New 'Sims' game coming next year.

[Dragonlady]

I was surfing and discovered a news annoucement for Electronic Arts and a game they are working on. There are only 3 screenshots and the page they are on. Might be kinda interesting. I'm not much of a fan of Sims but this one I think I will keep an eye on. Suppose to come out some time in 2011

Here: http://www.thesimsmedieval.com/

Take a look and let me know what you think. Or if you know anything more about it let me know that too. Thanks!

[CrazyBernie]

It's about time they branch out from the same ol' design.

[Dragonlady]

I found some more information. Below are 2 paragraphs of a page long article. Link to the whole article also below.

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.

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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. The time of romance and chivalry is back with The Sims Medieval.

link: http://www.ea.com/news/get-medieval-wit ... ims-studio

[BasiliskWrangler]

Medieval Sims???

While I dislike the Sims, I have to say this is a brilliant move for EA. All of the fantasy and social interaction of World of Warcraft, put into a package that everyone else can enjoy... this is going to be huge for them.

[ManusDei]

Can I kill people ?

Pleeeaaase ?

[BasiliskWrangler]

Can I kill people ?

Pleeeaaase ?

Probably not. But you will be able to put your own Sim in a dungeon cell and watch the rats slowly eat him/her. Sim abuse was always the highlight of these games.

[Dragonlady]

Can I kill people ?

Pleeeaaase ?

Well...if you really want to, I guess there's no reason you can't. I wouldn't know but if there are quests it stands to reason you will be able to. You don't gain land and people to build your castle and kingdom way back then without a bit of judicious killing.

[Aldbeski]

so i guess you can say it's kinda role playing right

[Arkos]

Oh, this is a whole new game? I had heard some people talking about it, but I assumed it was the next expansion pack for Sims 3.

This looks pretty cool!