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I love the new stuff packs... But maybe they're doing too many!
NeonHighways
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I was excited about the new stuff packs. Cheaper price, and a gameplay object! But I thought they were going with two, and another two would only come after the expansion was released. My fear is that we won't have a single month without paid content, be it a stuff pack or expansion. It's getting me less excited about cool kitchen because I can see another thing to buy every month if I want it all. Do you want something like this in the vein of the TS3 store, or more breathing room between releases?
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But to answer your question, I'm perfectly happy with the release schedule of the Sims 4 DLCs. So far I've bought every one of them, because I love having variety in my game, but if the devs come up with something that doesn't fit my style of play, I simply will not buy it. It's not that we absolutely have to.
No there not doing too many of them. I like how I'm getting all this content every month. It makes waiting for expansion packs more bareable. Think of stuff and gamepacks as a TS4's version of the store.
I love the new gameplay objects were getting every month.
You should try Spa Day they put a lot of effort into that and Patio Stuff has the Hottubs.
I actually think Spa Day might be the best pack ever produced for a Sims game. The amount of detail with the decor and equipment, the programming of actual yoga instructors (with their own specially designed mat that generates an instructor) and the various decor on the non-instructor mats, the way Sims autonomously go and change into the robe and wrap when they arrive at the spa, the calming New Age music in the background, the gorgeous new fountains and water features...it's all outstanding. I highly recommend it.
And from what I've seen from screenshots, the Cool Kitchen pack will be perfect for modern builds, especially the cabinets with the opaque glass windows. Can't wait to do some redesigns -- combining the new counters with other features like the half walls will really spruce up a lot of existing builds and inspire new ones. And the ice cream maker looks like a lot of fun -- though I'll probably have to send my Sims to the gym more often to work out.
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The problem is that people seem to feel like they need to buy everything Maxis releases. It's your money and if something doesn't interest you, don't buy it. Duh.
In the 6 months between expansions I feel 1-2 game pack(s) and 4-5 stuff packs is a good amount. Again, if you see something you don't like or can't afford at the moment, waiting won't kill you.
I hope my Sims and lots aren't too terrible!
Maybe in time, I'll change my mind and make a stuff pack purchase, but for now the promise of free dishwashers is enough for me.
Even in the store some premium objects were locked to the set for months to a year aka rollercoaster,sauna,fixer upper car etc.
I also consider the SPs to be TS4 version of the Store so in that light the rate of their releases isn't worrisome to me. My only issue is that, unlike the Store, you can't pick and choose which items you want out of the lot--it's either all or nothing.
Agreed.
I wish I could pick and choose. It's 10 bucks, so it's not a huge deal, but I don't want to clutter up my game with content I will never use. There are only a few objects I want from that pack. I don't see why content is available monthly would be an issue. Just put off buying it. Just because something is released doesn't mean you have to buy it now.
I passed on the Spa pack and I am passing on this pack.
I'll buy everything that is out when TS4 has more features that I need.
Same here ! I'm not a fan of CC so having the natural content is fine with me.
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There's no such thing as too much content! (atleast for me)
Though I would love to buy all the packs, alas money is an issue for me, and I've only bought both the game packs (since i feel you get the most out of your money on these).
That said, I'm also just waiting for later. You dont HAVE to buy them all right when they release it. I still havent got GTW though i really want it. (its just too expensive). I've been seeing amazon offering 50% off GTW but alas my country doesnt have amazon and u need to have a US address if you want to buy from amazon.com....
Fingers crossed for christmas sales!
You have a choice, you don't have to buy the packs if you don't want to.
on top of all that the monthly scheduled means players have 2-3 weeks to play with content (if they bought it) then there is an announcement for new content a week or 2 for hype and then the new content is played with for 2-3 weeks repeat cycle and you have "less" complaining and debates (arguments) about what should be next because its announced quickly.