Roman SIMS

[satsobek]

Thanks! I LOVE your site too! Am always looking for another good source of accurate historical information, continously amazed by everything I don't know. Interesting Reading. Sounds like you all have fun here and with the historical reenactments. I'd love to see one of those sometime, MUCH better than the civil war battles we get around here. E EM<br>
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Think I'll have to visit more, turning into something of an Roman history buff I fear! EM <p>-Satsobek
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[JRSCline]

Oh good! We'll make you a R.A.T. convert yet... just wait... muhahahaha! Hey, I like your icon too! Those SIMS add-ons are just so cool... I can't believe we have programs now where you can model your own face and put your "avatar" into a computer game. Geez, I played PONG and the original games and thought those were the "ca-ca." Whatever next???<br>
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But please don't be put off by the high level of discussion in RAT, we do like to kick back and have a little light fun --especially in this forum!<br>
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Cheers--<br>
Jenny <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Oh boy! Can't wait! Can't get enough tender-footed civilians heh? Yea, I remember playing old games like pong and stuff too when I was small and being just blown away. Grew up on that kind of stuff... I don't think now I could ever abandon computer games, too much a way of life! And don't worry, I'm not intimidated... no dynamo I'll admit, but know a few things about <i> milites</i>. Besides, looks like you could use some more women around here! <br>
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ps. oops... I forgot I was logged on as my alter ego there... this a character I use for roleplaying!<br>
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-Satsobek<br>
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<p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/ucornelialibra.showPublicProfile?language=EN>Cornelia Libra</A> at: 2/7/02 7:41:52 pm<br></i>

[JRSCline]

YES! We do need more lady Romans and Celts et al...<br>
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SO tell us how you came up with the idea of "Roman Sims" and then went all the way by making a website etc. I think that's just great dedication!<br>
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Cheers,<br>
Jenny <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Lightbulbs? Smoke alarms? What kind of Roman game is this? M<br>
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Hilaritas,<br>
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Jno <p></p><i></i>

[satsobek]

lights bulbs and spoke detectors... hmmm... yes must admit it seems a bit odd. But the game really isn't made for ancient Rome, so the best I can do is to disguise the modernity of everything, which is more successful in some cases than others. Though I must admit it is funny when someone has to go "change a bulb" in an oil lamp. E EM<br>
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I started working on Roman Sims when I was in HS. I'd already designed a nifty site for my Latin club, which they would not use. I had just gotten the game "The Sims," and was looking through one of those low level Latin books with the pictures during a class. Looking at some floor plans for a pompeiian house, I realized there was no reason why I couldn't create a Roman villa in the sims. It took more work than I thought, and even though I ended up with a nice looking house on the exterior, the walls, floor, furniture and costumes were all wrong. So I taught myself to use different programs for changing the sims so I could romanize my enviroment. By the time I'd done that, I realized I had enough material for a web site and I put it up, using the old site design for the Latin club. One thing led to another and it was recognized by some major sites at that time who promoted it, and ultimately even Maxis. The success of the site has inspired me to continue learning more about Roman history and culture and I'm always finding ways to improve my information. I love designing the add-ons for the game and I enjoy being able to educate the computer-game-playing public in some small way, as I try to provide accurate information along with each download I offer. The site now even has a forum, which seems to keep me busier than the actual site... lots of questions to be answered and it has become a hang-out for some dedicated fans. But mostly, I consider the site to primarily be a learning experience for myself and as such has provided me with a unique hobby. Hope that answers the question. <p></p><i></i>