Thanks for the new links, guys Adding them to the OP.
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You know where do all these sims in this video live in this town? This is trickery. The video says the town is full of stars and people wanting to become famous - which to me says they live there - but they offer 6 lots with most already occupied. This indicates lots of room to live and some already living there - but it's a big misconception, unless they added some more since Sims camp.
They show apts and not a one to be found sims can live in either.
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In REALITY, I simply exist.....
We would've heard if apartments were a thing in the new pack. The tall buildings in the background aren't working apartments, any more than the cars driving around the background of your game are workable cars.
Smart money says that some of the sims we see are either townies or random pregens (I doubt that the bouncer or obsessed fan are real playable sims), while others like the sim who bribed the bouncer might be uploaded to the exchange without necessarily filling a house. We know that there are a decent number of townie celebrities. And while it isn't impossible that they squeezed in one or two more livable lots (very unlikely, but not actually impossible), even going from six to eight livable lots is still pretty tight on room.
@Writin_Reg There has been no mention of apartments -- those are a main feature in a different EP. This Friday's livestream focuses on the world and build/buy. That's the best time to confirm what is likely: that this pack does not reintroduce apartments.
Sims you see in trailers do not necessarily live in the world you see them in. The structure of Sims 4 makes that unnecessary.
And just a last reminder: there are lots of other threads for discussion pack features. This one's for gathering and organizing where SimGurus have said things, to make it easier for people to find those things.
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You know where do all these sims in this video live in this town? This is trickery. The video says the town is full of stars and people wanting to become famous - which to me says they live there - but they offer 6 lots with most already occupied. This indicates lots of room to live and some already living there - but it's a big misconception, unless they added some more since Sims camp.
They show apts and not a one to be found sims can live in either.
This includes homeless celeb stars as well. That's what they meant.
Just hopping in to reinforce this. Please leave discussion over announcements and info out of this thread, there are plenty of threads focused on discussing, this is a thread for sharing info from SimGurus.
~my hair color is frequently changing, so my Sim reflects that~
Actually managing to listen in sort of? So some prelim notes on the Friday, Nov. 9 livestream:
Note on the livestream about the world - the Art Director is on it, so insight into design choices (style choices, colour palettes, etc.).
Mirage Park:
referenced LA neighbourhoods, e.g. back alleys, graffiti
terrain manipulation is seen more in the neighbourhood, e.g. the lower residential neighbourhood the sidewalks are lower
lots are butted up right against each other, "something new we're trying"
New builds do not use terrain manipulation because it was still in development.
Starlight Boulevard:
museum is curated with movie-related assets, like a movie history museum
inspired by downtown urban redevelopment, reclaimed spaces - imagining if a city commissioned redesigning a whole area, more than just a lot
"Sometimes in Simlish it's hard to communicate intent" but font treatments help carry home sense of what a billboard is for
lower-end bar is a reno'd movie theatre, keeping the shell
An ice skating rink and roller skating rink and food booth will show up in the downtown neighbourhood if you have Seasons.
The Pinnacles:
On one lot, where Judith lives (premade), the terrace below it is neighbourhood landscape
New lot traits:
Hottest Spot in Town - high-end celebs show up, more expensive to buy things
Up and Coming Hot Spot - lower-end celebs show up, free for high-end celebs
Celebrity Home - for residential lots, tours will stop to see the house; if you aren't a celebrity and don't live with one, you'll get a "poser" buff at times
"We're actually trying to add more lot traits rather than lot types because lot traits are more flexible."
New half-wall that is full-wall height so it won't disappear in cutaway mode.
Premades:
Judith Ward, a mean, stuck-up celebrity
Dustin Broke (I think??)
Octavia Luna (?) - premade celebrity
"We tried to mimic the seasons of ... southern California area"
Objects:
Palm trees with lights are not in build/buy
No comment on cars coming, but presence of cars is partly for a sense of "selling that story or fiction" of place
ropes: You can hire a bouncer on your home lot
Sleep Pods will relieve a lot of other motives while you sleep. The more expensive one is pre-upgraded
Crystals you (celebs?) can buy on the computer or find in the world can remove quirks and do some other things
If you don't unlock a Vault before you die, someone else will have to break in if they're going to get the money. The person who locks it can unlock it. (I think I heard you can teleport in? Or maybe that was vampires???)
You can do more things with a Vault when it gets full enough, in the money piles.
Why is there a vault but not burglars? To be able to tell stories of your own Sims breaking in, etc.
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Actually managing to listen in sort of? So some prelim notes on the Friday, Nov. 9 livestream:
Note on the livestream about the world - the Art Director is on it, so insight into design choices (style choices, colour palettes, etc.).
Mirage Park:
referenced LA neighbourhoods, e.g. back alleys, graffiti
terrain manipulation is seen more in the neighbourhood, e.g. the lower residential neighbourhood the sidewalks are lower
lots are butted up right against each other, "something new we're trying"
New builds do not use terrain manipulation because it was still in development.
Starlight Boulevard:
museum is curated with movie-related assets, like a movie history museum
inspired by downtown urban redevelopment, reclaimed spaces - imagining if a city commissioned redesigning a whole area, more than just a lot
"Sometimes in Simlish it's hard to communicate intent" but font treatments help carry home sense of what a billboard is for
lower-end bar is a reno'd movie theatre, keeping the shell
An ice skating rink and roller skating rink and food booth will show up in the downtown neighbourhood if you have Seasons.
The Pinnacles:
On one lot, where Judith lives (premade), the terrace below it is neighbourhood landscape
New lot traits:
Hottest Spot in Town - high-end celebs show up, more expensive to buy things
Up and Coming Hot Spot - lower-end celebs show up, free for high-end celebs
Celebrity Home - for residential lots, tours will stop to see the house; if you aren't a celebrity and don't live with one, you'll get a "poser" buff at times
"We're actually trying to add more lot traits rather than lot types because lot traits are more flexible."
New half-wall that is full-wall height so it won't disappear in cutaway mode.
Premades:
Judith Ward, a mean, stuck-up celebrity
Dustin Broke (I think??)
Octavia Luna (?) - premade celebrity
"We tried to mimic the seasons of ... southern California area"
Objects:
Palm trees with lights are not in build/buy
No comment on cars coming, but presence of cars is partly for a sense of "selling that story or fiction" of place
ropes: You can hire a bouncer on your home lot
Sleep Pods will relieve a lot of other motives while you sleep. The more expensive one is pre-upgraded
Crystals you (celebs?) can buy on the computer or find in the world can remove quirks and do some other things
If you don't unlock a Vault before you die, someone else will have to break in if they're going to get the money. The person who locks it can unlock it. (I think I heard you can teleport in? Or maybe that was vampires???)
You can do more things with a Vault when it gets full enough, in the money piles.
Why is there a vault but not burglars? To be able to tell stories of your own Sims breaking in, etc.
Dustin is a homeless townie and also they did say that future packs would have terrain raised on some lots.
Edit
Oh I just remembered that Romeo or the other guru said that the Pond will change during different seasons. I take that to mean the shurbbery around the pond will change colors eg Orange and Red in Autumn.
Get famous is great! Superstar in sims 1 was alot of fun!
We should have actors(which it has) but there should also be singers,modeling, famous authors, famous artists, famous cooks, famous garderners! There should be ways to use many other skills to get famous!
This should've been a detailed expansion!
Maybe we could expand on this idea???
Just a passionate player since 2000 here sharing my thoughts😊
Get famous is great! Superstar in sims 1 was alot of fun!
We should have actors(which it has) but there should also be singers,modeling, famous authors, famous artists, famous cooks, famous garderners! There should be ways to use many other skills to get famous!
This should've been a detailed expansion!
Maybe we could expand on this idea???
Just a passionate player since 2000 here sharing my thoughts😊
these two spreadsheets graham links here are pretty thoroughly informative (even if some might be slightly off between the time they were written and the pack was released). thanks again to @simgirl1010 for spotting them and posting in her thread
Get famous is great! Superstar in sims 1 was alot of fun!
We should have actors(which it has) but there should also be singers,modeling, famous authors, famous artists, famous cooks, famous garderners! There should be ways to use many other skills to get famous!
This should've been a detailed expansion!
Maybe we could expand on this idea???
Just a passionate player since 2000 here sharing my thoughts😊
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TOUR PLUMBOB PICTURES
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/news/get-famous-studio?setLocale=en-us
I'd love to know how that works...
You know where do all these sims in this video live in this town? This is trickery. The video says the town is full of stars and people wanting to become famous - which to me says they live there - but they offer 6 lots with most already occupied. This indicates lots of room to live and some already living there - but it's a big misconception, unless they added some more since Sims camp.
They show apts and not a one to be found sims can live in either.
"Games Are Not The Place To Tell Stories, Games Are Meant To Let People Tell Their Own Stories"...Will Wright.
In dreams - I LIVE!
In REALITY, I simply exist.....
Smart money says that some of the sims we see are either townies or random pregens (I doubt that the bouncer or obsessed fan are real playable sims), while others like the sim who bribed the bouncer might be uploaded to the exchange without necessarily filling a house. We know that there are a decent number of townie celebrities. And while it isn't impossible that they squeezed in one or two more livable lots (very unlikely, but not actually impossible), even going from six to eight livable lots is still pretty tight on room.
Sims you see in trailers do not necessarily live in the world you see them in. The structure of Sims 4 makes that unnecessary.
And just a last reminder: there are lots of other threads for discussion pack features. This one's for gathering and organizing where SimGurus have said things, to make it easier for people to find those things.
This includes homeless celeb stars as well. That's what they meant.
Just hopping in to reinforce this. Please leave discussion over announcements and info out of this thread, there are plenty of threads focused on discussing, this is a thread for sharing info from SimGurus.
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Note on the livestream about the world - the Art Director is on it, so insight into design choices (style choices, colour palettes, etc.).
Mirage Park:
Starlight Boulevard:
The Pinnacles:
New lot traits:
New half-wall that is full-wall height so it won't disappear in cutaway mode.
Premades:
"We tried to mimic the seasons of ... southern California area"
Objects:
Why is there a vault but not burglars? To be able to tell stories of your own Sims breaking in, etc.
Dustin is a homeless townie and also they did say that future packs would have terrain raised on some lots.
Edit
Oh I just remembered that Romeo or the other guru said that the Pond will change during different seasons. I take that to mean the shurbbery around the pond will change colors eg Orange and Red in Autumn.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/950859/get-famous-early-access-livestreams-and-review
We should have actors(which it has) but there should also be singers,modeling, famous authors, famous artists, famous cooks, famous garderners! There should be ways to use many other skills to get famous!
This should've been a detailed expansion!
Maybe we could expand on this idea???
Just a passionate player since 2000 here sharing my thoughts😊
just so you know there's no modelling but you can be a famous author, painter, chef, and gardener. If you have JA you can even be a famous archaeologist. it's on the front page some place this is said here (https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16767799/#Comment_16767799)
editing to point out that we really should focus on the multiple tabs in those, since they share so many things. such as a list of cheats in each one
You can ask another sim to model an outfit for you though, if you're a stylist. I thought that was real cute.
ETA: Aaaaaaaaghhhh, I did it again!
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
I am curious about the lifestyle brand perk too. Haven't seen much about it.