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		<title>House Party Happenings with The Sims</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sims House Party is one of the popular expansion packs that you can use to add a whole new dimension to your Sims game. Expansion packs are an easy way to make the Sims game feel new again. No matter how long you have been playing the Sims game, chances are that you will [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sims House Party is one of the popular expansion packs that you can use to add a whole new dimension to your Sims game. Expansion packs are an easy way to make the Sims game feel new again. No matter how long you have been playing the Sims game, chances are that you will never get bored because there are so many expansion packs to choose from. What exactly can Sims expansion packs do for you? Expansion packs allow you to add a whole new angle to the Sims game. They add new characters, objects, locales, and challenges to your Sims world. The Sims House party is no exception.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips to get started with the Sims House Party. Begin by inserting the expansion pack disc into your disc drive and choose autorun. The program should automatically install. Once you have successfully launched the Sims game, get to know the neighborhoods. The neighborhood is where your Sims characters live. They work, live, and of course, party here. In the Sims House Party, you are allowed eight neighborhoods in total to control, which equals 80 households. You can switch between the different neighborhoods by using the left and right arrow buttons that are located at the top of the neighborhood screen.</p>
<p>The Sims House Party introduces at least six new non-playable characters to the Sims mix. One of these characters is the caterer, who you will get to know well after all the shindigs you throw. The caterer, in a sense, is the star of all your parties. The caterer is in charge of keeping the buffet tables humming and keeping the punch bowls filled for your guests. The caterer will be a steady help right up until 11:00 pm, when he must leave to get his &#8216;beauty sleep.&#8217; One of the main drawbacks of using the caterer too much is the cost: with a price tag of $350 a day, the caterer does not come cheap. Another important character is the entertainer. The entertainer can be either female or male, and he or she will generally make an entrance by popping out of the Fancy Feet Cake Treat. The entertainer can be the source of party conflict. He or she may at times grab one of the party guests and kiss them, angering another of the guests.</p>
<p>If your party is not going according to plan, chances are the mime will shop up. The mime will try to mingle with your party guests. He will perform silly mime tricks, and this will generally raise the overall moral of the party. However, if things get really bad, the mime will attempt to steal things. If you try to get the mime to leave, he will refuse. The mime will generally not leave the party until he has entertained the guests.</p>
<p>Of course, if your Sims house party is going well, a whole other breed of characters will show up. Party crashers will show up if the party is going well. Party crashers can be either male or female. Party crashers usually add to the fun and ambience of the party. However, if the party mood starts to dip, the party crasher may become upset and start to smash and break things. You can ask the party crasher to leave, but expect a nasty comment about it.</p>
<p>If your party is going really well, chances are the secret celebrity will pay your party a visit. You know your party is going well when a black stretch limousine pulls up outside your house. The secret celebrity is a comedian who wears trademark black glasses. If this doesn&#8217;t ring a bell, then maybe you are not familiar with Drew Carey. If you are having a cool party, chance are Mr. Carey himself will drop in to say hi.</p>


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		<title>Defining “The Sims” – Who or What are They?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The popular Sims franchise made its auspicious debut in 2000, and it has only grown in popularity ever since. With the development of several popular expansion packs, the reputation and longevity of the Sims franchise appears to be firmly cemented. The Sims began as a computer game, but it has recently expanded for play on [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The popular Sims franchise made its auspicious debut in 2000, and it has only grown in popularity ever since. With the development of several popular expansion packs, the reputation and longevity of the Sims franchise appears to be firmly cemented. The Sims began as a computer game, but it has recently expanded for play on the current selection of popular console systems. The introduction of the Sims to the world of consoles received both critical acclaim and commercial success. If you are unfamiliar with the Sims universe, here is a brief overview about what you can expect from this hugely popular game.</p>
<p>For those unfamiliar with the Sims and their universe, the crux of the game can be described as follows: you, the player, are responsible for taking care of a virtual person, known as a &#8217;sim.&#8217; You are responsible for fulfilling every need of your Sim character. For instance, you are responsible for keeping your character clothed, fed, occupied and entertained with hobbies, employed, clean, and other such basic needs. You are also responsible for keeping your Sim character content and happy. This means that you must attend to a set of basic motives. In newer versions of the Sims game, specifically the Game Boy Advance version of the Sims, the player actually becomes their Sim character. That is, rather than acting as an ominscient overseer, you are actually put in the role of the Sim character. In this version of the game, you begin by creating your very own Sim character. You start from scratch, choosing the gender, hair style, hair color, eye color, skin tone, wardrobe of your character, and of course, choosing a name for him or her. Once you have physically put together your character, you will have to determine a personality for your Sim character. You can choose between ten attributes that will form the basic personality of your Sim. You can even choose an astrological sign for your character! Once you have sorted through all of these basic details, you are ready to get started. You will begin by reading a welcome letter and viewing a short film about your arrival to Sim Valley.</p>
<p>In the more traditional versions of the Sims game, the player is not placed in the role of a Sim. Rather, the player is responsible for all of the Sims characters. The Sims characters live in kind of virtual parallel world to ours. The Sims have their own set of needs, goals, dreams, and distinct personalities. They also need to establish friendships, develop healthy relationships, hold jobs successfully, maybe get married, have children, age, and eventually die. In most of the Sims games, your Sims will progress through six specific life stages. These are: baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, and elder. The young adult is only available if you install the Sims 2 University expansion pack. Without access to the Sims 2 University, your Sims characters will progress directly from teen to adult.</p>
<p>Similar to real life, the Sims roles and priorities will shift as they enter different life stages. What makes the Sims act and feel like real people? The reason so many people become engrossed in the virtual lives of their characters is because they reflect specific motives that must be fulfilled if you are to play the game successfully. The Sims characters have eight basic motives, or needs that must be met. These are: bladder, energy, comfort, fun, environment, hunger, social and hygiene. Some of these motives have priorities over others. For instance, keeping your Sims well fed is usually more important than keeping them entertained. How you choose to fulfill your characters motives will decide how the game unfolds.</p>


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