Honestly I only know enough about the sims to know that it's wildly popular with alot of people. I try not to associate myself with these people. I think it's for most all of the same reasons that Everquest and all those online games are hugely popular. People like the community or whatever. But really, it's a game about living life just like you do now only with alot less freedom. How that's fun, I don't know. Personally, if you paid anything for the Sims then you paid too much. Pirate always.

I wish I had a game/theatre room. Sounds like it'll be sweet.