Soo about 40 minutes ago The Sims page on Facebook announced a couple of promo codes to get some game packs for free. There were only a couple of promo codes each for each pack (Fitness stuff only had 2), and it seemed from the comments that all of the codes were already redeemed after about 2 minutes after it was posted.I just wanna know if there's anyone else than me that thought this was a bit unfair. Why unfair, you might ask? Well, not everyone's awake right now. Timezones exists. People have jobs. There was also one guy who got 4 of the promo codes and claimed that he "didn't even play the game".To me this seems like a strange way of supporting people during this crisis... It felt kinda of Hunger Games-ish to me. Like The Sims threw a couple of cookie crumbs on the floor just to watch all the mice fight over them.What are your feelings on this? (Btw, don't bother with the codes, they've all been taken)https://i.imgur.com/zOANPW3.png

"SimsLovinLycan;c-17436553" wrote:Wow, that's lame. I mean, they should have emailed codes for one free pack from every player's wishlist instead. A Facebook post with only a couple of codes per pack...yeah, not the best move. Especially since teens and tweens (the audience they've been focusing on most) have actually been moving away from Facebook in recent years in favor of sites like Twitter and Instagram instead. Get with the times, EA. Facebook is turning into "that site where my mom gets recipes and spite-dislikes pictures of Mrs. O'Donald's cats." Even when they try to go, "Hello, Fellow Kids!", they still can't get it right... :| I totally agree with you about the 'trying to be hip with the kids' stuff. I don't know, I just think that this decision was kind of weird and unfair.

Wow, that's lame. I mean, they should have emailed codes for one free pack from every player's wishlist instead. A Facebook post with only a couple of codes per pack...yeah, not the best move. Especially since teens and tweens (the audience they've been focusing on most) have actually been moving away from Facebook in recent years in favor of sites like Twitter and Instagram instead. Get with the times, EA. Facebook is turning into "that site where my mom gets recipes and spite-dislikes pictures of Mrs. O'Donald's cats." Even when they try to go, "Hello, Fellow Kids!", they still can't get it right... :|

This isn't the first time they've released codes like this. Sometimes it's just one code as a status. There's no particular timing, it really is pot luck whether you get it. They're never going to be able to keep everyone happy.

"Coley666;c-17436561" wrote:This isn't the first time they've released codes like this. Sometimes it's just one code as a status. There's no particular timing, it really is pot luck whether you get it. They're never going to be able to keep everyone happy.I didn't know thatStill, this was because of the "Stay home" thing going on right now and that's kinda why I thought it was in poor taste as well

Yeah you have to be lightning quick to get one of the codes. :'(

The Sims free promo codes for packs

Chanty25
5 years ago
Not everyone is on facebook/twitter.
mariefoxprice83
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
I would have loved Tiny Living Stuff but sadly I didn't see the post until it was much too late. On the other hand, I had real life issues to sort out that were way more important than a game. :(
kukkahilla
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
I saw it on twitter about a minute after it was posted, tried to get the uni codes, but was too slow. Well I wasn't surprised :D

I've seen many giveaways like this on twitter and I'm used to missing them or being too slow. I got a Strangerville code once, though, and I'm still amazed I did. Yet I do not particularly like fast giveaways like this.
LadyTachunka
5 years ago
I find it unfair to be honest people still copy and paste the codes if they have them in a tweet. One dummy plumming redeemed two codes and deleted their tweet after admitting it and getting Hate I been trying to get 4 packs and been unable to get them because of how quick people are at typing stuff
Simmerville
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
What I really think would be suitable, would be to send me mail: "Hey Simmerville! We noticed you have bought nearly all packs for TS1, TS2, TS3 and TS4, and you have been playing TS4 for 17 billions hours, so we thought it was on time you get a free pack on the house! Use code xxxxxxx to claim your gift".
autocorrectvega
5 years ago
Soooooo I bought all the packs, expansions stuffs exc. at full price and original game.... what do I get lol... loyal customer award? Just the blessing of the sims I guess. #blessed
Julie68
5 years ago
Are these codes just to get the packs or to get extra items for these packs?
I've already got all the sims packs so they are useless to me if it's just for the packs themselves.
What do us simmers who are loyal to the game and buy them when they are released get?
I guess nothing as usual.
Ellupelluellu
Hero
5 years ago
"KaeChan2089;c-17437191" wrote:
"Ellupelluellu;c-17436899" wrote:
"KaeChan2089;c-17436891" wrote:
What is the point to do it this way when it's so quick and scammers (people who already have it and don't play who grab them for craps and giggles)...
-facepalm.-

So, what is the right way to do a giveaway for you???? And how are you so sure all the people are ones "who already have it and don't play who grab them for craps and giggles" ??

Geez, rude much?
I think just hosting a giveaway normally that way everyone can enter and a chance to see it instead of just giving away codes that can be claimed in seconds.

No. I was not meant to be rude. I do apologize for that. Now than you explained what you meant, I absolutely agree with you.
Twicelikey19
5 years ago
"vincentvega8899;c-17437701" wrote:
Soooooo I bought all the packs, expansions stuffs exc. at full price and original game.... what do I get lol... loyal customer award? Just the blessing of the sims I guess. #blessed

It's really just a gesture for some people who unfortunately can't get the packs they want. We really need to stop the "what about me" mentality lol

With that being said, they could at least give random codes to everyone instead of posting some codes and having people rush to Orgin hoping the one they picked works. Especially with the current events forcing many to stay home.
CaptainMe120
5 years ago
I saw this posted on Twitter, the simgurus were, idk if they still are, posting codes. They’re doing it because of the COVID-19 shelter in place, to keep people from being bored in home. Pretty neat. A lot of simgurus were taking part.