Sometimes navigating these communities isn’t easy, though. Being a content creator means lots of time and dedication to making content, as well as receiving feedback and critiques on the uploaded work. Hearing a critique coming from a genuine place feels a lot different than those that come out of anger or malice. In an interview with Game Rant, Kelsey Impicciche discusses how being a YouTuber and a member of The Sims community has been filled with both high and low points.
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Impicciche on The Sims Community
When asked if The Sims community’s response is more positive or negative when receiving news about The Sims 4, Impicciche said it’s a mixed bag. The accuracy of this statement is seen across Twitter, where some people get very excited for new content while others immediately offer harsh critiques before the product even goes live. To Impicciche, it also depends on perspective and the kind of people she follows on Twitter.
Impicciche also remarked how easy it is to compare The Sims 4 to other predecessor Sims games because the premise is exactly the same. The only thing that changes each game is the mechanics, so it’s easy for people to pinpoint what is missing and what remains from past games. To her, it’s interesting to realize that fans will probably never know why some content that was in previous games was cut.
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Impicciche on YouTube
Impicciche has been running her personal YouTube for about 6 years now. That’s a long time to exist on the internet, and unfortunately, it comes with some negative comments. As for how she deals with them, Impicciche stated that she tries to stay away from them. While some “negative” comments can be helpful critiques, she realizes that others are purely just differences of opinion. The beauty of The Sims is that everyone can play how they want, but content creators broadcasting their gameplay can open up discussions for how the game should and shouldn’t be played.
On the opposite, positive side of the spectrum, Impicciche said the most rewarding part about being a YouTuber is being able to be there for people going through hard times. In college, Impicciche went through some of the biggest “down moments” of her life and found comfort in creators like Hank and John Green, Grace Helbig, and Hannah Hart. Being able to continue that cycle of giving comfort to her viewers is part of what makes being on YouTube so fantastic for her.
While Kelsey Impicciche’s 100 Baby Challenge journey may be coming to a close, her personal YouTube channel is still alive and well.
The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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