For players new to the series, The Sims 3 can best be described as a combination of part role-playing/strategy game, part virtual doll house and part Tamagotchi pet. Basically you're given control of a character known as a "Sim" and must take care of meeting their needs, improving their lifestyle, furnishing their house, and creating social interactions with other characters in the game. The first thing you'll need to do in order to get started…