The Sims
The Sims 1 MAC CD original life control people lives simulation game! Macintosh
Game
Mac
Maxis
2000
CD
$26.99
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First, Maxis allowed you to control whole cities with SimCity, then whole planets with SimEarth. Now, you get to be up close and personal by controlling the lives of one or more of the inhabitants of a small street in The Sims. Start by selecting the family or person you wish to play and move them into one of the houses on the block. Choose either the couple from the demo, Bob Newbie and Betty Newbie, one of three pre-made families or create a Sim. Each family begins with $20,000 with which to purchase a house and furnishings.
Should you create a Sim, you have 25 points to spend on various personality traits. Each of these is not an absolute value but rather a sliding scale, such as "more neat" or "messy," more "outgoing" or "introverted" and so forth. Based on placement of these traits, characters are assigned an astrological sign. The option to select a personality based on a specific sign is also available by simply choosing from a list. You then select the Sim's appearance and write a background for the character if you wish.
The first task in the game is to select a pre-built house or build one on an empty lot. After that, you buy possessions to fill the house and redecorate the walls and floor with various coverings. Each possession not only complements the house but serves a purpose in fulfilling the Sim's various needs. To be successful, you must fulfill eight such needs and motivations including hunger, comfort, hygiene, bladder, energy, fun, social interaction and space (room).
When each of the eight values is high, the Sim is in a better mood and the rotating diamond over his or her head becomes a deeper green. When values begin to fall, the green becomes paler and paler and begins to turn red; a complaint is registered by the Sim if a specific need value dips into the danger zone. Though all Sims "speak" gibberish, the general gist of their words appear in a speech balloon above their heads.
Sim motives are fulfilled by accomplishing various actions. For example, hunger is satisfied by eating and bladder control by going to the bathroom. Energy is regained by sleeping, napping and drinking coffee or espresso and social needs by interacting with other Sims. To pay for their lifestyle, Sims must work. Jobs can be found in the newspaper or by doing an online search if the Sim owns a computer. All jobs are entry level and pay a set amount. To ascend the job ladder, Sims will have to gain skills and maintain a positive mood. As they climb higher up the ladder, more skills and friends are needed.
As in most other Maxis games, there is no specific victory condition in The Sims -- life just continues in this world. The choices are endless and include such behavior as falling in love, living together or even marriage. Players can even find their Sims falling in love with a Sim of the same sex, though marriage is not an option in this case. Couples, even same-sex couples, may be offered the chance to have or adopt a baby. However, if they don't do a good job of taking care of the child, it will be taken away.
Maxis maintains a website for The Sims where players can upload or download families, houses, new objects, wall coverings, floor coverings and other items or share pictures of their Sims taken through the family album section of the program. In short, with this program, you have the chance to play God and play with a dollhouse at the same time. Basically, you control your Sim's lives to the extent desired and create grand mansions or filthy shacks in which they live. Can you give your Sims a better life and keep them happy and fulfilled? The Sims gives you the opportunity to find out.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Should you create a Sim, you have 25 points to spend on various personality traits. Each of these is not an absolute value but rather a sliding scale, such as "more neat" or "messy," more "outgoing" or "introverted" and so forth. Based on placement of these traits, characters are assigned an astrological sign. The option to select a personality based on a specific sign is also available by simply choosing from a list. You then select the Sim's appearance and write a background for the character if you wish.
The first task in the game is to select a pre-built house or build one on an empty lot. After that, you buy possessions to fill the house and redecorate the walls and floor with various coverings. Each possession not only complements the house but serves a purpose in fulfilling the Sim's various needs. To be successful, you must fulfill eight such needs and motivations including hunger, comfort, hygiene, bladder, energy, fun, social interaction and space (room).
When each of the eight values is high, the Sim is in a better mood and the rotating diamond over his or her head becomes a deeper green. When values begin to fall, the green becomes paler and paler and begins to turn red; a complaint is registered by the Sim if a specific need value dips into the danger zone. Though all Sims "speak" gibberish, the general gist of their words appear in a speech balloon above their heads.
Sim motives are fulfilled by accomplishing various actions. For example, hunger is satisfied by eating and bladder control by going to the bathroom. Energy is regained by sleeping, napping and drinking coffee or espresso and social needs by interacting with other Sims. To pay for their lifestyle, Sims must work. Jobs can be found in the newspaper or by doing an online search if the Sim owns a computer. All jobs are entry level and pay a set amount. To ascend the job ladder, Sims will have to gain skills and maintain a positive mood. As they climb higher up the ladder, more skills and friends are needed.
As in most other Maxis games, there is no specific victory condition in The Sims -- life just continues in this world. The choices are endless and include such behavior as falling in love, living together or even marriage. Players can even find their Sims falling in love with a Sim of the same sex, though marriage is not an option in this case. Couples, even same-sex couples, may be offered the chance to have or adopt a baby. However, if they don't do a good job of taking care of the child, it will be taken away.
Maxis maintains a website for The Sims where players can upload or download families, houses, new objects, wall coverings, floor coverings and other items or share pictures of their Sims taken through the family album section of the program. In short, with this program, you have the chance to play God and play with a dollhouse at the same time. Basically, you control your Sim's lives to the extent desired and create grand mansions or filthy shacks in which they live. Can you give your Sims a better life and keep them happy and fulfilled? The Sims gives you the opportunity to find out.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
