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oooh, Im so excited for this game to come out! I hope it turns out as good as the preview shows it to be. I'm a little disappointed that it wont be out until June because thats when work starts. As far as the characters go.. I usually just make random people and see how much drama I can create between them 
.. no one specific in mind
.. no one specific in mind
its already been leaked on the internet for a few days... too bad my comp isnt strong enough. I haven't had a gaming level computer in a while
so far im hearing that its really addictive, as usual.
so far im hearing that its really addictive, as usual.
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http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
FOR WINDOWS XP
* Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
* 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
FOR WINDOWS VISTA
* Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
* 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1.5 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least:
* Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above.
* 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
* 0.5 GB additional RAM
SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS
NVIDIA GeForce series
FX 5900, FX 5950
6200, 6500, 6600, 6800,
7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950
8400, 8500, 8600, 8800
9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280
ATI Radeon™ series
9500, 9600, 9800
X300, X600, X700, X800, X850
X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950
2400, 2600, 2900
3450, 3650, 3850, 3870,
4850, 4870
Intel® Extreme Graphics
GMA X3x00 series
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
FOR WINDOWS XP
* Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
* 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
FOR WINDOWS VISTA
* Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)
* 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1.5 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires at least:
* Intel Integrated Chipset, GMA X3000 or above.
* 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent
* 0.5 GB additional RAM
SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS
NVIDIA GeForce series
FX 5900, FX 5950
6200, 6500, 6600, 6800,
7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950
8400, 8500, 8600, 8800
9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280
ATI Radeon™ series
9500, 9600, 9800
X300, X600, X700, X800, X850
X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950
2400, 2600, 2900
3450, 3650, 3850, 3870,
4850, 4870
Intel® Extreme Graphics
GMA X3x00 series
Oh god I can't wait. I've been waiting for this. I'll wait for the release instead of download
i'm waiting for a good review before i download this. right now i actually like the graphics of sims 2 more than what i have seen from sims 3. and i was really hoping for another leap in the level of graphics because the difference between the first and second were tremendous. i'm just not all that impressed by seamless maps
^ I'm more excited about what mods people will come up with for the new Sims, haha.
Pre-ordered this wayyyy back in November, lol. I'm following their Twitter and everything too, rofl. Can't wait until it actually gets sent to my house so I can finally play it. *O*
I don't have anybody in mind either. Probably just people I know in real life... Though maybe I'll toss in a Junsu or a Liyin somehwere. 8D
Pre-ordered this wayyyy back in November, lol. I'm following their Twitter and everything too, rofl. Can't wait until it actually gets sent to my house so I can finally play it. *O*
I don't have anybody in mind either. Probably just people I know in real life... Though maybe I'll toss in a Junsu or a Liyin somehwere. 8D
I still don't know if I should get it or not.
I love The Sims, but I don't play it as much as I used to.
But it's so tempting.
It's like I HAVE to get it.
I love The Sims, but I don't play it as much as I used to.
But it's so tempting.
It's like I HAVE to get it.
looks like I'm gonna have to clear out some space on my computer for this lol
This is exciting! But my computer will die if I even try installing this... good excuse for a new computer!
My friend's going to get it...I think I will camp in her house then lol~
I am looking forward to virtual TVXQ boys <3 I suck at making those but people always do a good job on them lol xD
My friend's going to get it...I think I will camp in her house then lol~
I am looking forward to virtual TVXQ boys <3 I suck at making those but people always do a good job on them lol xD
I really really want twins now!
in my opinion, the sims in sims 3 (at least the ones in the preview) are uglier than the sims in ts2.
i hope you can actually make them look pretty in the game.
i hope you can actually make them look pretty in the game.
Whoot! I'm so excited for this I'm a big sims fan 
lols.
lols.
QUOTE (andie_x @ May 20 2009, 06:45 PM) 
in my opinion, the sims in sims 3 (at least the ones in the preview) are uglier than the sims in ts2.
i hope you can actually make them look pretty in the game.
i hope you can actually make them look pretty in the game.
It's all about the mods.
http://www.modthesims2.com/
The people at MTS are going to making stuff for Sims 3 too, so I'm excited to see what they're going to come up with. <3 (Especially the eyes!)
I'm looking forward to the realtime neighborhoods.
I don't think my laptop can handle Sims 3 though. --;
I don't think my laptop can handle Sims 3 though. --;
YES! My computer will be able to handle the sims 3! ^^
I can't wait for it to be release! I also can't wait to see all the mods people will make xD
11 more days!
I can't wait for it to be release! I also can't wait to see all the mods people will make xD
11 more days!
YESSSSS, my sister and I get Sims 3 this Saturday.
I'm physced.
I dunno even know if my comp can handle it...
My graphic card is a bit under though.
I'm physced.
I dunno even know if my comp can handle it...
My graphic card is a bit under though.
I'm pretty disappointed at it. But i guess it's not really fun until the expansions and mods start coming out.
QUOTE (Maipcrkiyl @ May 21 2009, 08:22 PM)
YESSSSS, my sister and I get Sims 3 this Saturday.
I'm physced.
I dunno even know if my comp can handle it...
My graphic card is a bit under though.
I'm physced.
I dunno even know if my comp can handle it...
My graphic card is a bit under though.
Huh... This Saturday
? How so soon?
My sister's friend has connections.
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
XlYesterdaYlX, wanna post some SS?! =D
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
XlYesterdaYlX, wanna post some SS?! =D
QUOTE (Maipcrkiyl @ May 22 2009, 08:52 AM)
My sister's friend has connections.
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
XlYesterdaYlX, wanna post some SS?! =D
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
XlYesterdaYlX, wanna post some SS?! =D
I'm not at liberty to post such diabolical things.
Still looking forward to 6/2 though.
I played the leak and it got pretty boring after a couple of hours. I don't like how the sims look but everything else looks great
Look fun to me
gonna buy it someday.
gonna buy it someday.
QUOTE (Ray @ May 24 2009, 12:42 AM)
I played the leak and it got pretty boring after a couple of hours. I don't like how the sims look but everything else looks great
That sucks. I wasted like 24 hours then.
Well, I gotta try it out to judge. :]
QUOTE (Maipcrkiyl @ May 22 2009, 09:52 AM)
My sister's friend has connections.
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
Or he said he has his ways...
Hopefully it's not a torrent.
wow! LUCKY
! I wish I had some connections too ^^QUOTE (Ray @ May 23 2009, 10:42 PM)
I played the leak and it got pretty boring after a couple of hours. I don't like how the sims look but everything else looks great
Boring how?
Is it very similar to TS2?I'm super excited about the game, but I'm probably going to wait half a year before buying it :x
It's really not that boring. For the first hour, I was really disappointed [the functions are TOTALLY different], but it's quite... different.
But I really do have a feeling I'm going to get sick of it quickly.
One thing that I'm really hating: the skills. It's like, different bookshelves for cooking skills and stuff.
My favorite part is the added "weekly events" in the newspaper. You can head to thegym stadium and compete in the "olympics", or eating contests.
And you can make the lights dimmer and such too. =D
I bet you'll spend over an hour creating one Sim. =P
But I really do have a feeling I'm going to get sick of it quickly.
One thing that I'm really hating: the skills. It's like, different bookshelves for cooking skills and stuff.
My favorite part is the added "weekly events" in the newspaper. You can head to the
And you can make the lights dimmer and such too. =D
I bet you'll spend over an hour creating one Sim. =P
Hmm... maybe it's because I haven't played the Sims 2 for so long... but I'm really liking Sims 3. I haven't really discovered anything incredibly different yet though. The controls are a little uncomfortable .
^
From what I've heard so far, I'm liking TS3 too~~
That's sound kinda cool O__o now I'm even more excited. lol.
Hm. I felt the same way, when I switched from TS1 to TS2. I loved look/graphics, but the gameplay was bo-ring :c
I kinda hope TS3 is more 'refreshing'.
Hahah, CAS is like the best thing in the The Sims series I heard it has some awesome features.
I love the fact that you can change the body shape
I hope Build&Buy mode is pretty nice too:D I love to build houses.
From what I've heard so far, I'm liking TS3 too~~
QUOTE (Maipcrkiyl @ May 24 2009, 11:23 PM)
It's really not that boring. For the first hour, I was really disappointed [the functions are TOTALLY different], but it's quite... different.
But I really do have a feeling I'm going to get sick of it quickly.
One thing that I'm really hating: the skills. It's like, different bookshelves for cooking skills and stuff.
My favorite part is the added "weekly events" in the newspaper. You can head to the gym and compete in the "olympics", or eating contests.
And you can make the lights dimmer and such too. =D
I bet you'll spend over an hour creating one Sim. =P
But I really do have a feeling I'm going to get sick of it quickly.
One thing that I'm really hating: the skills. It's like, different bookshelves for cooking skills and stuff.
My favorite part is the added "weekly events" in the newspaper. You can head to the gym and compete in the "olympics", or eating contests.
And you can make the lights dimmer and such too. =D
I bet you'll spend over an hour creating one Sim. =P
That's sound kinda cool O__o now I'm even more excited. lol.
Hm. I felt the same way, when I switched from TS1 to TS2. I loved look/graphics, but the gameplay was bo-ring :c
I kinda hope TS3 is more 'refreshing'.
Hahah, CAS is like the best thing in the The Sims series
I heard it has some awesome features. I love the fact that you can change the body shape
I hope Build&Buy mode is pretty nice too:D I love to build houses.
The building mode is gorgeous.
Some of the premade Sims has the most amazing houses. It's so pretty...
Some of the premade Sims has the most amazing houses. It's so pretty...
Whoa! I wanna have one right now! It looks really fun to play. I miss playing the Sims 2. Haven't played in such a long time.
OK, I found something disappointing. Most of the community lots don't allow you to interact inside. :/ And the play speeds are way too slow.
i got my preorder today at bestbuy and on the box they gave me it looks pretty cool (:
i'm super excited, but i'm not too sure if my laptop can play it or not ... :[
i'm super excited, but i'm not too sure if my laptop can play it or not ... :[
i want this game 
!!
i wonder if my laptop can handle it >__<
!!i wonder if my laptop can handle it >__<
QUOTE (Jaeho @ May 26 2009, 06:17 PM)
OK, I found something disappointing. Most of the community lots don't allow you to interact inside. :/ And the play speeds are way too slow.
-edit- never mind. I misunderstood what you wrote. My English is not the best :/
I really want The Sims 3, but I don't think my laptop will be able to handle it. x'D
I wonder if my friend will be able to play the game on her tablet. I want to try out the game before deciding whether or not to buy it.
I wonder if my friend will be able to play the game on her tablet. I want to try out the game before deciding whether or not to buy it.
True about the speeds... You literally have to wait five minutes for 10 hrs of sleep and an eight hour shift.
The game doesn't appear to have high-end graphics...then again, probably to appeal to a large range of audience.
QUOTE (Princess_Sakura93 @ May 27 2009, 12:23 PM)
I really want The Sims 3, but I don't think my laptop will be able to handle it. x'D
I wonder if my friend will be able to play the game on her tablet. I want to try out the game before deciding whether or not to buy it.
I wonder if my friend will be able to play the game on her tablet. I want to try out the game before deciding whether or not to buy it.
My laptop failed about three requirements for the game and I can still play just fine.
Agree about the speed. You can like go make a snack or whatever and your sim will still be sleeping/working. It's kinda annoying. Hope they'll fix it. I do like the character interactions though. It's quicker to make a friend/fall in love. Oh and the evil sim thing is love love loveeeee.
QUOTE (Rayse @ May 28 2009, 05:33 AM)
The game doesn't appear to have high-end graphics...then again, probably to appeal to a large range of audience.
I think that might just be your computer... Because my quality settings are all on the lowest, yet it still has purdy... "high-end graphics."
I preordered and I can't wait to get it.
My dream is to make three people from super junior<3 And pair it up with my characters along with two other people.
I just hope SecuROM or whatever doesn't affect negatively on the laptop...
People on amazon complain about that continuously so I wonder how bad is it cause I never really seen Sims 2 do anything negative...
My dream is to make three people from super junior<3 And pair it up with my characters along with two other people.
I just hope SecuROM or whatever doesn't affect negatively on the laptop...
People on amazon complain about that continuously so I wonder how bad is it cause I never really seen Sims 2 do anything negative...
I can't wait to get it, really wanna try out the new building features and creating sims.... Eek !
!
QUOTE (Jaeho @ May 26 2009, 05:17 PM)
OK, I found something disappointing. Most of the community lots don't allow you to interact inside. :/ And the play speeds are way too slow.
that was the first thing i noticed. such a disappointment. Ok, so they put exterior play. big whoop. But they take out the interior aspect of it...SO retarded. hopefully expansions will fix this.
Just found out i'm going to be able to get the game tomorrow at midnight! lol oh yes superfan
Oh man!! I'm so excited! I can't wait for the seamless maps and stuff... I just love the sims.. .but the 50$ price tag is a big heafftyyy (esp with the economy.. I'm trying to save money instead of spending on unnecessary things)
I just LOVE how I'm broke and its coming out tommorow.
Oh well I hope its fun for the people who will get it soon
Oh well I hope its fun for the people who will get it soon
QUOTE (Peachy_Pearl @ May 28 2009, 06:44 PM)
My laptop failed about three requirements for the game and I can still play just fine.
really? well mine failed only one.. maybe it'll work on mine then. i hope haha!
i still dont know if i want this yet
i played the leaked version on my friends computer for only 10 minutes and stopped because i didnt want to spoil it
she forced me to play XD
but.. i dont like the way the sims characters look. they kind of look like the barbie cartoons
Haha, Sims characters never look that great until you get people to post up nifty mods
Anyway, I am freakin buying a new laptop for this game. Well actually, not a new laptop, because I have never had on before....but I have a fine PC, the only problem is the intergrated chipsset graphics, grr.
i needed a nice laptop anyway...
I am buying the M90 Dell. 2GB RAM, 512 MB graphic card...I think it will run great. Fingers crossed at least!
Anyway, I am freakin buying a new laptop for this game. Well actually, not a new laptop, because I have never had on before....but I have a fine PC, the only problem is the intergrated chipsset graphics, grr.
i needed a nice laptop anyway...
I am buying the M90 Dell. 2GB RAM, 512 MB graphic card...I think it will run great. Fingers crossed at least!
Hehe. It's out today...
But I'm broke >.<
Anyone get it?
You should tell me how awesome it is?
But I'm broke >.<
Anyone get it?
You should tell me how awesome it is?
I'm getting this in the mail tomorrow, probably after my exam. I can't wait to start playing, I love the Sims.
I'm picking up my copy today ^^. I've been counting down until today like crazy. Dude I still remember when the first Sims game came out and it was all the rage and now there's a "3rd generation". Crazy.
I just bought a copy!!! =)
Unfortunately, my computer probably can't handle it, so I'm taking it to a local computer place to get a new video card.
So excited!
Unfortunately, my computer probably can't handle it, so I'm taking it to a local computer place to get a new video card.
So excited!
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