I'm super excited about whatever they give us for this, making magic was so much fun and it had a old time feel so I'm hoping the use of the world realm in the title hints at something along the same lines for this expansion.
It feels good to learn of this after I have been acting like a dragon on these forums in advocation of Supernatural Rights. This taking two steps in the right direction. Although it is going to be a GAME PACK, I expect nothing short of what was provided in The Vampires pack. In conclusion I say this all seems:
I've not been convinced to get Vampires yet, but witches (and perhaps more?) sounds a lot more interesting to me. Especially if it's to be sectioned up in like good magic (fairy godmother career perhaps?) and bad magic, and perhaps (lots of perhapses, haha) some non-Western types of magic traditions as well. All in all, to me it sounds more interesting than the Vampires pack.
Realm to me implies at least a couple of neighborhoods in a new world. I'm hoping we can get several different types of magical neighborhoods such as a fairy/elvish wood, a dark and mysterious bog, or maybe an old fashioned village.
As for the denizens of this realm, I had some ideas I put in a different thread:
My thoughts on this, being the pack is titled "Realm Of Magic", is that there will be a new life state simply labeled 'magic user' or something more creative. Then we can decorate them into whatever magic user we want. Fairy wings, pointy ears, warts, etc.
There will then be a power tree like the one in Vampires where you can pick and choose what kind of magic your sim will have. A fairy could choose the gift of flight, witches could choose potions or spells, elves could choose nature magic. Or you could mix them all up and create whatever kind of magic user you can imagine (within limits of course)!
Didn't buy Vampires, StrangerVille, or Spooky Stuff and not going to buy the Magic Pack. Not my kind of gameplay. So getting Island Living because I want my families to go to the beach and swim in the Ocean. Hoping for and waiting patiently for University, Farming, Winter Sports, Manage a Pre-school (I so love toddlers in the game), or Arcade/Recreational Activities Pack. I need more things for my familes to do.
I felt lackluster about Island Living. In 3 we had Island Paradise and the only reason I brought it was to complete the 'Occult collection' because it had Mermaids, despite its somewhat fixable lag issues. I'm debating if it's the same for 4, considering they usually have small worlds (not really an issue, as long as my sims have something to do). If it Included stuff like sunbathing, making your own jewelry, watching the waves, fire dancing, or something akin to Shotokan Karate then I'd see more appeal. However, the screenshots are going to be stunning, the Dolphins - enough said, and what appears to be swimming in the ocean are three good plus signs.
As for the Magic pack? My wishful thinking is that it's a good pack concluding the adding of Occult states as in previous titles (Witches, Fearies, Werewolves, etc.), because honestly, if they're going to add more life states why stretch it out with pack after pack? Other than obvious reasons, and they could finally move on to something else people asked for a lot. I'm probably in the minority who thinks they didn't do too bad of a job on Vampires, which could've been... much worse. But that's just my wishful thinking. It's likely Witches with potions and a bunch of new objects including a usable broomstick, but let's say I'm wrong one day. Maybe Faeries. Big maybe. I did a serious fist pump upon just hearing the announcement and already have a future weekend set aside for some Potter - I mean, Henry Puffer adventures. I'm slightly nervous about a SP going generally well, which is a first...
Realm to me implies at least a couple of neighborhoods in a new world. I'm hoping we can get several different types of magical neighborhoods such as a fairy/elvish wood, a dark and mysterious bog, or maybe an old fashioned village.
As for the denizens of this realm, I had some ideas I put in a different thread:
My thoughts on this, being the pack is titled "Realm Of Magic", is that there will be a new life state simply labeled 'magic user' or something more creative. Then we can decorate them into whatever magic user we want. Fairy wings, pointy ears, warts, etc.
There will then be a power tree like the one in Vampires where you can pick and choose what kind of magic your sim will have. A fairy could choose the gift of flight, witches could choose potions or spells, elves could choose nature magic. Or you could mix them all up and create whatever kind of magic user you can imagine (within limits of course)!
This. This would pretty much complete the game for me, unless we by chance get a Uni or Hobby pack. Either way, I'm staying optimistic but not getting my hopes up.
I just hope it's not Too Harry Potter, too Hocus Pocus, not something lame and whimsical.
I want this to be something legit this time, Vampires, they Did well, I had no problem with making my dark daemons.
I'm going to be selfish and just think about what I need for my Stories to be fulfilled and satisfied.
I need curses and Dark magic to be just that Dark!
there shouldn't be any glimmer of hope when it comes to Curses and Dark magic.
and to cast a curse you Should have to go to extreme lengths to cast a curse.
You want to create a curse of infertility to ruin the chance of your ex who did you dirty and having a child with his baby momma? Well boo, you're going to have to make a toddler cry, among other things, because "Tears of a Toddler" is an ingredient for such a spell.
If the player isn't questioning their own morals and values when playing this pack, as a witch then why bother?
All Magic comes with a Price, Dearie! Light and Dark Magic alike. Light magic has sacrifices and tolls too.
Light magic is not all love, and good feels. Love is a dangerous weapon. and a True Evil Sorcerer knows how to manipulate Light magic to their own will so Keep in mind Just because you use light magic does not make your Alignment "Good"
and I think I've expressed my ideas enough times on enough platforms, to get my point across.
Going to be a party pooper here... I have absolutely zero interest in this, even less than Strangerville. I immediately lost interest in Sims 3 after installing the supernatural pack; lesson learned, I don't want my game to turn into Shrek.
"Witch" "Conjure" "Spell" are the words they used leading up to to the announcement. Don't expect fairies, werewolves, werevamps, or whatever else it is you're thinking. It's just not going to happen.
I expect a new, small, world and a fleshed out Witch occult similar to Vampires. Why would they change up something that was successful and they already have the framework for?
And I'm excited.
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I hope my Sims and lots aren't too terrible!
I need to know more about what's in it. I'm not a fan of supernaturals and bypassed the vampire GP. I don't miss them in my game. If this is witches I probably won't bother with it, either. But, I'm curious to know just what it has to offer in order to make a good decision for myself.
I am so AMAZINGLY EXCITED to finally be getting witches (or just magical abilities for any sim) and mermaids too!! Playing with occults is my FAVORITE part of The Sims and I'm so happy we're finally getting more than just aliens and vampires after all these years!!!!!
Once we get faeries, werewolves, and genies then this game will be complete for me!
I really hope in the future we get at least one new occult every year. It's been really dull for me after vampires were released because we had years of no new occults whatsoever. I hope the realistic simmers do finally get their University pack soon, but I really couldn't care less about that. I'm just hoping we get more occult-related game packs every year!!!
Right now all we know is the name of it. And all I can say is YES!!! Finally something I've actually been waiting for. After five years of Sims 4 we get some magic. Good year for occult players was getting worried and slightly annoyed for a moment if we we're ever gonna something good after vampires.
All I am going to say is it is about time, Witches has been one of the chars I have been asking for from day 1, so I am very happy they are finally coming into the Sims 4,
one of my all time favorite packs for any Sims game, was the Makin' Magic pack for The Sims 1 so im THRILLED for a new magic themed gamepack! I think I was like 6 when that pack launched, and it was amazing! Maybe I've hyped it up in my mind because i was so young, but I'm so excited for Realm of Magic!
Hopefully it has some strong Makin Magic vibes! I can't wait to play with Witches.
Lyndsay worked on the original Makin Magic for The Sims. I bet this new one has things in it that will remind us of that pack. That was a great pack! I still have The Complete Sims game, but I haven't played it in years.
I'm very hopeful that this new pack will be a complete blast! After all the vampire pack was done so very well, that is lots of fun, so I've got great expectations for this new magic pack.
Hopefully it has some strong Makin Magic vibes! I can't wait to play with Witches.
Lyndsay worked on the original Makin Magic for The Sims. I bet this new one has things in it that will remind us of that pack. That was a great pack! I still have The Complete Sims game, but I haven't played it in years.
I'm very hopeful that this new pack will be a complete blast! After all the vampire pack was done so very well, that is lots of fun, so I've got great expectations for this new magic pack.
Quite possible! I remember that every now and then when they talked about it they definitely referenced Makin' Magic (either it being one of their favs, or that they just liked some features, etc.). I also really believe they take things from several iterations, and with a name like "Realm of Magic" instead of "The Sims 4 Witches" I just feel it's gonna take at least some cues fom Makin' Magic.
I was thinking about the title "realm of magic".....Realm makes me think of GOT. Could it be fantasy like ? I prefer the realistic side but....I wouldn't mind rinding dragons a la Daenerys, let's be honest.
Kinda meh for me, since i prefer to play with normal Sims. But i will get it.
Hopefully they come up with creative spells, and not just happy emotional boosts and stuff that makes everything easier. Because the Game is already way to easy. There are already way to many things, that ends up to do the same thing.
Do i really need this spell, to be flirtatious? No!
I want to see gnomes turn into lamas... and such.
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As for the denizens of this realm, I had some ideas I put in a different thread:
My thoughts on this, being the pack is titled "Realm Of Magic", is that there will be a new life state simply labeled 'magic user' or something more creative. Then we can decorate them into whatever magic user we want. Fairy wings, pointy ears, warts, etc.
There will then be a power tree like the one in Vampires where you can pick and choose what kind of magic your sim will have. A fairy could choose the gift of flight, witches could choose potions or spells, elves could choose nature magic. Or you could mix them all up and create whatever kind of magic user you can imagine (within limits of course)!
Hopefully it has some strong Makin Magic vibes! I can't wait to play with Witches.
Thanks for posting that. I miss that music.
As for the Magic pack? My wishful thinking is that it's a good pack concluding the adding of Occult states as in previous titles (Witches, Fearies, Werewolves, etc.), because honestly, if they're going to add more life states why stretch it out with pack after pack? Other than obvious reasons, and they could finally move on to something else people asked for a lot. I'm probably in the minority who thinks they didn't do too bad of a job on Vampires, which could've been... much worse. But that's just my wishful thinking. It's likely Witches with potions and a bunch of new objects including a usable broomstick, but let's say I'm wrong one day. Maybe Faeries. Big maybe. I did a serious fist pump upon just hearing the announcement and already have a future weekend set aside for some Potter - I mean, Henry Puffer adventures. I'm slightly nervous about a SP going generally well, which is a first...
This. This would pretty much complete the game for me, unless we by chance get a Uni or Hobby pack. Either way, I'm staying optimistic but not getting my hopes up.
I want this to be something legit this time, Vampires, they Did well, I had no problem with making my dark daemons.
I'm going to be selfish and just think about what I need for my Stories to be fulfilled and satisfied.
I need curses and Dark magic to be just that Dark!
there shouldn't be any glimmer of hope when it comes to Curses and Dark magic.
and to cast a curse you Should have to go to extreme lengths to cast a curse.
You want to create a curse of infertility to ruin the chance of your ex who did you dirty and having a child with his baby momma? Well boo, you're going to have to make a toddler cry, among other things, because "Tears of a Toddler" is an ingredient for such a spell.
If the player isn't questioning their own morals and values when playing this pack, as a witch then why bother?
All Magic comes with a Price, Dearie! Light and Dark Magic alike. Light magic has sacrifices and tolls too.
Light magic is not all love, and good feels. Love is a dangerous weapon. and a True Evil Sorcerer knows how to manipulate Light magic to their own will so Keep in mind Just because you use light magic does not make your Alignment "Good"
and I think I've expressed my ideas enough times on enough platforms, to get my point across.
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I expect a new, small, world and a fleshed out Witch occult similar to Vampires. Why would they change up something that was successful and they already have the framework for?
And I'm excited.
I hope my Sims and lots aren't too terrible!
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Aahaha I wish they'd put some of the old sims music into TS4, beyond what we have in the Retro radio station.
Once we get faeries, werewolves, and genies then this game will be complete for me!
I really hope in the future we get at least one new occult every year. It's been really dull for me after vampires were released because we had years of no new occults whatsoever. I hope the realistic simmers do finally get their University pack soon, but I really couldn't care less about that. I'm just hoping we get more occult-related game packs every year!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! YES!!! Yes! Yes! Yes! yesyesyesyesyes, YES! Oh YES! OH OH OH YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Lyndsay worked on the original Makin Magic for The Sims. I bet this new one has things in it that will remind us of that pack. That was a great pack! I still have The Complete Sims game, but I haven't played it in years.
I'm very hopeful that this new pack will be a complete blast! After all the vampire pack was done so very well, that is lots of fun, so I've got great expectations for this new magic pack.
Quite possible! I remember that every now and then when they talked about it they definitely referenced Makin' Magic (either it being one of their favs, or that they just liked some features, etc.). I also really believe they take things from several iterations, and with a name like "Realm of Magic" instead of "The Sims 4 Witches" I just feel it's gonna take at least some cues fom Makin' Magic.
Hopefully they come up with creative spells, and not just happy emotional boosts and stuff that makes everything easier. Because the Game is already way to easy. There are already way to many things, that ends up to do the same thing.
Do i really need this spell, to be flirtatious? No!
I want to see gnomes turn into lamas... and such.