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{{For|a full list of ''[[The Sims series]]'' expansion packs|List of The Sims games}} |
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'''Expansion packs''' (EP) are a kind of add-ons for games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also offered mini-expansions called '''stuff packs''' (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes |
'''Expansion packs''' (EP) are a kind of add-ons for games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'' also offered mini-expansions called '''stuff packs''' (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes and on few occasions new gameplay changes as well<ref>''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]'' introduces a new [[Vehicle Enthusiast|trait]].</ref>. Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it. |
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== Themes == |
== Themes == |
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Each expansion pack for a ''[[The Sims (series)|The Sims]]'' is centered around one or more themes. Go to [[Theme]] to see a list of themes. |
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Between ''The Sims'' [[The Sims|1]]<!-- 7 -->, [[The Sims 2|2]]<!-- 8 -->, and [[The Sims 3|3]]<!-- 2(+1 unreleased) -->, there have been 17 expansion packs released total (not including stuff packs) - between those packs, some themes have been used more than once, some have only been used once, and some have been incorporated into the base game. Some major themes are: |
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*'''[[Pet]]s: '''Pets are introduced in ''[[The Sims: Unleashed]]'' and reintroduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Pets]]''. All versions of The Sims have had [[aquarium]]s, fish that require a minimum of maintenance, although ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'' allow the keeping of bugs, butterflies, snakes, frogs, snails and crocodiles, as well as fish. |
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*'''[[Dating and outings|Dating]]:''' Dating was added with ''[[The Sims: Hot Date]]'' and reintroduced with ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife]]''. Dating is included in ''The Sims 3'', though it is simplified from ''The Sims'' and ''The Sims 2''. |
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*'''[[Gardening]]:''' Gardening was added in ''The Sims: Unleashed'' and brought back in ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]''. Planting seeds and other gardening activities are included in ''The Sims 3''. |
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*'''[[Vacations]]:''' Vacationing was added with ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', then again with ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and a similar "travel and adventure-type" theme is the basis of ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', the first expansion pack for ''The Sims 3 ''. |
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*'''[[Adventure]]:''' Adventure was added in ''The Sims 3''. Collecting gems, butterflies, and metals was incorporated into the base game. Adventure was also seen in ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'', as Sims can go to France, China, and Egypt to discover and adventure. |
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*'''[[Spells|Magic]]:''' Magic was the centerpiece of the final ''The Sims'' expansion pack; ''[[The Sims: Makin' Magic]]'' as well as the final planned ''The Sims 2'' expansion, ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. Magic was left out of ''The Sims 3'' base game, although it may appear in a future expansion pack. |
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*'''[[Car]]s: '''Personal car ownership was introduced in ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' and was incorporated into ''The Sims 3 ''base game. In ''[[The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff]]'', new cars will be available |
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*'''[[Fame]]: '''Being famous was the main theme of ''[[The Sims: Superstar]]''. Fame was not incorporated into ''The Sims 2 ''series at all, though Sims can have [[reputation]]s with ''[[The Sims 2: Apartment Life]]''. Fame is found to a lesser degree in ''The Sims 3'' but is a major feature of ''[[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. |
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*'''[[College|College Life]]:''' Central theme of ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', but left out of ''The Sims 3''. |
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*'''[[Weather]]:''' Main theme of ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', but left out of ''The Sims 3''. |
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*'''[[Business]]es:''' The idea of Sims managing their own businesses was central to ''[[The Sims 2: Open for Business]]'', and was included in ''The Sims 3'', though business ownership was simplified and businesses could not be founded independently or formed on private lots. It also seems to be a part of ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''. |
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*'''[[Apartment]]s:''' Created in ''The Sims 2: Apartment Life'', and will be coming in [[The Sims 3: Late Night]]''. |
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*'''[[Party|Parties]]: '''Parties, while always possible to some extent, were the main theme of ''[[The Sims: House Party]]'' and were included in ''The Sims 2 ''and ''The Sims 3'' base games. |
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*'''[[Hobbies]]: '''Hobbies was a theme in ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]'', but appears to be in ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]''. |
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*'''High End Living: '''High End Living was always possible, and expansion packs would frequently add some high-end objects. It was also a theme, though perhaps not a major theme, of ''[[The Sims: Livin' Large]]''. It was also a theme of ''[[Glamour Life Stuff]]'', (arguably) ''[[The Sims 2: Mansion & Garden Stuff]]'', and ''[[The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff]]''. |
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*'''Super-Natural Sims & Creatures''': Sims 2 Expansions added many new Super-Natural Creatures to gameplay. The Base Game included aliens (Not In The Sims 3) and many other creatures such as Vampires (Coming with [[The Sims 3: Late Night]]), and many others such as Zombies, Werewolves, Witches, and many more! |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:00, 13 August 2010
Content pack
Expansion packs for The Sims 2
- For a full list of The Sims series expansion packs, see List of The Sims games.
Expansion packs (EP) are a kind of add-ons for games. They make the original game more interesting by providing new things to the game, and are often centered around a theme. They require the original game (also known as base game) to work. Sometimes, collections or compilations of the base game and one or more expansion(s) are released. The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 also offered mini-expansions called stuff packs (SP), which offered only new objects and clothes and on few occasions new gameplay changes as well[1]. Gamers are advised to check what an edition includes before buying it.
Themes
Each expansion pack for a The Sims is centered around one or more themes. Go to Theme to see a list of themes.
References
- ↑ The Sims 3: Fast Lane Stuff introduces a new trait.