Hi, from another newbie.
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.