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KittyCatHQ
3 years ago
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Can I use the sims that I make as characters in stories?

Can I use the Sims that I make as characters in stories? I like writing stories and for a story that I am working on right now, I want to add pictures to it. So, I want to know if I can use my Sims a...
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    puzzlezaddict
    3 years ago

    @KittyCatHQ  There are quite a lot of players writing stories under the general umbrella of "SimLit," and EA has been fine with this for over a decade if not longer.  Check out this forum if you want some examples:

    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/the-sims-4-stories-and-legacies

    You'll notice that many if not most players who write stories also host those stories on third-party sites; check the links in their signatures if you want to see more.

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KittyCatHQ
3 years ago
@xochiquetzl_xkvn Oh ok, so if I am understanding what you are saying. If it is for me, I can use their sims and screenshots, etc. However, if I want to share it, I would have to change it up some. Right?
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puzzlezaddict
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3 years ago

@KittyCatHQ  No, you can share it as-is.  If you want to make money off of the stories, you'll need to change enough details that you're not technically using EA's intellectual property.  But when you're not profiting, it doesn't matter.

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