What I Expected the Sims Spark’d to Actually Be

"Mouselline;c-17616010" wrote:
I was talking to someone else about this and they mentioned that the Sims isn’t really meant to be a competition. It’s a Sandbox game where you can do and be whatever you want. In this competition they are basically telling u what to do and making people lose in a game where there shouldn’t be a loser.

Yeah, it's a little strange to have a competition show based around something as subjective as "telling a story." Not sure if you've watched the show all the way through, but I'll put something in a spoiler tag just in case!~

(Spoilers for the last episode of Spark'd)


I do really love the story-telling aspect of the show. I love when they focus on the game and how it's so accessible to so many different types of people. But the competition aspect is almost...counter-intuitive? I feel like that's not quite the right word, but I'm sure you know what I mean!

"Calico45;c-17616075" wrote:
I agree with that sentiment, which is why I had no interest in Spark'd nor do to this day. Granted, I do not like reality TV, it both bores and annoys me (I have my own problems and little reason to care about fictional ones). However, I think I would have liked the show you described. Just people playing the game and trying to do something cool. Let's Plays are popular for a reason.

Instead we got a competition between influencers, which I personally do not watch, and which gave me a poor first impression. The whole thing is a shame in my opinion.

I agree and think the show would be way better if it was more of a laid-back kind of gaming show, rather than a fast-paced, high-stress competition. I feel like they were trying to play up both sides, so their vision got kinda muddy...if that makes sense. Basically, I like the idea of what they were going for, but I think it could've been way better. And hopefully if they continue, it will be!