Sims-Aah-Holic

"I have spent many sleepless nights playing at the computer "The Sims". My mother thinks I'm crazy when I talk about energy bar, and I sometimes simply forget to eat. I'd play it everyday as long as I could. I love creating my own character and build houses. I wont stop playing until I got sleepy. I was too lazy when I started playing The Sims."

Since the Sims was released thousands of people have fallen in love with the game...

Creation of Families

When starting the game offers pre-made characters as well as the option to create more Sims that they control. Creating a Sim consists of creating a family that can hold up to 8 members. A Sims body is bundled with a specific body physique and clothing. The player cannot change a Sims face, name, skin tone or personality once it has been moved onto a lot.

Life Stages

In the Sims there are only 3 states, baby, child and adult. The only life stage that can be passed is baby. Children cannot grow up unless cheats expansion packs are used. Adults are the most advanced life stage and are able to have children, get jobs, etc.

Sims Lives

Sims are directed on the basis of instructing them to interact with objects, such as a television set, a piece of furniture or another Sim. Sims may receive house guests, which are actually based on the Sims of other game files. The player cannot control "visiting" Sims, although it is important for Sims to interact with one another in order to develop a healthy social life and gain popularity. The player must make decisions about time spent in personal development, such as exercise, reading, creativity, and logic, by adding activities to the daily agenda of the Sims. Daily need fulfillment must also be scheduled, such as personal hygiene, eating, and sleeping. If the simulated humans do not perform need fulfillment, they suffer consequences. For example, if they do not eat, they will die of starvation. If they do not go to the bathroom, they will wet themselves. If they do not have fun, they become depressed and unwilling to do things. When Sims have low motives they are more likely to be nasty to other Sim characters by insulting them, slapping them and even attacking them.

Expansion Packs

The Sims: Livin' Large
The pack includes new characters, careers, items, and features. Many of the supernatural personalities and themes were added to the sequel in piecemeal fashion through numerous expansion packs.

The Sims: House Party
House Party gives players the ability to throw parties, as well as new characters and "party" themed items, such as the "costume trunk". Some items and features such as the dance floor and DJ table from this expansion pack were made available in the sequel. In this expansion the characters can throw parties, invite many friends, and also find romance.

• The Sims: Vacation
• Vacation introduced a new neighborhood, called Vacation Island, where Sims could take vacations with members of their own family or with other Sims. Vacation Island is split into three distinct environments: beach, forest, and snow-capped mountain. Sims can stay at a hotel or rent a tent to go camping. They can also get souvenirs to remember their vacation.

• The Sims: Unleashed
• In Unleashed, the original ten-lot neighborhood that was featured in all previous games is now expanded to over forty and there is now an option to re-zone lots into residential or commercial. In commercial lots, one can build shops of numerous types and restaurants which Sims can visit by calling the Old Town trolley to take them there.

• The Sims: Superstar
• This expansion allows the player's Sims to become entertainment figures and includes representations of several famous personalities.

The Sims: Makin' Magic
It introduces magic to the game and allows Sims to cast spells, forge charms, brew potions and buy alchemical ingredients. It also introduces a new neighborhood area. In addition, it introduces baking and nectar-making. This expansion pack includes a disc containing a preview of The Sims 2.