Just what is it? Where is this "Smart-Sim Technology"? Where is this engine they were boasting about?Apparently the engine doesn't support beards very well. It's "more limiting" than Sims 3 engine. Why? You said it was going to be better. Is the engine just all hype because it originated as the engine for a poorly made online game?Looks like the engine can host partying just well. Maybe it's because you built it only to hold your vision? Why aren't my sims smarter like you said? Sure, the stories are weirder, but not because they're so smart... it's because they're so dumb.Why am I seeing loner sims working out at the gym? Why are my slob sims cleaning up after themselves? Why is my family-oriented sim seen partying and alone? Why is my good sim such a meanie? WHY? Is this what your new engine was built for? I don't know what's more shallow: the game or the callous disregard for fans.Thanks... sorry about the rant. I'm just a wee bit frustrated at the moment.

The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)

I feel ya."Colton147147;14165276" wrote:The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:) Not advanced enough for Justine Keaton.

"Colton147147;14165276" wrote:The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:) No, it's not.

"AmericanSimStory;14165371" wrote:I think routing in this game is a lot better than TS3, but I agree that there is still a lot to be desired. If by completely disregarding physics and walking through each other is better routing. I think it's ridiculous :unamused: If you want to see the best routing, just go to mod the sims and get the walkaround OMSP for TS2. That is "smarter routing". I wish the devs had just reverse engineered all the mods that improved TS2.

EA, a Question About Sims 4 Game Engine

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Colton141414
Seasoned Novice
10 years ago
The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)
Corey785
10 years ago
I feel ya.

"Colton147147;14165276" wrote:
The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)

Not advanced enough for Justine Keaton.
A26R29
10 years ago
"Colton147147;14165276" wrote:
The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)

No, it's not.
BrittanyChick22
10 years ago
I agree
nanashisims
New Ace
10 years ago
"AmericanSimStory;14165371" wrote:
I think routing in this game is a lot better than TS3, but I agree that there is still a lot to be desired.

If by completely disregarding physics and walking through each other is better routing. I think it's ridiculous :unamused: If you want to see the best routing, just go to mod the sims and get the walkaround OMSP for TS2. That is "smarter routing". I wish the devs had just reverse engineered all the mods that improved TS2.
Scobren
Legend
10 years ago
Information I found about it: http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/20/4639910/sims-4-come-to-life-levels-up-the-emotion-with-new-smartsim
http://honeywellsims4news.tumblr.com/post/89262508936/mini-simguru-qa-from-twitter-system-requirements

"GAME ENGINE
"The Sims 4 is not built on Frostbite, Glass Box, or any other previously known engine. It’s a completely new engine that was built specifically for The Sims 4. We haven’t given it a name.

"Smart Sim” was how we were referring to the new tech driving the behavior of the Sims, not the engine itself.“ —Graham Nardone, Tweets: one, two and three."

So Smart Sim isn't the engine, it is just the Sims AI. There is no name for the engine, but it was built just for the Sims 4.
LoveMcQueen
10 years ago
"AmericanSimStory;14165371" wrote:
I think routing in this game is a lot better than TS3, but I agree that there is still a lot to be desired.

How is going to the third floor bathroom sink to wash the dishes better routing?

They lied about the better engine because that's what companies do to hype people and get them to buy their products. It's all just a bunch of bologna. And bologna taste's like crap.
king_of_simcity
10 years ago
Good thread OP :smile:

The rush to get TS4 out in time though seems to have meant that a weaker engine has been used

:disappointed:
popalopn1234
10 years ago
"Colton147147;14165276" wrote:
The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)

Now you're obviously just trolling us colton. Don't even deny it. You post stuff like this on every single thread where people say something bad (but true) about the sims 4.
king_of_simcity
10 years ago
"popalopn;14165714" wrote:
"Colton147147;14165276" wrote:
The Sims 4's engine is much more advanced than the previous Sims games. o:)

Now you're obviously just trolling us colton. Don't even deny it. You post stuff like this on every single thread where people say something bad (but true) about the sims 4.

Well said :smile:

I have nothing against people who enjoy TS4 but repeating the same lines gets old fast.