Where do you get your inspiration?

"simgirl1010;14641116" wrote:
I get most of my inspiration from other simmers which is why I think the forum is such an important part of the whole simming experience. Someone can discuss what's happening in their game and then I want to try it out also. Looking at all the awesome build creations in the creative corner also inspires me. I'll see a particular lot and get ideas of what type of sim should live there.

I, too, get inspiration from all the creative Simmers on the forums, Gallery, and YouTube. I am amazed at what they are able to build and how creative they get in playing out their stories with all their different styles. It's captivating, and is a constant reminder to me of how wonderful The Sims series is, no matter what version one prefers. I'm so glad this game is there for us!

Doing a particular player-created challenge, or participating in one of the many Sim or Building competitions can bring a whole new perspective and purpose to game play. Other sources of inspiration for me are novels, movies, T.V. and even real-life situations. I think to myself that I'd like to try playing out a scenario in my game, perhaps with a different outcome than what I read, saw, or heard. So, sometimes I do have a plan of sorts, but I avoid doing everything the same way over and over again, with each household or save, as it becomes tiresome. Then again something I find myself doing a lot is that I will just notice and watch a particular townie for awhile, and something about them makes me want to develop a story around them--to see what their life is about. Lol. ;) I may put them in a house and play them in spurts, giving their lives a little more meaning and adventure! This makes for some spontaneous, rewarding play, as they often become an endearing, memorable character while interacting with my other favorites.

In CAS, I stretch my comfort zone in making Sims that aren't always so "perfect." I also try all the hair, clothing styles, colors, and accessories across all the categories. I vary the family structure options, too, to make every Sim and experience unique. It's interesting to see what I can combine together that I might not normally choose. It's delightful seeing the results and new discoveries, which make playing those Sims more fun. :)