So I found out recently that a few months ago, simguy actually finished his game, it only took like 10 years (most of which was him not working on it, and then in a burst of energy he finished it.)
It's kinda what started so many newgrounds simdate games and I feel like, since it's actually completed now, it deserves a thread, maybe it'll spark some ideas (I know there's one or two guys working on a sim style game so maybe this will motivate them some.)
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/594476
Enjoy