The Sims 3 - Countdown and Release Date Discussion - Page 3

AB90 · 26-02-2009, 11:57 AM

i'm going to buy in store I did have it pre- ordered but unfortunatley I lost the form for it !!!

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 12:20 PM

Awww, too bad about your form, but buying it in the store is also great! I'm getting my game from a store as well!

AB90 · 26-02-2009, 12:25 PM

so whats the prima guide actually for then? like what does it tell you? another question is itt really worth buying??

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 12:28 PM

I think it is, but that's just my opinion and I am buying it if it will be available in my store. It basically is a complete, in depth, detailed guide of every aspect of the game written on over 200 pages! I guess you'll have to decide for yourself is it worth the $13 it cost (I think it's that much)!

The Star Hermit · 26-02-2009, 02:27 PM

Updated the countdown, just 98 days to go now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB90

so whats the prima guide actually for then? like what does it tell you? another question is itt really worth buying??

That depends on your point of view really. I always find them useful, particularly for the base game, as they have lots of little bits of information in them that are not widely evident. Some of it eventually finds it's way onto the internet via forums and fansites, usually quite a while after the game has been out though. I also like having the paper guide in my hand which I can put my feet up and read to find out all the ins and outs, rather than having to search the internet each time.

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 04:03 PM

I always do the same thing. I like having the guide as a reference it is much easier than trying to find information on the internet especially for a new game that has just been released.

Ninstroyer · 26-02-2009, 04:46 PM

If I get a game that has a guide-book I always get it. Sometimes it's not worth it but with Sims it is worth it.

So, I'm probably going to pre-order the CE and the Prima guide when I'm ready.

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 10:56 PM

I wouldn't bother with the guide for any other game but this is TS3 we're talking about!!!!!

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 10:59 PM

I don't get it for every game, I got it for Oblivion and some others and will definately get it for TS3

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 11:03 PM

I never got it for any game that it didn't come with originally! This will be my first bought prima guide! And it's totally worth the money, in my opinion!

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 11:05 PM

It is in my opinion too

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 11:07 PM

Great! I love to see eye to eye with people!

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 11:07 PM

yep, me too

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 11:09 PM

That is why I'm so glad that we mostly always agree with each other on the forum. I mean all of us in general!

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 11:11 PM

yes, I am glad for that too. I am a pretty peace loving person and dislike confrontation in any form.

Lara4484 · 26-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Me too! I avoid it at all cost!

Jan_831 · 26-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Yes, so do I

Lara4484 · 27-02-2009, 09:06 AM

Well, to get back on topic. Do you guys think more people will buy the CE or just the base game?

Becky · 27-02-2009, 11:07 AM

I think the base game will ultimately be more popular - but I'm also expecting a lot of people to be buying the CE, particularly those who have been playing since the release of the original The Sims.

Lara4484 · 27-02-2009, 11:12 AM

I've been playing since TS2 first came out so I missed TS1 entirelly but I love the game so much that I couldn't resist getting the best version of the game, that is to say the CE! I just hope my store in Zagreb will have it!

The Star Hermit · 27-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Updated the countdown - just 97 days to go.

I'd would think most folks would go for the standard one, purely as it's cheaper.

Re-Edit · 27-02-2009, 02:46 PM

I've pre-ordered mine from Game

. Getting it for £25 haha. Used my loyality card points to get discount off the actual price

.

The Star Hermit · 27-02-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Re-Edit

I've pre-ordered mine from Game

. Getting it for £25 haha. Used my loyality card points to get discount off the actual price

.

I'm using my Game points too, although I shall order the Sims 3 and the Prima guide together, I have enough points to cover the guide.

Jan_831 · 27-02-2009, 03:50 PM

I agree with Becky, I think that people who have been playing the Sims since the original version will want the CE. I have been, and I have pre ordered the collectors edition.

Lara4484 · 27-02-2009, 03:52 PM

Wow, great! I wish I had points but I will get a 10% student discount when I buy the CE and Prima Guide from my store! I guess it comes down to basically the same!

26-02-2009, 12:20 PM	#52 (permalink)
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26-02-2009, 12:28 PM	#54 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I think it is, but that's just my opinion and I am buying it if it will be available in my store. It basically is a complete, in depth, detailed guide of every aspect of the game written on over 200 pages! I guess you'll have to decide for yourself is it worth the $13 it cost (I think it's that much)! __________________ Lara4484

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26-02-2009, 11:57 AM	#51 (permalink)
AB90 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southampton Gender: Female Posts: 236	i'm going to buy in store I did have it pre- ordered but unfortunatley I lost the form for it !!!

26-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#53 (permalink)
AB90 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southampton Gender: Female Posts: 236	so whats the prima guide actually for then? like what does it tell you? another question is itt really worth buying??

26-02-2009, 10:59 PM	#59 (permalink)
Jan_831 Forum Guru Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,413	I don't get it for every game, I got it for Oblivion and some others and will definately get it for TS3 __________________ For the past is past and can never return; the future we know not; only today can be called our own

26-02-2009, 11:03 PM	#60 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I never got it for any game that it didn't come with originally! This will be my first bought prima guide! And it's totally worth the money, in my opinion! __________________ Lara4484

26-02-2009, 11:05 PM	#61 (permalink)
Jan_831 Forum Guru Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,413	It is in my opinion too __________________ For the past is past and can never return; the future we know not; only today can be called our own

26-02-2009, 11:07 PM	#62 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Great! I love to see eye to eye with people! __________________ Lara4484

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26-02-2009, 11:09 PM	#64 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	That is why I'm so glad that we mostly always agree with each other on the forum. I mean all of us in general! __________________ Lara4484

26-02-2009, 11:11 PM	#65 (permalink)
Jan_831 Forum Guru Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,413	yes, I am glad for that too. I am a pretty peace loving person and dislike confrontation in any form. __________________ For the past is past and can never return; the future we know not; only today can be called our own

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Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Me too! I avoid it at all cost! __________________ Lara4484

26-02-2009, 11:20 PM	#67 (permalink)
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27-02-2009, 09:06 AM	#68 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Well, to get back on topic. Do you guys think more people will buy the CE or just the base game? __________________ Lara4484

27-02-2009, 11:07 AM	#69 (permalink)
Becky EA Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birmingham Age: 18 Gender: Female Posts: 30,669	I think the base game will ultimately be more popular - but I'm also expecting a lot of people to be buying the CE, particularly those who have been playing since the release of the original The Sims. __________________ last.fm twitter

27-02-2009, 11:12 AM	#70 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	I've been playing since TS2 first came out so I missed TS1 entirelly but I love the game so much that I couldn't resist getting the best version of the game, that is to say the CE! I just hope my store in Zagreb will have it! __________________ Lara4484

27-02-2009, 02:45 PM	#71 (permalink)
The Star Hermit Fleet Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sol 3 - Sector 001 Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 25,916	Updated the countdown - just 97 days to go. I'd would think most folks would go for the standard one, purely as it's cheaper. __________________ Currently Playing: The Sims 3

27-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#72 (permalink)
Re-Edit Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 90	I've pre-ordered mine from Game . Getting it for £25 haha. Used my loyality card points to get discount off the actual price .

27-02-2009, 03:50 PM	#74 (permalink)
Jan_831 Forum Guru Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,413	I agree with Becky, I think that people who have been playing the Sims since the original version will want the CE. I have been, and I have pre ordered the collectors edition. __________________ For the past is past and can never return; the future we know not; only today can be called our own

27-02-2009, 03:52 PM	#75 (permalink)
Lara4484 Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 7,934	Wow, great! I wish I had points but I will get a 10% student discount when I buy the CE and Prima Guide from my store! I guess it comes down to basically the same! __________________ Lara4484