The Sims 2: Nightlife In-Depth (PC) Gypsies? Vampires? GameSpy goes straight to the source to find out a little more about the upcoming Sims 2 expansion. By _Dave 'Fargo' Kosak_ (http://feedback.gamespy.com/) | July 22, 2005
Fargo: In the weeks leading up to the release of _The Sims 2 University_ (http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/sims-2-university/) we published a _series of letters from a Sim college student_ (http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/sims-2-university/590438p1.html) , giving you an up-close and personal look at what was to come. With Nightlife so close on the horizon, we wanted to give you an informed opinion of the game from an intelligent, well-reasoned, well-spoken Sim. But instead, we found Jimmy "Tha Love Doctah" Beeterman. Tha Love Doctah: The Doctah is IN! Fargo: Now, uh, Doctor, my understanding is that you're not actually in the final expansion pack, but that you've spent significant time there helping Sims hook up using the new dating features in the expansion. True? (http://media.pc.gamespy.com/media/739/739565/img_2931901.html) Tha Doctah: Thas right. I AM the Love Doctah, I am your neighbor. I am a PHD: "Pretty Hot Dude." Fargo: ... right ... I can't imagine why they wouldn't want you in the final game. But let's talk about the expansion! Along with new items and new locations, which we'll talk about in a second, there's a whole new "dating" mini-game. How does it work, exactly? How do you start a date? Tha Doctah: Well, assumin' you have digits, you just pick up the phone. In the industry, this is known as a booty call. Or, if you meet in person, and you think you've got that special sumthun' sumthun' with each other, you can click on someone to ask 'em to a date right there. Fargo: Once the date begins, what happens? How does it work? Tha Doctah: A little timer starts, and you can see a little gauge letting you know how the date is going. From there, it works like a racing game: if you're doing well, you get 'extended time.' Otherwise the date ends early, and you go home to watch Skinemax. (http://media.pc.gamespy.com/media/739/739565/img_2931902.html) The new downtown area is loaded with fancy restaurants. Fargo: I see! Once it's over, how do you know if a date went well? The Doctah: You'll know it went well because it was with me! Fargo: Okay, fine - how do the rest of us know that a date went smoothly? Tha Doctah: There are all sorts of little bonuses and perks if a date works out, and believe me, I've had it all. You might get bonus friends, that is, an instant-in with all of your date's friends. If you date a great chef, you might learn some cooking tips and get a skill point or two. If you've dated somebody who's high up the ladder in your current career, you might get a call the next day and find out you got a promotion. Fargo: That's pretty sweet! So there's lots of bonuses hidden in the game like that? Tha Doctah: I haven't worked a day in my life! ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
