Sims 3

Recently I got my hands on a game called The Sims 3. I’ve played the Sims 1 and 2 before and I know how the game plays out. For those who don’t know what this game is about, it is practically about living simulated lives in game. The game allows you to create avatars/characters and personalize them down with great detail. The player has control over what they do during their “life”, from simple acts of brushing teeth to building up a career or even starting a family and even buying furniture as well as design your own house from scratch. Initially, in the first Sims, there were not many things one could do. Well, ok- there are many things to do however there was no real objective. The Sims 3 gives a sense of purpose as the Sims/avatars would have aspirations/wishes. If they are granted, they will be given bonus points which can be used to buy special abilities.

Regardless, I would still say that the Sims is just a waste of time. No, let me correct that. It can be a great time consumer, as the game progresses as fast as the player wants it to. Even though I love RPG games and many other game genres I will admit, that the Sims can waste your time away. The player does not need to feel committed, the game pace can be very relaxing. Speaking of relaxing games…

I’ve come to realize that many people play facebook games, such as farmville, yoville and such. The premise being “do some stuff, then come back after some time has passed (can take up to 2-3 days). The concept is applied in the Sims. I would say most facebook games are just a poorman’s version of the Sims. I strongly suggest the people who enjoy facebook games to do themselves a favour by getting the Sims 3 and delete off their facebook games.

On a different note… HERE COMES THAR PICTARS!!!

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Pei Wun stated something like “the picture looks disturbingly like you” (with you I mean me, not you the reader), I picked traits based on what people commented on my behaviour.

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I tried to recreate my body shape… I…. NEED….. DIET………..