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The future of the Sims
Reading the blog post is says they were making new games or basically no more one linear game.Meaning I think we're going to have bunch of different sims games for all sorts of players. They might reboot mysims or make better A more complex basegame they might make something like the sims 3 in the future.
Midsummer Studios’ Life Simulation Game vs. Sims 5 (Rene)?
Jake Solomon is a gaming industry veteran responsible for Marvel's Midnight Suns and the modern XCOM franchise. In March 2023, it was reported that he left 2K's Firaxis studio in February after 23 years. (XCOM’s Jake Solomon is forming a new studio and ‘likely won’t make a turn-based game’) He stated: XCOM director said he would likely make a simulation title, rather than another turn-based strategy game. “My intention, if anybody gives me the funding for it, is to open my own studio locally and make a new kind of game,” he said. “I can’t move too far away from what my experience is. I’m a creative director, but the truth is I’m actually a very in-the-weeds system designer. “I make games as a creative director but I actually end up designing a lot of the systems for the games. Even on Midnight Suns, I had some amazing designers but I ended up designing individual heroes, enemies and their abilities… “System design is important to me, so I want to make a systems-based game. I think it won’t be turn-based strategy… I want to make something that’s more of a life simulator or a simulation-style game. That’s the plan.” In December 2023, Rock Paper Shotgun reported a new interview with Jake Solomon ("Jake Solomon uncut: here's our post-Firaxis GDC interview in full") Some excerpts: You mentioned that you were quite excited by the idea of a life sim game. What life sims have you played over the years? What is it about them that you enjoy? There's a number of things that appeal. Without talking specifically about what it is I want to do, I think that the appeal of life sims is kind of manifold, but I think that, one, it's just life in miniature, right? From model train sets to doll houses to army men, there's something about life in miniature that I think is just naturally appealing. And I think the power of having the life that you want? You think like, 'Oh my gosh, simulating life, like, I already have a life and that feels like enough work!' But being able to have a different life and a life you want, I think it's really, really appealing. Is it those stories that emerge from within the simulation that get you fired up? Yeah, I think that everything feels original, there's a lot of procedural-ness to it, right? And then everything feels original to you because it's procedural. And when it feels original, it feels authentic. And it feels shareable. Even if it's just turning to your partner and saying, 'You're never going to believe what just happened!' Whether it's Dwarf Fortress, or whether it's The Sims or whatever it is, simulation can create some really fun experiences. Now that you're looking more towards the live sim genre, has there been a lot of iteration in it in from your point of view, or is there still room to do something new? Well, Paradox and Ron Humble just did a really neat . I mean, I thought that that take on that straight up life sim was unique. It's interesting to look at. There's a lot of village simulations, right? So I don't know if it's pejorative yet but cosy games, right? There's a sim-ish nature to that even down to Stardew and things like that. And then to see something like Dwarf Fortress go from ASCII to actual graphics and then seeing how popular that is, I think that there's been iteration. But definitely to me, I see an opportunity. As a designer, I see a lot of ways that I'd love to jump in and have my own take on this. SimmerErin recently published a video on the news: What do you think? Have you played any of his games? Personally, I find his background intriguing. I like that he stated that he's been focused on systems-building; this can lend itself to the life simulation genre. In the Sims series, I've always enjoyed in-depth gameplay systems. [UPDATE] Grant Rodiek (formerly SimGuruGrant is joining game) The Sims-like boom is real, and even an ex-XCOM dev is going all in Details about funding and how it will be different from The Sims as well as use of AI agents for NPCs 'Civilization,' 'XCOM' and 'The Sims' Vets Launch Game Developer Midsummer Studios With Funding From Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions
What 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 Mafia
Looking to get back into the community - advice?
Hi everyone! I used to be active on the forums back in TS3 days. I've been playing plenty of TS4 over the years, no doubt about that! But I've been looking to do more and maybe get back into the community. I thought maybe I could start here to see what's up these days! And I do have a few questions I'll start with: Where we at these days? I was mostly on the EA TS3 forum. I know we're not super thrilled with EA these days. Are people still hanging here or elsewhere? Is Simblr still alive? I think I lost my Simblr account but was thinking of making a new one if the activity is there. I haven't even been on Tumblr in a decade+ so not sure if Tumblr is even active these days lol #eldermillenial I used to do Sim Stories back in there and thought I might try my hand at a machinima. I've seen a few people doing them but haven't researched it super thoroughly yet. Do people enjoy these? Where are the best places to put them? I'm guessing YouTube is the most obvious answer but wasn't sure if they were shared / cross posted to forums or anything. If anyone has advice with starting one, I'd love to hear! I am familiar with mods and poses as I did a lot with those in TS3 days, too, but any other general technical/recording/editing advice would be great! Lastly, is there a big market for Sims content on Patreon? I don't have a reliable steady income, so I'm always looking for ways to supplement a little, however I can. Most of the creators I see on Patreon are making mods and cc, so I'm guessing that's where the money is, but I can't make mods or cc. I figured I could probably do a Patreon or Ko-fi for a general support but definitely wouldn't rely on it. Just figured I'd throw it out there in case any one had advice in that area. I'm not a content creator / social media influencer and never had luck with that so it's unlikely I could go that route for a side hustle xD That's it for my main questions! I appreciate any advice you have! I look forward to being a part of the community again :)
Should I change my creator name?
Hello, everybody. I have a couple (sort of) of questions. And I thought this forum might be the best (if not, please let me know and I will move it). Should I change my creator name? What content would people want the most? I've had the name LolabelleSims for quite some time now, but I haven't really done much with it. I have a Tumblr and a TSR page, but that's about it. For a while, I was active on Sims 4 Studio as Fwecka, as well. My point is that I'm not well-known, but I am somewhat-known, if that makes sense. I'd like to really do more with my stuff. I'd like to have a name that people know, and...LolabelleSims. It's a silly name! Not exactly professional. (Plus, I think there are a couple of creators out there with similar names.) The name Lolabelle carries meaning for me — it was my daughter's nickname. She passed away 11 years ago. And she is why I'm hooked on Sims in the first place! But does the name work if I want to appear professional? I don't know. What do you think? As for content, I love, love, love gothy/vampire-ey things. The drama of it. But I also like cutsey-Kawaii things, too. But I also love romance (lace, rosebuds, etc.), too. But I also love high fantasy (as in Lord of the Rings, Skyrim, and Witcher) type of stuff, too. But I also love period items (the 1700s, the 1800s, the turn of the century), too. (I'm talking about European and American styles. I would happily provide content from other cultures if it's something people would like.) Do all of those genres? Some of them? None of them? CAS only? Build/buy only? Both? (I want to do both.) Bonus questions: What else do people like to see on a creator's Tumblr page (or whatever site a creator would use)? Tutorials? Do people enjoy gameplay shots? WIP shots? What about WCIF? Would that make it worthwhile to visit a creator's site? I would provide what you want and what you would appreciate. Bonus another question: Is it better to stick with one type of thing? e.g., just shoes, or just hats, or just lamps, as DOT did for Sims 3 at TSR. I would rather widen my range, to be honest, but it's not about me. I want to know what matters to you. Please share feedback!The Sims Medieval through Steam
I was repeatedly told by EA support to post this issue in the forums, so here I am. The Sims Medieval will either crash immediately or run as a background process through Steam no matter what I do. I've tried running it in compatibility mode for Windows 7 and Windows XP v 3, I've tried using Powershell to run it through CPU 0 and CPU 1 only (it will not apply to TSM.exe no matter what I try), I've tried running everything as an administrator, I've tried a clean boot with zero programs running- nothing works. I've been told that the "concern team" will reply to me here, so please advise. I bought the game only ten years ago and wasn't expecting it to be completely inoperable by now, especially with all the troubleshooting I've done. I tried activating my CD key in Steam (again), in the EA launcher, and in the Sims 3 website, but I haven't had any luck with activating a "fresh" version of the game, if anyone's wondering.
Sims Zombies
So I know there is a mod but I always thought that EA should make a Sims Zombies spinoff kinda like how they did Sims Medieval. This one would be years after an outbreak. Houses would need upgrades and repairs. You could board windows, repair vehicles, scavenge inside or outside of town, and skills would also include mechanical, marksmanship, gunsmithing, etc. I feel like there is so much potential for something like this.
The Sims Medieval remaster for Windows 10 please!
My computer is just dumb and refuses to run anything from that era due to some secure boot nonsense. Please kindly consider remastering the game for Windows 10 and 11. And MOST importantly, keep the amazing soundtrack! Don't touch anything else in game, just make it work on modern computers. Thank you!
Sims Medieval missing from account?
I had The Sims Medieval and Pirates and Nobles DLC on my Origin account, and recently came back to find it's become "EA App" and the game is missing from my library. Trying to re-enter my CD keys in EA App refers me to the Sims 3 store page, but my keys are 20 characters long originally from Steam, not 16 characters for the form on the Sims 3 redemption page. It's ridiculous that I can't directly contact customer support lmao
A Sims Movie? What Would Entice You to Watch?
A Sims Movie is in the works. With the Sims being as open ended as it is, it's hard to guess what the movie would be about. They've confirmed that it's going to be live action, not Sims 4 art style CG, but that still leaves a lot of room for conjecture. I've made a list of possible features. Which of these would spark your interest in the film? Which would turn you off? What features have I missed? A focus on Sims Lore (e.g. the central plot revolving around Bella's disappearance in Sims 2) Some references to Sims lore (e.g. including pre-mades as supporting characters). THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED: Freezer Bunny is coming to the big screen. The central character realizes that their world is an idealized simulation and must learn to navigate the real world (e.g. Barbie) The central character realizes that their world is a bad simulation and escapes to the real world (e.g. Truman Show) The central character realizes that their world is a simulation and uses this knowledge to achieve a goal of some sort (e.g. Free Guy) The central character is a human who is transported into the game (e.g. Tron) The central character goes on a Wizard of Oz style journey through the different worlds in the Sims 4 in search of . . . something. This could be combined with options 4, 5 or 6. Maybe the character is in search of a way out. Maybe the character is in search of a cheat code that will solve some problem that they have. The central character must save their world and their loved ones from imminent destruction by game-breaking bugs (e.g. the Langoliers). A focus on a particular play style (e.g. romance play, family play, level-up skills/career play) A focus on a particular pack. THIS HAS BEEN RULED OUT
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