I really think it is a really solid edition to the franchise, and has a ton of potential. As far as it being a base game ... I mean it is slightly bare, but it is a really nice base that they can expand in the future!
So far I am loving the challenge that the higher bills bring to the game. Personally the challenge of making money and building up a nice house is my favorite part of playing Sims! (:
HIIIIII windows 8 sent out an update this week and whatever it updated it wont run the Sims 3 anymore. If this is the case for you, try running the game under Windows 7 compatibility.(: Hope this helps
This is my second day and when I got the mail the Christmas thing popped up again and the goal is still incomplete. I just got my wisdom teeth out and would really like something to keep my time): FIX THIS SOON):