Controlling sims with arrow keys

I remember the sims 2 on console allowed you to control your sim with the analog stick instead of constant point and click. it was fun. im not sure if ide want that on the PC. but its an idea ive never really thought of.

Hi :)

I really hate keyboard controlled games. It would annoy the heck out of me.

I just want good routing.

I only like keyboard controls like that in a game where I'm sort of playing AS the character I'm controlling. I would HATE those controls for a PC sims game. I don't nor do I want to feel like I'm playing as a certain character, I'm controlling them. Also I like to play more than one sim at a time and I like to queue up actions for everyone and then let them go through those interactions while I'm maybe focusing on another sim or whatever. I feel like direct keyboard control like that would make the game feel more limited.

Alysha1988 wrote:
I only like keyboard controls like that in a game where I'm sort of playing AS the character I'm controlling. I would HATE those controls for a PC sims game. I don't nor do I want to feel like I'm playing as a certain character, I'm controlling them. Also I like to play more than one sim at a time and I like to queue up actions for everyone and then let them go through those interactions while I'm maybe focusing on another sim or whatever. I feel like direct keyboard control like that would make the game feel more limited.

^This.

No I wouldn't want it in my game either.

Yet another thread wanting to turn 'The Sims' a point and click, sandbox game into yet another genre, and platform. Console/Adventure game...characters controlled by the keyboard..RPG..genre...

Why am I not surprised. :?

Alysha1988 wrote:
I only like keyboard controls like that in a game where I'm sort of playing AS the character I'm controlling. I would HATE those controls for a PC sims game. I don't nor do I want to feel like I'm playing as a certain character, I'm controlling them. Also I like to play more than one sim at a time and I like to queue up actions for everyone and then let them go through those interactions while I'm maybe focusing on another sim or whatever. I feel like direct keyboard control like that would make the game feel more limited.

I'm with you. That is what I like about sims on the PC. I would hate having to move my sim family with arrow keys all the time. Not to say it is a bad idea for other games. But for sims, there is generally far too much going on at times to have to move each individual sim with arrow keys all the time.

I don't like console games because I suck at arrow controls so I would have to say no to this. And I wouldn't want it optional either because the more optional game play they put in the game, the more I can see it having related bugs. Really, for those want the game on console so much, maybe EA could just make a separate console game? Just thinking out loud - nobody get mad at me okay?

TRachet wrote:

pguida wrote:

TRachet wrote:

pguida wrote:
I hate the idea.

Being rude, are we now?

Are you talking about yourself? Because calling people rude for just expressing their opinion on a subject is very impolite and rude. I said that I hated the 'idea', which by no means is a personal comment on anyone. It's just how I feel about the 'idea'. I could love it, like it, be indifferent about it, dislike it or hate it. I chose the later. That's how I feel. Excuse-me, please.

:? Erm, I was talking about you.

There are people who are opposed to this idea, of course, but go and look at the way they said it. There's a difference.

Sorry if you felt I was jumping down your throat, concluded by the way you reacted, but I just didn't see this being normal, or polite. I saw it as being a blunt, ignorant response- that's all.

There's nothing wrong with the way they responded. I "hate" the idea myself and would never play the game if it we had to use those keys.

I always use the mouse. I sit back in my chair and relax while playing. I only get to play about once a week and play for a long time when I do. I do not want to have to use arrow keys.