News Archive - 2001

Please note I'm currently working on the new site. I didn't want to take the site offline though, so you can still visit it. However me working on the site while it's still online means a lot of the pages will appear wonky. But not to worry, it won't take too long.

SimDay Feedback Forum!

This week, the topic is body meshes. We love to hear your thoughts and wishes concerning The Sims! What kind of bodies or clothes do you want to create that you don't have the right mesh for? Please respond by going to the BBS and post in the Suggest A Topic section.

Go to Chat/BBS

The Sims Online Web Site Goes Live

Welcome to the Web site for The Sims Online, Will Wright's massively multiplayer online version of The Sims that's coming in 2002. We'll be updating this site with all the newest info, links to press articles, budding fan sites, and quite possibly a few surprises, so check back soon.

Help Section Gets A Facelift

Having trouble with your Sims? Slow performance got you down? Now you can find the answers to all those pesky problems in our updated HELP area.

Go To Help

Having Land Value Problems?

Getting 'Astronomical' land values isn't easy. Take a look at our new 'How to Increase Land Value' article in the Tips and Tricks section.

Go To Tips and Tricks

Sing House Party Style!

Ever wonder what your Sims are trying to say? Well this SimDay we are going to have you singing in Sim. Download the music short and sing along with the lyrics to one of our House Party campfire songs. You will be speaking Sim in no time!

Go to Get Cool Stuff

Work for Maxis

And who said work can't be fun...? Of course there is some serious work to be done, but you'll have fun doing it. Maxis is looking for experienced technical people to play a key role in the design and implementation of EA's new online and next generation products. If you're a senior server or test/quality engineer and want to hear more...

Go to View Jobs

Contest Ends

Thanks for all the great entries in the House Party contest! Our judges are hard at work choosing a winner from all the party stories!

New Building Architect Plus Fan Sites!

We have had several new Building Architect Plus (BAP) fan sites pop-up over the last few months. These sites are dedicated to teaching people how to make great buildings with BAP and provide their own work for you to download. Check them out in the BAP Fansite Exchange area and you could find some awesome new buildings for your next city.

Go To Fan Site Exchange

New House Party Comic!