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[Table Of Contents]
I. Introduction | II. Rules | III. About The Games
IV. News/Updates | V. Contests | VI. Polls | VII. FAQ | VIII. Affiliates
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Welcome to The "Official" Sims Thread! This thread is dedicated to The Sims 1, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3. Would you like to bring back the memories of the Game that started it all - Sims 1? Would you like to share stories about your current Sims family in Sims 2 and Sims 3? This thread is your new home - so kick back and relax - just like the laziest sim out there!

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DISCLAIMER: Simply because the thread's name is The "Official" Sims thread by no means does this thread, or I as the thread creator have the authority to stop anyone else from making a Sims thread. It is simply here to bring fans together, and to possibly limit the amount of repeat threads put out there. All graphics belong to EA games. Thank you to Wikipedia for help in several descriptions.
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If you break the rules, there is no black list nor is there a warning. You are automatically banned from this thread. No questions asked.

  • Rules
    Please respect all of the rules!

  • Follow Gaia's ToS
  • Do NOT give out your codes to ANYONE. It's for your own safety. Do NOT ask for anyone's game codes!
  • If you do not like The Sims - then simply don't post! If you can't say something nice don't say it at all!
  • Do not feed trolls. Trolls are a part of gaia, whether you like it or not. It is best that they simply be reported and ignored. They will only be encouraged if you argue with them.
  • No posting of inappropriate content!
  • Do not steal any graphics/screenshots/etc. that may be posted and claim them as your own.
  • Limit your mature language.
  • Please do not stretch the page!
  • No bumping. The Video Game Discussion forum moves pretty fast. If you want to boost the topic up to the front then start a decent conversation!
  • Don't quote the first page!
  • Check the FAQ before asking a question.

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  • THE SIMS 1:
    The Sims was first released on February 4, 2000. By March 22, 2002, The Sims had sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling PC game in history. Since its initial release, seven expansion packs were released - Livin Large, House Party, Hot Date, Vacation, Unleashed, Superstar, and Makin' Magic. The Sims, lacking definite goals or objectives, which are common in most other computer games, focuses entirely on the lives of virtual people called Sims, placing the player in control of their virtual "world" and their daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, reading, and bathing. The player controls almost all aspects of the lives of a family either premade or self-created. Many choices lead a player's sim to a large family or a lonely life.

    • THE SIMS 2:
      The Sims 2 is a strategic life simulation computer game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the best-selling computer game, The Sims, which debuted on December 14, 2000. Mark Mothersbaugh composed the music for the game. The Sims 2 essentially revolves around the same concept as its predecessor. Players are free to control their Sims engaging in various mundane activities and forming relationships in a manner similar to real life. Like its predecessor, The Sims does not have a defined final goal; gameplay is open-ended. Sims 2, however, has life goals, wants and fears, the fulfillment of which can produce both positive or negative outcomes. All Sims age, and can live up to eighty-five Sim days depending on the degree of which their aspirations are fulfilled. The core game of course has follow up expansions - University, Night Life, Open for Business, Pets, Seasons, Bon Voyage, Free Time, and the unreleased Apartment Life. Apart from expansion packs, EA games also provided 'stuff packs' - Holiday Party Pack, Family Fun Stuff, Glamour Life Stuff, Happy Holiday Stuff, Celebration Stuff, H&M Fashion Stuff, Teen Style Stuff, and Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff.

      • THE SIMS 3:
        The Sims 3 is a strategic life simulation video game in The Sims franchise, originally created by Maxis. It was released released on DVD for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh, using cider emulation, on June 2, 2009 in North America, on June 4, 2009 in Australia and on June 5, 2009 in Europe. A collectors edition of the game containing exclusive downloadable content, a plumbob-shaped USB drive and a Hints and Tips guide created by Prima, was also released. The Sims 3 is built upon the same concept as its predecessor. Players control their Sims in various activities and form relationships in a manner similar to real life. The Sims 3, like The Sims and The Sims 2, does not have a defined final goal; gameplay is open-ended. This title also features a "living neighborhood" where all Sims age at once.

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  • News & Updates:
    March 25, 2010 - The boxshot for The Sims 3 Ambitions Expansion Pack has been announced! View it by clicking here!
    March 23, 2010 - Game Update for Create a World Tool Beta V1.6 is available. Another Game Update is available for The Sims 3 as well. To install either of these patches, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher.
    March 11, 2010 - All games have to go through a trial and error process. The Sims 3 documented their trial and error with a BLOPPER BLOG!
    March 4, 2010 - The next expansion pack has been announced! The Sims 3 Ambitions offers several new features for your game such as controlling your sim's actions at work, new careers such as firefighter, private investigator, doctor, ghost hunter, etc. plus more! For more information just click here to check out screenshots and more information.


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    • Upcoming Releases:

    The Sims 3: Ambitions - June 2, 2010
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Occassionally - a contest will be featured. The contest types vary from screenshot contests, to create a sim contests, to video contests, and more. Prizes vary from certain amounts of gold. Contests are open to everyone as long as the entry is your own work. I personally judge the contests.

Note: If I, for any reason, think the entry you have submitted is not work of your own (or you do not play The Sims series) I will decline it.

THERE IS NO CONTEST AT THIS TIME.
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All polls that have been featured in the passed will be posted within this section. Feel free to take a look to see what simmers think!

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Which exotic destination will your sim explore first?
Egypt 16.1% [ 45 ]
China 31.8% [ 89 ]
France 24.3% [ 68 ]
None - I do not plan on purchasing the expansion. 27.9% [ 78 ]
Total Votes: 280

How many hours a week do you play Sims?
Never 21.0% [ 92 ]
1-3 24.9% [ 109 ]
4-5 16.9% [ 74 ]
6-8 14.6% [ 64 ]
10-12 5.7% [ 25 ]
13+ 16.9% [ 74 ]
Total Votes: 438

Which feature of The Sims 3 are you most looking forward to?
Seamless Neighborhoods - No loading screens! 26.2% [ 244 ]
Story Progression - The sims around my sim will live their lives without me having to play them. 15.0% [ 140 ]
Realistic Personality Traits 22.6% [ 211 ]
New Customization Tools 9.8% [ 91 ]
Advanced Create A Sim - Yay! Fat Sims! 20.0% [ 187 ]
Other - please let us know what it is! 6.4% [ 60 ]
Total Votes: 933

What is your favorite Aspiration Reward Object?
Money Tree OR Genuine Buck's Famous Counterfeiting Machine 12.6% [ 60 ]
Noodlesoother 1.5% [ 7 ]
ReNuYuSenso Orb 4.2% [ 20 ]
Pasteur's HomoGenius Smart Milk 8.8% [ 42 ]
Cool Shades 3.8% [ 18 ]
The Eclectic and Engimatic Energizer 5.5% [ 26 ]
Thinking Cap 5.7% [ 27 ]
SimVac 3.6% [ 17 ]
Love Tub 21.0% [ 100 ]
Elixir of Life 33.4% [ 159 ]
Total Votes: 476

Will you be purchasing The Sims 3?
I've pre-ordered the collector's edition. 8.7% [ 40 ]
I've pre-ordered the originial edition. 3.7% [ 17 ]
I plan to purchase it in the future. 46.7% [ 215 ]
I am never going to buy it. 13.0% [ 60 ]
I haven't decided whether I will buy it or not. 27.8% [ 128 ]
Total Votes: 460

Woohooing! Where's your sim's favorite spot?
The Bed 30.1% [ 126 ]
The Car/Helicopter 8.6% [ 36 ]
The Hot Tub 24.1% [ 101 ]
The Closet 5.0% [ 21 ]
The Photo 6.2% [ 26 ]
The Elevator 5.0% [ 21 ]
The Tent 2.1% [ 9 ]
The Sauna 2.6% [ 11 ]
The Hammock 6.2% [ 26 ]
The Changing Booth 10.0% [ 42 ]
Total Votes: 419

What social group will your Sims mingle with in 'Apartment Life'?
Stylish Socialites 25.7% [ 93 ]
Artsy Bohemians 35.9% [ 130 ]
Sports Jocks 6.6% [ 24 ]
Gadget-Collecting Techies 20.4% [ 74 ]
Edgy Gearheads 11.3% [ 41 ]
Total Votes: 362

What was your favorite expansion pack for 'The Sims 1'?
Livin' Large 8.5% [ 45 ]
House Party 5.1% [ 27 ]
Hot Date 16.1% [ 85 ]
Vacation 9.8% [ 52 ]
Unleashed 14.6% [ 77 ]
Superstar 14.9% [ 79 ]
Makin' Magic 31.0% [ 164 ]
Total Votes: 529

All sims die eventually. What's your favorite death?
Old Age 15.1% [ 82 ]
Drowning 6.3% [ 34 ]
Electrocution 10.1% [ 55 ]
Burning 23.2% [ 126 ]
Starvation 5.0% [ 27 ]
Satellite 19.3% [ 105 ]
Flies 7.9% [ 43 ]
Scared 8.8% [ 48 ]
Disease 4.2% [ 23 ]
Total Votes: 543

What is your favorite hobby in The Sims 2 Free Time?
Fitness 5.5% [ 26 ]
Cooking 12.4% [ 59 ]
Music/Dance 23.3% [ 111 ]
Sports 2.9% [ 14 ]
Nature 4.8% [ 23 ]
Science 4.0% [ 19 ]
Films/Literature 5.0% [ 24 ]
Gaming 14.9% [ 71 ]
Tinkering 6.1% [ 29 ]
Arts/Crafts 21.2% [ 101 ]
Total Votes: 477

When playing a new sim, what skill do you build up first?
Cooking 50.3% [ 295 ]
Cleaning 2.2% [ 13 ]
Mechanical 4.4% [ 26 ]
Charisma 6.1% [ 36 ]
Creativity 21.1% [ 124 ]
Logic 6.1% [ 36 ]
Body 9.7% [ 57 ]
Total Votes: 587

Which is your favorite orginial pre-made family?
The Goth Family 36.8% [ 180 ]
The Broke Family 7.8% [ 38 ]
The Dreamer Family 9.0% [ 44 ]
The Pleasant Family 12.1% [ 59 ]
The Smith Family 4.5% [ 22 ]
The Capp Family 2.2% [ 11 ]
The Monty Family 3.7% [ 18 ]
Other - Not Listed 23.9% [ 117 ]
Total Votes: 489

Do your sims use alarm clocks?
No, they wake up on their own! 64.9% [ 209 ]
Yes, how else will they get up in time for work? 35.1% [ 113 ]
Total Votes: 322

Which is your favourite life stage in The Sims 2?
Baby - 2% [13]
Toddler - 3% [20]
Child - 2.7 % [18]
Teenager - 36.3 [239]
Young Adult - 26.9% [177]
Adult - 25.6 [169]
Elder - 3.5% [23]
Total Votes: 659

Which strange "creatures" do you like most?
Aliens - 19% [77]
Zombies - 9% [39]
Vampires - 35% [144]
Werewolves - 18% [73]
Plantsims - 16% [68]
Total Votes: 401

What parties do your sims throw most often?
House Party - 51% [222]
Sports Party - 4% [20]
Birthday Party - 21% [92]
Wedding Party - 13% [58]
Golden Anniversary Party - 9% [43]
Total Votes: 435

Do you use custom content?
Oh Yeah! - 72% [296]
No Way! - 27% [110]
Total Votes: 406

What's your favorite season?
Spring - 17% [114]
Summer - 30% [196]
Fall - 18% [121]
Winter - 33% [214]
Total Votes : 645

What's your favorite part of the holidays? (Sim Style!)
Visits from Santa - 25% [28]
The nifty decorations - 20% [22]
The cute holiday outfits - 20% [23]
My Sims don't celebrate holidays - 33% [37]
Total Votes : 110

What's your favorite Sims 2 Town?
Pleasantville - 25% [39]
Veronaville - 13% [20]
Strangetown - 19% [30]
I love my custom town! - 41% [62]
Total Votes: 151

Which pet did/will you choose first?
Dog - 41% [81]
Cat - 31% [61]
Bird - 2% [4]
Guinea Pig - 5% [10]
I don't plan on purchasing pets - 19% [38]
Total Votes: 194

Which Sims Aspiration do you enjoy most?
Family - 25% [66]
Fortune - 13% [35]
Knowledge - 13% [35]
Popularity - 8% [23]
Romance 22% [59]
Pleasure 15% [41]
Total Votes: 259
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We have a lot of people pop into the thread to ask a question. Many of the questions are asked repeatly which gets tiring for us to answer over and over again. Below are the most FAQ! Check here for an answer before asking inside the thread.

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Q: What are "The Sims 2" & "The Sims 3" cheats?
A: There are a variety of basic cheats for both games. For a complete list of cheats please check here for The Sims 2 cheats and here for The Sims 3 cheats.

Q: What expansion should I get for The Sims 2/3? What Stuff pack should I get?
A: This is really a matter of your own opinion. All packs are wonderful and add new things to your game - whether it be items or new features. Your best bet is to head over to the official website and take a look at descriptions, screenshots, and videos. Judge for yourself!

Q: What is the official Sims 2 website's address? How about the official Sims 3 website?
A: www.sims2.com/www.thesims3.com

Q: Where can I find the pictures I've taken of my Sims?
A: For Sims 2: Go to My Documents>>EA GAMES>>The Sims 2>>Neighborhoods>>N001 (or 2 or 3 - depends on which neighborhood you play in)>>Storytelling
For Sims 3: Go to My Documents>>EA GAMES>>The Sims 3>>Storytelling

Now just scroll until you see your pictures!

Q: I'm bored with my game! What type of challenges are there?
A: There are quite a few! Click on the names for rules and details! Legacy Challenge, Asylum Challenge, Royal Kingdom Challenge

Q: Can one of you share your game code?
A: NO! This is against the rules of gaia and EA GAMES terms of services. The game codes are there for a reason - for proof of purchase. If you have lost your game code please contact EA Games and they will help you from there.
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