Mod The Sims - So... Say I'm a misanthropic **n*...

So... Say I'm a misanthropic **n*...

Replies: 15 (Who?), Viewed: 2879 times.

Show Printable Version

Email this Page

Search this Thread

20th Apr 2012, 02:25 PM	So... Say I'm a misanthropic n...* #1
Alliteration Original Poster Field Researcher Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221 1 Achievements	Let's say that I hate other human beings. Is there any value in buying ~~$50 worth of DRM~~ Showtime if I'm not going to be asking any of the social features. Also, how, exactly, does Simport work? Through Origin, or over a third party service like Facebook?

20th Apr 2012, 02:50 PM	#2
nonamena Instructor Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 554 Thanks: 2593 in 14 Posts 10 Achievements View My Journal	I haven't used simport once. There's all kinds of fun things to do with Showtime even if you don't use simport. Personally, I find the careers really fun. I'm not generally into active careers, but I've enjoyed the singer career a lot. Simport works through thesims3.com. No origin or facebook involved.
	My Mods at Simlogical \| My Blog: Nona's Sims \| Fix Your Premium Content Please do not PM me with questions about modding. Please post in an appropriate forum and send me a link to the thread if you would like me to try and help.

20th Apr 2012, 03:18 PM	#3
Periandre Inventor Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 920	I agree, I don't and won't touch Simport. The value added of the new (to TS3) interactive items, the new rabbitholes which, to me, have a more modern appearance than previous rabbitholes (outside of Townlife), and the careers have made Showtime worth the money.

20th Apr 2012, 04:50 PM	#4
Alliteration Original Poster Field Researcher Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221 1 Achievements	Okay, so it would be worth it, even though I dislike everyone, you say? I'll have to thik about it then. I'm only worried about spending $50 on what's basically DRM, if you have to stay connected to the internet at all times or have to register the game to an account before being able to play half of it. Speaking of which, do you have to log in with your sims3.com account to be able to use Simport features?

20th Apr 2012, 05:10 PM	#5
Periandre Inventor Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 920	In order to use Simport, yes you have to log in.

20th Apr 2012, 05:26 PM	#6
Alliteration Original Poster Field Researcher Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221 1 Achievements	Okay, thank you. Since I'm probably not going to use Simport, I guess I won't need to worry about that. If you're not using Simport stuff, does the game spam you until you do? Or try to do anything else to try to get you to log in and send your sims around places.

20th Apr 2012, 05:40 PM	#7
eskie227 Theorist Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,172	No, you can opt out of receiving further reminders to "sign in for the experience" As for obtaining the "special content" for Simport achievements, you can use this http://modthesims.info/download.php?t=470934 from velocitygrass. Now you can remain unplugged without missing out on any of the content meant to be "achieved" by sending your sim off to god knows where, and strange people can do whatever they're sick, twisted minds can come up with to your performer. BTW, has anyone sent a performer on tour come back pregnant yet?

21st Apr 2012, 02:37 AM	#8
Remmet Test Subject Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8	Yep, with that mod, the only reminder that Simport exists is that sims will periodically get wishes to host a performer via Simport.

21st Apr 2012, 02:41 AM

HarVee

Instructor

Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 560

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remmet

sims will periodically get wishes to host a performer via Simport.

I hope there is some way to disable those particular wishes from appearing.

Sims everywhere agree: Everybody wants your name.

Let there be love, let there be hate, let there be speculation! The Sims 4 rated RP for Repulsive Preconception

22nd Apr 2012, 12:29 AM

#10

AngelicScot

Instructor

Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 536

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarVee

I hope there is some way to disable those particular wishes from appearing.

Why worry about that? You can "right click" them to dismiss them or entirely ignore them like I do.

I am an Angel who has tamed the Dragon. For I am NOT crunchy, NOR good with ketchup!

22nd Apr 2012, 02:33 AM	#11
eskie227 Theorist Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,172	I right click most of their wishes anyway. Between WA, LN, Gen, Pets, SHT, all they ever want, whenever they say Hello to someone, is to take their picture, form a group, have a pillow fight, and ask their sign. That's even after 3 trait incompatibilities pop up. I don't even pay attention anymore, I just see the icon and right click.

22nd Apr 2012, 03:08 AM

#12

HarVee

Instructor

Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 560

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelicScot

Why worry about that? You can "right click" them to dismiss them or entirely ignore them like I do.

True, but that becomes a chore after awhile. I'd personally like it better if the wishes never appeared at all.

Sims everywhere agree: Everybody wants your name.

Let there be love, let there be hate, let there be speculation! The Sims 4 rated RP for Repulsive Preconception

23rd Apr 2012, 11:47 PM	#13
Alliteration Original Poster Field Researcher Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221 1 Achievements	Alright thanks for all the answers. I ordered a copy the other day, because it was on sale on Amazon and I do like the performing arts aspects of EPs, even if they seem to take a back seat to shudder having to interact socially. That 'limited edition' Katy Perry version was going for the same price as the regular version, and let me say, that is just one mess of a cover. It's like it has no idea what it wants to be.

24th Apr 2012, 01:10 AM

#14

simsample

'Death, death, death' Until the sun cries morning

Staff: Super Moderator

Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 16,822
Thanks: 7870 in 83 Posts
18 Achievements

View My Journal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alliteration

That 'limited edition' Katy Perry version was going for the same price as the regular version, and let me say, that is just one mess of a cover. It's like it has no idea what it wants to be.

But... it has glitter! OMG sparklies!

I will choose a path that's clear- I will choose free will
RUSH Headlong Flight Performing Arts Award Star Rush OC
Please check out my profile policies before PMing me! Thanks.

24th Apr 2012, 02:05 AM	#15
Alliteration Original Poster Field Researcher Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 221 1 Achievements	Gah! Two subtitles? And It feels like they tried to reference their whole "Play with (real) Life" motto by having Katy singing with her SelfSim, but they look nothing alike so the effect doesn't work out and that dress that Sim Katy is wearing looks like it was shopped on by a ten year old sprucing up their myspace pictures. And so much GLITTER... D: There's a tiny little graphic designer deep inside my soul, weeping quietly.

24th Apr 2012, 03:06 AM	#16
reinmag Lab Assistant Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 124 1 Achievements	I was not going to buy it and it has now become my very very favorite. The architecture in Starlight Shores, alone, is worth the price of the EP. And I freakin' love the jukebox songs. I will never use simport... there's a mod here to get all the swag you would get, so why bother?

Section jump: