Just been given the Sims (1) deluxe and hot date but...

simsnewbie · 21-10-2009, 04:21 PM

all I seem to do is feed them, get them up in time for work, make them rest and ring their mates to stop them falling out with each other! There never seems to be time to go to the town or anything like that...

Is there anything else to do or is it that repetitive?

Is sims 2 (plain one or the double deluxe set) better? I've seen some on ebay real cheap (am hard-up!) but am nervous to get it incase it's just more of the same

I'd appreciate your thoughts

TIA

Rankrotten · 21-10-2009, 06:41 PM

The Sims 1 is a very good game (well I think so anyway), but the Sims 2 has alot of added features, but there is still more features in The Sims 1 than you have listed. Do you ever build houses or community lots? That can be really fun. But if you want more to do, you can get The Sims 2, but on my opinion, I like the sims 1 best. But both these games are better in different ways. And the Sims 2 has really improved graphics.

Can you remind me what expansions are on Double Deluxe again?

FangedFreak · 21-10-2009, 07:08 PM

I'd say sims 2 is way better than the first sims.. theres just lots more to do if you get the expansion packs aswell.. and way better graphics =]

EAUK_Aurora · 21-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Hi and welcome

You might find that you enjoy The Sims 2 more but the basis is the same in both games- you are looking after (or neglecting

) your Sims.

One thing that is worth noting is that cheaper items such as beds and chairs give less comfort to your Sims so they need longer to feel happy and this eats in to time to do other things. It is the same with objects and items that give your Sims fun- the cheaper ones aren't as effective as the more expensive ones.

In The Sims 2, your Sims get days off from work as there are 7 day weeks with real schedules for jobs so that allows more time for your Sims to explore.

LadysimPlayer8 · 21-10-2009, 07:46 PM

Hello simsnewbie
Sometimes it can seem that all you do is tend to your sims basic needs!

If you send one of your sims downtown, they will return to their own lot at the same time that they left the lot - so, you wont lose any time for gaining skills for promotion etc but your sim may be tired on their return.
.
Whilst downtown, your sim will most likely encounter some of those friends - so no need for the phone calls.

I hope this helps?

latinasteph1 · 22-10-2009, 03:10 AM

I once put a bed in one of the restaurants so that my sim could stay longer at a community lot hehehe

ZaekanoYto · 22-10-2009, 05:57 AM

Good for you, you got the game

Your not liking The Sims?

The Sims 1 is a very good game

simsnewbie · 22-10-2009, 02:35 PM

oh no! I do like it - spend friggin HOURS on sims! Just thinking I'm not getting the full potential out of my gameplaying

Next question: does time stand still at the house when you go downtown? (ie if I went downtown at 6pm, would I return home at 6pm?)

ZaekanoYto · 22-10-2009, 03:20 PM

But you think The Sims 2 is better

latinasteph1 · 22-10-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simsnewbie

oh no! I do like it - spend friggin HOURS on sims! Just thinking I'm not getting the full potential out of my gameplaying

Next question: does time stand still at the house when you go downtown? (ie if I went downtown at 6pm, would I return home at 6pm?)

That's right, time stands still at home. But you will return with the same needs you had downtown

simsnewbie · 24-10-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks so much everyone - very helpful

I've managed to get one girl sim to fall in love with a boy sim (cue ahhhh

)

ZaekanoYto · 25-10-2009, 12:25 PM

Good, your liking the game

I wish I could play too

sims3chris · 01-11-2009, 09:08 PM

I really miss the sims 1 and wish i had it again!!

21-10-2009, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
simsnewbie Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Just been given the Sims (1) deluxe and hot date but... all I seem to do is feed them, get them up in time for work, make them rest and ring their mates to stop them falling out with each other! There never seems to be time to go to the town or anything like that... Is there anything else to do or is it that repetitive? Is sims 2 (plain one or the double deluxe set) better? I've seen some on ebay real cheap (am hard-up!) but am nervous to get it incase it's just more of the same I'd appreciate your thoughts TIA

21-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rankrotten Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: You don't need to know... Posts: 225	The Sims 1 is a very good game (well I think so anyway), but the Sims 2 has alot of added features, but there is still more features in The Sims 1 than you have listed. Do you ever build houses or community lots? That can be really fun. But if you want more to do, you can get The Sims 2, but on my opinion, I like the sims 1 best. But both these games are better in different ways. And the Sims 2 has really improved graphics. Can you remind me what expansions are on Double Deluxe again? __________________ I'm awesome 'cuz I'm made of awesomeness. Thank you, Rebecca1208, for the awesome signature!!

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EAUK_Aurora Community Representative Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Gender: Female Posts: 55,572 Blog Entries: 257	Hi and welcome You might find that you enjoy The Sims 2 more but the basis is the same in both games- you are looking after (or neglecting ) your Sims. One thing that is worth noting is that cheaper items such as beds and chairs give less comfort to your Sims so they need longer to feel happy and this eats in to time to do other things. It is the same with objects and items that give your Sims fun- the cheaper ones aren't as effective as the more expensive ones. In The Sims 2, your Sims get days off from work as there are 7 day weeks with real schedules for jobs so that allows more time for your Sims to explore. __________________ Aurora Community Representative Electronic Arts View past Signature Showcase entries Currently playing The Sims 3 and Brutal Legend Looking forward to The Sims 3 World Adventures

21-10-2009, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
LadysimPlayer8 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 760 Blog Entries: 1	Hello simsnewbie Sometimes it can seem that all you do is tend to your sims basic needs! If you send one of your sims downtown, they will return to their own lot at the same time that they left the lot - so, you wont lose any time for gaining skills for promotion etc but your sim may be tired on their return. . Whilst downtown, your sim will most likely encounter some of those friends - so no need for the phone calls. I hope this helps? __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

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simsnewbie Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	oh no! I do like it - spend friggin HOURS on sims! Just thinking I'm not getting the full potential out of my gameplaying Next question: does time stand still at the house when you go downtown? (ie if I went downtown at 6pm, would I return home at 6pm?)

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simsnewbie Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks so much everyone - very helpful I've managed to get one girl sim to fall in love with a boy sim (cue ahhhh )

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