When I am on the computer I let the game run. Whatever else I'm doing, the game is running at the same time so I can check and see if it's raining. (Still trying to find those darn bugs!) I'm on the computer a lot during the day, so my game runs most of the time. I haven't noticed any problems with energy levels since downloading the newer versions. My peeps may get tired sometimes during the day, but a nap usually gets their energy level back up, and they will initiate naps on their own. They seem to get more tired around 8 or so at night. (As they should in my mind, I know I am!) If my computer is available and I don't have anything else going on, I like to watch off and on from 8 to just after 10. I think there is a little more loafing that goes on, even with workaholics. It’s like in real life, you work hard all day, you’re tired and want to relax, watch some TV, read the paper. There are also some night time activities I like to watch, and I like to see my peeps go to bed on their own.