What the heck?

"Writin_Reg;c-17004918" wrote:

"Goldmoldar;c-17004898" wrote:

"Cinebar;c-17004889" wrote:
64Bit machines have been around since 2007. I'm not sure why anyone would have purchased a 32 bit machine, like holding on to XP long after Windows 7 had been going for several years and now Windows 10. I'm not sure why EA allowed them to go back and grab old integrated graphics and very old Intel chips or Nvidia chips that were extremely old cards even when people were playing TS3. It's always made me wonder why TS4's requirements included very old cards, systems and chips even before TS3 was even produced.

I agree however, some were looking to save money or just did not have the budget to buy an 64 bit. There are also that likes to cling to the old even though there is the new maybe out of fear or something and in time even those will upgrade or just give up computing and just move over to the genre of console if it is gaming.

Perhaps gaming is not the hobby those people should chose to engage in either. Personally Sims 3 wouldn't have had some of it's issues had they decided to upgrade that game to 64 bit - so actually this should have been in the works long before now - in my opinion. Sims 3's top error was a lack of memory error and not because most players lacked memory but the fact the game was 32 bit and could not utilize any memory over 3.5 gigs. During Sims 3 I know I ran at the very least 8 gigs of ram of which 5 gigs sat there useless to that game as it was 32 bit and just could not access all my ram. That proved this game should have been upgraded 7 years ago, and Sims 4 should have been 64 bit when it came out - in my opinion.

Also the video card companies have stopped supporting 32 bit already - so you cannot even upgrade your video cards and in the Sims keeping your STAND ALONE video cards up to date has always been important to this game. At the very least when Radeon and Nvidia announced they were dropping support for 32 bit - EA should have announced they were dropping support for 32 bit as well - not waited until it already happened.

It is all part of the evolution process as they are now eyeing 16 gbs of ram and video cards are now stocked with 8 or 11 and some with 16 Gb video ram. I agree EA/Maxis waited too long and should have done this way back and those that brought systems brought them as EA/Maxis had made it sound like 32 bit was safe and will be for awhile. I I paid attention to where other companies even MS was going and that is how I built or had mine prebuilt with more than the asking requirement. However with all I have I know there will be an time for me to upgrade again but not for an long while and when that time comes it will be my son that will take the reins as I will be retired and vacationing. :) It also depended on what games some played that may cause them to upgrade sooner as not everyone played Sims that includes me. Some productivity programs also made some upgrade.

The way things are developing some might get their ultimate nightmare of Sims 4 evolving into Sims 5. >:) So many changes since 2014 and no new iteration of Microsoft Windows to keep up with either.

The only other thing is that there might not be a Sims 5 equivalent coming and EA/Maxis are hanging on to this iteration for as long as possible.

I don't mind that either as I doubt whether I would buy a Sims 5. It's the end of the road for me.

"Simburian;c-17004958" wrote:
The way things are developing some might get their ultimate nightmare of Sims 4 evolving into Sims 5. >:) So many changes since 2014 and no new iteration of Microsoft Windows to keep up with either.

The only other thing is that there might not be a Sims 5 equivalent coming and EA/Maxis are hanging on to this iteration for as long as possible.

I don't mind that either as I doubt whether I would buy a Sims 5. It's the end of the road for me.

True, but I think some are going to be a little more cautious in making that move early as some did with Sims 4 and not just 64 bit just on how it is programmed. If Sims 5 does come about I know not to buy right away and just wait and see how things goes and what direction it will go in.

This is great news for TS4 since 32 bit systems are what's dragging back the game.

If you have an old computer, don't expect to play new games.

"DreamaDove;c-17004966" wrote:
This is great news for TS4 since 32 bit systems are what's dragging back the game.

If you have an old computer, don't expect to play new games.

Actually, it is not just 64 bits that one may have to worry about as there are other aspects of the developmental process that need to be considered. Imo just because Sims 4 is now going to be 64 bit totally it does not necessarily mean there will be robust features added for it is an wait and see and also have to think about the engine's gaming parameters. Now if EA/Maxis can do all this I would be very happy but right now going to 64 bit with no hinderence from 32 bit programming does not give me any peps as again I rather wait and see what they do going forward.

"Goldmoldar;c-17004972" wrote:

"DreamaDove;c-17004966" wrote:
This is great news for TS4 since 32 bit systems are what's dragging back the game.

If you have an old computer, don't expect to play new games.

Actually, it is not just 64 bits that one may have to worry about as there are other aspects of the developmental process that need to be considered. Imo just because Sims 4 is now going to be 64 bit totally it does not necessarily mean there will be robust features added for it is an wait and see and also have to think about the engine's gaming parameters. Now if EA/Maxis can do all this I would be very happy but right now going to 64 bit with no hinderence from 32 bit programming does not give me any peps as again I rather wait and see what they do going forward.

Sure, but it's a step in the right direction and I'll take it.

"DreamaDove;c-17004978" wrote:

"Goldmoldar;c-17004972" wrote:

"DreamaDove;c-17004966" wrote:
This is great news for TS4 since 32 bit systems are what's dragging back the game.

If you have an old computer, don't expect to play new games.

Actually, it is not just 64 bits that one may have to worry about as there are other aspects of the developmental process that need to be considered. Imo just because Sims 4 is now going to be 64 bit totally it does not necessarily mean there will be robust features added for it is an wait and see and also have to think about the engine's gaming parameters. Now if EA/Maxis can do all this I would be very happy but right now going to 64 bit with no hinderence from 32 bit programming does not give me any peps as again I rather wait and see what they do going forward.

Sure, but it's a step in the right direction and I'll take it.

Oh I agree it is an step in the right direction which should have been done an long time ago, but that is spilled milk now. But I am hoping they keep going in the right direction.

Speaking about updates, there's a new Feature Windows 10 update coming out soon (April)? so I'm glad that there are no new packs coming out at the same time. https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/02/windows-10-update-features-history/
It's reserving 7 gigabytes of your hard drive to itself, unusable to you so make sure you have plently of room! That might count on those small SSD drives.

Several times both Maxis' Patches and W10 updates have coincided on the same Tuesday for me with long download times.

Since StrangerVille is the last pack we get until it changes over to 64 bit, I think they should have just ended sims4 for everyone. It already has ran 4-5 years now, let it die!

I would be content with it ending and waiting till sims5 came out. That would give them time to fix some bugs for people, even though I never had many at all.

I am tired of people saying the one's that wanted the players on low end computers to enjoy the game also, only to say that they aren't sincere now? Well, you changed my mind..............buy a new computer or upgrade if you want to play.

If I can't play it, I have other games I can play.

"Cinebar;c-17004889" wrote:
64Bit machines have been around since 2007. I'm not sure why anyone would have purchased a 32 bit machine, like holding on to XP long after Windows 7 had been going for several years and now Windows 10. I'm not sure why EA allowed them to go back and grab old integrated graphics and very old Intel chips or Nvidia chips that were extremely old cards even when people were playing TS3. It's always made me wonder why TS4's requirements included very old cards, systems and chips even before TS3 was even produced.

Some people were still using XP back in like 2015 I remember them complaining when EA finally dropped their support for it. I more then understand people holding onto an old computer for as long as possible I always run mine to the absolute end of their lifespans but I also understand that if I get lucky and can hold onto my current computer long enough sooner or later technology is going to have moved far beyond me.

I can definitely sympathize with people not being able to continue playing the game. However this is definitely a step that EA and The Sims NEEDS to make going forward and I look forward to what it brings even if (or especially if) it just means that bugs can be controlled easier going forward.