How Sims affect your daily life?

[haricots]

So, we're all Simmers, right? And we (I believe) have played Sims for a long time (or short). So, after playing Sims for a long time, what things in your RL that is changed/affected by Sims? Is it a/some problems solved? Or create some new problems? Teach you something? Anything!

For me, it affect two things. First, (unfortunately) Sims give bad effect for me. My habit, that was doing my homework at home, is now gone. For simple homework, I always done it before the class begin. So, yeah...

But the good one, Sims taught me English. It helps me learn many new vocabularies, and as a not-speaking-English-in-daily-life person, I felt helped by this. Coz courses aren't helping too much. And Sims also taught me how to care for other people. Before I know Sims, I don't care too much about anything happen with people, even my parents. But after I see my Sims have (too much) drama, and happiness, and sadness, and tragedy, it changes me slowly, to be a care person. At least, that's what my mom said to me, and she agreed for me to play Sims everyday (without knowing the bad effect :giggles: ).

Tell me yours! ^_^

[VerDeTerre]

Haricots, I think it's so cool that you've become more caring towards others. I would give you credit for this discovery, not the Sims, although it's great that that the game got you thinking about it. Kuddos, also, for working on your language skills! I used to play Sims 2 in French just for the language practice. I might go back to that sometime.

I think playing The Sims, all of them - 1, 2, and 3, has taught me more about people. It's made me be more aware of my projections and assumptions and I've reevaluated some of my relationships with others that weren't working as a result. I've come to accept that very different interests make it hard to have meaningful or satisfactory conversations and that people may profess certain having certain core values that I admire, yet may harbor hidden aspirations that leave me somewhat cold. I've also come to accept that there is just no substitute for a good night's sleep and that your attitude does play a role in your success at work. :)

[anothereyjana]

Wow, Haricots' and VerDeTerre's answers are pretty deep, mine seem kind of shallow now when I think about them. :sheep:

Well, Sims has helped me let out certain things at times.
One major thing was stress (oddly enough, it could help me unwind a bit, despite wanting to pull your hair out at the same time from dealing with a sim's stupidity, or when you can't get the building you're working on to look just right, etc.), last year I was at a job that was highly stressful (thanks in no small part to my boss and several of my co-workers), so being able to calm down, or at least be able to vent, after a bad day was important, and Sims and music helped me do that.

Another was to express my creativity; I would get so many ideas that could never be properly made into a good story, but I would really want to play with, and Sims let me do that. Not to mention all of the building and decorating aspects. Plus, one thing which I have always wanted to do in real life was to buy run-down, abandoned houses and fix them up into nice places for people to rent out. Being quite broke, however, such things are obviously an impossibility for me (at least, at the moment...*scheme*), but in the Sims, I am not only able to do that, but am practically encouraged to (Maxis building designs ... :faceslap: ).

The Sims series has helped me (re-?) discover my gaming side (as much as I am unable to express it at the moment due to limited funds). Not sure if that can be considered a "positive" or "negative," however. :P

Another big thing is that I've become a bit more confident when it comes to computers. By having to do things such as install clean templates, reduce the installation size (more info here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,14301.0.html) for those who don't know what I mean), and just generally fix stuff Maxis broke in order to keep my game running smoothly, I've gained more confidence in my ability to use my machine without doing something to cause it to go up in a huge fireball. :rolleyes:
I know that I'm still quite far from an expert, but at least I don't start praying not to screw up my entire system when installing clean templates anymore!
When I eventually save up enough to get a new comp (my current one can't handle the graphics, and since it's a laptop, I can't simply just replace the graphics card, so I had to backup/save and uninstall), I might even try my hand at creating and even modding a bit (like, defaults and such).

[Yue]

Another was to express my creativity

I agree :anime: , Sims (3 in particular) enables you to show your skills in many differents ways : houses, clothes, creating stories using the sims... Thanks to the sims, I had the chance to discover a lot of great forums and others who likes sims as much as me :giggler:

Still, I don't have the feeling it change something in me or in my life :bunny:

PS: VerDeTerre, are you french ?

[haricots]

Well, Sims has helped me let out certain things at times.
One major thing was stress (oddly enough, it could help me unwind a bit, despite wanting to pull your hair out at the same time from dealing with a sim's stupidity, or when you can't get the building you're working on to look just right, etc.), last year I was at a job that was highly stressful (thanks in no small part to my boss and several of my co-workers), so being able to calm down, or at least be able to vent, after a bad day was important, and Sims and music helped me do that.
Yeah, this is one important thing I believe (almost) all Simmers feel. But for me sometimes, Sims (especially TS3 CAW) is the one that makes me get stressed. :sad: :lol:

Another was to express my creativity; I would get so many ideas that could never be properly made into a good story, but I would really want to play with, and Sims let me do that. Not to mention all of the building and decorating aspects. Plus, one thing which I have always wanted to do in real life was to buy run-down, abandoned houses and fix them up into nice places for people to rent out. Being quite broke, however, such things are obviously an impossibility for me (at least, at the moment...*scheme*), but in the Sims, I am not only able to do that, but am practically encouraged to (Maxis building designs ... :faceslap: ).
It's one good things to pointed out. I, sometimes, thinking about being an interior designer. But when I found out that my drawing ability is in the minus score, I stopped dreaming about that. :rofl:

The Sims series has helped me (re-?) discover my gaming side (as much as I am unable to express it at the moment due to limited funds). Not sure if that can be considered a "positive" or "negative," however. :P
It must be POSITIVE! :P

Another big thing is that I've become a bit more confident when it comes to computers. By having to do things such as install clean templates, reduce the installation size (more info here (http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,14301.0.html) for those who don't know what I mean), and just generally fix stuff Maxis broke in order to keep my game running smoothly, I've gained more confidence in my ability to use my machine without doing something to cause it to go up in a huge fireball. :rolleyes:
I know that I'm still quite far from an expert, but at least I don't start praying not to screw up my entire system when installing clean templates anymore!
When I eventually save up enough to get a new comp (my current one can't handle the graphics, and since it's a laptop, I can't simply just replace the graphics card, so I had to backup/save and uninstall), I might even try my hand at creating and even modding a bit (like, defaults and such).
Good luck with modding! I can never doing stuff in my laptop without send it into inferno :faceslap: so I will not try modding (at this moment).

Thanks for the answer, guys!

[haricots]

Haricots? Is this game not available in Indonesian?
Errr, this is indeed available here. ^_^

[paksetti]

Building and CAS. When I'm feeling shitty, it's always a really good way for me let out pent-up creative energy and zone out for a few hours until I feel better.

And! Stupid problems with the game itself help teach me problem solving and how to stay level-headed.

[VerDeTerre]

I agree with all of you who pointed out that it's a stress buster to play The Sims. It has the shortcoming of not having an end, however, and I lose too much time to it. And yes, I've gained a lot of confidence and knowledge about computers since mucking around with the program files since the days of Sims 1.



PS: VerDeTerre, are you french ? No...but you are! :)

[LadyKombucha]

I drive my friends mad whenever we're on holiday or just in a new area, because whenever we go past a nice house or building, my friends all know the next words out of my mouth will be "i can build that on sims.."
When my partner when on a business trip to York, i made him take pictures of the historic buildings there so i could replicate them on sims xD

When i've been playing sims for far far too long in a single sitting, i sometimes imagine myself with little motive bars when i'm going about my normal life. which sounds silly, but it actually really helps me clean my house, as i have severe depression and find it hard to get motivated. now i imagine its a sim want and go clean them dishes! lol

[haricots]

I asked about the Indonesian language, not the country. You said you played the game in English. Is it because this game is not available in your mother language or do you prefer English to improve your language skills?

Okay, my English translation sucks...
Yeah, no Indonesian language. But that's okay, since my English score in my school is better than my Indonesian score. And I want to improve my English skill. I know what a spring rider is bcoz of Generations.

[vhanster]

Yeah, no Indonesian language. But that's okay, since my English score in my school is better than my Indonesian score...

Hahaha, same here. I'm more comfortable to read/write in English than I do in Indonesian anyway, since I've been attending an international school throughout most of my education.

Anyway, I think one major affect of the Sims in my life is that, I spend much more time online. Whether it be accessing the Sims sites (such as MTS), or searching for more CCs I don't end up using. And since my gaming time is used on the Sims, I stop downloading mini games and/or play those MMORPGs I usually spend hours on.

[haricots]

Hahaha, same here. I'm more comfortable to read/write in English than I do in Indonesian anyway, since I've been attending an international school throughout most of my education.

YOU'RE AN INDONESIAN??? O.o

(sorry, caps lock on!)

[LovelyDiane]

Hey harricots. Yes your english is getting better! If theirs anything impossible, its learning a new language. Heck I have trouble with english at my best! (And im european) The Sims 2 only had one major effect on me.. When I suddenly realised the world is one neighbourhood, and all the men, women, and children, are merely Sims. God is the player. He thought it funny to create the Sims 2, Ironic. Thats my one major learning.

[LadyKombucha]

I'm english and i have trouble with my english :)

(mind you, i do live in...(bleargh!) essex)

[vhanster]

YOU'RE AN INDONESIAN??? O.o

(sorry, caps lock on!)

Yeah, I am. Surprise, surprise. I'm currently studying in Singapore, though [<<useless trivia ].

Anyways, I suppose creating Sims The Sims 2 & 3 helps me to design characters and scenes, I suppose that reading some of those Sims Story encourage me to develop my own story boarding skill.

[haricots]

Yeah, I am. Surprise, surprise. I'm currently studying in Singapore, though [<<useless trivia ].
Eh, kota mana yah? Udah kelas berapa di Singapura? Saya mo ke singapura juga tgl 9 November nanti :D
Sorry, private conversation in public places (useless, but useful!) :faceslap:

[haricots]

The translations for my last post : Uh, the city where ya? What grade are already in Singapore? I mo to singapore also date 9 November later
Wojtek right. Lol'd too much for it!

[rinirae]

Sims 3 helped introduce me into a lot of new things.

I'm doing my senior project on architecture after loving building for the sims. ^_^ I've learned a lot, and now that I've gotten to learn Google Sketchup, building is a lot more flexible and natural to me. (Sims feels so restricted at times...). Now I've considered Architecture as a possible major in college.

Sims 3 has also helped me discover 3 awesome bands that I'm currently obsessed with.

[Drakesecaravdis]

like some of you said it's a great stress reliever. I know like many of you probly are, I can totally immerse myself in it and forget about all my problems at times. the bad thing about this is it can make you lose track of time
also like someone else said it's a way to express my creativity

now for my own reasons:
-reiterated the importance about backing up/saving. lord knows with patches and what not, you should always backup your files.
well now I'm making a note to do that more in everything I can. when I was trying to put my saved data in external hard drive, drive did not show up so it has also shown me (maybe indirectly though) about the shelf life and durability of external hard drives so now I know it is probably a good idea to backup in more than one place if I can
-helps me understand the process of building and how much work is put into it better. I'm not planning to be a contractor but I believe that after Sims, I look at my room and try to contemplate how I can organize or decorate and maximize the space. still suck at organizing but I think Sims helps to a point and I believe the more I do it, the better I'll be
-helps me understand computers even better in general
-I think it also helps me somewhat with learning to manage my time

bad effect is it can sometimes make me think how short life can be and makes me wish for immortality even more.

[DigitalSympathies]

It helped me understand the human dynamic as a whole. It doesn't matter your race, gender, age, religion or sexuality - we all go through the same shit in life and it's made me a HUGELY more accepting person. I see people for their soul and not for their face.

[5M0K3]

I honestly play the Sims for a lot longer than I actually live my own life (I have no life, so sue me) and I've noticed that when I talk I do some of the Sims gestures (from just talking to admiring to telling a joke), when I'm standing still I do some of the Sims CAS movements, and -perhaps worst of all - I started dancing like the Sims. Some funky Nightlife shizz.

Some of the positives: when I started playing the Sims I just became a nicer person, I didn't get mad (hardly at all anymore, unless I'm defending something I believe in) and stopped being on of those people that you constantly want to backhand. I don't know if that had anything to do with the Sims or not, all I know is viva la Sims!

LIVE!!!! :Pint: :beer:

[D4rkN1X]

You forgot to see the life of a Simmer with Asperger's Syndrome. Here's the thing, my parents love me so much, that they are willing to do anything to keep my mind from being warped, especially if that means boycotting further purchases of Sims 3 EPs and SPs. My psychiatrist Dr. Quereshi (or Dr. Q as I call her) told my mom that "Animated Reality and Simulation" is an obsession she "knows" is unhealthy. That includes the Sims 3 and all open-ended games, in general. As a result, Mom and Dad will never let me buy another Sims 3 add-on as long as I am under their roof.

Why do they still remember Dr. Q's orders? They're not letting me buy one EP and get one free at Best Buy.

It should not matter, my mind is already warped. Every time I play the game, I always hold off on making any decisions for the town and my sims. I never leave the game running while I'm away. The reason I don't dedicate myself to the game as often, is because I'm afraid my computer will derp out on me. If that happens, I get discouraged. I don't have as much perseverance to continue without question.

Are my parents making the right decision? If that's the case, then I'm pretty much done with the Sims. I can't stay current if my parents won't let me. Has it caused problems for you, in real life? Did it distract you from your college work? It hasn't for me.

[LuvSims2011]

Sims made me go on this website. :)

[VerDeTerre]

Are my parents making the right decision? If that's the case, then I'm pretty much done with the Sims. I can't stay current if my parents won't let me. Has it caused problems for you, in real life? Did it distract you from your college work? It hasn't for me.


I'm not sure and I don't really know what the therapist and your parents are objecting to. Perhaps they fear that you would be spending too much time alone, in your own thoughts and reality? Perhaps there is a concern with perseverance, as those with Aspergers and spectrum disorders are more likely to get overly involved with their passions. Honestly, I don't really understand what is bothering them about it and why they wouldn't allow it so long as you kept it within reasonable limits for time spent on the game. I'm wondering if they would consider letting you play if you agreed to a time limit that they imposed? I almost hesitate to suggest that because, as I do, I can hear in my mind past attempts by kids with Aspergers to persuade others to their point of view. One thing that is often lacking in these kids is the ability to see the other person's point of view and so it gets tiring to listen to their persuasive arguments. If you can pull off listening to and understanding your parents' perspective, you stand a better chance of having your points heard. Good luck.

I'm surprised that you would want to quit playing the Sims just because you couldn't keep getting expansion packs. If I enjoy a game, I keep playing it whether it's current or not.

[Sims2rocksgirl~~~]

Well....they teach me to be patient especially sims 3 and their patches rrrrrr......
and downloading custom content is also annoying! I wish sims 3 would just forget about the patches...that's the only thing I don't like about the game. They also teach me not to give up, that I will eventually figure out the problem...()seriously I sometimes spend hours just fixing the game for custom content sometimes)
Hopefully, I'll be able to figure it out tommorrow.
Does anyone know where I can find custom content that hasn't been downloaded properly, I am hoping to convert it so I can put it in my game (ea download manger think is useless)
Does anyone also know where I can new patches for the game, it just doesn't seem to be working out.

:(

[candesco]

Well....they teach me to be patient especially sims 3 and their patches rrrrrr......
and downloading custom content is also annoying! I wish sims 3 would just forget about the patches...that's the only thing I don't like about the game. They also teach me not to give up, that I will eventually figure out the problem...()seriously I sometimes spend hours just fixing the game for custom content sometimes)
Hopefully, I'll be able to figure it out tommorrow.
Does anyone know where I can find custom content that hasn't been downloaded properly, I am hoping to convert it so I can put it in my game (ea download manger think is useless)
Does anyone also know where I can new patches for the game, it just doesn't seem to be working out.

:(

Right, so that all the bugs and glitches are still there. Back to the old habit of EA. And then you would probably complain about why they didn't patch the game. You're just complaining because it's cool nowadays to still bitching EA. Now they are patching and then it's still not good. Yeah, EA makes a mess sometimes with the patches and introducing new problems. However, i'm glad that they are releasing fixes now. 1.29 seems to be a good patch. And at least they try to fix things. That was different in the past. I remember with C&C Generals there were no patches released at all, so that the game remained glitched.
And as for mods; well, that's your own risk. Mods are always a risk on your own. They can make things better, but they also can break the game.