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African is huge, and it's not all safari, jungle, desert. I want a pack about living in Africa, like a bustling city - Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali.

I want the food, music, sports, and high-end fashion of urban Africa. I want acacia trees and tall grass.

We only ever see Morocco and Egypt represented in The Sims. And when Africa is brought up, safaris take center stage. Programming a game pack about safaris isn't what I want - that's too similar to a Jungle Adventure and Cottage Living combo.

I just want a pack about anything substantial that happens to be in African. Like how a snowboarding, mountain climbing pack happened to be in Japan. How a university pack happened to be in England. How a generations pack happened to be in San Francisco.

Plus. Just one sub-saharan African world.

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    crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,711 Member
    African is huge, and it's not all safari, jungle, desert. I want a pack about living in Africa, like a bustling city - Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali.

    I want the food, music, sports, and high-end fashion of urban Africa. I want acacia trees and tall grass.

    We only ever see Morocco and Egypt represented in The Sims. And when Africa is brought up, safaris take center stage. Programming a game pack about safaris isn't what I want - that's too similar to a Jungle Adventure and Cottage Living combo.

    I just want a pack about anything substantial that happens to be in African. Like how a snowboarding, mountain climbing pack happened to be in Japan. How a university pack happened to be in England. How a generations pack happened to be in San Francisco.

    Plus. Just one sub-saharan African world.


    Safari could be just one neighbuhood, not the whole world. They could make it like Gilberts Garden and you walk around in it and see the animals, maybe they could add an animal sanctuary for big cats or some other big animals. I must say that I am not familiar with what goes on on the continent except for what reaches mainstream news and that's not always positive, like they could give us pirates and Nigerian princes that need our help to transfer their funds. Also more witchcraft and monkey packs that steal your food and the chance you're late for work because there were lions sleeping on the road. But I would really prefer that they give us something that is a well known feature of Africa instead of generic urban setting because we might not get another African world after that.
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    lunnarilalunnarila Posts: 222 Member
    I also think it would be great to have African based world in Sims 4. I think it would go great with resorts&hotels expansion pack. Imagine running the hotel or visiting one, they you go to safari to see elephants, lions etc. And much more
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    SERVERFRASERVERFRA Posts: 7,237 Member
    I would love an African World that would be like "Roots", "Lion King", "Coming to America & "Book of Negroes". ;)
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    TartosanVigneronTartosanVigneron Posts: 24 Member
    Ok hear me out. The TS4 version of Into the Future should basically be afrofuturism themed with an African-inspired world that has a bit of a Wakanda influence.
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    SERVERFRASERVERFRA Posts: 7,237 Member
    Ooo, a Superhero Marvel Wakanda. :p I so want that in Sims 4. <3 Unfortunately, Sims 4 isn't that cool. :'(
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    crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,711 Member
    Ok hear me out. The TS4 version of Into the Future should basically be afrofuturism themed with an African-inspired world that has a bit of a Wakanda influence.

    That's African only because the cast is all black, I don't see EA doing that.
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    Amapola76Amapola76 Posts: 1,940 Member
    crocobaura wrote: »
    That's African only because the cast is all black,.

    Erh... what, now? That's an odd thing to say. That's like saying Braveheart is only Scottish because of all the white people.
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    crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,711 Member
    Amapola76 wrote: »
    crocobaura wrote: »
    That's African only because the cast is all black,.

    Erh... what, now? That's an odd thing to say. That's like saying Braveheart is only Scottish because of all the white people.


    I don't see Africa in the trailer, only some futuristic world that could be anywhere. I thought people wanted an African inspired world, and what's in that movie is not Africa. We could have Braveheart in that world but it would not be Braveheart.
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    Katofhyrule12Katofhyrule12 Posts: 821 Member
    I would like an African world that made each neighborhood so different that they reflected the incredible diversity of the continent. I would like one of the neighborhoods to be like Egypt, and another like the plains, and another one more green or mountainous.
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    Amapola76Amapola76 Posts: 1,940 Member
    crocobaura wrote: »
    Amapola76 wrote: »
    crocobaura wrote: »
    That's African only because the cast is all black,.

    Erh... what, now? That's an odd thing to say. That's like saying Braveheart is only Scottish because of all the white people.


    I don't see Africa in the trailer, only some futuristic world that could be anywhere. I thought people wanted an African inspired world, and what's in that movie is not Africa. We could have Braveheart in that world but it would not be Braveheart.

    Ah. So I'm guessing you didn't see the movies, then.
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    KathMHughesKathMHughes Posts: 467 Member
    Ok hear me out. The TS4 version of Into the Future should basically be afrofuturism themed with an African-inspired world that has a bit of a Wakanda influence.

    Afrofuturism is such a good idea! Like Wakanda, a mix of intense technology, but also unspoiled landscapes and traditionally inspired clothing and artwork would be amazing!!!

    Also I need fufu, jollof, injera, and all the foods.
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    OkayLazySimOkayLazySim Posts: 40 Member
    I'm always up for more diversity in world and cultural representation, gives it a more lively and vibrant feel, and I feel people can learn from it - if it is done respectfully. Because indeed there isn't too much cultural representation. I don't even think there was a food stall included in City Living, other than as you mentioned a maroccian one - which is great I love north African food, but I can see why you'd like more.

    For the world, I'm really not a big fan of US suburban small town vibe. I like urban worlds, so a bustling colorful city would definitely be something I'm interested in, at least just a neighborhood. And perhaps a swimmable sea side including a whale watching activity? It's something you can definitely do in Africa but not necessarily what most people think of - also it's on my bucket list xD

    anyways, @KathMHughes what careers do you think would fit?

    I immediately thought of Animal Conservatorship, but of course that's real close with the safari thing, which as you said is really just very typical so I was wondering what else could make sense.
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    KathMHughesKathMHughes Posts: 467 Member

    anyways, @KathMHughes what careers do you think would fit?

    I'd love to see financial stuff like a new lot type called a bank that comes with a banking career.

    Also a gemstone and diamond expert, a jewelry cutter, a pottery activity, or other artisan crafts like weaving.

    I really want a musical pack and bands, so a band manager would be great.

    Conservative has been done in 2 EPs already, but cross pack compatibility is good..

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    Horrorgirl6Horrorgirl6 Posts: 3,396 Member
    I think the problem this would be very complicated.Africa is not a country they are continents.With there own history , backgrounds, and culture .You can just mush the cultures together.You have pick one and stick to it.
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    SimmingalSimmingal Posts: 9,333 Member
    edited May 2023
    African is huge, and it's not all safari, jungle, desert.

    true, but if we are to have African world I think at least one neighborhood should be Safari inspired because it would offer lots of interesting outdoorsy gameplay and build fun regardless of how "typical" its never really been theme in The Sims yet

    the world should probably have at least 3 neighborhoods anyway so it would make perfect sense for it to be

    Safari (outdoorsy+residential+adventure think like wildlife and couple lots to live/camp on)
    x
    City/town (culture, public, maybe part residential, more so indoors activities)
    x
    Jungle (more so residential jungle less so extreme adventure jungle since we have jungle adventure already)

    also cars etc would be lovely addition as they could be part of the city/town and way to get place to place around the safari fast

    and lot traits and challenges could help with making the jungle and safari parts bit more wild or dangerous if wanted

    I think desert, I would make entirely separate pack and world on though something like "desert adventure" that appeals more to whole egypt and deep sandy dangerous deserts thing although obviously now that we can vacation everywhere i would make it residential world as well

    there i think we could have more so the artisan town and marketplaces feel
    where the safari worlds city could be more so modern african city inspired therefore getting the best of both worlds

    hotels? unsure but honestly it might make more sense to have hotels pack or even more so update at this point
    I find it hard to imagine how they would do hotels in pack because we do have dine out and hotels would have to support also having a restaurant in them

    it just might make most sense if it was base game update so any venue could include hotel
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    Briana2425Briana2425 Posts: 3,671 Member
    I would like the food like I hope I'm saying it right like FuFu, Egusi Soup, and many other like African stew.
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    OkayLazySimOkayLazySim Posts: 40 Member
    I think the problem this would be very complicated. Africa is not a country they are continents.With there own history , backgrounds, and culture .You can just mush the cultures together.You have pick one and stick to it.

    True, I think this was also an issue with Mt Korembi. They focused more on one country and then included things offensive to other countries.

    On the other hand. This is what a lot of packs have done so far. Tortosa was a mixture of Mediterranean/southern Europe vibes. San Myshuno was a mixture of different metropolitan cities across the globe. Sulani was a mix of different islands. El Saldorado (?) was a mix of south American countries.

    I feel something that combines different African cultures/places into something where other players feel more represented is a good idea. Of course it has to be done carefully. But this is also why I do think combinations are great. When it is inspired by different similar cultures, then there's less pinpointing on how precisely it reflects one culture.

    I personally would love some African inspired fashion and just a completely different world that is nothing like US suburban or old European style (heck, give me different parts of Europe - but that's for another thread). We have plenty suburbs, we have jungles and northern nature, we have one desert, and some metropolian/industrial ones. I'm up for some variety.


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    KathMHughesKathMHughes Posts: 467 Member

    On the other hand. This is what a lot of packs have done so far. Tortosa was a mixture of Mediterranean/southern Europe vibes. San Myshuno was a mixture of different metropolitan cities across the globe. Sulani was a mix of different islands. El Saldorado (?) was a mix of south American countries.

    We have plenty suburbs, we have jungles and northern nature, we have one desert, and some metropolian/industrial ones. I'm up for some variety.

    Exactly. We need tall grasslands. Savannahs. Prairies. Steppes. For as much as people talk about snow depth and realistic sand, I'm tired of the grass in Sims looking like a mowed lawn. I want lush, wildflower meadows, wheat fields, somewhere the bison the roam or the lions could prowl.

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    SheriSim57SheriSim57 Posts: 7,058 Member
    edited May 2023

    anyways, @KathMHughes what careers do you think would fit?

    I'd love to see financial stuff like a new lot type called a bank that comes with a banking career.

    Also a gemstone and diamond expert, a jewelry cutter, a pottery activity, or other artisan crafts like weaving.

    I really want a musical pack and bands, so a band manager would be great.

    Conservative has been done in 2 EPs already, but cross pack compatibility is good..
    I especially like the idea of pottery, gemstone jewelry cutter, and artisan crafts like weaving with a ton of new jewelry, pottery, and weaving items, many of which sims can make themselves. I’d like to see these skills come to the sims 4. At some point in the future I’d really want to see sewing ( with sewing machines, patterns for clothing of all age groups and stuffed animals and stuffed dolls ), come to the sims as well.

    And I think an African World would be great, something different we don’t have. Please give us one we can live in. It still bothers me that I can’t have sims live in Silvadorado.

    I think one of the neighborhoods could offer a safari trip to look at animals ( maybe when CAR’s make a comeback😉 ). But, I’d also like to see other aspects of Africa as well. I have never been to the continent. Maybe the Nile river could play a part in the pack as well.

    If we are never going to be able to live in Silvadorado, then please give us a central or South American Jungle world we can live in too before ending sims 4 worlds.
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    SimmervilleSimmerville Posts: 11,795 Member
    I don't think it would be a problem to mix various African cultures. It might even be easier, as EA could create an Africa-ish world that is more simlish than African, including vibes and colors and stuff, but not trying to get it correct. I think the problems come when they try to make it RL correct. I wouldn't mind if we got wild llamas in Simfrica, it would just be a statement that this is still mainly a game for fun.
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    JustinB113JustinB113 Posts: 1,050 Member
    edited May 2023
    Amapola76 wrote: »
    crocobaura wrote: »
    That's African only because the cast is all black,.

    Erh... what, now? That's an odd thing to say. That's like saying Braveheart is only Scottish because of all the white people.

    Scotland is real, Wakanda is fictional. And they cast black people in Braveheart.

    I personally don’t particularly want an African world, I’d rather they did Eastern Europe. But to be honest we have plenty of worlds now and the last few have been so lacklustre that I’d rather they just focused on gameplay.
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    JALJAL Posts: 1,128 Member
    It is an issue that Africa is too diverse to add everything, but I can also see how it would be difficult to focus on only one country. Perhaps a geographical region could offer both a distinct African feel and look, yet be respectful to the origins (while also being very simlish world?)

    As for careers I think an African world would work well with a hotell pack, and could have several different careers tied to that, but I also like the suggestion of a conservationist career focused on this new world as well. And yes, safari might feel a bit typical, yet it is an important part of the economy of many African countries and it would offer a lot of game play, both watching the animals and caring for them).

    I also like pottery and weaving being included, and I'd love to add a fashion designer career, maybe with sewing as a skill as well? That would give us three new hobbies/job opportunities and one additional career. The career would also match other careers we have in the game.

    I also love the idea of a world that contains both a city-part, and a rural part, so either aspect can be represented.
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    Build_Mode_QueenBuild_Mode_Queen Posts: 24 Member
    I really, really want clothing from African (cultures) and headwraps. We have multiple other cultures/people represented in the Sims. I feel like the items for black sims is lacking.
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    Darkshadow608Darkshadow608 Posts: 156 Member
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    mollie1998mollie1998 Posts: 446 Member
    edited July 2023
    Wow an African world I want one please
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