When does the Sims 3 take place?
Hopefully I'm not copying another thread but let me know if there is a thread active on here... I think the Sims 3 takes place in around 1975, because of the culture and lifestyle. (I...
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Personally, I think the town's (Sunset Valley) base Architectual design is a span of mid-50s through early 60's (I am in no way knowledgeable in Architectual design, the rabbit-hold buildings just put me in mind of this era). When it comes to clothing, hairstyles, and attitudes, I think the town is probably functioning somewhere in the mid-70's. Some of the residential homes look as if they have been renovated from their 'older' versions (before the 50's as shown by their wallpaper designs and interior solid color choice) to a more 1970's modern version (as shown by their floor plans and window replacements).
Plus, the first sets sold in The Store were the Ultra Lounge furniture set (which reeks of 70's vibes especially the cubed lemon-yellow sofa and chairs). And, the 'Jet Set' clothing which for the Elders look to be 1950-ish (gloves and long gloves were all the rave for style and sophistication), Adult & Young Adult looks crossover into an updated 50's-60's style (gloves are still present but less lengthy & patterns make an appearance), while the teens set is more late 60's to mid 70's (shorter skirts, bolder patterns, and blazers are now on the scene).
I include the technology in their time placement because it clearly shows this town (like all EA TS3 towns/worlds) are caught in a time paradox. As near as I can tell, the actual current time the Sims 3 take place in is located in the 'Into The Future' normal timeline (that would be their 'present day').
Plus, the first sets sold in The Store were the Ultra Lounge furniture set (which reeks of 70's vibes especially the cubed lemon-yellow sofa and chairs). And, the 'Jet Set' clothing which for the Elders look to be 1950-ish (gloves and long gloves were all the rave for style and sophistication), Adult & Young Adult looks crossover into an updated 50's-60's style (gloves are still present but less lengthy & patterns make an appearance), while the teens set is more late 60's to mid 70's (shorter skirts, bolder patterns, and blazers are now on the scene).
I include the technology in their time placement because it clearly shows this town (like all EA TS3 towns/worlds) are caught in a time paradox. As near as I can tell, the actual current time the Sims 3 take place in is located in the 'Into The Future' normal timeline (that would be their 'present day').
