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'''The Sims 2''', commonly referred to as '''TS2''', is the sequel to [[The Sims]]. Released in September 2004, it heralded sweeping changes from the original: most notably, the isometric view of the original had given way to full 3D. Also, Sims now had life stages ([[Baby]], [[Toddler]], [[Child]], [[Teen]], [[Adult]] and [[Elder]]) which saw them age from birth through to death, and their genetics would be passed on to their children.
'''The Sims 2''', commonly referred to as '''TS2''', is the sequel to [[The Sims]]. Released in September 2004, it heralded sweeping changes from the original: most notably, the isometric view of the original had given way to full 3D. Also, Sims now had life stages ([[Baby]], [[Toddler]], [[Child]], [[Teen]], [[Adult]] and [[Elder]]) which saw them age from birth through to death, and their genetics would be passed on to their children.


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The Sims 2 shipped with 3 premade neighborhoods. [[Pleasantview]] is in effect a continuation of the original Sims storyline some 25 years later. The new neighborhoods are [[Strangetown]], a desert landscape with supposed paranormal occurences, and [[Veronaville]], which is based on Shakespeare's ''Romeo And Juliet''.
The Sims 2 shipped with 3 premade neighborhoods. [[Pleasantview]] is in effect a continuation of the original Sims storyline some 25 years later. The new neighborhoods are [[Strangetown]], a desert landscape with supposed paranormal occurences, and [[Veronaville]], which is based on Shakespeare's ''Romeo And Juliet''.


===Expansion packs===
===Living In Sims 2===
The neighborhood screen is actually a save slot in which player could access to their saved family. There were different kinds of lot for your Sims to visit:
⚫
So far 3 [[Expansion pack|expansion packs (EPs)]] have been released:

* [[Residential lot]]: Sims can only live in this kind of lot.
* [[Community lot]]: Sims can run a business in this lot if they have purchased it, or they can visit the store an buy things from it.
* Dormitory: Introduced in [[University]], [[young adults]] who are attending [[university (place)|university]] will need to live there.
* [[Fatrenity house]], [[Greek house]] and [[secret society]]: Young adults whoare invited can stay in those lots.

===Sims===
##''Main article: [[Sims]]''
The main aim of this game is to lead a Sim from his life to his death. A Sim will be born when a female Sim [[woohoo]] with a male Sim. His mother will spend 3 day [pregnant]] before giving birth to the [[baby]]. Players can name the Sim. The baby will change into a [[toddler]] in 3 days, and 3 days too for the toddler to change into a [[children]]. After 8 days he will morphes into a [[teenager]], and he will be able to go to university to spend his days as [[young adult]] for 24 days, or spend 15 days and then change into an [[adult]]. After 30 days he will be an [[elder]] and will die, his final age depending on the [[aspiration bar]] when they age.

Players will need to build up his [[talent badges]], [[skills]] and [[relationship]] with other people, so that he can be successful in his [[career]]. Sims will also need to make sure a Sim is happy and well by fulfilling his [[wants]] (including [[lifetime wants]], avoiding his [[fears]], and fulfilling his [[urgencies]].

There are 3 kind of Sims in the game:

*'''Playable Sims''': A Sim can be controlled via:
**Creating one in the [[create-a-Sim]] screen.
**[[Adoption|Adopting]] or giving birth to a Sim.
**[[Marriage|Marrying]] or invite another Sim to move in.
*'''[[Townies]]''': These kind of Sims will visit your home, be your customers. Your Sims can always marry them.
*'''[[NPC]]''': They are not playable, but might be able to be married or joined in. There are 3 kind of NPCs:
**Residental Service ([[Maid]], [[nanny]], etc)
**Community Service ([[Cashier]], [[chef]], etc)
**Special function ([[Grim Reaper]], [[Sim Shrink]], etc)

===[[Expansion pack]]===
⚫
So far 4 [[Expansion pack|expansion packs (EPs)]] have been released:

* [[University]]
* [[Nightlife]]
* [[Open For Business]]
* [[Pets]]
* [[In Season]] (In production)

===[[Stuff Pack]]===
There are so far 3 stuff packs released:
*[[Holiday Party Pack]]
*[[Family Fun Stuff]]
*[[Glamour Life Stuff]]
*[[Happy Holiday Stuff]] (In production]]

===Details===
* '''Developer(s)'''
**[[Maxis]]
* '''Publisher(s)'''
**[[Electronic Arts]]
* '''Designer(s)'''
**[[Will Wright]]
* '''Release Date(s)'''
**Windows
***September 17, 2004 (US)
*** September 16, 2004 (EU)
**Mac OS X
***June 13, 2005 (US)
***June 13, 2005 (EU)
* '''Genre(s)'''
**[[God Game]]
**[[Life Simulation game]]
* '''Mode(s)'''
**Single Player
* '''Rating(s)'''
**[[ESRB]]: Teen
**PEGI: 12+
**OFLC: M
*'''Platform(s)'''
**Microsoft Windows
**Mac OS X
*'''Media'''
**4 CDs / DVDs
*'''System Requirements'''
**Microsoft Windows
***OS: Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP
***CPU: 800MHz
***RAM: 256MB
***Disc Drive: 8x CD-ROM/DVD drive
***HDD: 3.5GB free space
***Video: 32MB DirectX 9.0 and T&L compatible
***Sound: DirectX 9.0 compatible
**Apple Macintosh
***OS: Mac OS X 10.3.8+
***CPU: 1.2GHz PowerPC G4/G5
***RAM: 256MB
***Disc Drive: DVD drive
***HDD: 3GB free space
***Video: 32MB ATI Radeon 9000/nVidia GeForce FX5200
*'''Input(s)'''
**Mouse
**Keyboard

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* '''[[University]]''' (March 2005): Adds a [[Young Adult]] life stage, lifetime wants and campus.
* '''[[Nightlife]]''' (September 2005): Widely compared to the [[Hot Date]] EP for the original game, adds [[Pleasure seeking]] aspiration, downtown and driveable cars.
* '''[[Open For Business]]''' (March 2006): Adds the opportunity for sims to run their own business either from a [[Community lot]] or home.
* '''[[Pets]]''' (scheduled for October 2006): Adds cats, dogs and other animals that can be interacted with.


===See also===
===See also===

Revision as of 13:30, 28 October 2006

File:250px-The sims 2.jpg
The Sims 2 cover

The Sims 2, commonly referred to as TS2, is the sequel to The Sims. Released in September 2004, it heralded sweeping changes from the original: most notably, the isometric view of the original had given way to full 3D. Also, Sims now had life stages (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult and Elder) which saw them age from birth through to death, and their genetics would be passed on to their children.

Sims' personalities are also given an overhaul with each sim having an Aspiration, and Wants and Fears.

The Sims 2 shipped with 3 premade neighborhoods. Pleasantview is in effect a continuation of the original Sims storyline some 25 years later. The new neighborhoods are Strangetown, a desert landscape with supposed paranormal occurences, and Veronaville, which is based on Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet.

Living In Sims 2

The neighborhood screen is actually a save slot in which player could access to their saved family. There were different kinds of lot for your Sims to visit:

Sims

    1. Main article: Sims

The main aim of this game is to lead a Sim from his life to his death. A Sim will be born when a female Sim woohoo with a male Sim. His mother will spend 3 day [pregnant]] before giving birth to the baby. Players can name the Sim. The baby will change into a toddler in 3 days, and 3 days too for the toddler to change into a children. After 8 days he will morphes into a teenager, and he will be able to go to university to spend his days as young adult for 24 days, or spend 15 days and then change into an adult. After 30 days he will be an elder and will die, his final age depending on the aspiration bar when they age.

Players will need to build up his talent badges, skills and relationship with other people, so that he can be successful in his career. Sims will also need to make sure a Sim is happy and well by fulfilling his wants (including lifetime wants, avoiding his fears, and fulfilling his urgencies.

There are 3 kind of Sims in the game:

  • Playable Sims: A Sim can be controlled via:
  • Townies: These kind of Sims will visit your home, be your customers. Your Sims can always marry them.
  • NPC: They are not playable, but might be able to be married or joined in. There are 3 kind of NPCs:

Expansion pack

So far 4 expansion packs (EPs) have been released:

Stuff Pack

There are so far 3 stuff packs released:

Details

  • Developer(s)
  • Publisher(s)
  • Designer(s)
  • Release Date(s)
    • Windows
      • September 17, 2004 (US)
      • September 16, 2004 (EU)
    • Mac OS X
      • June 13, 2005 (US)
      • June 13, 2005 (EU)
  • Genre(s)
  • Mode(s)
    • Single Player
  • Rating(s)
    • ESRB: Teen
    • PEGI: 12+
    • OFLC: M
  • Platform(s)
    • Microsoft Windows
    • Mac OS X
  • Media
    • 4 CDs / DVDs
  • System Requirements
    • Microsoft Windows
      • OS: Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP
      • CPU: 800MHz
      • RAM: 256MB
      • Disc Drive: 8x CD-ROM/DVD drive
      • HDD: 3.5GB free space
      • Video: 32MB DirectX 9.0 and T&L compatible
      • Sound: DirectX 9.0 compatible
    • Apple Macintosh
      • OS: Mac OS X 10.3.8+
      • CPU: 1.2GHz PowerPC G4/G5
      • RAM: 256MB
      • Disc Drive: DVD drive
      • HDD: 3GB free space
      • Video: 32MB ATI Radeon 9000/nVidia GeForce FX5200
  • Input(s)
    • Mouse
    • Keyboard


See also

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