I’ve been putting a lot of effort into creating backstories for my fictional Sims in The Sims, spending ages in CAS making them just right. I get super excited about all the plans I have for them, but then I find myself losing interest and end up just playing as myself instead. I see people creating amazing legacies and intricate storylines with their Sims, and I really want that too! What can I do to stay invested in my fictional Sims and continue playing them? What am I missing? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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One thing I’ve noticed is that having a network of relationships really helps keep things interesting. My favorite Sims are the ones with a whole backstory involving family, friends, and even exes. The more they interact with others, the more their stories come alive in my head! So, maybe focus on creating connections for your Sims to enrich their experiences, and that might keep your interest longer.
For my latest save, I swapped out the regular households in Willow Creek with my own creations. I have Dr. Maxamillion Moore going all out in the neighborhood, and it’s fun to watch him and my home decorator sim interact and build their life together. Each household has its own unique drama, like a detective dealing with family issues and a couple figuring things out with their unexpected pregnancy. I paid close attention to their surroundings and it really drove the stories home for me! Taking time to develop each character’s relationships has definitely pulled me in deeper. You might want to try giving your Sims situations that tie them together creatively!
I rotate between a ton of households—I’ve got about 200! I’ll play one Sim for a while and then switch to another. Each of them has their own unique lifestyle, jobs, and styles, so it never gets dull. I make sure to take them out to different places too, like gyms and bars. This way, I avoid the pressure of legacies and just enjoy the freedom of playing without being tied down. Using mods to keep them immortal and no aging really helps too!
I created a save with all my own characters and made sure they had different relationships. Playing rotationally helps too; some Sims really grab my attention more than others. Plus, I have a save with a friend where we built a world inspired by a comic we wanted to create. It started as a fun project but turned into a multi-generational saga we’re totally invested in! Find a partner or create a theme that means something to you and just dive into the stories you can tell together!
That’s definitely something I haven’t considered, you’re so right! Thanks for the tip!