Top 25 Things You Need To Know Before You Play The Sims 3 (For Beginners)

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[@soufbayshawty]

Am I the only one who doesn’t think Sims 3 looks as bad as people act. I quite like the style, and I’ve always liked the aesthetic of the game.

[@melodyseverything6999]

I think that's just a marketing trick. TS4 doesn't have much too it, so they push what is positive about it, mainly the graphics and try to downplay the fact that the gameplay in TS3 is so much better by far. But really - it's always better to have more and better gameplay than graphics, but I agree with you - the graphics in TS3 is quite nice!

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

Agreed!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

It’s just variations in taste, which is fine. I do think the Sims 3 Sims look weird, more weird then the Sim 2 Sims who I think are adorable in their own unique way. Maybe it’s just nostalgia, but I love their quirky little faces. I also am happy for sims to look like Sims and not like ‘real people’. I do think the Sims 4 sims are adorable. But I also don’t like photorealistic looks. That being said, I think the overall Sims 3 game is better when playing it. And I’m not like horrified by Sims 3 sims in the middle of gameplay or anything. Once I am outside of CAS they seem fine.

[@arbitrary_raspberry]

Its just the clothing i dont like. I have never played the sims 4 and i do like how the sims look in ts3 but their outfits...yikes

[@badgyrl310]

I agree. My unpopular opinion: I think Sims 2 have the ugliest Sims if I'm being honest. Most of them look alike. I was watching a Sims 2 LP and Nina Caliente looks just like the maid. 🤷‍♀️

[@Jackster8484]

One thing you might not have emphasized hard enough is that traits are way different in sims 3 then in sims 4. An example would be the sims 3 "Athletic" trait and sims 4 "Active" trait. The Athletic trait changes the sims view on life and how they work. The active trait just gives a boost to skills.

[@Rekowcski]

You’re right...Sims 4 traits literally only change “emotions” so I barely notice them.

[@CreekBoltGaming]

I wanna switch to an earlier sims game but I have a new laptop so I can only use the 4th game and the traits look so cool :(

[@sophiathefurbst]

@@CreekBoltGaming (Sorry if this is a stupid question lol but) why does your laptop limit your ability to play an older game?

[@hchuang05]

@@sophiathefurbst the sims three has really shitty optimization. it runs worse than sims 4

[@sophiathefurbst]

@@hchuang05 ah, okay! ty.

[@NawiTheCore]

Something that I always tell TS2/4 players that are trying TS3 for the first time is that they NEED to embrace the open world design. If you haven't played TS3, you may be used to doing most things at your Sim's house, but TS3 being an open world game should be played different. Instead of buying workout equipment and working out at home, you should go to a gym lot and workout there. Instead of eating at home all the time, you should go and eat at a restaurant or diner.

[@Rekowcski]

I love playing larger households because everyone can be in a different part of town

[@xmissfortunex]

When I bought the sims 3 I came to realize anywhere I went I couldn’t go inside of the buildings ? I have to just wait outside of the building…that was a no-go for me. I rather have loading screens and go inside of establishments lol

[@Rekowcski]

I agree, I often prefer to play sims 2 where you actually go grocery shopping

[@xmissfortunex]

@@Rekowcski yes and go on dates! Not just wait outside of buildings. Lol

[@Rekowcski]

@@xmissfortunex dates got less exciting each sims game :(

[@cranberry420]

In the sims 3, the game feels alive. Every sim is so unique, and the world? Oh the world, it's so beautiful. PLEASE embrace the world

[@Rekowcski]

My favourite part about sims 3 is I can play multiple sims in different lots at the same time

[@roelinkabek9286]

The drama sometimes! And not only with your own sims. Today, my Sim was on a date to watch a movie. Just before the cinema/theater, I saw 2 sims kissing. I thought, " Aw, how cute!" Out of nowhere, a female sim came and slapped them both senseless 😂😂 I strongly believe they were having a affair

[@Rekowcski]

@roelinkabek9286 this stuff always happens to me in Starlight shores since so many sims hate each other 😂

[@ninii090]

As a sole sims 4 player/ fan for years and a person who hasn't even played the sims 3 before i can wholeheartedly say that sims 3 is sooo much better in many aspects, i am constantly ALWAYS pleasantly surprised by the sims 3 everytime i open my laptop to play it. i mean newborn babies arent just objects that are attached to their cribs anymore!!!?? hello!? cars??? wayy less loading screens!! omg i felt like a kid in a candy store. I never realized how much depth the sims 4 lacked until i played the sims 3 T-T

[@Rekowcski]

The expansion packs are on a whole other level as well x

[@xILLxChronic]

the really absurd thing about this is The Sims 3 had, at most, 6 years of support with dlc and updates. The Sims 4 is now in year 10 and still doesn't compare to its predecessor.

[@BelgianDude]

I started playing sims 3 again since 5 years ago and my god, I didn't remember HOW HARD it is compared to the Sims 4! The 7 toddler, 1 adult challenge is hell in the sims 3 and more like a suicide mission lmao. I played it since release day in 2009 and still to this day, the game got bits of stuff left that I never discovered before! Truly one of the BEST games ever!

[@Rekowcski]

I think it certainly feels more like a "game" than sims 4, i find each instalment is less challenging (hence why we invent challenges ahah)

[@lunasquib]

I literally cannot manage to make friends in ts3 😭😭 How does one do it Also sleeping takes very long?

[@Rekowcski]

You need a better bed!

[@arbitrary_raspberry]

I have been playing sims 3 since it came out and Ive never played the sims 4 so i cant even imagine it being hard 🤣

[@sallywinston5305]

7 toddlers??!?! 1 adult??! In Sims 3? Yo, it was so hard for me when the family had surprise twins instead of one kid and BOTH parents and one set of grandparents were available at the time which just tells you everything. I cannot imagine taking care of SEVEN toddlers by a single adult, even if said adult was rich.

[@briannapowell3232]

bought sims 3 last night because i got tired of sims 4’s “gameplay” and so far i love it, it’s way better than sims 4, it’s just the graphics that’s different

[@Rekowcski]

I hope you are enjoying it! The base game is solid on its own, and the expansions are usually pretty fleshed out.

[@1hinita]

Yes! S3 base all on its own is fun and more expansive than s4 base. The best expansions in my opinion are late night, generations, and seasons! I feel That every expansion pack isn't necessary to enjoy the game you can just get the expansion packs that you'd like to play.

[@SanDzFit]

This just goes to show that graphics are not everything. Sims 3 is so much more diverse and fun to play.

[@Rekowcski]

sims 3 i think is the most realistic in terms of texture for build/buy i think, but of course the sims are usually a little ugly... but sims 2 and 4 sims looks like cartoon characters so i still prefer 3

[@patsypookie1319]

@@Rekowcski And graphic is something you can fix with some default replacements if you want. Lack of gameplay on the other hand... Like I love TS4, but the amount of mods I use to have my game little bit more interesting is atrocious. Only reason why I love TS4 so much is I am CAS and Buildmode type of person (but I won't stop being mad about lack of customization. TS2 have option to change countertop separately. I want this in TS4.)

[@DinaSan1]

While the Sims 2 is very pretty AND realistic to me (as realistic as an almost 20 year old game can be), the sims 4 is REALLY ugly IMO... I honestly like 3's graphics much better, let alone actual beefy gameplay and content...

[@Demonsouls1993]

i would take shitty graphics if it meant good games

[@pharoahcaraboo9610]

I think the MOST important thing is to note that sims 3 probably won’t read your graphics card and you must use a Nexus mod to get it to read it. Otherwise this is gonna be the largest sources of crashes. Try the smoothness patch as well, and remember to turn lot detail on low as lot detail is the source of a ton of lag! Also no simulation lag for your sims!

[@Rekowcski]

Yes I made a whole video about that a few months after the struggle haha

[@Troglodyted]

Dude i didn't know that. Thanks!

[@christoferdrewrocks1]

My game still freezes like crazy. I have the same game card as the developer of the nexus mod yet the game still won’t read my card smh.

[@melodyseverything6999]

@@christoferdrewrocks1 - Maybe you're doing something wrong? I do that sometimes when I'm reading instructions too fast.

[@christoferdrewrocks1]

@@melodyseverything6999 idk what I’m doing wrong 😭😭 I use the program, it tells me my game card is compatible, then it tells me it patched the game but when I check it still didn’t read my graphics card.

[@SoggycereaI]

ONE issue I have a lot in the gameplay of the Sims 3 is that I CONSTANTLY forget my foundation first! I build the whole house and I'm like,, wait. And then I have to deal with it or rebuild it all, I'm spoiled by Sims 4 auto foundation lol

[@Rekowcski]

I am pretty good at remembering since I played a lot of sims 1 and 2 in the past... but once in awhile I’m halfway through and think “ugh I wish I did a foundation” lol

[@melodyseverything6999]

You can try raising the terrain and then adding stairs. That's what I do when I forget. It also looks pretty nice too when you add plants and trees to it.

[@crackbabisims]

People who say “all sims look the same in TS3” I disagree wholeheartedly. The reason all of your sims look the same is because you only make what you deem attractive. Of course your sims will all look the same if you keep giving them the same “attractive” features. Look up pictures of real people and model them after that photog. I used to make sims that only looked like what I liked, using human models really helped me diversify my sim making. You don’t have to make cookie cutter or potato sims, you can literally make whatever you want don’t limit yourself to the cute nose and big lips. Make some sims with big noses that have bumps and jumps or sims with thin lips maybe even make sim that’s not WHITE.

[@Rekowcski]

I agree with you. The sims 3 sims are actually my favourite. You can give them “weird” features, which are actually NORMAL (most people don’t look like dolls). Most of my sims have big or weird noses, but in different ways. I like how it ends up in future generations. Also the skin tone freedom is unmatched, even with the update, all the townies in sims 4 end up as greyish alien skin tones. I try to keep my sims as diverse as possible, but I also like to do elements of fun colours in the hair (and sometimes skin), it’s so fun to see the babies and grandchildren. A little pink in the hair and you remember who the grandmother was

[@coolsomeash]

The not white part took me out😂

[@minamogwai5400]

i lovethis! its easy to make a doll but to make a human you need to be creative.

[@crackbabisims]

@@minamogwai5400 I used to be part of the small nose big lips pale skin cult. I just wanted something different and I’ve always been a people watcher. I love ‘odd’ looking people because they’re the most diverse. My favorite phenotype is the ashkenazi Jewish people specifically from New York. I think they look absolutely beautiful, and for some reason I model a lot of my sims after that specific group of people.

[@Rekowcski]

It reminds me of when I would watch America's next top model and root for the weird girl like Allison haha

[@abandonedchanneld8031]

Sims 3 has such an incredible variety even in just base/packs, you can play it pretty much with only basic necessary mods and have tons of fun with it. Some of the best modding community too (especially for custom worlds, I love TS2's but TS3's hits different.) Also, Sims 3 for the 3DS is one of my favorite 'mainline' handhelds cause it's not overly complicated. **Plus it's handheld, Sims 4 where is our Switch game**

[@Rekowcski]

Yes, I think all you need is base game and maybe seasons or generations and you have more to do than in the sims 4 with all packs. Ts3 mods are on another level. I think it’s funny sims 4 modders spending years to turn 4 back into 3 (open world, custom world etc) Sims 4 can die as far as I’m concerned.

[@abandonedchanneld8031]

@@Rekowcski "Sims 4 can die as far as I’m concerned." You're my favorite content creator for Sims, and this is why. Also, Sims 3 has ROLLER COASTERS as a DLC. Sims 4? The ball pit that CC creators had to fix.

[@Rekowcski]

I mean, they can keep releasing nonsense kits no one wants, but they're not getting more of my money. That ball pit... rip

[@themudpit621]

You don't really need to mod it. I play Sims 3 with my old origin purchased games through the EA launcher, all original, on a windows 11 gaming laptop. Never done anything more than press play, apart from one time clearing the cache to get Pets to install. I don't know what all this 'essential mod' talk is even referring to!. Maybe I'm just a simple simmer too lazy to mod, but it's not necessary for me.

[@retrofroggie]

@@themudpit621 Depending on playstyle you can get a lot of world lag/crashing, specifically using the island pack (which is one of the favorites here.) So mods can help prevent those crashes and lag spikes and crashes that come from extended play in certain worlds. Also depending on your graphics card you can't even play without script mods (my laptop had an alder lake card so I can't even launch it without doing scripts.)

[@yoonithecat]

I am only 18, I grew up playing the sims, specifically sims 2 (my fave one), but when I tried out sims 4 a few weeks ago I was DEVASTATED to learn there's no more landline phones, only mobiles 😭 I felt so sad because it's a reminder things are more modern now

[@Rekowcski]

When I was your age I still had a landline in my room :p

[@hafnahaleema4765]

I still have a landline in my house (I live with my parents)

[@dely5553]

ikr? im a year younger than u and i grew up w ts2 and ts3, specifically ts3 before the "updated to the digital age" phones. i miss needing the landline phones

[@user-qb3gm4pu2m]

Lol now that you say it it's so weird 'cause my landline used to rang all the time on my house and then one day we just unplugged it. Never stopped to think about it. It's still there getting dust

[@Banana34598]

I think my favorite part of the sims 3 is cross pack compatibility. The base game is solid on its own and one expansion pack is enough for years of gameplay but by this point, i have all of them. The app recommends that you only load up to three expansion packs at a time… So it’s really fun to decide which packs I want to use for the save file and creates unlimited unique experiences.

[@Misaki7Lin]

Yeah I remember when I was a kid my dad bought me The Sims 3 basegame, I played it several hours a day for 3 years without getting bored, then one day my dad was nice enough to let me buy ONE pack, and I choose Pets cuz I thought it was gonna be the one to give me a lot of gameplay and horses are my fav animals. I played several more years with only that pack and I was the utmost happy being able to control the dogs and cats unlike The Sims 4.

[@izabelalu2330]

Super late but I just downloaded the sims 3! I have night life but I can’t seem to travel to the other world… how can I travel to the other worlds?

[@nevermindgaming6848]

Eh not really since you need all the packs if you want to download cc plus the game got boring real fast if you're just playing the base game

[@unknown62937]

@@izabelalu2330 If you want to travel with an existing family you'll need to install the NRAAS Traveler Mod, otherwise you can only travel to the 3 vacation worlds of the ep World Adventures via phone. You can also move your sim to another world permanently with a computer or save the family in the bin in the world editing mode and then start a new game in the new world of your choice and place the family there. I'd recommend the second way, since moving is a bit laggy in the game :) Hope this is helpful!

[@blameitondanny]

Compared to the other sim game, I really love the fact that other sims felt like an actual community instead of npc just to make the lot full. I also love the fact that there's so much content with less expansion pack. I stopped playing sims 4 shortly before University came out. I remember when the magic game pack released and I was so excited since I am a huge Wizarding World fan. I remember maxing the new skills in less than 2 hours and I never play it again.

[@blameitondanny]

I also never socialize in the sims 4 cause it's a hassle to go to community lot to meet somebody. Also in the sims 3, I can choose the meet co-worker prompt and make friends that way and raise the friendship meter as I go along in the career.

[@Rekowcski]

Sims 3 is better in nearly every way. I am a builder, and yes it’s more clunky than sims 4 but I still prefer it because I can control the everything including colour. Also with sims 3, you can skip expansion packs that aren’t your style (like supernatural if you don’t like occult’s) and you never feel like you are missing anything. With sims 4, the game still feels incomplete with all packs installed. You can have more fun with sims 3 base game lol.

[@blameitondanny]

@@Rekowcski Also like I mention, the world is full of sims who do activities like a normal human being. Sims outside your household can socialize on their own and have relationship on their own. The life stages felt unique in their own way and one word, Generation.

[@Rekowcski]

@@blameitondanny Yes the town is truly alive, you can go to the park and randomly see mortimer and bella playing together. In Sims 4 everyone is standing in a clump before heading to the nearest computer on the lot

[@dymesmimi]

@@blameitondanny "meet co-workers" was my go-to to build friends in Sim 3

[@WC3fanatic997]

Going Back To The Sims 3 Cons: Building is a bit clunkier and Create-A-Sim sliders are annoying Pros: Literally everything else Glad I never even left

[@Rekowcski]

You and I feel the exact same. The only sims game I’ve ever “left” is 4 :/

[@sallywinston5305]

LOL Personally for me, Cons aren't an issue cause I can't build anything decent and in all my years of playing it from start to finish, I've used the sliders about less than the number of fingers on one hand.

[@leac8715]

Not me watching this on the edge of my seat as if I’ve not been playing sims 3 since 2011😭 love ya great vid as always xx

[@leac8715]

Also - something I didn’t realise this till a few years ago but wishes pertaining to your sims lifetime want are highlighted and you get a huge point bonus depending on how close this wish will get you to the final goal. Kinda neat I think😎

[@Rekowcski]

yes! I've notced that a few times! I always try to play a different type of sim so its interesting to see what changed u notice I think the wants (and fears) system is still a little better in sims 2, however sims 2 and 3 are definitely in the same realm... unlike sims 4 whims lol

[@leac8715]

@@Rekowcski the wants and fears in ts2 are undoubtedly better (it pains me to say so though since im such a ts3 girl) but ts4 butchered it, whims w. out mods are redundant. I genuinley think if they used a mood metre from 3 and the wants system from 4 and fixed the core mechanics it could actually be a somewhat decent game since they have the graphics down, but maybe thats just me

[@staceyparslow6560]

I know this is a old video but I've just got 3 and found this video so helpful especially with the build / buy! I was shocked how good just the base game is. I love the open world and how much you can do, my sim keeps being late for singing gigs because of it! I actually struggle to pick the last trait of my sims, 5 are a lot when your used to only 3 and so many to choose from, I love the way they throw a tantrum when their hungry! Game play over graphics wins.

[@Rekowcski]

I’m glad you are enjoying the sims 3!

[@Rekowcski]

Quick tip that isn’t in the video... hold “alt” while placing a foundation and it will be shorter. I find the default a little too tall for small builds.

[@GeminiTheDoll]

I make my base traits , neat ,natural cook and I do one creativity themed trait like virtuoso or artistic , the other two I save for personality traits like friendly or commitment issues etc , I try to use one bad trait to make it seem more real as well 💖 I just re downloaded my game back after years thanks to origin lol

[@laranadesign4764]

@9:10 it makes Romance Sims the most fun to play...because you can't just spam NPCs, you actually have to consider how long you have known the other Sim and the mood they are in. Depending on traits, your Sim will autonomously choose the right options to win affection or ruin their chances completely. 😄

[@nikkeisimmer8795]

Point to stress is that you need patience. There are still problems keeping the game running smoothly. Ask the veterans who are sticking with the Sims 3 game how you can make the Sims 3 run smoothly.

[@satines6045]

I hate when people say lets combine sims 1 and 2 gameplay and sims 3 open world, like the sims 3 is only good because of it open world, but there is so much more and differently an amazing gameplay too.

[@peaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

man i miss ts3 i was hardcore in the similar community 2014-2019 but stopped playing…. i love to have found a channel that praises ts3! and makes me wanna play again 😁

[@Rekowcski]

I just can’t pretend to have fun while playing sims 4 anymore, but since switching back to the older games I have been having a blast!

[@peaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

@@Rekowcski i recently started playing ts2 for the first time ever (didnt have a pc in its heyday lol) and im LOVINGGG it its so charming and fun!

[@xILLxChronic]

Technically Sims in the Sims 3 can have 7 traits if you've got all the expansions. One from going to University and one from maxing rep with 1 of the 3 factions.

[@firstinthedance]

I never use a landline in Sims 3. I've never noticed any lack of functionality.

[@NawiTheCore]

There isn't. All Sims have a cellphone (smartphone if you have University Life) by default. TS1/TS2 requires landlines. Cellphones don't exist in TS1 and are only accesible if you buy one in a kiosk that came with the University EP in TS2.

[@firstinthedance]

@@NawiTheCore Ah. Ok. I have all of the expansion packs. He did mention that he was only playing the base game with Late Night.

[@melodyseverything6999]

It depends on what services you are using. I installed mods to hire maid/butler, chef and gardener and you actually did need the landline phone to adjust options for each service. You couldn't get those features on the cellphone.

[@skelkankaos]

It's crazy for me that creating and customizing a neighbourhood is something of note. The Sims 4 is really barebones

[@Rekowcski]

I always liked making my own neighbourhoods in the sims 2 as a teen so I'm sad to see it now missing completely from the franchise

[@jacquelynbuono5249]

I can’t even play sims 4 and I have all expansions. I always go back to sims 2 and 3, mostly sims 3. Sims 4 is just so boring… the sims are all the same, you have to ask a sim to use the bathroom like ten times before they go, it’s just not great.

[@Rekowcski]

I agree, I even prefer playing sims 1 over 4 because of the challenge.... but my favourite to play is sims 2

[@samharper3246]

Im downloading it now while watching because I found out that 1 expansion in Sims 3 is equal to 4 in the Sims 4

[@Rekowcski]

That is absolutely correct. Enjoy!

[@VasFirefly]

And costs half as much. For the price of one Sims 4 expansion pack, you can buy the base Sims 3 game (which now includes the Late Night expansion pack AND a stuff pack) and one more expansion pack, and you'll have 10 or maybe 20 times the content than the free Sims 4 + one expansion pack.

[@Rekowcski]

Late nite is also one of my favourites! I also like ambitions and showtime... Sims 4 has NOTHING on the sims 3 in terms of quality EPs

[@VasFirefly]

@@Rekowcski Sims 1 had FANTASTIC EPs too. I assumed EA was going to pull a Sims 1 and add more town around it with expansion packs (like Sims 1 Unleashed did adding Old Town to the base game Neighborhood). But it looks like the DLC neighborhoods are even smaller!

[@Rekowcski]

I was impressed with livin large as a 10 year old... And it's still better than some sims 4 EPs haha 🤣.

[@plutoandpolaris]

The sims 3 was my first sims game, but I had to stop playing it after I moved from my grandma’s desktop to my own laptop. For whatever reason, it ran so much better on her ancient windows 7 computer than on my much newer laptop, so I switched to sims 4. I got some good fun out of it, but it always felt so hollow to me. I’ve been seeing some tips on how to make the sims 3 run smoother, so maybe I’ll check some of those out to see if I can’t get it to run, because I really do miss it.

[@lunaris7342]

When you have been Playing Sims 3 since over a Decade but still watch this Video. Great Work

[@Rekowcski]

This was my FIRST sims 3 video haha, so I thought "I'm a beginner so I'll do a video for beginners"

[@LonelyLoo281]

i loooove looove childish sims , theyre my favourite.... i often see them playing with their kids toys and its adoroble

[@Rekowcski]

I love it! The childish parent playing with the studious child’s toys is amazing haha

[@pcuri0us707]

They can also fish in pools :) !!

[@thiagolessadecastro9025]

Please, for the love of god for anyone who has a more recent graphics card, LIMIT YOUR FPS. The sims 3 doesn't sync to your monitor's refresh rate despite what the monitor says, my game was rendering 450 FPS and it cooked my graphics card, I'm not sure if all modern graphics cards are susceptible to this, but you MUST use mods to at least limit the FPS, just in case.

[@AllisonakaSakura]

Playing Sims 3 again and my God the open world is what I needed from all the loading screen, but what I really missed was having the option to customize your clothes in game instead of CC don't get me wrong love CC to the end but man this is really refreshing

[@Rekowcski]

I love copying hex codes and patterns so I can make my clothes or furniture match 😂

[@dogaakss]

I’m planning on buying TS3 after being DEVASTATED by ts4. I had a lot of fun time playing with it, but i feel like ts3 will be much more fun. Thanks for these tips!

[@Rekowcski]

Sims 3 is my main game now :x

[@frockfor]

u guys don't pirate EA games??

[@jenkins1]

the hardest sims 3 opportunity i've had so far was when my sim reached to high level in culinary career and i had to prepare that... what was it called again? this particular dish, ya'll know. the time was limited, and in order to get ingredients one had to grow this super rare fruit with rare seeds and catch this extra rare fish with angler skills using this special bait which you had to catch with another specific bait at a specific time (i had to use an expensive life happiness reward just to keep an eye on catching spots and try to find seeds, which i couldn't...)... long story short, i failed. she never met her chance again

[@Rekowcski]

That opportunity sounds like a nightmare, I've never seen it but I've heard about this once or twice before. Sounds like it could use its own video haha

[@OpalMoonstone247]

😂 For the Ambrosia dish!

[@fakhriramaalbaihaqi2424]

Bro, you forgot mentioning about enabling aging and lifespan system. I'm pretty sure these system will have a bigger impact in Sims 3 and you forget to mention and explaining it

[@silyknow]

I’d also like to say for cc users that installing mods and cc can be confusing at first, there’s packages and sims3packs, and they’re installed differently. It took me almost a year to get used to it

[@Rekowcski]

that's a good point... mods are easy, but CC is a pain in the bum haha

[@heather5229]

To expand on Lifetime wishes in sims 3, once sims achieve their lifetime wishes, they can not select another one anymore.

[@pamelaryerson6107]

Unless you purchase another Lifetime Wish with the points you earn from completing wishes.

[@osnapitzem]

I want to play Sims again, but after only ever playing Sims 4, it’s so boring and it makes me sad because I don’t wanna stop playing Sims for good. I saw your video about 10 reasons why this game is better than Sims 4 and I just bought a key on G2A for Sims 3 for only $5 and I will definitely be playing this. Hopefully it brings back my love for Sims. 😢

[@Rekowcski]

If you have any issues getting it up and running i have tech support in my discord x

[@pinkeynb]

Excited to watch this, I just imported my family from sims 4 into sims 3 and I’m so excited to play!

[@Lutgerion]

8:53 This shot caught me off guard and got me laughing so hard. "He thinks you're ugly and gross" followed by her walking inside that small shed of a house, coupled with the panning camera... Priceless

[@Rekowcski]

Honestly it was a happy accident :p

[@jessicafowler5490]

I’m quitting sims 4 officially and going back to 3 ❤

[@Rekowcski]

That's a great idea 😊

[@puppythoughts6528]

Tbh, the only thing I wish Sims 3 had is the ability to have your sims having a conversation without taking the “standing spot” like in sims 4. Other than that, the rest is perfectly fine

[@Rekowcski]

I like the multitasking in the sims 2 and 4, except when my sims are eating. They chit chat and miss the carpool then walk to work hungry 😜

[@ShelbyAnne]

I just got sims 3 after being an avid player for years now, I haven’t done too much, but just the customization alone has me excited to keep my journey going!

[@Rekowcski]

i love being able to make my bedroom furniture all from the same wood haha

[@ShelbyAnne]

@@Rekowcski beyond satisfying to have the wood match! One of my biggest complaints with the sims 4 😪

[@Radiance17]

Alright, you convinced me. I’m downloading it. Sims 3 came out during a crazy time in my life. I bought it but barely tried it, and after it crashed a few times, I gave up. Now I will rediscover it like it’s the first time. Wish me luck! ❤

[@Rekowcski]

If you have any problems just let me know

[@TheSimsTutorialsEg]

The Sims 3 is awesome indeed. Just for me, it's difficult playing rotationally. I remember a retired elder sim getting a job while I was away, thus losing his pension. The story progression was off. Though I do not understand why we need a landline. From my gameplay experience, the only thing special is reciving a message that a friend has died...

[@Rekowcski]

The story progression nraas mod has many settings to change stuff like that, but I haven’t found all of the things I want to tweak yet!

[@phibs2276]

I just downloaded the Sims 3, so this is the perfect video for me!

[@Rekowcski]

this was my first ever sims 3 video after I quit the sims 4!

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

My favorite part about Sims 3 gotta be the ability to place custom plots anywhere you want around town. You could pick some really cool locations for your home in almost every town

[@allwhatilove914]

I am watching the video while I wait the download of my new sims 3 64bits. I have been playing sims since I was 15. Today Im 39 and my favorite is TS3, but unfortunately wasn't working in my MacBook since 2018 or 2019 (I dont remember exactly) Got all expansions from TS4 and Im bored. Doesnt matter what they do: without an open world its not valid. I can believe we will be stuck with TS4 for 19 years+ TEN YEARS+ and we only had 5 years of TS3. Even thou TS4 is the WORST game of the serie. But anyway... Im sooo happy! After about 5 year I will FINALLY play TS3 again. soooo happy!!!!

[@Rekowcski]

I hope u have fun!

[@gilgameshchosen]

Number 5 is a pro in my book. Life acfually made sense back in those days

[@mcmike89]

There are still a majority of people that say The Sims 2 is a lot better than both The Sims 3 and 4 combined, that is true. But, the Sims 3 does things that the Sims 2 doesn't have and the Sims 2 has things that the Sims 3 doesn't have, I would say it depends on the individual as their preference for playing the Sims.

[@antsgamingvideosn2b]

I just can’t enough of create a style in The Sims 3 and the drivable cars.

[@Cetnam]

I will simplify from 25 to 1 thing you need to know which is once you start sims 3 dont look back unless its for sims 2

[@TheMya1988]

Haha, I totally agree. Whenever I see the latest releases from Sims 4 doc simulator, I watch gameplay from veteran Sims players that give honest reviews (most often the new content is a watered down version of its predecessors). I keep thinking a complete overhaul to Sims 4 may win back some of its veterans, but more and more are dropping like flies. Besides, once you see all that is offered in Sims 1-3, you soon realize that all Sims 4 is, is a pretty shell, lacking gameplay, depth and Lore. I do love playing Sims 3 for the open world, cont'd Lore, advanced fishing/gardening, new occults/minor pets, etc. I love playing Sims 1 for challenging gameplay, nostalgia, and the best magic system, by far. I also love Sims 2 (my favorite of all), for the best genetics system, more realistic gameplay mechanics, one-sided relationships (which also were in 1, but enhanced further), logical game physics (hair, water, etc.), the best apartment and apartment building system (which creates semi open world, combining aspects of all Sims iterations, with the ability to have up to 4 active families living separately on one apartment/row house lot), also Sims have the absolute best personalities in Sims 2 (unlike 3 and 4, sims gain personality via personality points [which can change over time depending on gameplay, encouraging, occult status, potions,and more], as well as via primary/secondary aspirations (along with their perks), plus their interests (which realistically change through gameplay), along with their wants/fears and turnons/turnoffs, complemented by hobbies, work, school, and uni, continuously allowing personality changes to evolve slowly (for more realistic gameplay) to quick (using aspiration rewards, business/vacation/hobby/uni perks, or mods and cheats). Also, Sims 2 OFB (Open for Business) has the best system for owning any type of businesses (i.e. restaurants, hotels, clothing/grocery/furniture/etc. stores, nightclubs, etc.). World building is also a tool built into the game (creating from scratch or adding details to any and all worlds). Sims 3 has a separate program, that allows even more depth and customization, but it is a behemoth to use, and can be a bit daunting for newer players. Sims 2 details go further than just their world building, as well (i.e. cars have more detailed functioning: sims enter/exit, pull out/pull into driveways/garages, not just teleporting, sims cooking animations are the most indepth, as well, plus so much more). I could go on all day why I find Sims 2 the best, but the biggest reason (for me) is Sims 2 has the absolute best Lore, complete with scripted events, cut scenes, fleshed out back stories wrapped in mystery, along with the best memory system of the series. With added mods and CC, a nearly 20 year old game can be easily transformed into the best graphically designed of all the mainline Sims games. Even machinamas from over a decade ago, still look amazing❣

[@Cetnam]

that was a long post i cant really place 3 or 2 above one or the other the collection feature got me so bad once i got my hands on sims 3 the sims 2 on the other hand well i got my first go at it with sims deluxe version having vampires and working for those cars the build up to immortality the unexpected jaw dropping sim icon the night skies bowling over shadowing the sims 3 a bit but the collection got my hooked so bad on adventures expansion and as for sims 1 i had little gameplay to it but it hooked me with the build mode that build mode was a sweet memeory not so much gameplay but i loved to expand my houses thats why i keep it right above sims 4 and i cant really go on about this much more just wanted to reply to your in depth sharing and to not be like for example '' i agree with your comment '' @@TheMya1988 hope this mini post is acceptable

[@LoveeeJonesss]

I literally played 2 and 3 exclusively until 2020…. But I kept coming back. I’m back again and I’m here to see what I will have forgotten and missed! Love your vids 💕

[@azierriaa]

sims 3 gameplay + sims 1 and 2 lore + sims 4 graphics= the perfect sims game

[@TheIndarian]

You can access the cell phone under the inventory tab in Sims 3 which allows you to do everything you would "need" a landline for... fyi

[@cringedude7345]

I am not even switching from the Sims 4, just play both sim games as I love 'em all.

[@Rekowcski]

i play 1 and 2 all the time, i'm always changing haha

[@LuoTheLotad]

What I really like is the custom palette randomizer, for furniture in buy mode... Sometimes those furniture looks so silly oml

[@justanotheranimeprofilepic]

Seriously, I didn't realize how important that linline was until i realized the house i was playing in Aurora skies didn't have one. Had to add it and create a style to make it look good

[@Rekowcski]

I always recolour the wall phone, the default is so ugly :(

[@justanotheranimeprofilepic]

@@Rekowcski PS love your energy. Wish you were more popular in the Sims community

[@Rekowcski]

@@justanotheranimeprofilepic thanks it means a lot x

[@fairytalepurityanalyser6056]

The Sim 3 did't have a gender cis option because in 2009 cis wasn't invented yet.

[@katlyndobransky2419]

I have to tell new players to please organize and keep track of all downloaded CC and store content! I made the mistake of not keeping track as a kid, which made my game practically unplayable

[@lphorsegames]

Sims 3 Sims really are unique! They are always full of suprises and they really grow on to you

[@gimmewater1652]

I bought the sims 3 today, simply because as a HUUGE sims 4 fan and a kid that grew up playing sims 2 with my older sisters i want to experience that game because all the time i hear how good it is and that it's a superior sims game

[@Rekowcski]

I hope you have a great time!

[@johnnylattarulo6735]

5:14 I wish The Sims 4 had an open world... At this point I buy The Sims 3 instead playing a doll house simulator mobile game...

[@valerielee8450]

I lOVE the sims 3 for EVERYTHING GOOD about it that's MAKES it what it IS to cars,to the game play,the feel of and look of it. It TRUELY IS in a whole other world of it's OWN. N enjoy it when ever I play the sims 3 . I have the sims 3 Expansion bundle that includes Generations and World Adventures as well as I have the sims 3 Starter pack with base game,late night,and High End loft stuff. I enjoy them BOTH and look forward to getting Other Expansion packs or even bundle packs. Either way Sims3 is ALOT of things that Sims4 unfortunately isn't. And have sims 4 too. Like to play it but find myself going BACK to sims 3. Or some times I go back and forth find Sims3 to Sims4. Lol. But I have Played sims 3 ALOT. N', Its just an AWSOME game. Also ur vid on sims 3 was good very informative. Great Vid. Please keep making MORE of them. They make my day especially in time we are all going through rite now with carona epidemic. N' ty for posting. 👍✌️

[@Rekowcski]

The sims 3 is the best game for playing and the sims 4 is the best for building I think... I also love sims 1 for chaos and sims 2 for drama I was thinking of getting that expansion bundle... I REALLY want generations. I already bought the one with Late Night and High End Loft stuff, I also bought Midnight Hollow and have been having a lot of fun playing there. Just stay calm and make smart choices, we will get through this you'll see, just keep enjoying games and stuff until things are back to normal.

[@UndecidedHuman]

please please remember after exiting create a sim to then by a house or plot you'll see a house icon and a plot icon do not click the arrow thinking it'll just minimise it.. I've just spent 2-3 hours making a family only for them to be deleted.. I grew up playing the sims 3 but on console and due to lag on pc don't even have over 200 hours in it yet I have 1556 hours on sims 4 I brought them for pc around the same time but didn't really start playing sims 4 until either seasons or cats and dogs came out for it. I'm off to update sims 4 and update my mods that I was procrastinating and sulk..

[@happybalint]

Switching between categories in cas takes MINUTES to load and you need mods to allow more than 1 accessory in the "same place" (they're not even in the same place in the literal sense, the games just sees it that way like an earring and a necklace) There's Lazy Dutchess' smoothness patch which works wonders but while you can use it and Nraas Mastercontroller (which is another essential mod) together, only one of them will load in cas because ver 2.1 of smoothness patch is not compatible with nraas which is really sad (tho you can try using ver 1.0 but it didn't work for me personally) Also as mentioned in this video build mode is a MESS like i dont remember how it is in ts4 but in ts3 you can only make different roofs have differrent heights if you use a trick but it's not an intended feature. Also if you want to build a garage directly next to your house that has a foundation, you need to use cheats and the paint on the wall will look glitchy. I love the sims 3 but sometimes i'm really fed up with it On the positive side you can get sims 3 dlcs cheap on sites like eneba and if you're interested in store items, you can stack discounts to the point where you're basically getting like 20 items for the price of one (or you can sail the seven seas too if youd like)

[@DokisKalin1]

I've just started playing Sims 3 (have never played IV). This was really informative on how some concepts work.

[@Rekowcski]

Thanks! it was my first ever scripted video hah

[@Qermaq]

There's one thing I dislike about Sims 3. No Drew Carey. :D

[@Rekowcski]

sims 1 i remember seeing Drew Carey, Avril Lavigne and Christina Aguliera haha.... now all we get is katy perry in hideous cupcake dresses

[@ausramarcinkeviciute4305]

You can use your cellphone like the landline from the backpack tab

[@gabriel_de_bettin]

I loved the sims 3 since forever, than my pc died and on the new one it doesn’t work. I had every expansion pack, loads of cas cc, a big generation family. I am really sad not being able to play with my family ever again, did you know why it doesn’t work? Is it a problem with windows or is a pc problem? I would pay to play it again. The sims 4 is garbage. Straight garbage, the gameplay is absolutely hideous, the only thing that is good is the building mode… but in the sims 3 the only thing we needed was to change the inside and the shell was pretty much good in every ea build. I’m torn.

[@Rekowcski]

That's so sad to hear. I am no expert, but I'm sure if you research you can figure it out. Maybe reddit or an online forum can help you. I have discs, but I just put he CD keys into Origin and it let me download the games and they work just fine. Best of luck xo Ps. yeah the sims 4 sucks, honestly sims 1 I have more fun with these days

[@grazynawolska8160]

I second the opinion above. Open origin and input the game codes instead of installing via discs. (in chronological order they came out) also go on reddit and download the recommended files to run the game. My computer is brand new as well, windows 11. NRAAS mods also are vital like error trap etc. I'm running sims 3 smoothly with all these tips on my new pc. Loads so fast, great graphics and lots of fun. Best of luck.

[@gabriel_de_bettin]

@@grazynawolska8160 thank you soo much. After that comment a have tried again and it worked just cutting it and then redownload it, I’m stupid. Thank you soo much for your advice to running it fine, thank you

[@grazynawolska8160]

@@gabriel_de_bettin no worries, I'm glad you tried again! 😊

[@hufflepuffgal87]

Thanks you someone on my side, also I loved the sliders better than the push and pull feature, it's like playing with Play-Doh, I don't like how the Sims look in Sims 4. Yuck

[@hyperfairy7779]

Sims 3 expansion packs give you a lot more for your money, the contents of TS3 supernatural is spread over 3-4 packs in the sims 4, and world adventures adds a while new layer of gameplay to TS3 and 3 new full worlds,

[@Rekowcski]

There are more lots in world adventures than there are in ALL sims 4 worlds combined

[@hyperfairy7779]

@@Rekowcski wowsers, ddin;t know that, havent played jungle adventures so i can;t cvompare WA to JA, but WA would probably win

[@lisaozenich]

I've been playing The Sims since the OG days. The best game was sims makin magic lol if they could bring that to the Sims 3 then the Sims 3 would be the perfect game. TS4 seems so watered down and hollow compared to 3.

[@Rekowcski]

I love superstar from sims 1 as well. Both give you a bunch of extra things to do and different ways to make money. I think sims 2 and 3 packs are still worth it, but sadly sims 4 has perpetually disappointed me.

[@KittyBGaming]

Only if you could color wheel the sky XD

[@LadyDee_09]

I'm actually still playing Sims 2. But I realized it's time for something new. It's time. Thank you for the video.

[@AirknightTails]

1:35 Thanks for clarifying that. I was potentially going to go back to playing TS3 and installing the Base Game, Ambitions and Generations as those are the Discs that I own (The first 2 via Deluxe and the latter separately)

[@mrsshayful]

Bahaha sims 4 is truly pathetic. I have went back to the sims 3 and can’t stop playing it! Wish I could get a refund

[@epicnicity916]

8:49 I noticed this today when I invited a sim over to try and have a family, and my sim said she found him repugnant. I immediately sent him back home.

[@Rekowcski]

It makes the relationships more special when they happen more easily, I think anyway

[@numbskull3401]

im new to your channel but i wanted to say, i LOVE your passion for the sims 3, it's encouraged me to pick the game up and honestly set down sims 4. its hard to enjoy 4 when you notice how much they really have shafted us LOL.

[@Rekowcski]

Thank you haha, this was my first ever sims 3 video when I stopped being tricked by EA into buying more useless DLC for sims 4

[@Milo_qc]

The Sims 3 remastered will be just incredible, the game really cause me nostalgic memories, it was so cool and got me hours playing

[@dontbesav]

Sims 3 will always be the best 💚

[@albi8968]

My first Sims game was Sims 4, then I played Sims 2, then Sims 3. I really don't know why people go from Sims 3 to Sims 4, because at least for me, when I played Sims 3 and 2, I didn't go to Sims 4 at all. Because Sims 4 is very boring and my favorite Sims 100% is sims 3

[@WitchRPG]

Just started playing TS3 again after being a loyal TS4 player for so many years and it truly feels like coming home god I missed this game even though I hadn’t played it since 2013. It’s so much more like the sims I remember AND it can be played on a non-gaming laptop (curse you Sims4)

[@thevoidcritter]

Sims 4 has Sims 3 beat when it comes to character customization, performance/optimization, and some quality of life improvements in build/buy. But then TS3 beats TS4 on EVERYTHING ELSE

[@daesplays8737]

I wish there was a video like this, but for someone who's coming from The Sims 2 lol

[@CelticSaint]

I'm REALLY late to the Sims. Never bothered with it before but I bought a copy and have started playing. A question. It seems like a full time job keeping a sim(s) with energy, hygienic, not needing the toilet, Not hungry and happy etc I spend 80% of the time keeping their needs fulfilled. Is there an easier way! Or do they learn to do these things for themselves after a while? Thank you.

[@Rekowcski]

They never learn to do it themselves but there are so many ways to make it easier (each game is slightly different but they are very similar). I will say that each game is easier than the previous for managing needs. Sims 1 it is a nightmare and Sims 4 it's too easy. Sims in Sims 2 and 3 are also quite self-sufficient... they will usually feed themselves, go to work, sleep etc by themselves as long as you give them all the items they need. More expensive usually means better ($2000 bed will increase energy faster than the $300 bed) Skills can help (higher cooking skill means your meals are faster, or better, or both). BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY each game has like a million cheats, so just google what you want done in the game (more money, less money, more needs, kill someone) and there should be a cheat for it.

[@Rekowcski]

Do you have discord? I have a small group of helpful people who know a lot about all the games if you ever want to ask questions or need help. We also currently have tech support for sims 3.

[@CelticSaint]

@@Rekowcski Fantastic. Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it!

[@Darth-Nihilus1]

I feel dumb because I used to know how to play the sims 3 but I just got the sims 3 the other day and now I’m lost 😂 I got used to being able to cheat and spam things in 4 to make the game easier. Now with the life points please someone help me with those! I want to make my sims needs to stop dropping so fast 😂

[@melodyseverything6999]

There's a whole tab in the Lifetime rewards section of your sim that will slow down or stop their needs from dropping, but you have to accrue enough lifetime points to buy them. If you have the NRAAS Relativity mod, you can stop or slow down needs that way too without having to wait to accrue points. I also think there is a mailbox cheat to top up needs as well. Also, there are B/B items that could top up needs as well.

[@naluzoniro]

The one and only thing I genuinely miss from my (short) time playing sims 4 is CAS and gender options. The rest of it is meh at best x)

[@Rekowcski]

I was thinking there might be a mod for gender identity, but I haven’t looked into it yet. But yes, CAS is much easier in sims 4, however I prefer the look of the sims 3.

[@naluzoniro]

@@Rekowcski yeah, things having texture in general is a big draw for me,. in 4 everything looks like plastic... The sims, the environment, the furniture, blech

[@Urolling]

I recently tried the sims 2 on my laptop and it worked so I'm excited to see if the sims 3 base game would work on it. I prefer the sims 3 due to when I used to play it on the wii when I was little. The sims 2 ran way better than how the sims 4 ran on my laptop. I couldn't even interact with ghosts on the sims 4. Bugs and long loads or crashes don't bother me too much since I had to deal with losing a whole family from dead relatives or pets on the sims 4. 😊

[@Rekowcski]

Sims 2 is my favourite sims game and it runs pretty good these days on many computers! Not so much sims 3 though haha

[@minag5794]

Thank you! I love videos like that :) i was looking for a lil starting guide and this was nice

[@yesthatmousyiris4887]

I miss playing the sims 3 I'm slowly buying the packs I want and I'm planning to make a supernatural group (Think DND) that goes on adventures in tombs and cause chaos.

[@EMMYMXNC]

I’m an avid sims fan: what does the landline do the the cellphone can’t? I’ve never noticed

[@IgorFerreira69]

I just fertilized my best plants with deathfish.

[@marcospauloferreira1772]

i love the fact you made a reference to mean girls

[@Rekowcski]

It's soooo fetch 😄

[@jinxed6090]

I just started playing the sims 3 from the sims 4, could someone explain how I add a house from the exchange into my world?

[@Rekowcski]

Download the lot from the exchange. Install it into your game using the launcher. The. The house is in your lots and houses bin and can be placed onto an empty lot from Edit Town in game

[@ArnellaMaturin]

I remember loving Sims three and it’s open world but would have preferred keeping Sims two only with an open world.

[@SupportThe0ppositeNPC]

Sims 3 is more grounded to reality than real life. When biological genders existed

[@Rekowcski]

@@SupportThe0ppositeNPC I suggest getting a job

[@SupportThe0ppositeNPC]

@Rekowcski I have a job. What's yours, confusing the youth?

[@Rekowcski]

@@SupportThe0ppositeNPC is your job commenting on gay sims videos and putting more money in the LGBT pocket?

[@SupportThe0ppositeNPC]

@@Rekowcski sounds like I'm spreading awareness for the mentally disabled at this point.

[@Rekowcski]

@@SupportThe0ppositeNPC it appears that the only thing you spread is your legs for unvaccinated men with pick up trucks

[@pathogenofdecay]

I started playing TS3 for the first time after starting with TS1 briefly as a middle schooler in the early 2000s and then many years later, loving the heck out of TS4. I write this comment thinking of the Opportunity mechanic in TS3 that I discovered while doing my first play session not too long before seeing this video in my KZbin suggestions. Opportunities have been amusing to me thus far because my second ever Opportunity had me befriending someone while in the Criminal Career, and at one point I kept talking to this sim even after she had started complaining about her needs, even accidentally walking into the park bathroom with her after she had finished her business in there to tell her jokes and finish the Opportunity. 🤣😂It reminded me of all the times I've caught sims in TS4 talking in bathrooms. lol 😂 That Opportunity also began with this girl seeming to have little interest in speaking to my sim as she soon went inside her house and wouldn't answer the door when I rang the doorbell. lol 😂💀💀💀

[@KnowledgeableSpecies]

I got the sims 3 two years ago and threw away my old sims 4 game just a month after getting it, I will say though I really wish there was more tutorials on how to get things

[@usertheuser]

ahaha i love the sass you have, as a sims 2 player, you've got me hooked on ts3!

[@daisyvision]

I was creating a Sim as this video kicked on, and it was the same exact cowboy hat guy as in the CAS in the beginning! Creepy!