :D
Post by: CSquared2 on May 22, 2011, 09:20:58 PM
Quote
I have been Simming since the beginning and I was always looking to find fellow SimAddicts.
I, too, have joined in your absence, but I'm always happy to meet another old-timer. Welcome back!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 22, 2011, 10:01:12 PM
Anyway, hope to see you round the forum. ;D
Post by: Seabody on May 23, 2011, 12:18:27 AM
Post by: IflanaNifi on May 23, 2011, 03:24:04 AM
I kind of fall in and out of love with the Sims in general, but right now I'm going through a hardcore Sims phase.
Post by: TheChronicR on May 23, 2011, 03:31:37 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on May 23, 2011, 05:16:45 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 23, 2011, 06:08:13 AM
Hello Fez and welcome. Yes I believe I haven't been on since March. I think before my birthday (March 24th) because my laptop died two days before. I hope you are enjoying yourself around here. I haven't even put a dent in the amount of information that's available in these threads. I have been Simming since the beginning and I was always looking to find fellow SimAddicts. I was happy to find this place and people who had the same questions I had. Hope you find a happy home away from Sunset Valley. :D
Yey, I think I have. :) Everyone here is lovely. ;D
Welcome, IflanaNifi! :)
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 23, 2011, 06:27:43 AM
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 23, 2011, 11:06:01 AM
Post by: IflanaNifi on May 23, 2011, 04:30:29 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 23, 2011, 04:52:16 PM
Well welcome to you as well CSquared. I hope you have fun here. I try to be on here at all times since my non-Sim friends think I'm nuts when I talk to them about my Sim-dramas and tragedies. However my job gets in the way of my Sim life - darn that need to have income thing. LolYeah, motherlode should exist in real life too. :D I did notice that you weren't around...
Welcome, everyone! Hope you will enjoy the forums! ;D
Post by: Esther1981 on May 23, 2011, 05:07:34 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 23, 2011, 05:26:41 PM
Not only motherlode, but we should be able to build our dream house and have it ready to live in in just a few hours. And then do it again! ;D
Post by: Seabody on May 24, 2011, 12:08:01 AM
I wish cheats in general existed.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 24, 2011, 03:09:58 AM
I wish cheats in general existed.
LOL, imagine if we could make our own needs static so we could be having a blast permanently? xD
Post by: jessiethedog on May 24, 2011, 02:11:36 PM
LOL, imagine if we could make our own needs static so we could be having a blast permanently? xDOr if we could drag up friendship bars... :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 24, 2011, 02:29:19 PM
Or if we could drag up friendship bars... :)
That would be nice also. :)
Hehe.. but also shift clicking people and deleting them! ;D I'd soo delete my Chemistry teacher lol. Or move her out of town at least! xD
Post by: Tommyo3000 on May 24, 2011, 06:39:49 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 24, 2011, 10:38:25 PM
Welcome to all the new members. Hope you're making yourselves at home. Go peek over to the Generations thread. There's a broadcast that Jessi posted. Unfortunately I don't know how to do all that linking and stuff so sorry you'll have to go look for it. But its probably one of the top five or ten threads.
Post by: Audren on May 25, 2011, 06:16:02 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 25, 2011, 05:56:15 PM
Anyway, let me try to catch up. Welcome to:
~ OleanderT -- I hope you got the information you were looking for regarding the Invasion quest
~ Bulfmaster -- So many adventures you've had! I bet you have great stories to tell!
~ Noodles -- 4th generation on your family, well done! (hehe I still haven't gotten past 2nd -- and that family ended up deleted)
~ Ferretmania -- Like you, I've played since the original (but not consistently)
~ TheGamerSim/Adam -- Good luck with driver's ed this summer, how exciting!
~ PlatnumDymnd -- You're new to me, so welcome! Or welcome back!
~ IflanaNifi -- I'm so glad you decided to join up!
Whew! That was a lot! I'm still new, too. I've only been here a few weeks but already, it feels like home. I'm glad I joined and hope all of you will feel that way, too!
Post by: TallStar on May 27, 2011, 06:28:16 PM
So, that's about it. ;D
Post by: Esther1981 on May 27, 2011, 06:38:19 PM
Post by: flootiebeauty on May 27, 2011, 06:42:58 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 27, 2011, 08:17:29 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 27, 2011, 08:28:56 PM
Post by: moonshadow on May 27, 2011, 09:34:53 PM
Post by: Saltypaws on May 27, 2011, 10:42:23 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on May 28, 2011, 04:42:37 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 28, 2011, 05:08:53 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on May 28, 2011, 09:25:11 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on May 28, 2011, 10:52:17 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on May 28, 2011, 11:28:59 PM
Post by: samoht04 on May 29, 2011, 05:35:32 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 29, 2011, 12:12:29 PM
Post by: Joria on May 30, 2011, 12:44:58 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on June 01, 2011, 10:30:25 AM
Well you can call me Sophie and I'm 13. I live in England. I've actually been looking around the forums ever since I got the Sims 3 a few months ago, so sorry if I talk to you like I know you and you're like "Who is this kid?" Anyway, I'm not a Sims addict (at least, not quite yet) but I do love it.
Nice to meet you all!
Sophie
Post by: Esther1981 on June 01, 2011, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: Sophie98 on June 01, 2011, 10:51:32 AM
And I'm sure I'll soon be glued to The Sims instead of revising for my upcoming exams, judging by the level of addict-ness here! :D
But is that a bad thing?
Post by: jessiethedog on June 01, 2011, 10:54:35 AM
Post by: samoht04 on June 01, 2011, 11:13:19 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 01, 2011, 11:27:42 AM
Thanks Esther!You're welcome! No, it's not a bad thing! ;D Everyone here is addicted to the game! :D
And I'm sure I'll soon be glued to The Sims instead of revising for my upcoming exams, judging by the level of addict-ness here! :D
But is that a bad thing?
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 01, 2011, 12:42:24 PM
Post by: flootiebeauty on June 01, 2011, 04:26:33 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 01, 2011, 04:28:32 PM
To be honest, I used to watch the forums since January 2010, but wasn't brave enough to register. I registered finally only this January. And ended up with more than 3,000 posts. :P As well as became a total addict, considering I was a causal player back then. Lol.
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 01, 2011, 04:44:13 PM
Oh, and please make time to study for exams (sorry, the Mom, or should I say "Mum", in me comes out every now and then).
Post by: CSquared2 on June 01, 2011, 06:21:06 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 02, 2011, 12:30:32 AM
Thanks Esther!
And I'm sure I'll soon be glued to The Sims instead of revising for my upcoming exams, judging by the level of addict-ness here! :D
But is that a bad thing?
No. I was glued to the Sims during my "revision", and I aced the vast majority of my exams.
EDIT: How rude of me! I forgot to welcome you! Welcome to the forum Sophie!
Post by: Sophie98 on June 02, 2011, 01:53:27 AM
I'd like to reply to you all personally but I'm doing this on my iPod right now because it's about 6:45 in the morning where I live. I've made time to study for exams, don't worry. It's just the science that worries me.
Sophie :)
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 02, 2011, 02:50:52 AM
Seems like we have another student with exams going on, people. Let's take a moment promote good education: Sophie you get into those books and study hard. Ok moment is done. I had to actually hide my game from myself during exam week when I was in college. LOL. Anyway, welcome to the forums.
@Chronic, I didn't know you were a recent addition to the forums. I just assumed you have been here for ever. Obviously I don't know how these stars and status things work. Nor do I check profiles. :-[
Post by: TheChronicR on June 02, 2011, 02:54:16 AM
Post by: Seabody on June 02, 2011, 02:59:28 AM
@Chronic, I didn't know you were a recent addition to the forums. I just assumed you have been here for ever. Obviously I don't know how these stars and status things work. Nor do I check profiles. :-[
It's really simple. You start with 1 star. Every "Newbie", who has below 50 posts, has 1 star. For every rank you go up in, you gain another star. Moderators have their stars changed, so instead of, say, the amount of Stars I have, they have special 5-stars that change colour. They always change. If you look at Pam's posts in Baby Boomers III, then compare that to an update in The Dreamweaver dynasty, you'll see what I mean.
Now, the ranks are different.
0 - 49 posts makes you a Newbie.
50 - 99 posts is a Jr. Member.
100 - 249 posts is a Full Member.
250 - 499 posts is a Sr. Member.
500 - 999 posts is a Hero Member.
1000+ posts is a Legendary Member.
I have no idea if there are any more ranks, due to the highest number of posts being Pam's, with over 8000 posts. Once she hits 10,000, we'll find out. As I'd expect 10,000 posts to have a new rank.
And Chronic's not the only new Legendary Member - I joined in late March.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 02, 2011, 03:12:29 AM
Really March? Where do you find the time to even play? I'm getting tired and I haven't even started the game. I just finished installing everything. I'm registering them online. I have to get up for work in like 2hours so day two has gone by since I got Generations and I cannot enjoy it. I might as well just wait till the weekend. :-\
Post by: Seabody on June 02, 2011, 03:39:39 AM
Really March? Where do you find the time to even play? I'm getting tired and I haven't even started the game. I just finished installing everything. I'm registering them online. I have to get up for work in like 2hours so day two has gone by since I got Generations and I cannot enjoy it. I might as well just wait till the weekend. :-\
Yes - really March. See my profile if you don't believe me. ;D
Sometimes I can't play. Most Weeknights, for example. Today's an exception - no school tomorrow! So naturally, when I can't play, I'm right here.
Post by: Sophie98 on June 02, 2011, 06:44:51 AM
I'm going to revise rig- wait, done that. So time for some simming!
Post by: CSquared2 on June 02, 2011, 07:35:21 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 02, 2011, 08:48:29 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 03, 2011, 11:49:03 AM
Post by: Joria on June 03, 2011, 06:15:16 PM
Post by: GabsterSM on June 03, 2011, 08:10:24 PM
But anyway, I've been looking for a Sims forum and I stumbled across this one/
Post by: Seabody on June 03, 2011, 08:11:14 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 03, 2011, 08:17:18 PM
Post by: GabsterSM on June 03, 2011, 08:37:44 PM
I'm sure that I'll love the forum.
Post by: Esther1981 on June 03, 2011, 10:09:59 PM
Post by: CandyHeartedSim on June 04, 2011, 05:59:03 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 04, 2011, 07:49:35 AM
Post by: samoht04 on June 04, 2011, 02:26:27 PM
Post by: Joria on June 04, 2011, 04:17:31 PM
Hello Everyone! I'm Gabi, I'm new here but not to The Sims, been playing since the game first came out, I think I was a bout 9, now I 20.
But anyway, I've been looking for a Sims forum and I stumbled across this one/
Well, you found the friendliest and nicest one in the world! Welcome.
Post by: jessiethedog on June 04, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
I agree with Joria completely! There's not one quite like it. :)
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 04, 2011, 11:33:23 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on June 05, 2011, 05:22:51 AM
I'm also new to the forum and I'm already playing even more Sims because of it! :)
Sophie
Post by: Georgia.xx on June 06, 2011, 01:24:20 PM
I've been playing the sims for just over a year now and I decided to join the forum after doing the baby boomer challenge which I loved. I hope to play in more challenges this year too.
Post by: TheChronicR on June 06, 2011, 01:26:13 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 06, 2011, 06:53:44 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 06, 2011, 11:47:29 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 06, 2011, 11:55:02 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 07, 2011, 03:29:09 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 07, 2011, 03:50:47 AM
I loved the Baby Boomer Challenge too :)
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 07, 2011, 07:01:34 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 07, 2011, 11:36:41 AM
Post by: DeLouche on June 09, 2011, 06:04:14 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 09, 2011, 06:07:42 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 09, 2011, 06:19:14 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 09, 2011, 06:21:54 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 09, 2011, 09:00:27 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 09, 2011, 09:26:55 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 09, 2011, 11:22:30 AM
Post by: paperangel on June 09, 2011, 01:51:15 PM
Thanks, by the way, for making such an awesome guide! It has helped me countless times and I love how nice it all looks, and all the pictures really help. I've been to too many forums and guides that just try and describe everything and that's great, but it's so hard to tell sometimes, without a picture, what they are talking about. Thanks again, and keep up the great work! ;D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 09, 2011, 01:53:04 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 09, 2011, 02:03:52 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 09, 2011, 02:05:23 PM
Post by: Hosfac on June 09, 2011, 03:51:33 PM
HI all! Long time frequenter, new commenter. I joined because I was inspired by all the beautiful pictures and things in the Swap Shop, and i got to thinking - I could do something for this! Which seems right, because the site has given me a lot of information and entertainment up til now, so I thought it'd be good to get more involved. Everyone seems lovely, and I'm looking forward to spending some more time here! :)
This is precisely why this site is as good as it is. Carl and Pam's could have the greatest information in the world, but without all of the wonderful users we have, it would be just another guide in an electronic ocean full of guides. I may seem a bit biased, but I thought this forum was the greatest long before I was a moderator.
Welcome DeLouche and Jen. I hope you enjoy our little community as much as I do.
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 09, 2011, 10:36:56 PM
Post by: jen2912 on June 10, 2011, 02:17:12 PM
Now the time to find a job!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 10, 2011, 02:22:45 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 10, 2011, 02:29:38 PM
Post by: Wilderful on June 10, 2011, 03:56:18 PM
Yeah, I'm new to this site and new to the Sims experience.
Full time worker and part time player ...... a way to unwind. lol
Anyway, I have already found a TON of useful info from what seems to be a lot of friendly ppl.
Thanks to all !!!! ;D
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 10, 2011, 04:22:09 PM
;)
Post by: samoht04 on June 10, 2011, 05:00:04 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 10, 2011, 05:01:31 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 10, 2011, 05:06:06 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 10, 2011, 06:21:01 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 10, 2011, 07:43:33 PM
@DeLouche, looking forward to it!
@paperangel That's almost word-for-word why I prefer Carl and Pam's over other sites. There's just 1 other that I go to, but only if the Guide/Forum doesn't have the information I need right now. And that's probably never happened.
@jen2912 Congratulations on the degree! Good luck in the job hunt. :)
@Wilderful That's totally true - The Sims helps unwind.
Post by: jk22 on June 10, 2011, 10:18:03 PM
Nice to meet you all! :D
Post by: CSquared2 on June 10, 2011, 10:32:36 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 10, 2011, 10:35:38 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 11, 2011, 03:00:47 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 11, 2011, 03:23:11 AM
Post by: samoht04 on June 11, 2011, 04:29:22 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 11, 2011, 05:12:33 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on June 11, 2011, 08:39:39 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 11, 2011, 11:43:13 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 12, 2011, 04:43:32 PM
Welcome everyone!
Post by: RubyLovesSims on June 12, 2011, 10:59:01 PM
Enjoy our fabulous Forum! :D
Post by: Tommyo3000 on June 14, 2011, 01:08:08 AM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on June 14, 2011, 02:12:07 AM
Post by: MarianT on June 14, 2011, 01:20:34 PM
I found this website a couple of months ago when I was playing the Sims Medieval. I'd been planning not to get Sims 3, having enjoyed Sims 2 so much, but then I found out about Legacies and Challenges. So I got the Deluxe (base game and Ambitions) and then World Adventures. I started with the Sims 1 four years ago when my husband was recovering from a serious illness and got hooked instantly. My original intention was to write more about the Sims, but I end up playing more than writing. Right now I'm working on designing a Challenge, which I'll post to the Challenge thread when I've figured out all the parameters.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 14, 2011, 01:25:54 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 14, 2011, 01:56:39 PM
~ Gabi
~ Georgia
~ DeLouche
~ Paperangel Jen
~ Jen29 Jen
~ Wilderful
and
~ JK Jen
Nice to see so many new names!
***edit: Hey! This is my 50th post! Yay! I'm thrilled it was a welcoming one!
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 14, 2011, 02:24:27 PM
~Congrats Sim Posey Yum~
Post by: TallStar on June 14, 2011, 03:04:18 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 14, 2011, 03:35:53 PM
Congratulations to Sim Posey! Well done.
Post by: CSquared2 on June 14, 2011, 04:27:19 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 14, 2011, 07:06:09 PM
Thank you, Beccaboo and Chronic! A fun game and a fun community with whom to discuss it -- who could ask for more?
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 14, 2011, 08:39:52 PM
Congrats on the 50 posts Sim Posey. Woot woot!
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 14, 2011, 11:50:08 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 15, 2011, 02:27:49 AM
Post by: bakey34 on June 15, 2011, 04:35:09 PM
I found this site when I googled I think it was I had junk spawning on my lawn and I couldn't figure out why. Turns out the lot I downloaded from TSR was built on a demolished junkyard lot and there were spawners all over the yard for junk. Then I stumbled on the Challenges thread and I joined immediately. Now a days my games are played with 'motherlode' and 'make needs static' so you imagine how much of a real difference this is going to be. I'm am so ready for a challenge though. I've never joined a forum for the Sims before nor have I checked out the Sims official forum until today so I didn't even know that challenges existed. I was on the verge of boredom and y'all have saved me!
Other than the Sims I am 26 with a 5 month old baby girl. I'm a stay-at-home Mom now, which is a crazy change for me. I've been working since I was 15. I have what you check as 'some college'. LoL I hated school. I do plan on going back not this fall but next. I live with my fiancee, the father of my child. We also have a cat and dog and I love them so much. They are very much a part of our family. I'm not very athletic and so broke as I'm sure most of America is right now so that dwindles my hobbies down to The Sims! Which is just fine by me. I spend my days entertaining and teaching my little one with a constantly running Sim game in the background. Anyone jealous? = P I look forward to reading everyone else's Simming experiences and sharing my dynasty.
Happy Simming!
Kim ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on June 15, 2011, 04:38:12 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 15, 2011, 07:23:43 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 15, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Hey Pam is that Sim Addict thread still up? Now that's a thread I haven't been on in a while.
Post by: Esther1981 on June 15, 2011, 09:11:48 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 16, 2011, 12:39:56 AM
Post by: Seabody on June 16, 2011, 02:58:00 AM
@Platnum: It should be.
Post by: MarianT on June 16, 2011, 08:58:23 AM
And thanks, everyone, for your welcoming words. This is the most pleasant forum I've found on the Internet. I have to admit that one of the things I like is the emphasis on grammar and spelling. I don't mind lapses by non-native speakers, whose command of English is certainly better than mine of French and German, but as a former English teacher, I cringe at some of what I read elsewhere. Curiously enough, the best-written posts usually seem to be rants.
Anyway, welcome Kim! I think the Sims are a good bargain in these tough times.
To people who are interested in the challenge -- it's in the proposed challenge thread, near the end.
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 16, 2011, 09:32:39 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 16, 2011, 09:47:16 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 16, 2011, 09:50:12 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 16, 2011, 09:51:09 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 16, 2011, 09:52:38 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 16, 2011, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on June 16, 2011, 01:21:49 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 16, 2011, 01:59:02 PM
EDIT: I don't have a meteorite in my living room, but I do have some lovely stones in my room. :D
Post by: CSquared2 on June 16, 2011, 06:45:37 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 17, 2011, 01:16:37 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 17, 2011, 03:24:12 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 17, 2011, 03:43:32 AM
Post by: katielo on June 17, 2011, 02:18:39 PM
I've been playing the Sims since whenever the original game came out. Goodness, that was a long time ago. I'm a big fan of the franchise, despite the frustration and heartbreak caused by the innumerable bugs we've faced over the years.
I've been using this site for some time to find fixes and work-arounds for the issues I've had with Sims 3 and found it to be extraordinarily helpful. Now my main family has contracted the dreaded "travel bug", so I finally had an excuse to become an official member of the forum and post something.
After reading through all the rules, I'd like to thank Carl and Pam not only for their assistance and moderation (you guys are great technical writers), but also for setting such a high standard for their site. Once I read a correct usage of "whom" in the forum rules, I knew this was the place for me! I can't imagine how hard it is to police a site like this, but Carl and Pam and the other administrators have done an excellent job.
Thanks!
Post by: TheChronicR on June 17, 2011, 02:57:07 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 17, 2011, 03:05:39 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 17, 2011, 03:08:21 PM
Post by: MarianT on June 17, 2011, 03:25:03 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 17, 2011, 03:39:51 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 17, 2011, 06:38:03 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on June 17, 2011, 09:38:46 PM
Fishing is one of my favourites, which is rather ironic considering that I'm a vegan IRL but hey... virtual fish feel no pain, right? :P
You are a RL Vegan? I'm a RL vegetarian, I'm borderline between pesco-vegetarian and lacto-ovo, meaning I don't eat any meat, but will eat fish/seafood on rare occasions. The virtual fish are generally used as pets and put in fishbowls and aquariums. ;D I still like my junk food and my Coney Cheese fries, just not with the meat. I love animals too much to eat and wear them.
Welcome to the Forum, this is most likely the best forum I've ever came across. It's super friendly, without getting into touchy subjects. I hope you like it.
Post by: Esther1981 on June 17, 2011, 11:11:29 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 18, 2011, 12:32:15 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 18, 2011, 05:10:42 AM
Post by: Jaaaaks on June 20, 2011, 09:36:05 PM
I only have vanilla sims 3 (I want an expansion pack!) but I still love it. I've been lurking around these forums and after reading all the legacy stories I decided to try my own, as well as join this wonderful community.
(I really like that thread about npc babies. Intriguing... never get Arlo 'down n jiggy'.)
So I hope to see you all around!
I will soon being to post my Legacy family, the Duvantes. :)
Post by: CSquared2 on June 20, 2011, 10:46:32 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 20, 2011, 10:52:44 PM
Post by: Jaaaaks on June 20, 2011, 10:58:25 PM
Actually I'm pretty set on Ambitions. I really want to have a firefighting sim so I can just set things on fire. :O
And because I'm a ridiculously eager beaver, I'm going to go shove up my legacy + pictures now... :x
Post by: Seabody on June 21, 2011, 01:59:31 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 21, 2011, 04:11:30 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 21, 2011, 04:14:43 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 21, 2011, 04:15:47 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 21, 2011, 07:08:45 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on June 21, 2011, 10:47:28 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 21, 2011, 01:10:27 PM
Jaks, I'm just base-game, too. One of the EPs wrecked my computer and I had an awful time trying to get it uninstalled and getting my PC back into a useable state. I must say, even just the base-game, with no enhancements, CC or EPs/SPs is still bundles of fun! I'd *love* to kick it up a notch, but I'm wary about re-wrecking my PC. I'm sure you'll have better luck than I did -- it seems most people do just fine with the added content. In the meantime, enjoy the base-game!
Post by: kindofagirl on June 23, 2011, 03:27:26 AM
I am new here and new to Sims 3 in general, I played Sims 2 a little bit but never really finished a game if that makes sense, I always seemed to get bored :-[
I'd heard from a few of my friends that Sims 3 wasn't as good as Sims 2, but last week I took the plunge and bought the game and totally fell in love with it.
I have the base game and am waiting for generations to come which I ordered on Saturday, I think I am going to purchase all the stuff packs and expansion packs soon as well (I can't wait for pets to come out)
I always seem to make it hard for myself by making one sim then she has a million kids and i'm finding it hard to fulfill all of their wishes so i am thinking I might start again when generations comes with just one sim and if she has kids limit her to one as I would like to actual complete a game lol.
I have a question, I have been reading the dynasties and legacy board (and I am thoroughly enjoying it) can someone tell me what the difference is in these two things?
I'm looking forward to talking to you all xx
Post by: TheChronicR on June 23, 2011, 03:39:55 AM
Oh, dynasties and legacies. Well, those are challenges written for Sims 3 players. A dynasty is a save file for the Immortal Dynasty Challenge (http://www.carls-sims-3-forum.com/index.php/topic,1810.0.html), written by our Metropolis Man here, a legacy is a save file for the Legacy Challenge (http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/39862.page), written by Pinstar, on the official forums.
The main goal in a dynasty is to obtain a family of eight generations of immortals living under one roof. There are a lot of rules, including many requirements in order to become truly immortal.
The main goal in a legacy is to have a multi (10) generational family, and explore the game in depth with it. Your legacy family is a household that you'll have to stick with for a year or more, so be sure to enjoy them. Some players, like me, get bored of legacies pretty quickly and start a new one. I do hope my current attempt succeeds, lol.
Best of luck with your dynasty/legacy, if you do one of course.
Post by: Seabody on June 23, 2011, 03:42:02 AM
The main goal in a dynasty is to obtain a family of eight generations of immortals living under one roof. There are a lot of rules, including many requirements in order to become truly immortal.
Of course, that's only the Immortal Dynasty. :P
Also, kindofagirl, welcome to the forums. I also PM'd you with this information, as I had wanted to post it, but I couldn't due to my browser randomly acting up (as I mentioned in the PM)
Post by: kindofagirl on June 23, 2011, 03:51:30 AM
I think I am going to move my current family out and start again with one sim and limit the sim to one child, I'm having trouble dealing with 6 lol
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 23, 2011, 04:56:09 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 23, 2011, 07:35:24 AM
Post by: MarianT on June 23, 2011, 12:40:57 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 23, 2011, 01:20:25 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 23, 2011, 01:47:57 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 23, 2011, 01:51:27 PM
Greetings, Kindofagirl! I hear you with regard to juggling multi-sims. Although I'm not working on an official Dynasty/Legacy, I am currently managing my biggest family ever (for me) all living under one roof. It's a delightful challenge to keep them all happy, well-adjusted and productive (several of them always sneak off to play video games). The family consists of my original sim, her husband, their adult twin daughters and the daughters' husbands. And now, both daughters are pregnant. Heaven help me if they both have twins!
Luckily enough for you Sim Posey, it's impossible for either to have twins, maximum 8 household members remember! ;)
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 23, 2011, 02:08:20 PM
...Luckily enough for you Sim Posey, it's impossible for either to have twins, maximum 8 household members remember! ;)
Oh, whew! I forgot about that limitation! I was definitely not looking forward to the possibility of 4 (or, if they had triplets, 6!) infants screaming simultaneously :o!
Post by: kindofagirl on June 23, 2011, 04:12:33 PM
Post by: MarianT on June 23, 2011, 04:25:47 PM
Post by: kindofagirl on June 24, 2011, 01:48:21 AM
Post by: Sophie98 on June 24, 2011, 03:28:42 PM
Anyway, welcome to the forums, Kindofagirl!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 25, 2011, 02:56:13 AM
Hope you enjoy the dynasties and Legacies. Hope you give it a try and share your stories. I keep saying I'm going to do one. I even started a week or so ago. But I seem to spend more time reading other people's stories than focusing in my own.
Enjoy our forums. I love saying 'our forums.' I feel so special. ;D
Post by: kindofagirl on June 25, 2011, 04:20:49 AM
I am just concentrating on trying to play a full game without cheating ;D so far its going well.
Post by: ChristineG on June 25, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
I joined this site today after have been playing The Sims 3 for 1 year and the World Adventures for a couple of months.
I'm Christine from Denmark (an apology in advance for the linguistic mistakes), and I've been a dedicated fan of The Sims since The Sims 1 was released.
Mainly, I joined this site because it has giving me so much help after I purchased World Adventures, and I want to thank you all for that!
Secondly, because I like interacting with people, and having this interest in common it's the perfect opportunity!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 25, 2011, 05:25:59 PM
Post by: Seabody on June 25, 2011, 06:14:39 PM
EDIT: And Fez, congratulations on 500 posts!
Post by: Asleep on June 25, 2011, 06:21:58 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 25, 2011, 06:30:55 PM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 26, 2011, 08:42:18 AM
Congrats Fez too! ;)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 26, 2011, 09:20:09 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 26, 2011, 09:22:29 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 26, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 26, 2011, 09:28:56 AM
Post by: kissme87 on June 26, 2011, 09:37:46 AM
I have looked at Carl's guide many times and only just noticed the forums!
I'm also looking forward to maybe joining a challenge or two once I learn my way around!
Happy posting all!
Kissme87
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 26, 2011, 09:41:25 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 26, 2011, 09:43:03 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 26, 2011, 10:23:52 AM
And congratulations, on 500+, Fez!
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 26, 2011, 10:24:53 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 26, 2011, 10:27:18 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 26, 2011, 10:29:28 AM
Oh, and congratulations on becoming a hero member, Fez. Way to go!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 26, 2011, 10:55:32 AM
Post by: Sophie98 on June 26, 2011, 11:45:37 AM
Post by: MarianT on June 26, 2011, 12:16:31 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on June 26, 2011, 03:06:36 PM
Post by: ThreeTimesFast on June 26, 2011, 10:51:48 PM
I don't know how I fell upon this site (It's been several months. I just now registered.), but I'm glad I did; there's more info here than I could find most anywhere! :)
Post by: Seabody on June 27, 2011, 01:09:10 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 27, 2011, 01:47:13 AM
Post by: CandyHeartedSim on June 27, 2011, 02:14:02 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 27, 2011, 04:54:28 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 27, 2011, 05:29:20 AM
Post by: beccaboo105 on June 27, 2011, 05:34:28 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 27, 2011, 07:55:27 AM
Post by: TheDarkPlumbob on June 27, 2011, 03:07:16 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 27, 2011, 03:10:22 PM
Post by: TheDarkPlumbob on June 27, 2011, 03:14:05 PM
Post by: Widonja on June 27, 2011, 03:50:46 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 27, 2011, 03:58:51 PM
Welcome, Widonja!
Post by: MarianT on June 27, 2011, 03:59:55 PM
Post by: Widonja on June 27, 2011, 04:15:51 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 27, 2011, 05:18:33 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 27, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
With regard to cheats, I prefer to think of them as, um, enhancements ::). Sounds nicer, eh?
Post by: Esther1981 on June 27, 2011, 06:17:28 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 27, 2011, 06:28:52 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 27, 2011, 10:12:15 PM
Post by: Peregrine_Falcon on June 28, 2011, 04:39:01 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 28, 2011, 05:41:51 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on June 28, 2011, 05:46:59 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 28, 2011, 06:01:36 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 28, 2011, 07:17:50 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 28, 2011, 08:28:11 AM
Post by: Tommyo3000 on June 28, 2011, 05:36:27 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 28, 2011, 08:06:08 PM
Post by: GlassMirrors on June 29, 2011, 03:18:05 PM
Welcome's to everyone else too!
Post by: Seabody on June 30, 2011, 12:42:28 AM
Post by: Rapturous_ on June 30, 2011, 11:45:29 AM
Some of you might be familiar with seeing some of my post here previous, but I had a few account issues that were briefly solved. So, I've made a new account. I'm sort of a new Sims player (I play on 360), but I'm familiar with the game enough by now. Any other questions anyone wants to know please feel free to ask.
Post by: CSquared2 on June 30, 2011, 02:46:08 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 30, 2011, 02:54:36 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on June 30, 2011, 02:56:29 PM
Post by: Rapturous_ on June 30, 2011, 05:44:32 PM
@Csquared2: Thanks. :) This is the filmhound painting by Micheal Sowa. It's most familiar feautured in the French film titled "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain.
Edit: CarlosLordOfTacos: You just gave me an intresting ideal for a new username. VelociRapture. XD But I'll use it on another board whenever I sign-up.
Post by: SimPoseyYum on June 30, 2011, 06:34:45 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on June 30, 2011, 07:26:24 PM
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This is the filmhound painting by Micheal Sowa. It's most familiar feautured in the French film titled "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain.
And now I have had my week's quota of culture. That's the first time I've heard of that. :)
Post by: Seabody on July 01, 2011, 12:03:07 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 01, 2011, 02:35:26 AM
Post by: TallStar on July 01, 2011, 09:51:47 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on July 01, 2011, 10:42:05 PM
Post by: Needless Fiend on July 02, 2011, 10:43:53 PM
I've had my account for a few days but I haven't formally introduced myself. Hi!
I came up with my username on an online nickname generator, so I don't have an interesting story for it. I've played sims since I turned 11 and got Sims 2 Double Deluxe for my birthday (when I was expecting a letter to Hogwarts...) But I love Sims and I'm excited to be here!
Post by: CSquared2 on July 02, 2011, 10:44:44 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 02, 2011, 10:45:44 PM
Post by: Needless Fiend on July 02, 2011, 10:53:39 PM
Do you mind if we call you Needless, or Fiend?Fiend is fine. :P And thanks!
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 02, 2011, 10:57:23 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 03, 2011, 04:03:06 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 03, 2011, 04:46:15 AM
..well, just about. ;)
Post by: FrostFlower on July 03, 2011, 03:48:54 PM
Post by: Natsuko on July 03, 2011, 03:54:02 PM
Post by: FrostFlower on July 03, 2011, 04:02:28 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 03, 2011, 04:07:32 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 03, 2011, 04:34:17 PM
Post by: CandyHeartedSim on July 03, 2011, 04:38:52 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 03, 2011, 04:50:27 PM
Post by: ZapKid on July 03, 2011, 05:50:48 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 03, 2011, 06:29:49 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 03, 2011, 06:33:24 PM
Post by: ZapKid on July 03, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Post by: Execution on July 03, 2011, 07:13:12 PM
I'll enjoy becoming acquaintances with all of you in the future. :)Acquaintances? See, we're all actually Sims in disguise. The moment you meet us, we're your acquaintances. By the time you've made a few social interactions (or posts), you're already our friend. -group hug-
Post by: MarianT on July 03, 2011, 08:47:20 PM
MarianT thinks you're okay.
And Execution, I think you're amusing.
Post by: Execution on July 03, 2011, 08:56:35 PM
And Execution, I think you're amusing.Do you want to be my friend, too? -creepy giggles-
But anyways, welcome, everyone.
Post by: Seabody on July 04, 2011, 12:46:48 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 04, 2011, 04:31:03 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on July 04, 2011, 09:55:56 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on July 05, 2011, 03:10:48 PM
Post by: misha on July 12, 2011, 08:36:57 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 12, 2011, 09:00:02 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 13, 2011, 12:47:30 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 13, 2011, 03:10:32 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 13, 2011, 04:02:42 AM
Post by: MarianT on July 13, 2011, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 13, 2011, 12:32:06 PM
I hope you enjoy the forum :)
Post by: jessiethedog on July 13, 2011, 04:40:07 PM
Welcome, misha, and a wonderful idea for;) *cough...Agnes...coughcough*spousesbosses! ;)
Post by: misha on July 13, 2011, 07:26:27 PM
CSquared2: Yup! I don't have much experience of offing my spouses unless they're the rich premades. Hehe.
jessiethedog: Yes I am! I love giving my sims their own personality and backstory. :)
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 13, 2011, 07:32:33 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on July 13, 2011, 07:37:43 PM
Thank you for the warm welcomes! :DYou get used to it in a way around here, it is lovely though!
jessiethedog: Yes I am! I love giving my sims their own personality and backstory. :)
I'm shamelessly advertising here, but you might want to try some of Metro's challenges, or some of the ones made by our own members, and posting a story about it, when you are used to the forum (yes, I love reading stories about the Sims :D). There is a Gallery, for posting pictures, too. Sorry if you already know all this! :)
Post by: Carl on July 15, 2011, 11:10:45 PM
Welcome to the newcomers. I hope you find your time here educational and fun :)
Post by: Annenator on July 16, 2011, 06:09:47 AM
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Post by: Alexandria_ on July 16, 2011, 06:24:45 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 16, 2011, 07:14:32 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 16, 2011, 10:24:01 AM
Post by: samoht04 on July 16, 2011, 10:41:19 AM
Post by: Annenator on July 16, 2011, 06:28:49 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 16, 2011, 06:41:32 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 16, 2011, 07:17:36 PM
TS3 is much better than TS1 or TS2 (At least in my opinion. Some would argue TS2 is better). The game is so great, and try begging your parents. But not in a I-want-it-give-it-to-me-or-you'll-never-see-the-cat-again way. Worked for me and Generations!
Post by: Annenator on July 16, 2011, 07:22:42 PM
Hi Anne, and welcome!
TS3 is much better than TS1 or TS2 (At least in my opinion. Some would argue TS2 is better). The game is so great, and try begging your parents. But not in a I-want-it-give-it-to-me-or-you'll-never-see-the-cat-again way. Worked for me and Generations!
Thanks for the advice and welcome Seabody! I think I'm going to go for the "I worked so hard in school I think I deserve getting The Sims 3 for the holidays" method but in that case I'll have to wait until November :-\
Post by: Seabody on July 16, 2011, 07:24:07 PM
Post by: samoht04 on July 16, 2011, 07:27:16 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 16, 2011, 07:27:35 PM
Post by: Annenator on July 16, 2011, 07:32:42 PM
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I don't know why but with this Forum it makes it feel like the Game is multiplayer, with being able to share stories, sims, households, creations etc. it's like you share the game.
I definitely agree. I haven't played the game yet, but in a way I feel like I'm playing The Sims 3 through other people's stories, forum posts and screenshots.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Maybe I'll start a new topic on methods of persuading parents ;)
Post by: samoht04 on July 16, 2011, 07:34:07 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 16, 2011, 07:34:27 PM
My birthday's just before my school end of year exams (September), so my luck is low for the birthday present idea.
I've been trying to convince my mother to buy me a Laptop early since June. And she almost did at one point (My birthday is next month)!
Post by: Annenator on July 16, 2011, 07:39:41 PM
I've been trying to convince my mother to buy me a Laptop early since June. And she almost did at one point (My birthday is next month)!
Well, I wish you luck on getting the laptop and you can wish me luck on getting TS3! Last birthday I got the ipod touch that I really wanted (and I got sims 3 and sims 3 ambitions on it, though those are very limited especially compared to the pc game I've heard) and the one before I got a drawing tablet, so I hope you have the same luck as my past.
Post by: Seabody on July 16, 2011, 07:41:37 PM
(and I got sims 3 and sims 3 ambitions on it, though those are very limited especially compared to the pc game I've heard)
They are. I've seen a girl in my class play Ambitions on iPhone (or iPod touch? I don't know) - she couldn't figure out how to open the inventory. :o
Post by: SimPoseyYum on July 16, 2011, 07:46:26 PM
Post by: Lilygirl on July 17, 2011, 12:49:31 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 17, 2011, 03:43:58 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 17, 2011, 07:38:18 AM
Post by: MarianT on July 17, 2011, 11:35:28 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 17, 2011, 12:00:40 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on July 17, 2011, 12:33:12 PM
Or if you own a Western Terrier, a Poodle or any other breed of dog with obscene amounts of hair, offer to mow the dog.
That cracked me up!! Just be nice and charming and good things come to those who wait. My Shih Tzu has too much hair, brushing the poor guy is a nightmare, it takes hours.
Post by: jessiethedog on July 17, 2011, 07:38:19 PM
Shamelessly advertise that all you want. It's something that sets us apart and new members should be aware of it!I have been on social networking sites, too. ;)
Welcome Anne! I hope you get your copy and become just as addicted as the rest of us! Lol.
Post by: Seabody on July 17, 2011, 07:45:33 PM
Or if you own a Western Terrier, a Poodle or any other breed of dog with obscene amounts of hair, offer to mow the dog.
Thank you for making me laugh!
Post by: Annenator on July 17, 2011, 08:55:43 PM
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Anne, try offering to mow the lawn, wash the dog, whatever in exchange for Sims 3.
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Or if you own a Western Terrier, a Poodle or any other breed of dog with obscene amounts of hair, offer to mow the dog.
:D Good Suggestions! Lol. Fortunately for the dog, I live in an apartment and don't have a mower nor a dog ;)
Good news for me, after threats of decaffeinating, begging, sweet-talking, charming and dog mowing, (well, actually I just had a "casual" conversation and unlike usual had SOME persuasive skills) I think I might get TS3 in a few weeks! YAAAY! There are a few complications though. The downloadable one is much cheaper than the store bought one but to download it, it would use up the amount of bandwidth my plan allows for a month, and to go over that could get rather expensive. :-[ Oh well. So long as I get my Sims!
P.S. BTW Pam, I have decided to just get the main game so that there is no possible illegal sharing. :)
Post by: SedatedBeachBum on July 18, 2011, 01:14:58 AM
I'm SedatedBeachBum and a new member to this site! Don't let my name frighten you; the name symbolizes my oddness and love for beaches.
I've played Sims for, pretty much, ever. I remember playing the very first Sims on my computer; their awkward body shapes. I remember the numerous Sims games I had for my playstation. Brings back sweet memories. *wipes tear* When Sims 2 was created I instantly fell in love. all the expansion packs only made me love the game more. hours of dedication went into every single sim that was created. Occasional I'd go through destructive phases and go on a massacre on my simmies; usually if they angered me. >:) I thought no other Sims game could ever be created to top Sims 2. then the Sims 3 was released. I was cautious at fist to be honest; afraid to let go of Sims 2. I eventually let go though and found myself loving the even MORE in depth characterization that was added to the game; personalized each sim to be tailor maid for me. I constantly look forward for what card EA games will deal next; never ceasing to amaze me.
Besides playing Sims, I am an avid gamer. Two winters ago I began playing World of Warcraft. Terribly lovely game; though sadly character customization isn't as in depth as Sims. Besides various Pc games I play, I am also a faithful console player. I own a Ps3, wii and xbox 360 (My baby). I mainly play xbox, ranging from Roleplaying games such as Fable, to first person shooters such as the Halo series. and I'm hoping that at least a handful of you know some of these games I'm rambling about.
Besides being a huge gaming nerd, I do in fact have a life. :)
I enjoy MMA(mixed martial arts) and swimming. I love animals, more so dogs. Speaking of which I own a beautiful cocker spaniel named Cocoa. Sadly she's growing into an old fart. :(
On that sad note, I aspire to become many things, one of those being a psychologist or artist. Serial killers are fascinating to me; as do zombies. I adore vintage, the 40's to 70's and firmly believe I was born I was the wrong decade. O do believe in
With that last fact, if you haven't realized yet I am in fact a women. I'm not exactly a full on tomboy but a quirky, half tomboy half girly girl.
Lastly my birthday was yesterday. day before yesterday I should say.
Alright- I'm done rambling. thank you for bearing and reading this if you did :)
Post by: TheChronicR on July 18, 2011, 01:32:16 AM
Post by: SedatedBeachBum on July 18, 2011, 02:42:10 AM
Perfect shortening. can't think of a more better way. (doesn't sound right)
And thank you for being so welcoming!
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 18, 2011, 02:44:35 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 18, 2011, 02:48:27 AM
Yeah..I realized just how long it was after I posted. looks can be deceiving on this small phone screen...:) I just have a load to say.
Perfect shortening. can't think of a more better way. (doesn't sound right)
And thank you for being so welcoming!
Haha, I can relate - on the phone screen part. You're welcome! And a belated happy birthday to you, too. :)
Post by: Seabody on July 18, 2011, 03:24:29 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 18, 2011, 06:19:54 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 18, 2011, 07:12:04 AM
Post by: Lizzy on July 18, 2011, 09:22:39 AM
I´m Chantal, 25 years old from the Netherlands. Highly addicted to the sims x)
Saw Carl's site mentioned at twitter so thought i'd have a looky :P
I played Sims1 aaaaages ago, kinda never played Sims2, but Sims3 got me again haha :P
Having WA, AMB, LN and Generations on his way, should be arriving tomorrow ;D
Im in a trial and error process of making lots, mostly failing tho :p
I cant rly decorate the outside as good as i want yet.
My favorite sim is a single jobless girl making money of books, painting, sculptures etc. etc. Sometimes a parttime job @ the store to get a little more cash :p
Thats all i can think of for now haha.
xxx Chantal
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 18, 2011, 09:24:52 AM
Post by: Leto85 on July 18, 2011, 09:37:59 AM
Hey guys!
I´m Chantal, 25 years old from the Netherlands. Highly addicted to the sims x)
Welkom op het forum Chantal. Klein wereldje he? Zelfs op een buitenlands forum kom je Hollanders tegen. ;)
English translation for all the curious members out there:
Welcome to the forum Chantal. Little world, isn't it? Even on a foreign forum you will meet people from Holland. ;)
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 18, 2011, 09:43:02 AM
Post by: Lizzy on July 18, 2011, 09:43:53 AM
*Hides in her Nectar basement*
Thanks guys ;D ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on July 18, 2011, 06:43:59 PM
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I hope that was a good way to shorten your name. Sorry if it wasn't.
If you hadn't already said this, I would have called her Bum, just to be cute. :D
Welcome to Sedated (Bum) and Chantal. ;D
Post by: TheChronicR on July 19, 2011, 04:42:16 AM
Hi and welcome to the forums, Chantal!
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 19, 2011, 11:31:42 AM
Post by: Morbid on July 19, 2011, 07:43:19 PM
Hi. I've been playing The Sims franchise for almost... 3 or 4 years. Started with 2, then moved on to 3. Mostly played with Musicians and Criminals, since, well, they're the coolest of the bunch. In real life I play the guitar, and have a dark ambient/black noise project called "Nihilistic Corpselight". Musically, I'm a Metalhead. I love metal. And not your typical, banal, mainstream metal; the most brutal, harsh, bleak metal from the depths of the underground.
So hi.
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 19, 2011, 07:50:35 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 19, 2011, 08:09:31 PM
Post by: misha on July 19, 2011, 09:26:47 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 20, 2011, 01:51:58 AM
Edit: Well, I know you've been here for a while, but welcome none-the-less.
Post by: Seabody on July 20, 2011, 01:55:43 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 20, 2011, 04:52:29 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 20, 2011, 05:01:27 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on July 20, 2011, 02:11:31 PM
Post by: Extraño on July 20, 2011, 09:01:47 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 20, 2011, 09:04:20 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on July 20, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 20, 2011, 09:25:02 PM
Post by: Extraño on July 20, 2011, 09:56:55 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 21, 2011, 12:05:43 AM
After reading those posts I have a feeling I'm gonna like it here. :D
Of course you are. Just laugh when Metro makes a joke. :P
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 21, 2011, 03:54:53 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 21, 2011, 04:33:46 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 21, 2011, 05:59:30 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 21, 2011, 03:44:59 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on July 21, 2011, 06:13:24 PM
Post by: Seabody on July 21, 2011, 06:39:54 PM
Welcome to the forums, Extrano! I guess we're all strange here, spending our days looking at pixels talking to each other and doing stuff.
Agreed. Just look at the Location in my profile: New Zealand, but probably glued to the computer screen watching pixels talk to each other.
Post by: Esther1981 on July 21, 2011, 10:49:22 PM
I guess we're all strange here, spending our days looking at pixels talking to each other and doing stuff.That's strange? I thought it was normal, especially watching pixels grow old, get married, have nooboos, skill up, and die. What's strange about enjoying watching pixels? :P
Post by: TheChronicR on July 22, 2011, 05:27:07 AM
That's strange? I thought it was normal, especially watching pixels grow old, get married, have nooboos, skill up, and die. What's strange about enjoying watching pixels? :P
There's nothing wrong with it if you're looking from our point of view. But from my Mum's, yes it is. :P
Post by: Extraño on July 22, 2011, 11:57:42 AM
Heyya, Extrano! *waves* (Sorry, I can't do the accents either :-[) Would it be okay if I called you Extra sometimes, I shorten everybody's names-would you prefer another? You will enjoy this forum. No doubt about it. MWAHAH...I mean, hehe.Sure I don't mind.
There's nothing wrong with it if you're looking from our point of view. But from my Mum's, yes it is. :PSame here. Last night when I was playing Sims, it was about 12:00 and my mom came in and this was the following conversation:
Mom: Don't you think it's kinda late, and that you get off that thing?
Me: Nope. Sleeping is over-rated
Mom: Okay then. *leaves*
Me: *Grabs coffee from lap and chugs it* ;D
Post by: O_O_Kay on July 22, 2011, 11:34:57 PM
Even though I just signed up to the forums officially, I have enjoyed reading all the great information on these forums for a little while now. The sims and other simulation games have always been a large part of my gaming collection. (Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, anyone?) I have always just preferred the more dynamic, non-combat play that 'sim' type games offer. I can remember being infatuated with sim tower and then sim city for the super nintendo. I had an atari that I loved to play before all that too... oops, am I showing my age? Video games have always been one of my favorite leisure activities. I guess I am a bit of a dork for this, but oh well.
After being very impressed with the knowledge and creativity on these boards, I have been eager to sign up. I've been reading a lot about legacy/dynasties and I had a few questions. I'm wondering which board I should post these types of questions? So, yeah... Nice to meet you all! :)
:Edit:
Thank you for the warm welcome: Simstar 3, Alexandria_, Sophie98, TheChronicR, Jessiethedog, xFezIsAFreakx, Esther 1981. I have a feeling I'm going to really enjoy my stay on this forum.
Post by: Asleep on July 22, 2011, 11:40:36 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 22, 2011, 11:57:21 PM
For questions about dynasties, I'd put them in the Immortal Dynasty (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=1810.0) thread or the Townie DecaDynasty (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=5005.0) thread, depending on which one you're wondering about.
As for legacies, I'm not entirely sure, but I'm sure someone will come along soon and be able to help you there.
Post by: Sophie98 on July 23, 2011, 02:35:13 AM
I played both Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing for a long time, and I still have them. They aren't as complex and imaginative as The Sims, though. But then, I guess Sims isn't aimed at children.
Post by: TheChronicR on July 23, 2011, 03:49:38 AM
As Alexandria noted, the two Dynasty challenges are written and represented by our Metro, here at this forum.
The Legacy Challenge (http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/39862.page) is written by Pinstar and the full ruleset was originally posted at the official forums. In comparison to Dynasties, this challenge has less requirements, however is longer by two generations. If you choose to write a story about your game (either of challenges), you are free to post your story in the appropriate story board.
Have fun, and happy simming!
Post by: jessiethedog on July 23, 2011, 06:58:24 AM
Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, anyone?Second addiction and former addiction. ;D
Welcome, Kay! I hope you enjoy your time here, none of us bite, hehe. See, even Seabody says:
And of course you don't! Hopefully...
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 23, 2011, 07:35:45 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on July 23, 2011, 08:45:20 AM
Post by: Sophie98 on July 23, 2011, 09:38:38 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 23, 2011, 10:13:37 AM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on July 23, 2011, 11:20:15 AM
Did you ever get talked down to on the Official EA forums, for posting a comment or an idea too?
Post by: O_O_Kay on July 23, 2011, 11:47:14 AM
Did you ever get talked down to on the Official EA forums, for posting a comment or an idea too?
I really am not an active poster on the official forums because of the attitudes that I've seen from most of the members on there. I guess some people think online anonymity grants them the power to just be as rude as they can possibly think to be, because they certainly can not get away with acting like that in the real world! Well, I guess they could but there would be a lot more consequences.
It was definitely the level of maturity that first made me want to join these forums in the first place; I'm already glad that I did!
This forum is drama free of course.
I'm tickled to hear that, for sure. I think that I might actually be allergic to drama.
Post by: Esther1981 on July 23, 2011, 11:53:55 AM
I think that I might actually be allergic to drama.We all are. ;) Deathly allergic to it!!
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 23, 2011, 12:00:27 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on July 23, 2011, 06:12:44 PM
Post by: Lizzy on July 24, 2011, 02:30:17 PM
Welcome Chantal, may I call you LetoJr? ;)
Depends on the age of the Senior :P
Post by: Natsuko on July 24, 2011, 02:55:22 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 24, 2011, 03:42:39 PM
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Depends on the age of the Senior
According to your respective profiles, you're actually the same age, so rather than Junior and Senior, perhaps Twin 1 and Twin2. ;)
Post by: Leto85 on July 24, 2011, 03:47:53 PM
Depends on the age of the Senior :P
Same age as you are: 25. But I am from september. Does that make me the junior or the senior now? Dilemma, dilemma...
Post by: Natsuko on July 24, 2011, 06:24:37 PM
Post by: Lizzy on July 25, 2011, 04:59:14 AM
Same age as you are: 25. But I am from september. Does that make me the junior or the senior now? Dilemma, dilemma...
You'll be old in september, my 25ness will last till february ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Sophie98 on July 25, 2011, 11:29:34 AM
Post by: AnnBeiFong on July 25, 2011, 05:16:05 PM
Post by: Schipperke on July 25, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 25, 2011, 05:24:13 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 25, 2011, 05:52:11 PM
Post by: Natsuko on July 25, 2011, 06:00:24 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 25, 2011, 06:09:09 PM
Post by: reloaded_ on July 25, 2011, 10:29:48 PM
Now I am 25, living in Hawaii and surfing. I have the Sims 3, but no expansion packs.
This sounds like a great forum, so, um, yeah.
Post by: Schipperke on July 25, 2011, 10:38:31 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 25, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 26, 2011, 07:42:45 AM
Post by: Natsuko on July 26, 2011, 09:51:54 AM
Post by: Asleep on July 26, 2011, 10:45:46 AM
Aloha guys (and gals), my name Manuela and I was adopted from Japan a while ago.Welcome to the Forum, Manuela! ;D
Now I am 25, living in Hawaii and surfing. I have the Sims 3, but no expansion packs.
This sounds like a great forum, so, um, yeah.
Are you a Vocaloid fan?
Post by: BlazeGirl12 on July 26, 2011, 03:06:39 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 26, 2011, 03:14:06 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 26, 2011, 03:54:13 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on July 26, 2011, 04:03:54 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 26, 2011, 06:20:44 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 26, 2011, 10:58:04 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on July 27, 2011, 10:24:23 AM
Post by: samoht04 on July 27, 2011, 10:50:05 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 27, 2011, 11:03:02 AM
The more simaholics the better! :D
Agreed! ;D
Post by: imaGleek on July 27, 2011, 11:08:50 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 27, 2011, 11:12:11 AM
What you do is, click on the profile tab at the top of the page, which takes you to your profile. Then on the left hand side of the page, under the bit that says 'Modify Profile' you click on 'Forum Profile Information' and it takes you to a page where you can either select a pre-made picture from the drop-down menu, link to a picture via URL or upload one from your own computer. Hope I helped. :)
Post by: MarianT on July 27, 2011, 11:12:41 AM
imaGleek, I still don't know how to post a profile picture, unless it's one of the ones provided. But I'm sure someone will explain.
Post by: samoht04 on July 27, 2011, 11:14:59 AM
Hi my name is imaGleek. Just by my username you can tell that my favourite tv show is glee. I have a newbie question, how do you change your profile picture?
Hi Gleek! (Is that okay to call you that?) The Blue Bar above the Green Bar, Click Profile, Then on the left under Modify Profile select Forum Profile Information. Then you can click on Browse to go into your Documents to choose an Image.
EDIT: Fez beat me. ;)
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 27, 2011, 11:16:09 AM
Post by: imaGleek on July 27, 2011, 11:18:10 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 27, 2011, 11:21:03 AM
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Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 27, 2011, 11:29:06 AM
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Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 27, 2011, 11:39:30 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 27, 2011, 12:26:18 PM
Post by: norsky on July 27, 2011, 12:59:40 PM
I was introduced to Sims City, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and had treatment. When Sims 2 came out, I bought every expansion pack, and I became addicted. When Sims 3 came out, I was excited for new aspects and decided to buy it. Now I own every expansion pack and preordered pets ;).
I am a moderator of some Sims 3 forums, and I hope to become a part of your community.
My husband and I own four birds, two cats, and three norwegian elkhounds.
Post by: TheChronicR on July 27, 2011, 01:02:25 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 27, 2011, 01:03:35 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on July 27, 2011, 01:33:41 PM
Post by: Schipperke on July 27, 2011, 01:43:45 PM
Hello everyone, my name is Anne and I'm 52 years old living in Texas.
I was introduced to Sims City, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and had treatment. My husband and I own four birds, two cats, and three norwegian elkhounds.
Welcome, Anne! Your Sims story resembles mine - I started Simming when I was being treated for ovarian cancer. The cancer's gone, I'm glad to say, but the Sims habit remains. ;D Glad to meet you, and I hope you enjoy the forum.
Post by: samoht04 on July 27, 2011, 04:31:09 PM
Post by: norsky on July 27, 2011, 05:24:06 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on July 27, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Love the signature, Gleek. Brittany is my favorite character from Glee. She never fails to have me howling with laughter. :D
Post by: norsky on July 27, 2011, 08:19:42 PM
Welcome, Anne! Your Sims story resembles mine - I started Simming when I was being treated for ovarian cancer. The cancer's gone, I'm glad to say, but the Sims habit remains. ;D Glad to meet you, and I hope you enjoy the forum.I'm glad to say the same too. Cancer was tough, but I beat it (and had a new addiction to Sims!) ;D
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 27, 2011, 09:56:47 PM
Post by: imaGleek on July 27, 2011, 09:58:50 PM
Hello to Gleek and Anne. :)
Love the signature, Gleek. Brittany is my favorite character from Glee. She never fails to have me howling with laughter. :D
Same! whenever she opens her mouth I know she's going to make me laugh. Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming!
Post by: AnnBeiFong on July 27, 2011, 10:09:57 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on July 28, 2011, 01:35:52 AM
I'm a Gleek too, Brittany is my favourite character, she's just too funny.
Post by: Tommyo3000 on July 28, 2011, 02:49:31 PM
Post by: MarianT on July 28, 2011, 04:18:01 PM
Check out the Babble Thread, the Challenges, and anything else that strikes your fancy.
Post by: Esther1981 on July 29, 2011, 04:47:17 AM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on July 29, 2011, 12:43:56 PM
A warm welcome to SedatedBeachBum, Lizzy, Morbid, Extraño, O_O_Kay, AnnBeiFong, Reloaded, BlazeGirl, ImaGleek and Norsky!
Post by: Seabody on July 29, 2011, 04:55:17 PM
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Post by: CSquared2 on July 30, 2011, 09:38:23 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 30, 2011, 10:24:24 AM
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Post by: TheChronicR on July 30, 2011, 01:22:30 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on July 30, 2011, 02:02:55 PM
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Post by: Seabody on July 30, 2011, 05:56:47 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on July 30, 2011, 07:30:38 PM
Post by: TheGoat on August 06, 2011, 04:46:53 AM
Take it from another recent lurker and also a fellow "commitment issues" simmer, there is nothing wrong with starting fifty billion save files and never going anywhere with one of them!
No, but seriously, I've learned to love my sims' children and grandchildren and so on. The trick is to find a way to make them different. When you're getting bored and say to yourself, "I wish I would have made my sim X," then make your sim's child X and keep on truckin'. It's worth it just to see the neighborhood grow and change so you aren't stuck with the same friends over and over and over again (keep Story Progression on! Simmers who don't are stuck in Sims 2 Land, I think - come to the future!!!!).
Actually, I think that is the main motivating force for me to stick with a family past generation one. Just to see what new sims the game will throw at me, because, quite frankly, I'll be happy if I never see Christopher Steel or Jamie Jolina again.
goat
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 06, 2011, 06:47:34 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 06, 2011, 06:50:26 AM
Are you new goat? I haven't noticed you grazing around.
Goat has joined September 15, 2010 but I guess he/she just rarely posts.
Post by: Esther1981 on August 07, 2011, 08:55:11 AM
Just to see what new sims the game will throw at me, because, quite frankly, I'll be happy if I never see Christopher Steel or Jamie Jolina again.*Gasp* Oh my llama!! What did darling Chris ever do to you?? :'( Oh, and welcome everyone new! ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on August 07, 2011, 09:04:55 AM
Anyway, a bit off topic, but I'll be good from now on. ;)
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 07, 2011, 11:51:48 PM
You guys can call me Elizabeth. I'm 19 and a college student.
I believe I started Simming in 2009 with the Sims 2.
I don't believe I've put down the Sims 3 since I got it.
Post by: Esther1981 on August 07, 2011, 11:58:07 PM
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 12:02:25 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 08, 2011, 12:37:36 AM
Thank you! May I call you Esther?Welcome to the forum! No, you have to call her 1981. Just kidding. ;D
Post by: Esther1981 on August 08, 2011, 12:39:20 AM
Thank you! May I call you Esther?You're welcome! Yes you can!
Welcome to the forum! No, you have to call her 1981. Just kidding. ;DHaha hilarious!
Post by: Seabody on August 08, 2011, 12:43:35 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 08, 2011, 12:45:27 AM
Hi again Elizabeth! Esther1981 prefers the name 81. Agent 81. :PWhat exactly am I an agent of? ???
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 12:46:05 AM
Post by: Seabody on August 08, 2011, 12:47:07 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 08, 2011, 12:48:35 AM
No! She's Agent of Agnes! (Agnes' Story)She makes sure Agnes gets payed enough in appearance fees when she comes to sunset valley. So that's how she brings so much money with her in dynasties.
Post by: imaGleek on August 08, 2011, 12:49:35 AM
What exactly am I an agent of? ???
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Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 12:50:40 AM
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Thanks I've had a problem with that ladle and had no clue what was going on.
Post by: Esther1981 on August 08, 2011, 12:53:24 AM
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 12:57:44 AM
I am new, though. My name is Elizabeth, again.
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 08, 2011, 01:00:42 AM
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 01:01:50 AM
Post by: hikari91 on August 08, 2011, 03:16:31 AM
I'm Unique, but you can call me Hikari [or Kari] if you wish I am used to both names. (I still don't know how I got that nickname though) -sighs-
I was browsing around and totally forgot to introduce myself here even though I finally got myself together and joined in June :(
So...yah. I think that is my introduction. I hope we can get along ^.^
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 03:36:59 AM
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Post by: CSquared2 on August 08, 2011, 10:18:55 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 08, 2011, 11:27:27 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 08, 2011, 11:35:12 AM
So...yah. I think that is my introduction. I hope we can get along ^.^
Oh, I think we will. There's a great group of members here. I think - and hope - you'll find us a very friendly and helpful group. (As I was typing that last sentence, I realized that I had left out a letter "r", turning "friendly" into "fiendly", which was not at all what I intended! Lesson to self: always reread what I've typed before hitting that Post key.)
Post by: hikari91 on August 08, 2011, 12:19:15 PM
Lesson to self: always reread what I've typed before hitting that Post key.)
I know what you mean. I always have to recheck what I'm typing because for some reason everything ends up spelt wrong in so many ways. -sweatdrop-
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 02:14:26 PM
Post by: Schipperke on August 08, 2011, 02:27:36 PM
I think you missed me, Schipperke. My name is Elizabeth. :D
Well, shame on me! (watching my typing carefully) Welcome, Elizabeth! I see you've made a number of posts already, so you're obviously finding your way around the forum quite well. And if you haven't already checked it out, I hope you and any other newcomers will stop by the Invitation to a Special party thread (sorry, I don't have the link handy but it's on the first page of this board so isn't hard to find). It would be great to have you join the party!
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
EDIT: I also posted in your Flowers Waiting For Grim story. :D And thanks for inviting me to the party.
Post by: Schipperke on August 08, 2011, 02:32:18 PM
I have a picture of me sleeping on a couch. ~giggles~
I love it! Don't worry, we'll be sure to wake you up when the party starts. ;D
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 02:36:36 PM
Post by: imaGleek on August 08, 2011, 02:57:15 PM
I see you've made a number of posts already, so you're obviously finding your way around the forum quite well.
Yeah, she racked up those posts fast, most of them probabley came from our conversation on the babble thread. ;)
Post by: MissPlumbBob on August 08, 2011, 02:58:47 PM
We are getting off topic on the introduction thread, so I will say one more time... I'm Elizabeth, and I'm new. I am having a great time getting to know some of you!!
Post by: Natsuko on August 08, 2011, 09:58:35 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on August 08, 2011, 10:18:57 PM
Post by: MarianT on August 09, 2011, 12:41:33 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 09, 2011, 08:37:46 PM
(As I was typing that last sentence, I realized that I had left out a letter "r", turning "friendly" into "fiendly", which was not at all what I intended!Yikes that could have been interesting haha. Welcome to everyone new!
Post by: loveSims on August 13, 2011, 05:39:31 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 13, 2011, 05:45:54 AM
Post by: Atticus on August 13, 2011, 06:01:22 AM
I've been using the Carl's Sims 3 Guides site for only a few months and I wish someone had introduced me sooner! It's one of the first sites I recommend to new Simmers and right on up there with the Sims Wiki.
Somehow, I never knew there was a forum until now XD
Post by: TheChronicR on August 13, 2011, 06:13:39 AM
Well hi there, Atticus! I know I've welcomed you in another thread, but welcome, again! ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on August 13, 2011, 09:11:20 AM
Post by: loveSims on August 13, 2011, 09:52:24 AM
Post by: MoMoll on August 13, 2011, 10:37:16 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 13, 2011, 11:47:16 AM
Post by: Lilygirl on August 13, 2011, 12:55:25 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 13, 2011, 03:19:28 PM
Post by: TerranRich on August 13, 2011, 03:20:02 PM
I've been playing The Sims 3 for years now, on and off, and just recently decided to get back into the game after reading that I could create custom careers (with some work). I recently finished a Pro Wrestling custom career (which I plan on sharing with as many sites as I can find), and am working on a tutorial on how to easily create custom careers (with basic info, everything short of opportunities and events). :)
Post by: TheChronicR on August 13, 2011, 03:24:57 PM
Post by: TerranRich on August 13, 2011, 03:29:02 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 13, 2011, 03:32:20 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 13, 2011, 04:47:24 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 13, 2011, 05:18:57 PM
Post by: Seabody on August 13, 2011, 06:03:40 PM
Post by: TheDarkPlumbob on August 16, 2011, 06:24:48 AM
I'm sure you will be able to have some good conversations without mentioning mods. The people on this forum are a bunch of good chaps and I'm sure they all get you completely.
Post by: Esther1981 on August 16, 2011, 07:50:16 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 17, 2011, 07:34:22 AM
Post by: Audren on August 17, 2011, 12:43:46 PM
Post by: Sarah1992 on August 17, 2011, 01:39:38 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 17, 2011, 01:43:20 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 17, 2011, 01:48:47 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 17, 2011, 05:12:24 PM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 17, 2011, 05:43:43 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 17, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 17, 2011, 09:48:48 PM
I found the guide about a month before I got the game. I was addicted to the guide before the game! (I know, very creepy)
Post by: AStephens1971 on August 18, 2011, 12:51:25 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 18, 2011, 01:27:52 AM
Post by: Seabody on August 18, 2011, 03:22:51 AM
Post by: Sarah1992 on August 18, 2011, 06:09:29 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 18, 2011, 07:31:33 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 18, 2011, 07:39:28 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 18, 2011, 07:40:03 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 18, 2011, 08:41:03 AM
Post by: Audren on August 19, 2011, 11:13:23 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 19, 2011, 01:31:07 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on August 20, 2011, 09:20:39 AM
Post by: azurefirem on August 20, 2011, 10:58:40 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 20, 2011, 11:05:33 PM
If you like architecture could I point out to you the building and construction board?
Post by: Seabody on August 21, 2011, 12:26:24 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 21, 2011, 05:44:04 AM
Post by: samoht04 on August 21, 2011, 06:27:06 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 21, 2011, 09:26:41 AM
The Sims is what got me into architecture and it's what's making me consider it as a college major.
I love that Sims may have helped you choose a major and possibly a career! :)
Post by: CSquared2 on August 21, 2011, 09:42:52 AM
Post by: CarlosLordofTacos on August 21, 2011, 09:53:02 AM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 21, 2011, 10:03:16 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on August 21, 2011, 03:22:32 PM
Post by: bekkaruella on August 22, 2011, 01:56:38 PM
Post by: Natsuko on August 22, 2011, 01:57:46 PM
Post by: Schipperke on August 22, 2011, 01:58:15 PM
Post by: imaGleek on August 22, 2011, 01:58:28 PM
Post by: Elainfaro on August 22, 2011, 02:00:44 PM
Hello, everyone I'm Elainfaro. I've actually been here for about a month already and never actually introduced myself so I figured I'd do just that. :)
Post by: Sportsfan on August 22, 2011, 02:01:44 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 22, 2011, 04:24:22 PM
Post by: TheChronicR on August 22, 2011, 04:29:12 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 22, 2011, 05:14:24 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on August 22, 2011, 10:33:00 PM
Hi! I'm Bekka and I'm new to Sims entirely! I found out about Sims through my neighbor, and love it! I love to write stories, so I may post something of that sort in a bit. I love raising children on Sims! Teaching toddlers is such fun.
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Sims. I hope you get sucked in and addicted like the rest of us. Hope you enjoy the forum. Trust me when I tell you, there are no silly questions. Everyone here is very insightful and helpful.
Welcome to the family Bekka and Elainfaro!
Post by: Seabody on August 23, 2011, 02:18:20 AM
Post by: samoht04 on August 23, 2011, 09:44:24 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 23, 2011, 02:25:38 PM
Post by: Leto85 on August 23, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
Welcome Bekka and Elainfaro. I really am curious how to pronounce that correctly.
Post by: Elainfaro on August 23, 2011, 05:41:15 PM
I really am curious how to pronounce that correctly.
Mine?
You can just pronounce it how it's spelled e-lain-faro. It's not a real word. It's my name and my last name together.
Post by: Leto85 on August 23, 2011, 05:45:47 PM
Mine?
You can just pronounce it how it's spelled e-lain-faro. It's not a real word. It's my name and my last name together.
It sounds mythological to me actually. :) Your avatar seems to support that perfectly, haha! :D
Post by: Elainfaro on August 23, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
Your avatar seems to support that perfectly, haha! :D
Yeah, haha! I guess it does. :)
Post by: MarianT on August 23, 2011, 09:16:55 PM
Bekka, you might enjoy the challenge Baby Boomers III (over as a challenge, but if you like toddlers, you could try it just for fun).
Elainfaro, your name does sound like something out of Tolkien -- one of the elves, perhaps.
Post by: CrossedTowers on August 25, 2011, 07:10:09 AM
My name is CrossedTowers but you may call me Crossed, Towers, or some other weird combination you come up with. I'm glad I've found this site, I read the forum rules, the swapshop rules, the story board rules, but I got a few questions before I start posting.
1) - Am I required to reveal personal information? I hate social networking with a passion and strongly refuse to share my personal information on the worldwide web. Hope you understand.
2) - How many stories at a time can I post? I'm thinking of posting my ongoing legacy challenge, although my creative mind might all of sudden bump into a writer's block and I'll have to distract myself in something else, like another short tale.
3) - Am I allowed to use third party custom content in screen shots?
4) - What if I don't know where to post a topic? Should I send a personal message to a moderator or administrator?
5) - I noticed you have building contests. Or had. Besides the graveyard I can't find any threads associated with the subject anywhere else. I take it as there won't be anymore contests?
6) - Something caught my eye in the original forum rules. "Stay on topic at all times.", one of the rules states. If I --accidentally-- go off-topic, do I get a ban, removal of posting ability, or a personal message from a moderator?
7) - Should I read a thread --in whole-- before posting an answer/reply?
8) - How does one gain 'titles'? Full member, legendary member, etc.
9) - Do you have a forum/board for discussing other Sims games? I noticed you do indeed have a thread on SimsSocial, but unfortunately what I'm interested in is Sims2/Sims1. I like to play those games from time to time, too.
10) - That is all. I would like if my question(s) were addressed by a moderator, or a member of the staff in general.
Thank you.
EDIT: A few more things please.
11) - Even though I hate social networking I have literally --just-- made a profile at Facebook, just in case someone from here wants to contact me. One and only, Crossed Towers, at your service. Just search for 'crossed towers' there.
12) - Is there a topic to share the origin of one's name? I am willing to, I just cannot for the life of me seek out such a topic.
13) - I --still--, after rereading the instructions for about twenty times didn't figure out how to use the gallery. Mind if I use Photobucket instead? I'll resize my images, no worries.
Thanks again. Sorry if this was much.
Post by: CSquared2 on August 25, 2011, 07:29:35 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 25, 2011, 07:30:58 AM
CrossedTowers, I appreciate you taking the time to ask your questions. You have a lot of them, which is fine. I'll be glad to answer them but I think it would be better if I respond to you in a Personal Message rather than here in the thread for Introductions. Please look for a Personal Message from me in a little while. (I'm just about to leave to take the dogs for their walk, and will respond as soon as we get back). But I will say this: it's entirely up to you what personal information you choose to share. There is no expectation on you to share anything personal here. This forum is a friendly place, but we're here to discuss The Sims3, not to engage in social chit-chat.
Post by: CrossedTowers on August 25, 2011, 07:35:36 AM
I'll be sure to have a look on my inbox soon too, I'm about to leave as well. I'm once more sorry for many questions. Yes, I know this is a forum solely to discuss the game, I simply asked my first question because I noticed that most members share (some) personal information in their profile, thus I was wondering if that was the norm here. I'm glad that the answer is non-positive. Thank you again.
EDIT: Schipperke answered my questions perfectly. Thank you very much.
Post by: Schipperke on August 25, 2011, 10:18:38 AM
EDIT: Schipperke answered my questions perfectly. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome. I'm wondering about your username, CrossedTowers. Would you mind tellling us about it?
Post by: CrossedTowers on August 25, 2011, 10:19:21 AM
You're very welcome. I'm wondering about your username, CrossedTowers. Would you mind tellling us about it?
I posted about it in the "Where does your profile name come from" thread. :)
Post by: Schipperke on August 25, 2011, 10:26:00 AM
I posted about it in the "Where does your profile name come from" thread. :)
That's great. I'll go look there.
Post by: samoht04 on August 25, 2011, 11:20:18 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 25, 2011, 12:07:54 PM
Post by: CrossedTowers on August 25, 2011, 12:19:02 PM
Post by: ratchie on August 25, 2011, 01:00:13 PM
Rachel
Post by: Esther1981 on August 25, 2011, 07:37:23 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on August 25, 2011, 10:49:01 PM
I play Sims 2 still and once in a blue moon I'll pull out my 'Makin Magic' just to go down memory lane. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat about that. Or for anything else too of course.
I didn't know there was a thread on where are name comes from? Can some one direct me via PM?
Again welcome Towers. Looking forward to reading your stories!
Post by: Seabody on August 26, 2011, 05:00:43 AM
If you want to talk about TS1 or TS2, my door is open. Especially if you want to know the cheat for maxing needs in TS1...
Post by: CreativeCrayola on August 26, 2011, 08:37:18 AM
Post by: Schipperke on August 26, 2011, 08:39:41 AM
Post by: samoht04 on August 26, 2011, 08:42:01 AM
Post by: CreativeCrayola on August 26, 2011, 08:46:47 AM
@Schipperke, I used to have a Schip! Her name was Dolly ;D
@Samoht, Is your name Thomas?
Post by: samoht04 on August 26, 2011, 08:50:04 AM
@Samoht, Is your name Thomas?
Yes it is. ;)
Post by: CreativeCrayola on August 26, 2011, 08:52:15 AM
Yes it is. ;)
Your username just came ---- thismuch more understandable ;D
Post by: Schipperke on August 26, 2011, 09:07:34 AM
@Schipperke, I used to have a Schip! Her name was Dolly ;D
Oh, how nice to meet another Schipperke person! If you're interested in Schip patterns, check out the swap shop. In addition to all the other patterns our talented members have created, there are several Schip designs. One by Seabody with an adorable Schip picture, and Gheez has a couple, including a very cute t-shirt pattern.
Post by: CreativeCrayola on August 26, 2011, 09:09:32 AM
Oh, how nice to meet another Schipperke person! If you're interested in Schip patterns, check out the swap shop. In addition to all the other patterns our talented members have created, there are several Schip designs. One by Seabody with an adorable Schip picture, and Gheez has a couple, including a very cute t-shirt pattern.
Oh yay! -Skips off to download-
Post by: Esther1981 on August 26, 2011, 12:51:04 PM
Post by: CynKuy on August 26, 2011, 03:10:09 PM
At first I was disappointed with the Sims 3 because the appearance of the Sims (kind of chubby in the face) and their animations but now I'm hooked. The Generations and Origin caused a lot of problems with my game until the update now it's better. It was so bad I uninstalled and reinstalled several times, it was very tedious. But now it works pretty good.
Post by: Sportsfan on August 26, 2011, 03:12:39 PM
Post by: Natsuko on August 26, 2011, 05:41:59 PM
You may not remember me...but I'm Natsuko. Not much else to say. I am sorry I deleted my account...it was a bipolar mood swing. I'm all cool now. ;)
Post by: samoht04 on August 26, 2011, 05:44:08 PM
Hi guys...
You may not remember me...but I'm Natsuko. Not much else to say. I am sorry I deleted my account...it was a bipolar mood swing. I'm all cool now. ;)
Welcome back to the forum Natsuko! :D
Post by: imaGleek on August 26, 2011, 06:11:14 PM
Hi guys...
You may not remember me...but I'm Natsuko. Not much else to say. I am sorry I deleted my account...it was a bipolar mood swing. I'm all cool now. ;)
How could we forget you! I'm glad you're back.
Post by: Seabody on August 26, 2011, 06:12:36 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on August 26, 2011, 06:35:04 PM
Hi guys...Could never forget you!! Welcome back Nat!
You may not remember me...but I'm Natsuko.
Post by: loveSims on August 26, 2011, 07:25:59 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 27, 2011, 05:04:25 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 27, 2011, 05:37:45 PM
And welcome back, Nat! :D
Post by: SimPoseyYum on August 27, 2011, 07:55:23 PM
Post by: CreativeCrayola on August 28, 2011, 12:59:09 PM
Post by: Scarlett Aria Darwin on August 28, 2011, 02:47:56 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 28, 2011, 03:03:41 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 28, 2011, 03:53:29 PM
Post by: SimPoseyYum on August 28, 2011, 03:55:24 PM
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Post by: TallStar on August 28, 2011, 04:57:29 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on August 28, 2011, 05:23:32 PM
Post by: Naha on August 29, 2011, 03:38:11 AM
I am new here and I didn't download sims3 yet, I'm only trying to know more about it .
Really I loved it for now and I don't know what I will say about the last two sims after playing sims3.
I'm Naha, 17 years, LOVE "SIMS" games .
Post by: samoht04 on August 29, 2011, 05:41:33 AM
Post by: loveSims on August 29, 2011, 06:36:27 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 29, 2011, 07:43:31 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on August 29, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
Post by: DebbieV1974 on August 29, 2011, 10:53:44 AM
I've been using Carl and Pam's guide for awhile, but have only recently begun to post on the forums. I love reading all of the stories, there are so many talented and creative people here, it's amazing! I've played Sims ever since the original. I've loved the "sim" games ever since the very first SimCity came out.
I plan on playing Sims3 until it really dies out. For each new version of The Sims that comes out, I tend to never finish collecting the expansions and such before the new one is released. So far I own Sims3 original, Ambitions and World Adventures EPs, plus the High-end Loft and Outdoor Living SPs. I'm itching to get Generations because I heard the camera bug is fixed in there PLUS I want the bunkbeds!!! I'll be watching the Sims3 site for it to go on sale. ;)
I think after that I'd like to get Late Night, then Pets of course when it comes out. For the stuff packs, so far the only one I don't have that looks interesting is Town Life. Fast Lane doesn't appeal to me at all. :P And of course, my Wishlist at the Sims3 Store is never ending. I've actually had stuff on there so long, they quit selling it! Guess you could say I'm far from an impulse buyer. Well except for the Sims Medieval, I bought that on a whim when it was half-price and I wish I could get the money back. I hated it!! :(
I've just recently started a Sim story, my first one ever (the Prism series). Thank you to all who commented and complimented :) Well that's it for my introduction, see you on the forums!
Post by: kiko94 on August 29, 2011, 11:14:35 AM
Post by: ratchie on August 29, 2011, 11:15:25 AM
Rachel
Post by: Sportsfan on August 29, 2011, 11:42:16 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 29, 2011, 01:21:03 PM
Post by: Simbla on August 29, 2011, 02:02:29 PM
Trying a short introduction: I have been playing Sims (1 - 2- 3) for ten :o years now, feeling too old for simming now (30 years old), come from Germany and i love the guides and challenges you have created here!
Post by: Sportsfan on August 29, 2011, 02:17:47 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 29, 2011, 03:10:30 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on August 29, 2011, 06:05:20 PM
Post by: Seabody on August 30, 2011, 04:14:56 AM
Hey Hey. I joined the forums because I really love the sims 3. I have the pc version and it is absolutely awesome. Also I was hoping to get help with some of the things I cant do and possibly help others too! Ok so a little about my self. I am 12 years old and love 80's music. Especially Duran Duran and James!!!
80's music! Another young fan! I've recently installed half of my mother's collection on my Laptop! I even have 60's music (Simon and Garfunkel. So you can guess the song, I take it? Hint: It starts with a The Boxe, and ends with an "r"), Opera (GASP! Hine e Hine sung by an opera singer), Queen times 30, BeeGees, Daniel Powter, Maroon 5... the list goes on.
'Scuse me, but I feel another wave of listening is in order. I'm just a poor boy but my story's seldom told...
Post by: Esther1981 on August 30, 2011, 08:39:43 PM
Post by: samoht04 on August 31, 2011, 06:26:10 AM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on September 04, 2011, 10:42:08 PM
Hi guys...
You may not remember me...but I'm Natsuko. Not much else to say. I am sorry I deleted my account...it was a bipolar mood swing. I'm all cool now. ;)
Glad to have you back! Welcome Back. ;D
Post by: plumbbobparadise on September 05, 2011, 09:09:39 AM
I'm plumbbobparadise (known as venusdemilosims on Sims 3 site). I've been playing since the days of Sims 1 (actually about 2004-ish). I no longer have my sims 1 disks, I loaned them to my niece and I haven't seen them since. lol
Anyway, I'm north of 30, I live in the deep South... um, what else... that's about it I guess. I've lurked here for about 5 months and finally got the courage to show my face (or my words I guess). lol
Oh yah, my Sim maintains a little blog about her family, http://justplumbnuts.blogspot.com.
Post by: CSquared2 on September 05, 2011, 09:50:53 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 05, 2011, 10:18:03 AM
Greetings everyone!Welcome to the forum!
I'm plumbbobparadise (known as venusdemilosims on Sims 3 site). I've been playing since the days of Sims 1 (actually about 2004-ish). I no longer have my sims 1 disks, I loaned them to my niece and I haven't seen them since. lol
Anyway, I'm north of 30, I live in the deep South... um, what else... that's about it I guess. I've lurked here for about 5 months and finally got the courage to show my face (or my words I guess). lol
Oh yah, my Sim maintains a little blog about her family, http://justplumbnuts.blogspot.com.
Post by: Seabody on September 05, 2011, 04:06:45 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on September 06, 2011, 03:09:05 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on September 06, 2011, 05:36:08 AM
Post by: amyrose on September 06, 2011, 03:05:33 PM
Post by: samoht04 on September 11, 2011, 08:00:28 AM
Post by: Bmwsauber on September 13, 2011, 11:38:49 PM
Before I get started on my introduction, Yes my name reflects the FIA Formula 1 team Bmwsauber that no longer competes. I am sad that they have decided to no longer compete, even though they began to show their stride during the latter half of their seasons. And of course my avatar is for BMW, which is the brand of vehicles that I love (European models, not the American versions)
After I lurked on here for quite a while (Came across this since the Ambitions EP release) I have finally decided to join and contribute my two cents to this wonderful community. I got started with the Sims series after playing Simcity and then eventually adding the Sims 2 to the mix. I have had the Sims 3 since the beginning and acquired all EP and SP content that was released for the game. I am However, still waiting for EA to stop messing around and release Simcity 5 (Simcity societies was not at all a Simcity game) and if they do, then I don't think I will be spending much time on Sims 3.
I am currently an undergraduate at Devry University and am about 3 months from completing my Bachelors in Finance. I love sports, mainly racing and Futbol (or soccer as it is known in North America) I play a multitude of games though, Simulation (Gran Turismo 5, Simcity, Sims etc) being my all time favourites.
Anything else you would like to know, just ask me :).
Note* I have a hatred of EA as you guys will come to notice :P
Post by: Sportsfan on September 13, 2011, 11:41:39 PM
Hmm… I'm trying to think of a cool nickname for you. :)
Post by: Saltypaws on September 13, 2011, 11:47:48 PM
I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. I think some of us feel the same about EA, we just don't get to carried away with discussing it. I mostly just grumble to myself when I find another glitch, lol. :)
Post by: Pam on September 13, 2011, 11:50:25 PM
I hope you'll be able to keep your hatred for EA in check. We have a rule against bashing them on this Forum. It's just doesn't really accomplish anything and brings down the overall mood. Having said that, I'm glad you decided to join and contribute to our community. I hope you enjoy yourself. :)
Post by: Esther1981 on September 14, 2011, 05:46:20 AM
Post by: Leto85 on September 14, 2011, 08:12:09 AM
Welcome BMWsauber! I know you'll enjoy it here, and since EA made the game we all love, it's a good thing right? ;) The bugs do get a bit annoying, but still not annoying enough to give up the game. Hmm. ;D
Agreed, mostly we can find a way to work around this. In other cases, there is a helpdesk on this forum. 'Operator, can I help you?'
Welcome to the forum new members!
Post by: CSquared2 on September 14, 2011, 08:23:51 AM
Post by: Balkor Wolf on September 14, 2011, 11:33:38 AM
Been a long times sim player but I have only recently been getting back into it again after finally getting sorted with a new job and letting me have more time to waste on it =P
At the moment Ive got the base game, world adventures and ambitions. Next month im planning on getting Late night and the fast lane expansion + Stuff pack (I think) respectively.
I do have one question though, has anyone bought that new town from the sims store? I only really want it for the fountain of youth since I couldnt find it for sale seperately. Im not the greatest sim player in the world, IVe been looking at the stories part of the forum and I really want to create my own legacy thread which should be fun =3 Already have an idea for it.
Not sure if this is any good for an introduction lol, feel free to ask questions.
Post by: Sportsfan on September 14, 2011, 01:49:57 PM
There's a thread about Hidden Springs here (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6243.0;topicseen).
Post by: jessiethedog on September 14, 2011, 03:29:35 PM
Post by: amyrose on September 14, 2011, 03:33:47 PM
Post by: loveSims on September 14, 2011, 04:03:35 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on September 14, 2011, 04:42:40 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on September 14, 2011, 08:50:15 PM
Post by: Balkor Wolf on September 15, 2011, 04:08:31 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on September 15, 2011, 01:57:29 PM
Post by: Schipperke on September 15, 2011, 02:39:23 PM
Post by: Seabody on September 16, 2011, 12:45:29 AM
Post by: samoht04 on September 16, 2011, 11:38:21 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 18, 2011, 04:31:59 PM
Welcome Crayola. Love that username. I am so jealous that you immediately got hold of Samoht04 username. It took me well over a year to even notice that there was something behind it. But sshhh don't tell anyone ;)
Welcome to Cynthia, Scarlett and Plumbob- love those names too, and Naha, and Debbie.
Welcome Simbla. What you mean you are getting too old for Sims? I am 31 and prob will be in the nursing home with my Simmies.
Hi Balkor Wolf and BMW welcome to the forum. I have the new town in my wish list. I didn't know there was a fountain of youth in there. BMW, I'm sure you aren't alone in your EA feelings. As I tell my kids, let's not bite the hand that feeds the Sim Addicts. ;D
Glad to have you back Natsuko. Totally get the mood swings. Sometimes it gets that way. I will PM you later.
Post by: Lauren16 on September 19, 2011, 08:55:39 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 19, 2011, 08:58:07 PM
Hey Lauren here :) Just joined today!Welcome to the forum Lauren!
Post by: Esther1981 on September 19, 2011, 09:05:54 PM
Post by: loveSims on September 19, 2011, 09:06:40 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on September 19, 2011, 09:18:25 PM
Post by: Seabody on September 20, 2011, 02:38:14 AM
Hey Lauren here :) Just joined today!
Welcome to the forum Lauren! I hope you enjoy it!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on September 20, 2011, 01:18:45 PM
Post by: jessiethedog on September 20, 2011, 01:21:09 PM
Post by: LegendaryPlunder on September 21, 2011, 08:21:12 AM
I think this is probably one of the best Sims3 sites I've come across which offers support for the basic game without modification. I decided to join up because I want to try my hand at some of the contests. I've never entered a contest before, but I love building houses. I'd try a dynasty challenge but my game is kind of unstable and tends to run into a lot of problems once I get past 2-3 generations unless I use mods to let me get around some of the problems. Photography is completely bugged out for me (the sim freezes up while taking a picture and I have to use resetsim to get him out of it) and there are some tombs in China that are impossible to complete without enlisting the aid of cheats unfortunately and I had a freezing bug for awhile that was lagging China like crazy but I figured out how to fix it. The last time I stopped playing it was because I had that WA bug that caused my family trees to vanish and that was completely disheartening since I like to see the family tree grow as I play and losing the tree made the whole thing feel pointless, especially on top of the various bugs I tend to find. Even with my current set up though, I managed to get the bug where the adventure board in france stopped giving me quests ???
So I'm getting to be an expert on fixing or getting around these problems, from restoring back up saves to finding just the right cheat code haha, I'm determined to get a family to last a few more generations than last time. I'm a former computer programmer myself so I've been mildly tempted to learn how to write mods for the game. Right now I'm a stay-at-home mom with two lovely real children, a 6 year old daughter and a brand new 4 month old son. We live near Washington DC. I've been thinking it'd be neat to build a downtown area
(using CAW) to resemble the brick streets of Annapolis. The problem is that Annapolis is a harbor and I don't have appropriate buildings to make a 'harbor' look to something and there's only the one swirling sailboat world decoration but I may come up with something.
Oh and before anyone says anything. I KNOW we don't talk about mods here. I don't think there's a taboo against saying something about them in a general sense and I won't mention any specific ones anyways but I have found them helpful myself and trust that I know how to use them without breaking anything that isn't already broke ;P
But I can build houses! I hope y'all like what I come up with.
Post by: Schipperke on September 21, 2011, 08:52:30 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 21, 2011, 10:02:52 AM
Post by: samoht04 on September 21, 2011, 11:14:22 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on September 21, 2011, 11:53:30 AM
Post by: jessiethedog on September 21, 2011, 12:28:48 PM
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Post by: amyrose on September 21, 2011, 03:21:51 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on September 21, 2011, 09:15:36 PM
Post by: romeolongsword on September 27, 2011, 12:50:33 AM
Fantastic help from the forum and the guides, thank you!
Post by: jeanamariex3 on September 27, 2011, 01:01:41 AM
Welcome to all the other new people I missed too.
Post by: amyrose on September 27, 2011, 08:07:53 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 27, 2011, 09:38:42 AM
Now we just need a Juliet…
Post by: Schipperke on September 27, 2011, 09:51:58 AM
Now we just need a Juliet…
Thinking of changing your username, Sportsfan? ;D Just kidding! Somehow, I don't think "Juliet" would suit you.
Post by: Sportsfan on September 27, 2011, 09:59:01 AM
Welcome to the forum, Romeo. I hope you enjoy your time here.I plead the fifth.
Thinking of changing your username, Sportsfan? ;D Just kidding! Somehow, I don't think "Juliet" would suit you.
(for those that don't know pleading the fifth is an expression alluding to the fifth amendment in the us constitution, that states you don't have to speak if it will incriminate you)
Post by: Schipperke on September 27, 2011, 10:21:52 AM
I plead the fifth.
Hehe! A wise man knows when to keep his mouth shut. :D
Post by: MarianT on September 27, 2011, 10:39:33 AM
Legendary, what I'm doing in one of my stories is saving each heir to the bin so that he or she can continue in a different town if my game gets bugged. You won't be able to get into the Hall of Fame and you won't keep the family tree, but that can keep a family going. Of course, having done that, I am now on the 5th generation in the same place.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 27, 2011, 10:51:42 PM
Hello and welcome to all the newcomers!! :D
Post by: Seabody on September 27, 2011, 11:23:34 PM
(for those that don't know pleading the fifth is an expression alluding to the fifth amendment in the us constitution, that states you don't have to speak if it will incriminate you)
I did not expect to return from school, hop on, restart the computer (twice!) and then read a fact from Sportsfan! :o What has the world come to!?
Post by: Sportsfan on September 28, 2011, 12:10:43 AM
Welcome romeo and Legendary!You're surprised I actually listen in school?!
I did not expect to return from school, hop on, restart the computer (twice!) and then read a fact from Sportsfan! :o What has the world come to!?
I'm not all jokes you know. ;D
Post by: Sutz on September 29, 2011, 02:40:54 PM
By the looks of things I'm one of the younger members of the forum, as I'm 19. I'm from the UK and not really sure what to do with my life - so that's my excuse for playing the Sims 3 to try out some possibilities. Yeah, I'm not fooling anyone, am I? Actually I'm a writer (an aspiring JK Rowling) and so I often use The Sims 3 as a character designer, which I then use for reference when it comes to describing my characters. But I also love the family aspect of Sims 3. It will be nice to mix with some people who feel the same way.
I'm also a songwriter - which can strike me via the most random subjects. I've written songs about Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, oh my! (However, I tried them all out on my mother's childrens' choir and they were big hits, so I must be doing something right.)
I'm quite shy, but eager to make friends. Please drop me a line somewhen!
Post by: Seabody on September 29, 2011, 03:17:37 PM
Post by: amyrose on September 29, 2011, 04:12:57 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on September 29, 2011, 05:08:32 PM
Post by: Schipperke on September 29, 2011, 05:33:24 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 29, 2011, 07:54:56 PM
I'm younger than you! *sticks out tongue* ;D
Post by: Sophie98 on September 30, 2011, 02:21:45 AM
No need to be nervous- everyone around here is really friendly and helpful. Just ask if you need anything.
You're by no means the youngest, I'm 13 and the youngest member I've seen is 12, I think.
Post by: Seabody on September 30, 2011, 02:24:22 AM
I private messaged you. Your inbox is 4 tabs to the left of the logout button, if you didn't already know.
I think the youngest is 11 - SimCityBusDriver, but does he still come here?
Post by: samoht04 on September 30, 2011, 02:37:22 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on September 30, 2011, 09:57:29 AM
I think the youngest is 11 - SimCityBusDriver, but does he still come here?The dark plumbob too
Oops that was kinda off topic. Sorry.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on September 30, 2011, 11:01:25 AM
Post by: Asleep on October 01, 2011, 12:12:02 PM
Post by: TheDarkPlumbob on October 05, 2011, 02:34:07 AM
Ha, ha I'm younger than all of you! :D :D :D
Hi Sutz!
And Sportsfan don't forget me...
Post by: sosobaggins on October 05, 2011, 03:44:57 PM
i've been following the forum for quite a while almost as soon as i got the sims 3 and realised that there was a guide and forum. i've been following the stories and projects and loving them very much, quite a few persons on here have quite a talent for writing. its really nice to see what other persons come up with to do with their simmies...
thanks for having me on here, joining the nice community and please correct me if i make any mistakes
Post by: amyrose on October 05, 2011, 03:59:11 PM
Post by: sosobaggins on October 05, 2011, 04:01:05 PM
Welcome sosobaggins, I agree with you, there are some amazing stories on here.
thank you amyrose
Post by: Sportsfan on October 05, 2011, 06:40:14 PM
Post by: Audren on October 05, 2011, 06:42:06 PM
Post by: loveSims on October 05, 2011, 06:45:52 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 05, 2011, 06:49:39 PM
Post by: AnnBeiFong on October 05, 2011, 08:04:42 PM
Post by: AriaGirl77 on October 05, 2011, 11:00:46 PM
Post by: TheDarkPlumbob on October 06, 2011, 02:43:18 AM
There's always something to read or something to talk about.
Post by: sosobaggins on October 06, 2011, 11:52:15 AM
Welcome Soraya! Such a pretty name!
thank you Squared, and everyone else for the warm welcome
Post by: sosobaggins on October 06, 2011, 12:01:03 PM
Welcome Soraya! I've been to St. Lucia! Beautiful place, I held a turtle there and went to a butterfly farm. :)
Well I hope you decide to visit again soon and thanks.
Post by: MarianT on October 06, 2011, 01:32:58 PM
Post by: samoht04 on October 07, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
Post by: sosobaggins on October 07, 2011, 09:49:50 AM
Welcome, Soraya! Does your username indicate a fondness for hobbits?
Oh yes! And thanks for the welcome
Post by: Schipperke on October 07, 2011, 10:53:23 AM
Post by: Lesleyxxx on October 09, 2011, 10:07:21 AM
I only tried Sims for the very first time when the fb sims social came out... found that version very boring/frustrating but it go me interested enough to go buy Sims3 and try it... that would be only a few weeks ago and I got so hooked I now have many expansions too [Ambitions, Late night, Generations, World adventures] I'm loving playing and learning very slowly... I had many false starts, not getting things the way I wanted and restarting.. [will have to learn to clean up the library files at some point to remove all those]
For now I seem to have got what I want... Eva is artistic, earning her living by painting and playing guitar [wow those tips skyrocketed with sunset 3 downloaded from this forum.. FAB! ty]
I haven't managed to get her into a jam session yet.. but it's great fun trying out everything.
As for me? I'm a grandmother to 2 boys ages 1yr and 3yrs old. I work full-time in a Dr's surgery. Oh and I live in the UK, near Manchester.
Post by: Sportsfan on October 09, 2011, 10:25:37 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 09, 2011, 10:34:17 AM
I got so hooked I now have many expansions too [Ambitions, Late night, Generations, World adventures]
Ah yes, it's a familiar story. Those of us still in the thralls of Sims are loath to refer to our obsession as an addiction, but somewhere here there is a thread in which people share their stories of Sim Obsession. I don't think any of us is really looking to be cured, though! ;D
Enjoy the forum!
Post by: amyrose on October 09, 2011, 10:47:15 AM
Post by: loveSims on October 09, 2011, 02:03:13 PM
Post by: MarianT on October 09, 2011, 03:18:57 PM
Post by: Seabody on October 10, 2011, 03:25:47 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 10, 2011, 10:09:43 AM
Post by: AbrahamC on October 14, 2011, 11:35:31 AM
My name is Abe (You couldn't tell could you)
I finally started an account. Its only been a year since I started using the site regularly...
and I am glad to be able to get in on the conversation now.
So here it goes.
Post by: loveSims on October 14, 2011, 11:39:02 AM
Post by: MarianT on October 14, 2011, 11:48:24 AM
Post by: amyrose on October 14, 2011, 12:55:25 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on October 14, 2011, 07:14:39 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 14, 2011, 11:43:45 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 14, 2011, 11:51:10 PM
Anyways, welcome to the forum Abe! It's a really awesome community, flame and troll free! ;D
Post by: Asleep on October 14, 2011, 11:58:01 PM
Post by: AbrahamC on October 15, 2011, 12:09:55 AM
Four "Welcome Abe!" posts in a row!
Anyways, welcome to the forum Abe! It's a really awesome community, flame and troll free! ;D
-I know! It seems I'm a big deal. :P
-I kinda noticed a lack of trolls. Awesome Moderators I suppose. ;)
To all others: Thanks for the warm welcome!
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 15, 2011, 12:13:44 AM
Post by: AbrahamC on October 15, 2011, 12:16:22 AM
Shameless pun towards "forever 21"
Post by: Sportsfan on October 15, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Four "Welcome Abe!" posts in a row!I was thinking of just quoting one of the posts above me lol
Anyways, welcome to the forum Abe! It's a really awesome community, flame and troll free! ;D
Post by: amyrose on October 15, 2011, 08:28:10 AM
Glad to see a forum member close to my age too! Nothing against the age groups, but I hardly see people in their early 20's around here. I'm going to be 22 on November 3rd.
I was just thinking the same thing the other day. I'm 20, by the way.
Post by: AbrahamC on October 15, 2011, 09:10:48 AM
I was just thinking the same thing the other day. I'm 20, by the way.
You live in the States?
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 15, 2011, 05:16:56 PM
Post by: lovest on October 15, 2011, 05:33:20 PM
Anyway, I'm Lovest (real name: Michael, I'm okay being called either).
I'm 22 and I live in the U.S. (Iowa specifically). I've been using Carl's Guide ever since I first got Sims 3 for PC earlier this year, but I've been playing Sims forever.
I've recently found new love in building. Before I just used the same designs and items in every house I played in. Let me say, I was missing out on a LOT. I really wanted to join the current building contest as the theme inspired me, so that's what I'll be up to after posting this.
It'll be great to get to know everyone (if I manage to check in regularly, as I'm notoriously bad at remembering forums).
Michael
Post by: Schipperke on October 15, 2011, 05:35:21 PM
Post by: Audren on October 15, 2011, 05:35:59 PM
Post by: AbrahamC on October 15, 2011, 05:40:09 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 15, 2011, 06:09:16 PM
Post by: lovest on October 15, 2011, 06:25:21 PM
Post by: amyrose on October 15, 2011, 09:08:48 PM
You live in the States?
Nope, I live in the UK.
Post by: AnnBeiFong on October 16, 2011, 12:30:26 PM
Post by: Miracle2 on October 18, 2011, 03:12:49 AM
Pardon me if my post annoyed everyone and bad writing .
Post by: loveSims on October 18, 2011, 03:26:18 AM
Post by: amyrose on October 18, 2011, 04:43:45 AM
Post by: RubyLovesSims on October 18, 2011, 06:03:32 AM
That's a sad, but interesting story you've got there. I'm sorry about you feeling lonely in your own country, but I assure you that this Forum is completely welcoming. You'll have no trouble making friends here. :)
Don't worry about your writing, it won't annoy anyone if you are from a non-English speaking country. Trying your best will certainly do!
Have fun on the Forum! ;D
Post by: Sportsfan on October 18, 2011, 10:04:43 AM
Pardon me if my post annoyed everyone and bad writing .So annoying!
Just kidding. Where's Brunei?
And I'm sorry you feel alone there. I hope you feel welcome here.
Anyhow, welcome to the forum!
Post by: Sophie98 on October 18, 2011, 12:43:09 PM
Your English is very good, in fact a lot of people here don't speak English as a first language and we try and help them as much as we can. Have fun on the forum!
Post by: Hosfac on October 18, 2011, 02:27:27 PM
You'll find our forum friendly and welcoming. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy where it comes to trolling and the various other anti-social internet sports. ;)
Post by: MarianT on October 18, 2011, 02:33:03 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 18, 2011, 03:58:56 PM
Post by: Lesleyxxx on October 20, 2011, 01:42:18 AM
What you now see is my real life name and that feels better. ;D
Post by: PinkPanther on October 20, 2011, 08:54:06 AM
I live in New Zealand and have been following the guide for a while now, however I only just discovered the Forums and have been reading many of the stories since.
Im really enjoying reading the stories, especially the immortal dynasty ones and have learned a lot about sims 3 that I never knew
I've only just started posting and hope to continue in the future.
Post by: Sportsfan on October 20, 2011, 09:37:42 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 20, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
Post by: AbrahamC on October 20, 2011, 01:18:51 PM
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Post by: amyrose on October 20, 2011, 05:14:28 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 20, 2011, 05:40:31 PM
Post by: Vegangeekgirl on October 21, 2011, 11:02:44 PM
I played the first Sims a long time ago, but I didn't really get into it because the computer was really just able to play it and every time the game started to get really interesting it crashed.
Now many years and computers later I have a lot of fun playing Sims 3
Post by: Sportsfan on October 21, 2011, 11:03:38 PM
Post by: Seabody on October 21, 2011, 11:25:58 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 22, 2011, 09:38:09 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on October 22, 2011, 12:47:28 PM
Post by: moonshadow on October 23, 2011, 04:45:49 PM
Post by: Muriel on October 24, 2011, 08:32:52 AM
I'm a Norwegian 30 year old who started playing Sims 3 this summer, and I'm so glad I found this site a few weeks ago. Here I get lots of inspiration and ideas, and I just love the stories. Also I think all the people here seem so nice :)
I play mostly with big families, and I'm quite hooked on building and fashion.
Post by: CSquared2 on October 24, 2011, 08:56:06 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on October 24, 2011, 09:36:14 AM
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Post by: Addict on October 24, 2011, 10:56:37 AM
Addict
Post by: Rebecca88 on October 24, 2011, 11:59:39 AM
I'm Rebecca and while I've never posted, this website and forum have been my saving grace sometimes! I started playing with Sims 2 on my PC and probably loved Apartment Life the best (University was fun but I always got bored by year 3). When I got my Mac I also got Sims 3. I tend to always buy expansion packs even if I don't utilize them - I can't tell you the last game I played in Twinbrook. I love the guides here and everyone seems to friendly!
Hope everyone here has a great day :)
Post by: amyrose on October 24, 2011, 12:03:08 PM
Post by: Sophie98 on October 24, 2011, 12:15:49 PM
Post by: amyrose on October 24, 2011, 04:21:55 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 24, 2011, 07:50:32 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on October 24, 2011, 08:05:28 PM
Whoa, like three new people posted in a row, and nobody even had a chance to great them! Stellar! Welcome Roger, Maria and Rebecca, too!We should be ashamed for not keeping up lol.
Welcome!
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 26, 2011, 12:38:42 AM
Hi, I'm Kimberly. I been here for a while I found the forum through Google when I needed help to solve some Sim problem or another.
I played the first Sims a long time ago, but I didn't really get into it because the computer was really just able to play it and every time the game started to get really interesting it crashed.
Now many years and computers later I have a lot of fun playing Sims 3
Welcome Kimberly! LOL I found this website on Google too! I have actually searched Sims 3 makeovers and have found some of our images here from time to time. ;D
I love your username too. Nice to see other veggies on the forum! (I'm just a vegetarian though.)
Post by: Lasnien on October 26, 2011, 04:08:27 AM
I've been an avid simmer since House Party, though I usually try to put off buying expansions till the price comes down. Pets, however, broke that trend for me! ;)
Post by: MoMoll on October 26, 2011, 05:05:03 AM
Post by: loveSims on October 26, 2011, 05:31:59 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on October 26, 2011, 07:29:35 AM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 26, 2011, 03:15:25 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on October 26, 2011, 08:27:16 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on October 26, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Post by: MommaLadybug on October 30, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
My name is Kailyn and well...obviously I have the sims 3 ;D I only have the base game, trying to figure out which expansion pack to get first. Probably going with generations but we'll see I change my mind quite frequently. ::)
Hope I get to know all of you very well and hope to have fun. :D
Post by: CSquared2 on October 30, 2011, 05:49:13 PM
Post by: MarianT on October 30, 2011, 06:06:42 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on October 30, 2011, 06:55:11 PM
Welcome Kailyn!^My thoughts!
Post by: amyrose on October 30, 2011, 07:27:38 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on October 30, 2011, 10:35:32 PM
Hi Everyone!
My name is Kailyn and well...obviously I have the sims 3 ;D I only have the base game, trying to figure out which expansion pack to get first. Probably going with generations but we'll see I change my mind quite frequently. ::)
Hope I get to know all of you very well and hope to have fun. :D
Welcome to the forum Kailyn. This is a very friendly online community dedicated to Sims 3 (obviously ;D). Have you checked out the guide yet? What are you most interested in in real life, and how do your real life interests reflect on your Sims? The guide is literally the best thing I've ever come across, and it's helped me with my research and game planning before buying all the Expansion packs, I've been specifically eying on.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on November 06, 2011, 06:31:25 AM
Post by: Esther1981 on November 07, 2011, 12:06:46 AM
My least favorite would be none of them. All of them enhance the pleasure in some way! ;D
Post by: Schipperke on November 09, 2011, 09:03:02 PM
Post by: KateSterling on November 10, 2011, 10:55:24 AM
Call me Kate. I just discovered your site after Judy (bshag) kindly stopped by my TS3 page to tell me about the deeply touching thread here:
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=7672.0
So, I just just HAD to join to say THANK YOU! ;D
I am a married middle-aged simmer with 2 school-aged children. We live in Minnesota.
My Sims addiction started with TS3. I fell instantly in love with all the different aspects of the game but the creative outlet is what has kept me intrigued! I enjoy building, sim photography, I’ve dabbled in a bit of writing and play a legacy game.
I look forward to checking out your site! :D
Post by: amyrose on November 10, 2011, 10:58:34 AM
Post by: KateSterling on November 10, 2011, 11:04:14 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 10, 2011, 11:20:44 AM
Post by: loveSims on November 10, 2011, 12:27:34 PM
Post by: Seabody on November 10, 2011, 02:00:49 PM
And Kate, have you seen the Building Contests? You'd be a natural!
Post by: KateSterling on November 10, 2011, 02:25:24 PM
Post by: Anushka on November 10, 2011, 02:52:13 PM
Here is a Building contest board. (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?board=43.0) There are some very interesting ideas and buildings there. Also in Swap Shop we have a section for uploading Houses and Lots (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?board=22.0), while in Building and Construction thread we have Showboard tread (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=1468.0). I'm looking forward seeing you around. :)
Post by: Asleep on November 10, 2011, 03:35:08 PM
All your buildings are really amazing. ;D
Post by: Sportsfan on November 10, 2011, 06:09:11 PM
@samoht and lily: the building contests migh be redundant now. We all know who's gonna win. ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on November 10, 2011, 06:10:41 PM
Post by: AbrahamC on November 10, 2011, 06:15:14 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on November 10, 2011, 07:55:34 PM
Post by: KateSterling on November 11, 2011, 11:26:01 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on November 11, 2011, 02:36:17 PM
Post by: PassionPlay on November 11, 2011, 07:00:09 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on November 11, 2011, 07:57:38 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on November 11, 2011, 08:06:01 PM
Post by: Sita on November 11, 2011, 09:09:43 PM
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Post by: Sportsfan on November 11, 2011, 09:18:06 PM
Post by: Anushka on November 11, 2011, 09:29:53 PM
Hello my name is PassionPlay and I am brand new to sims 3. The only other game I have played is the sims social on facebook which lead me to believe that I would love the sims3. I was wrong...well not completely.I actually really like this game. I am just finding it difficult to play w/o a manual I am playing sim 3 on a mac. I downloaded the game from amazon. I have no manual and have been relaying on whatever info I can locate online. Thank you Carl and Pam and everyone here. I am having a really tough time getting this game. I want to build my sim a home but have had the lot for a few days and I am lost lol. I wanted to download a home, since building one is totally freaking me out lol. If anyone has any thing they can tell me that may help.Feel free to let me know! Happy gaming everyone<3
Welcome Passionplay! For building tips I recommend you check this article in the guide (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/info/houses/) and our building board for tips. If you want to look for a house to download, check our Swap Shop (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?board=22.0)for all kind of houses to download, and submissions for Building contest (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?board=43.0) that has themed buildings in price range.
Welcome Sita!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on November 12, 2011, 07:07:03 AM
Post by: amyrose on November 12, 2011, 07:08:29 AM
Post by: MarianT on November 12, 2011, 09:18:02 AM
PassionPlay, You don't have to build a house right away, or even download one. If your Sim has $12,000 to $15,000, you can move to a house that has already been built. Go to your cell phone (in your inventory), click on it, and click on "move." The Map View screen will come up, showing all the unoccupied houses. You can move into any of the blue houses (the gray ones are too expensive, and it can be hard to tell the blue from gray).
At the beginning of the game, after you create a Sim, you are given the option to move into a house. If you click on "unfurnished," you'll get a house that has kitchen and bathroom appliances, but nothing else.
Post by: KateSterling on November 12, 2011, 11:43:27 AM
Post by: Aj_wood on November 13, 2011, 11:04:27 PM
My name is Adam. I'm not new to the boards, but only just signed up. I have been playing and reading for some time, so much to learn after all, but I am just starting to put together something of a mammoth task for myself and I thought it best to have every resource available. Selfish of me I know. However, that being said I am more than happy to help out as much as I can, so I will probably stick my nose in anywhere.
I am in the planning stages of creating a world. I'm an architect so I tend not to do things on a small scale. This coupled with the fact I am a huge nerd makes for me, admittedly, going way over board with things like this.
I am yet to settle on the name for my new world, but have made up a simple back story to assist with the lay out of the whole island. I am also making plans on playing a single family, beginning with one Sim, to slowly advance in a huge multi generational story.
As I said above I am an architect and so my mind fits perfectly with Sims. This can be something of a down fall for me as I can not play a "simple" game. I always have to redesign, evolve, advance the world. I guess this is why I am starting a project like building a whole world from scratch including all the buildings, landscaping and inhabitants!
I am aware I am insane.
Other than that, there is not much to tell, really. Feel free to say hi or drop me a line any time. I'd love to get to know people to pick their minds for ideas, tricks or even coerce into building a lot or two for some diversity ;)
Hope to get to know many of you,
A
Post by: Pam on November 13, 2011, 11:39:01 PM
I removed your email address from your post for your own protection. We don't publish private email addresses here because it's too easy for someone to take advantage of it. You're welcome to use our private message system, however.
I hope you'll check our Building and Challenge boards. We have building contests and two Dynasty challenges that span over many generations of a family.
Good luck to you. :)
Post by: AbrahamC on November 13, 2011, 11:59:52 PM
You would hardly have to coerce someone to help you out with your project on this forum. I for one would be glad to help out!
Drop me a PM if you want. I would love to be involved in creating a new world. I would have made one myself If I wasn't so daunted at the enormity of the task.
Oh and I almost forgot, Welcome!
Post by: Sportsfan on November 14, 2011, 12:29:29 AM
Post by: Seabody on November 14, 2011, 12:43:53 AM
You can check out the Create a World board (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?board=38.0) to discuss stuff like your World Project. I'm probably going to start making a new world myself soon. It's been a while.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on November 14, 2011, 05:35:14 AM
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Post by: lunaura on November 16, 2011, 04:10:47 PM
I'm a bookworm, and a self taught artist. I love playing MMO's and other computer games. I recently moved back in with my parents with my husband and our baby (a 3 y.o. mix breed dog named Kratos), and there are now 7 people living in my parent's house. I found Carl's guide when I first started playing Sims3, but never really noticed there was a forum until a little bit ago, and its been a great help since.
Post by: CSquared2 on November 16, 2011, 04:21:47 PM
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Post by: TallGirl384 on November 17, 2011, 10:26:41 AM
Even before The Sims came out I used to own and play all of the other Sim related games such as Sim Ant, Sim Town, Sim City, etc. I think it's safe to say I am addicted to Sim games!
I just recently found Carl's guide and am so happy I did! There's do much useful information on this site and in the forums!
Along with playing The Sims I also play a few other games such as World of Warcraft, Star Craft 2, and Civilization V. I am definitely addicted to video games and The Sims has been my favorite for over 10 years!
I love The Sims!
Post by: ArianaJade on November 17, 2011, 11:07:08 AM
I'm Ariana (or Ari, or Ana). I found these forums a while back but have been mostly lurking while I waited to get a new computer and reinstall the sims. I've only got the base game and Ambitions currently but I've got World Adventures on order next week and hope to get Pets soon too. I'm really looking forward to playing some of the challenges on here!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on November 17, 2011, 12:12:03 PM
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Post by: PlatnumDymnd on November 30, 2011, 09:53:46 PM
I love you guys.
Hehehe. Anyway, Welcome all!
Post by: AnnaGlaid on December 01, 2011, 05:24:33 PM
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Post by: NeonColors on December 04, 2011, 09:53:45 AM
Am NeonColors, you can call me Neon though :P. A bit about me, I love Sims and my favorite thing to do is build. I love neon colors and standing out. I am a bookworm and music is my life. My favorite band is Fall Out Boy, but I also like Avril Lavinge and I can do Taylor Swift. I have dark red hair because it's turning brown and hazel eyes. I wear too much eye-liner and am currectly working on improving my grades. When I grow up I want to be me, and study Criminology. My favorite books, The Hunger Games triology but I can read just about anything. Oh, my favorite color is black and neon blue, my favorite food, umm, don't know, and my favorite music, everything.
Post by: CSquared2 on December 04, 2011, 11:10:04 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 04, 2011, 12:58:57 PM
Post by: Seabody on December 04, 2011, 10:40:59 PM
Woo! Another Hunger Games fan! You'll see VampirePlasma around, I think she might be the biggest fan I know.
Post by: Sportsfan on December 04, 2011, 10:50:20 PM
Woo! Another Hunger Games fan! You'll see VampirePlasma around, I think she might be the biggest fan I know.Her or gleek. Where is gleek anyways?
Post by: jeanamariex3 on December 04, 2011, 11:35:22 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 05, 2011, 12:24:19 AM
I'm sure Gleek is busy with school and is therefore taking a break. I don't remember her being a huge fan like VampirePlasma.That would make sense.
And she and vamp would always be talking about them.
Post by: JonMom2009 on December 05, 2011, 02:50:18 AM
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Post by: MarianT on December 05, 2011, 11:25:02 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 05, 2011, 12:50:39 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on December 06, 2011, 06:53:40 AM
Post by: Nimm on December 07, 2011, 03:58:14 AM
A bit about myself: I'm 28 and disabled. Thanks to the Sims a whole new world opened up ;D I've played Sims 3 since the first Sims game came out and own all the collections tho only really play Sims 3 nowadays. I finally hope to get my own legacy story started someday as it seems alot of fun after reading many on these forums. Due to having too much time I've developed into a gamer since I cannot really move out of the house, I've played way too many games but amongst my favorites are MMORPG and RPG games.
Post by: loveSims on December 07, 2011, 04:03:05 AM
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Post by: crowgrrrl on December 15, 2011, 09:11:12 PM
All of the guides, tips, tricks, and experiences you all have posted here have been invaluable. This is one of the few sites that I have found where I would feel comfortable posting if I ever have any questions. All of you know how to play well with others so to speak and that is a rare thing with online forums a lot of the time.
I just really wanted to say thank you, to all of you for making Sims 3 all the more fun for me.
Regards,
Sarah
Post by: CSquared2 on December 15, 2011, 10:05:14 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 15, 2011, 10:22:50 PM
Post by: kattiq on December 15, 2011, 11:07:43 PM
Post by: loveSims on December 16, 2011, 02:20:56 AM
Post by: Seabody on December 16, 2011, 03:31:49 AM
Post by: Nightlyre on December 16, 2011, 04:45:44 AM
I'm new to the Sims 3 and just received the game and its expansions as an early Christmas present. I stumbled upon this guide/forum and have to say it has saved me a ton of hours of frustration due to my slowness. ;D
I've spent these last couple of hours, before actually signing up, reading through all the amazing stories you talented people have come up with and it has inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.
Before I do, I will give the simple Legacy story a try and comment on others posts. I'm not very talented in storytelling nor building luxurious houses, so until I'm more confident in that area, you will only see me lurking about from time to time.
Anyway, thank you for providing all the information you guys have taken out of your precious lives to give me a step up on the game. It is much appreciated.
<3 Lyre
Post by: MarianT on December 16, 2011, 08:34:21 AM
Hope you enjoy it here. Please feel free to write about your Sims or share your buildings; except for the challenges, we're not very competitive. And even with the challenges (which I encourage you to try), the main purpose is to have fun.
Post by: Nightlyre on December 16, 2011, 09:08:10 AM
Welcome Nightlyre!
Hope you enjoy it here. Please feel free to write about your Sims or share your buildings; except for the challenges, we're not very competitive. And even with the challenges (which I encourage you to try), the main purpose is to have fun.
Thank you Marian. I plan on trying everything I possibly can. I do plan on at least posting pictures of my Sims and buildings to begin with. I'm not competitive at all, but who knows, maybe with 2012 coming I will give it a go.
Post by: kattiq on December 16, 2011, 09:49:45 AM
I'm glad you found us! All the information on here is very helpful, even for those who have played since sims 1!
I never thought I was very talented in writing stories until I tried several times :) I'm sure once you're around a little while you'll gain some more confidence :)
Have fun!
Post by: amyrose on December 16, 2011, 10:20:06 AM
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Post by: Pam on December 17, 2011, 02:45:19 AM
I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to use the default Forum settings for regular posts. I'm going to edit your posts to remove the color and bold. We prefer normal black because it helps keep the Forum tidy and easier to read. Thanks. :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 17, 2011, 07:36:46 AM
Post by: Sundey on December 17, 2011, 04:22:36 PM
Once I figure out how to add a forum pic, and get my screenshots resized and so on I think I'll start :D
Post by: CSquared2 on December 17, 2011, 04:47:30 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 17, 2011, 04:48:17 PM
Posting pics:
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,2881.0.html
Post by: Sundey on December 17, 2011, 04:49:38 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 17, 2011, 04:57:18 PM
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Post by: ladybug53 on December 18, 2011, 10:23:29 AM
I thank you all for posting all the great threads and comments. I have learned so much from all of you.
Linda :)
Post by: CSquared2 on December 18, 2011, 10:24:09 AM
Post by: amyrose on December 18, 2011, 10:40:03 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 18, 2011, 11:41:51 AM
Post by: Nightlyre on December 18, 2011, 11:48:21 AM
Welcome Linda and Sudney. I'm looking forward to reading your dynasty. I will be posting my Legacy very soon as well.
Post by: MarianT on December 18, 2011, 04:27:03 PM
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Post by: miss_caterpillar on December 19, 2011, 09:05:25 AM
I started reading in this forum a while ago and it was especially all those wonderfully written dynasty stories that caught my eye.
So today, I decided to sign up! :)
It's still a bit confusing to find my way around here but I found this thread, so the rest can't be too hard!
To everyone, happy holidays and we'll be reading each other soon! :)
Post by: loveSims on December 19, 2011, 09:20:28 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 19, 2011, 12:04:58 PM
Post by: Schipperke on December 19, 2011, 12:30:53 PM
Miss Caterpillar, I agree with loveSims - you have a wonderful name. It sounds like something from Alice in Wonderland.
Post by: MarianT on December 19, 2011, 02:33:57 PM
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Post by: Miniagge on December 20, 2011, 03:45:05 AM
Maybe I should introduce myself ;). I usually introduce myself as a super-Sims-nerd, a Nintendo-nerd and a crazy cat lady ;).
I have played Sims since 2000. I remember when I first read about it in one of those computer magazines I just loved to read these days. It was like the game of my dreams, the game I had tried to make for my own with paper and pencil ;). And since then I play the Sims games as often as I have time to!
I stumbled on this great (super great) forum when I had some technical problems with my game. I really like this forum, its very informative and the people seems to be incredibly nice!
Post by: Saltypaws on December 20, 2011, 05:30:10 AM
Post by: loveSims on December 20, 2011, 06:53:28 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on December 20, 2011, 07:55:03 AM
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It was like the game of my dreams, the game I had tried to make for my own with paper and pencil ;).
Welcome! It is like that, isn't it? Like writing a story, but rather than write it, you get to live it. I completely agree!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 20, 2011, 11:02:50 AM
Post by: Schipperke on December 20, 2011, 11:05:30 AM
Hi!
Maybe I should introduce myself ;). I usually introduce myself as a super-Sims-nerd, a Nintendo-nerd and a crazy cat lady ;).
Welcome to the forum, Miniagge! From what you've told us about yourself, I think you'll find a lot of kindred spirits here.
Post by: ZapKid on December 20, 2011, 11:22:23 AM
Welcome to the forum. :)
Post by: Miniagge on December 20, 2011, 12:31:27 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 20, 2011, 01:03:31 PM
Post by: miss_caterpillar on December 20, 2011, 01:11:40 PM
Post by: Joria on December 20, 2011, 01:23:06 PM
Hi!
Maybe I should introduce myself ;). I usually introduce myself as a super-Sims-nerd, a Nintendo-nerd and a crazy cat lady ;).
I have played Sims since 2000. I remember when I first read about it in one of those computer magazines I just loved to read these days. It was like the game of my dreams, the game I had tried to make for my own with paper and pencil ;). And since then I play the Sims games as often as I have time to!
I stumbled on this great (super great) forum when I had some technical problems with my game. I really like this forum, its very informative and the people seems to be incredibly nice!
Super-Sims nerd? check
Nintendo-nerd? check
Crazy cat lady? check
Ok, you definitely belong here! lol Welcome.
Now tell me you are a Zelda and/or cosplay nerd and you'll be my newest hero/heroine.
Post by: Miniagge on December 20, 2011, 03:01:44 PM
Now tell me you are a Zelda and/or cosplay nerd and you'll be my newest hero/heroine.
At least I'm a Zelda-nerd! ;)
Post by: Seabody on December 20, 2011, 03:53:51 PM
I can't say I'm crazy for cats, and I don't play anything on Nintendo (don't own any consoles other than a PS2), I can say with great certainty that I'm a Sims-nerd.
And a warm welcome to the forum! You seem like you'll fit right in.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on December 21, 2011, 01:44:22 AM
Welcome to the forum, Miniagge! From what you've told us about yourself, I think you'll find a lot of kindred spirits here.
Kindred spirit... Over here! Welcome Miniagge. And all other newcomers.
Post by: amyrose on December 21, 2011, 02:45:15 PM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on December 22, 2011, 09:28:58 AM
I guess I should also introduce myself.
I'm a real sims fan, racing to a store the minute I hear that a new EP is in. I've been playing the sims for years, starting from the sims 1.
I mostly play the sims when I should be working on school things. I'm currently still trying to finish my studies for art therapy.
Sometimes my English spelling is bad, I know. I use the excuse that I'm Dutch.
At one point I would love to try out some challenges. I don't know if it will work, because I'm rather lazy and very fond of cheats :P.
I guess that's enough said. If there is anything more you like to know, just ask!
Post by: CSquared2 on December 22, 2011, 09:59:54 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 22, 2011, 10:15:32 AM
Post by: Schipperke on December 22, 2011, 10:27:29 AM
I'm a real sims fan, racing to a store the minute I hear that a new EP is in. I've been playing the sims for years, starting from the sims 1.
You and me and a lot of other people here! I'm very glad to welcome you to the forum, and I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: loveSims on December 22, 2011, 10:52:31 AM
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Post by: Sportsfan on December 22, 2011, 12:13:53 PM
Post by: amyrose on December 23, 2011, 04:04:30 PM
Post by: rohebat on December 23, 2011, 08:08:27 PM
I'm rohebat and i'm probably gonna screw this up...
I live in Jersey (the channel island) with my sister, mum and dad and our 2 shih tsus (dogs for those who don't know)
I call myself a gamer and my dream career would be a beta tester (if I got paid)
I am the youngest in my family at 13 and am glad that I am only 1 year younger than my sister (for now)
Like I said, i'm probably gonna screw this up because normally i go by the phrase (or however you should type it) "actions speak louder than words" meaning that i generally follow by example.
My dog is either hyper or asleep. Personally I prefer hyper :D
I think i'm done so thank you for reading, sorry if i've broken any of the Forum Rules and I hope you enjoy my company! (and bad grammar :P)
Post by: kattiq on December 23, 2011, 08:14:24 PM
And you haven't broken any rules! Things are pretty casual around here. I wouldn't worry about getting in trouble for making an honest mistake! And if you ever have any questions just ask. Everyone here is always willing to answer any questions you have :)
Post by: Schipperke on December 23, 2011, 08:16:01 PM
Enjoy the forum!
Post by: rohebat on December 23, 2011, 08:40:36 PM
Welcome Rohebat! I have a shih tzu too :)
And you haven't broken any rules! Things are pretty casual around here. I wouldn't worry about getting in trouble for making an honest mistake! And if you ever have any questions just ask. Everyone here is always willing to answer any questions you have :)
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Welcome to the forum, rohebat! Shih tzus are cute little dogs. You'll find a lot of animal lovers here in the forum. My 3 dogs are Schipperkes (surprise).
Enjoy the forum!
Just wanna say thanks to you both! And now to add this bit in hope of not breaking the rule of having a post too short!
Post by: CSquared2 on December 23, 2011, 09:31:58 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 23, 2011, 10:23:59 PM
Post by: loveSims on December 24, 2011, 04:44:27 AM
Post by: Obsessedwithcats on December 24, 2011, 09:18:54 AM
I played The Sims 2 for a few years before moving on to The Sims 3. I've found this guide and forum really useful for TS3, and figured since I have some suggestions I should stop lurking and register. I'm hoping to get the pets EP for Christmas so my sims can experience the joy that is kitties :D
I think there’s something wrong with my profile – the only option it gives me is to delete it! I had a look for older posts about it but most people’s seem to have been fixed by an update or something before I even registered? Is there a specific thread where I should ask about that separately?
Post by: loveSims on December 24, 2011, 09:38:37 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on December 24, 2011, 10:51:22 AM
I'm not sure where you'd post a problem like that. Maybe it would be best to send a message to Pam the administrator? You can find a link to her profile anywhere she's posted or you can search for her. Hopefully she'll be able to help.
Post by: Sportsfan on December 24, 2011, 12:19:16 PM
I think it's a problem with being in the just registered group. Just post 5 posts and you can see your profile I believe
Post by: Schipperke on December 24, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Sportsfan is right. You won't be able to modify your profile until after you've made at least 5 posts on the forum. This is a feature of our new forum, and it keeps us from having large numbers of people registering just to post spam in their profiles. Right, Sportsfan? ;)
Post by: jeanamariex3 on December 24, 2011, 12:44:29 PM
Post by: Obsessedwithcats on December 24, 2011, 01:47:49 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on December 24, 2011, 02:43:35 PM
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Sportsfan is right. You won't be able to modify your profile until after you've made at least 5 posts on the forum. This is a feature of our new forum, and it keeps us from having large numbers of people registering just to post spam in their profiles. Right, Sportsfan?
Lol schip.
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and assistance everyone. That makes a lot of sense about the profile, although I’m kind of paranoid about accidentally deleting my shiny new account.You're welcome. Actually when the server first changed the only option I had was to delete my profile. I thought it was a subtle hint from Carl. :D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 24, 2011, 03:31:17 PM
Post by: kattiq on December 24, 2011, 03:38:36 PM
Post by: Karmatastic on December 24, 2011, 05:57:28 PM
I'm 16 and I'm actually looking forward to getting more associated with this forum. ;D It was really the Immortal Dynasty Stories that hooked me. I'm going to follow up on a few more of some of the stories then I'm going to read tips and the rules and before you know it I'll be getting started. 8) But I must say the usage of Christoper Steel and Agnes Crumplebottom is most likely 99.9% thought I understand why it's used so much.
Just a reminder, I'm Karmatastic! ;)
Post by: CSquared2 on December 24, 2011, 06:02:43 PM
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Post by: Sportsfan on December 25, 2011, 12:27:38 AM
Post by: Miniagge on December 25, 2011, 05:08:10 AM
I'm also new here. But I really want to say welcome! (I know how happy I was when I was so warmly welcomed :D)
Post by: BACKDROPsilhouette on December 25, 2011, 06:21:43 AM
I'm here for some building stuff, however one day I may do a challenge or two. I do have a problem with not being able to play on one save for a long amount of time. Usually after I get to the top of a career track I have to change the LTW to stay interested. Then I usually go off and build something that takes a while. At that point I start a new family for the home and the cycle repeats! D;
One of the other problems I'd have with some of the challenges is the "no mods." The mods I use keep my game from crashing every two seconds x.x
I could try playing unofficially.
Post by: loveSims on December 25, 2011, 06:36:49 AM
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Post by: Karmatastic on December 26, 2011, 03:01:49 PM
\/ \/elcome Destinii!
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Post by: MissYuna4ever on December 27, 2011, 12:17:09 PM
I'm a huge and loyal follower of 'The Sims' since the orginal sims was released. I have previously owned all orginal sims games, the whole Sims 2 collection and currently collecting The Sims 3 series :D
I have an amazing coputer, however, it can only play a max of 3 EPs and Base Game for Sims 3 - I have recieved Pets and Generations as a Christmas Present, which forced me to remove WA as I love Ambitions.
I'm loving the Pets EP! Horses are the most amazing feature the game has to offer I believe - I haven't played with cats or dogs yet but based on reviews there are very similar to the Sims 2 Pets.
I'm hoping to make a legacy or maybe even a petacy in the near future, although my current schedule won't leave much room for playing and updates :(
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 27, 2011, 12:21:04 PM
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Post by: ZapKid on December 27, 2011, 05:17:19 PM
Post by: loveSims on December 28, 2011, 04:11:33 AM
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Post by: Tretya on December 30, 2011, 09:35:37 AM
Joined a few weeks ago after months of lurking and reading some of the immortal dynasties etc. I only play WA which is a shame, but I played the Sims 1 and 2, as well as the expansion packs and the console versions. I spend too much time playing games obviously! The forum has helped a lot with actually playing the game without cheats!
Thank you for such a wonderful forum! :D
Post by: loveSims on December 30, 2011, 10:13:45 AM
Post by: MissYuna4ever on December 30, 2011, 10:18:01 AM
Hi everyone, my name is Chelsea :)
Joined a few weeks ago after months of lurking and reading some of the immortal dynasties etc. I only play WA which is a shame, but I played the Sims 1 and 2, as well as the expansion packs and the console versions. I spend too much time playing games obviously! The forum has helped a lot with actually playing the game without cheats!
Thank you for such a wonderful forum! :D
Welcome to the forum :D WA is an awesome EP - I didn't realise how much I played with it until I had to uninstall it to accomodate Generations and Pets, as well as ambitions.
Post by: donotrefreeze on December 30, 2011, 10:34:33 AM
My name's Leanne, I'm 20 and from London. I'm typically a forum lurker - I've been lurking here for months! I finally de-lurked myself a few days ago. A long time ago, I was very attached to a particular Sims 2 forum (mikeInside - I don't suppose anyone here was a member there years ago?), I decided I really missed the whole forum community thing, and here I am!
So, a big hello to everybody and an epic thanks to Carl, Pam and all the mods for keeping such a wonderful forum. :)
Post by: loveSims on December 30, 2011, 10:40:32 AM
Post by: Tretya on December 30, 2011, 10:48:27 AM
Welcome to the forum Chelsea! :)Thank you loveSims :)
Welcome to the forum :D WA is an awesome EP - I didn't realise how much I played with it until I had to uninstall it to accomodate Generations and Pets, as well as ambitions.
Thank you! :) WA made me get back into the game, I only had the base game and after a while everything I did was sooo monotonous! I'm going to try the apocalypse challenge though! that should be fun :)
Hello!
My name's Leanne, I'm 20 and from London. I'm typically a forum lurker - I've been lurking here for months! I finally de-lurked myself a few days ago. A long time ago, I was very attached to a particular Sims 2 forum (mikeInside - I don't suppose anyone here was a member there years ago?), I decided I really missed the whole forum community thing, and here I am!
So, a big hello to everybody and an epic thanks to Carl, Pam and all the mods for keeping such a wonderful forum. :)
Hi Leanne! Someone else from England! :D
Post by: Sportsfan on December 30, 2011, 12:37:37 PM
Post by: MarianT on December 30, 2011, 01:07:05 PM
Post by: LP TBob97 on December 30, 2011, 02:06:36 PM
8) ;D >:(
The Three Amigos
Post by: Sportsfan on December 30, 2011, 02:24:59 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on December 30, 2011, 02:29:33 PM
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Post by: Twinmum on December 30, 2011, 03:00:46 PM
@donotrefreeze I remember Mikeinside I was probably a member of the forum, but back then I was never an active member. I do know I used to frequent the site for his building tutorials. And he had this massive glass hotel (I think it was) with trees in the middle!
Norma
Post by: donotrefreeze on December 30, 2011, 06:52:17 PM
@donotrefreeze I remember Mikeinside I was probably a member of the forum, but back then I was never an active member. I do know I used to frequent the site for his building tutorials. And he had this massive glass hotel (I think it was) with trees in the middle!
Yes, I remember! It was called The Atrium Hotel, or something. I was so active there when I was 14/15, haha.
Post by: CSquared2 on December 30, 2011, 06:59:08 PM
Post by: LP TBob97 on December 30, 2011, 08:46:56 PM
8) ;D >:(
The Three Amigos
Post by: MissYuna4ever on December 30, 2011, 09:05:57 PM
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Post by: Mikezumi on January 01, 2012, 11:05:31 PM
Welcome widowmaker00 :)
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Post by: HollyEtta on January 02, 2012, 10:16:35 AM
I signed up but got so busy I forgot about being registered. I'm 70 today, so I think that excuses my forgetfulness. Thanks Carl for all the hints and tips on how to work the different professions. The forums are so big, it may take me a long time to read everything. I like the fact you guys are so friendly and helpful here.
HollyEtta
Post by: Sportsfan on January 02, 2012, 11:14:57 AM
Post by: Mikezumi on January 02, 2012, 11:53:20 AM
@HollyEtta - Welcome and Happy Birthday :)
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HollyEtta
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Post by: sethelD93 on January 03, 2012, 09:09:10 PM
Hello! I'm sethelD93!
I've been using this forum forever and now finally registered! I love The Sims 3 and love reading all of the legacy stories. Someday I hope to write my own stories but I don't think I'm ready just yet. :-\
Watch out and be ready! Because my stories will be famous!
Post by: CSquared2 on January 03, 2012, 09:22:39 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on January 03, 2012, 09:32:43 PM
Post by: Infinitris on January 03, 2012, 11:21:48 PM
I've been using the site ever since Sims 3 came out but never got around to signing up on the forum. So here i am! Happy new year!
Post by: Sportsfan on January 03, 2012, 11:24:53 PM
Post by: loveSims on January 03, 2012, 11:56:55 PM
Post by: Mikezumi on January 04, 2012, 12:44:14 AM
Post by: Agent Pylartes on January 04, 2012, 09:40:10 AM
I'm another Sims player who has been using the guides on your site for a while (thank you by the way, I got some very useful information from there!). I started playing back in the times of original The Sims and have been addicted ever since.
Post by: CSquared2 on January 04, 2012, 09:41:51 AM
Post by: Agent Pylartes on January 04, 2012, 09:49:49 AM
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Post by: FloFan on January 04, 2012, 04:01:24 PM
The forums, challenges, and all the other really interesting stuff on here has helped me massively improve my game ;D
I hope i keep on learning as much as i have so far
Thanks
FloFan
Post by: Mikezumi on January 04, 2012, 05:04:48 PM
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Post by: Sunnysabjes on January 05, 2012, 09:45:30 AM
A big welcome to eeeverybody who's joined since I last visited this thread! :)
I second that! ^_^
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 05, 2012, 02:54:17 PM
Post by: Seera1024 on January 10, 2012, 01:22:23 AM
I'm Seera. I'm currently 24 and I've been playing Sims since about the time the second EP for Sims 1 came out. I jumped on the Sims 3 bandwagon a bit late since my old desktop wasn't designed for it. Windows XP, 512 MB RAM, and an integrated video card weren't going to make playing the game enjoyable, if even possible. I did get a better video card and some more RAM for the desktop and was able to play the game. Though, when Late Night came out, I was unable to play Bridgeport as my computer couldn't handle it. I probably would have crashed the computer had I put up with it for more than probably a Sim day. Which probably took me about an hour to play it was that bad. Granted, I didn't turn my settings down, but still.
Then the old desktop had a hard drive failure. And now I've got a nice computer. i7 processor, 6 GB of RAM, Win 7, a slightly better video card (didn't have the budget for the top of the line processor and a great video card). And it's been nice. Union Cove loaded up in like a few minutes on the first load. It saves as fast as it does in Appaloosa Plains or Bridgeport.
Post by: Sportsfan on January 10, 2012, 01:23:55 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on January 10, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 10, 2012, 02:00:17 PM
Post by: Agent Pylartes on January 10, 2012, 03:15:05 PM
Welcome to the forum, Grey, FloFan and Seera! I hope you'll have lots of fun and meet some new friends here.
Post by: Lilyp101 on January 10, 2012, 07:13:50 PM
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Post by: loveSims on January 11, 2012, 03:12:56 AM
Post by: Rainbow Dash on January 11, 2012, 03:27:01 AM
I'll probably lurk around and post occasionally when not playing The Sims 3 or busy with one of my other (Many) obsessions.
Just a quick question while I'm here: I go to my profile (To edit it) and the only option I see is to delete my account, nothing else, I don't really want to do that. :o Can someone please tell me where I might edit my profile? Thanks. :)
Post by: loveSims on January 11, 2012, 03:41:14 AM
Post by: Rainbow Dash on January 11, 2012, 03:43:00 AM
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Post by: EnglishRose on January 14, 2012, 02:50:57 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on January 14, 2012, 03:00:32 PM
Then right click on picture and select copy link location.
Then go to your profile and go modify profile - forum profile and then paste into line that says personalized picture.
Post by: EnglishRose on January 14, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
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Post by: FireRaye93 on January 18, 2012, 01:52:12 PM
I've been reading post on this site for at least two years and I finally made an account so I can post too! I'm so excited to start, I don't even know where to begin.
Post by: Schipperke on January 18, 2012, 01:56:25 PM
Post by: loveSims on January 18, 2012, 03:08:18 PM
Post by: lynyeld on January 18, 2012, 03:23:14 PM
Stumbled recently onto the site by googling 'The Sims 3'. I was looking for some guidance on the Pets EP.
I have since learnt a lot about the gameplay in general just by reading comments and tips from other members.
Found a great interest in the challenges. Thanx Metro.
A great site thank you
Post by: Sportsfan on January 18, 2012, 06:11:02 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on January 18, 2012, 07:54:47 PM
Post by: Piggypox on January 18, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
Though what finally pushed me to get an account is the world you guys have created. It's amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Post by: Sportsfan on January 18, 2012, 08:19:42 PM
Post by: loveSims on January 19, 2012, 03:20:27 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 19, 2012, 12:24:17 PM
Post by: sinbadjackson on January 23, 2012, 04:45:15 PM
Been lurking here for about the last 4 months to be honest as I have had a new release of life in playing sims 3 and getting ideas for what to do with them, for my sins i just got the late night expansions and I am having loads of fun with it, esp as I am on long term sick from with a busted left knee (getting old and it is wear and tear not accident) and waiting on our (UK) NHS for an op. So I have had plenty of time on my hands -and been very bored at times too- so thats probably the reason why i got back into my sims. Rooting around for ideas as what to do too.
So thankyou all for a good few hours of reading and hundreds of new hours of good game play I have had just lately.
My specs are now Fast lane, Ambitions, Generations, World Adventures and most recent Night Life
Happy simming everyone,
Pete
Post by: loveSims on January 23, 2012, 05:24:42 PM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 24, 2012, 11:37:11 AM
Post by: BunnyFat on January 24, 2012, 07:29:33 PM
BunnyFat (Kelly)
Post by: amyrose on January 24, 2012, 07:31:20 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on January 24, 2012, 07:52:11 PM
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Post by: Esther1981 on January 24, 2012, 10:02:54 PM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 25, 2012, 11:47:07 AM
Post by: forever_mone on January 25, 2012, 12:12:07 PM
But my name is Monée and I was one of those players that played The Sims, skipped The Sims 2, and went to Sims 3. I really love the improvements! But, I have Ambitions, WA, Generations, and Pets for expansions. I have a few store content stuff, but not much since I'm a cheap-skate.
The guide here is amazing and I really enjoy the stories that people write, tempting me to write my own. I've also downloaded Union Cove and I cannot wait to play in it.
Post by: Sportsfan on January 25, 2012, 03:34:03 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on January 25, 2012, 05:57:40 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 27, 2012, 11:56:43 AM
Post by: Sartugha on January 28, 2012, 08:23:29 AM
As I'm sure many of the posts on this thread have said, I'm not much of a forum poster, more of a lurker.
Love the information availible here, as well as Union Cove, so I decided to open the quick reply to say that much. Thanks for a great resource.
Post by: CSquared2 on January 28, 2012, 08:35:30 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 28, 2012, 09:03:43 AM
Post by: loveSims on January 28, 2012, 09:09:25 AM
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Post by: Katherine on January 29, 2012, 01:21:50 PM
I first heard of "Sims" when TS2 Seasons was out. I didn't know much about the gameplay and barely could speak English. So all I could do was to launch the game, randomly clicking different options and interactions (to learn what they did, um). Best of all, I was playing on a truly slow computer, so it usually took around 20 minutes to start the game, even more to quit.
I began taking English classes couple months after I started playing. TS3 was out soon and I didn't get a chance to buy any of the expansion/stuff packs for TS2. Sims 3 was a whole lot better ( well, is a whole lot better, and a much better pc this time), really entertaining. And I'm kind of addicted right now. Um..
That was almost a year ago when I googled "Sims 3 Guide" and found Carl's guide, guess I got inspired to go buy more expansion packs by reading a few pages ;D
And now, finally have enough time to join the forum, participate in tournaments as always wished to, play more and even more.
It's a lovely forum, really. Hello everyone!
Post by: Sportsfan on January 29, 2012, 01:28:03 PM
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Post by: Sunnysabjes on January 30, 2012, 05:39:17 AM
Post by: Wench on January 30, 2012, 06:04:08 AM
I guess you could say I'm a long time Sims player. I started playing when the first version was released and the moved on to Sims 2, Sims 3 and Sims Medieval, collecting most of the expansions on the way. I first found this site when World Adventures came out and I was searching for help with all the bugs that had made my game unplayable. I had tried over the years to make an account here before, but I had endless problems with trying to get an account registered for some reason. I stopped trying after a while but when I saw all the work that had been put into Union Cove I had to try again to be able to say thank you.
I spend a lot of time playing different computer games, mostly online games (in fact that's how I met my fiancé), especially now that I am mostly housebound due to illness. They are a lovely way to stay in contact with friends and family, particularly if you are denied a normal social life.
I run forums for a group of people from another of the games that I play, so I may not be as frequent a visitor here as some, but now that I have a voice I'll use it!
Post by: CSquared2 on January 30, 2012, 08:01:13 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on January 30, 2012, 10:59:54 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 30, 2012, 11:43:54 AM
Post by: angelcat621 on January 30, 2012, 11:56:35 AM
As you can guess from my username, I'm a huge cat lover. (I am, in fact, owned by four of them in real life.)
My favorite expansion for Sims 3 is, of course, Pets.
I'm looking forward to participating in this community. I come here often for reference and have not been disappointed.
Post by: Sportsfan on January 30, 2012, 11:58:12 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 30, 2012, 12:26:51 PM
Post by: Zooropa on January 30, 2012, 12:32:14 PM
I thought I should pop in and introduce myself, after lurking around for so long. I've been playing sims since I was a little kid, although, back then it was more a case of hair-brained schemes (A game of How Many Sims Can I Fit On My Roof, anyone?), but I'm glad to say I've evolved into a proper 'Simmer' as Sims 3 came out, which is when I really got into the game. I've often wandered to this forum for help and advice, and I have always found it, so I'm very glad to be here! :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on January 30, 2012, 12:40:14 PM
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Post by: White Wizard on February 01, 2012, 03:27:05 PM
I hope I find some people here of the same kind of me .....
Post by: simlishlol on February 01, 2012, 03:31:16 PM
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Post by: loveSims on February 02, 2012, 03:48:15 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 02, 2012, 04:20:30 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on February 02, 2012, 06:22:55 PM
Welcome, White Wizard and Fluffy Puff! :)
Post by: Lilygirl on February 02, 2012, 06:36:38 PM
Post by: moonshadow on February 03, 2012, 12:10:58 PM
Post by: Captain on February 03, 2012, 01:18:10 PM
I've played the Sims off and on for a little bit since Sims 2. But after I found the Sims online community I've been very impressed with the camaraderie and friendly disposition of everyone. I am what many would classify as a hardcore gamer; I am even employed in the industry. But the kind of personality which many in that online community tend to embrace really rubs me the wrong way.
In short, of all the games I've played I haven't seen players more warm, friendly, helpful and accepting than with the Sims.
And the tournaments have really pulled me in to the game like never before, I find myself playing quite a bit more often when I have these specific goals in mind. I haven't recorded a score yet, but I probably will in the near future. I do have an Immortal Dynasty in the works and plan on posting the first chapter soon.
You all are great, and I look forward to spending a lot more time in your forums.
Post by: CSquared2 on February 03, 2012, 05:20:25 PM
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Post by: DannKeeling on February 09, 2012, 06:47:03 PM
I am a guy, but prefer to use women as my avatar, simply because I personally feel that the girls have more choice as far as clothing and hairstyles go, and they look alot more realistic than the men.
Anyway, I have loved 'The Sims' ever since I bought the first game on the playstation 2, I recently switched from console to PC, and I'm finding it alot better.
I've used this site for months now, the guide was my main purpose, but now I want to get involved on the forums, so I've decided to introduce myself to all you lovely people.
Thanks for reading, Dann.
Post by: CSquared2 on February 09, 2012, 07:08:30 PM
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I am a guy, but prefer to use women as my avatar, simply because I personally feel that the girls have more choice as far as clothing and hairstyles go, and they look alot more realistic than the men.
I feel the same way! I play more women than men, typically.
My avatar is a screaming toddler. I only play one on TV. ;D
Post by: DannKeeling on February 09, 2012, 07:11:53 PM
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Post by: thesimslover828 on February 09, 2012, 07:27:48 PM
Edit: Welcome everyone and I to play female Sims alot my main Sim is Agnes, I have all the skills maxed with her. ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on February 09, 2012, 08:09:54 PM
Post by: thesimslover828 on February 09, 2012, 08:31:19 PM
Welcome (at last), thesimslover828! ;)Hehe thank you very much. ;D
Post by: Sunnysabjes on February 10, 2012, 04:12:10 AM
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Post by: Sarabi on February 10, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
I've been in love with this game series since the original. In fact, I still have the first game plus add-ons Livin' Large, House Party, Hot Date, and Unleashed sitting on the bookshelf in their original packaging. I also purchased some of the other tools released way back when - like Career Creator, and made a lot of my own custom content for the game.
In December of 2010, I (finally) purchased a console (PS3), and TS3 was one of the first games I picked up for it. Even though I truly enjoyed playing the game on the PS3, I eventually grew tired of its limitations, and wanted to play the PC version, which I bought and installed just last December. Over time, I will likely start using the expansion packs and perhaps purchase some other items from the EA store - but for now, I'm playing my very first challenge (Immortal Dynasty) with only the base game installed.
Carl's Guide and this forum has been my go-to since I first purchased TS3 for the console. I only recently registered, and am enjoying interacting with you all.
I am very grateful for this forum and the excellent moderation provided here. This is a comfortable, invaluable, noise-free community thanks to you.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 10, 2012, 01:33:23 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 10, 2012, 02:14:54 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on February 10, 2012, 08:17:41 PM
Post by: loveSims on February 11, 2012, 03:47:28 AM
Post by: Teacup Chihuahua on February 11, 2012, 05:52:38 AM
I found this site through Snooty Sims ;D
It brilliant,the help and advice you receive is outstanding, the story tellers are amazing and the moderators do an excellent job. In fact I probably spend as much time on here as I do playing the game lol ;D
Thanks again so happy I,m a member ;D
Monica xxx
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 11, 2012, 06:36:28 AM
Post by: amyrose on February 11, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 11, 2012, 09:04:24 AM
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I probably spend as much time on here as I do playing the game
This is very true. I don't have time every day to load up my game and play, but coming here to read takes only a few minutes!
Post by: loveSims on February 11, 2012, 11:44:11 AM
Post by: JudesSims on February 11, 2012, 12:32:49 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 11, 2012, 12:34:54 PM
There's nothing more exciting than a new and more capable computer! Back before Sims 3 came out, my laptop began to struggle with Sims 2 Bon Voyage. Imagine my surprise and utter delight when I came home from work one day to find my boyfriend had purchased and assembled a new machine for me and even installed my games!
Post by: Sportsfan on February 11, 2012, 12:35:58 PM
Post by: JudesSims on February 11, 2012, 08:52:33 PM
Post by: Teacup Chihuahua on February 12, 2012, 03:13:15 AM
Thank you too all for a wonderful welcome ;D
Post by: Sunnysabjes on February 12, 2012, 05:05:47 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 12, 2012, 09:43:02 AM
Post by: Sarabi on February 12, 2012, 11:44:15 AM
What a warm and wonderful place this is.
Post by: lcmsims on February 13, 2012, 09:18:29 AM
I'm Lisa and I have played Sims from the beginning (Sims 1) and have now passed the addiction onto my 12 yr old daughter.
I've utilized the resources on the main site many times, thank you Carl, and have finally decided to join the forums ;D
Post by: Sportsfan on February 13, 2012, 10:01:23 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 13, 2012, 12:28:32 PM
Post by: myonlyappeal on February 13, 2012, 01:16:38 PM
Instead of continuously lurking, I decided to pop in and say hello. The resources here are amazing!
Post by: JudesSims on February 13, 2012, 01:32:56 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 13, 2012, 01:40:24 PM
Post by: Hazel H. on February 13, 2012, 02:40:13 PM
I have been lurking here for years and today decided to make an account. (My hidden trait is Shy) I am another "Original Sim" player from back in the day during Sims 1 when the Sims would gleefully exclaim "This graw is frotoshay!" while eating.
The last few years I only play the Sims 3, and sometimes take extended time off from it, or dive in obsessively (as is the case lately).
I wanted especially to sign up to just say THANK YOU! to Carl and Pam and the group of moderators here on this site. I have solved many, many Sims 3 game issues using this site, and your guidance alone. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, even by the shy lurkers like me.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 13, 2012, 03:01:12 PM
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Post by: Sportsfan on February 13, 2012, 06:10:17 PM
Post by: Mandier on February 13, 2012, 06:44:28 PM
I've been visiting this site for sometime now and I decided to finally introduce my self. The guides have been a blessing and the legacy and dynasty stories are great. :)
Post by: CSquared2 on February 13, 2012, 07:02:47 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 14, 2012, 11:05:49 AM
Post by: loveSims on February 14, 2012, 12:12:59 PM
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Post by: Esther1981 on February 14, 2012, 09:55:48 PM
Post by: lindali365 on February 16, 2012, 04:51:42 AM
I have been a huge, long-time fan of Carl's TS3 Guide & Walkthrough and have referred many simmers to this website. I cannot believe that it took me this long to officially join you all. I only started playing Sims when World Adventures was released. Finding and becoming hooked on this game is both a blessing and a curse. I'm relaxed and in my Sim-Zone when I'm playing but my house is a dusty mess and I don't have a laundry gnome in real life.
So happy I finally joined!
Post by: loveSims on February 16, 2012, 06:24:49 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 16, 2012, 06:36:25 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 16, 2012, 07:40:08 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on February 16, 2012, 09:36:22 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on February 17, 2012, 04:34:38 AM
Post by: Trentorio on February 21, 2012, 04:57:51 PM
I have been using this site since sometime in 2011. I could not have survived without it.
Internet searches for help with game bugs in Sims 3 led me here. I also used it to help with Sims Medieval.
When I saw Union Cove I knew I could lurk no more, and maybe actually get into writing stories or if I planned on doing all the social networking aspects of Showtime. I am in absolutely love with UC.
I do not bother with the Official forums except for my user page, which isn't anything to write home about. (I'll post my details over in that thread in a moment).
Thank you again for such a beautiful world and for being so welcoming of people and for all the clearly outlined guides. I might actually bite the bullet and start a dynasty or a legacy.
I don't know what else to write? I have all the EP and SP and towns and I don't use custom content but I do get neat things from the store from time to time.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
-Sus
Post by: CSquared2 on February 21, 2012, 06:22:15 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 21, 2012, 06:39:19 PM
Post by: Nazrin on February 22, 2012, 02:41:05 PM
I started to play Sims 1 when I was young (about 7~8 years ago), after that I met The Sims 2 thanks to a friend (I didn't had internet at that time) and the last year I started to play Sims 3 (considering it's just february, it doesn't sound that long :P).
I found the site searching for some guides, Sims 3 was way different in its playstyle than the previous games.
What else... I've failed two legacy runs thanks to the glitches, but i'm doing a third attempt (after some practice run with a family test), maybe I'll post here if it doesn't die by those random glitches.
And last, I'm not native english speaker, try to read it oddly, hahaha.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 22, 2012, 02:50:41 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on February 22, 2012, 02:55:31 PM
Post by: loveSims on February 23, 2012, 07:57:50 AM
Post by: Hosfac on February 24, 2012, 05:17:52 PM
What else... I've failed two legacy runs thanks to the glitches, but i'm doing a third attempt (after some practice run with a family test), maybe I'll post here if it doesn't die by those random glitches.
Three bits of advice for you:
1) Never use "Save." Only use "Save As."
2) Save often. I'd suggest at least once per hour.
3) Keep multiple saves at different points in time.
Important saves like legacies and dynasties I keep 3 saves. I'll title them something like "save1" "save2" "save3" and once I get to 3, the next time I save I'll save over "save1". This allows me to backtrack in time to attempt to avoid any bugs that might have already started but aren't yet affecting things. ;)
And welcome to the forum! :D
Post by: hope_alive on February 24, 2012, 05:51:07 PM
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Post by: hope_alive on February 24, 2012, 06:12:23 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on February 24, 2012, 11:01:56 PM
Post by: KirbyAndKat on February 25, 2012, 12:16:42 AM
I'm thirteen and have been a lurked for two years. I celebrated my 13th two weeks ago. I'm also found as an avid user on the official Sims 3 forums. I LOVE bands like My Chemical Romance, blink182, panic!.at the disco, fall out boy, and hey Monday. My username is.based.off.of.two Sims. Y yo hablo mucho espanol.
If im making tons of errors,.I'm typing from a phone. Haha sorry.
I've been simming since 4 and have played all games. I play my own challenges on TS3, and have my own legacy on Wordpress. Buh bye for now! ;)
Post by: jeanamariex3 on February 25, 2012, 12:21:32 AM
LOL is Kerby suppose to be Kerby the video game character?
Post by: Esther1981 on February 25, 2012, 12:22:44 AM
Post by: KirbyAndKat on February 25, 2012, 12:30:07 AM
Welcome to the forums. You think you can provide the link to your legacy blog?
LOL is Kerby suppose to be Kerby the video game character?
I'll give the link for sure tomorrow. I'm at my dads and my phone is my own internet source. As for Kirby, its based off of Kirby Wise from Bridgeport. And Kirby the video game! :)
And I've seen you on the Sims 3 forums. I go under the same username.here.
Post by: KirbyAndKat on February 25, 2012, 12:41:02 AM
Welcome KirbyAndKat! My favorite band is Backstreet Boys. ;D
My aunt loves them! And hello to you, I love your avatar ( Mortimer fan) ;)
Post by: Axiom on February 25, 2012, 12:50:08 AM
I've played Sims 1, never played Sims 2 and a couple of months ago got back into it with Sims 3 + Pets. I currently have the Ambitions and Generations EPs... I might get Late Night, if only for the Vampires.
Post by: Esther1981 on February 25, 2012, 12:57:05 AM
My aunt loves them! And hello to you, I love your avatar ( Mortimer fan) ;)Awesome! Thank you so much! Morty is such an awesome guy!!
Welcome Axiom! I never played 1 or 2, but I have all the EP's and all the SP's for 3 except for Master Suite. Vampires are so awesome.
You know, I think my favorite word must be awesome lol. I use it all the time. ;D
Post by: Korva on February 25, 2012, 04:25:15 AM
Post by: Hosfac on February 25, 2012, 08:29:52 AM
Arrogance, eh?
I wouldn't say "arrogance," exactly. It's a very unassuming hook, but the barb sinks deep once you bite it.
Welcome to the forum!
Post by: CSquared2 on February 25, 2012, 08:36:07 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 25, 2012, 12:54:24 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on February 25, 2012, 06:26:11 PM
It's a very unassuming hook, but the barb sinks deep once you bite it.Yes! When I bought the base game, I thought what's the worst that could happen? I didn't expect to like it either but thought I'd try it cause I loved Virtual Villagers and stuff like that. Well, worst thing that could happen turned out is getting so addicted and not being able to go a week without playing. ;D
I so agree there, this place is one of the friendliest place I've found on the web. Spelling used to be so low on my list, I would use abbreviations, not spell out words and in general spell very badly. Now I'm very conscious of my spelling. Even on other websites and texting. Thanks Pam! ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on February 25, 2012, 06:39:18 PM
Post by: mandamouse123 on February 25, 2012, 10:06:58 PM
I've just now registered for the forums, though I've been visiting (lurking) since this summer. I've been playing The Sims on and off since the very beginning. I used to play quite a lot! When cleaning recently, I actually found two copies of The Sims Online. I've recently gotten back into playing when they had an awesome sale at Target-- $20 for vanilla Sims 3? Yeah!
Anyway, I'd like to finish introducing myself by saying I definitely have the excitable trait. I picture me having that silly purple smiley buff everyday. I also can't wait to participate in my first challenge sometime in the future!
It's great to meet everyone!
Post by: CSquared2 on February 25, 2012, 10:24:14 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on February 26, 2012, 12:45:06 AM
I prefer digital copies, none the less, but Walmart has better deals, when I want to pick up an old Sims 2 retro game I played with my cousins back then.
Post by: mandamouse123 on February 26, 2012, 01:05:02 PM
Right now I'm waiting for World Adventures to go on sale. I really want it now so I can download the full Union Cove. I get stopped by others asking where things are in Target, so I haven't been there in a while. I've never checked out Walmart's electronic section. It's always so messy in Walmart, and there's always a ton of people in line, even if I go in the wee hours of the morning. I'll have to check them out anyway!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 26, 2012, 05:45:31 PM
Post by: FloFan on February 26, 2012, 10:37:28 PM
My favorite band is Backstreet Boys. ;DHmm, my auntie still loves the Backstreet Boys :D I LOVE Florence + The Machine, Miami Horror and Foster The People!!! ;D
Post by: Esther1981 on February 26, 2012, 10:43:22 PM
Hmm, my auntie still loves the Backstreet Boys :DThat's because they are an amazing band and will always be around! Awesome music never dies!! ;D
The only one on that list I have heard of is Foster the people, I like one of their songs! :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 28, 2012, 08:42:32 AM
Hmm, my auntie still loves the Backstreet Boys :D I LOVE Florence + The Machine, Miami Horror and Foster The People!!! ;D
Great music taste, Florence is by far my favourite singer! ;D
Post by: skm36 on February 28, 2012, 01:24:35 PM
I like the fact that I was not seeing a lot of bashing like on the sim forum. Everyone seems very nice. ;D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 28, 2012, 01:32:24 PM
Post by: skm36 on February 28, 2012, 01:44:12 PM
Post by: Branr on February 28, 2012, 02:18:27 PM
The first real contact with the Sims was The Sims Online (boy, did that end up interesting). After that it's been Sims 3 all the way. Here I've been around a bit, giving advice and tips where I could (my claim to fame was helping Carl with the info for the PI profession). My personal traits are Couch Potato, Genius, Bookworm, Handy and Natural Cook.
Post by: CSquared2 on February 28, 2012, 03:58:35 PM
Post by: Marfaud on February 28, 2012, 06:50:38 PM
Anyway, nice to "meet" you all. Happy Simming!
Marfaud
Post by: nemaline on February 28, 2012, 07:08:49 PM
Well, I've been playing the sims ever since the Sims 1 days (I still remember seeing a preview of the game in one of my dad's computer game magazines...) I've been using the guide for a while, but just decided to sign up for the forum proper recently. My other hobbies include knitting, baking, reading and writing, and being a fan of Doctor Who.
Oh, and I've started an Immortal Dynasty! I think I started one ages and ages ago but lost interest... I'm really bad at playing families for more than three generations or so. But I'm going to write a story for this one (I've already written up two parts!) so hopefully that will keep me interested. As long as I can come up with enough plot twists, anyway.
Post by: CSquared2 on February 28, 2012, 07:35:15 PM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 29, 2012, 04:01:20 PM
Post by: Annabob on February 29, 2012, 04:10:28 PM
I am a long time lurker/admirer of these boards. I've been using the guide for quite a while, too. I don't often join forums, but I thought I've been a lurker long enough so here I am! I've been a simmer since before the first game even came out... I remember drooling over screenshots and articles in my brother's gaming magazine when I was quite young. Since then, I have had almost every expansion for all three games and am waiting eagerly for the next one :)
I think I've been wary of Sims boards for the past couple of years because they can get really crowded and confused. I don't like that. I was a member of TSR's boards waaaay back in the day, but everything gets derailed so quickly there and there are just so many threads... I can't handle it. It seems like there is an expectation of high quality posts here and I appreciate that.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and maybe participating in some challenges! I started an Immortal Dynasty today... I'm a grad student with two jobs, though, so it may take a long time to complete. Still, I am glad to be here! :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on February 29, 2012, 04:43:41 PM
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Post by: LeviJudah on March 01, 2012, 01:04:44 AM
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Post by: Esther1981 on March 01, 2012, 02:20:03 PM
Good luck with your dynasty Annabob!
Post by: Annabob on March 01, 2012, 05:33:28 PM
Welcome SIMantics, Annabob, LeviJudah and Lhb.
Good luck with your dynasty Annabob!
Thanks! :) I just downloaded Union Cove so that's where it is going to take place! It's such a beautiful world... I absolutely love it! And now I appreciate my computer even more since it can run at almost full graphics with no problems :D I have such a powerful machine, but it only gets used for the Sims and homework...
Post by: CSquared2 on March 01, 2012, 06:56:49 PM
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it only gets used for the Sims and homework...
I don't have any homework, so . . . yeah. ;)
Post by: jessiethedog on March 02, 2012, 07:47:33 PM
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Post by: circuskitty on March 08, 2012, 02:19:26 AM
As my name suggests, I am in a circus, so i'm getting back into sims because of showtime, and all the circusy fun that presents.
Nice to meet you all,
circuskitty
Post by: Seabody on March 08, 2012, 02:37:50 AM
Hi all, I finally decided that i would make my own account here. I am Twinmum's twin 2, so I've heard plenty of good things about the forum.
As my name suggests, I am in a circus, so i'm getting back into sims because of showtime, and all the circusy fun that presents.
Nice to meet you all,
circuskitty
Welcome to the forum circuskitty!
Does that mean both TwinKids are registered? I think Twin 1 registered a bit back.
Post by: CSquared2 on March 08, 2012, 07:22:10 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on March 08, 2012, 12:04:36 PM
Post by: nemi55 on March 08, 2012, 01:55:18 PM
New ti your pages but looks to be super. I am an older sim addicted lady,,, enjoying so far the Sims 3
Post by: loveSims on March 08, 2012, 02:18:39 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 08, 2012, 03:24:25 PM
Post by: adorkablefae on March 09, 2012, 12:33:29 AM
Anyway, I'm still trying to find my way around the forum, so if anyone wanted to point me towards some tips and tricks and such it'd be muchly appreciated.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Post by: loveSims on March 09, 2012, 02:02:35 AM
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Post by: callycat on March 09, 2012, 05:22:38 PM
I've found the site and forum a wonderful resource when playing and I'm looking forward to contributing more in future.
Cheers,
Cal
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on March 10, 2012, 01:48:58 PM
Post by: Janna on March 11, 2012, 06:43:54 PM
Before that, all my games have been the kid type (although at age 57 it has been a long time since I was a kid, :) ), match three and such. My son, who is a gamer, shakes his head and fusses that he has to help me with the simplest things; he loves to play the RPG, and his new computer arrived two days ago ($4,800 for a computer!) so he is a happy camper right now. I inherited his old monitor, which is a LOT better than what I had before, the difference is WOW to me.
Anywhose, I am enjoying the searching and learning stuff. Now if I can just keep it all straight, :D
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Post by: Rhissy on March 14, 2012, 11:00:28 PM
So, about me, my name's Rhissy, I'm 21, and I live in San Antonio, Texas. I'm a HUGE Sims series fan. I own all of The Sims 2, my Sims 1 collection was stolen. >_> And building my Sims 3 collection since I only have the base game. (Borrowing the others from a friend until I can buy copies of my own. xD)
Post by: loveSims on March 15, 2012, 03:32:07 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 15, 2012, 08:51:24 AM
Post by: Xothin on March 15, 2012, 04:52:58 PM
And like Rhissy, I really took the plunge since it seemed one of the better ways to make some friends in an active community. I've been playing the Sims since the very beginning, and have been a loyal simmer ever since.
Howdy!
Post by: CSquared2 on March 15, 2012, 05:17:35 PM
Post by: selena4324 on March 15, 2012, 07:07:32 PM
I stumbled upon this website a couple years back, and thought it was time for me to show myself ;). Although I haven't been playing the Sims (especially my Sims 3 games) very long, due to an old computer that prevented me from playing for quite some time, I love playing the game, especially building the houses for my sims :D. I'm also trying my first attempt at creating a world.
I guess that's about it, then. It's nice to be on this forum and talk to y'all. (Man, I've always wanted to say that ;D.)
One last thing to say: Hi, everyone!
Post by: CSquared2 on March 15, 2012, 07:19:31 PM
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Post by: SimConvert on March 21, 2012, 07:42:35 PM
Hi, i'm Sarah, been on here to read up on sims 3 help and information. I didn't even notice there was a forum! Really happy to have found it lol.
My sister has played sims a few times before, and i always used to tease her about boring it was. I stand corrected! Hence my username lol. See you around :)
Post by: CSquared2 on March 21, 2012, 08:10:22 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on March 21, 2012, 09:13:33 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 21, 2012, 10:52:29 PM
Welcome all. ;D
Post by: loveSims on March 22, 2012, 12:00:53 AM
Post by: Karanina on March 22, 2012, 03:58:05 PM
I actually remember sitting at my parent's computer and loading up The Sims 1 for the very first time. I've bought every game and almost every expansion since. I am currently splitting
my free time between TS3 and WoW. Other than that I am also a single mom and going to school full-time. :)
Post by: Tuesday on March 22, 2012, 04:32:06 PM
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Post by: KirbyAndKat on March 22, 2012, 07:06:55 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 22, 2012, 08:57:41 PM
Welcome to the forum Tuesday. I am glad you have decided to join us.
Karanina you are a simmer after my own heart - minus the WoW. Though I have been very curious but don't know if I want to pickup another addiction. :-\
I, too, have been Simming since the beginning. I admit I sometimes miss my Broke family. HEHE. I was a single mom going to school and work too back then. I am finally done with school and now have two kiddies. So I still feel I don't have enough hours in the day. I remember having to hide the game from myself until semester breaks so I don't neglect my homework. (sigh)
Anyways, welcome. Maybe you can talk me into giving WoW a try... Maybe :D
Post by: loveSims on March 23, 2012, 07:00:15 AM
Post by: Simistry on March 23, 2012, 07:11:15 AM
My name is China and I've been lurking these forums for sometime now and thought I should step out of my comfort zone and say, "Hello!!" Also, thank you for providing a place that takes all my frustrations with the game away. You all are much appreciated. All the stories are amazing, and willingness to help brings about great comfort for me. Looking to making some new friends here.
Take care everyone,
China
Post by: CSquared2 on March 23, 2012, 07:13:53 AM
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Post by: oLOSim on March 23, 2012, 01:36:27 PM
After years of soloing my Sims games , I figured I´d sign up with this fine group and share your and my sims experiences.
I´ve currently been working on a custom world based on the exchanges sunshine meadows map ( plenty of 64x64 tile based parks and such yay!)
My beloved main-sim, Prof Whitestone, a mad scientist by origin, now turned wizard -having lived for eternity (by all in-game means possible).
Most recently, Whitestone procreated with the 5th Genie he found ,creating a cutely angry looking genie-baby girl. Implanting this family into the succulent looking SV 5.0 as I type this...wishing u all a fabulous early spring weekend and apologies if this here post was placed in an improper forum section- I´m new to this place :D
oLO
PS: I´m using the oLOSim nickname with my Sims website account as well, so please feel free to get in touch for some simporting :)
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Post by: Sportsfan on March 26, 2012, 10:55:54 PM
Post by: paws_bells on March 27, 2012, 06:04:39 AM
Like most of the (official) newcomers in this forum, I, too, have been a longtime lurker here; in fact, it has probably been a few years since I started the habit, haha. By the way, I'm really thankful for all the informative articles and advices featured here by Carl, Pam and the various contributers in this site - they have saved me from a lot of hair pulling and needless frustration borne from dealing with the game and its many related bugs and glitches. =)
In fact, this forum had become as indispensable to me as the game itself; believe it or not, I always hit up the guides and mosey on over to the forum to read up on possible glitches and problems before I start playing a new expansion, and it went to the point that I now typically have my secondary computer tuned to the site whenever I Sim - which was why I had a sudden epiphany the other day and was wondering to myself why I haven't taken a more active interest in the forum.
So, long story short, here I am now. It's nice to finally be able to say hello to all of you. :)
Post by: loveSims on March 27, 2012, 06:59:28 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 27, 2012, 07:51:16 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on March 27, 2012, 12:01:04 PM
Post by: User Name on March 29, 2012, 02:25:40 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 29, 2012, 02:47:24 PM
Post by: loveSims on March 29, 2012, 06:55:37 PM
Post by: Hekkie on March 29, 2012, 11:48:39 PM
Long time lurker here, decided to register to post my legacy story - it's in my siggy, go read it!
Thanks Carl and Pam for the wonderful website
My favourite things in the game:
Big families!
Lots of nooboos.
Love stories.
Twisted plots ;D
Lots of humor.
And a little drama to spice things up!
Post by: CSquared2 on March 30, 2012, 07:54:33 AM
Post by: gracieoscar on March 30, 2012, 11:27:44 AM
After playing Sims2 for a substantial part of my young teen years, I bought sims 3 a few months ago and am loving it more than ever! I've also been lurking on the forums since then, enjoying all the stories and dynasties :)
Currently I'm getting frustrated by my university exams leaving me no leisure time at all - looking forward to the summer for some proper game time, and I've got some ideas for my Immortal Dynasty when I eventually have time.
Nice to meet you all,
Claire
PS Gracie and Oscar are my two pets (Dog and Cat) - it's also my pen name, as I do some online writing when not busy at university ;)
Post by: loveSims on March 30, 2012, 11:36:04 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on March 30, 2012, 05:32:11 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on March 30, 2012, 06:15:13 PM
Post by: iu.me on April 04, 2012, 01:16:31 AM
I go by Yu, and I just got a bunch of the new expansions. for the longest time I was happy with ambitions, and I'm completely lost on where to begin :)) I've been lurking on this forum though, doing challenges for kicks, and as much as I want to join building contests, the new content is overwhelming :))
also I'm a techie, so I'll give help when I can.
so...there? :))
Post by: loveSims on April 04, 2012, 01:42:21 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 04, 2012, 04:46:49 AM
Post by: iu.me on April 04, 2012, 05:02:27 AM
so um...where do you guys suppose I start? there's really just so much content :D
Post by: CSquared2 on April 04, 2012, 07:20:16 AM
You may have already moved beyond this in your study of the game so far, but here's (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/how-to-play.php) a brief article on how to play the game. Even if you already know about other stuff, I'd stick to learning the ropes on the topics in this article first because they'll be relevant everywhere else you turn within the game as well.
Post by: Sportsfan on April 07, 2012, 02:27:12 AM
Post by: Jade on April 07, 2012, 10:13:09 AM
Post by: TotallyGaga on April 07, 2012, 10:29:45 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 07, 2012, 10:43:57 AM
I actually love the name Phoebe, and I do know how to spell it right. ;)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 07, 2012, 10:56:21 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 07, 2012, 12:46:50 PM
(yes I did just quite fez's post and remove the quotes)
Post by: loveSims on April 07, 2012, 12:53:14 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 07, 2012, 01:31:47 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on April 08, 2012, 02:39:21 AM
My name is Katie, and I'm new to the forum. I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I've loved the Sims ever since I walked into a Video Ezy store and got the original Sims. Ever since then I've loved the Sims series! I've gone on Carl's TS3 website for AGES, and finally joined the forum :)
Post by: loveSims on April 08, 2012, 02:44:15 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 08, 2012, 02:44:36 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 08, 2012, 06:11:12 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 08, 2012, 08:44:37 AM
Post by: Simboy134 on April 08, 2012, 10:44:55 AM
I'm a bit in awe of Pam, Carl, Metroplis Man and MoonsAreBlue.
Does anyone know how people add a catchphrase/quote on their profile?
Post by: CSquared2 on April 08, 2012, 10:46:22 AM
Post by: Simboy134 on April 08, 2012, 10:59:18 AM
Welcome, Simboy134! Near the top of the page you'll see Profile. Select that, then Forum Profile and there will be a box labeled Personal Text. I think that's what you want.
Thanks, I just started a story but have no idea how to post pictures.
Post by: milly_malcom2234 on April 08, 2012, 11:08:15 AM
Milly_Malcom2234
Post by: milly_malcom2234 on April 08, 2012, 11:10:46 AM
Hi I'm new and I just found this. LOL I Started yesterday... Sooooo can I get some help on how to get around I don't know much. It would be appreciated! Thanksdon't know what doing!![/quote]
Milly_Malcom2234
Post by: CSquared2 on April 08, 2012, 11:37:57 AM
Simboy134, here (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,2881.0.html) is a thread about how most users here upload pictures for their stories. I use Photobucket and the insert image tool instead. Either one works.
Post by: KirbyAndKat on April 08, 2012, 11:43:15 AM
Post by: loveSims on April 08, 2012, 12:12:08 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 08, 2012, 12:34:05 PM
Post by: loveSims on April 08, 2012, 12:40:51 PM
Post by: Jase~ on April 08, 2012, 03:12:48 PM
I registered awhile ago and have just been lurking around the site and forums and figured it was time to unlurk and start participating with you all here. Not sure what to say, other than that I've been simming for a really long time since the original "The Sims" game came out many, many moons ago. I really enjoy playing legacies and sharing different lots and sims that I've created.
Post by: CSquared2 on April 08, 2012, 04:54:42 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 08, 2012, 05:29:54 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 08, 2012, 08:38:07 PM
Post by: loveSims on April 09, 2012, 04:13:01 AM
Post by: rpnecroranger on April 10, 2012, 01:06:37 PM
Im enjoying the building/creative side of sims3 atm, makes a actual change to have little beings doing as they are told lol
I have all the expantions but showtime atm, but no stuff packs.
(((wave)))
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 10, 2012, 01:51:11 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 10, 2012, 03:59:55 PM
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Post by: CSquared2 on April 10, 2012, 10:24:17 PM
Post by: sharpsiren on April 10, 2012, 10:31:18 PM
Post by: Dakota Williams on April 11, 2012, 04:39:38 AM
Post by: Dakota Williams on April 11, 2012, 04:43:15 AM
Current Password:
I cant put up my profile pic or anything else. Help me please.
Sorry if iI posted this on a wrong place
Post by: Twinmum on April 11, 2012, 04:49:32 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 11, 2012, 05:45:33 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 11, 2012, 07:48:17 AM
Post by: loveSims on April 11, 2012, 08:17:58 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 12, 2012, 02:11:24 AM
Post by: annieover on April 16, 2012, 05:54:45 PM
I create clothes for the Sims 2; Lots, Worlds, and horses for The Sims 3
My Website/Ranch Name is: Sugars Legacy Stables
My Coppermine Gallery Folder is: Sims 3 Lots Where You Can View Most Of My Photo's:)
I am a graphic designer, related to high profile Computer Graphic Artists in Real Life; I come from a family of computer guru's; I am married to a Welshman Pilot; Toured The U.K, France, and Ireland in 2010; I am straight forward and to the point; My bank account number is ### ####, my credit card number is ### #### #####, and my bloodtype is B+......any questions?
Most importantly, I am eager to meet, and learn all about yourselves:)
Happy Simming,
Annie
Edited: I am thee most bitter, open-minded, sarcastic, and articulate woman perhaps you will ever meet............perhaps...........
Post by: CSquared2 on April 16, 2012, 06:59:02 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 16, 2012, 11:23:52 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 17, 2012, 05:33:10 AM
Post by: loveSims on April 17, 2012, 06:22:08 AM
Post by: Varrick on April 19, 2012, 10:06:36 PM
me to this forum. More of a reader than a poster but wanted to say what a great group this forum has
and looking forward to many hours of enjoyment.
Post by: Twinmum on April 19, 2012, 10:32:41 PM
Post by: sharpsiren on April 19, 2012, 10:40:58 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 19, 2012, 11:29:22 PM
Post by: Isa on April 20, 2012, 01:08:23 AM
I'm Isa. :) I've been using Carl's Guides since I had a fishing question right after I bought the game and I've frequently checked back on them since. I started reading an Immortal Dynasty that was being posted on boolProp and I just couldn't get the idea out of my head to do one, even though at the time I had two active legacies. Well one of my legacies is just about over (technically it is over, but I want to finish the story on it) so I felt it was time to give in to my desire to learn more about the Dynasty challenge and maybe start one. :)
After popping on here almost daily and reading a bit of people's dynasties and familiarizing myself with the rules, I decided to join the site and shortly thereafter I did start my own dynasty! Which happens to be going very well. Two immortals down, six more to go.
What drew me the most to this site is how polite everyone is here. I love the comraderie and I love that everyone is so respectful. I've been a part of sites in the past where I was afraid to comment because people were mean (they probably had the mean-spirited trait, could they really help it?). This is a nice change!
In the rules it mentioned that there was a spell check on the site- I haven't been able to find it thus far (I'm not the most forum savvy gal around) so I apologize for any and all errors and typos that I make until I find the button! I'm trying to be careful, I promise. :)
Post by: Twinmum on April 20, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on April 20, 2012, 04:13:43 AM
Post by: sharpsiren on April 20, 2012, 05:22:10 AM
Post by: loveSims on April 20, 2012, 06:47:16 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 20, 2012, 07:24:08 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 20, 2012, 11:41:15 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 21, 2012, 08:49:24 PM
Post by: Isa on April 22, 2012, 02:16:28 AM
Welcome Isa. We went to a new forum not long ago and we lost the spellcheck, however, most browsers should have an inbuilt spellcheck (I know for sure that Firefox does) and should underline incorrect words.
Oh! Good to know. Thanks. :D
Post by: gypsy on April 24, 2012, 11:57:41 AM
I play Sims 3 with WA, High End Loft Stuff, Ambitions, Late Night and Showtime.
In real life, I love to garden, cook, play this game and travel (not necessarily in that order). A great meal, the smell of Blue Pearl sandalwood incense, a nice breeze, good music and LAUGHTER turn me on.
I'm older (46) than the average player,
Hmmm.
I'm older.
Nice to peek out from lurker's corner to meet and greet all of you. :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 24, 2012, 12:20:42 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 24, 2012, 04:08:33 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 24, 2012, 08:52:14 PM
Post by: Seabody on April 24, 2012, 09:13:51 PM
Post by: loveSims on April 25, 2012, 03:39:45 AM
Post by: sharpsiren on April 25, 2012, 04:13:55 AM
Post by: DirtyGirl on April 26, 2012, 07:36:50 PM
Names DG! I am one out of a million big fans of The Sims 3!
I just registered to the Forums and I have been using this Website to get some insight lately on the game for the past month!
A little about me!
I am a geek/dork, I love video games ( ragned from FPS to RPG ), anime and thats all I can really think of at this time! ha ha
See yeah in the forums ;D
Post by: CSquared2 on April 26, 2012, 08:50:34 PM
Post by: Coocoo girl on April 27, 2012, 04:52:56 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 27, 2012, 05:26:53 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on April 27, 2012, 06:19:15 PM
Post by: Seabody on April 27, 2012, 08:21:19 PM
Post by: mens0067 on April 27, 2012, 08:34:19 PM
My name is Sarah and I live in St. Paul, MN. I have played the sims for as long as I can remember and now that I just graduated from college, I find myself with more "free" time to play the game! I found carls' website after searching online for an answer to the game and I have been using the site ever since. I just realized last week that there is a forum to the site and discovered the tournament challenges.
I like to build and play the sims, but I find myself rarely completing something I set out to finish. (I have never completed a full 10 gen. legacy and I have always wanted to build houses for an entire neighborhood, but that has yet to happen). Hopefully someday I will muster the inspiration to finish both.
Post by: CSquared2 on April 27, 2012, 08:36:53 PM
Post by: sharpsiren on April 27, 2012, 10:12:18 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on April 27, 2012, 10:32:18 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 28, 2012, 04:23:29 AM
Post by: Decima on April 28, 2012, 08:22:00 AM
I'm a newbie from the UK and I only bought TheSims3 three weeks ago and am hooked! I played Sims1 and 2 a lot but then life got in the way and I was too busy to think about getting sims3 when it came out.
I've really enjoyed reading the boards here and have learned loads about the sims. :D I just entered my first challenge/competition, only having just got the hang of all the controls etc, what better way to learn though? ;D
Post by: loveSims on April 28, 2012, 08:31:21 AM
Post by: MoMoll on April 28, 2012, 08:40:29 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on April 28, 2012, 09:30:39 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on April 28, 2012, 11:14:11 AM
Post by: amyrose on April 28, 2012, 12:03:46 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 01, 2012, 01:59:52 AM
Post by: Ketalar on May 05, 2012, 01:14:07 AM
I recently rediscovered the hype of playing the Sims. I've played the sims 1 and 2 for many years; getting all expansion packs possible, but the complexity of the sims 3 when I first bought it gave me a bad first impression when I bought it so I stuck to the sims 2. However since I got my new laptop I decided to give it a second try and after playing than juste a few hours I realized how awesome it was. So in two weeks I bought ambitions and world adventures and right now I'm waiting for the downloads of Pets and Late Night to finish on Origin. I've been reading this forum and using Carl's guide since the first day and decided it would pretty much be time I sign up :P So here I am, I'll probably be posting here a lot so expect to hear about me often :)
By the way, my name is Remi, I live in Quebec, Canada and am 18. My english ain't perfect because I'm a french canadian after all, so forgive me if sometimes I use terms that don't sound right :P
Post by: Seabody on May 05, 2012, 01:20:27 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 05, 2012, 05:01:57 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 05, 2012, 05:54:38 AM
Post by: Odie on May 05, 2012, 06:47:34 AM
Since I have been around here a little while now, it’s about time I introduce myself. I hadn’t seen this part of the forum yet ???
I absolutely love computer games. Ever since Giana Sisters on the Commodore 64 I am hooked. Anyone remember that? I played that so much, I could finish all 33 levels in a blink.
From the beginning I have been playing The Sims and I enjoy it very much. The humour and possibilities are fantastic. I always wish I have more time to play. Because of that many things stay undiscovered for me. That’s why it is so great to find a site like this!
On a little more personal note; my wonderful busy husband and I are from The Netherlands. He is a pilot and a SAP Consultant and we live in beautiful Norway with our two very cute small kids, who I simply adore, and our sweet old cat. Our lives are very busy, since we have moved 6 times from which we have emigrated twice and of course my hubby has two jobs. He works his but off (Can I say that here? Sorry if not! Don't know how else to put it) and I arrange everything else, from all financial stuff like paying the bills, getting new personal numbers, bank accounts etc till learning all about how systems in a different country work (medically and all other kinds) and of course making friends (again) and not to forget taking care of the house and our little ones! Of course we both try our best learning the languages too. I have learned a lot of Swedish before and now I am trying my hardest at Norwegian.
Quite challenging, but so far we still enjoy it very much. We sure do hope to be able to settle down soon.
It is really nice to read everybody’s intro. This may be somewhat of a long intro, but I thought it would be nice to tell a little bit more about myself then just “I love The Sims” ;)
Renate
Post by: loveSims on May 05, 2012, 07:57:04 AM
Post by: Odie on May 05, 2012, 08:21:35 AM
Welcome to the forum Odie! I'm from South Africa and Afrikaans is a lot like Dutch, so I think we will understand each other. My daughter's name is Renatie! ;DYes it is! I think in Afrikaans you have several words put together to discribe one word in Dutch, which makes it sound very funny to me. Translated something like long neck (langnek) is giraffe I believe? And a brommer (moped) is a trap-mij-something? I am not really sure about this though.
Renatie sounds very cute by the way!
Post by: loveSims on May 05, 2012, 08:30:37 AM
Post by: Odie on May 05, 2012, 08:46:44 AM
Lol Odie! Yes we say giraffe. Is a brommer some kind of bicycle?Oh no, we say giraffe too. I thought it was langnek in Afrikaans hihi! And brommer is a moped. You don't have that word?
If you want to talk some more, that would be really nice but maybe we should move this to a babble box or PM each other, because I worry we are changing the subject a little too much here ;)
Post by: CSquared2 on May 05, 2012, 08:54:16 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 05, 2012, 09:07:01 AM
Post by: MoMoll on May 05, 2012, 10:07:56 AM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 05, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
Post by: Sportsfan on May 05, 2012, 02:33:37 PM
Post by: OhMyZeus on May 05, 2012, 03:58:19 PM
I love playing the Sims 3 and was introduced by TV. I have all expansions except for Late Night and Showtime.
Post by: Sportsfan on May 05, 2012, 04:25:34 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 05, 2012, 07:46:39 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 05, 2012, 10:07:44 PM
Post by: Seabody on May 05, 2012, 11:39:33 PM
Post by: Schipperke on May 06, 2012, 05:41:41 PM
Post by: loveSims on May 07, 2012, 01:17:56 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 07, 2012, 04:31:11 AM
Post by: heatherliz2002 on May 07, 2012, 12:58:17 PM
I'm new to the forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I haven't posted on any forums since back in the Sims 2 days :). It's fun to start chatting about the sims again!
Post by: loveSims on May 07, 2012, 01:10:20 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 07, 2012, 05:23:44 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 07, 2012, 05:37:14 PM
Post by: Schipperke on May 07, 2012, 07:46:56 PM
Post by: Deklitch on May 07, 2012, 07:54:11 PM
I'm Deklitch, or Dek for short! Say, does anyone like grilled cheese? I've got heaps of the stuff ... why not wash it down with some of this nectar while you're at it?
*Leaves group meal plates of grilled cheese and trays of nectar in glasses for everyone, before looking at the grand piano nearby. *
I've been playing Sims since Sims 1. I never got the hang of that one ... but I loved Sims 2 and am even more enthralled by Sims 3.
I've already been by the Immortal Dynasty Challenge, posted there and asked a couple of questions, but thought I should come here and introduce myself here, instead of being so rude.
Anyway, I'm off for a walk (I'm not really athletic enough to go running or cycling, but walking is good for me, or so I hear).
Talk again soon!
Dek
Post by: Schipperke on May 07, 2012, 07:57:50 PM
Glad you've joined us, and I think you'll really enjoy the Immortal Dynasty Challenge. I had a great time with mine.
Enjoy the forum, when you get back from your walk!
Post by: Sportsfan on May 07, 2012, 08:05:22 PM
Welcome dek and heather!
Post by: CSquared2 on May 07, 2012, 08:14:49 PM
Welcome, Deklitch. :)
Post by: Schipperke on May 07, 2012, 08:16:32 PM
Personalized shmersonalized! The little black dogs come up with her material! :P
Alright, who told you?! Have those little black devils been telling tales out of school? ;)
Post by: dtaymoore on May 07, 2012, 08:21:49 PM
Been playing Sims waay back in the day since I was a child and as I grew up I kept it with me. So even now as a Young Adult I still log a few hours.
Mostly I just free played and recently restarted since the college semester just ended. I tend to get bored without purpose but managed to find this site and the forum with the challenges so I'll be starting a few :) Already dipping my toes in the building contests to see how I would like it.
So I'll be lurking around looking for new stuff to do with the Sims :)
Post by: Schipperke on May 07, 2012, 08:27:21 PM
CSquared, if this welcome isn't particularly creative or original, you can blame it on the fact that the Schipperkes are presently too busy to tell me what to write - it's after-dinner nap time for them. ;D
Post by: dtaymoore on May 07, 2012, 08:30:51 PM
The park one is really quite challenging; I thought it would be easy to just go ahead and make something but to be honest, I never really delved into making my own buildings/homes.
Post by: Sportsfan on May 07, 2012, 08:41:29 PM
Post by: TeaPuff on May 07, 2012, 09:02:20 PM
I have been playing sims for quite a while now and can still remember counting the days till I could go and buy sims 3!!
I have always used this this site and forum as my go-to place when I get stuck building or cant seem to figure something out (which is quite often!) I dont usually join forums but everyone seems really nice so I thought I would officially introduce myself.
Post by: CSquared2 on May 07, 2012, 09:32:44 PM
@Schipperke We'll always know when it's really you, you don't drool on the keyboard. ;)
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 08, 2012, 04:40:57 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 08, 2012, 05:37:43 AM
Post by: Schipperke on May 08, 2012, 08:32:25 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 08, 2012, 01:05:26 PM
Post by: Conspiracy on May 08, 2012, 06:20:05 PM
Post by: Schipperke on May 08, 2012, 06:53:28 PM
Post by: CSquared2 on May 08, 2012, 07:19:59 PM
Post by: loveSims on May 08, 2012, 07:55:57 PM
Post by: TeaPuff on May 08, 2012, 08:00:36 PM
I cant wait to try out some of the building comps, it's definatly one of my favourite things about sims.
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 09, 2012, 03:33:59 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 09, 2012, 07:37:07 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 10, 2012, 04:06:28 AM
Post by: Simmer4ever on May 10, 2012, 07:44:09 PM
Post by: Schipperke on May 10, 2012, 07:59:27 PM
Enjoy your time here!
Post by: Lark on May 10, 2012, 10:19:03 PM
Hello again, its been two years(ah, thats bad)since i checked on the forum. In that time, The Sims 3, has gained several awesome expansions and stuff packs and my love of the sims is renewed with these. I think i was like 13ish when i joined. So...wow :|
Note: I don't capitilize my i's in sentences because my ipod makes it unbearably hard. Sorry for that!
Post by: sharpsiren on May 11, 2012, 12:56:57 AM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 11, 2012, 02:45:11 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 11, 2012, 03:31:06 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 11, 2012, 05:09:53 AM
Post by: heatherliz2002 on May 13, 2012, 09:30:44 AM
Welcome, heatherliz. It's nice to meet someone else who's been playing Sims since the days of Sims 2 (or in my case, since Original Sims). I hope you'll enjoy the forum!
I've been playing since the original Sims as well! :) Thanks everyone for the welcome!
Post by: CSquared2 on May 13, 2012, 11:06:32 AM
Post by: Finaleia on May 14, 2012, 11:42:14 PM
I'm from Missouri, USA and am a full-time college student/part-time retail worker.
I love all sorts of video games and the Sims has always been one of my favorites.
I've lurked on the forum for quite a while but I decided to join!
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 15, 2012, 03:48:16 AM
Sims has always been one of my favourite games, too. :D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 15, 2012, 06:36:39 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 15, 2012, 06:44:40 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 16, 2012, 05:44:17 AM
Post by: amyrose on May 16, 2012, 07:24:27 AM
Post by: Wai on May 16, 2012, 06:43:42 PM
Hello, I'm Wai, well, actually it's Wai Te Ata, but the site would not acept my full name! It means "Sun Shines on Water" and Ive been using this name since it was given to me many years ago. My adopted name, I now use my birth name in real life and this one for the internet. I live in Wales now, am a Canadian citizen mainly raised in England but lived and raised my family in New Zealand.
Post by: Stiborski on May 16, 2012, 07:51:25 PM
Post by: Odie on May 17, 2012, 10:24:12 AM
Wai, what a beautiful name you have!
And Stiborski, what is your first language? As you can see, I am not English either ;)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 17, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
Post by: amyrose on May 17, 2012, 10:44:22 AM
Post by: Stiborski on May 17, 2012, 12:50:11 PM
It's portuguese. I'm from Brazil. :)
And Stiborski, what is your first language? As you can see, I am not English either ;)
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 17, 2012, 10:22:04 PM
That is the extent of my Portuguese unless you count whatever I can decipher from Spanish. :D
Hello all and welcome to the forum. Hope you find a home here just like I did.
Post by: loveSims on May 18, 2012, 02:56:56 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 18, 2012, 03:46:47 AM
Post by: Ztoast on May 18, 2012, 10:40:35 AM
Post by: Odie on May 18, 2012, 02:43:37 PM
Post by: loveSims on May 18, 2012, 04:23:32 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 18, 2012, 04:45:08 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 18, 2012, 09:56:21 PM
Post by: Sportsfan on May 18, 2012, 10:37:36 PM
Welcome to the forum Wai, Stiborski and Ztoast! :D^What she said
And all the others I've missed!
Post by: sharpsiren on May 19, 2012, 12:46:47 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 19, 2012, 05:08:01 AM
Post by: Corcofinde on May 20, 2012, 12:48:01 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 20, 2012, 12:49:37 PM
Post by: loveSims on May 20, 2012, 01:46:55 PM
Post by: sharpsiren on May 20, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
Post by: annaolivia on May 20, 2012, 06:34:38 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 20, 2012, 07:42:39 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 21, 2012, 03:50:45 AM
Anna, we were all newbies once! :P
Post by: loveSims on May 21, 2012, 08:30:07 AM
Post by: Domino on May 21, 2012, 09:52:13 PM
Post by: sharpsiren on May 22, 2012, 02:05:27 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 22, 2012, 03:56:40 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 22, 2012, 04:32:43 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 22, 2012, 05:43:57 AM
Post by: Miriam on May 23, 2012, 03:27:23 PM
My name is Miriam, I'm new to the forums. :D (and also a new player of The Sims!)
You might see me commenting on stories most of the time, since I love reading. XD
Post by: Leto85 on May 23, 2012, 03:30:27 PM
Hi everyone!
My name is Miriam, I'm new to the forums. :D (and also a new player of The Sims!)
You might see me commenting on stories most of the time, since I love reading. XD
Than you came to the right place. There are a lot of stories around here.
Feel free to start one yourself. Have fun. :)
Post by: Miriam on May 23, 2012, 03:32:27 PM
Than you came to the right place. There are a lot of stories around here.Thanks! :D
Feel free to start one yourself. Have fun. :)
I'm not a very good writer, but I might start one when I get more experience and ideas. :)
Post by: samoht04 on May 23, 2012, 05:09:31 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 23, 2012, 05:36:26 PM
Welcome to the forum everyone! :) Feels like the last time I caught up with this thread was nearly 50 pages ago... :o
Me too.
Welcome to the forum Samoht04!
Post by: loveSims on May 23, 2012, 06:40:37 PM
Post by: Miriam on May 23, 2012, 08:13:12 PM
Welcome to the forum Miriam! :)Thank you! :D
Post by: SimBlip on May 23, 2012, 08:47:51 PM
I've been playing the Sims on and off for ten years now. I now play Sims 3, but have not gone further than Ambitions so far. The reason for this is that I like 'fast' games with a minimal of glitches to my computer's potential. (Not a bad one, but I'm not sure how much it can take.)
I'll be reading a lot... I hope. That's the main reason why I registered. When I clicked on some blog titles while lurking around I could not get in. I love to read Sims stories. Hopefully links to these stories will work now.... I'm bursting with curiosity!
Another reason for being here is Metropolis Man's challenge called Townie Deca Dynasty. I knew about the Immortal Dynasty but it did not appeal to me at the time. This TDD challenge however really excites me.
Oh! And yet another reason is maybe to do some of your earlier challenges from tournaments too for personal fun.
Rereading this I realize that I have said nothing about myself, other than, that I share your passion for simming. Is that enough?
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 24, 2012, 04:10:24 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on May 24, 2012, 04:24:10 AM
Post by: loveSims on May 24, 2012, 09:32:37 AM
Post by: sharpsiren on May 24, 2012, 09:59:08 AM
Post by: SimBlip on May 24, 2012, 11:31:40 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 24, 2012, 06:42:32 PM
Thank you all. I've started reading and I'm having an absolute ball! I should have joined ages ago.
Better late than never SimBlip. Welcome to the forum. ;D
Post by: Odie on May 25, 2012, 04:59:53 AM
Me too.
Welcome to the forum Samoht04!
Haha, yes welcome to the forum Thomas ;)
And of course a big welcome to Corcofinde, Anna, Domino, Miriam and SimBlip!
Post by: amyrose on May 25, 2012, 05:52:47 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 25, 2012, 05:59:24 PM
Welcome everybody! So many people are joining, I'm having trouble keeping up :P
Just remember their names. All of them! :D
Post by: Katie123urgreat on May 25, 2012, 06:25:24 PM
Post by: SimBlip on May 26, 2012, 08:35:04 PM
Post by: Sara2573 on May 27, 2012, 11:24:44 PM
Post by: LittleMissCupcake on May 27, 2012, 11:29:25 PM
Post by: Sara2573 on May 27, 2012, 11:39:28 PM
My name is LittleMissCupcake :) I've tried to join before, but for some reason my email didn't work. If you don't feel like typing out my whole name, Cake will be just fine for me!
Hi Cake!!! I like your name ^_^
Post by: loveSims on May 28, 2012, 03:34:44 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 28, 2012, 05:05:40 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 28, 2012, 10:18:47 AM
MY NAME...I shall nevah tell, so just call me Sara (Not my real name btw). Or call me Simmy, that is my actual real life nickname. I own 16 Sims games and expansion packs all together. I have been playing the Sims since I was about 10 or 11. (About 6 years or a few years longer). I am a total Sim Addict.
As a mod, I guess I can guess your real name, (by taking a glimp at your account,) but I will remain silence. :)
If you're curious however, I am one pm away.
Post by: LittleMissCupcake on May 28, 2012, 12:13:22 PM
Post by: SpiritedTreasure on May 28, 2012, 04:09:40 PM
I came here because of the great guide -s-
Post by: The Starlight Phoenix on May 28, 2012, 07:16:34 PM
Post by: Leto85 on May 28, 2012, 07:18:19 PM
Welcome to you both SpiritedTreasure and The Starlight Phoenix as well as all others before you've I've forgotten to mention.
You guys are truely creative, I'll give you that. ;)
Post by: loveSims on May 29, 2012, 10:49:35 AM
Post by: Sara2573 on May 29, 2012, 03:33:08 PM
As a mod, I guess I can guess your real name, (by taking a glimp at your account,) but I will remain silence. :)
If you're curious however, I am one pm away.
I know it is easy to figure out :D But I still like being called Sara. That nickname has stuck with me for years.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 30, 2012, 04:00:31 AM
Post by: GdMinerva on May 30, 2012, 08:59:11 AM
I am Gd (Goddess) Minerva, usually called Gd. I registered here a long time ago and have been reading the stories and posts for a while, in hiding :-[. I love this forum and the guides provided here, and most of all the lovely interaction between members is always refreshing to read ;D.
Well about me: I have been playing Sims since Sims 1 of and on between work, study, kids and husband. For awhile I built and published on a different site but that got old soon, I have tried the immortal challenge twice and only made it to gen 3 or 4 :P. I use the Sims and other games to ease the tension of having 3 teens in the house while trying to finish a dissertation.
Well that's that
Happy Simming
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 30, 2012, 10:37:09 AM
Post by: Sara2573 on May 30, 2012, 10:44:32 AM
Post by: Leto85 on May 30, 2012, 03:16:56 PM
I know it is easy to figure out :D But I still like being called Sara. That nickname has stuck with me for years.
As you wish Sara. The only option here would be calling you 2573 but I doubt you would even responce. :P
Post by: Sara2573 on May 30, 2012, 03:45:06 PM
As you wish Sara. The only option here would be calling you 2573 but I doubt you would even responce. :P
You mean respond. :P
And that sounds like some FBI code name. Haha
Post by: Leto85 on May 30, 2012, 03:47:36 PM
You mean respond. :P
And that sounds like some FBI code name. Haha
With an S, got it. :P Second time on you I've made that mistake, now isn't it?
Post by: Sara2573 on May 30, 2012, 03:50:47 PM
With an S, got it. :P Second time on you I've made that mistake, now isn't it?
Haha, yep. It feels weird correcting a 26-year-old. And you're a Moderator. ;P I don't get to do that often, other than when I corrected my mom on how to spell the word, 'Potato.'
Post by: Leto85 on May 30, 2012, 03:52:22 PM
Haha, yep. It feels weird correcting a 26-year-old. And your a Moderator. ;P I used to correct my Mum on how to spell "potato" too.
I will speak to you again once you've learned another language. ;)
Post by: Sara2573 on May 30, 2012, 04:06:39 PM
I will speak to you again once you've learned another language. ;)
Je sais que le français.
(translation: I speak French.)
Post by: loveSims on May 30, 2012, 04:48:25 PM
Post by: GdMinerva on May 30, 2012, 05:50:36 PM
Post by: Anteros on May 31, 2012, 12:38:38 AM
I have been playing Sims 3 since November now so I know I am a newbie compared to most of you guys! I'm still learning so much. Most of what I've learned has come from here so I figured it was time to register!
I hope to be a fully participating member here and really expect to learn tons more. Some of the stuff I've read is just out of this world.
See you around!
Post by: samoht04 on May 31, 2012, 02:43:26 AM
Me too.
Welcome to the forum Samoht04!
Hehe, I was wondering when you were finally going to get around to welcoming me! :P
Post by: Pearl19 on May 31, 2012, 07:31:43 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on May 31, 2012, 08:02:38 AM
Haha, yep. It feels weird correcting a 26-year-old. And your a Moderator. ;P I used to correct my Mum on how to spell "potato" too.
Kind of ironic with the correcting here, aren't we? *You're ;)
Welcome Anteros, Pearl and Samoht! I've totally never seen you around, Tom. :P
Post by: loveSims on May 31, 2012, 08:43:18 AM
Post by: Sara2573 on May 31, 2012, 12:20:22 PM
Kind of ironic with the correcting here, aren't we? *You're ;)
Welcome Anteros, Pearl and Samoht! I've totally never seen you around, Tom. :P
Agh! I never spell "You're" right. I need to work on that. -.-
Welcome Pearl and Anteros!!!!! ;D
Post by: samoht04 on May 31, 2012, 12:52:33 PM
Hi im Pearl19. Im new here. I have been playing Sims 3 for a while and the funny thing is i just now have found this website. I joined because i really want to talk to people on here about this game and also to ask questions on what to do when the game is having trouble. I think i could help some of you who are new to the sims 3 but it would depend on if it has happen to me or not so i will do the best i can to help.
Welcome Pearl! ;D
Welcome Anteros, Pearl and Samoht! I've totally never seen you around, Tom. :P
Wait, who are you again? :P
Post by: Leto85 on May 31, 2012, 04:11:29 PM
Welcome Pearl! ;D
Wait, who are you again? :P
She's some chick from Scotland. I believe she's on television from time to time. ;)
Post by: Aqua01 on June 02, 2012, 12:14:14 AM
Post by: sharpsiren on June 02, 2012, 01:43:50 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 02, 2012, 03:22:49 AM
Welcome Aqua! And you're right about the grammar and spelling, etc. I'm new as well and this is truly a unique and exceptional forum.
Not only that. If you speak English as a second or maybe third language you could get help with working on grammar if you want. Just like me. :)
Post by: loveSims on June 02, 2012, 08:06:31 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 02, 2012, 08:33:43 AM
Kind of ironic with the correcting here, aren't we? *You're ;)
Hehe, I can always relie on my little cute Fez girl here, to help me out. :P
You multi-talented member.
Post by: Sara2573 on June 02, 2012, 10:43:08 AM
Hehe, I can always relie on my little cute Fez girl here, to help me out. :P
You multi-talented member.
Well everyone makes mistakes sometimes. :P
Post by: Leto85 on June 02, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Hehe, I was wondering when you were finally going to get around to welcoming me! :P
It was fear that hold me back. :P
Welcome Aqua. I believe I've already saw you in the Sims Movie topic, which you've opend I believe. Have fun on the forum. :)
Post by: Aqua01 on June 02, 2012, 11:58:46 AM
Post by: Simmer4ever on June 02, 2012, 03:41:06 PM
Post by: Sara2573 on June 02, 2012, 04:36:28 PM
Thanks so much to everyone for the warm welcomes! I can tell that I'll have a lot of fun on the forum and hopefully will help someone with a problem or have a new topic that will really interest people sometime. Thanks again!
I would have welcomed you sooner if I wasn't so busy earlier. Welcome! I already met you..and posted on two of your topics I think. Haha. ;D
Post by: Leto85 on June 02, 2012, 06:10:37 PM
Hi, I am reintroducing myself. I have not been on in acouple months and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I am back for good ;)
Than I bid you welcome once again. Have fun here! ;)
Post by: loveSims on June 03, 2012, 08:45:20 AM
Post by: Sara2573 on June 03, 2012, 10:59:02 AM
Hi, I am reintroducing myself. I have not been on in acouple months and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I am back for good ;)
Hello! Welcome back.
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 04, 2012, 04:05:08 AM
Welcome to the forum Sara, Cake, Spirited Treasure, Pheonix, Gd, Anteros, Pearl and Aqua! :D
And of course, welcome back Simmer4ever! :)
I've taken a break as well, and will after today, too. Exams will start on Wednesday. :-\
Post by: Aqua01 on June 04, 2012, 07:26:49 AM
Welcome to the forum, everyone who is new! Welcome back, Simmer4ever!
Post by: Leto85 on June 04, 2012, 10:06:14 AM
I don't know if I can get all the names 8), so...
Welcome to the forum, everyone who is new! Welcome back, Simmer4ever!
Thank you. :)
Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on June 04, 2012, 10:17:05 AM
I've been playing The Sims 3 since... December 2011. But I have fond memories of playing TS1 as a kid.
Post by: Leto85 on June 04, 2012, 10:21:41 AM
I'm TheTripWasInfraGreen. Since that is a mouthful, feel free to give me a nickname.
I've been playing The Sims 3 since... December 2011. But I have fond memories of playing TS1 as a kid.
Never knew nicknames could be THAT long, but I wish you welcome anyway. :)
Post by: loveSims on June 04, 2012, 06:58:29 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 05, 2012, 12:26:42 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 05, 2012, 06:12:23 AM
Post by: The Starlight Phoenix on June 05, 2012, 03:40:33 PM
Post by: kimdacutie on June 05, 2012, 04:33:57 PM
My name is Kimmie or KDC :P
If anyone wants to add me as a friend on the Sims website/for showtime purposes its the same as here except an added pie :P
Kimdacutiepie :)
Hopefully will get the chance to greet some of you and talk about all things Simmy!
PS: GREAT DYNASTY/LEGACY STORIES I'VE READ SO FAR :)
Post by: Leto85 on June 05, 2012, 05:29:29 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 05, 2012, 05:35:05 PM
Post by: Leto85 on June 05, 2012, 05:46:54 PM
A warm welcome to Kim, InfraGreen, and all the other people I've missed welcoming (having gotten very behind on this thread). Enjoy your time here!
Thank you Schipperke! You're quite welcome here as well. ;)
Post by: GoldenGuy on June 06, 2012, 12:05:16 AM
So I hope I can earn you guys' trust so I can do something with my profile rather than just delete it. Why can't I do anything? Did you have a problem about members posting spam in their signature before or something?
Post by: Sportsfan on June 06, 2012, 12:09:28 AM
Yeah it's exactly for that reason that you can't do anything yet… they are worried you will start selling a six letter product that starts with V. (although marketing wise this isn't the best forum for that kind of product, wrong demographic lol)
So anyways, welcome to the forum!
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 06, 2012, 03:51:27 AM
I hope you enjoy your time here. :D
Post by: loveSims on June 06, 2012, 08:05:05 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 06, 2012, 11:44:17 AM
Post by: Leto85 on June 06, 2012, 11:57:46 AM
Welcome, Kim and GoldenGuy. :)
GoldenGuy has 'downgraded' himself to a guest, Fez.
Perhaps you haven't seen that.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 06, 2012, 11:59:26 AM
GoldenGuy has 'downgraded' himself to a guest, Fez.
Perhaps you haven't seen that.
That's happened a few times on this thread, the members decide to leave before I get here to welcome them! I didn't really know what else to say..
Post by: Leto85 on June 06, 2012, 12:28:34 PM
That's happened a few times on this thread, the members decide to leave before I get here to welcome them! I didn't really know what else to say..
Oh, my post wasn't meant judging. Feel free to welcome here who you want. :)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 06, 2012, 12:32:17 PM
Oh, my post wasn't meant judging. Feel free to welcome here who you want. :)
My post wasn't meant to call yours judging. :P It's just always a bit awkward when the person's left cos I may seem rude or something for not welcoming, I don't know.
Post by: Simboy134 on June 06, 2012, 01:58:28 PM
I'm TheTripWasInfraGreen. Since that is a mouthful, feel free to give me a nickname.
I've been playing The Sims 3 since... December 2011. But I have fond memories of playing TS1 as a kid.
Hey Infra Green welcome to the forum
Post by: simmese on June 06, 2012, 02:49:57 PM
My fave expansion for TS3 is pets because it means I can bring my three real life border collies into my game with me ... which of course makes me very happy :D
Anyway , im rubbish at these so any questions you have for me just shout :)
Hugs
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 06, 2012, 02:52:53 PM
Post by: loveSims on June 06, 2012, 03:06:28 PM
Post by: simmese on June 06, 2012, 03:17:00 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 06, 2012, 10:28:02 PM
Hi , Im Simmese , i've been playing the sims since TS1 and have every expansion going , but i've only just started venturing into the forum world , lol
My fave expansion for TS3 is pets because it means I can bring my three real life border collies into my game with me ... which of course makes me very happy :D
Anyway , im rubbish at these so any questions you have for me just shout :)
Hugs
Welcome to the forum, simmese! It's nice to meet another dog person and someone who's been playing Sims since the original game.
I can only imagine what it's like having 3 border collies. Those dogs are so smart, they must keep you on your toes!
I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 07, 2012, 03:36:01 AM
I love dogs aswell, I've got a beaglier name Poppy :)
Post by: Salome Toums on June 07, 2012, 08:28:41 PM
This site has become my go-to bible for everything, so I've read practically all of it as of today, and figured I'd step out of the shadows for a bit.
So...
Hello. :)
Post by: loveSims on June 07, 2012, 08:37:57 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 07, 2012, 08:44:03 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 08, 2012, 01:02:58 AM
Post by: Lemon_pie on June 08, 2012, 02:20:10 AM
I'm Lemon_pie. I've been lurking for more than a year and finally decided to join.
Just wanted to say that I love this place - there is so many useful information here.
And the challenges! They are really fun but because I have the attention span of a butterfly, I've never finished any of them yet. :(
But I hope to tackle one soon!
Post by: simmese on June 08, 2012, 02:27:49 AM
Welcome to the forum, simmese! It's nice to meet another dog person and someone who's been playing Sims since the original game.
I can only imagine what it's like having 3 border collies. Those dogs are so smart, they must keep you on your toes!
I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Hi Hun , thanks for the welcome
thats what I love about the breed :)
I take it from your username you have a Schipperke ... ive never seen that breed in RL but they are very cute dogs
Welcome to the forum Simmese! :D
I love dogs aswell, I've got a beaglier name Poppy :)
Hi Hun , Thanks for the welcome
Beagles are so sweet , and I love the name (Poppies are my favourite flower :))
Post by: Schipperke on June 08, 2012, 03:11:55 PM
I take it from your username you have a Schipperke ... ive never seen that breed in RL but they are very cute dogs
Well ... I think it would be more accurate to say that a pack of Schipperkes has me, if you know what I mean! (I think you likely do) Oh, the joys of living with dogs. ;D
Post by: Schipperke on June 08, 2012, 03:43:31 PM
Hi everyone!
I'm Lemon_pie. I've been lurking for more than a year and finally decided to join.
Just wanted to say that I love this place - there is so many useful information here.
And the challenges! They are really fun but because I have the attention span of a butterfly, I've never finished any of them yet. :(
But I hope to tackle one soon!
Welcome to the forum, Lemon pie! Love your tasty-sounding username.
I agree, the challenges are a lot of fun. Good luck with them, and thanks for joining the forum.
Post by: loveSims on June 08, 2012, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: Luisa V on June 08, 2012, 05:32:21 PM
I've been a lurker for quite a while now and I figured it was time to take the plunge.
I'm trying to decide what the next family I want to play will do... I tend to flit from family to family like a butterfly :) Some of the challenges look like they would be fun!
Post by: loveSims on June 08, 2012, 05:41:49 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 08, 2012, 05:42:02 PM
Hi, I'm Luisa
I've been a lurker for quite a while now and I figured it was time to take the plunge.
I'm trying to decide what the next family I want to play will do... I tend to flit from family to family like a butterfly :) Some of the challenges look like they would be fun!
Welcome, Luisa! Glad you've joined us, and I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: MarianT on June 08, 2012, 06:02:21 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 08, 2012, 10:29:47 PM
Hi Hun , Thanks for the welcome
Beagles are so sweet , and I love the name (Poppies are my favourite flower :))
Naw, thank you simmese. We adopted her from the RSPCA, and she was already named Poppy. :)
I think her being called Poppy would have helped us with our decision.
Post by: Kalisa on June 09, 2012, 07:50:24 PM
I've been lurking for quite a while now and I really enjoy this forum. There are a lot of very knowledgeable and helpful people on board. Thanks Carl, for providing it and all the great tutorials. Sim On folks!
Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on June 09, 2012, 07:51:31 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 09, 2012, 11:09:59 PM
Hi everyone
I've been lurking for quite a while now and I really enjoy this forum. There are a lot of very knowledgeable and helpful people on board. Thanks Carl, for providing it and all the great tutorials. Sim On folks!
Welcome to the forum Kalisa! I hope you'll enjoy the time you spend here.
Post by: XcHero on June 09, 2012, 11:48:06 PM
I wonder what the odds are that Schipperke (or Schip as I've see others call him/her if he/she is okay with me calling him/her that) will welcome me.
Post by: loveSims on June 10, 2012, 05:51:24 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 10, 2012, 10:40:30 AM
Hi I just registered after "lurking" (cause that's the term others are using) for almost a year now.
I wonder what the odds are that Schipperke (or Schip as I've see others call him/her if he/she is okay with me calling him/her that) will welcome me.
Oh, I'd say the odds on that one are pretty high! ;) Welcome, XcHero! And by the way, it's she (not that it matters, I just don't want you to feel compelled to type he/she again), and Schip is just fine.
Glad you've decloaked (old Star Trek fan), and enjoy the forum.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 10, 2012, 11:01:45 AM
Post by: ekobeko on June 10, 2012, 11:31:27 PM
Post by: XcHero on June 10, 2012, 11:43:55 PM
And thanks for the welcome Schip and lovesims!
Post by: Twinmum on June 11, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
Welcome to all the new members.. way too many to name :D
Hope you all enjoy being here.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 11, 2012, 02:22:12 AM
Post by: ekobeko on June 11, 2012, 10:05:25 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 11, 2012, 11:13:12 AM
Enjoy the forum!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on June 11, 2012, 01:58:11 PM
-Sea Unicorn
Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on June 11, 2012, 02:03:17 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on June 11, 2012, 02:20:22 PM
Welcome SeaUnicorn. Glad to see you've made the jump over here.Thanks! Yes it was a very big jump!
Post by: Schipperke on June 11, 2012, 02:26:43 PM
Sorry, I just had to get that little bit of silliness out of my head. ::) ;D
Inane jokes aside, welcome to the forum, SeaUnicorn! Glad you've joined us, and I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: D4rkN1X on June 11, 2012, 02:35:47 PM
If there is a mod like that, perhaps I can improve it.
Anyway, I hope you welcome me to the forums with open arms. With that said, LET'S INVENT THE PERFECT APPLIANCE!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on June 11, 2012, 02:36:47 PM
Sea Unicorns can jump?Thanks so much! Maybe sea unicorns can jump but we don't know it! :P
Sorry, I just had to get that little bit of silliness out of my head. ::) ;D
Inane jokes aside, welcome to the forum, SeaUnicorn! Glad you've joined us, and I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: Schipperke on June 11, 2012, 02:44:37 PM
Anyway, I hope you welcome me to the forums with open arms. With that said, LET'S INVENT THE PERFECT APPLIANCE!
*Arms open*
Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: loveSims on June 11, 2012, 07:53:26 PM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on June 12, 2012, 06:38:51 AM
Anyways, welcome everyone! :D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 12, 2012, 10:09:48 AM
Post by: Breerents on June 12, 2012, 01:00:58 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 12, 2012, 01:18:40 PM
I'm actually a console forum member..but(happy dance) I just installed Sims 3 on my laptop! So I am officially a PC simmer, hooray! I haven't posted in awhile because I am spending twice as much on my computer than I did on the Xbox. When I first started playing I was like, wow I can add body hair?? I can buy my sim a deep fryer?? And there is no freaking fire meter? I am in sim heaven :) And this is only with the base game. I can't imagine what's going to happen if I get expansion/stuff packs.
Greetings, Breerents, and welcome to the PC part of the forum! I'm glad you're excited about the game and I hope you'll have a lot of fun here!
Post by: loveSims on June 12, 2012, 03:42:31 PM
Post by: ekobeko on June 13, 2012, 10:27:32 AM
Welcome, ekobeko! I love your name - saying it out loud (the way I'm guessing it might be pronounced) makes me smile.
Enjoy the forum!
How did you pronounce it? And thanks!
Post by: Schipperke on June 13, 2012, 11:07:12 AM
How did you pronounce it? And thanks!
I thought it might sound like this: Eekobeeko - which has a humorous, kind of magical sound to it, at least to me.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 13, 2012, 11:20:01 AM
Post by: saas513 on June 15, 2012, 06:09:01 AM
Post by: Audren on June 15, 2012, 06:34:21 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 15, 2012, 06:37:28 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on June 15, 2012, 07:40:28 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 15, 2012, 09:46:12 AM
Hi Im saas513 and I am a newbie to Sims are any gaming for that matter
Welcome, saas! New to Sims? Oh, you have a treat in store for you - I remember how much fun it was getting to know the game when I started. And if you have any questions, one of the friendly people here is sure to have an answer. Nice to have you join us - enjoy the forum!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 15, 2012, 11:45:19 AM
Post by: Rose on June 15, 2012, 01:30:27 PM
Anyways, the most curious thing about me is that I got addicted to this forum before I even had Sims. See, it's a long story, but I was browsing through TvTropes one day and found a link to their Sims page. From there, I was led to the Sims Wiki, and from there I found an advertisement for this forum. And that was when I started begging for the game for Christmas.
Not much else to say 'cept that I'm attempting a legacy right now and that I talk too much. ;)
Post by: Posidem on June 15, 2012, 01:37:43 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 15, 2012, 01:46:37 PM
'Lo! I'm Rose, a fairly new simmer. My internet connection is a bit dubious at the moment, so I'm hoping that this gets through.
Anyways, the most curious thing about me is that I got addicted to this forum before I even had Sims. See, it's a long story, but I was browsing through TvTropes one day and found a link to their Sims page. From there, I was led to the Sims Wiki, and from there I found an advertisement for this forum. And that was when I started begging for the game for Christmas.
Not much else to say 'cept that I'm attempting a legacy right now and that I talk too much. ;)
Welcome, Rose! I thought I'd heard everything, but addicted to this forum before you even had Sims? Wow, I think that's a new one on me.
I'm sort of late with introducing my self, but hi! I'm Posidem, Nephew of the mighty sea god Poseidon! ;D I just started an Immortal Dynasty challenge and if you wanna take a look, here's the link! http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,11058.0.html Anyways, I hope I get along with everyone here! :D
Nephew of the mighty sea god Poseidon, hmm? Smells fishy to me! ;)
A warm welcome to you both! Enjoy the forum, Rose and Posidem.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 15, 2012, 01:51:53 PM
Post by: StarHopper on June 15, 2012, 09:29:56 PM
I currently only have the base game & World Adventures, but I am considering adding a third expansion pack. (I have an awful habit of playing a lot for a few weeks, then doing nothing for months on end, so it's hard to justify getting every single EP.)
I have read through all of Pam's Immortal Dynasty and Townie DecaDynasty stories, and I have started my own DecaDynasty!
Post by: Schipperke on June 15, 2012, 09:32:50 PM
Post by: JessieJJJ on June 16, 2012, 01:38:41 AM
I love the Sims 3 and I love Agnes the Hagness!
Everyone here is so nice!
*Thats a rap!* :3
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 16, 2012, 05:26:11 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 16, 2012, 06:46:21 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 16, 2012, 09:23:02 AM
I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on June 16, 2012, 09:27:46 AM
Post by: JessieJJJ on June 16, 2012, 02:56:26 PM
Welcome to the forum, Jessie! Something tells me that when it comes to nice people, you'll fit right in with them. :)
I hope you enjoy your time here.
Wow, Nice people are so common in the Carl's and Pam's Sims 3 Forum!
I already think this is a lovely place ::)
Post by: Audren on June 16, 2012, 02:57:33 PM
Wow, Nice people are so common in the Carl's and Pam's Sims 3 Forum!
I already think this is a lovely place ::)
It is a lovely place. I don't think I've ever had a problem on the forum. Welcome to the forum, Jessie!
Post by: loveSims on June 16, 2012, 03:21:15 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 16, 2012, 03:22:52 PM
Welcome to the drum Rose, Posiden,StarHopper and Jessie! ;D
The drum? ;)
Post by: loveSims on June 16, 2012, 05:58:11 PM
The drum? ;)lol Fez! I was typing without my glasses! ;D
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 16, 2012, 06:18:45 PM
lol Fez! I was typing without my glasses! ;D
Teehee. ;D
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on June 16, 2012, 07:11:34 PM
So I was starting by checking in with my Sim family. 8)
Post by: Priyansh on June 17, 2012, 01:03:59 PM
I am Priyansh, I fell in love with this forum and joined here last year. Then I had to quit because my PC got broken down, and I had to buy 7 new PCs one after one to get a right PC.
Now I am here again hoping that people will accept me in the community again. :)
Post by: Audren on June 17, 2012, 01:07:09 PM
Post by: Priyansh on June 17, 2012, 01:11:42 PM
Welcome back to the forum, Priyansh! I'm glad you got your PC issue worked out.
Hehe, thanks. :D Some of you may recognize me. I see many who started with me have become moderators, and I congratulate them.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 17, 2012, 01:26:41 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 18, 2012, 02:55:09 AM
Post by: Priyansh on June 18, 2012, 05:39:57 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 18, 2012, 07:04:51 AM
Post by: napoleonwrasse on June 18, 2012, 12:33:35 PM
Post by: Audren on June 18, 2012, 12:46:42 PM
Post by: napoleonwrasse on June 18, 2012, 01:20:56 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 18, 2012, 01:23:55 PM
I'm Napoleonwrasse (like the fish). I love the sims been playing since sim safari and sim ant. I mostly build. Lately I've been in a bit of a historically accurate victorian fix. So, very time consuming and challenging.
Welcome, Napoleon! Maybe you'll share some of your builds with us - Victorian sounds very interesting.
Enjoy the forum.
Post by: napoleonwrasse on June 18, 2012, 01:32:29 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 18, 2012, 01:43:56 PM
Post by: Priyansh on June 18, 2012, 03:52:03 PM
I'm Napoleonwrasse (like the fish). I love the sims been playing since sim safari and sim ant. I mostly build. Lately I've been in a bit of a historically accurate victorian fix. So, very time consuming and challenging.
Welcome, Napoleon! :) Your username reminds me of one of my two idols. I hope you enjoy here.
Post by: MoMoll on June 18, 2012, 05:25:54 PM
Post by: CandyGirl1104 on June 18, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: Laida on June 18, 2012, 07:55:34 PM
I was looking here almost half year before I decided to join! :D Yep, too long to decide! :P
Uhm, as you know, I'm Norwegian and English is my third language after Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian, so sorry for my incorrect English grammar sometimes xD
Post by: loveSims on June 18, 2012, 08:31:43 PM
Post by: sddwe1 on June 18, 2012, 08:44:26 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 19, 2012, 02:11:55 AM
Welcome Lemon_Pie and Luisa.
I hope to see you join in with the tournament one day - it's very fun!
Welcome Kalisa, XcHero, Ekobeko, Starhopper, Laida and Sddwe1.
The forum is great, isn't it? I was a lurker for a long time before I joined as well.
Welcome SeaUnicorn, D4rkN1X, saas513, Rose, Posidem, JessieJJJ and Candygirl.
I'm glad meet you, and I hope you enjoy the forum.
Welcome Napoleonwrasse.
I used to love Sim Safari! As well as Sim Town and Sim Park. My grandma had them on her computer, and I was always so excited to play them haha.
A big welcome back to Priyansh.
And last, but not least, welcome over to the PC part of the forum Breerents! The Sims 3 on PC is amazing!
Post by: frozenbeat on June 19, 2012, 02:45:09 AM
It's concise and very informative.
I would love if I could meet new friends here.
By the way, I'm a "frustrated" writer. haha
I am currently (or wanted to ;D) start a legacy or a challenge story.
I hope someone could share tips or help me. hihi :>
Nice meeting you all!
World Peace.
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 19, 2012, 03:10:15 AM
I hope you enjoy your time here like many of the other forum members have.
Post by: Sunnysabjes on June 19, 2012, 04:55:27 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 19, 2012, 06:31:25 AM
Post by: frozenbeat on June 19, 2012, 07:55:29 AM
;D
I never thought there are still active players of the sims 3. :D
by the way.. hihi..
I'm currently "trying" to start a blog about the stories of my sims.
This is actually my first time doing this..
Any support will be much appreciated. hihi
here's the link btw..
http://www.thesimsstoryteller.wordpress.com
Thank you so much!
World Peace.
Post by: Schipperke on June 19, 2012, 10:41:22 AM
Post by: DarthCookie on June 19, 2012, 02:06:13 PM
Post by: loveSims on June 19, 2012, 04:54:44 PM
Post by: DarthCookie on June 19, 2012, 05:15:25 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 19, 2012, 05:33:54 PM
Hiya! Everyone here can call me Booskie or DC, I joined this forum in search of more enlightening techniques of improving my Sims experience, as well as getting some new ways to improve the fun level of the Sims 3. I'm looking forward to meeting new people here. :)
Welcome Booskie! Nice to have you join us. I wish you enlightenment, friendly encounters, and lots of fun here. :)
Post by: Odie on June 19, 2012, 06:09:09 PM
Ok, I am back after a wonderful three week holiday in the Carribean 8)
and WOW, so many new people here to welcome.
Here I go:
A warm welcome to Sara, Cake, SpiritedTreasure, Phoenix, Gd, Anteros, Pearl, Aqua, Simmer4ever, InfraGreen, Angelic Demon, Kimmie, GoldenGuy, Simmese, Sal, Lemon_pie, Luisa, Kalisa, XcHero, ekobeko, Sea Unicorn, D4rkN1X, Breerents, saas513, Rose, Posidem, StarHopper, Jessie, Priyansh, napoleonwrasse, CandyGirl1104, Laida, sddwe1, frozenbeat and Booskie!!!
Welcome all new comers. I am sending a shout out from St. Maarten in the Netherlands. I'm here for the first time with my kids and grandmother. I'm going to take the time I'm not at the beach to catch up on my Simming. Haven't had much time with work
So I was starting by checking in with my Sim family. 8)
You do know that St. Maarten is not really in The Netherlands, right? I'd wish, the weather would be a lot nicer then (and that is an understatement :) )
Hi!
I was looking here almost half year before I decided to join! :D Yep, too long to decide! :P
Uhm, as you know, I'm Norwegian and English is my third language after Norwegian Sign Language and Norwegian, so sorry for my incorrect English grammar sometimes xD
Hei Laida,
Som du kan se er jeg nederlandsk og jeg bor i Norge. Jeg prøve å lære norsk so beklager hvis min norsk er ikke so bra. Jeg tror at det er kjempehyggelig å møte en norske Simmer ;D
Hilsen, Odie (Renate)
Post by: EgyYasmine on June 19, 2012, 08:36:42 PM
the second reason is that i'm Egyptian (i hope i dont sound so pathetic) but the truth is its an Arab 3rd world country and theres alot of stuff that we miss here, so playing the sims gives you the chance more or less to virtually live the American, European or whatever life that is so much better than ours (unfortunately). Especially the tiny details.
oh one more thing, i played every single expansion in The sims, The sims2 and The sims3, which is more than 9 years ago i guess.
I really hope to know if someone here understood what i said:) waiting for your replies. :) TC
Post by: Dr. Evulz on June 19, 2012, 08:38:29 PM
I started playing the Sims 3 on PS3, but now that I have a better computer, I play it on there. I absolutely love it and I'm thinking of making a legacy or dynasty soon. I've always enjoyed this website and am happy to be part of the forum.
Post by: Rose on June 19, 2012, 10:49:20 PM
Why, hello. I am Dr. Evulz, but please, call me your Undeniable King and Ruler for short. ;DHi, Dr. Evulz, and welcome to the forum! I love your name! And I agree, TS3 is awesome!
I started playing the Sims 3 on PS3, but now that I have a better computer, I play it on there. I absolutely love it and I'm thinking of making a legacy or dynasty soon. I've always enjoyed this website and am happy to be part of the forum.
I'll be on the lookout for your legacy or dynasty!
*bows*
Post by: jeanamariex3 on June 19, 2012, 11:00:13 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 20, 2012, 02:33:40 AM
Post by: DarthCookie on June 20, 2012, 02:43:33 AM
Post by: frozenbeat on June 20, 2012, 02:49:29 AM
The people here are really very helpful and very nice.
I love it here. ;D
World Peace.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 20, 2012, 03:05:16 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 20, 2012, 07:53:56 AM
Post by: frozenbeat on June 20, 2012, 09:51:55 AM
Hi EgyYasmine, I'm 21 by the way and I still love playing the game. During random chit-chats with my friends in med school, I was a bit shy at first to tell them that I still play the Sims 3, I thought I was also a bit over-aged for that.
I saw a random post of a classmate that she'll be playing the Sims 3 for the weekends. So the next day, I had the courage to ask her, if what I saw last night was real, and she said Yes.
So for the whole break time we were talking about the Sims, what happened to Bella Goth, the expansion packs etc., then few friends joined us, they were surprised that their is actually Sims 3, they played the Sims before but thought they're old enough, but after sharing the new stuffs about Sims 3, they got excited and wanted to purchase it soon.
We came into a conclusion, that we really enjoyed playing the whole Sims series, and sometimes, because life's tough on everyone, we just want to do something we are kinda in control of things and we can do what we want that we normally don't have a chance to do in real life.
:)
World Peace.
Post by: littlemommy on June 20, 2012, 01:18:59 PM
I'm a stay at home mom with a nooboo and a preschooler and enjoy simming during naps. My current wishes are "Teach Nooboo to walk" and "Eat 500 grilled cheese sandwiches".
Post by: Dr. Evulz on June 20, 2012, 01:33:11 PM
Anyways, enjoy your 500 grilled cheese sandwiches, but stop once you get the Stuffed moodlet ;D
Post by: DarthCookie on June 20, 2012, 03:17:40 PM
Welcome DarthCookie!
The people here are really very helpful and very nice.
I love it here. ;D
World Peace.
I can see that the people are nice and helpful here, I'm looking forward to growing into the community even more.
Post by: Dr. Evulz on June 20, 2012, 11:32:13 PM
I can see that the people are nice and helpful here, I'm looking forward to growing into the community even more.
That shouldn't be too hard. All you need is a small cult of followers. I'm sure you have one. I can't be the only one, right?
All new Carlites (that's what we're called, right? Well, it is now) are encouraged to join the Dr. Evulz Super Fun
Post by: jeanamariex3 on June 20, 2012, 11:37:28 PM
Post by: loveSims on June 21, 2012, 06:22:48 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 21, 2012, 12:38:53 PM
Post by: furryjackal on June 23, 2012, 01:21:56 AM
I am the keeper of all things horsey-Sims in my stories and have a big penchant of yaoi Sims 'hoods! My Sims reside primarily in Lunar Lakes and Hidden Springs because I have a penchant for whimsy!
Nice to meet you all!
Post by: Schipperke on June 23, 2012, 01:34:23 AM
Pardon my ignorance, but what are "yaoi Sims hoods"?
Post by: jeanamariex3 on June 23, 2012, 01:51:21 AM
Post by: furryjackal on June 23, 2012, 03:22:38 AM
Welcome to the forum, furryjackal! I hope you enjoy yourself here.No worries. It's an anime term for their gay fiction/anime. I use it because my males tend to lean more towards that anime 'prettiness' in style, more often than not, versus just 'gay sims'
Pardon my ignorance, but what are "yaoi Sims hoods"?
Post by: furryjackal on June 23, 2012, 03:24:34 AM
Welcome to the forum, furryjackel! I too, have a penchant for whimsey, so I naturally went out on a whim and bought Katy Perry Sweet Treats, at Target, the day it came out! Normally I prefer digital, but the Sweet treats was $18, which was a huge deal, over the original $30! I still overlap between TS2 and TS3, because I just couldn't part with TS2. It's the only other game I play besides TSM.I'm not the only one that liked that pack! I'm so glad! YAY! I saw it and thought "Awww isn't that cute?" I'm still needing to sit down and build my gingerbread house! But I pepper things into my homes here and there, too!
Post by: loveSims on June 23, 2012, 04:30:06 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 23, 2012, 04:50:16 AM
@DarthCookie
I love the name - "Come to the darkside... we have cookies!"
Post by: amyrose on June 23, 2012, 08:32:10 AM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on June 24, 2012, 03:06:03 AM
Post by: Saltypaws on June 24, 2012, 09:09:32 AM
Post by: JamieR on June 24, 2012, 11:00:27 AM
Sims 3 is my first sims game and I got it because all of my friends liked Sims 2.
Having got sims 3 when it came out, I proceeded to…not play it for a year. :P
It was only when I went to a friend's house that I realised how fun it could be! I've been playing regularly since and only ever went on a sims forum for the first time last month - I spent the past couple of years gradually learning things by myself - I only found out that there were cheats and what they were last year (2011).
I discovered this forum by searching for sims 3 makeovers and stumbling across a page based on that, and since then, I've been hooked to this site and I've already learnt so much (I didn't know there was CC until 2 weeks ago) and so today, I decided to finally make my account!
I don't know how regularly I will post and I know this is (very) long winded, but I am looking forward to getting the most out of this website!
Post by: Audren on June 24, 2012, 11:10:30 AM
Post by: nicstriumph on June 24, 2012, 02:13:51 PM
I am Nicky (or nicstriumph as my username goes) I've been playing The Sims since I was 12 and first laid hands on The Sims 1. Simlish became apart of my vocabulary (oh my wordsna! ;) ) and my love of the game flourished into Sims 2.
13 years on, with a short reprieve in between, and I stumbled upon Carl's Sims 3 guide. His enthusiasm for the guide got me hooked on Sims again and so has this wonderful website. Here's hoping I remember how to rule a Sims world with strategic intent (well whatever the intent... it'll be with gusto!)
Post by: sddwe1 on June 24, 2012, 02:44:30 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 24, 2012, 03:46:51 PM
Post by: nicstriumph on June 24, 2012, 04:12:24 PM
Welcome to the forum, nicstriumph! I can see the completed dynasties with your name on them!
I'm going to try, but gosh am I rusty! Aha! :)
Post by: nicstriumph on June 24, 2012, 04:13:38 PM
Welcome, Jamie and Nicky! I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Thanks! I hope I can get as involved and active as everyone else here! Seems like such a friendly and fun place to be (amongst others who share my love of Sims)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 25, 2012, 02:22:01 AM
Post by: Eilish on June 25, 2012, 07:42:11 PM
Post by: sddwe1 on June 25, 2012, 09:22:02 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 25, 2012, 10:41:43 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on June 26, 2012, 12:18:22 AM
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 26, 2012, 03:47:41 AM
I first head of Sims 3 when my friend made me come over so he could show me that he'd made my dad in a pink gorilla costume, and then created my entire family from that. It was very weird, haha.
Welcome Nicky and Eilish!
Post by: Sunnysabjes on June 26, 2012, 05:32:23 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 26, 2012, 06:44:33 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 26, 2012, 08:52:03 AM
Post by: zipzin on June 27, 2012, 12:21:41 AM
I found the guide while I was looking up whether I should buy Showtime or not and that led me to the forum. This all seems awesome and I hope I can become a part of the community here.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 27, 2012, 01:41:47 AM
Post by: nicstriumph on June 27, 2012, 02:32:05 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 27, 2012, 07:05:55 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 27, 2012, 08:01:17 AM
Hi I'm Christy/zipzin and I started playing sims when they first came out, though I mostly watched. I played a lot with Sims 2 but Sims 3 really established my love for the series. I usually play in spurts, were I'll play a ton for a couple of weeks and then put it down for a couple of months and repeat. I'm looking to change that! ;D
I found the guide while I was looking up whether I should buy Showtime or not and that led me to the forum. This all seems awesome and I hope I can become a part of the community here.
Welcome Christy! It's nice to have you join our friendly community. I hope you'll enjoy the time you spend here.
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 27, 2012, 11:31:59 PM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on June 28, 2012, 04:36:27 AM
Post by: Odie on June 28, 2012, 08:57:48 AM
Post by: BlondeMuffin on June 28, 2012, 07:50:06 PM
I go by Blondie on the web though ;D
I had read Carl's Sims 3 Guide for ages, but never actually got to the forum. Until today, that is ;)
I've been playing Sims for about 5 years (since I was 11) and while Sims 2 was great, Sims 3 really fueled my love of the series. I don't plan on stopping my simming any time soon!
I look forward to doing all these crazy challenges, discussing all things Sims, and meeting new people.
Post by: Schipperke on June 28, 2012, 08:27:01 PM
Post by: eisande on June 28, 2012, 11:15:17 PM
Post by: nicstriumph on June 29, 2012, 02:16:36 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 29, 2012, 09:01:00 AM
Post by: Schipperke on June 29, 2012, 09:20:02 AM
*waves* Thought I'd post here and introduce myself. I've visited this forum many times before as a guest and found it full of lots of neat tips and good advice. Look forward to being a part of it!
Welcome to the forum, Eisande! It's great to have you join us and I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: Alexandria_ on June 29, 2012, 09:28:12 AM
Post by: loveSims on June 29, 2012, 10:14:39 AM
Post by: BlondeMuffin on June 29, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
Post by: sddwe1 on June 29, 2012, 11:52:12 AM
Post by: ice cream on June 29, 2012, 12:35:01 PM
new here and came to find out some tips and answers to some questions, and hopefully can help others!
Ice cream
Post by: Schipperke on June 29, 2012, 12:41:57 PM
Hi there,
new here and came to find out some tips and answers to some questions, and hopefully can help others!
Ice cream
Welcome to the forum, ice cream! Love your username. I hope you have a good time here.
Post by: nicstriumph on June 29, 2012, 02:05:01 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 29, 2012, 02:36:48 PM
Post by: Hendu320 on June 29, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 29, 2012, 08:48:16 PM
Hi. Glad I'm not the only one who plays.
Not the only one, by any means! Welcome to the forum, Hendu. I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: bschro101 on June 29, 2012, 11:40:00 PM
Post by: nicstriumph on June 30, 2012, 05:31:24 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 30, 2012, 08:19:50 AM
Bschro - The officials seem to get clogged up really easily, so help threads get buried and lost very often. Here, you'll get help very quickly - Just one of the many reasons why this forum is the best. ;)
Post by: Schipperke on June 30, 2012, 10:39:45 AM
Hey Im bschro101 my bff calls me that without the 101! For some reason, I find this so much more helpful than the original Sims 3 Forum. (IDK why though?) Well, bye? :-\ ;D
Welcome to the forum, bschro! Yes, we have a very friendly and helpful community here. Glad you've joined us. By the way, please don't use so many smileys in your posts. One or two should be enough. I've edited your post to remove the excess. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the forum!
Post by: loveSims on June 30, 2012, 04:05:58 PM
Post by: Saturn on June 30, 2012, 05:06:17 PM
Hi everyone...
I registered awhile ago and have just been lurking around the site and forums and figured it was time to unlurk and start participating with you all here. Not sure what to say, other than that I've been simming for a really long time since the original "The Sims" game came out many, many moons ago. I really enjoy playing legacies and sharing different lots and sims that I've created.
I'm a friend of Jase and he mentioned this forum at my site today so I figured I'd hop over and visit, so I joined! I have been online under a few names, not sure if anyone here would recognize them but I'll give it a try. Lady Moiraine, LadyM and Saturn Celeste. I've had a website for over 11 years now so I've been around the net a time or two. I'm always looking for friendly sites and this one fits the bill. ;)
Post by: loveSims on June 30, 2012, 06:13:42 PM
Post by: Schipperke on June 30, 2012, 06:16:30 PM
I'm always looking for friendly sites and this one fits the bill. ;)
And we're always looking for friendly members, so it sounds like we may have a match! Glad you've joined us, and I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on June 30, 2012, 08:03:57 PM
Post by: Alexandria_ on July 01, 2012, 05:39:41 AM
Post by: Saturn on July 01, 2012, 05:56:09 AM
Post by: nicstriumph on July 01, 2012, 06:46:52 AM
Post by: Jase~ on July 01, 2012, 08:23:29 PM
Hi Saturn aka LadyM...
Glad to see you decided to join the forum here, it's really a nice place full of super nice members. I found it through Carl's Sims 3 Guide, it has helped me do many things in this game and keep it in my favorites. ;)
Hugz,
Jase~
Post by: WillGotti on July 03, 2012, 02:03:15 AM
Post by: nicstriumph on July 03, 2012, 02:56:18 AM
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Post by: loveSims on July 03, 2012, 06:02:32 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 03, 2012, 08:37:37 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 03, 2012, 09:04:28 AM
I'm Will and live in Los Angeles. Every time I searched for anything Sims 3 related, this site was always near or at the top of results so I just decided to join. Been playing the Sims games since 2000. This community seems very cordial and that's always refreshing.
Welcome to the forum, Will. Yes, we have a very friendly and helpful community here. It's always a pleasure to welcome a new member who appreciates those qualities. I hope you'll enjoy your time here!
Post by: Swirl-Girl on July 03, 2012, 02:09:45 PM
I like Harry Potter, and several other book series. I am 11, with a birthday scheduled on Nov. 8th.
Post by: jeanamariex3 on July 03, 2012, 02:11:45 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 03, 2012, 02:17:51 PM
Hello, I'm Swirl-Girl, I don't use the official forum because me and my sister share the simming computer, I don't know if she's already made an account or what. Yo can call me SG if you'd prefer. I've played all of the sims games, but don't exactly recall the original sims. I've used the official guide before.Welcome! Yay I am 11 to!
I like Harry Potter, and several other book series. I am 11, with a birthday scheduled on Nov. 8th.
Post by: nicstriumph on July 03, 2012, 02:45:59 PM
Post by: Schipperke on July 03, 2012, 02:47:39 PM
Post by: loveSims on July 03, 2012, 05:43:36 PM
Post by: Vanillin on July 04, 2012, 11:39:19 AM
P.S. I'm not as creepy as I seem to be. ;D
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 04, 2012, 11:47:26 AM
Post by: Alexrandia on July 04, 2012, 12:00:11 PM
I don't have any stuff packs, but I've got World Adventures, Ambitions, Pets, and Showtime. I'm waiting for Late Night, Generations, and Supernatural to go on sale (at some point). I'm especially looking forward to try being a fairy in Supernatural. And I haven't had Showtime long enough to get a genie, but I think that will be a lot of fun.
I will add you as a friend no matter what, but I'm particularly looking for Showtime friends to share the Simport. My username is the same as on here: Alexrandia.
Happy Simming everybody!
Post by: Vanillin on July 04, 2012, 12:05:07 PM
Welcome to the forum, Vanillin! I hope you enjoy your stay here!Thank you. :)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 04, 2012, 12:53:12 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 04, 2012, 12:55:27 PM
Hi! I'm Alex. I've only been playing Sims since last December, when I decided to get the base game as a Christmas present to myself. :) Now that I've played it, I'm regretting never playing the previous games.Welcome to the forum, Alexrandia! Glad that you are a part of this wonderful forum :D
I don't have any stuff packs, but I've got World Adventures, Ambitions, Pets, and Showtime. I'm waiting for Late Night, Generations, and Supernatural to go on sale (at some point). I'm especially looking forward to try being a fairy in Supernatural. And I haven't had Showtime long enough to get a genie, but I think that will be a lot of fun.
I will add you as a friend no matter what, but I'm particularly looking for Showtime friends to share the Simport. My username is the same as on here: Alexrandia.
Happy Simming everybody!
Post by: Schipperke on July 04, 2012, 01:07:29 PM
Post by: loveSims on July 04, 2012, 04:54:07 PM
Post by: Vanillin on July 04, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 05, 2012, 08:34:59 AM
Post by: Tantara on July 05, 2012, 12:32:58 PM
Speaking of lurking - I've been lurking here at Carl and Pam's The Sims 3 Forum (and using the main site for all it's worth) for a couple of years now, but until recently I've been content to simply watch from the sidelines. Lately I've been getting into playing my first Immortal Dynasty, and I've been really enjoying reading along with the Dynasty stories posted here and pouring over the completed Dynasties, so I've decided it's time for me to formalize my notes into my own Dynasty story and get to posting! Introducing myself first seemed the polite way to proceed, so here I am.
As for my Simming habits, I do not normally play Dynasties or Legacies, as I usually play with aging off and don't tend to do much with children and families. I focus more on single sims and/or accomplishing various game goals I set for myself to keep myself interested. I've started a couple of Dynasty/Legacy files in the past and couldn't keep my interest past a generation or two, but this time I suppose all the variables have lined up just right, because I'm on Generation 3 and am still very engaged. I think the unique structure of the ID challenge is the key for me. It forces me out of my usual play style in unusual ways.
I'll try to get my Immortal Dynasty thread up and running in a few days. I have limited play time this week, but perhaps this weekend I'll have something to share.
(*I'm an Animal Lover, too, but as I still don't have the Pets expansion, I stick with relevant traits I can actually give to my simself. ;) )
Edit: I omitted a punctuation mark. See? Perfectionist. (Some might even say Neurotic.) *sigh* ::)
Post by: Audren on July 05, 2012, 12:52:27 PM
Post by: nicstriumph on July 05, 2012, 01:09:36 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 05, 2012, 01:52:37 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 05, 2012, 03:44:42 PM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on July 05, 2012, 03:59:13 PM
Post by: Pam on July 05, 2012, 05:00:34 PM
Edit: I omitted a punctuation mark. See? Perfectionist. (Some might even say Neurotic.) *sigh* ::)
Oh, I'm going to love you! ;D
Welcome to our Forum, Tantara.
Post by: Schipperke on July 05, 2012, 07:48:22 PM
I'm an Animal Lover, too
There are lots of animal lovers among us - check out all the posts in the Dog and Cat threads in the Babble Board.
Good luck with your Dynasty, and enjoy the forum!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 06, 2012, 12:36:08 AM
Post by: SecretBoy on July 06, 2012, 06:11:51 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 06, 2012, 08:19:45 PM
Post by: loveSims on July 06, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
Post by: ekobeko on July 07, 2012, 03:10:07 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 07, 2012, 07:33:16 AM
Post by: Vanillin on July 07, 2012, 08:04:48 AM
Welcome Swirl-Girl, Lydia and Alex! :)
Welcome Lydia, Alex and Tantara! Hope you find your stay good! :)Thanks. :)
Post by: Schipperke on July 07, 2012, 09:17:58 AM
Hello everyone on this forum! I'm new, a guy called SecretBoy, I started playing The Sims 2 on my DS but then played on the PC and I loved it!
Welcome SecretBoy! I also loved Sims 2 - it had/has a lot of interesting features. Enjoy the forum.
Post by: Tantara on July 07, 2012, 04:09:42 PM
Post by: Alexrandia on July 09, 2012, 06:40:26 PM
Post by: Cathair1 on July 09, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
I started playing with the Sims franchise when my sister came home one night from a friends house laughing her butt off about how she had watched people "woohoo" in a video game. Naturally as an 8 year old I had no clue what she was talking about, and she explained what "woohooing" was (okay not really seeing as I was a child... she basically said they "went under the covers and went SWWWSSSHHHWWWWSSSHWSSSHH") and told me the game was The Sims 2 "(I'm assuming for playstation or xbox because when I was 8 the Wii hadn't come out yet). I as intrigued and started using YouTube to look it up... but not Google strangely. I think I wanted to know what she meant by the woohooing and I think my sister stopped me and spared my childhood being ruined :)
Maybe a year, probably 2 later my I went to a friends house and she was playing The Sims 2 Pets for Wii and I thought it was awesome. I basically played that only and many MySims games for Wii as well up until last year when I found out about The Sims 3 for Wii online. Naturally I had to have it because that sounded equally awesome. I convinced my father to let me buy it (with my money I had worked for... any other option and it would have been a definate NO) and I was pretty addicted to it until I went searching online again for a cheat or something (curse that nifty internet) and I was reading some cheat websites and realised "My Sims 3 isn't the same as others". I did VERY extensive research for a 13 year old and decided my Wii version wasn't as cool. I managed to buy the online version last July and I LOVE IT. I also recently bought The Generations expansion pack because one of my favorite parts of the game are the family oriented parts. I actually believe that was my primary goal in playing Sims... I just wanted one where my Sims could have children because when I played the Pets version on the Wii it wasn't part of the game. I felt jipped, naturally and went on my mega adventure to find a way to have a family in the game!
And here I am now.
I'm VERY eager to learn more an more about this game. I work on building a lot and often make the tiny houses in the game bigger to fit the big families I have (using a money cheat ;D). I stumbled across this blog looking up the rumored cheat about choosing the gender for your soon to be nooboos. After finding what I wanted, I guess I just kept reading and now its bookmarked! This is the ONLY place I go for game help anymore and I often get caught up in reading stories. And that's pretty much it :)
I apologize for so much but I thought MY story would sound a lot more interesting with the important details.
Au revior! Or arrivederci if you're Italian like me :)
Post by: Cathair1 on July 09, 2012, 10:31:01 PM
I apologize for so much but I thought MY story would sound a lot more interesting with the important details.
I also apologize for any spelling or grammar mistakes. My brain works faster than my hands do and sometimes I write words I don't mean or just leave out words in general.
AH. I forgot to tell you my traits. What I believe are my main traits are Perfectionist, Procrastinator (a bad combo, might I add), Family Oriented, Artistic, and Genius, but I only put that last one because its as close to "Logical" as I can find... if somebody thinks another trait is more appropriately associated with Logical, feel free to tell me.
Okay now I'm REALLY done.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 10, 2012, 01:25:53 AM
We are all fellow Simmers. And it is waay cool. Hope you find all the answers here. So far I have not had a question that either someone else had or that there was an answer. Unlike other places I've visited, any of the moderators are available if you need even the smallest bit of assistance.
Hope you find a happy home here as well.
Post by: nicstriumph on July 10, 2012, 07:16:57 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 10, 2012, 08:49:12 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 10, 2012, 09:24:07 AM
Post by: loveSims on July 10, 2012, 09:38:21 AM
Post by: Cathair1 on July 10, 2012, 11:17:05 AM
Welcome Cathair1.
We are all fellow Simmers. And it is waay cool. Hope you find all the answers here. So far I have not had a question that either someone else had or that there was an answer. Unlike other places I've visited, any of the moderators are available if you need even the smallest bit of assistance.
Hope you find a happy home here as well.
Thanks for the welcoming! I haven't even thought of going to the Sims 3 online forum because I found this one first and everbody here says it's a lot easier to get an answer and find threads here rather than there :)
Post by: Cathair1 on July 10, 2012, 11:17:56 AM
Hi Cathair! Welcome! :) (PS I'm a fellow [half] Italian)
Me too! My mother is from Sicily :)
Post by: Cathair1 on July 10, 2012, 11:19:46 AM
Post by: Cathair1 on July 10, 2012, 11:20:13 AM
Welcome, Cathair! I like your user name. ;)
Hahaha, thank you :) I do to! :D
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 10, 2012, 12:56:43 PM
Thanks for the welcoming! I haven't even thought of going to the Sims 3 online forum because I found this one first and everbody here says it's a lot easier to get an answer and find threads here rather than there :)
I have been to other sites before I stumbled across this one and yes it is more user friendly I think. I was always nervous about asking silly questions on the other ones. But I feel more comfortable here. Like no question is a bad one.
Wish I could remember how I found this place. Maybe I teleported. ???
Post by: Cathair1 on July 10, 2012, 01:14:57 PM
Haha okay beyond the whole sentimental stuff, I totally agree, the friendlier the better.
Post by: Canaderar on July 10, 2012, 04:17:35 PM
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Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 10, 2012, 06:39:27 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 11, 2012, 07:24:51 AM
Post by: loveSims on July 11, 2012, 09:26:57 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 11, 2012, 10:38:16 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on July 11, 2012, 11:34:00 AM
Post by: LIUBluejeans on July 11, 2012, 11:41:03 AM
I was once a contributing editor and moderator for a Sims 1 (and later Sims 2) site called Living It Up, and I participated in the alt.sims newsgroup for several years. I have been out of the communication realm for awhile since real life sort of caught up with me, but recently, I started looking for a new forum home to share Sims chatter and all my google searches seemed to lead here, so this must be the best, right? LOL.
Anyway, I've been lurking for a couple of hours, but I always like to jump in and introduce myself first in case I get an overwhelming impulse to respond to another post. I hate it when I forget to introduce myself and then just jump in like I've been around forever (which I really have... )
Looking forward to the fun!
Post by: Audren on July 11, 2012, 01:00:14 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 11, 2012, 01:51:52 PM
Post by: mithrila on July 11, 2012, 02:36:34 PM
Post by: Audren on July 11, 2012, 02:43:31 PM
Post by: Schipperke on July 11, 2012, 03:16:52 PM
all my google searches seemed to lead here, so this must be the best, right?
Absolutely. I don't think you'll find a friendlier, more helpful forum anywhere. Welcome, Bluejeans and mithrala! I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: Sunnysabjes on July 11, 2012, 03:27:45 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 11, 2012, 04:53:58 PM
Post by: loveSims on July 11, 2012, 06:21:25 PM
Post by: RaiaDraconis on July 12, 2012, 12:23:47 AM
My name is Raia, and I am a Sims addict. I suppose the addict moniker could apply to pretty much anyone here, so I think I'm in the right place.
I'm a fairly recent player, having started only a few months ago, so I am still learning the nuances of the game. Thus far I have Pets, Ambitions, and Late Night and I'm hoping to pick up Generations sometime in the relatively near future. The family that I started with is in its fourth generation with a fifth coming shortly and I've grown quite attached to the characters. (Is that normal?)
I initially found this board a month or so ago while searching for a solution to a bug I was having and wound up sticking around to read the stories. I figured that, since I was here anyway, I might as well pop in and join the community. This seems like an amazing group of individuals, and I look forward to being a part of it. Who knows...maybe I'll try my hand at some writing of my own. :)
In real life I'm a dedicated rodent lover, rockhound, sort-of-artist, and occasional tornado chaser when the fancy strikes me.
Anyhow, pleased to meet you all, and see you around the forum!
All the best,
Raia
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 12, 2012, 01:51:14 AM
Post by: nicstriumph on July 12, 2012, 02:54:55 AM
Anyways I've rambled on! Welcome; have fun!
Post by: loveSims on July 12, 2012, 06:23:20 AM
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Post by: esthersleepswithsirens on July 15, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
Post by: Seabody on July 15, 2012, 03:00:17 AM
Hello. So where to begin. I used to have an account here, VampirePlasma. Anyone remember? Doubt it. But I decided to leave because of personal issues, that had nothing to do with this forum. But Im better now and decided to join again. I missed you all, a lot. I sure hope Im welcomed back. But pretty much all you need to know is, Paramore, NeverShoutNever and Sleeeping with Sirens = Life.
Hey there Vamp, welcome back!
And I'm not sure who's joined since I last said it, so Welcome to the Forum everybody!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 15, 2012, 05:40:15 AM
And welcome back Vamps! Good to read ya. :D
Post by: Sunnysabjes on July 15, 2012, 05:45:24 AM
Post by: Audren on July 15, 2012, 06:58:33 AM
Hello. So where to begin. I used to have an account here, VampirePlasma. Anyone remember? Doubt it. But I decided to leave because of personal issues, that had nothing to do with this forum. But Im better now and decided to join again. I missed you all, a lot. I sure hope Im welcomed back. But pretty much all you need to know is, Paramore, NeverShoutNever and Sleeeping with Sirens = Life.
Welcome back, Vamp! I remember some of your stories. Glad you've come back! :D
Post by: loveSims on July 15, 2012, 07:43:07 AM
Hello. So where to begin. I used to have an account here, VampirePlasma. Anyone remember? Doubt it. But I decided to leave because of personal issues, that had nothing to do with this forum. But Im better now and decided to join again. I missed you all, a lot. I sure hope Im welcomed back. But pretty much all you need to know is, Paramore, NeverShoutNever and Sleeeping with Sirens = Life.Welcome back! I've missed you! I bet you are very happy about supernatural coming out. ;)
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 15, 2012, 08:09:42 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 15, 2012, 08:22:45 AM
Hello. So where to begin. I used to have an account here, VampirePlasma. Anyone remember? Doubt it. But I decided to leave because of personal issues, that had nothing to do with this forum. But Im better now and decided to join again. I missed you all, a lot. I sure hope Im welcomed back. But pretty much all you need to know is, Paramore, NeverShoutNever and Sleeeping with Sirens = Life.
Oh yes, we all remember you! And you were missed. Good to have you back in the fold. Welcome back!
Post by: esthersleepswithsirens on July 15, 2012, 01:05:20 PM
Post by: Pam on July 15, 2012, 10:51:51 PM
Hello. So where to begin. I used to have an account here, VampirePlasma. Anyone remember? Doubt it. But I decided to leave because of personal issues, that had nothing to do with this forum. But Im better now and decided to join again. I missed you all, a lot. I sure hope Im welcomed back. But pretty much all you need to know is, Paramore, NeverShoutNever and Sleeeping with Sirens = Life.
We wondered what happened to you. Glad to see you back. :)
Do you still want to be called Vampire or Vamp? Or should we not? I'm asking because I saw someone call you Vamp, but you didn't register with that name.
Post by: esthersleepswithsirens on July 15, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
Post by: NeeNeePearl on July 16, 2012, 02:48:09 AM
I just love playing the sims for fun, and it's great to find other people who enjoy playing like me and have some good tips!
I heard about the immortal dynasty challenge too - I read some of the stories on here - they're so good! I thought it would be awesome to test my skills (Which aren't that good ::) ) out on a Dynasty of my own, so I joined on here and I started a Dynasty thread. The Price Dynasty - you can see it here if you like - http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,11339.0.html
The Dynasty story was why I joined, and then I found all the other awesome parts of the forum as well! I only just found the introductions page, and I just want to say hi to all the cool people on here. :)
Post by: loveSims on July 16, 2012, 07:39:18 AM
Post by: Schipperke on July 16, 2012, 09:11:41 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on July 16, 2012, 08:43:37 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on July 17, 2012, 02:28:11 AM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on July 17, 2012, 10:22:51 PM
:)
Post by: AmethystWildcat on July 18, 2012, 04:14:50 AM
I'm Amethyst Wildcat. I'm 28 and am a Graphic designer in training. I'm currently a student at Chico State and hopefully will graduate with a bachelors somewhere between 2015-2017.
I've been playing Sims 3 for a few years now & stumbled across your site while looking for info on ghosts in Sims 3. (I was wanting to reenact the story of Nephrite/Naru from Sailor Moon)
I'm hooked on this game & love it. This site is a goldmine of info.
My sims usually end up looking like anime and video game characters though.
How do you change your profile in the forum?
Post by: Seabody on July 18, 2012, 04:58:07 AM
How do you change your profile in the forum?
You've got to have 5 posts. Then you can go to the "Profile" option that is in between My Messages and Search in the header. :)
Post by: Sunnysabjes on July 18, 2012, 05:15:35 AM
Post by: Emmaoc6 on July 18, 2012, 11:21:37 AM
After lurking here for a while, reading stories and making the most of the guides here, I decided to join and try some actual interaction with people ! ::)
Have been playing the Sims series since Sims 2, played all of the Diablo series and WoW. Umm I have most of the expansion packs, though not the two last stuff packs, Supernatural is pre-ordered -squeee-
Ummm thats about all i suppose, hope to post and maybe one day finally get an immortal or deca dynasty up and running.
Thanks for reading !!
Post by: loveSims on July 18, 2012, 11:42:19 AM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 18, 2012, 12:42:46 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 18, 2012, 12:44:27 PM
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Post by: YogiSim on July 20, 2012, 09:37:53 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 20, 2012, 12:19:53 PM
Post by: YogiSim on July 20, 2012, 01:08:24 PM
One of the only things I truly miss about Sims 2 is the ability for my sims to do yoga! I keep hoping an expansion will bring it back, but sadly, it hasn't happened yet...
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 20, 2012, 01:12:29 PM
Post by: loveSims on July 20, 2012, 02:34:04 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 20, 2012, 04:07:40 PM
Thanks, SeaUnicorn, I love yours!Thank you so much! I miss my sims doing yoga too!
One of the only things I truly miss about Sims 2 is the ability for my sims to do yoga! I keep hoping an expansion will bring it back, but sadly, it hasn't happened yet...
Post by: Ellenser on July 20, 2012, 05:16:22 PM
Post by: Schipperke on July 21, 2012, 10:16:54 PM
Post by: Cersei on July 22, 2012, 11:00:28 AM
Currently I live in South of Spain, I moved here from England and in few weeks I am moving to France.
I turned 31 yesterday. I am a stay at home mom so when my son is napping or sleeping for a night I play computer since I can;t get out. I also love to read and read every single night.
Before coming here I was a Head admin and forum moderator on Counter Strike forums and game servers. I resigned because I am going to be moving to France and I will not have internet for a while so I decided to buy sims 3 since I already have played sims and sims2 also sims cast away (my favourite).
I have to say sims3 is really improved and amazing, so I got myself lots of expansion packs since they were on sale on steam. Now when I am in France I can be playing without internet. Although when I am there I tend to spend lots of time outside since where we live we have a beautiful nature.
I came across this site few times, actually each time I tried to search a solution for some problems and decided to register.
I don't think I will be extremely active on forums since this was one of the reasons I resigned from my old position. I could never get to play was always on forums moderating or banning people on the servers. I was always stressed for not being able to play, sims is a good change for me.
Well sorry for a long story, nice to meet you all and great forum lots of information.
Post by: amyrose on July 22, 2012, 11:41:41 AM
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Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on July 24, 2012, 07:17:35 PM
I guess I should say "welcome" as well to you, Horse-E.
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 24, 2012, 07:17:49 PM
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Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 25, 2012, 12:32:16 PM
Post by: BizzyBee on July 26, 2012, 12:03:37 AM
I just recently bought the Sims 3 (and Ambitions), but I've been lurking at this site for a while, living vicariously through folks who already had the game. Plus I found a lot of stuff interesting and entertaining even if I couldn't apply it myself.
Right now, I'm bursting with ambitions. (No pun intended.) I want to build a huge mansion, start a huge legacy, make a huge family that's uber rich and owns every business or venue in town, etc. Never mind that I haven't gotten the hang of controlling more than one Sim at a time yet. I can't imagine how some of you keep track of eight.
Anyway, thanks for the great guide and forum. You'll definitely see me hanging around. :)
Post by: Joria on July 26, 2012, 10:22:47 AM
Huggies!
Post by: Schipperke on July 26, 2012, 10:37:58 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 26, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
Post by: BizzyBee on July 26, 2012, 11:32:09 AM
Maybe you'll feel inspired to try an Immortal Dynasty or a Decadynasty too.
I definitely intend to. But I want to build up to that. And maybe get some more expansion packs first.
Post by: loveSims on July 26, 2012, 11:45:47 AM
Post by: donatello on July 27, 2012, 09:48:10 AM
- Dewald aka Donato Bardi (my Simself)
Post by: Schipperke on July 27, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
"hitting it off well enough to call someone a friend is spiffy"
You certainly got that right! It's always nice to welcome a new member who appreciates our friendly community atmosphere. Welcome, Donatello, and I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 27, 2012, 10:39:07 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on July 30, 2012, 09:54:37 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on July 30, 2012, 12:38:37 PM
Hi, I'm Dextra2! But you can call me Dex! I got Sims3 about.... a few months ago, and found this website by googleing 'sims3 cheat codes'. Crime DOES pay. ;DThat was how I found this forum to!
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on August 01, 2012, 11:23:28 PM
I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. 8)
Post by: Schipperke on August 02, 2012, 09:52:31 AM
I noticed this in your signature:
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Or about my doggies. It's always especially nice to welcome another dog lover to the forum. I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: cuddlejunkie1 on August 02, 2012, 11:12:11 AM
I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new convert to Sims3 on the PC, and quite addicted or at least obsessed at the moment. Although I am able to drag myself away from the game to do things like say work, and working on getting things like house cleaning done (I wasn't doing much of that before the game so in many ways it is kinda helpful.) Any way I live in the DC metro area, and work as early interventionist (I am special education teacher for children three and under essentially) and live with my husband, and two cats. I hope I haven't said too much I just wanted to indroduce myself.
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Post by: StarryEyedDreamer on August 05, 2012, 12:12:27 AM
My name is Ashley and I've lurked on this site for a good while--until now!
Hmm, what to say about me...my dream is to join the anthropology field as I think human origin and the cultural remains they leave behind are fascinating. I'm also very keen on details and observing the human psyche; Which got me thinking, the fact that I am practically in love with Sims is no surprise considering this information. Last July I adopted a black cat that I affectionately dubbed "Felix", which means "lucky". You see, no one wanted him ever since he was a wee little kitten because he was pitch black and all of his siblings were not. Not good when you're born in a superstitious town. A lovely woman fostered him his whole life (got him when he was 1 yr 3 mo). I actually had seen another black cat at Petsmart and had called in. That kitty had been adopted but the lady who broke the news was the one who fostered Felix. The rest is--as they say--history ;D
I wanted to edit all kinds of nifty things for my profile but unfortunately right now it only gives me the option to delete my account.
You'll come to find that I am a polite and kind person as long as you are to me, and if I can bring a smile to your face or even make your day slightly better, it brings me true happiness :)
P.S. My first post contained questions about Union Cove in case anyone knows those answers.
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Post by: StarryEyedDreamer on August 05, 2012, 10:14:12 AM
And hello fellow new additions :D
The name started as an old e-mail that was abbreviated "stryeyeddrmr" but since no one understood it, I wrote it out :P
Post by: ilovebakedgoods on August 05, 2012, 10:35:48 AM
My name is Teresa and I have been playing The Sims since TS1 came out. Got hooked on TS1 while I was pregnant with my one and only child (my son, Tristan) 12 years ago (has it really been that long? Wow!), then of course got hooked on TS2, which became my favorite for a long time. I really resisted TS3 at first, because I didn't realize you could play different families - I misunderstood the whole "control one family at a time" thing and thought I'd have to play just my one family until they died, before I could start another. It wasn't until my husband got TS3 and explained everything to me that I realized I could play more than one family, after all. Hurrah! I've been having a grand old time making many families and coming up with different challenges for myself (I'm currently working on the 15 children/30 grandchildren achievement, which really doesn't give me a tangible reward but it's fun nonetheless).
I found Carl's Sims 3 Guide sometime this past year and it has been such a huge help for me in my Sims 3 endeavors! I love all of the guides for different careers and lifetime wants, not to mention all of the expansion guides. Everything is so informative and detailed here, I love it. The forums have been a big help when I find myself wondering how to accomplish something or how something works, etc. This is such a terrific resource and I really appreciate all of the work everyone has put into the site!
This is much longer than I intended so I'll just cut it short now. Nice to meet you all!
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 05, 2012, 10:37:04 AM
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Post by: Snufflesxx on August 05, 2012, 04:33:39 PM
I am Snuffles and I have a toy Polar Bear named Snuffles (not really why I decided to name myself Snuffles. It is just a random fact) and I have been playing Sims since... well since I can remember. My sister had the original Sims and I always made Sims wearing party hats (hehe). We got Sims 2 and were both in tears on Christmas day when we discovered that our ancient computer couldn't run it (surprise, surprise!). We got a new computer not long after that (wonder how that happened? Well, two crying children + £30 wasted on a game that couldn't be used = new computer!) and had the Sims 2 working (hurray!). It was just out-of-this-world. The graphics were amazing! The Sims were amazing! There was so much that you could do that could never be done before! And don't even mention alien abduction/alien impregnation!
And after several years of this fabulous game, rumours of another Sim game were spreading. "Surely there can not be a game better than the Sims 2!" I decided. I had every expansion, every stuff pack. How could it get better?
My Sims often received a complimentary computer and they could actually play 'The Sims 3'. This made me laugh a lot because I was controlling little people who were also controlling little people (who might have been controlling little people who might have been controlling more little people and so on...) But these little people on the computer screen on my computer screen were unlike the Sims in the Sims 2. They were roaming free! Free from the cages that the people of Sims 2 call home!
I decided I needed this new game. But disaster struck! Yet again my hopes of playing on a improved Sims game were thwarted by my computer! It couldn't run the game! Nooooo!
So I went for many terrible months without this wonderful new game. My friend had bought it straight away and never stopped boasting.
I needed to do something and do it quick (don't ask me why, I just needed to do it fast!). It wasn't deliberate. It wasn't so I could get a new computer. But, one day, I was working on Microsoft Word and had written a 3-page long piece of homework to hand in the next day. I was then that my computer decided to crash and close all my programmes, without saving. I was so angry, furious and burning with rage that I picked up the nearest object, which happened to be a ruler, and started to whack the screen with all my strength. When I was finished, the centre of the screen had gone purple. Oops.
Things went downhill from there. The crack got worse and worse until it practically filled the screen and you could hardly see what you were doing. Then it got a virus. We managed to back everything up but the computer had had enough. We bought a new computer on the 31st March 2010 (yes, I even remember the date!) and bought the Sims 3 two days later.
I've bought every expansion pack for the Sims 3 (no stuffs), Barnacle Bay and a few things from the online store. I've also started a few challenges (mostly this year) and have done one or two multiple generational games (one that lasted for about 5 gens and everyone from 2nd generation onwards had Blair Wainwright's tilted eyes LOL)
That is basically my Sim life for you. Very exciting, wasn't it?
Post by: Tin on August 05, 2012, 09:06:18 PM
I`m not from the USA, but I think I know English quite well. I am 15 year old guy from Croatia (Europe) , but I have been playing The Sims since TS Vacation came out :D And have been playing it since.
I love animals, swimming and The Sims of course! I am interested in history and archaeology and in foreign languages too, and would like to travel in the future.
I am still getting familiar with this forum because it`s different than other forums I have been to.
I have a dog. I also had a parrot, turtles, cat, etc. and that is why I hate that I can`t play TS3 Pets because of my graphic card. Also, I am terribly afraid of bugs (all types ;D ) Strange for a guy, huh?
I have all The Sims expansions, The Sims 2 stuffs and expansions, and few The Sims 3 expansion packs. Hope we will get along and that through this forum I will learn more about American "gaming" culture. So, hi! :D
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 06, 2012, 02:10:20 AM
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Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 07, 2012, 10:08:53 AM
Post by: Sophie98 on August 07, 2012, 10:24:35 AM
I'm think I'm one of those people Fez mentioned who wants to study psychology, but only if I get good enough grades. Otherwise I love languages and writing so journalism seems to be an obvious choice. Not to mention the fact that my mum would prefer me to work in journalism.
Anyway, welcome! :)
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Post by: lilemz on August 07, 2012, 06:05:50 PM
I'm from England and I study biomed at uni, my sims 3 username is lilmissshortee4
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 07, 2012, 07:41:42 PM
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Post by: Swanwhite on August 10, 2012, 02:33:09 PM
I've been a frequent visitor of Carl's Sims 3 for a couple years now, reading the guides and enjoying the different challenges and thought it was about time I said hello and introduced myself :)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 10, 2012, 03:14:56 PM
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Post by: jojofidwello on August 11, 2012, 11:48:08 PM
so, nice thread mister carl :)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 12, 2012, 11:27:10 AM
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Post by: SadieHamming on August 16, 2012, 06:23:06 PM
My name is Sadie, and for the record, Hamming is not my last name. It just so happened that I was playing Matthew Hamming at the time [which i'm writing a story about :)]
I came across the forum when I was goggling a question about sims. Then I read Pam's story, which is really good, and I wanted to be a part of the community. Which is why I registered, and I'm very glad I did. I've learned many things, and spent a whole lot of time reading all the great stories ;D
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 16, 2012, 06:49:08 PM
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Post by: SadieHamming on August 16, 2012, 06:59:03 PM
Happy belated welcome, SadieHamming! I am sure that you are enjoying this forim!Thanks. I really should have stumbled on this sooner :P I spend a bit too much time here ::)
Ummm...welcome Sadie! And, thank you for reading my stories! ;)Thanks, and your welcome :)
Post by: Esther1981 on August 16, 2012, 07:49:32 PM
Post by: xFezIsAFreakx on August 17, 2012, 06:10:43 AM
Post by: doriankelley on August 18, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Sadly, I have not played the Sims 3 since Generations; not out of an act of freewill but rather because I am a klutz and my laptop suffered irrepairable damages accordingly. Yet I have really missed the game, so I am searching for a part time job to fund another computer and the new expansion packs.
I was stoked for the Sims 3 Pets and Showtime, and the up and coming Seasons and Supernatural are giving me the wide eyed expression of an owl. It would be nice to catch up on the stuff I've missed and speculate on future content.
If it is proper to share a little bit about myself; I am fanatical about music, be it metal, jazz, folk, alt. hiphop, punk, postpunk, electronica, grunge, indie, it's all exciting. I enjoy a good curry, but the Indian restaurants can never understand my Scottish brogue.
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 18, 2012, 08:16:39 PM
Post by: jeanamariex3 on August 21, 2012, 07:37:57 PM
Post by: TheTripWasInfraGreen on August 21, 2012, 08:02:54 PM
And welcome to everyone else I missed. :)
Post by: Schipperke on August 22, 2012, 10:13:36 AM
Post by: shibamistress on August 23, 2012, 01:39:58 AM
I joined the forum several months ago when I just started my Sims addiction with Sims 3 Pets, but I was just lurking, reading all the very useful posts, and I didn't even introduce myself!
So I finally posted for the first time tonight, and not even in this thread--it was the word of a new island world--with a massage table!--that inspired my first post, as I was so excited about that option! (I'm just finishing massage school--hence my excitement).
I'm also super excited about Seasons! Can't wait to get it!
My username refers to one of my other passions--dogs. I live with two Shiba Inu, an Akita and a Kai Ken (Kais are another Japanese hunting breed).
Glad to be here! ;D
Post by: Shadow on August 23, 2012, 06:17:34 AM
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Post by: Schipperke on August 23, 2012, 10:22:57 AM
It's great to have you both join us and I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 23, 2012, 06:25:15 PM
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Post by: Schipperke on August 24, 2012, 10:21:17 AM
Hi there, I'm a longtime lurker on the forum and love reading the stories. I'm looking forward to get to know everyone. :)
Welcome to the forum, Joanne! Looking forward to getting to know you as well. Glad you've joined us, and I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: Joanne on August 24, 2012, 12:02:16 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 25, 2012, 01:51:30 AM
Post by: Casugro5 on August 25, 2012, 07:46:18 AM
I lurked around these forums for a couple weeks before deciding to join :)
Post by: Audren on August 25, 2012, 07:57:47 AM
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Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 25, 2012, 01:02:25 PM
Post by: JinxyDearest on August 25, 2012, 07:59:44 PM
Decided to join the forum today, I've been
Jinx
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 25, 2012, 08:59:54 PM
Post by: Susinok on August 25, 2012, 09:05:03 PM
I resisted the store for the longest time until I saw the iTab and the baby rocker. Now I've bought two towns, the rocker and the pad, and lots of hair. I've created a monster. Oh well.. what are jobs for anyways but to buy us new toys!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on August 25, 2012, 09:08:37 PM
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Post by: Odinsdottir on September 01, 2012, 07:30:06 AM
I've been reading the legacy and dynasty stories here for a few days and thought I ought to introduce myself!
My name is Elisabeth and I live in London with my husband and three black cats.
I've been off work sick with fibromyalgia and a few other bits for three years and The Sims has been one of my main hobbies.
I'm very excited to be joining such a friendly and supportive group of people.
Very fondly,
Elisabeth
Post by: Audren on September 01, 2012, 07:35:26 AM
Post by: NicoleML on September 01, 2012, 08:53:51 AM
I'm Nicole. (I think you can guess that from the name). I've been reading the forums, especially the Immortal Dynasty stories for about a month. I decided to join once I got my shiny new laptop, and could download Union Cove (which is so amazing!!) Anyway, I've attempted a few Immortal Dynasties in various towns, and learned a lot from them and from the guide and forums. I'm Australian, in my early thirties. No pets, so I live out that fantasy through the sims. Anywho, hi! *waves*
Post by: Schipperke on September 01, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
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Post by: Odinsdottir on September 03, 2012, 06:45:42 AM
Post by: Grim Reaper on September 03, 2012, 01:09:40 PM
OK so not funny. ::)
I'm a female in my late 20's and I've been playing The Sims games since the original The Sims way back when, when it was only on PC with I think Bob and Betty Newbie. I also had Living Large, Hot Date, Unleashed, and Vacation and I think that's it. Living Large was my favorite back in the day.
I moved up a little, moving onto The Sims Bustin Out for PS2 and I tried The Sims 2 for PS2 but it didn't really work out for me. I tried The Sims 2 for PC and it kept making my computer crash. ???
I currently have The Sims 3: Pets for PS3. I actually have the limited edition but my PS3 isn't hooked up to the internet so I can't dowload the special pets. I'm fine with that since the game was only $50 instead of $60. I'm really enjoying this game and I know from now on all my Sims games will be console since it's so much easier to play than PC.
I googled to find this forum and checked it out and it seems like a really nice place to be. I mainly joined to find out how you can be friends with the grim reaper in the sims 3 pets (for PS3), because I want him as a housemate to control him. I love creating goth sims and goth mansions (to the best of my ability). I also try to create vampire sims as best as I can since they don't make nightlife for console yet. I guess there really isn't much of a difference between vampire sims (with no fangs) and goth sims on the console. ;D
Anyway, so far I've been sticking to the console part of the forum for The Sims 3 since that's what I own. I feel like I'd be out of my league if I stepped anywhere else because I don't own the games past the sims 3 pets.
I'm looking forward to meeting people here and discussing The Sims. 8)
Post by: Schipperke on September 03, 2012, 02:26:01 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 04, 2012, 06:49:43 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 05, 2012, 01:09:53 AM
Glad you decided to come above ground to hang with the PC crew. We love to talk about Sims so you're definitely in the right place. Even if you don't have the PC versions it's still cool to check out what's going on. Just the screenshot threads alone are enough to make even the grimmest Grim chuckle.
Hope to see you around. :D
Post by: amyrose on September 05, 2012, 05:00:28 AM
Post by: Koga on September 05, 2012, 10:45:22 AM
My name is Koga and im glad that I found this forum to help me with all my sim questiones. I actually stumble across this forum when I had a problem with my sims game moving slow.
There was so many people helping me that I saved this link to my favorites..... now this is basically my wikipedia towards Sims help and advice .... hahahahahaha
Thank you guys for the help and the only thing I would like to know is .... how can I add you guys to be my friends through my simport or sim friends? :D
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 05, 2012, 06:30:15 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 06, 2012, 12:44:05 AM
There's a thread that is sharing Sims 3 usernames. Feel free to take a peak and add yours.
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,1604.0.html
Hope you find a happy home here. :D
Post by: Princess Peachy on September 09, 2012, 03:52:26 AM
I'm new to the forum :) I've been playing sims since the original game first came out. Loving the info on this forum.
-Peachy x
Post by: amyrose on September 09, 2012, 04:57:40 AM
Post by: Lightheart on September 09, 2012, 07:04:33 AM
I'm Lightheart, and discovered this great forum this week after a long layoff from actively participating in the Sims Community. In the year 2000, the Sims 1 took hold of all my free time, and then the Sims 2 completely took me over! Since then I've retired and devoted practically all my time to the delightful simulated worlds. Unfortunately, the Sims 3 has proved a bit much for my equipment.
Some time ago, what should have been a simple update to the Sims 3 totally wiped out my games on the Mac, and reinstalling never quite worked. So I gave up.
Luckily, I had also installed the base game and WA on my old PC. It's running just fine, but the old system is limiting me to a very trim set-up. Now I'm having a great time getting back in touch with those pixelated personages.
Your big challenges are out of my system's reach, but they inspire me to set up my own scaled-down scenarios, and are putting me back on track.
I do have one question. How do I set up my profile? The only option I'm given is "Do you want to delete this account? Yes or No." There are no other menu options anywhere on the screen. ?
Post by: Audren on September 09, 2012, 07:10:12 AM
To set up your profile, you need to make at least 5 posts. (which, ironically, you did by asking the question :P)
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Post by: orawnge on September 09, 2012, 10:44:28 AM
My name is Orawnge, and I've been playing since Sims 1 (had every expansion :D)... I gave up on Sims 2 after Seasons or FreeTime (whichever came 2nd) because it strained my old computer, but I'm back in full force with the Sims 3 (just missing two stuff packs)
I've been using Carl's site for a while to gather various "lesser-known" pieces of information, and occasionally reading the forum... but I feel like Supernatural added so much content that I want to rejoin the Sims community.
So... yeah!
Post by: Audren on September 09, 2012, 10:56:14 AM
Post by: necroberry on September 09, 2012, 11:03:25 AM
I go by Amara most of the time or "hey, you" occasionally. I've been lurking around for a while, some years I suppose and with the Supernatural EP, and therefore my total bliss, I have decided it is time to come out of lurkedom. I can honestly say I would not have survived more than a few weeks of gameplay without the awe-inspiring guides of Carl, because I lack patience and I need to know everything in one go, so the guides have been... life-changing, I suppose.
I am an Advertising student most of the time and a starving freelance Illustrator the other part, my inbetweens consist of basic physiological needs and, yes, obviously, Sims. I do manage to actually have a social life besides this, which continues to fascinate me... I am a proud cat lady to-be, and my two cats and four foster kittens (at the moment) are part of my raison d'etre. Sadly, where I'm from, there's not much of a Sims community, so I have to settle for getting strangers to understand me when speaking like a mad woman about the wondrous world of the Sims, but it's all good.
Another reason I am so completely in love with the site are the beautiful, beautiful stories some of these incredibly talented users of yours come up with, and I suppose it is time to finally express my gratitude to them for making my life brighter for a few hours a week. You all seem like such a lovely community and I hope to become part of it <3
Much love,
Amara
Post by: EvidentEmma on September 09, 2012, 07:53:09 PM
I'm Emma, (see username) or Em, and occasionaly "that girl with the braces" :-\.I am not one of those lucky Sim players who had Sims 3 since it came out. I had to wait until May of this year to get it ( :o I know, I know) and I am loving it!
Umm... Before I got the base game I looked at almost all Sims 3 sites, because I didn't want to waste time getting to know my surroundings on my game. That's how I found this lovely site.
I have Late Night, Generations, and I get Supernaturals tomorrow!
Whenever I get a game I research it first, read a bunch of reviews, etc. until I know it so well that by the time it gets here, once again, I know it really well. I have to admit when the game gets here it's not AS exciting, but I don't want to spend $40 on a game that isn't worth a day of cleaning the house ;D.
In my spare time I read Legacy Stories and Pam's Dynasty Challenge.
Post by: SimBlip on September 09, 2012, 08:01:38 PM
This is a great site for info and stories alike. It really doesn't matter how big or small your comuter is. Get stuck in and enjoy! :)
Post by: Schipperke on September 09, 2012, 08:04:56 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 09, 2012, 09:43:53 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 09, 2012, 10:33:23 PM
Sheesh, I am gone for 1 day and I miss this many people? Well, welcome to forum everyone I have missed! I hope you enjoy this amazing forum, it really is a wonderful forum.
I was just thinking the same thing. I was just on here yesterday, as well.
Hope you enjoy all the stories Amara; Emma don't worry about just getting the game. If you love or like it then this is the place to be. Hope you find all the answers you are looking for. I sure did.
Welcome to everyone. Enjoy the forum. :D
Post by: Ladasaguy on September 10, 2012, 12:17:50 AM
So, I am practically a professional lurker here and many other places. Commenting and being involved is not easy for me, but I am so impressed with this forum that I am going to give a real effort to overcoming my lurkerness. At least a little bit.
My PC game playing biography reaches back to the original SimCity and the original Civilization when I was about ten. I loved going to Circuit City and playing SimCity on their computers. That was a real treat for me! And Civilization! Wow, I loved that game, but only got to play it occasionally at my cousin's. By SimCity 2000 and Civ2 times we had an acceptable computer and I owned and loved both. Everything since has been in that vein. There's too many to mention but some highlights are SimCity 3k and SimCity 4, SimFarm, SimAnt, everything Civilization and Call to Power, Ceasar, Age of Empires 1 & 2, the original Warcraft, the Anno Domini series and of course The Sims.
When I was a senior in high school I was a teacher's assistant for one of the tech teachers, this would have been 2000/2001, and I had a lot of free time. I discovered that the T.A. computer in the front facing the class had The Sims installed! That whole year I lived for that class time and would plan out what I would do and discover that day. I think I didn't own it because my parents would've disapproved. I've subsequently owned a large portion of the franchise and I currently have everything Sims 3 except two stuff pack and all the overpriced store stuff.
Carl's Guide has long been a resource for me, but I just recently discovered the forum. I've read Metro's Man Dynasty and have been flitting all over the place and am really interested to doing the challenges. I have an idea for a immortal dynasty and I think attempting one would be great for stretching my Sims skills and getting me out of my comfort zone. I might get that going this week and try posting it. The goal would be to start doing the 2013 tournament once that starts.
Anyways, there's my introduction. Sorry for the wall of text, but I guess this lurker had a lot to say. Thanks for having an awesome site and forum and hopefully I can learn some non-lurker skills.
-Ladasaguy
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Post by: karenasmm on September 10, 2012, 03:28:42 PM
Well I guess I should introduce myself.......Y'all can call me wild. I am married and have 3 beautiful daughters. I am a stay-at-home/homeschooling mom in Southern Texas. My brother got me hooked on the first sims game and I have played off and on since I started. The Sims 3 has me hooked all over again and I do believe with all these challenges, I will stay hooked this time. Carl, this site and these forums are awesome. Kudos to you on all your hard work getting all this written up and posted for us to use as we need it. My game play is so much richer for having used many of the tips and guides on this site.
TTFN.......time to go play my glade legacy some more!
wildredchild
Hi Wild! Im a homeschooling mom too (just starting out this year) my daughter wanted sims for her birthday last year and now I play it more than anyone! I just got showtime and am playing a singer. We have Pets on xbox and sims 3 on wii. My PC game is my newest version, I'm looking forward to all the expansions!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 10, 2012, 06:54:08 PM
Post by: Schipperke on September 10, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Hi Wild! Im a homeschooling mom too (just starting out this year) my daughter wanted sims for her birthday last year and now I play it more than anyone! I just got showtime and am playing a singer. We have Pets on xbox and sims 3 on wii. My PC game is my newest version, I'm looking forward to all the expansions!
Welcome to the forum, karenasmm! I was a little surprised to see a quote from wildredchild as she hasn't been around much lately. But it's great to have you join us, and I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Post by: SimBlip on September 10, 2012, 08:41:07 PM
I was a little surprised to see a quote from wildredchild as she hasn't been around much lately.Same here. but it's good to know she inspired you to join, Karenasmm. Welcome!
Also, a warm welcome to Ladasaguy! I used to be an absolute addict to SimCity. Where did time go? :)
Post by: DeLouche on September 10, 2012, 09:04:03 PM
Welcome to the forum Ladasaguy, Amara and Emma! Really glad you like it here, hope to see you around!
Post by: hilldill on September 11, 2012, 10:35:39 AM
Post by: Schipperke on September 11, 2012, 10:36:38 AM
Post by: Nytician on September 11, 2012, 04:46:39 PM
I love all three games and often hop between them but I think gameplay wise Sims 3 wins out!
Also I love acting and would like to work on setting myself up properly on YouTube after I move house in a weeks time. :D
Been a long time viewer of Carls Sims 3 but never really signed up... well theres always time eh.
Nice to meet you all.
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 11, 2012, 06:46:30 PM
Post by: Schipperke on September 11, 2012, 07:48:07 PM
Post by: tuliptwotoes on September 16, 2012, 09:12:54 PM
Post by: SimBlip on September 16, 2012, 09:53:06 PM
Post by: Easilyamusd123 on September 17, 2012, 02:35:41 AM
I've been playing all the games since they came out, tho I was a slightly late to start (I started when Living Large came out) but I've owned all the EPs and SPs since.... Except the newest 2 SPs which I'm waiting until I can get them cheaper.
Like I said I know quite a bit about Sims, I was acrually the resident expert when I worked for Geek Squad (a computer repair service in an electronic store... although I wouldn't recommend them).
I'm excited to be part of such a nice and helpful forum and I hope I can be of some help to others here :D
[Edited for grammar and spelling errors]
Post by: Schipperke on September 17, 2012, 09:25:35 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 17, 2012, 06:39:41 PM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 18, 2012, 11:52:29 PM
Post by: Rhapsody2312 on September 19, 2012, 04:21:37 AM
I'm really lousy at introductions so I'll keep it brief.
I've been lurking for a couple of months now, ever since I got Sims3. I now have the Pets and Supernatural EPs and am mildly obsessed with the game.
As for my personality, I'm 26, animal-mad and have a slightly warped sense of humour. I live in South Africa; read a lot, write a lot more, and have a wide range of hobbies from gardening to embroidery and of course, the Sims.
I love this site and Carl's guide, and have used both extensively since I got the game.
I do have one question though. I've looked over the forum for a space where people can post their challenge ideas, and either I've missed it or it's not allowed? I don't want to post it if it's not allowed, nor do I wish to make work for the moderators by posting it in the wrong place if it is allowed. Would someone be able to let me know where I can post my idea or if it's not allowed, who I can PM about maybe getting it posted somewhere?
Thanks very much and I look forward to getting more involved in the sims community. :)
Post by: Seabody on September 19, 2012, 04:27:59 AM
@Rhapsody (awesome name, by the way):
If you want to suggest a challenge for the official tournament, PM Challenge Coordinator Metropolis Man (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=27). If you want to propose a Project (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html), then PM Metropolis Man (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=27) and Pam (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=3). :)
Post by: Rhapsody2312 on September 19, 2012, 04:45:09 AM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on September 19, 2012, 04:47:38 AM
Post by: Sunnysabjes on September 19, 2012, 06:22:20 AM
Post by: SimBlip on September 19, 2012, 06:34:38 AM
Post by: Schipperke on September 19, 2012, 11:11:26 AM
As for my personality, I'm 26, animal-mad and have a slightly warped sense of humour.
Thanks very much and I look forward to getting more involved in the sims community. :)
From what you've told us about yourself, I think you'll fit in very well here! ;) I hope you enjoy your time here.
Post by: roboveg on September 21, 2012, 10:39:25 AM
I have been playing the Sims since the original came out. It's pretty much my only casual gaming outlet. I enjoy building and playing informal legacies, although I prefer not to worry too much about rules and have yet to complete any of the challenges. I've actually finished entries for a few of the building contests, but I've been too shy to actually submit them. Baby steps, right?
In real life, I'm a graduate student and a work-at-home parent. As my name implies, I am a vegan. I am not, however, a robot. :)
Post by: SimBlip on September 21, 2012, 12:15:08 PM
Post by: mermaidgirl47 on September 21, 2012, 02:30:43 PM
I have been playing since the first one but it was only with the second one that I really 'got' it and got serious.
I'm not sure how I feel about the online aspect to the game, unlike most people I live way out in the country and my internet is definitely slower than in-town DSL and these patches and stuff sometimes wreak havoc. Like today, I am installing a patch for the third time...it takes over an hour to download and if I don't download it, the computer thinks I am trying to do something I shouldn't. It's frustrating. But I do love the game and can play hours at a time. I'm getting Supernatural today and soooo excited!
I have a kind of unique situation in which I am sort of stuck way out here by myself for the majority of my time so my online community is my social life. Everyone here seems awesome! Thanks for having me!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 21, 2012, 06:20:21 PM
Post by: Katie123urgreat on September 21, 2012, 07:47:26 PM
Welcome to the forum mermaidgirl47! I too lurked on the forum until I finally joined. :D
Post by: SimBlip on September 21, 2012, 09:34:59 PM
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I'm not sure how I feel about the online aspect to the game, unlike most people I live way out in the country and my internet is definitely slower than in-town DSL and these patches and stuff sometimes wreak havoc. Like today, I am installing a patch for the third time...it takes over an hour to download and if I don't download it, the computer thinks I am trying to do something I shouldn't. It's frustrating. But I do love the game and can play hours at a time...
Welcome to this Forum, Mermaidgirl47. I live in a 'forgotten' patch of the land, too. This sounds so familiar to me. If anything, it helps to play off-line. Still, I'm sure, that you will have a great time here, and come to love this community as much as I have. :D
Post by: Aniala on September 21, 2012, 09:58:24 PM
I've been lurking for a while. Bad experiences with forums in the past means I don't normally participate, but you all seem so lovely I had to say hello.
I've played Sims, Sims 2, and now Sims 3, though I really only started with Sims 2. I really love the escapism that the Sims offer. Well, that and playing decorator :-D
I want to thank everyone for all the work on this site. If I'm ever stuck, this is always my first port of call. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 21, 2012, 09:59:56 PM
Post by: ve1ocity on September 24, 2012, 11:39:47 PM
Hello to all you lovely simmers!
Ok, I'm Velocity and I'm a 22 year old Computer Science undergraduate. Yes, a nerd lady.
I'm not that much into gaming, actually the Sims 3 is the only game i play and that is also because of the story-telling aspect.To be honest, I just don't understand any other video games. My boyfriend is a huge gamer and I have yet to figure out what's so interesting in Halo etc etc etc LOL!
I'm a wanna-be-writer and currently working on my first ever Sims 3 story, Six at Sunset. The thread is over here at the Miscellaneous forum: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,12443.0.html (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,12443.0.html). I'm a huge reader and more often than not, you may find a character referring to a book they've read LOL!
I am not so good at building, though I really love furnishing and sim creation. At times, I've spent hours just trying to find the perfect CC!
So, hope to see more of all of you over here :)!
Post by: SimBlip on September 25, 2012, 05:06:52 PM
Post by: Leto85 on September 25, 2012, 06:05:43 PM
Welcome to the forum, Rhapsody! And thanks very much to Seabody for sharing the information about Challenges and Projects.
From what you've told us about yourself, I think you'll fit in very well here! ;) I hope you enjoy your time here.
Couldn't have said this better. :P
Post by: Esther1981 on September 25, 2012, 06:48:06 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on September 25, 2012, 08:25:39 PM
Post by: mermaidgirl47 on September 25, 2012, 09:46:37 PM
Welcome to this Forum, Mermaidgirl47. I live in a 'forgotten' patch of the land, too. This sounds so familiar to me. If anything, it helps to play off-line. Still, I'm sure, that you will have a great time here, and come to love this community as much as I have. :D
Thanks, SimBlip! It's good to know I'm not alone...
I do play some offline but I like to send and receive gifts too! I kind of split it...depending on what my Sims are up to! Those rascals!
Post by: xxkodachrome on September 30, 2012, 06:57:01 PM
I am new to the forum posting wise. I have been on looking at guides and help when I needed it :) Just never have posted yet. I have been on other forums that have to do with horses (I own a horse in real life) but never one for sims! I have played the sims for a long time then quit in high school and started back when Sims 3 Pets came out! Always looking for friendly people to talk to and learn new things from!
Thank you for making such a nice community for simmers!!
Kodachrome
Post by: SimBlip on September 30, 2012, 07:09:57 PM
I don't have pets installed, but can imagine how exciting the existence of horses (and unicorns!) in the Sims 3 must be for you! Hope you have a wonderful time here. :)
Post by: Stellastatistic on September 30, 2012, 11:34:24 PM
Just wanted to let you all know you run a fantastic site here and I check the new content and forums every day. After my second read through of the Dreamweaver Immortal Dynasty, I've decided to try my run at an Immortal Dynasty myself. Thanks for all the tips and tricks, especially from Pam and Ratchie!
Post by: SimBlip on October 01, 2012, 08:34:04 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 01, 2012, 06:30:12 PM
Post by: ekobeko on October 02, 2012, 10:52:36 AM
Post by: Leto85 on October 02, 2012, 04:43:23 PM
*clears throat nervously*
Hi, my name is Pam. I'm also known as Spoop in the blogging world. The Sims 3 is my first experience with the Sims franchise and I absolutely love it! I've completed the Legacy Challenge recently and I'm still playing my legacy family, but without the legacy restrictions. I also just built my own house in The Sims 3, which was totally awesome. I wasn't very good at building when I started, but I'm getting much better.
I'm a global moderator here on Carl's Forum and I also help out with the guides over on the main page. Carl and I are both very excited about everyone who is joining the forum and participating in the discussions.
Erm, ok... I guess that's it.
Welcome to the forum Pam. :)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Post by: Dltndav on October 02, 2012, 06:07:32 PM
My names Dalton Davis and I'm a senior in high school... and umm i really don't know what else to say (The only interesting thing I can name about me IS my name, haha, it almost sounds too catchy to be true right?:)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 02, 2012, 09:41:23 PM
Post by: ekobeko on October 03, 2012, 10:44:55 AM
Post by: JahloveAngel on October 03, 2012, 11:32:35 AM
Post by: ekobeko on October 03, 2012, 02:08:11 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 03, 2012, 04:31:44 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 03, 2012, 06:25:57 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 05, 2012, 09:05:28 AM
Post by: Forest_Bear on October 08, 2012, 04:39:35 AM
You can call me either Forest or Boo ;D
~ And I also have an obsession with Sim Faires
Post by: Deklitch on October 08, 2012, 09:48:55 AM
Post by: NearlyWitches on October 08, 2012, 12:31:58 PM
Anyway at the moment I'm suffering from sims 3 withdrawal symptoms, the memory filled up too much on the main computer and I may not be getting a laptop until Christmas :'(
Anyway for the moment I'm perfectly happy to read everyone else's adventures :)
Thanks guys,
Bella
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 08, 2012, 02:51:26 PM
Welcome to all. Hope you like it here!
Post by: Schipperke on October 08, 2012, 05:53:28 PM
Post by: The Geeky Firefly on October 08, 2012, 06:05:41 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 08, 2012, 07:56:56 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 09, 2012, 02:06:18 PM
Hi everyone! I've been a lurker on this forum for a long time and I'm glad to finally be a member.
Welcome, Geeky Firefly! Glad you've decided to join the forum, and I hope you'll enjoy your time here.
Post by: Nakorean on October 10, 2012, 04:38:08 AM
Im Christina ive been simming since i was roughly 10 years old.
Ive been searching for a forum i can be active in and enjoy being part of.
so far this ticks all the boxes.
I currently have
sims3 -Pets
Supernatural
Im hoping to get the generations exp pack soon or maybe skip it and get seasons when that comes out.
As you see me about your bound to notice i have a small herd of RL animals i dont shut up about, im a real rabbit fanatic and love taking photos of my babies(all 5 of them). Aswell as them i have my 5 mice in which i spend forever fussing over, a High maintenence hamster called Shiva and 2 guineapigs...
so yeah this is me and my life
Hope too see you all around
Post by: Saltypaws on October 10, 2012, 10:05:03 AM
Post by: NyanKid on October 10, 2012, 02:33:16 PM
...Of course, first I need to get to 5 posts. Any idea how I can do that? I've already posted on most of this forum.
Post by: JudesSims on October 10, 2012, 02:55:34 PM
Hey everyone! You all know me as ZapKid. Well, I haven't been posting as much as I'd like to have been, and also didn't because my old account was too cluttered and spread out. To change that, I made a new account (With a much better name. :P) I plan to get back into it, with a new home building schedule/system and stuff like that. I can't wait to start again! :D
...Of course, first I need to get to 5 posts. Any idea how I can do that? I've already posted on most of this forum.
Welcome back!
You can start by going to the Swap Shop and critiquing my last two builds...LOL that will help, yes?
Post by: NyanKid on October 10, 2012, 03:02:27 PM
Post by: JudesSims on October 10, 2012, 03:12:21 PM
Post by: fraroc on October 10, 2012, 03:26:36 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 10, 2012, 04:18:09 PM
NyanKid, I personally always liked your old name. "ZapKid" - it made me smile to think of you zapping around the forum. Anyway, it's good to see you back!
Post by: PinKat on October 10, 2012, 08:07:48 PM
I got the Sims game sometime in 2010, and discovered the guide pretty soon after that. I found the forum about a year ago, and lurked here for quite a while. What prompted me to finally get the courage to make an account is reading all those dynasty stories, and getting ready to start one myself.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting all of you guys, and I think I'll have a great time!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 10, 2012, 08:28:51 PM
Post by: HeidiRiley on October 10, 2012, 08:50:21 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 10, 2012, 08:56:56 PM
I hope to meet you across the board at some time. Please, feel very welcome! :)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 10, 2012, 10:07:30 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 11, 2012, 09:02:30 PM
Post by: Louise56 on October 12, 2012, 06:14:21 AM
Post by: Cedia on October 12, 2012, 02:01:51 PM
I'm a long time MMO gamer, starting with UO in 1995. I roleplay in MMOs - I love "becoming" my character. I also love BioWare single-player RPGs. I am in love with John Shepard from Mass Effect. No, I am not ashamed of that fact. :P
How I got started with The Sims is because one of the writers of Dragon Age posted that she had made a Sims 3 household with the characters she was working on (this was before release) and some funny stuff happened.
I then got Sims 3 and immediately made a household with my character from the Neverwinter Nights 2 game, along with Bishop and Casavir. Yes, in the same house. Those of you who have played that game can imagine what hijinks ensued.
I play Sims 3 for the characters and the stories. Like an interactive movie. I don't "game" it, except I do try to grant each sim their lifetime wish.
Right now I only play MMOs sporadically, because story seems to have been forgotten. Nowadays MMO players just want to be spoon-fed canned storylines as all they care about is loot and combat. EQ2 is the only one that is deep enough to keep my attention these days. Guild Wars 2 was a letdown as I found it too shallow.
Anyway, I have been a Sims 3 fan since it first came out, but I know that have only barely scratched its surface. I love how much is put into every EP.
Post by: Schipperke on October 12, 2012, 06:14:49 PM
Post by: Audren on October 12, 2012, 06:23:43 PM
I'm a long time MMO gamer, starting with UO in 1995. I roleplay in MMOs - I love "becoming" my character. I also love BioWare single-player RPGs. I am in love with John Shepard from Mass Effect. No, I am not ashamed of that fact. :P
How I got started with The Sims is because one of the writers of Dragon Age posted that she had made a Sims 3 household with the characters she was working on (this was before release) and some funny stuff happened.
Welcome to the forum, Cedia!
I didn't realize one of the Dragon Age writers played Sims 3! Do you happen to remember which one?
Since you're a fan of Bioware, have you tried The Old Republic? I played it for a few months, and they had some very cool stories. (I particularly like the Agent stories, though I liked them all) There isn't a free trial that I'm aware of, (though I think it's going Free to Play) but if you have the money, it's worth trying out, if you're interested in the story aspect of MMOs.
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 12, 2012, 06:54:37 PM
Post by: Kal El on October 12, 2012, 07:32:54 PM
Post by: Leto85 on October 12, 2012, 07:38:13 PM
Hello Everyone !! Just wanted to say Hi *waves*
Kal El? Kal El, aka Clark Kent aka Superman? Welcome to the forum! And 'hi' from me back! :)
Post by: Cedia on October 12, 2012, 08:09:02 PM
Welcome to the forum, Cedia!
I didn't realize one of the Dragon Age writers played Sims 3! Do you happen to remember which one?
Since you're a fan of Bioware, have you tried The Old Republic? I played it for a few months, and they had some very cool stories. (I particularly like the Agent stories, though I liked them all) There isn't a free trial that I'm aware of, (though I think it's going Free to Play) but if you have the money, it's worth trying out, if you're interested in the story aspect of MMOs.
Hmm... Sheryl Chee maybe? I think that's who it was.
Star Wars Old Republic, what a sad story. EA made the BioWare doctors "retire" after it flopped. *shakes fist*
I got into beta and played the heck out of it. Then when it released I played two character stories out to the end -- Cedia as a Twi'lek Smuggler (I love Corso! *squee*), then a Sith Sorcerer (gotta love Steve Blum as the space pirate).
But when the stories ran out... well, I got bored and there was really nothing more to keep me playing. I was hoping they'd release more storylines in the form of DLC, but alas, no. :(
Post by: PinKat on October 12, 2012, 08:33:42 PM
Post by: SimFreeek on October 13, 2012, 08:22:12 AM
Whenever I googled some TS3 related questions the wikia.com for the TS3 and this one keeps coming up. And the guides are really interesting and offers a lot of useful information. I've been lurking in these forums for quite a while now but I guess it is fun to join the community too!
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 13, 2012, 12:57:41 PM
Post by: Louise56 on October 13, 2012, 01:20:39 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 14, 2012, 05:30:38 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 14, 2012, 08:51:18 AM
Post by: Jan68 on October 15, 2012, 07:15:24 AM
Post by: saltpastillen on October 15, 2012, 07:18:16 AM
Post by: Louise56 on October 15, 2012, 12:48:09 PM
Post by: Leto85 on October 15, 2012, 04:49:26 PM
Sweet! Found this place after I Googled 'Sims 3 spawners'. What an awesome place! I'm a writer and I love playing/creating on Sims 3 to relax. I can't wait to dive in!!!!!
Aha, another writer! Our readers will be pleased.
Post by: Jan68 on October 16, 2012, 11:06:07 AM
Post by: Wiry on October 16, 2012, 11:37:30 AM
Post by: DeLouche on October 16, 2012, 12:28:19 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 16, 2012, 01:57:59 PM
Post by: Audren on October 16, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
Thanks for the welcomes! :) Yup, I'm a writer. Readers? There are readers here?
Oh, yes. Many, many readers! It was the stories here that brought me here in the first place. I look forward to reading one of yours! ;D
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 16, 2012, 09:29:11 PM
Post by: Schipperke on October 16, 2012, 09:44:17 PM
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 03:07:51 AM
Post by: Louise56 on October 18, 2012, 03:16:34 AM
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 07:23:59 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 18, 2012, 09:42:08 AM
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 12:13:25 PM
Welcome to the forum, Magpie! I too like your username, and it's also nice to meet another dog person. I hope you'll enjoy the forum. :)
In SA a schipperke is a tiny dog like a yorkshire terrier, is that also true where you are from Schipperke? It really is a pleasure meeting all you nice people on the forum!
EDIT: OK so the dogs I thought were Schipperkes actually weren't lol my bad!
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 12:15:02 PM
Post by: Louise56 on October 18, 2012, 12:40:52 PM
In SA a schipperke is a tiny dog like a yorkshire terrier, is that also true where you are from Schipperke? It really is a pleasure meeting all you nice people on the forum!
You are fom South Africa? I am too! ;D
Post by: Schipperke on October 18, 2012, 12:48:24 PM
In SA a schipperke is a tiny dog like a yorkshire terrier, is that also true where you are from Schipperke? It really is a pleasure meeting all you nice people on the forum!
Do your Schipperkes look like the one in the picture to the left? That's James, one of my gang. :)
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 01:13:21 PM
You are fom South Africa? I am too! ;D
Where in SA Louise? I'm from Durban
Post by: Magpie2012 on October 18, 2012, 01:14:21 PM
Do your Schipperkes look like the one in the picture to the left? That's James, one of my gang. :)
Not quite like your dog but very hairy. he's a beauty your dog!!!
Post by: Schipperke on October 18, 2012, 01:25:42 PM
Not quite like your dog but very hairy. he's a beauty your dog!!!
James thanks you very much and asks me to compliment you on your good taste. ;)
I believe South Africa is one of the countries where coloured Schipperkes are allowed, so you may have seen Schips that were cream-coloured or other solid colours. Here in Canada/North America the breed standard requires that Schips be black, I think because that is considered a more pure blood-line.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on October 21, 2012, 01:59:06 AM
Welcome to everyone here. Hope you find everything you're looking for in our awesome Sim community.
Hello, have been playing Sims since well forever...Going to be a grandma in a few weeks really looking forward to that adventure :)...
Welome HeidiRiley. Congrats Grammy to be!
Hello Everyone !! Just wanted to say Hi *waves*
Kal El? Kal El, aka Clark Kent aka Superman? Welcome to the forum! And 'hi' from me back! :)
If it is aka Clark Kent, that's my favorite superhero. Welcome Kal El. Hope you find this a enjoy the forum.
Thanks for the welcomes! :) Yup, I'm a writer. Readers? There are readers here?
Yes there are readers here. Welcome. Can't wait to read one of your stories. :)
Post by: KimK972 on October 27, 2012, 07:51:10 AM
I used to play the original Sims back in the day, but after Unleashed my computer just couldn't take it anymore. My husband and I limped along on the old computer for many years - after all, it was fine for email, web surfing and word processing - but last winter we got a brand spanking new computer and, of course, The Sims 3. I love it! I never had a chance to play The Sims 2, but compared to the original, this game is mind-blowing!
I'm looking forward to being a member here. Everyone seems so kind and helpful, or at least they're polite and well-spoken (something I can't say about every forum)!
Post by: Saga on October 27, 2012, 08:54:11 AM
Post by: Schipperke on October 27, 2012, 09:16:01 AM
Saga, I completely agree about the moodlets! If you've been reading the thread about "You know you've played too much Sims when ...", then you'll know that probably a lot of people here would agree with you.
Good morning, all - I'm Kim from Michigan and after months of reading these boards for advice and stories (may I just say WOW to Pam, Schipperke and Metropolis Man? WOW.)
Speaking for myself, you may say that. You absolutely may. As often as you like. ;) And thank you very much.
Glad you're enjoying Sims 3. It really is quite a different game from original Sims. Although I still miss Magic Town from the original game.
Post by: Louise56 on October 27, 2012, 10:16:54 AM
Post by: SimBlip on October 27, 2012, 09:39:57 PM
Post by: ladyaya on October 28, 2012, 02:32:27 AM
You can call me ladyaya or simply Anna; it's probably the closest i'll ever get to my full name that I write on the internet.
Anyways, back a long long time ago, my brother and I downloaded Sims I off of the internet, and it was fun, although we never got to play it that much. Later on, I had my mother buy me Sims II. I have all of the stuff and expansion packs, and I loved to play around with them and create houses, but more sims than houses. When the Sims III came out, I got it for Christmas I think it was, but I couldn't play it; my old computer was just too old, and a bad graphics card. When I finally got my laptop, I installed the Sims III, and then I went on a shopping spree and bought most of the expansion packs and stuff packs, which ended up being over $100. I love the Sims, and now i'm challenging myself to a Dynasty or three, plus probably a legacy at some point to try something new; going without cheats and taking a family for generations more than two. ;D
Post by: Schipperke on October 28, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Good luck with your Dynasty when you're ready to start. :)
Post by: Cathair1 on October 28, 2012, 08:01:17 PM
Post by: ladyaya on October 29, 2012, 01:06:23 AM
Welcome, ladyaya. I think I may have welcomed you before, but no matter - twice welcome!
Good luck with your Dynasty when you're ready to start. :)
Oh, I already did start; note any links in my signature box? ;)
Other than that, thanks Schipp!
Welcome to the Forum! (I'm rather new myself :P) And good luck on whatever stories you may be writing in the future!
Thanks Cath; I've actually been a member for a month or three, but I love the forums. :)
Always watch the signatures because the links to stories will usually be there. :P
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 29, 2012, 01:42:22 AM
Post by: Alyse on October 29, 2012, 02:27:46 AM
I live in south Florida, with my husband and our two cats, Turd and Bean. Turd is a little bit of a destructive cat with such an enormous personality (and a loud mouth) and Bean is a super loving ragdoll who just loves to be dangled upside down, and carried like a baby. My husband and I, we're crazy cat people. Haha.
Currently, I am playing a loose-with-the-rules legacy right now (obviously not for points), and I'm already thinking about how I will play a Lifestate Dynasty soon. This legacy is my first. I really like the sounds of the Dynasty, though I do not have Supernatural yet. I have all the other games and stuff packs leading up to it though.
I'm glad to be a part of such a great and helpful community now.
I have about 50 screenshots to sift through, but I plan on whittling it down and posting up a legacy story tonight.
Post by: Louise56 on October 29, 2012, 03:31:44 AM
Hi ladyaya, I like your dynasty! It is so much fun to read.
Post by: Silverbella on October 29, 2012, 03:49:08 AM
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Post by: Louise56 on October 29, 2012, 02:03:59 PM
Post by: Cathair1 on October 29, 2012, 03:25:31 PM
New to the board not new to the sims.. I see alot of very smart people here who offer alot of help.. It seems like i can find any answers I need here
You will DEFINETELY find some smart, helpful people here. Trust me ;D
Post by: ScarletCape on October 30, 2012, 05:32:03 PM
My name is Amy. I have been playing Sims games since it's inception. I currently own the Sims 3 with the following expansions...
World Adventures
Ambitions
Showtime
Supernatural
I also have the following stuff-packs...
Fast Lane
High End Loft
My current family consists of a two fairies. The wife is a fushia colored fairy. She is a level 6 singer.
The husband is a green colored colored fairy. He is in the business industry. I plan to have one or two children with them.
Nice to meet my fellow Simmers.
I just came upon this site the other day and love it. Carl, you have done an awesome job.
Post by: Schipperke on October 30, 2012, 06:55:38 PM
Post by: ladyaya on October 30, 2012, 07:02:46 PM
Welcome to the forum, Alyse and Amy. I hope you'll both enjoy your time here.
Have you been introduced to Ciaran yet Schipp? ;)
Post by: SeaUnicorn on October 30, 2012, 10:08:35 PM
Post by: Louise56 on October 31, 2012, 05:41:49 AM
Post by: SimBlip on October 31, 2012, 07:48:32 PM
Post by: Markel1970A on November 06, 2012, 09:39:52 AM
I'm single and I live with my mom and stepfather. I'm 42 and male but I did live on my own for a while from 25 to 39.
Post by: Schipperke on November 06, 2012, 10:07:35 AM
Glad you've joined us, and I hope you'll enjoy the forum!
Post by: Louise56 on November 06, 2012, 12:08:59 PM
Post by: lepapillonrouge on November 06, 2012, 12:10:06 PM
Anyway my name's lepapillonrouge, rouge for short. Over the summer, my roommate said she had the Sims 3, I played it ...and now I've gotten totally addicted. I have three expansion packs (Ambitions, Pets, and Supernatural) with Late Night hopefully on the way. I joined because I wanted a place to write a dynasty story, and to meet people who played sims too (because I think all my friends + boyfriend are sick of playing/talking about Sims). Before Sims, I normally did forum roleplaying and attempted game-making and supposedly I'm a Nanowrimo participant but the midterm I should be studying for + inspiration for a new legacy got in the way.
Nice to meet you all!
Post by: Louise56 on November 06, 2012, 12:50:01 PM
Post by: Schipperke on November 06, 2012, 02:02:09 PM
And good luck with the dynasty or legacy, or both. :D
Post by: ladyaya on November 06, 2012, 02:26:57 PM
Er, hello. My inner pre-teen wants to greet everyone with emoticons...but I won't.
Anyway my name's lepapillonrouge, rouge for short. Over the summer, my roommate said she had the Sims 3, I played it ...and now I've gotten totally addicted. I have three expansion packs (Ambitions, Pets, and Supernatural) with Late Night hopefully on the way. I joined because I wanted a place to write a dynasty story, and to meet people who played sims too (because I think all my friends + boyfriend are sick of playing/talking about Sims). Before Sims, I normally did forum roleplaying and attempted game-making and supposedly I'm a Nanowrimo participant but the midterm I should be studying for + inspiration for a new legacy got in the way.
Nice to meet you all!
Welcome to the forum Rogue! Is your name french, for something like the red papillon? Like a red papillon the dog breed? Papillons are cute.....Anyways, Welcome again, I hope you like our wacky forums, and I hope to look at your dynasties/llegacies that you write and post here someday. :)
Post by: SimBlip on November 06, 2012, 07:15:12 PM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on November 06, 2012, 07:46:37 PM
Post by: lepapillonrouge on November 07, 2012, 06:46:10 PM
Welcome to the forum Rogue! Is your name french, for something like the red papillon? Like a red papillon the dog breed? Papillons are cute.....Anyways, Welcome again, I hope you like our wacky forums, and I hope to look at your dynasties/llegacies that you write and post here someday. :)
Yes, my username's French haha. Papillon in french means butterfly, so it means 'the red butterfly'. Although this is the first time that someone's brought up the dog breed with regards to my name before...haha
Post by: ladyaya on November 07, 2012, 07:54:43 PM
Yes, my username's French haha. Papillon in french means butterfly, so it means 'the red butterfly'. Although this is the first time that someone's brought up the dog breed with regards to my name before...haha
Well papillons are a cute dog breed, and I saw Schipp had welcomed you and Schipp's name is a dog breed so... the red papillon dog. :P
The Red Butterfly makes me think of Fruit's Basket because Tohru's mother's gang name is The Red Butterfly. ;D
Annd I thought it was french because I vaguely remembered le was the and rogue was red haha
Post by: smileyalien5 on November 09, 2012, 12:33:10 PM
I don't know what I should say... I'm English, I got the sims when I was 7, and it's been my favourite computer game since.
I've been involved with modding and stuff, and have edited my game from an early age (and other games).
I have a fairly short attention span, so I've never really got past a couple of generations.
Anyway, I won't let myself babble. :D
Post by: NearlyWitches on November 09, 2012, 01:10:05 PM
Yeah, my attention span is pretty short too, I'm trying to do a 26 generation legacy, we'll see how long it lasts... ::)
Post by: smileyalien5 on November 09, 2012, 08:08:32 PM
I have this "see how many generations I can get before my fairy dies" thing at the moment. I don't think it'll be too long, but hopefully that'll make me want to carry on after she dies. ;D
Post by: Louise56 on November 10, 2012, 01:59:59 AM
Post by: justauntb on November 13, 2012, 11:11:28 AM
If you're new to the forum and want to introduce yourself, feel free to do so here!I am a long time Simmer, since 1999. I have made objects for Sims 1 for many years. Recently got started with Sims 3 after watching my son build a house. I do love the building aspect....just wish I could make objects :'(
I spend about 6-8 hours a day in my game. My aid gets mad at me cause "you have your nose stuck in that game all day"...lol
I am 72, live in a senior complex in N.W. Ohio, and have one son, 2 grandkids, and one great-grandgirl.
Post by: Louise56 on November 13, 2012, 11:40:51 AM
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Post by: Nullam on November 14, 2012, 12:07:19 AM
Post by: Pam on November 14, 2012, 05:01:50 AM
Hi all :) I didn't know what to do so I figured I'd go here, to the forum I mean. Well, I have a question. Today when I started my Sims, I noticed the white patches(?) on the sides of some of my custom houses...is anybody else getting these and if so how do you get rid of them???
Welcome to our Forum, Nullam.
This topic is strictly for introductions. You'll have to start a new topic for your question on the Miscellaneous Help board. I'm sure you'll get some good response there.
Post by: Louise56 on November 14, 2012, 05:49:20 AM
Post by: SimBlip on November 14, 2012, 12:55:32 PM
Post by: Nullam on November 14, 2012, 02:06:03 PM
Post by: Miketech on November 14, 2012, 08:16:44 PM
I have been slowly learning to build houses that look like something other than a box thanks to the guides here! Hope to see you all around!
Post by: Louise56 on November 15, 2012, 02:16:58 AM
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Post by: Louise56 on November 17, 2012, 09:47:41 AM
Post by: SeaUnicorn on November 17, 2012, 11:30:40 AM
Post by: SimBlip on November 17, 2012, 06:19:07 PM
Welcome, ArchRaiyeh. There is a thread where you can explain your name if you feel inclined to do so. As for Sim nuts, you'll feel right at home here! :)
Post by: Autumn Morning on November 18, 2012, 01:26:01 PM
I love the challenges hosted here, especially the legacy challenges. Pam's Dreamweavers have really inspired me to stick with a family for an extended time, so I hope to join in on those as well!
Post by: Audren on November 18, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
Post by: fairygothmother on November 18, 2012, 09:05:10 PM
I am Cathrine. I am a married 28 year old goth. I travel a bit and grew up in Michigan, lived in LA and now I live in the gothtopia of Germany. I am involved in the scene and attend concerts festivals and do freelance design and photography for underground and some well known bands in the industrial and goth scene as well as metal.
When I have free time to kill which I do right now I play sims and enjoy building and creating characters and homes. I am on the Sims community and theres some of my creations available to see for download. If I can share them on here like my pandoras chapel than that would be cool. I havnt got the expansions but will be soon. I look forward to the 70s 80s and 90s stuff pack as well.
I have no children and in the process of searching a small pet probably a cat. I like animals including rodents reptiles and and birds.
My husband Helmuth plays sims 3 as well.
Okay well I dont need to ramble on about myself. If theres any questions please feel free to contact me.
Cat The Fairy Gothmother
sims community id is CathrineMilson2009
Post by: Louise56 on November 19, 2012, 05:18:28 AM
Post by: smilesdude98 on November 20, 2012, 01:42:40 AM
I really appreciate active gaming communities, especially ones that are as helpful as this one. I have been a user of this guide for a while now, and hope to be able to become a part of this community.
Post by: Aurna on November 20, 2012, 02:16:53 AM
Along with most folks it seems, been a long time reader of Carl's Guides, thought I would take the plunge and say hi. Currently living in Denmark with my partner, our mad mutt MaGee and grumpy cat Gibbs. Been playing the Sims Franchise since it was first released, long time addict ;D
Aurn
Post by: Louise56 on November 20, 2012, 03:18:41 AM
Post by: Pam on November 20, 2012, 03:31:22 AM
Carl and I partnered together shortly after The Sims 3 was released in 2009. This Forum didn't even exist as a seed of an idea back then. When we started it and got it running, Carl took the Guide side of things and I took the Forum side of things. The last three years have been exciting, heartbreaking, and some of the best years of my life. My position is Administrator and Community Manager. This means that I have a little more authority and ability to do things than a Global Moderator, which makes up the rest of our staff. I try my best to do what's right for the community as a whole, and even for members as individuals.
I want to welcome all of our new members, as well as our not-so-new members. I love all of you and I'm so glad you're here! My door is always open, so please don't hesitate to contact me if I may help you in any way.
Cheers!
Post by: ekobeko on November 21, 2012, 05:02:53 AM
Post by: SimBlip on November 21, 2012, 07:09:38 AM
As a not-so-new-member; thank you, Pat. You messager gives me warm fuzzies. :)
Post by: LadyMustang on November 22, 2012, 11:35:49 PM
I was going to start off by just asking a couple of questions but have decided to introduce myself first, instead. I am accessing this forum with a PS3 console rather then a PC, so thought this would be a good way to test out a first post and see if it works. So far, so good. I do have a computer but it is in another house.
So my real name is Donna and I live in the mountains of Northern California, in a tiny town of about 300. We are surrounded by hay and cattle ranches and wilderness. I share my house with two adorable Shetland Sheepdogs. At one of my Sim houses I have Shelties too. It's amazing how much the Sim Shelties behave like the real thing.
I began playing the Sims 3 on PS3 about a year or so ago and then earlier this year I finally got the PC version, which is proving to be a lot better. My biggest problem is trying to keep up with my Sims. The PC Sims seem to be much more hyper and think for themselves more.
Any how thats about it for me.
~Donna S.~
Post by: Louise56 on November 22, 2012, 11:48:47 PM
Post by: ekobeko on November 23, 2012, 03:51:48 AM
Post by: Appeagdal on November 24, 2012, 08:37:31 AM
I'm from New York City, btw. If you have any questions, just shoot me a PM. :)
If I'm not post in the right board, please remove this thread. Cheers.
Post by: thesweetestpea on November 24, 2012, 08:52:05 AM
Glad to join this great forum, just want to make some new friends here.
I'm from New York City, btw. If you have any questions, just shoot me a PM. :)
If I'm not post in the right board, please remove this thread. Cheers.
Hey there. I've merged your introduction into the Introduce Yourself topic so that more members will see it and come by to say hello. I've also edited your posts for some punctuation inconsistencies. Welcome to the Forum and enjoy your time here!
Post by: Louise56 on November 24, 2012, 09:18:00 AM
Post by: amyrose on November 24, 2012, 10:17:48 AM
Post by: enderkay on November 24, 2012, 11:13:26 AM
So, about me. I'm Kender (a nickname given to me by my first boyfriend years ago, but it's basically my second name now lol), a mid-20s American expat living about 30 minutes west of Seoul, South Korea. Pretty sure my parents thought I'd only be here a year or two before giving up and moving back near them, but then I went and got myself married to a local last month. Whoops! Sorry, Mom and Dad, but it's not like you haven't seen it coming since I started teaching myself Korean in highschool. ;)
Hubs and I are having our wedding ceremony sometime next fall or winter, if we can survive this adjustment period. (Trying not to kill him is very trying some days. Like today. Must be love, right? ::)) No plans for kids yet, but Hubs is pushing 30 and his biological clock is ticking. (Pushy Asian parents. Although to be fair my father is also being a bit pushy about it. And we've only been married a month!) I'm fine being childless for now, but I'm pushing for a dog and/or a cat once I get my marriage visa and find a job, since growing up we had at least one of each at any given time and I miss having a furry friend. If I had my way we'd own German Shepherds or Irish Wolfhounds or some other big furry bundle of love, but unfortunately we live in an apartment (or a "villa" as it's called here, which is basically just an apartment in a small building as opposed to a highrise) and Hubs isn't really a fan of big dogs unless they're a Korean breed like the Jindo, which is a gorgeous creature but frankly way too much work for me. Also he has this weird misconception that cats and dogs absolutely cannot live together. ???
Anyway! I've been a Sims fan since I got Sims classic for Christmas way back when, although I was so addicted to it for a while that my parents had to cut me off. And then they refused to get Sims 2. :( Meanies. But Sims 3 more than makes up for the loss (I have all the expansions and all the stuff packs, although I'm sure I don't use them to their full advantage), and now that all my foreign friends have gone back to their respective countries and I'm alone with my non English-speaking husband, it's pretty much the most English exposure I get. :-\ I use this as an excuse for my addiction. ;D
Oh, and I tend to talk too much online. Makes up for me being the silent type in real life. :P
As we say in Korea, 잘 부탁드려요~ ♥ ("Please take care of me/treat me well~ ♥")
♥ Kender
Post by: SimBlip on November 24, 2012, 11:41:48 AM
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Post by: SeaUnicorn on November 25, 2012, 01:50:16 PM
Post by: KachieSan on November 28, 2012, 03:09:24 AM
I've been lurking the site and forum for... ever it seems. Finally decided to join the forums so I can join in all the fun and help people out the way scouring the forums have helped me.
I'm a long time Simmer, been playing since the first generation when my mom and sister got into it and graciously allowed me computer time. Now I'm (almost) 25 and playing Sims 3 on my own laptop while still commiserating about the games with my mom and sharing all the awesomeness with new generations of players while working at Target. (Seriously, I talked two little girls into gettings Sims 3, Ambitions, Late Night, World Adventures, and Pets and sharing the expansions between their laptops, with their grandfather's permission. Was great feeling.)
Also, I live in northern California, waaaaay up by the Oregon border and on the coast. When not working, I'm either at home where I rent a room from my dad and stepmom with my tuxedo kitty Semira and my ever-rotating collection of rats. Currently providing for four... one store-bought agouti hooded male named Latte, and adopted-from-the-wild triplets Cappa, Chino, and Honey, who I've had since they were a week old. OR I'm out at my boyfriend's where he gets a huge kick out of watching me play Sims 3 and all the shenanigans my sims get into, and where I have to manuever around his mom's terrier who wishes he was my dog. With any luck we'll be able to finally (after four years of dating) get our own place sometime next year and I can finally get a dog of my own to go with my menagerie.
Hoping to have a fun time chatting with people!
Post by: Katie123urgreat on November 28, 2012, 03:36:31 AM
Post by: Louise56 on November 29, 2012, 10:20:21 AM
Post by: Rainforest on November 29, 2012, 08:05:53 PM
Thank you so much for such a wonderful site... it's full of so much information! I have been a simmer since the very beginning of Sims1, but I only started playing Sims3 a few weeks ago.
Anyway, nice to meet all of you,
Rainforest :-*
Post by: Louise56 on November 30, 2012, 04:02:04 AM
Post by: HippyFreek on November 30, 2012, 04:16:29 AM
I've been playing Sims since someone gifted it to me when I was about 13. I recently invested in the base and some EPs (WA, Gen, SN) and I'm in LOVE! I don't get much time to play (No dynasties right now!), and I'm finding myself pretty dependent on the testing cheats to avoid getting bored with the monotony, but I'm into the YA years of my 2nd generation with one family, and I'm starting to see the real nuances in the characters, like my 2nd gen YA Clementine comes home from work about once a week with the action queued to accuse her husband of cheating, even though he's been completely faithful (He's a party animal who had several rom. interests, but no exs, gfs, or anything, and hasn't flirted with anyone at all since moving in with C.) In the resultant fights, she ends up with simultaneous wishes to watch the stars with him and fight with him, and he pops wishes to meet new people and skinny dip. I'm debating trying to keep them together since they are both 5 star celebrities and I'm afraid of the public fallout if they split up, or letting it play out. He just met this compatible friendly girl while he was out questioning people and he popped a wish almost immediately to friend her.
Anyway, yeah... I'll probably continue lerking for a while, though Shipperke's stories lured me out. :) Nice to meet you all!
Post by: Louise56 on November 30, 2012, 05:50:20 AM
Post by: SimBlip on November 30, 2012, 04:03:16 PM
Post by: Kuroibara on December 02, 2012, 03:30:21 PM
I've read a lot of the stories on this forum and have tried my hand at an Immortal Dynasty challenge a few times, and more recently have started a new attempt that I think I might like to write a story to go with.
Anyway, I'm really excited to be out here instead of hiding in the digital bushes!
Post by: Esther1981 on December 02, 2012, 05:22:00 PM
Post by: Louise56 on December 03, 2012, 05:03:59 AM
Good luck with starting a dynasty story. ;D
Post by: lily87 on December 07, 2012, 03:24:14 AM
My name's Lily, and I live in sunny Australia. I love the Sims, and started with the original Sims back in the day. I've been reading and using the Guide for a long time now, and can't thank everyone enough for the contributions and interesting opinions presented. Now, I'm ready to start contributing myself!
Thanks for reading, and have a great day :)
Post by: Deklitch on December 07, 2012, 03:28:52 AM
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Post by: SimBlip on December 12, 2012, 09:10:06 PM
Lovely to meet you, Jasjam! I visited Singapore many years ago, but I'll always hold fond memories of it. Welcome to the Forum! :)
Hello, DrStrange1! Congrats on owing almost every EP. That sure is a lot more than I do. Tuck in with our true afficionado's. You'll have a wonderful time! :)
Post by: jasjam on December 13, 2012, 01:48:33 AM
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Post by: Louise56 on December 13, 2012, 10:54:29 AM
Post by: sdhoey on December 13, 2012, 11:15:38 AM
Hello everyone. I am a long time lurker and finally decided I'd introduce myself. I live in Kentucky with my husband, son, and two miniature schnauzers. I have all expansion packs and am comfortable saying that I'm addicted to Sims!
Welcome Tymex, it's nice to see a neighbor on here. I've met a few from here in VA. But it's always nice to meet someone that's close by.
Post by: Tymex on December 13, 2012, 07:47:05 PM
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Post by: karlissa on December 17, 2012, 03:57:15 PM
In real life I keep to myself due to the fact I'm not a big fan of others at where I am, This has led to me becoming much shyer than when I was younger I'm a big fan of books and have wrote an unpublished book which hopefully after Christmas will come onto store shelves, The book is called Magical Auras.
I'm a big fan of single player games because of my newly found shyness and during my past I played Sims Bustin' Out and completed it several times but loved it every time, I then went onto Sims 2 and was a complete idiot at first, During that time a sim died of satellite! Onto my time of sims 3 I played for 4 years and went back to Sims 2 because of Sims 3's horrible loading speed.
Post by: SimBlip on December 17, 2012, 08:50:08 PM
Post by: Louise56 on December 19, 2012, 12:43:12 AM
Post by: Lorien on December 19, 2012, 02:14:36 PM
I've just registered and I wanted to say hi and thank you for all that very useful info; I would be completely lost if I hadn't found this awesome site.
In fact, I still feel completely lost, but at least there is hope that someday all this will make sense to me and it'll even feel easy.
I have never played the Sims, and in fact I don't even have the game yet. It all started downloading the free version of The Sims for Android a few weeks ago, and after enjoying the game so much I couldn't stop thinking "what will the full game feel like, then?".
Now I'm afraid nothing will stop me from becoming a devoted simmer. But there is so much to read and to learn that I feel a bit overwhelmed. I know it might sound silly to those long used to the game, but I'm sure some people will understand how it feels like.
A couple of weeks ago I found the Origin site where you can buy the game and expansions, but a few days later when I had finally decided about it (and persuaded hubby that he was not going to lose me in the Sims' world...) the prices had changed and now they're much more expensive than what I saw, so I've decided I'll wait a little for a good chance to buy them and meanwhile I'll try to learn about the game and decide what I will want to do once I start simming (I already have some ideas).
This forum seems to be a really nice and friendly place, so I hope to be around for a long time (though I usually read and stay silent; but maybe I'll need some help when I finally start playing).
Thank you again to all people who have shared time and effort to help; you've really made a wonderful job! :)
Post by: NearlyWitches on December 19, 2012, 03:43:18 PM
Post by: ladyaya on December 19, 2012, 04:13:14 PM
Welcome Lorien, there's nothing wrong with becoming a devoted simmer. Join us! ;)
Join us, we have cookies~
Post by: SimBlip on December 20, 2012, 12:48:28 AM
I never heard of the Sims for Android before! You are definitely ahead of me there.
As for the 'full game'; it allows you to do as much or as little as you want. Everything starts with the base game (of course), but I think you will enjoy it tremendously. You'll find comprehensive guides for every EP on this forum. The knowledge accumulated here is totally awesome.
You'll have a wonderful time! :D
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Post by: SecretSanta on December 20, 2012, 10:31:48 AM
I've been a long time lurker on the forum and website. I've been playing TS3 for a good few years now and have found this site absolutely invaluable.
I live in England with my partner, our two gorgeous girls, a dog and a cat! I tend to play for an hour or so each evening when the girls have gone to bed, but our eldest daughter (who's just about to turn 5) likes to watch. She insists that my sims family adopts any strays that happen to lurk and if I create a new family, the YA has to be a girl called Betsy! Don't know why, she just likes the name I think.
Im trying to get my sim abducted by the aliens, but no luck so far. Will try out some hints 'n tips on the aliens posts.
Post by: SimBlip on December 20, 2012, 11:23:26 AM
Post by: Louise56 on December 20, 2012, 01:26:28 PM
Post by: Rheassi on December 20, 2012, 08:43:02 PM
I have found your website to be incredible helpful. Today I was poking around I noticed the forums and began reading though the challenges. I love to do challenges. I figured it was about time I created a membership.
I have been playing the Sims since the original Sims. Married 16 years and mom to 3 very active children. I also started college this past summer so all of that takes from my Sims time lol. When I do find time to play I like to build, create Sims and do challenges. I have attempted to use CAW a couple of times before deciding it was not for me!
Happy Simmimg!
Post by: Louise56 on December 21, 2012, 04:44:04 AM
Post by: Pluto_Proserpina on December 21, 2012, 08:47:04 PM
This is a nice, easy to navigate, clear site with some good tips and interesting challenges.
Post by: Louise56 on December 22, 2012, 03:35:37 AM
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Post by: Mayki5 on December 23, 2012, 01:11:02 AM
I've been floating around here for a while, reading some of the Immortal Dynasty stories that have been posted.
Definitely kept me occupied for a while, particularly with the longer ones. Had a lot of laughs out of them and expecting more to come.
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Post by: Louise56 on December 26, 2012, 10:33:37 PM
But all my disks are in a very safe place. ;)
Post by: RaiaDraconis on December 26, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
Post by: Katantunoro on December 27, 2012, 04:06:04 PM
EDIT: Apparently 8+6=2. Good job me!
Post by: younggeneration on December 28, 2012, 04:16:27 PM
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Post by: SimBlip on December 28, 2012, 05:50:58 PM
@ Lilyp: Hehe! This place will inspire you to find that disk and install it. Have fun!
@ Katantunoro: I'm a procrastinator too and enjoyed your introduction very much. I hope you will write!
@ younggeneration: I like your forum name. I live in England too. I'm very interested in what you have to say. See you around?
Post by: Louise56 on December 29, 2012, 06:18:55 AM
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Post by: Gabsiela on January 02, 2013, 04:32:41 AM
I'm not new to Sims3 but I am new to the forum. :) I've been a longtime Sims fan - I remember getting the very first Sims game and being all excited about it. It's a great game to unwind to after a hard day of work and study (I full time both).
I currently have one game going on in Moonlight Falls - I started with a Witch (Gabrielle) and a Human (David), whom I put into the Alchemist and Gardening careers respectively. Basically, my Gardener is the support Sim for my Witch. He cooks, he cleans, he gardens, he repairs. It's awesome.
As I was playing the Witch and gaining Alchemy skill, I got the idea to switch her supernatural state and have a kid for each one. I know there's a 50% chance of the child being supernatural because David is human but so far I've been pretty lucky.
Gabrielle had two children, Armstrong and Bambi, before changing supernatural states for the first time and both are Witches. Then she switched to being a Fairy and had Cadmus, Damon and Dante. Cadmus is a Fairy. Damon and Dante are twins and while Damon is a Fairy as well, Dante is Human. I thought that was pretty cool. Gabrielle then switched to being a Vampire and had Eirwen (Gaelic for 'white snow' because it was snowing heavily when she was born). Eirwen is a Vampire.
David froze his age so he could never grow old, he did this because when Gabrielle was a Fairy I noticed her lifespan was over 2k+ days. But then he asked her to forsake her vampirism and she did. So now they are both human, and she is ageing.
Because the household is full, they can't yet have more children. I plan on moving the kids out one by one after they have achieved their top career level, achieved their lifetime wish and (if applicable) gained their highest power level too.
Armstrong and Bambi are almost there. :)
Anyway, so that's my game. I have all the expansions and I'm always rebuilding the home to different collections or random styles. It keeps the game a bit fresh by changing things up a bit every now and again.
I have some buggy things I need to ask about, so I'll be posting there for any issues I have. For the most part I've been able to fix stuff by reading what others have posted but not always.
This is a great website and has been incredibly helpful for my gameplay. My thanks to Carl and Pam and other moderators for all the effort they've put into it.
Cheers,
Gabsiela
Post by: Crouchie on January 02, 2013, 05:06:56 AM
I'm fairly new to Sims but I have been silently hanging around this forum for almost a year. My computer isn't that great and I only have one expansion pack [seasons, despite the fact that I told my family 'Do not get the latest expansion pack!']
I unfortunately found out about static needs too soon, So chances of me being able to do a legacy/dynasty are close to minimal- but I do try.
I am quite grateful for this guide- I'd probably be lost with out it, So thank you.
-Crouchie
Post by: Louise56 on January 02, 2013, 07:19:08 AM
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Post by: WJMill on January 02, 2013, 12:51:48 PM
My name is Whitney, but WJ is fine, too! I have been playing The Sims since the very, very first one. I think it was my first real PC game. I'm 25 and I live in Minnesota. I love to write, draw, and read. I also like The Sims 3 (duh! :P). I've been enjoying my time here very much and I hope to stick around for a while. I lurked around here for a while a few years ago. Carl's guide has been my go-to since vanilla came out! :D
Post by: Louise56 on January 02, 2013, 02:12:33 PM
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Post by: Shadowkeepernoir on January 04, 2013, 07:13:15 PM
I figured I lurked around here as guest often enough I should register for an account. Once again, thank you for all your work, advice and for sharing.
Post by: bubbles on January 05, 2013, 04:01:48 AM
Post by: Aniruddh on January 05, 2013, 05:03:07 AM
I am Aniruddh, a 13-year old casual gamer.
I stumbled on Sims 3 last year, but didn't get it until a week back(from now), and I must say I really regret getting it:
It's been using up all my time and I barely study nowadays!
I found the site while Googling for career guides, and I can see a lot of work has been done on the site.
It's gonna be really difficult for me to take time off my virtual life in the game and concentrate on my real life :P
Post by: Louise56 on January 05, 2013, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: SimBlip on January 05, 2013, 10:00:13 AM
Post by: Nestra on January 06, 2013, 07:12:54 PM
I've been a lurker for awhile but thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Nestra and have been a huge Sims fan ever since Sims 1! Sims 2 had to be my favourite, I played Strangetown and had a whole (Curious!) dynasty of aliens - I was so happy when Seasons came out and my beloved Aliens made a reappearance. I play in SV in Sims 3, the same game for the past couple of years because I like big complex family trees and heaps of history for my Sims. I'm a stay-at-home Mum to 3 preschoolers so I'm a bit low on free time to play, but I enjoy what time I do get!
Happy New Year all :)
~ Nes
Post by: Louise56 on January 07, 2013, 03:13:55 PM
Post by: SimBlip on January 07, 2013, 10:17:55 PM
I used to love Strangetown too. I always hope for a picture of the old alien crash to end up somewhere. It doesn't. Maybe I'll have to load up those old disks once more to get it.
Anyways, welcome to the forum. Have a lovely time! :)
Post by: amyrose on January 08, 2013, 04:51:32 AM
Post by: yruvian on January 10, 2013, 11:57:00 AM
First of all, a Happy New Year to all :).
I am yruvian... and I've been a fond reader of this forum (and the guide site) for nearly a year now <.<. Which also happens to be about the time I got Sims 3.
I've been thinking of starting a story for some time now, which is truly the reason I registered. After all, what better place to do it than the site which has helped me over most of my Sims-related issues?
Post by: Louise56 on January 10, 2013, 12:06:07 PM
Post by: NorthernLights8 on January 13, 2013, 12:45:41 AM
-NL8
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Post by: SimBlip on January 13, 2013, 10:35:26 AM
Post by: plumbobbie on January 13, 2013, 10:55:29 AM
I had gotten the base Sims 3 game when it first came out, but it didn't work so well on the older computer I was using. :'( Now, since starting school, I've gotten a new computer and have been playing regularly for about three months now, and am working my way through all the amazing sounding expansions! So far, I have World Adventures, High-End Loft Stuff, and Ambitions.
In addition, I am a veteran Simmer; I've played all three generations, though I didn't make it through very many of the expansions for TS2 because my computer broke.
Anyway, that's me and my Sim life.
Nice to meet you all!
Post by: Audren on January 13, 2013, 10:58:23 AM
Post by: Louise56 on January 13, 2013, 11:00:55 AM
Post by: Majick81 on January 13, 2013, 01:16:37 PM
Been using the Carl's Sims 3 guide site for a while, and joined the forum .. some time ago. Just now thought to try and actually use it, heh. Been playing the Sims series since the days of TS1 (I was a teenager back then). I enjoy building more than playing, but with the installation of Supernatural and Seasons I've been enjoying playing more and more.
I guess that will do for a simple intro, hope you all have a great day and happy simming!
Post by: Audren on January 13, 2013, 01:49:55 PM
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Post by: Brittz on January 20, 2013, 12:11:31 AM
I've been playing Sims since I was quite young around 9 so 9 years ! Still not very good at anything in the game and I get super bored of families far too easily ! I think the cheats almost ruined the game for me, I got lazy but hey people change haha!
I'm really interested in trying out some challenges ! I'd have to say my favorite expansions would be, Supernatural, pets (due to the equine world being introduced) and Seasons. I remember wishing for years when I was younger that Horses be introduced one day!
Would love some inspiration from all of you on some fun ideas, so feel free to message me!
Post by: Silviak on January 20, 2013, 03:19:10 AM
She was right. It's awesome, and I'm hooked.
I'm a big fan of coming up with storylines and scenarios to play out. To that end, I've been learning the finer points of the game, as I hate cheating such as static needs and whatnot. I like the challenge of setting out to what I want to do in a specific timeframe.
Right now, my current little challenge is to make a mini family dynasty of performers. I wanted a chance to also explore and buy/mess around with a few houses in Union Cove, which is seriously my favorite town, hands down. All of you who did it are amazing people, and I'm so impressed with the unique details in every house.
Where was I? Oh yeah, dynasty. So I fudged a bit with the lifespan (since I didn't want to race, I just wanted to enjoy performing), gave birth to quadruplets, and am now making them into their own little Patridge Family band. ::) We're going through childhood right now, it's crazy fun.
I do enjoy messing around with mods on occasion, but only if they enhance storyline/the experience. Hence the quadruplets above. That was courtesy of a super rare chance on a mod.
I've struggled to become a more accomplished decorater/builder, and my goal is to learn how to make awesome but functional houses.
And to finish my legacy challenge. It's the first challenge I've ever tried, and I liked what Pinstar did there.
Wow, I ramble too much. So uh, hi!
Post by: NearlyWitches on January 20, 2013, 06:01:40 AM
Post by: Silviak on January 20, 2013, 07:23:09 AM
I'm always happy when fellow Aussies join the forum ;D welcome Silviak!
*waves* Lo!
Post by: Louise56 on January 21, 2013, 04:40:40 AM
Post by: Dellyo82 on January 21, 2013, 03:00:37 PM
I've been lurking this forum for a few months and finally registered a few days ago. I especially love all the awesome stories that can be found here! :)
I've been playing Sims since Sims 1 (had all EPs), also played Sims 2 a lot (had all EPs in the end as well). Then when Sims 3 came out I bought the base game and just couldn't get the feeling for it, so I stopped playing. (Played World of Warcraft instead. ;))
I never uninstalled Sims, though, and last fall I gave it another try. Soon I wanted to get an EP and when searching for information about all of them that could help me decide which one, I found Carl's guide! It has helped me a lot with my play style - I found I had to tweak some of my strategies I was used to from Sims 2 and suddenly everything worked out a lot better! ;)
I got Generations as first EP and then saw that Seasons was about to be released (Snow! Winter!). I knew I needed to get that one! (Snow! Snowboarding! Snowball fights! Snowmen! Snow Angels! Did I mention the snow? I love snow!)
I also got Supernatural after I read about it here. Love it! Fairys! And I can have toddler fairys playing in snow!
Then I found the Dreamweaver Immortal Dynasty Story on the Guide and read it twice. (And once more when I read the original thread.) That actually convinced me that I needed to get Ambitions and World Adventures, too. ;D And that's the EPs I have now. I'm saving for a new computer because mine is a bit overwhelmed with the installed EPs already - playable, but lots of lag in big files and saving issues, Error 12 and such. So Pets, Showtime and Late Night will have to wait a little while.
I've been reading the forum a lot, but most of the time from my mobile which is fine for reading but I don't like posting from it. I have a (almost) 2-year-old daughter who would love to get her hands on my computer (and would no doubt wreak havoc ;)), so it's safely tucked away while she is awake. ;) This also means my playing time is limited to the evenings when she is asleep. :)
I want to try an Immortal Dynasty when I get a new computer. It will probably take me ages to finish IF I finish, but I like a challenge. :) (I loved the Sims 2 Apocalypse Challenge!) Up until then I'm just exploring all the new game features. After getting 5 EPs in just three months (gosh, it does sound crazy put like this! :o) there is a lot left to learn! :)
Oh, by the way, I try my best to avoid mistakes but English is not my first language, so I might miss some. I do play Sims in English because the very first copy of Sims 1 I got my hands on was English only and I just could not get used to the (German - I'm from Austria) translations (and the mistakes!) later on.
Post by: Louise56 on January 21, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
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Post by: JCree on January 26, 2013, 01:51:21 PM
I recently just started my first DecaDynasty and I'm hoping to turn it in a decent story. I've already got some ideas and been playing around with it for a bit.
I love that there are people out there that write stories to go along with their dynasties. I always have some sort of plot playing in my head when I play with the sims, but I never thought to write it down. Well, I did. But I'm so bad at remembering to take screenshots that I never considered.
But I figured with a new year, I want to combine two of the things I love: Writing and Sims. Who knows if I'll have time. But I want to at least try.
Right now I'm currently living in Japan, but I have about one month left in my stay before I'll be returning back to the States. So It might be hard to keep up with my story, but I'm going to plan in advance. So hopefully even if I can't play, I can still post up chapters and what not.
Anyways, I think that's enough for now. I'm happy to be a part of the forums and I can't wait to read more stories along the way.
Post by: Louise56 on January 26, 2013, 02:08:12 PM
Post by: SimBlip on January 26, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
Post by: azokka361 on January 27, 2013, 12:54:31 AM
Hi, I've been on the Forum for a couple months now, I believe, but never really formally introduced myself! I'm, er, Azokka, and I've tried the Immortal Dynasty on this board a few times, and am currently in the middle of an attempt.
Post by: hitch82 on January 27, 2013, 12:22:08 PM
Post by: Louise56 on January 27, 2013, 01:25:53 PM
Post by: cygnus on January 27, 2013, 06:54:38 PM
So I'm going to step up and become more active in the forums, hooray for me!
I've been playing sims for nearly a decade now. I started with Sims Bustin' Out for Playstation 2, then picked up a second-hand copy of the original Sims for my computer. I didn't enjoy the PC version as much as I did the console, until Sims 2! My favorite expansion was University, and I cannot wait for Sims 3 University Life!
Also, today is my birthday! And for my birthday I added Supernatural to my collection of expansions. My goals for 2013 are to complete a dynasty, and participate in as many challenges as I can.
Happy Simming, all!
Post by: SimBlip on January 27, 2013, 07:04:35 PM
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Post by: honeylamb on January 28, 2013, 01:48:39 PM
honeylamb
Post by: betabee on January 29, 2013, 09:46:14 AM
Happy simming!
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Post by: CaramelCat on January 30, 2013, 06:00:11 PM
I'm CaramelCat, a.k.a. Cara or Caramel. Feel free to call me either.
After lurking for a bit over a week, I finally decided to get started posting :-)
Post by: Louise56 on January 31, 2013, 01:18:04 PM
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Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 02, 2013, 05:49:54 PM
Welcome to everyone! I'm Platnum and I have been on and off lately due to technical and personal difficulties. I have been a simmer since the first one and since my laptop died plus tragedy on the non-Sim side of my life (yes there is a Non-Sim side), I have been getting my Sim fill with Sims FreePlay on my phone. I took a chance on being story writer on the forum but I wasn't able to stick with it. However I am more comfortable sharing since I did that and so you may see me around sharing some random shots of my Sim family.
Now, thanks to YouTube, I have fixed my laptop and so far so good. Hope to be around more often and get up to speed on the months and members I've missed.
Welcome again to everyone!!
Post by: Audren on February 02, 2013, 06:05:56 PM
Post by: Kuro-rin on February 03, 2013, 04:09:56 AM
I haven't been playing sims for very long, I started off with sims 2 when my cousin gave me the CD for my birthday, but i enjoyed it so much, that I got the sims 3 as well! Although, since I'm just a student, I can't exactly afford to buy all the expansion pack... As much as I want them. Oh well
Post by: bubbles on February 03, 2013, 04:20:31 AM
Post by: Louise56 on February 03, 2013, 06:20:38 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 08, 2013, 03:05:55 PM
Welcome to the forum Kuro-rin.
Post by: misscaterpillar on February 10, 2013, 05:13:57 AM
I was in this forum before but I didn't do much besides introducing myself (so it has to be somewhere here in the thread).
Somehow I can't find any details about my account anymore, that's why I created a new one and hope this time around, I'll be more active.
In the past two years that I've been playing sims, I read a lot in the forum and in Carl's Sims 3 guide and got a lot of help and guidance, so I can't say anything else besides that I love it!
Post by: Louise56 on February 10, 2013, 09:10:44 AM
Post by: SimBlip on February 10, 2013, 10:22:56 AM
It's wonderful to see so many simmers join the forum. Have a great time! :)
Post by: bubbles on February 10, 2013, 11:05:45 AM
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Post by: Crystal on February 10, 2013, 05:01:12 PM
Post by: Snufflesxx on February 11, 2013, 02:49:24 AM
Hi I'm Crystal. Obviously. I've been cruising this forum for a long time but only recently joined. I think this is a good site with lots of support for newbies. I like the advice and I love the stories and it's FREE!
You can't buy friendliness and helpfulness :)
Post by: Louise56 on February 11, 2013, 03:14:44 AM
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Post by: Lallaith on February 12, 2013, 11:55:27 AM
i've been lurking for a while, and decided to sign up because i want to take part in the challenges this year!
Post by: Louise56 on February 12, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
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Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 14, 2013, 11:27:36 PM
hi everyone!
i've been lurking for a while, and decided to sign up because i want to take part in the challenges this year!
Challenges are fun to read about. Can't wait to look in on yours. Welcome to the forum.
Post by: Cake on February 15, 2013, 03:48:27 AM
I've been lurking for a short while and made a few posts but haven't introduced myself yet. I really love this site, it's very helpful! And the forums seem so much nicer than the ones over at EA. I'm a long-time Sims fan, ever since I played the very first Sims, and I'm mostly into building. :)
Post by: RaAnana on February 15, 2013, 10:15:15 AM
I've been playing Sims off and on since the first Sim City came out (played on a black and white monitor). My daughter gave me her Sims 3 game when she went off to college, and I've found a lot of answers here on the forum since I've been lurking about for about a year. Finally decided to join. I play on a Mac, and have found some useful information here on Mac-related issues. I look forward now to participating in the forum.
Post by: Plymouthdodgewreks on February 15, 2013, 10:28:20 AM
http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,14680.msg283312.html#msg283312
Post by: NearlyWitches on February 15, 2013, 11:39:43 AM
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Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 16, 2013, 10:59:39 PM
Post by: Silviak on February 17, 2013, 02:08:56 AM
Good luck on the legacy, Plymouth. They're a lot of fun and just as hairraising to do! :)
Post by: Pernille on February 21, 2013, 02:33:50 AM
I have been using this site for tips on how to play whenever I got stuck. There's so many aspect of the game I would have missed if it wasn't for this site!
For that last few months I have been reading all the wonderful dynasty stories which promted me to try out the decadynasty challenge myself. It's much harder than it look! I'm currently at my fourth attempt..
I'm from Denmark so english isn't my first language. It's funny how a language can be easy to read and understand but the moment you have to express yourself in it you discover how limited a vocabulary you have and how you know absolutly nothing of the correct grammar:) I hope my posts makes sense despite the grammar and language issues. If not please let me know and I'll try to clarify.
Post by: Louise56 on February 21, 2013, 04:34:35 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 25, 2013, 04:40:46 AM
I'm from Denmark so english isn't my first language. It's funny how a language can be easy to read and understand but the moment you have to express yourself in it you discover how limited a vocabulary you have and how you know absolutly nothing of the correct grammar:) I hope my posts makes sense despite the grammar and language issues. If not please let me know and I'll try to clarify.
Glad you decided to join us, Pernille. Welcome. No worries on your English. A lot of people's first language is Simmish on here so you aren't alone. ;D
Post by: juliette on February 25, 2013, 08:24:48 AM
Post by: rokrchik on February 28, 2013, 05:14:37 AM
Name's Kerry, login name rokrchik, and I live outside of Seattle, WA. I'm working on the current Baby Boom challenge in the tournament. I actually was doing really good and then something borked in my game and I could not get it to stop crashing. I uninstalled everything (after backing up my saved game) and am now reinstalling in the hopes that whatever file got corrupted or deleted fixes itself.
I am SO looking forward to the University expansion pack! When I first got into The Sims 2, the uni expansion pack was my first one so I have a soft spot for it. Hopefully I will be able to post my score for the Baby Boom challenge soon and not have to start over. Ugh.
Cheers!
Post by: Louise56 on February 28, 2013, 05:59:58 AM
Post by: Trip on February 28, 2013, 06:47:26 PM
So a day's leave. How nice.
Post by: Schipperke on February 28, 2013, 08:01:36 PM
I used to be TheTripWasInfraGreen. And today, I realized that deleting my account because I failed a dynasty was a terrible idea.
So a day's leave. How nice.
Glad to see you back. :D
Post by: ladyaya on February 28, 2013, 08:39:57 PM
I used to be TheTripWasInfraGreen. And today, I realized that deleting my account because I failed a dynasty was a terrible idea.
So a day's leave. How nice.
What are you supposed to do about the Rusts now? o,o
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on February 28, 2013, 09:26:02 PM
Um... I guess Hello again Trip. If it's any consolation it's much easier to type. And faster... :D
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Post by: Kaye on March 02, 2013, 03:18:50 PM
My name's Khadijah, but I usually have people call me Kaye or Kaycee/KC because my name can be a bit hard to pronounce. I've been a fan of the Sims since 2004, when I was ten years old. My favorite thing to do in The Sims 3 is renovate pre-made houses. Easier than building from scratch and a lot of fun.
I live in the United States. It's...pretty average where I'm at. Four seasons, ten months of school, everyone goes about their day, and I stay in my room with my electronics, only crawling out every few hours for a snack. There's not much to do in my little town, but it's cozy. And a little crazy.
Post by: Bee on March 04, 2013, 03:06:51 AM
I've been simming since the original game, and play on a macbook pro. With all the mac issues, I have rediscovered playing a completely vanilla game, and well... it's not as boring as I'd expected.
I'm an Aussie living in the States, and mom to three, one of whom is a very new nooboo. Stuck on the couch with a nursling? Perfect excuse for simming. :D
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 04, 2013, 11:32:23 AM
A belated welcome to you Kaye.
And welcome back to you Bee. Congrats on the very newboo! ;D
Post by: Danielle Haydis on March 05, 2013, 08:53:41 AM
I've just been lurking around the forum, reading everyone's great stories (which makes me want to write my own). Whenever I encounter a problem in my game, I usually check here for a solution.
I've been playing sims 3 for almost a year now and I fear I'm developing a severe case of SimAddiction. :D
Post by: TheZenPhoenix on March 05, 2013, 08:03:51 PM
I decided to finally post something on here! I've been an avid reader of this forum and site for quite a while now but never made a registered account. It's always been my "go-to" anytime I needed info about The Sims. I first started playing the game when The Sims Double Deluxe came out.
The stories on here are awesome and the challenges blow my mind! My favorite is Pam's Dreamweaver Immortal Dynasty.
I'm happy to be "official" now!! 8)
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 06, 2013, 01:33:56 AM
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Post by: Louise56 on March 08, 2013, 02:48:50 AM
Post by: SimNike on March 08, 2013, 04:41:58 AM
Anyways, I have been a BIG Sims fan ever since it came into existence!
I believe I was age 14 (around there) that I started to play Sims 1. Played a bit of Sims 2 but me being a part of The Sims Online was where it was at! I dedicated about 5 years of my life to that game (and no, I didn't have to juggle between that game and a girlfriend... really it was that game and college!) If any of y'all EVER played The Sims Online, Test Center was my main city... I was under different names... NBA, Nike, Bruce Almighty and my last one before the game went extinct of QuikSilver. I was a BIG flirt in that game, was voted most flirtatious male of TC and voted 3rd most friendliest Sim of Test Center as well! (I guess two females were more friendly than myself, hehe...) ALL THAT PLUS being the owner of a #1 Skill House (specializing in Body & Logic -- called Tropical Isle BodyLogic) that tallied more than 320+ real life hours! I had all 7 roommate spots filled by women! :)~
I was REALLY, TRULY saddened by the news that The Sims Online would no longer exist but I did hear about Second Life and most of my Sims Online friends went there. Unfortunately, I could never get into that game because really, it didn't have the same feel, the same fun-factor as what The Sims Online brought to me in those 5 years... spending anywhere between 8 to 10 hours of real life in that game... and it will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart, even if it never does come back in this lifetime, the numerous friendships that I made on that game, the special women I interacted with on there, the balloons that I passed to people to make friends in order to grow my number of friends, all of those memories will never be forgotten.
It was a REALLY HARD transition going back to playing Sims offline, even though the Sims 3 had way way better graphics than The Sims Online could ever produce... Until The Sims 3; University Life came out. With the new options of calling for new roommates, and not having to worry about greening them up, is such a relief! Almost as fun as the good ol' days of The Sims Online, except for the major difference of them not being played by a real-life person... :( I know people had major problems with The Sims Online and are happy that that game is no longer in service, but there are other people (like myself) that continue hoping that one day Sims will be back online so we can all reunite and be roomies in the same house. Til then, I will design and continue brainstorming ideas for my house that I will one day in the future build online...
With all that being said, I am very happy to be part of this forum and hope to make new friends on here to talk about Sims! If you would like to e-mail me, I have enabled this feature so that you can e-mail me, whether if it was about The Sims Online and whether you knew me from back then or just about The Sims 3, I am open for any type of Sims discussion! :)
Happy Simming Y'all! :)
John aka SimNike
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 08, 2013, 07:50:18 AM
I never had the opportunity to play Sims Online and was always intrigued. But couldn't leave the offline game long enough to try. I always opted to spend my money on the regular game.
Post by: SimNike on March 08, 2013, 04:24:56 PM
Welcome to the forum Keoni and SimNike.
I never had the opportunity to play Sims Online and was always intrigued. But couldn't leave the offline game long enough to try. I always opted to spend my money on the regular game.
Thank you for that warm welcome, PlatnumDymnd! ;) Anyways, you missed out on a GREAT multiplayer game! Though one can never go wrong with customizing the offline version, as the online version was a bit limited, but still it was great nonetheless. If I could do it all over again? 10 out of 10 times, YES!! :)
Post by: bubbles on March 08, 2013, 05:07:01 PM
Post by: SimNike on March 08, 2013, 07:37:36 PM
Welcome Bee, Danielle, TheZenPhoenix, Keoni and SimNike! Enjoy your time on the best Simming forum around!
Thank you Bubbles! *HUGS* Yes, ummm... I am glad I stumbled upon this site (via a google search). I see myself being here for the long-term! :)
Post by: Simeon on March 08, 2013, 08:37:20 PM
My name's Simeon and I've just joined this forum. I have been lurking for a couple of years now, but only just decided to join up!
I'm a 22 year on bloke and hail from Sydney, Australia and (sadly) spend most of my time working full time for government and (happily) planning a wedding with my fiancé! She's also a Sims player, and introduced me to the game!
Hope to speak to you all soon!
Post by: bubbles on March 09, 2013, 02:36:42 AM
Post by: Mixuneko on March 09, 2013, 04:45:29 PM
I'm Mixu! I'm a long time visitor to Pam and Carl's Sims 3 page and decided to join the forum today! I absolutely LOVE everyone's stories! I was enthralled for like 3 days with all the different challenges and impressed at how creative and supportive everyone on the Forums is so here I am!
I'd like to try my first Sims 3 challenge and my first Sims 3 Story line. (is that what we call it?) I'm a long time Sims player and even longer time story teller I just never really realized you could put the two together so well! (Yeah not my brightest moment)
So, naturally, I have a few questions and if all of these are answered on another part of the Forum feel free to kick me over to where I belong (With my apologies of course >.<)
-From what I understand, players refer to themselves as "Watchers" and are (sometimes) omnipotent and in charge of their sims. Easy enough.. am I off by much on that? lol
-Are there any challenges that would be easier then others or best to complete for someone first starting?
-Is there a section where we're allowed to just freely play and write out the story of our sims or is it only for Challenges?
-(this is a random one) I've never (confession) let my sims die before. The extent of my play is to have an immortal God that can do anything cause I spent 90 hours doing everything on them, hence why I'm so eager for something new. Has anyway else done this? And was playing through generations of your sims family more enjoyable?
-Lastly, any random tips for a new comer? :)
Thanks, hope to hear back from some of you! :)
Post by: ladyaya on March 10, 2013, 01:16:30 AM
Hi there!
I'm Mixu! I'm a long time visitor to Pam and Carl's Sims 3 page and decided to join the forum today! I absolutely LOVE everyone's stories! I was enthralled for like 3 days with all the different challenges and impressed at how creative and supportive everyone on the Forums is so here I am!
I'd like to try my first Sims 3 challenge and my first Sims 3 Story line. (is that what we call it?) I'm a long time Sims player and even longer time story teller I just never really realized you could put the two together so well! (Yeah not my brightest moment)
So, naturally, I have a few questions and if all of these are answered on another part of the Forum feel free to kick me over to where I belong (With my apologies of course >.<)
-From what I understand, players refer to themselves as "Watchers" and are (sometimes) omnipotent and in charge of their sims. Easy enough.. am I off by much on that? lol
-Are there any challenges that would be easier then others or best to complete for someone first starting?
-Is there a section where we're allowed to just freely play and write out the story of our sims or is it only for Challenges?
-(this is a random one) I've never (confession) let my sims die before. The extent of my play is to have an immortal God that can do anything cause I spent 90 hours doing everything on them, hence why I'm so eager for something new. Has anyway else done this? And was playing through generations of your sims family more enjoyable?
-Lastly, any random tips for a new comer? :)
Thanks, hope to hear back from some of you! :)
Welcome Mixu!
My, I don't think i've commented in this thread since I introduced myself way back whenever it was.
The term Watchers actually comes from The Sims Medieval. How people play as a Watcher is up to them in any game they play, and any story they write.
There are Miscellaneous Challenges here, (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html) plus some people like to start out hard with something like the Immortal Dynasty Challenge. Others still like Legacies.
The Miscellaneous (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,29.0.html) and Legacy (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,30.0.html) boards are generally where people post whatever Sim stories they want.
I personally have never done so, although others might have. I like to play through generations, it gives me a chance to see what sims appear from story progression, and what the descendants look like.
None that I can think of for the moment, but there are threads that have hints and tips for Legacies, the different Dynasties, and other threads that ask and answer questions.
Just look around for something to read, or start your own story, or even just ask for help with problems or things you don`t understand. We`re generally a friendly bunch, and I hope to see you around the forums one day. :)
~Anna
Post by: bubbles on March 10, 2013, 03:41:39 AM
Welcome Mixuneko! Enjoy the challenges. If you aren't fond of letting your sims die, try an Immortal Dynasty or a Lifestates Dynasty. You need to keep your founders and heirs alive for the whole game, but the rest of the family dies off. You get the best of both worlds! Anna, I couldn't have said any of the rest any better myself.
Welcome Mixu!
My, I don't think i've commented in this thread since I introduced myself way back whenever it was.
The term Watchers actually comes from The Sims Medieval. How people play as a Watcher is up to them in any game they play, and any story they write.
There are Miscellaneous Challenges here, (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html) plus some people like to start out hard with something like the Immortal Dynasty Challenge. Others still like Legacies.
The Miscellaneous (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,29.0.html) and Legacy (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,30.0.html) boards are generally where people post whatever Sim stories they want.
I personally have never done so, although others might have. I like to play through generations, it gives me a chance to see what sims appear from story progression, and what the descendants look like.
None that I can think of for the moment, but there are threads that have hints and tips for Legacies, the different Dynasties, and other threads that ask and answer questions.
Just look around for something to read, or start your own story, or even just ask for help with problems or things you don`t understand. We`re generally a friendly bunch, and I hope to see you around the forums one day. :)
~Anna
Post by: SimsFreak26 on March 10, 2013, 06:00:11 AM
My name is SimsFreak26 (or HeathH737 for The Sims 3 Exchange)
I hail from Australia and I've been playing Sims since I was six years old (I'm now 16 so that's a looong time)
I like Mi Goreng noodles x3
Have a nice day! :)
Post by: Snufflesxx on March 10, 2013, 06:52:08 AM
I've been playing since I was about four and I'm 13 and half now so I've been playing a long time too! I'm sure a lot of people here have been playing for a number of years, too.
Post by: kellykennedysims on March 10, 2013, 10:35:16 AM
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Post by: SimsFreak26 on March 12, 2013, 03:33:45 AM
Hello everyone, I'm maddy. I've been playing the Sims since the beginning, probably first played it when I was 4 or 5, though it didn't interest me much (I played Everquest, so the "character creation" was really lacking for me.) I started playing the Sims 2 around release, got a few expansions for Christmas, and then got all the EPs from a friend when 3 came out. ;D Right now I have all the EPs for Sims 3 and I typically play on and off for a month or so at a time. I'm not really into stories and stuff, but I enjoy reading other people's stories and reading about their experiences with the game. Figured I might as well introduce myself and try some challenges while I'm here.Welcome :)
Post by: Paulo on March 12, 2013, 02:55:04 PM
Played the Sims 1 year ago and loved it. Been playing the latest version for a while since I upgraded my PC.
Thinking about doing some of the challenges to spice up the game play a bit. I've had a go at one so far, but made a mistake so...
Post by: Louise56 on March 16, 2013, 11:01:03 AM
Post by: SimAd on March 16, 2013, 12:03:58 PM
I'm SimAd and I am a Sims player. Or something like that. :-)
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on March 16, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
Oh, here's the Intro thread.
I'm SimAd and I am a Sims player. Or something like that. :-)
I love it! Hello and welcome and all that stuff. :)
Post by: bubbles on March 17, 2013, 03:28:28 AM
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Post by: plumbbobparadise on March 19, 2013, 08:35:53 PM
I own practically all the Sims games, all the way back to Sims 1, yes even the failed Medieval series. The only ones I don't have are the console games and the MySims series, which I had no interest in in the first place.
I had an account here about a year ago. That's when I quit playing Sims for awhile.
Then I got Seasons and University about a week ago and now I'm hooked again. Even started playing one of my old saves.
Post by: jennovazombie on March 21, 2013, 07:42:30 AM
Oh gosh, I've played since Sims 1...making magic came out? My brother let me play on his computer for a while and I've been HOOKED!
I had most of the Sims 2 expansions on my laptop before it wiped itself, sadly the CD drive died so I've been without those games for a while.
Right before Pets came out my husband bought me Sims 3+Ambitions and I've been simming away since then! I plan on buying all of the expansions so I can run them when I get a better computer.
I found this site last year sometime, and it immediately went into my bookmarks list. I've finally decided to make an account for the forums.
Post by: Darkeroid on March 21, 2013, 10:38:15 AM
Just to quote myself from the other thread,
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I have been playing since 2004. I was just a 4 year old back then and me and my 14 year old cousin found the first The Sims. We didn't know what to do but then another cousin who was also 14 year old taught us. In 2006 I bought The Sims 2 but I couldn't install it, so I kept on playing The Sims until 2009. Then the second 14 year old cousin bought me The Sims 3, and I have been playing since. I have played The Sims 2 after playing The Sims 3. I still have me old The Sims 2 discs :P
Post by: Louise56 on March 21, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
Post by: Abandag on March 22, 2013, 12:04:34 AM
I've owned The Sims 3 and World Adventures for over two years, but never really played much until recently. I was one of those people who really liked TS2 and was disappointed with certain aspects of TS3. After giving it more of a chance recently, and having purchased a couple more expansions, I have come to really enjoy this game.
I've found a lot of good tips and help here, so I thought I'd register for the forum.
See you around.
Post by: Louise56 on March 22, 2013, 09:14:58 AM
Post by: Vincent on March 22, 2013, 11:39:17 AM
Now I play Sims 3 a lot, far too much actually. I've played extensively in Twinbrook and Bridgeport, but Sunset Valley is still my favorite town.
I own the base game, WA, Amb, LN, Pets, SHT, SN. I strongly dislike Pets and SN, I don't know why I thought I would like these expansions, but they just add too much chaos and unrealistic stuff for me, apparently. Something I found out only after buying them :(
Now I'm really looking forward to getting Seasons, Generations and University Life. Money's been tight lately, so it will have to be one at a time.
I play mostly Sunset Valley with only human sims. I tend to play with aging off, usually only small families, of three sims max. I want to play a dynasty some day but I am not sure if I will like it or if it will just stress me out.
I am really grateful to everyone who contributes to this website for the great information posted here.
Recently I've started a little blog about my latest sim, Eve Starfall, who has just arrived in Sunset Valley with the long-term goal to befriend every member of the community. Can provide link to those interested, won't add it right now because I fear it would fall into the category of shameless self-advertisement.
Post by: ceeluvscouture on March 22, 2013, 06:20:50 PM
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Post by: Louise56 on March 29, 2013, 09:02:22 AM
Post by: blackforest0 on March 30, 2013, 08:06:42 PM
But anyway, I decided to join after lurking around for a while, mostly to share my Sim stories and maybe participate in challenges.
Post by: Esther1981 on March 31, 2013, 01:29:58 PM
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Post by: Gulliver the cat! on March 31, 2013, 05:40:35 PM
My name is Gulliver the cat (you can just call me Gulliver or Cheyan). I have played the Sims since Sims 1 and have ever since. I have been lurking around this site for awhile now and finally decided to join. Bye! :)
Post by: bubbles on April 01, 2013, 03:02:48 AM
Post by: Louise56 on April 02, 2013, 01:18:57 PM
Post by: Shewolf13 on April 03, 2013, 02:22:01 AM
I've always had stories and what not in my head as I play through the Sims, but this will be my first foray into actually typing anything up or doing a story. I saw some of the Legacy and Dynasty challenge stories and find them awesome. I am no where near ready for that yet, but I hope to be. I plan on doing a regular story, chronicling a family for maybe 5-10 generations, without the restrictions just to kinda figure out how to do the screenshots, etc.
Anyway, enough rambling. I am very pleased to be here and to get to know everyone and to get to read all the fantastic stories ^^
Post by: bubbles on April 03, 2013, 03:36:16 AM
Post by: ThatSBKid on April 03, 2013, 08:07:56 AM
I'm not really sure how to start this off, so I guess I'll just say I'm ThatSBKid (or SB for short I guess? Idk :P)
I've been a fan of The Sims for a long time - started off when I was about 7/8 with The Sims on the PS2. Proceeded to eventually get The Sims: Bustin' Out and The Urbz, and then The Sims 2 on PS2. Wasn't overly impressed with that game, if I'm honest, but then one day when visiting my cousins, I saw they had The Sims 2 on PC and I saw just how much better it was. So I got that, and was then hooked once more. Got the University, Nightlife and OFB expansions, but couldn't really do much more because my computer was so old. Then, when I got a new computer, I finally got The Sims 3 and I love it. Recently got Generations, as the base game was getting a bit old.
So, yeah. That's me and my Sims story in a nutshell. I've attempted challenges before, but I'm not big on the whole screenshotting and documenting, so I'll probably do written stuff if anything. I've joined mainly for the big 2013 Tourney you guys have, that looks exciting! :D
Post by: bubbles on April 03, 2013, 08:47:14 AM
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Post by: Abbie on April 05, 2013, 06:25:52 AM
I hope I can get all the expansion and stuff packs someday! :D
Post by: Louise56 on April 05, 2013, 08:39:31 AM
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Post by: krissychan on April 10, 2013, 03:50:34 AM
I love playing the Sims 3 and occasionally I try and build/decorate, though I usually get frustrated and quit.
My main goal for the game at the moment is to play a save file for a long time, generation after generation, but every time my kids finally get old enough to play, something happens and I lose my save file :(
I joined this forum because everyone seems really friendly, and like they actually know about the game :D
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Post by: koala Bear on April 11, 2013, 09:51:11 AM
Hello Everyone!!
I'm a huge fan of Sims 3, try and play whenever I can. I look forward to posting along side you.
;D
Post by: Louise56 on April 11, 2013, 10:04:26 AM
Post by: evelinericksson on April 11, 2013, 08:03:57 PM
Cheers!
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Post by: simlover16 on April 21, 2013, 11:12:33 AM
How do you start a new post? Do you have to be a registered member? I'm starting an Immortal Dynasty and I'd like to share it on the forum. I've read "Help" and I can't find the "new post" button.
If you have to be a member, how do you become one? I've read the "Help" on this too, but it didn't help me that much.
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or didn't do this right, I just need answers.
Post by: Audren on April 21, 2013, 11:28:54 AM
Hi, I'm simlover16! I have all EPs and a little bit of store content. After reading Pam's Townie DecaDynasty, I was inspired to join the forum. Charms was by far my favorite! I found it by looking for cheats... :) I loved her writing and her adorable Sims! I'm a little confused about how the forum works, so answers would be appreciated. I have two questions:
How do you start a new post? Do you have to be a registered member? I'm starting an Immortal Dynasty and I'd like to share it on the forum. I've read "Help" and I can't find the "new post" button.
If you have to be a member, how do you become one? I've read the "Help" on this too, but it didn't help me that much.
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or didn't do this right, I just need answers.
Welcome to the forum, simlover! Actually, you already are a registered member, since you registered an account. Yippee! ;D
As for posting an Immortal Dynasty, there should be a button near the top of the board called, "New Topic" that you can click in order to start your Dynasty story. There might be a 5-post limit before you can start a new topic (to deter spammers and whatnot), but I'm not too sure on that. I don't think there is.
Post by: Esther1981 on April 21, 2013, 06:10:56 PM
I'm not sure about 5 posts to start a new topic, I've been here too long to remember lol, but I do know you need to have at least 5 posts before you can edit your profile.
Post by: Audren on April 21, 2013, 06:24:20 PM
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Post by: CarelessSparks on April 21, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
Post by: empow14 on April 22, 2013, 06:14:57 AM
So I'm Emma.. not really 14, as my nickname suggests :D I'm 21 years old and only started to play The Sims a few weeks ago.
As for my gameplay.. I play lots of other video games, some role play, others arcade, even a few shooters, and found myself quite puzzled with The Sims at first.. for now, I still like it the best to just play without an explicit goal, watch my Sim's wishes and let them surprise me, which is kind of a new experience for me. But as I know me, I'll want a project or backstage plan sooner or later for some of my Sims. I'm looking forward to try one of the challenges I read about in this forum, even though they still seem a little overwhelming for me. But I'll come to it! :)
Anyway, I hope to learn more stuff about the game and have a lot of fun here!
Post by: Audren on April 22, 2013, 06:46:33 AM
Post by: ladyaya on April 22, 2013, 03:07:09 PM
Welcome Sparks and Emma! We do have a lot of challenges and projects here, some more casual than others. The Projects Board (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,37.0.html) might be a good place to start, if you don't want to jump right into the Tournament challenges.
Emma could mean the Dynasties too. =P
Welcome to all new forumers though ^^
~Anna
Post by: Louise56 on April 23, 2013, 09:35:20 AM
Post by: Elena on April 24, 2013, 08:42:30 AM
I have all EPs/SPs and a few store items. I am really loving the game thanks to the help of this great website, without your strategies I couldn't go that far.
I also quite like the challenges provided here but play them mostly unofficially - I am not an expert and my PC is not quite competent sometimes.
I am currently working on an immortal dynasty in an unofficial way, and I am not sure if it is possible to post story as I am not going after HOF.
However, since English is not my native language, I don't think I'm capable of writing good stuff so never mind.
I like to read stories of other people. Any suggestion would be welcome.
Looks like no one has answered to my question about ambition EP yet, but that's okay, I find the glitch quite mysterious anyway...
Post by: ladyaya on April 24, 2013, 03:37:30 PM
Hi there, I am Elena from UK, have already posted a few replies under other threads but thought I might as well put an introduction here?
I have all EPs/SPs and a few store items. I am really loving the game thanks to the help of this great website, without your strategies I couldn't go that far.
I also quite like the challenges provided here but play them mostly unofficially - I am not an expert and my PC is not quite competent sometimes.
I am currently working on an immortal dynasty in an unofficial way, and I am not sure if it is possible to post story as I am not going after HOF.
However, since English is not my native language, I don't think I'm capable of writing good stuff so never mind.
I like to read stories of other people. Any suggestion would be welcome.
Looks like no one has answered to my question about ambition EP yet, but that's okay, I find the glitch quite mysterious anyway...
Welcome Elena! There are a few dynasties that are non-official on Carl's - they don't need to be official to be posted. Ombradellarosa's Callahan Life States Dynasty isn't official, nor is sdhoey's Colt's Return, her Immortal Dynasty. They're both excellent stories either way. Eldridge, another person on here doesn't have English as his native language, plus he didn't think he could write well, and now he has two stories posted! One a story about Goodwin Goode and Sinbad Rotter, the other is his Immortal Dynasty. Even if you think you're not that good at writing, try anyways, you might just be surprised.
~Anna
Post by: Louise56 on April 25, 2013, 09:35:02 AM
Post by: TheEvilGreebo on April 25, 2013, 10:02:01 AM
I'm The Evil Greebo.
I used to just go by Greebo (Terry Pratchett fans can I get a WHOOP! WHOOP! Ohgodohgodit'schasingmeeee!!!)* but I've found over time that other people started using that name so I decided to go with the Evil Greebo because I'm willing to own up to it. ;)
I got drawn here because this place seems to have all the answers to my Sims 3 questions.
*(For non Terry Pratchett fans - Greebo is a feline companion of Nanny Ogg. She calls him things like her loveable kitten but secretly admits that he's really a demon from hell. Greebo once demonstrated that if you put a cat in a box with a vial of poison the cat actually exists in 3 states - alive, dead, and bloody furious. The last state persists after the box is opened.)
Post by: empow14 on April 26, 2013, 11:22:01 AM
EDIT: as I'm here, I could as well thank you all for the warm welcome, also elsewhere in the forum! You're awesome! :)
Post by: Esther1981 on April 26, 2013, 04:30:35 PM
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Post by: Louise56 on April 27, 2013, 08:45:13 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on April 27, 2013, 09:11:41 AM
I had no doubt I'd come to this thread and a gazillion people have said hello. Welcome to you all. I'm Platnum and I remember when I first found this forum. I wish I could remember what I was searching for when I stumbled across this place. But whatever it was I found the answer and I've been here ever since. I hope you have found this place as wonderful as I have.
Emma welcome not just to the forum but to The Sims as well. There is no question that can't be answered here. I know I've had some doozies. Either someone has already asked or there's someone who can help you find the answer. Enjoy!
Elena I look forward to officially reading your unofficial stories. ;D
Welcome again to everyone. Hope to see you round the forum!
Post by: tatygirl90 on April 27, 2013, 06:25:40 PM
I'm kind of addicted to making loads and loads of families haha. That's one of my favorite things to do. I also like to write stories using the game, but I've only recently started to put effort into posting them. I always find I have these grand storylines, but I get lazy with the picture taking aspect of it.
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Post by: Louise56 on May 09, 2013, 09:45:49 AM
Post by: simanda on May 09, 2013, 02:24:17 PM
I've wanted a Sims game since I was a kid but I never had one until a month ago when I bought TS3. I am now absolutely addicted to it and recently bought the Ambitions and Generations EPs online...still waiting for them to come in so I can play them. I've tried to do Pinstar's Legacy challenge, but I'm so bad for drifting from save game to save game that my poor matriarch is still living outside with only the barest of necessities. Anyway, I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to meet everyone officially.
Post by: Khonshu on May 09, 2013, 09:56:05 PM
Post by: simanda on May 09, 2013, 10:18:11 PM
Hi Simanda. I played Sims 3 when it first came out but then real life took me away. I just recently loaded Sims up a couple months ago and I'm still making a mess of my sims life and trying to build nice houses.
I don't even bother trying to build nice houses; I make a terrible architect XD All the houses I use are either from the game itself or downloaded from various places.
Post by: Louise56 on May 10, 2013, 05:45:07 AM
Post by: molly1231 on May 10, 2013, 12:53:42 PM
Post by: simanda on May 10, 2013, 12:55:32 PM
Welcome to the forum Amanda! :)
Thank you ^ ^
Post by: bubbles on May 10, 2013, 01:02:03 PM
Post by: quinti.sims on May 10, 2013, 01:20:44 PM
Post by: bubbles on May 10, 2013, 01:22:08 PM
Post by: Louise56 on May 10, 2013, 01:24:30 PM
Post by: kittenalive on May 13, 2013, 12:54:03 AM
So I'm new, obviously, to the forums. I've been playing the sims 3 for quite a while now, and I feel it would be nice to introduce myself to others who also like this game.
Post by: Louise56 on May 14, 2013, 11:30:12 AM
Post by: bubbles on May 14, 2013, 11:32:16 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 14, 2013, 08:05:22 PM
Post by: InvenTeck on May 22, 2013, 06:13:02 PM
I joined after reading many posts and getting a sense of community that feels like family.
I got back into Sims 3 after I purchased a new computer earlier this year, (not just for sims, but it helps :D)
I know I will enjoy being here.
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 22, 2013, 08:06:57 PM
It's nice to have tech members. Especially because I am NOT. They are a big help on the technical issues.
Have fun. Hope to see you around.
Post by: Wiry on May 22, 2013, 08:59:51 PM
You'll love it here, there's something for everyone here, it's truly a wonderful place to while away your spare time reading such a variety of stories we have here (There's a story for everyone, just waiting to be found), and enjoy the friendly company of other Simmers. :D
Post by: bubbles on May 23, 2013, 11:19:59 AM
Hello. I use InvenTeck as my name because it combines two of my former professions, Inventory Manager and Electronic Technician. But I like to go by Teck.Welcome to the forum, Teck! I too feel like I have a second family and friendship group here on the forum. It is like a close-knit community of people who share a love of The Sims. I'm also a bit of an idiot when it comes to technical issues, although I can find solutions to simple technical problems. It will be nice to have you around.
I joined after reading many posts and getting a sense of community that feels like family.
I got back into Sims 3 after I purchased a new computer earlier this year, (not just for sims, but it helps :D)
I know I will enjoy being here.
Post by: Louise56 on May 23, 2013, 12:15:20 PM
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Post by: bubbles on May 23, 2013, 03:32:50 PM
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Post by: Esther1981 on May 24, 2013, 01:49:12 AM
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 24, 2013, 10:24:38 AM
Welcome to the forum!
Post by: Louise56 on May 24, 2013, 11:06:15 AM
Post by: tazz09 on May 24, 2013, 12:56:18 PM
Post by: bubbles on May 24, 2013, 02:36:29 PM
Post by: Jess Horan on May 24, 2013, 06:46:07 PM
Post by: Esther1981 on May 24, 2013, 08:21:34 PM
Post by: bubbles on May 25, 2013, 03:05:01 AM
Post by: Louise56 on May 25, 2013, 04:26:01 AM
Post by: quinti.sims on May 25, 2013, 05:47:56 PM
Welcome Tazz and Jess! Enjoy the forum. :)
Welcome
Post by: PlatnumDymnd on May 27, 2013, 01:56:15 AM
Post by: Ganja on May 27, 2013, 12:12:30 PM
I'm playing The Sims 3 for about one year now and I'm glad I found this forum and joined it right on the first visit.
I am very interested in e.g. Dynasty Stories and especially House Building.
Ganja
Post by: bubbles on May 27, 2013, 12:25:21 PM
Post by: Janna on May 29, 2013, 08:23:30 AM
In building and construction there is a showboat section that can help with building houses and other, it has been a big help to me, not only in what I build, but for when I remodel homes in my games.
Post by: Louise56 on May 29, 2013, 01:57:57 PM
Post by: Passions on June 04, 2013, 01:42:03 PM
♥.. I'm just a Passionate Lady Gamer who loves her Games and her Sims. I been a fan of the Sims for 13 yrs and I been hooked, obsessed what ever you want to call it.. I love being a Lady Gamer and there's nothing else better than seeping yourself into a Simulated world and other types of games...
Also for the couple of years I been a Sims 2 Machinima Director and I have a few series up and running. I also plan on doing a Sims 3 Series but is in the works right now... So in the mean time I been obsessed with my Sims 3 Let's Play's which actually I have a couple of them up and still running so come and check it out. I'm sure you will like them very much. About 6 yrs now I been voice acting for other Sims 2 and Sims 3 Directors. I just love it so much that has become more than a hobby it has turned into a dream that I desire now to want to voice act for Disney Cartoons and for Games as well...
Another thing about me is I'm a Bookworm that loves to read everything from Supernatural, Fantasies, Drama, Thriller, Romance and so much more.. And once I'm done reading my head gets filled with my own stories and I have to run to the computer and start creating my own stories, characters and magical worlds.. ♥
If your interested in knowing what I been up to come check me out:
→ Follow me on: The Links Bellow
Post by: kikipetie on June 04, 2013, 02:55:41 PM
Post by: doxxielover on June 05, 2013, 12:48:34 AM
Well hello I am doxxielover AKA Catie
I used to be Simmer4ever (I think it was that) My introduction by that account is somewhere on here. If you remember me, well hey, its me.
But I forgot the password and when I made a new account, pam deleted the old one for me. I didn't use that one nearly as much and wasn't as dedicated to sims.
Anyway I really love this forum(and sims 3 now for that matter) and just wanted to say hi to everyone and thanks to everyone who has helped me, gave me a better simming experience, and given me awesome dynasty stories to read over and over again (CoughDreamweavercough).
I really love this community and wanted to say thanks to everyone!
Nice to meet you all and have a good day.
Post by: Louise56 on June 05, 2013, 07:35:35 AM
Post by: iKevinSwift on June 06, 2013, 03:29:53 PM
I've played The Sims series since 2003, and I've been a huge fan ever since.
I admit I've gotten bored of The Sims series multiple times and stopped playing for a while, but I just keep on coming back.
And now I'm back hooked.
--
I think I've registered on this forum under a different name and e-mail, but I couldn't remember either of them.
Oh well, I didn't post much and I liked this name more anyway. So yeah off to a fresh start, hopefully it's not against the rules to have multiple accounts lol.
;D
Post by: doxxielover on June 06, 2013, 03:38:49 PM
Post by: Lunarpixels on June 06, 2013, 03:50:53 PM
Post by: doxxielover on June 06, 2013, 03:53:22 PM
Post by: iKevinSwift on June 06, 2013, 04:00:16 PM
Welcome Kevin! And yes it is against the rules but its against the rules if you mean to do it in a bad way, which you obliviously don't. I did the same thing (forgot old account). I just PMed Pam and she deleted it for me. But I remembered my old User. So I don't know how you would PM her not knowing the user. I would just mention it to her in PM and say you forgot the user. She probably wont mind :)
Ah thanks for the clarification doxxielover!
Yeah I can't remember my old username at all. :S
I'll go and send her a PM about it to be safe and to avoid confusions in the future xD
Post by: doxxielover on June 06, 2013, 04:02:03 PM
Post by: taurianguy451 on June 06, 2013, 06:38:46 PM
Can't wait to get to know you guys!
~Taurian
Post by: doxxielover on June 06, 2013, 08:34:46 PM
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Post by: Louise56 on June 07, 2013, 04:47:41 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 07, 2013, 12:10:12 PM
Post by: LemonBonBons on June 08, 2013, 08:03:16 AM
My sister recommended this site to me and I'm glad she did because this is my favourite Sims 3 forum and I love all the challenges you guys do ;)
Post by: Audren on June 08, 2013, 08:06:43 AM
Hellooo :)
My sister recommended this site to me and I'm glad she did because this is my favourite Sims 3 forum and I love all the challenges you guys do ;)
Welcome to the forum, Lemon! Is your sister a member here, too, or does she just read along from the sidelines? :D
Post by: LemonBonBons on June 08, 2013, 08:31:52 AM
Welcome to the forum, Lemon! Is your sister a member here, too, or does she just read along from the sidelines? :DShe's a member here. :)
Her account is sunshine_2406
Post by: bubbles on June 08, 2013, 08:39:25 AM
Post by: sunshine_2406 on June 08, 2013, 09:05:25 AM
She's a member here. :)
Her account is sunshine_2406
That's me ;)
Post by: Audren on June 08, 2013, 09:13:32 AM
That's me ;)
Ah-ha! I didn't recognize the name, but I do know that avatar. Glad to see you've converted yet another
Post by: sunshine_2406 on June 08, 2013, 09:15:29 AM
Ah-ha! I didn't recognize the name, but I do know that avatar. Glad to see you've converted yet anothervictimmember. :D
Haha of course. Every simmer should know about this site :D
Post by: Louise56 on June 08, 2013, 09:18:30 AM
Post by: Qtzlady on June 08, 2013, 11:57:24 AM
Post by: Louise56 on June 08, 2013, 12:02:19 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 08, 2013, 12:10:40 PM
Post by: iKevinSwift on June 09, 2013, 08:03:33 AM
Post by: Annm16 on June 11, 2013, 03:32:40 PM
Post by: Louise56 on June 11, 2013, 05:36:31 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 12, 2013, 11:31:06 AM
Post by: simaholic on June 12, 2013, 05:54:19 PM
Post by: Louise56 on June 12, 2013, 05:58:21 PM
Post by: simaholic on June 12, 2013, 05:59:29 PM
Welcome Melanie! You will fit in very well, we are all simaholics. :P Enjoy the forum!
Thank you Louise56 ;)
Post by: bubbles on June 13, 2013, 11:57:05 AM
Post by: Passions on June 17, 2013, 01:30:38 PM
Post by: bunso on June 18, 2013, 06:10:59 AM
I do love The Sims 3 so much and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people behind this.. It gives us guide in efficiently playing the game and more.. Kudos to everyone behind this stuff..^________^
Post by: quinti.sims on June 18, 2013, 07:53:30 AM
Hi, I am Qtzlady (quartz lady). Nice to meet you all. I am a real newbie to Sims 3. I used to play the original Sims game years ago. I was an avid player & knew that game inside and out. I never played Sims 2 much. But recently I decided to give Sims 3 a go. I just started playing the game & I am embarrassed to say that I am being stymied by the most basic things. I am sure that the more I play the better it will get, but it is a bit frustrating & overwhelming at the moment. Thanks in advance for all of the help that I know this site will provide.
Welcome :)
Post by: quinti.sims on June 18, 2013, 07:56:04 AM
Hellooo :)
My sister recommended this site to me and I'm glad she did because this is my favourite Sims 3 forum and I love all the challenges you guys do ;)
Welcome lemon
Post by: Louise56 on June 18, 2013, 08:12:29 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 18, 2013, 10:55:57 AM
Post by: bunso on June 19, 2013, 04:22:28 AM
Welcome to the forum bunso!
Thanks Louise! ^_^
Post by: bunso on June 19, 2013, 04:24:27 AM
Welcome to the forum Bunso! I agree, everyone behind this forum is really great and we owe them so much.
You're right bubbles.. Indeed, we owe them so much.. :)
Post by: couchcelery on June 25, 2013, 08:12:07 PM
Hi, I've been reading the site and forums for a long while but just now decided to join.
I used to work for a dot.com in 2000 where the computer specs were amazing and all the company employees were playing PC games in their free time. When someone in the IT team started to play the Sims, those who were sick of Starcraft jumped on the bandwagon, including me. I was a hardcore Simcity player so it had a familiar visual atmosphere to which I could relate.
My workaholic life kept me from playing too much, however - I missed out on Sims 2 completely - but earlier this year I found myself with some extra time and was getting all hyped up about playing Simcity 2013, which, as many of you know, turned out to be a huuuuuuuuuuuuge fiasco. So there I was, with lots of free time on my hands, and I just had to play something. Origin decided to have a sale right then, so being familiar with the franchise, I naturally decided to go for Sims 3.
So that's how the story goes. Although an "old-timer" simmer, I found myself completely lost in the level of gameplay involved, and found this site while searching for tutorials. Bookmarked it on that first day and have been coming back for info ever since. I'd like to say a big thank you to those , especially the admins and modders, for their time and effort in making the gameplay (and not gamework) enjoyable.
Anyhow, nice to meet you all, I really like the friendly atmosphere here and hope to contribute more in the future.
Soom soom!
P.S. Funny thing about Sims 3: it was the "new" simlish that threw me off more than the gameplay. Granted, I've only been playing it for a couple of months, but all I remember is "neb neb" from teaching the toddlers how to talk. ;D
Post by: bunso on June 25, 2013, 10:19:40 PM
Comon snala?
Welcome to the forum couch. ;D
Post by: bubbles on June 26, 2013, 10:51:34 AM
Post by: Louise56 on June 26, 2013, 01:21:17 PM
Post by: notjustabook on June 26, 2013, 04:05:28 PM
I'm Louise, and well I just joined. I've wanted to find someone to share my passion for the Sims 3 with for a long time, and I've also long known that I wanted it to be this forum above all else - it just seems the nicest place to be. Well, today I finally found the courage to join.
I've played the Sims since the very first game (since I was about twelve or so and that's about ten years ago - my word) but I hardly ever go back to the old games these days - once I go for a new game, I always find it so hard to live without ageing or open neighbourhoods or customisation etc.
Looking forward to joining the fun here and meeting people :)
Post by: bubbles on June 26, 2013, 04:46:54 PM
Post by: Louise56 on June 26, 2013, 08:26:54 PM
Post by: bunso on June 26, 2013, 10:32:08 PM
Post by: notjustabook on June 28, 2013, 06:41:19 AM
Post by: DavidWhitman on June 28, 2013, 12:25:25 PM
Post by: bunso on June 28, 2013, 01:05:48 PM
I'm David, and I came here specifically because I love the Townie makeover thread. And now I'm getting into the Children born to Townies thread.
Welcome to the forum David! :)
Post by: Louise56 on June 28, 2013, 01:06:42 PM
Post by: DavidWhitman on June 28, 2013, 01:15:50 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2013, 03:22:49 AM
Post by: Peony on July 04, 2013, 05:09:48 PM
It's tempting to leave it there (slacker!) but I'll add a few things about me:
My name is Alison, and I'm an 18 year old student attending OU. (and trying to decide between nursing and social work for my future career)
I'm sort of terrible with computers and technology in general, even though I'm one of those "married-to-my-phone" kind of people. Whatever the technological equivalent to a black thumb is, that's me. Speaking of thumbs though, I kind of love flowers (hence the username!) and gardening. I've got a couple of cactus- castuses- cacti, whatever, and a bunch of little pepper plants so far. When I move out of student housing and get my own place I'm totally gonna try to have one of those big, pretty gardens.
When it comes to fitness I'm not SUPER serious or anything (in fact i'm not super serious about much of anything, heh) but throughout highschool I was really into dance, of the ballet variety, and lately I've been getting into swimming more and more. I love to read whenever I get the chance, but I'm not much of a gamer besides the Sims I guess.
My vocabulary is not unlike a sailor's so I'm definitely gonna have to watch that, haha. :-X
Post by: doxxielover on July 04, 2013, 09:04:19 PM
Post by: Janna on July 04, 2013, 09:19:44 PM
By OU are you meaning Ohio University? I graduated from OU with a bachelors degree in psychology. Have been working on my Masters but have had to take a break, personal problems.
Anyhow, I am from Ohio and I wanted to say welcome, this is a great place and I am definitely a computer idiot so you are not alone in the area of lack of computer skills.
Post by: bunso on July 05, 2013, 12:01:02 AM
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Post by: pusheen on July 07, 2013, 04:11:36 PM
My name is Alexis and I found this forum ironically by googling my sim questions and upon reading the responses fell vastly in love, you guys are the sassiest and funniest simmers around! I have never laughed so much in my life, reading everyones responses! Rock on simmers!
Post by: bubbles on July 07, 2013, 04:18:04 PM
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Post by: Foxx on July 08, 2013, 08:31:19 PM
I'm Foxx, I just recently signed up to this site because I love helping other people and I know how fustrating Sims can be. I've been playing Sims for almost a year now, 11 months to be exact. September the 2nd will be my 1 year Sims anniversary! I never played the Sims 2 or 1 before, but I did watch my friend play it. That was actually more fun than you think.
Carl, your guide is amazing, I've used it so many times from how to have a baby girl to complex graphical errors. Thankyou! The Sims can be a tough journey but with your guide, it's really, very easy.
I am here to seek and give help, really. Contact me anytime, anyone.
Happy Simulating! :)
Foxx
Post by: doxxielover on July 09, 2013, 12:04:08 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 09, 2013, 02:42:04 AM
Post by: SB_Australia on July 10, 2013, 01:26:31 AM
My favourite expansion so far has been University but Island Paradise is on order through my closest games store (rural area so it takes a while) & it's looking good as far as reviews go.
My least favourite was Supernatural & I have deleted it. It was irritating. The zombies constantly destroying my beautifully kept gardens made me scream!
Thanks for reading!
Post by: bubbles on July 10, 2013, 02:07:40 AM
Post by: Louise56 on July 10, 2013, 12:00:26 PM
Post by: doxxielover on July 10, 2013, 10:37:24 PM
Post by: Janna on July 11, 2013, 09:54:22 AM
The only thing of SN that really bothers me is the werewolves; they stay in their shape all the time, walking around in that silly crouched over walk, picking fights and scratching the furniture. Canines don't scratch furniture, they may bite or chew on it, but not scratch. And the kids don't grow up.
You can click on something, don't remember what and keep them from showing up.
Anyhow, you can set the moon cycle as suggested so there is no full moon.
Post by: CodyAlex on July 14, 2013, 01:24:18 PM
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Post by: jrmann2013 on July 15, 2013, 11:32:40 PM
Thanks for reading!
-Julie
Post by: MissPlumbBob on July 15, 2013, 11:37:42 PM
Ambitions and Generations are two great ones to go with, in my opinion. Carl has said before that Ambitions adds the most gameplay, and if I remember right it is his favorite. Generations gives many new socials and interactions, making families more dynamic and fun to play.
So welcome Julie! I hope you feel at home here with your fellow Simmers. :)
Post by: Louise56 on July 16, 2013, 07:58:41 AM
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Post by: s4dfish on July 17, 2013, 01:33:29 PM
Been gaming my whole life and have played pretty much ever Maxis game when new, going back to the original SimCity. I enjoy The Sims in spurts between other games, though my wife is a much more regular player. I have a bad habit of spending far more time in build mode than live mode and an embarrassing amount of time in Create a Style. Currently enjoying Island Paradise in a houseboat with two cats, looking for love under water, and managing a shoddy little resort.
Post by: bubbles on July 17, 2013, 04:02:12 PM
Post by: Louise56 on July 17, 2013, 04:28:16 PM
Post by: wkoziol on July 21, 2013, 03:36:11 PM
There's one thing I would like to say is thank you so very much Carl for running one incredibly awesome website dude. When I came back to the site for 3 I was blown away at how much of it grown. Once again thanks!
I also like to thank all the people who took the time out of playing the game and of course their real life stuff <which is sims 3 of course :P> to write the the tutorials and the other stuff. Thanks to you guys & gals my sims IQ have increased. Once again thanks all!
Post by: bubbles on July 21, 2013, 03:47:51 PM
Post by: Louise56 on July 21, 2013, 05:38:18 PM
Post by: Namaya on July 23, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
I just signed up here today, you can call me Namaya :) (Most people turn it in to Nam to make it shorter). I am a 21 year old girl from the Netherlands and a simsplayer ever since the very first game! I always preferred Sims 2 over sims 3 for a very long time (mostly because of the graphics), but now that I got a fancy new laptop I decided that it might be fun to permanently switch to the sims 3 (I am a bit late, since sims 4 is already in the making e.e'). Anyways, I'm not a total noob to sims 3 I did play it last year for a couple of weeks, but I'm still not very familiar with the game and I hope that this forum will turn me into the simsplayer I was at sims 2! My biggest hobby next to playing games is writing, so I'm considering on creating some stories on the sims! I have been a writer for a very long time already, but writing sims stories will be the first thing I will write in english completely. I hope you guys will forgive me in advance for any grammar mistakes :P. I tried making sims movies for a while but ** that is a LOT of work so I guess I'll just stick to screenshot stories ^^.
I hope to have lots of fun on this forum, I'm a highly active person when it comes to communities where I feel at home, so I'm hoping this will be one of those communities as well! Pleased to meet you all~
BTW: I got all expansions and I'm already getting dizzy because I don't know where to start haha.
Post by: bubbles on July 23, 2013, 01:02:13 PM
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Post by: Crazylittleloon on July 28, 2013, 04:52:38 PM
I've known of the Sims series since 2005, but I finally got my hands on the game for Christmas 2012, and I started lurking these forums back in February because I was bored in math class. Now I finally got around to making an account. ;D
I sometimes come off as a very grumpy person (Grumpy Cat and George Carlin are my spirit animals), but I'm actually very nice once people get to know me. I'm just a neurotic mess with a short fuse.
Post by: bubbles on July 28, 2013, 04:57:29 PM
Post by: Louise56 on July 28, 2013, 05:23:07 PM
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Post by: Namaya on July 28, 2013, 05:26:38 PM
Post by: Crazylittleloon on July 29, 2013, 04:58:07 PM
Welcome to the forum Loon! That's a very long wait to finally get your hands on a game!
My parents didn't like it because of the Teen rating but I finally started wearing them down in my early teens. Victory for me after seven years. :D
Post by: Crazylittleloon on July 29, 2013, 05:04:11 PM
Welcome to the forum!! Are you planning on posting any stories on here?
Oh yes, I am. I currently have about three different dynasty files going, and I'm going to see about posting the official cheat-free one I'm doing once it actually gets moving.
Post by: Namaya on July 29, 2013, 05:05:15 PM
Oh yes, I am. I currently have about three different dynasty files going, and I'm going to see about posting the official cheat-free one I'm doing once it actually gets moving.
Great! I will be looking forward to that one ^^.
Post by: Nancy1989 on July 29, 2013, 05:22:35 PM
I've been browsing the forum as a guest for a few weeks now, but when I spotted the townie make-over section I just had to register so I can contribute. I'm a hairdresser in real life so it's almost an obsession for me to run sims through the make-over process. ;D I've also been reading a couple of the Dynasty stories which I enjoy very much. I have a mind of trying one myself some day but I've been hesitant since I'm fairly inseparable from my mods. ::)
Post by: bubbles on July 29, 2013, 05:25:33 PM
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Post by: barnabyposlett on August 01, 2013, 06:46:19 PM
Post by: Audren on August 01, 2013, 07:25:41 PM
Hello Carl/Pam. I was wondering are you allowed to post legacy stories on here? Because I'm reading through the 'Children born to original townies' forum at the moment, and I'm interested in posting about my uglacy. :P
Welcome to the forum, Barnaby! Yes, you are allowed to post legacy stories. There's a sub-forum under Share Your Sims Stories titled Legacies, which is where you'd post it.
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Post by: wkoziol on August 02, 2013, 05:46:17 AM
Hey there folks! I'm Nancy and I'm 23 years old. I'm from Holland and I live together with my boyfriend and my two cats (One of almost two and a kitten of four months old, respectively.) I've been been a proud simmer since 2002, started with the Sims 1 and have played almost every other game in the franchise (Save for most of the console versions and the facebook/phone game.)
I've been browsing the forum as a guest for a few weeks now, but when I spotted the townie make-over section I just had to register so I can contribute. I'm a hairdresser in real life so it's almost an obsession for me to run sims through the make-over process. ;D I've also been reading a couple of the Dynasty stories which I enjoy very much. I have a mind of trying one myself some day but I've been hesitant since I'm fairly inseparable from my mods. ::)
Welcome Simmer Nancy
Post by: Arefa on August 02, 2013, 10:49:20 AM
Thanks Carl for the awesome guide. I found the main site first while researching different things for my Sims. And by searching around on there I eventually stumbled upon this forum. I saw a link to the building contests on that sidebar and it lead me to the forums. I've started reading a few of the dynasty challenges as well, which makes me actually want to try one out... eventually.
I think the challenges and building contests are such a great idea! I've tended, in the past, to love building/decorating houses or playing though my Sims' lives, but I end up stopping half way though because no one will ever see it. Then I usually just stopped and went onto another idea. But now, I have found such a wonderful community to share my ideas and stories with. I'm happy to join this fantastic community. Of all the forums and websites that I've read on the internet, I have to say, this one seems to be the nicest that I've ever seen! It's also the first I've ever decided to join.
Thank you Carl and Pam for starting this, the moderators for their help, and the community for being so kind. I want you to know that your hard work is appreciated and it makes other's play experience more enjoyable. Well I know at least it's made mine better :)
Post by: Louise56 on August 02, 2013, 02:09:17 PM
Post by: TurquoiseLady on August 04, 2013, 03:26:48 AM
I must admit that I since I discovered the cheat console I've become accustomed to using cheats to keep my Sims' needs full. I've been trying to wean myself off relying so heavily on those cheats so that I can participate in challenges. No one's starved yet, so I guess I'm doing all right, hehe.
Post by: barnabyposlett on August 04, 2013, 05:58:24 AM
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Post by: Pam on August 05, 2013, 05:39:49 AM
Hello Carl/Pam. I was wondering are you allowed to post legacy stories on here? Because I'm reading through the 'Children born to original townies' forum at the moment, and I'm interested in posting about my uglacy. :P
Yes. We have a board specifically for legacy stories. (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,30.0.html) :)
Post by: TheSixofHearts on August 06, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
I played the first sims many years ago and just started playing Sims 3 earlier this year. I haven't played any challenges yet, but I love building and make new sims.
Post by: bubbles on August 06, 2013, 11:25:21 AM
Post by: TricksterMode on August 06, 2013, 12:06:26 PM
It took me a while to actually introduce myself but I realized if I never introduced myself I'd probably never post anything so here I am.
Post by: bubbles on August 06, 2013, 12:30:54 PM
Post by: Variosities on August 07, 2013, 06:13:39 AM
I love all sorts of simulation and strategy games, but mainly as a single player.
Currently I'm playing Sims Medieval using the Carl's Guides to help pick traits and for when I get stuck. I'll probably go back to playing Sims 3 in a couple of weeks. I kinda run in binges like that. I'm just coming off a Civ V binge.
Post by: Louise56 on August 07, 2013, 08:28:10 AM
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Post by: colorscapesart on August 13, 2013, 03:59:05 PM
I'm Kim (or CSA) and I adore Sims! Since I had my own children I haven't had any free time, but since my kiddos have reached their "Children" stage (lol) I now can work on my own fun meter. So many fab expansion packs, it's fun and a little overwhelming!
Post by: bubbles on August 13, 2013, 04:35:22 PM
Post by: FyreFlyeRush on August 13, 2013, 05:01:51 PM
I confess to despising all Sims Pets EPs, lol.
Post by: bubbles on August 14, 2013, 03:28:35 AM
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Post by: Cerridyn on August 16, 2013, 05:30:51 PM
I've been using Carl's guides for a while now--since Ambitions, I think. I didn't realize the forums existed until just a bit ago. I decided I needed to join if for no other reason than to thank Carl (and everyone who helps) for the wonderful guides.
I'm really loving browsing though everything here. Y'all are some talented people!
Post by: bubbles on August 17, 2013, 10:26:57 AM
Post by: McHazy on August 18, 2013, 12:33:23 PM
I've played the game for about 2 years now, and I've been using Carls Guides for a while (they are so helpful) and I love reading all the stories on the forum so I thought I would join up! Looking forward to seeing what everyone is up to. :)
McH x
Post by: Louise56 on August 18, 2013, 01:43:16 PM
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Post by: RainbowMom4233 on August 19, 2013, 08:54:57 AM
I've been using Carl's Sims 3 guide since I got Sims 3 and finally decided to join the forums!! The website has been so much help to me so I am glad to be a part of the community. :) Thank you!!
Post by: bubbles on August 19, 2013, 08:57:12 AM
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Post by: paskapytty on August 20, 2013, 05:50:44 PM
A bit about myself. I come from Helsinki, Finland. I like music, I play guitar, keyboards and drums and I want to make profession of it some day. I like also games, all kinds of them: board games, card games, table-top RPGs, PC/video games, you name it. I guess that's because I'm a bit competitive person :D. I guess that's about it then.
Post by: bubbles on August 21, 2013, 02:09:39 AM
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Post by: Sierra24 on September 01, 2013, 01:55:27 AM
I just started playing The Sims 3 again earlier this week after a 14 month absent from the game and from homebuilding too.
I have a question too. How do I link an avatar? I don't see that ability under my profile.
Post by: bubbles on September 01, 2013, 03:12:32 AM
Post by: Sierra24 on September 01, 2013, 10:48:15 PM
Welcome back to the forum Sierra! To edit your profile you need five posts and then it will become pretty much obvious. Carl wanted only legitimate members to put websites in their profile so it must have just been easier to remove the profile ability completely for members with less than five posts.
Thanks for the info Bubbles. I had a feeling it might have been the 5-posts thing but wasn't sure.
Post by: BooGuy on September 02, 2013, 02:55:02 PM
I was one of those silent readers, who simply were to lazy to register :') This page helped me so much.
I'm 19 years old, live in Germany, and play Sims ince the Sims 2, but more intensive since the Sims 3.
Post by: bubbles on September 02, 2013, 04:21:10 PM
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Post by: princess on September 03, 2013, 09:19:14 AM
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Post by: princess on September 03, 2013, 09:24:51 AM
Welcome to the forum princess!
Thanks Bubbles!!! P.s. I love Luna!!
Post by: Louise56 on September 06, 2013, 05:09:14 AM
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Post by: Slendergirlpro on September 10, 2013, 01:55:46 AM
I play the sims 3 for 4 years, and I'm in love with this game!
I will appreciate this if you visit
My Simblr: http://yuvalsimbler.tumblr.com/
Post by: Pam on September 10, 2013, 02:55:57 AM
I merged your thread into our Introduce Yourself topic for you.
Post by: Louise56 on September 11, 2013, 12:47:29 PM
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Post by: Stormi71 on September 16, 2013, 02:05:38 AM
I currently play Sims 3 and Sims 3 Pets on console (PS3). Eventually I'll get it for PC, as I'm sick of the console glitches and losing my saved games, and I played the orginal Sims on PC all those years ago. I find the console versions get a bit boring and repetitive (same neighbours every game in the same houses), so I'd love to have the PC version so I can create my own neighbourhood, and actually get expansions. I'm sure I'll be asking you all for advice on the PC version, because I'm technologically challenged and not sure whether my desktop or laptop are suitable. Having played on PC years ago, and it would always freeze up or crash, I want to be sure one of my computers can handle it. But hey, that was the 90's lol
Post by: Naley22 on September 16, 2013, 04:57:34 PM
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Post by: sawadaWiz on September 20, 2013, 01:12:37 AM
Am I the only asian member in this forum? Because whenever I post something in my daytime, I have to wait for next day to get the reply lol. Have a nice day!
Post by: chetanhaobijam on September 20, 2013, 04:49:40 AM
Hello simmers, I was looking at this site before buying The Sims 3 game, this site fascinated me a lot that I bought the game. Then I created an account so I can talk with you all.*waves* Hi. Welcome to the forum. And you are not the only asian in this forum. I am also an asian. I am from India. And I think there are couple more asians in the forum. And the forum/american time zone is direct opposite of asian time zone. So, most of the american members stay offline while we are online. So it takes time for them to reply. Have a nice day and nice time in the forum.:)
Am I the only asian member in this forum? Because whenever I post something in my daytime, I have to wait for next day to get the reply lol. Have a nice day!
Chetan.
Post by: AnnaSimmery1234 on September 20, 2013, 10:29:55 PM
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Post by: thumball on September 24, 2013, 11:22:19 AM
I'm Laura from Australia. Started playing sims 3 properly since mid year, and I love it. The only cheat I use is the money cheat, just so achieving my life goal is easier. I also have a question that I figured may be answered quickest here. I don't know if it's just me, but I have a character called Giovanni Hamby, I can't find his profile anywhere and I want to make him my boyfriend. But I don't know his background or anything! He was married to 'soandso' Webber. They just moved into the Tudor mansion in Sunset Valley. And he's in the culinary profession
Post by: Audren on September 24, 2013, 04:04:52 PM
Giovanni is probably just a randomly-generated townie that the game created to replace Sims who have died. As your game progresses, it will start doing that more. Since he was randomly created, he wouldn't have a profile anywhere, since he only exists in your own game. :D
Post by: thumball on September 24, 2013, 07:16:40 PM
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Post by: Blackrosea on September 25, 2013, 07:28:02 PM
Hi, I am new here. I'm a simmer in my forties and found sims in 2011. I've used this site a lot, thank you all for all of your hard work!
Welcome to the forum SmithMarsh. I am glad we have been able to help you with any Sim questions you have had in the past. Have fun looking around the forum.
Post by: bubbles on September 28, 2013, 10:12:06 AM
Post by: Nyx on September 28, 2013, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on September 28, 2013, 02:35:57 PM
Hello all! I'm new to this forum but not to the Sims. I've been playing since the good old Sims 1 days. :D I'm excited to check out the forums and meet new people. Seems like a great community around here. :)
Welcome to the forum Tawnee. I hope you enjoy the community and reading all the great threads we have :)
Post by: jesirose on September 28, 2013, 08:51:07 PM
Post by: bubbles on September 29, 2013, 11:36:52 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on September 29, 2013, 03:43:33 PM
Hi, I am new to the forum. I have had the Sims 3 for a few years but I recently started playing again and have discovered a lot more fun ways to play and am having a blast reading the helpful site here and the forum. Thanks for making such a neat site :)
Welcome to the forum jesirose. I have been having fun with the Sims 3 game as well. I hope you enjoy being part of the community here on the forum as much as do.
Post by: atxdrew on October 01, 2013, 01:32:34 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on October 01, 2013, 01:15:35 PM
Hi, I'm Andrew. Been playing Sims since the first one. Also, Simcity. I've owned all of the titles at one point. atxdrew is my un in game as well.
Welcome to the forum Andrew, glad to meet you. I have been playing the Sims for a very long time myself. Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do. :)
Post by: TheWaybad on October 20, 2013, 04:03:49 AM
Recently joined the forums whilst looking for challenges and new ways to play the Sims 3. Been a long time The Sims fan since the very first one. TS3 is probably my favourite so far, just because of the story progression if anything else, although there's some things I miss about TS2 that aren't in TS3 (Apartment Life being the major one).
Great to be here.
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Post by: Ruire on October 21, 2013, 02:49:17 AM
Hello! You can call me AJ. No I'm not a guy... definitely a girl. my real name starts with a and is very common and since my mom called me by my name and middle name together, (which is a j) I started to be called that in school, to tell me and the other 'A's apart. which then shortened to AJ that i thought was awesome cuz i was a major tomboy and liked having a boys name... lol
So call me AJ. ^_^
I have an obsession with architecture, which is why i love the sims, but my love started much earlier than sims. Before sims even came out, although I am not old.
I started with obsession of building in general, with anything i got my hands on. When i was in second grade my teacher had a bunch of paper cups and plates that no one else liked to play with, until i managed to make a structure with them so high i had to tiptoe on a desk to finish it off. then everyone thought that was awesome and took to them a lot more. My teacher was very impressed, said I was a regular architect. So I looked up what it was, and really liked it.
My parents were divorced at this point, and the next visit i had with my dad i told him about it, and he went out and got me a computer program to make houses. Not the sims, this was still pre-sims. I liked it. loved it! used it a lot. =3 then a year later the sims came out, and he got that for me right away, and I liked that too. but i could only play it during visits... my mom didn't have a computer (didn't get one till i was 19, and that was MY computer that I bought myself) so i was always drawing houses. when i discovered graph paper in 4th grade I was ECSTATIC! lol... I was a strange little kid, sitting and using a ruler and a pencil on graph paper drafting houses for the sims...
Yeah, I am a sims builder. Don't do much playing, and when i do it is to play with the genetics, so i rush play it. I want to create a sim with all the genetics of a bunch of different sims! See how it turns out ^__^;
ahem.
my style of building is like craftsmen meets modern. I like little tricks, and details, artistry in the architecture, but I also like open concepts. I love split levels and playing around with wall heights, stairs, anything to do with levels in the house plan. I make the oddest of designs, but i don't think anyone else but me find them very attractive... so i am hesitant to share them. Though recent project I am doing I am getting very excited about, if it turns out well, i might start sharing pics of it. Right now it is in draft form, graph paper everywhere.
I asked for further brainstorming ideas in a thread in the builders area, if you ever saw something you thought was neat, I would love to hear about it. Help me spark up some ideas for myself. =] I already look through lots of places for blueprints, but i'm starting to run dry even with those... so anything would be appreciated.
Post by: Twinmum on October 21, 2013, 06:38:30 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on October 21, 2013, 06:08:33 PM
Post by: SimBlip on October 21, 2013, 07:35:57 PM
Your introduction impressed me a lot. I think you will have a wonderful time with Samoth and his demanding building challenges. Please, feel very welcome. I'm looking forward to your projects. :)
Post by: Ruire on October 22, 2013, 12:03:13 AM
Thank you for the welcomes =3
I dunno how well i will do in the challenges... I usually only ever make things for myself and never pay attention to prices or size restraints. Although, it could be fun, and help push me out of my safe zone and i bet it will be great for inspiration as well. hmm.... yep yep! sounds like a good idea!
Hope you guys like my designs, never actually showed anyone them before, they tend to look a bit odd... lol
Post by: tinareneewood on October 22, 2013, 03:37:07 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/TinaBug_mnky/large1_zpsadf6fbd4.jpg)
Post by: Audren on October 22, 2013, 06:44:14 PM
You'll need to have five posts on the forum before you can edit your profile to add your avatar.
Post by: Blackrosea on October 22, 2013, 09:01:47 PM
;) Hi, I'd like to introduce myself... I'm Tina... and I'd like to say this site has been such help for me. I probably wouldn't have even played Sims 3 if it had not been for this site. I'm hooked.. ;D ...
Welcome to the forum tinareneewood. I am glad you have liked the forum. :)
Post by: Luna on October 22, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
I've been lurking around this forum since a long time, but usually I'm here mostly for reading stories here. There are so many wonderful stories here! For example: I love Pam's Dreamweaver Immortal Dynasty and Metro’s Man Dynasty. I usually a silent reader (because I'm not registered here before), I'm here just want to join the fun :)
Nice to meet you :)
Post by: simmergeek on October 23, 2013, 12:06:58 AM
I have all the expansion packs and I think my favorites are Ambitions and Generations. I'm a sucker for making families. All my households / legacies are generations/other expansion pack.
I'm known around the web as 'walkthatwalk' but decided I needed something special for the sims :D
I mostly joined because I need friends that play the sims! No one I know in real life plays them and only one or two online friends play them.
Other than that I'm a college student who plays water polo and swims. I also really love math!
Hope to see you all around! :)
Post by: Blackrosea on October 23, 2013, 11:54:47 AM
Post by: raerei on October 23, 2013, 03:05:17 PM
Thought I'd introduce myself, I'm generally a forum reader not participator, but ran across this site while looking for some information about Sims and realized there was much more here than just guide....there are STORIES!
I'm a story-lover which is why I play sims to see their lives unfold (and nudge them of course) and make them have lots of children and good lives. I was a SimCity player first and when the first game came out I foolishly scoffed and ignored it. Then a couple years ago I found a used copy of Sims2 for $5 and ended up buying every expansion. Oh the stories I could tell about Penelope Curious and how her family took over the town. Sims3 was already out when I was playing, but I didn't want to buy a game that had less functionality than 2 so I waited. A couple months back I decided it was time. I probably won't wait so long when 4 arrives next year.
I'm really interested in the stories that come of the Dynasty Challenges so I'm hoping if not to do one of them to try something very similar and tell the story. I've started writing and collecting screenshots so hopefully soon I'll be posting them here. The challenge will be to get 8 generations of vampires in a single house before the first one dies. It may be super easy, it may not, but I've enjoyed playing vampires so I thought I'd practice supermaxing and such in a slightly easier setting since I've never tried anything like that before. Then, if I have fun, I'll try for one of the dynasty challenges.
PS raerei is pronouced "ray-ray"
Post by: MarianT on October 23, 2013, 06:09:21 PM
Post by: raerei on October 23, 2013, 11:38:46 PM
I'm mostly going to let them do whatever they want and write the story around it, as long as I know where it ends, it should work out. I have found I care a lot more about my sim when i started writing her story. I'd only played her for a day of her life, and she was a lot more fleshed out in my mind. But I should have expected that. And there are definitely more options to be unique in Sims3 than before so it should be fun.
Rae
Post by: Blackrosea on October 24, 2013, 02:33:37 PM
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Post by: Morgan Freesim on October 28, 2013, 08:39:01 PM
My name is Callum and I am 16 years old. I play Sims 3 on my laptop and don't have any expansion packs. I am really looking forward to the release of Sims 4 because I would like to see how much the emotions actually effects the actions made available to you, and how much detail you can go in with the Create-A-Sim.
How are you guys?
Post by: Blackrosea on October 28, 2013, 10:52:14 PM
Hello world!
My name is Callum and I am 16 years old. I play Sims 3 on my laptop and don't have any expansion packs. I am really looking forward to the release of Sims 4 because I would like to see how much the emotions actually effects the actions made available to you, and how much detail you can go in with the Create-A-Sim.
How are you guys?
Welcome to the forum Callum. I am looking forward to the Sims 4 as well. I can't wait to see how much the game has changed.
Post by: Morgan Freesim on October 29, 2013, 07:20:20 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on October 29, 2013, 07:48:06 AM
Thanks! Anything specific you looking forward to? :)
Well coming up with new ideas for challenges and dynasties. I love making them for the challenge board. But I think just playing a family and seeing what type of skills and interactions I can do with them and how other Sims will react to them. It looks like there are many ways to cause different emotions with them now.
And my daughter is into Sims 3 and is looking forward to Sims 4 She is the same age as you. She loves making families and playing them. She even likes playing Sims 2.
Post by: Freiyr on October 29, 2013, 12:16:29 PM
I bought The Sims 3 a couple of years ago with the intention of trying to get my wife into games (and therefore give me more time for my FPS's and MMO's), but she just isn't meant to play computer games, I suppose. So, the game sat on the shelf gathering dust for a few years.
Fast forward to just over a month ago. I was in a gaming funk, tired of the same old same old (found it hard to play games where the sole focus is to kill things), so I decided, what the heck, let's install this game and see if I can get into it. Well, thanks to few few well (or poorly?) timed sales at Origin and other sites, I now sit with all EP's, save Supernatural (which is currently on sale at Amazon, so this might be incorrect by this evening) and Showtime. I find myself enjoying this game more than I have any other game since the heyday of Everquest.
I think I'll leave it at that for now, lest I max out my writing skill with this just post. :P
Post by: Blackrosea on October 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PM
I've lurked around enough, I suppose I should actually introduce myself. :)
I bought The Sims 3 a couple of years ago with the intention of trying to get my wife into games (and therefore give me more time for my FPS's and MMO's), but she just isn't meant to play computer games, I suppose. So, the game sat on the shelf gathering dust for a few years.
Fast forward to just over a month ago. I was in a gaming funk, tired of the same old same old (found it hard to play games where the sole focus is to kill things), so I decided, what the heck, let's install this game and see if I can get into it. Well, thanks to few few well (or poorly?) timed sales at Origin and other sites, I now sit with all EP's, save Supernatural (which is currently on sale at Amazon, so this might be incorrect by this evening) and Showtime. I find myself enjoying this game more than I have any other game since the heyday of Everquest.
I think I'll leave it at that for now, lest I max out my writing skill with this just post. :P
Welcome to the forum Freiyr. I am glad you are finding the Sims 3 and the expansions fun to play. I love the Sims 3 and am looking forward to Sims 4. Supernatural expansion has a lot of fun content in it, and I think you will enjoy it.
Post by: MasterOfTheCourt on October 30, 2013, 06:56:43 PM
Anyway, nice to meet you all!
Post by: Schipperke on October 30, 2013, 07:01:37 PM
Hello, my name is Paige. I love The Sims, as it is so giant in the ideas of story telling and customization. Carl's guide really helped me out. Without it, I would be so confused right now. I love Immortal Dynasties and other stories, but I probably will not make one.
Anyway, nice to meet you all!
Welcome to the forum, Paige. Glad you've been enjoying the Guide and the stories. We definitely have a lot of talented story-writers here!
I hope you'll enjoy the forum.
Post by: Blackrosea on October 30, 2013, 09:13:58 PM
Hello, my name is Paige. I love The Sims, as it is so giant in the ideas of story telling and customization. Carl's guide really helped me out. Without it, I would be so confused right now. I love Immortal Dynasties and other stories, but I probably will not make one.
Anyway, nice to meet you all!
Welcome to the forum MasterOfTheCourt. I hope you enjoy all the stories our members create. Maybe someday you will create one and post it as well.
Post by: Luna on November 02, 2013, 05:06:55 PM
Welcome to the forum Luna and simmergeek. I hope you both have fun here on the forum.
Thank you for a warm welcome, Blackrosea. Yes, I already have my fun being here. Thank you :)
Post by: allybal70 on November 05, 2013, 12:44:50 PM
I am Ally or more commonly known (by some people!) as MaximumSimmer on YT.
I love the SIMS and would love to learn lots and what I should do before I start playing on the 25-27th December as I will start with a live stream.
My channel link is : http://youtube.com/user/maximumsimmer
My email of business : maximumsimmer@gmail.com
My email for fan contact etc. : maximumsimmerfanmail@gmail.com
my website : http://i-m.co/allybalsims/MaximumSimer ;D 8)
Post by: Veranna on November 05, 2013, 10:20:02 PM
I've played the sims since Pets Unleashed first came out. And over the years have collected all the original games, then I got all of the Sims 2 EPs and SPs. And right now, I have most of the EPs and a few of the SPs for TS3. I adore TS3 and there is no comparison. I'm excited about TS4 but will wait til it has some expansions before I start getting into that franchise.
But the -real- reason I am posting is because I'm an on again/off again player of TSM (Medieval) and wanted to thank Carl and his troops for keeping the forum archived and all the tips online. (I sometimes send a paypal donation on another account because of this site's usefulness for TSM). Thank you so much!
TSM isn't my favorite Sims game but time and again, sometimes I want to hack and slash at the achievements and try new ideas for game play. TSM runs and loads pretty fast and nearly without a glitch on my laptop, so the fact that its so portable makes it a lot of fun for me.
Thank you, for the Carls Sim 3 guide! This was the only way I could think of sharing my joy of the TSM archives.
Happy Simming!
Veranna
Post by: MarianT on November 06, 2013, 06:35:38 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 06, 2013, 03:13:26 PM
Hi everyone,
I've played the sims since Pets Unleashed first came out. And over the years have collected all the original games, then I got all of the Sims 2 EPs and SPs. And right now, I have most of the EPs and a few of the SPs for TS3. I adore TS3 and there is no comparison. I'm excited about TS4 but will wait til it has some expansions before I start getting into that franchise.
But the -real- reason I am posting is because I'm an on again/off again player of TSM (Medieval) and wanted to thank Carl and his troops for keeping the forum archived and all the tips online. (I sometimes send a paypal donation on another account because of this site's usefulness for TSM). Thank you so much!
TSM isn't my favorite Sims game but time and again, sometimes I want to hack and slash at the achievements and try new ideas for game play. TSM runs and loads pretty fast and nearly without a glitch on my laptop, so the fact that its so portable makes it a lot of fun for me.
Thank you, for the Carls Sim 3 guide! This was the only way I could think of sharing my joy of the TSM archives.
Happy Simming!
Veranna
Welcome to the forum Veranna.
I am glad you have found the forum useful especial the Sims Medieval. I did not play that game myself as much. I have been addicted to all of the Sims games. I am looking forward to Sims 4.
Post by: Shay on November 08, 2013, 08:19:46 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 08, 2013, 08:27:40 PM
Hello. I have been using this guide for quite some time now. I just love it. If I am unsure of how to do something, I Google it and it always leads me here. I would really like to find some Simmer friends. I have played since the beginning. I just love the game. I usually make a family and try and raise all those kids I have. Currently, I have 5 and plan on one more. So much fun! My username on Sims3 is sarahajones. My neice set up the account for me and used her name. Oops. Anyway, I am glad to join the forum and hope to make a few friends here.
Welcome to the forum Shay. I am glad the forum has been a real help for you. :) If you like to add me as a friend, my Sims 3 forum name is blackrosea.
Post by: Shay on November 08, 2013, 08:48:04 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 08, 2013, 09:18:36 PM
Thanks. I have added you as a friend. I see your as addicted to the game as I am. Love to just sit and play.
Hehe I love playing to. I also love the challenges and dynasties we have in the forum under challenges board, if you are interested. :)
Post by: Shay on November 09, 2013, 05:31:01 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 09, 2013, 05:42:24 PM
was thinking of trying one of the challenges or the dynasty. Hummm, which one first?
Well, the challenges have a time limit on them. The military challenges ends at midnight your time on Sunday night. The finale challenge for this year ends at midnight Sunday December 8th your time. The finale takes a little longer to complete than the military challenge. If you can not complete the finale challenge, you can submit a score still based on what you could complete. :) Dynasties can be done at any time or speed you like.
Hope to see you on the challenges board and ask any questions you need regarding dynasties. However, challenges we are stricter about questions in the thread because of strategy talk. If you are unsure, just drop the challenge team a PM (private message) with your question. The people on the challenge team are myself, Nutella, Metropolis Man, and ratchie.
Good luck and have lots of fun.
Post by: Carl on November 09, 2013, 07:47:43 PM
Hi everyone!
I am Ally or more commonly known (by some people!) as MaximumSimmer on YT.
I love the SIMS and would love to learn lots and what I should do before I start playing on the 25-27th December as I will start with a live stream.
My channel link is : http://youtube.com/user/maximumsimmer
My email of business : maximumsimmer@gmail.com
My email for fan contact etc. : maximumsimmerfanmail@gmail.com
my website : http://i-m.co/allybalsims/MaximumSimer ;D 8)
Welcome and enjoy the Forum. There is a wealth of information here along with the Guide that can help your streams go more smoothly when you're playing live. Because you used Introduce Yourself and found a good place to put this to share your channel, we decided to approve your post and not label it as Spam. I wish you the best of luck finding an audience and hope your live stream around Christmas goes well.
Post by: Shay on November 10, 2013, 12:55:21 AM
Post by: bubbles on November 10, 2013, 06:19:47 AM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 10, 2013, 01:24:14 PM
I am currently on a self made challenge right now so I will wait for the next one to come out. As for the Dynasty, I did some reading on it. Sounds fun so that I will give a try.
Sounds good Shay. Good luck on any of the dynasties we have posted you decide to try. Look forward to seeing you there. The members that have completed their dynasties are really fun to read as well. You can find them here (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/board,28.0.html). Enjoy.
Post by: Shay on November 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Post by: Polar40 on November 11, 2013, 03:56:48 AM
I am Polar, and have been playing the Sims 3 for some time now. Having an iPad, first played Sims Freeplay. I found this such a nice game but wanted more. Being a Die-hard fan from games like SimCity I wondered if there was something new. Then I found the sims 3, hook,line and sinker.;)
Being building and making stuff since. I like building houses and then make a family to move in. Start them with their jobs and build again. But sometimes the families are more interesting, so I stay longer.
Found this forum while looking for a way to fix a crash/error...and boy did it open my eyes on different levels and also help
So I stay here..;)
Greetings
Post by: bubbles on November 12, 2013, 02:09:12 PM
Post by: Shay on November 15, 2013, 07:18:22 PM
Post by: pumpkincarnival on November 17, 2013, 05:26:15 PM
I've been playing this series for a very long time, since 2000. I was a great fan of the first two games, and I bought TS3 the day it came out (making a two hour round trip for the collectors edition, haha), but somehow I never got into it as much. I missed a lot of the things from TS2, I didn't really like the way the Sims themselves looked, and I had a lot of glitches and weirdness in the unpatched base TS3. Plus, I was busy with college, and I started playing another game... I still had TS3 installed on my computer, but I didn't play it very often.
When Pets came out, I started to play more often. A few months after that, Best Buy ran a buy one get one free sale, so I bought all of the expansions, and since then I've been playing a whole lot more. I really, really enjoy this game, and I even like how the Sims look now. But I still haven't done a lot of things in the game, and I find myself Googling a lot. Often it brings me to this site, and so I decided to go ahead and register. :)
Post by: Shay on November 17, 2013, 05:40:48 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 17, 2013, 05:48:26 PM
A little bit about me:
I've been playing this series for a very long time, since 2000. I was a great fan of the first two games, and I bought TS3 the day it came out (making a two hour round trip for the collectors edition, haha), but somehow I never got into it as much. I missed a lot of the things from TS2, I didn't really like the way the Sims themselves looked, and I had a lot of glitches and weirdness in the unpatched base TS3. Plus, I was busy with college, and I started playing another game... I still had TS3 installed on my computer, but I didn't play it very often.
When Pets came out, I started to play more often. A few months after that, Best Buy ran a buy one get one free sale, so I bought all of the expansions, and since then I've been playing a whole lot more. I really, really enjoy this game, and I even like how the Sims look now. But I still haven't done a lot of things in the game, and I find myself Googling a lot. Often it brings me to this site, and so I decided to go ahead and register. :)
Welcome to the forum pumpkincarnival.
I am glad you have found TS3 to be more fun to play. Hope you will find this forum really helpful with friendly people like I have.
Post by: bubbles on November 24, 2013, 03:11:49 AM
Post by: readingpuppies on November 29, 2013, 03:22:59 AM
My name is readingpuppies because I love to read and I adore puppies so yeah.
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 29, 2013, 09:24:23 AM
Post by: Schipperke on November 29, 2013, 10:11:04 AM
Hi
My name is readingpuppies because I love to read and I adore puppies so yeah.
From one lover of reading and dogs, welcome to the forum, readingpuppies! I have a wonderful bag I found at my favourite bookstore. It has a picture of a woman holding a book with a dog sitting in front of her. The caption reads "A book in my hand and a dog by my side ..." and the dog is holding a banner that reads "... we belong together." Perfection! :D
Post by: bubbles on November 29, 2013, 12:21:08 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on November 29, 2013, 05:03:47 PM
Hi
My name is readingpuppies because I love to read and I adore puppies so yeah.
Welcome to the forum readingpuppies.
Aww, I love puppies and kittens as well. Nice nickname you gave yourself :)
Post by: Jami on December 01, 2013, 01:44:07 AM
Post by: bubbles on December 01, 2013, 02:48:28 AM
Post by: Janna on December 02, 2013, 10:34:47 AM
I love to read, and even re-read my books over and over, it is like visiting old friends and talking about what happened when . . .
I love dogs, we always have dogs in our home and I used to show dogs so there was always puppies around. I lost my girl around 6 month ago, and still feel the loss, she was 16 years old and I bred her for show and helped at her delivery, it was a C section.
Not too much of a cat lover, but dogs, man and woman's best friends.
Post by: Playalot on December 02, 2013, 03:36:01 PM
I guess my username says it all really. Since finally trying The Sim3 base game just over a year ago I have become hooked! I now have played all of the EP's except Supernatural. I guess I've 'lurked' around here for about a year and would like to sincerely thank everyone involved with making such a wonderful, informative (and fun) site. I think that without all the information I have found here I would have missed many of the more entertaining elements of play for sure! As well as being able to find answers to frustrating problems.
Boy do I love Sims!
P.S. Carl it was your little banner thing that finally made me register! I guess I haven't really anything to say on a forum but I just wanted to express my thanks for all your hard work :)
Post by: diamondsforlucy on December 03, 2013, 07:10:01 PM
I love everything there is about sims. The gameplay, making sims, creating houses, etc. I just love it all.
Okay, I dunno what else to say lol.
Post by: Blackrosea on December 04, 2013, 04:05:24 AM
Hi, I'm 'Playalot'
I guess my username says it all really. Since finally trying The Sim3 base game just over a year ago I have become hooked! I now have played all of the EP's except Supernatural. I guess I've 'lurked' around here for about a year and would like to sincerely thank everyone involved with making such a wonderful, informative (and fun) site. I think that without all the information I have found here I would have missed many of the more entertaining elements of play for sure! As well as being able to find answers to frustrating problems.
Boy do I love Sims!
P.S. Carl it was your little banner thing that finally made me register! I guess I haven't really anything to say on a forum but I just wanted to express my thanks for all your hard work :)
Welcome to the forum Playalot.
I love the Sims as well. I hope you will be able to get the Supernatural EP soon. It is a lot of fun as well. I have recently started a "family" tree of my family, and it has been a lot of fun. I am glad the forum has been a source of information and fun for you :)
Post by: Blackrosea on December 04, 2013, 04:07:02 AM
Hi, I'm Sydney. I've been playing the Sims franchise ever since the original Sims came out for PC! :D
I love everything there is about sims. The gameplay, making sims, creating houses, etc. I just love it all.
Okay, I dunno what else to say lol.
Welcome to the forum diamondsforlucy.
Be sure to check out all of the boards on the forum. Hope you will have fun here on the forum.
Post by: Geisha on December 04, 2013, 06:47:57 AM
I play The Sims 3 these days, I never got into the first version but I played The Sims 2 a lot before the third came out. I've actually been reading dynasty stories on the forum for a few weeks and found this thread just now. :)
Accidentallty found the thread for Rhoxi's completed Dojo Dynasty when I was looking for something, what it was I don't remember now, and it was such a fun read!
Currently I'm trying to play a 4x4 dynasty myself, generation 1 just aged up to teen... It's my third try so hopefully all goes well. =)
Lastly, thank you for the fun challenges! It really makes the game fun again for me.
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Post by: ThatSimsKid on December 08, 2013, 08:51:59 PM
I only have the regular Sims 3 base game though. No expansion packs. I would love to get Sims 4 when it comes out in late 2014 when it hits Amazon.
Post by: saltpastillen on December 09, 2013, 03:44:59 AM
I hope you will have a fun time here with us on the forum.
Post by: MissyLovesSims on December 10, 2013, 08:36:19 PM
I started playing Sims 3 on the Wii as my kids received it for Christmas last year. We liked it so much we wanted it for our computer so we bought it in April.
We currently have Sims 3, World Adventures, Pets and Generations. I love this website as it has really helped us out in learning to improve our Sims playtime. I love to build houses and the tips here have really helped me.
I am hoping to attempt one of your Challenges, Immortal Dynasty soon.
Just wanted to say "Hi!"
Post by: fruitbat5150 on December 13, 2013, 02:35:31 PM
I played the original Sims with a few of its expansions on and off for a few years, but the computer I have now can't play it, so I decided to try 3, and I love it. I'll be taking advantage of this weekend's 50% off sale to buy more EPs (though the links here, as I'm very happy to have a way to help support this amazing site). The guides about what each EP and SP are like have been extra helpful; for instance, I didn't think I'd like Seasons, but swimming in the ocean and WooHoo in some new locations? I'm so there! (yeah, I'm one of those newbies mentioned somewhere who does a lot of WooHooing. I love the animation and the mood boost, what can I say?)
I might even be taking part in some of the challenges in the new year; the ones for this year crack me up.
I'm also fruitbat5150 on the Sims 3 site, though there's nothing there yet except a handful of badges. It's also my name on Pinterest if anyone cares :)
Post by: Trip on December 13, 2013, 03:11:17 PM
And welcome to the forum. :)
Post by: Diandrè on December 15, 2013, 07:33:16 AM
Post by: Audren on December 15, 2013, 08:14:38 AM
Post by: Diandrè on December 15, 2013, 10:50:30 AM
Welcome to the forum, Diandre! I hope you enjoy yourself here. :DThank you Audren :D
Post by: laugh-dream-love on December 16, 2013, 11:04:42 AM
Post by: fruitbat5150 on December 17, 2013, 07:18:39 AM
Post by: gnorah on December 20, 2013, 04:09:59 PM
I'm Gnorah. I've been playing The Sims 3 for awhile now. I had played the original game waaaaaay back when it first came out. I remember working night shifts and planning out the most efficient house possible because if the houses were too big then my sim would die of starvation before she ever reached the kitchen!! I took a break for a number of years and played a lot of WoW with my husband, but after one of the WoW expansions, I was bored and figured I'd pick up The Sims 3 and see what it was like... since then I've got every expansion (except Into The Future) bought some of the stuff packs, bought stuff of the store... lately I've started to enjoy planning stories around what my sims are doing. I'm not a writer, so mostly it's just been screenshots with captions, but it's been something I've been having fun with.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know a community who loves the game as much as I do :).
Post by: Shay on December 20, 2013, 07:46:26 PM
Post by: JckBee on December 22, 2013, 12:27:37 PM
My name is Jacqueline. I'm from Ireland and have played the sis since the first game. I love it. Just wanted to say I love the site it has been my main source of Sims info for many months now. I regret it has taken me this long to register and say hi.
So this is me saying HI and thanks for running a great site and forum.
Post by: MidnasMeow on December 22, 2013, 05:52:44 PM
I'm Midna's Meow and I like cats like a lot a lot (hence Meow) and the legend of zelda (hence Midna). Well another thing considering i'm here right now I also love sims. Uh I don't really know what else to say about myself. I'm pretty shy but also love friends. So yeah
Hi
Post by: Eldridge on December 22, 2013, 05:58:11 PM
Hi Everyone.
My name is Jacqueline. I'm from Ireland and have played the sis since the first game. I love it. Just wanted to say I love the site it has been my main source of Sims info for many months now. I regret it has taken me this long to register and say hi.
So this is me saying HI and thanks for running a great site and forum.
Welcome to the forum, Jacquealine! Wow, your name reminds me of my homeroom teacher! I also love The Sims from my sister. Hope that you’ll enjoy your stay; there are a lot of nice people here :)
Uh Uh Hi,
I'm Midna's Meow and I like cats like a lot a lot (hence Meow) and the legend of zelda (hence Midna). Well another thing considering i'm here right now I also love sims. Uh I don't really know what else to say about myself. I'm pretty shy but also love friends. So yeah
Hi
Welcome to the forum, MidnasMeow :)
I'm also a shy person in the real world. I know legend of Zelda but I only familiar with Zelda and Link alone, lol. But, don't worry you'll get friend here soon there many people who love the same things, The Sims. Hope that you enjoy your stay :)
Post by: MidnasMeow on December 22, 2013, 06:18:44 PM
Welcome to the forum, MidnasMeow :)
I'm also a shy person in the real world. I know legend of Zelda but I only familiar with Zelda and Link alone, lol. But, don't worry you'll get friend here soon there many people who love the same things, The Sims. Hope that you enjoy your stay :)
Thanks! :D It really means a lot, but im really hoping to be pretty active!
Post by: sickwithsin on December 22, 2013, 09:22:49 PM
This guide is lovely, the forums are lovely, everything is lovely and life is the Sims.
Post by: Snufflesxx on December 23, 2013, 07:57:21 AM
Post by: Janna on December 23, 2013, 10:20:09 AM
@JckBee,
I would love some day to go to Ireland. I am one of many who have ties to Ireland from my relatives. With me, it is on all sides of my family although most on my dad's side. We sat down one day and did a check of relatives, to see how much we would have from all sides of the family. When you add it all up, three-fourths Irish, the other one-fourth is a mixture of Welsh, British (England) and French.
I would love to go and see if I could find any of my grandmother's relatives. Of course, I would need to track down a LOT more info than what I have, which isn't much.
Anyhow, welcome to the forum, glad to meet more simmers.
Post by: blackgod09 on December 27, 2013, 02:15:16 AM
Post by: Janna on December 30, 2013, 06:45:11 PM
Glad to see you here, I came here first for the guide and then liked the people here so much that I stayed.
Welcome to the forum
Post by: iresyac on January 06, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
The Sims 3 is my favourite game and the guides on this forum have helped me a lot. I like many of the stories posted here, as well as your well-designed challenges. So I joined. Thank you."
Post by: Schipperke on January 06, 2014, 08:50:41 PM
Hello, Forum
The Sims 3 is my favourite game and the guides on this forum have helped me a lot. I like many of the stories posted here, as well as your well-designed challenges. So I joined. Thank you."
Welcome to the forum, iresyac! I hope you'll enjoy your time here. :)
Post by: YukiA on January 06, 2014, 11:29:37 PM
Post by: Blackrosea on January 07, 2014, 04:54:20 AM
Hello, Forum
The Sims 3 is my favourite game and the guides on this forum have helped me a lot. I like many of the stories posted here, as well as your well-designed challenges. So I joined. Thank you."
Welcome to the forum iresyac. I love the Sims 3 as well. I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do.
Post by: Blackrosea on January 07, 2014, 05:00:17 AM
Hi Five for finding this thread through meeting the guide and forum staff ;D My name is Kay and at the time of this post I'm in my early twenties. I live in Toronto and I've been using this guide since.. Well it's been a long while :)
Welcome to the forum YukiA.
Canada must be super cold right now. I live in Colorado, USA, and we have been getting your weather :)
Post by: sharktopus on January 07, 2014, 05:55:27 PM
I first came to this site for the guide, but when I looked at the forum, I thought it looked too fun to pass over! I first got to EA through Spore, and I thought the sims would be fun also! I get sucked into legacies, challenges, and stories.
Post by: bowenmommyof1 on January 09, 2014, 06:09:31 PM
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Post by: ArtdefinesSimmer on January 09, 2014, 08:58:37 PM
I love to help other players with their problems, especially mod related issues (although I always strongly suggest against using mod's unless you are very computer savvy - If you can't trouble-shoot something you probably shouldn't be using it.) I have played without mods for a very long time though, so I know how to get around glitches with and without them.
Well, the first challenge ends in a few day's so I better jump on that >.<
Post by: Schipperke on January 09, 2014, 10:21:30 PM
Post by: Sayaka on January 11, 2014, 10:39:58 PM
I've been reading this forum for a long time but I decided to join only recently. There's nothing really much to say about myself -- I'm just a simple girl who likes The Sims! I'm really looking forward to being a part of this site.
Post by: Janna on January 12, 2014, 10:20:07 AM
welcome to the forum, it is a great place to be, not just for the help in gameplay, but for the company of fellow sim lovers. This is the only place that I can share my enjoyment of playing sims, rest of the family just doesn't get it.
Post by: tommy61157 on January 13, 2014, 10:01:07 AM
Post by: Pam on January 14, 2014, 02:15:38 AM
I had to laugh at your comment about Katy Perry's Sweet Treats. That's one of two stuff packs that I just couldn't bring myself to buy. :D
Post by: tommy61157 on January 14, 2014, 12:34:39 PM
Post by: MeganNicole on January 15, 2014, 03:09:43 AM
My name is Megan and I'm a self-proclaimed foodie, dog person, coffee lover, and avid simmer. Way back when, my cousin bought me The Sims Deluxe Edition for Christmas and I've been hooked ever since. I never got a chance to play The Sims 2 because my family's computer graphics card couldn't handle it, but I bought myself a laptop after I graduated high school a couple years ago and found myself going from zero with the original Sims to sixty with The Sims 3. I knew next to nothing, and since The Sims 3 has a level of complexity and depth my old Sims game didn't have, I needed help. I discovered Carl's Sims 3 Guide and it made the task of learning about traits, moodlets, Lifetime Wishes, etc. less daunting and more manageable. Admittedly, I was a lurker on the forum before coming out of hiding and making an account. I actually discovered the forum through the challenges and Pam's dynasty stories on the guide website.
I don't have all of the expansion or stuff packs, but I have a few: Ambitions, Generations, Pets, Supernatural, Seasons, and Master Suite. Due to college, I don't have as much time to play The Sims 3 as I would like, but I manage to fit in a couple hours of simming in between studying. :)
Post by: Blackrosea on January 15, 2014, 06:28:55 AM
Hi everyone!
My name is Megan and I'm a self-proclaimed foodie, dog person, coffee lover, and avid simmer. Way back when, my cousin bought me The Sims Deluxe Edition for Christmas and I've been hooked ever since. I never got a chance to play The Sims 2 because my family's computer graphics card couldn't handle it, but I bought myself a laptop after I graduated high school a couple years ago and found myself going from zero with the original Sims to sixty with The Sims 3. I knew next to nothing, and since The Sims 3 has a level of complexity and depth my old Sims game didn't have, I needed help. I discovered Carl's Sims 3 Guide and it made the task of learning about traits, moodlets, Lifetime Wishes, etc. less daunting and more manageable. Admittedly, I was a lurker on the forum before coming out of hiding and making an account. I actually discovered the forum through the challenges and Pam's dynasty stories on the guide website.
I don't have all of the expansion or stuff packs, but I have a few: Ambitions, Generations, Pets, Supernatural, Seasons, and Master Suite. Due to college, I don't have as much time to play The Sims 3 as I would like, but I manage to fit in a couple hours of simming in between studying. :)
Welcome to the forum MeganNicole.
I hope you decide to come try some of the challenges this year. I am glad you have found the forum informative like I have.
Post by: dominiquelcg on January 16, 2014, 04:23:25 PM
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Post by: sobadnomad on January 20, 2014, 09:53:57 AM
Post by: Seabody on January 29, 2014, 03:06:54 AM
Hey all! sobadnomad here. Just got into sims 3 again on the Xbox and finally got around to installing my year old copy of Sims 3 on my PC! Wish me luck!
Good luck! :)
Post by: Janna on January 29, 2014, 02:14:05 PM
Post by: Simmommy on January 29, 2014, 04:14:02 PM
If you would like to add me as a friend on the sims3 site, my name is Puritychild
Post by: Shay on January 30, 2014, 07:16:56 PM
Post by: Janna on January 31, 2014, 03:23:45 PM
Welcome to the forum, I agree it is a great site and very helpful. If you can't find it by doing a search, then there is always someone who is more than willing to help you with your problem.
Post by: Seablah on February 01, 2014, 09:54:38 AM
just realized that the Forum has a longtime and popular member named "Seabody". Ops. I hope my own username doesn't seem like a impolite copy of it. (Duh, I'm so neurotic. Sorry.)
"Seablah" is just a combination of two words. During the forum registration, and for some reason, I was thinking about my city Seattle and had so much going on in my head that everything messed up in a whole blah blah. So the name Seablah was born. Smart, I know. ::)
Anyways, I found this forum by searching New Sunset Valley the other day and had the feeling that it's a great forum. Though I made some negative experiences with the Sims 3 community, I hope and wish that everything's alright here. ♥ It really seems so up to now. ♥
Post by: Schipperke on February 01, 2014, 01:04:27 PM
Anyways, I found this forum by searching New Sunset Valley the other day and had the feeling that it's a great forum. Though I made some negative experiences with the Sims 3 community, I hope and wish that everything's alright here. ♥ It really seems so up to now. ♥
I joined this forum several years ago, and to me it has always seemed a very friendly, helpful and appealing place. I hope you'll enjoy the forum as much as I have, Seablah. :)
Post by: Janna on February 01, 2014, 01:13:35 PM
Joking aside, everyone here has been great. As is with any forum, there are times when members have difference of opinions. As with other forums, as long as a member reads the rules and follows them I don't see you having any problems. I have had to a couple of times re-read the rules and I will be honest that some I don't agree with, but when I signed on I agreed to follow them, no matter how I feel about them. As normal rules can vary from site to site; what is allowed in another community may not be allowed in another. To me, the most important rules are to respectfully disagree without being insulting, voicing your opinion in a non-threatening manner. If you do open your big mouth when you shouldn't (Guilty of that) and then apologize, everyone is understanding. I don't think there is anyone who hasn't suffered from the dreaded foot in mouth disease at one time or another.
If I have been out of line in posting this, I will go ahead and apologize, having had problems once in another community also I try my best to behave.
On a side note, I didn't like the attitude and remarks of three members and let the leader know. Then reported them and they banned them and revoked the banning of another member, she was back with the community.
Post by: Seablah on February 01, 2014, 05:23:27 PM
Hi Schipperke and Janna
Thank you both very much for the welcome and for sharing your experiences!
It's neat how honest you are about that stuff.
And believe me, you will never read a nasty word in my posts, because I do have the motto Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. So, I will behave. ;D ;) Don't like wet noodles o my skin.
Post by: Seabody on February 02, 2014, 09:59:09 PM
Hi there,
just realized that the Forum has a longtime and popular member named "Seabody". Ops. I hope my own username doesn't seem like a impolite copy of it. (Duh, I'm so neurotic. Sorry.)
"Seablah" is just a combination of two words. During the forum registration, and for some reason, I was thinking about my city Seattle and had so much going on in my head that everything messed up in a whole blah blah. So the name Seablah was born. Smart, I know. ::)
Anyways, I found this forum by searching New Sunset Valley the other day and had the feeling that it's a great forum. Though I made some negative experiences with the Sims 3 community, I hope and wish that everything's alright here. ♥ It really seems so up to now. ♥
Heh, when I saw one of your posts I thought I was going a little mad. ;) But it doesn't seem like an impolite copy. :) Welcome to the forum!
It's better than the official forum -- everyone here is nice and friendly.
Welcome simmommy and Shay!
Post by: Seablah on February 03, 2014, 09:35:48 AM
Quote from: Seabody
Heh, when I saw one of your posts I thought I was going a little mad. ;) But it doesn't seem like an impolite copy. :)
*blush* Great! :-[ I really put my foot in it, eh?! Couldn't have a better start. ::) I'm sorry, I really had no clue before about your name at all. If I had, I would have registered with another.
Maybe you can comfort yourself with the thought that I know how it feels seeing a newbie with a similar name - and even with the same name. 'Cause in another forum [not Sims-related] registered a newbie with the exact same name like mine with only the difference of a symbol next to the name. So, that was really something that can drive you mad.
Quote from: Seabody
Welcome to the forum!
Oh, thank you! :) *a bit relieved*
Post by: RaiaDraconis on February 03, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
And Seabody is right--everyone here IS nice and friendly. :) I hope you all enjoy it!
Post by: JodySuzanne1305 on February 03, 2014, 04:49:58 PM
I have the sims 3 starter pack and the sims 3 pets. I hope to get university life, worlds, and supernatural overall.
Post by: Schipperke on February 04, 2014, 12:04:20 PM
Post by: Sweetie8384 on February 05, 2014, 02:53:50 PM
A little about myself:
I've only been playing the Sims for about 2 to 3 years, and I'm a Sims addict. Anyway, I'm a stay at home mom that uses Sims to relax after playing referee to two rowdy little boys. :)
Post by: Janna on February 05, 2014, 04:15:32 PM
Welcome to the forum, yes, everyone here has a great attitude and are very helpful and encouraging.
I have a couple of rowdy kids, but mine are two dogs, :) They are also very inquisitive; as I am typing nosy britches has been wacked on the nose a couple of times because he has to shove his head in to see what is going on. The wacked on the nose is accidently, by the way. Furball is watching from a safe distance back.
Post by: bubbles on February 08, 2014, 01:09:28 PM
Post by: AceFace on February 10, 2014, 12:45:51 PM
My name is Jacey, and I am a simmer. (a la simmers anonymous)
I've been using the Carl's guides since I started simming a few months ago... I was an avid simmer back in the days of TS1, but never did get around to buying TS2. A friend of mine got me into TS3 and I have been addicted ever since!
I love the atmosphere here, and cannot wait to share my own sim's stories with you all. I have already started my first random legacy thread and I look forward to trying my hand at the challenges and dynasties that Metro has come up with.
A lot of the characters that I use in my stories come from previous short stories, NaNo novels and role play... so they have a very lengthy and in depth background to them. It's so much fun to bring them to life in TS3 and see what alternate realities and mayhem I can drop them into!
I look forward to getting to know the lot of you ;)
Happy simming!
Post by: Schipperke on February 10, 2014, 01:24:22 PM
Post by: Seabody on February 11, 2014, 01:39:26 AM
Post by: Lizzycakecool on February 16, 2014, 11:28:44 AM
Post by: Janna on February 16, 2014, 01:01:47 PM
Everyone here is nice and helpful I am sure you will enjoy it here.
Post by: Lizzycakecool on February 16, 2014, 01:42:49 PM
Post by: Fleiding on February 17, 2014, 09:08:19 AM
At this moment I only have The Sims 3 Base Game only and I'm not sure if I'm gonna buy some expansions, because The Sims 4 is coming up in a few months. Better to save some money for that! :)
If you want to know more of me, just let me know!
Rob
Post by: Sindocat on February 18, 2014, 07:03:19 PM
I'm the same Sindocat who posts sometimes at thesims3.com. Posting here because, after visiting this site many times to find answers to questions, I noticed the "hey, we see you haven't registered here" notice at the top of the page and thought, "Well, why not?"
I have not been playing especially long. Sims 3 is my first taste of the franchise (except for a bit of The Sims Social on Facebook). I was drawn in by watching my niece play. I picked up the case for her Supernatural expansion and liked what I read. That was in December of 2012. In January 2013, I got the game for myself.
I'll probably read more than I talk, here, though we'll see. I do want to thank Carl and everybody for this amazing site. It has become my number-one go-to reference for all things Sims 3. It has been tremendously useful. Keep up the fine work!
I'll post a profile when I can. Until then, I am male, I live in the state of Ohio, I mostly play fairies and mostly play male Sims. You can look at my Studio submissions here, if you care to. Nothing too fancy - just things that I made for myself that came out well enough to share:
http://www.thesims3.com/mypage/Sindocat/mystudio
Post by: Schipperke on February 18, 2014, 10:10:54 PM
Post by: Janna on February 19, 2014, 09:50:18 AM
I live in the state also and I love the hills surrounding my home area. Makes for interesting weather :)
Post by: lada on February 22, 2014, 12:14:31 AM
Great to read so many entries.... and a bit impossible of course! so many,
but I intend to forge ahead because I would appreciate meeting some sims 3 players with whom to share ideas and trouble-shooting and just simple chatting.
On the sims 3 website, my moniker is cosmoblivion.
In "real life" my work is as a family nurse practitioner, mother, sweetheart, dog lover, artist, poet/writer, website healthcare blogger/content writer. My kids and I began playing computer games early; our first major addiction being the first Everquest game. Besides the great fun in-game of experiencing all the worlds, we met people around the world.
My kids also played the sims from the first games and kept telling me to join in, that this game is definitely "mom's type of game" ...so I finally gave in just in time for sims 3. It has actually taken awhile for me to build up steam to playing it, only because of life demands. But once I began, the designing of sims and, especially, the designing of homes and properties stole attention. The "game" is a thorough joy for me. Recently, I added World Adventures, which has added a great deal of fun to the sims play. I am looking forward to learning how to make my own worlds next.
So that is my introduction. Only one more thing to add: I enjoy meeting folks from all walks of life.
Happy simming!
Lada
Post by: Sindocat on February 22, 2014, 03:46:20 PM
Yes, I love the design aspects of the game, too - what my sister half-seriously calls "dolly dress-up". I have learned so much already from Carl's site - anything you want to do in-game, someone probably has some solid advice. Also, I find that this is a friendly and mature forum, which at my age I certainly appreciate.
Sounds like you have a very full and fulfilling life! Enjoy your Simming, when you find time for it. :D
Post by: lada on February 23, 2014, 03:54:27 AM
Welcome, Lada!
Yes, I love the design aspects of the game, too - what my sister half-seriously calls "dolly dress-up". I have learned so much already from Carl's site - anything you want to do in-game, someone probably has some solid advice. Also, I find that this is a friendly and mature forum, which at my age I certainly appreciate.
Sounds like you have a very full and fulfilling life! Enjoy your Simming, when you find time for it. :D
Sindocat,
You are so kind to reply to my message. Thank you.
This Carl's site seems very friendly and I feel grateful to have recognized this is the place to meet folks actively engaged in the game.
Again, sincere gratitude for your personal reply.
Lada
Post by: Schipperke on February 23, 2014, 08:15:32 PM
I hope you'll enjoy the forum. :)
Post by: MelHunt182 on February 26, 2014, 06:40:20 PM
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Post by: Schipperke on February 26, 2014, 07:04:10 PM
Post by: VioletG on March 01, 2014, 06:56:56 PM
I'm new to the forum but old to the Sims. I have played every version of the Sims so far and looking forward to the next. I played the Sims 3 through the World Adventures expansion during a time when I was unemployed and had a lot of time to kill with the game. Then I got a new part-time job and even though it was only part time, I had to work really hard to to prove myself there, become a full time employee, get a raise, and get promoted. In the meantime, my life has settled down to where I have it in a comfortable routine and then stumbled across mentions of the Sims 4 coming out. I got really excited about the Sims again and decided to reinstall Sims 3 while I wait for the next one, and have gotten hooked all over again.
Reading over these forums and checking out everyone's stories and projects inspired me to join up and create a project of my own to work on during the wait for the next one. I'm doing a lifetime wish legacy project where I have started a family and will attempt to fulfill all of the lifetime wishes (except the ones I really don't want to do - no sense doing ones that won't be fun). I'm starting out with just the base game and Seasons and will add the other expansions as I go, if I have time for them. I'll be setting up a thread in the projects forum, so look for the Greythorn project if you'd like to check it out. :)
Other than that I will mostly just be checking out others' stories getting great ideas from them.
Post by: LivvieLove on March 02, 2014, 02:03:10 AM
Post by: VioletG on March 02, 2014, 03:45:55 AM
Post by: GoldenRetriever on March 04, 2014, 09:11:55 AM
I'm Jeremie, I'll turn 34 years old next 8th of may ! Yes I'm an old chap playing the Sims 3 : a bit embarrassing isn't it ? I like playing the game except some annoying bugs like the error code 12 for example : that thing is turning me nuts. I play the game most of the time on my MacBook Pro Retina 15" ( late 2013 configs ). I have all the additional disks. I live in Brussels ( Belgium ). I'm unemployed. I'm single, isolated and orphan ( Got no family anymore as both my parents are dead ( Father killed himself when I was 15 years old 1/2 and my mother died of the Parkinson disease the 17th of July 2010 ( the family I still have left don't care about me at all ) ). I suffer of depression, very severe anxiety disorders, agoraphobia and since a few years I'm struggling with alcoholism. At the other side, I love dogs as you can see by my nickname, I love sports ( I used to play football ( soccer ) when I was a kid and a teenager but I had to stop because of destroyed knees : kneecaps very prone to dislocations ( had more than 150 in my life ) but I'm fan of Chelsea FC ( since 1997 ), KV Kortrijk, RSC Anderlecht, I like to watch cycling, tennis and snooker ) ), I love listening to music ( mostly Dance, EuroDance, Trance, EuroTrance, Techno, some Evanescence like of music and also some French music ). I'm Christian. I don't want to tell you what my qualities are nor my flaws : I just want people discovering them. What I hate : unfaithfulness, liars, hypocrites, narcissistic, ass-licking and dishonest people. That already was a bit about me.
Post by: Schipperke on March 04, 2014, 09:35:40 AM
GoldenRetriever, your name definitely caught my eye, as a dog lover. You may perhaps be familiar with the Schipperke breed, as they originated in Belgium. I have four of them. Anyway, this isn't the place to talk about my dogs, although I tend to do so at every possible opportunity ::), so I'll just say I hope you'll both enjoy the forum, VioletG and Golden Retriever!
Post by: RaiaDraconis on March 04, 2014, 11:06:17 AM
@ GoldenRetriever - There are a good number of us in our thirties and above. You're only a few months older than I am. :P That's one of the awesome things about this forum--there are people of all ages and from many different walks of life. It's a fun group, and I hope that you enjoy it here!
Post by: Janna on March 04, 2014, 03:21:47 PM
I have you both beat, I am 58, married with two adult "kids" three grandchildren one who just became a teenager. Have a Weime (don't ask me to spell the breeds name, I do well to pronounce it right ;) breeds nickname is Grey Ghost ) who's name is Ash and we have nicknamed monster and furball who is a mixed breed. Reason for monster, most of our dogs have been toys, so to us he is kinda big. The mixed is around 10 inches tall and around 12 lbs, he weights 85 lbs and furball runs under his stomach. And guess which one of them is the boss? Furball, of course.
Back on topic, welcome to the forum, you will find many here from all over the world and the members here are great people.
Post by: GoldenRetriever on March 04, 2014, 08:54:07 PM
Post by: Lisa46 on March 10, 2014, 02:47:13 AM
Post by: Janna on March 10, 2014, 06:12:43 AM
I have the opposite and believe me, it can be a royal pain lots of times. ;D I tend to keep my families until I have so many it affects saving games.
I just hate giving up my families, especially ones that I do several generations with. Need to let those babies go, and create new ones to become close too. ;D
Anyhow, welcome and if you have questions, ask away, there are great here to do so; and I am addicted to researching so the archives are great to read also.
Post by: QueenOfTheSims on March 13, 2014, 10:13:40 PM
I live in a little town in Maine.I am glad to be part of this community of Simmers.
Post by: Schipperke on March 13, 2014, 10:18:05 PM
Post by: Tandrael on March 13, 2014, 10:56:52 PM
My husband is the gamer and the one who introduced me to the Sims. I actually begun playing World of Warcraft, that's where the name Tandrael comes from, by the way, she's my favorite toon there! But I'm not such a good player, I tend to get distracted by the smallest things in games, so I like Sims way better because I basically play against myself… if you could call it that way.
I'm an architect and I just love building in the Sims, I must confess I run into this forum looking for a cheat to have more money at the beginning of the game, to be able to build better houses for my sims ::) Then I run into the challenges page and I love these challenges, I learn so much! And of course I don't cheat anymore!
I also love dogs, we have a mutt and two Great Danes that we adopted, can you believe some people give away a Great Dane because of how big they get, as if that wasn't expected!
Anyways, love this site and people here are just great! I'm looking forward to make more friends and learn lots more of the Sims!
Post by: Janna on March 14, 2014, 01:30:54 AM
I'm not one for a lot of the games such as WOW either, I'm not a quick enough thinker, reaction time sucks or whatever for such games. Sims is the right speed for me. So, I love the game also. I see it as playing against myself, the goals I set up in what I want to do and then working to achieve them.
As for dogs, I am not surprised at people not thinking it through when they get a pet, whether it is a dog, cat, fish, bird, snake or other critter.
Neighbor at our old home had a Great Dane, he kept him chained up outside, said he was too energetic and big to have inside. I asked him if he had read up on the breed before he bought him, no, just wanted one and so bought him. Thought Marmaduke was cute and so he wanted one.
Meet someone who has a Weimaraner and he was irritated that when he locked the dog in the garage it torn up the cushions he had there.
They are a high energy companion breed, they need to be either with someone or have other dogs around them. And have lots of exercise, plenty of room to move around. Not the type of dog that will go and sleep in the corner and doesn't mind being left alone. Stubborn, intelligent, high energy, sneak thieves, clowns and great dogs to have, if you can give them what is needed, lots of love and attention, plenty of room to run and play and have a good sense of humor. We love our Weimie and he is a member of our family, I researched their needs before we bought him.
People see the cute critter in the window and want it, not checking out what it needs to be happy and healthy.
Welcome again to the forum.
Post by: HelenMoriarty on March 15, 2014, 10:01:35 PM
I'm Helen, and I'll be 29+1 this year. I live in Germany.
Traits: Bookworm, artistic, computer whiz, slob, Loves the outdoors...
The Sims 3 is the first instalment I've played (except for a very short-lived run on my cousin's Sims 2 many years ago, on which I designed a sim and she proceeded to burst into flames when preparing a meal not five minutes later... I was too shellshocked to play after that), and I feel there is so much to discover. I've been a lurker on this site for a while, mainly reading the guide and eventually stumbling on the forum, too. It's been fantastic so far!
Apart from Sims 3, I
Pleased to meet you all!
Post by: Janna on March 16, 2014, 01:09:28 AM
Love this place as the people here are friendly, helpful and just fun to talk to. And understand how sims can take over your life and not see it as weird that you love the game.
Post by: patronissimo on March 18, 2014, 08:45:45 PM
I've lurked and used the resource here many a time but never participated. I'd like to change that now ;)
I've been playing sims since TS1. I got into sims fandom on LJ with TS2, where I was a moderator of thesims2 for years and had what I thiiiiiiiiink was one of the first sims story blogs on there. Unfortunately the pictures are all down since my old web host went down... maybe one day I'll restore it, haha.
I play TS3 on and off but I love it a lot. My favorite town is Twinbrook (I LOVE the feel of it, the houses are SO SO great, the swampy fogginess is great... I love it so much!) and it's where I play my main family, the Rosarios. I don't really use any CC aside from store downloads because I hate waiting for everything to load, I like the look of the game as is, and Create A Style provides much more versatility than you'd think.
Anyway, I quite look forward to sharing my Sims. off to read a few posts now :)
P
Post by: Audren on March 18, 2014, 09:32:13 PM
Hi! many thank yous to Carl for manually registering me for the forums.
I've lurked and used the resource here many a time but never participated. I'd like to change that now ;)
I've been playing sims since TS1. I got into sims fandom on LJ with TS2, where I was a moderator of thesims2 for years and had what I thiiiiiiiiink was one of the first sims story blogs on there. Unfortunately the pictures are all down since my old web host went down... maybe one day I'll restore it, haha.
I play TS3 on and off but I love it a lot. My favorite town is Twinbrook (I LOVE the feel of it, the houses are SO SO great, the swampy fogginess is great... I love it so much!) and it's where I play my main family, the Rosarios. I don't really use any CC aside from store downloads because I hate waiting for everything to load, I like the look of the game as is, and Create A Style provides much more versatility than you'd think.
Anyway, I quite look forward to sharing my Sims. off to read a few posts now :)
P
Welcome to the forum, patronissimo! Twinbrook is probably my favourite town, too, tied only with Midnight Hollow. I really like the swampy atmosphere and the unique genetics of the townies. It's not a traditionally beautiful town, which makes it all the better. :D
Post by: patronissimo on March 19, 2014, 02:06:40 PM
Welcome to the forum, patronissimo! Twinbrook is probably my favourite town, too, tied only with Midnight Hollow. I really like the swampy atmosphere and the unique genetics of the townies. It's not a traditionally beautiful town, which makes it all the better. :D
Thanks, Audren!
I wonder what qualifies as traditionally beautiful- I mean, those old money homes in that town are STUNNING. Pidgin Roost has to be my favorite pre-made big mansion lot. So much character and personality. When it's raining there in the fall, it's just so atmospheric. The Bloc is an excellent home for a huge family to move to. (My Rosarios currently own both lots, haha.) And DeAndre Wolf is just- YUM :)
Post by: Audren on March 19, 2014, 06:01:20 PM
Thanks, Audren!
I wonder what qualifies as traditionally beautiful- I mean, those old money homes in that town are STUNNING. Pidgin Roost has to be my favorite pre-made big mansion lot. So much character and personality. When it's raining there in the fall, it's just so atmospheric. The Bloc is an excellent home for a huge family to move to. (My Rosarios currently own both lots, haha.) And DeAndre Wolf is just- YUM :)
I was using the term for its landscape. Instead of nice beaches or forests, Twinbrook has the murky swamps and fog. I really like the look of it, but I would hardly consider it "beautiful" in the typical use of the word.
Post by: HelenMoriarty on March 19, 2014, 06:15:50 PM
Welcome to the forum, even it if is after you have been here a bit ;) I did some lurking, reading the guide, searching the achieves before I formally joined also.
Love this place as the people here are friendly, helpful and just fun to talk to. And understand how sims can take over your life and not see it as weird that you love the game.
Thanks for the welcome! Haha. One reason is that I never realised there was a forum for the longest time. But yes, it is amazing how many helpful hints and suggestions are traded here daily. Still so much to learn about the game :)
You can say that again! Part of it is that there are so many aspects you can, and will, shape yourself and then see how it plays out. Sometimes it's so 'real' it's scary... isn't it?
Post by: QueenOfTheSims on March 20, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
Welcome to the forum, QueenoftheSims. I hope you'll enjoy the time you spend here. :)
I am glad to be here Thank You
Post by: MischaMusic on March 22, 2014, 01:37:15 PM
Anyway, thanks to all who contribute so much to this site and to our game play! I ALMOST know what I'm doing now because of all your help! ;D ;D
Post by: babyinateacup on March 26, 2014, 06:52:29 PM
My name is Ryan from South Africa. Loving The Sims 3. So far it's been awesome! Can't wait for The Sims 4!
:)
Post by: Janna on March 26, 2014, 07:55:04 PM
Welcome to the forum, I really like the Sims 3, but doubt that I will get the Sims 4, mainly because my computer won't be able to handle it, but I haven't finished exploring the Sims 3.
Can't wait though to read what everyone says about the game after it arrives. I'll probably be drooling by the time I get a computer that I feel can handle all of the games, my sims 3 and the sims 4. If they keep it where you can create a style, that is.
The people here on the forum are great and very helpful, so you will enjoy it here.
Post by: Twisted Nerve on March 27, 2014, 10:46:14 AM
I lost quickly the interest. But during the last two years, I "discovered" the pleasure of playing without cheating, just like my frist saves. In this way I discovered Carl's guides, that have plenty of useful informations. So thanks Carl!
I introduced me to thank you all for the help, this forum is helpful each time i have a doubt.
Post by: RaiaDraconis on March 27, 2014, 07:38:16 PM
Post by: Cara on March 30, 2014, 06:04:40 PM
Post by: MischaMusic on April 02, 2014, 08:49:13 PM
A warm welcome to Twisted Nerve, babyinateacup, MischaMusic, QueenOfTheSims, and patronissimo! I hope that you all enjoy your time here!
Thank you! Everyone on here just seems to be so nice!
Post by: Geniequeen122 on April 05, 2014, 07:57:52 AM
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Post by: Reptonplay on April 07, 2014, 03:15:23 PM
I have save a game were my sim got lockup as a con artist when my sim get out still know badge
as for the Head of the family badge I have try everything including have all my sims in one house still now badges
Post by: Schipperke on April 07, 2014, 03:18:22 PM
Post by: Janna on April 08, 2014, 07:20:52 AM
Seriously, as normal sometimes, very few and far between, someone might sound snippy, but everyone has a bad day.
Post by: Noldi on April 08, 2014, 05:39:33 PM
I finally registered after being a lurker for quite a while. I just fairly recently got back into Sims when I caught the Sims 3 starter pack on special at the local superstore. Always enjoyed The Sims and I'm finding Sims 3 to be very entertaining.
Here's a question - I don't know if this is a good place or whether I should start a new thread, so please forgive me if I'm breaking protocol right off the bat:
I've been playing around with playing a lone teen and I saw something on an old thread that caught my interest and sounded like fun: starting with a broke teen, owning nothing but the clothes on his back and a small empty plot, and trying my luck at "living off the land". Here's my question; how do I get rid of my starting money?
Post by: pandapants33 on April 08, 2014, 05:46:01 PM
Post by: Janna on April 08, 2014, 06:15:23 PM
@ Noldi, your question of if this is the right place to ask a question, the best place is in the Discussion thread. For problems in playing the game Miscellaneous Help thread is a great place to find answers.
Post by: Noldi on April 08, 2014, 06:42:54 PM
Post by: Yunanesca on April 10, 2014, 01:20:20 PM
I'm new to the forums,and only been with the simming community for since last year may.
I found that I like to build Houses and Design sims alot when shortly after I joined I entered a build a haunted house contest. I admit I learned basic stuff about building but getting the hang of how to's and whatknots. And had fun doing it stuff :) although the while I was doing this contest I broke my 15.6 laptop screen, making this even a bigger challenge to do this contest, didn't win but still felt like one even thos I had lot so fun doing it and came out learning alot of things about sims. And i since now have a new Tv monitor for screen for now till I get new computer. I'm signed up here cause I find alot of useful Information. I still fairly novice about builds stuff an willing and always learning.
and still trying to figure out this forums to so I can put Up an icon pic :)
Sincerely, Yunie
Post by: BRW on April 10, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
I won't be posting much because I am an inexperienced simmer and have very little to contribute, but I'm happy to be a part of the community.
Post by: Noldi on April 10, 2014, 03:34:46 PM
I'm stingy/broke (whichever you prefer), so I don't have many expansions: Basic S3 + Late Night + Ambitions, which combination is keeping me quite busy so far. So, a lot of the posts here aren't helpful for me, but they are certainly entertaining to read!
Post by: Acustical on April 18, 2014, 10:57:14 PM
I like to play challenges and occasionally build homes, but lengthy challenges are not my (and my computer)'s forte. ???
Post by: jessa14 on April 19, 2014, 04:39:44 AM
Post by: perksofbeingrachel on April 19, 2014, 04:57:19 PM
So yeah, nice to meet you guys!
Post by: Lisa46 on April 19, 2014, 05:25:50 PM
Post by: chongjasmine on April 20, 2014, 06:34:30 AM
I just ordered the sims 3 game, and am waiting for it to arrive at my home.
I cannot wait to play the sims 3.
Post by: Janna on April 20, 2014, 11:59:23 AM
I remember being new to sims (not that I am an expert, no where near that title) but I can remember feeling overwhelmed when I first stated to play the games and this place has been a great help in knowing what to do. Which has made it much more enjoyable to play.
Post by: RaiaDraconis on April 21, 2014, 12:41:29 AM
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Post by: Blackrosea on April 21, 2014, 02:21:49 AM
I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do.
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Post by: Nobby on May 07, 2014, 11:18:15 AM
Returning to the Sims after many years...first played The Sims many many moons ago and now have recently discovered The Sims3 and enjoying it immensely!
So far have Generations, Pets, Seasons, Ambitions, Dragon Valley and just downloading Supernatural as I type
Is it strange for a middle age man to develop a Sims addiction? *twitches*
Naaaah
Love the forum and information! Keep up the good work! ;D
Post by: VioletG on May 07, 2014, 04:51:24 PM
Post by: Janna on May 07, 2014, 06:02:33 PM
As for middle age, well -- I have you beat, probably, at age 58. I will admit to being addicted to sims games, wish I could install more on my computer.
Sims 3 is the first time I have ever played any sims games, and I am having a lot of fun with it.
Post by: 1N54N3 on May 10, 2014, 10:04:39 PM
My games
The Sims //includes Unleashed, makin' magic//
The Sims 2 //Teenstyle, pets ///i cant remember the rest D:/// :)
The Sims 3 //World adventures, pets, deisel stuff, generations, seasons, Dragon Valley, Fast lane, High-end loft, MAster suit stuff, Supernatural, Ambitions//
I'm new to this so XD
Post by: Tuulinen34 on May 13, 2014, 05:48:33 AM
I'm Sora Tuulinen and I love playing Sims 3. A friend told me about this site and the good advice people give here. I enjoy doing the careers/jobs and creating families and having fun. I love gaming and I play various types of games from MMORPGs to FaceBook games. I have time to learn my new extensions, Supernatural and Seasons, before I return to Uni. I'm recovering from some health problems; gaming helps me keep sane, LOL!
Post by: Tuulinen34 on May 13, 2014, 05:59:15 AM
Welcome to everyone new :D
Thanks!
Post by: breakingkate on May 17, 2014, 09:28:42 AM
I've made a survey (especially for Sim-killers :P ). so...could you help me write my bachelor thesis by filling this questionnaire?
https://www.1ka.si/a/40988
I would be very grateful if you could send this to your friends :)
Post by: Avery4u on May 17, 2014, 03:59:20 PM
Finally, I have 102 Ribbons and 21 medals for swimming!
Avery :)
Post by: SgtShaf on May 20, 2014, 09:53:43 AM
I'm SgtShaf short for Sergeant Shaf. I'm not part of any military if you were wondering. It's a nickname I picked up when I was little and used to play the original DOOM in DOS with a buddy of mine over a 14.4 modem.
I've owned The SIms 3 for while, but never really got into it until more recently. So much so that I have all the Expansions, Stuff Packs, Worlds and even bought a ton of content from The SIms 3 Store.
I'm slowly learning how to build my own houses. I'm still having trouble with decided what Decor to use after I build them, but I have a friend who gives me some advice.
I'm also looking into streaming my time in The Sims 3 on twitch. Once I work out the kinks and get everything running properly I'll work out a schedule.
Feel free to add me to your friends list on The Sims 3 website.
Post by: KhaineGB on May 22, 2014, 11:19:15 AM
Long time site watcher, first time registering and posting. :) I've been playing The Sims 3 off and on since it came out, and whenever I have to look something up, Carl's site is usually the top of a google search. Bit of info about me. I'm english, in my 30's, have some minor health problems (mobility related), male and work from home. I've got all the expansion and stuff packs, plus the worlds from the content store and a few other odd bits.
Been playing The Sims 3 a lot recently as I've found, as long as I install Nraas Overwatch, the game runs pretty well on my laptop. Since I'm stuck in bed or with my feet up in the living room a lot, that's worked out nicely. :) Thinking of starting a story soon about one of my sims, but I'm planning to let the fine folks here have a -little- bit of a say in it.
That's all I can think of saying for now.
Post by: mayasimma on May 26, 2014, 02:26:26 PM
I've also been a lurker on here for some time...both the website and the forum have been extremely helpful.
My simming style is more focused on gameplay than building/customizing. I love taking my Sims' bios and stories as far and in depth as possible. The only problem is that I also need to micromanage...I keep aging turned off so I have full control *evil laugh* :-P
Feel free to add me on the Sims website, I love meeting fellow simmers! :-)
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Post by: bossycarl on May 27, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
I do not remember how I found this site, I think it was because I needed help with aliens.
I've been playing the Sims 3 since December and still have things to learn. Yes, I am a newbie.
I hope to have a good time on this forum and getting to know all of you! ;D
Post by: charrose on May 27, 2014, 10:06:27 PM
My name is Charlotte and I am a sims addict. I love your site and it is the first I visit,
Thank you for all you do.
Charlotte
Post by: Malley on May 29, 2014, 04:13:20 PM
In real life, I am a writer for a local community newspaper and an aspiring author of mysteries. I have a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. I enjoy watching hockey, tennis, and crime shows.
Looking forward to many awesome stories and posts,
~Malley
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Post by: Mortimer Goth on June 07, 2014, 10:50:56 PM
My parents are Gunther Goth and Cornelia Crumplebottom. I am married to Bella Goth and have two children: Cassandra and Alexander.
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Post by: FyreByrde on June 09, 2014, 06:28:31 AM
I'm FyreByrde (naturally), and I hail from the bottom tip of Africa. I've been an on-and-off fan of The Sims, since the very first The Sims. (Mostly my fandom has been tempered by general lack of funds to really vamp up my PC, or expand my game, over the years.)
I'm now running World adventures coupled with Island Paradise using the daughter of my original Sim and a re-animated ghost, and loving every moment! In fact I'm loving it so much, I almost don't want Sims 4 to come out yet. LOL
I stumbled across Carl's guides for Sims 3, while searching in frustration for a helpful collection hint. And every question I've had about Sims 3, ever since, has brought me back either to the guides, or to this forum - so I figured I'd join, because you lot look like a fun bunch of people to be around (so to speak). :D
Post by: Pam on June 10, 2014, 02:33:13 AM
Hi everyone :). I am Simatmosphere. just wanted to pop in and say hello! I am a huge sims fan and i know this may upset some but i have a youtube channel where i play sims 3 let's plays and fun challenges. I'm not new by any means i have over 3,000 subscribers i just wanted to let you all know incase you were looking for new let's plays to watch :). I have a very supportive fan base and would love for it to grow! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gMqqeaed2l2OSfLY7oPxQ check me out if you would like :).
Welcome to our Forum.
I hope you plan to actually be part of the community and not join just to promote your YouTube channel. That's a little spammy, actually.
Post by: Lynne563 on June 10, 2014, 09:32:17 AM
Thank you very much for letting me join :)
Post by: GenuineGem on June 10, 2014, 10:51:22 AM
I've brought cookies *hands out cookies* but if someone could spare an Ambrosia recipe that would be great ;D
I'm GenuineGem (I go by the same handle on the official forums too, and in the past [TS1/TS2] have been TheCaringCat). I've been coming to CS3G for, shall we say, a long time ::) . It's been the most helpful guide ever and such a pleasure to use + recommend. I've been a lurker on the forums but would really like to step-up and become a proper part of this community, starting with that tournament... *excited dance*
Okay a little about me: I'm from South Africa and studying medicine here. I've actively been playing The Sims since I was 6 or 7 years old-- I'm 18 now (actually 16 days away from 19 :D ), so Sims has been with me for a while. Sims is honestly a pillar of my identity, so I get a bit of a +10 moodlet when I interact with other Sims fans.
My traits are: ambitious, excitable, bookworm, computer whiz, and good sense of humour. (I did this as an exercise with a friend at it was actually pretty fun :D )
I'm interested in everything to do with the game, really. I build houses, make Sims, have been a storyteller (my earlier days ;D ), etc.
Thanks to Carl and Pam for being so fantastic and I look forward to interacting with you all!
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Post by: GenuineGem on June 10, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
A big hello from the Southern Hemisphere!
I'm FyreByrde (naturally), and I hail from the bottom tip of Africa. I've been an on-and-off fan of The Sims, since the very first The Sims. (Mostly my fandom has been tempered by general lack of funds to really vamp up my PC, or expand my game, over the years.)...
Are you from SA too? :D :D :D
Post by: FyreByrde on June 10, 2014, 10:54:50 AM
Are you from SA too? :D :D :D
Yebo! Hailing from the Mother City. :D You?
Post by: GenuineGem on June 10, 2014, 11:01:48 AM
Yebo! Hailing from the Mother City. :D You?
... Me too :O This is so exciting.
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Post by: FyreByrde on June 10, 2014, 11:07:55 AM
... Me too :O This is so exciting.
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LOL. I figured there were other gamers in Cape Town, just not so much on an American site. :) So, if you're a med student, I take it you're at UCT?
Post by: GenuineGem on June 10, 2014, 11:14:56 AM
LOL. I figured there were other gamers in Cape Town, just not so much on an American site. :) So, if you're a med student, I take it you're at UCT?
Heh, don't burn me with fire but I'm actually a Matie ::) What about you? Tell me (and the rest of the forum ;D) about yourself :)
Post by: GenuineGem on June 10, 2014, 12:04:47 PM
Hello! My name is Lynne, I have been trying to play the Sims 3 for 12 months, I did buy the Sims 2 but I don't like it much, I have been coming to this site for quite awhile for help everytime I got stuck and advice, I thought it was time to ask if I could join :)
Thank you very much for letting me join :)
Welcome to the forum, Lynne! Drop a message if you're ever stuck/need advice :) Between all of our years of experience we should hopefully be able to help you out ;D
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Post by: FyreByrde on June 11, 2014, 07:01:49 AM
Heh, don't burn me with fire but I'm actually a Matie ::) What about you? Tell me (and the rest of the forum ;D) about yourself :)
Oh the horror! A matie in our midst! LOL Nah, I actually went to Rhodes, so I don't get mixed up in the politics. But would it surprise you if I said that that was 10 years ago?
That's right people, I'm an (increasingly) old gamer. :D
Post by: GenuineGem on June 11, 2014, 10:19:09 AM
Oh the horror! A matie in our midst! LOL Nah, I actually went to Rhodes, so I don't get mixed up in the politics. But would it surprise you if I said that that was 10 years ago?
That's right people, I'm an (increasingly) old gamer. :D
The politics are so unnecessary, but they'll always be there (unfortunately). Most of my friends are at UCT, so I've become accustomed to being the lone-Stellies-ranger at gatherings :P
"Old"? I think you mean experienced ;) Actually, I was going through the calendar (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?action=calendar) and it seems like the mean age is lurking in the 20s-- there aren't as many under-20 users on here, interestingly enough.
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Post by: FyreByrde on June 11, 2014, 10:31:00 AM
The politics are so unnecessary, but they'll always be there (unfortunately). Most of my friends are at UCT, so I've become accustomed to being the lone-Stellies-ranger at gatherings :P
"Old"? I think you mean experienced ;) Actually, I was going through the calendar (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?action=calendar) and it seems like the mean age is lurking in the 20s-- there aren't as many under-20 users on here, interestingly enough.
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Awwww....thanks dear! "Experienced" sounds way better than "pushing the big three-oh" ;D
Anyways, happy gaming, and I hope to help where possible. (Though honestly I'm still a bit of a grasshopper, when it comes to the new EP systems that have been introduced.)
Post by: brainofivane on June 11, 2014, 11:00:25 PM
So I finally got around to posting here and introducing myself.
I'm Ivane.
*waits for y'all to say "Hello, Ivane!" *
*crickets chirping*
Wow. Tough crowd.
Anyway, hello everyone. Loved Sims since I ever got introduced to them. Loved the progression of what we can do as players from Sims to Sims 2 to Sims 3. That being said, I was going nuts last night when a friend asked help from me to install Sims 2 on her spiffy brand new laptop. Apparently Sims 2 has trouble making friends with Windows 8 and Intel Graphics cards. The resolution of the game is atrocious, a lot less better than my old clunky laptop used to have back in college. Grr. I know... that totally came out of the blue, but it's what's on my mind so I figured I'd just throw it out there.
Oh. And yes. I'm a freelance writer, and I guess I can be quite random... Obviously. Well, enough talking to virtual air.
Bow. Thank you, thank you!
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Post by: GenuineGem on June 16, 2014, 04:21:44 PM
*waves at everyone*
So I finally got around to posting here and introducing myself.
I'm Ivane.
*waits for y'all to say "Hello, Ivane!" *
*crickets chirping*
Wow. Tough crowd.
Anyway, hello everyone. Loved Sims since I ever got introduced to them. Loved the progression of what we can do as players from Sims to Sims 2 to Sims 3. That being said, I was going nuts last night when a friend asked help from me to install Sims 2 on her spiffy brand new laptop. Apparently Sims 2 has trouble making friends with Windows 8 and Intel Graphics cards. The resolution of the game is atrocious, a lot less better than my old clunky laptop used to have back in college. Grr. I know... that totally came out of the blue, but it's what's on my mind so I figured I'd just throw it out there.
Oh. And yes. I'm a freelance writer, and I guess I can be quite random... Obviously. Well, enough talking to virtual air.
Bow. Thank you, thank you!
*waves*
Hey, Ivane! Have a cookie *throws cookies*
Officially welcome then!
Out of the blue is better than... out of the red? (wat ;D ) Thanks for sharing though, I was considering installing TS2 on my laptop, but what if it just throws a tantrum? :-\
Tell us of your writing! Do you write articles or more fictional stuff? *gathers for story time*
*applause*
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Hello everyone!! My name is Matthew.. Kinda new to the Sims, but loving it. I played simcity for a long time and ultima online even longer. Looking forward to chatting with some and annoying others with noobified questions lol
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Welcome, Matthew :)
Glad to hear you're enjoying the game we all hold so dearly ;D I've only ever played the latest SimCity, have you played the older ones? If you play both, how do they compare? I'm interested because a lot of my SimCity friends say that the older games were better because of the larger map sizes etc.
We look forward to chatting and answering noobified questions :D
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Post by: Allegra on June 17, 2014, 09:50:48 AM
I've been lurking here for years and today decided that I should finally register and join the crowd.
I was introduced to the Sims series by Sims 2 and since then I have been actively playing the games and just enjoying the ride.
Since Sims 4 will be upon us soon I just finally felt that I should become a member here. I've been on several Sims forums for quite some time so why not here too.
Let's see what the future brings.
Thank you for this wonderful forum that has entertained me and been informative about various things.
And Carl, fantastic job on the guide. Bet you're sick of hearing people say that though. :D
Post by: brainofivane on June 19, 2014, 11:52:52 PM
*waves*Hi, GG! Thanks for the cookies... and the welcome (but more the cookies)! I actually installed TS2 in my laptop and it's working great so far. My sister likes to play it more than Sims 3. She says she panics with having to play the whole neighborhood. One house is enough, she says. O_o
Hey, Ivane! Have a cookie *throws cookies*
Officially welcome then!
Out of the blue is better than... out of the red? (wat ;D ) Thanks for sharing though, I was considering installing TS2 on my laptop, but what if it just throws a tantrum? :-\
Tell us of your writing! Do you write articles or more fictional stuff? *gathers for story time*
*applause*
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AH well... I've been ghostwriting novels over the past two years, so yeah it's more along the fictional side. Though my current ghostwriting project is a memoir - which is so difficult to do compared to just making up a fictional story. Anyway, I'm an aspiring author who is using sims 3 and writing sims stories to cure my writer's block and just try to bring back the fun in writing. :) I've been seeing it as too much of work lately... *le sigh*
Post by: Kathykins on June 23, 2014, 08:02:05 AM
I'm Kathy and I have been hanging around here a good while now, and read most of the guides on the site. Thought I'd finally step out of lurking and properly join the forums.
I started playing Sims in the summer of 2000, and have been hooked since then, with a few breaks in between. I also played TSO back in the day, before it was cancelled. Very good times. Now I'm enjoying TS3 maybe a little TOO much!
OK, back to browsing for me. Great stuff to be found here, learned a lot \o
Post by: KhaineGB on June 23, 2014, 08:07:17 AM
Wow... TSO... I remember playing that too in around 2000. I sucked at it.
Post by: godwit on June 27, 2014, 10:29:01 AM
I'm new to the site and TS3, I recently took advantage of a sale on Origin and purchased the starter pack (with Late Night) and Pets. I want to expand my collection! I'm just having so much fun!
I did play a ton of The Sims 2 and the original Sims mostly on friends computers because I didn't have one! Now I am a full-grown adult and can play at my own convenience :)
Post by: doriankoeuf on July 03, 2014, 02:57:37 PM
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Post by: xVECHIOx on July 03, 2014, 07:39:32 PM
How arw you? well, Inam a guy that does not know how to make nice sims, but nice houses.
I mean, i know how to make nice sims, but not perfect ones, just myself.
Well, I hope to be a nice friend here, and thats it.
Post by: doriankoeuf on July 03, 2014, 10:23:29 PM
You wrote untouchable Patels! I just gotta say, I love that story.
Wow, that's an incredible compliment from someone who's obviously been in this community for a while *pokes Lisa's abundant amount of forum posts* I did notice that you voted in my heir poll-- thanks so much. I was actually wondering about one of your projects- what exactly is a 4x4? Or if you can't post the rules here because it would be off topic, maybe you could link to them for me. I'm curious ^_^
Post by: Lisa46 on July 03, 2014, 10:48:25 PM
Post by: Rumleaf on July 04, 2014, 08:52:12 AM
Post by: brainofivane on July 04, 2014, 09:19:27 AM
Hi folks! :D
How arw you? well, Inam a guy that does not know how to make nice sims, but nice houses.
I mean, i know how to make nice sims, but not perfect ones, just myself.
Well, I hope to be a nice friend here, and thats it.By the way, is there a section where I can ask for someone make a sim for me?
Heya! I'm a girl who doesn't know how to make nice houses. Haha... But my sims are nice - or at least I think they're nice! Welcome to the forums!
Hello everyone! I feel rather shy, as I've been stalking all the Story Boards for some time without ever introducing myself...because everyone on here's so awesome! But here goes. Dorian, Sims 1 thru 3 veteran but first time Legacy blogger. Nice to meet everybody; can't wait to see the stories you all tell ^_^
You're here!!! But I kinda saw you around already... *waves anyway* See you in the blogosphere and the boardosphere and whateversphere... (What is wrong with me right now?!)
Hi folks! I'm Rumleaf! I've been a lurker here at the forums many times and finally decided to join. :) I'm a 43 year old mom and have been obsessed with the Sims series since the original. Until an unforeseen set of circumstances a year ago, I owned every physical copy of the original Sims, Sims 2, and 10 (if I remember correctly) of the Sims 3 series and stuff packs. Even though I became owner of all things Sims 2, I never really got into those, sticking to the original Sims for the most part all the way up until Sims 3 was introduced. (I honestly don't know why lol.) I bought the Sims 3 at release and fell in love all over again with the Sims! Then, a little over a year ago, I moved nearly 2000 miles away from home and ALL my sweet Sims games were left behind. For over a year I've been deprived of my dear Sims and only 2 weeks ago began purchasing digital downloads from Origin. At the moment, I only have the base game, (obviously), Generations, Seasons, & Island Paradise. Though I had Generations before, Seasons and Island Paradise are totally new to me! I love them!! (Apart from the game lag issues I'm experiencing with IP.) I'm moving back home next week, and this means (yes!!) I'll have access to all my other Sims games/expansions/stuff packs once again! :) I'm one excited and happy simmer! Haha. Anyway, I've always really enjoyed visiting the forums here and and really happy to have registered. I'm not much on posting, rather a quiet gal to be honest, but when I do, I tend to post "wall of text" such as this one! TeeheeHey, Rumleaf! Welcome to the forums!! Your introduction really made me smile. Not even sure why. I can sense all the sims love from it! Haha... :)
Post by: doriankoeuf on July 05, 2014, 01:07:38 AM
Hi folks! I'm Rumleaf! I've been a lurker here at the forums many times and finally decided to join. :) I'm a 43 year old mom and have been obsessed with the Sims series since the original. Until an unforeseen set of circumstances a year ago, I owned every physical copy of the original Sims, Sims 2, and 10 (if I remember correctly) of the Sims 3 series and stuff packs. Even though I became owner of all things Sims 2, I never really got into those, sticking to the original Sims for the most part all the way up until Sims 3 was introduced. (I honestly don't know why lol.) I bought the Sims 3 at release and fell in love all over again with the Sims! Then, a little over a year ago, I moved nearly 2000 miles away from home and ALL my sweet Sims games were left behind. For over a year I've been deprived of my dear Sims and only 2 weeks ago began purchasing digital downloads from Origin. At the moment, I only have the base game, (obviously), Generations, Seasons, & Island Paradise. Though I had Generations before, Seasons and Island Paradise are totally new to me! I love them!! (Apart from the game lag issues I'm experiencing with IP.) I'm moving back home next week, and this means (yes!!) I'll have access to all my other Sims games/expansions/stuff packs once again! :) I'm one excited and happy simmer! Haha. Anyway, I've always really enjoyed visiting the forums here and and really happy to have registered. I'm not much on posting, rather a quiet gal to be honest, but when I do, I tend to post "wall of text" such as this one! Teehee
Hi Rumleaf! I love your Sims passion ^_^ Can't wait to see what you accomplish as a Sims veteran, and I' hope you'll share your creations with us!
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I'm looking forward to discussing the newest edition with other like-minded simmers :)
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Hi, I'm rainweaver2002, name's the same for Sims 3 site. I've been playing Sims for a rather long time. I found this forum (which is awesome!) while looking for info on glow orbs and other supernatural related things. Thanks for all the great advice.
Hi Rainweaver! I'm a forum-advice junkie too, and I still haven't quite solved the zombie problem in my Supernatural expansion :P Maybe I'll see you around when I'm looking for tips.
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Hi, I'm a twenty-something simmer from Australia. I'm a primary school teacher by day and have been playing since the days of Sims 1. I have dabbled in many sims online communities over the years (even met my husband on one) but have never found one just right so far and I'm hoping this is it.
I'm looking forward to discussing the newest edition with other like-minded simmers
Welcome Neptune, and yay for Sims veterans with day jobs! We are indeed a noble tribe ^_^
Post by: Rocky-Roo on July 09, 2014, 07:25:10 PM
I got an account here after coming here constantly for glitch-help and now I can actually give some advice!
Post by: symphonicanima on July 12, 2014, 03:54:58 PM
About two years ago, I made an account here, eager and excited over meeting people who enjoyed playing The Sims as much as I did, and possibly even more. Unfortunately that account eventually fell into the wayside and forgotten as time, as well as personal issues, happened- but now I've signed up again, a little older and wiser (hopefully for the latter part) but still carrying the same enthusiasm I once held for the Sims. It's wonderful to see the community grow since I've last been here.
So, hello, I'm symphonicanima, or Nova as I go by. It's nice to meet you all (again). c:
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Post by: kaylas on August 07, 2014, 08:26:09 PM
My name is Kayla and I'm from Illinois. I'm 14 years old and have been playing TS3 for approximately two years. My parents played the original when I was a baby but stopped soon after my younger sister was born. I am an avid player, I know many tips and tricks about the game and I even got my dad and little sister to play. Something that I somewhat regret cause they are always asking me questions, so I introduced them to this forum and the guide. Never in my life have I been more greatful for the existence of a website! ;D I hope to publish stories of my own here on the forum so keep an eye out! :D
Kayla ;)
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Then in Dec 2010, my husband surprised me with Sims 3 and World Adventures! :D I had really lots of fun going on vacation adventures. I wasn't much of a lurker in the net that time (actually, I had no constant wifi connection...so yeah...), so I basically discovered stuff on my own, and solved puzzles like Vaughan's. Took a long time sometimes, but very satisfying. Having no knowledge about the bugs and stuff and all those troublesome things, I had to stop playing SIms 3, as it became unplayable in the long run. (I never knew travelDB file can really get HUGE and cause my game to crawl and come to a stop).
For some time, i was enmeshed in other games like Diablo 3, Guildwars 2, Skyrim, Reckoning and Celtic Heroes(ios). Then 1 month ago, while cleaning up space on my laptop, I saw Sims 3 again and decided to start it up and I got hooked all over again! But the same problems occurred: lags, can't save game, bad files, save files at 1GB, patch 1.67 not working.. ooohh the headaches. So I started surfing the net on how to 'fix' my game.
I saw Carl's forum every once in awhile, although I read many other articles from other websites that are related to my ongoing problems. When my problems came to pass, I just find myself reading different topics that Carl posts/posted. You're a gifted writer, by the way. I really enjoy the way you create your walkthroughs. Clear, concise, and entertaining. Not just walkthroughs, I even enjoy reading old threads on your discussions on some quirky and fun things that happen in the game. I haven't discovered the stories yet, but I will someday.
Anyway, I was planning on buying Sims 4 on Origin and I saw Carl post something about buying through the link he provided. I want to help somehow 'coz I like this forum so far. None of the bickering that are often at the Sims forum. Just a question though, when using that link, will it use my Origin/Sims account automatically? Can I still avail that option to return the game? (in case Sims 4 is intolerable, which I doubt). I'm not savvy about these stuff, I find it better to ask questions now than to regret it later when it's all too late.
Thanks for providing this haven for simmers, Carl and Pam. I'm hoping to be a part of this community for a long time.
Post by: Asleep on August 20, 2014, 07:49:45 PM
That said, hi! I'm Naomi, and I use to be super active here a year or two ago before real life got in the way and I broke my game multiple times. I probably won't have much to say about TS3 but I'll be joining in on the TS4 hype, hopefully. :)
It feels good to be back! (Third time's the charm)
Post by: Cherie0622 on August 21, 2014, 05:37:40 PM
I'm not a big builder-type. I prefer to play different challenges... But I don't finish as many as I start.
Other than that, I'm super excited to add TS4 to my collection <3
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Post by: lisbethsorensen on August 27, 2014, 10:24:57 PM
I played Sims 1 as 2 was coming out and Sims Life Stories before I got Sims 3. I actually used Carl's Guide to decide whether or not to buy Sims 3... and I use the forum to find game ideas.
I'm pursuing a legacy right now, but I don't intend to publish a story :P
So that's me! My name comes from my favorite sim- the third generation of my game, whom I'll probably use as a founder for other things.
Post by: DizzyLizzy on September 01, 2014, 02:05:43 PM
Another lurker here, for a few weeks now. I've been playing and loving Sims 1 for many years now... I have Sims 2 on xbox which i hate, and now have recently gotten Sims 3......just in time for 4! Lol
Post by: stitching_JA on September 03, 2014, 10:06:07 AM
I'm Jess, and another long-time lurker on the site. I thought that the release of Sims 4 was a good time to come out of the shadows. I've been very impressed with the well designed guide, and with the well run forum. Thank you to the team that has obviously put a lot of work into maintaining the site; this is my favorite place to get information and ideas about the Sims.
Could someone please tell me where to find my profile information so I can edit it? I made a typo when creating my account and the mistake in my username is bothering me. I'd like to at least change the display name to something without a spelling error. I use stitching_JA or stitching as my names on most sites.
Post by: Nutella on September 03, 2014, 10:50:27 AM
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Post by: PlatnumDymnd on September 04, 2014, 02:14:13 AM
Happy Sim 4-ing everyone and welcome to all including me!! ;D
Post by: ChowFatt on September 04, 2014, 02:44:04 AM
Quick intro: I have been playing the Sims ever since the very first edition, and every version since. Also, I have owned and used 95% of all the Stuff Packs and expansion packs. My single most favorite addition to The Sims are seasons and weather effects, so I will be ecstatic when that comes around for TS4.
My best Sim memory has got to be first time I saw it snow in a Sims game.
My worst Sim memory would have to be when I got killed trying to repair a dishwasher. I know, that's not too bad, but that's because I pretty much enjoy all the craziness that happens in The Sims...unlike real life. That's the beauty of it :)
Anyhow, been lurking on here for a few years and felt it was time to come out from the shadows.
Post by: DragonSim6789 on September 04, 2014, 07:07:26 AM
I've been coming to Carl's guide for a few month now I stumbled across it when getting back into the Sims 3.
I've been laying Sims since the start I borrowed all Sims and all expansion from a friend in high school. Then it the Sims 2 but only the base game. I got back into Sims 3 when it came out and got the expansions slowly. Like most I was excited for Sims 4 but wasn't happy with the changes.
I got 4 yesterday and it's good thus far I hope they'll add in some past stuff.
Cheers.
Post by: Echo on September 04, 2014, 11:42:25 AM
I guess I can't call myself a lurker since I really never messed with the forums for this site, but I sure as heck used Carl's TS3 guides a lot!
I've always been a bit jealous of the folks who seem to write great stories about their sims, and I thought that with this new release I may try my hand at it. If anyone has good tips about how to start with that (capturing that special moment, getting just the right screenshot, keeping a good pace) I'd be happy to hear them. My few abortive attempts to write up things in the past ended poorly because I was writing down everything and getting bogged down in detail, I think. Also I have difficulty letting my sims just do what they want to do, so I feel like I miss out on good story twists because of that.
My origin ID is EchoOph, or at least I am pretty sure it is :D Feel free to add me if you like!
Post by: Ginj on September 04, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
Post by: sybilmeows on September 05, 2014, 08:23:21 AM
I have been playing since the first Sims game, and really discovered the joy of lot building in TS2. I haven't had as much free time since TS3 came out, but I still most enjoy building. Just installed TS4 last night and dreamed about it all night :D
So off I go... there's a house that needs building.... but I'll be back again. Have a wonderful day!
Post by: billythegreat on September 05, 2014, 08:43:01 AM
Post by: Sannara on September 05, 2014, 09:34:34 AM
I am a long-time Simmer. As in...I pre-ordered the original Sims, and have purchased every single expansion pack for all versions of the game. And about half the stuff packs.
Outside of Sims, I'm a single mother of two active children.
Post by: kmoore61 on September 06, 2014, 01:17:01 AM
Post by: raec69 on September 06, 2014, 12:22:09 PM
Been a Simmer since the beginning, raised our children and converted my husband to players with Sims 2, then 3 and noone may see or hear from us for weeks after tonight ;D
Great forum, great guides and so glad I found this place, only sorry it wasnt alot sooner. Cheers guys & girls 8)
Post by: krutt77 on September 06, 2014, 08:16:43 PM
I decided to join after using your tips and tricks for a while and loved it. I haven't posted anything yet but I will if I find anything before any of you geniuses out there. My first try of sims was way back when the first one came out, bought it on the first day it was in stores and fell in love. Will never miss a game, ever.
I've been using TS3 to help with all my questions and I'll do my best to help with making TS4 be as good.
Happy simming :D
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Post by: Evma Alsar on September 07, 2014, 04:40:13 AM
I'm Evma Alsar (Known as Mattstopher on Origin should anyone wish to add me) and I've been a fan of The Sims ever since release of 1 back in 2000; I've still got all of the expansions for 1, 2, and 3 tucked away somewhere!
I've been using Carl's Guide for The Sims 3 ever since it came out, but haven't really been much of a forum lurker, but with the way the gallery works in Sims 4 I thought I'd try to be more of an active contributor (despite never having gotten good at house building in all this time).
Post by: Drguyks on September 07, 2014, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: DoHana on September 09, 2014, 11:05:51 AM
I've been messing around with the Sims franchise since Sims 2! I've fallen in love with 3 and 4 and had it pre-ordered as soon as I could! I love talking Sims with other people,sharing households and stories,so I'm always up for a message.
You can contact me on origin by:DodoTheBirds
For just a chat or if you want to share households.
I'm about to attempt my first sort of legacy,once I figure out exactly what I want to do! 10 generations is the shot,with some tweaks and weird throw ins. I loved building in the Sims 3,and hopefully once I get a hang of it in the Sims 4 I'll get around to posting some stuff! Looking forward to becoming active in the community. :)
Post by: DaMook on September 09, 2014, 11:54:28 PM
Post by: Franki on September 10, 2014, 02:40:48 AM
I wouldn't call myself a lurker as I've only just discovered the forums... used Carl's Sims 3 guides like they were some sort of religious icon kind of thing, anyway, I've been playing The Sims since the beginning, including the Sims Stories and Medieval packs, I've always found sims to be the best escape from reality.
if you want to add me on Origin my id is: gf13490
Post by: Manicanikum on September 10, 2014, 01:37:45 PM
Post by: Drazard on September 11, 2014, 07:14:57 AM
New guy here 8)
Post by: klena on September 12, 2014, 01:45:24 AM
Just like to thank you for all your hard work in composing the guides.
Thanks heaps.
Post by: ohohraptor on September 12, 2014, 09:25:37 PM
Post by: TobeyR on September 13, 2014, 03:12:07 AM
Thanks Carl and hello everyone!!!
Post by: arimau on September 16, 2014, 02:20:43 AM
I’m the new kid here. My name is arimau but to make it simple, just call me Ari.
Nice to meet you!
Oh, just to remind you.
English is not my first language; to be exact this is my third language to learn and I’m still learning it. I hope you can bear with me. My purpose joining here is because I want to learn English (because English is the Universal language), reading stories and creating my own stories too (in English). I hear from old folks the best thing to learn is to do something that you love.
Well, yes!
I love reading and I love writing, even my writing (in English) is still unbearable to read (especially my grammar) but I promise to do my best. I've seen people in this forum are good at writing and I think this is my place (I hope so), my place to learn and The Sims 4 is a good tool for creating stories (because it’s fun to see stories with so many pictures. It’s like reading a children book!)
My Origin id is mauari anyway (because arimau is not available, grrr…).
I hope I could learn a lot from you guys and please guide me :)
Thank you!
Post by: _Annika_ on September 16, 2014, 03:37:37 AM
Welcome to the forum Nick, ohohraptor, Klena, Drazard (nice palindrome), Samantha, Franki, DaMook, DoHana and DrGuyks!
Post by: arimau on September 17, 2014, 03:12:53 PM
Welcome Ari :) I think your written English is outstanding! It reads like it is written by someone whose native language is English.
Oh, no! I think the word for ‘outstanding’ is too much. I think I haven’t reached there yet, I realized that I still have a lot of things to learn. Sometimes I still use a translator application, look into dictionary and ask someone who is good in English for help. And I have a red mark in English when I’m in Junior High School anyway, tee-hee.
But, thank you so much for your kind word and your compliment, Annika. That’s make me feel energized! I hope that I can keep up with everyone soon; at least: first things first, I know how to set up my Sims as my avatar soon like everyone else (I’m not a Computer Whiz! But, don’t worry! I will figure it out somehow before asking).
Welcome to everyone too :)
Post by: nil on September 22, 2014, 06:26:26 PM
How should I start this, mmm... at the beginning, shall we?
My first experience with The Sims series was in 8th grade, while playing, (The Sims "1", mind you) at my friend's house ages ago, and it was love at first click~ I couldn't get enough of it, and desperately wanted my own copy, but sadly, I didn't get my own Sims game until the middle of my freshman year in high school, starting with The Sims 2!
In my sophomore year, I managed to collect all of the expansions for The Sims 2 and began to experiment with downloading mods, yet I felt I exhausted the game after trying many different mods.
Junior year, I didn't touch the Sims at all, but still missed it, deep down.
Recently (now in Senior year), I got the Sims 3 (and yes, I knew The Sims 4 was coming out) and only have a few expansions on my Steam account. I absolutely love it though, and I'm rationing myself with the expansions to truly enjoy the experience. One day, I plan on upgrading to The Sims 4, but only after I think my Sims 3 games can't stretch any further.
Ahh, sorry for such a long post. Hello to everyone though, and I hope we'll get along nicely! I've lurked along these pages for a while, the guides proving to be quite helpful~ Thank you, and have a nice day :D
Post by: _Annika_ on September 23, 2014, 06:16:43 AM
Post by: DanteEDM on September 26, 2014, 01:38:29 AM
My name is John, I go by DanteEDM. I am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I new to posting on forums, but I love reading other peoples' posts. On most threads, I find someone has already expressed (usually much more eloquently than I) what I want to say, but I'm working on changing that and being more active.
Cheers,
John/DanteEDM
Post by: Fashionsimm on September 28, 2014, 09:29:18 AM
I just joined the forums yesterday. My name in Mina but I go by Billion Dollar Baby or BDB. I started playing The Sims 3 in 2011. In 2012 I got the sims 2. I am now playing The Sims 2,3,and 4. My first ever experience with sims was in 2010. I visited my cousin and saw she was playing. The Sims on Nintendo and I loved playing with her. I am a perfectionist. I can be overly ambitious and I can be a diva sometimes. I also really love to paint and read. I am a peskatarian (The only type of meat I eat is fish). I've got crazy electric blue hair. My LTW is to be a fashion designer. I am obsessed with Icecream and I cry when I can't eat it. My birthday is on December 21st though I strongly dislike winter. I am from Europe and also live there. I speak 5 languages, English, French, Korean, Arabic, and Sign.
Happy Simming ;D
Post by: justme2 on October 01, 2014, 04:35:03 AM
Coming out of semi-retirement; I was on the old Sims 3 boards occasionally.
I'm justme2 -- when something got screwed up on the official forums and I couldn't access my account, I became stilljustme2 there, and justme22 on Origin (if you want to check out my Gallery; have a few rooms, a couple of houses, and a ton of Sims. No CC in my game, but I do use several mods.
In Real Life, I'm a retired housewife (still do the work but not as much as I should) married to a retired bus driver. No kids, so I take out my nascent maternal instincts in having families in my Sims games. My Sims are usually writers starting out, because I'm a frustrated writer (I tend to write myself into corners). I'll try and hang around here a bit more, because I'm enjoying Sims 4 so much while still seeing the flaws that I hope will be corrected.
Cheers! 8)
Post by: SimPoseyYum on October 01, 2014, 08:53:37 PM
Another returnee here! Just like Justme2 above, I was fairly active here at Carl's during the Sims 3 days. I had a blast doing Metro Man's challenges -- they took the game and really "kicked it up a notch" ;). Unfortunately, real life dragged me away (boo, hiss). Now, however, with the release of 4, I figured it was time to reconnect. So, here I am!
/wave
Post by: _Annika_ on October 01, 2014, 09:16:01 PM
Welcome also to DanteEDM, FashionSimm and justme2.
Post by: HazelS on October 04, 2014, 12:02:55 PM
I am brand new to the Sims, and was looking for some guidance when I stumbled across Carl's Guide. Lots of great tips and hints, and the forum looks pretty friendly too! ;) I'm still finding my way within the game, so I expect I'll be here a lot.
Back to the game. :)
Post by: Rikki8528 on October 04, 2014, 12:42:32 PM
Post by: imayu94 on October 07, 2014, 07:28:51 AM
I've been silently visiting the site since last year when I got into Sims 3 (pretty late, I know, I regret it too) and I wanted to hold off my registration until the Sims 4 comes out.
Can't wait to talk to you guys!
Post by: Danielle Haydis on October 07, 2014, 07:48:46 AM
Post by: Bainoth on October 09, 2014, 03:20:18 PM
I've been a member for a while but only just decided that I really should try to participate instead of just lurking around. I'm from Iceland and I consider myself a bit of a gamer, I've played most of the sims games with expansions, I also play World of Warcraft as well as several other games.
The name is the same one as on Origin if people would be so inclined to add me there.
Post by: _Annika_ on October 12, 2014, 04:47:58 PM
Post by: gcgrad on October 14, 2014, 06:36:03 AM
Let's see... something interesting about me that is not Sims-related: I still play the same flute in my church's orchestra that I started playing 2 decades ago (or thereabouts) in 5th grade band.
Post by: arimau on October 14, 2014, 07:14:50 AM
I've only gotten into The Sims 4 and still new to the franchise. Reading from your story it seems lot of fun! Well, I wish to try TS3 and other Sims games someday as well :)
Well, that’s interesting. I can’t play flute and maybe other instrumentals as well. I kinda envy for those who can play music. There’s once a time that I tried to learn guitar and it’s about let’s see 4 years and I still can’t play it. But, thinking again now it seems that I enjoy listening more than playing it.
Hope that you'll enjoy your stay :)
Post by: gcgrad on October 14, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
What’s your name stand for? grad looks like stand for graduation to me ;D
Thanks for the warm welcome, arimau. You are indeed correct. My username is a reference to my alma mater.
Post by: brappl on October 14, 2014, 10:05:49 PM
*waving at gcgrad* ... well, fancy meeting you over here today :) ... always nice to see you!!
How wonderful, the flute. Unfortunately the only thing I can play is the radio.
Post by: arimau on October 14, 2014, 10:25:28 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome, arimau. You are indeed correct. My username is a reference to my alma mater.
You’re welcome!
Hi Everyone...
*snip*
Welcome to the forum, brappl. Hoho, are you some kind of old user kind of such? I'm kinda a new here so I couldn’t help you with anything hahah. Radio? I was longing to do a broadcast at a radio station for once in my life. Maybe sometimes I’ll visit local radio station. I loved listening to radio; well nowadays it’s more into internet radio. Music also has been the BFF for me. Hope that you'll enjoy your stay with some kind of uhh new identity lol.
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Post by: doxxielover on October 21, 2014, 05:28:47 PM
Welcome back! I haven't seen you in a while!;D lovely to be back <3 glad to know people remember me hahaha
Post by: Playalot on November 05, 2014, 10:21:48 PM
Post by: Angelika on November 17, 2014, 10:51:26 AM
My name is Angelika. I've only recently signed up, although I've been following this forum and consulting Carl's Sims 3 Guide for a long time. The Sims 3 is my favorite game and I've found valuable advice and information in both sites.
Thank you all. The Sims 3 experience wouldn't be the same without you.
It's great to be in the company of fellow simmers! :)
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Post by: SimOakley on December 11, 2014, 11:58:58 AM
I am SimOakley and I really like the sims, it's a habit. I have all the Sims 3 expansions and some of the stuff packs (stuff packs don't really interest me). I also have the Sims 4, which has been amazing since I've got it! A bit is I live in England and I really like dogs and I'm pretty boring, but hopefully I'm not to you! Anyways, this may be dragging on for a long time, so yeah.
SimOakley
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Post by: pithenia on December 16, 2014, 11:50:41 AM
I would like to thank Carl for creating such an awesome site! :-*
Just Keep Simmin'
Pithenia
Post by: Ladiikay75 on December 20, 2014, 04:36:33 PM
Post by: MagpieC on December 21, 2014, 06:03:56 AM
I have been reading the main site and occasionally popping in to the forum since my husband convinced me to start playing sims3 about a year ago. We've just bought a few new EPs now that the price has dropped to a level I consider reasonable so I registered because wanted to join a couple of threads on Pets.
Of course with the new game I'm going to be in a dying section of the forum but hopefully there's enough people still interested in sims3 to at least help while I get started with the new expansions.
Post by: simsante on December 21, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
I have been reading this forum and using the main site for a while now and I love the cool awesome advice and answers to questions so I have decided to start chiming in on things.
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Post by: Shikoo on January 13, 2015, 12:07:31 PM
I'm Shikoo, a Finnish simmer and 16 years of age. I got into the series in 2009 or so, after the third game was released. I have Sims 3 and a couple expansions, the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection and, most recently, Sims 4, which is also my main game at the moment because of computer problems. I've been lurking around the guide and these forums for a while, and in fact this place is the one that got me into the fanbase with all the stories and other fun stuff! My main thing right now is to participate in the Challenge Tournament... I've never done it before, so I'm really excited. Hopefully I'll get to know many of you! Fun Simming for everyone!
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Post by: Darcoria on January 16, 2015, 05:06:25 PM
Well hello, I am Darcoria, or Darc for short. I have been reading on the forums for quite sometime now and decided to sign up a few days ago.
It's a pleasure to have met some of you and I am hoping that I will be able to contribute somehow.
Post by: dhaemers on January 24, 2015, 10:49:34 PM
Post by: drache98 on January 25, 2015, 04:32:21 AM
I'm Drache, which if you didn't know is German for dragon :p You can call me whatever, I don't mind ::) I'm one of an apparently rare breed of purely console players (at least for now) Which means If stuff goes.wrong, I'm doomed! This forum is really friendly though and I'm glad to be here :D
Post by: Melohee on February 04, 2015, 09:20:26 AM
I've been playing the sims since... I can't remember haha but I've played the sims for gba, yeah, you read that right, back then I didn't have a nice computer for TS2 and I didn't know anything about pc games... the only game I did know was... Minesweeper....? yeah, it was sad as that hahaha
Anyway, I started playing TS3 in 2011 when I finally bought a nice computer... well it was nice back then *snif* and I really loved it! (the game I mean) now I have TS4 just recently and I'm just discovering all the features it has to offer and I have to say its really fun <3
Now I've decided to sign up here because it's seems to be a nice forum (and it's me or I keep writing "nice", uh?) I signed up in december but I didn't introduce myself since my laptop was broken and I only have it back a week ago... it was a hard time... and boring too... *shivers*
So! I hope I can make some friends here and have a... nice time! (yeah I did it on purpose haha)
Oh also, English is not my native language, it's Spanish... I hope I don't make any bad mistakes, it's the least I want^^
Ah... uh... well I'll see you around ^^!
Post by: CommanderMadi on February 04, 2015, 05:59:06 PM
My name is Madi. I am 22 years old front-end web developer. I have ultimate passion in everything that speaks technology and I am also a serious PC gamer. Here are my gaming IDs in different game clients:
Origin: CommanderMadi
Steam: Skycaptainmadi
Ubisoft: CommanderMadi
Looking forward to playing with all of you!
Post by: oshizu on February 04, 2015, 11:02:38 PM
I'm oshizu (variation of my middle name). I actually joined earlier than 2013, but I can't remember my original login info.
My laptop (actually, its hard disk) groaned and died under the strain of my playing Sims 3 and all its EPs in the heat and humidity of summer several years ago.
I started out as a console gamer (8bit Nintendo *coughs), but recently broke down and bought a tower computer just for Sims 4.
Sooooo, I love Carl's Guide as well as the friendly mods and warm community of the forum.
I'm working up the courage to be more interactive. (^_^)
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I'm sure you'll enjoyed being a member here.
It's a great place to be and people are very helpful if you have any questions or need help with stuff :)
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Post by: Keots on April 21, 2015, 11:02:48 PM
My name is Kelsey better known in the Sims community as Keots. This website has been an amazing resource for me when playing either The Sims 3 or The Sims 4! I have recommended it to nearly every simmer I talk to. It was also a huge inspiration for me to start a blog for my sims adventures. I started www.tsimmer.net as a way to just share my experiences and show new simmers that it isn't always easy starting out in the game so I share the good, bad, and hilarious stories equally. I want to thank the team at Carl's The Sims 3 and 4 Guide for all of your hard work and dedication to the Sims community. You guys do a great job and are a tremendous help!
Post by: Nova on April 21, 2015, 11:28:34 PM
My current Sims 4 self is Creative, a Perfectionist, and a Geek, with a Lifetime Aspiration to be a Bestselling Author. And I think that about sums up my Real-Life self, as well. I have joined this forum to involve myself in an active part of the Simming community, to share my own enthusiasm with like-minded people, and to hopefully expand my experience of the game to other playstyles.
Post by: Squid_ink on May 03, 2015, 01:45:32 PM
Squid here. Hello! I love this site so much and thought that it was time to join! :)
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Post by: sundaysimmer on May 14, 2015, 05:33:10 PM
My name is Hannah and I've been playing the Sims since the original game came out. Until last year, I played mostly Sims 2 and then switched to Sims 3 completely. I haven't tried Sims 4 yet. (I'll probably do so once they announce there's going to be a Sims 5, haha! I like to stick to a game for a long time!)
I've been looking up things on the guide ever since I started playing Sims 3 and it's really added a lot of depth to the gameplay for me. I've also really enjoyed reading other players' Sims stories and as soon as I am done with my current legacy I think I might try a dynasty and maybe even share it on a blog.
Thank you so much for creating the guide as well as this forum! I'm so glad to have found such a nice Sims community!
Greetings from Berlin,
Hannah
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Post by: Nancy01905 on May 24, 2015, 12:28:45 PM
I love to write sim stories, non sim stories plus making sims videos as well.
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Post by: MarianT on June 21, 2015, 07:54:33 AM
I'm sorry you've felt unwelcome. If it's any consolation, most of us have been scolded at least once while posting here. And you're more likely to hear from moderators when you make a mistake -- we're kind of like traffic cops. But we also try to be helpful.
I'm glad you're enjoying the challenges. I've been doing them for several years now, and I've never made it into the top 5 on one. But it's the kind of competition where winning really doesn't matter.
Keep posting! Marian
Post by: FrancescaFiori on June 21, 2015, 01:20:34 PM
I'm a long-time lurker, first-time poster. I've been playing the Sims for about a year and a half and have found this forum to be unbelievably helpful when I faced a problem and really fun once I got into reading stories.
I'm a stay-at-home Mom to two darling tiny girls, and mostly play Sims during their naps.
I really enjoy playing Dynasties and reading Dynasty stories. I had eight (!) failed Sims 3 immortal dynasty attempts under my belt when Sims 4 came out for Mac. I really enjoy Sims 4 and once I started playing it I never looked back. I'm hoping to start a new dynasty at some point, but for now I'm just reading the stories of other and gaining insight from all of your experiences.
I decided to come out of the woodwork because I do have a non-dynasty story that I'd like to share, and I think this would be the best place to do it. I've loved getting to know all of you through your posts, and look forward to taking a more participatory role in the forum.
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Post by: ClayMask on June 22, 2015, 03:14:01 AM
You're right about tones not being obvious from messages written online. People can write a message with the best intentions, and the receiver can still be unsure of how to interpret the tone. I've been on both ends of this. On the giving end, hoping that the person receiving the message won't be offended, but still wanting to get the message across, and on the receiving end, which can be embarrassing. I don't think that the moderator that was on the giving end here was upset, or meant anything personal with the message. I also notice that you've done very well in challenges, even winning one and earning second place in another. I'm glad that you can still have fun with the challenges even when you don't win. I enjoy the challenges too. Even if I don't win, afterwards I like learning about strategies that other players used.
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Post by: Lostgirl73 on June 22, 2015, 10:27:31 AM
I am new to the forum as of today! I have been using Carla guide for a few weeks and I decided I want to get more out of the game than just playing solo!
SO... HI EVERYONE!!!!
XXX
Post by: ClayMask on June 22, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
I'm going to merge this topic with the "introduce yourself" thread.
Post by: christinal3106 on June 22, 2015, 08:20:45 PM
Post by: CodeRed on June 23, 2015, 07:43:43 AM
I first found this place a couple months back and started reading some stories and legacies here. This forum seems like a fun place so I decided to join!
I suppose I should say a little about myself as well...
My name is Marissa, I'm 27 and live in Estonia (teeny country in Europe). I love cats, but I can never have pets in Sims because I can't handle them dying of old age. (Am I the only one, by the way?)
Also I have been playing since the days of Sims 2, when I first got a good enough computer. I think Sims 3 is my favorite out of all of the games, I just love the open worlds.
I have been meaning to do a proper legacy in Sims 4 though since it first came out, but I can never manage to get past the first couple generations, I would love to start one and post it here to actually have motivation to complete all 10 generations.
Anyway, I'm sorry for the long post and for any grammar errors, English is not my first language.
I'm glad to be here! :)
Post by: MarianT on June 23, 2015, 08:17:29 AM
Post by: Playalot on June 23, 2015, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: CodeRed on June 24, 2015, 09:53:37 AM
I love the families I have in both Sims 3 and 4, I play with aging set to long unless it's for a challenge, I do love seeing the families grow and evolve, but even having my sims pass makes me a bit sad to be honest.
Post by: Jase~ on July 17, 2015, 11:35:06 PM
Since it's been such a long time since I last commented here, it just didn't feel right to begin posting again without at least reintroducing myself again. I'm a longtime simmer and have enjoyed the Sims Series since the original game was released way too long ago. Currently, I've been quite busy building away in the TS4 and trying my best to fill up an empty Newcrest.
Post by: Playalot on July 28, 2015, 04:16:36 PM
Post by: dragon red on August 03, 2015, 09:30:40 AM
What I like
I like the gameplay settings and the ability to have short, normal or long lifespans. This is very good. I am used to the Sims 2 style of gameplay where you play an active household, and only they age and progress. So to have sims 4 do this as well is wonderful. Means I can go from house to house and play as I like. Big fan of that feature.
I also like the create a sim features very easy to use and can be quick given you can just click and pull.
I am getting used to the build and buy modes, getting there. But I can say I am ok with them.
I also like how there are multiple options and you can unlock things in buy mode. Often with the handy skill, you can upgrade your stuff which makes buying a better one somewhat moot. If your sim is that way inclined.
I like the animations even though some of them need work. My sim sometimes sits down before he then stands up again and then clears the table for instance.
I like the reaction from some sims towards aliens, seems a bit more realistic than previous games "oh look, and alien. That's nice."
I also like that the GUI isn't cluttered with stuff like it was in Sims 2. You had a rather large control panel in front of you. So the less is more approach is better here.
things I don't like
The neighbourhood. That is the real big one for me, or, not that big as the case is. The neighbourhoods are tiny. I was expecting a Sims 2 type neighbourhood scale which were massive and fully customisable with lots and zones etc etc... The options in Sims 4 are severaly limited due to the size.
Some gameplay irks. It is very difficult to advance quickly in a career. I've dipped my toe in the water with one sim, on his own, no family, hardly any social distractions, he's on long lifespan setting, and he's already half way through his young adult stage, and I am still only on level 5 of the science career. Granted, I did have two or three bad days in work, but I really thought I'd be further along. Unless career progression is naturally slower on long lifespan? I don't know.
Relationships as I've read round here decay very quickly. Too quick given how tough they can be to advance, as you have a lot to do. I have no idea how I would manage to have a playboy sim, the one sim I play as my learning curve barely has enough time for his one girlfriend. He won't cheat on her,even though he so is the type, he just doesn't have the time!
Also eating/cooking in general, my word, this is my biggest irk. How long it takes sims to eat things. I mean does it really take somebody over an hour to eat a microwave meal in full? Seriously most people 20 to 30 minutes, tops. Sims just need to eat things quicker.
learning skills, that could do with being sped up a bit. I appreciate the correct emotional state helps but Sims 2 sims learnt things faster.
Money. Making money, in game without cheating, is tough. Simply getting up and going to a job like you did in Sims 2 doesn't cut it. You have to find ways to supplement income. Especially as career progression is so slow waiting for level 10 you will earn pittance on the way. I have put my sim to programming so he can hack for extra money I also get him as often as I can to hack his job performance. As that fits his personality best. Due to him being evil.
I'm sure there are other things that irk me in game. But on the whole I really really enjoy the game. And will stick with this one for sure as its a lot of fun. I just hope they improve the neighbourhood. In fact, what'd be really good is if they just straight ported the layout and functionality of sims 2 into this game.
Post by: fivine on August 03, 2015, 02:14:13 PM
For relationship decay i use a nice mod from modthesims (i put 50% less but you chose as you want)
they have others ones which could interest you but i don't use use them myself (time for eating, skills...)
Post by: Carl on August 03, 2015, 02:55:40 PM
Career progression isn't tied to lifespan in any way, it's just slower this time around. It feels a bit more balanced though you can still do things like ideal emotion in order to get a percentage boost to the gains each day. It's more realistic that a Sim can't get to the top of 3-4 Careers in the span of a lifetime, and I like it that way. There are mods to boost the rate they gain performance, I think. Being able to replay and do something new is important, and I appreciate this.
I agree with you that it takes a bit long to eat, especially when alone. It makes more sense when they're with another Sim and enjoying a meal together.
Overall everything is a little bit harder to max out, as you've noticed. There are still things that can be done to speed it up, the pacing of skills and careers is just a bit slower now.
Post by: dragon red on August 04, 2015, 08:05:59 AM
I definately want to speed up the work performance thing. Especially with the careers where you can actually join your sim in work. If you join your sim in work and max the bar, then you've took the time to play your sim in work, you deserve bigger progression reward in my view.
Eating quicker, definately want to mod that, sims take far too long to eat a plate of food.
Slower relationship decay, and maybe a mod to learn skills a touch faster.
As far as maxing out several careers with one sim, I can honestly say I have never done that, even on Sims 2. I pretty much just pick a career and stick to it.
Post by: dragon red on August 04, 2015, 08:55:57 AM
Using same details I always use.
Post by: RandyH on August 04, 2015, 09:59:35 AM
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Post by: dragon red on August 04, 2015, 10:36:27 AM
Post by: dragon red on August 04, 2015, 12:02:55 PM
I'm a sort of stay at home mother nearly 31 years old, but I do work. I am half French, sort of... (granny is French, Grandad is German, they both speak English but they can't speak the others mother tongue).
Mother was born in Scotland and grew up there raised in a traditional French upbringing. A Scottish person speaking French IS hilarious I have to tell you when she speaks German that's funny too. And my dad is English.
I was born in England. So I am a bit of all the above minus the Scottish accent, and I can parle the francais and sprechen the deutsch too. I have an older brother and a younger sister. I am in the middle.
I have red hair and blue eyes, weird combo... I can be a little bit of a grump unfortunately, but that's only since I stopped smoking 12 years ago (Excluding the few sneaky cigarettes I have at Christmas time. ;) ) Also surprisingly for somebody of French and German descent I cannot hold my alcohol at all! I am a very cheap date.
I also suffer from Acromegaly so I have VERY large hands for a woman (and sadly a rather manly jaw and chin too), and I use a tiny laptop/tablet usually. I will try to keep my mistakes to minimum as best I can but I can mash keys all at once. But just throwing that out there so you guys know.
I love cats, and Bacon is my above all else favourite food. Its bacon's fault I am no longer a vegetarian.
Post by: Tixxis on August 04, 2015, 02:22:38 PM
It's more realistic that a Sim can't get to the top of 3-4 Careers in the span of a lifetime, and I like it that way.
Hi, dragon red (I like your name)
'Kicking Careers into High Gear' was the second challenge in the 2015 Tournament. Several players maxed 4 careers before their Sims turned elder.
The tournament write-ups (strategies) are nothing compared to Carl's fabulous guides.
But you can learn some interesting bits and pieces from reading these too.
Post by: Cubi on August 04, 2015, 05:07:03 PM
I've been reading some of the stories on here, and I would like to take part in the Challenges. I've already started planning my Immortal Dynasty, although I'm pretty new to it so I'm just hoping to get as far as I can with it. I will post my story when I get to that point, and I look forward to being part of the forum.
Post by: Playalot on August 04, 2015, 06:40:50 PM
I'll look forward to seeing your immortal dynasty on the story boards maybe Cubi?
Post by: Weezi3 on August 20, 2015, 12:13:50 AM
I needed a place to talk about Sims related things so I joined. I'm female, and from the UK. I'm currently playing Sims 4 but I have been playing since 1. My favourite Sims game was 3, due to its open world which I found very involving. The game series as a whole is very interesting to me, due to its infinite possibilities and the potential for creativity.
I play a lot of video/computer games and my favourite genre is RPG. Aside from video games, I also like tabletop RPGs. I collect and paint miniatures.
I also like dogs and ice-cream.
Post by: Crazylittleloon on August 21, 2015, 10:16:41 AM
I'm Gracie, but people usually call me Loon or Loonie over the 'net. I'm turning twenty in September and if you look up "crazy cat lady" in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of me. I have four cats ranging from between five and fifteen years old and I raised two of them from kittenhood.
I'm in my second/third year of college (I took classes during my senior year of high school) studying Creative Writing and during the summer I'm a full-time nanny for a special needs child.
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Post by: Crazylittleloon on August 25, 2015, 01:52:24 PM
Post by: Fraido on August 26, 2015, 11:52:25 AM
I've always been a cheater on Sims, but I'm finding it a lot easier to deal with my sims' needs now that I'm older (or maybe because Sims 4 is just easier?) and I'm having a blast playing it realistically! (Well I do make my sims very wealthy before I start.....) I hope to become an active member of this forum and to make some Sims friends.(:
Post by: Playalot on August 26, 2015, 04:44:03 PM
Post by: Fraido on August 26, 2015, 04:58:46 PM
Welcome to the forum @Fraido . When I'm not playing challenges I love to help myself to the bank of 'Motherlode' and then build my sims a mansion and I've been known to cheat needs in TS4 too so my sims can skill up 24/7. It's fun to be able to play in different ways.Very true!:)
Post by: fivine on August 26, 2015, 11:28:40 PM
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...and I'm having a blast playing it realistically! ...
That's the thing with cheating, it is a full right to do it but i really think that many times by cheating all the time players lose something for the fun side.
welcome Fraido.
Post by: Fraido on August 26, 2015, 11:47:24 PM
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That's the thing with cheating, it is a full right to do it but i really think that many times by cheating all the time players lose something for the fun side.You really do! I find that I would get bored more quickly when I would play with my needs static, but at the same time I had difficulty keeping my sims' needs fulfilled, and that wasn't much fun either. Sims 4 seems to be easier to keep them up though, in my opinion.
welcome Fraido.
Post by: fivine on August 27, 2015, 01:55:07 AM
In TS3 i had plans straight working, in TS4 i find more disturbance interfering and you really need to check and ask your sims to go your way if you want them to go up their career.
Post by: SSDSSDSSDSSD on September 08, 2015, 10:54:53 AM
Post by: Playalot on September 21, 2015, 05:12:51 PM
Hello I'm new to this site, I need some assistance on how to do stuff here.
Hi SSDSS..... welcome to the forum. I've sent you a PM outlining a few ways to find the help you need. :)
Post by: experience on September 26, 2015, 04:33:30 PM
I just thought that I would introduce myself to this new (to me) community. I have found already how much of a warm forum feel this place has when compared to the many others on the web and I look forward to staying and being a part of it.
A bit about myself: I am a freelance graphic designer from home, making stuff like logos, websites and many other little things. It's like playing with crayons, but so much better. I get praised for colouring outside of the lines ;) I also ride horses which, being self employed, gives me time to do.
I also write. I have self published two books of a five book series. I love storytelling. When I can't write, I get moody, my little moodlet (see what I did there?) Hated reading when I was young, but now it's just a part of life. Reading and writing go so well together, who knew? I believe that is what brought me here. The Sims is a way of storytelling and with the randomness of each of our games, it's not a mystery why we all have these stories to tell. Nobody's game is ever the same.
I look forward to meeting you all and reading your stuff!
Post by: Playalot on September 26, 2015, 04:42:05 PM
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Post by: AcmeMovers on October 18, 2015, 08:27:11 PM
This site has shown up so often when I google for help/tips with the game that I thought it'd be a good idea to join. "Thank you!" to the site owner/s for posting so much helpful information.
I'm playing for the first time ever. My daughters gave me the game for my birthday and I've come here to learn my way around. My girls gave me a Sims3 pack with Late Night and Loft Stuff bundled together. Please redirect me if I'm posting in the wrong place, since I play Sims3 and there is a newer version available. I'm getting familiar with terms like legacy, dynasty, and immortal. It's a bit overwhelming to a noob like me.
Look forward to getting to know you all and sharing a love for the game.
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Post by: Beetan on November 01, 2015, 09:36:55 PM
Um, i'm Beetan, from my real name Bee, haha. I'm a young female from Canada, studying in Creative Writing :D
It's been now 12 years since I started playing The Sims, so yeah, i was only a child when it all started. I remember that I fought a lot with my parents because they didn't understand why was I so addicted to this game, and swearing I would never stop playing; well IN YOUR FACE, PARENTS! haha
Umm, I also play a lot of video games and have a passion for animals; i have myself a little pug and a cute cat prince! ::)
Thanks for reading! I hope we'll have a chance to talk soon! ;D
Post by: sarahmarie1983 on November 14, 2015, 11:38:46 AM
I'm Sarah from the UK, I have been playing Sims since Sims 1 and still as addicted to it as when I first started. I have been lurking on the forums here since Sims 3 thank you so much for the great guides whenever I need to know about something in the game before, you always have the answers. Look forward to getting to know you all
Post by: Rikki8528 on November 15, 2015, 02:23:04 AM
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Post by: bubbles on December 19, 2015, 06:19:16 AM
Welcome to the countless new members that I have missed!
Post by: MarianT on December 19, 2015, 08:18:18 AM
Post by: Chickwit on December 28, 2015, 02:39:06 PM
I've been playing The Sims since the game first came out. My stepson's bought it for me as a gift (oh so long ago). I had all the expansions for 1 & 2. Then Sims 3 came out and I had a hard time enjoying it. I missed being able to pop in and out of other households and make connections.
Just last night I downloaded The Sims 4 as a trial. What a blast, I like that I can once again somewhat control multiple houses without crazy things happening to my original household.
I'll be purchasing it tonight. Maybe if there are specials I'll get and expac too.
Also, love the legacy stories I found here. So much so I'm going to start one tonight. What a blast.
Chickwit
Post by: MarianT on December 28, 2015, 03:44:03 PM
I think they're running a couple of specials on Origin if you act fast. Glad you're enjoying the game; I love being able to have several households going, too.
Post by: shashniae on December 28, 2015, 07:23:05 PM
So hello to everyone!
shashniae
Post by: Chickwit on December 29, 2015, 12:06:57 PM
I officially purchased the full Sims 4 digital deluxe version, bonus content and Outdoor Retreat. I'm reading various stories (Urmmm legacy stories?). Want to give one a try but not sure where to start. I'll keep looking though so I can better understand how these work.
Chickwit
Post by: Playalot on December 31, 2015, 04:38:09 PM
Post by: NanoSeven on January 17, 2016, 12:21:46 AM
My name is Nattasha and I'm a Sims Addict....oh wait. <well, I used to be>
Anyways! Just wanted to sign up to say that this is far and away one of the best sites I've seen out there, and is just a *must have* on my list for finding information. HUGE, Huge, huge props to all who have made their contributions.
Ironically, I work in game development and rarely have time to enjoy a lot of other games, but when I need a brain dump, Sims is usually my thing. It's nice to find a site so well put together, nicely cross-referenced, and sans some of the snarky junk I find on other sites. <And I'm embarrassed to say, even our own>
Keep up the good work, all your hard work is greatly appreciated!
Natt
Update (2.6.2025): After spending over a decade in game development, I missed my Sims and have returned to see if I can get them set up to play again. Just stopping in to say 'hello' as it's been so long that I'll likely hit up the Tech forum with stupid questions. Hope everyone is doing well!
Natt
(NanoSeven)
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Post by: janjon on February 10, 2016, 01:48:36 AM
I'm having fun reading stuffs and forum here :)
The Sims 4 👍
This forum helps me further things that i did not know yet.
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Post by: LilSparrow on March 12, 2016, 10:34:18 AM
I'm a high school student on my senior year. I love reading and writing stories, especially with The Sims 4. I've been a serious Simmer since 2011, when I got my first own computer. Ah and I live in Finland! Currently it's sunny here, which is rare in winter. 8)
As you can see, I'm a newbie in this forum and in telling stories with Sims 4. Feel free to come and chat with me anytime! :)
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Post by: Senna on March 21, 2016, 07:58:50 PM
Heh heh... :-[
Anywho, I'm Senna. Nice to meet all of you, and I look forward to posting in this forum. :)
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Post by: LivvieLove on April 05, 2016, 05:11:07 PM
My name is Nimrod Elian "Nimi" Mikkusu. I live in Palermo, Italy, and I turn 20 next 21 November. I used to play The Sims a lot although my dad says it's a pathological\medical obsession, he says it will not be once I turn 21 and I try to play it very little. I'm mostly a TS3 simmer though I don't have it currently. Today is the first day my dad said I was allowed to have an account here. I used to lurk both here and on Modthesims.Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy spending time here! I love this forum! The Sims is quite an addictive thing, isn't it? Feel free to stop by the Sims 3 stories board, that's usually where I'm lurking and posting! I look forward to seeing you around the forum!
Post by: Magpie2012 on April 08, 2016, 03:53:28 AM
Parents just don't get it (unless they're simmers themselves and we have A LOT of those her) but I can understand that he probably wants you to have a life outside of games (that sounds like an interesting concept that I need to try sometime lol)
Welcome to the forum, and if you can't be playing, then the next best is definitely reading all the wonderful stories we have here! I often do that when I'm not in a simming mood! In fact, you'll probably see me around the stories boards posting my little heart out ;-D its great to have you here with us and I look forward to seeing more of you ;-D
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Post by: BotanicGarden on April 09, 2016, 10:31:20 AM
I enjoy gardening in real life and playing The Sims! I've been playing The Sims ever since it came out. I'm a housewife and mother of two crazy 9 year old twin boys, Aspen and Reid who also share my love for the sims! (I guess it's genetics, huh? ;D) I come from Budapest, located in Hungary but I'm a mix of Ethiopian and Hungarian. I originally have dark brown hair but it's currently dyed bright red and I have light brown eyes. I'm so glad to have found this forum and I'm really happy to meet you all! :)
Post by: Magpie2012 on April 09, 2016, 12:15:47 PM
Post by: BotanicGarden on April 09, 2016, 01:50:14 PM
Welcome to the Forum Magi ;-D you can call me Mags or Steph. I'm sure you are going to love your time here with us!! This is one of the most fantastic places on the web!
Thank you! I'm very excited to be here and so far everyone is very nice! :)
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Post by: LivvieLove on April 09, 2016, 04:53:59 PM
Hi there, I'm BotanicGarden, my name is Magdolna but you can call me Magi or Botanic, whatever fits your flow.Hey there! Beautiful name! Welcome to the Sims forum! I hope you enjoy it here!
I enjoy gardening in real life and playing The Sims! I've been playing The Sims ever since it came out. I'm a housewife and mother of two crazy 9 year old twin boys, Aspen and Reid who also share my love for the sims! (I guess it's genetics, huh? ;D) I come from Budapest, located in Hungary but I'm a mix of Ethiopian and Hungarian. I originally have dark brown hair but it's currently dyed bright red and I have light brown eyes. I'm so glad to have found this forum and I'm really happy to meet you all! :)
Sims is definitely contagious, one way or another. I must've gotten the rare gene though, because my family doesn't play. Unfortunately. ::) I look forward to seeing you around the forum!
Post by: BotanicGarden on April 09, 2016, 05:15:35 PM
Hi there, I'm BotanicGarden, my name is Magdolna but you can call me Magi or Botanic, whatever fits your flow.Hey there! Beautiful name! Welcome to the Sims forum! I hope you enjoy it here!
I enjoy gardening in real life and playing The Sims! I've been playing The Sims ever since it came out. I'm a housewife and mother of two crazy 9 year old twin boys, Aspen and Reid who also share my love for the sims! (I guess it's genetics, huh? ;D) I come from Budapest, located in Hungary but I'm a mix of Ethiopian and Hungarian. I originally have dark brown hair but it's currently dyed bright red and I have light brown eyes. I'm so glad to have found this forum and I'm really happy to meet you all! :)
Sims is definitely contagious, one way or another. I must've gotten the rare gene though, because my family doesn't play. Unfortunately. ::) I look forward to seeing you around the forum!
Thank you! I look forward to see you around as well.
Post by: Minnie Mouse on April 12, 2016, 08:33:15 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on April 12, 2016, 08:56:21 PM
Hi, I'm Casey. I work for a software company (sadly, not in the gaming industry), own a sweet German Shepherd puppy, and have been married for 1 year almost exactly (we celebrated our anniversary yesterday). My husband introduced me to the Sims (yes, the original Sims) about 4 years ago when we were first dating, and I've been an addict ever since. Sims 3 was probably my favorite simply because of the never-ending supply of content (of course, that wasn't great for my wallet), but I do love the Sims 4 as well. The challenges on the forums here make it a lot more interesting, and I've been enjoying them immensely. So hopefully I'll see you all around... it should be fun! :)Hi there! Welcome to the forum! There's always fun challenges to do and projects as well! I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do! I look forward to seeing you around the forum!
Post by: Minnie Mouse on April 12, 2016, 09:04:14 PM
Hi there! Welcome to the forum! There's always fun challenges to do and projects as well! I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do! I look forward to seeing you around the forum!
Thanks @LivvieLove! I'm happy to be here!
Post by: Gerbitty on April 16, 2016, 09:52:30 PM
Post by: QueenOfTheSims on April 18, 2016, 08:35:28 PM
My favorite thing to do is pass generations and see how the kids turn out each time and if I got multiples on Sims 3 I like to see which ones has the most interesting traits to be heir,my faveriote family family to play is the Goth family because a lot of the girls look like Bella or Cassandra even if there a great grand daughter or grand daughter even further then that !
Post by: LivvieLove on April 18, 2016, 08:48:26 PM
Hello. I've been a fan of The Sims since I was introduced to the game in 2000. I look forward to engaging in the tidiest, friendliest forum I've come across.Hello Gerbitty! Welcome to the forum! This is a wonderful place to be, I hope that I'll see you around here!
Hello I am a big fan of the sims series. I like to play between 3 and 4 mostlyHi there QueenofTheSims. I'm a big fan of the Sims genetics myself! I look forward to seeing you around the forum! Maybe if you're interested you can post a story about your crazy genetics. :) Welcome to the forum!
My favorite thing to do is pass generations and see how the kids turn out each time and if I got multiples on Sims 3 I like to see which ones has the most interesting traits to be heir,my faveriote family family to play is the Goth family because a lot of the girls look like Bella or Cassandra even if there a great grand daughter or grand daughter even further then that !
Post by: Lunarpixels on April 18, 2016, 09:22:41 PM
I wanted to reintroduce myself because there's a lot of new people, and my name has changed and yeah ;D
I'm Alyx! If you could use they/them pronouns for me that'd be great ;D I've been into sims sims like Sims one ;D it's great to meet all of you!
Post by: Lee9 on April 28, 2016, 05:42:39 PM
I just registered today, after benefiting from both the website and this forum, especially the thread on symptoms in the doctor career.
I'm Norwegian, I play TS4, and I watch waaay too much The Sim Supply and Deligracy on YouTube. Several years ago I played TS2, but I never really got into it at the time. Now I've fallen in love with TS4, and play it whenever I get the chance :)
Post by: Anks on April 30, 2016, 08:41:02 PM
After using this website for quite some time to look up information, read guides,... I decided to 'join the team'. So I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is Anks, I'm 23 years old and Belgian (yes, the country of chocolate, hello!). Considering there's no life without the sims, the answer to 'how long have you been playing the sims?' is: since forever ;-). I seriously think playing the sims should be a life goal or a legitimate job or something :-D Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting you all, have fun playing!
Anks, x
Post by: LivvieLove on April 30, 2016, 08:54:49 PM
Hello!Hi there! Welcome to the forum!
I just registered today, after benefiting from both the website and this forum, especially the thread on symptoms in the doctor career.
I'm Norwegian, I play TS4, and I watch waaay too much The Sim Supply and Deligracy on YouTube. Several years ago I played TS2, but I never really got into it at the time. Now I've fallen in love with TS4, and play it whenever I get the chance :)
The guide has got a lot of great information and we're all a pretty friendly bunch of people! =)
Glad to have you here with us! I look forward to seeing you around!
Hi fellow simmers!Hi there Anks! Welcome to one of the friendliest forums I've ever been on!
After using this website for quite some time to look up information, read guides,... I decided to 'join the team'. So I just wanted to introduce myself real quick. My name is Anks, I'm 23 years old and Belgian (yes, the country of chocolate, hello!). Considering there's no life without the sims, the answer to 'how long have you been playing the sims?' is: since forever ;-). I seriously think playing the sims should be a life goal or a legitimate job or something :-D Anyway, I'm looking forward to meeting you all, have fun playing!
Anks, x
What I wouldn't give to have The Sims 3 be my career of choice (rolls eyes) unfortunately my bills can't be paid that way!
It's great meeting you! I hope to see you around!
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Post by: LivvieLove on May 10, 2016, 04:36:41 PM
Hello all. I've been playing Sims since the originals, which came out when I was around 11 years old. I've stuck with the series all these years, playing on and off, though Sims 4 only recently caught my interest. I've been using the guide site and poking around in the forums for years but never decided to make an account, until now. Mostly just in case, I'm a lurker by heart. :P
Hello Draconicrose! Welcome to the forum! =)
As MarianT said, happy lurking! =3
Post by: Stepluv56 on May 13, 2016, 04:46:42 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on May 13, 2016, 05:52:18 PM
Hello everyone, My name is Stepluv56, nice to meet everyone. I was looking for a forum to join because I recently started playing the sims 3 :DWelcome to the forum Stepluv56!
As a fellow Sims 3 player, I'm very pleased to tell you we've got an excellent amount of information already stored up on the Sims 3 here as well as a fantastic story section if you ever wish to tell stories with/about your Sims!
This forum is an awesome place. I look forward to seeing you around here!
Post by: PJHP1243 on May 15, 2016, 04:55:49 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on May 15, 2016, 08:14:59 PM
Hi everyone! I'm PJHP. I've actually been visiting this forum for a while, I just hadn't thought of getting an account until now. Nice to meet you!Hi there PJHP! Welcome to the forum! I love this place - and I hope that I'll see you around and about!
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Post by: wipeout1024 on May 23, 2016, 04:38:45 AM
Post by: LivvieLove on May 23, 2016, 12:21:35 PM
Hi, I'm wipeout1024! I've been a lurker here for quite some time, and I finally decided to join!Hey there! Welcome! I'm glad to see another lurker has joined our midst! I'm always happy to see new members! =) I hope to see you around! Happy Simming!
Post by: Carl on May 23, 2016, 01:04:30 PM
Post by: Shmeggo on June 02, 2016, 02:41:44 PM
My name is Megan and I've been playing The Sims since I received The Sims Deluxe Edition as a Christmas present many moons ago. I never would've thought that I'd become such a huge fan, but here I am. :) I didn't have the opportunity to play The Sims 2, but I got back into Simming with The Sims 3. I purchased The Sims 4 at the end of last year and I've been turning to this forum rather frequently in an effort to soak up as much new information as I can! The threads here are a great resource and many of my questions have been answered just by reading through them. I accidentally deleted my original forum account (oops!), but I'm back now and wanted to re-introduce myself.
I'm really happy to be part of such a wonderful community who loves The Sims as much as I do!
Post by: LivvieLove on June 02, 2016, 04:40:38 PM
Hi, everyone!Welcome back Megan! We're always happy to have people here! I love this guide and forum and hope that you find it as helpful and friendly as I always have! Happy Simming!
My name is Megan and I've been playing The Sims since I received The Sims Deluxe Edition as a Christmas present many moons ago. I never would've thought that I'd become such a huge fan, but here I am. :) I didn't have the opportunity to play The Sims 2, but I got back into simming with The Sims 3. I purchased The Sims 4 at the end of last year and I've been turning to this forum rather frequently in an effort to soak up as much new information as I can! The threads here are a great resource and many of my questions have been answered just by reading through them. I accidentally deleted my original forum account (oops!), but I'm back now and wanted to re-introduce myself.
I'm really happy to be part of such a wonderful community who loves The Sims as much as I do!
Post by: IdyllRouge on June 09, 2016, 02:07:34 AM
I am an avid, prodigal daughter of Sims World and I have finally returned to my li'l people! I am working on getting a fabulous new laptop so I can install Sims 3 (and probably Sims 4 shortly thereafter) and came across your cool forum while I was internet-trolling for Sims info and laptop specs recommendations. I like this place already. Thank you for the Simmy community, Flynns :D
Post by: Carl on June 10, 2016, 11:35:19 AM
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Post by: LivvieLove on June 12, 2016, 04:52:34 PM
Hello, my name is Kimberley :D I have every expansion for Sims 3 and I've taken it a step further by doing my own breeding program of Friesians, Arabians and Anglo-Arabs. I do have Mods installed for better in game experience. wouldn't change it for the world heheWelcome Kimberley! =D The Sims 3 is still my favorite of the Sims series - so you'll probably see me around on the Sims 3 forums. If you're ever interested, we have fairly great Sims 3 stories board where you can share the fun you have with your Sims! =)
Hi, I guess this is technically a reintroduction, since I was around for Sims 3 many moons ago. I gradually stopped posting and playing, since life got in the way. But now I'm downloading Sims 4 on Origin and hope to be around more often :)Welcome back! :) I hope that you have fun with the Sims 4! I love Carl's guide - it's so helpful for all things the Sims! It's always good to see a returning face though! ;D
Post by: Subtle on June 16, 2016, 10:50:22 PM
So here I am a newbie Sims 4 player, happy she/he no longer has to pee her Sims day away. ::)
Post by: medjc on June 19, 2016, 04:07:20 AM
My name is Valentine and I've been playing Sims for about a decade or so. Originally, my parents had bought Sims 2 to play themselves, but quickly grew bored of it and gave it to me. I was perhaps only eight years old at the time but I immediately became hooked! I've played all four generations of the games and I would be very hard pressed to pick a favorite. I used to be active on the Sims 2 forums many years ago but since then I haven't joined any forums or communities. I took a long break from Sims due to being hospitalized last year and being unable to play during that time, but recently came back to it after rediscovering what a good escape from daily life it is. I've actually been lurking these forums for a while and figured now is a good a time as any to get involved again!
Post by: LivvieLove on June 19, 2016, 11:46:59 AM
To be honest I should have signed up to this forum a number of years ago but neglected to do so. I played Sims 3, using all the NRAAS mods for a few years and when Sims 4 came out I bought a copy at release, spent about 8 hours real time continually peeing, eating, sleeping so threw the game in a drawer and forgot about it. A few weeks ago I was playing Sims 3, and god forbid, had to look something up on the web and accidently stumbled across a Sims 4 mod that retarded needs and yelled eureka!Welcome [officially] to the forum, Subtle! =) We're a pretty awesome bunch here and we look forward to seeing you around! Feel free to hang around the Mods and Custom Content board for the Sims 4 - it's always surprising what kind of mods there are out there! There's a mod for everyone!
So here I am a newbie Sims 4 player, happy she/he no longer has to pee her Sims day away. ::)
Hello everyone!Hello Medjc! Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear about your hospitalization - that's really a terrible thing to have to go through in general but with no Sims?! I would have probably gone insane! ::) I hope you find the community here as friendly and helpful as I do! ;D I'll hopefully be seeing you around!
My name is Valentine and I've been playing Sims for about a decade or so. Originally, my parents had bought Sims 2 to play themselves, but quickly grew bored of it and gave it to me. I was perhaps only eight years old at the time but I immediately became hooked! I've played all four generations of the games and I would be very hard pressed to pick a favorite. I used to be active on the Sims 2 forums many years ago but since then I haven't joined any forums or communities. I took a long break from Sims due to being hospitalized last year and being unable to play during that time, but recently came back to it after rediscovering what a good escape from daily life it is. I've actually been lurking these forums for a while and figured now is a good a time as any to get involved again!
Post by: strawburrysimmer on June 29, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
I'm strawburrysimmer, and I'm actually pretty new to the simming community. I've only owned the sims 4, but I had been a fan of the sims 3 beforehand.
I've been visiting this site periodically for a year now. I love how informative the guides are, and how well-maintained this forum is. I finally gave in and decided to sign up, and here I am today! I think that's all I wanted to say :)
Post by: Tygresa on June 29, 2016, 07:20:45 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on June 29, 2016, 07:53:41 PM
Hi Simmers!Hi there strawburrysimmer! Welcome to the forum! This forum is an awesome place to be and I hope to see you around here! =) Don't be a stranger!
I'm strawburrysimmer, and I'm actually pretty new to the simming community. I've only owned the sims 4, but I had been a fan of the sims 3 beforehand.
I've been visiting this site periodically for a year now. I love how informative the guides are, and how well-maintained this forum is. I finally gave in and decided to sign up, and here I am today! I think that's all I wanted to say :)
Hello everyone. I've been a member here for some time but I never posted before now. In Sims 3, my ID is Defbelle87 and for the Gallery in Sims 4, my Origin ID is defbelle. Feel free to look at my work on the Gallery.Hi there! Welcome to posting for the first time then! =D Do you build mostly, or are you a Sim creator, or a bit of both?
Post by: Tygresa on June 29, 2016, 08:11:47 PM
Hello everyone. I've been a member here for some time but I never posted before now. In Sims 3, my ID is Defbelle87 and for the Gallery in Sims 4, my Origin ID is defbelle. Feel free to look at my work on the Gallery.Hi there! Welcome to posting for the first time then! =D Do you build mostly, or are you a Sim creator, or a bit of both?
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Post by: momlover on June 29, 2016, 11:47:11 PM
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Post by: WhatTheWhat on July 02, 2016, 01:38:31 PM
Edit: I figured it out!
Post by: LivvieLove on July 02, 2016, 08:25:04 PM
I do both builds and Sims.That's awesome! =)
Hi, everyone!Hi there momlover! Welcome to the forum! =D
I look forward to seeing you around!
Hi everyone, I'm new here but I've been playing Sims since Sims 1 first came out. Looking forward to meeting new friends.Hello NordicMamma! :D Good to see some long-running fans stopping in on our awesome community! Welcome to the forum! Do you have a Sims preference that you like to play (1, 2, 3, or 4)?
Hello, everyone! I'm WhatThe What, and I've been loving sims ever since I was a little girl! I love doing challenges for the Sims 3 and 4. I've been lurking on this forum without making an account for ages now and I'm happy to be part of the community! I look forward to meeting you all!Hey there, WhatTheWhat! Welcome to the forum! =D Lurkers or posters - all are welcome here! Glad to see you decided to join in. :D I hope to see you around the forum!
Edit: I figured it out!
Post by: StephieSims on July 09, 2016, 04:49:02 AM
My name is Steph and I’ve been playing The Sims for over 16 years now. I bought The Sims 1 base game as a Christmas present for my little brother in 2000 and after watching him play went out and bought my own copy. I’ve been hooked ever since! I’m an American citizen currently living as a Permanent Resident down under in beautiful Australia. I create Sims and I’m also a builder. I love playing Legacies and Challenges, although I’ve never competed in anything online before, just with close friends.
Carl’s Sims 3 & 4 guides are my “go-to” sites to get all my gameplay info and they do a magnificent job! I’ve been following the Sims 4 Challenges on this forum and I’m looking forward to jumping in and giving it a go! Everybody on this site seems really nice, friendly and helpful and I’m happy to be here!! :)
Post by: LivvieLove on July 09, 2016, 11:46:20 PM
Hello fellow Simmers!Welcome to the forum, Steph! =) I'm always happy to see long-term simmers who stumble upon our cozy little forum. ;D I wish you the best of luck with the challenges, and I hope to see you around the forum!
My name is Steph and I’ve been playing The Sims for over 16 years now. I bought The Sims 1 base game as a Christmas present for my little brother in 2000 and after watching him play went out and bought my own copy. I’ve been hooked ever since! I’m an American citizen currently living as a Permanent Resident down under in beautiful Australia. I create Sims and I’m also a builder. I love playing Legacies and Challenges, although I’ve never competed in anything online before, just with close friends.
Carl’s Sims 3 & 4 guides are my “go-to” sites to get all my gameplay info and they do a magnificent job! I’ve been following the Sims 4 Challenges on this forum and I’m looking forward to jumping in and giving it a go! Everybody on this site seems really nice, friendly and helpful and I’m happy to be here!! :)
Post by: Nindigo on July 16, 2016, 07:52:59 AM
I'm an adult player (at home wife) who has been playing TS3 on and off for some time now. I also have TS4 and have played it a little, but I find I need to warm up to it since it's different from the previous game. I'm familiar with TS2, but not overly so. Carl's sims guides have been valuable and inspirational to me in my (mostly) experimental pursuits, and I have enjoyed reading heaps of interesting posts on the forum as well. Thank you for this!
Anyway - I'm a bit shy, but will be around. Thanks for having me ;)
Post by: Metropolis Man on July 16, 2016, 10:00:28 AM
Post by: daydreamer on July 17, 2016, 12:25:01 PM
I've been referring to this sims 3 guide for years, but only just decided to become a member of the forum very recently. I enjoy reading the challenges and stories of other players, as well as taking advantage of the many resources provided here. I've loved and played the sims for a long time, so it's fun to see other people who enjoy playing as much as I do. :)
Post by: LivvieLove on July 17, 2016, 04:33:20 PM
Hello everyone :)Welcome to the forum, Nindigo! =D We always love new faces here! I hope to see you around the forum! :D
I'm an adult player (at home wife) who has been playing TS3 on and off for some time now. I also have TS4 and have played it a little, but I find I need to warm up to it since it's different from the previous game. I'm familiar with TS2, but not overly so. Carl's sims guides have been valuable and inspirational to me in my (mostly) experimental pursuits, and I have enjoyed reading heaps of interesting posts on the forum as well. Thank you for this!
Anyway - I'm a bit shy, but will be around. Thanks for having me ;)
Hi, everyone :)Hi there, daydreamer! Welcome to the forum! I'm glad another lurker has come forward and created an account! This forum is super awesome and I look forward to seeing you around! :D
I've been referring to this sims 3 guide for years, but only just decided to become a member of the forum very recently. I enjoy reading the challenges and stories of other players, as well as taking advantage of the many resources provided here. I've loved and played the sims for a long time, so it's fun to see other people who enjoy playing as much as I do. :)
Happy simming everyone!
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Post by: LivvieLove on July 21, 2016, 06:44:56 PM
Hi! Hermoine here. Just got registered yesterday. I was desperately looking for answers on how to marry the hermit and that's how I found out this page.Hi there, hermoine! Welcome to the forum! I hope to see you around and about! =D
And again, hi to everyone! Lol
Post by: PurpleSimEater on July 23, 2016, 08:54:34 PM
The name's SimEater. PurpleSimEater - though you can just call me purple or PSE if you want :). I'm an American, in college, and have been a fairly avid Sims player since I picked up the third installment in the franchise back in August 2011. Several
As to how I found this forum - considering the fact Carl's guides have basically been my Simming Bible, it was only a matter of time before I ended up on here.
Post by: LivvieLove on July 24, 2016, 01:03:24 AM
Here to reintroduce myself, since it's been a couple years since I logged on (as I'd forgotten my password).Welcome (back) to the forum! I'm always glad to see returning faces as well as new ones! This guide and forum is an awesome place to be and there's so much good information to go around! I hope you find everything you need. Hey, if you get far enough in a legacy feel free to post a story about it! We love our story boards here! =)
The name's SimEater. PurpleSimEater - though you can just call me purple or PSE if you want :). I'm an American, in college, and have been a fairly avid Sims player since I picked up the third installment in the franchise back in August 2011. Severaldozenfailed legacy attempts later, I got The Sims 4 for Christmas in 2014 and it's been a love affair ever since. That being said, I still miss some aspects from The Sims 3, though that's a whole other thread. I'd one day like to build a non-terrible-looking home and successfully make it to Generation 5 of a legacy.
As to how I found this forum - considering the fact Carl's guides have basically been my Simming Bible, it was only a matter of time before I ended up on here.
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Post by: LivvieLove on July 26, 2016, 12:29:28 PM
Been a long time since I played Sims, finally got TS4, I'm still getting used to the new build mechanics, some I feel are more counter-intuitive than TS3 but that might just be me. It's good logging back in here, I see not much has changed UI wise..Hi there YZJay! Welcome (back?) to the forum! I love this place and I know Carl takes good care of it! =) I hope to see you around and about!
Hi all from NL ;)Welcome to the forum kathclapp! =D I hope to see you around and about on the forum!
Post by: Magpie2012 on July 26, 2016, 05:53:13 PM
I'm Steph and I come from Sunny South Africa (although at the moment there is more rain than sun). I have been playing Sims since very early in the series (I accidentally bought TS1 Showtime, thinking it was a stand-alone game... One base game later...). I joined here in 2012 (towards the end of the year if I'm not mistaken) and this is one of my favourite places to be! So much so, that I've now introduced my neighbour to TS3 and if he enjoys it, I'm going to convince him that he needs to be HERE, to get the best out of his game ;-D
@LivvieLove has been welcoming y'all to our forum so nicely, and I thought I'd mention that, if you head over to the TS3 story boards, you will find one of the most amazing stories online ever. Written by our very own Liv, and intersecting with @mpart's story, which is just as brilliant (sorry, Liv, between the Keeper's, Reaper's and Labelle's, I just can't choose!)
Ok, that's enough of my 10 cents lol see y'all around the boards and, Happy Simming!
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Post by: LivvieLove on July 27, 2016, 03:40:37 AM
Well, y'all know me here ;-D except the newbies of course. Thought I'd reintroduce myself to them.Awww! Shucks, thanks Steph! @mpart and I put a lot of work into our collaboration. ;D
I'm Steph and I come from Sunny South Africa (although at the moment there is more rain than sun). I have been playing Sims since very early in the series (I accidentally bought TS1 Showtime, thinking it was a stand-alone game... One base game later...). I joined here in 2012 (towards the end of the year if I'm not mistaken) and this is one of my favourite places to be! So much so, that I've now introduced my neighbour to TS3 and if he enjoys it, I'm going to convince him that he needs to be HERE, to get the best out of his game ;-D
@LivvieLove has been welcoming y'all to our forum so nicely, and I thought I'd mention that, if you head over to the TS3 story boards, you will find one of the most amazing stories online ever. Written by our very own Liv, and intersecting with @mpart's story, which is just as brilliant (sorry, Liv, between the Keeper's, Reaper's and Labelle's, I just can't choose!)
Ok, that's enough of my 10 cents lol see y'all around the boards and, Happy Simming!
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I hope your neighbor ends up enjoying the Sims 3. It's my favorite game, but obviously I've got like the best families to play with so I'm totally biased. XD
Thank you again, and to anyone out there - the story boards are where it's at! I love reading new stories and you can find some really good stories out there on both the Sims 3 and the Sims 4 story boards!
Post by: Nindigo on July 27, 2016, 04:57:42 AM
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Post by: LivvieLove on July 29, 2016, 02:10:54 PM
Hello, my name is Wizplace but you can call me Layla and I have been playing the Sims 3 since it's launch in 2009.Hello there, Layla! The Sims 3 is my favorite of all the Sims games currently. Welcome to forum! I look forward to seeing you around and about here! =D
Post by: Nienor on August 02, 2016, 10:45:10 AM
Post by: MarianT on August 02, 2016, 02:59:15 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on August 02, 2016, 10:31:26 PM
Hello! I'm Nienor, and I've finally got an account! I've been visiting this site for months, but have only just got an e mail address, so I'm here now. I'm fairly new to the Sims, and have only been playing it for just over a year. My favourite world is Dragon Valley :)Hello Nienor! =D Welcome to the forum! We're always glad to see new faces on the forum! I love the Sims 3 and Dragon Valley is also my favorite world! I hope to see you around and about on our wonderful forum!
Post by: Nienor on August 03, 2016, 10:35:39 AM
Hello! I'm Nienor, and I've finally got an account! I've been visiting this site for months, but have only just got an e mail address, so I'm here now. I'm fairly new to the Sims, and have only been playing it for just over a year. My favourite world is Dragon Valley :)Hello Nienor! =D Welcome to the forum! We're always glad to see new faces on the forum! I love the Sims 3 and Dragon Valley is also my favorite world! I hope to see you around and about on our wonderful forum!
Thanks LivvieLove! I love your stories, and its amazing to see you reply to my comment. I adore the Reaper's Genetic Legacy, although I have only been a silent reader on it, and really like the Nixes (although you seem to have stopped this? :()
Post by: Raegybear on August 03, 2016, 07:57:12 PM
Post by: LivvieLove on August 04, 2016, 03:11:07 AM
Hello everyone ;D I'm Raegan or Rae for short. I've been playing the sims since I think it was when Sims 3 third pack came out. I found Carl's the sims 3 guild awhile back and loved it! I always checked here first when I had a problem or need to know something. So I thought it was about time I singed up. So nice to meet you all!Welcome to the forum Raegan! This forum has been super helpful to me and a great place for me to express my creative side. =) I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Here's hoping I see you around! Happy Simming!
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Post by: LivvieLove on August 21, 2016, 02:11:19 AM
Hi everyone ... My name is Sue. I have been playing Sims since the original game. I love these games I have retired from teaching and have a lot more free time to play now. They are relaxing to play and let you use your imagination endlessly !! I just recently discovered challenges for the game. :D I have tried 2 so far from this site but my scores were way too low to turn in. The challenges add a whole new creative way to play that is so much fun. I love this site and look forward to trying some more challenges.Hi there Sue! I love challenges every now and then! If you're ever interested or take a few screenshots, a lot of us here love reading about challenges others do! I hope to see you around the forum! =D
Post by: cuttlefishculler on September 04, 2016, 06:22:51 PM
Nice to meet you all.
Post by: LivvieLove on September 04, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Hi there. My name is Faolain and I'm still playing Sims 3 after all these years despite owning sims 4. :PHi there Faolain! Welcome to the forum!
Nice to meet you all.
You're not alone in your love of the Sims 3 - I'm still playing it as well, despite owning the Sims 4. It doesn't matter if you love the Sims 3 or the Sims 4 here (or even 1 or 2) - everyone is welcome! I look forward to seeing you around - maybe even in the Sims 3 stories board section if you feel like sharing your Sim's misadventures!
Post by: BavarianBeauty on September 08, 2016, 07:11:08 PM
So my name is Tennille, I am a 28 year old female and about to be first time mum. This is why I have some time on my hands and decided to join up here rather than just visit the site when I need some sim help/inspiration. I am not working at the moment (back injury plus pregnant with twins has forced me to start my maternity leave rather early)
I have been playing the sims since the original game, utterly addicted to it this entire time. At first I wasn't so keen on sims 4 but now (and especially in the future with more packs and expansions) it is pushing right behind sims 3 as my favourite. And it was the only one so far where I was able to create my simself and have her look a LOT like me :)
Not really sure what else to say except that I spend half a year in Australia and the other half in Germany and have done so for as long as I can remember as my family all live over in Deutschland except my dad and my brothers as dad moved over here when I was just 6 months old :)
Looking forward to chatting with my fellow simmers after all these years.
Post by: MarianT on September 08, 2016, 08:27:28 PM
Post by: BavarianBeauty on September 08, 2016, 08:36:18 PM
And yah, Australia is a bit large. I used to live in Sydney but have lived in Melbourne for a few years now but since my dad and brothers are making a permanent move to Munich I am actually going to move to Brisbane where my partners family live.
Post by: MariSims on September 17, 2016, 12:26:55 AM
Post by: LivvieLove on September 17, 2016, 12:42:33 PM
Hey :)I don't think I welcome-wagoned you yet, so hello there! Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on impending parenthood, I know that's got to be a nerve-wrecking time! I hope you find a warm community here and look forward to seeing you around and about!
So my name is Tennille, I am a 28 year old female and about to be first time mum. This is why I have some time on my hands and decided to join up here rather than just visit the site when I need some sim help/inspiration. I am not working at the moment (back injury plus pregnant with twins has forced me to start my maternity leave rather early)
I have been playing the sims since the original game, utterly addicted to it this entire time. At first I wasn't so keen on sims 4 but now (and especially in the future with more packs and expansions) it is pushing right behind sims 3 as my favourite. And it was the only one so far where I was able to create my simself and have her look a LOT like me :)
Not really sure what else to say except that I spend half a year in Australia and the other half in Germany and have done so for as long as I can remember as my family all live over in Deutschland except my dad and my brothers as dad moved over here when I was just 6 months old :)
Looking forward to chatting with my fellow simmers after all these years.
Hi everyone,Hey there! I'm always happy to see another face joining our forum! This place is chop-full of awesome information and people! I look forward to seeing you around! ;D
I started playing TS4 in September 2015 and never played any of the previous Sims games --- aside from SimTower, on and off since earlier in 2015. I've been a member on this forum since June 2016 --- I found Carl's Guide around the end of 2015, and both are amazing resources --- wicked nice people on the forum, too! :)
I've been married to a great guy for almost 5 years (October 2016 will be 5 years :),) and I live in Massachusetts. I went to college and graduate school in Boston, and I majored in English in college and my master's degree is in print journalism.
Hiya, my name is Mari and I've been playing the sims since the first one came out. My favorite Sims game is The Sims 3. I am almost 21 years old (will be in November 2016) and I attend community college. My major is Fine Arts. I decided to join this forum in hopes of sharing some on my knowledge about the game to people who may have questions. Its nice to meet you all.Hi Mari! The Sims 3 is my favorite as well! I hope you find this forum to be friendly and a fun place to be! Maybe I'll see you around the Sims 3 boards. ;D
Post by: coolsim9999999 on September 17, 2016, 07:36:03 PM
Thanks a lot for the welcome. This forum is great ---- the information available and the people who make up the forum. I've gotten a lot of help so far! :)
Post by: murtonminer on September 23, 2016, 12:42:24 PM
I'm murtonminer and I am new to this forum. I am a frequent Sims 3 player and have Into the future, pets, showtime, ambitions, world adventures, late night, generations, seasons, university life and island paradise expansion packs.
Feel free to ask me any questions as I am a fairly experienced player.
See ya!
-Murtonminer ;D
Post by: LivvieLove on September 26, 2016, 02:59:34 PM
Hi!
I'm murtonminer and I am new to this forum. I am a frequent Sims 3 player and have Into the future, pets, showtime, ambitions, world adventures, late night, generations, seasons, university life and island paradise expansion packs.
Feel free to ask me any questions as I am a fairly experienced player.
See ya!
-Murtonminer ;D
Hi murtonminer!
We have a pretty friendly Sims 3 board and there's always questions coming into the help thread there that you can stop by and see if you've got knowledge for!
The Sims 3 is my favorite of all the Sims, so you might see me around on those boards, too! Happy Simming!
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Post by: coolsim9999999 on September 28, 2016, 02:45:44 PM
Hi, Deb! Actually, TS4 Sims are pretty good at taking care of their needs -- unless they're using the computer. Then they'll keep playing a game forever. They won't starve, though. I think you have 24 hours from when they go into the red on hunger.Welcome to the forum, Deb!
They also ignore most of their needs on the gaming rig :o. My main Sim family is an 8 Sim household. They each have a gaming rig, and if they are on it for too long, I redirect them to take care of their needs.
In general, I agree that TS4 Sims are good at maintaining their needs.
However, I've never played any other Sims games --- except for Sim Tower (my husband found that in 2015) and I started to play it. Then, in September 2015, he bought me TS4. I didn't realize that before TS4, you had to intervene more to ensure that your Sims kept their needs up.
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Post by: shawngossman on October 02, 2016, 07:12:02 PM
Hey, Shawn - welcome. We're actually neighbors. Sort of. :) My family is in Bloomington, IL.I'm a bit south of there, about 40 minutes north of Paducah, KY :) Thanks for the welcome!
Post by: LivvieLove on October 02, 2016, 11:55:37 PM
Post by: chillin on October 05, 2016, 12:05:48 PM
As for me, I'm just a kid looking to talk about the game. I'm also a nerd too, so there's that.
Post by: babsie94 on October 06, 2016, 07:14:11 PM
Love the sims! I cheat A LOT because it's the world interactions I like not the having to make money! Not very good at building, but I am pretty good at CAS. :)
Post by: bookloverblue on October 07, 2016, 03:38:34 AM
I'm bookloverblue - geek, Simmer and story scribbler from England.
I first got into the games when I played The Sims 2, and I've loved them ever since.
I like to play around with life states and create unusual scenarios, so most of my stories are non-legacy based.
Feel free to check out my simblr! (http://bluessimstories.tumblr.com)
Post by: Neashaleigh on October 12, 2016, 05:18:39 PM
My name is Neashaleigh (here), although on the Gallery it's Riverleigh (Don't ask).
My real name is Linda. You may call me Neasha, River or Linda. I'll answer to all three.
I love building lots. I was an avid Sims 3 player, but I eventually bought Sims 4 when finances permitted, and haven't looked back. Mainly because despite having a high-end PC, it couldn't handle Sims 3 very well and I suffered numerous crashes, glitches, lag and meltdowns. I have had very few problems with Sims 4 on my PC.
I don't tend to play as much as I used to, but when I do, I'll either be playing the actual game or building. I intend on uploading some of my creations in the swap-shop soon. Probably once I get over feeling like a naughty child for posting my request for a quick refresher in the wrong forum, and having it moved and title changed without so much as a "by your leave!". Actually, I won't be posting anything now anyway because it's getting late where I live and I'm tired. HOWEVER, you can be assured that I will be posting. Soon.
So, a little about me... I'm a step mum to a 19 year old son who has just started university. I live in England with my husband and 3 cats. I love art (drawing and painting), crochet, reading, watching movies, playing computer games and generally socialising with my closest friends. I'm naturally an introvert, but can become quite the chatterbox when I warm up to people.
Um.. yeah... I can't think of much else lol. I hope to see some of you round in the forums!
Sul-sul!
Neasha~
Post by: Metropolis Man on October 13, 2016, 07:05:06 AM
So, welcome again. My main home on the forum is the challenges and Dynasties section. Check it out some time.
Post by: Neashaleigh on October 13, 2016, 10:12:46 AM
Welcome, Linda. :) My oldest girl, 21 now - oh my, where does the time go? also loves drawing and painting. She has quite a talent for it and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the local community college.
So, welcome again. My main home on the forum is the challenges and Dynasties section. Check it out some time.
Thanks Metropolis! I've had a quick look at the challenges, and I'm tempted to try one. Can you recommend one? Nothing too complicated as I've never done them before :)
Best wishes to your daughter in her studies! Hope it's everything she dreams of :) I'm currently studying GCSE Mathematics at college part time.
Post by: Metropolis Man on October 13, 2016, 11:25:08 AM
Welcome, Linda. :) My oldest girl, 21 now - oh my, where does the time go? also loves drawing and painting. She has quite a talent for it and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at the local community college.
So, welcome again. My main home on the forum is the challenges and Dynasties section. Check it out some time.
Thanks Metropolis! I've had a quick look at the challenges, and I'm tempted to try one. Can you recommend one? Nothing too complicated as I've never done them before :)
Best wishes to your daughter in her studies! Hope it's everything she dreams of :) I'm currently studying GCSE Mathematics at college part time.
Only two challenges are "live" at the moment (all events have start and finish dates, and we're winding down the 2016 Tournament season). Of the two, I suppose the Finale would be a bit more beginner friendly given the team allows you to use the static needs cheat.
Good luck if you decide to dive in and I hope to see you for next year's season. :)
Post by: NexttoNormal on October 14, 2016, 10:11:59 PM
Anyway, I'm NexttoNormal but you can call me Gabi if you prefer. I'm a second year college student studying physical anthropology and I also plan on minoring in museum studies. I work as a volunteer at one of the largest and most-respected natural history museums in the US, and I also am a moderator on a fansite for the old game Zoo Tycoon 2. Other than that my hobbies include painting, writing, and I've been getting more into photography lately.
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Post by: CrusaderMaiden on October 31, 2016, 08:53:56 AM
I breed and compete Sims 3 horses and well just love sims
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Thanks,
SierraBlue333 8)
Post by: coolsim9999999 on November 03, 2016, 08:56:36 PM
Coolsim (Cathleen)
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Post by: BlairAragon on November 07, 2016, 01:35:37 AM
Managed to buy Midnight Hollow, Lunar Lakes and Sunlit Tides worth it.
Btw didn't use mods to create that guy lol.
hope we're allowed to post a picture o_o
Post by: coolsim9999999 on November 07, 2016, 09:09:13 AM
Post by: Magz from Oz on November 07, 2016, 02:13:37 PM
em hi i'm from Australia
Yeah another Aussie! Welcome to the forum. I'm from the Sunshine State. Normally I'd introduce myself as a banana bender but there's a guy on this forum who uses that name.
Post by: EatBreathePlaySims on November 17, 2016, 06:06:53 PM
I really look forward to getting to know people and sharing our gaming experiences!
-C-
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Post by: EatBreathePlaySims on November 18, 2016, 03:11:58 PM
Post by: coolsim9999999 on November 18, 2016, 06:22:51 PM
@Magz from Oz I am not sure how my elder ended up pregnant other than I do have a mod that I enabled to do a Teen Pregnancy Challenge but I don't recall ever setting it up for elders!@EatBreathePlaySims --- Welcome to the forum. Was your Sim abducted an got pregnant? It seems like you're playing TS3 --- I've only played TS4, but all the Sims games look cool.
Post by: EatBreathePlaySims on November 18, 2016, 07:21:18 PM
Post by: coolsim9999999 on November 18, 2016, 08:39:20 PM
@coolsim9999999 Yes, I play TS3. I tried TS4 and it was nice but I love my TS3 more. Any Sims game is awesome in my book though!You must have some characters that you don't want to give up in TS3, either. That's how it is for me in TS4.
Post by: Happy on November 20, 2016, 09:49:01 AM
Post by: Magz from Oz on November 20, 2016, 02:42:14 PM
Hi, I am Happy and I had recently started to play sims 3, my sim just super fast learned how to write and paint in one day and mastered it! My sim is a child and I had no clue what happened, she just aged up recently. Please help me!
Hi @Happy. Welcome to the forum. This thread is a basic introduce yourself. Your issues would get more or better answers if they were posted to the correct boards. But to answer your question, there was a glitch a few years ago which has never been fixed. If you don't want your Sims to skill up super fast, keep them unhappy, tired or hungry.
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Post by: princex on November 25, 2016, 09:59:15 PM
I would honestly love to do an TS3 Immortal Dynasty, since I always loved those, but I'm not sure anyone here cares about TS3 stories anymore? :x Ah well -- perhaps after I get the hang of TS4 I'll like those dynasties just as much. :p (I preordered, but never really touched the game... whoops! After awhile, though, creating gender neutral and trans sims in TS3 got annoying and I just had to make the switch for those lovely, lovely gender customization tools!)
I mostly haven't played a lot of TS4 yet because TODDLERS, tbh!
Post by: coolsim9999999 on November 26, 2016, 12:12:14 AM
Post by: LivvieLove on November 27, 2016, 06:18:49 PM
I'm a long time lurker and, in fact, closely followed several Immortal Dynasties and Townie DecaDynasties for awhile way back when! Now I'm back and hope to perhaps get a challenge of my own going. Eventually. :DHi there @princex, welcome to the forums!
I would honestly love to do an TS3 Immortal Dynasty, since I always loved those, but I'm not sure anyone here cares about TS3 stories anymore? :x Ah well -- perhaps after I get the hang of TS4 I'll like those dynasties just as much. :p (I preordered, but never really touched the game... whoops! After awhile, though, creating gender neutral and trans sims in TS3 got annoying and I just had to make the switch for those lovely, lovely gender customization tools!)
I mostly haven't played a lot of TS4 yet because TODDLERS, tbh!
The Sims 3 story boards are actually fairly lively, feel free to stop by! I know several people who still post plenty of Sims 3 stories. =)
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@coolsim9999999 oh thanks, sorry for late reply :'(You're welcome, @BlairAragon :)!
Post by: Moonchromatic on December 10, 2016, 07:37:59 AM
Hello, forum!
I'm a 19 year old girl from Denmark that has been playing The Sims for more than 10 years. I've played The Sims 2, The Sims 3 and The Sims 4, but am currently only playing The Sims 3 with all expansion packs and stuff packs installed. I enjoy playing a variety of different aspects of the game, but my top three types of gameplay are probably dynasty-legacy-descent families, supernatural life states and achiever households in which I have a couple of sims completing all the challenges of the game. My favorite expansion pack is probably World Adventures just because I enjoy exploring tombs quite a lot and because I'm very interested in archaeology in real life. I have been lurking on the forum for a while and have been reading the guides for years, but it took me quite a while to register and become an active part of the forum. I hope to publish a story on the storyboard before long. Until then, thank you for having me and happy holidays to all!
Post by: Magz from Oz on December 10, 2016, 07:55:32 AM
Post by: Babbaroni on January 01, 2017, 02:34:12 PM
I've belonged to this forum for a long time, but don't know whether or how often I've posted. It's been that long. The main reason I'm posting now is that I need to change the email addy you have on file for me. Can someone give me a link to the right page to do that? I went to "Home" but didn't see "Profile" as directed on the FAQ page.
Thanks!
Babbaroni
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Post by: anakin on January 02, 2017, 11:34:23 AM
Been lurking around various Sim-communities for a while and found it was time to finally join this one.
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Post by: Magz from Oz on January 02, 2017, 03:50:28 PM
Post by: InfinityKeeer on January 03, 2017, 10:13:54 PM
Hi! My name is jeannell m Williams. I'm new to all things sims. I have the sims 3 with three EPs and a one stuff pack. I've used Carl's site for about three months now and it's been the biggest blessing. Thank you carl!! Your site and its pages have allowed me to better understand how to play the game without pulling out my hair. I'm having current issues with the island paradise pack and also want a few more EPs. But until I fix the IP issue I won't even ask about buying more packs. :'( I would like some friends as well and how do you get friends in this game? I have one but I don't know to get more. I really REALLY love building homes and decorating my sims yards with gardens fountains etc. I also love reshaping towns. That's a new feature I've learned. So if anyone wants a friend who loves to decorate. Friend me!! ;D thank you!!
Post by: Noyo on January 08, 2017, 06:35:03 AM
Hi all;
Experienced sim player - video gamer here, i played Sims 2, Sims 3, playing for certain periods Sims 4 --- 440 hrs of Sims 4, hmm, due to Origin----; all with expansion packs plus a couple of stuff ones.
For 5 years now, i write reviews of pc - console games and novel's, for a monthly gamer magazine, called "Oyungezer",(means Game explorer - traveler or wanderer) published in Turkey, one of two gamer magazines in my country besides Level - Turkey.
I readed most of Carl's guides since The Sims 3 Ep's, recently readed City Living articles; great work, very useful - updated info's in every guide btw, im thankful.
Have Dog Lover, Bookworm, Absent Minded, Lazy, Family Oriented traits in RL, writer aspiration (sometimes switches to Pet Lover, due to my dog friend's), nearly middle of Adult life stage. :) Well, honestly looking forward to the Pets - Sims 4 EP, can hardly wait for it really.
Thats it for now, regards to all simmers from a snowy Istanbul day, have fun, see you. 8)
Post by: Magz from Oz on January 08, 2017, 06:51:33 AM
InfinityKeeer, I have no idea how you get friends in game. I want to know also.
Regards Noyo from very hot Queensland, Australia.
Post by: vancanuckfan86 on January 15, 2017, 02:44:59 PM
I'm an avid Sims player who has been lurking around this site since the Sims 3 days. I've played and own almost all the games for the entire Sims series. I have held off on all the stuff packs for the Sims 4 but other than that I own everything.
I am excited to join a friendly Sims community here and I'll probably go through phases with how much I am on. We just recently had a baby and he is now 2 months so I don't have as much time as I used too. That being said - I think I might try my hand at some of the challenges - I always enjoy new challenges in the game and it will probably force me to play in ways I never have :)!
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nice to meet you all.
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Post by: vancanuckfan86 on January 19, 2017, 08:49:25 AM
Welcome to the forum @vancanuckfan86 I'm glad you chose to join us. With a 2 month old, you'll have your hands full but I'm sure you'll enjoy stretching your mind (and fingers) to fulfill some the the challenges. Enjoy!
Thank you! We actually lucked out with a pretty good baby and my husband is a huge help. In Canada we get a year off for maternity leave so I'm sure I'll have a bit of time for Simming in the next year :)
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Post by: jhilton0907 on January 30, 2017, 10:02:42 PM
I've been around this site for site for a while, just now making an account. I love all the Sims game, but right now, Sims 4 is my favorite in the series. Also an major player of Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto, also a Fan Fiction writer and fan artist.
For me, my Sims usually revolve my favorite characters from movies. I don't usually have a specific movie I make my sims from, just what ever I decide to make. I also love using CC but very cautious with mods as I don't want my games breaking. So far, that's all for now. Feels good being on here :)
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Post by: diamonddaisy on February 04, 2017, 05:00:43 AM
I started my simming journey back when Sims 2 Life Stories first came out, and the rest is history! I play Sims 2 through 4, though I play Sims 2 on the family PC. I have all the EPs and stuff packs for Sims 2, three EPs and four stuff packs for Sims 3, and two EPs, 1 game pack, and two stuff packs for sims 4. I would have more, but my laptops not exactly a grunty gaming laptop.
Anywho, that's all I have to say for the moment. Be sure to check out my Sunset Valley story when it goes up - I promise it won't disappoint!
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Post by: diamonddaisy on February 05, 2017, 03:35:23 AM
The introduction of my Sunset Valley story is here (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=28011.0) if anyone's interested!
Post by: ThatOtherMJ on February 05, 2017, 11:37:47 AM
I'm Melanie. I'm currently playing Sims 4 with maybe half of the stuff packs, all of the expansion packs, and about half of the game packs. I've played since the very first Sims game came out when I was in my teens (if that's any indication of my age ;D) and I've also had Sims 2 and Sims 3 in the past. I think of The Sims as a dollhouse for grownups! lol Have to admit though--my favorite part of the entire game is building and remodeling houses and designing rooms. I don't have anything in the gallery yet. Anyway, I've just been lurking around this site for tips for a couple of years now and I thought it was time to join.
Post by: coolsim9999999 on February 05, 2017, 01:08:52 PM
Post by: diamonddaisy on February 05, 2017, 01:17:25 PM
Welcome to the forum! I hope you show off some of your remodeling work sometime - I'd love to see it!
Post by: Boon on February 08, 2017, 10:36:46 AM
I'm Boon, been playing the series since the original game was released back in 2000. (Life Stories has always been my favorite game for some reason :) )
I've been a PC gamer for longer than most other players have been out of diapers but that's ok, I've heard all the "old" jokes! 8)
Most of the characters I create have the "creative" trait, being an artist and musician it seems natural to advance those careers as my main Sims.
Post by: diamonddaisy on February 08, 2017, 01:45:44 PM
I love life stories as well. Do you prefer Riley or Vincent's story? I liked Rileys.
Looking forward to seeing what you post :)
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Post by: Nahillaa on February 17, 2017, 02:54:47 PM
after a lot of time away from playing Sims , I have returned only a few weeks back. The last Sims game I used to play "seriously" was TS1 , creating items etc. for the game. Now with TS4 i am currently just sticking to building and well playing the game. So far found the guides very helpful. ;D
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Post by: NikkeiSimmer on February 23, 2017, 12:59:03 PM
Been playing the Sims 3 since January 2017. No plans to go to Sims 4 yet. Going to try to expand my Sims 3 game with expansion packs. I also blog Sims 3 stories too but since my computer is on the fritz, I'm going into Sims withdrawal.
Post by: Magz from Oz on February 23, 2017, 03:11:05 PM
Post by: Vicar on February 26, 2017, 01:44:03 PM
My first Sims was Sims Bustin' out on the PS2, then I tried Sims 1 after that. I've played them since and even started my career in interior design as a result of playing The Sims as a child. I owe this franchise a great deal.
I intend to read through all of the stories on here and may even decide to put something together myself, although I wouldn't know where to begin.
Post by: Magz from Oz on February 26, 2017, 03:17:26 PM
Post by: Zoe_Alex123 on February 26, 2017, 06:47:17 PM
I started playing the Sims 3 a few years ago and played it A LOT, then I left it for a while and when I recently tried to get back into it, found that it was too much for my pc (I'd been using my parent's before) and thought to give the Sims 4 a try, as it looked much lighter.
Anyway, it works great and Carl and Pam's guide has helped me so much :D
I've never really been someone to get involved, but the people here seem very nice, so maybe that'll change :)
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Cheers
Cahlaille
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Post by: LauraIveta on March 06, 2017, 03:54:39 PM
Nice too meet everyone!!!! :)
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Post by: hugeboote on March 06, 2017, 10:14:34 PM
Hello! :)I started playing at age 20. Love everything about it! Look me up through sims 3 friends. I really want to send a friend some gifts
Um, i'm Beetan, from my real name Bee, haha. I'm a young female from Canada, studying in Creative Writing :D
It's been now 12 years since I started playing The Sims, so yeah, i was only a child when it all started. I remember that I fought a lot with my parents because they didn't understand why was I so addicted to this game, and swearing I would never stop playing; well IN YOUR FACE, PARENTS! haha
Umm, I also play a lot of video games and have a passion for animals; i have myself a little pug and a cute cat prince! ::)
Thanks for reading! I hope we'll have a chance to talk soon! ;D
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Post by: Nevermore on March 09, 2017, 09:47:41 PM
I mostly play TS3, but have played many other sims games over various consoles and of course PC versions. I have played Sims for a while. (Back to the Sims Bustin' Out days.)
I love the design aspect, and my houses tend to get pretty big and landscape beautiful. I also love gothic fashion, and just love the Create a Style function.
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Post by: caropal on March 27, 2017, 09:48:23 AM
I just joined. I have been playing Sims since the original Sims... I guess it's been close to 20 years now... whoa!! I have two computers set up-- One with the Sims 2, and one with the Sims 3... Both are getting slow and I'm looking to buy a new computer to just run my sims, and then I'll get into Sims 4! Looking forward to being a part of this group!
Happy Simming!
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Post by: oshizu on May 08, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
If you play The Sims 4, I hope you will join us in this year's Tournament Challenges--they're so much fun!
You can find information about them here (http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27647.0).
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Post by: morrighann on June 01, 2017, 06:38:54 AM
It is so nice to see such a crowded and active forum for Sims 4. We had a Turkish forum before that I liked to hang out but it is closed so I found here. I hope we can get along well :D
I played all of The Sims series for long years. I had a break before (while The Sims 4 was so hyped) but I am back. I don't know why but something with The Sims series make me feel so joyful and cozy. I guess it is because it is a game I played since my childhood. ♥
While I am back, ı decided to film The Sims 4 videos. I am gonna leave a link if you want to check it out ► https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=lLFyorlKBiY
Anyways, I will try to be active too. See you all in other posts! :D
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Post by: Jackson Storm on June 13, 2017, 11:26:13 PM
The Sims 2 was my first Sim game as a kid. I used to own Castaway and Pets on PS2 physically, as well as the DS version. Now I'm 14, have TS4, and think I played it for about a month now.
Thanks to HeyImBee's LP series, I became hooked to the Villareal family, especially Jacques since I love playing as him. His romantic interest in my game is Yasmin El Majbouri... and it turns out they're a perfect couple because both of their aspirations are in the deviance category.
Here is their photo at the Spice Festival.
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Post by: bigpetulantnooboo on June 30, 2017, 03:35:28 PM
I had to take a break due to becoming computerless and very busy for a while, but now that I've got access to the game again, I've got the simming bug again and am planning and hoping to successfully execute a "legacy" for the first time ever. I put that in quotes because it's not really a legacy so much as it is a story about a sim whose bloodline I hope to continue for ten generations, and I'll be taking a lot of liberties with the traditional legacy rules.
I've also only ever played with the base game, so I'm hoping to introduce expansion packs into my gaming experience soon, as well.
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Post by: Harii on August 06, 2017, 07:46:10 PM
My name's Fede, I'm 18, I'm from Italy and I'm a fan of The Sims saga since The Sims 2 for the PlayStation 2. That was my first introduction to The Sims world.
I played a little bit of The Sims 3 and now I'm starting again with The Sims 4, there's so much to do and I have so many unanswered questions! ><
Pardon me for my bad English and have a nice rest of the day/night!
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Post by: scoed on August 29, 2017, 12:53:52 PM
Hello! This has become my Goto site for The Sims 4 info. Thanks so much for all you do to help us. I decided to finally join...so Hi there!!Welcome to the site.
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Post by: LadyThyme on August 30, 2017, 12:23:58 PM
I am LadyThyme a 20-something Dutchie. I have been playing the Sims since the early days of the sims 2 (I picked up the complete collection of the sims 1 as well but that didn't get as much love from me, really) . I have been playing a lot of the sims 2 and also the sims 3 because I spent most of my teens at home due to health issues. Then I stopped playing it as much for the past two years or so.
I moved in spring and got sucked right back in , so I've been playing sims 3 base game a lot. I discovered this forum in the beginning of August and read a lot of projects and sims 3 stories here. I finally decided to go for the WYDC but I thought it would be more fun too make a story about it on here. So, that's what made me sign up.
Thyme
Post by: Schipperke on August 30, 2017, 12:27:33 PM
Post by: scoed on August 30, 2017, 05:15:22 PM
Hi EveryoneWelcome to the forum. Glad you joined us.
I am LadyThyme a 20-something Dutchie. I have been playing the Sims since the early days of the sims 2 (I picked up the complete collection of the sims 1 as well but that didn't get as much love from me, really) . I have been playing a lot of the sims 2 and also the sims 3 because I spent most of my teens at home due to health issues. Then I stopped playing it as much for the past two years or so.
I moved in spring and got sucked right back in , so I've been playing sims 3 base game a lot. I discovered this forum in the beginning of August and read a lot of projects and sims 3 stories here. I finally decided to go for the WYDC but I thought it would be more fun too make a story about it on here. So, that's what made me sign up.
Thyme
Post by: Walda Carter on September 01, 2017, 08:08:55 AM
I am Walda, I am (nearly) 19 years old and I live in the Czech Republic. I like to play The Sims (obviously) and my other hobbies are knitting, crocheting, bobbin lace, reading, hanging around with my friends (don't have many of them :( ), writing my own stories and drawing. I just like being creative, that's what I like about The Sims series. As a simmer, I started with The Sims 2, had only base game and Pets, then I got Ultimace Collection for free. When it Comes to The Sims 3, I have most of expansion packs but now I play mainly TS4 as it's not so demanding for my laptop. I am the "family" type of player. I've found this site through various guides (which are great).
(and people think I am insane because I would like to be a teacher)
Post by: scoed on September 01, 2017, 01:43:38 PM
Hello,Welcome, Wanda Carter.
I am Walda, I am (nearly) 19 years old and I live in the Czech Republic. I like to play The Sims (obviously) and my other hobbies are knitting, crocheting, bobbin lace, reading, hanging around with my friends (don't have many of them :( ), writing my own stories and drawing. I just like being creative, that's what I like about The Sims series. As a simmer, I started with The Sims 2, had only base game and Pets, then I got Ultimace Collection for free. When it Comes to The Sims 3, I have most of expansion packs but now I play mainly TS4 as it's not so demanding for my laptop. I am the "family" type of player. I've found this site through various guides (which are great).
(and people think I am insane because I would like to be a teacher)
Post by: ScottieSims on October 01, 2017, 04:30:57 AM
My name's David! I'm a long time lover of The Sims, having been with the franchise since I was 12 (I'm 25 now...). I've been involved in various Sims communities over the years, but have somewhat fallen away from them of late, so I want to get back into it.
I love playing through a legacy challenge, although to this day I don't think I have ever actually successfully completed one which I would like to change one day. I also love using the sims as a means to tell stories. I'm not very good at it, but I love turning my sims into characters and sharing their stories with fellow simmers.
My favourite era of the sims is probably TS2, but my favourite expansion pack is TS3 Seasons. I admit I haven't been a huge fan of the TS4 era, but hopefully once I start to build on my EP (and GP) collection for the game, that will change.
Post by: MarianT on October 01, 2017, 01:04:52 PM
Post by: scoed on October 01, 2017, 05:31:46 PM
Hey there!Welcome. My favorite Sims expansion is Sims 1 Making Magic. And to be honest sims 4 was a bit of a let down at first. I really miss the open world of TS3. But TS4 grows on you. I really enjoy vampires in the TS4 more than any life state in any sims game.
My name's David! I'm a long time lover of The Sims, having been with the franchise since I was 12 (I'm 25 now...). I've been involved in various Sims communities over the years, but have somewhat fallen away from them of late, so I want to get back into it.
I love playing through a legacy challenge, although to this day I don't think I have ever actually successfully completed one which I would like to change one day. I also love using the sims as a means to tell stories. I'm not very good at it, but I love turning my sims into characters and sharing their stories with fellow simmers.
My favourite era of the sims is probably TS2, but my favourite expansion pack is TS3 Seasons. I admit I haven't been a huge fan of the TS4 era, but hopefully once I start to build on my EP (and GP) collection for the game, that will change.
I am looking forward to your stories.
Post by: KrispyNickyB on October 03, 2017, 06:37:44 PM
I bought Sims 4.
So, I'm back!! If you see me around Origin, EA, Youtube, and Sims official forums under the name KrispyNickyB that's me also. Krispy Donut is a nickname of mine that my sister gave me. I combined that with Nicky Duvyrda and viola! KrispyNickyB which meant a great fresh start. I'll have to brush up on rules before asking for a name change here. I've missed you guys. No more lurking. I'm returning to gaming. :D
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Post by: Verdine on October 26, 2017, 01:33:11 AM
Looking forward exploring more :D and maybe even contributing some of my own legacies. Just have the Get Together pack, hopefully to be followed by Get to Work.
Post by: oshizu on October 26, 2017, 03:12:55 AM
Looking forward to reading about what you're up to!
Post by: Verdine on October 26, 2017, 05:09:11 PM
Thanks hun! Glad to have stumbled across this place.
Vice versa, tons of stuff here. Can't wait to get my hands on some of the legacy challenges!
Post by: ClarkKent on November 07, 2017, 11:25:15 AM
My name is James, I'm a freelance journalist working on a piece about people who play The Sims competitively. This forum seemed like the perfect place to start finding people that want to chat about the aforementioned. If you feel like contributing to the story, you can message me here or email me!
Thanks in advance!
James
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Post by: BallerinaHippo on November 10, 2017, 05:40:18 PM
I used to play the Sims 1, way back when it was just the Sims. I never bought the Sims 2 or Sims 3, but just kept stubbornly playing Sims 1 off and on until eventually my computer couldn't run the game anymore. I was actually looking for a solution to that problem when I came across the Sims 4. It looked really interesting so I signed up for the "free trial" of the game, and I was hooked. The Sims 4 had been out for a while by the time I found it (I bought the game just after the toddler patch!) so there was already a ton of information/advice/challenges/stories out there for me to dive into.
The challenges and stories, in particular, have opened up a whole new aspect of the Sims for me. I've learned so much about the game just by reading about other people's Sims.
Who knows, maybe I'll even get brave enough to try some of the tournament challenges next year. :)
Post by: scoed on November 10, 2017, 06:03:08 PM
Post by: TenebrosiLuna on November 10, 2017, 08:35:55 PM
I have been playing the sims (freeplay mostly...and social when it was around) since I was a tween. I had played the sims on the gamecube and PC, but was too young to remember which one it was... but I've been obssessed with the sims since I first played it. I now own TS4 and been using the the guides from this here...um forum guides XD
It has been really helpful, so I decided that I will now make an account and join in on the fun so to speak haha...
ignore my awkward beaness
Post by: oshizu on November 10, 2017, 10:06:53 PM
It would be great if you joined in the tournament next year!
Howdy @TenebrosiLuna
Welcome to the forum and welcome to the fun! XD
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Post by: grimsoul on December 30, 2017, 01:03:12 PM
After playing Sims 3 and Sims 4 for years I just got a serious case of burn out on the game haven't even looked at for 2 years until about a week ago I started playing again.
It's almost like starting for the first time again, I didn't remember how the play, build or anything so I ended up back here reading Carl's guides to re-learn everything. After all this time it's still the best source of information on the game. :)
Trying to get comfortable with the game again before getting anything new for it. Last time I played Get Together was the newest pack so I'm way behind. :D
Post by: oshizu on December 30, 2017, 05:06:00 PM
Welcome back! You, your awesome builds, and insightful building tips have been missed loads!
Post by: Playalot on December 30, 2017, 05:45:34 PM
Post by: grimsoul on December 30, 2017, 05:49:04 PM
@Playalot I'll have to look into that. I've been out of the game so long I'm doing good to build a square room. :D
Oh my, They added new roof types also while I was away. Last I played we didn't have round, hexagonal, octagonal and pentagonal roofs. :)
Post by: Karababy56 on January 03, 2018, 12:19:30 AM
I've been playing since Sims 1 came out in 2000, but I never knew this site existed until Sims 4. I've been using the guide since it launched, but never thought about joining this forum until I saw a thread on the official forums about the year long challenge tournament. I love challenges and was intrigued, asked some questions about it and decided to compete. So here I am!
I hope to make some new friends along the way and be helpful whenever possible.
I'd also like to say thank you so much Carl & Pam for your wonderful guides. It's helped me learn so much more about the game and helped immensely with my strategy when doing challenges. I'll be forever grateful for that. :)
Post by: oshizu on January 03, 2018, 01:58:02 AM
The tournament challenges are great fun and, in fact, this year's first challenge just went live yesterday!
Hope you have a great time on this friendly forum!
Post by: Karababy56 on January 03, 2018, 02:15:29 AM
Post by: oshizu on January 03, 2018, 03:59:15 AM
Well, you mentioned in another thread that you enjoy building, if I remember correctly.
There's also a Building Tournament Challenge that goes live on January 9. Here's the link, if you haven't seen it already. ;D
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=29420.0
Post by: Karababy56 on January 03, 2018, 06:19:54 AM
I have actually already checked out this building challenge, but thank you for the link anyway. It looks like fun! I have built many Sims homes from plans already, though I've only uploaded a few. I have a file full of house plans on my hard drive. It can be a true challenge building from plans in the Sims, especially with unique requirements. Not sure if I'll have time to do this one along with all the other challenges I'm currently doing, but I'd love to give it a shot if I can manage it. :)
Post by: Merula on January 03, 2018, 08:19:15 AM
I've gone for the base game with Dogs and Cats bundle. I had a LOT of CC for Sims2, so this sort of feels like making do with the basics, although there are a lot more basics than there used to be so at the same time as feeling like I am making do with basics, I am also overwhelmed with all the colours and styles, as well as the reviews of stuff packs and expansions. I know I "need" more, I'm just not sure which yet.
I'm not great at keeping track of forums but I will try :)
Post by: Pazzie on January 05, 2018, 12:03:55 PM
I’ve been playing games for many years (since C64 years 8)) and still play and enjoy games now.
As I love the Sims so much I thought I should really join a forum about them, so we can share advice and help where needed. ;)
Post by: oshizu on January 05, 2018, 01:51:13 PM
Wow, so much building experience (and plans on your hard drive, lol)! I'm crossing my fingers that you'll have enough time to join the first building challenge.
@Merula
Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the Sims! No worries about "keeping track," as you'll soon discover.
Check out a few threads, join the challenges if you want (highly recommended), share a screenshot or two, and generally just enjoy the friendly folks on this forum.
@Pazzie
Welcome aboard, you hardcore gamer, you! 8)
This is a great forum with wonderfully creative moderators and equally wonderful and creative forum members. Happy simming!
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Post by: amayasims2 on January 24, 2018, 02:11:07 PM
My name is Amaya. I’ve been playing The Sims for about 15 years! Although in the last 2 years I’ve invested quite some time in expanding my Sims 4, I have to say Sims 2 is my favorite. I owned Sims 3 for quite a while in 2009-2011, but I never played it much. I wasn’t too impressed with it. I just purchased Sims 4 Laundry Day last night, but fell asleep while it was downloading. Can’t wait to play tonight!
Looking for friends to reply, I use this forum during class and am bored. Hit me up! :-*
Post by: Ronnie8437 on January 27, 2018, 09:30:59 AM
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Post by: oshizu on February 04, 2018, 06:23:02 PM
Amaya, you did better than I did with the Laundry Day Stuff Pack! I fell asleep trying to watch the pre-release livestream of Laundry Day.
Lol, it's Sunday so you're not in class today, but I'm hitting you up anyway yo!
Veronica, the tournament challenges are always amazing but this year's challenges are especially fantastic!
And you're just in time to plunge in with the Handiness challenge, then practice for the Rug Rats challenge! I really hope you'll join us!
Lily, did you make yourself a pug pet in Cats & Dogs already? :D
As you already know, the Challenges Team has introduced four different dynasty challenges for The Sims 4 so far. Have you decided which one you'll be starting with?
Do you like writing stories? I find I stay more committed to a dynasty challenge if I write a story and flesh out the personalities and lives of my sims.
Good luck!
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Post by: oshizu on February 08, 2018, 03:41:54 PM
I'm also a big fan of the Parenthood xpack, but I love all the extra goodies of Spa Day. Don't get caught on your phone in class. :D
Post by: amayasims2 on February 09, 2018, 01:50:52 PM
What’s your favorite world? I like Newcrest a lot. Having a whole world of empty lots was needed. Windenburg too I think it’s gorgeous. I would definitely buy property there if it were real!
Post by: Lord_Dracul on February 09, 2018, 02:10:06 PM
Well... I'm Lord Dracul (Kain_Drakan in community gallery) and found this forum looking something up (trying to build a trailer part that works as apartments), but then I noticed this forum is for Sims 3 and I play Sims 4. So I don't know if the tutorial I found will work. Anyway, nice forum. :) I played the first Sims about a decade ago, and started playing Sims again when I got Sims 4 last year. I enjoy chaotic households, vampires, cats and mean cops LOL.
Post by: amayasims2 on February 09, 2018, 02:29:22 PM
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/
Post by: oshizu on February 09, 2018, 02:57:38 PM
So your typical household usually stars a vampire who's a mean cop and own cats?
This forum community is super friendly and the Challenges Team offers a year-long tournament of short challenges, a handful of multi-generational dynasty challenges, and theme-based building challenges.
Something for everyone, really.
@amayasims2
What's great about Spa Day is all the mood-boosting objects. Also, sims can learn Wellness socials to shift other sims into specific moods.
Both really helpful for skilling, school, and careers.
Post by: Lord_Dracul on February 12, 2018, 01:19:03 PM
@oshizu Well, the vampire mean cop is only one, but I have a lot of vampires.
@amayasims2 (and anyone else interested)
I just have a few creations on the gallery. Look me up as Kain_Drakan, you should be able to find them. There are 2 Drakan households; one is a vampire family and the other I created way before the vampires pack was released. Wow, the non vampire ones were lost when I switched to a new computer and lost everything. Didn't remember I had that one on community library; that one was on the 3rd generation, ouch! There is the Claudio family, a spin off of my own family (except the alien and the dog) LOL! Kids are grown up now, but wow, it was very chaotic at night with Alfred waking up the entire family screaming about a monster under the bed... Every. Single. Night! And there is a Vanstrom Dracul (not related to the Claudio as they are in separate games) with his 2 cats. There is Elizabeth Nance, the vampire mean cop, LOL. I played the alien from the Claudio family as a good cop his entire career, he's retired now. Playing Nance as the bad cop has been fun as heck! And finally, the Zorah household, an alien single mom with her silly toddler. Had planned on her having her 2nd kid from a vampire dad, but heck no! Got adult Vanstrom (from the Claudio family) get abducted and impregnated by aliens and that kid was buggy as u-no-wat as toddler. So I went out to main menu without saving and went back to when the kid was a newborn and sent her to the homeworld.
Post by: amayasims2 on February 12, 2018, 01:21:30 PM
Post by: Beks on February 16, 2018, 09:30:59 PM
I've been playing the Sims 3 and reading this forum for several months, but for some reason never worked up the courage to make an account until today. I recently started my first Immortal Dynasty (I'm writing about it on a separate blog which I may or may not ever show to another human soul) and have been wandering around this forum a lot lately looking for tips and such. I sort of feel like I'm a few years behind in terms of Sims 3 hype (I love reading all the stories from the glory days), but that's all right. I just wanted to sign on and say hey.
Post by: SimFan1228 on February 17, 2018, 01:01:20 AM
Just joined today, I've been playing Sims for years, starting with Sims 1 on Gamecube and currently Sims 3 on PC.
I use the same name over on the Sims 3 forums, but haven't been active over there for a long time.
Post by: rika1431 on February 22, 2018, 03:53:32 PM
Post by: oshizu on February 22, 2018, 04:12:30 PM
Welcome to the forum! Maybe you'll eventually feel like sharing your story here?
Welcome to the forum @SimFan1228 !
Whoa, you date waaaay back as a simmer!
Welcome to the forum @rika1431 LOL
I know you'll enjoy yourself at this forum.
Its founder Carl is genius, the Challenges Team members are brilliant, and the forum members are friendly, helpful, and fun.
Joining some of the tournament challenges really helps with the longer dynasty challenges.
And, of course, there are all the dynasty challenges to try out and write/read about.
I hope all three of you make yourselves at home here.
Post by: rika1431 on February 22, 2018, 04:30:39 PM
Welcome to the forum @rika1431 LOL
I know you'll enjoy yourself at this forum.
Its founder Carl is genius, the Challenges Team members are brilliant, and the forum members are friendly, helpful, and fun.
Joining some of the tournament challenges really helps with the longer dynasty challenges.
And, of course, there are all the dynasty challenges to try out and write/read about.
I hope all three of you make yourselves at home here.
Squeal! I feel like a celebrity talked to me ;D
Post by: MurphyLee on February 23, 2018, 12:35:55 PM
Post by: IronicBeauty on February 23, 2018, 01:47:45 PM
Anyways, welcome to the forum and hope you check out the challenges they're pretty fun!
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Post by: oshizu on February 28, 2018, 10:34:47 PM
Yes, that's correct about the non-displaying Photobucket images. I've read about a Google Chrome addon that allows one to view even Photobucket images such as those, but I've never tried it.
It's not a problem with this forum, but an issue of Photobucket links severing its image links. Some forum members have switched to another image hosting server and painstakingly reuploaded all of their image links. Some have not.
Post by: Beks on February 28, 2018, 10:38:44 PM
Post by: chongjasmine on March 10, 2018, 10:40:59 AM
I recently got interested in the sims again.
Can't wait to play it.
Post by: oshizu on March 10, 2018, 12:21:24 PM
Post by: paulster88 on March 15, 2018, 11:57:19 AM
Post by: oshizu on March 15, 2018, 01:17:10 PM
I see you've already posted in several of the Member Zone threads. :)
Hopefully, you'll continue looking around and find some other things to interest you.
The forum offers gameplay tournament challenges and building tournament challenges, each of which has a challenge live at this moment.
It also has a selection of multi-generational dynasty challenges. Plus, if you just want to sim, the friendly forum community has shared a gazillion tips.
@chongjasmine
Have you been simming lately? Which version are you playing?
Post by: cerulle on March 21, 2018, 08:47:34 AM
I'm Forrest and I've been Simming for a long time, but only recently decided to try to get involved in the Sim community. I'm an awkward potatoe though, so I hope this works out for me haha ~ :)
Post by: MarianT on March 21, 2018, 09:53:54 AM
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Post by: oshizu on March 21, 2018, 02:08:32 PM
Welcome aboard! ;D
Post by: Playalot on March 21, 2018, 10:27:29 PM
Post by: Remonalynn on April 10, 2018, 09:54:42 AM
Edit: I got moveded. Thanks Pam or whoever. :D
Post by: oshizu on April 10, 2018, 12:22:05 PM
Yes, this forum is still very much alive! The activity level varies at different times of the day and week, depending on time zones and such.
You can click on the "Forum Activities" link at the upper right to learn about the time-limited challenges.
Hope you feel comfortable here real soon!
Post by: Playalot on April 12, 2018, 11:19:20 PM
Pam is no longer very active so it probably was MrsFlynn that found your 'lost' post and redirected it.
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Post by: oshizu on April 16, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Hey, I really hope you post your story and not just the results. If you have the time.... :D
Post by: LazyKatie on April 16, 2018, 11:33:08 PM
Post by: Supermanfan on April 25, 2018, 10:10:22 AM
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 25, 2018, 10:35:10 AM
See our FAQs post linked below for more member related questions:
Member Information - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=9871.msg195952#msg195952
Post by: Supermanfan on April 25, 2018, 03:51:28 PM
Post by: oshizu on April 25, 2018, 04:12:51 PM
Oh look, you have 3 posts already! XD
You'll reach 5 posts in a heartbeat.
Post by: MissSeaGal on April 30, 2018, 09:23:42 PM
My name is Ashley, and I'm obsessed with all things Sims.
I've been simming since the very first sims game came out, got copies from our local library and I've been hooked ever since.
I'm a stay at home mom to an amazing three year old who is already loving watching mom play!
Last year my laptop that I used to play Sims 3 died, and my husband bought a Xbox so I started playing on Xbox.
I have every EP available for Xbox except GTW and Dine Out.
Looking forward to chatting with you guys.
Post by: oshizu on April 30, 2018, 11:55:21 PM
Haha, I also had a laptop overheat and die while playing The Sims 3. :D
Hope you enjoy your forum experience! This is a nice community. :D
Post by: MissSeaGal on May 01, 2018, 12:02:06 AM
Hello @MissSeaGal and welcome to the forum!Thanks! Looking forward to it.
Haha, I also had a laptop overheat and die while playing The Sims 3. :D
Hope you enjoy your forum experience! This is a nice community. :D
I think it was just too old, didn't help that i had every EP on there.
Poor thing lol
Post by: SuperCoolRachael on May 01, 2018, 10:56:22 PM
Post by: aria92 on May 03, 2018, 11:36:09 AM
My name is Ari. I'm a newly minted elementary school teacher, and I've been an avid Sims player since the very beginning of The Sims 1! I'm a huge fan of the Legacy challenge- and I just started my very first legacy blog! Mostly as a way of keeping myself accountable to the rules and restrictions of the challenge and also just to practice using a blog and website tools while doing something I love!
If you want to check it out- find it at "viridivalues.weebly.com". Any and all comments or views would be greatly appreciated! I'll also be opening up a poll for voting soon! ;)
Post by: Magpie2012 on May 06, 2018, 01:43:25 PM
A friend introduced me to this Forum way back in 2012 (yup, that's why I have the year in my name lol) and I haven't regretted a day of my membership! This is one of the nicest Sims Forums out there (possibly THE nicest, but I'm trying to be diplomatic and tactful since I do belong to other nice Sims Forums as Ravenangel888 which is also my Origin name).
This place has it all, and a bag of chips too! Well, not a literal bag of chips, but... Where was I? Oh, yes. You will love this Forum as much as the rest of us do after being here for even the briefest amount of time. My advice: check out the stories if you want a nice relaxing time, and the challenges if relaxing just isn't your thing :-) the Tournaments and Contests will also kick your Simming into overdrive and have you achieving feats you didn't think were possible!
Okey dokie, I'm off to catch up on some stories ;-) see y'all around the Boards and Welcome to Carl's!!
Post by: LBelle2015 on May 10, 2018, 12:52:12 PM
Post by: Erosaf on May 13, 2018, 11:08:54 PM
I'm a long time sims 3 player and am thinking of making a legacy style story focused on my Blackmore family. I'm looking forward to getting to know the other players on here as well.
Post by: oshizu on May 13, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy your visits to the forum!
@aria92
Welcome to the forum. This is a very friendly and supportive forum community.
This thread is probably not the best place to publicize your blog, I'm afraid. All the writers and readers of legacy challenge stories are over on the Stories thread.
@Magpie2012
I'm obviously the wrong person to be welcoming you back to this forum. I hope life has been treating you well!
@LBelle2015
Howdy Liz! Welcome to the forum! Personally, I'm excited to hear that you're into multi-generational challenges (which I also love) and building challenges (erm, not my strong point but I still enjoy them a lot). I hope you're looking forward to Build Challenge #3 as much as everybody else is! :D
@Erosaf
Hello there! Best wishes on your upcoming Blackmore family story!
Post by: mousef on May 30, 2018, 06:18:46 AM
I've been lurking here for a while. I can't run The Sims 3 on my potato and The Sims 4 feels lackluster to me, so the challenges have been a great help to keep the game interesting. I also love reading your stories, hopefully soon I'll be sharing my own
Post by: Jensaiu on June 16, 2018, 09:32:23 AM
Post by: WebbyMom on June 23, 2018, 07:12:12 PM
Just became a Patron, so figured I'd get back onto the forums as well to see what you all are up to. Just want to say a big thanks to Carl (and Pam) for having the guides sites over the years. I've had it bookmarked for-ev-er, I think, and refer to it often. Popped over to it today to see what you had so far for TS4 Seasons and decided not to ignore the "become a Patron" button this time. ;)
I've been simming since the day TS2 came out. My 4 kids have grown up around me playing sims and some have had their own dips into the simming universe, but none have stuck with it as intensely as I. LOL I'm now 52yo and re-excited about the franchise because of Season, I believe.
I've been a member of forums, a mod of forums, an owner of forums, and an owner of several websites dedicated to the game over the years. "The Sims Daily" is the last forum I owned/co-owned. We've just closed down last month, but have started a Discord channel. :D Just so we can stay in touch. I think it's amazing how a game can bring folks together.
Anyway, enough about me - thanks again for all the hard work you put into the guides and the site, Carl! I've sure always appreciated it immensely!
Post by: Joria on June 26, 2018, 12:00:56 AM
Post by: TheGoat on June 26, 2018, 12:02:41 AM
Hi guys. Not a newbie exactly. I've been with this forum since it started. Due to definitely unforseen and very traumatic RL events I've been away from the forum and from playing Sims and my dynasty stories for over two years. Wow! Hadn't realized it was that long. I've pretty much forgotten all I ever knew about Sims, and with so many changes over that time span I've a lot of catching up to do. Two of my stories are in the graveyard and I'm not sure I'll pick up on them or not. So for now, good to see all of you as I relearn Sims4 and this forum. Cyber hugs from Joria.Welcome back, Joria. I hope whatever kept you away was resolved in a positive manner. Cheers!
Post by: oshizu on June 26, 2018, 01:06:58 AM
You have been deeply missed, you know!
Post by: oshizu on June 26, 2018, 01:14:33 AM
Looking forward to your next story!
Welcome to forum @Jensaiu
Hope you enjoy your time spent on the forum. It's a very friendly community. :D
Wow @WebbyMom ! You've been so involved in simming in various ways.
Your message seems mostly directed at @Carl so I'll just extend my welcome to the forum, hehe.
Also, you might find some useful information here on forum threads that don't necessarily make it to the guide pages. ;-)
Post by: WebbyMom on June 26, 2018, 09:18:32 AM
Post by: Joria on June 27, 2018, 06:39:46 PM
Welcome back @Joria ! <3Glad to be back but am having fits relearning EVERYTHING! I'm such a retro-noob! How do you put things like salons on lots, or any Maxis buildings on lots? Can't remember. At least I found I can still build!
You have been deeply missed, you know!
Post by: MarianT on June 27, 2018, 08:04:27 PM
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Post by: Joria on June 27, 2018, 11:16:48 PM
Post by: Joria on June 27, 2018, 11:20:56 PM
Post by: huntgrem on July 18, 2018, 04:40:10 PM
I just joined the forum and would like to share something about myself. I play Sims4 and am enjoying it; however I also play WOW, SWTOR, and Black Dessert Online among others.
Oh, and I have a cat named Bella that I am crazy about, I am a happy slave to her whims.LOL
Post by: scoed on July 18, 2018, 04:47:08 PM
Post by: sdhoey on July 18, 2018, 05:07:34 PM
Shannon
Post by: Joria on July 19, 2018, 06:07:55 AM
Post by: ShyLilSimmer on July 20, 2018, 09:31:27 AM
And um...yeah that's about it. All the love!
Post by: scoed on July 20, 2018, 12:21:30 PM
Post by: Joria on July 20, 2018, 03:27:14 PM
Post by: ShyLilSimmer on July 21, 2018, 01:37:41 AM
Post by: ShyLilSimmer on July 21, 2018, 01:39:11 AM
Post by: oshizu on July 21, 2018, 02:35:58 AM
Welcome to the forum!
Huntgrem, your Bella is a gorgeous cat! No shame in serving a creature so lovely, lol!
Shy, I'm looking forward to reading your Not So Berry challenge! ;D
Post by: lambrinixqueeni on August 07, 2018, 06:13:00 PM
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Post by: TomasGrizzly on September 08, 2018, 12:00:52 PM
As for non-game related stuff, I like hiking through the hills, reading e-books (fantasy genre, to be specific, sometimes sci-fi) or trying to write fantasy (really, not kidding).
Post by: siennablaise on September 26, 2018, 05:25:28 PM
Post by: oshizu on September 26, 2018, 09:18:58 PM
Apologies for the delayed welcome to the forum!!
Thanks so much for entertaining us over at the funny pictures thread! ;D
I'm still waiting for your "woohoo talk" screenshot, you know!
(I'm a big fan of sci-fi fiction, reading not as much fantasy)
#siennablaise
Welcome to the forum!
Best of luck with your plans for an extra hard drive and, first of all, the main game!
Post by: echos on September 27, 2018, 12:18:02 PM
Post by: oshizu on September 27, 2018, 01:31:32 PM
A warm welcome to the forum, Drew!
Here's hoping to many more comments from you! ;)
Post by: BubbsArt on September 29, 2018, 04:27:59 PM
Post by: coolsim9999999 on October 01, 2018, 02:59:52 PM
Post by: KekeLi on November 08, 2018, 02:10:59 PM
My name is Keke and I have played Sims, since the beginning. Huge fan of Sims 3 and 4.
Post by: oshizu on November 08, 2018, 02:22:50 PM
Welcome to the forum! ;D
Post by: Boudicca on November 10, 2018, 09:54:07 AM
Post by: KyriaT on November 19, 2018, 05:50:10 PM
I've been lurking around this site for years, learning a lot from tips and tricks, so now I thought I just have to register. I'm a 50+ Norwegian female with a Greek nick. There is almost a Hemingway short story in that sentence... ::)
I started simming a loooong time ago, before the game had numbers attached. Nowadays I play and build in Sims 4. It's too much hazzle (for my head) to handle different versions. I used to be a creator/lotbuilder for Sims 2 and Sims 3 (you can still find some boats and stuff of mine at MTS), but at the moment I don't upload anything anywere. That might change later, if I can find som extra time and energy lying around, but it's also a choice to live more and sim less.
I like realistic gameplay and historical buildings. I'm trying not to fill my folders with CC, but I find it extremly challenging. :o I also like to write small stories, I found the sims quite inspiring.
I miss certain elements of previous versions (oh! Those seemless neighbourhoods! Oh! The design tool!), but I still think The Sims is the best game there is.
See you around!
Post by: oshizu on November 24, 2018, 09:49:37 PM
A big warm welcome to all three of you veteran simmers to the forum!
Post by: Anna on December 09, 2018, 09:21:37 AM
I'm Anna and have been using Carl's guides for... years, I think. I've found myself visiting the forums regularly now that I'm attempting an Apocalypse Challenge on a separate blog. So many rules! So many ways of interpreting the rules!
I've been writing stories for years and have played every sims game since the first (barring some expansions/stuff packs).
Post by: coolsim9999999 on December 24, 2018, 05:30:49 PM
Post by: Elinoee on January 05, 2019, 03:47:33 PM
I'm a french Simmer. I've been reading you since a long time,and I really love your guides,the forum,and especially the challenges (which are particularly challenging for some of them!)
Sorry in advance for my bad english..!
Post by: HelenP on January 05, 2019, 04:14:29 PM
Post by: ZapKid on January 12, 2019, 09:43:18 PM
And they were! A really weird experience for me to reminisce on myself in 2011-2012 (I was in early middle school).
Not sure how many accounts from those days there still are, and if anyone recognizes my names or the builds I uploaded, but I figured I'd stop in and say hi again. :)
Thanks for everything Carl and those users that supported me back then. You made a huge difference in my attitude and development and taught me a lot of valuable skills about professional communication, communication in general, deadlines, etc.! All very valuable as a late college student these days.
Post by: Furrynextdoor on January 14, 2019, 04:25:01 AM
Post by: Gallifrey on January 15, 2019, 07:46:18 PM
Hi
Post by: HelenP on January 16, 2019, 11:09:38 AM
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Post by: SoulGal7 on February 08, 2019, 07:21:43 PM
Post by: Aele Tralsicaa on February 11, 2019, 09:08:56 AM
I don't really play The Sims right now, but I'm attached to some of the premades ::)
Post by: puppylikeswhale on March 13, 2019, 07:37:00 AM
I have enjoyed Sims series since Sims 2, by looking through other players' blogs. Last year was when I really started playing this game. I am currently enjoying Sims 4 and my playtime just went through 600 hours.
When I first played this game, I started with Legacy challenge. But it got bored. Meeting families needs while enhancing their skills, leveling up their careers and achieving achievements were so repetitive.
Then, I started writing stories. I focused on sims' relationships and emotions. I wanted a deep connection with my sims, so I built every house for them. And it got bored. I don't know why but I think my imagination has lost its source.
Everyday I looked for interesting game play ideas, challenges, and character concepts.
Right now, I just met Carl's Tournament and today I really really had fun doing the challenge.
I want to share interesting game play ideas with other players. And that's why I'm here. It is nice to join this nice community.
Post by: Escape From Noise on April 28, 2019, 12:22:53 PM
I have bad taste in music and I like to make silly characters who do dumb stuff... I mostly use Sims to play around with my OCs to be honest
Post by: nick14595 on May 03, 2019, 06:57:46 AM
i want to try playing it and if you have cool hints, please tell me
thank you in advance
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Post by: lizzi6692 on June 14, 2019, 05:43:15 PM
Post by: margikins on June 26, 2019, 10:18:19 AM
Thanks to all who share their hints helps and work arounds. This forum rocks!
Sims 2 Ultimate Collection is up and running on Win 10 after some tweaks. Working on 3 and 4 today.
Post by: techiechick on July 20, 2019, 02:41:32 PM
So far I've started on the Simazing Race challenge and the SimTech Dynasty challenge... I can see my work is cut out for me! I'm almost 28 days into SimTech and only maxed 3 skills so far :-[
Post by: MarianT on July 29, 2019, 06:17:31 AM
Post by: SimNike on July 29, 2019, 10:36:42 AM
*clears throat nervously*
Hi, my name is Pam. I'm also known as Spoop in the blogging world. The Sims 3 is my first experience with the Sims franchise and I absolutely love it! I've completed the Legacy Challenge recently and I'm still playing my legacy family, but without the legacy restrictions. I also just built my own house in The Sims 3, which was totally awesome. I wasn't very good at building when I started, but I'm getting much better.
I'm a global moderator here on Carl's Forum and I also help out with the guides over on the main page. Carl and I are both very excited about everyone who is joining the forum and participating in the discussions.
Erm, ok... I guess that's it.
Ohhhh!!! So now I know who the "Pam" is on the forum title! I guess you have no relation to Carl! And here I thought you were his wife! *facepalms*
So, *clears throat* ermmm... HI EVERYONE!! My name is SimNike aka John Alves, as you'll find out if you go to my Sim Story in this forum!
A little bit about my Sims history/background?
I started out playing the original Sims since age 17-18... When it came out in 2000. Absolutely LOVED IT! Then came what I thought was the best thing to ever happen to The Sims... The Sims ONLINE!
I had mainly 99% of the time designed and built a Sims house where I had (that my sims eye could see) all female roommates. There was one or MAYBE TWO male roommates in my TSO history but that was it. I was the owner of a #1 Skill House that specialized in Body and Logic that was in Test Center called Tropical Isle BodyLogic. I remember spending anywhere from 7-8 hours of real life playing, getting to that #1 spot! I was addicted I'll admit! Then came what was my Sims' "mid-life crisis". My dad in real life had been battling brain cancer for almost 2 years at that time and I told my sims roommates that I would come back online before my second job. Well, after my first job's shift ended my mom called me and informed me that my dad was on his last legs of life and told me to come home immediately. I came home and about 20 minutes later, he passed away in his own home, surrounded by his loved friends and family. :( He died at 54. Well, hours later, I came back on Sims Online only to find out that nearly everyone moved out but 2 people. I was crushed and disappointed as that was going to be a place where I would go to to get my mind off of what had just happened. After that, I had gotten off of Sims and didn't play it as much after that.
I went under different names... NBA, Nike, Bruce Almighty, and the last one that I can remember is Quiksilver before its end in 2009 when the servers went down.
I played Sims 3 but it wasn't the same (Sims 2 I barely played). I wish there was online playing! Still do!
So getting into Sims 4, there was a Bob Pancakes USA tour where one stop was going to be in Austin, TX. Being from Houston, i decided to make that drive and show my sims fandom! Got there had some free pancakes courtesy of Bob, and began my Sims 4 journey!
To close, I just want to say that I was part of another Sims 4 forum stories site but sadly that forum went down in 2017 and I had lost everything. Last I checked on my Sims Story, it had nearly 50,000 views! Now here, whatever happens, happens. I will post on my story whenever I can but life is a bit different now. I am a married man now. Got married in January 2017 to a wonderful woman that I met on an online dating site. I also have a full-time job at a grocery store so I'll do what I can to update my story!
It will probably read different than from other stories you've probably read before but I always aim to be original... To be different. Im very expressive in anything and everything that I do!
I hope to see you all in the forums in the stories section!
Sul Sul!!!! :) -- Simmish
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Post by: craterdweller on September 22, 2019, 08:59:34 AM
I've been playing The Sims since first release (gosh I feel old now) but it seems I learn something new almost every time I play. I love all aspects of the game - building, playing the neighborhoods, challenges-- but my all-time favorite is starting with empty worlds and rebuilding, playing each household in rotation. The Prosperity Challenge of the Sims 2 was one of my favorite challenges.
Mods installed: none
Cheats: Only when instructed (ie to set starting funds for a challenge etc)
--crater
Post by: MarianT on September 22, 2019, 03:18:54 PM
Post by: BlairAragon on October 12, 2019, 09:04:26 PM
Welcome to he forum @BlairAragon! You are allowed to post pictures. I like your Sim :).
Thanks ;D ** I thought I replied to you back then and now im looking back at my comment thinking ** im such a weirdo
Post by: BlairAragon on October 12, 2019, 09:05:27 PM
em hi i'm from Australia
Yeah another Aussie! Welcome to the forum. I'm from the Sunshine State. Normally I'd introduce myself as a banana bender but there's a guy on this forum who uses that name.
Woohoo thought I was the only one haha sorry for late reply ahaha I didnt get your reply in my inbox strange
Post by: Drguyks on October 14, 2019, 02:27:32 PM
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Post by: Sruixan on October 25, 2019, 11:32:39 AM
I'm a fairly recent convert to the Sims series compared to some, in that the Sims 4 has been my one and only experience of it to date, but apparently I'm hooked enough to have sunk a lot more time into it than is probably sensible! Admittedly, most of that has been concentrated into the last few months; I was reminded of the game's existence back in May when a big deal was being made about the base game being free for a while, so I gave it a poke again and haven't really looked back. Reading some challenge-driven stories in various places has now inspired me to tackle a dynasty myself, in the hope that having some sort of goal to aim for could combat my terrible habit of abandoning my poor households about halfway through their second generation or so! Hunting for rulesets led me here - well, to this forum, anyway, since I've made use of Carl's guides before, and after a little bit of lurking I've decided to register and (hopefully) commit myself to doing this latest anniversary dynasty legit, with a story and everything. It's a good excuse to try getting back into writing again, I think, so it's worth a punt. Knowing that I have a propensity for dropping projects not dissimilar in scale to my tendency for shelving households, it may also be a touch brave, but still - here I am...
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Post by: Hosfac on November 01, 2019, 12:59:43 PM
I still get birthday wishes from the forum every year, so thanks for that. ;)
Post by: Trip on November 01, 2019, 01:12:58 PM
Not a new member. I'm a really old member, former moderator and resident of Carl's exclusive Union Cove for Sims 3. Just now getting into Sims 4 (always late to the party lol), so I figured I'd reintroduce myself.
I still get birthday wishes from the forum every year, so thanks for that. ;)
And who let you out of the retirement home anyways?
Welcome to this brave new world I guess. :P
Post by: Hosfac on November 01, 2019, 03:09:21 PM
And who let you out of the retirement home anyways?
There has never been an assisted living facility that could hold the likes of me!
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Post by: DrWho42 on December 10, 2019, 03:35:16 PM
i played the first sims way back in the early 2000s but only just got back into the franchise with the sims 3. usually i work towards the lifetime wish "leader of the free world" although i'm surprised you don't get to move into a presidential palace or such. i also just got the sims 4 deluxe party edition for xbox one. i'm hoping to take part in this community. 8)
Post by: OlManSimmer on December 15, 2019, 05:09:30 AM
I'm a great fan of carl's videos on YT and they helped me alot.
So I thought to give thsi forum a try.
Post by: DrWho42 on December 23, 2019, 04:57:42 AM
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Post by: Carl on December 25, 2019, 06:07:10 AM
Post by: DrWho42 on December 26, 2019, 08:15:32 PM
@OlManSimmer @DrWho42 welcome to the forum, even though I'm a little late. I'm sure you'll find we have some kind and very knowledgeable people here.thanks carl! i love your videos, by-the-way. 8)
Post by: SimAlexandria on February 08, 2020, 01:16:53 PM
I started Simming 20 years ago with Sims 1 (and Sim City before that), and have played all iterations at some point but Sims 4 is my favourite by far :) I Have all the packs except vampires and tiny living (I'll get tiny living at some point I'm sure) and have over 1300 hours in it now. My play style is live mode, large families with lots of kids and tots haha. No CC, and some saves totally vanilla but the others have a few game play mods like the live in daycare, live in foster care and MCCC ones and a few bug fix types etc :)
Looking forward to chatting with you all :)
Post by: DannyLinker on February 09, 2020, 07:32:22 AM
I found this forum via google. I hope to find nice ideas for building Sims4 buildings and houses!
Greetings,
Danny from NL
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Post by: greysolive on February 14, 2020, 07:24:37 AM
I'm a huge fan of gaming and I'm glad to be part of this friendly community ;D
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Post by: Rainy on February 23, 2020, 04:13:37 PM
I was looking for something in a guide and found this forum, the challenges look fun, kinda sad I missed some
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Happy to join to the forum
Post by: MarianT on April 07, 2020, 01:14:41 PM
Post by: owlsight on April 08, 2020, 09:12:05 AM
Carl I need to profusely thank you for all you have done and still do for us Sim players. I have been reading your Sims 4 guides and saw some really good videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Also I wanted to shout out a thanks for all they do to the first responders and all the medical people doing their jobs! If you have a chance to thank these folks you should! It might make their day!
Anyway, hello to everyone. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Post by: SunsetSimmer on April 09, 2020, 01:25:09 AM
Just stopping by to introduce myself before asking a question :) Lovely place you've got here! Looking forward to getting to know everyone :)
Post by: DrWho42 on April 11, 2020, 12:27:15 PM
Hi guyswelcome @SunsetSimmer ! :D
Just stopping by to introduce myself before asking a question :) Lovely place you've got here! Looking forward to getting to know everyone :)
Post by: ohthesimanity on April 22, 2020, 07:12:20 AM
I've been very dedicated to Sims 3 for a long, long time. When 4 came out I decided I was sticking with 3, and didn't bother playing it, because it sounded a bit disappointing based on the reviews. Now that the world is crumbling down around us, and we're all in isolation and desperately bored, I decided to throw caution and money to the wind!
Sims 4 base game, 2 expansion packs, and 2 of the stuff packs are downloading as I write this little intro. I'm pretty excited to check it out even though I'm over half a decade late to the party.
Since going into lock down, I've been watching loads of Plumbella's vids on YouTube. Her 'Entire History Of...' series is packed with lots of sim lore and interesting facts about different aspects of the game. She covers all 4 versions. Her channel is delicious. If you've never checked it out I highly recommend it. https://www.youtube.com/user/thesimssimm
Thanks for reading :)
Post by: MarianT on April 22, 2020, 01:27:16 PM
Post by: ohthesimanity on April 22, 2020, 03:37:42 PM
Welcome to the forum! 4 will be a change from 3, that's for sure. But the toddlers in 4 are cuter.
Cheers! So I spent a bit of time fiddling with it, and while I won't go as far as saying I hated it, I wasn't impressed by it either. I was a little disappointed.
I've spent my hard earned simoleons on it, so I'm kinda stuck with it now! I'm going to hit the guide today and see if I like it better once I understand how it all works.
Post by: Deklitch on April 27, 2020, 12:25:25 AM
I still prefer Sims 3.
But as MarianT says, the toddlers are cuter in Sims 4
Post by: eunju8 on April 27, 2020, 10:12:01 AM
I’ve been playing the Sims since 3 came out and now play the Sims 4. Since I have time now, I’m trying to complete some challenges such as IDC. I came close once before and I want to actually finish it for real this time. I’ve been lurking around the forums for awhile, but decided to finally say hi and etc.
Post by: deedee_828 on May 01, 2020, 09:23:03 AM
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Post by: Reekyteek on May 07, 2020, 05:24:53 PM
I have two sims who have every career, and aspiration completed. They have finished all university degrees and I am currently using them to try to collect every item it is possible to collect in the game, that is every official collectable and every painting your sim can paint, every item you can buy only somewhere that is not build buy, etc.
I am building a huge museum to put all the items in and it makes my computer lag terribly just loading into the lot as there are so many items in there.
I am also 88 babies into a hundred baby challenge with my super sims vampire daughter as the matriarch.
Post by: SassyCotton on May 17, 2020, 06:38:56 PM
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Post by: Simsgeek4 on July 07, 2020, 05:38:21 AM
My name is Sven and I am from beautiful Germany!
I have been a Gamer for many many years now and i have played multiple different Games. I am especially in love with Nintendo Games, such as Super Smash Bros or The Legend of Zelda and Pokemon.
But my Girlfriend has introduced me to the world of Sims and i have played it now quite a bit. Though i have never used cheats or mods, I wanted to start slowly with it and I hope that some People on this Forum can assist me in finding the perfect mods for my game.
I hope you all have a nice day (:
Post by: Benarim on July 09, 2020, 08:01:21 PM
I'm Benarim, and have been following this site since about 2011 I think..? It all started with a copy of Sims 3 I got for Christmas way back when..
Being pretty disappointed with the Sims 4 recently I decided to boot up the good ol' Sims 3 again, and finally join the forum while I'm at it!
Good to be here! ^^
Post by: Mrs Yak on July 16, 2020, 09:57:13 AM
Post by: tarahashulee on August 21, 2020, 08:09:06 PM
I'm Tarah! I've been playing the sims for like 20 years now.. sadly (LOL JK)
and i just made a forum account so I can actually talk to other fellow simmers without someone reporting me for asking the "wrong question"
My Origin Account is TarahAshulee
I used to go by
Honestly Ii've never ever been super big into forums, but carl's guides online are my go to usually when i find something new about a xpan or patch that I didn't know before.
I am a registered nurse IRL and I'm from San Francisco Baby
I'm definitely new to the hole forum thing but if anyone ever has a question or a better answer than i do reach out!
I like to meet new Peeps :)
Anywho, take care everyone and feel free to add! i add back hehe!
xoxo t
Post by: roxiplays-sims on August 29, 2020, 06:24:21 PM
Post by: simsqueen on September 03, 2020, 03:17:31 PM
I'm new here. My Sims euphoria started with Sims 2, where of course I had almost all the expansion packs. I left out Sims 3 because I was skeptical. But I accessed Sims 4 again, which I've been playing for a few years now.
When I play Sims, my favorite thing to do is create houses and lots.
I am looking forward to exchanging ideas with you. ;)
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 04, 2020, 02:18:36 PM
Post by: 1920s on September 06, 2020, 01:49:22 PM
My name is Katrina. My kids got me into The Sims about 20 years ago. It took 3 minutes to get me hooked. I joined Carl's mainly because I saw some questions folks had about owning vacation/2nd homes in Sims 4. I have figured out how to do it without mods.
YOU CAN own a vacation house IN ANY WORLD in Sims 4, here's how you do it:
Find the house or lot you want for your vacation home. Go into it via Build Mode. In the top left (info panel) change the property to Retail. All you need on a retail property is one cash register. Buy one and place it on a counter. I hide my cash register by hitting the [ key to make it smaller. Then, with Ctrl-Shift-C I type testingcheats on, in the bar. Then I place another object over the tiny cash register so I don't have to see it.
After that, I go to the Sim family who wants a vacation home, they buy a retail place and NEVER OPEN it. They can go there any time. Friends and family can go with them or be called to visit.
One thing I have noticed is the stereos I have put in my vacation houses can only be designated to be put up for sale. If you want music for your Sims, you should put in the retail speaker(s) where you want.
If you need a non-cheating way to earn lots of Simoleons, without having a job, to buy the vacation home, place an Attic Stack Box next to a doorway so your Sim is standing in the doorway to Rummage for decorations. Have your Sim(s) Rummage until the floor is covered with decor. Then, go into Build Mode and sell all of it. There will be decorations in your Build Mode inventory, and you can sell them, too. Keep doing this until you have whatever amount of money you want.
Happy Simming!
I am, therefore I Sim.
Post by: Trip on September 06, 2020, 02:11:31 PM
Post by: Nan Roberts on September 12, 2020, 04:00:08 PM
I've been playing from the very beginning of The Sims. I purchased the game in September 2000 for a 10-year-old young man, for whom I had provided child care. We sat down and played together for the first time, and then I went right out and bought myself a game. I was a beta tester on The Sims Online until it went away, and I've been independently Simming ever since.
I still have all of my The Sims 3, but only currently play Sims 4. There's still a lot about the game that I haven't realized, and I may or may not. I don't play nearly as much as I used to. I have not yet had a friend on the official Sims forum, and may never. But I'm here now, play sometimes. I tell my husband it's my 'fidget spinner' and he largely leaves me alone. He stopped asking me "are you winning", but only after threat of bodily harm.
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 12, 2020, 05:52:38 PM
Post by: MarianT on September 13, 2020, 07:12:47 AM
Post by: warrenwoodhouse on September 29, 2020, 11:00:12 AM
I’ve just joined this forum. My name is Warren Woodhouse, I have Autism and I’ve been playing on The Sims since SimCity (which is the first Sims game, incase anyone is wondering).
I have more than 25 years experience in video gaming and in my spare time I play on the guitar and take photos with my Nikon D3300.
Is there a Sims 4 Base Game sub-forum on this forum, by any chance? I would like to ask a question regarding story progression and what story missions that The Sims 4 has in its base game. I’m pretty sure that “Welcome Wagon” counts as it does introduce you to everyone in the neighbourhood during your first time playing the game or entering a new neighbourhood for the first time.
Anyways, any information regarding the story missions in the game is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Warren Woodhouse
YouTube: /user/warrenwoodhouse
Twitter: warrenwoodhouse
The Sims 4 Gallery ID: WarrenKWoodhouse
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Post by: Trip on September 29, 2020, 11:13:09 AM
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Post by: Metropolis Man on September 29, 2020, 11:24:38 AM
Post by: warrenwoodhouse on October 01, 2020, 02:15:50 AM
I do play on other games but I still keep getting drawn back into the world of The Sims. I’ve introduced my sisters to the series as well.
Post by: DrWho42 on October 07, 2020, 08:46:18 PM
Post by: Poika on November 05, 2020, 09:34:13 AM
Typing generic introduction...
Randomizing traits and accessories...
Clogging the toilet while thinking about llamas...
Hi everyone! I'm an avid Sims player ever since I discovered the original game in my local library somewhere around 2002. My favorite Sims 2 aspiration is Knowledge, and if I had to describe myself using only Sims 3 traits, they might be Bookworm, Childish, Genius, Loves the Cold and Unflirty.
While I enjoy playing challenges, the average Legacy or Dynasty type bores me, unless it comes with a twist. Asylum, ISBI, Apocalypse? Bring it on!
Right now I mainly play Sims 3 with all major expanions, but switch back to Sims 2 occasionally. I do not own Sims 4.
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 06, 2020, 12:31:42 PM
Post by: Poika on November 06, 2020, 01:22:09 PM
I've been lurking on the forums occasionally some time ago, back when there was still a Sims 3 tournament, always thinking one day I'd sign up. Then everything switched over to 4. Guess I missed that particular opportunity, no big deal (might still try some of those out of competition and just for fun).
Carl's guide however is still my go-to place whenever I need to quickly look up some detail.
Post by: DruidOfDreams on November 13, 2020, 02:49:32 AM
Post by: Koal96 on December 01, 2020, 04:38:30 AM
I am kinda boring, so i won't spend time talking about me for ages. I am 24, italian living abroad, married and i do wedding cakes for a living. Aaaand that is it, pretty much.
Thanks a lot for letting me join!
Post by: MarianT on December 01, 2020, 11:00:11 AM
Post by: Koal96 on December 03, 2020, 01:05:03 PM
Post by: KarateKitten223 on December 09, 2020, 03:54:28 PM
I've been playing the Sims since the early days.
It was a birthday gift from my BFF in 2000-2001 I think. Itvwas shortly after the original release date. She bought it and kept saying I would love it. Well she truly knows me because 20 years later and I am still playing. 😄 Anywho, I am looking forward to learning from everyone else here.
Awesome guide Carl & Pam. Thank you for getting it up and going.
Dag Dag!
Post by: Joyce1977 on December 13, 2020, 06:36:33 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on December 14, 2020, 09:12:26 AM
Post by: Delokkpsi on January 03, 2021, 04:23:06 PM
I love challenges even if I'm not that good at finishing them! I've completed the 100 baby challenge, the asylum challenge and house 1 of the drifter challenge. Challenges are more fun when you are doing them together so I'm really looking forward to participating in the 2021 Tournament.
Post by: MarianT on January 04, 2021, 07:19:51 AM
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Post by: DrWho42 on January 22, 2021, 02:26:50 AM
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Post by: MarianT on February 11, 2021, 10:46:39 AM
Post by: Pebbles on February 14, 2021, 06:02:23 AM
I've been reading and enjoying several stories from the Time jump challenge and it's inspired me to try it out too.
Post by: MarianT on February 14, 2021, 11:48:37 AM
Post by: DrWho42 on February 19, 2021, 09:33:37 PM
Post by: Pebbles on February 27, 2021, 03:57:57 AM
Welcome @Pebbles! (Tries to restrain self from asking, "How is Bam-Bam?" and fails). Good luck with the challenge.
Thank you! Sorry just saw this now. Lol, it has been a while since I saw Bam-Bam, might need to catch up on old times.
Post by: Pebbles on February 27, 2021, 03:58:31 AM
welcome pebbles!Thank you!
Post by: Auranaris on March 05, 2021, 08:21:44 AM
I’m Auranaris! Hello! (Awkwardly waves)
Currently I’m working on a SimTech Dynasty, miraculously I haven’t failed yet. Maybe I’ll post a story on here, probably not.
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 05, 2021, 08:57:30 AM
Post by: OldGnome on March 26, 2021, 01:51:24 AM
I came so Sims just a year ago, so I'm a baby when it comes to playing.
I'm in my 50's, and got turned on to it by my younger sister who has been playing since the beginning.
She was the one that told me about this website & message board as well.
So Carl & Pam, let me start by saying I am so grateful to you for all the work you have put down in this community, along with all the informative tutorials and videos.
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
I love the quirky little Sims and all their adventures. :D
Post by: MarianT on March 26, 2021, 07:38:20 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 26, 2021, 10:22:54 AM
Post by: Cha4tie on March 29, 2021, 09:08:20 PM
Post by: DrWho42 on April 04, 2021, 12:22:23 AM
Post by: theoneandonlysim on May 05, 2021, 09:03:11 AM
I am new to this guide and hope to learn a lot more about the sims including some hacks and cheats ;). I have played the sims for a veeery long time now and still won't get bored of it.
Post by: MarianT on May 06, 2021, 07:56:00 AM
Post by: Simsanna on May 07, 2021, 05:55:25 AM
Post by: MarianT on May 07, 2021, 07:38:14 AM
Post by: theoneandonlysim on May 08, 2021, 04:26:38 AM
I am 25 years old and I love to play Sims 4. I am especially keen on creating new houses and house ideas.
Post by: DrWho42 on May 10, 2021, 04:54:33 PM
Post by: HappySoberCrafter on May 17, 2021, 07:41:18 PM
I am new to Sims4 and only started playing about a week ago. I am hooked. I am a college student, so I can't play as long as I'd love to, but I'll manage, lol
I can't get over how in-depth this game is. It's amazing and to see what folks create amazes me too.
Happy Sims4ing, Everyone!
Post by: Auranaris on May 17, 2021, 07:51:52 PM
Post by: HappySoberCrafter on May 20, 2021, 09:36:03 PM
Post by: PinkyPanda on May 26, 2021, 09:26:45 PM
I am new to Sims4 but have played the others in the past. I am in love again. I cant wait to start doing challenges and creating for the sims agian
Post by: MarianT on May 26, 2021, 10:10:59 PM
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Post by: 4spoopyboys on August 21, 2021, 08:57:15 AM
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Post by: Metropolis Man on August 24, 2021, 02:58:11 PM
Post by: Granny Lawlor on September 06, 2021, 03:52:44 AM
I got Sims4 in the Spring of 2020 and am getting similarly obsessed. I've only recently started the 10-gen Dynasty challenge and love reading other peoples journeys with theirs here.
I find the different strategies are really helpful so I thought I'd better join the forum officially instead of being a stalker.
Post by: nomo on September 06, 2021, 11:17:17 AM
Post by: sdhoey on September 06, 2021, 02:14:08 PM
Good luck with your 10-Gen Dynasty. I find reading others' stories helps me with finding new ways to do things that I never thought of before. If you ever have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We are all here to help each other.
Shannon
Post by: nomo on September 07, 2021, 07:56:36 AM
EDIT: @sdhoey If you have anything to say to me about this post of mine I would feel more comfortable if you adressed me here instead of in a PM. And unless this thread is not for chatting or any rules were broken I don't see the issue with me stating the obvious, that this forum has almost no one posting in it, and barely anyone reading the threads and visiting. It is a shame, I think, because the forum is historically a place where a lot of people have posted valuable information about the game; but non the less true.
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 07, 2021, 08:18:20 PM
Yes, you do help eachother, here; you just don't really chat. :) Perhaps I'm too late to this game, all the good conversations are old and done, only the complaints are left.
EDIT: @sdhoey If you have anything to say to me about this post of mine I would feel more comfortable if you adressed me here instead of in a PM. And unless this thread is not for chatting or any rules were broken I don't see the issue with me stating the obvious, that this forum has almost no one posting in it, and barely anyone reading the threads and visiting. It is a shame, I think, because the forum is historically a place where a lot of people have posted valuable information about the game; but non the less true.
@nomo - @sdhoey wanted to communicate with you alone, so that was the reason for a PM. This is a public thread. She did the right thing.
On a different note, I totally am with you on the reduced activity on the forum. Anyone who has been around the forum for a while can see it. I head up all the Tournament Challenges and Dynasties on the forum and have done so since 2010. Back in the Sims 3 heydays, we would have 75+ players participate in some events. Nowadays, we may get 10-20 players. It is what it is. Sims 4 in many players' opinion is not as good of a game as its predecessor. Many great players have participated over the years and have simply moved on to other games. @sdhoey is part of my team and all of us do our best to come up with new ways to challenge players. Jump in a Tournament challenge. We'd love to have you participate. Once challenges are over there is good discussion from the top players on how they tackled the event -- great tips and strategy on how to improve your gameplay.
Post by: scoed on September 08, 2021, 09:06:43 AM
Post by: Trip on September 08, 2021, 02:00:16 PM
It's a sad-ish result of the long running time of this game (the other Sims games packed it up after four years and the proclamations of "this is our FINAL YEAR OF CHALLENGES" for TS4 are very funny now) and relative content droughts. But I think it's manageable.
Post by: scoed on September 08, 2021, 07:18:07 PM
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Post by: ModHunter on December 02, 2021, 06:35:16 AM
I came here because I wanted to be part of a friendly Sims4 related forum. It's kind of a self-elected exile if you so want. I have been playing every game in the Sims series (Mostly The Sims 2, hardly anything of The Sims 1) and right now I'm on The Sims 4 where I focus on creating sims and doing makeovers of the auto generated ones/pre mades. Redecorating lots is also quite fun and the gameplay itself. My username is chosen based on the facts that I use to brows the net back and forth hunting down CC for my game. Today I have to be more selective about that as I'm on a very low patch level. I have chosen to play offline and avoid patches as I'm concerned about the safety of my game in general and the mod I use to create anthro furries more specific.
Post by: Rebecca Ripple on December 22, 2021, 03:54:58 PM
It's a pleasure to be here and meet all you fellow Simmers! Long Live the Spinning Green Diamond!
Note: Yes, I know it's called a Plumbob, but I thought my nickname for it would sound cute, just this once. ;)
P. S. I adore cats! The end. ;D
Post by: ~CurlyGirl1985~ on January 04, 2022, 06:00:19 PM
I used to play the old original version of the Sims a long time ago on our old family computer when I was younger. And later on, I would play the Sims 3 on my aunty's PS3 playstation.
And then I had joined Origin/EA to download and play the Sims 4 game on my MacBook laptop.
I had been playing the Sims 4 game since the end of December last year as it was part of my Christmas present from my little sister. :D
Post by: LydiaGhostlyDeetz on January 16, 2022, 07:15:32 AM
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Post by: jarofpearls on February 17, 2022, 01:57:51 AM
I was going to re-read a favorite Sims 3 story—ILoveDolls’ “Gothic Legacy”—after quite a while, but I can’t seem to find it now. I’m kind of hoping that it is off-limits to me rather than missing and that if I get my member level up, somehow I’ll find it? Maybe?
Post by: MrsFlynn on February 17, 2022, 07:25:29 AM
I looks like ILoveDolls may have removed their story from the forum, as I seem to get the same error as you.
Hi there! I’m not exactly new; I’m just an eternal lurker who never posts anything. I play the Sims 3!
I was going to re-read a favorite Sims 3 story—ILoveDolls’ “Gothic Legacy”—after quite a while, but I can’t seem to find it now. I’m kind of hoping that it is off-limits to me rather than missing and that if I get my member level up, somehow I’ll find it? Maybe?
Post by: jarofpearls on February 17, 2022, 05:02:04 PM
~ JarofPearls,
I looks like ILoveDolls may have removed their story from the forum, as I seem to get the same error as you.
Oh no! That's a shame. Thank you very much for checking it. :)
Post by: emmapoint on March 08, 2022, 01:42:04 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 08, 2022, 08:41:59 AM
Hi I am new here and introducing myself. I am very socially awkward, and this applies to the internet as well.
Hi, @emmapoint -- welcome to the forum. I think you will find this community to be really amazing and accepting of all types.
Post by: PlumBob01 on March 21, 2022, 08:38:47 PM
Finally! I am joining a community of fellow The Sims fans and I am honestly so excited! I've heard great things about being part of Sims communities... so I thought why not join one :)
I started playing Sims back in 2007 on the PS2 (Sims 2) but I'm not sure why I've never written in a forum before!
Are any other long time Sims players finally branching out on here ;D
Post by: deedee_828 on March 27, 2022, 09:55:44 AM
It's nice to see new names whether you're here for Sims3 or Sims4, or just to be part of a friendly forum. :)
I'm a long-time player that's been around on the Forum's for some time, but it wasn't until after retirement that I became a permanent fixture!
Have fun here, feel free to ask questions, and happy simming!
Post by: Pipettipioloki on April 01, 2022, 04:01:36 AM
I've been playing The Sims since it came out in 2001, and all of them. Had a few years break when the kids were small (they still are but are so much easier now, they're 11 and 9 atm :D). I was missing playing, but I also knew myself and that if I'd start to play, I'd "waste" hours and hours into it. Finally I started playing again some years ago, but very rarely. Then I had burnout and while recovering (and started to feel better), I started to think about the things I enjoy in my life. And yes, playing Sims is one of them! So I made myself a favor, and got it on my computer. Got lost into it, bought most of the expansion packs, ran soon out of memory (playing on a laptop) and made hubby to get me MORE :D And now I'm saving for a "real computer" so that playing would be more fun (and graphics better!), and I have been saying since 2004 that I don't need a PC, I can do everything with a laptop. But no, now I definitely need a PC, and yes, the main reason is for playing the Sims ;D
I enjoy challenges, though I get bored really fast. For a few years I've been following some Youtubers for their Sims challenges and I love the storytelling aspect of it. But playing just for me is kind of stupid (well it's not but it is), and then I got inspired by this forum. I could update my story in here! Making up the story while playing is a great fun, and I believe it sparks some real creativity to fit in the stuff that happens in the game :D
I also dislocated my shoulder a week ago (teaching trampoline tricks I learned from the kids, to other adults... teaching was successful though!) so now I have some extra time on my hands, and I decided to start my story at the legacy thread (the Thomson Family).
Hope you are all well!
-Taina
ps. having also so much fun on learning again how to do all the stuff in HTML :D
pps. pipettipioloki is a nickname I made up when I was studying at the uni. Pipetti = pipette and pioloki = biologi = biologist. I studied cell biology :D
Post by: peach on April 11, 2022, 06:07:21 PM
I bought the Sims 3 just before Pets came out and have been playing for eleven years now. I tried the Sims 4 a bit after its initial release, but the switch from a very fleshed-out game to one that was (originally) missing many of my favorite elements proved a bit too harsh for me. I’ve thought about trying TS4 again now that some of those features have been added, but have never gotten around to it. To be honest, after reflecting on the small fortune I’ve invested into TS3, it might be for the best. ;D
Carl and Pam’s guide is still one of my top bookmarks, saved back when I was a new simmer all those years ago. I read many of the popular stories and dynasties posted to the forum at the time (I remember eagerly checking back every week for new chapters of Pam’s DecaDynasty). I made this account a few years ago, but never got around to posting anything. I was inspired to, however, last month, when I upgraded my computer for the first time in nine years.
I've been amazed at how the Sims runs on a sleek little Macbook as opposed to a 2-inch thick Dell laptop. ;D Armed with my new hardware, I’m hoping to complete an Immortal Dynasty, which has been a goal of mine since I first started playing TS3. Wish me luck!
Post by: Spend4zen on April 18, 2022, 05:13:07 PM
Post by: oshizu on April 18, 2022, 06:06:11 PM
A warm welcome to the forum!
There are various ways to interact with our friendly community so I hope you find one or two that match your groove: sharing screenshots, tournament challenges, writing about your dynasty or other challenge, commenting on other simmers' stories, and asking/answering questions about the game.
So glad you've joined us! Happy simming!
Spend4Zen
I have impaired vision and am constantly making typos, even after several proofreads. You will be fine. :)
Post by: Ronald1962 on April 29, 2022, 11:52:26 AM
Kind of buggy since the game, the expansion packs, and one stuff pack (High-End Loft) were all DVDs I bought from Walmart back when they were released.
This is why I joined.
(Also the Dragon Valley DVD doesn't work, but I don't care.)
Thanks for the forum and its members.
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Post by: oshizu on October 01, 2022, 05:15:19 PM
Hi people, im new to the forum.. Im Gary and i live in Bedford UK, and im looking forward to chatting to you fellow Sim players
Greetings, Gary in Bedford and welcome to the forum! 😊
Post by: Rubypanda on January 13, 2023, 10:10:28 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 14, 2023, 06:46:05 AM
A warm welcome from Branson, Mo. I've been playing sims since it first came out. And still love it after all these years. i cant wait to start the tournament looks so fun.
Welcome, @Rubypanda . I grew up in St. Louis and have visited Branson. Have fun in the Tournament...lots of changes to it this year, and we see more participation.
Post by: Rubypanda on January 18, 2023, 11:25:37 PM
A warm welcome from Branson, Mo. I've been playing sims since it first came out. And still love it after all these years. i cant wait to start the tournament looks so fun.
Welcome, @Rubypanda . I grew up in St. Louis and have visited Branson. Have fun in the Tournament...lots of changes to it this year, and we see more participation.
Thank you, yes i was born in saint louis. I love that city <3 i cant wait to get more involved into the forums
Post by: Metropolis Man on January 20, 2023, 11:55:22 AM
A warm welcome from Branson, Mo. I've been playing sims since it first came out. And still love it after all these years. i cant wait to start the tournament looks so fun.
Welcome, @Rubypanda . I grew up in St. Louis and have visited Branson. Have fun in the Tournament...lots of changes to it this year, and we see more participation.
Thank you, yes i was born in saint louis. I love that city <3 i cant wait to get more involved into the forums
How long did you live in St. Louis? I grew up in Warson Woods and Ladue, MO, before leaving the nest in 1988 for Illinois.
Hey, great job on your first challenge. That was a hot score.
Post by: Izzy on February 07, 2023, 11:17:52 AM
Post by: EmmSimley on March 03, 2023, 12:55:36 PM
I've played The Sims since the first game was released back in 2000 and all of the later games since. A Simmer for life at this point ;D
Looking forward to chatting with you about all things Sims... no one in my household really understands my love for the game, hahaha!
Post by: Metropolis Man on March 03, 2023, 01:36:51 PM
Post by: SpitVenom4 on March 04, 2023, 10:36:35 PM
I've been playing The Sims since around 2002. Sims 1,2, and 4. I've watched a lot of Carl's Sims Guides on YouTube, and looking forward to participating in the forum.
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Post by: DrWho42 on April 15, 2023, 04:53:44 AM
Post by: margreen on May 11, 2023, 10:44:52 AM
I'm Margaret. Been playing The Sims forever, and it's taken over my life, no joke. Once this game has me hooked that I got in troubles with my real life family members...
So I'm so stoked to be part of this forum and connect with fellow Simmers))
Happy Simming, y'all!
Post by: Metropolis Man on May 11, 2023, 12:28:14 PM
Post by: margreen on May 14, 2023, 07:56:32 AM
Post by: MarianT on May 14, 2023, 03:58:34 PM
Post by: margreen on May 20, 2023, 08:53:52 AM
Welcome, @margreen!Thankss!*
Post by: dreamSim on June 14, 2023, 05:01:29 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 14, 2023, 06:25:07 AM
Hey everyone! I'm so happy to join the community :D I'm David
Welcome, @dreamSim.
Post by: axxxel on June 28, 2023, 05:50:42 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on June 28, 2023, 09:39:58 PM
Hi to all Simmers from Texas 8)
Hi, there @axxxel. Welcome to the forum. I have family in Texas. :)
Post by: liferulers21 on July 13, 2023, 06:48:40 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on July 13, 2023, 08:36:12 PM
Hello gamers :)I am from the europe right now in USA!
Welcome to the forum, @liferulers21.
Post by: Metropolis Man on July 14, 2023, 10:41:45 AM
Big HI to all simmers! :)
Right back at ya, @ginnyb3.
Post by: liferulers21 on July 14, 2023, 04:34:52 PM
Post by: MarianT on July 16, 2023, 03:45:53 PM
Post by: AdamHudson25 on July 18, 2023, 06:44:04 AM
I registered on this forum yesterday. I like forums community 8)
Post by: Harmonie on July 29, 2023, 11:38:48 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on July 30, 2023, 08:02:17 AM
Hello! Longtime simmer (since 2003 technically), but new member.
20 years is a long time. Welcome to the forum. :)
Post by: Incognito on September 09, 2023, 11:38:41 PM
Glad to be here!
Post by: Mira1234 on September 11, 2023, 06:58:32 AM
Post by: CLangford on September 19, 2023, 02:10:51 PM
Post by: Metropolis Man on September 19, 2023, 02:23:16 PM
Hello everyone! I have been an infrequent simmer over the years. Just got back into Sims 4 and I love it.
Welcome, @CLangford.
Post by: CLangford on September 21, 2023, 12:50:21 PM
Post by: Mystic Rainwater on October 01, 2023, 10:25:45 PM
I go by Mystic, and I am an avid gamer with a fascination with the occult.
I have played The Sims 2 on PS2 when my mom had it, played The Sims 3 on a PC that doesn't work anymore and currently play The Sims 4 on the PS5.
I like games with character creators, and The Sims really allows for me to go hog wild with the ideas I have, even if most of my Sims in 4 have been Vampires. I really like Vampires.
I intend on staying for a while since I have questions I may need answering when it comes to The Sims.
Anyway, it's nice to be here. Hope y'all feel the same way.
Post by: Schazer on November 05, 2023, 03:53:49 AM
Post by: Metropolis Man on November 05, 2023, 07:59:02 AM
Hey there! I'm Schazer and I'm a highly sporadic Sims player. I find it incredibly easy to get lost in the character-creation sauce.
Welcome, @Schazer.
And welcome, @Mystic Rainwater.
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Post by: Metropolis Man on January 20, 2024, 02:07:59 PM
Hello, i am also new here :)
Welcome to the forum. :)
Post by: Asura87 on January 24, 2024, 10:15:01 AM
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Post by: palabravampiress on August 18, 2024, 03:59:34 PM
My name is Palabravampiress, sometimes shortened to simply Pala. I've been kicking around various sims forums since TS1. I'm a community oldbie, I guess, but a newbie to Carl and Pam's forum!
I've been following Carl's guides for years, now. Best sims guides out there. I like the videos and mods, too. Happy to be here!
Post by: jayquellin on August 21, 2024, 04:36:29 PM
I've been lurking here for a long, long time, and finally decided to make an account. I tend to play in (relatively) short, intense bursts. For the past few years, when I do play, I come here and play back through all the tournament challenges I couldn't actively participate in because I was off bingeing some other game. (Then I compare my scores to the others, then I go read about what I did wrong, hah.)
I'm here now because I'm going to start participating in active challenges from time to time. I absolutely don't have the staying power for a full year-long tournament, so.. I'm gonna lose, lol, but it should still be fun.
See y'all around~