Talk:The Sims 3: Late Night

This page should be deleted as there another, more detailed page covering The Sims 3: Late Night —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.157.187.22 (talk • contribs) 15:04, July 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * This page is a discussion page for the actual article. You can switch back and forth between them by clicking on the 'Article' and 'Discussion' tabs at the top of the page. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 15:13, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Don't think it's untrue because it was submitted by an Unregistered Contributer, my computer didn't sign me in right. It was confirmed today at EA's Studio Showcase! Garret360 20:34, July 20, 2010 (UTC)Garret360

--NOW we need seasons and pets(: ♥Icyyy♥ 22:55, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

AWESOME! It was confirmed on the day of by birthday - 20th July! Woohoooo! ---   Rodrigo X    11:46, July 23, 2010 (UTC)

Confirmed
It is confirmed i saw it on the sims 3.com.--Danny(Monster2821) 20:38, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

Heads-up to Editors
This game has been confirmed, but has not been released. This means that any and all facts mentioned on the page must be proven, through references and links to outside sources. This article is likely to receive heavy traffic from now until and after its release, meaning that Admins too will be checking on the article. So, if you make a claim in the article about an item or feature included in the expansion pack, please be kind enough to cite your source(s), or your information may be removed. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 21:11, July 20, 2010 (UTC) ]]
 * Please do not add user created game box covers. Duskey ( talk ) 23:25, July 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * Was curious if you admins were banning/blocking these vandals that keep intentionally vanadlising this Late Night page.
 * it stinks when someone has to ruin it for everyone else. :( Bafendo 16:11, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * What do you mean? -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 16:24, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * I noticed on some names when looking at the history (compared the current version to the last version edited by the vandal) of a page that sometimes it shows "block" by a recent edit. makes me wonder if you admins could block someone who has a wiki account or not who constantly vandalizes a page, like that user who kept changing the CAS part of this Late Night page.Bafendo 23:16, August 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, admins can block users and we do that when users make disruptive edits or disregard our policies. In the case of the 'breast slider CAS info' being edited away, it has been done by a new unregistrered user each time, so no block has been issued. Duskey ( talk ) 18:06, August 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * As for that person, there's a pretty good chance it's the same person, since the IP addresses are similar and both track to the same location. So far I only know of two IPs that have made that specific vandalism, and in both cases it was repeated so they were given blocks. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 18:14, August 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Have you guys thought about locking this article again? might be a good idea for a while since vandals keep messing up the page. just a suggestion. Bafendo 14:36, August 11, 2010 (UTC)[[User:Tedi1997|
 * Have you guys thought about locking this article again? might be a good idea for a while since vandals keep messing up the page. just a suggestion. Bafendo 14:36, August 11, 2010 (UTC)[[User:Tedi1997|
 * I wanted to let unregistered, new and other editors know that the current place holder should not be changed until EA releases the official english box art. Also the regions should not be changed, they are US and EU.Bafendo 11:47, August 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * The block I put in place was temporary, to try to combat the removal of a certain piece of information by unregistered contributors. Looking at the edit history, no real acts of vandalism have taken place recently; the replacing of the box cover isn't being done maliciously, it's just out of lack of understanding. I would say that the article should be open to edit, pending the possibility of vandalism. It may also be prudent to lock the page immediately before and after its release, but that's just a thought. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 15:01, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

The spanish box art has been revealed, won't be long for the NA and EU ones then Duskey ( talk ) 14:08, August 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * Already added the Spanish box art to the Spanish Late Night page. Hey Duskey think when the english box art is revealed that you will add it first? because i'm quick.Bafendo 14:30, August 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * We'll see when it comes ^^ Duskey ( talk ) 20:54, August 18, 2010 (UTC)

Questions
Feel free to comment or even answer the following questions.
 * Will there be new skills? Duskey ( talk ) 12:33, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: Yes, new skills will revolve around the new instruments (Piano Skill, Drum Skill and Bass Skill). -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * Is Downtown a sub-neighborhood? Duskey ( talk ) 12:33, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment: It's likely to be a new neighborhood as with the previous expansions for TS3. GEORGIEGIBBONS 12:48, July 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: "Downtown" will not be in the game at all... rather, a completely new neighborhood is being created. Currently, the new neighborhood is unnamed. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will there be new traits? Duskey ( talk ) 12:33, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: So far, only two traits; Shy and Star Quality, have been announced. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * In a russian interview it says "автомобильчик с фаст-фудом!" which google translates into "avtomobilchik with fast food!" Does this mean there will be drive-ins serving fast food? Duskey ( talk ) 12:33, July 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * I hope this expansion features more skills and traits like fancy and seductive ^^ Guilherme Guerreiro 17:45, July 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm hoping for that too myself. I don't care much for the traits that tie directly into a skill like Eccentric and Savvy Sculptor. I like Eco-Friendly and Dramatic more.
 * A: Oh well, seems only Shy and Star Quality will be included. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Duskey ( talk ) 00:34, July 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * I was wondering if when you were a celebrity(job i saw was kinda confirmed) how you would work, would there be a workplace for that or do you just get random calls? ♥Icyyy♥ 02:38, July 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: As I understand it, being a celebrity is independent of careers, like in Superstar (I THINK it was like that in SS). Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will the new careers be associated to a rabbithole? Or will they be active careers like the ones Ambitions has? Simsmx 21:51, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: Only one new Rabbit hole-workplace: A film studio for the new 'Film' career. It was mentioned that it will be similar to the Doctor career in Ambitions. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Are the instruments we saw in the trailer all the new instruments? Or will there be more? Simsmx 21:51, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: New instruments are piano (yay!), drums and bass. No others have been announced yet. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * What does the plasma fruit looks like? Is it blood red? Simsmx 21:51, July 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: Plasma itself is red in-game... as for the fruit, who knows? -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * What are families who will be back in the next EP ? Burb and Marsh Families ? Because in The Sims, Burb family arrive from the town ... Julien2660 11:18, July 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure what you're asking. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Does garlic affect vampires in any way? Do they get a negative moodlet for having it in their inventories? Simsmx 20:06, July 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * A: Garlic apparently will have some effect on Vampires, though what specifically it is hasn't been said yet. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:30, July 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will there be other dances besides the Smustle, the regular solo dance, and the partner dance? Koolj1994 20:18, July 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * Unknown at this point, though there WILL be new dance moves. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Questions for 7/26/10 Q & A from Suzetter
 * Will we be able to see our sims act and direct?
 * A: The film studio is a rabbit hole, but there's outside jobs as well such as auditions and other stuff. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will there be any new foods and new cooking animations?
 * A: The Mixologist skill brings new drinks and new recipes like hot wings were mentioned. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will this be a subhood or neighborhood?
 * A: Entirely new Neighborhood. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will any of the community rabbit holes be opened up like the theater, diner, bistro, grocery, and bookstore?
 * A: No. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Do the apartment buildings contain single or multiple dwellings?
 * A: Single. This is NOT an 'apartments' expansion. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * If the apt buildings have multiple dwellings will these Sims households be able to interact?
 * Not available. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will we have sim singers for the bands?
 * I don't think so, there's no microphone object, so I doubt it. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Aside from darts, hot tub, and instruments – what other recreational objects and activities can we expect?
 * Though this EP is geared towards the YA and adult sim will there be anything new for the other age groups --toddlers, kids, teens, and elders?
 * What are the new landscaping items?
 * Any chance you could implement a runway and modeling career (non RH) for Late Night?
 * Will teens finally be able to sneak out in LN?
 * Will there be any new sliders (like height)?
 * A: There's a new muscle slider for both genders and a breast slider for females. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will we finally get spiral stairs?
 * A: No. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Are there elevators in late night?
 * A: Yes. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Will we be able to turn off opportunities?
 * Will we now be able to turn off data logging?
 * Will gift giving come back? (prefer traditional gifts - jewelry, flowers, candy, toys)
 * Will sims ever have candy bars? Ice Cream cones (with vendor)? Cotton Candy?
 * Are there any arcade games?
 * Is the smustle coming back?
 * Will we get back diving boards? (Sims do fancy dives into diving wells so why not into their pools?)
 * Will you get a profession as a DJ in the new EP?
 * I don't believe so. Duskey ( talk ) 09:38, August 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * Q: Does anyone else think this is a total rip-off of GTA: Ballad of Gay Tony? (Kyleneu 03:19, August 4, 2010 (UTC))

Downtown

 * Will the new downtown area be a new york city type of map or is this simcity? Will future sims 3 expansion packs be based on real life cities in the united states?
 * According to Grant during the twitter event, this new town is not based on New York or any other real life city. Also in that twitter event, Grant mentioned that they do NOT currently have a name for the new town. It is NOT downtown. Bafendo 11:48, August 5, 2010 (UTC)

Transportation
Most likely a no with busses and cable cars. no need for them with the new Subway system. Also there's already taxis and limos in game.Bafendo 03:08, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Will there be downtown busses, or limos or taxi cabs or underground subways, or cable cars like san francisco?

statements incorrect
grant said on the TS3 twitter page that the city is a world you can live in not a sub-neighborhood. and that they haven't chosen a name for it yet, therefore, its not a sub-neighborhood, and its not called downtown. Dentface 00:02, July 30, 2010 (UTC)


 * Correct, but since we don't have a name for it yet, I don't know what else to call it... However, this means that the Downtown article should probably be changed. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 00:05, July 30, 2010 (UTC)


 * We'll use 'Downtown' as a working title until the neighborhood gets an official name. Duskey ( talk ) 01:04, July 30, 2010 (UTC)

:3
All i can say is im sooo excited! <3


 * yeah me too, but can i ask a question? Does it need high and loft, ambitions and world adventures to play? pleaseee answer.-μiμο&amp;μάξους 08:11, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * nope,i played ambitions without world adventures,so i am thinking it's the same way.--Monster2821 (talk) 09:17, August 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * You only need The Sims 3 to play. ♥Icyyy♥ 09:47, August 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * That would be very underhanded of EA, to force a person to buy a previous expansion pack before they can play a new one. To re-answer the question (lol), it will only require the base game. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 03:57, August 4, 2010 (UTC)

This looks GREAT!!! I am totally going to get this!! Super-Duper Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) I_Am_Such_A_Sim 21:01, August 17, 2010 (UTC)

Logo
According to Jud ( http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-3-late-night-official-logo-hi-res/ ) the official Late Night logo is out. Dharden (talk) 15:05, August 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yup, was added to 'screenshots' awhile ago. Duskey ( talk ) 16:19, August 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * i added it to 'screenshots' that day it was revealed by EA.Bafendo 01:56, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * So... EA has released an official logo but no official box art? hmmm... -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 02:06, August 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * it makes me think that the October release date is wrong. it has to be November like World Adventures. if it was October we would have the official box art and would be able to preorder from EA, but alas we can't. they could also be waiting to release it so there's not two versions of the cover, like there was with Ambitions. this is just my opinion though. Bafendo 02:45, August 13, 2010 (UTC)

Protection
I think this article should be protected because it's a high traffic page.-- Danny (Monster2821) (talk)(random page) 20:37, August 16, 2010 (UTC) I'm going to protect it now.-- Danny (Monster2821) (talk)(random page) 22:11, August 16, 2010 (UTC).


 * Well, on one hand it is a high-profile page and it does and will continue to get traffic, especially as we near the release date. On the other hand, vandalism hasn't exactly been rampant lately. I would say keep it unprotected unless there's an increase in vandalism of this page, but that's just my opinion. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 22:18, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

If a lot of vandalism occurs I'll protect it,Also why does it not say unprotect when you protect it?Is it because somebody else protected it?-- Danny (Monster2821) (talk)(random page) 22:23, August 16, 2010 (UTC)


 * The article isn't protected presently. I protected it temporarily a week ago because of repeat vandalism, but that protection expired. If it is protected, then the 'unprotect' option will be available again. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 22:25, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Oh,i thought it was indefinite.-- Danny (Monster2821) (talk)(random page) 22:39, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

This looks awesome! Geez, I'm so excited. XD I really want this game, though. Ugh, why couldn't they release this earlier? >.< I have to admit; EA (like most other companies) is good. Get us excited for the game so we rush into the stores to buy it the moment it comes out. --TDIFan13 (My Talk andMy Contributions! ) 20:53, August 17, 2010 (UTC) I protected it.-- Danny (Monster2821) (talk)(random page) 01:28, August 20, 2010 (UTC)


 * Unprotected again. People need to be able to add information to this. Duskey ( talk ) 04:55, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

Release Date and current devolopment status.
i'm having a hard time believing the October release date for Late Night. One reason is that it's still under devolopment and that one of the newest previews from Game Pro list the game being in the Alpha stage of devolopment.

There was also mention that the town of Bridgeport is not complete as some things are not in the right place.

Also note that on the offical site it list the date in October as the same day that The Sims 3 Console launches.Bafendo 22:02, August 17, 2010 (UTC)


 * During the Twitterview, a twitter user asked this question (viewable here: ): "@TheSims3 when can you say that the release date is going to be?" To which Grant Rodiek answered "@BestTPro October 26, 2010 worldwide." Of course, this doesn't mean that the release date can't be pushed back if they need to, but presently I think it's fine to give Oct. 26th as the release date. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 22:19, August 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * I agree with you Patrick.Bafendo 22:36, August 17, 2010 (UTC)
 * I agree with you Patrick.Bafendo 22:36, August 17, 2010 (UTC)

Some questions (?)
If you read the page for Late Night, the new town is called Bridgeport.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * So the 'Downtown' (not yet titled), is a whole other neighborhood itself like Sunset Valley & Twinbrook?

Nobody knows yet because we don't know what attributes the Shy trait has yet.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * And if your sim(s) has the shy trait will it not be possible to become a celebrity?

No just on household and maybe NPCs. They are not acually apartments but shells like the pyramids in World Adventures.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Do the apartments contain other sims living there or is it just your sim(s)?

According to the EA Store and the Late Night page at ea.com it's October 26th for the US but that could change.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Is there any exact release date out? All I see is people asking release dates for Australia & UK+Ireland. What about the United States' game release date?

If you will read the Late Night Page and it's Portal you'll see that the subway system is a rabbit hole.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Can you go down in the subway or underground with your sim(s) when using the subway?

Once again if you look at the article there is a few pics that have vampires in them. Please read the Late Night page and related articles thoroughly before asking anymore questions.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Are there any screenshots or discriptions on what the vampires should look like?

YesBafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * New clothing..?

Like i just said, they are shells like the pyramids in world adventures. you can go inside them and have to take the elevator to get to the top. all of these answers can be found on the Late Night page and in the Late Night Portal.Bafendo 01:55, August 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * & Can you go inside the buildings (sky scrapers etc.) or do they dissapear too?

Thanks <3

~watershore2677~

Related to The Sims 3 (console)?
In this TS3 console interview, I have noticed some footage from Late Night appearing. Has it been confirmed that features from Late Night will appear on TS3 console (because then that would be sweet :))? GEORGIEGIBBONS 13:34, August 19, 2010 (UTC)

Box Art
Duskey, why'd you revert the box art back to the place holder? should we wait untill a better quality version is released before replacing it?-Bafendo 19:00, August 19, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 19:01, August 19, 2010 (UTC)


 * I did not. Someone uploaded a slightly better version as a new image. I simply uploaded it over the "old" box art instead and edited the orginal filename back. The file is being linked to on other pages so we can't upload a new image every time the box art comes in a better version. The fact that it's the "old old" box art showing is an image cache issue and will correct itself shortly. I'll be sure to add a better edit summary in the future. Duskey ( talk ) 20:26, August 19, 2010 (UTC)


 * Hello !
 * The same problem is present from Les Sims Wiki (France). To get around the problem, deletes all files and redownloads the recent file with the same name. The problem should be resolved. Julien2660 10:59, August 22, 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks, that seemed to do the trick. Duskey ( talk ) 13:26, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * The US Box Art has been released (in high quality), thus i added it. Looks so good!Bafendo 05:48, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Photos
Wanted to mention that the alignment of galleries by default is set to left, and that's what it should stay. Noticed that a few users have been centering the gallery alignment with or without adding new pics. also note that this applies for the small gallery on Late Night's page and in The Sims 3: Late Night/gallery. Bafendo 00:18, August 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually it was one particular user. I've relayed the information to him/her already. See also The Sims Wiki:Manual of Style. Duskey ( talk ) 05:03, August 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * The gallery has been moved into tabs and it now called "media" since it includes music too. Duskey ( talk ) 13:13, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

Improving other careers
I read on a forum that the Music and Sports careers will get improved in Late Night, similar to how the Medicine became the Doctor career in Ambitions but I can't find any info on it. Perhaps it was just wishful thinking, but the wording on the forum made it sound like they were quoting from a preview or article about the game. Duskey ( talk ) 13:13, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

Also, a rumor is spreading that the elevators coming will only be stationary in the "shell" apartments and that they won't be implemented in normal houses. Again, no source to confirm this. Duskey ( talk ) 13:13, August 30, 2010 (UTC)