398 ) Louise / 25 / 75 / 67% / 2 hours Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart The 50's This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
399 ) Loads of Laundry / 456 / 1080 / 58% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 447, but less than # 834, # 744, # 688 )
400 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Talevera Tile Island / 28 / 68 / 59% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 925)
401 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Bar Stool / 43 / 81 / 47% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
402 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 240 / 475 / 49% / 2 hours Part of: April 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 422, but less than # 504, # 276)
403 ) Hitting on all Sixes Sofa / 60 / 61 / 2% / 2 hours Part of: Jazz Age Wear (The); Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
404 ) The Now & Then Century Manor / 741 / 1900 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 390, but less than # 715)
405 ) Window to the Soul by BahHaus / 52 / 100 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: BahHaus This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
406 ) Hewnsman Living Room Set / 478 / 1073 / 55% / 2 hours Part of: Full Hewnsman Set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 382, # 473)
407 ) Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection / 444 / 1125 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: May 2012 Compilation Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 509, but less than # 273, # 669)
408 ) Culinary Dreams Island Counter / 15 / 50 / 70% / 2 hours Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
409 ) Goddess Tank / 33 / 75 / 56% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
410 ) Bandana / 49 / 99 / 51% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item that is included in Quaint Cottage Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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410 ) Bandana / 49 / 99 / 51% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item that is included in Quaint Cottage Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
411 ) Alvar Vintage Shine On Stove / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels; Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
412 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 798 / 1710 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, but less than # 446, # 443, # 51)
413 ) The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire / 779 / 1710 / 54% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 455, but less than # 303)
414 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Toasty Fine Flame Finish Stove / 33 / 90 / 63% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 663)
415 ) Storybook Dining Room Set / 220 / 239 / 8% / 2 hours Part of: Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 193)
416 ) Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels / 456 / 675 / 32% / 2 hours Part of: Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 99, # 513, # 364)
417 ) Palace of Versailles / 1055 / 1342 / 21% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 213, # 650, # 350)
418 ) Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes / 570 / 1987 / 71% / 2 hours Part of: January 2013 Compilation; 2 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 357, # 138)
419 ) Gamma Green Thumb Plant / 11 / 25 / 56% / 2 hours Part of: Atomic Age Living and Dining; November 2011 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
420 ) 8-Bits of Screaming Awesomeness / 17 / 50 / 66% / 2 hours Part of: Level Up Collection; Man Cave Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
421 ) Peter's Safari Mobile / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Wilderness Dreaming; Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010 This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
422 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 225 / 475 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: April 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 402, # 504, # 276)
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422 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 225 / 475 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: April 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 402, # 504, # 276)
Upcoming Deals
423 ) Luxe Lounge Spa / 205 / 473 / 57% / 2 hours Part of: August 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 166, but less than # 852, # 609, # 590, # 61)
424 ) A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set / 468 / 1250 / 63% / 2 hours Part of: When Worlds Collide Collection Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 689, # 576, but less than # 551)
425 ) Through the Spy Glass / 247 / 601 / 59% / 2 hours Part of: Fortune's Folly Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 843, # 875, # 211)
426 ) Woven Wicker Baskets / 9 / 25 / 64% / 2 hours Part of: Island Villa; Island Escape Compilation; Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
427 ) Safer than Safe End Table / 17 / 50 / 66% / 2 hours Part of: The Coffee Bean Hipster Loft This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
428 ) Glitter and Glam Bedroom / 232 / 401 / 42% / 2 hours Part of: Glitter and Glam + Diva and Divo Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 137, # 254)
429 ) II-Stand Corkboard / 10 / 28 / 64% / 2 hours Part of: Ultra Lounge Teens; Full Ultra Lounge Youth Set; Ultra Lounge 2010; Kids! 2010 This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
430 ) Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep) / 915 / 1535 / 40% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Includes: Sun, Surf & Sand (Sleep); Life’s a Beach (Swim) Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 506, # 762)
431 ) Ace in the Palm / 13 / 46 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Viva Las Vegas Living; Go All In Compilation; September 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
432 ) Wretched Threads / 715 / 1300 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 295, but less than # 127, # 743)
433 ) Zen Garden Lamp / 7 / 31 / 77% / 2 hours Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation; Eloquently Eclectic Collection Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 17)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 705 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
434 ) Hacienda Luxury / 513 / 941 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 195, but less than # 756)
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Thank you so much for your lovely birthday wishes, @Jude525, @rnramey and @calents! I'm busily finishing up my thesis these days, so I really appreciate your thoughtfulness as a reminder of the Simming and DD Stalking world that's waiting for me when I graduate.
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NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 705 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
434 ) Hacienda Luxury / 513 / 941 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 195, but less than # 756)
Upcoming Deals
435 ) Mid-Century Modern Dining and Style Set / 522 / 897 / 42% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; One item included in Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 381, but less than # 530 ) Note: The Retro Model T Chair that is part of the Mid-Century Modern Dining and Style Set does not work correctly if it is downloaded with the set. Sims will not be able to use it. The chair was apparently fixed, but the fixed version wasn't added to the set. The single item works fine. Install the set, uninstall the chair and downloaded and install the chair as a single item.
436 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 1316 / 2800 / 53% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 454, # 395, but less than # 751)
437 ) Overachieving Bookshelf / 31 / 40 / 23% / 2 hours Part of: Bayside Kitchen Set; Full Bayside Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
438 ) Once Upon a Time Cottage- Gathering Wood Sculpture / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: Once Upon A Time Cottage; Happily Ever After; Make A Wish Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
439 ) Street Couture / 342 / 725 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: March 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 34, # 967, but less than # 797)
440 ) Modernism Window / 59 / 110 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Collectionne Stäncké This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
441 ) Hot Rod Table / 29 / 75 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit; I Heart the '50s This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
442 ) Ragtime in the Big Easy / 710 / 1650 / 57% / 2 hours Part of: January 2013 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 910, # 467, but less than # 934, # 167)
443 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1121 / 1710 / 34% / 2 hours Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, # 446, but less than # 51 )
444 ) India Inspiration- Bengal Silk Cropped Top / 22 / 50 / 56% / 2 hours Part of: India Inspirations Clothing and Hairstyle Collection; India Inspirations Collection; April 2012 Compilation Set; Best of 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
445 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Delicacy Server Stand / 13 / 26 / 50% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
446 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1007 / 1710 / 41% / 2 hours Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, but less than # 443, # 51)
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445 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Delicacy Server Stand / 13 / 26 / 50% / 2 hours Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
446 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1007 / 1710 / 41% / 2 hours Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, but less than # 443, # 51)
447 ) Loads of Laundry / 360 / 1080 / 67% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 399, # 834, # 744, # 688)
448 ) Sleek Chic / 45 / 99 / 55% / 2 hours Part of: Everyday Casual Chic; May 2011 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
449 ) Mother Russia / 646 / 1900 / 66% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 28, # 798)
Note: You can download the Mother Russia buildings seen in the set's photo from SimGuruCopeland's Studio
450 ) Country Livin' / 390 / 1500 / 74% / 2 hours Part of: April 2013 Compilation Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 103 but less than # 384, # 927, # 36)
451 ) Island Villa / 240 / 347 / 31% / 2 hours Part of: Island Escape Compilation; 4 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 365, but less than # 459)
452 ) Romantique Chaise / 39 / 67 / 42% / 2 hours Part of: Storybook Living Room Set; Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
453 ) Scene in Four Parts / 34 / 99 / 66% / 2 hours Part of: Contemporary Comfort Bedroom; June 2011 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 860, # 911, # 912)
454 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 700 / 2800 / 75% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 395, # 436, # 751)
455 ) The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire / 627 / 1710 / 63% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 413, # 303)
456 ) Larger than Life Party Table / 28 / 41 / 32% / 2 hours Part of: Storybook Dining Room Set; Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
457 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Cantina Dishwasher / 42 / 81 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
458 ) Relaxed Sweater / 41 / 75 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 677, # 268, # 380)
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458 ) Relaxed Sweater / 41 / 75 / 45% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 677, # 268, # 380)
Upcoming Deals
459 ) Island Villa / 306 / 347 / 12% / 2 hours Part of: Island Escape Compilation; 4 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 365, # 451)
460 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 125 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 474, # 796)
461 ) It's Game Time / 154 / 545 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Man Cave Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 328, # 75)
462 ) Rim Rockin’ Basketball Hoop / 265 / 593 / 55% / 2 hours Part of: Level Up Collection; Man Cave Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 31, # 548)
463 ) Hewnsman Outdoor Set / 180 / 495 / 64% / 2 hours Part of: Full Hewnsman Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 309, # 780, # 679)
464 ) Front Row Center Bedroom / 212 / 450 / 53% / 2 hours Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 250, # 188, # 621)
This is a 3-hour deal
465 ) Sporty Tank Top / 38 / 75 / 49% / 3 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
466 ) VDBM-880 Wall Mirror / 38 / 61 / 38% / 2 hours Part of: Club Vaindenburger Study; Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
467 ) Ragtime in the Big Easy / 578 / 1650 / 65% / 2 hours Part of: January 2013 Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 910, but less than # 442, # 934, # 167)
468 ) Contented Sighs / 7 / 31 / 77% / 2 hours Part of: Zen Again; World Inspiration Compilation; Eloquently Eclectic Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
469 ) Top of the Tower by Castle Kits, Inc. / 12 / 25 / 52% / 2 hours Part of: The Complete Castle by Castle Kits, Inc.; Best of 2010 Collection This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
470 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Oven / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 599)
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Hi everyone! The Community team has released a customer satisfaction survey. I filled it out, "expressing" that I have little faith in TS4 and that I wouldn't recommend it as they didn't really finnish fixing up the previous titles before moving to the next ones. I'd definitely encourage anyone feeling the same to "express" themselves or "give feedback" likewise.
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My Traits: Socially Awkward / Artistic / Family Oriented / Hopelessly Romantic / Absent Minded
Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz ______
“Instead of putting players in the role of Luke Skywalker, or Frodo Baggins, I'd rather put them in the role of George Lucas.” Will Wright
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
@Lexers615 - I did complete the survey before catching up on this thread. I responded that I would not recommend TS4 but for other reasons than the one you gave. I only own the base game, City Living and Strangerville. However, after playing TS4 with what I own, I have no immediate plans to purchase any other packs.
470 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Oven / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 599)
Upcoming Deals
471 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 450 / 891 / 49% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 790, but less than # 835)
472 ) Steampunk Savvy / 420 / 561 / 25% / 2 hours Part of: Oh My Goth! Compilation Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 732, # 194, but less than # 118)
473 ) Hewnsman Living Room Set / 419 / 1073 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: Full Hewnsman Set Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 382, but less than # 406)
474 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 130 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 460 but same as # 796)
475 ) Tiki Living Room Set / 152 / 220 / 31% / 2 hours Part of: Full Tiki Set; Best of 2010 Collection; Island Escape Compilation Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 257 but less than # 301)
476 ) Uber Sani-Sim Toilet / 112 / 467 / 76% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 644, # 921, # 923, # 851)
477 ) Ancient Warriors / 9 / 29 / 69% / 2 hours Part of: Live, Laugh, Love; March 2013 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
478 ) Everyday Teens Collection / 481 / 1219 / 61% / 2 hours Part of: Fun for Kids of All Ages Compilation; Atomic Jack Planet Attack Pinball Machine is also included in Go All In Compilation Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 239, # 45)
479 ) Safari Living: Table Top Baobab / 11 / 27 / 59% / 2 hours Part of: Safari Living Set; World Inspiration Compilation; Adventurous Life!
Safari Living Set and Adventurous Life! are not available for CYS discount BUTWorld
Inspiration Compilation is. This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a 3-hour deal
480 ) Red Dragon Loveseat / 47 / 81 / 42% / 3 hours Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
481 ) Snap and Sprint Shoes / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours Part of: Individual item; not part of any set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
482 ) Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- The Royal Treatment Towel Rack / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours Part of: Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; May 2012 Compilation Set This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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@Lexers615 - I did complete the survey before catching up on this thread. I responded that I would not recommend TS4 but for other reasons than the one you gave. I only own the base game, City Living and Strangerville. However, after playing TS4 with what I own, I have no immediate plans to purchase any other packs.
Did complete the survey too even i don't playing Sims 4 ^^ A good reason to tell them why... Played the base game long time ago but... no way...
I see we all came to the same conclusions for different reasons. I see it all as a "broken trust"/"lost faith" matter. Even if I stop thinking about Maxis' behaviour, TS4 doesn't appeal to me for plenty other reasons, like the overly cartoonish style. I guess some people do like TS4 as it is and would recommand it. Still, we don't really have much ways to voice our discontentment
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My Traits: Socially Awkward / Artistic / Family Oriented / Hopelessly Romantic / Absent Minded
Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz ______
“Instead of putting players in the role of Luke Skywalker, or Frodo Baggins, I'd rather put them in the role of George Lucas.” Will Wright
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
I know this might not be a popular statement, but I feel that I have the right to express my position. This is primarily motivated by why I would recommend TS4 to some players who asked for my opinion. We have always fostered a comfortable sense of community here, so here goes... And of course this is long, you all know I have no skill at making things short and sweet. It isn't a lecture, just my poor writing skills.
Regardless of whether you like the graphics or gameplay of TS4, and even though we all know we got royally sc3w3d in the lack of support with TS3, I have to express that they are providing a much higher level of service with 4.
I do play TS4. Not as much as 3, but in spurts. And I've encountered my share of bugs from various packs. The difference between 3 and 4 is that EA actively fixes those bugs in 4. Constantly. If you watch the banners at the top of these forum pages, you'll see how often game patches are released. Whether these bugs are an indicator of them pushing unfinished product to shelves, or simply releasing a game into the wild world of a myriad of PC configurations, or both, I'm not sure. But they do respond to bug reports. Some more quickly than others.
Example, after they announced a certain bug from City Living as resolved, there were some of us still having a problem. It took a couple months, but someone finally provided a simple explanation of why we were still having a problem and provided a fix that was immediate and permanent.
Is this the level of support we deserved with TS3? ABSOLUTELY! Is it the result of EA learning a lesson? Probably not. Is it about the internet being far more accessible and people being much more vocal. Probably. But, regardless of motive, the results are there.
I do believe that if we had been able to rally a public outcry back in the day, the way we would be able to today, we would have received this level of service. We still should. But we are pushing support for what EA sees as a closed project. In spite of the fact that they are still actively selling the game at full price. So, EA is no saint. They may not even be nice. But, at least, they are now responding to their customers' and providing a stable product that does what they said it should do. Even if it isn't on release day.
What does all this come down to? EA's motives are questionable at best. But, if someone asked for my opinion on buying TS4, it would be based on the current game and level of support, and not EA's history. Also, not necessarily comparing it with TS3. I honestly consider the two games cousins rather than 4 being an iteration of 3. And because it is still a unique game that no other game even approaches.
TS3 IS buggy. And very demanding on hardware. Not every gamer has a system that will run it well. Some of us have spent far more on our systems in order to run it than we would otherwise have spent. TS4 is far more flexible. If they are not, like us, vested in the game (emotionally and financially), buying 3 from the beginning may not be the best option for them. Hell, I still would not tell someone to buy 3 because, as mentioned, I believe EA has no right to be selling a game at full price that they no longer support!
You all know I am a TS3 fan through and through. I only started playing 4 out of curiosity. But, there are some aspects I like. Multitasking is pretty nice, and some aspects of building are really convenient. So, when the sales come around, I do still add to my game. So, I still play. Lack of Create-s-Style, plastic hair and all.
I hope I didn't upset anyone too much. Remember, this is what I tell new players, primarily new to the genre, asking for input about the game. My answer these days is based on the game and how EA is treating THOSE customers. And the fact that I won't recommend new players giving EA a dime for the unfinished, unsupported game that is The Sims 3. In spite of my total love of the imperfect beauty that it is.
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398 ) Louise / 25 / 75 / 67% / 2 hours
Part of: Rebel Just Because; I Heart The 50's
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
399 ) Loads of Laundry / 456 / 1080 / 58% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 447, but less than # 834, # 744, # 688 )
400 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Talevera Tile Island / 28 / 68 / 59% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 925)
401 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Bar Stool / 43 / 81 / 47% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
402 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 240 / 475 / 49% / 2 hours
Part of: April 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 422, but less than # 504, # 276)
403 ) Hitting on all Sixes Sofa / 60 / 61 / 2% / 2 hours
Part of: Jazz Age Wear (The); Jazz Age Living Room + Jazz Age Wear; February 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
404 ) The Now & Then Century Manor / 741 / 1900 / 61% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 390, but less than # 715)
405 ) Window to the Soul by BahHaus / 52 / 100 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: BahHaus
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
406 ) Hewnsman Living Room Set / 478 / 1073 / 55% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Hewnsman Set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 382, # 473)
407 ) Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection / 444 / 1125 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: May 2012 Compilation
Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 509, but less than # 273, # 669)
408 ) Culinary Dreams Island Counter / 15 / 50 / 70% / 2 hours
Part of: Ultra Lounge Kitchen; Ultra Lounge Kitchen + Bath; Ultra Lounge 2010; Best of 2010 Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
409 ) Goddess Tank / 33 / 75 / 56% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
410 ) Bandana / 49 / 99 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item that is included in Quaint Cottage Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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410 ) Bandana / 49 / 99 / 51% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item that is included in Quaint Cottage Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
411 ) Alvar Vintage Shine On Stove / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels; Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
412 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 798 / 1710 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, but less than # 446, # 443, # 51)
413 ) The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire / 779 / 1710 / 54% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 455, but less than # 303)
414 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Toasty Fine Flame Finish Stove / 33 / 90 / 63% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 663)
415 ) Storybook Dining Room Set / 220 / 239 / 8% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 193)
416 ) Mid Century Modern Kitchen Marvels / 456 / 675 / 32% / 2 hours
Part of: Finest Living, Finest Cooking; December 2011 Compilation Set; Blast From the Past Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 99, # 513, # 364)
417 ) Palace of Versailles / 1055 / 1342 / 21% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 213, # 650, # 350)
418 ) Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes / 570 / 1987 / 71% / 2 hours
Part of: January 2013 Compilation; 2 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 357, # 138)
419 ) Gamma Green Thumb Plant / 11 / 25 / 56% / 2 hours
Part of: Atomic Age Living and Dining; November 2011 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
420 ) 8-Bits of Screaming Awesomeness / 17 / 50 / 66% / 2 hours
Part of: Level Up Collection; Man Cave Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
421 ) Peter's Safari Mobile / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Wilderness Dreaming; Animals Abound; Tip Top Toddler Collection; Best of 2010 Collection; Kids! 2010
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
422 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 225 / 475 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: April 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 402, # 504, # 276)
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422 ) Street Couture - Kids and Teens / 225 / 475 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: April 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 402, # 504, # 276)
Upcoming Deals
423 ) Luxe Lounge Spa / 205 / 473 / 57% / 2 hours
Part of: August 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 166, but less than # 852, # 609, # 590, # 61)
424 ) A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set / 468 / 1250 / 63% / 2 hours
Part of: When Worlds Collide Collection
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 689, # 576, but less than # 551)
425 ) Through the Spy Glass / 247 / 601 / 59% / 2 hours
Part of: Fortune's Folly Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 843, # 875, # 211)
426 ) Woven Wicker Baskets / 9 / 25 / 64% / 2 hours
Part of: Island Villa; Island Escape Compilation; Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
427 ) Safer than Safe End Table / 17 / 50 / 66% / 2 hours
Part of: The Coffee Bean Hipster Loft
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
428 ) Glitter and Glam Bedroom / 232 / 401 / 42% / 2 hours
Part of: Glitter and Glam + Diva and Divo
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 137, # 254)
429 ) II-Stand Corkboard / 10 / 28 / 64% / 2 hours
Part of: Ultra Lounge Teens; Full Ultra Lounge Youth Set; Ultra Lounge 2010; Kids! 2010
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
430 ) Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep) / 915 / 1535 / 40% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; 1 item included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Includes: Sun, Surf & Sand (Sleep); Life’s a Beach (Swim)
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 506, # 762)
431 ) Ace in the Palm / 13 / 46 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Viva Las Vegas Living; Go All In Compilation; September 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
432 ) Wretched Threads / 715 / 1300 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 295, but less than # 127, # 743)
433 ) Zen Garden Lamp / 7 / 31 / 77% / 2 hours
Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation; Eloquently Eclectic Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 17)
NOTE: Set is on stuck "Sales" page for 705 sp. Sales price may override DD price. The value of CYS for this deal to be free may not be as shown in the DD spreadsheets.
434 ) Hacienda Luxury / 513 / 941 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 195, but less than # 756)
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@TAW3001 - It has been a while since I have seen you. I'm glad that you still have some simpoints for gifting. I hope you are doing well.
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434 ) Hacienda Luxury / 513 / 941 / 45% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 195, but less than # 756)
Upcoming Deals
435 ) Mid-Century Modern Dining and Style Set / 522 / 897 / 42% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation; One item included in Charmingly Simple Kitchen Collection
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 381, but less than # 530 )
Note: The Retro Model T Chair that is part of the Mid-Century Modern Dining and Style Set does not work correctly if it is downloaded with the set. Sims will not be able to use it. The chair was apparently fixed, but the fixed version wasn't added to the set. The single item works fine. Install the set, uninstall the chair and downloaded and install the chair as a single item.
436 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 1316 / 2800 / 53% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 454, # 395, but less than # 751)
437 ) Overachieving Bookshelf / 31 / 40 / 23% / 2 hours
Part of: Bayside Kitchen Set; Full Bayside Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
438 ) Once Upon a Time Cottage- Gathering Wood Sculpture / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: Once Upon A Time Cottage; Happily Ever After; Make A Wish Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
439 ) Street Couture / 342 / 725 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: March 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 34, # 967, but less than # 797)
440 ) Modernism Window / 59 / 110 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Collectionne Stäncké
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
441 ) Hot Rod Table / 29 / 75 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: Hogan's Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit; I Heart the '50s
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
442 ) Ragtime in the Big Easy / 710 / 1650 / 57% / 2 hours
Part of: January 2013 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 910, # 467, but less than # 934, # 167)
443 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1121 / 1710 / 34% / 2 hours
Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, # 446, but less than # 51 )
444 ) India Inspiration- Bengal Silk Cropped Top / 22 / 50 / 56% / 2 hours
Part of: India Inspirations Clothing and Hairstyle Collection; India Inspirations Collection; April 2012 Compilation Set; Best of 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
445 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Delicacy Server Stand / 13 / 26 / 50% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
446 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1007 / 1710 / 41% / 2 hours
Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, but less than # 443, # 51)
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445 ) Edwardian Expression Kitchen- Delicacy Server Stand / 13 / 26 / 50% / 2 hours
Part of: Edwardian Expression Kitchen Set; New Year, New Kitchen!; January 2012 Compilation; Quaint Cottage Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
Upcoming Deals
446 ) Stones Throw Greenhouse / 1007 / 1710 / 41% / 2 hours
Part of: Best of 2012 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 952, # 412, but less than # 443, # 51)
447 ) Loads of Laundry / 360 / 1080 / 67% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Ultra Lounge Laundry; I Heart the 50’s Laundry; Bayside Laundry
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 399, # 834, # 744, # 688)
448 ) Sleek Chic / 45 / 99 / 55% / 2 hours
Part of: Everyday Casual Chic; May 2011 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
449 ) Mother Russia / 646 / 1900 / 66% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 28, # 798)
Note: You can download the Mother Russia buildings seen in the set's photo from SimGuruCopeland's Studio
450 ) Country Livin' / 390 / 1500 / 74% / 2 hours
Part of: April 2013 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 103 but less than # 384, # 927, # 36)
451 ) Island Villa / 240 / 347 / 31% / 2 hours
Part of: Island Escape Compilation; 4 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 365, but less than # 459)
452 ) Romantique Chaise / 39 / 67 / 42% / 2 hours
Part of: Storybook Living Room Set; Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
453 ) Scene in Four Parts / 34 / 99 / 66% / 2 hours
Part of: Contemporary Comfort Bedroom; June 2011 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 860, # 911, # 912)
454 ) May 2012 Compilation Set / 700 / 2800 / 75% / 2 hours
Not part of any set or compilation
Includes: Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Gothic Glamour- Living Room and Home Office Collection; Technophobe No More; Gothic Glamour- Home Office Set; Gothic G
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 395, # 436, # 751)
455 ) The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire / 627 / 1710 / 63% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 413, # 303)
456 ) Larger than Life Party Table / 28 / 41 / 32% / 2 hours
Part of: Storybook Dining Room Set; Full Storybook Set; Make a Wish Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
457 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Cantina Dishwasher / 42 / 81 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
458 ) Relaxed Sweater / 41 / 75 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 677, # 268, # 380)
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458 ) Relaxed Sweater / 41 / 75 / 45% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 677, # 268, # 380)
Upcoming Deals
459 ) Island Villa / 306 / 347 / 12% / 2 hours
Part of: Island Escape Compilation; 4 items included in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 365, # 451)
460 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 125 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours
Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 474, # 796)
461 ) It's Game Time / 154 / 545 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Man Cave Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 328, # 75)
462 ) Rim Rockin’ Basketball Hoop / 265 / 593 / 55% / 2 hours
Part of: Level Up Collection; Man Cave Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 31, # 548)
463 ) Hewnsman Outdoor Set / 180 / 495 / 64% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Hewnsman Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 309, # 780, # 679)
464 ) Front Row Center Bedroom / 212 / 450 / 53% / 2 hours
Part of: Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 250, # 188, # 621)
This is a 3-hour deal
465 ) Sporty Tank Top / 38 / 75 / 49% / 3 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
466 ) VDBM-880 Wall Mirror / 38 / 61 / 38% / 2 hours
Part of: Club Vaindenburger Study; Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study)
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
467 ) Ragtime in the Big Easy / 578 / 1650 / 65% / 2 hours
Part of: January 2013 Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 910, but less than # 442, # 934, # 167)
468 ) Contented Sighs / 7 / 31 / 77% / 2 hours
Part of: Zen Again; World Inspiration Compilation; Eloquently Eclectic Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
469 ) Top of the Tower by Castle Kits, Inc. / 12 / 25 / 52% / 2 hours
Part of: The Complete Castle by Castle Kits, Inc.; Best of 2010 Collection
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
470 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Oven / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 599)
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470 ) Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Old Town Oven / 44 / 81 / 46% / 2 hours
Part of: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set; Haute Hacienda Kitchen and Dining Room Compilation; Fabulous Fiesta!; April 2012 Compilation Set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 599)
Upcoming Deals
471 ) Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study) / 450 / 891 / 49% / 2 hours
Not part of any other set or compilation
Includes: Club Vaindenburger Den; Club Vaindenburger Study
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 790, but less than # 835)
472 ) Steampunk Savvy / 420 / 561 / 25% / 2 hours
Part of: Oh My Goth! Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 732, # 194, but less than # 118)
473 ) Hewnsman Living Room Set / 419 / 1073 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Hewnsman Set
Repeat Deal: This is a medium price for this item (More than # 382, but less than # 406)
474 ) The Not So Routine Machine / 130 / 605 / 79% / 2 hours
Part of: The Final Frontier Set; A Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer Set; When Worlds Collide Collection
Repeat Deal: This is the most expensive price for this item (More than # 460 but same as # 796)
475 ) Tiki Living Room Set / 152 / 220 / 31% / 2 hours
Part of: Full Tiki Set; Best of 2010 Collection; Island Escape Compilation
Repeat Deal: This one of two deals with the least expensive price for this item (Same as # 257 but less than # 301)
476 ) Uber Sani-Sim Toilet / 112 / 467 / 76% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 644, # 921, # 923, # 851)
477 ) Ancient Warriors / 9 / 29 / 69% / 2 hours
Part of: Live, Laugh, Love; March 2013 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
478 ) Everyday Teens Collection / 481 / 1219 / 61% / 2 hours
Part of: Fun for Kids of All Ages Compilation; Atomic Jack Planet Attack Pinball Machine is also included in Go All In Compilation
Repeat Deal: This is the least expensive price for this item (Less than # 239, # 45)
479 ) Safari Living: Table Top Baobab / 11 / 27 / 59% / 2 hours
Part of: Safari Living Set; World Inspiration Compilation; Adventurous Life!
Safari Living Set and Adventurous Life! are not available for CYS discount BUT World
Inspiration Compilation is.
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
This is a 3-hour deal
480 ) Red Dragon Loveseat / 47 / 81 / 42% / 3 hours
Part of: Itadakimasu! Japanese Inspired Dining; Best of 2012 Compilation
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
481 ) Snap and Sprint Shoes / 13 / 25 / 48% / 2 hours
Part of: Individual item; not part of any set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
482 ) Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom- The Royal Treatment Towel Rack / 7 / 25 / 72% / 2 hours
Part of: Kingdom of Cambodia Bathroom Set; Kingdom of Cambodia Bedroom and Bathroom Collection; May 2012 Compilation Set
This is the only time the item is offered on the DD
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Regardless of whether you like the graphics or gameplay of TS4, and even though we all know we got royally sc3w3d in the lack of support with TS3, I have to express that they are providing a much higher level of service with 4.
I do play TS4. Not as much as 3, but in spurts. And I've encountered my share of bugs from various packs. The difference between 3 and 4 is that EA actively fixes those bugs in 4. Constantly. If you watch the banners at the top of these forum pages, you'll see how often game patches are released. Whether these bugs are an indicator of them pushing unfinished product to shelves, or simply releasing a game into the wild world of a myriad of PC configurations, or both, I'm not sure. But they do respond to bug reports. Some more quickly than others.
Example, after they announced a certain bug from City Living as resolved, there were some of us still having a problem. It took a couple months, but someone finally provided a simple explanation of why we were still having a problem and provided a fix that was immediate and permanent.
Is this the level of support we deserved with TS3? ABSOLUTELY! Is it the result of EA learning a lesson? Probably not. Is it about the internet being far more accessible and people being much more vocal. Probably. But, regardless of motive, the results are there.
I do believe that if we had been able to rally a public outcry back in the day, the way we would be able to today, we would have received this level of service. We still should. But we are pushing support for what EA sees as a closed project. In spite of the fact that they are still actively selling the game at full price. So, EA is no saint. They may not even be nice. But, at least, they are now responding to their customers' and providing a stable product that does what they said it should do. Even if it isn't on release day.
What does all this come down to? EA's motives are questionable at best. But, if someone asked for my opinion on buying TS4, it would be based on the current game and level of support, and not EA's history. Also, not necessarily comparing it with TS3. I honestly consider the two games cousins rather than 4 being an iteration of 3. And because it is still a unique game that no other game even approaches.
TS3 IS buggy. And very demanding on hardware. Not every gamer has a system that will run it well. Some of us have spent far more on our systems in order to run it than we would otherwise have spent. TS4 is far more flexible. If they are not, like us, vested in the game (emotionally and financially), buying 3 from the beginning may not be the best option for them. Hell, I still would not tell someone to buy 3 because, as mentioned, I believe EA has no right to be selling a game at full price that they no longer support!
You all know I am a TS3 fan through and through. I only started playing 4 out of curiosity. But, there are some aspects I like. Multitasking is pretty nice, and some aspects of building are really convenient. So, when the sales come around, I do still add to my game. So, I still play. Lack of Create-s-Style, plastic hair and all.
I hope I didn't upset anyone too much. Remember, this is what I tell new players, primarily new to the genre, asking for input about the game. My answer these days is based on the game and how EA is treating THOSE customers. And the fact that I won't recommend new players giving EA a dime for the unfinished, unsupported game that is The Sims 3. In spite of my total love of the imperfect beauty that it is.
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