Do you Give or Buy Gifts for your Sims?
Maybe this is just something I do.
When it comes close to birthday time in my game, I always install or choose the Sim a gift. The gift is something I want them to have and may be a decorative item, a useful item which will help advance them or a non-item such as food. I do this for anniversaries or special occasions as well.
When the occasion is really special, I'll create a gift. Usually a custom designed article of clothing such as T-Shirts customized for the occasion or dresses or something to enhance their living space such as new sheets, blankets and curtains. I haven't learned how to mesh (yet) so I can't make anything from scratch.
I always have my Sim parents make something for their children like their favorite meal on their birthday. Or, they will write a short book especially for them or paint them a special picture. I haven't had them buy pets yet as presents but I have had them buy and fill aquariums as a present. If electronics are given, they are always upgraded to unbreakable to last longer.
As the Sim ages and moves about their lives, most of these gifts will end up in their attics, basements, sold or handed down for the next generation to use.
The gift giving is just a way for me to further personalize my game.
When it comes close to birthday time in my game, I always install or choose the Sim a gift. The gift is something I want them to have and may be a decorative item, a useful item which will help advance them or a non-item such as food. I do this for anniversaries or special occasions as well.
When the occasion is really special, I'll create a gift. Usually a custom designed article of clothing such as T-Shirts customized for the occasion or dresses or something to enhance their living space such as new sheets, blankets and curtains. I haven't learned how to mesh (yet) so I can't make anything from scratch.
I always have my Sim parents make something for their children like their favorite meal on their birthday. Or, they will write a short book especially for them or paint them a special picture. I haven't had them buy pets yet as presents but I have had them buy and fill aquariums as a present. If electronics are given, they are always upgraded to unbreakable to last longer.
As the Sim ages and moves about their lives, most of these gifts will end up in their attics, basements, sold or handed down for the next generation to use.
The gift giving is just a way for me to further personalize my game.
