Do you really need the television? «123...Next Go

Darstep0301

For me, not really. The only thing that I can think of the television being useful for is learning how to cook for the Culinary Career Path. Or if I'm playing a new sim and I want him to learn how to cook before he burns the house down. Other than that, I rarely watch it. Neither do NPC guest watch it much. Especially if there is a open computer on the lot. So I spent over 3000 simoleons on something that I or anyone else rarely use, and watch my taxes go up as a result just to look good? However, if the T.V. is the most entertaining device in the home, then NPC's may watch it. I try to force it's use by NPC's by locking up my pc. Or I'll buy a unbreakable pc for 10,000 simeleons and let them go away at when they come over.

SnaveXs

I often use the TV to increase the fun meter using the comedy channel.

Darstep0301

SnaveXs wrote: »

I often use the TV to increase the fun meter using the comedy channel.

Ah ha!! Having a dinner party and having everyone become playful has just been discovered! Thx

Sindocat

I find it more useful & helpful in TS4 than I did in 3. Need? No. But I usually place one, just in case. I use stereos more often.

Darstep0301

Sindocat wrote: »

I find it more useful & helpful in TS4 than I did in 3. Need? No. But I usually place one, just in case. I use stereos more often.

Exactly!! We don't really need it. But it comes in handy. Most NPC's avoid it. They'll come in and make a beeline to the pc.

crocobaura

I have sims that prefer to watch TV rather than use the computer. I also like it when they watch a movie together, gives couples something to do together other than woohoo. I also recently discovered that there is a fireplace channel. If you don't want a fire hazard from a real fireplace, a TV is a great alternative. 😁

texxx78

Paired with the fitness sp it makes for a good way to work out without heavy hardware or having to go outside jogging when the weather isn't good.

Plumbeeb

I quite enjoy making run down, grungy starter homes these days, so most of the money goes into making the place look trashy, so I usually don't have enough to place even the cheapest TV, unless I go into the debug catalogue and use the retro looking one from Eco Lifestyle.

Besides, ever since they introduced bikes with Discover University, that's been my go-to method of filling my sims fun meter. It's also handy because it helps keep my sims in shape, providing that you're just trying to keep the weight off rather than dramatically change their body shape. I don't really bother with TV's anymore, even when the household has plenty of money to buy one.

Darstep0301

Plumbeeb wrote: »

I quite enjoy making run down, grungy starter homes these days, so most of the money goes into making the place look trashy, so I usually don't have enough to place even the cheapest TV, unless I go into the debug catalogue and use the retro looking one from Eco Lifestyle.

Besides, ever since they introduced bikes with Discover University, that's been my go-to method of filling my sims fun meter. It's also handy because it helps keep my sims in shape, providing that you're just trying to keep the weight off rather than dramatically change their body shape. I don't really bother with TV's anymore, even when the household has plenty of money to buy one.

Can you get the bike from cc without University?

Darstep0301

texxx78 wrote: »

Paired with the fitness sp it makes for a good way to work out without heavy hardware or having to go outside jogging when the weather isn't good.

You've got Seasons. I don't now whats wrong with me. That and University seem to be the only must have packs to make a sims life complete.

NorthDakotaGamer

I play a decades save, so my sims don't really get a TV until the 1950's era. I also lock the office, which hold the typewriter (cc computer) unless it is needed for a work task. Through this gameplay, I have found what non-electric items sims can be drawn to do.

Plumbeeb

Darstep0301 wrote: »

Plumbeeb wrote: »

I quite enjoy making run down, grungy starter homes these days, so most of the money goes into making the place look trashy, so I usually don't have enough to place even the cheapest TV, unless I go into the debug catalogue and use the retro looking one from Eco Lifestyle.

Besides, ever since they introduced bikes with Discover University, that's been my go-to method of filling my sims fun meter. It's also handy because it helps keep my sims in shape, providing that you're just trying to keep the weight off rather than dramatically change their body shape. I don't really bother with TV's anymore, even when the household has plenty of money to buy one.

Can you get the bike from cc without University?

Honestly, I'm not sure.

I did a quick search, but most of what I found were either for decoration, or just recolours of the bike that came with Discover University. There was also a bike that came with Cottage Living if you pre-ordered the expansion.

crocobaura

There are bikes in Eco Lifestyle too.

Darstep0301

Plumbeeb wrote: »

Darstep0301 wrote: »

Plumbeeb wrote: »

I quite enjoy making run down, grungy starter homes these days, so most of the money goes into making the place look trashy, so I usually don't have enough to place even the cheapest TV, unless I go into the debug catalogue and use the retro looking one from Eco Lifestyle.

Besides, ever since they introduced bikes with Discover University, that's been my go-to method of filling my sims fun meter. It's also handy because it helps keep my sims in shape, providing that you're just trying to keep the weight off rather than dramatically change their body shape. I don't really bother with TV's anymore, even when the household has plenty of money to buy one.

Can you get the bike from cc without University?

Honestly, I'm not sure.

I did a quick search, but most of what I found were either for decoration, or just recolours of the bike that came with Discover University. There was also a bike that came with Cottage Living if you pre-ordered the expansion.

You know, I don't really want to be a farmer being raised in Chicago and all. But it would be nice to have a bike like a Peleton for my sims in their homes or something like that.

Darstep0301

crocobaura wrote: »

There are bikes in Eco Lifestyle too.

The only thing for me is that I'll need the expansion pack to get them. EA is making a killing causing us to buy those packs. TS5 with be out in 2030 at this rate.

Darstep0301

NorthDakotaGamer wrote: »

I play a decades save, so my sims don't really get a TV until the 1950's era. I also lock the office, which hold the typewriter (cc computer) unless it is needed for a work task. Through this gameplay, I have found what non-electric items sims can be drawn to do.

I sometimes build a home with a office for my sim to use the pc. And I'll lock it up so other sims can't use it.

crocobaura

Darstep0301 wrote: »

crocobaura wrote: »

There are bikes in Eco Lifestyle too.

The only thing for me is that I'll need the expansion pack to get them. EA is making a killing causing us to buy those packs. TS5 with be out in 2030 at this rate.

Well, if you don't want the EP, fine. The bikes in university EP are nicer though, those in Eco Lifestyle are recycled things made of wood, they look like they came straight out of Woodstock and the 60s. Cottage living bike is no longer available, it was a time limited bonus content.

Darstep0301

crocobaura wrote: »

Darstep0301 wrote: »

crocobaura wrote: »

There are bikes in Eco Lifestyle too.

The only thing for me is that I'll need the expansion pack to get them. EA is making a killing causing us to buy those packs. TS5 with be out in 2030 at this rate.

Well, if you don't want the EP, fine. The bikes in university EP are nicer though, those in Eco Lifestyle are recycled things made of wood, they look like they came straight out of Woodstock and the 60s. Cottage living bike is no longer available, it was a time limited bonus content.

It would seem that the modders would have made a Peleton type bike for The Sims by now. I'll check into it. And I need University and Seasons.

x4m1r4

I can't remember the last time I watched any of the TV's programme. So, I often forgotten to even included the TV in my Sims house. It's not really something necessary to have, but there's some event, like the movie premier requires you to watch it.

babajayne

I like having a TV. I just wish we could ask visitors to join us while watching the regular channels. I can form a group and channel surf “together”, but for some reason I can’t pick a channel to watch this way. I can watch a movie with chosen sims, so this is usually what I do, or I just have them sit together and hope the visitor doesn’t walk off to do something else.

I find enjoyment making boring adults watch the news and Politisim. I pretend their kids don’t want to watch along and change the channel. But no one cares. I think it’s just snobs who find certain channels boring. I hate it when an adult male turns on BeTween TV. I wish it made more sense along these lines.

texxx78

Darstep0301 wrote: »

texxx78 wrote: »

Paired with the fitness sp it makes for a good way to work out without heavy hardware or having to go outside jogging when the weather isn't good.

You've got Seasons. I don't now whats wrong with me. That and University seem to be the only must have packs to make a sims life complete.

Latelly i wasn't that happy with the rain... it was getting too much on the way but the rest of the ep is 👍

Rouensims

Most of my Sims don’t have a tv.

FanPhoria

Definitely not a need, but it doesn't hurt imo. With channels that build comedy, handiness, & cooking, it's one of the few devices that lets sims skill build while also eating & chatting for instance, plus can give some specific moodlets which is handy. Also, it's used for daily tasks for careers like higher level Athlete. But yeah, for, say, the social media career, sometimes the saty at home task is "raise comedy skill" or "become playful" and I can just sit my sim down in front of the tv and get it done before they even finish breakfast.

Heathertibb

I really don't believe the tv is a necessity either. If my sim wants to increase their cooking skill, they can always buy a skill book as well. However, I always furnish my sims' homes with one because I'm big on aesthetics and it just looks abnormal to me to not have a tv. ITs funny I find myself saying this because I rarely watch tv, LOL. I've considered not having a tv on purpose so that my sims can enrich their minds through reading or such, but so far have not explored that option. I think I will next time I play.

Amapola76

It depends. I actually tend to use the tvs more often for movies than tv shows, as most of my sims tend to have what I think of as their favorite movies. It's also nice to have families make some popcorn and then sit down to watch a movie together. But I also like to have one for the Season Premiere event. My Bro sims like to sit around and watch sports together.** My comedian sims like to watch comedy. My business and intellectual sims tend to like to get home from work, have a coffee, and watch the news. Some of my stay-at-home-parent sims like to watch the Romance channel in the afternoons, which is like watching soap operas in my head canon.

Basically, it's just there for a little extra flavor, depending on what interests my sims have. Some of my sims don't have one, but a lot of them do. I tend to micromanage my sims, though, so they aren't just constantly gravitating toward the tv or computer, which would be tedious.

**ETA: I can't believe I never thought of adding a Super SimBowl holiday, I need to do that now.

SimplyJen

It's good for leveling skills, fun meter, and watching movies in my game. All of my sims homes have a TV.