As a huge fan of the sims 3, I have to say it's flawless. Of course for me the gameplay is better but there are real annoying things that I hate. I really hate the animations of the game. It's really a nightmare to watch. Especially the romantics one. The way they stare at each other is very annoying and I think we can have a discussion on it.

It's an old game (release date 2009). From what I've read, the development team wanted realistic but goofy animations. So, that's what you got.

I personally like the way sims stare at each other. I would rather that than have them look around at everything but the sim they are interacting with.

I actually disagree with the OP. I think the animations are pretty well done and I don't mind that they look a little bit sappy because I'm a hopeless romantic. Much rather see that then a wide toothy Cheshire cat grin that makes no sense for the current situation. :grin: Could they have improved some things? Sure! Did they...nope! :neutral:

they're kinda goofy! :D it doesn't bother me tho because I feel like all the sim games have goofy animations.

"KatyFernlily;c-17667035" wrote:It's an old game (release date 2009). From what I've read, the development team wanted realistic but goofy animations. So, that's what you got.The sims 2 has better animations tho"bekkasan;c-17667065" wrote:I actually disagree with the OP. I think the animations are pretty well done and I don't mind that they look a little bit sappy because I'm a hopeless romantic. Much rather see that then a wide toothy Cheshire cat grin that makes no sense for the current situation. :grin: Could they have improved some things? Sure! Did they...nope! :neutral: They are well done but not as well the others games are. They don't feel humans at all and I don't think human wise means realistic. The sims 2 were goofy. The sims 3 one are ew... Of course it has better gameplay but it leaves so much to be desired for me. And I agree with the line when you say they could have improved it. Especially when I see all the visuals efforts of The Sims 4 it makes me kinda bitter"Babykittyjade;c-17667076" wrote:To be fair I think both 3 and 4 (can't judge 2) have some less than stellar animations and that's for one reason only imo. Way too silly and goofy! Silly has always been the sims style but I would lovvvvvve to see realistic motions. And the perfect example is those custom animations people make for pose player of sims talking,walking,hugging etc. It looks so natural and pleasing to my eye. And the fact that so many people make these animations tells me most would prefer this also.It's hard to tell certain or serious stories will all the goofy motions they go through. Atleast I think it should be balanced more. So I don't like too many animations of either game. I have just accepted it as the sims style.There are some animations I really love of course like sims 3 sims playing in the water sprinkler I wish they would do that in 4. It warms my heart ? they look so into it. And others I do like. The staring at eachother doesn't bother me.Agree ! I wished there could be a level of being romantic like they won't stare at each other and they will. I'm a huge fan of the sims 3 but it didn't aged well...

Let's talk about the Sims 3 animations...

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Mikezumi
5 years ago
@JoAnne65 Long time no see! My sister bought me a Switch and Animal Crossing for my birthday a few days ago and I have been playing way more than is healthy but I am still simming. The beauty of being old and unemployed is that I have all the time in the world for games! :D

@Pary I could be imagining things but I feel sure my sims look at me from time to time.
ZombiePary
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I've never really noticed it. I should probably pay more attention, but in TS2 its just "smack in the face" noticeable, but I haven't noticed it in TS3.
Mikezumi
5 years ago
I do remember how it was with TS2! Definitely more pronounced than TS3 but I am sure that is what I am seeing.
UlanDhor
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Yes, sims look straight into the camera, usually when they are done with a task I foisted on them when they wanted to do something else.
"Any more chores you make me do, you slave driver?"
NikkeiSimmer
Legend
5 years ago
Yeah...gotta love it when they break the 4th Wall. :mrgreen:
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DFXBLOCK
5 years ago
"Pary;c-17667540" wrote:
I really like it when sims stare at each other. One thing I miss from Sims 2 was when sims would look right at the camera, as if they know that you're there, and sometimes when you give them an instruction that is against their nature, they look right at the camera and point at themselves as if to say "Who, me?"
I wish TS3 sims did that too.

The only thing I don't like about TS3 animations is the slight pause before they do something, like walking up stairs and stuff. But that's the only "complaint" I have.

I also loved the Sims 2 look to camera it's amazing !
"BlackSand;c-17667124" wrote:
They're Sims ... They ain't people.
With Sims 3 ... Pining away about what doesn't matter, and won't be changed, is pretty much a fool's errand.

Happy Simming!

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I know it can't be changed but is something to discuss about like most of others discussions even when it can't be changed. It's true the "staring at each other" seems romantic but there I feel some lacks when it comes to romantics...
Mikezumi
5 years ago
I love the way they look at their romantic partners :)
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HotBlackSand
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"dfxblock;c-17667879" wrote:

I know it can't be changed but is something to discuss about like most of others discussions even when it can't be changed. It's true the "staring at each other" seems romantic but there I feel some lacks when it comes to romantics...

We can discuss that ... What is it you would rather they do instead of stare at each other?

Happy Simming!

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Mikezumi
5 years ago
"BlackSand;c-17667968" wrote:
"dfxblock;c-17667879" wrote:

I know it can't be changed but is something to discuss about like most of others discussions even when it can't be changed. It's true the "staring at each other" seems romantic but there I feel some lacks when it comes to romantics...

We can discuss that ... What is it you would rather they do instead of stare at each other?

Happy Simming!

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If it were an expressionless stare I would probably not care for it either but I see tons of emotion in the stares of romantic couples :)
HotBlackSand
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"Mikezumi;c-17667971" wrote:

If it were an expressionless stare I would probably not care for it either but I see tons of emotion in the stares of romantic couples :)

I seldom see my Sims staring at each other.

Even when they are autonomous, when things heat up, they don't stand around doing nothing but staring at each other.
The only thing that gripes me, is that they tend to start doing things more quickly.
If I don't want them to stand there su'cking face, holding hands, and whatnot all day ... I have to interrupt them.

Let's just say, they are not shy, and really seem to like each other in most cases ... :D

Happy Simming!

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