GamesRadar published an exclusive interview with Melanie Lam of the process on how to form and manage your own band in The Sims 3 Late Night. I have to say, after reading this my interest meter has risen – I am eager to give that career a shot – surely my Sim can’t suck at playing guitar like I do…and if he does, I’ll just drown him and create a better one 😛
GR: What kind of instruments will be available? Can you band play different styles of music?
Lam: New instruments include the upright bass, drums, piano or keyboard. Additionally, as a celebrity, you have a chance of receiving a new electric guitar as a free gift. New styles like blues, jazz, and rock become available to your Sim as the band improves.
GR: Can you tell us about the sorts of venues your band can play at? Will the band’s style of music have any effect on where you can get booked?
Lam: Your Sim’s band can be asked to play anywhere in town. The local dive bar might need a replacement for a yawn-inducing pianist or perhaps there’s a halftime show at the stadium that has an open slot. There are vampire-themed lounges or VIP rooms full of glitz and glamour. Your band’s style of music is only limited by their skill level and as they practice and perform their way into a primetime band, they can choose to play music that suits each environment.
Oh how cool, thanx for the info
lol. Must admit I didn’t quite think of that one. Drown them if they suck. There goes half my town.
Once you hear some of the bands, you’ll want your nickelback.
sweet sweet sarcasm. this is cool. so a band is a job now… cool.