This is fun. As part of the hype up to Sims 3’s release, Electronic Arts have done a facebook app inspired by the Sims. Simsocial is basically a turn-based single-character life-simulator, which seems terribly derived from Positech’s lovely Kudos 2. And for good reason, as the about file reveals: EA commissioned Cliffski to make something based on Kudos 2 for it. It’s similar but different – there’s Sims 3 elements plugged in plus some Facebook social networking, minus Jamie McKelvie’s lovely art and a load of Kudos’ complexities. Either way, it’s accessible, free and only a click away. Assuming you’ve a facebook account, anyway. And, no, I won’t be your friend. I’m barely my friends’ friend.
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You won’t be my friend? Fine, I’ll just follow you! And i don’t mean twitter.
Oooh awesome. I am so going to give this a try.
Also quite good is the SimFriend game – you’re basically controlling a Sim’s fate via email.
Link is here.
and if you don’t have a Facebook account or want to try SimSocial away from FB there’s this link right here.
I try doing this with friends. Subversively.
I think i blocked most of the applications on facebook already. It’s only real use is to determine who’s going to the pub and when they’re going. Which i add is extremely useful and saves my poor texting fingers for drunken messages.
Congrats, Mr Cliffski,. I guest this is a strong push to your work. I am looking forward for Gratitious Battles In Space :-)
Wow, this is a really appropriate adaption of Cliffski’s work.
Oh good god, Facebook and The Sims AND Kudos all combined into one? Well I’m never seeing the bloody girlfriend again, cheers Cliffski!
Gah! It even has timers like those horribly addictive browser games that make you want to check it periodically throughout the day! Good stuff though cliffski.
Relevant information from Cliffski: http://positech.co.uk/cliffsblog/?p=245
I just played Sims 3 for a few hours and have to tell you that the game is much improved from Sims 2. There are a lot more options and ways to be and live. The game flows a lot more and just seems a bit smarter. Definitely recommend it.
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That’s worst facebook game ever….
Hmm.. cliffski working (and maybe getting paid) by EA??
JUDAS! JUDAS! JUDAS!
Haha, just kidding. “I’m not gonna’ work on Maggie’s farm no more…”
Kudos for Cliffski!
@Dorian: I see wot you did thar!
Grats to Cliffski. Does this mean Gratuitous Space Battles can be made 10% more gratuitous?
BOB CTHULHU shall be the top news anchor!
Why?! Why did you tell me of this incredibly addicting game. Now, I might succumb to the whims of EA, and buy Sims 3…why…/sob/
Thank God it makes you stop playing after a while. Tomorrow though, Gomez Addams will continue on his quest for political power and chess mastery. Also, girlfriends.
I like facebook for social networking and keeping in touch with old friends but its no bueno when it comes to discovering bands. I find the layout of myspace to be nauseating so I’ve been using http://www.putiton.com to find and follow new music acts.