When my sims go on a date I always do the same thing; watch a movie and then go to a restaurant. Do you have any suggestions of other things to do on dates since doing the same things over and over again gets very boring?

Go to a sports bar perhaps or a lounge and have some drinks, or spend the night singing karaoke....I dunno there's a lot that you can do in TS3. If you have Roaring Heights you can take sims to the roller coaster on a date, there are also cafes you can go to....etc

Choosing where to go is a learned skill. When we were little, our dad always showed us a good time. He would take us to places like just outside of restaurants, tell us to look in the window, and say, "See, kids? Those people inside are all having a good time!" Then we would all go home. :/ Okay but seriously, I was curious a while back what other players did with their sims on dates. Hence this poll/thread from a couple of years ago.https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/933559/its-date-night-where-do-we-go-first/p1

It depends on the Sims who are dating. I like for my Sims to do activities and so I'll have my Sim who is dating one who likes music (for example) to tour the Music Hall or some other venue. Or, I'll send them to the library if one has the bookworm trait. Sometimes, I'll pack a ball in my Sim inventory and send them out for a date at the park. The park is fun because there are always other Sims for both to interact with and it never get boring. There's also usually a chess table for them to engage in a game of chess. Then, I may conclude the date by having a candle light picnic in the park or roasting food over the fire pit. If my Sim really likes the other, sometimes I'll have them prepare a group serving of that Sims favorite meal and find a good picnic table and 'call them to meal'. I also (using the 'go here with date' option) always have my Sims drive their dates home (by clicking the sidewalk outside of their house) before ending the date.

This thread reminds me of things my sims never do, like go to a movie or a restaurant. I thought these places are there to buy and earn money from other people who go there :smiley: So yeah, my sims are mostly outside and talk or play something. That may also be the tables in front of the restaurant, the parking lot of the gym or the space in front of the stadium. The latter place gets bonus points for offering free tours with some additional free public fun. You can even play soccer in the library.Which reminds me I should probably sell all those flowers my sims never use. My hopes of opening a flower store haven't materialized so far.

Most of what I send my sims to do on dates is expansion content. If you have University Life, the bowling alley makes a good place for dates. I made a copy of the one from the university town and placed in in the bin with a few edits (like a professional bar). That’s definitely my favorite place to send my sims.Otherwise, you could do a picnic on the beach. If you have Island Paradise send them for a romantic boat ride, or let them go jet skiing. If you have Seasons installed the festival lots are nice for dates too. Skating, snowball fights, etc.

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Keiomestre
6 years ago
Woohoo!
KevinL5275
Rising Scout
6 years ago
"Keiomestre;c-17274725" wrote:
Woohoo!

On a first date? LOL :D
UlanDhor
Seasoned Rookie
6 years ago
"KevinL5275;c-17274917" wrote:
"Keiomestre;c-17274725" wrote:
Woohoo!

On a first date? LOL :D

Why not. I already had the situation that the first date was afterwards. :wink:
They first got a kid and had their first date later.
Keiomestre
6 years ago
"KevinL5275;c-17274917" wrote:
"Keiomestre;c-17274725" wrote:
Woohoo!

On a first date? LOL :D

Well, if the sims want. :blush:

Now, on a more complete answer to the topic, I usually avoid rabbit holes like the theater or restaurant because I want to see and control my sims on the dates. My sims go on dates that fit their personality and most important, their current mood. The University offers great options with Bowling Alley and Coffee House, Bridgeport with bars and lounges. My sims also like to go out to dance and relax on the hot tub. Some couples are more alternative, like two brooding teenagers who liked to go to isolated places like the Stone Troll Fishing Spot on Moonlight Falls and talk about life, feelings and play their instruments.
Mikezumi
6 years ago
Woohoo can be problematic on dates. I have had sims woohoo only to be immediately be told they have issues and the date ends. If my sims date, it's a date in name only and I try to avoid the date feature as much as possible. Most of the dates that have occurred in my game are because my sims grouped up without my knowledge and, when there's only two, the game reclassifies the grouping as a date :#
Goulsquash
6 years ago
Taking a skill class together.
Going out to the middle of nowhere to watch the stars.
Packing up a tent and setting up camp somewhere for the night.
Having a bonfire.
Experimenting with herbs :p
Inviting them over and making their favourite food.
Playing a game of billiards/darts/shuffleboard/etc.
Take a stereo to the beach and have them relax.

:)
NikkeiSimmer
Rising Vanguard
6 years ago
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--DVR2TBssgo/WsUReRnv02I/AAAAAAAAOO4/QwxBu4KWXc0bFXJEtq79sv66kFTj8_QWgCLcBGAs/s1600/Screenshot-92.jpg
Watch paparazzi get electrocuted.

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Watching the Watcher drop meteors on your sims’ enemies.

Lots of fun times on dates :mrgreen:
Mikezumi
6 years ago
@carvernosam Welcome to the forum :)
The thought of a mini-game makes me cringe. I don't like the idea of a mini-game or anything too scripted ... sandbox all the way for me! :D
igazor
6 years ago
"carvernosam;c-17284038" wrote:
I wish the dating mechanics were more like a mini-game based on lot type honestly. My sim always wants to go to the gallery, which irl is a cute date spot, but all you can do in game is view painting or like, make out on a bench. mini-game version has you race to find the one art piece your sim reacts positively to.

That's one approach. Another is, if your sims are going spend some serious time going to and wishing to go to art galleries, then spruce them up a bit. Some of my larger ones now also have LN bars, food service in some form or another, a reading library with computers available for public use, easels, sculpting stations, a lecture hall, etc. I guess a swimming pool, merry go round, and some massage tables might be a bit much, but it depends on what kind of atmosphere one wants to create by enhancing things. :)
Keiomestre
6 years ago
"carvernosam;c-17284038" wrote:
I wish the dating mechanics were more like a mini-game based on lot type honestly. My sim always wants to go to the gallery, which irl is a cute date spot, but all you can do in game is view painting or like, make out on a bench. mini-game version has you race to find the one art piece your sim reacts positively to.

Oh no, then it becomes like The Sims 2 where there is a visible score bar and you have to keep full-filling wishes in order to increase the score of the date and it’s duration. There is a hidden score meter on Sims 3, but it barely matters. As @Mikezumi , I want sandbox, not being forced on doing something.