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This was somewhat helpful, but it's quite a large book to get through so I haven't had the time to read through thoroughly.
I learned very little I didn't already know. I have ALL the add-ons for Sims2 -- and was very disappointed that this book ONLY talked about the very basic elements in JUST the original "Sims 2" game. I did learn a few things, but it doesn't cover ANYTHING AT ALL that comes with extension packs. Oh, and it does NOT contain the basic cheat codes. Not even "motherlode" as the money cheat.
Although I thought I was getting the Deluxe Guide with Sims 2 and Night Life in it I'm still happy with the guide. It isn't correct. There is a mistake in the Business career that has followed from guide to guide. It's the number of friends. It goes from 1 to 0 to 1 again.
I assure you, your Sim gaming experience will be much better. if you play The Sims 2 at all, get this book.
I mean, how much could there be to a computer game. When I ordered this, I was expecting a small, slim little guide with a few tips and strategies.
Here is the complete chapter/section list:---Part One: The Basics-Chapter One: Getting To Know The Sims 2-Chapter Two: Getting StartedPart Two: Creating Families, Neighborhoods, And Sims-Chapter Three: Welcome To The Neighborhood-Chapter Four: Create-A-Sim And Genetics-Chapter Five: SimologyPart Three: It's A Lot Like Life-Chapter Six: The Six Ages Of Sims: Playing The Generation Game-Chapter Seven: Needs-Chapter Eight: Aspirations, Wants, And Fears-Chapter Nine: Skills-Chapter Ten: Careers And School-Chapter Eleven: Social Interactions-Chapter Twelve: Family Life-Chapter Thirteen: NPCs-Chapter Fourteen: Community Lots-Chapter Fifteen: Objects-Chapter Sixteen: Disasters, Disease, And DeathPart Four: All In The Family: Sims In Action-Chapter Seventeen: The Ex-Machina Family BlogPart Five:-Chapter Eighteen: Build Mode-Chapter Nineteen: Story Mode And Moviemaking-Chapter Twenty: Sim Autonomy-Chapter Twenty-One: The Sims 2 Body Shop-Chapter Twenty-Two: Custom Content-Chapter Twenty-Three: Appendix A: Cheats---So, yes. So as you can imagine, I was surprised when I pulled out a thick, 366 page book that broke down everything you could ever need to know (and more) about The Sims 2 into sections, explaining and describing everything, in detail, from Sim genetics, pre-made neighborhoods and the pre-made families that inhabit them, NPCs, Sim memories, Sim death, building a house.
okay, I'm confusing myself (and probably you). Even if you're just a casual player.
The only regret I have is not having this book around when I first started playing TS2.
If you don't get this book you won't fully understand all the featues of the sims 2. Everything you need to know is there.
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