Now that I have LN (yes, I'm late to the party), my Sims receive invitations to parties thrown by NPCs Townies. Without exception, they are pathetic events. I'm concerned that I'm doing something wrong.
Whenever my Sims throw parties, there is music, a buffet table (and sometimes a pizza, too), a drinks bar and games. The designated party area is tastefully decorated, with plenty of dance space, tables and chairs and abundant comfortable seating. Each guest is greeted individually, even those who show up uninvited. Each guest is invited to dance and play games. No guest is ever left unacknowledged.
By contrast, when my Sims attend parties thrown by NPCs Townies, they are never acknowledged. Often, they aren't even invited into the home or apartment. Once they do enter the home, no one is partying. As a matter of fact, there are generally only a few people milling around. There is no music, so no one is dancing. There are no games. There is no food. There is no specific party area. Once, my Sim went to a pool party and there was just one sad looking person, vegging in a lounge chair. My Sim was so put off, she didn't even bother changing out of her swimsuit before going home; she took her cab and subway rides while still in her bikini.
Am I doing something wrong? Or is this the way NPC Townie parties are? How I wish I had the option to rate their parties the way they rate mine!
Oh, and is there any detriment to simply skipping these dreadful affairs? Is there a hit to celebrity status (that would be a bonus, if you ask me)?
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**edited to reflect the difference between "NPC" and "Townie", as described by Pam in Reply #5 below.
