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Teens vs. Babies
Jaysims
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So it’s clear that some people think that developers should focus on revamping the baby lifestage (detaching baby from bassinet) while others think that the teen lifestage should be revamped (allowing more of a distinction btwn YA and Teen).
So here’s the question: Which lifestage would you prefer to be revamped or expanded upon?
So here’s the question: Which lifestage would you prefer to be revamped or expanded upon?
Teens vs. Babies 170 votes
Teens
58%
100 votes
Babies
31%
53 votes
Other
5%
10 votes
Neither
4%
0
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And there is a lot of potential for teenage gameplay that could be expanded upon in the game.
But revamping both stages would be nice too!
Teens as you say are teens for much longer than babies are babies. There are so many things that could be added to the game that will make teens more special. They already did some cool things with mood swings and phases in Parenthood and I am still hoping for a pack that is more focused on them. Maybe if we ever get a school GP kind of thing they could do a lot with teens.
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I would also like to see a bit of a revamp on children. I want them to play tag and be more childish, right now when they are with friends all they can do without an object is talk.
Also a bit of focus on elders would go a long way. I am playing at the moment a household that consists of 2 elder sisters and the adult daughter of one of them. They have 2 cats and are a delight to play actually. But I wish we had more activities for them, I would love them to be able to knit while watching TV for example.
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They're on their phones 24-7. They roll their eyes and drag their feet melodramatically when they're in a bad mood. They've got smaller frames than adults. They've got slightly higher-pitched voices. They've got a whole slew of teen-only interactions. There's character values and asking for advice. There's chance cards at school for holidays like Love Day.
I mean, that's not to say there isn't room for improvement. I'd love to see their part-time jobs provide some kind of bonus trait, or unlock scholarships once University rolls around. But on the whole, teenagers are just fine.
As for babies, I'd like to see strollers that we can place the babies in so we can take them out into the world... but other than that? I'm not particularly worried one way or the other.
I'd much rather see teenagers be fleshed out. We definitely need a pack just for them (kinda like how Sims 2 had the teen style pack). Even if it's just a stuff pack, I'll be happy. I mean, we got 'Kids Room', so why not something for teens as well?
Sims 1: Hot Date
Sims 2: Seasons
Sims 2: Happy Holiday Stuff
Sims 3: Seasons
Sims 3: 70's, 80's, & 90's Stuff
Sims 4: Seasons
Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff
Sims 4: Strangerville Game Pack
That said, I'd like more effort devoted to teens, because the life stage lasts much longer than babies, and there's so much to do for teenagers. I don't mind the height similarity between teens and adults, since at this point they'd have to redo tons of animations from all the packs if they want to adjust teens' heights. I also don't mind teens sharing clothes with adults, because honestly, all the clothes I've had since high school still fit me today. The teens back in TS2 and TS3 also had limited wardrobe choices, while the adults had a lot that could've also worked for teens.
What I would like to see are more teen-specific activities and behaviors. I think Parenthood was a step in the right direction, but that's just scratching the surface. There are a lot of things to help flesh out teens, like proms, skateboarding, sneaking out, etc. I especially liked how teens could sneak out with friends and partners in Sims 2.
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I want BOTH teens AND babies. Why is it with this limited Sims game (Sims 4) that I have to choose one or another of a piece of content? Apparently, Sims 4 is so limited it can’t do both teens and babies?
Why can’t I have BOTH a freed baby and well-done teens like back in Sims 2 and Sims 3 with Generations?
I hope both stages get an upgrade eventually.
If not, I can wait and hope for Sims 5 to do much better in the life stage department. There should be improvements for all life stages, NOT regression in any life stages.
Get a better budget next time if you can’t do the life stages like old games, please! I want sequels to get better, not worse.
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The main problem isn't that we need a betweener, but that your teens, YA, and Adults, all act almost the same.
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I'd rather have a focus on teens. Parenthood did a lot with phases and mood swings but I'd really like them to add stuff like prom and graduation!
But seriously, our three year old was a baby not so long ago and I can confidently say that newborn babies just aren't that interesting.
Can I totally change my vote to Teens now?
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That elder pack idea is pure gold.
For the baby stage, because I think the Toddler stage is brilliant, I don't need the Baby stage to change. Toddlers are busy enough.