@EmmaVane
Children skills work great for toddlers too indeed, I'm just not sure where potty training would fit in those. Walking could be motor, talking could be social. Perhaps as a fifth minor skill ?
I'm not sure either. Maybe Mental for knowing when to go before it's too late (has to be learned) or Social because they receive praise when they manage it on their own?
Like the OP mentioned, I would love to see the multitasking to be present when interacting with toddlers. It makes it way more realistic to have parents juggling a child while trying to call a friend! Also bring back playing in the toilet interaction! Basically I would like to see all the interactions we had in sims 3 and objects inc strollers come back but with the sims 4 multitasking
Yes me as well @Cinderellimouse !! I love all of these ideas and would LOVE to see them all in The Sims 4 If all of this is added then The Sims 4 will become my most favouite Sims game of all time!!!
Matthew.
Same here. I already love TS4 but there are so many things that I miss. If/when we get features like toddlers back I'll be thoroughly addicted!
And those costumes you posted are adorable!!! I need those in my simming life!
I think an adult sim well trainned as a toddler about the potty thing should be less prone to wet itself, kind of giving this bladder need some extra motivation (I do think this is this way in real life either...)
I can play at last TS2 TS3 and TS4 So great that toddlers are here!!!
Everyone's ideas are just great!! I miss the "family" enjoyment I got from playing previous Sims games. Nearly everything I want has already been listed, so I just came here to say, YES! Please YES let them be working on toddlers. It adds a totally different style of game play and I miss it!! Thank you for this thread and it's nice to read so many great ideas!! Get's me so hopeful!!
Before I head off for the evening I wanted to come in and say that I am moving this to the general discussion area.
Please do not comment in here with "I don't want toddlers" or anything of the sort. This is an ideas thread for those players who do and what they would like to see from this life state and it should remain as such.
I would like gameplay challenges to be introduced with toddlers, and to apply to all pre-teen children. Like needing to pay for childcare if both parents work, and possibly a choice of two qualities costing different amounts. The expensive option teaches the child skills, including potty training for toddlers etc, while the cheaper one leaves the parent (player) to need to see to skilling the children. The expensive childcare option should also take care of the child doing their homework so the player doesn't have to sort that out either.
@EmmaVane
Children skills work great for toddlers too indeed, I'm just not sure where potty training would fit in those. Walking could be motor, talking could be social. Perhaps as a fifth minor skill ?
I'm not sure either. Maybe Mental for knowing when to go before it's too late (has to be learned) or Social because they receive praise when they manage it on their own?
I would have put it in motor for knowing their body
Well at least, it's not creativity... unless the devs want to try something with potty training and inspired emotion
I would like gameplay challenges to be introduced with toddlers, and to apply to all pre-teen children. Like needing to pay for childcare if both parents work, and possibly a choice of two qualities costing different amounts. The expensive option teaches the child skills, including potty training for toddlers etc, while the cheaper one leaves the parent (player) to need to see to skilling the children. The expensive childcare option should also take care of the child doing their homework so the player doesn't have to sort that out either.
And the option to call a family member/friend to babysit. They wouldn't be controllable, but the child could request they do things like cook or help with homework.
Before I head off for the evening I wanted to come in and say that I am moving this to the general discussion area.
Please do not comment in here with "I don't want toddlers" or anything of the sort. This is an ideas thread for those players who do and what they would like to see from this life state and it should remain as such.
She may have moved it to General for a bit to give it some exposure, then moved it back to Ideas since, technically, these are ideas. It would be kind of unfair to other idea threads if this one got longer, better exposure.
Before I head off for the evening I wanted to come in and say that I am moving this to the general discussion area.
Please do not comment in here with "I don't want toddlers" or anything of the sort. This is an ideas thread for those players who do and what they would like to see from this life state and it should remain as such.
She may have moved it to General for a bit to give it some exposure, then moved it back to Ideas since, technically, these are ideas. It would be kind of unfair to other idea threads if this one got longer, better exposure.
Haha it was there for barely a few hours, not sure much exposure would come from that.
Toddlers should be expanded on in other SP's, GP's and EP's! That's important to me!
Edit: They should be patched in, so we can get content and interactions for them in other packs as well.
I know what you mean and I agree. If we got the toddler basics in a patch, it leaves it open to get a lot more content in the future. Like if we got pets, then toddlers could sleep in the pet basket, eat pet food (eww), and cuddle the dogs and cats like in older games.
If we got toddlers in a pack, then it makes it more difficult to add extra compatible content, and less likely to get additional items in the future.
Before I head off for the evening I wanted to come in and say that I am moving this to the general discussion area.
Please do not comment in here with "I don't want toddlers" or anything of the sort. This is an ideas thread for those players who do and what they would like to see from this life state and it should remain as such.
She may have moved it to General for a bit to give it some exposure, then moved it back to Ideas since, technically, these are ideas. It would be kind of unfair to other idea threads if this one got longer, better exposure.
Haha it was there for barely a few hours, not sure much exposure would come from that.
True. Hopefully she'll respond and we'll find out.
Animations more into depth. Ideas also.
The walking animation should be more wobbly with a hand swinging movement.
The crying face expressions could range from sad face and tear drops to crying and screaming.
Drinking from a bottle, they should tempt to tilt the bottle w/ cheek drinking animations.
When sleeping different positions may vary sucking tumb, laying on tummy/back.
When playing with toys toddlers could bounce up and down while sitting, showing excitement. (Presumably with Mood related to that)
Toddlers could possibly use furniture to grab onto when trying to teach themselves to walk, more unsteady.
Some more head movement instead of stiff head movement, looking around trying to explore head movement. (Not as constant)
When done being bathed Toddlers would have their own mini towel (Just like Spa day for older sims).
When a Toddlers parent comes into the room they become happy and smile. (Randomly, depending on Relationship with Toddler)
When Toddlers master the Surroundings skill they become smarter and start to do things on their own around the house.
Cuter toddler screams and voices.
New skill: Surroundings
Learn to identify shapes, trees, and objects.
Shape toy set, Toddler hand painting, and Social interactions.
Interactions for fun:
Burp, Pamper, Rock, Grab cheeks, Play peek-a-boo, Hide n Seek
Stiff toddlers are no fun, they're tech little monsters.
Toddlers should be expanded on in other SP's, GP's and EP's! That's important to me!
Edit: They should be patched in, so we can get content and interactions for them in other packs as well.
I know what you mean and I agree. If we got the toddler basics in a patch, it leaves it open to get a lot more content in the future. Like if we got pets, then toddlers could sleep in the pet basket, eat pet food (eww), and cuddle the dogs and cats like in older games.
If we got toddlers in a pack, then it makes it more difficult to add extra compatible content, and less likely to get additional items in the future.
They have added the Alien nights or the Bear nights in GT, so it's doable at least.
mischievous drawings on the wall, that older sims have to clean up. I love little messes in the sims, it adds realness to the game.
Personality traits for them as well, like independent toddlers would rather spend less time learning skills with parents and more on their own. Feisty toddlers have way more temper tantrums.
Toddlers should be able to play outside too, like pick flowers, and play with sand and get dirty from it.
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I'm not sure either. Maybe Mental for knowing when to go before it's too late (has to be learned) or Social because they receive praise when they manage it on their own?
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Same here. I already love TS4 but there are so many things that I miss. If/when we get features like toddlers back I'll be thoroughly addicted!
And those costumes you posted are adorable!!! I need those in my simming life!
I can play at last TS2 TS3 and TS4 So great that toddlers are here!!!
Happy Simming!! :smile: :smile: :smile:
@SimGuruDrake we've been moved again?
https://twitter.com/sparkfairy1
I would have put it in motor for knowing their body
Well at least, it's not creativity... unless the devs want to try something with potty training and inspired emotion
I can play at last TS2 TS3 and TS4 So great that toddlers are here!!!
to add to my post i had would love onsies liked this for them.
also to have the little knee pads that toddlers can get like this
so they don't hurt their little knees if they fall while walking
And the option to call a family member/friend to babysit. They wouldn't be controllable, but the child could request they do things like cook or help with homework.
Toddlers should be expanded on in other SP's, GP's and EP's! That's important to me!
Edit: They should be patched in, so we can get content and interactions for them in other packs as well.
Sorry I don't understand what that means?
Matthew.
Yes, they need to be patched in, so we can get content and interactions for them in other packs, like Pets and Seasons!
She may have moved it to General for a bit to give it some exposure, then moved it back to Ideas since, technically, these are ideas. It would be kind of unfair to other idea threads if this one got longer, better exposure.
Haha it was there for barely a few hours, not sure much exposure would come from that.
https://twitter.com/sparkfairy1
Love all the ideas here.
I know what you mean and I agree. If we got the toddler basics in a patch, it leaves it open to get a lot more content in the future. Like if we got pets, then toddlers could sleep in the pet basket, eat pet food (eww), and cuddle the dogs and cats like in older games.
If we got toddlers in a pack, then it makes it more difficult to add extra compatible content, and less likely to get additional items in the future.
True. Hopefully she'll respond and we'll find out.
The walking animation should be more wobbly with a hand swinging movement.
The crying face expressions could range from sad face and tear drops to crying and screaming.
Drinking from a bottle, they should tempt to tilt the bottle w/ cheek drinking animations.
When sleeping different positions may vary sucking tumb, laying on tummy/back.
When playing with toys toddlers could bounce up and down while sitting, showing excitement. (Presumably with Mood related to that)
Toddlers could possibly use furniture to grab onto when trying to teach themselves to walk, more unsteady.
Some more head movement instead of stiff head movement, looking around trying to explore head movement. (Not as constant)
When done being bathed Toddlers would have their own mini towel (Just like Spa day for older sims).
When a Toddlers parent comes into the room they become happy and smile. (Randomly, depending on Relationship with Toddler)
When Toddlers master the Surroundings skill they become smarter and start to do things on their own around the house.
Cuter toddler screams and voices.
New skill: Surroundings
Learn to identify shapes, trees, and objects.
Shape toy set, Toddler hand painting, and Social interactions.
Interactions for fun:
Burp, Pamper, Rock, Grab cheeks, Play peek-a-boo, Hide n Seek
Stiff toddlers are no fun, they're tech little monsters.
They have added the Alien nights or the Bear nights in GT, so it's doable at least.
Step 1: Have toddler
Step 2: Make birthday cake
Step 3: Bring toddler to cake.
Step 4: No more toddler.
You can skip EVERY age in this game, like you could in TS3. Why would toddlers not be skippable?
Anyways, lots of good suggestions so far everyone.
Personality traits for them as well, like independent toddlers would rather spend less time learning skills with parents and more on their own. Feisty toddlers have way more temper tantrums.
Toddlers should be able to play outside too, like pick flowers, and play with sand and get dirty from it.