Qualification:
Avid Gamer (years)
Customer Service Manager (Forced Retired due to Disability)
Web Site Designer
Artist (all Mediums)
Why? So you don't think I am wasting your time and mine.
First let me preface this that I remember when the First Game came out.
It was innovative and new. A world that maintained within itself. (Please remember this the Sims is huge due to your idea) Many have copied since. Remember this and innovate new and exciting things uniquely to this world. Let them continue to be the copy while you remain the original !
Unfortunately I was unable to post until now due to this web site having issues with my account so please understand why there are several.
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