How do you "rotational" play
i have never rotated play between families but i see in the forums that many folks have. I think it would add a bit more depth to my play ..i tend to create characters to place in a save along with a...
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Thought I'd chip in my two cents since "rotational" play is my poison of choice!~
1. When you begin your play what rules do you abide by (if any)?
- I don't really have any rules except "have fun." I know it sounds so cheesy, but my rotational save is my "relax and just play" save, meaning I boot it up when I need to de-stress, or just want to play the game. I use cheat codes for some households, some I don't -- it just depends on what I'm feeling like at the moment. Oh, and all my aging is turned off, of course!
2. How many characters do you play and are they usually single..married...married with kids or are they direct family members (example ..mom dad and/or siblings)?
- This is probably going to sound insane (or should I say erratic?), but I have...roughly 300* Sims give or take (and that includes the premades, of course), but obviously I don't play them all at the same time. Most of them I haven't played as at all -- yet. I just really love to make Sims, and it makes me happy to see them walking around town, even if they're just there for scenery for now. As for their marital status and stuff, it varies widely. I've got single Sims, big families, small families, roommate groups. Everything goes!
3. How long does this type of play hold your interest approximately? ( for example..a week...a month ...longer?)
- I'd say I've had my current rotational save for two or three (maybe four) years now. Sometimes I'll go on long bouts without playing, but it's always there when I come back!
4. Do you usually use NewCrest so you can create your own town or do you have a favorite neighborhood and why?
- Tbh Newcrest is like...the bane of my existence. I've filled out maybe half of it, but I use it mainly for large families and restaurant/other types of community-based lots. My favorite world is apparently San Myshuno, where 12 of my played households live. Although I do personally have a soft spot for Oasis Springs~ ?
5. Would you say there is any draw backs to rotational play and if yes then what would those draw backs be?
- I'd say that, for me anyway, it can be a little overwhelming sometimes. There's still lots I want to do in my world (remaking/adding community lots, making more Sims to fill out empty houses, etc.), but I try not to feel too bad if I put it off to just play the game for a while.
6. Other then using rotational play what type of simmer are you in game...for example ...do you prefer family related play....single sims over couples...do you prefer to begin as a teen in a family or something else.
- The Sims I usually wind up spending the most time with are the young adult, single Sims. They may have a roommate or two, but it's just less stressful for me than playing with large families (especially ones with toddlers). I mainly have fun trying to get to the top level of different careers, fill out aspirations, etc.!
*Edited to reflect the...actual number...of Sims I play with...
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1. When you begin your play what rules do you abide by (if any)?
- I don't really have any rules except "have fun." I know it sounds so cheesy, but my rotational save is my "relax and just play" save, meaning I boot it up when I need to de-stress, or just want to play the game. I use cheat codes for some households, some I don't -- it just depends on what I'm feeling like at the moment. Oh, and all my aging is turned off, of course!
2. How many characters do you play and are they usually single..married...married with kids or are they direct family members (example ..mom dad and/or siblings)?
- This is probably going to sound insane (or should I say erratic?), but I have...roughly 300* Sims give or take (and that includes the premades, of course), but obviously I don't play them all at the same time. Most of them I haven't played as at all -- yet. I just really love to make Sims, and it makes me happy to see them walking around town, even if they're just there for scenery for now. As for their marital status and stuff, it varies widely. I've got single Sims, big families, small families, roommate groups. Everything goes!
3. How long does this type of play hold your interest approximately? ( for example..a week...a month ...longer?)
- I'd say I've had my current rotational save for two or three (maybe four) years now. Sometimes I'll go on long bouts without playing, but it's always there when I come back!
4. Do you usually use NewCrest so you can create your own town or do you have a favorite neighborhood and why?
- Tbh Newcrest is like...the bane of my existence. I've filled out maybe half of it, but I use it mainly for large families and restaurant/other types of community-based lots. My favorite world is apparently San Myshuno, where 12 of my played households live. Although I do personally have a soft spot for Oasis Springs~ ?
5. Would you say there is any draw backs to rotational play and if yes then what would those draw backs be?
- I'd say that, for me anyway, it can be a little overwhelming sometimes. There's still lots I want to do in my world (remaking/adding community lots, making more Sims to fill out empty houses, etc.), but I try not to feel too bad if I put it off to just play the game for a while.
6. Other then using rotational play what type of simmer are you in game...for example ...do you prefer family related play....single sims over couples...do you prefer to begin as a teen in a family or something else.
- The Sims I usually wind up spending the most time with are the young adult, single Sims. They may have a roommate or two, but it's just less stressful for me than playing with large families (especially ones with toddlers). I mainly have fun trying to get to the top level of different careers, fill out aspirations, etc.!
*Edited to reflect the...actual number...of Sims I play with...
i may or may not have a problem
