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Some gamers also enjoy taking screenshots from their games and building stories around them. They post the stories as comic strips that sometimes turn into long-running epics. This idea has proved so popular that GameSpot launched SimSpot TV, the continuing adventures of two Sims named Kate and Adam. So far they’ve run into the likes of Jimmy Carter, aliens from space, and Wonder Woman, among others.
At the end of each episode, readers are invited to submit their versions of what will happen next, using three screenshots and their imagination. The most creative submission is printed as the next chapter in the ongoing saga. If you want to play along at home, you can download your own Kate and Adam Sims.
“In a way, The Sims is just a scaffolding for players to hang a story on,” comments Wright, who wrote episode six. “To a certain degree you are presented with a rather ambiguous view of the unfolding events.
“In addition to interacting with the characters you are also interpreting what goes on with a certain personal bias. No two people will see the exact same story; in a sense, each person is authoring a unique story in their head as they play the game.”
Persistent Sims
There are no plans right now to release another Sims expansion pack, but fans shouldn’t worry that that will spell the end of the Sims franchise: Wright and his team at Maxis are hard at work on an online version of the game that will consist of a gigantic Simville, complete with a large array of communities and plenty of interactive activities.
Fans who play the game on their Macs will also have plenty to look forward to, according to Rogers: “We really want to continue to support the game and fan base going forward. We have some more fun things planned for Mac fans of The Sims.”
The Sims Online Experience
 Looking for some fellow Sims fans to share the fun you’ve been having with the game? Look no further than this guide to the best online Sims sites. Electronic Arts’ official Sims site. Not only do they have plenty of downloads and links to numerous fan sites, but they also host bulletin boards and chat rooms so that you can share tips, tricks and technical advice with other players. 7 Deadly Sims is one of the best tongue-in-cheek sites on the Web. Check out the hysterical death matches. Mall of the Sims is just that: a mall where you can shop for downloads for your Sims. There are two levels in the Mall right now, with a third under construction. All the stores are broken into categories, and there’s no need to drive around for 15 minutes while waiting for a parking space. The Sims resource features a variety of discussion boards, including one geared toward Macintosh owners, in addition to the usual downloads. If you’re concerned with your Sims’ looks, you need to visit Well Dressed Sim. They have plenty of outfits to keep your men, women and children looking stylish. SimsForMac.Com is the premiere web site for Macintosh-based Sims players. It has a message board, cheat codes and tutorials in addition to plenty of skins, houses and objects. Sims For Mac also has plenty of downloads for your game. If you’re having trouble using any  of the items you’ve downloaded from the fan sites, you should be aware that the Macintosh version of the game can’t handle file names larger than 13 characters. Don’t worry, though: Namer 1.03d will fix the problem for you.
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