Chat With Luc Barthelet About Bella Goth and Sims 2

A whopping 500 people were in attendance to hear what Luc had to say about Bella Goth and what the characters of Sims2 are like. For those who missed it, read the transcripts.

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:00:02 PM)
Hi everyone!

MaxisKitty (Nov 6, 2003 6:00:16 PM)
Hello and welcome to today's chat with Luc Barthelet, General Manager (who some of you maybe familiar with from the Sims 2 preview video) here at Maxis. Today we will be talking about Bella!

Sim_Boy (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:14 PM)
Hi everybody! and hi Luc! I got a question....When is Create-A-Sim going to be realased ? ? In the last chat you said in November but in the FAQ section I read you’re going to release the tools in December... so finally, when ?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:14 PM)
We will release create a sim in december

shareallicu (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:43 PM)
have you decided on an official name for CAS yet? is it going to be CAS?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:43 PM)
I hope we call it SimExtruder!

CaramelCutie411 (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:56 PM)
So how are you and Bella? I think alot of us are jealous of her :-\

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:01:56 PM)
We are doing ok

Vera (Nov 6, 2003 6:02:08 PM)
Will Bella be a playable character, or an NPC?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:02:08 PM)
Bella will be a playable character

evyon (Nov 6, 2003 6:02:31 PM)
Will Mortimmer and Casandra still come with Bella?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:02:31 PM)
Yes. also Cassandra is a little older now

total_sims_fan (Nov 6, 2003 6:03:08 PM)
luc, what is your facination with bella goth? and what does mortimar have to say about it?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:03:08 PM)
I think all Sims fan have had an adventure with Bella. Because she visits all the new sim players

midge0214 (Nov 6, 2003 6:03:29 PM)
has cassandra changed? is she not such a goodie two shoes now?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:03:30 PM)
Cassandra is a teenager now.

MaxisKitty (Nov 6, 2003 6:04:00 PM)
*eyes blink at how many questions are flying by* slow down a bit! yikes!

shareallicu (Nov 6, 2003 6:04:16 PM)
I heard that sims 2 has a built in customization tool for Objects? If that is true will it be fairly simple to ues? I didn't have much success with Maya:(

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:04:16 PM)
the built in tool is the in game design tool. it is as easy as making bitmaps.

Lord_Birger (Nov 6, 2003 6:04:48 PM)
What is your favourite NPC then Luc?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:04:48 PM)
I like the French maid!

Mandi (Nov 6, 2003 6:05:09 PM)
Is Bella elderly now?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:05:09 PM)
I know I have gray hair, but Bella is still an adult.

Hayz (Nov 6, 2003 6:05:29 PM)
When we marry an Npc, how will the npc be replaced?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:05:29 PM)
he is not replaced. he continues to have his/her job

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:05:56 PM)
430 players in the room!

Ezrianna (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:13 PM)
Can a mother have twins or triplets?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:13 PM)
twin yes. triplets are extremelly rare

Joshua (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:32 PM)
Can you have an affair with bella

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:32 PM)
Yes you can. but watch for mortimer

krispyben_06 (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:48 PM)
so if you marry the maid she will still continue to clean your house ?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:48 PM)
Funny. I don't know. I need to try

MaxisLucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:06:55 PM)
Please try to only ask questions. The queue is going by too fast for us to read right now and lots of it is people with "me, too" response.

Simygurl12344 (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:05 PM)
do pregnant women get morning sickness?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:05 PM)
Yes

kattofstarfox (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:28 PM)
Why did Bella marry Mortimer?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:28 PM)
he was her brother's best friend

ToniBrax_lil_sis (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:36 PM)
Can we have some screen shots of Bella and her grown-up family

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:36 PM)
coming soon

richard brown (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:59 PM)
Is the Goth Residence the same?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:07:59 PM)
no it is larger and much better. Bella has been prmoted a few times and they got more $$$

sweetheaven12314 (Nov 6, 2003 6:08:52 PM)
what will the rating be for this game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:08:52 PM)
we are aiming for a T rating

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:09:03 PM)
Hi Emily!

PnM (Nov 6, 2003 6:09:33 PM)
Can we buy a wig for Bob Newby?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:09:33 PM)
no but a hat you can

lollipopeclipse (Nov 6, 2003 6:09:49 PM)
Does Bella still wear that sexy, charismatic dress?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:09:49 PM)
yes and the new one has many more polygons...

Holly5256 (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:06 PM)
how will a sims woman know shes pregnant?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:06 PM)
morning sickness

thesiddog (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:20 PM)
--Will the Goths have relatives considering there will be a family tree? Does Bella have a single sister?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:20 PM)
yes we will know more about the Goth

hindumonkey1 (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:45 PM)
is there really goin to be a community lot for the sims?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:10:45 PM)
Yes. you can go there from their house

keys101us (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:18 PM)
Can Bob Newbie work out and get some abs? Or is he always fat?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:18 PM)
he could get fit. he does not seem to want though

J5858 (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:30 PM)
will a pregnant sim's belly grow in size?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:30 PM)
Yes! and yes

Serpent (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:56 PM)
has the goths house changed?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:11:56 PM)
Yes the game can build a much better house for them now. it is still a little crippy though

kara (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:20 PM)
Can my sims visit Bella in Bella's house??

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:21 PM)
yes

kateko (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:28 PM)
If I promise to make a sim named Luc, and I have him marry Bella, can I beta test the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:28 PM)
you can try

)Chiappetta 56( (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:36 PM)
Will there be a grim reaper?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:36 PM)
Yes.

simcatanina (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:55 PM)
Are sims attracted to other 'fit' sims?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:12:55 PM)
based on their personality

AlaskaSim (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:13 PM)
will pregnant women get mad at their husbands and will they have wierd cravings?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:13 PM)
is that how it goes? if so they will.

Darcel (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:17 PM)
Can sim kids move out when their adults?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:18 PM)
yes

_chancass_ (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:47 PM)
is the grim reaper scarier?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:13:47 PM)
No he is a nice guy and he will take you for a ride

lollipopeclipse (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:14 PM)
Will Servo be around??

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:14 PM)
Nope. Servo's batteries fully discharged and he did not make it in Sims 2

MaxisLucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:17 PM)
Please be patient about your questions - there are so many questions coming in right now, we can't keep up with reading them. Thanks -

Rebosama (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:27 PM)
Can Sims now kill each other? Say, if Mortimer gets suspicious, could he slip a poisoned cocktail Luc's way?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:28 PM)
I hope not

LuckieBlackKat (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:52 PM)
will the sim toddlers really be able to fly around on a ceiling fan?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:14:52 PM)
Not in the game yet. thank you for reminding me.

simcrazy (Nov 6, 2003 6:15:29 PM)
can you put your child up for adoption if you do not want them?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:15:30 PM)
Yes. and the social worker is really cute by the way!

mikeblue33 (Nov 6, 2003 6:15:50 PM)
Will there be super human sims, like the fire breather in the video

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:15:50 PM)
Hey I can do that too.

evyon (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:01 PM)
Can you make the women rip off their shirts?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:01 PM)
Me personally?

~*~Ria~*~ (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:19 PM)
can sims lay on their bed rather than just sleep in it?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:19 PM)
Yes. they can relax in bed. and more

C_Wise222 (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:30 PM)
CAn you marry the social worker

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:30 PM)
I am working on it!

User (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:34 PM)
Will babies really puke?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:34 PM)
Yes

Enjoji (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:39 PM)
will you be writing tutorials on how to create new body meshes, or something?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:39 PM)
Yes

Ambro (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:54 PM)
How old is Casandra in the new game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:54 PM)
She is a teen

Skelli (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:59 PM)
Will Cassandra turn into a bratty teen like me?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:16:59 PM)
Yes

love_buzz (Nov 6, 2003 6:17:15 PM)
what kind of interactions would adults have with babies?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:17:15 PM)
They have to teach them things, like walking

Schweighsr (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:31 PM)
I want to start creating custom content *NOW*! When will tools and/or specifications be released so that we can start making walls, floors, etc.?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:32 PM)
you can start making bitmaps in 1024x1024 or 512x512. I am pretty sure you will be able to import them when the tool is released.

vampiress_kitty (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:47 PM)
Do you enjoy torturing us by making us wait for TS2?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:47 PM)
not sure who is torturing who. It is hard work!

simcrazy (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:58 PM)
how long is it before a pregnant sim will have her baby?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:18:58 PM)
2-3 Sims days

Dixi (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:06 PM)
Is this game totally 3D? Really?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:06 PM)
totally really!

AngelinLeather (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:26 PM)
Will there be cheat codes in TS2 like our beloved rosebud, or will we not be able to be lazy anymore?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:26 PM)
rosebud will work.

Sims2Freak (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:32 PM)
Do they have to potty train there kids

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:19:32 PM)
yes

Dereks Allsims (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:12 PM)
Can we see our kids at school on the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:12 PM)
not in the Sims 2. Do you think we should do an expansion pack about school?

Claire (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:18 PM)
I'm dying here!! Will Bella have more kids?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:18 PM)
no

Professor Cumquatt (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:29 PM)
Has Mortimer ever caught you "playing" with Bella?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:29 PM)
not yet. I am very careful

Crazysims (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:37 PM)
What happens if your kid isn't **POTTY TRAINED**??

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:20:37 PM)
Guess

JZ (Nov 6, 2003 6:21:09 PM)
Whats the deal with the rosebud cheat? Is that your pet name for Bella Luc?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:21:09 PM)
Will came up with that name

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:21:18 PM)
ok stop guessing it is killing us

Frost (Nov 6, 2003 6:21:41 PM)
What happens if your child isnt taught to walk??

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:21:41 PM)
they figure it out as they grow up.

MaxisLucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:08 PM)
Please be patient about your questions - there are so many questions coming in right now, we can't keep up with reading them. Thanks -

XuKano (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:14 PM)
Why can't bella have more kids?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:14 PM)
She could, she decided not to.

siggyb2too (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:30 PM)
More importantly, has your wife ever caught you "playing" with Bella?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:30 PM)
Nope. I can turn that monitor off really fast.

Lord_Birger (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:52 PM)
Will my sims plants be affected by my sims talking to them?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:52 PM)
Sure. Like in real life.....

starlitenight (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:57 PM)
Will the police and fireman still walk to the house?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:22:57 PM)
Yes

Mike (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:21 PM)
I want to pre make some neighborhood terrains, what size maps can I use to import from SC4? Just terrain or roads and sidewalks too?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:21 PM)
Terrain and roads.

bossygirl4ever (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:45 PM)
Will Bella or Mortimer look different?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:45 PM)
Yes. they look way better.

jumbz11 (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:58 PM)
will sims be able to know that there 2nd cousins or 3rd cousins are related to them? And will they have a specific family feature?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:23:58 PM)
yes relatives matter.

Hannah1670 (Nov 6, 2003 6:24:13 PM)
how long is a life cycle? or at least tell us how long one of the stages is.... please?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:24:13 PM)
Babies are only 2-3 sims days

juju (Nov 6, 2003 6:25:12 PM)
so hypothetically we could have cul-de-sacs in the sims?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:25:13 PM)
Yes

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:25:40 PM)
to go in the Sims 2. start with a 64x64 city in SimCity4

richard brown (Nov 6, 2003 6:25:48 PM)
Please Mr Batherlet, answer my question - When is CAS out?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:25:48 PM)
December

td2004 (Nov 6, 2003 6:26:41 PM)
on the sims 2 site, when you start the chat you see a picture of Bella and Mortimer. Is that really what they will look like in The Sims 2?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:26:41 PM)
Yes

VelvetMoon1617 (Nov 6, 2003 6:26:54 PM)
I like the fact that we can sorta create our own skins. Will there be any skins with tatoos in the Create A Sim mode?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:26:54 PM)
yes

sugarbabealison (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:17 PM)
Please Luc Answer This, Will Sims have cars?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:17 PM)
I don't think so, but there is a chance

DLMsGirl (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:28 PM)
why did you push back the release of CAS?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:28 PM)
it was not finished

sim_lova (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:37 PM)
How Long Does This "CHAT" last?

MaxisLucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:37 PM)
This chat runs from 3 pm to 4 pm PST. The transcripts will be up on the site in the next day or so for you to check out!

Jullie (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:45 PM)
Can u change the neighborhood if you do not have sim city4?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:27:45 PM)
yes but not the terrain or the roads

The Slayer (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:10 PM)
PLEASE! What will we see insted of the gray on our lot? other houses? trees? PLEASE!

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:10 PM)
you see more terrain around the house, and the sky

simaholic (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:21 PM)
Does a sim male grow bald through his transition from adult to senior?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:22 PM)
it can happen

NJRockStar (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:26 PM)
what are some face expressions they can make?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:27 PM)

tigerred53 (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:36 PM)
how many expansion packs will you plan on making for the sims 2?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:36 PM)
7

Adriana Wolfe (Nov 6, 2003 6:28:56 PM)
What kind of WEATHER will there be? Just rain and sunshine?

Lord_Birger (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:05 PM)
Can Bella walk over to Bob or does she have to call for a cab?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:06 PM)
bob can call bella. or they can meet in a community lot

DanishPastry (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:15 PM)
Will there be a Sims 3

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:15 PM)
only if everyone buys Sims 2

Watup8 (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:27 PM)
Will Cassandra Goth still have glasses on when she get older,or will they remove somehow?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:28 PM)
Glasses are accesories.

juju (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:34 PM)
will a male child automatically grow up to have a beard if his father has one?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:34 PM)
no

JZ (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:50 PM)
Luc, what is your most favourite feature in The Sims 2 or what have you enjoyed working on the most?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:29:50 PM)
The camera

VelvetMoon1617 (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:01 PM)
Exactly how many different skin colors are in the sims 2 now?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:01 PM)
4. but custom content can add many more

jfade (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:23 PM)
Luc, is it true that we will be able to record full fledged video footage of our sims having events happen to them?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:23 PM)
yes

Duchess (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:47 PM)
Will you be able to change the babies gender if they have a boy and they wanted a girl or something?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:31:47 PM)
only in CAS

XuKano (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:03 PM)
When are you going to come upo with the final Sistem Requirements?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:03 PM)
it should be published in a couple of days

simmysky (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:13 PM)
ANSWER LUC, PLEASE.. SO TIRED..will Bella be able to sneeze and cough now in the sims 2????????

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:13 PM)
if she is sick

Professor Cumquatt (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:46 PM)
*holds microphone up to MaxisLuc* So tell me some more about Custom Content.

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:32:46 PM)
Our goal is to enable the users to control all the pixels on the screen

allie (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:05 PM)
Can children be punished? As in little Sammie had a raging teen party and her parents found out, could she be yelled at?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:05 PM)
lectured yes.

Crazysims (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:43 PM)
What is the newest item you LOVE the most??

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:43 PM)
The TV with the AVI files we can custom make

NahanaTawani (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:54 PM)
The new Bella is very pretty, was any Extra attention spent on her? *nudge nudge * *wink wink*

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:54 PM)
yes. wink wink

Holly5256 (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:58 PM)
are u really typing the answers to all these questions luc?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:33:59 PM)
YES

lucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:08 PM)
Ca you give us pictures of Bob and Betty please?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:08 PM)
coming in december

starlitenight (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:19 PM)
Will Bernie and Marty be in the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:19 PM)
most likely

Jullie (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:23 PM)
SEASONS? yes or no PLEASE

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:23 PM)
no

Schweighsr (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:36 PM)
When creating a building in TS2, is it three floors *plus* an attic, or three floors *including* an attic?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:34:36 PM)
4 floors total I bleieve

Jendow (Nov 6, 2003 6:35:33 PM)
Will great ts1 sites like ‘Persimmon Grove’ and ‘Around the Sims’ be given the tools to make TS2 objects, heads and skins? I would hate to see them go YES or NO please?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:35:33 PM)
YES

shugakitten (Nov 6, 2003 6:35:42 PM)
Prove to me that you are answering real life questions right now and not pre-determined questions that somebody working for you by answering to this post. Thank you

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:35:42 PM)
ping

C_Wise222 (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:05 PM)
In the new screenshots we saw a new very tiny control panel, is this a minamized version of the standerd one?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:06 PM)
that was an old one.

Scaper-X (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:15 PM)
Can pools/hot tubs be inside the house now?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:15 PM)
hot tubs yes.

decomposed_star (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:31 PM)
Can you REALLY pretty much create a likeness of anyone in CAS?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:31 PM)
Yes.

Eight Duckies (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:39 PM)
ANSWEAR ME! why don't you guys put in basements? EVERYONE WANTS EM!

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:39 PM)
I want them too.

Cinnamonchick (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:47 PM)
Does maxis have any suprises waiting for us?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:36:47 PM)
BIG TIME

XuKano (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:22 PM)
Will ytou get electrocuted in the pool?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:22 PM)
that's called drowning. not electrocution

Schweighsr (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:48 PM)
Tell us about swimming pools, please. Can we build round or curved swimming pools? Can Sims interact with each other or play water games in swimming pools?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:48 PM)
no curves. nice water though

allecher (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:57 PM)
Will Sims notice the BURGLAR robbing them? Will the BURGLAR still use the front door, or sneak in a side window?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:37:58 PM)
Yes they will notice.

ReflectedSky (Nov 6, 2003 6:38:30 PM)
will all of the female sims have the same voice, and all of the males have the same voice? or will there be varied pitches to their voices? (like deep voices, medium voices, high voices)

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:38:31 PM)
multi voices. although with simlish it is sometimes tough to tell.

Guest (Nov 6, 2003 6:38:40 PM)
WHAT IS CAS???????????

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:38:41 PM)
Create a Sim

dada121 (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:03 PM)
Luc, will there be a replica of you in the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:03 PM)
Not If I know about it

simaholic (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:09 PM)
cAn you play all the sims in a family or just one?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:09 PM)
all

Glip (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:18 PM)
Do sims age slowly or do they 'pop' into the nextage

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:18 PM)
they have a transition moment.

XuKano (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:27 PM)
What happens if you marry the burglar and he gets caught?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:27 PM)
you feel lonely

magic_teena (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:51 PM)
MaxisLuc, did you record a simmish voice?? Man I would really luv it if u did!!

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:51 PM)
nope. nobody gets my accent

Courtney (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:56 PM)
will there be sibling riverley?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:39:56 PM)
yes

iluvthesims505 (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:02 PM)
Can teens cook? Will they be able to Serve Breakfast instead of just having snacks?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:02 PM)
yes

die_engel (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:12 PM)
For Cassandra, did you actually mix Bella and Mortimer, or did you just make her from scratch?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:12 PM)
Mixed DNA

midge0214 (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:24 PM)
will bella and mortimer actually be able to interact w/Cassandra? They didn't in the sims 1

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:24 PM)
yes

SparkyDreamer (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:45 PM)
MaxisLuc, will sims care if their spouse dies?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:40:45 PM)
yes

Glip (Nov 6, 2003 6:41:31 PM)
When you say mixed DNA is that just mixed features or personality too?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:41:31 PM)
all of it

Dansminx (Nov 6, 2003 6:41:52 PM)
Will Miss Crumplebottom be back?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:41:52 PM)
Bad news on that front. I think we lost her.

decomposed_star (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:01 PM)
Luc, My Darling.. Will there be a spikey haired sim girl?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:01 PM)
Yes

shugakitten (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:32 PM)
If I married the maid, will she get paid for the cooking and cleaning?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:32 PM)
The money cheat is not enough? you have to exploit the NPCs?

KaiKhor (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:51 PM)
Will a Sim be able to marry their sibling?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:42:51 PM)
can't propose to family

Cinnamonchick (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:26 PM)
If sims are rich..do they relize it?and vice versa?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:26 PM)
Yes. they have aspirations like being rich

Professor Cumquatt (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:35 PM)
If you marry an NPC, will they have a personality?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:35 PM)
YES. great question!

MaxisLucky (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:36 PM)
Typing in caps is not cool Please refrain from that, ok? Thanks.

Willardness90 (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:41 PM)
Luc, will sims have to do their laundry?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:41 PM)
no

CaramelCutie411 (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:56 PM)
Is it possible for other sims to actually propose to you?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:43:56 PM)
don't know. I'll check

McKena (Nov 6, 2003 6:44:02 PM)
Can women propose to men?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:44:02 PM)
yes

MaRtiNiKBoI (Nov 6, 2003 6:44:23 PM)
je sais que vous comprenez pas tous le francais mais es ce que Sonia et Sandra seront cancer?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:44:23 PM)
je ne sais pas

rahlink (Nov 6, 2003 6:45:07 PM)
will there be multiple neighborhoods? how many houses are in the neighborhood?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:45:07 PM)
Yes. we will ship with 3. a neighborhood can have at least 50 houses. we will not fill them however. The Sims exchange will allow you to get some from the site

bossygirl4ever (Nov 6, 2003 6:45:20 PM)
Can you still create albums?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:45:20 PM)
Yes. including Videos

taf (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:08 PM)
Will it be on xbox or only for pc

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:08 PM)
We are shipping BustinOut in december on Xbox PS2, GC and GBA

BubbleWrap (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:14 PM)
Parlez-vous francais?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:14 PM)
pui

alexdulot (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:19 PM)
Bonjour Luc! Répondez moi je vous en pris! est-ce que les mamans auront une congé de maternité?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:19 PM)
non

simaholic (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:24 PM)
Will sims have astological signs???

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:46:24 PM)
yes

hellokity (Nov 6, 2003 6:47:12 PM)
is there a moon or sun in sims2? Oh luc are you married? if yes,does your wife play sims?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:47:12 PM)
I have not seen the moon nor the sun. but we have shadows. yes I married. she plays the sims once a year. just to make me happy

JZ (Nov 6, 2003 6:47:21 PM)
Will the HUGE house that is in the pics be included with the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:47:21 PM)
yes

greenwichgirl (Nov 6, 2003 6:48:31 PM)
Does your wife know that a lot of the ladies on the BBS think you are very attractive? If so, is she jealous?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:48:31 PM)
ok don't get me into trouble here.

oops (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:00 PM)
Luc - If a Sim has pink hair when she's a teen, will she still have it when she's an adult?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:00 PM)
Hair color can change upon aging

windnotes (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:07 PM)
will any of the houses included in the game be furnished?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:08 PM)
yes

simmysky (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:36 PM)
Luc, will you be having personal chats with the sims 2 webmasters???

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:36 PM)
there will be at a future date

Graciesim (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:44 PM)
In a video about The Sims 2 I saw a sim take a picture of her family. Will I be able to see pictures Sims have taken from their point of view?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:44 PM)
YES

katikins (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:51 PM)
Will old ladies have blue hair then?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:49:51 PM)
yes

misty (Nov 6, 2003 6:50:17 PM)
With the telescope can you spy on your neighbors and if so can you see what they are doing?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:50:17 PM)
I have not looked through it myself, but from the sims reaction, it appears they are seeing something

simsareawesome (Nov 6, 2003 6:50:38 PM)
can pregnant sims "play" while they are pregnant?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:50:38 PM)
I think so. pregnancy is not a sickness.

alphagirl (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:03 PM)
How long after Sims2 will the first addon be released?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:03 PM)
don't know yet, we are doing our best to release the first EP as quickly as possible.

Dru (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:12 PM)
Luc pourquoi ne pas venir faire un chat sur notre tout nouveau site sim officiel français un de ces jours? On est peu nombreux à parler anglais et on doit tout traduire pour les autres ! Ce serait sympa

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:12 PM)
pas de probleme

chris (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:17 PM)
Hey luc will ther be a sims burstin' out for pc?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:17 PM)
no

Willardness90 (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:33 PM)
Will new sims still start with $20,000?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:51:33 PM)
propably a little more. inflation you know

bubblegum (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:09 PM)
is there a will wright npc in the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:09 PM)
no. Will Wright is a real person

Cgirl04 (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:15 PM)
Can personalities change with time?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:15 PM)
Yes.

SparkyDreamer (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:29 PM)
Do teens have their own money?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:29 PM)
yes, in their dream.

Lauraliz (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:34 PM)
how much will the game cost? around $50?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:52:34 PM)
$49

Eight Duckies (Nov 6, 2003 6:53:01 PM)
Can sims get money from their parents?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:53:01 PM)
Money is household money

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:53:12 PM)
But each sim has its inventory

000000000 (Nov 6, 2003 6:53:29 PM)
Will any of the people from MAXIS be in the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:53:29 PM)
Don't think so.

oops (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:16 PM)
When a baby is born, do you get to pick how they'll look through every stage of their life?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:16 PM)
no. the DNA decides

AngelinLeather (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:43 PM)
Will there still be little picture bubbles above a Sims head when they speak?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:43 PM)
yes. now in color

TheSimsGuy (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:56 PM)
Can Sims watch TV from their bed (I do that a lot)?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:54:56 PM)
not sure. I'll try

Sims_Lover_03 (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:08 PM)
how advanced is the DNA process?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:09 PM)
I think the DNA is nailed now.

Tisha (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:17 PM)
So don't marry an ugly sim if you don't want ugly kids?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:17 PM)
yeap!

gourmetgurl (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:34 PM)
how was you date with bella

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:34 PM)
kind of short. she played pinball a lot. she is really good at it.

sunbonnet (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:41 PM)
Will some babies be fussier than others?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:55:41 PM)
yes

Love angel danielle (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:00 PM)
Can u make anime faces in the sims..like having really big eyes

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:00 PM)
YES

Serpent (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:12 PM)
If one sim flushes the toilet when another sim is in the shower will he/she get scorched?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:12 PM)
Yes if it is a cheap shower

siggyb2too (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:20 PM)
Is there such a thing as an ugly Sim?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:20 PM)
oh yes

kyrliah (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:34 PM)
Will there be some kind of vanity mirror so that women(and girls) change their hairstyle and makeup?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:34 PM)
probably in an EP.

Maize (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:46 PM)
Are the pink flamingoes in The Sims 2? They are a necessity!

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:46 PM)
yes

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:56:54 PM)
and the gnomes

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:01 PM)
4 minutes to go

MaxisKitty (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:17 PM)
We have four more minutes till teh end.. though we have more then enough questions then we coudl ever possibly hope to answer

thesiddog (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:30 PM)
Will there be llamas in the game?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:30 PM)
nope

starlitenight (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:36 PM)
Will there be more interactions with sim babies in the sims 2?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:57:36 PM)
yes

Professor Cumquatt (Nov 6, 2003 6:58:09 PM)
Hey Luc, will there be more advanced personality controls? (No offense Maxis guys, but the personality thing in the Sims wasn't quite up to my expectations) After all, what's on the inside is what counts.

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:58:09 PM)
not more controls, but better defined and more extreme

kateko (Nov 6, 2003 6:58:39 PM)
Can you control baby's actions?

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 6:58:39 PM)
you can control the toddler

nanshi_nibble (Nov 6, 2003 7:00:23 PM)
Luc, Is it possible for you to leave answers to our questions on the sims2 site. Like an Official FAQ section?? It helps quash all the rumours

MaxisLuc (Nov 6, 2003 7:00:23 PM)
there is an FAQ on the site today at http://thesims2.ea.com/about_faq.php