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How did you become a Game-Changer? I rolled into it actually. We are an odd one out for the Game Changer program, as most Game Changers are individuals in creating their content, we are a group. When I joined Platinum Simmers, there was an opportunity to preview The Sims 4 in Cologne back in August 2014, I was closest to it geographically, so I got to go. That was my first experience with it. But Platinum Simmers got opportunities like this before I joined, started during The Sims 3 and Moza_jf, BlackGarden have gone to UK events during that time.

Who inspired you to apply for the GameChanger programme?

So this is also different for us, we never applied for it, we were approached ourselves. That was the way it went back then. It wasn’t officially the Game Changers program then, but just a few influencers and sites who got invites or review copies. The Game Changer program for EA started with other games first. And The Sims joined somewhere in 2016? Give or take? Not sure, but after The Sims 4 was released and after The Sims 4 Get Together.

What are your favourite and least favourite parts of the Game-Changer programme?

Least favourite is the misconception people have about Game Changers, that we actually have the power to change the game. We might get a few more opportunities to voice our feedback, which we also derive from the community. But it’s not like we sit in on EA meetings or anything.

Favourite part however is that we do get a little closer look at things for the game, get opportunities to ask questions directly to some developers. This is not constant, but we do get opportunities at times.

How does being a Game-Changer fit into your everyday life?

For me it’s a side job. I work full time, and my teammates pick up where I can’t, and vice versa. We help each other. We don’t make any money out of it, nor do we really want to. It’s a hobby because we love the game.

If you could choose just one pack to keep, which one would it be and why?

Oooh this one is hard, uhm, Cottage living I think, I love the world, the items are pretty decent (there are packs I like better for items) as well as the story line around the pack. So it feels pretty well rounded.

If you had to get rid of just one pack, which one would it be and why?

Spooky stuff. I don’t like that themed holiday type of pack, Spooky stuff is too specific for me, it’s something we don’t celebrate in my country.

Do you prefer building, CAS creation or gameplay? Or something else entirely?

Building! But my teammates love legacies and challenges as well, so we have a good mix of things in the team.

Where do you find the inspiration for your creations?

Google. Haha I just type in a style or word, colour, and browse through the google images until I find something that appeals to me.

What is your favourite social media platform for all things Sims and why?

Twitter and Discord. Twitter I use mostly for news from The Sims itself. And discord to connect with friends and other players. Browsing Reddit is also fun, but I never actually share things myself there.

Who is your favourite SimGuru and why?

Ooh, I don’t think I have one. They are people and all have their own way of interacting with the community.

Where can readers find and follow you?

On www.PlatinumSimmers.com as our main place. But we’re also on twitter, instagram, Twitch (every Tuesday and Thursday) and we have just started our own little discord.

@PlatinumSimmers for all socials.