#Unused

[buwkahuiwka]

i love.. this design a lot...... hope u dont mind me

will u tip him or will you break his kne

Headcanon for the college of chaos au: Unused works as a pizza delivery guy

And then Maj yoinked that box, shoved the money at Unused, and slammed the door shut in horror

ALKDJFH I love this idea, this is fantastic. Maj continues to be haunted by his ex-roomie no matter what.

[pathosketches]

Sleepover gone wrong

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[thebestcomicbookpanels]

Will Eisner's The Spirit Unused Cover Painting (c. 1974-86)

[l-1-z-a]

🎨 Unused Personalization Styles in The Sims 2: Analysis of Hidden Customization Mechanics by Perpexity AI Deep Research

Perpexity AI Deep Research generated a really interesting research about the list of strings "unused - Personal styles" . And I want to share it.

List documented on The Cutting Room Floor:

The development of The Sims 2 involved extensive experimentation with gameplay mechanics, many of which remain as code artifacts. The table with identifier 0x000000D2, containing categories like Natural, Romantic, Dramatic, Classical, Eclectic, and Trailer Park, represents a fragment of an unfinished personalization system that could have revolutionized character and environment customization[1][2].

Evolution of the Style System During Development

Origins of the Concept

During early development, Maxis experimented with a multidimensional trait system that expanded beyond core personality parameters. Internal game files suggest that Personal Styles were intended to complement existing Aspirations and Turn-Ons/Turn-Offs, dynamically generating Sims' preferences for clothing, decor, and social interactions[2]. Unlike the final implementation, where players manually select aesthetics, the original design proposed automated style-based preference generation.

Technical Implementation

Analysis of string identifiers (0x7FE59FD0) and data structures reveals that the style system was deeply integrated into the game’s core architecture. Each style included:

- Unique object interaction animations

- Predefined color palettes for Create-A-Sim (CAS)

- Architecture generation algorithms for Build Mode

- Behavioral patterns for social dynamics[2]

Connection to Other Cut Features

These styles intersected with the scrapped Neighborhood Aspirations system, where neighborhoods would gain thematic specializations (family-oriented, career-focused, etc.). Early builds suggest style choices for households could influence:

- Frequency of specific Townie types

- Availability of exclusive build-mode objects

- Unique random event generation[1]

Analysis of Style Categories

Natural

Focused on organic materials, linen clothing, and outdoor activities. Code references unused gardening animations and nature-related interactions[2].

Romantic

Emphasized Victorian architecture, lace textures, and increased frequency of romantic interactions. Unused dialogue includes poetic declarations of love[2].

Dramatic

Featured theatrical behaviors like exaggerated gestures and conflict-prone traits. Files contain unused stage props and harlequin costumes[1].

Classical

Inspired by Greco-Roman architecture with columns and mosaics. Elements later appeared in the University expansion[1].

Eclectic

Mixed historical eras and cultural motifs. Technical limitations in 2004 prevented implementation of dynamic object combinations[2].

Trailer Park

A controversial "lowbrow" aesthetic with rusted furniture and graffiti. Likely removed due to concerns about ESRB ratings and cultural sensitivity[1].

Reasons for Removal

Technical Constraints

Implementing dynamic styles required:

- Additional 512MB RAM

- High-resolution texture sets

- Complex asset prioritization systems[2]

Gameplay Balance Issues

Playtesting revealed that automated style generation:

- Limited creative freedom in CAS and Buy/Build Mode

- Clashed with Aspiration fulfillment mechanics

- Overcomplicated tutorials for new players[1]

Marketing Considerations

The Trailer Park style risked increasing the ESRB rating to Teen, which conflicted with EA’s family-friendly branding. Internal documents cite worries about reinforcing stereotypes[1].

Legacy in the Final Game

Elements of the scrapped system resurfaced in:

- The Hobbies & Interests system from FreeTime

- Neighborhood-specific Townie generation logic

- Hidden compatibility parameters for social interactions[2]

Conclusion

The 0x000000D2 style table exemplifies the developers’ ambitious vision that outpaced 2004-era hardware. While cut from the final release, these concepts laid the groundwork for later innovations, including The Sims 4’s Lifestyle system.

Citations:

[1] The Sims 2 Cut Content: Unreleased Features, Graphics & More! (YouTube)

[2] The Cutting Room Floor: The Sims (Windows)/Unused Behaviors/Sim Features

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Unused views of Jean Michel's PDA from Nancy Drew: Danger by Design

[tomoleary]

Arthur Adams - Marvel Fanfare #13 unused cover (1983) Source

[oldphonepreservation]

Did You Know...

Hidden inside of BlackBerry App World's data is an unknown, unmarked QR code not known to be visible anywhere inside of the app.

Where does that QR code lead to…?

This RickRoll'D video! (the actual link is http://bit.ly/c0TitE, but the YouTube URL is included for those who don't want to wait for bit.ly) I don't know of any way to trigger this QR code to show up in App World itself, but I wonder who snuck this in the COD file…

[klarsynt]

daddy's watching

[bkchaos]

Oh, the days when Majin and Unused roomed together. Majin didn't miss them one bit. However, when Unused needed a place to crash, Majin thought it'd be fine. Just 2 weeks, yeah? And surely Unused was a better housemate now!

...

He was not.

[chatretr0]

Epic Mickey Early Pitch

Year: 2007

Nota: Se encontró recientemente y vine corriendo a subirlo, así que a lo largo del tiempo agregaré más información al respecto

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[speed-dxmon]

ok so we know your thoughts on your son. what about your grandson? (unused)

I took him fishing not that long ago, I like the lil guy...

[redrcs]

Retired

[pencilbrony]

SO there was an unused malaysian Street Fighter character concept...

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