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This thread is for those of us that play in alternate ways and what we want from EA.

Do you play homeless Sims that have to sleep in the park?
Do you want zombies to ravage your town?
Do you play evil insane Sims that love to cause havoc?
Do you love the drama of cheating spouses?
Do legacies make you want to bang your head on the desk out of boredom?
Are you tired of new, shiny luxury items for your Sims?

Well....you get the idea, come chat and add your ideas and wishes.

I'm hoping for an SP or store content called Modern Slum Living.

What do you want?]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311469.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311469.page GMT
The way I play is based on the careers. When each EP comes out I see what careers have come with it. I then think about the type of people who would be attracted to that career or profession and build Sims around them. This includes the country they come from, the clothes they wear etc.

I then start them at the beginning and build their house up. All the furniture and house design is also based on the profession. As they get better they move to a bigger house and the starter house I built with them is then available for the next Sim with that profession.

I know this is all really pedantic but I love this level of gameplay. The only problem is the game is buggy so after a certain point I have to move them to another town. Luckily Sereniticat2 convinced me to try out Twallan's mods so I don't have overbloated save files so I've started from scratch in Riverview with a couple of solo policeman.

I like to try to do things like each school building has a uniform, etc. It's fun this way for me....when it works.


Edit: I would kill for your Modern Slum Living idea!]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311525.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311525.page GMT
Thanks for the yea vote on a Slum pack. My homeless Sims need things too. They have no need for a shiny espresso machine.

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If your neighborhood gets corrupted you should check out this thread. It's about how too many spawners can corrupt a neighborhood even with no CC and just by placing and rotating EA lots and exchange lots :

http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/523406.page]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311654.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311654.page GMT
My game play style is pretty unique. I wish we had more options for how to manage money. I would love a banking system. I really want my Sims to be able to own more than 1 house and rent one of them out. I'd also like a college or something similar. Right now, I just pretend certain Sims go to college (which is really just weeks of skill building at the library) and then certain jobs open up to them. I also don't let my Sims go above certain levels in careers. Not everyone can be a CEO, ya know. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311714.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311714.page GMT and all my rich sims is evil landowners who fire everyone from their jobs!]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311734.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311734.page GMT
@Skyscraperfan....yea for the insane Sims. They make life interesting!]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311769.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311769.page GMT
Gritty Urban grunge? ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311777.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311777.page GMT
ETA - I put my insane Sims in an asylum. Those wackos!

Another thing I do is only hit random for traits. Although I think evil and insane come up way too often. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311848.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311848.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311859.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311859.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311873.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311873.page GMT

]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311887.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8311887.page GMT With all the bugs, it makes it practically impossible.
Mostly it just gives me migraines trying to get things to work, even if I manage to get into the game to begin with.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312207.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312207.page GMT
While my thread is about so many things that have been plaguing this game since the release of 'Vanilla' (the core game that came out in 2009), yours, according to the subject matter in the first post, seems about alternative ways to play the game.

In my thread, I (and many other Simmers) advocate very hard for EA to make changes regarding the likes of fixing the bugs, listening to what people want to change [u]overall[/u], consumer service, actively moderating that is badly needed on this forum, and so much more. In other word, the thread I authored is about people saying very much how disapointd they are at EA for not taking care of the The Sims 3 and doing pretty much what they want instead (which [u]seems[/u] to revolve around making lots of profit while their consumer base is taking the proverbial back seat). That thread (mine), has been going very strong for quite some time.

So I'm asking you if you'd be willing to consider making a change to the title of your thread to better reflect what it is that you (and other Simmers) wish for. I won't even presume to suggest a title for you! This is a thread you authored and what you're asking for in it is quite legitimate and very much deserves the attention of Simmers as you suggest excellent ideas. So this request is nothing againsts your tread.[b][/b]

It's just that I feel the titles may be overstepping one-another. And by the way, I think it was purely coincidential as you may not have seen my thread (or its title) before.

I hope you understand,

My very best regards Phobesmom601,

Marz

EDIT: added something for clarity.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312542.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312542.page GMT
I would like the option not to have to buy any plot to play the game. All gyms, local swimming pools, launderettes are free but should have a charge to use as in real life. i would like the option to be able to search bins for food/salvage. Also like the option to repair junk to reuse. (This would also be good for the eco trait). The only thing that should be free are the libraries

I would like many more challenges for the sims to face in order to gradually build their life and wealth. The game is far too easy to gain real wealth, therefore becomes boring (for me at least). If it was possible to have a button for easy, medium or hard play that would be good, but I don't know how feasable that would be.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312583.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8312583.page GMT
Yes! I love Loud Fast Clash and use it all the time. Some of my favorite lots are Mosquito Cove in SV, the family compound in Riverview and the swamp houses in Twinbrook. The houses by the criminal building in Starlight shores are great too.

I've been wanting a plain bed for ages! I was excited when I saw the addition of the sleeping bag. If you recolor it to a grungy fabric it's great for homeless Sims. They'll sleep any where. I had one pull it out and go to sleep on the patio at the Bistro.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313156.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313156.page GMT
I wish to offer my most heartfelt thank you

I noticed the new title! It's fantastic!

My Very Best Regards to You and Yours,

Sincerely,

Marz]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313174.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313174.page GMT
While my thread is about so many things that have been plaguing this game since the release of 'Vanilla' (the core game that came out in 2009), yours, according to the subject matter in the first post, seems about alternative ways to play the game.

In my thread, I (and many other Simmers) advocate very hard for EA to make changes regarding the likes of fixing the bugs, listening to what people want to change [u]overall[/u], consumer service, actively moderating that is badly needed on this forum, and so much more. In other word, the thread I authored is about people saying very much how disapointd they are at EA for not taking care of the The Sims 3 and doing pretty much what they want instead (which [u]seems[/u] to revolve around making lots of profit while their consumer base is taking the proverbial back seat). That thread (mine), has been going very strong for quite some time.

So I'm asking you if you'd be willing to consider making a change to the title of your thread to better reflect what it is that you (and other Simmers) wish for. I won't even presume to suggest a title for you! This is a thread you authored and what you're asking for in it is quite legitimate and very much deserves the attention of Simmers as you suggest excellent ideas. So this request is nothing againsts your tread.[b][/b]

It's just that I feel the titles may be overstepping one-another. And by the way, I think it was purely coincidential as you may not have seen my thread (or its title) before.

I hope you understand,

My very best regards Phobesmom601,

Marz

EDIT: added something for clarity.[/quote]

You're right Marz, I never saw your thread and if you check my OP you'll see it's about play style not about bugs. A couple of posters have listed fixing bugs as something they would like and is that a bad thing? EA needs to be reminded of that...again and again. Considering there are [u]a lot[/u] of threads about bugs, seasons, 100's of babies and many other duplicate things I wasn't aware that a thread with ignore in the title was a problem for anyone. I did change the title so I hope that solves the problem for you.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313186.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313186.page GMT

I have seen the other thread, and it is very long and about bugs in the game and the general mechanics that I wish were different in the base game. It's all good, too..but I feel EA Gurus don't read threads that are a hundred pages long whether they are idea or Bug threads.

If they did, then some bugs that are in the base game and or some bugs that are still in the EPs that were released 2 to 3 years ago would have been fixed. At least I give them a benefit of a doubt.

Yes, I try to play alternative game play in this game but find it very, very difficult. I have always hated 'cookie cutter' Sims in my games. Meaning, all have loads of money, all reach their LTW, all have no probs and are protected by the player etc., and have 2.5 kids.

But due to this game having an open world it is difficult to make a themed hood/world...where I create the characters in my head, and switch from one to the other to work out the story as I go for the entire world.

What I miss most of all is the lucrative flow of the game...like when I used to go onto community lots in TS2 and lots of Sims showed up and they interacted with one another while I played my Sim or Sims and things happened that would make me ROFLOL...that doesn't happen in this game.

It is all grind. Sims don't 'flow' and I can't say that enough. They pause too long before they do anything. Even if you just cut them lose and just sit and watch...they still pause too often before they do and do the shuffle before they can get to another Sim and they may just stand there and not do what they went over to do. So both Sims are just standing there....pretty lame.

Don't get me wrong...TS3 is O.K. but it isn't great...not when you are used to Sims doing things that make you laugh your rear off and then start playing a game that doesn't. That's just my two cents.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313277.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313277.page GMT


Yes, I try to play alternative game play in this game but find it very, very difficult. I have always hated 'cookie cutter' Sims in my games. Meaning, all have loads of money, all reach their LTW, all have no probs and are protected by the player etc., and have 2.5 kids.

But due to this game having an open world it is difficult to make a themed hood/world...where I create the characters in my head, and switch from one to the other to work out the story as I go for the entire world.

What I miss most of all is the lucrative flow of the game...like when I used to go onto community lots in TS2 and lots of Sims showed up and they interacted with one another while I played my Sim or Sims and things happened that would make me ROFLOL...that doesn't happen in this game.

It is all grind. Sims don't 'flow' and I can't say that enough. They pause too long before they do anything. Even if you just cut them lose and just sit and watch...they still pause too often before they do and do the shuffle before they can get to another Sim and they may just stand there and not do what they went over to do. So both Sims are just standing there....pretty lame.[/quote]


I know what you mean. If you put a Sim in Mosquito Cove or the Alto mansion they behave the same way. I once tried playing that asylum challenge because I thought it would be fun to see a lot on insane Sims interacting. The biggest interaction I got was that thought bubble that shows another Sim is in their way and the foot tapping thing. I have free will set on high and I often just let them go. Not a lot happens. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313388.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313388.page GMT
But what would help is a real aspriation failure...and not just a moodlet. Sims sitting in the floor cracking up, Sims laying in the floor boo hooing, Sims starving...they never starve in my game, oh, wait ST Sims starve, but I never see it.

I want Vamps to attack..my goodness they are vamps...they should roam the night (they do a little) but they should be out hunting, and biting any Sim caught out after dark. There should be a real fear of cowardly Sims to be afraid to go out at night for fear of monsters...like vampires. Sims should be scared to meet a vamp not want to meet one. Vamps are lame.

Return a Count to the game that will bite some Sims in horrid fashion so I can watch in my game. Vamps should live in creepy houses, not highrises. I can't stand the watered down vamps of Twighlight and BeingHuman (though I watch BH all the time. :wink

I try to play a family that is all messed up and disfunctional, but just as soon as I need to increase the size of their lot, there is nothing available in the world for them but one bedrooms. I always have to evict all premade Sims (after I read their backgrounds) near the downtown centers. I wish EA would give us an empty template and only the main center where we build this town anyway we want to do. But still my Sims won't be like TS2 Sims and do things (aspiration failure, etc.) like they did in that game.

I miss the shenanigans of that game. Right now I am playing 8 roommates (when my game works) and still no fun yet. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313468.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313468.page GMT
But what would help is a real aspriation failure...and not just a moodlet. Sims sitting in the floor cracking up, Sims laying in the floor boo hooing, Sims starving...they never starve in my game, oh, wait ST Sims starve, but I never see it.

I want Vamps to attack..my goodness they are vamps...they should roam the night (they do a little) but they should be out hunting, and biting any Sim caught out after dark. There should be a real fear of cowardly Sims to be afraid to go out at night for fear of monsters...like vampires. Sims should be scared to meet a vamp not want to meet one. Vamps are lame.

Return a Count to the game that will bite some Sims in horrid fashion so I can watch in my game. Vamps should live in creepy houses, not highrises. I can't stand the watered down vamps of Twighlight and BeingHuman (though I watch BH all the time. :wink

I try to play a family that is all messed up and disfunctional, but just as soon as I need to increase the size of their lot, there is nothing available in the world for them but one bedrooms. I always have to evict all premade Sims (after I read their backgrounds) near the downtown centers. I wish EA would give us an empty template and only the main center where we build this town anyway we want to do. But still my Sims won't be like TS2 Sims and do things (aspiration failure, etc.) like they did in that game.

I miss the shenanigans of that game. Right now I am playing 8 roommates (when my game works) and still no fun yet. [/quote]

I couldn't agree more. For crying out loud!!!..you shouldn't have to befriend a vamp and ask to be bitten.

I had a playboy type of Sim going around town flirting and trying to romance about any female Sim he could. He went into one house, started flirting with the wife. The husband had the thought bubble of the Sim with the line through it and then went off to the kitchen to fix dinner. That's all the reaction he had!

I had a ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313600.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313600.page GMT
A stuff pack full of cheap furniture wouldn't be bad either.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313695.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313695.page GMT He should have went over and poked him like in TS2...and slapped his wife and the man. Then they should have gotten into a brawl, the house should have caught on fire because he left stuff on the stove, a neighbor should have ran in and burned up, and the kids should have passed out from the trauma....

Or worse, now that's fun. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313708.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313708.page GMT
A stuff pack full of cheap furniture wouldn't be bad either.[/quote]

That would be good and an alternate way for poor Sims to earn money, but even if the furniture was salvaged it would still be the regular furniture. I'd love to see a low end stuff pack or store content. A simple mattress on a frame was mentioned (no headboard) and the Loud Fast Clash set could be expanded.

I hate playing rich, I have everything Sims. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313776.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313776.page GMT He should have went over and poked him like in TS2...and slapped his wife and the man. Then they should have gotten into a brawl, the house should have caught on fire because he left stuff on the stove, a neighbor should have ran in and burned up, and the kids should have passed out from the trauma....

Or worse, now that's fun. [/quote]

Now that's what I'm talking about!

I would like to see some inner-city build objects. Give me a matching window set with one that has broken glass. Some that are boarded up. Doors and windows with iron bars over them. Dirty and dented siding, crumbling brick. Stairs that are missing a piece or have a broken board so that sims trip on them. Roofs that are missing shingles. Flowers or shrubs that are overgrown and wilted. Fences that are crumbling and of course the half chain link with a matching gate. Cracks in the walls.

I'd also love seeing some neighborhood deco like high voltage power lines and regular power lines. Bent street signs with graffiti on them. Backed up sewer lines. Cracks in the street.

And then...all the furniture possibilities. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313931.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313931.page GMT
Twallan's Story Progression Mod and the Master Controller mod has made the way I play possible in The Sims 3. I can stop story progression from making unwanted changes.

The most involved scenario that I have played to date involved Lisa Bunch, the Landgraabs, the Alto's, and the Langeraks. I would probably still be playing them today, if it weren't for the constant flow of EPs. I tend to start over whenever we get a new EP.
[img]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f116/cireking213/The%20Sims%203/The%20Lisa%20Bunch%20files%203/Screenshot-1886.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f116/cireking213/The%20Sims%203/The%20Lisa%20Bunch%20files%205/Screenshot-2390.jpg[/img]]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313991.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8313991.page GMT He should have went over and poked him like in TS2...and slapped his wife and the man. Then they should have gotten into a brawl, the house should have caught on fire because he left stuff on the stove, a neighbor should have ran in and burned up, and the kids should have passed out from the trauma....

Or worse, now that's fun. [/quote]

Now that's what I'm talking about!

I would like to see some inner-city build objects. Give me a matching window set with one that has broken glass. Some that are boarded up. Doors and windows with iron bars over them. Dirty and dented siding, crumbling brick. Stairs that are missing a piece or have a broken board so that sims trip on them. Roofs that are missing shingles. Flowers or shrubs that are overgrown and wilted. Fences that are crumbling and of course the half chain link with a matching gate. Cracks in the walls.

I'd also love seeing some neighborhood deco like high voltage power lines and regular power lines. Bent street signs with graffiti on them. Backed up sewer lines. Cracks in the street.

And then...all the furniture possibilities. [/quote]

Yes! They should have at least gotten into an argument.


I don't know how you feel about third party CC but when I used to use it I had a lot of items from this creator

http://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/Cyclonesue/

I know she's at TRS but I never had a problem with bad CC in her creations. She specializes in grunge and gritty and has a lot of things you mentioned.

I just don't use CC any more and I'd love to see EA do some.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314006.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314006.page GMT
Twallan's Story Progression Mod and the Master Controller mod has made the way I play possible in The Sims 3. I can stop story progression from making unwanted changes.[/quote]

I'm very new to mods and I'm still learning all the settings. I do have story progression and master controller installed because I got tired of empty towns. If I started a town with just my Sims what setting do you use to keep the game from adding game created Sims?....or is that possible? I would still want the Sims I add to progress.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314196.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314196.page GMT
I just wish EA would give us these options. I do like the consignment store. Now at least my sims can buy used furniture. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314261.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314261.page GMT
http://aroundthesims3.com/objects/function_comfort_bed_01.shtml

Sandy is a really great creator and I think I have most of the stuff from her site. 99% of it is sims3pack files so you don't have to maintain them in the event of patch or ep.

I love alternative play but not so much the gritty play...not all my sims are rich but not wondering where their next meal is coming from either. I had enough of that in rl when I was young.

I have a game where I'm turning the townies into vamps, but in a nice way. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314408.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8314408.page GMT
http://aroundthesims3.com/objects/function_comfort_bed_01.shtml

Sandy is a really great creator and I think I have most of the stuff from her site. 99% of it is sims3pack files so you don't have to maintain them in the event of patch or ep.

I love alternative play but not so much the gritty play...not all my sims are rich but not wondering where their next meal is coming from either. I had enough of that in rl when I was young.

I have a game where I'm turning the townies into vamps, but in a nice way. [/quote]

She's got some really nice stuff. Unfortunately I don't use third party CC.

Town of vamps huh? Make sure you still have some dinner Sims available. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8317031.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8317031.page GMT
I just wish EA would give us these options. I do like the consignment store. Now at least my sims can buy used furniture. [/quote]

The only problem with that is if they do buy something at the consignment store it's still regular stuff. It doesn't look used.

They need some furniture more like Loud Fast Clash.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8322768.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8322768.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324228.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324228.page GMT
I would like more items to do with this kind of theme as well, especially clothes.

It's hard to be po' when all you have to wear is california-designeresque.

Edit to add: and why do bills have to go up based on sim's income? Even sims with the frugal trait? ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324327.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324327.page GMT
I would like more items to do with this kind of theme as well, especially clothes.

It's hard to be po' when all you have to wear is california-designeresque.

[/quote]

I started this thread to have players let EA know that there are players who don't want designer beverage makers for their kitchens, stuff to fill mansions and designer clothes. Considering the threads on the upcoming store content it looks like we are just getting more gadgets.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324734.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324734.page GMT
All of my favourite sims live within inner-city style neighbourhoods in tiny two-room apartments (with one room serving as the kitchen, bedroom, living room etc and the second room being the bathroom - though sometimes I just have one room and make a public bathroom at the end of the corridor).

Unfortunately EA just hasn't provided me with the content to achieve what I want. I've become so tired of all the luxury-themed items but i never really complained about it because I thought that what I wanted was niche.

You could say Sweet Treats has brought me out of the closet. If people get to have candy couches I want my cyberpunk, faux junkie-style stuff.

AND MORE CONTENT FOR MALE SIMS DANGIT!

[size=9](including a navel-exposing top and some tight leather bondage pants for my man of the night sim )[/size]]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324828.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8324828.page GMT )[/size][/quote][size=9]...I want that.[/size]]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325043.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325043.page GMT
All of my favourite sims live within inner-city style neighbourhoods in tiny two-room apartments (with one room serving as the kitchen, bedroom, living room etc and the second room being the bathroom - though sometimes I just have one room and make a public bathroom at the end of the corridor).

Unfortunately EA just hasn't provided me with the content to achieve what I want. I've become so tired of all the luxury-themed items but i never really complained about it because I thought that what I wanted was niche.

You could say Sweet Treats has brought me out of the closet. If people get to have candy couches I want my cyberpunk, faux junkie-style stuff.

AND MORE CONTENT FOR MALE SIMS DANGIT!

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I don't think your interest (and play style) is as off the wall as you think. Look at the threads in the forums every day about vamps, zombies, asylums and the things that people do to their Sims. I think it's just that these people don't speak up and that's why I started this thread. EA needs to know not everyone wants new, shiny, modern MacMansion stuff.

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I guess that's the first thing that came to mind when I titled this thread. When I see all the threads about things like 100's of babies, Sim luxury weddings, people cooing over virtual toddlers, and the gushing threads about candy worlds.....I [u]do[/u] feel like I have an alternate play style and I'm feeling left out by EA. ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325081.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325081.page GMT

However, I have the Sims 2 Double Deluxe with the Store Edition and he needs to greet before attacking people. I hate greeting. I hope there's a mod to get rid of it because I've been looking for it.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325192.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325192.page GMT
I guess I don't stray into the ideas and feedback section enough to see them, but I don't know, I always got the impression that The Sims was not really geared towards me. It's a fun game all the same and I always used to enjoy what we got but never have I ever felt so alienated from the game than I do now with TS3.

Thinking about it, while I've bought the other expansions up to Showtime which I left out due to the social networking I think I still mostly use CC or content from Late Night. It's quite sad considering I've spent probably about £25 on each expansion pack...

Edit: I also would love to have some better wall art. Graffiti / peeling posters / rain-damaged posters, graffiti'd posters or something like that. I used to have loads of CC wall art of that nature but for some reason ever since one of the patches whenever I try to put CC wall art into my game it makes it drag like crazy or sometimes not load at all. It's a shame because I used to have all the Left 4 Dead wall scribbles and other random graffiti from Club Crimsyn as well as some artwork by a deviantart user that a creator had turned into wall art and it went really well with my sims' crappy apartments.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325208.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325208.page GMT
I guess I don't stray into the ideas and feedback section enough to see them, but I don't know, I always got the impression that The Sims was not really geared towards me. It's a fun game all the same and I always used to enjoy what we got but never have I ever felt so alienated from the game than I do now with TS3.

Thinking about it, while I've bought the other expansions up to Showtime which I left out due to the social networking I think I still mostly use CC or content from Late Night. It's quite sad considering I've spent probably about £25 on each expansion pack...[/quote]

McMansions are very cookie cutter homes. Developer buys a big plot of land and makes a whole bunch of expensive homes that all look the same. Granite counter tops, gas fireplaces, huge master suites and bonus rooms, all the stuff you're supposed to want as a good little consumer.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325251.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325251.page GMT
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Yeah, that's pretty much my feeling on it. I'm planning on building a McMansion area in Hidden Springs and filling it with dysfunctional sims. They give off a really creepy vibe and it's a good opportunity to use all the JCPenney catalogue-style furniture that's already in game.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325355.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325355.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325381.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325381.page GMT ]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325449.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8325449.page GMT
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I used to live in the north east US. It was filled with blue collar factory towns. There were no high rises but lots of row houses, big Victorians that had been converted to interesting looking apartments, dirty brick walls. main streets that had bakeries, ethic eating places and locally owned businesses.

Now,not by active choice, I live in the SE in a cookie cutter suburb filled with chain stores, chain restaurants and SUVs. I miss the grit, grunge and uniqueness. I'd like to have that for my Sims.


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Haha! I remember when I first got to see the North Shore suburbs of Chicago. I asked my friend, "Uhh.... why do all the houses look exactly the same? What kind of Twilight Zone have you dragged me into?" And she explained the concept of McMansions.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8327089.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8327089.page GMT I'm tired of sims being perfect , wearing a perfect attire.

I've read somewhere that people are inclined to think that TS3 is more based on real life more than the first two installments but it's just not true. Otherwise , we would have already got all the starter items.

Meanwhile , I'll keep invading CC sites to obtain what should have been included a long time ago. All they need to do is to expand on LN content.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8328768.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8328768.page GMT
Gritty Urban grunge? [/quote]

Shanty town Stuff?]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8328994.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8328994.page GMT
Gritty Urban grunge? [/quote]

Shanty town Stuff?[/quote]

Do you like the gritty side of Sim life too?]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329471.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329471.page GMT
But an SP isn't enough, EA needs to add more for players who enjoy a challenge and like to start off their Sims with very little money. We need better starter lots (at least now we can have smaller lot sizes that aren't as expensive), REAL apartments that you can rent, and more run-down, lower-end furniture for poor Sims.

Sims should also be able to sell their old furniture at consignment stores so that other Sims can buy it secondhand for a much lower cost.

LN really missed the ball with providing more punk, grungy clothing as well.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329577.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329577.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329809.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329809.page GMT
I love that basement apartment over in that area!]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329815.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8329815.page GMT http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8331057.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8331057.page GMT
Gritty Urban grunge? [/quote]

Shanty town Stuff?[/quote]

Do you like the gritty side of Sim life too?[/quote]

I'd probably use it for a post-apocalyptic setting, but yeah... I'd like to see more broken and run down stuff.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8332595.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8332595.page GMT I'm tired of sims being perfect , wearing a perfect attire.

I've read somewhere that people are inclined to think that TS3 is more based on real life more than the first two installments but it's just not true. Otherwise , we would have already got all the starter items.

Meanwhile , I'll keep invading CC sites to obtain what should have been included a long time ago. All they need to do is to expand on LN content.[/quote]

Throughout the forums you'll see people mention wanting items like this.

I no longer use CC but I'll tell you I recently started using mods and I doubt I'd be playing TS3 without them.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8335623.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8335623.page GMT
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So more high end stuff *sigh*

I thought it was amusing that one of the comments was wishing for a hobo stuff pack instead.]]> http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8346590.page http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/preList/531055/8346590.page GMT