Redmondian Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 6:02:05 PM) Hello and Welcome to the Makin' Magic Chat with Producer Jonathan Knight and Designer Jenna Chalmers! MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:02:19 PM) Hello! Thank you for coming! MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:02:37 PM) Some of you may have Makin Magic already... MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:02:51 PM) so i'm sure you have lots of good questions MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:02:53 PM) :-) maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:03:01 PM) Sorry for any confusion. Oct. 28 was our "ship date" in North America, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's in stores that day. What we call "street date" can vary from country to country, state to state, town to town. We expect full distribution in stores by Halloween. Hibumba (Oct 30, 2003 6:03:51 PM) when does the sims 2 come out MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 6:03:51 PM) Today's chat is about Makin' Magic. We'll be having a Sims 2 chat soon, so save up your questions until that chat! Thanks. Adrianna (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:15 PM) so.......what are some of the new objects in Makin' Magic? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:15 PM) Oh my gosh...tooo many to list... MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:31 PM) alot of them have to do with earning skills... MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:41 PM) and earning magic tokens Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:54 PM) Hi, How do the flamingo hostess' entertain? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:04:54 PM) These characters are great. They tell you jokes, give you backrubs, they hug you... just all around "nice person" stuff! Makes it real easy on your Social motive... managerhelm (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:00 PM) hi, i would like to compliment you guys on Makin Magic, wondeful game, good jobs guys maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:00 PM) Thanks! Glad you like it. We had a blast making it. jus (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:33 PM) what r some new things in making magic besides they can use magic MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:33 PM) You can cook new kinds of food. Grow grapes and elderberries... Build rollercoasters.... all kinds of fun stuff other than the new magical gameplay Whiner89 (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:34 PM) How many gnomes can be working at one time. is there a limit? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:06:34 PM) No, there's no limit. Only limited by how much it may bog down your computer. kattofstarfox (Oct 30, 2003 6:07:44 PM) How do you prevent dragons from causing fires? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:07:44 PM) If you take care of the dragon egg, you will get a well-behaved dragon... On the otherhand...if you do not take care of the egg.... LOOK OUT :-) 12992 (Oct 30, 2003 6:07:49 PM) Jenna or Jonathan...Im SimChica reporting from SimChica! Do you belive that this will be the best expansion pack yet for The Sims 1? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:07:49 PM) They are all so different, and all really great in their own way... we don't really think of any as the "best". But I do think this will be remembered as the most adventurous and outrageous pack, and that's something we definitely set out to achieve. PolarBearOnIce (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:03 PM) Are there any easter eggs in Makin' Magic? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:03 PM) Yes :-) dark_demon123 (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:23 PM) Hey maxis JGknight And maxisJenna I was wondering wat ur fav part about the game maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:23 PM) I've got a soft spot in my heart for the gnomes... MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:34 PM) gnomes are super cute! MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:08:48 PM) i like the new location too Adrianna (Oct 30, 2003 6:09:04 PM) will there be like a carnival type thing like there was in vacation? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:09:04 PM) Yes, there are some great carnival objects, and they will go well with your Vacation objects, if you want to combine them. simlover (Oct 30, 2003 6:09:24 PM) can the scarecrow be enchanted? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:09:24 PM) Yes. Doost560 (Oct 30, 2003 6:10:25 PM) How Do You Get The Crystal's To Grow In Your Yard? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:10:25 PM) By practicing magic :-) casicas (Oct 30, 2003 6:10:46 PM) i have decided against using thr gnome gardener as he scared me very much by attacking me and freaking out, where on this planet did this amusing idea come from maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:10:46 PM) We knew we wanted to make a spell that would bring to life some inanimate objects. The garden gnome was the first one that came to mind, we just knew it would be hilarious. golden_feather (Oct 30, 2003 6:11:13 PM) what is the spell Age of Instant maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:11:13 PM) This spell lets you transform a child into an adult. But be careful... it's permanent! XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:11:58 PM) Are the gargoyles just for decorating? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:11:58 PM) Yes. and for building your mechanical skill..... XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:00 PM) Who can I get "Black Roses" or Clown COnfetti" maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:00 PM) Black Roses get left on your lawn by the Obsessed Fan. Clown Confetti is won by solving a quest from one of the vendors at Magic Town. simlover (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:19 PM) I was wondering if crystals and beanstalks grow faster and are easier to grow in creepy hollow? Or is it the same anywhere maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:19 PM) Yes, they grow faster if you move your family to the Magic Town lots. thesiddog (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:32 PM) What do I need to bring the gnomes to life? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:32 PM) Butter , toadstools, and pixie dust MagicSimTeen (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:39 PM) What are the problems with the serial numbers I've been hearing about? What do you do if you have problems with the serial number? MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:39 PM) The problems with the serial numbers have been resolved. If you continue to have problems, please contact EA tech support. showtime slacker (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:42 PM) did any of you find the clown rides creepy? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:12:42 PM) Of course! We designed them to be! superbanana000 (Oct 30, 2003 6:13:34 PM) Can you help me install Makin' Magic, I keep getting a "Catastophic Error" message? MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 6:13:34 PM) Post on the Makin Magic Section on the Sims.com Boards. Maxis Producer might be able to help you out Adrianna (Oct 30, 2003 6:13:57 PM) Is it true that we can change pets into humans and vice versa? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:13:57 PM) You can "turn" the egg, you can "rock" it... but my favorite is when they put headphones on the egg, so the little dragon embryo can hear Mozart! Jaemsysn (Oct 30, 2003 6:14:09 PM) Are there a lot of new skins? Can you be a Vampire or Vampiress? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:14:09 PM) Yes, there are some great new skins in "Create-A-Sim"...PLUS there is a spell that you can use to temporarily tranfor you infor some pretty cool creatures. casicas (Oct 30, 2003 6:14:57 PM) is it true that you can turn pets into humans? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:14:57 PM) yes. :-) KAte (Oct 30, 2003 6:15:09 PM) How do kids get ingredients? I worked out how to get the faeire dust but not toadstools and dragon scales. maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:15:10 PM) Toadstools are easy... just buy the toadstool chair from the catalog and sit down on it repeatedly. The toadstools will grow on your lot. Dragon scales... buy a dragon egg, let it hatch, and then groom the dragon. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:16:46 PM) what is new for the sims 2? MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 6:16:46 PM) Today's chat is about Makin' Magic. We'll be having a Sims 2 chat soon, so save up your questions until that chat! Thanks. lauric_acid (Oct 30, 2003 6:18:16 PM) WHy does it take so long to get the game to the stores? i have looked for the game all over and can't find it. MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:18:16 PM) Sorry it has been hard to find. THe date we posted is the day we ship it ...but it take a bit of time to get onto the shelves. We don't have too much control after it leaves our hand. Thats up to the truck drivers and the people that stock the shelves in your local store :-) www.servopro.com (Rymndchn) (Oct 30, 2003 6:19:47 PM) Why has the Sims 2 preview disk not been included in some copies of Makin' Magic released in other regions (like Australia)? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:19:47 PM) Great question, I know it seems a little confusing. First, the focus of the preview CD was around many video-taped interviews with the team, all done in English. We didn't have time to translate and subtitle all these interviews, and still make the MM release. Now, the reason you don't see it in Australia is because Australia actually takes the European version of the game (which covers all Europen languages, including English). I know that's no comfort, but hopefully it helps explain how it happened. starlightbright (Oct 30, 2003 6:20:28 PM) What was your inspiration for this game? Any favourite sources of magic? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:20:28 PM) We had alot of different influences....old tv shows like Bewitched, Addams Family.....classis stuff like Houdini and old time Snake Oil Salesman...we pulled from almost everywhere! XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:20:31 PM) And where can I grow magic beans in the house,I simply can't find the Magic Beans plant? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:20:31 PM) You can't grow magic beans, you need to buy them at Magic Town, or find them at the top of a beanstalk... www.servopro.com (Rymndchn) (Oct 30, 2003 6:21:38 PM) If I don't want one of my neighbourhood to be magical, can I turn off magic completely maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:21:38 PM) Yes. Just don't add magic wands to your Sims' inventories, and they don't need to be involved in magic. If you get a magic wand, and want to get rid of it later, you can sell it back to the Mystery Man in Magic Town. kitkatbarish (Oct 30, 2003 6:21:44 PM) Do you guys like doing these chats? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:21:44 PM) Yes! Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:22:35 PM) The dragons are cool and all..but i wanna release mine and it won't leave! maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:22:35 PM) Did you try clicking on the dragon and choosing "Set Free"? That should work. showtime slacker (Oct 30, 2003 6:22:48 PM) how do you get home from magic town-is there a hole somewhere or something? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:22:48 PM) You can get to magic town two different ways. One, call up the balloon to take your whole family there. Two, jump in the clown hole. You get the clown hole in the box that is delivered to the your Sims family after you install Makin Magic....or you can buy one from the catalog... XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:23:12 PM) Why do yuo earn more money battling vendors than normal people? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:23:12 PM) Because they are generally a little quicker, and you have to choose faster. Sims with low Logic skill take longer to make their choice, and so the duel is easier to win. You have more time to think. crzcgirl (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:02 PM) What are some of the new actions the sims can do? Like inteacting and such? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:02 PM) The magic crystals that grow one your lot can give you the ability to do new Kewl1's (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:03 PM) What's the deal with the invisible friends?!?!/ Are there adults and kid invisible people??????? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:03 PM) Invisible friends are for kids only, but Adults have their own spell that turns themselves invisible. I like this spell because you can walk through walls :) jayo2003 (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:26 PM) Is mm being released in the british Isles? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:26 PM) Yes, it shipped in the UK this week. moogleman58 (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:47 PM) can toadified sims be eaten? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:24:47 PM) By dragons, yes! tigerlily87 (Oct 30, 2003 6:25:34 PM) How do you get sent on a quest for a item you can't find or buy? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:25:34 PM) Talk to the vendors in Magic Town, the vampiress, the fairy, etc. They will send you on quests. Edmonston (Oct 30, 2003 6:26:06 PM) Looking back on the original Sims series now that we're nearing its end, are there any features you wish you could have included at some point but were unable to? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:26:06 PM) Oh yes, and I hope we do them all in the SIms2 series! casicas (Oct 30, 2003 6:27:40 PM) i love the skeleton maid, but is it safe to let non magical people see her, as i think they wold run away in fear or freak out like the gnome... maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:27:40 PM) Yes it's safe... We figured if it was safe to let other Sims see Servo the Robot cleaning your house, the skeleton was okay too. However, the Maid Service NPC may feel differently... starlightbright (Oct 30, 2003 6:28:00 PM) Why do you think that this series of games has been so popular? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:28:00 PM) Good question! I think because it appeals to so many different types of people....not just traditional gamers. Also i think the fact that it is so customizable make the SIms world ever-changing and always interesting. kattofstarfox (Oct 30, 2003 6:28:12 PM) How do I get the dragon to eat a toad? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:28:12 PM) Keep him from eating, so that hunger is the only thing on his mind. merlin (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:20 PM) Do you guys like to read the BBS? MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:20 PM) Of course! mutantfunk (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:23 PM) are there any new careers in MM ? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:23 PM) Yes and no. If you already have Unleashed, then there are no new careers. But if you don't have Unleashed, then any later expansion pack (SS or MM) will give you those 5 new careers. Megabell12345677 (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:31 PM) do you carry your wand around at all times MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:31 PM) It is in your inventory at all times (unless you get rid of it)....but it is only in their *hand* when they are using it. Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:55 PM) can u unmagic the gnomes? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:29:55 PM) Yes, click on them and choose "Solidify". maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:31:02 PM) One other thing about the skeleton maid... she will also scare off the Obsessed Fan. Now THAT's useful :) billy (Oct 30, 2003 6:32:15 PM) Plwase explain how to get the black roses. Do you have to be a bad star to get the odsessed fan to come visit you? This seems to be bad if you have a good star. maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:32:15 PM) You just have to be famous enough to get the Obsessed Fan... there is no "good star" or "bad star". He doesn't always leave the black roses, but eventually he will. The Sim's Stash (Oct 30, 2003 6:32:48 PM) Which is better the skeleton maid, the buttler, or servo? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:32:48 PM) Depends what you're looking for. :-) Servo does the most stuff i think....but he costs the most. Each of them have unique talents. (Like the Skeleton Maid scareing away the obsessed fan :-) ) Rowan2u (Oct 30, 2003 6:33:18 PM) Will the skeleton maid interact with the Sims and their guests like Servo did? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:33:18 PM) She will scare the Obsessed Fan away, and the regular Maid too. She doesn't interact much beyond that, but she will repair objects. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:33:36 PM) What does the dragon eat? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:33:36 PM) Dragon Treats! You can buy them from Vicki Vampiress. sim_lover02 (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:10 PM) How did you guys come up with the idea of the nectar maker? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:10 PM) This was Jenna's idea. She wanted to make a little vineyard type game, and we all thought it would be cool... Blake (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:25 PM) Do you have to build the gnomes? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:25 PM) Yes, you can make them with the Gnome Workbench. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:37 PM) how do i get my sims to do good at the spook show? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:34:37 PM) Logic skill! MagicSimTeen (Oct 30, 2003 6:35:38 PM) Can you perform magic on the obssessed fan other than the thing with the balck roses? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:35:38 PM) You can turn him into a toad. One of the most gratifying things you can do in the Sims. Sorry Vicki :) Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:35:55 PM) Are the roller coasters ready made or do you lay it out piece by piece? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:35:55 PM) A little of both. the track pieces are bought individually, and the "ride" pieces are together. maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:35:58 PM) When I said "Logic Skill"... I was referring to the Spook Show, in case you didn't see the question. Chatangel1 (Oct 30, 2003 6:36:41 PM) Might MaxisProducer be lurking somewhere in the background of this chat? *smile* MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:36:41 PM) MaxisProducer is *always* lurking :-) Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:00 PM) Is there any way to make your Sim a Superstar with magic when she is a nobody? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:00 PM) Yep, there's a charm called "Price of Fame". Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:13 PM) is is true that there is a Will Wright NPC? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:13 PM) Maybe :-) kattofstarfox (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:36 PM) Can you fall in love with your pet if it is human? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:37:36 PM) Um.....sure... BattleL (Oct 30, 2003 6:38:33 PM) how can I beat the fairy at the toadstool race? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:38:33 PM) Run fast :-) ....use your ability to teleport (if you have it) ....or have your sim family members help you. freded124 (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:09 PM) im goin to cry no one answers my qeustions:( what do u need to turn the flamingo into a hostess? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:09 PM) Don't cry! Just make the "Enchant" spell with the Wand Charger, and click on the flamingo. I believe the recipe is Butter, Toadstools, Pixie Dust. BattleL (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:32 PM) who did the voice of the gnome? it's so funny MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:32 PM) the voice of Gnome is none other than MaxisProducer :-) Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:32 PM) whats the secret of LOT 99? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:32 PM) BEANSTALK! simlova (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:42 PM) do you have to get an obssesed fan to get the black roses is that the only way maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:42 PM) Yes. luvscure2675 (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:59 PM) When will the official website for The Sims 2 be available? MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 6:39:59 PM) Today's chat is about Makin' Magic. We'll be having a Sims 2 chat soon, so save up your questions until that chat! Thanks. The site is open at http://www.thesims2.com Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:14 PM) can i get someone to help me with a problem im having with mm?? MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:14 PM) Post on the Makin Magic Section of the Sims.com BBS. Maxis Producer has been hanging out there helping people with problems medusa (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:27 PM) who composed the music forMM? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:27 PM) Our awesome music department did! Led by Jerry Martin. They rock!! merlin (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:46 PM) Who thought of the rollercoasters? (something I've always wanted in this game) :-) maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:40:46 PM) This was an awesome team effort. Everyone from the designers, the artists, the animators, the producers, the sound guys... everyone collaborated to make these cool objects. crzcgirl (Oct 30, 2003 6:41:10 PM) This may be a dumb question, but I'm taking a risk just to make sure...is Maxis Producer Will Wright? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:41:10 PM) nope MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:41:52 PM) Btw, You can increase the chances of the Obsessed Fan leaving Black Roses if you have a gargoyle outside. XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:31 PM) How can you get Toad Sweat at home? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:31 PM) From the toads.....duh :-) Sim_gal (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:31 PM) How do you get exotic ingredents? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:31 PM) Some of the trickier ones come from the vendors in Magic Town. Make sure you try Barter with all of them, as well as the quests. kattofstarfox (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:56 PM) Can kids cast spells on adults? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:42:56 PM) yes. managerhelm (Oct 30, 2003 6:43:00 PM) i will run like a lunitick if you dont answer ;-), how do i mkae the "enchant" spell? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:43:00 PM) Butter, Toadstools, Pixie Dust. sim_lover02 (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:02 PM) How much time went into the game? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:02 PM) Start to finish was about 6 months. Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:27 PM) BTW, the names of all the spells and ingredients are really creative... comgrats! maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:27 PM) Thanks. Llama spit is still my favorite... starlightbright (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:36 PM) What's the secret to a good rollercoaster? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:44:36 PM) Use as much track as you want, but its best to use each "ride" piece only once per lot. Dirk (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:42 PM) what kind of interactions are there for the dragon? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:42 PM) Groom, Pet, Tickle, Set Free. smoke sign (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:43 PM) I've asked twice this time and 3 times last talk. please tell me is there a black cat in mm? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:44 PM) Nope. But there is in Unleashed :-) Bronco (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:48 PM) When kids transform into adults is it permanent. maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:45:48 PM) Yes. The Sim's Stash (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:00 PM) How many lines of code are in the game? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:00 PM) Twelve. Only1SuperSweet (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:44 PM) Does a wand cost a lot? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:44 PM) You can get your first magic wand for free from the MagiCo Magic Starter Kit. After that, you can get more free ones from the Wand Charager. Shoogatra (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:59 PM) What is the Beauty or beast spell? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:46:59 PM) It allows you to transform your character temporarily....but watch out for the beastly backfire Magic Gnome (Oct 30, 2003 6:47:40 PM) about how meney people worked on The Sims Making Magic maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:47:40 PM) The core team was about 30. Obviously a lot more than that helped bing it to life... a great test team of over 20. And awesome web, marketing, and PR partners. XanderSlayer (Oct 30, 2003 6:48:05 PM) Is there any secret spells? I've read about a secret nectar... maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:48:05 PM) Yes, you can make Magic Nectar and a Magic Tart... but you have to figure out the recipes for these on your own... Grlie (Oct 30, 2003 6:48:45 PM) Can you get better at casting? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:48:45 PM) As your skills improve you will get more "charges" ....more times you can the spell before you need to recharge your want. MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:48:51 PM) wand. managerhelm (Oct 30, 2003 6:49:49 PM) Is there a way to earn alot of Magic coins, other then playing games? like if i marry a "Strange" will they bring X number of coins to my home? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:49:49 PM) There's a "Mysterious" way to do it... but I'll get in trouble if I tell you more... Grlie (Oct 30, 2003 6:50:40 PM) I love the paintings in this pack!! MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:50:40 PM) Thanks, one of them is actually based on an artist here at Maxis who made many of the skins and heads in the game. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:51:29 PM) Is it difficult to creat a new an expansion pack or once the base (The Sims) is made becomes easier? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:51:29 PM) They're all hard to make in their own way, but having the Sims as a base game to build upon is the key to their success. So we always try to keep that in mind, and design ways to enhance, twist, or augment that core Sims game. MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 6:51:39 PM) We have about ten minutes left tigerlily87 (Oct 30, 2003 6:51:48 PM) How do you prevent backfires from happening maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:51:48 PM) Each backfire is unique. Read the descriptions in the spellbook for clues on how to avoid backfires. rowlf739 (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:21 PM) What is the Llama spit spell? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:21 PM) Llama spit is an ingredient, not a spell, and it's used in a couple of different spells. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:39 PM) do you ever have disagrements as a company on what goes in the game? How do you resolve it? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:39 PM) Never! Just kidding :-) Sure, sometimes we do...but at the end of the day we all want to do whats best for the game and our fans...so we can usually come to come kind of agreement or compromise.... If not, we just thumb-wrestle for it. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:51 PM) I heard you can make some house in magic town this is true? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:52:51 PM) Yes, you can move your family direclty onto the Magic Town screen. Just need to earn a lot of MagiCoins. orangegummybear8 (Oct 30, 2003 6:53:34 PM) is there a guidebook for mm maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:53:34 PM) Yes, there's a guide published by Prima Games. Guest (Oct 30, 2003 6:53:42 PM) Who are the "Stranges"? Are they like Magic Townies? Lol maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:53:42 PM) Yep! Rowan2u (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:12 PM) Is a Sim who starts the game with maxed out skills already an expert in magic? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:12 PM) No, but it will certainly help them earn MagiCoins faster, which in turn will get them spells more quickly. Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:33 PM) will there be a sims 2 chat soon? MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:33 PM) Today's chat is about Makin' Magic. We'll be having a Sims 2 chat soon, so save up your questions until that chat! Thanks. Shoogatra (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:37 PM) Can the Enchant spell enchant anything?If not,what can this spell enchant? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:37 PM) THe Enchant spell works on the flamingo, the gnomes and other objects you will have to discover :-) XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:48 PM) What happens when you kiss a toad? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:54:48 PM) Keep trying... eventually you may get a prince... Night_Ph0enix (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:10 PM) can this chat extend for longer? please? or i'll put a spell on you MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:10 PM) Heehee... nice try! But do you have the right ingredients? :-) mandy (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:20 PM) can you cast spells on pets or superstar sims? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:20 PM) Yes, there's a spell ("A Friend Indeed") that lets you turn your pet into a human. XuKano (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:44 PM) Marry me MaxisJenna MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:44 PM) Is that a question? :-) Cody2526 (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:49 PM) all the book says about todification spell is about the mayor banning toads so I shouldn't use them around humans,can you tell me what causes true backfire of todification specifically? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:55:49 PM) It backfires if the other Sim has a magic wand. Megabell12345677 (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:27 PM) Please answer...what's the difference between having a house in a normal lot or on on magic street or whatever it's called? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:27 PM) In Magic Town, the crystals, flowers, and beanstalks will grow faster. moogleman58 (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:40 PM) can gnomes swim in nectar? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:40 PM) Yes! Shoogatra (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:58 PM) If you get a prince from the toad,what happens? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:56:58 PM) The prince becomes part of your family. starlightbright (Oct 30, 2003 6:57:28 PM) When you get a prince, does he come with any treasure? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:57:28 PM) He's a treasure all by himself ;-) Magic Gnome (Oct 30, 2003 6:57:48 PM) whats the funnyest thing aobut making magic maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:57:49 PM) The gnome kicking you in the shins. RavenClaw12 (Oct 30, 2003 6:58:43 PM) What is your favorite part of Makin' Magic?? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:58:43 PM) I think this is my favorite pack! I love the the music, the new skins, the new location.... hard to pick just one thing... sim_lover02 (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:13 PM) i hope that the sims is around for my whole life! It is the bestest game in the world! maxis Rocks! MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:13 PM) Thanks. We'll try. crzcgirl (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:31 PM) Can a guy kiss a toad, and if he can will it become a princess? Please answer? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:31 PM) Yes. KoolKarl (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:55 PM) can a gnome turn against you and say, start a fire or do something bad? maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 6:59:55 PM) Yes, if you try to use magic spells to garden instead of letting the gnomes do it, they get mad, and they'll destroy all your flowers instead. LuckeeDuckeeGirl (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:00 PM) Is the prince cute??? MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:00 PM) cute is relative. 54654 (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:49 PM) This game gets an A+ ! Good Job :-) maxisJGKnight (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:49 PM) YOU guys get the A+ ... thanks for being so supportive of our games, and being the best fans in the industry!!! Guest (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:51 PM) you maxis producers rock to make such a cool game MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 7:00:51 PM) Thanks. We love our fans!!! MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 7:01:43 PM) Thanks everyone for attending! That concludes todays chat. Check out the Sims.com soon for a transcript of today's chat event and see you next week, same time, same place! MaxisKitty (Oct 30, 2003 7:01:55 PM) *waves goodbye* MaxisJenna (Oct 30, 2003 7:02:02 PM) bye all MaxisLucky (Oct 30, 2003 7:02:05 PM) Thanks to MaxisJenna and Maxis JGKNight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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