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I started Simming with the Sims 2 and loved it. I loved the Sims 2 Build Mode too and how customizable it was with Homecrafter Plus and SimPE. Yep, even without SimPE, it was possible to customize the Sims 2 game, because EA did release Homecrafter Plus for creating walls, floors and terrains.
The Sims 3 Build Mode was a total game changer. Gone were the days when I had to flip back and forth to make sure that all the seams were seamless. Create-A-Style was awesome. The Sims 3 was loaded with tons of clutter items too, so rooms weren't as empty as they were in the Sims 2. There were more Build Mode options. I also loved the lighting system in the Sims 3; it's much better than the one in the Sims 2 because of the realism. Sims 2 lighting wasn't that realistic, but it was the best in playability because I could see everything. I have only 1 pattern made with Create-A-Pattern, and I hardly use that pattern. The Maxis default patterns are so numerous that I don't even need custom ones!
The Sims 3 Build Mode was a total game changer. Gone were the days when I had to flip back and forth to make sure that all the seams were seamless. Create-A-Style was awesome. The Sims 3 was loaded with tons of clutter items too, so rooms weren't as empty as they were in the Sims 2. There were more Build Mode options. I also loved the lighting system in the Sims 3; it's much better than the one in the Sims 2 because of the realism. Sims 2 lighting wasn't that realistic, but it was the best in playability because I could see everything. I have only 1 pattern made with Create-A-Pattern, and I hardly use that pattern. The Maxis default patterns are so numerous that I don't even need custom ones!
