More observations about Sims 3 after a weekend of extensive game playing . . .
I hate playing without being able to control "Story Progression" and I can't imagine how in the world EA released the game without realizing it this problem. A fix or "patch" is in the works for PC users, but they haven't promised anything for Mac users yet and the game's been out for 2 weeks. Really frustrating and it makes game playing hard - if not impossible - if you want to try writing stories, creating legacy families, etc.
I'm also still not too keen on "Create a Sim." I think it's really hard to make a good looking guy in Sims 3. I do love the pattern options for clothing though and the game should improve once there are more custom hair, skin and makeup options.
Currently planning to add more RAM to my computer soon to see if it improves game play and after it's installed I'm going to get Boot Camp up and running on my Mac so I can create my own patterns.
6 things I really like about Sims 3:1. Customizing options (so many possibilities!)
2. Personality traits
3. Extended and detailed neighborhood view
4. New game play options (jewel quests, fish quests, etc.)
5. The ghosts and ghost babies
6. New cooking recipe options
6 things I really miss in Sims 3:1. Astro signs and lighting bolts explaining a Sim's romantic interest
2. Animations for big events (birthdays, engagements, whoo-hoo, etc.)
3. Memories
4. Vampires/Zombies/Aliens
5. Musical instruments besides the guitar (piano, bass, etc.)
6. Uni option
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