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?
Why Project X MUST be a TS4 Engine Upgrade and Multiplayer
Dear @TheSims / @EA, The community is talking about Project X and we have a very clear vision of what we want: We dont want a Sims 5 that forces us to leave 11 years of collections and memories behind. We want an evolution, not a reset! The Engine Upgrade: Give us the Project X visuals and performance as a massive technical update for The Sims 4. Fix the old spaghetti code and let us play our favorite game with modern graphics and open neighborhoods! Multiplayer Integration: This is the game-changer! Imagine building and living together with friends in the same world we have spent years creating. This would make The Sims the ultimate social simulation. Respect our Investment: We love our DLCs and our Sims. Dont make us start from zero. Upgrade the base, add the multiplayer, and you will have the most loyal fanbase forever. This is the only way to compete with upcoming rivals! Lets make the future of Sims together. Who is with me? #TheSims4 #ProjectX #Sims4Upgrade #SimsMultiplayer #Sims5 #EA #BehindTheSimsYour biggest LGBTQ+ fans are getting married!
Dear EA games/Maxis/Sims Creators, We are having our wedding ceremony this spring and we just wanted to thank EA games/the Sims for bringing so much meaning into our lives. We met online in 2018 and dated for a few years in a long distance relationship with one of us in Scotland and the other in America. Through thick and thin, in a world that is not always nice to people like us, EA games has remained our constant happy place. No matter our hardships, we can always look forward to the next time we game. Our lowest moment was during COVID, when we could not see each other for more than a year because both countries had different visit restrictions. One of us could not leave her house in Scotland as everyone was under lockdown. The other had to work constantly daily on her feet with a N95 mask on for 15+ hours a day as an essential healthcare worker. This was when the Sims really became not only a virtual place but the only place we could build a life together, the glimmer of hope we needed. We were immersed in a fantasy world that would one day cross over into our real lives. Every day we would play and create homes together, live life together, build potential futures. It was so much more than a game for us and we will never forget. Thank you for creating a platform so we could stay connected even when the world was keeping us apart and thank you for making life bearable when it was not; for playing such a big part in our lives (pun intended)! Appreciate everything that you are, Aimee and Jo
The Sims 4: The Social Evolution Update
Dear Sims Development Team, I am reaching out to share a concept for a future update or expansion that focuses on evolving the social mechanics within The Sims 4. While the current gameplay offers a deep solo experience, there is a massive opportunity to bridge the gap between life simulation and modern social media. The idea is to develop an integrated "Sims Social" platform where the game itself acts as the primary medium for real-life interaction. The core features of this update would include: Live Social Interaction: Creating a seamless way for players to visit other users' lots in real-time, allowing for authentic "hang outs" and meetups. Integrated Communication: A robust, in-game chat and social interface that mimics the feel of a modern social network, letting players connect through their Sims' lives. Persistent Social Connectivity: Shifting the focus toward living through your Sim as a digital avatar to interact with friends, attend virtual events, and build community in a shared, lived-in world. The Sims has always been about telling stories. By allowing players to interact more directly within each other’s spaces, you would be taking the next logical step in making the game a true "real-life" social experience. Thank you for your time and for everything you do to keep the world of The Sims growing. Best regards, JaneThaGamer
Need actual friends simmers!
I’m just joining so I can STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION with sims while I can’t play the game because of real life. Anyways I like making my sims stranger things, nutcracker and the 4 realms, resident evil inspired households. I always use patreon sims stuff, the custom content for sims Is amazing just need more to a story when I play <removed adult content references> I don’t have any friends in real life or any relationships so if anyone wants to be friends I need connections. [CM - Edited to remove personal information - please do not share personal real-life details on our public boards, thanks!]