I think we could really use a real memory system

It would also be cool if it were implemented in the game besides relying on mods.

I would love this. It would make the game feel more real

I enjoy the memory system in TS2. Yes, it is indeed one of important features in the game. I believe that TS4 used to have the feature where it pair with photos?

"xamira99;c-17402969" wrote:
I enjoy the memory system in TS2. Yes, it is indeed one of important features in the game. I believe that TS4 used to have the feature where it pair with photos?

Yes. At launch there was a Memories system where you could take a screenshot, designate it as a memory, then choose which sims the memory applies to and assign an emotion to it. Then, when your sim reminisced about the memory, it would give them a moodlet of the corresponding emotion. It was great both as a storytelling element and a gameplay mechanic.

After the patch that they implemented before "Get to Work" came out, though, The Memories system was folded into the screenshot manager, player control was taken away from assigning emotions to memories, and finding memories was made a total mess because instead of only seeing the memories for your active sim when you went into the menu like before, now you see all of your screenshots from every household and every save (memories, photos, "paint-from-reference" screenshots, and general screen shots, all mooshed together with no rhyme or reason) which not only makes the whole thing lag like crazy, it also makes it nearly impossible to find the memories you want!! It was one of TS4's best features at launch...and they destroyed it... -_-;

"SimsLovinLycan;c-17403022" wrote:

"xamira99;c-17402969" wrote:
I enjoy the memory system in TS2. Yes, it is indeed one of important features in the game. I believe that TS4 used to have the feature where it pair with photos?

Yes. At launch there was a Memories system where you could take a screenshot, designate it as a memory, then choose which sims the memory applies to and assign an emotion to it. Then, when your sim reminisced about the memory, it would give them a moodlet of the corresponding emotion. It was great both as a storytelling element and a gameplay mechanic.

After the patch that they implemented before "Get to Work" came out, though, The Memories system was folded into the screenshot manager, player control was taken away from assigning emotions to memories, and finding memories was made a total mess because instead of only seeing the memories for your active sim when you went into the menu like before, now you see all of your screenshots from every household and every save (memories, photos, "paint-from-reference" screenshots, and general screen shots, all mooshed together with no rhyme or reason) which not only makes the whole thing lag like crazy, it also makes it nearly impossible to find the memories you want!! It was one of TS4's best features at launch...and they destroyed it... -_-;

Wow I honestly dont remember. So many bugs and disabling patches that have been implemented.
Now my memories are messed up! XD

"Minai;c-17403043" wrote:

"SimsLovinLycan;c-17403022" wrote:

"xamira99;c-17402969" wrote:
I enjoy the memory system in TS2. Yes, it is indeed one of important features in the game. I believe that TS4 used to have the feature where it pair with photos?

Yes. At launch there was a Memories system where you could take a screenshot, designate it as a memory, then choose which sims the memory applies to and assign an emotion to it. Then, when your sim reminisced about the memory, it would give them a moodlet of the corresponding emotion. It was great both as a storytelling element and a gameplay mechanic.

After the patch that they implemented before "Get to Work" came out, though, The Memories system was folded into the screenshot manager, player control was taken away from assigning emotions to memories, and finding memories was made a total mess because instead of only seeing the memories for your active sim when you went into the menu like before, now you see all of your screenshots from every household and every save (memories, photos, "paint-from-reference" screenshots, and general screen shots, all mooshed together with no rhyme or reason) which not only makes the whole thing lag like crazy, it also makes it nearly impossible to find the memories you want!! It was one of TS4's best features at launch...and they destroyed it... -_-;

Wow I honestly dont remember. So many bugs and disabling patches that have been implemented.
Now my memories are messed up! XD

Yeah, I'm still sore about it because I used that feature all the time in my gameplay. Preserving memories for future browsing, using the reminiscing feature for screenshots or practical purposes...I LOVED it! It was so original and innovative!! It added an element of realism to the game that previous Memories systems just didn't have...AND it didn't have the potential to break the game over time like TS2's did!!! Losing it was one of the biggest mechanical blows dealt to this game, let me tell ya...

I've recently been getting back into S2 (because it's just so good) and I really enjoy that memory system. It's such a nice way to keep track of what has happened in that sim's life.

"SimsLovinLycan;c-17403022" wrote:

"xamira99;c-17402969" wrote:
I enjoy the memory system in TS2. Yes, it is indeed one of important features in the game. I believe that TS4 used to have the feature where it pair with photos?

Yes. At launch there was a Memories system where you could take a screenshot, designate it as a memory, then choose which sims the memory applies to and assign an emotion to it. Then, when your sim reminisced about the memory, it would give them a moodlet of the corresponding emotion. It was great both as a storytelling element and a gameplay mechanic.

After the patch that they implemented before "Get to Work" came out, though, The Memories system was folded into the screenshot manager, player control was taken away from assigning emotions to memories, and finding memories was made a total mess because instead of only seeing the memories for your active sim when you went into the menu like before, now you see all of your screenshots from every household and every save (memories, photos, "paint-from-reference" screenshots, and general screen shots, all mooshed together with no rhyme or reason) which not only makes the whole thing lag like crazy, it also makes it nearly impossible to find the memories you want!! It was one of TS4's best features at launch...and they destroyed it... -_-;

Ohhhhhhh so THATS what happen to it!!! ??? i wondered for so long.....

Yes!! The memory system in Sims 2 was simple, but so effective. I vividly remember the first time I played the Broke family, and I glanced at Brandi's memories, and it told me her husband had a pool ladder accident. Those memories make your Sims' lives unique, add to their personalities, help you tell more detailed stories, and may even affect how you play that Sim!

I also think memories (because we are in TS4 now, so it should be better than TS2) should have the ability to change/add traits to your Sim. For example, if your child Sim specifically remembers his/her parents divorcing, they may have the "Noncommittal" trait added to their list. Now, obviously the Simmer should have SOME control over that (because not ALL people would become Noncommittal over a divorce--some might become Jealous, or even Romantic, a desire to achieve a love their parents hadn't), so maybe there should be a slew of options that you have to choose from.

Regardless, I think memories are so important, and many should have a lasting affect on your Sim.

Yes. I've been wanting a TS2 memory system (and the family tree) adapted to TS4. Considering the amount of detail they are integrating into the worlds, I can't wait to see what improvements they do for the sims. We had a community survey about the sims back in April so there's hope.