I am the centre of the universe: reason no. 85

[strangetomato]

The Sims 3 has been delayed until August because I am not even close to being mentally ready for it yet. I'm just that important. *snicker* The ego has landed.

Seriously, though, this wouldn't bother me in the least, and I think they should delay it to fix their countless, countless bugs, if they do exist (and, let's face it, they most likely do). However, I do feel bad for people who were getting really excited about it, and even pre-ordered it. *consoles cindyanne1* There, there. It will be okay.

I wonder if it's true? Seems likely to me. They delayed Spore for ages, didn't they?

Comments

[showercapfrog.livejournal.com]

I was also quite excited by this announcement. Maybe I'll eventually be ready for it, but right now I don't want to move on from the Sims 2. I love it too much :P

Spore was delayed for aaaages, and Sims 2 was delayed by six months. I'm thinking it will be at LEAST several months, if not next year.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I agree. I need more time. Maybe I'll actually be able to get my story to a place where I wouldn't mind making the leap to the new game, or at least do a spin off. (Unlikely, since I'm slow, but possible, since I've been updating more frequently.)

I'm not surprised, and I agree. It may end up getting delayed even more. Do you think they'll try to sell us another SP while we're waiting? That might be a nice consolation prize.

[leskuh.livejournal.com]

Sweet. It doesn't really affect me either way, but I'm glad it makes you happier. And I'm really not that surprised by the delay.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Well, I don't find happiness in other people's misfortune, but I'm really not ready for it. Maybe I'll be excited now, by the time it arrives.

Delays don't surprise me one little bit. It's seemed like it was being released really soon to me anyway. It's not like we "finish" the game, and are ready for a new one. It's non-linear.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I agree with you 100%. I was planning to hold off too, for a variety of reasons, and it would nice to not have the temptation there at all.

I know many people who weren't ready for Sims 3. This will be a welcome delay for many people, I think.

[orikes13.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping this is true. I wasn't planning on making the jump at all, but I was a little worried about all my favorite cc creators making the jump and ceasing creating new shinies for Sims2. :}

I doubt I'll be ready to make a switch for my stories any time in the next year, but it being delayed would make my day. It seems quite late for them to make this type of delay. I thought they announced the delays for Spore and other games much further from the first announced release date.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That's an excellent point. It would be nice to hold the attention of our favourite cc creators for a while longer. Also, it still feels like I've just gotten into AL (and even FT), so I'm not even close to being finished with Sims 2.

It does seem late to make such an announcement, so I think there will be a lot of disappointment there for some people.

I'm also not ready to leave Sims 2 behind, especially where my story is concerned. It would be so tedious to set up a whole neighbourhood to the level my Greater Strangetown Area (S'town, Sim City, BV, LFT, and all thevacation spots) is right now.

I do think I will be happy about the lack of loading screens in The Sims 3, though. I was thinking about that just last night. I'm ready to lose the transitions between home and community lots.

[traciandrus.livejournal.com]

I pre-ordered in on a whim a couple days ago. So either way it doesn't really upset me. I only put $5 down.
I'd rather they push it back, than release it with massive problems. :)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I agree. It will likely still have many problems, but maybe they'll manage to remove some of the massive ones? *hopes*

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

*chortle*

You really think they're fixing bugs?

*chokes from laughter*

Unless by "bugs" you mean "finding an even nastier version of suckRom".

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

You sound bitter. Are you bitter? *snicker*

You're probably right, though, and it's unlikely that they'll catch all the bugs, unless they've decided to officially hire the folks at MATY (and, really, they SHOULD be paying them, given how unplayable the game can be without their fixes).

I will be optimistic, though, and hope they do manage to fix some bugs, and maybe improve the game in some way with their extra time.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

They're trying to think of a way to explain it that doesn't make them look completely ridiculous, maybe. It's pretty funny to announce a delay so close to the release. It shows that they really don't know "what they're at" (to put it in Newfie terms).

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

WHY DO THEY TEASE US SO!!! *flails and gnashes teeth*

Hee hee... my husband would be happier if it was delayed. *snort* And maybe I'd actually get the taxes done on time too!

But I dunno... Amazon.com still has a release date of Feb 16. When I get an email from them telling me my shipment will be delayed I'll be more likely to believe it. :P

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you will remain in this world a while longer. Your husband is relieved, I'm sure.

I feel bad for you. :( If I was excited and waiting for it, I would be pissed. But, yeah, it's not actually offical yet, so who knows...

(Argh! Sorry for the spelling fail.)

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

I wasn't planning on getting soon anyway.

I have Spore at the moment and I have SHARP EDGES. I hear the minimum system requirements are the same. :\ I'd rather play sims 2 with pretty graphics than sims 3 with shitty graphics.

HI I AM SHALLOW.

[showercapfrog.livejournal.com]

It's okay, I love you the way you are!

I agree with this 100%. I love my pretty Sims 2, and I doubt I'll even be able to try playing Sims 3. (Spore works, but it doesn't look ~nice~.)

[soniabigcheese.livejournal.com]

Personally? Doesn't bother me in the slightest. Apologies to those folks who've been hyped up and bitterly disappointed - once again.

Like yourselves, I've only just started getting around Bon Voyage of all things (even though I have every SP & EP to date)

Plus.... I've built up such a lot of progress in my hoods too. What with a nicely fatted folder full of CC and many families I've lovingly created and wish to 'preserve' a little longer.
I really don't want to let go of my 'comfort blankie' just yet....

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

It is a drag for those people, for sure, but if this makes the end product better, I'm all for it.

Also, I'm just not ready.

Like you, I'm still exploring Sims 2 and having fun. Where storytelling is concerned, there's plenty left to do.

[aledstrange.livejournal.com]

lol I would be the happiest if this were true.... :P

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you've expressed a similar sentiment, haven't you? You're probably dragging your feet even more than I am, huh?

Sims 2 just isn't over for me yet. Sims 3 should wait until I'm ready. :P

[simgarooop.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't surprise me that they pushed the release a few more months. After the creator camp's, a lot of people became disappointed by the reports from sites like Parsimonious. Sure, everyone expects the base game to be a bit limited, but they weren't even going to allow importing of new textures, let alone meshes. A lot of people get the game to create stuff, so that was huge problem for them.

That was a very stupid move. Did EA seriously expect that people would be satisfied just with the hue levels on their new CAS. They really forgot how one of the big features of the Sims 2 was the early release of Bodyshop. People were doing clothes recolors and alpha edits before the game came out!

As for me, I'm not moving to Sims 3, at least not in a long, long time. I confess I considered moving my Brokes to the Sims 3 (in case there was a miracle and the specs suited my laptop), but the base game lacks: A. Aliens and B. Pointy ears. It's impossible to recreate my sims in there! :(

This reminds of Twilight Princess (from the Zelda games). That game was delayed over and over again. I remember I almost preordered it, only to find out it was delayed almost a ANOTHER year! :P

[aledstrange.livejournal.com]

they weren't even going to allow importing of new textures, let alone meshes.

OMFG!!! :o Are they joking!!???
I haven't read much blogs about the game or the camp itself(yeah, that much I'm in denial rofl), but one of the main things i thought to be interesting was that it looked like you could import/use your own textures with their supposedly new-ultra-customizable features for recoloring

and no new meshes either?? C'mon!!! They would totally kill the game if new meshes aren't allowed. why they did the famous 'creators' camp then?? to show players how to change the hue in cas?? (or however the thing works)

once again, the more I know about this game, the less i like it!! O_O

[sleepysunshine.livejournal.com]

Wait whut? I have mine pre-ordered and everything. Hell I bought a new laptop for that game... :

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's disappointing. I can see how people will be rightfully pissed about this.

I'm lucky that I'm not onboard yet.

[javabean-dreams.livejournal.com]

...

WHOA. I apparently thought it was June, because I read that and was like, "Why postpone it for just 2 more months? What is the point in that?" ... ANYWAY. So I'm glad they're postponing it, and for more than two months >_> I don't want the Sims 2 community to dwindle yet. I WANT EVERYONE TO STAY AND NEVER LEAVE. Even the drama whores. XD

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yes, even the drama whores, because they're OUR drama whores, dammit! XD

(Edited because I can't spell whores. XD)

[catladymeow.livejournal.com]

I pre-ordered it a few months ago, and I was happy that the time of it coming to me was nearing, but this means I have to wait longer! I would rather wait and have fewer problems however than have it arrive full of bugs and other troubles.
I also bought a new laptop that can run it! Just hope it's still running ok when the game finally is released.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I do hope the delay will make it a better game. They have such a bad record with bugs, so it would be nice to see them start off on the right foot with this game.

[redqueenofevil.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is fabulous news! I'm thrilled to have TS2 stick around for a few more months and be in the spotlight. Not that I've played since November or anything....


Still... considering that EA laid off a ton of people recently, it wouldn't surprise me if TS3 isn't ready yet. Not to mention, I'd rather they release a game sans bugs for once. Just ONCE! Not that I'm buying TS3, I like TS2, tyvm.

Sim Animals looks super interesting though, and it just came out for the Wii this week.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I know. It would be so awesome if it was bug free. I'd forgive so many other flaws, if only that were true.

I haven't even heard of Sim Animals. I should look it up.

[smjoshsims.livejournal.com]

This news ROCKS. I'm very happy, I wanted to finish my legacy before Sims 3, but I doubt it. (EPL will definitely be finished by then, since it's pretty short.)

And, it's been so long since your ego made an appearance! Maybe we should name it, for future reference? :P

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

I hereby dub the ego Ripp. XD

[imsothenetgirl.livejournal.com]

I read something about how EA weren't going to make an announcement about an actual release date until February 3, so I guess we don't it's August for sure.

I definitely think it will be delayed though. At Parsimonious, their review was saying they hadn't decided on things like install limits and whether there'd be Securom. And it hasn't gone gold yet, and I believe it should have gone gold already, for a February 20 release.

Personally, I'm having more fun with my game than ever now and I'm fully confident I'll be able to occupy myself with it happily until whenever TS3 comes out. So whenever they want to release it is fine with me.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm just spreading rumours. Who knows what they'll actually do. I do agree that a delay seems likely, though, given the things I know now.

They're not sure they'll include Securom? Oh, I really hope they decide to use something less invasive, but that seems like too much to wish for. *crosses fingers*

I feel exactly the same way. I usually stick with things I like for a long time, so I'll be content for quite a while longer.

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy about this news too. I've finally gotten my game how I want it, and I've just begun learning how to create stuff! When EA said that the sims 3 was coming out in February, I was feeling very rushed and disappointed- like people would just be able to enjoy my work for a few more weeks. I mean, I know you and a bunch of other people wouldnt have gotten it, but it really seemed like they were trying to shove the new game down our throats with the latest EPS.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't worry about everyone jumping ship when Sims 3 comes out, but I do think some of the enthusiasm will die down. It'll get a little quiter, but I think the comm will last for a while longer. There'll still be some of us around here, I'm sure, even if it's less active.

[jessicus.livejournal.com]

I am glad I will not be pushed for time to finish my story arc. I love my sims 2 simmies but will be inevitably tempted by the sims 3.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I agree about the temptation. Even if I didn't want to switch over right away, I would feel like I was missing out. I'll most likely live vicariously through people who do get it for a while.

[saunasims.livejournal.com]

*feetshuffles* I'm dissapointed. I mean, not omg the world's ending, but I was looking forwards to getting to play with the 'new dolls' so to speak. These days I think my mood towards TS3 is one of great curiousity: I'm not in love with it, but I find it *interesting* and am optimistic enough to hope it won't be as bad as some of the no-CC and such news make it. I just can't believe EAxis would be dumb enough to overlook how much of the TS2 franchise is based on player made content. I mean, we're talking the cash cow here, the golden goose. Money money money, especially in the current economy!

[sofieamalien.livejournal.com]

I haven't even begun to think about wether I should get it or not!! The previews that I've seen (which hasn't been many) has not convinced me to leave TS2 behind. Maybe that'll change. I don't see all the *BRAND SPANKING NEW STUFF* as I saw when I compaired TS to TS2 - I Mean, just the Aging part was a huge deal for me.
And I don't really have the time to get into a new computer game. I got Spore for Christmas, but I haven't completed it yet - I'm stuck in the space age, trying to look for lifeforms.
No TS3 for me till I see some very convincing evidense that I can't live without it!

[hathakleen.livejournal.com]

....

I waited until just last night to get really hyped up about TS3. I had dreams about it and everything. I'm getting a new computer around the same time as the so-called "release date" and it was all going to be perfect and auuuughhghhhh *head asplodes*

[nessa-seragon.livejournal.com]

I was really on the fence. Some of the new gameplay things sounded great, others I didn't like the sound of.

I wasn't planning to get it on release date, so I won't be the least bit upset if it's delayed 6 months.

Plus, that gives me more time to hoard more Target gift cards. I have $30 put back.

I don't see any benefit to preordering for downloads when I can them from MATY. If I go to the store & pick it up myself, I can usually get it marked down & not have to pay shipping.

Also, I'm not bored with TS2 either. By the time it came out, I was so over TS1 it wasn't funny. Even Makin' Magic didn't inspire me.

[ikichi.livejournal.com]

I just want to finally get Free Time! T_T (Freaking port it already, EAxis!)

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

Sims 3 will be available for Macs and PCs. IN ONE DISC.

It's a combined thing-a-majig.

If that helps. :D