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    What is still missing from the sims 4 base game? (If anything)

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    HopefulSadnesHopefulSadnes Posts: 80 Member
    in The Sims 4 General Discussion
    With the release of the Sims 4 for free, I was reminded of my base game only days. I distinctly remember the lack of game due to rushed development. While many things have been patched in what else if anything is still missing or wrong? If its the most perfect version of the base game it can be what Sims game had the best base game?
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    • Jasonschick80Jasonschick80 Posts: 686 Member
      I've never played the earlier versions of the sims but I'm pretty sure most players who have want spiral stairs and cars. Or so Ive noticed mentioned many times on the forums.
    • PlayerSinger2010PlayerSinger2010 Posts: 3,267 Member
      I'd love to see newspapers back. I'm an occult player but I LOVED how newspapers were in TS3 with the coupons, the news, and happenings around the neighborhood.
    • IrdiwenIrdiwen Posts: 574 Member
      Story Progession. I use MCCC, but I’d love for the game to have some of story progression itself - and a toggle to turn it off for those who don’t want that.
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    • nerdfashionnerdfashion Posts: 5,947 Member
      I'd like to have maybe one more world for the base game? Oasis Springs and Willow Creek are nice, but as someone who's not very good with Build Mode, Newcrest never appealed to me and I'd like another world to just move in to.
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    • icmnfrshicmnfrsh Posts: 18,789 Member
      If we're talking about relatively simple things, I still want a separate body hair category and recolorable ceilings.

      And of course, vehicles. Carpools, bikes, public transportation, private vehicles and whatnot
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    • texxx78texxx78 Posts: 5,657 Member
      Irdiwen wrote: »
      Story Progession. I use MCCC, but I’d love for the game to have some of story progression itself - and a toggle to turn it off for those who don’t want that.

      This! Story progression makes the world really run. It gives life to the game.
    • ListentoToppDoggListentoToppDogg Posts: 2,103 Member
      Better babies and better personalities.
    • Zeldaboy180Zeldaboy180 Posts: 5,997 Member
      Irdiwen wrote: »
      Story Progession. I use MCCC, but I’d love for the game to have some of story progression itself - and a toggle to turn it off for those who don’t want that.

      Newspapers and land lines are in a weird spot because very few people under the age of 40 use them. Obviously there are exceptions.

      The thing is though, why should I be forced into telling stories without them? What if i want my story to be in the 80s? We shouldn't be limited with modern trends and tech.
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    • jaletu2005jaletu2005 Posts: 688 Member
      I think the best base game for the sims was found in Sims 2. It had so much Sims play packed in that base game. Sims 3 had a lot of play too in base game but I remember people complained about some things missing. Maybe the piano?

      But Sims 4 was bereft of so much stuff in the base game it didn't hold my interest for very long. It is so much better now! I can play for hours and not want to shut it off.

      Can it be improved in its gameplay? Always! I'm looking forward to what they will do next. I agree that better babies and more interaction within the sims is key. And yes, I miss vehicles too!
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    • BluelleBluelle Posts: 327 Member
      Better babies is the highest wish on my list. More interactive babies that aren't tied to the weird bassinet thing. At least give us a crib, god 🐸🐸🐸🐸 it.

      Other than that, spiral stairs, bunk beds, color options for ceilings, better personalities for sims. And favorites; favorite colors, favorite foods, favorite music, and star signs. I also want memories back from the Sims 2.
    • SharoniaSharonia Posts: 4,853 Member
      To much to list. I find the base games are far to lacking in everything after experiencing play with the expansions.
    • FurSimsOfficialFurSimsOfficial Posts: 2,362 Member
      The core is just wrong for me.. it has no spirit. Can't change much about that other then hoping for a complete new game.

      Features that are missing are:

      - Cars
      - Outside game activities for kids
      - Police and burglars
      - Open world (or at least open subhoods)
      - Fireman
      - Basic romantic interactions like slow dance, different kiss/hug styles, relaxing poses on bed/couch
    • DevilNDisguiseDevilNDisguise Posts: 2,225 Member
      Zeldaboy180 wrote: »
      Irdiwen wrote: »
      Story Progession. I use MCCC, but I’d love for the game to have some of story progression itself - and a toggle to turn it off for those who don’t want that.

      Newspapers and land lines are in a weird spot because very few people under the age of 40 use them. Obviously there are exceptions.

      The thing is though, why should I be forced into telling stories without them? What if i want my story to be in the 80s? We shouldn't be limited with modern trends and tech.

      I always loved adding these to houses. Getting and reading the paper every day was also part of many of my Sim’s morning routines.
    • DevilNDisguiseDevilNDisguise Posts: 2,225 Member
      My opinion on the subject? I think I’d have to go with NPCs. Firefighters, police, and burglars, for example.
      I know a lot of people wish for cars, too. I’m indifferent on that matter.
    • luthienrisingluthienrising Posts: 37,628 Member
      Spiral staircases/landings
      Curved walls
      Sitting with babies and not putting them down between actions
      Body hair and nail colours and piercings
      Being able to ban outside Sims from particular worlds (to be fair, might just be me "missing" that)
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    • annaliese39annaliese39 Posts: 2,797 Member
      TS4 has come a long way since it's launch that's for sure, but there are still a few features I would like to see added to the base game, particularly improved personalities (with a fear emotion, likes/dislikes, memories etc.), more relationship options in CAS, free babies (with buggies for toddlers too), cars and bikes with public transport, and burglars, firefighter and police NPCs. I'm really glad we're getting more colour swatches soon as the lack of matching build objects drives me crazy, especially the wallpapers. Some little things I also miss are landlines and newspapers, but I know these are not essential. I really want an improved romance system with more interactions (e.g. slowdancing, cuddling in bed, better weddings etc.) too, but hopefully in a romance themed GP.
    • SimpkinSimpkin Posts: 7,425 Member
      Nothing. Nothing was missing in the first place.
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    • SharoniaSharonia Posts: 4,853 Member
      Simpkin wrote: »
      Nothing. Nothing was missing in the first place.

      Toddlers were originally missing but thankfully they fixed that.
    • filipomelfilipomel Posts: 1,693 Member
      More build tools/options, better personalities, and cars. These are my top three wishes for base game.
    • ItsJanierItsJanier Posts: 884 Member
      BODY HAIR & story progression
    • TheblacksimmerwhoisTheblacksimmerwhois Posts: 1 New Member
      Hey sims team I’m a black player who loves the sims but I feel that when it comes to Afro styled hair and any other hair type that isn’t exactly straight isn’t represented well I would love in some sort of upcoming patch that there would be new Afro textured hair to put on our sims I know this may be a lot to ask but I feel like this has been a problem especially for console players who cannot get custom content in the game if you need ideas you just simply search google for 3a,3b,3c,4a,4b,and 4c styles or look up on platforms like YouTube and instagram for hair regiments that are used to take care of these hair types. Thank you listening and I love the work that you guys do sincerely a black simmer
    • icmnfrshicmnfrsh Posts: 18,789 Member
      edited May 2019
      Theblacksimmerwhois wrote: »
      Hey sims team I’m a black player who loves the sims but I feel that when it comes to Afro styled hair and any other hair type that isn’t exactly straight isn’t represented well I would love in some sort of upcoming patch that there would be new Afro textured hair to put on our sims I know this may be a lot to ask but I feel like this has been a problem especially for console players who cannot get custom content in the game if you need ideas you just simply search google for 3a,3b,3c,4a,4b,and 4c styles or look up on platforms like YouTube and instagram for hair regiments that are used to take care of these hair types. Thank you listening and I love the work that you guys do sincerely a black simmer

      I second this. I made a black sim to be the host of this show I did, and I found the selection of Afro hair wanting. I had to download CC to solve that. I downloaded this, which is amazing :)

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    • Sigzy05Sigzy05 Posts: 19,406 Member
      edited May 2019
      icmnfrsh wrote: »
      Theblacksimmerwhois wrote: »
      Hey sims team I’m a black player who loves the sims but I feel that when it comes to Afro styled hair and any other hair type that isn’t exactly straight isn’t represented well I would love in some sort of upcoming patch that there would be new Afro textured hair to put on our sims I know this may be a lot to ask but I feel like this has been a problem especially for console players who cannot get custom content in the game if you need ideas you just simply search google for 3a,3b,3c,4a,4b,and 4c styles or look up on platforms like YouTube and instagram for hair regiments that are used to take care of these hair types. Thank you listening and I love the work that you guys do sincerely a black simmer

      I second this. I made a black sim to be the host of this show I did, and I found the selection of Afro hair wanting. I had to download CC to solve that. I downloaded this, which is amazing :)

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      Neither of those sims is black.

      But I guess more black styled hair would be cool.
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    • Sigzy05Sigzy05 Posts: 19,406 Member
      I'd say the base game is still missing:

      Graveyards
      Funerals
      Sim biographies
      Curved pools
      Ceiling tiles/paint
      Cars
      Story Progression
      Firemen
      Burglars
      Lounge chairs
      Doorbells
      Body Hair
      Piercings
      A much needed trait/personality update
      Detached babies from bassinets
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    • IndyPlaysGamesIndyPlaysGames Posts: 5 New Member
      1. Meaningful interactions between the babies and the other sims. Maybe give me a reason to not want to age them up just as soon as they pop out the womb.

      2. More interactive water-related items and areas. It's very weird to me that a "free" game like the Sims Freeplay has features such as interactive pool slides, floats, and pool parks that a paid game like the Sims 4 does not offer.

      3. Speaking of the Sims Freeplay, there are quite a few features I am really surprised did not make it to TS4 especially considering this game launched before TS4 and was more similar to TS4 in graphics and gameplay than the other sims games. Such as SPIRAL STAIRS, and just different stair build shapes in general (L shaped, Curved). The pets in this free to play game were actually much more interactive and fun but I won't get into that as its not base game technically.

      4. More CAS features and options. I wish the CAS was more customizable especially in terms of the facial area. Why isn't there a tool that allows for me (like it does with cats/dogs) to paint on certain aspects and features, such as freckles for example? Not everyone has the classic and stereotypical Marilyn Monroe beauty mark above their lip or to the side of their eye. Why can't I "paint" on these features by hand and truly customize my sims facial and bodily appearance? Why do I have to download sliders to get a realistic hip and breast shape? That seems odd to me.

      These few things to say the least. I am sure there are many more that will come to mind later.
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