Which iteration did magic/witches best?

My only problem with Making Magic is that witchcraft is something every Sim could learn, and not a separate life state (obviously, because we didn't have any at that point in time). Compared to TS3 where my witches could run around causing chaos for normal human sims it made it feel a lot less special.

I never played witches in TS2 so I can't compare it to 3 or 1.

I loved the Sims 2 skill system and the cauldrons and spell books. They're trappings that feel like they fit with witches to me. Even in RL my wiccan friend has both a spell book and a cauldron. The only difference is, her inner witch is more spiritual while the Sims version actually casts spells. Maybe wiccans do too. I don't know. It felt rude to ask my friend. :blush:

Anyway, I chose the Sims 2 because I like that there's a skill-up system to it. Its something your sim gets better at with time and practice. As human beings, we didn't start out running...first we learned to crawl.

Sims 1 and 3

Sims 3 had the best witches, imo, but Sims 1 Making Magic sounds like a fun pack.

"EA_Rtas;c-17143355" wrote:
Hey, considering this didn't really have anything to do with The Sims 4 I moved it to The Sims 3 section as that's the latest game in the poll :smile:

Thanks! :)

I wish I had played witches in TS1 and TS2. I think a friend of mine has TS1 with Makin' Magic...

There's the spellbook and the cauldron on the store. Do you guys think they are good additions? I felt there could be more things to do with them, plus, they could have more features if played with Supernatural.

I also agree that witchcraft could be a skill instead of a lifestate. I'd enjoy having a werewolf witch or a mermaid witch.

"AbellaKellaher;c-17143908" wrote:
I was surprised, with her being a Harry Potter fan, that she didn't mention broomsticks in TS3 - at least one of them is specifically modeled after HP (not a Potter fan, don't hate me!) Considering TS3 is the only open world it seems like that should have made it into her mention, as well as broomstick tricks and such.

Why would we hate you? I love Harry Potter, literally grew up alongside the books ? and yes, I loved the brooms in TS3!

I really liked Sims 2 witches if I'm being honest. I mean, I love Sims 3 too don't get me wrong. But I feel like in comparison they're a tiny bit more boring?
Sims 2 had more dynamic witches in the sense that you chose what kind of witch you were. It also had a lot more spells to tinker with. I personally really enjoyed raising up a household of witches and having the sisters choose opposing sides. I think Sims 3 witches have really beautiful spells, I just wish there were more of them and that the spell system had more to work towards overall.

I’m so nostalgic for Makin Magic! It was my favorite TS1 expansion and set the bar for everything that came after. Superstar was my second favorite, and now that we have Get Famous I feel like my Sims lives will be fulfilled once the upcoming magic expansion is released haha.