LOL A few of us have been talking about this since I've posted the 3D Bristol shops, but, now it's going to be a reality!
http://www.medievalists.net/2010/08/03/the-sims-medieval-to-be-launched-in-spring-2011/
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that they will be releasing The Sims: Medieval in the spring of 2011. The developers say it will allow players to create heroes, venture on quests, and build and control a kingdom, all in setting that will be full of drama, romance, conflict, and comedy.
"The Middle Ages is a time of intrigue, legend, and excitement. It offers a perfect backdrop for a brand new series from The Sims studio due to the limitless stories that can be told," said Scott Evans, General Manager of The Sims Studio at EA. "The Sims Medieval offers a new way for players to experience The Sims which we hope fans will enjoy, and it features gameplay that fans of strategy and role-playing games will find appealing such as controlling an entire kingdom and quest-based gameplay mechanics."
The Sims Medieval offers players a chance to build up a medieval kingdom, controlling characters from all walks of life, from Kings and Queens, to Knights and Wizards, Blacksmiths and Bards. It provides a host of storytelling possibilities in the form of quests, from crafting a legendary sword to arranging a royal wedding, to protecting the kingdom from an evil sorcerer, to finding the fountain of youth. Every quest plays out differently depending on which Hero Sim the player is controlling.
The destiny of the kingdom rests in the players' hands. Will players build up their kingdom through internal expansion, or perhaps look for a more imperial type of domination, expanding their rule by conquering territories? Will they take on quests in pursuit of fame, or focus on the health and wellbeing of their people? The choice is theirs! With the start of every new game, players will be able to select a new ambition for their kingdom, and embark on a new set of stories.
Everything in The Sims Medieval is crafted to create an immersive medieval world, from the quest-based gameplay, to the medieval objects such as swords and stocks and thrones, right down to the warm look of the characters, and the painterly approach to the world itself. Players can choose to customize every new Hero that comes to the kingdom, including selecting their traits and their fatal flaw. Players get close to their characters, not only sending them on epic quests, but also making sure they carry out their daily responsibilities such as healing the sick, trading for exotic goods, or forging armor. From having a baby to competing in a royal tournament, what happens to their Sims is up to the player.
Developed by The Sims Studio, The Sims Medieval for PC/Mac will be available in spring 2011 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information about The Sims Medieval please visit the official website
Sounds interesting. While we're on the subject - a couple weeks ago I found "Build-a-Lot - the Elizabethan Age." It was kind of cool (until I finished all 40-someodd levels). You have to make and run Elizabethan villages with a set amount of amenities/supplies/money, by a certain time limit. Anyone else played?
Nope, but if you like building villages and castles then defending them. Then Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader are great games. I only have these 2, but I guess they have a Stronghold 2 and Stronghold Legends out which uses real and fictional historical characters as enemies and friends/characters you can play as or even play against them. RTS games are pretty cool.
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bet I need more RAM, and a better graphics accelerator, but... I will so do it for this game!
the description reminded me of Stronghold Crusader, of which I've played a little bit
I may actually have to get this one.... ;D
Looks like a cool game... LOL, i jus wish we didnt have to wait til March 2011
Yeah, I need a new computer for all these new games, but I still like my old ones, so I don't know what to do. They've reall y come a long way since Stronghold and Medieval Total War.
I am really, really excited about this game!!! I have played the Sims 2 for over five years now and have recreated most of the buildings and characters from Revel Grove.
Can't wait!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims?v=w9toqe3hsDM (http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSims?v=w9toqe3hsDM)
I want it! And it's coming out on my birthday...
Except of course, it's $50, and probably too intense for my computer to play.
I'm actually moving my aim toward the 1700's and Napoleonic wars of the early 1800's with games such as Empire Total war and Medieval Total War Empires, which is late 1600's into 1700's. But, still working through an old Roman Empire game, Praetorians, right now, almost to last level.
Quote from: Poldugarian Warrior on February 22, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
I'm actually moving my aim toward the 1700's and Napoleonic wars of the early 1800's with games such as Empire Total war and Medieval Total War Empires, which is late 1600's into 1700's. But, still working through an old Roman Empire game, Praetorians, right now, almost to last level.
Love... Love... LOVE the Total War games. been playing them since Shogun and have them all
You'll have to pardon my ignorance on the subject—I'm not a gamer. Is this the next generation of the game from back in the 80s called Sim City? (Yes...I'm old. I even remember when Pong first hit the stores, if you even know what that is.)
Yep. The Sims has progressed (or regressed as the case may be)
I used to love to play Sim City...I'd get caught up in it and realize I'd been playing too long when the sun came up... I may have to look into this.
I don't think this is like Sim City in a medieval setting, it's like the Sim Life series. So I don't think I'll be getting it. That's what all these medieval/fantasy RPG's are for.
I puchased SIMS MEDIEVAL on opening day. It's fun-to a degree. Having been raised on RTS, my allegiance remains with the likes of Medieval II Total War and its expansions.
For those that like the first person aspect, I would recommend the Mount and Blade series. Here too you can build Kingdoms and develop your character like an RPG.
My two cents...
Finally downloading this as I type, though it's taking forever. Hoping it's not a total bore, but I have enjoyed most of The Sims releases so am sure this one will be fun too. Will post udates and screenshots in a day or two. :D
alright i am totalty into the sims and have been playing the sims since the first sims game came out in 2000 ish so i'm really curious about this game
is it structured like the other sims games?
can you build round towers?
majorly curious and wondered before i planned a purchase
I just downloaded this game this weekend.
1. the buildings are pre-sets, but you can customize the furnishings.
2. the amount of modification possible on the sims is staggering.
3. the tutorial leaves a lot out (really leaves a lot out if you have never played sims before)
4. the quests are a little eh?
5. and don't go too close to the pit if you have an adventurous sim. I've already had one dive in inexplicably.
6. and I am so tired of hunting for bear every 5 minutes.
but I will keep playing for awhile to see if it gets better as I become accustomed how it plays.
Ok...well I broke down and downloaded a bunch of mods for Sims Medieval and it is waaaaay more fun to play.
You can do more wth the people, buildings and quests. I have to force myself to play only 1 hour a day.
Where can a person finds the mods for the Sim's Medieval at? I have played the game but don't really like the while quest things as much as some games.
Brother Gregory,
Pax vobiscum, and you can find MODS for SIMS MEDIEVAL just by Googling those very words.
If you're wanting to do something more close to character, I would recommend Mount & Blade: War Band. It's more the RPG style with character development, and a chance to participate in a Crusade.
For the grander feel, I recommend Medieval II Total War. No personal character development here, but your Kingdom develops as you manager or let the PC manage, whilst you take care of international pressing business. Good large scale battles as well. The Kingdoms expansion allows for action in the Holy Land's Crusades, the Teutonic Crusades in Northern Europe, and for those that fashion themselves William Wallace....campaigns in England/Scotland against the likes of Edward "Hammer of the Scots" Longshanks!
Warrior Monk,
I have played and love the Medieval Total War I have the Kingdoms edition also and love it. I have herd allot about the Mount & Blade game but never tried it. I think I'll have to look in to it as another possible game to try.
Thanks for your help.
I was a bit unimpressed with Sims Medieval, but will have to browse for some mods and see if it make it more enjoyable. I was a bit bored by the lack of options in actually building... I wanted to build and shape my stuff. :(
Might also have to look up Medieval Total War, have never given it a try but am looking at some reviews on it now and it looks good.
hmmm i think i'll keep sims3 atleast i can create castles on my own using floor plans
and i can always get mods
Quote from: Brother Gregory on June 16, 2011, 02:26:52 PM
Where can a person finds the mods for the Sim's Medieval at? I have played the game but don't really like the while quest things as much as some games.
modthesims.info
They have had updates for Sims Mideval which allows for more mods. Also if you purchased the special limited edition game when the game first came out they had some extra mods on it which are pretty neat.
And you are not just limited to playing quests. After you play for awhile which i have ( had the game since April ) and you have accomplished the first level of quests you get the the option to play frreplay which is alot of fun.
They have a guide book that you can purchase for the game and it has some good tips in it and special codes for the game too.
You can do your own layouts for the buildings and castles.
Yes, some of the quests are eh, but others are quite fun and there are a few that do depic life back in that time.
Is it like the Sims 3 ...no...but i think it is still a pretty fun game epecially when you are suffering from faire withdrawal or if you have a creative imagination.
I have every update and download I can find but none of them lets me change the floor plans of the buildings. How did you find one that does?
And I love Freeplay, it tell you that all progress is lost when you quit but on that one its not true.
DonaCatalina, which version of the game do you have ? I have the special edition version that was available for a limited time only when the game first came out. It has a feature on it that gives extra design settings for the inside of your castle. there is a princess castle, a gothic castle, a wizards castle.
Actually i think they all look the same from the outside, but the insides look different. I like the princess layout.Pretty tapestries, floors and walls.
you can customize walls and floors in the furnish mode also.You can also add colums and railings and posts.
oh if you do the following : Contol-shift-C and then type the word motherlode you add simoleans to your active hero.
As your level up and acheive dfifernt accomplishments you also unlock certain objects ..like two that caught my eye are a fancy gown for a dutchess, and a riding/hunting outfit.
I have the special edition and I can change everything inside the buildings floors, tapesties, walls (thanks to Alex Pilgrim for carved wood panel walls).
But when you said layout I thought you meant like adding rooms or something like that.
Shimrod created a package to unlock all the items so I have those accessible already.
I spend about half my playing time changing sims professions and then giving them custom garb.
sorry, i guess i should have been more specific in my description. As far as i know you can't add any rooms on , on your own right now, I wish you could.My hero's offspring have no bedrooms for themselves. LOL !
Right now the only rooms you can add on to the castle are the banquet hall, the spys quarters, and the knights area, and these you obtain thru doing quests and purchasing them. I too spend most of my time making custom garb for my characters. I love creating characters after real life family members and follow faire members.