Do you normally create a version of your own family?

@simsplayer818 

Oh! You should totally watch it! It has multiple movies in the franchise, and they are great imo. I couldn't be more excited than if you watched it! At least the first one.

Since you admitted to liking a boy band back then... I have to admit, I liked the Spice Girls back in the day lol, which was probably the equivalent for us that Backstreet Boys was for you. I'm not familiar with Manic Street Preachers, where they a big a deal back then? As for some of the older bands from the 70s, man, some were good. We listened to some of them at my grandmother's like Abba, the Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith (which I was surprised to learn they were a 70s band LOL since they were massive in the 90s) etc. Good times.

This may help, powercycle your xbox. Basically, see if you can unplug the power cable and leave it unplugged for several minutes (typically, I always suggest 2). Ideally, you want to unplug it directly from the console itself. As for Error 0... that is the Xbox telling you there is a problem, without telling you what the issue is (I guess the Xbox can't make sense of what is happening). As for the other issues, hopefully powercycling your console will help 🙂 If you do do this, lemme know if it helps :D

@simsplayer818 

I am sorry to hear that. Have you considered getting it on the PC though? Unless you have a bunch of other Sims related downloads - like packs etc., that could be a good alternative(?) I've never played the Sims on console, except for an older title called The Sims Bustin' Out on GBA. I definitely like the convenience of consoles, but PC definitely has advantages when it comes to troubleshooting issues. It's very frustrating when issues pops up on console. I was playing a game on the Switch actually, and every now and then the game would crash because of a specific skill (it didn't crash that often, but when it did, it was frustrating).

Oh, I didn't expect you to like the Spice Girls lol. Typically, I wanna say teenage boys liked them more back in the day lol. I would be curious to know what your favourite bands were over the years. I assume plenty of them would be English? (or close to England) I am sure some of the groups/singers I liked were English, but the reality is that many don't sing with their natural voice but rather sing in a North American one for some reason OR something in between. At least the ones I know were English did. Not all of course, and the best example are The Beatles (England) and The Cranberries (Ireland), as they sung with their natural voice.

Actually, it's insane when I see actors on tv who are actually from England but imitate the North American accent to perfection. I can, more or less, imitate the Irish accent (and/or Scottish, as I have a fairly decent imitation of Sean Connery I must say).

For me, I'd say some of my fav songs are from The Verve, Vengaboys,  The Spice Girls, Scatman John, The Cranberries, Moist, and Aqua among many others.

@simsplayer818 On the gaming PC subject, I actually have a gaming laptop. Due to the fact my other computers couldn't handle any game. when I decided against a actual gaming PC. It was mainly for the reason they're a serious investment, and the comfort of taking a laptop anywhere without the hassle of a delicate heavy system unit was a major reason. Plus I don't have anymore space for another desk for a computer. As me and my family have a mac that we all use, our mac,  takes quite a bit of space up with a desk and office chair. So I knew that a PC would most likely be to big, but I wanted a computer that could not only be my PC, but to be able to handle the majority of my games, and not sound like a jumbo jet taking off. 😂 So when I discovered gaming laptops, my decision was made. They are expensive too, a definite investment, but I truly love it. And it's lit up keyboard! 😊 I must admit some games make it work, when I hear the fans freaking out, usually the sims does that to it. 😂 I'm also no tech expert so I thought a massive PC might be to complicated for me to handle. 🤣 But anyway, I completely understand your love of a little console like the switch, I like play a little bit of animal crossing too. What's good about the switch is it's portable, light, comfortable to hold. It's also no hassle to turn off and put down. I'm a a bit perfectionist with things I find important, so I get crazy with making sure my computers are all shut down, no open tabs, clean, and put in a safe place where they won't get damaged. So the switch is prefect in size to put in a safe place easily. On the subject of music, my personal taste is very varied. I love many different songs from many genres, but probably my favourite genre is Soul/Rnb, and what is usually described as 'Alternative' RnB, or just alternative music, whatever that means. 😂                            

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@simsplayer818 Oh wow! With a laptop for the Sims? That is surprising tbh. Out of curiosity, which brand did you get?

I didn't realize you couldn't use a mouse. That sucks, as PCs can be practical sometimes. Hopefully you'll find a workaround. I've seen some pretty interesting mice. It's pretty neat what they can do with those honestly. I'm seen some of the most bizarre mice, including one shaped like a gun, another like a baseball etc. Are you familiar with a youtuber named LGR (Lazy Game Reviews)? He does Sims vids from time to time, but he has a lot of particular and peculiar vids, including about the mice I mentioned. I think you would like him.

Really? My favourite song is actually by the Verve - the one called Bitter Sweet Symphony. I just absolutely love that one. As for the Cranberries, I really enjoy Zombie. 

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

Have you heard about consoles called NUCs? Intel makes them, and other companies make those type of PCs as well. They are very, very small and smaller than laptops (not the height, but the rest of it). They also make gaming ones. They are expensive though.

@Midevil_Chaos Yes! I have heard of NUC's. When I was looking for a PC combined with a gaming aspect, I stumbled upon them but I was still more set upon a gaming laptop, as I just liked the idea of a laptop. Because my old laptop that sadly had a bit of a nervous breakdown. I still have absolutely no idea what was wrong with it. But it wasn't a gaming PC, just a normal laptop. I don't know why I'm talking about it in past tense because I still have it. 😂 Sadly it doesn't work though, maybe one day I'll take it to a computer shop to see if they can fix it. My laptop I have at the moment is a MSi, not cheap but I adore it. It's one at the cheaper end of the spectrum, but still expensive. There is no gaming pc that is particularly cheap sadly. 🙃 I settled upon a MSi because of the extremely positive reviews on their products. The reviews were from all types of people. People who used their computers for editing videos, playing games, and using it for work. talking of videos, I also watch Clint (LGR) I enjoy his sims expansion pack reviews and he's usually very honest with his opinions. Also him showing older tech is pretty cool, not many youtubers do that. I'm not a tech expert though, the opposite. 🤣 but it's nice to see anyway.   (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

@Midevil_ChaosI lost a Dell laptop which wasn't old at the time and had been used by my friend who is also a gamer, but he plays mostly things like COD type games. It lasted about 6 months with Sims 3 base game. I got a brand new Acer too which also didn't last long although the particular one I got wasn't as powerful as the Dell. At the time I wish I'd talked specs in the computer repair shop but despite working with computers for years, including building intranet pages and databases I had one of those "girl being made to feel clueless moments" in the store lol. All my tech knowledge left my head for some reason 🤦.
That's one of the great things about this forum. Anyone in that situation now that knows about us can just ask and immediately get someone to give great and detailed advice and point them in the right direction.

For sure! I was skeptical about it being able to handle games like a desktop PC, But it does. I play TS4 on ultra graphics too, which is what I was initially excited about when I first got my PC. As I have never had a game set to ultra whilst playing on my other PC's. I've had it for around 4/5 years and I've never had a problem with it. *Touches all the wood in my house* 😂 but it's a investment that's for sure! ❤

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

Oh! Did you hear the scandal involving MSI? I heard about it several weeks AFTER buying my MSI video card. They got burnt SO bad from critics XD I don't know why they thought it would go well lol. Glad you got a gaming laptop now, and yeah if you buy pre-made gaming rigs, those are expensive as all hell. I personally built my own though, but to be fair I am a PC expert.

As for LGR, he's probably the most honest Youtuber out there for sure. I do love the stuff he looks at, and man... when he inputs some of that old code in those older machines? I am just grateful I didn't really have to do that growing back in the 90s.

@simsplayer818 

To be fair, it's hard to get an actual good laptop. My gaming laptop (which I use as a backup only) is good, sure, but not amazingly powerful. Real gaming good laptops cost so much money, that I can't blame anyone for purchasing something worth "only" a grand or so.

You work(ed) in the tech industry? You have officially become my favourite "Simster" (or however you wanna put it)! That and the fact that you actually know the band The Verve.  I love tech, and when you think you know something, there is always something else that tells you otherwise lol. The things I learn that are insanely obscure or you really gotta see it to believe it type of thing? lol. But at least with tech, it's always fun things. Coding though can change (especially by Google with Angular), and can be tricky. Seems like you worked with backend stuff, at least with the DBs. I think I probably worked with MySQL back in the day (I know there were types of DBs as well that you could use via the web host, but I forgot what they were called). Hard stuff lol.

@simsplayer818 

I know what you mean. I once had a boat load of papers and was like: "why?" So I spent several days getting rid of what I didn't need/want. As for the rest, I did keep them because they were video game related like maps in games and it was easier to simply keep those as such. Otherwise, I actually transcribed a lot of what I had before from journals etc. It's quite something seeing something and the next day... it becomes obsolete or a nuisance. I still have Word 98 somewhere XD If it wasn't for the fact that it doesn't have modern fonts which are easy to read, it'd still be my fav one out there. Out of curiosity, what were your certificates about?

Exactly! You get it :D I will never touch an Apple product, even with a 10 inch poll. At least with Microsoft, you can mod it, both hardware and software based. With an Mac? Forget it, you void your warranty if you go near the hardware. As for Android phones, you actually have different UIs, depending on the phone manufacturer. I've used several brands, and LG is, imo, the best brand out there. It's a shame that they decided to stop making phones. I tried other phones, and it's not the same. I basically end up downloading a launcher so I can use that phone and get close to I can get to an LG experience. The LG Velvet? Man, it may be an older phone at this point in comparison to newer phones... but the specs? Pretty much on par still! There is something to say about LG's legacy in terms of products.

@Midevil_Chaos  Yes! I heard of this particular scandal if you're referring to the eBay one. I felt sorry for the people who bought those items at astronomical prices, selling products at over a grand worth 50% less than that, is just terrible. usually, you expect this from the scalpers who buy all the popular gifts at Christmas, then products sell out, so people end up trying to get them even at extortionate prices. I remember this over the PS5 when it first came out. I bought my laptop before that scandal, but I know it goes on a lot. I personally wouldn't buy a particular product if I knew it was way overpriced. I would most likely wait for the price to reduce. But I know the people who get ripped off, usually, don't want their children to not have the certain present they asked for. So they're willing to over pay to give their children the present they wanted. At Christmas you see the price increase in everything. I was looking through websites in October compared to December, and most companies put up prices by at least 10%, even grocery stores. Fantastic to hear you built your own PC. Some companies charge over ten grand to build a PC for a costumer. I've heard of people who've paid thousands for a PC built for them, and got the worst customer service ever. That being said. I always say, Cars and PC's, and anything that looks mechanical and complicated I won't touch. 😂 I'm amazed by people like you who know what they're doing with things like that. My knowledge is just everywhere but practical. the best type of knowledge is obscure though, right?! 😂 The other day I had this quote stuck in my head, only to realise it was from the Witcher 3 🤣. Random things I'm a connoisseur of. (Aka all things not helpful in a important situation) Lol. (●ˇ∀ˇ●)

@Midevil_Chaos Also yes! LG products are great. Our Fridge freezer and TV are from LG, And they're both over 5 years old. I think they have amazing, quality products. not cheap, although worth it for the quality. 😊 Plus on The Verve subject, I also like some of their music. In particular 'when the drugs don't work'. But the some of the lyrics specifically "like a cat in a bag..." always depresses me, even though musically it's a very pretty song. (●ˇ∀ˇ●)

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

Yeah, that's the one! I was so disgusted though when people were scalping Xbox and PS5's - pure greed like that is so effing disgusting. I would never pay 2 grand for a console, and those who do? If they have the money because they're rich, that's one thing. But if you're just a normal person? Maybe those parents should teach their kids something else than greed. At some point, it's about teaching children the value of money, but when you spend 2 grand on a console? That's not a good life lesson. It saddens me to see some people falling into that trap of: "my child really wants this!" How about the lesson of: "kids don't need a 2 grand console and they can have fun with something else"?

Thanks! To be fair, I was interested in PCs since I was a teen, and at some point I wanted to learn more. I started with simple web dev and found my way up to having a better understanding of PC hardware. PC hardware does change, but the change is an understandable change, while web dev is change and then more change, and you're looking at hundreds of languages if not more at this point. When you look at Python for example, that still exists and it was created in 1991... and still exists. Imagine all those languages that exist AND frameworks that go with it, then even more are created.

Random things is good lol. Like how to get X game to play because it doesn't work correctly, and then you need to add some resolution files and then also run a fixed exe file. There, random, but someone knew and shared that fix lol. Random knowledge is good. 

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

The only ones I've owned for LG were phones. If you look at tvs though, Samsungs are great for those as long as you select the premium ones. I mean, the other ones are good too, but premium Samsung tvs are so damn amazing. Where I'm at, we may have Samsung dishwasher I think (furnished with the place). I am sure LG makes a better dishwasher than Samsung lol. I'd be curious to test out an LG for dishwashers and the washing/drying machines.

I am not familiar with that specific song. I just read the lyrics. I don't even know what to say about 'em lol.

@Midevil_Chaos I totally agree with you about the parents and children. I think parents get caught up in the pressure of trying to make their children happy with material items, when really all the children want is a loving parent. I thankfully, in my childhood and now, never asked for anything ridiculously expensive or multiple items. When I was a child, I remember having a crazy huge imagination, most children do. I could play make believe for hours. I think I mainly played with just one doll, even though I had more to play with anyway. I think most children do that. The whole joke of 'bought my child a dollhouse which came in a huge box, but instead of playing with the dollhouse they're playing with the box' Is very true in my opinion. It just seems in a crazy capitalist society (which seems to be getting worse), even some children become unchildlike. Seriously I'm more childish than some actual children I know.🤣

And sorry for mentioning that song by The Verve. Lol. not the most cheery. 😂 Also, if you like The Verve. Do you know The Gorillaz? They're quite pop like and also British. Basically the lead singer, Damon Albarn, Also lead singer of Blur too. Basically talks in a british accent rather than sings. Lol. I know you mentioned bands who sound obviously not North American, and that's who I thought of straight away. Sorry for rambling, seriously a major trait of mine. If I was a sim my traits would most likely be perfectionist, goofball, and clumsy. They really don't go together. Lol (It's a permanent annoyance for me😂.)  (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

Just like in that Simpsons episode back in the day, where Maggie was playing with a box XD. And yes, you are correct, children simply want parents who pay attention. I've actually started watching Full House (I hadn't watched since I was much younger), and their dad says that he wants to spend more time with his daughters, because of Michelle calling uncles Joey and Jess, dad lol. That thing is real, where if you're not the main parent (in his case, since his wife was no longer among the living in the show), that will happen.

I didn't have imaginary friends like some people do, but I did have legos and gijoes though. Those were fun to play with. When it came to using my imagination, I wanna say we would create stories with those books. You know those tabletop games that have a book you can use? Sorta like D&D, but not D&D. It was fun. I would play with my friend and we were 18 at that point lol, and still playing with those types of games.

I agree, society is way too capitalistic. And yeeeeeeees! I too am very much more like of a child at heart than many other younger people lol. In fact, I am sorta like Joey from Full House, just not as talented with my voice impersonations though XD

Really? I personally don't consider Gorillaz to be pop music. Wait, their singer was the same as for Blur? How? XD I prefer Blur, personally.

Girl, don't apologize. You and I would do well face to face. You could talk, and I could listen lol. To be fair, I write more than I talk. Wait, you're saying you're a "perfectionist, goofball, and clumsy"? I have to see that LOL. This is like adding 2+2 and expecting it to be 5 lol.

@Midevil_Chaos  Yes truly! My personality is very contradicting. Lol. And I too didn't have any imaginary friends! When I heard of that being a common thing I was shocked as I thought it was rare. I mean I used to play with all sorts of things and use my imagination. I played with all sorts of toys mainly Barbie and many other things. (Although Bratz didn't float my boat though😂). But Lego! I was terrible at, I had friends that used to make amazing things, and I'd just make a box and that's it 😂. I literally couldn't make anything else. It's the same with games, when it comes to Build and Buy in the sims franchise it's the same again for me. let's just say, I start with an idea to build a pretty house with landscaping, then it just ends up being a box with a porch on it 🤣. Like I said practical things are not a strong point for me 😂. The whole left side or right side of the brain question, I'm definitely on the right side. I'm also not particularly good at math that's for sure! Lol.

All my lots in TS4 are from the gallery, not ashamed to admit that 😂. People that can build in the sims are so talented! I'm always soo impressed with people on the galleries' creations! Just for reference on 16 personalities (I don't know whether you've taken the test on there). But when I did the personality test, my result was INFP-T. It basically means I'm constantly daydreaming, and can ramble for hours 😂Lol. it was a surprisingly accurate result!  \(●'◡'●)/

@Mrs_K_Desormeaux 

Congratulations on being normal :D I never understood the imaginary friend thing. Like, someone is just talking to air. I don't get it lol.

I am surprised about the legos part though. Usually, they come with a boxed set with instructions. Unless you had a bunch of loose legos like I did. I mean, I had both, but my brother is considerably older than I am, so that's why I had a lot of legos growing up, though I did prefer my gijoes. My brother still has legos. In case you were wondering, he is indeed married lol.

Alright, took the test because, you know I had to after you mentioned it! So, first attempt...Hopeful Romantic. Yeah, definitely not the test lol. Taking a look at another one... nope. Ok, went online to verify, since I know exactly what you're referring to, but I couldn't find a Sims one AND then... realized you didn't mean a Sims test but actually the website I was on afterwards. Alright, I am a Logistician apparently ISTJ-A: "Logisticians are practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted." And 100% introverted, 60% observant, 87% thinking (vs feeling), 53% judging (me in the first line about imaginary people lol) and 54% assertive. That's me in a nutshell. Ironically though, I do daydream all the time like you LOL. That being said, the above is probably the reason why I struggle when it comes to "moral" decisions when there is no true good answer. Sorta like the trolley problem. 

You must be very creative as well, considering you daydream all the time 🙂 Hopefully you write, paint or maybe play music(?)

@Midevil_Chaos  I imagined you as that personality type! especially as you've got patience to work with computers. Sorry I forgot to put 16 personalities is it's own website 😂. That's my scatter brained ways coming out again Lol. Me and my friend did that test 2 years back and I thought it was accurate about us! My personal results were, as I still have them. (Professional Hoarder. Loool)

52% Introverted (vs Extroverted 48%), 79% Intuitive (vs Observant 21%), 73% Feeling (vs Thinking 27%), 63% Prospecting (vs Judging 37%) 70% Turbulent (vs Assertive) INFP-T. I think your personality group is obviously deep thinkers that are patient intellectuals. Whilst mine is just means I'm all over the place. which is very trueee. As for music, I can't play any instruments (accept from the music presets on keyboards 😂). I've always wanted to learn though, especially the violin, I love the violin. My grandma was a soprano and ballroom dancer, so I'm into arty-farty stuff like her 😂. I also love acting it's just messing about, and what's not to like about that! As for painting sadly that's not my forte. but I do love art. Actual artists amaze me, being able to make a canvas look like a human being! Like whoa, I also think the same way about digital artists, so talented!

I've completely rambled now again. Lol. Btw on the Lego subject they belonged to other kids I never saw the guides for the actual bricks 🤣. I had some stickle bricks that I played with though, I didn't ever ask for Lego for the reason of it just wasn't my expertise. 😂