Plumrobert’s Highly Official Guide to The Sims Discord
Plumrobert’s Highly Official Guide to The Sims Discord Editor’s Note: The Sims news team received the following article in an email with this subject line: “The Next Post for My Personal Blog.” We didn’t ask questions. Hello. I'm Plumrobert. This is a dashingly handsome picture of me: As my name suggests, I resemble a Plumbob (you know, the green diamond from The Sims), but with much better looks. And a winning personality. Welcome to my personal blog. Some people are insisting this is still The Sims News. I don't really see the difference. Anyway, while they're distracted, I thought I'd tell you about my favorite place on the internet: The Sims Discord. It's full of builders, storytellers, Create a Sim perfectionists, and people who make suspiciously specific life choices for their Sims. If you haven't joined us on Discord yet, you should. Just... don't mention I sent you. I'm seeing how long I can get away with writing here. Here's the important part: There's always something happening. Weekly Challenges. Chances to win prizes. Big community events with daily activities. We'll get to all of it, but naturally, we're starting with my specialty. More here: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/plumroberts-official-guide-to-the-sims-discord
Ukrainian localization
Dear Developers, I am writing to you regarding the Ukrainian localization of The Sims games. The Ukrainian community is eager for this and ready to collaborate. We understand your concerns, but we have teams that are ready to offer their full commitment and will be fully engaged in the process of creating such a project. I don’t have any specific details, but I’m writing to find out if you have any plans for such projects and if you have any thoughts on the matter. Thank you for your attention!The Ultimate Sims Lore Playlist with MyNameIsGonz, TheDisneySims & Nardvillian
I put together the ultimate binge-worthy playlist featuring 19+ hours of Sims lore, theories, storytelling, and deep dives. I could have done this without the amazing Sims Lore King mynameisgonz, TheDisneySims & Nardvillian! From Pleasantview drama and Strangetown mysteries to Bella Goth theories and iconic Sims history, this playlist is packed with everything we love about The Sims. Whether you're building, playing, or just craving some nostalgia, grab a snack, get cozy, and dive into 19+ hours of Sims goodness! What's your favourite piece of Sims lore? Let me know below! #TheSims #SimsLore #SimsCommunity #Simmer #SimsPodcast https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20juG252QcFAF7NEu1u6zH?si=d4f4cc9f9d6946b5Sim Medieval cant play new world
My husband recently **bleep** with all my EA files because he wanted space on the C drive. He uninstalled EA and all saves and sims 3. He knew Medievalnis my fave so he didnt uninstall not realising he **bleep** my game. He reinstalled the save files when he realised I lost all my achievments but since then when I try and start a new ambition and world it tells me I have to make TWO sims to start and Im stuck looking at the castle. I can only make a monarch and knight but omce I do it says I still need to make one sim to start playing, but there is no other options and I cant scroll around. Ive repaired the game in the app twice and its still happening. I dont know whats going on.
Is there any way to get a digital copy of the Sims Medieval?
It was one of my favorite games back when I had a PC that ran games and had the disk for it, but I cant find any way to get an official digital copy online and my new PC doesn't have a disk reader because for some reason it is no longer a thing they are adding to computers as a standard.
My Hopes For Project X
Most likely too late, won't happen, but here it is for prosperity. My hopes for Project X: Leveraging the Best of The Sims Franchise With the life simulation genre entering a new era of intense competition, EA and Maxis have a unique, powerful advantage that no competitor can match: 26 years of rich history, deep lore, and beloved mechanics. Instead of moving toward mobile-first architectures or fragmented platforms, the core player base is looking for a definitive, high-fidelity single-player experience. To successfully counter upcoming competitors, Project X should be a spiritual reboot that unifies the "Holy Grail" elements from the franchise's history into one cohesive masterpiece. Here are my hopes for the next-generation evolution of The Sims: The Core Character Depth & Gameplay of The Sims 2 The Sims 2 remains the absolute high-water mark for the franchise’s soul, quirkiness, and consequence. Narrative & Lore: Bring back the iconic, pre-baked drama and mystery. Launching with reimagined classic neighborhoods like Pleasantview, Strangetown, and Veronaville gives the game immediate emotional stakes and a narrative hook. The High-Stakes Aspiration System: Reinstate a meaningful "Wants and Fears" framework where actions have consequences, and failing a Sim's core aspirations introduces genuine game-play (like the classic, memorable psychological breakdowns). And let's not forget memories. Attention to Detail: Prioritize the micro-animations that made Sims feel alive—opening drawers for utensils, distinct bed-making animations, and deeply expressive physical interactions (like cuddling in bed or dramatic fights). The Living, Seamless Ecosystem of The Sims 3 Semi-Open Neighborhood: Utilize modern, optimized technology to bring back a seamless open world, avoiding the performance pitfalls of the past. Organic Neighborhood Drama: Eliminating loading screens between active lots allows the community to interact in real-time. Players should be able to look out their Sim's window and organically witness neighborhood storytelling unfolding across the street. Color Wheel Customization. Which will most likely appear in Project. The Upgraded, High-Fidelity Aesthetic of The Sims 4 Stylized Longevity over Photorealism: The Sims 4’s art direction ages gracefully and avoids the "uncanny valley" and heavy hardware requirements of photorealistic competitors. Modernized Visual Assets: Take that expressive, stylized art direction and radically upgrade it. We want to see significantly higher polygon counts on character meshes, advanced modern lighting, and high-resolution, Physically Based Rendering (PBR) textures. Visual Atmosphere: Imagine the dusty, heat-warped air and crisp night skyboxes of a modern Strangetown, or the high-fidelity, contrasting Tudor and Renaissance architecture dividing Veronaville. Take the Rich Details of TS4 Neighborhoods for a Sims 2 Neighborhood Makeover The Innovation of The Sims 4 Engine Advanced Multi-Tasking: Keep and refine the social routing engine that allows Sims to naturally hold conversations, drink coffee, and watch TV simultaneously. Group Dynamic Architecture: Ensure group activities—like family dinners or club outings—function flawlessly, keeping Sims naturally engaged in a shared space.\\ Difficulty Levels--Things are normal, until you crank up the difficulty. Manage those motives or die. Careers are highly competitive at high difficulty levels Rivals in all things, sibling rivalry, friendship, love, status Brutal Karma for selfish sims 5. The Brutal Survival Game that was the Original The Sims Conclusion: "Leverage the Best of What You Have Created" Maxis does not need to reinvent the wheel or chase mobile-first trends to win the next generation of life simulation. You already have the perfect game broken up across four different generations. By taking the gameplay depth and lore of TS2, the open worlds of TS3, and the expressive art style and multi-tasking of TS4, Project X would not just be a defensive wall against new competitors—it would be a definitive love letter to the franchise's legacy and a guaranteed critical and financial triumph.Console vs handheld
Can some please explain why the console sims games i can start a family and play it like a life simulator, what its supposed to be, but on every version on handheld whether it be gba or psp, its some dumb episodic side quest stuff? Like is it really so hard for a mobile sims game to be oh I don't know the actual sims?
