- Jayel-13 hours agoSeasoned Ace8.1KViews7likes2146Comments
The Sims Bustin Out (GBA): Zodiac Statue & Bumpin' Beach Ball
Hello, this is a very old, but truly beautiful game and maybe there is still a chance to get help with that game. I try to get all objects in that game but I just can't seem to complete the ingame catalog. According to the english official strategy guide, I'm missing two objects: the Zodiac Statue (catalog: 'Decoration') and the Bumpin' Beach Ball (catalog: 'Recreation'). The official guide states that both are "R," meaning rare. The guide says that the statue is zodiac-specific and, along with the Zodiac Recliner, which I was able to find, is the second bonus item in the game. The statue is supposed to appear 'very rarely' in the shops. The ball is listed in the objectlist in the strategy guide with a value of § 29. Both shops and Giuseppi's van are restocked at midnight. So, I saved in the area in front of Giuseppi at 11:58 PM, went to him, checked his objects and the objects of both shops: No Ball, no Zodiac Statue. I then quit the game and restart it to repeat the process. I've done this hundreds of times without finding the statue and the ball. Only all the other items keep reappearing. Does anybody know the solution how to get the Zodiac Statue and the Bumpin' Beach Ball? After 23 years... Best regards, Christian10Views0likes0CommentsFor “The Next Evolution of The Sims” Aka Project X or Sims 5
So I was reading EA basically confirming the rumors in PR speak about what is likely Project X. I would like to make a few suggestions for the upcoming project. Presuming it will be a Sims 4 replacement (which is still undetermined) I have my wishes, which I made into a magnum opus post about a year or so ago. I'll give the abridged list. Here are my prioritized wish list Base Game Open World Should be big enough to add lots when new packs come out Lots can be moved and will snap to road if adjacent Lots can snap to each other Ex: Large Lot with a Mansion and smaller Lot to add a Hedge Maze Open Water for Swimming & Boating Specificity in Community Lot Window Lot & Sub Lot Categories - I don't want something to just say "Bar" I would like the Bar Type to be in the Drop Down Description. I'd also like a small variation in the Lot Thumbnail similar to Sims 3 Bar Billards Bar Dive Bar Karaoke Bar Piano Lounge Pub Ice Bar Vampire Lounge Community Lot Information Window Address Hours of Operation Ownership Lot Traits Color Wheel & Create A Pattern - Sims 3 level of Customization for objects EX: Bed Customizable Sections Bed Curtain (If Applicable) Bed Frame Pillows Sheets Bedspread Bed Skirt Seasons Basics Similar to Sims 2 - planned Climates/Seasons per world This will greatly enhance the ambiance of the various worlds Temperature - That effects Sims AND Pets Temperature Display Range of Comfort Ailments & Illness Due to Weather Alleriges Freezing Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Hit By Hail Struck by Lightning Basic Weather - with new weather types introduced in subsequent pack as it pertains to the pack. Base Game Weather Hot Summer Nighttime - Heat Lightning Overcast Rain Hail Shower Thunderstorms Snow Average Blizzards Wind Storm Weather in EPs Acid Rain Desert - Sandstorm Dust Devil Fog in Creepy Worlds & Seaports Light Pea Soup Monsoon Smog Thundersnow Moon Cycle - Of minor importance, but if its in Base Game early on, there can be all kinds of fun, quirky things added that the moon can effect over time. The Cycle Itself Players can set the Lunar Cycle Eclipses Solar Eclipses - Sims watching with the special glasses Lunar Eclipses Full Moon Ghosts appear in larger numbers Mermaids must return to the water Old wives tales speak of interesting behavior by the mad during a full moon Special Treasures and Secret Places become Visible Werewolves uncontrollably change Zombies appear in force on Full Moons New Moon Ambient Light during a New Moon being lower than any other phase Burglars choosing the New Moon for break ins over Full Moons Fairies are at their lowest power-wise Several Occults and magic in general are effected by the moon phases Moon Bathing CAS Body Details Beauty Marks Body Hair Freckles Scars Tattoos & Piercings - I'm actually ok with them being in their own Game Pack. Tattoo Parlor Community Lot Tattoo Artist Career Tattoo Station Greater Customization & Body Placement Larger Amount of Designs Hair - Similar to Sims 3 broken down by section for color customization Root Shaft End Eye Color Customizable Finger Nails & Toe Nails 5-10 Basic Colors & Shapes and French Manicure are fine in BG with new and more interesting designs and colors in later packs Colors sets per outfit Day Spa Community Lot Game Pack Adds Day Spa & Yoga Studio Community Lots Yoga can be done at a Day Spa but the additional lot type adds flexibility for the player. Adds Relaxing Lot Traits New Age Radio Station All the expected Spa Experiences Ear Cleaning - Very Popular in the east Facials Feet Washing Guided Meditation Mani/Pedis Massages Aroma Therapy Choice Lavender Mint & Rosemary Neroli Sandalwood Vanilla Ylang Ylang Types Foot Full Body Hand Head Massage Styles (Choice of Aroma Therepay) Acupressure Deep Tissue Hot Stone Sports Massage Swedish Sauna & Hot Tub Wraps Seaweed Vocal Accenting & Walking Pace Make Up & Jewelry & Accessories - Set Per Outfit Hats Ascot Cap Balaclava Baseball Cap Beanie Beret Boater Boble Bonnet Boonie Bowler Bucket Campaign Cartwheel Chef's Toque Chupalla Cloche Conical Cowboy Hat Custodian Deerstalker Do-Rag Fascinators Fedora Fisherman's Cap Flat Cap Fez Hard Hat Homburg Newsboy Panama Phrygian Pillbox Pith Helmets Pork Pie Sailor Safari Sombrero Straw Tam O'Shanter Taqiyah Top Hat Trapper Hat Trilby Turban Turban for Ladies/Sleeping Umbrella Ushanka Visor Witch Hat Yarmulke Zucchetto Jewelry Categories Anklets Arm Bands Bracelets & Cuffs Earrings Necklaces Piercings Rings Rings set per finger Toe Rings Makeup Categories Base Blush Eyebrow Eyeliner Full Face Lipstick & Lip Liner Mascara/Lashes Full Face Makeup Ex: Clown Geisha Military Camouflage Mime Rain Gear & Cold Weather Gear are SEPARATE CLOTHING CATEGORIES!!! 2 to 3 Planned Looks for Each Category Sims & Pets Costume Tab - Planned Costumes for Parties 2 to 3 Planned Looks Sims & Pets Traits & Preferences Diet should be separate from all traits Omnivore Pescatarian Vegan Vegetarian Basic Preferences - I really liked the variety of Sims 4 Preferences like design styles for Clothing & Decor. Here is a list of basics for BG. More can be added later Book Genres Color - Pick 2 Favorite Food - Pick 3 Gem Stone Music Types TV & Movie Genres Weather Type Professional Titles Attorney - esq. Culinary - Chef Doctor - Dr. Judge - The Honorable or Judge Military - Ranks Police - Ranks Teacher - Prof. Family Relationships Mother, Step-Mother Father, Step Father Siblings & Step-Sibling Grandparents Aunts, Uncles Cousins Romantic Relationships - Please give ALL the accepted terms for Romantic Partner and let the player make their own choices. If you want to be "inclusive" this is what it looks like. Wife, Husband Spouse Partner Boyfriend, Girlfriend Fiance, Fiancee BG Skills Athletic/Body/Fitness Swimming - 5 level mini skill that improves Athletic Skill simultaneously Scuba Diving & Snorkeling improves Swimming Skill Simultaneously Almost any physical activity should improve this skill including Dancing Baking - An absolute must in the Base Game. It’s a pain in Sims 4 to find particular recipes between this and Cooking/Gourmet Recipes Charisma Cleaning - Hidden Skill Cooking - No Additional Gourmet Category just set the recipes according to an established level of skill. Some recipes are more difficult that others that is just common sense Computer Programming Dance I think this is a form of exercise that should improve Athletics simultaneously I’d pick two Dance Styles and add new ones in later packs so that we have variety Viennese Waltz should be in BG Dances in EPs & GPs Argentinian Tango Ballet Hula Salsa Tap Driving - Mini Skill Fishing - All Styles Crabbing Deep Sea Fishing Ice Fishing Spear Fishing Floral Arranging Gardening & Horticulture All Planting and Harvesting Improves this Handiness Electrical, Appliance Repair and Plumbing are apart of handiness as is traditional Tuning Instruments should improve Handiness Bring Back Upgrades Automotive Maintenance should be a separate but related skill Woodworking should be separate but related skill. This should be in another pack though Logic Many sources improves this skill Musical Skills Harp - Not BG Guitar Piano Pipe Organ - Not BG Violin Painting Main Skill in Painter Career Writing Main Skill for Education, Journalism & The Writer Career EP & GP Skills Ceramics & Pottery Making Divination/Fortune Teller Skills Channeling/Medium Crystal Ball Divination Horoscope Writing Palmistry Tarot Card Reading Tasseography Glass Blowing & Glass Work Glass Blowing Stained Glass Knitting & Macrame Martial Arts Archery Fencing Karate Nectar Making Perfume & Soap Making Research & Debate Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Sculpture Making Sewing Skiing & Snowboarding Surfing Wellness Juicing Meditation Self-Care Tai Chi Yoga Avoidable Annoyances to spare us by putting them in the Base Game Automobile/Vehicle Ownership Set whose vehicle (Car, Motorcycle) is whose Setting Bed Ownership Sleeping Positions, who sleeps on the left, who sleeps on the right Includes Pet Beds Bed Quality You can use any frame you like for beds & and you pay to upgrade the mattress Community Lot Window (As Seen Above) Lot Type - Generalized - Bar, Gym, Park, Restaurant, Retail, Self-Care Lot Sub Type EX: Agricultural - Apiary Agricultural - Cattle Ranch Agricultural - Family Farm Agricultural - Horse Ranch Agricultural - Nectary Agricultural - Orange Grove Agricultural - Orchard Agricultural - Pumkin Patch Agricultural - Sheep Farm Agricultural - Strawberry Patch Bar - Billiards Bar Bar - Dive Bar Bar - Ice Bar Gymnasium - Boxing Gym Gymnasium - Public Pool Gymnasium - Martial Arts Dojo Gymnasium - Yoga Studio Hotel - Full Service Hotel - Motel Hotel - Resort Medical - Dentist Medical - Hospital Medical - Veterinary Hospital Museum - Art Museum - Archeological Museum - Natural History Museum - Science & Technology Park - Dog Park Park - Memorial Park Park - Skate Park Restaurant - BBQ Joint Restaurant - Delicatessen Restaurant - Greek Taverna Restaurant - Italian Trattoria Restaurant - Korean BBQ Restaurant - Sushi Bar Retail - Art Gallery Retail - Book Store Retail - Candle Shop Retail - Ceramics Shop Retail - Jewelry Store Retail - Magic Store Retail - Nectar Shop Retail - Perfumery Retail - Pet Store Self-Care - Barber Shop Self-Care - Day Spa Self-Care - Pet Groomers Self-Care - Hair Salon Self-Care - Tattoo Shop Community Lot Information Window Address Hours of Operation Ownership Community Lot Traits Gate & Door Locking Who gets in Who stays out Household Employees Pets Invited Guests Strangers & Uninvited Guests Gate Sound Effects - On/Off Set Door Type Business Door Front Door Back Door Interior Door Setting Sink Type Bathroom Kitchen Setting Sound Effects Door Bells - I miss that Sims 3 feature Grandfather Clock & Cuckoo Clocks - Miss that SFX too Phone Ring Tones Gate sound - I think a Creaking Gate SFX you can turn on/off Automobiles Cars, Motorcycles & Scooters Learning to Drive Automotive Maintenance Skill Build Items Garage Door - That Raises & Lowers like Sims 2 Driveway Straight & Circular Parking Spots High School Spots can Be Decorated Harvestable in BG for Food Apple Tree Grafting/Cross Breeding to get Green Apple Varieties Basil Bell Pepper Butternut Squash Cabbage Carrots Celery Cherry Tree Cucumbers Green Beans Green Peas Lemon Tree Lettuce Grafting/Crossbreeding for Romaine Lettuce Lime Tree Cross Breeding Lemon + Lime will get you a Persian Lime Onion (Sweet) Grafting/Cross Breeding for Red Onions Parsley Peach Tree Portobello Mushrooms Potatoes Selective Breeding or Grafting for Sweet Potatoes Pumpkin (Connecticut Field Pumpkins (Jack O'Lanterns) Selective Breeding or Grafting of the Field Pumpkin for Sugar Pumpkins Selective Breeding or Grafting for Field Pumpkin Giant Pumpkins Rosemary Spinach Strawberry Thyme Tomato White Mushrooms Harvestables for Food in Future Packs Avocados Bananas Berries Blackberry Blueberry Elderberry Gooseberry Huckleberry Raspberry Black Beans Catnip Chamomile Coconut Tree Corn Dragonfruit Garlic Ginseng Grapefruit Grapes (Sims 3 Varieties through Selective Breeding or Grafting) Avornalino Cherimola Blan Cranerlet Nuala Gralladina Fran Meloire Renoit Eggplant Kava Root Magical Plants Death Flower Mandrake Moneytree Red Toadstool Valerian Venus Flytrap Wolfsbane Mangoes Mushrooms Morels Porcinis Truffles Orange Tree Papayas Pear Tree Pecan Tree Pineapple Plum Tree Plasma Fruit Sage Taro Pomegranates Watermelon Harvestable Flowers for Flower Arranging Agapanthus Begonia Bird of Paradise Bluebell Chrysanthemum Crocus Dahlia Daisy Lily (Selective Breeding or Grafting will result in other varieties or colors) Orchids (Selective Breeding or Grafting will result in other varieties or colors) Rose (Selective Breeding or Grafting will result in other varieties or colors) Snowdrop Tulip (Selective Breeding or Grafting will result in other varieties or colors) Collectibles (Not Counting Archaeology, Foraging for Mushrooms & Truffling) Metals - For Use in Jewelry Making, Black Smithing & Metal Work, also Art (Statue Making). Can we please just call them conventional metal names and save the weird stuff for Sixam. EX: Aluminum Brass - Copper + Zinc Alloy Bronze - Copper + Aluminum Alloy Copper Gold Iron Pewter - Tin + Copper + Silver Alloy Platinum Rose Gold - Gold + Copper Alloy Silver Steel - Iron + Carbon Alloy Sterling Silver - Silver + Copper Alloy Tin Titanium White Gold - Gold + Silver Alloy Zinc Crystals, Gems & Semi-Precious Stones - Same conventional naming with Crystals, Gems & Semi-Precious Stones. For use in Jewelry Making. Here is a list of Gems & Semi-Precious Stones I'd like to see, but not necessarily in BG can be introduced in new zones based upon where the stones are typically found. EX: Amethyst Aquamarine Blood Stone Citrine Diamonds Blue Diamond Chocolate Diamond Pink Diamonds Emeralds Garnets Jade Lapis Lazuli Malachite Moonstone Morganite Onyx Opals Black Fire Peridot Rose Quartz Rubies Sapphires (Blue Ceylon) Pink Sapphire (The hot pink colored) Smoky Quartz Tigers Eye Topaz Tourmaline Turquoise Build/Buy Must Haves in the Game Build Attics Basements Bay Windows with Seat Closets Easier to put them into Base Game and incorporate them into house builds them try to add them to existing builds later. Open the door a light comes on Closet Type Clothing Coat Conservatory/Solarium, Green House Build Items (Doesn't HAVE to be in BG) Driveways Curved Straight Driveway Gates Fencing & Gates Flower Bed & Garden Boarders Floor Transition Trim/Strip Various Colors Garage Doors Raise & Lower - No Teleporting Laundry Rooms Pantry - Like with closets its easier to put it in BG for builds Acts as Storage for Dry Goods Open the Door and a light comes on Parking Spots Decorative for High School Pools & Hot Tubs Curved Corners Diving Board Pool Bar Pool Drain Pool Ladder Pool Lights Pool Mosaics Staircases & Staircase Tool from Sims 4 Spiral Stairs Staircase Tool Railings Double Rail Left Rail Right Rail No Rail Flares Buy Artistic Items Blacksmith Forge Bonsai Stand Candle Making Stand Ceramics Kiln Copper Alembic Distiller for Perfumery Easel Flower Arranging Bench Glassblowing Kiln Jewelry Making Desk Knitting Basket Pottery Wheel Sculpting Station Sewing Machine Sketch Pad Woodworking Bench Bar Items (Community & Home) Bar Backs Counters to Match Bars & Bar Backs Dart Board Pool Table Pool Table Accessories Cue Stick Rack Pool Table light & Matching Wall & Pendant Lights Shuffle Board Bathroom Items Soap Dispenser Tissue Box Toilet Paper Roll Holder Towel Rack Towel Colors Beige Black Black w/Gold Trim Black w/Red Trim Black w/White Trim Solid Black Blues Baby Blue Navy Navy Blue w/White Trim Royal Blue Teal Browns Mahogany Saddle Greens Emerald Hunter Mint Green Sage Green Gray Charcoal Heather Magenta Pink Baby Pink Hot Pink Purples Lavender Lilac Royal Purple Royal Purple w/Gold Trim Red Red w/Black Trim Red w/Gold Trim Solid Red White Ivory Solid White White w/Black Trim White w/Gold Trim White w/Navy Blue Trim Yellow Lemon Yellow Pastel Yellow Bird Bath - Bird Animations Please Clean Empty Water Fill Water Bird Feeder Clean Fill Chess Boards Indoor Outdoor/Park Claw Foot Tub With Shower Without Shower Clocks Chime at 6AM, Noon, 6PM, Midnight Authentic Chime Choices & SFX Need Winding Clock Types Cuckoo Grandfather Mantle Day Spa Items Body Wrap Table with Vichy Shower Chinese Singing Bowl Hot Tub Incense Burner Massage Chair Massage Table Meditation Stool Salt Lamp Sauna Wind Chimes Yoga Mats Zen Garden Desk Lamp Dining Room Buffet Table - Table Cloths should get major Holiday Updates China Hutch Dining Table Seat 2,4,6,8 Circle Rectangle Square Place Settings for "Set the Table" can get Style & Holiday Updates Puch Bowl Glass, Silver or Gold Drinks Apple Cider Egg Nog Fruit Punch Smoking Bishop Wassail Gym Equipment Bench Press Boxing Ring Chin Up Bar Exercise Bike Hand Weight Rack Juice Bar Martial Arts Equipment Breaking Blocks Martial Arts Target Dummy Punching Bag Rock Wall Speed Bag Treadmill Water Cooler Weight Machine Hammock Mountain/Camping Themed Tropical Island Themed Laundry Room Clothing Hamper Dryer Ironing Board - Hanging Decorative Object Washer Magical & Mysterious Items Alchemy Bench Bat House Broomstick Cauldron for Potions Crystal Ball Crystal Ball Table with Tablecloth that looks witchy Grimoire Stand Haunted Portraits Hidden Door Bookcase Hidden Door Mirror Magical Candle Magic Mirror Magic Wands Moon Dial Palmistry Hand Figurine Phrenology Bust Potion Cabinet Scooby Doo Painting aka Painting with Detachable Eyes for Spying Spider Under Glass - Sims 3 Store Tarot Cards Tarot Card Posters Tasseography Tea Set Weeping Angel Statue (Decorative but occasionally moves See Doctor Who) Wishing Well Makeup Vanity Mirrored Wood Space on Vanity for Small Perfume Tray Single Rose in Vase Musical Instruments - Some Instruments will need to be Tuned Cello Guitar Harp Piano Pipe Organ Violin Outdoor Kitchen Equipment Bar Counters Grill Mini Frige Smoker Sun Dial Future Expansion Notes Pets - Personally I think Cats & Dogs (at least a few breeds each at first) should be in BG. New Breeds coming in Updates and later packs especially if the breeds are from the general area a new world introduces. Cats & Dogs should have clothing categories of their own Rain Gear Cold Weather Collars Should have a Lot of Fun Designs how about doing a collaboration with Foggy Dog Costumes Swimming & Boating Gear Work Uniforms Dogs should come in 5 breed sizes Xtra Small - Chihuahuas & Yorkies Small - Cavaliers, Mini Schnauzers Medium - Standard Schnauzers Large - Labradors, German Shepherds X-tra Large - Great Danes Temperature should effect pets in interesting ways Cats & Dogs loving the Fireplace when its burning Snow being enjoyable to some pets and others are like, nope Pet jobs should make a come back Acting Farm & Ranch Military Police Search & Rescue Therapy Veterinarian should be a Medical Career Sims 4 had as a skill and that was dumb Community Lots we should have Associated with Pets Cat Cafe Dog Park Grooming Spa Pet Cemetery Pet Store Vet Clinic NPC Animals Types Birds - with exception to Pet birds would be fine if they were confined Bird Baths Feeders The Sky as an animation Chipmunks & Squirrels - Its fine if they are similar to Sims 3 Deer Dolphin Fox Owls Rabbits Sea Rays Sea Turtles Skunk Wolves Special Notes Please make them move, sound and act just like their real life counterparts. Please don't make them Dog or Cat clones. They shouldn't totally have to be tied to an object They should reside where it would be realistic and beneficial to have them Occults - I don’t mind them being in different packs as long as they are thoroughly fleshed out. Powers and abilities being a learned tiered things was genius Vampires - Sims 4 was just about perfect in terms of powers, weaknesses, and look. Here is the only suggestions I would make. Keep the all the Sims 4 Powers and most especially Speed Strength Bat Form Mist Form Vampires should abhor Silver. Wearing silver should make them smoke the same as sunlight. Cannot enter unless invited Evil Vampires should wilt flowers in passing and scare animals. According to lore hunters used to use pure white horses to find their graves. How about an aversion to white horses and unicorns. Eclipsing Fog from Sims 3 should be a Vampire Power The two different styles of teeth was perfect. Nosferatu Fangs vs normal fangs Vampire should have a boost in learning Alchemy like in Sims 3 Evil Vampires should respond to the Question of where did you go to University with Scholomance, which is where Dracula is said to have been taught Keep the garlic, the wreaths and garlands, the scent and the Vampire Aversion Consider adding Bat Houses with bat animations at dawn and dusks with Bat SFX Always have Graveyards & Cemetery Lots (there is a subtle difference between the two) Tomb Rabbit Hole Once in a while a Sims 3 World Adventures style tomb to discover Spell Casters /Witches I’d make the spells/powers more exciting Spell Classes - Were a great idea just need more classes Add Enchanting & Divination Familiars should have had more going on with them. You couldn’t even talk to them or interact in a meaningful way. I think Alignments from Sims 2 should return along with spells and familiars exclusive to each Alignment. There can be other familiars bonded with (like family Pet’s) however the three listed are exclusive Owls - Neutral Ravens - Evil Phoenix - Good Dueling should not be exclusive to Witches, it should take place between all magic users. Sims 3 had the best Magic Store. I’m bored of kiosks. I think not only would it be cool to have a separate Alchemy Skill to make potions, I also think crafting and Enchanting our own wands would be more fun. I’d bring back the Fortune Teller Career back with any witch pack Caravan Caravan Radio Channel Fortune Teller Services Astrology Aura Reading Crystal Ball Divination Gris-Gris Bags & Charms Against Occults Love Potion #9 Medium Skill Palmistry Tarot Reading Tasseography Werewolves I'd give a bit more flexibility to designing the Ears & Snout. Perhaps with allowing a bit more length to them Like Vampires Werewolves have an aversion to Silver Hotels Community Lot Type & Booking Window and a very basic Front Desk & Hotel Door and Concierge NPC should be added to Base Game. This is so that at least very basic hotels can be added to any vacation style world. All the perks of running a hotel should be in the game pack Maid Service Custom Room Service Menu & Room Service Delivery Themed, beautiful Front Desks Various kinds of Rooms, Suites and Villas Hotel Rating System Uniform Setting Hiring/Firing Amenities & Multi Function Capability Locking Hotel Doors Elevators Tropical Vacations & other Beaches Activities Beach Bonfires Beach Clean Up Beach Combing & Metal Detecting Sea Glass Sea Shells Boating House Boats Kayaks & Canoes Sail Boats Fire Knife & Hula Dancing Fishing Crabs & Lobsters Deep Sea Oysters & Clams Spear Fishing Harvestables (Tropical) Bananas Coconuts Mangoes Papayas Pineapples Hiking to Volcanos Hot Coal Walk Protecting Sea Turtles was a grand Idea Sandcastles for Children, Sand Sculptures for Adults Sunbathing Tanning & Sunburns Surfing & Windsurfing Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Diving for Pearls Spear Fishing Treasure Diving Underwater Archeology Swimming with Dolphins Sea Rays Sharks Holiday Game/Stuff Packs Should not be the end all be all of when we get Holiday Items. Update! All Xmas Trees should be trimmable Different themed looks New looks come free around Xmas time. Present Wrapping should match Color Schemes Blue, Silver Gold, Silver Red, Black, Gold Red, Green Styles Flocked Sage Green, Rose, White Goth Rustic Buffalo Check Plaid, Brown Paper Lights Warm Clear Lights Green Multi Red Mantles should be able to support Stockings Holiday Lights would be grand to get new color combinations for different holidays All One Color Baby Blue Baby Pink Blue Clear (Cool) Clear (Warm) Green Hot Pink Lavender Orange Purple Red Yellow Two Color Combos Baby Blue & Clear (Warm) Baby Pink & Clear (Warm) Blue & Clear (Warm) Green & Clear (Warm) Hot Pink & Clear (Warm) Orange & Purple Orange & Yellow Purple & Green Red & Clear (Warm) Red & Green Three Color Baby Blue, Blue, Clear (Warm) Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Clear (Warm) Baby Pink, Red, Clear (Warm) Blue, Clear (Warm), Green Clear (Warm), Green, Red Green, Purple, Yellow Red, Clear (Warm), Blue Red, Orange, Yellow Red, Purple, Blue Rainbow Holiday Lights should come in Sims 4 Styles Chaser Lights Icicle Large BulbsRedrogue601 day agoSeasoned Ace663Views4likes0CommentsChange One Word Game
Welcome to the new Sims forum (Change one word in the sentence keeping 6 words)Jayel-14 days agoSeasoned Ace4.6KViews6likes1107CommentsEA Killed The Sims Mobile and Left Players With Nothing
This decision makes no sense and deserves to be called out. The Sims Mobile was the only Sims game on mobile that respected players’ time, creativity, and emotional investment. Instead of expanding it with more careers, hobbies, and worlds — which players repeatedly asked for — EA chose to completely shut it down. This was not because the game was bad. This was not because there was no demand. This was because EA decided it was easier and more profitable to abandon it. Pushing players toward The Sims FreePlay is not a solution. FreePlay is a fundamentally different game: excessive timers, limited Create-a-Sim, restricted building, outdated mechanics, and aggressive monetization. It does not replace Sims Mobile in any meaningful way. For iPad and mobile-only players, EA effectively removed The Sims entirely. There is no alternative, no successor, and no acknowledgment that a large part of the community preferred story-driven, fast, creative gameplay over timer-based grinding. This shutdown shows a complete disregard for player feedback. Many of us would have continued supporting Sims Mobile if EA had invested in meaningful content instead of abandoning it. EA didn’t just shut down a game — it broke trust with its players. At the very least, the Sims Mobile community deserves: • a clear and honest explanation • acknowledgment of what was lost • and reassurance that future Sims mobile projects will not repeat this mistake Silence and forced migration to a worse product is not acceptable.161Views0likes3CommentsSims 5 expansion pack ideas part one
EA and Maxis, if you're reading this, consider these TS5 ideas. And we really need a Sims 5 so PLEASE release it. The Sims 5: City Life Experience a city life with your Sims in New York inspired Glassbolt. Work your way up from an apartment filled with mice, water leaks, and power outages to an expensive penthouse overlooking all of Glassbolt. Try new city foods, visit neighbors, and get a high end job in City Life. Other city activities include cleaning up graffiti and selling items on the streets of Glassbolt. I think the Sims 5 really will need a city expansion pack to thrive and earn money, so this is one I'm suggesting for TS5. The Sims 5: Professions And Businesses In this pack, Sims can join professions including paramedic, chef, and carpenter. (Hopefully all Sims 5 careers will be professions so we can experience the job) Level up in your career and experience the ups and downs of professions. On the other hand, help your Sims design many types of businesses and run these, helping customers, stocking shelves, and hiring employees to work for you. Build your profession or business empire and make those simoleons! I think people will want a business system to be in TS5 so you can customize every aspect and create a perfect businessDoggyCupcake5 days agoRising Novice24Views0likes0CommentsBringing Classic PS2 The Sims Games to Modern Consoles
Hello, EA! 👋 I’d like to share a request that many longtime The Sims fans would definitely support. On consoles — especially on the PlayStation 2 — we had several amazing Sims games that became unforgettable for an entire generation and are still very loved today: • The Sims • The Urbz: Sims in the City • The Sims Bustin’ Out • The Sims 2 • The Sims 2 Pets • The Sims 2 Castaway Recently, EA has shown interest in revisiting the franchise’s past with the ports of MySims and MySims Kingdom, as well as the recent re-release of The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 Complete Collection. This shows a clear appreciation for the history of the series — something fans truly value. Because of that, I’d love to suggest the possibility of bringing these classic PS2 Sims games to modern consoles (PS5, Xbox, and/or Switch). A full remaster wouldn’t be necessary — just a faithful port with improved resolution, modern controller support, and localized languages would already be incredible. These games were a big part of many people’s childhoods and remain deeply loved. Being able to play them again on current consoles would mean a lot to the community and would be a wonderful way to preserve The Sims’ legacy. Thank you for listening to the fans and for continuing to care for such a beloved franchise 💚_dnnery18_6 days agoRising Newcomer40Views1like0CommentsSims Busting Out
Hello fellow simmers and EA management! I am almost 30 years old and have been a Simmer since I could handle a controller. I have acquired all of the Sims games on my PC, but my favorite is the Sims Bustin Out. I would Love Love Love if EA released the Sims Bustin Out for PC. This would make my whole gaming life!36Views0likes1CommentLooking Back at The Sims Online: Lessons for Project Rene
If EA wants to explore a Sims MMO again, I think it’s important to remember what happened with The Sims Online and the FreeSO remake. A modern version would be very challenging to manage without strong moderation systems. The Sims Online had several problematic player‑driven behaviours, including: • Player‑run governments and organised groups • Inappropriate interactions, including misuse of woohoo‑related features • Unregulated player‑run economies • Groups and movements forming without oversight A future Sims MMO would need clear boundaries and robust moderation to avoid repeating these issues.25Views0likes0CommentsWhat Music Are You Listening To Right Now?
This was a long running thread in the Off Topic section of the old Vanilla forums. Many of us were introduced to so many new artists we might never have found otherwise. We were reminded of old favorites we had forgotten too. Music moves the world, this thread is a place to celebrate the most universal art form. EDM, Blues, Punk, Metal, Hip Hop, Soul, if it moves you share it here. Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia4.1KViews11likes511CommentsEA App will not launch Sims Medieval
Title speaks for itself. The app will not even open the game, it simply reverts back to itself. I have tried a few different compatibility modes and running as administrator. OG Sims, 2, 3 and 4 launch fine.nualla_610911 days agoNew Veteran184Views0likes7CommentsWhy Project X MUST be a TS4 Engine Upgrade and Multiplayer
Dear @TheSims / @EA, The community is talking about Project X and we have a very clear vision of what we want: We dont want a Sims 5 that forces us to leave 11 years of collections and memories behind. We want an evolution, not a reset! The Engine Upgrade: Give us the Project X visuals and performance as a massive technical update for The Sims 4. Fix the old spaghetti code and let us play our favorite game with modern graphics and open neighborhoods! Multiplayer Integration: This is the game-changer! Imagine building and living together with friends in the same world we have spent years creating. This would make The Sims the ultimate social simulation. Respect our Investment: We love our DLCs and our Sims. Dont make us start from zero. Upgrade the base, add the multiplayer, and you will have the most loyal fanbase forever. This is the only way to compete with upcoming rivals! Lets make the future of Sims together. Who is with me? #TheSims4 #ProjectX #Sims4Upgrade #SimsMultiplayer #Sims5 #EA #BehindTheSimsDeepMeer814 days agoNew Novice499Views3likes15CommentsThe Sims Medieval problems on Windows 11
Stress. I've owned my new gaming laptop for almost 2 days and all I have is stress. I finally upgraded laptops, my old one had lasted 6 years, and it was time to retire her while I could. And I bought one from that fancy smamcy company. And it came with windows 11. I downloaded origin and the Sims games I felt like playing. Including medieval. And only medieval won't work. 2 days of support and now it's being escalated, and I was told to make a thread. Here are the particulars: I had an error message at first bc I didn't have direct x. Once downloaded we realized I needed the 32bit version and got that too, no dice. No more error message after getting this Already got the .NET framework downloaded for Sims 3 Compatability mode doesn't work Microsoft checked all my drivers etc remotely and I'd had everything already Fixing the .vc folder doesn't work It just opens origin if you click the shortcut. If you click from origin, you get an hourglass ⌛️ by the cursor and then it clears and that's it. Think that's everything.SolvedLBonne2418 days agoSeasoned Ace31KViews0likes48CommentsThe Sims Medieval Refusing to Download on Mac
I'm so fed up. The EA website stated that the game was playable on Mac, but only when it was downloaded onto the EA app, it claimed it could only be run on Windows. I spent half an hour on the live chat being provided "advice" that was irrelevant to my problems, though I followed it all anyway, just to be told this was a consistent problem? After all of that, they refused my refund request, despite the refund guarantee. Is there anyway to play this game on Mac? I'm a student, and I don't have money to waste on unplayable games. Thanks for any advice.Solved1.1KViews3likes6CommentsFeature Request: Permanent Mini Fairy Size
I would love to suggest a feature for both The Sims 4 and Project Rene regarding fairies. In The Sims 4 , there are already temporary effects where Sims shrink and become very small during certain actions or animations. I think it would be amazing if fairies could stay permanently mini-sized instead of shrinking only temporarily. Having fairies that are always tiny would feel more magical, more immersive, and more true to fantasy lore. Fairies are traditionally small creatures, and allowing them to remain mini-sized permanently would make gameplay feel more authentic and special. Ideally, this could be: A permanent trait or life state option A toggleable setting for fairy Sims Or a gameplay choice the player can decide This feature would add creativity, realism, and uniqueness to fairy gameplay and would be a wonderful addition to both current and future Sims experiences. Thank you for listening to community feedback!kwbbazituo3j20 days agoSeasoned Newcomer27Views0likes0CommentsReclaiming old Sims CD keys?
I recently went through and packed up my collection of physical boxed games, which includes The Sims 1-3 and most of the DLCs and Stuff Packs. I was wondering if there's any way I can download these digitally using the CD keys/product codes for the games I already own, rather than having to re-buy digital download versions to be able to play them again? I tried redeeming the keys through The Sims website but most of them came back as invalid. Is there some other way I can reclaim them? I don't have a CD/DVD drive in my PC anymore but my retail keys are all legal and valid and I'd love to be able to revisit the older Sims games again if possible. Thanks in advance!SolvedVaelorsKeep21 days agoSeasoned Newcomer73Views1like1CommentThe Sims 5 should be much more Advanced , with more Player control.More player involvement.
Even if you want to claim that you dont want The Sims to be just like real life, thats cool and that isnt the point. That isnt really the argument im making here either. Its about just how little effort has been made to actually make the games an immersive and fun experience. In sims 3 there were imaginary movie theaters. And our sims would disappear inside to have popcorn and watch movies on the big screen while you waited outside. And Imaginary diners where sims would teleport to their booths and have all this pretend food and you would imagine them being inside and having this great time.There were also Imaginary spas, where your sims would go to treat themselves to saunas and back rubs, but you couldnt get a peek inside. And make believe sports arenas where sims sat back with hot dogs and refreshments and watched games you could never see. And even imaginary tombs at the graveyard where sims would go inside and become spooked by something scary. But you had to imagine what it might be. I think that so far, the sims games have failed to be proper life simulations at all. And if Sims 5 is more of the same, what is the incentive to shell out the money for it? After I have already invested literally hundreds of dollars on Sims 4 and if you combine Sims 1,2,3 and 4 over the years thats well over $1000 of content just to be able to do the same stunted imaginary play in each new game. Rabbit holes, should be optional, for those who want less .But those of us who dont want to imagine and pretend our way through a game that calls itself a life simulation, we should have the chance to play a game where all of the activities can be actively participated with by the player. And OPEN to us. In sims 4 it has been announced that one of the new water activities it just a rabbit hole. Why is it that we are still being forced to play in such a closed off manner? You have those who dont mind rabbit holes and thats okay. But what if I dont want just another building shell to run off too. It should not be on me the player, to imagine things. I dont want that, I want to be a part of the gameplay. I need more for Sims 5 in order for me to actually buy it, because im not buying a 5th title for the same tired and rehashed experience. There is honestly no reason to even create a new title , if you're not going to innovate and expand to new heights you've never before reached. Us original simmers are getting older now. Sims 5 should be a new sims experience.Allow us to have more openness and more gameplay abilities than we ever had before.3.9KViews1like155CommentsSims Medieval- sims walking to places
I get to a point when playing sims medieval where the sims cannot walk down the hill away from the castle. They get to a point just below the top of the hill then make the (cannot get there, blocked) emoticon above their heads. I'm at my wits end trying to find a fix or workaround.257Views0likes1Comment
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