Considering Getting TS3-Is It Worth It?

StarbucksLover05 · June 2016

I play ts4, meaning I've missed out on a lot. I think I really want to switch to ts3 because of family play. Ts4 doesn't really have that.
So, what do you guys think? Should I get ts3? Why or why not?

phoebebebe13 · June 2016

TS3 IMO is a much better game than 4. I quit playing 4 a long time ago and still play 3. TS3 once you start adding eps becomes a pretty powerful game. Make sure you have the computer specs to run it before buying it. TS4 is not a complete game and the two games are programed differently. To play the whole sims 3 with all eps does require a mid range gaming desktop or higher end gaming laptop. It will also have these computer requirements if you want to add Pets, IP, ITF and seasons.

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JoAnne65 · June 2016

I love Sims 3 and I've never regretted one euro cent spent on the game. It's quite different than Sims 4 though and lots of people seem to hate the game too, so obviously it really comes down to what you want in the game. There's only one way to find out whether it suits you: by playing it. Being told how things work - regardless if it's in a negative or positive manner - is not enough to figure that out. I started playing the game in meh-ok-I'll-try-this-for-ten-minutes-and-then-continue-with-my-life mode myself; ten minutes became more than five years and still counting

GITTE2001 · June 2016

I like it, and that's one of the few cases my opinion isn't that unpopular.

inmyeye · June 2016

Absolutely. Families. As in babies that aren't tied to cribs. Toddlers. Real teens. Real emotions. Cars. Bicycles. Trampolines. Surfing. Wind surfing. Scuba Diving. Glass blowing. Jewelry making. Travel to other worlds and destinations. OPEN WORLD. Did I say OPEN WORLD? The list is way too long why you should.

Keth · June 2016

It is, IMO, but I also find it difficult to separate the game from all the EP's, Stuff Packs, NRaas mods, and whatnot that I've downloaded for it.

Odonata68 · June 2016

I really like Sims 3. I've only just recently purchased the base game (late to the party, I know) and I am working on getting all the ep and sp I can get my hands on. I'm also working on owning the store just because I want it all. lol

igazor · June 2016

Wait a minute. TS4 doesn't have trampolines? I never got that memo. This changes...everything. (nah, not really)

TS3 will take over and completely ruin your life, if you let it. I was a young(er) man with a full head of hair and no signs of high blood pressure or acid reflux when I started playing just over four years ago, and now I'm a complete mess. Of course, all that might have happened without playing the game, but that's difficult to determine.

KHS12 · June 2016

Yes....Yes, yes and yes.

HollyL73 · June 2016

I know this slightly off topic and I apologize to the OP, but what EP has trampolines? I have wanted one in my game for a while. I was really hoping it would have come with Generations. If it did, I'm completely blind or just am not looking in the right place.

igazor · June 2016

HSmith2016 wrote: »

I know this slightly off topic and I apologize to the OP, but what EP has trampolines? I have wanted one in my game for a while. I was really hoping it would have come with Generations. If it did, I'm completely blind or just am not looking in the right place.

Ambitions, not Generations. And they should be under Entertainment objects.

MemoriiValentine · June 2016

Getting the starter bundle if you don't have the base game already would probably save you a bit .theres also a world adventures/generations bundle if you don't have any of Those either.

I just resently started playing sims 3 again after playing sims 2 & 4 .i can tell you it feels like day and night.i missed toddlers so much I had my sim run a day care lol .taught those little ones how to talk and walk yes I did .

CasT also is amazing so beautiful to be able to change the colors of everything ;-; so amazing it makes me shed tears of joy.

coldplay2233 · June 2016

Very worth it. The Sims 3 is a true simulation game & a total sandbox experience. There's really no limit to what kind of life you want your sims to live, or how you wish to accomplish your goals.

When I look at the sim series, I see something like this;

The Sims 1: The first entry, it was a totally new idea, like an experiment.

The Sims 2: Perfected American family home & relationship simulation.

The Sims 3: Sandbox, unlimited customization. Full town simulation! The Sims 3 is the ultimate game imo. I've been playing it for 7 years and I still play all the time

The Sims 4: More simple & easy to play. Objective based gameplay with some sandbox sprinkled on top. The simulation part is cut back a lot too, so not much unexpected happens in your game.

I think overall, every game has it's own flavour. Personally, I play all of them depending on what mood im in

TadOlson · June 2016

I found Sims 3 was more than worth it once I completed my collection and loaded up on the Mods.I don't get lag and I can also play TS2 UC if I want to play another game and sill get legacy and family play.I found both TS2 and TS3 are the best games for family play.I even play Sims 3 rotationally like Sims 2 with the Mods I've got installed.

EndUser · June 2016

@StarbucksLover05 I actually have a couple extra Sims 3 base game codes. If you decide you want Sims 3 send me a PM and Ill get a code to you.

StarbucksLover05 · June 2016

Thank everyone for your opinions!

I for sure will be getting The Sims 3 now

@EndUser Thank you, I'll be sure to PM you later when I have more time.

McTosh · June 2016

ts3 is THE BEST

-better mods (only mods you ever need really though are NRAAS Industries) ones like twallan's story progression, woohooer etc (errortrap&overwatch is a must for smooth game)
-the sims are way cuter and real
-beautiful open world to fully immerse yourself in
-the game is MASSIVE meaning there's ALWAYS something new to do, always a new play style, always something new to explore
-family is important!!!!

my little explorer agrees

Surreal · June 2016

If you are interested in family play, then yes, you should definitely get TS3. It's a very different game than TS4 - your objectives are up to you, the open world is flippin' ridiculously awesome and the customization options nearly unlimited. TS3 can be touchy... it can be glitchy... and upon occasion, quite frustrating, I won't lie. But thanks to Twallan and his team there are plenty of mods to combat that, as well as many seasoned campaigners here that are more than willing to jump in and help if you get stuck. I say go for it - I don't think you'll be disappointed. My only advice would be get the base game and play with it for a while before you start adding EPs. One of the biggest problems I notice new players having is trying to decide what to do - so many choices!! Good luck.

SimFan298 · June 2016

Go for it. It's an amazing game, you'll have fun, and it's only $20!

If you want expansions, I recommend staying away from Showtime, though.

(Also, I disagree. There IS family play in The Sims 4.)

JoAnne65 · June 2016

I on the other hand recommend Showtime. It has fun careers and the best supernatural evvah

pisceschick75 · June 2016

For extended play...TS3 wins...hands down. But then again, I have all the eps, sps, several downloads...wanting to purchase more (but there are these things called bills IRL that just get in the way

).

TadOlson · June 2016

One thing to watch out for with Sims 3 is how Mod collections can grow out of control on you.I just updated my NRaas Mod files and there's 106 files in there of NRaas Mods now.I've also got over 200 other Mods to fix other issues in the game.I've been able to have fun with Sims 2 style rotational play in Sims 3 with my Mods installed.

EndUser · June 2016

@StarbucksLover05 As mentioned in another thread here in "General Discussion"with the steam sale going on you can pickup much of the sims 3 library and then register them on thesims3.com. The catch is you must own the sims 3 on steam in order to be able to buy the EP/SPs. I bought sims 3 PLUS Pets for $7.50,all the other packs are $5 each.

This may be is the cheapest route for you to go.

Karritz · June 2016

One of my many favourite occults in Sims 3 is the genie. I actually like all the occults plus the human Sims.

If you have Showtime you can find a lamp to summon a genie that you can ask for wishes and I am pretty sure that genie is not controllable by the player.

If, however, you have Showtime plus Supernatural you can make genies in Create a Household and they are fully playable just like any other playable Sim.

If you have Supernatural without Showtime there won't be any genies.

MemoriiValentine · June 2016

I think steam is having a sale

phoebebebe13 · June 2016

MemoriiValentine wrote: »

I think steam is having a sale

steam is having a sale but just to note you cant mix steam versions of the game with origin versions of the game. You need to own the game all steam or all origin

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