The first time that I discovered The Sims was 12 years ago. I distinctly remember seeing it in my local video game store and thinking, “Wow, this game looks so fun!” Little did I know I was opening the door for a wonderful world full of memories that would forever change my life. I know what you’re thinking, how could a video game truly change someone's life? But trust me when I say that its true, video games really can change your life. That’s the first lesson I learned from playing The Sims.

吨 他第一次，我发现模拟人生是12年前。 我清楚地记得在我当地的视频游戏商店中看到它，然后想：“哇，这个游戏看起来很有趣！” 我几乎不知道我正在为一个美好的世界打开大门，这个美好的世界将永远改变我的生活。 我知道您在想什么，视频游戏如何真正改变某人的生活？ 但是当我说视频游戏确实可以改变您的生活时，请相信我。 这是我从《模拟人生》中学到的第一课。

I started by purchasing the base game for The Sims 2. I quickly became obsessed, playing all night and into the morning. My obsession grew and I purchased more and more expansion packs over the next few months. The Sims 3 was released in 2009 and in 2014 the latest version of the game, The Sims 4, finally released. To this day I am still a dedicated Simmer and continue to be a firm supporter of the franchise.

我首先购买了《模拟人生2》的基础游戏。 我很快就迷上了，整夜玩直到早晨。 在接下来的几个月里，我的痴迷越来越大，我购买了越来越多的扩展包。 《模拟人生3 》于2009年发布，2014年该游戏的最新版本《模拟人生4 》终于发布。 时至今日，我仍然是敬业的Simmer，并继续坚定地支持特许经营。

The Sims has always been more than just a game to me. Quite simply, it has shaped who I am today. Here are some of the ways that The Sims changed my life as well as some of the lessons that I have learned by playing.

对我而言， 《模拟人生》一直不只是一个游戏。 很简单，它决定了我今天的身份。 这是《模拟人生》改变我生活的一些方式，以及我从玩游戏中学到的一些经验教训。

1.它扩大了我的自由和创造力 (1. It expanded my freedom and creativity)

The Sims is not just an ordinary simulation game. The Sims has depth, character, and meaning. Players can connect with the characters in the game because the characters and stories are created by the player from scratch. The player is in control and has the freedom to decide how they want to play based on their individual gameplay style. Growing up, The Sims provided me with the freedom and power to decide how I wanted to experience this simulated life. The structure of the game also helped me develop my creative skills. Creating my sims, designing the interior and exterior of their houses, and deciding their stories allowed me to become more creative in many different aspects of my real life.

模拟人生不仅仅是一个普通的模拟游戏。 模拟人生具有深度，性格和意义。 玩家可以与游戏中的角色联系，因为角色和故事是由玩家从头开始创建的。 玩家可以控制自己，并可以根据自己的玩法风格自由决定自己的玩法。 长大后， 《模拟人生》为我提供了自由和权力，让我可以决定如何体验这种模拟生活。 游戏的结构也帮助我提高了创造能力。 创建模拟人生，设计房屋的内部和外部，并确定他们的故事，使我在现实生活的许多不同方面变得更有创造力。

2.它教会了我责任 (2. It taught me responsibility)

Who said that taking care of your sims didn't teach you anything about real-life responsibilities? Sims players need to maintain the hunger, sleep, and hygiene bars all while maintaining their jobs, families, and finances. When I first started playing at the age of 11 years old, the concept of responsibility was still relatively new for me. Taking care of my sims taught me valuable lessons about basic needs and the importance of maintaining them. It also taught me important lessons about handling finances, jobs, and having a family. The game shaped my ability to take responsibility and care for myself and others.

谁说照顾您的模拟人生对您的现实生活没有任何帮助？ 模拟人生玩家需要保持饥饿，睡眠和卫生状况，同时还要维持工作，家庭和经济状况。 当我11岁开始玩游戏时，责任的概念对我来说仍然相对较新。 照顾我的模拟人生给了我关于基本需求及其维持重要性的宝贵经验。 它也教会了我关于处理财务，工作和建立家庭的重要课程。 这场比赛塑造了我承担责任和照顾自己和他人的能力。

3.这成了我的疗法 (3. It became my therapy)

Growing up, The Sims allowed me to escape my real life and enter a virtual world where I can have control. It became an outlet during times of anxiety, frustration, or sadness. I knew that when I entered the game, I would be able to escape whatever troubles I was going through at the time and enjoy this simulated world. The game can also be silly and fun and could put a smile on my face when nothing else could. I could always count on The Sims, no matter what was happening in the real world.

长大后， 《模拟人生》使我摆脱了现实生活，进入了我可以控制的虚拟世界。 在焦虑，沮丧或悲伤的时候，它成了出口。 我知道，当我进入游戏时，我将能够摆脱当时遇到的任何麻烦，并享受这个模拟的世界。 游戏也可能很愚蠢而有趣，可能在其他任何事情都无法满足时让我微笑。 无论现实世界发生什么，我总是可以指望《模拟人生》 。

4.它加强了我的友谊 (4. It strengthened my friendships)

Some of the best memories that I have with my friends are from the moments where we would open our computers and play The Sims. Not only was I able to create these memories in my friendships growing up, but I continue to create memories in The Sims with my friends today. My best friend and I continue to play the game, laugh hysterically, and connect with the sims that we create together. We even create inside jokes! The game helped me to connect with my friends and create even more fun memories with them.

我和朋友一起留下的一些最好的回忆是从我们打开电脑玩《模拟人生》的那一刻起。 我不仅能够在成长的友谊中创造这些回忆，而且今天我继续与朋友们在《模拟人生》中创造回忆。 我和我最好的朋友继续玩游戏，歇斯底里地笑，并与我们一起创造的模拟人生联系在一起。 我们甚至创造内在笑话！ 游戏帮助我与朋友建立联系，并与他们一起创造更多有趣的回忆。

5.它教会了我如何做我自己(并享受生活！) (5. It taught me how to be myself (and have fun in life!))

Overall, the game truly helped me feel comfortable in my own skin and to appreciate what makes me unique. Each sim has its own personality traits, characteristics, and individuality. My sims taught me how to embrace who I am and the individual characteristics that make me, me. And finally, the most important lesson I learned from my time playing The Sims is to always have fun and to live life to the fullest. The quirkiness of the game always reminds me to have fun in life and appreciate every day.

总体而言，这款游戏真正帮助我感到自己的皮肤舒适，并欣赏了让我与众不同的东西。 每个模拟市民都有自己的个性特征，特征和个性。 我的模拟人生教会了我如何拥抱自己和成为我的个性。 最后，我在玩《模拟人生》时所学到的最重要的一课是，始终保持乐趣并充实地生活。 游戏的古怪之处总是使我想起生活中的乐趣并每天欣赏。

The Sims changed my life and will always be important to me. I can look back on the past 12 years of playing this game and be thankful that I found it that one day in the video game store. If you haven’t already, play The Sims. It’s an amazing game (and it may even change your life, too).

模拟人生改变了我的生活，对我来说永远很重要。 我可以回顾过去12年来玩此游戏的过程，并很感激我有一天在视频游戏商店中发现了它。 如果您还没有，请玩《模拟人生》 。 这是一个了不起的游戏(它甚至可能改变您的生活)。