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|name = The Sims: Livin' Large |
|name = The Sims: Livin' Large |
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|image = [[Image:LivinLarge.jpg|250px]] |
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+ | |developer = [[Maxis]] |
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+ | |publisher = [[Electronic Arts]] |
|theme = Esoterica, Vegas |
|theme = Esoterica, Vegas |
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− | |creature = Zombie, Genie, Servo |
+ | |creature = [[Grim Reaper]], [[Zombie]], [[Genie]], [[Servo]] |
|release = '''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=August 27, 2000|PAL=September 8, 2000}}'''Macintosh'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=October 23, 2002}} |
|release = '''Windows'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=August 27, 2000|PAL=September 8, 2000}}'''Macintosh'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA=October 23, 2002}} |
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|platform = Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
|platform = Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
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+ | |ratings = ESRB: T |
+ | |related pages = yes |
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− | [[File:The Sims Livin' Large Logo.png|80px|left]]'''''The Sims: Livin' Large''''', |
+ | [[File:The Sims Livin' Large Logo.png|80px|left]]'''''The Sims: Livin' Large''''', known as '''''The Sims: Livin' It Up''''' in Europe, is the first [[expansion pack]] for ''[[The Sims]]'', released on August 27, 2000. It also shipped with all [[Compilations of The Sims|deluxe editions]] of ''The Sims''. |
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⚫ | * '''[[The "Concoctanation Station"]]''': With this chemistry set, [[Sim]]s can make potions while gaining logic points. Different potions will have different effects, some good, some... not (i.e, the blue potion freshes out three of a Sim's needs, the purple potion turns them into a monster that breaks any objects it attempt to use). |
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⚫ | * '''[[The "Concoctanation Station"]]''': With this chemistry set, [[Sim]]s can make potions while gaining logic points. Different potions will have different effects, some good, some... not (i.e., the blue potion freshes out three of a Sim's needs, the purple potion turns them into a monster that breaks any objects it attempt to use). |
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* '''[[Antique Lamp]]''': Allows Sims to take a risk to see if their wishes will be granted by the genie who lives inside. |
* '''[[Antique Lamp]]''': Allows Sims to take a risk to see if their wishes will be granted by the genie who lives inside. |
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* '''[[Crystal Ball]]''': Answer its riddle to change a Sim's [[personality]], or simply gaze into the future. |
* '''[[Crystal Ball]]''': Answer its riddle to change a Sim's [[personality]], or simply gaze into the future. |
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* '''[[Vibromatic Heart Bed]]''': Sims can now get intimate under the covers and perhaps get a new family member. |
* '''[[Vibromatic Heart Bed]]''': Sims can now get intimate under the covers and perhaps get a new family member. |
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* '''[[Telescope]]''': Take a look at the night sky and possibly even meet aliens! |
* '''[[Telescope]]''': Take a look at the night sky and possibly even meet aliens! |
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− | * '''[[Beaver Pelt Moosehead]]''' |
+ | * '''[[Beaver Pelt Moosehead]]: '''Bring this furry fellow home for your gameroom or den. The wife is sure to love it. |
− | ===New NPCs=== |
+ | === New NPCs === |
* '''[[Servo]]''': With this expensive item, send the robot inside to do chores. Fire all [[maids]], [[butlers]] and [[gardeners]]! |
* '''[[Servo]]''': With this expensive item, send the robot inside to do chores. Fire all [[maids]], [[butlers]] and [[gardeners]]! |
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* '''[[Tragic Clown|Sunny the Tragic Clown]]''': This infamous NPC will come to life from a painting if Sims are in bad [[mood]]. He will try to cheer them up by doing tricks which always go wrong and interrupt Sims' sleep. To get rid of him, raise the Sims' mood or set the painting on fire. |
* '''[[Tragic Clown|Sunny the Tragic Clown]]''': This infamous NPC will come to life from a painting if Sims are in bad [[mood]]. He will try to cheer them up by doing tricks which always go wrong and interrupt Sims' sleep. To get rid of him, raise the Sims' mood or set the painting on fire. |
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− | * '''[[Grim Reaper]]''': This NPC will come to fetch a Sim's soul if |
+ | * '''[[Grim Reaper]]''': This NPC will come to fetch a Sim's soul if they die. If he is feeling generous, you can make any living Sims plea with him and play Rock-Paper-Scissors with him to bring back the dead Sim. |
− | * '''[[Santa Claus]]''': If a Sim prepares a plate of cookies near a [[Christmas tree]] and a fireplace, Santa Claus might visit and leave presents under the |
+ | * '''[[Santa Claus]]''': If a Sim prepares a plate of cookies near a [[Christmas tree]] and a fireplace, Santa Claus might visit and leave presents under the tree—if all [[Sim]]s in the household are asleep by midnight. |
* '''[[Genie]]''': If a Sim rubs a magic lamp a Genie will appear and grant them a wish, with good or bad consequences. |
* '''[[Genie]]''': If a Sim rubs a magic lamp a Genie will appear and grant them a wish, with good or bad consequences. |
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− | ===New Careers=== |
+ | === New Careers === |
* '''[[Slacker]]''' |
* '''[[Slacker]]''' |
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* '''[[Journalism]]''' |
* '''[[Journalism]]''' |
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* '''[[Music (career)#The Sims|Musician]]''' |
* '''[[Music (career)#The Sims|Musician]]''' |
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− | ===New Building Themes=== |
+ | === New Building Themes === |
* Rustic turn-of-the century houses |
* Rustic turn-of-the century houses |
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* Garish Vegas-style lounges |
* Garish Vegas-style lounges |
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* Retro/sci-fi "Homes of the Future" |
* Retro/sci-fi "Homes of the Future" |
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− | ===Other New Features=== |
+ | === Other New Features === |
* '''[[Zombie]]''' |
* '''[[Zombie]]''' |
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* Allow players to have multiple [[Neighborhood]]s with one installation. |
* Allow players to have multiple [[Neighborhood]]s with one installation. |
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− | ==Gallery== |
+ | == Gallery == |
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− | File:The Sims Livin' Large House.jpg|A house in ''The Sims: Livin' Large |
+ | File:The Sims Livin' Large House.jpg|A house in ''The Sims: Livin' Large'' |
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− | File:The Sims Genie.jpg|A genie in ''The Sims: Livin' Large |
+ | File:The Sims Genie.jpg|A genie in ''The Sims: Livin' Large'' |
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− | + | File:The Sims Livin Large Official Video Trailer|''The Sims: Livin Large'' Official Trailer |
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+ | File:Livinitup.jpg|''The Sims: Livin' It Up'' cover |
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− | ==Media== |
+ | == Media == |
− | ===Audio=== |
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!Track!!Real-world preview! |
!Track!!Real-world preview! |
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+ | |''The Sims: Livin' Large'' Load Music||[[File:Livin Large Load Loop.ogg|noicon]] |
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− | ==Known issues== |
+ | == Known issues == |
⚫ | One common issue about ''The Sims: Livin' Large'' is that sometimes the new objects are not shown in-game, and the base game loading screen is shown instead of the one for ''The Sims: Livin' Large''. To fix this, a patch download is needed, or installing a newer expansion such as ''[[House Party]]''. |
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{{S-tsll}} |
{{S-tsll}} |
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{{The Sims navigation}} |
{{The Sims navigation}} |
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[[es:Los Sims: Más vivos que nunca]] |
[[es:Los Sims: Más vivos que nunca]] |
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[[fr:Les Sims: Ça vous change la vie]] |
[[fr:Les Sims: Ça vous change la vie]] |
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[[pt-br:The Sims: Gozando a Vida]] |
[[pt-br:The Sims: Gozando a Vida]] |
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+ | [[ru:The Sims: Livin' Large]] |
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+ | [[nl:The Sims: Het Rijke Leven]] |
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+ | [[pl:The Sims: Światowe życie]] |
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[[Category:Livin' Large| ]] |
[[Category:Livin' Large| ]] |
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[[Category:Games|Livin' Large, The Sims]] |
[[Category:Games|Livin' Large, The Sims]] |
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[[Category:Expansion packs|Livin' Large, The Sims]] |
[[Category:Expansion packs|Livin' Large, The Sims]] |
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Revision as of 19:23, 16 March 2020
The Sims: Livin' Large | |
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Box art for The Sims: Livin' Large | |
Development | |
Developer(s) | Maxis |
Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
Ratings | ESRB: T |
Release date(s) | Windows NA August 27, 2000 PAL September 8, 2000 Macintosh NA October 23, 2002 |
Technical information | |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
Game features | |
Themes | Esoterica, Vegas |
Creatures | Grim Reaper, Zombie, Genie, Servo |
Related pages | |
Cheats |
The Sims: Livin' Large, known as The Sims: Livin' It Up in Europe, is the first expansion pack for The Sims, released on August 27, 2000. It also shipped with all deluxe editions of The Sims.
Game Features
New Objects
- The "Concoctanation Station": With this chemistry set, Sims can make potions while gaining logic points. Different potions will have different effects, some good, some... not (i.e., the blue potion freshes out three of a Sim's needs, the purple potion turns them into a monster that breaks any objects it attempt to use).
- Antique Lamp: Allows Sims to take a risk to see if their wishes will be granted by the genie who lives inside.
- Crystal Ball: Answer its riddle to change a Sim's personality, or simply gaze into the future.
- Vibromatic Heart Bed: Sims can now get intimate under the covers and perhaps get a new family member.
- Telescope: Take a look at the night sky and possibly even meet aliens!
- Beaver Pelt Moosehead: Bring this furry fellow home for your gameroom or den. The wife is sure to love it.
New NPCs
- Servo: With this expensive item, send the robot inside to do chores. Fire all maids, butlers and gardeners!
- Sunny the Tragic Clown: This infamous NPC will come to life from a painting if Sims are in bad mood. He will try to cheer them up by doing tricks which always go wrong and interrupt Sims' sleep. To get rid of him, raise the Sims' mood or set the painting on fire.
- Grim Reaper: This NPC will come to fetch a Sim's soul if they die. If he is feeling generous, you can make any living Sims plea with him and play Rock-Paper-Scissors with him to bring back the dead Sim.
- Santa Claus: If a Sim prepares a plate of cookies near a Christmas tree and a fireplace, Santa Claus might visit and leave presents under the tree—if all Sims in the household are asleep by midnight.
- Genie: If a Sim rubs a magic lamp a Genie will appear and grant them a wish, with good or bad consequences.
New Careers
New Building Themes
- Rustic turn-of-the century houses
- Garish Vegas-style lounges
- Medieval castles
- Retro/sci-fi "Homes of the Future"
Other New Features
- Zombie
- Allow players to have multiple Neighborhoods with one installation.
Gallery
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
File:Livinitup.jpg|The Sims: Livin' It Up coverMedia
Track | Real-world preview! |
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The Sims: Livin' Large Load Music |
Known issues
One common issue about The Sims: Livin' Large is that sometimes the new objects are not shown in-game, and the base game loading screen is shown instead of the one for The Sims: Livin' Large. To fix this, a patch download is needed, or installing a newer expansion such as House Party.
External links
- The Sims: Livin' Large at the Wayback Machine (archived August 8, 2010)
"The Sims" Chronology | ||
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Preceded by The Sims February 4, 2000 |
"The Sims" Franchise | Followed by The Sims: House Party March 28, 2001 |
"The Sims" PC Series | ||
"The Sims" Series | ||
First expansion pack | "The Sims" Franchise Expansion Packs | |
"The Sims" Series Expansion Packs |
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