Joel Eckert

Game Designer at Maxis working on The Sims 4 Team.

I'm a MMO survivor, Marvel Fanboy, Switch Player, Husband, Father of 2

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

In Game development you have Three key things that make up what is defined in our industry as "Quality"...

1) Time
2) Scope
3) Cost

There is a saying in game development that your project can achieve two out of the three, but there is no way to achieve all three #gamedev

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@welshsimmie Hard to point to just one thing and say "thats mine", I will say over the years I had the joy of leading engagements free update teams, stuff pack teams, and game pack teams...I fixed many bugs, collected many pack pins, and tried to always stay connected to our community.

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

I would like to announce that today is my last day at this great studio known as Maxis.

I have met many great and talented developers during my 8 years here and have nothing but love and respect for this amazing studio and its creative community of players!

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@SimRetha This is so lovely! This community will always be a part of my heart, I take you all wherever I go!

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Like the rest of you I now look forward to seeing the upcoming Sims 4 releases as a player!

I leave to start a new adventure, if your curious you can give me a follow at @Joel_Eckert

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

What the refresh?!

[The Sims @TheSims]

It's our birthday 🎂 & we'll refresh if we want to ✨! Tune in to the renewed Spa Day trailer & Developer Livestream at 10 AM PST tomorrow, Sept 3, to learn more about this exciting update! 🧖💓
https://t.co/FU7m5kS4Yl

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@Cinderellimouse Just the amount of times I have held up random useless things above my head yelling "I have the Power!".....priceless...🤣

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Yo, that new Masters Of the Universe show on netflix, go watch it, awesome first part cant wait for the 2nd part.

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@Eunagina This is hilarious makes me want to put the "Admire Masterpiece" Interaction on Toddler pottys when they are full..but only for the toddler that used it lol. 🤣

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Potty training my 2nd toddler and it reminds me of working on the toddler update from when my 1st was a toddler....

Apparently we missed a social interaction though because this toddler keeps running the "wanna see my poop" social 😆

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Asked my 6 year old to split and share her cookie with my 3 year old....

Updates resume: successfully managed a team of two to divide responsibilities and tackle project requirements to meet deadline...😅

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@Tragiccatblep Looks cozy!

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Careful not to make the horrible mistake of not watching this video to see who the true superior hoofed animal companion is...

[The Sims @TheSims]

A llama 🦙 with alpaca wisdom on canning 🥫, cross-stitching 🪡, & cottage living 🍄🌱! Harold the Llama tours Henford-on-Bagley in The #Sims4Cottage Living Gameplay Trailer! https://t.co/l4dpoIa878

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@BenjiPlaysSims Precisely! You Sheryl Crows....Crows Sheryl?... You know your summer jams.

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

All I wanna do is have some fun...I got a feeling.. I'm not the only one...

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@jamesbranwen this is awesome!
I have to agree I have also been enjoying @JamesTurnerYT Dream Home Decorator LP

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

Dream Home Decorator Simmers:
It is a bug to be receiving Room Addition Gigs at Apartment Residence in the city living EP....

I am investigating and think I found the problem. I would like to apologize for this bug and any pain or stress it has caused any players.

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

That is some pure cottage bliss right there....

[The Sims @TheSims]

Jump down the rabbit hole 🐰🐇 & peep into udderly delightful town of Henford-on-Bagley 🐤🐮 🐔 with The Sims 4 Cottage Living!
Plant your roots on July 22 🌱 🍉🍄
#Sims4CottageLiving

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@soleilsunrai Thank you for playing and sharing in creating.

[Joel Eckert @SimGuruMrE]

@allisasims @TheSims It looks so cozy, love it