Exploration
01 Jul 2009 | Posted in The Sims 3
As some of you know I was trying to build my own semi-realistic ‘hood in The Sims 2 for awhile. I didn’t want to attempt a completely integrated economy since I’m just not a number cruncher, and the thought of micromanaging everyone’s bank accounts makes my brain explode. But I DID want to have a more realistic ‘hood in that people have jobs where they DO something and not just hop into a carpool and disappear for hours on end. I wanted to follow a few families through their lives and explore their connections with each other.
Anyway, it seemed like when The Sims 3 came out that I would have to put that idea on the back burner for a long while until an Open for Business-style expansion is released. But darnit, I want my own ‘hood! I have nothing against the Sims and storylines that Maxis created, but I’m just weary of them. I have a tough time getting attached to Sims and backstories that were generated by someone else.
So I’m experimenting with creating my own town in The Sims 3. Until they release a neighborhood creation tool, we can’t make new terrain or even move trees and rocks around, but we CAN start afresh with an empty Sunset Valley and populate it with new lots and new Sims.
Here are some pics of what I’ve done so far in this new town, Clarey Beach.
