I am currently playing Virtual Families... I am thiking about also getting Virtual Villagers... What I wanted to know is ......

What is the difference win the different VV games... Should I start with one and not the other or what?? are 1 2 & 3 upgrades? ?

How does that work is each its own game?

Does anyone have any ideas as to what they like better VV or VF?

thanks Dan

In many ways the VV games are similar, and you'll also recognise lots of things that are in VF as well. As you might expect, the graphics and gameplay get a little better in each version, as LDW has found ways to improve things. The games will stand alone, although they follow on from each other they can be played in any order.

Thanks Arnie - and what do you like better VV or VF?

I personally prefer VF because it suits my interests more and it's more laid back while VV has a lot more things to do. Just imagine taking care of a village with a population of 90!

Think about what you personally enjoy from games more, and I'm sure it can be applied to both games or more in one of the games.

You can also always download the trials for the 3 VV games and give them all a shot!

I don't really think I like either better. I like them both the same (a lot). At the moment I'm playing VF mostly, and sadly neglecting the villagers in the three VV games. I only look in on them a couple of times a week. In a few months' time I expect I'll be ignoring the VF peeps because VV4 is out!

LOL you better not be neglecting any of your virtual peeps LOL shame on you

This brings to mind another question in my head..... In one of my VF I only have the one adult left at home she is 63 sadly I know that her days are numbered. I am getting ready to take a bit of a vacation .... so I will be away from my PC for a few days.... I am thinking I won't pause the game while I am gone... And just let her pass away while I am gone.. Can anything happen if she dies and I have not picked the next gen yet to take over the house. I will be away for about a week

If you know she will quite likely pass away, and she's the only one in the house, the only thing that might happen is that the house might get dirtier, and you might have more weeds. Otherwise..nothing. If there's no peep in the house, then there is nobody to age. Make sense?

got it thanks

Oh no what am I going to do?? Well I did it I downloaded VV3 last night and started playing. I am in big trouble because it right off the bat is addictive as VF was for me... LOL There are not enough hours in the day for both LOL

One thing I did find interesting is it takes for EVER to restore a hut.... even with two peeps working on it

Probably not the best time to get hooked on VV3, just as you're about to leave on vacation, I agree.

Whatever you do, DON'T forget to pause the game before leaving, or you'll probably come home to an amphitheatre full of skeletons.

It's been awhile, how are you doing with your games?

I too am playing VV and VF on my iPod.


VF pros and cons
While I like getting to know each family member regularly, I really hate it when the kids go off to college and the parents just do the same old thing every day. They don't even have visitors. And then, they're gone... I'm in my 3rd generation, and I'm not looking forward to the transition. Since LDW has them dying young for most elderly in our society, I'm tempted to just take a "vacation" and come back to a new owner. At least there is more money in the bank! LOL

But I do enjoy the more "personal" interaction: their occasional emails to me, their waves when you buy groceries, and squaks when you pick them up.

VV

Right now, my village population is around 30. I can't find the Master Builders as there are so many people running around. If I find one and plop him/her by any building, they may move off. [Admin edit to hide spoiler]:

The fun here is seeing the amazing animation, such as the numerous tiny tots running like tiny trains all over the place. You are more involved with a greater number of ppl. And though they don't speak to you, you do have an influence in their lives.

I really understand. After you get most of the trophys, you kind of get a little bored. I'm on my 12th or 13th generation of most of my fams, and sometimes I just leave them on and go away for a week or so...making sure they have enough food in the fridge.

Then, when I'm ready, I go back...usually finding the kids have gone off to college and the parents elderly or on the bed. I start a new generation and my interest renews.

Although finding all of the collectables can be a challenge, I really wish that there was more to do after the first 5 generations or so.

I really think that the LDW game didn't realize how attached we would get to our peeps and fams. We'd really love more upgrades and maybe other houses and challenges to meet after the basic 100 have been met.

I am with you guys!!! I will NEVER get the collectibles because it takes way too long. I have more fun with a new game. I wish they could buy a bigger house with different rooms. Maybe a totally new setup for the house. That is my modding in me talking though. But definitely more to do!!! But, I sure am attached to my little kidlets. I am excited to see what they will think of with the next one!!!!!!

i think you can get any you want or get all of them