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Dec 11, 2000, 9:15am

I have seen the Sims program were one can build somewhat like in AWs but I
have not used it yet.

Has any one had a chance to use the program and if so is it like AWs when
it comes to building? Could it in a small way be like AWs offline but with a
save setup?

I have dropped two of the three worlds where I have been building because of
poor management and or just a do not care what happens attitude by the
owner(s) or overseers.

I now only work or build on AW when it is working LOL and I would like to be
able to build like with AW offline. If the Sims is a no go is there another
program what comes closer to AWs?

Thank you
Mac
mac4tbh at hotmail.com

Dec 11, 2000, 1:29pm

AW:

genre: multi-user (chat) level editor
multi-user
fully 3D
1st- and 3rd-person views
fine control over object placement


The Sims:

genre: RTS (real-time strategy/simulation)
single user
3D avatars (sims) and some objects
isometric view w/4 rotations and 3 zoom levels
4-direction object placement


While interesting, The Sims in its current state isn't much competition for AW. A multi-user Sims IS in the works but it'll be a while (perhaps a year) before it's released or even in beta testing.

[View Quote] > I have seen the Sims program were one can build somewhat like in AWs but I
> have not used it yet.
>
> Has any one had a chance to use the program and if so is it like AWs when
> it comes to building? Could it in a small way be like AWs offline but with a
> save setup?
>
> I have dropped two of the three worlds where I have been building because of
> poor management and or just a do not care what happens attitude by the
> owner(s) or overseers.
>
> I now only work or build on AW when it is working LOL and I would like to be
> able to build like with AW offline. If the Sims is a no go is there another
> program what comes closer to AWs?

Dec 11, 2000, 5:42pm

[View Quote] It's kinda similar, but not much. Read below and I'll explain it to ya.
*btw, this is assuming you are talking about the game The Sims. I was kinda
confused about how you intertwangled game and program, sorry*
>
> Has any one had a chance to use the program and if so is it like AWs when
> it comes to building? Could it in a small way be like AWs offline but with
a
> save setup?

Basically, you get an object bank of walls, furniture, floors and such. :)
The main window with the layout of the ground or of your unfurbished house
is put into grids. :) You drag an object from the bank and place it on
empty grids if the size of the object can fit into it. :P You can't
texturize or create furniture or anything though. You have to download a
separate program to make your own textures for walls and floors and avatar
clothes and faces, but that's
the extent of it. :) You can't create your own avatars (structurally at
least), or furniture, and there's no object actions or descriptions you can
create.
>
> I have dropped two of the three worlds where I have been building because
of
> poor management and or just a do not care what happens attitude by the
> owner(s) or overseers.
>
> I now only work or build on AW when it is working LOL and I would like to
be
> able to build like with AW offline. If the Sims is a no go is there
another
> program what comes closer to AWs?

I wouldn't know. :) The Sims is VERY different in its building interface and
its options, but if you want entertainment until AW is back up, buy The
Sims. :) Millions of people didn't buy it for no reason. :)

Nornny
>
> Thank you
> Mac
> mac4tbh at hotmail.com
>
>
>

Dec 12, 2000, 10:08am

Thank you EEP and NORNNY for the info on the game "Thesims", It was not to
replace AW but I have fun with.

When a game does not have a demo it tends to tell me that it is lacking in
some way or then that it is so good a demo is not needed LOL.

Thanks again

Mac / Fatts

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Dec 12, 2000, 2:34pm

It sure is a good game! The graphics are better than AW, because even with
my '97 edition 4mb 3D-accelerator, it still gives me superb 3D!

KAH (a happy owner of The Sims)
PS. You should also get the expansion pack, Living It Up (Living Large in
the US), I don't own it, but a friend does, and it's has many great new
things!

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Dec 16, 2000, 1:44am

Butits not like AW. its a great game where you get to play g-o-d control
everyone and everything and get this ......THERE IS CODES lol

Peace Out!
~Crazy



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Dec 16, 2000, 1:32pm

could you try replying to a post in the same thread?! Do you even know how
to use a newsgroup??

overly enraged,
Nornny

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Dec 17, 2000, 1:17am

To nornry: Nope! like I said I'm still new to the newsgroup(s) and it was i
the same thread, just different name :p

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Dec 17, 2000, 9:29am

I have been checking out web pages that support the Sim and it seems that
there are lots of them and they offer all kinds of goodies even plants. I
think I will sell my test gear since I have been retired for ten years now
and get the game and the add-on pack.

I dropped hints to the grandkids but not a one got the game for me and after
I have repaired tons of things for them all... I just don't get any respect!

Thanks again to all for the info.

Mac / Fatts

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Dec 17, 2000, 11:20am

Wrong, I use Outlook, and this clearly is another thread that you've
started. :) You can edit the subject of a thread and still get it into the
same thread where the topic was started. This has a different name, but was
started as a whole new thread also. At least, that's the way I see it in my
Outlook. :)

Nornny

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Dec 18, 2000, 2:15am

ahhhh i see :) no offense taken :P


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Dec 18, 2000, 9:50am

oh, I just got the add-on pack as an early Christmas present yesterday, and
I must admit, the new features are something else. :P In AW related
features, you can create your own objects, AND new actions for the simmys.
Heck, The Sims creators even created a program for them to use, now is that
nice or what?? :)

Actually, Maxis, especially in this game, has always had strong ties to the
community that plays their games, posting in their BBS's, joining for chats
and THEN posting transcripts for others to read, letting the readers know
FIRST what they're up to, rather than from rumors. And just in general,
adding and adding and adding. Heck, each week, The Sims website is updated
with a new goody you can use or read. :) And a lot of what they put up is
what the majority of the people requested. That says a lot, and it doesn't
even seem as a hassle, but more of a fun activity down in Maxis. :) It shows
off even with the extreme expertise of the "fan sites" down in their
Chat/BBS/Fan section. :) And most of those HTML masters are just as young as
the majority of AW users....food for thought.

Nornny

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Dec 19, 2000, 1:40pm

Thanks for the update on the program... now I am getting the wants for it!
I have sim copter from them and it is fun and they updated it per users
requests.

Thanks again for the new info

Mac / Fatts


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