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Does the pre-purchase hype of a new pack make you want to play the game more?
Calico45
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Because it does the exact opposite for me. I was thinking about this, being we are on the eve of the 9th gamepack reveal, and I have seen people say previously that part of a new pack's hype is preparing for the new content with ready made families and builds. That makes me curious if this sort of thing makes people want to play the game.
Me, after I see that trailer tomorrow if it interests me in the slightest, I won't want to touch my game without the new stuff. I'll play nonstop once I get it for a while, updating and making all those builds and families others seem to have done beforehand. However, before all my ideas and desires are swirling around how to use the new pack.
Me, after I see that trailer tomorrow if it interests me in the slightest, I won't want to touch my game without the new stuff. I'll play nonstop once I get it for a while, updating and making all those builds and families others seem to have done beforehand. However, before all my ideas and desires are swirling around how to use the new pack.
Does the pre-purchase hype of a new pack make you want to play the game more? 47 votes
Yes, once GP9 is revealed I am going to jump right into getting ready.
19%
9 votes
Yes, but it is not so much about getting ready for the pack as being excited about it.
12%
6 votes
I play like normal, new stuff or no new stuff.
53%
25 votes
No, but it does not make me want to avoid it.
2%
1 vote
No, it is hard to play without something you want.
12%
6 votes
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I do get really excited when it's about time to reveal a new pack; but I watch promo material and the official livestream, but that's about it. I'm probably pretty odd here in that I don't watch that many gaming Youtube videos. Actually, none.
Not odd at all. 🙂 I think those who watch YouTubers are in the minority here.
I have tried to excitedly prepare for new packs in the past, but found that I don't want to put deadlines in my game, it ruins the enjoyment for me.
If I'm not really excited for a new pack, I tend to be able to play as usual.
I guess we'll see out this new pack.
Seriously. But besides that i dont belive they are going to add the things i am truly excited about which would be improved gameplay for babies, an attraction system, enhanced personalities and A.I & a hobbies expansion , along with a deeper family expansion. Until then, ill reserve all my "excitement" . That doesnt mean i dont LIKE or have fun with the packs, but i havent been excited...yet!
Id also squeal if they added more (non-freelancer) careers, including active ones.
Anticipating Sims 5.... : P
- When they announced Jungle Adventure, I moved Lara Croft into my world. She was one of the first sims I ever created in TS4 and had been quietly sitting in my library since then, with no real reason to come out because the main thing she does wasn't in the game. But when it became clear that she would get to do it soon, I started working on her skills so she would be ready to face the jungle by the time it came along. It was a lot of fun!
- You could say I started preparing for Realm of Magic long before it even existed. I knew magic would come eventually, and over time I created several sims that I basically played as witches from the getgo, using things like herbal remedies and voodoo dolls as substitutes for potions and active powers. So when the pack was finally announced, and we got a first look at its items and features, all I had to do was make room in those sims' homes for the new items, make up my mind about which predestined spellcaster would affiliate to which school of magic, and then wait for the pack to come out.
But I don't do this for every pack, for one thing because I don't feel the same level of hype or excitement for all of them, and also because some packs are simply impossible to prepare for. Take Island Living for example: Yes, I decided beforehand who would move to Sulani and/or become a mermaid, but since the entire gameplay aspect of that pack revolves around its new world that I didn't have access to before its release, there wasn't much I could do to prepare for it. With GP9, I have a strong feeling that a new world will be involved again, and play a major part in its gameplay features as well. So, as I said in another thread today, I'm in "wait and see" mode until tonight.
Something wicked this way comes!
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The community feels much more lively when new stuff is coming, there's excitement in the air and all that. I enjoy seeing the initial trailers and then waiting for the gameplay trailers, then the livestream and getting to see people play with it. If it's bad we can atleast have something to collectively complain about again. Nothing like a bad pack to bring people together!
Usually if there's a pack that I plan on buying I start preparing my game in terms of the Sims and their story. For example, when Eco Lifestyle was announced I decided that one of my Sims would be the main one I explored the pack with, so my goal was building up her skills and playing her through from a child to a teenager so she was ready to try out the new content.
but just talk before pack doesn't make me want it cause honestly no info yet so what am I even wanting
its all fun to speculate though and I am excited to find out what the pack is cause like i wanna know anyway and idk secrets always must be uncovered
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I guess the more excited I am the less I play though. Too many thoughts of how I want to play are in there .. I guess taking up the creative energy I use in the game?
I get excited about re-installing my houses and replanning or re-decorating them with new windows, doors etc., before even diving into gameplay!