Friday's Contest Highlights!

Yesterday was a busy schedule of house parties!

Our first stop was at The Love Castle, where there was plenty of opportunity to get mussed! Everyone was definitely tempted by the various tubs and beds, but surprisingly we all behaved ourselves. I'm not sure if I'm pleased or dismayed by that! Parizad sure tried her best to start a fire somewhere... although not the sort you'd expect to find in place like this.

Regardless, the host was wonderful, the guests had fun, and in the end at least one person was planted with a big 'ol kiss!

Here are some snapshots:

Today's Contest Schedule

As the EA-Land Giveaway Contest continues, we are having an absolute blast seeing what everyone is up to.  If you would like to join us, this is where we'll be today:

  • 3:30pm PDT / 6:30pm EDT - The Love Castle, owned by Harvey van Parker!
  • 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT - SpiritofEastJerome, owned by Mike Rizzo!
  • 4:30pm PDT / 7:30pm EDT - Goldie's Cafe, owned by Goldie!

As you can see, we have spots still available, so we've decided to keep entries open until either the contest ends or the spots fill up!  If you wish to still enter, be sure to send an email as instructed in the contest announcement here!

We look forward to seeing you in-game!

Week Two of the EA-Land Contest Housing Parties!

Due to technical issues, yesterday's EA-Land Giveaway Contest party wasn't able to get posted until today! Pictures will be made available as soon as someone unscrambles my computer!! The party was held at Toy-Shop of Horrors, owned by Miss Tattoo'! A really fun team game was set up very much like the board game of Sorry. Those who played took turns bumping or jumping each other off the playing "board" and had a great time!!
 

Today's stop for the EA-Land Giveaway Contest was Jam Packed, owned by Buckstar Starbuck! Everyone had a blast with a trivia contest run by Buckstar, and the Jam stations were packed while people enjoyed the party!
There was plenty to do for everyone, and the party continued by the campfire with Parizad.

Join us on Wednesday for two more house parties to celebrate this amazing game!

Here's where Parizad will be found : 3:00pm PDT / 6:00pm EDT - The Love Castle, owned by Harvey van Parker! 3:30pm PDT / 6:30pm EDT - Club Alphaville, owned by Erik!

Hope to see you there!

Week Two of the Giveaway Begins!

To launch the second week of our EA-Land Giveaway Contest here is a list of where we will be visiting today:

  • 3:00pm PDT / 6pm EDT - Club Alphaville, owned by Erik!
  • 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT - Jam Packed, owned by Buckstar Starbuck!
  • 4:30pm PDT / 7:30pm EDT - Toy-Shop of Horrors, owned by Miss Tattoo'!

As you can see, we have spots still available, so we've decided to keep entries open until either the contest ends or the spots fill up!  If you wish to still enter, be sure to send an email as instructed in the contest announcement here!

We look forward to seeing you in-game!

Parizad Continues to Travel...

So in our second day of house-hopping, we had some good times! If you missed joining us, check out the highlights!

It all started at the Gingerbread House, where Juana provided us with a fantastic little maze to work through (inluding a booty-scoot!) and a warm and classy surrounding. Much of her decor was custom content, and very pleasing to the eye. She made sure everyone was right at home and enjoying a bit of relaxation while we chatted the time away.

While the name reminds me of Hansel and Gretel, our hostess was nothing like the little old witch! Everyone had a great time, and nobody took a bite out of the Gingerbread House!


Here are some snapshots:

And the Contest Continues...

With our EA-Land Giveaway Contest underway, we are anxious to check out what Day Two will bring!  Be sure to join us as we visit the following homes:

  • 3:00pm PDT / 6pm EDT - Gingerbreadhouse, owned by Juana!
  • 4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT - Dysturbia, owned by Drave!

As you can see, we have spots still available, so we've decided to keep entries open until either the contest ends or the spots fill up!  If you wish to still enter, be sure to send an email as instructed in the contest announcement here!

We look forward to seeing you in-game!

One! Two! Three! GO!!

If you didn't get a chance to join in our fun tonight, don't worry! Here are the highlights!
Our first stop was at Outback Logic, where Betsie was a very gracious host, providing snacks and entertainment in her quaint country home. While some guests enjoyed a quick game of Whacketball, others gathered around the campfire for some ghost stories. The lady of the manor cooked up some hamburgers, and kept the ice-cream man on hand for those tasty treats that are the perfect end to any outdoor outing!

All in all, there was a full house of folks enjoying the fantastic surroundings of Outback Logic, and a good time was had by all. The best part? I'd have to say when one of the campfire folks turned into a ghost! Be sure to stop by Betsie's place and see for yourself what fantastic hospitality she provides!

Here are some images from this location:

Let the Parties Begin!

Today is the first day of the rest of our EA-Land lives, and it is going to be a great one!  This marks the first day of our EA-Land Giveaway Contest, and we couldn't be more excited!  Parizad and I are seriously curious to see what everyone comes up with to entertain us while we visit your homes!

If you wish to join in the fun, here is the schedule for today:

  • 3:00pm PDT / 6pm EDT - Outback Logic, owned by Betsie!
  • 4:30pm PDT / 7:30pm EDT - Carnival, owned by Qute Pi!

As you can see, we have spots still available, so we've decided to keep entries open until either the contest ends or the spots fill up!  If you wish to still enter, be sure to send an email as instructed in the contest announcement here!

We look forward to seeing you in-game!

EA-Land Giveaway!

In every way, EA-Land, The Sims Online to us old-timers, has filled a void in all of us over the years. We've developed many relationships that have stood the test of time, and built memories that will last a lifetime. In this dark time of facing the sunset of this magnificant world, we wanted to bring a celebration to what has kept us going all these years... the players' creativity. From the secret bugs that everyone knows and loves to play with, to finding magnificent ways to use the content within the game to create some amazing games to play, you the player have kept this world of ours full of fresh ideas and a uniqueness all its own. And now, it's time to share that with us!

For a period of one month, our very own Community Manager, Parizad, will be touring EA-Land and visiting properties at scheduled times. Each property will receive 30 minutes to show Parizad the time of her life, and build another great memory that we will cherish forever. During this time, Parizad will be taking notes and ranking everyone's property on just how much fun she had there. At the end of the month, we will have an awards ceremony in EA-Land to present prizes to her favorite picks.

EA Land to Close

Electronic Arts has announced that EA Land, formerly known as The Sims Online, will close August 31st.
It is with mixed emotions that today we are announcing the EA-Land experiment will soon draw to a close. Since 2002, EA-Land / TSO has attracted a very special group of players (of which you are one) and we certainly appreciate your participation in the EA-Land community. The lifetime of the game has drawn to an end, and now we will be focusing on new ideas and other innovative concepts in the games arena. We’d like to thank everyone who has taken part in this online community as a unique experience in the virtual world.
Read more here.