Comment on TIL that Will Wright, while making The Sims, was inspired by Quake
threeduck@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Also I understand his house burnt down in the late 20th century, and the joy of rebuilding/furnishing was another motivation for the game.
ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
Yep! That was the story in the book. He grabbed his wife and neighbor, and when they returned, everything was burned to the ground!
He originally wanted it to be about a game where people interacted with furniture to feel things, and it was called Dollhouse. But play testers found watching their Sims more fun.