What do YOU do with your platinum people?
Ancient Sim:
Quote from: Velax on 2005 September 27, 01:51:51
Quote from: aussieone on 2005 September 26, 23:54:52
I heard somewhere that if an elder sim becomes unfit and doesn't do much i.e: participate in living in general, than I think they may shuffle off their mortal coil a bit younger than expected.
I was under the impression that a sim's aspiration level as they transition to the next age tier was what determined how many days that tier lasts.
The first one is definitely wrong, I think, although it ought to be right. As far as the second is concerned, I thought that at one time but apparently it also depends on how many of their wants and fears are realised, at least in terms of major ones. This presumably means that by ignoring the wants of perma-plat Sims for the majority of their adult lives will shorten the amount of time they have as elders. This is not necessarily a bad thing, of course.
As far as the dating jealousy is concerned, I think this must depend on the other Sim concerned. Heather Huffington (the tart) had a date with one guy and did very well, although no crush or anything as they'd only been acquaintances at the start. They made it to friends I think, but that's all. She then called another guy on her mobile and as soon as he arrived the first guy came over and slapped her silly. The stupidest thing in this scenario, of course (and it happens all the time) is that the new guy didn't bat an eyelid. No reduction in relationship here at all. Another case in point was last night when a recently graduated female was canoodling with her recently-acquired fiance. An old guy she developed a crush on years back (which had turned into love somehow) appeared from nowhere and bashed her one . No reaction from the fiance. No "Er, Lillian love, why is that guy slapping you?" This makes no sense.
What I want to say is an option to remove these crush and old love hearts in game rather than in SimPE, or some way of them disappearing after the relationship drops to a certain level like they used to in TS1. I have loads of Sims getting "Had 2 Loves at Once" and more because of relationships with people they haven't even spoken to for a decade! It even happens when they're minus in their relationships due to finding the "first love" cheating (in other words, no longer together), all because they still have a red heart in lifetime.
Sorry, appear to have gone right off topic (again).
Gus Smedstad:
Quote from: nothingbutsims on 2005 September 27, 01:24:32
I like the permanent platinum myself. Even with that, I still find myself trying to meet my sim's wants. After all, why should they suffer just because they are platinum, right?
One problem with that is that you can get in an infinite loop. I'm sure you know about the Entertain / Appreciate / Tickle loop that any Sim can get into, but which is particularly common for Family sims. Prior to permanent platinum, maxing out the aspiration meter gives you a stopping point for a sim in that loop pestering another. On occasion I'll take steps to fufill the non-social wants of a platinum sim, but generally I don't because it feels empty without the feedback of filling the meter.
- Gus
Brynne:
Quote from: Hook on 2005 September 27, 07:17:50
Quote from: Brynne on 2005 September 27, 05:58:25
There are quite a few added elements to be considered, that's for sure. But the way it is now, romance sims, or, rather, "successful" romance sims, can not go on a date downtown, lest they be slapped by all 40 sims they have bedded, who, of course, are also out for a rousing night of karaoke. They must stick to backyard barbeques for the time being. And a game of myshuno, perhaps, if they're feeling really crazy.
If anyone else has other experience, like simply showing up at a lot with a date causing a round of slapping, please let me know. I know I've read about such things here, but need more info.
Hook
That's exactly the scenario I was describing. Any of my successful romance sims (high body count, as you put it lol) who called a date to ask her out, was slapped immediately upon getting out of the car downtown. Every time. And like Ancient Sim said, the date didn't bat an eyelash. I think I would have to question why my date was slapped by all these women, but that's just me. Guess I'm a stickler for details.
JenW:
I often put my permaplats in a second career (once they've reached the top of the first) to give them something else to shoot for. Since they're fairly broke, though, you probably don't want to do that :P I also have them paint for money and try to max out all skills. They also sometimes become stay-at-home parents if they have children or younger...it's always easier if there's someone at home to play red hands with the kids when they come home from school and boost the toddlers to platinum before they age.
Oh, and I don't think the "v" sign over the spouse's head is a sign of infidelity...I've had newly-created CAS couples do that. It might have to do with playfulness?
Jen
linolino:
so, people are starting to get bored with the easiness that is to get sims in platinum mood!
i think that permanet platinum is great.
I mean, it would be great if it was hard for normal sims to achieve or at least keep the platinum mood.
however it's quite the opposite: it's very easy to get sims in platinum mood, so permanent platinum almost doesn't make a difference in my game.
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