Author |
Message |
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 8:54 pm
Ok as requested, here is the Sims 2 thread. I got the game on Wed. and have to say I am hopelessly addicted. I am not sure my housework will ever get touched again and I fear my kids and hubby are going to have to learn to take care of themselves. lol Post here any questions you have about the game or comments if you already have it. I am dying to chat about it and will be happy to answer any questions.
|
Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:08 pm
I can't wait to get my Sims 2! I ordered it from Amazon Wed. night and delivery is scheduled for the 23rd at the earliest. I've already been checking out various S2 forums for tech info because I'm still reluctant to install SP2 on my computer. I'm assuming it works OK with Service Pack 2 for WinXP? And what about Service Pack 1 (which is what I still have)?
|
Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:10 pm
Whooo Hoooo! I got this game yesterday and am loving it! Got a little family going and everything. It still takes 20 Sim minutes to get from the kitchen to the bathroom, but that's alright, lol. I picked up the guide book too. I like to start my families with no money, but than there are times when I want to just build the houses. So here is the cheat code for $1000 Simoleons in case anyone else is the same. Ctrl + Shift + c type in Kaching Hit return
|
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:16 pm
Hamsterlady, I am a total bonehead when it comes to the techie stuff but hopefully someone will wander in that can help with that. Zgoodgirl, There is an even better money cheat than kaching. That only gives you 1k each time you do it. Motherlode gives you 50k each time. There is a complete list of cheats at The Sims Resource or to find out in game just do Ctrl+Shift+C and type help. I hope no one minds us revealing the cheats here.
|
Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:20 pm
I certainly don't mind any cheat codes here. Sometimes I liked to use them and sometimes I didn't with the Sims 1.
|
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:28 pm
I like the money cheat and sometimes the move object one can be very important due to glitches in the game. The rest I don't really pay much attention too. I like the money one cause I try to have diverse neighborhoods. I have my struggling from scratch families, middle class families, and born filthy rich families. I am not sure how many families you can have per neighborhood now but I managed to fit 13 of different sized lots in one little block and there are several "blocks". Its massive! lol I had to use the move object cheat this evening cause one of my sims took a pot of spaghetti off the stove without an oven mitt and caught fire, dropping the pot while she screamed and tried to put the fire out. lol Unfortunately after it was all over the pot was "stuck" there and none of my sims could clean it up but it was hurting my room value. Sooo I just used the nifty move object cheat and got rid of it. lol
|
Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:37 pm
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I love The Sims! Best games on earth...today. LOL!
|
Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:37 pm
Hi Everyone! What kind of computer do you need to play the game. Does it have to be very powerful and what sort of graphics? (I've got to find something to do after BB ends!)
|
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:46 pm
Here's the system requirements right off the box: OS: Windows XP, ME, 2000, or 98 CPU: 800 MHz or faster RAM: 256 MB or more Disc Drive: 8x or faster cd/dvd drive Hard Drive: at least 3.5 GB free space Video Directx 9.0c compatible Sound: Directx 9.0c compatible Video card must have 32 MB or more memory and one of these T&L capable chipsets: ATI Radeon 7200 or greater; NVIDIA GeForce2 or greater. You can also get info about system requirements on The Sims 2 official website. Jimmer the original The Sims still holds the record for being the best selling PC game of all time. If you like playing god at all this game is mind blowing.
|
Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:47 pm
It sounds like a lot of fun!
|
Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 11:13 am
Came across this just now that I thought y'all would find very interesting. I know I did! Explains all about the different occupations, money, points, etc. for all the jobs. Link
|
Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 12:24 pm
50,000 Simoleons - motherlode To turn off aging - aging off To turn on aging - aging on
|
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 12:49 pm
Wow that was informative Hamsterlady, thanks! I thought it seemed like we needed less friends now. I love that! In Sims 1 it seemed like you had to spend every sec keeping up friendships depending on what career you chose. It sucked. OOh I didn't know that about the meditation. I just thought it was a cool added action to the game. lol The job track info was great. Thanks again Hamsterlady!
|
Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 1:46 pm
Oh man I'm thinking about going to the store this afternoon to get this. Thoughts? Is it great?
|
Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 2:35 pm
So, I installed my game last night and I have to say, impressive graphics all around. I wanted to play but it was 3 am and I was just tuckered out. Plan to play this evening.
|
Okiekerriella
Member
07-11-2003
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:41 pm
Yankee, I am incredibly impressed. If you played the first one and enjoyed it then this one is a must have. They really went all out on not only improving what was already there but some of the new things like asperations and aging are so innovative and fun its incredible!. It was addictive before but Sims 2 is even more so. There was so much I have wanted to do in the game ever since they started giving out info on it and I have had it 3 days already and barely scratched the surface. Its amazing! Soooo Wendo, Have you played yet?
|
Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:53 pm
I got it, installed it and tried to play for about 5 minutes -- I was tired so I took a nap. Will try again later! 
|
Surealityjunkie
Member
02-01-2003
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 7:55 pm
Got mine tonight!!! *BUT* I think I either need to update my video card or get a new one... sigh... BUT I GOT IT!!! Yea!!!   
|
Brit_lusion
Member
07-26-2004
| Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 12:08 am
I got mine last night and had to install it on hubby's computer (not good enough video card on my computer). Played it tonight and I'm loving it! My 2 oldest kids are already claiming their turns to play...but this momma gets first dibs no matter who's turn it is! The best game I've ever played. I love all the activites and new and interesting ways to earn skill levels. I particularly think the aspirations and aspiration rewards are fantastic. The Sims2 people went all out and gave this game a whole new life! A+
|
Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:10 am
Well, I played a little this weekend, and have to say that I really do like this game. I don't think I will be glued to the PC like the first Sims, but I like the different options there are such as going shopping!!! I started 2 families, both have children. My second couple ended up with twins! I thought I read that was a rare thing. Anyway, playing with that family is a whipping now. One problem I have is that whoo hooing should give out more fun on the scale. They look like they are having fun, but that bar barely moves.
|
Cliotheleo
Member
03-13-2002
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 9:57 am
I made us some Big Brother 5 Sims (plus some bonus characters) but can't figure out which directory to tell you all to install it to... Clio's BB5 Sims Anyone know?
|
Cliotheleo
Member
03-13-2002
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 6:10 pm
Ok, my Sim family Scott and Clio Savage are about to have a baby. Anyone got any baby name ideas?
|
Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:02 pm
LOL! Congratulations to the family! I don't know about baby names, but I love the family name. Let us know how things work out for them. 
|
Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:29 pm
How about the name, Clivage? LOL!
|
Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Monday, September 20, 2004 - 7:29 pm
Do they make this game for a Mac? Do people get old and die in this game????
|