What world theme would you like to see next? «12...Next Go

BingBangBingBong

Like the title says, this poll is about world themes. The choices are based off of broad geographical regions. I thought they would cover the most possibilities people might come up with. Many cultures, nationalities, architectural styles and customs are represented within each category. I had to keep it to 10 options or less so I had to combine some regions. An “Other” option is included for regions that may have been missed.

If you’d like to go into detail about a specific culture or country you’d like to see represented, please feel free to discuss in the comments!

Movotti

Other region not specified

Most regions vary, depending on if you're talking about north, south, east, west or central, you only have some of those options for two continents, why?

I don't want broad regions covered, I don't want vagueness. I am very specific in my wants.

I want a gothic seaside holiday location with a slightly spooky carnival, and I want it based on Brighton, England.

I would also like a neighbourhood inspired by The Shambles in York, England. Many people would recognise it as the inspiration for diagon alley in the harry potter books.

I would like some rural Australiana thrown in, both coastal and inland, and nothing Sydney related.

BingBangBingBong

Asia

Movotti wrote: »

Most regions vary, depending on if you're talking about north, south, east, west or central, you only have some of those options for two continents, why?

Because South America, Central America, Western Europe and Eastern Europe are classified as separate regions in my country, whereas Africa, Asia, etc are not. Polls are limited to 10 options so they had to be combined if they were going to be in the poll at all. I know everyone here is a smart noodle and can figure out that continents are made up of several large and diverse areas, so I’m not going to needlessly complicate the poll with an overexplanation for each choice. The gurus seem to pick worlds based on broad geographic locations so I felt this poll was appropriate for discussion.

Movotti wrote: »

I don't want broad regions covered, I don't want vagueness. I am very specific in my wants.
I would like some rural Australiana thrown in, both coastal and inland, and nothing Sydney related.

You are free to make your own poll if mine is not up to your standards. I will gladly participate in it. Also I think some of the board’s Sydney simmers would like a word with you.

All that aside, your gothic seaside holiday location with a spooky carnival sounds dope and if it was a pack I would totally buy it.

x4m1r4

Asia

Asia... and it will be pretty cool if they could come up with a Far East world concept.. it can be a vacation world, or a residential world.. There're so many architectural design that is a typical Asian design, although nowadays, we're pretty much been influenced by the past colonialism architecture.
For example, Shoji door/wall and different kind of floors such as tatami..

Crave woods wall panels

Futon where we can use to sleep on the floor

A kotatsu a multipurpose table/futon

or just a simple table where we can sit on the floor to enjoy our meal/tea

New skills such as origami, pottery or traditional games such as congkak

and..it will be great if it's also comes with these..

Movotti

Other region not specified

BingBangBingBong wrote: »

Movotti wrote: »

Most regions vary, depending on if you're talking about north, south, east, west or central, you only have some of those options for two continents, why?

Because South America, Central America, Western Europe and Eastern Europe are classified as separate regions in my country, whereas Africa, Asia, etc are not.

How odd.
Africa and Asia are both well known to be made up of North, South, East, West and Central regions.

Polls are limited to 10 options so they had to be combined if they were going to be in the poll at all.

I wasn't suggesting more options, just questioning the lack of consistency.
I am somewhat surprised that you didn't just list the continents.

The gurus seem to pick worlds based on broad geographic locations

Do they? I've not noticed that they have, thus far, with all the packs I have, everything feels very US-centric, with the lonely exception being Windenburg.

Also I think some of the board’s Sydney simmers would like a word with you.

The cockroaches know where to find the croweater.

All that aside, your gothic seaside holiday location with a spooky carnival sounds dope and if it was a pack I would totally buy it.

Thanks. I generally have a knack for coming up with things that are a bit out of the box.

Louise_G0325

Mediterranean

This world that is already a concept art piece for TS4 would be very welcome.

So pretty

I wouldn't mind a little splash of Greece-inspired elements in this world. Like, the island from Mamma Mia as a private island (like in Windenburg).

adele_kat

Other region not specified

Only Louisiana Bayou Swamps ( creepy swamps )! Just give me that and i'll be happy*.*

Joel2810

Other region not specified

I would love something high up in the mountains, or maybe something far north. Although Oceania would be a close 2nd.

jcp011c2

Caribbean

Caribbean and then right after that something European, the part with mountains. Maybe Switzerland?

BingBangBingBong

Asia

@xamira99 Totally agree with everything you suggested. Especially the kotatsu! It would also be cool to see more traditional cultural outfits such as kimono, cheongsam, ao dai or hanbok. The Diwali and Caribbean updates included new cultural inspired outfits and objects and those were very well received. I hope these sorts of updates continue.

@Louise_G0325 My second choice would also be the Mediterranean. That concept art looks great. If we got a coastal Mediterranean world I hope we'll be able to use the boats and go fishing.

kaiwrysims

Caribbean

I picked carribean because that's where I grew up I old love to see a world based off of that. If they ever make a world inspired by somewhere in Africa I hope they do somewhere like Morocco.

stilljustme2

Caribbean

Caribbean because my Sims need to get away from the snow. Then I love the Asian themed ideas @xamira99 posted above, especially the Build items plus the vending machines and the claw machine. Since kids can't buy food from bars, I need snack options for my bowling alleys.

LatinaBunny

Caribbean

I was born on an island, and now in a state that has tropical-ish weather with little to no snow, so Caribbean for me.

x4m1r4

Asia

BingBangBingBong wrote: »

@xamira99 Totally agree with everything you suggested. Especially the kotatsu! It would also be cool to see more traditional cultural outfits such as kimono, cheongsam, ao dai or hanbok. The Diwali and Caribbean updates included new cultural inspired outfits and objects and those were very well received. I hope these sorts of updates continue.

Yeah! And the kotatsu could probably reduce the utilities bill too @BingBangBingBong !

stilljustme2 wrote: »

Caribbean because my Sims need to get away from the snow. Then I love the Asian themed ideas @xamira99 posted above, especially the Build items plus the vending machines and the claw machine. Since kids can't buy food from bars, I need snack options for my bowling alleys.

Totally agree @stilljustme2 ! The vending machines & the claw machine will be a great addition for kids...

mika

Africa

Africa is an extremely diverse continent with different cultures in each country but I'd love to see a South African, Nigerian, Ethiopian or Kenyan inspired world.

king_of_simcity7

I would like to see an open world

Themrsg4422

Americas (Central, North, or South)

I would really like a world based on a historic southern US city like Savannah, GA or New Orleans. It would be so pretty, and also a little spooky. This theme would be PERFECT for a witches pack.

DominicLaurence

Africa

North America is overused already; we had Europe; we had a glimpse of Asia; a little taste of South America; where is Africa? Where is Oceania?

KiaraSims4Mods

Mediterranean

Mediterranean

LeGardePourpre

Seychelles or Philippines

Natacha

Europe (Central, East, or West)

Im from Denmark, so i would like to see more European styles. The European styles that already is in the game is very fairytale like and i would personally love to be able to create a world more like the one i live in.

Of course i would like to see it all, but i actually often miss less American (no offense intended at all!) styles, objects, etc.

lenorca

Mediterranean

I would love to see more of the mediterranean culture since I adore Greece. Big white buildings with blue windows, loads of flowers, small paths of stone... Some kind of way to turn Santorini into the Sims would be great! I would be happy with other countries from Europe too, I've lived all my life in Europe so it would feel cosy.

My second pick would be Caribbean, wide beaches with a beautiful sunset. I used to love the world of Sunlit Tides in TS3 so it would work really well in TS4 too, I think.

paradiseplanet

Asia

Anything that's not inspired by California would be preferable, honestly.

Kuroi

Other region not specified

As I'm still waiting for a magic pack I would love to get a magical Harry-Potter-style neighbourhood. But this would only make sense in combination with witches and wizards.

Movotti wrote:

I would also like a neighbourhood inspired by The Shambles in York, England. Many people would recognise it as the inspiration for diagon alley in the harry potter books.

I haven't been to York yet but there is a shopping area in Eton that reminds me a bit of Diagon Alley too.

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For me, many of the given options are already in the game: We have got Northern America with DSV, Brindleton Bay and San Myshuno, Southern or Central America with Selvadorada and Central Europe with Windenburg. The other worlds function like jokers, they can stand for more than just one region. I mean, what are Willow Creek and Newcrest supposed to represent? Could be something European or Northern American. The same goes for Granite Falls. Oasis Springs has quite a dry landscape with some green spots and can be used as a Mediterranean region or a Central American desert. It often depends on the architectural style of the buildings you place there. Thinking of that, Brindleton Bay could also be Scandinavian.

The only thing I feel is still missing is something Asian and something Carribean. Although I expect a beach world to come only with another holiday GP.

Personally, I don't need new worlds to be clearly geographically assignable. I want variety regarding landscape and... I don't know the word... well, I want cute dreamy villages and large cities as well as everything in between.

BingBangBingBong

Asia

paradiseplanet wrote: »

Anything that's not inspired by California would be preferable, honestly.

Yes! As a California native, I don’t need Silicon Valley and LA following me into the game when I already have to deal with them in real life. Ugh. I was super disappointed with how they handled the Asian theme in City Living which is why I think they need to revisit it. I want to see more cultures, architectural styles, clothes and customs from around the world as real neighborhoods and not just vacation destinations. Preferably without Silicon Valley’s self insertion.

LanieBorne

Oceania

I live in the desert. Not fun. This is why I am obsessed with water, and I personally think a water/Mediterranean themed world would be absolutely beautiful! I could create a world full of super rich sims, and have them in that world.