Oh no, no! A lot of the stuff’s totally free. You’ve just gotta find the right websites to download all the ‘custom content’ (it’s called). There are a few instructions you have to know about if you’re new to it. The Sims Resource is a website where you can find thousands of free downloads. I haven’t downloaded custom content for a long time. Basically, you’re downloading from people who make and design the furniture for you and then it’ll appear in your game once you start building & decorating! Join the forum Living Sims if you need some help. They’ll give you all the info you need :)