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I think I have to agree with Frogger on this one.
I have a residential lot in TC3 and I haven't been able to finish building. For one my skills aren't maxed. I can't make money while working on my home like before. The way it was set up before, one could make some kind of money and use that towards building. Yes, I know one can visit money lots or get a job, but sometimes it is nice not to have to go out to make the money and then come back to continue working on your home. Also, it can be nice to have some quiet time to build your home. Guess what one has too now is change the lot catagory to Money. Make some money. Then when you are done building your home, change it to a Store, since the cataloge is slowing going away. Once you have the home furnished and decorated the way you want you can then switch back. Just a thought.
I see where Frogger is coming on this one. Seems like the changes more of a take than a give. Maybe down the road that will change and they will add more than they are taking away.
I admit I am not on as much. I use to be on every day since beta. Since the changes in TC3 I sign in once a week and then log back out. I for one am not to thrilled with the changes.
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I totally agree with you on this, and have thought this way for a long time.
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Sorry. I don't agree with any of this. Playing online means interacting with others. The game was never intended for you to play home alone, make money home alone, buy all your furnishings home alone. I see all the changes to the positive. Players depending on other players for their needs and wants.
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I have never understood why people complain because they want to do things alone and say 'not everyone is a social butterfly and wants to interact with people'. im pretty sure thats what the offline version is for. Building, making money (rosebud) ALL the money you want!, different skill objects, and most importantly, your peace and quiet. Its much cheaper too, no monthly fees!
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With most people it's a matter of degrees.
Some want nothing more than to socialize - use the interactions, chat, goof around, whatever. That is what is 'fun' for them.
Others want to socialize "frequently" but not constantly.
Others want to socialize "often" but not constantly.
Still others want to socialize only now and then.
Everybody has a different way of enjoying the game, and not everyone sees the social aspect as the most important.
Surely you are not saying that those who do not fit into the first category should not be here?
I sincerely hope we are not going to get into another war about the "right" or "proper" way to play the game.
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I sure hope not either. I've never once told someone there was a right or proper way to play. I understand everyone wants different things. But it seems like the things some people like about the game are better & more enjoyable in the offline version. The same people that act like their 10 bucks a month pays everyone at EA's salary. It's just cheaper, thats all. The online version was about bring other simmers together & interacting with each other, which is great
But some people dont like to interact with others, therefor I just dont get it. I dont have to understand everything everyone else does, and I dont. Thats fine. Im sure there are people who dont understand me