I'm not much into bowling, but I'm all for more stuff for my Sims to do. And the Mystery Men reference in the trailer kind of makes me want to buy it just on principle
I would prioritize (fully animated) cars over bowling...
And those who dare to argue "no point; they're useless since it's close world", I can give a similar response to bowling, since the43 aren't too many big size and in general plot down preset lots to include bowling alleys across the world.
It's a yay and a nay for me. I love bowling! - though I'm not that great at it. And I love having my sims do it as well. But I would have liked to have seen it in some awesome EP with way more content. We could have gotten a whole activities packs. With skating, roller blading, skate boarding, dirt bikes, cars, scooters, darts, pool table, water sports (for the swimming pool), opening up all the waters in the worlds to swim in, etc. It just seems like another missed opportunity.
I have nothing against bowling, but this is an odd SP in my opinion. Commercial activities do not belong in these small stuff packs. Would have fit better in a bigger pack, with a new venue and more stuff to do. So my vote would be a no.
Graham said the expansion pack team had no intention on adding it to an EP. That's why were getting it in an SP and it already looks better then bowling in TS2 and TS3 just like TS4 Vampires are the best so far.
That is very debatable. Personally I think this bowling looks the same as the other two and the other two came in EP's where bowling fit in. There have been 2 EP's where bowling would have fit in TS4 (get together would have been absolutely perfect for bowling instead of constant partying) and I don't like the fact that I have to pay extra for something that should have been in an ep
Definite Yah. I want the stuff this time because I really love the retro vibe. I want/need the clothes furniture and hair. Things to do when leaving the house is good too and I'd like to try the bowling... will I keep using bowling? I don't know. I tend to incorporated things loosely into gameplay after the first intense play session.
I don't think you are being a Debbie Downer @2HubbiesNLove. When I look back I wish I hadn't gotten the kids pack.. I rarely use anything in it now. I think it was a good pack though.. just not one that I personally needed in retrospect... mostly because I don't play with kids often.
I'm trying to think mostly about if I'll use the stuff as it comes out in the packs because my game feels pretty full right now. I actually am starting to worry about having too much in my game as time goes on.
I enjoyed watching the producer walk-through. Since bowling was on my wish list, it's a yes. Now, if I can get a pool table, and Sims lose money if they gamble on that, I would try to get that, too.
ETA: Just consider this is a stuff pack and how much they must have sunk into this 'stuff pack' for the new animations and gameplay. That's huge. I think just for that alone some should be excited they spent that much resource for the new gameplay and animation surrounding this 'stuff pack' which hasn't been done before as a 'stuff pack'. It's much more than getting in a hot tub. Animations are always a budget sticking point, so yeah, it's worth it and more.
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I'm really looking forward to having something new to do with my Sims, especially having somewhere for my teens to hang out and have fun at the weekends! I'm glad to have more retro style objects and furniture too.
ETA: Just consider this is a stuff pack and how much they must have sunk into this 'stuff pack' for the new animations and gameplay. That's huge. I think just for that alone some should be excited they spent that much resource for the new gameplay and animation surrounding this 'stuff pack' which hasn't been done before as a 'stuff pack'. It's much more than getting in a hot tub. Animations are always a budget sticking point, so yeah, it's worth it and more.
This ^
Stuff packs used to be just a load of mimics of stuff we already had: new clothes, new chairs, etc. But in TS4 we get actual new gameplay for the same price. I'd take new gameplay objects over more 'stuff' any day!
I'm really looking forward to having something new to do with my Sims, especially having somewhere for my teens to hang out and have fun at the weekends! I'm glad to have more retro style objects and furniture too.
ETA: Just consider this is a stuff pack and how much they must have sunk into this 'stuff pack' for the new animations and gameplay. That's huge. I think just for that alone some should be excited they spent that much resource for the new gameplay and animation surrounding this 'stuff pack' which hasn't been done before as a 'stuff pack'. It's much more than getting in a hot tub. Animations are always a budget sticking point, so yeah, it's worth it and more.
This ^
Stuff packs used to be just a load of mimics of stuff we already had: new clothes, new chairs, etc. But in TS4 we get actual new gameplay for the same price. I'd take new gameplay objects over more 'stuff' any day!
I think Origin needs to start doing preorders for stuff packs, too. I would go ahead and sign up for it. $10 for this much gameplay (way beyond the ice cream machine) is amazing price for what you can do with the bowling and the wall decals, and point scoring etc. and groups. If anyone is an avid bowler they may really want to reach that goal but my Sims would mainly do this for fun. It's way beyond some of the objects in the other stuff packs and they need to offer preorder.
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Yay, yay, yay !!!
I’m very excited, I loved it in the Sims 2, so it must me awesome in the Sims 4! The trailers are great and the Livestrem was just fun.
I like the new hairstyles and the clothes. I always welcome new features which Sims can practise together.
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nay for me, its not something that appeals to me i'd get bored of it after a day so even though it may only be a tenner or so id rather use my money on something else or nothing at all than spend on something i think is a waste
No, it's not something I enjoy in reality and it's not something I enjoy in games. It seems so dull to me that I know I would get bored of it after less than a week. Why would I spend my money on something I would instantly get fed up with? It's not worth it, in my personal opinion. EA needs to start listening to us in certain aspects!
Personally I think yay. I love things like this and since I like making my game as realistic as possible I think I would really like using this. I'm gonna get it sometime hopefully.
Yay. I love the CAS and decor, I found a perfect hangout for one of my clubs, and it inspired me to create new types of working class households for my game.
Yay. I love the CAS and decor, I found a perfect hangout for one of my clubs, and it inspired me to create new types of working class households for my game.
I got it, so suppose it's a yea, but there are things in the Sims2 version that are better: sims get the standard two throws, they are more likely to sit down between turns, more interaction with other sims in the area, there are secondary areas with pool tables, video games and such. Sims2 also has old lady Crumplebottom throwing 300 games, which generates a lot of activity at her end of the establishment.
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And those who dare to argue "no point; they're useless since it's close world", I can give a similar response to bowling, since the43 aren't too many big size and in general plot down preset lots to include bowling alleys across the world.
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That is very debatable. Personally I think this bowling looks the same as the other two and the other two came in EP's where bowling fit in. There have been 2 EP's where bowling would have fit in TS4 (get together would have been absolutely perfect for bowling instead of constant partying) and I don't like the fact that I have to pay extra for something that should have been in an ep
I don't think you are being a Debbie Downer @2HubbiesNLove. When I look back I wish I hadn't gotten the kids pack.. I rarely use anything in it now. I think it was a good pack though.. just not one that I personally needed in retrospect... mostly because I don't play with kids often.
I'm trying to think mostly about if I'll use the stuff as it comes out in the packs because my game feels pretty full right now. I actually am starting to worry about having too much in my game as time goes on.
ETA: Just consider this is a stuff pack and how much they must have sunk into this 'stuff pack' for the new animations and gameplay. That's huge. I think just for that alone some should be excited they spent that much resource for the new gameplay and animation surrounding this 'stuff pack' which hasn't been done before as a 'stuff pack'. It's much more than getting in a hot tub. Animations are always a budget sticking point, so yeah, it's worth it and more.
I'm really looking forward to having something new to do with my Sims, especially having somewhere for my teens to hang out and have fun at the weekends! I'm glad to have more retro style objects and furniture too.
I want cars too but I think that'd take more work than we could reasonably expect from a stuff pack.
This ^
Stuff packs used to be just a load of mimics of stuff we already had: new clothes, new chairs, etc. But in TS4 we get actual new gameplay for the same price. I'd take new gameplay objects over more 'stuff' any day!
I think Origin needs to start doing preorders for stuff packs, too. I would go ahead and sign up for it. $10 for this much gameplay (way beyond the ice cream machine) is amazing price for what you can do with the bowling and the wall decals, and point scoring etc. and groups. If anyone is an avid bowler they may really want to reach that goal but my Sims would mainly do this for fun. It's way beyond some of the objects in the other stuff packs and they need to offer preorder.
I’m very excited, I loved it in the Sims 2, so it must me awesome in the Sims 4! The trailers are great and the Livestrem was just fun.
I like the new hairstyles and the clothes. I always welcome new features which Sims can practise together.
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I'm also posting about my I'm surrounded by idi🤪ts! - challenge, in which I've now reached gen 9.
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Couldn't have said it better myself.