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Gameplay Mechanics The Sims Games through Tumblr - As the gameplay mechanics of the McKays' Sims are unique in that they are based on prevalent societal conceptions of the material world, yet woven with a distinctive level of flexibility. As such, free will is a monumental part of the gameplay and creating storylines. The game is designed to be playful and flexible; however, the introduction of playful and flexible gameplay means that far-reaching mayhem over the story and the world is possible. The ability to custom-create characters, families, houses, workplaces, towns, and cities, not just in terms of looks and aesthetics but also in terms of a different underlying character creation, comes with an associated large portion of ill will. With the possibility to make choices, there exist the chances of making the wrong choice.

The software uses generative techniques to generate content and is to be experienced alone – many use the game to avoid real-world problems. But, at the same time, The Sims, as a user-generated content platform, promotes rather than challenges traditional stereotypes. The base game is described as a "sandbox" experience. When accessing a friend's game with no add-ons, using the base game, the Sims framework promotes a constructionist interpretation of the world; the vanilla game is described as being, in a sense, policy-producing in its promotion of "the traditional" through the systematization of types from biophysical, social, cultural, ethical, and moral codes, in order to enable a player to conceive in dynamic and consistent games.

Character Creation

Character creation in The Sims is both a very mechanical process and an often reflexive, creative act. Its players adapt a system of menus, sliders, mouth corners, size selectors, and opacity settings to give physical form to their virtual people. Personality is communicated in two methods: by either selecting traits from a list of adjectives and deciding in which order their texts affect their protagonists, or allowing the game to decide the personality from a palette of predetermined percentages. This work involves a cyclical process of adjustment, during which players constantly gesture with their avatars, cycle through all the game's camera settings, change the light, and adjust the visual equivalence to brighten the man's face anywhere. Players steer other aspects of the realization of their Sim's identity using a graphically simulated genetic recombination of two existing Sims. A cursory search also reveals a deeply involved form of creativity in the ways the community of Sims players creates and shares their characters. Sims custom creators share their Sims, often satisfying the TV show or movie style guidelines.

Both the creativity and the control of its material expression are essential to the experience of Sim creation. This process is underpinned by mechanical constraints in the game's architecture. Sliders and percentages that define the virtual body often do not tune individual Sim features in the way that a different game mechanic or external software might. Changing the body type is difficult because the game employs a genetic algorithm in its realization of Sim genetics, and not merely a recombination of physiognomies the player previously created. Consequently, Sims players tend to define the company that the player creates her real self by tampering with some of the game's character creation options, or through game changes and modifications independently created by the player community. Its players, then, describe the Sim related to their logic as a vector of social mechanics, expressing their inclination to build stories with which they have a powerful tool always at their disposal.

Building and Design

Building and Design. Building stuff isn’t actually what the game is about anyway: if the game can be about anything, it’s about building your house and controlling your weird little virtual people. But people use the game to build—and re-enact—lots of things. People build famous landmarks or cities, or recreate their favorite games, or a space marine deathmatch tournament. Then the game switches from being a tactful dig at consumer culture to being tactical. Instead of complaining about the cost of virtual furniture, it competes in the ‘expensive furniture’ Olympics by building more expensive furniture.

The game fosters this. It’s conceptually extremely pernicious and effective in encouraging you to spend your hard-earned money on a few new paintings and some shabby furniture, let me tell you. The game is focused on interior decoration mostly. With the graphics and the underpinning simplification of objects down into all equating to little more than a price, the game is more of an interior decorating game than a game about legitimate architecture. The ease of the platform kind of de-kings me from Creative Tyrant Status as well. If I want to live in an unassailably huge glass and steel box, I can do that in real life, but if I want to live in an old-timey place with carpet and fancy wallpaper, I’m pretty much going to have to get a high-powered job and acquire some taste first.

Life Simulation

The Sim series has always been a part of the niche genre in mainstream life simulation games. Unique to the game is its game-experience nature that does not revolve around competitions or time pressures but rather on simulating real-life experiences. Throughout the series, you grow emotions for your very 'sim,' the doll-like avatar inside the game, emulating life-like relationships and doing daily activities such as shopping and eating just to win a job promotion. The game series makes a dedicated Sims player believe it can actually reflect someone's personality. The player also shares that they use the popular daily tactic, the 100 Baby Challenge, aggressively in the game as a way to check on something they love and ensure the game is still functioning well. Running the challenge will not take up a lot of energy and can also cultivate the fun of elimination.

The appeal of the Sim series brings the 'slow life core' into the hearts of a broad range of cross-generational players. The player shares that even looking at Sims series content is relaxing. 'Just by looking at photos of other people's builds, you can feel how time just flies away.' They add that because the game also goes online, the challenges inside can transform into a 'story' for others to share the joy, and they will also receive more fun works from the community. Since the players of the Sims series can be classified as casual gamers, the response to the screenshots is a response to interactive play, which can satisfy the pleasure of gamers wanting to say, 'I was there... I was the one who composed this performance.' Media reports significant sales on the first day of release for the game and has surpassed the top-selling PC game in history. With grand sales in the US and European markets, it demonstrates that it is the main player at the same time and promotes the continuous development of the scenario expansion pack.

[thetransgendert-rex]

Updated Pinned Post, December 16th, 2024!

I have officially left Facebook!

I'm Will Saville, AKA The Transgender T-Rex (the original, and the one and only) #TheTransgenderTRex

I'm a disabled, autistic gamer, inventor, and writer.

Currently writing a book series called A Tikevatian Odyssey, and working on a board game invention called Killer In The Keep, but as a creative autistic, there are bound to be other projects in my future

I am a cat dad to #LordOnyxBlepman #CallieRound and #HarveySquare

I unfortunately had to permanently surrender our cat Tiggy when we were in New Hampshire (September 1st, 2024), and I received word that he was very quickly adopted 😭

I am a house designer on EverQuest 2on the Halls Of Fate Server.

Former Facebook blogger known as The Transgender T-Rex. After I took down my blog, the bigots who have been harassing and stalking me (and doxxed me forcing me to flee Michigan and go to Massachusetts) made a fake blog pretending to be me, and accusing ME of being the imposter. This is a lie. The fake blog harasses other creators, is racist, derogatory, and deplorable. That is NOT who I am as a person!

Below is the fake blog's link.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562846354777&mibextid=ZbWKwL

You can also get updates for my book series, short stories, poetry, songs, my board game, other projects, etc. by visiting the link below 🥰

www.Linktr.ee/thetransgendertrex

Former last names: Canon, Wilson, Newton, and Blake-Newton

Deadname: Bethany Lauren

Former chosen names: Blake and Andrew/Drew

Reason for final chosen name: Ancestry family tree found repetition for the name William Saville and I reclaimed it. I ended up finding out a friend of mine from EQ2 was a cousin of mine because of this choice! Blake was the only part of my former name that I chose for myself, it's what I would have named a son if I could have biological children. Andrew was chosen to honor my daughter Andrea Marjorie Canon that I miscarried at 17 weeks in November 8, 2013 (her father Shawn Gero unalived himself in 2022), and for my step mother who always wanted a daughter named Andrea, so I named my daughter for her. When I lost her, I was devastated. I later chose Andrew, the masculine version of the name, for my daughter and for Cyndi. Newton was my ex Gareth's last name, and I have filed for a fault divorce because he's an incarcerated pedophile that I turned in as soon as I realized what he was. I hope he rots there! We are now DIVORCED officially, and I am changing my name legally to William Blake Saville now that the divorce is finally over.

On September 19th, 2024 I moved into my 1 bedroom fully ADA accessible apartment with my Section 8 Voucher (I'm on Social Security and am a full time wheelchair user)! I was struck by an F150 Ford Sport when I was 18 and have a broken back and tailbone, hip dysplasia, and herniated disks. I also have advanced Multiple Sclerosis, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and I'm Autistic with ADHD.

Yes, there is a lot wrong with me, every day is a struggle but I try my absolute best.

Jasper is my legal caregiver, a caregiver's income is not counted towards mine as they are considered "medical equipment/reasonable accommodation" and although added to my lease, their income is completely their own.

Live-In Aide income not counted proof

https://finkrosnerershow-levenberg.com/section-8-housing-rules-for-live-in-caregivers/#:~:text=(See%20%C2%A7%20982.402(b)(,her%20income%20is%20not%20counted.

I no longer have to ask for help on a regular basis like I used to, unless I lose my benefits. I only ask for help if I have no choice now. Jasper's money is their own to do with what they please, just like it was back in Michigan, we have come to the agreement that I pay rent, utilities, phone, and Internet while they handle pet costs.

I struggled with rent in Michigan because our former house in Pontiac was $313 a month, with not a single included utility. Our former landlord also charged an extra $50 PER month PER cat despite them being ESAs as legally allowed to do because they didn't own a large amount of properties. Landlords don't have to go by the Fair Housing Act if they aren't a multi-property owner over a certain limit before they have to adhere to the law. All cats here have ESA papers that qualify them under the fair housing act as reasonable accommodations. I only had to ask for as much help as I did before now because that for survival when I was homeless, and before that it was because our old house in was out of my financial means, but finding housing in Michigan that takes section 8 is nearly impossible. My rent at my apartment is $175 a month, all utilities but electricity and Internet are included. My laundry facility is in the building, and I have an ADA apartment that I can do upkeep on, and take care of myself easier because I can use my wheelchair in my unit. So I'm able to not only meet all of my needs with my SSI by being on the section 8, voucher, I can buy healthy foods to lose weight (already down to 390lbs and I was at 520lbs when I moved to Massachusetts because of having to eat processed food all the time because of the house being inaccessible) I have keto food and snacks, Soylent, and slim fast as well. And I've been doing wheelchair yoga.

I'm thriving now. And I'm also able to help fund other queers now and provide mutual aid instead of needing it all the time.

Which is exactly as I prefer.

I also have the money to spoil the hell out of the cats with a treat dispenser filled with supplement treats that help with hairballs, joints, energy, etc. and they have gravity dishes, and a much better litter system. They each get 2 servings of wet food a day now. This is always what I wanted.

I am living within my means now, and am able to give back to the community and do fun stuff.

ESA Information links

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/fair-housing-act-and-assistance-animals#:~:text=Even%20if%20a%20lease%20says,which%20includes%20emotional%20support%20animals.

I have survived so much trauma. I want to learn how to live rather than survive but life keeps throwing punches.

I moved to Massachusetts because that's what Jasper and the friend we had staying with us wanted, I was outvoted. We may or may not stay in Massachusetts, but I won't be updating this post if we leave, all updates will be on my link tree!

Based on my experiences while waiting for housing before moving in, and other issues I have noticed when I lived in Massachusetts before, I plan on getting involved in local government so that what happened to me doesn't happen to anyone else. There is no reason someone in a wheelchair should ever have to spend a SINGLE night, let alone 25 nights, on the streets because of their disabilities making them a liability.

Here is the link to my last pinned post on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1By2M4MKq4/

There have been a lot of false accusations about me that I'm no longer willing to refute on a daily basis. The below posts show that those false accusations have been recanted. Those who know me know what I am and am not capable of, and who I am as a person, and know my character. That is all I am willing to say on the matter of past accusations.

Post about Jasper recanting their "groomer" accusations about me, and admitting to doctoring screenshots in an effort to cause me to lose housing and friends out of anger. Me grieving my father, and making it very clear that I have NOT been a part of trying to take down the bigots in any way. I just want a quiet life.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/193jNd4zrh/

I have forgiven Jasper, and they know they have to earn back trust with me, but we both made mistakes while we were together and after we broke up. Getting back together is most likely in the cards, but we are taking things SLOW. However, they were over here spending the night when my step mother reached out to tell me that My father passed away, and Jasper kept me sane while the emotions kicked my ass. Because even though he was a bad father to me, I still grieve him because I loved him regardless of the pain. I grieve the father I had, and the father I WISH I had, the father a child SHOULD have.

Below are posts related to my dad

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CoRYA8Rqn/

[senatrosims]

☀︎ The Practical Sun, ☽︎ The Mischievous Moon & ★ The Untamed Star (Townie Makeover)

Haven't done a Townie Makeover in a while, so have these three! ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

[ark-e]

january 2020 andrasta’s arctic challenge

[zeitforge]

The Complete History of The Sims Franchise | AI-Generated Podcast Hey fellow Simmers! 👋 I just dropped a new podcast that dives deep into The Sims—the iconic game we all know and love! This episode covers everything from its beginnings, memorable expansions, and how it’s shaped the way we play. Best part? It’s AI-generated, which made exploring all the nuances of the game super exciting!

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[invisiblequeen]

For @someone-elsa 's BC: May I Introduce...Haskell Azuma?

Age: Adult

Pronouns: He/Him

Orientation: Bisexual

Hometown: Tomorang

Current Town: San Myshuno

Occupation: Head Programmer At SimsGames Co.

Aspiration: Philantropist

Traits: Booksmart, Snob, Computer Whiz

Likes: Fitness, Programming, Red, White, Polished Fashion, Preppy Fashion, Hard-Working Sims, Cerebral Sims, Easy Listening Music, Latin Pop Music

Dislikes: Dancing, Snowboarding, Pink, Blue, Boho Fashion, Country Fashion, Country Fashion, Ambitionless Sims, Argumentative Sims, Strange Tunes, Island Music

Jealousy Parameters: Non-Physical Intimacy, Intimacy Outside Of Woohoo, AND Woohoo all inspire jealousy, but it can be changed!

Bio: It's not every day your college-age code gets you an immediate spot at the biggest Game Development Company. But that's what happened to Haskell. And it was quite a metaphorical whiplash, from social estrangement to hordes of students trying to hang out after class. Far from boosting his ego, this change only made him bitter and resentful, so as soon as he got the chance, he left home, deactivated all his socials, changed his number, and disappeared from the public eye for five years until he emerged as the new, polished, mysterious, smirking CEO of SimGames Co. Think Tony Stark before his character arc. All bark and bite to hide the scars still hiding underneath.

So why is he even on this show? Because he likes this lady's style, her smile, and her seductive wiles. He'd like to introduce her to all the finer things in life he enjoys. They'd make a most attractive pleasure seeking couple. As long as she doesn't make fun of him in any way at all.

WHAT DO WE THINK?

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[sulanisimtopia]

new sims 4 video out...

Grow up with my sim- Child to Elder #simsgame #edit #gamingsims4 #sims4 #sims4game #simmer #music (youtube.com)

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The Sims Gaming Community And An Overview on Tumblr Website

Overview of The Sims Games through Tumblr - The Sims is a life simulation video game series that was developed by EA Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The games in the series are unique when compared to other games due to the open, sandbox-like nature of them. Each installment allows players to create their own virtual reality through creating families and building, customizing, and developing homes, neighborhoods, and neighboring environments using available tools.

The inaugural entry in the franchise, The Sims, debuted in 2000 and was developed by a renowned video game designer known for other successful titles. Its popularity led to the creation of seven expansion packs that enhanced the base game with physical, intellectual, and supernatural growth options, while also introducing players to earning in-game currency for the first time, a feature that was well-received. In September 2004, The Sims 2 was launched, featuring a new game engine, 3D graphics, advanced simulations, and extensive customization capabilities. Until the release of The Sims 4 in September 2014, it remained the sole title in the series to offer custom-rendered 3D graphics. By September 2019, the game had seen the release of eight expansion packs, ten stuff packs, and eighteen additional content packs, allowing for ongoing updates and expansions until the cessation of new patches and updates in 2018.

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The Sims is a video game that simulates life, allowing players to create and oversee the lives of virtual characters. At that time, the game represented an innovative genre: its focus was not on skill but rather on the narrative. No objectives to surpass existed, nor targets to reach. Playing The Sims serves the dual purpose of crafting narratives and creating a virtual environment. Over the course of 17 years in daily life simulation, the franchise has achieved significant success. In addition to the initial game, over four sequels have been launched, and the input from The Sims community significantly impacts the choices developers make for their upcoming titles. A new version of the games has been launched and can be accessed on both Windows and iOS platforms. The Sims can be played on a computer, a video game console, or a mobile phone.

Players are also given the opportunity to personalize their experience by constructing houses, designing characters, crafting mission scenarios, and modifying items. Following their creative efforts, players of The Sims have the ability to showcase their creations to others through the "Gallery" feature found in the game’s interface. A gamer emphasized the autonomy offered by The Sims by describing the game as a sandbox. In this game, players are not bound by specific objectives, which allows for creativity. They can craft narratives during gameplay, personalize outfits, or modify a home, engaging in decoration, design, and adding whatever they can envision.

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The Sims 2 was described as "a life simulation game situated in an urban setting, where agriculture plays a significant role." In response, the fan community began launching blogs that explored various themes, from enjoyment to key items within the game. There was a notable rise in the number of blogs dedicated to discussing game currency. Blogs also focused on residential areas and included a health aspect. The topic of urban living was addressed through connections with technology, highlighting its relevance in entertainment, architecture, and interior design. Blogs also emerged to cover gaming procedures, including the game's error log display. Users started blogs to showcase their creativity in the game's build mode.

The game's concealed features started to receive the recognition they merit, with blogs linking to fan sites and discussing cheat use within the game. There was also space for real-world connections, including topics like sexual orientation and individuals with pets selected by the fandom. Uplifting blogs that spread positivity and sharing provided a visual spotlight on some of the game's artists and the creations of users showcasing their themed families through renderings of houses and various constructions, adjustments in themes, and the sharing of memories across generations. Strategies involving competition and rivalries in gameplay were emphasized through blogs discussing cheats for The Sims 2. The patience necessary for managing the game’s graphic schedule and executing hex-editing routines also became more noticeable.

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The user content in this chapter is distinct; users are typically interested in posting films that demonstrate specific tasks, highlight oddities, or highlight the greatest content in a given area. Though theories and questions about the game are raised, the game itself is not the main topic of discussion. There are almost none of the conversations concerning the game's development that are included in other chapters. This might be because players found The Sims 3's incessant commercials annoying in comparison to the game's best-selling mobile version. Bloggers are especially interested in discussions regarding many facets of life, the future, or choices made for the game.

The nearly perpetual state of unrest in the game had players yearning for a gaming experience free from tricks or codes, which became a topic of conversation for an entire generation. A rejection perceived as somewhat collective came from players who find the idea of expansion unappealing. Many expressed disappointment with commercial strategies, contending that rather than prioritizing the creation and sale of paid content and new towns, the focus should have been on fixing longstanding programming issues, resolving glitches and inconsistencies, and providing additional animations, clothing, and furniture for collective use in games designed for earlier players.

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Similar to its predecessors, The Sims 4 aims to advance the legacy of life simulation games. Players have the ability to design and oversee virtual characters that engage with each other in an online environment.

Through the enhancements enabled by the game's coding and specialized tools, players can incorporate their own assets, including homes, characters, items, and various game packages. In blog posts tagged with the relevant marker, players express concerns regarding their creations and seek technical assistance within the game, particularly focusing on issues related to game packages.

This specific marker is discussed in Chapter 3, as it appears in the concluding list of tags linked to The Sims 4 and its category.

[silvaradragontear]

I have seen so many post about sims 2 lately & I been drowning in nostalgia & memories of how fun Sims 2 was. Don’t get me wrong I love Sims 4 but it just don’t have the cozy feel that Sims 2 have. Sims 2 will probably always be my favorite of the simsgames. You know what I have a new task for the coming week, to find my Sims 2 game & install it on my pc & see if it is playable on a newer computer.

[senatrosims]

I just know these two run the underground scene in Del Sol Valley like the Rave Royalty they are (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

I'm also using these two as an excuse to finally start working on making sure my preset is working in-game. Their styles more or less cover the colours I'll have to try and retain so that's something to tackle when it's not 4AM...

(It's still a work in progress tbh but I'll get there somehow!)

The pose is by HoneySims4! ( ˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

[ark-e]

liz, i love the build over-all and my favorite part are the trees with webs(?) i dont know what they're called sorry hahaa but it adds such a gloomy tone in the background, opposite of the fun party thats been going on. fun!

jonesie, i love your fun stories with your build so much! love to know that azena is living her best life and is having fun in a place that she adores. thank you for sharing!

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i love the challenge so much! i enjoy adding the plants and flowers.

[chillxsimmer]

You want to meet Desiree's family right? I know I do. ~ Desiree 💙