The only reason I said behind on the times was because I don't have the luxury of playing everyday like I first started 4 years ago. So of course I going to miss a couple key points in the game. Plus I just started reading the stratics forum not too long ago. I just forgot it was there. It's understandable why they are doing what they're doing but I still can see it casuing a problem. I was reading a thread about the ATM machines and yes that made sense but some of the sims players may not be willing to spend more money on the game that they don't have to. But who's to say that just because everyone will be starting on the same note that the prices in the catalogue will go down? EA has to make it's money too, of course, with ATM machines.
It was just a big surprise to me when I read it and it caught me off guard.
Hopefully by doing this it the competition between everyone will make it a more closer community. Like it was when TSO first started. Here's to hoping!!