my story in interesting directions. My Sims
lead very dramatic lives!
In terms of Build Mode, what’s your
favourite thing?
I love landscaping gardens! Hedges, fences,
lots of flowers, winding garden paths,
fountains…I love to take a really big lot and
build a tiny house with a massive garden.
When did you first play The Sims?
I discovered The Sims (the first one) on the
PS2. I was quickly addicted and within a week
abandoned my console game so I could play
the PC version with the expansion packs.
Do you have any tips for aspiring game
designers?
Get involved in creative pursuits! If your
school has a club that makes games or films
or anything creative get involved and get
that creative team experience. Also, learn
some basic code. Game design isn’t all
coming up with awesome ideas – a lot of it is
implementing those ideas, and understanding
how your game engine works. Having even
a rudimentary background in engineering is
very beneficial.
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What’s the best memory you have of The
Sims Studio?
Be sure to double-check you’re
following Sarah on Twitter
@SimGuruSarah
My best memories all involve my coworkers.
One of my favorite memories is coming in on a
Saturday during The Sims 3 Pets development.
There were only a few of us in the office, so we
turned up the computer speakers really loud
and we sang along to the Broadway musical
Rent while we worked. •
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