HaVoC Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Got this a day early, and it's miles better than the first Sims game. To test it out, I created a household with: HaVoCMaN Sledge Rhino Dafool Femme Fatale (hey, I needed a woman ok ) All 5 of them are under the Arnie family name... So far, no-one likes the kilt-wearing Sledge (who also has a habit of not clearing up after himself, and also of not being able to get to the toilet in time to stop a leak onto the carpet due to other people hogging it just when he needs to go ), which is a blow to him because his aspiration is to be popular, Dafool the brat's school grades are going through the floor, HaVoCMaN's school grades are rocketing but he has a habit of kicking over the outside dustbin for absolutely no reason, and the camo-covered Rhino and Hawaiian-style Femme Fatale have begun to hit it off together (rather worrying considering they're brother and sister in the game...). It's an odd game, but it can be so much fun seeing how random events can affect the Sims and/or totally mess up their lives. Link to post Share on other sites
Marcus Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I would install this if i can get XP SP2 RC1 to accept installation of DX9.0c without doing a fresh install of XP SP2, too much stuff needing backing up Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Ouch - glad I haven't installed SP2 yet then I've been meaning to for ages but haven't been able to spare the 2 hours required for it yet... Link to post Share on other sites
Don_R_Luigi Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Just one question, can you control your sim at work or is it just a taxi/car/etc that picks them up for X number of hours then drops them off again Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 HAhahahahahahahahaa.... Sorry, it's just the thought of David Rasche (check Sledge's Avatar) with a pair of sunglasses, .44 and a kilt. Not too sure about me and Femme though... Neithers me wife... Link to post Share on other sites
R22Master Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 ...neither's my Girlfriend (who is Femme-Fatale) Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Sorry R22, I think you'll have to fight Rhino for her at Arnie-Geddon! Oh and sorry again R22 - I forgot to include you in the family! I meant to include Rizzo too, but that'd be too many Sims to control easily (5 is enough!) and I HAD to include the little blonde-haired toddler, Dafool Oh and Rhino, in the game you're a military-obsessed wierdo with permanent camo face-paint and camo trousers, along with a moustache and a flat-top haircut Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 I don't mind the military obsessed weirdo look, but i ain't had a flat-top haircut since i was back in 'Nam. BTW, don't worry R22, i'm HAPPILY married Note: Wahey! Me wifes just registered on Arnies too! Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 damit.. need to get my pc fixed, hows that game like with all its new features Link to post Share on other sites
R22Master Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 BTW, don't worry R22, i'm HAPPILY married Note: Wahey! Me wifes just registered on Arnies too! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad to hear it - grrrr. What's her username? Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 mrs.rhino... bet you'd never have guessed... Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 What's it like? Well it's great. When it works. At the moment it's unfinished, and in dire need of a patch. It crashes constantly and although what play I've gotten out of it is excellent, I haven't really been able to get much time in with it, and I've all but given up till someone figures out how to fix the problem I've got (and it's a fairly common problem). Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I've got this sudden urge to dig out Smackdown 2 and start to make characters based on people here... NAH! Link to post Share on other sites
chicouk Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 wats the spec for the game cause i might get it looks proper bo i tell thee Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 800MHz CPU 256MB RAM (way too low though - you really need at least 512MB) 3.5GB HDD space 32MB T&L-capable (ie - made within the last 3-4 years...) graphics card DirectX 9.0c (on the CD) A lot of patience to put up with a loooooon installation. If you have those, you'll be ok according to the back of the box. Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtrot Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Come on... just let the damn sim's series die... I thought playing video games was supposed to let you get *out* of real life. Not having to deal with some one elses, AND yours. Play a good game... like Doom 3 or UT2k4 Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Doom 3 rocks. UT series rocks. But so does The Sims 2. Sure it's not a hardcore shooter game, but it's strangely addictive. I agree that the Sims add-on packs should be left to die, but come on! Tje Sims 2 is such a huge leap it's just cool to look for the differences and mess around with the infinite choices allowed by the Sim creation tool. Link to post Share on other sites
rizzo Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 +lots of mods online. i.e nudity!! (woo) Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Made a nude woman skin myself. Erk. Link to post Share on other sites
BadAssTronaut Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Made a nude woman skin myself. Erk. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hay HM, add me to the family pllleeeaaassseee!!! Make sure my sim has no hair, like me Not played many of the sims games but I might get this one as it looks pretty good, picked up a copy of The Cronicles of Riddick, Ecape from Butcher Bay for my xbox today, looks awesome Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Can't add new Sims, but I'll make 2 of my other Sims have a kidd and Call him BadAss. Good enough for you? If I have a second kid I'll call him rizzo, and a 3rd would be called Nuno! Link to post Share on other sites
BadAssTronaut Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Can't add new Sims, but I'll make 2 of my other Sims have a kidd and Call him BadAss. Good enough for you? If I have a second kid I'll call him rizzo, and a 3rd would be called Nuno! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Plenty good enough, but he has to be bald like me --> Link to post Share on other sites
BadAssTronaut Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Oh and I forget to mention, The Cronicles of Riddick, Escape from Butcher Bay, kicks *albatross*, definitely worth a look Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted September 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thanks for the thread hi-jack BadAss Link to post Share on other sites
enzo100 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I like it when the grim reaper watches tv in your house while you sleep Link to post Share on other sites
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