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Title: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2018-04-23 20:45:24
THE PONIES (THE GAME)

THE PONIES OFFICIAL WEBSITE (https://theponies.org)/SOUNDTRACK (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZgV46wCDrs-qBAjz3Z-Ufcbkbpv_937D).
(https://theponies.org/wp-content/gallery/developer-images/PoniesCAPAlpha.png)(https://theponies.org/wp-content/gallery/developer-images/unknown-1.png)

What is The Ponies?

The Ponies is a community-run project aiming to create a clone of the original Sims game (from scratch, of course) but inspired by the design of MLP:FiM (none are affiliated). The game is still in early development, but is so far being programmed in the C# language and built in Unity. We plan to release early builds as we go, so the game would be early access. When the game is completed, it will be free to play.

What features will be in the game?

In The Ponies, you will be given the power to create your very own ponies and control their lives. You get to choose their interactions which affect their future. Expand their relationships with other ponies to make friends or foe. Build up their skills to help them function better in the world and in their careers; including cooking, creativity, mechanical, body, logic, and charisma. Build their homes, even including the everyday places they visit. Take control of their every move, whether that ends up taking them down a successful, happy life or makes them a complete train wreck. Everything is up to you.

Is it legal?

Yes, this project is legal. The Ponies is a non-profit project focusing to re-create Electronic Arts’ original The Sims game (TS1) in the form of a parody featuring a visual design inspired by Hasbro’s My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series. The game is programmed with C# code, and is completely 100% original, reverse-engineering the gameplay mechanics of TS1, while implementing many new features. We neither distribute, nor alter any intellectual property belonging to Electronic Arts, Inc. or Hasbro, Inc. This project is non-commercial.  No content such as official show characters, locations, or any other copyrighted material will be present in this game.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Rainberry on 2018-04-23 20:50:32
This looks adorbs!  I hope the devs stay involved and don't get tired of doing this because I love seeing the progress!  The fact they made a soundtrack say a lot to them wanting to complete this. :D  Nice shapely pony design too.  I think they are off to a good start.

I also hope it is fully 3D and not sort of a top angle like the original Sims.  It looks like they are already taking some Sims 2 design aspects in there few preview shots.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2018-04-24 14:10:18
Sign me up!  This looks like a hoot!
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Kiwi on 2018-04-27 11:49:27
I would buy it if they charged money. :)  Looks promising.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-04-29 12:59:30
This is enticing to see. :)  I do hope progress goes well for them and the game works great. :)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Darrin on 2018-04-29 15:27:04
I'm following this now. :)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Darrin on 2018-05-12 20:46:52
They are working on voice acting... Oh my! Lol!


I have not listened yet, but I wonder if the ponies will speak gibberish?
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Rainberry on 2018-05-12 20:49:12
They made up their own pony language according to that video.  So it is pony-is gibberish.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: RainySunshine on 2018-05-15 21:37:54
I listened to it in the background.  They were not really melding through it but then got to know each others better and had better relations through it. Kind of interesting to hear the process.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Soda on 2018-05-16 13:56:26
I'm glad there is progress. Voice work is pretty in-depth so it seems like they are really trying to make this game great.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Wolfwood on 2018-05-24 16:18:33
Looks actually quite promising so far.  I wish them the best!
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: RainySunshine on 2019-02-26 16:30:43
So this game is still being made, which is refreshing. :)

https://theponies.org
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2019-02-27 15:11:21
This pleases me as well. :D  It might take them ten years at this pace, but at least they haven't stopped.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: RainySunshine on 2019-03-01 11:23:21
I do want to play this game when it becomes available. :)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2019-03-18 15:42:49
They are really updating music in this game again.  I'm seeing more music and soundtrack work being done then actual gameplay. 
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2019-03-29 13:39:45
They are changing the art style slightly with the game with this new shaders update of theirs.  It's nice, but I am concerned how the ponies will look with this shader.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2019-03-31 14:12:24
I guess we will find out if they ever share more in-game screens or vids.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2019-08-12 15:42:09
"Big Announcement Event" coming soon.  They say it will be of their progress for the game with many big features recently having been added.

Source (https://theponies.org/august-2019-progress-update/)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2019-08-12 16:30:47
Looking forward to that update. :D
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Binkyt11 on 2019-11-17 10:19:10
Oh sweet!
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2019-11-17 13:57:55
I really wish this game would come out sooner than later.  I just have a feeling it will never get done.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2019-11-17 13:59:06
Here is some coding and work on the "Create A Pony" section.  It looks promising.

Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2020-03-24 16:57:15
Latest update.  They changed the logo... which I don't think looks as good.... and they are getting closer to the beta demo.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: flemishcap on 2021-03-04 20:31:54
They are now recruiting 3D animators in their March 4th update.  They've apparently modeled ponies.

Update (https://theponies.org/now-recruiting-3d-animators-needed/)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: flemishcap on 2021-03-04 20:34:43
It is also very impressive the modeling improvements and customization you can have on your characters.



Nice to see they modeled really good nostrils on the mare too for sneezing!

The amount of improvement in a years time is astounding... I mean it used to look like this... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7JBpDEjzU)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Grapefoot on 2021-03-05 13:19:24
Color me impressed!  Models look good. The amount of customizations looks superb!  I truly hope they finish this and release it.  I'd be willing to pay.   So much better than what they showed a year ago.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: RainySunshine on 2021-03-05 22:04:31
Woah!  That is awesome! :D  I'm pretty pumped about this now.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: FoxTail on 2021-03-06 18:25:20
Those are nice models they are coming up with.  I'm glad they stuck with the  MLP G4 style.  Hopefully they are so under the radar they don't get any cease and desist orders.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Soda on 2021-05-12 18:32:55
They actually posted a small blog post with news!

May 8, 2021 (https://theponies.org/a-teaser/)!

We can see our first view of the new hud and some of the house.  It follows heavily from the first Sims game, which I quite like! It won't be too computer intensive.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Grapefoot on 2021-05-19 23:15:34
Hey that's great! :D  Right on.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2021-12-05 17:27:09
A four hour long livestream from some of the developers of the game.  They are hoping for a pre-alpha release in 2021... so like... this month?  But actual game is years away.  It's going to be well beyond the lifespan of MLP:FiM.  So it will be interesting if it ever releases.  Lots of good work in this stream, and some quality models.


They also plan a public beta but they estimate that will be in 2023...

"We are looking to expand our development team! If you are a developer or an aspiring developer with excellent skills, and interested in volunteering on a project, contact us on our Discord!

We are looking for programmers experienced with Unity3D and C# and 3D modelers." - The Ponies Staff

The also have many new outlets to come into contact with them.

Learn more about The Ponies at https://theponies.org/

Chat with devs and fellow community on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Vs5u8hp
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theponiesgame
and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theponiesgame
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: FoxTail on 2021-12-05 21:30:14
I wish we could zap them all the money and employees they need so we can play this game sooner!  The longer the timeline, the more I worry it will never get done.  It looks good so far from what we've seen.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-07-05 22:08:27
New update about interiors and furniture. :D

Blog Post (https://theponies.org/june-2022-progress-update/)
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-09-11 17:37:04
Some good progress (https://theponies.org/june-2022-progress-update/) in this update.
Title: Re: The Ponies (Sims Style Game)
Post by: Graymist on 2024-03-24 18:18:01
A a concept art live stream below.  Beyond that though they're making a lot of progress and they are hopeful that 2024 will be a productive year for the project. They are aiming for an alpha demo release this year, so keep your eyes peeled for new updates!