Karritz I am not sure if you saw this post by SimGuruCopeland in the AUGUST set speculation thread regarding petitions so I thought I would share it
Note. I think this information provided by SimGuruCopeland is helpful, and positive, as the Grandfather/Grandmother Clock seems to fit all the criteria deemed necessary to create a new store item
Player feedback is an important part of the design process, but I think people are overthinking how much petitions factor into how we make new content for the Sims 3 Store. With very few exceptions, petition don’t carry any more weight than when people post an idea in the new ideas sticky I have at the top of the forums. Cool ideas are cool ideas, it doesn’t matter how many people type “signed”. As a matter of fact, having someone just say, “signed” actually muddies up things because it doesn’t give me any usable context for what they like about the idea. Even if they used Cinderella’s 1-10 “WANT” rating that gives me some track-able data. When people articulately and constructively express what they don’t like about an idea, I can find that really helpful too.
And don’t be offended if your petition with hundreds of signatures doesn’t get made. There are lots of different factors that go into each set and player feedback is only a facet of it.
Other factors include (but aren’t limited too):
• How well can the Sims 3 Store deliver on this item? Can we knock it out of the park?
• What are the technical limitations?
• How popular is the theme?
• Have we done anything like that recently?
• What is the overall impact on the game?
Hello SimGuruCopeland (^.^)/ *waves*
That is interesting. Thank you for providing a comprehensive and concise explanation as to how the Store Team decides what items become reality This is food for thought
Many simmers are in love with your Grandfather/Grandmother Clock idea ❤
- Obviously you feel that you could deliver on this item as it was your suggestion.
- Both the 'romantic' and 'supernatural' themes of the clock are very popular ones.
- There is currently nothing similar to this in our games, plus it has the added appeal of ' waltzing' - a new skill and gameplay greatly desired by many simmers
Factoring all these points, I think this would be a perfect choice for the next pc item :thumbup:
Karritz I am not sure if you saw this post by SimGuruCopeland in the AUGUST set speculation thread regarding petitions so I thought I would share it
Note. I think this information provided by SimGuruCopeland is helpful, and positive, as the Grandfather/Grandmother Clock seems to fit all the criteria deemed necessary to create a new store item
Player feedback is an important part of the design process, but I think people are overthinking how much petitions factor into how we make new content for the Sims 3 Store. With very few exceptions, petition don’t carry any more weight than when people post an idea in the new ideas sticky I have at the top of the forums. Cool ideas are cool ideas, it doesn’t matter how many people type “signed”. As a matter of fact, having someone just say, “signed” actually muddies up things because it doesn’t give me any usable context for what they like about the idea. Even if they used Cinderella’s 1-10 “WANT” rating that gives me some track-able data. When people articulately and constructively express what they don’t like about an idea, I can find that really helpful too.
And don’t be offended if your petition with hundreds of signatures doesn’t get made. There are lots of different factors that go into each set and player feedback is only a facet of it.
Other factors include (but aren’t limited too):
• How well can the Sims 3 Store deliver on this item? Can we knock it out of the park?
• What are the technical limitations?
• How popular is the theme?
• Have we done anything like that recently?
• What is the overall impact on the game?
Hello SimGuruCopeland (^.^)/ *waves*
That is interesting. Thank you for providing a comprehensive and concise explanation as to how the Store Team decides what items become reality This is food for thought
Many simmers are in love with your Grandfather/Grandmother Clock idea ❤
- Obviously you feel that you could deliver on this item as it was your suggestion.
- Both the 'romantic' and 'supernatural' themes of the clock are very popular ones.
- There is currently nothing similar to this in our games, plus it has the added appeal of ' waltzing' - a new skill and gameplay greatly desired by many simmers
Factoring all these points, I think this would be a perfect choice for the next pc item :thumbup:
Thank you Kate. I don't remember reading that. It doesn't surprise me though. I just started this because I really like the concept expressed by SimGuruCopeland and sort of hoped an expression of interest/support for the idea might help him to persuade the decision makers if he should ever decide to have another go at telling them why he wants to make it.
I don't expect a petition will guarantee we will ever actually get this made. I hope it adds a little strength to the argument if there is ever another attempt at getting the go ahead to do it. I do wonder if there is enough interest in it though. Those of us that want it really do want it, but a lot of people are looking at it and not signing. So that might just tip the decision the other way.
I know I didn't sign this as it didn't really interest me but I was hoping you all would get this given the high number of signatures in such a short amount of time.
It's kind of sad that I have to point out that anything I say is only just my opinion and may be a different one from someone else.
I know I didn't sign this as it didn't really interest me but I was hoping you all would get this given the high number of signatures in such a short amount of time.
I know I didn't sign this as it didn't really interest me but I was hoping you all would get this given the high number of signatures in such a short amount of time.
Awww... This is super disappointing (╯︵╰,) *sniffle*
jcp thank you for this information. I had not seen it. When I read your post, my heart broke a little.
I so appriciate how much Alan communicates with us. It's frustrating in the sims 4 board how little info is given. I know that's not really the gurus fault but I still want to let Copland know how much we appreciate him.
I think it sounded like an amazing idea. I loved the slow dancing in Sims 2, but waltzing, ahh that is something different. I don't know how much I adore the idea that they will have to learn it through the ghosts though. That would kinda complicate it if you wanted your neighbours to waltz aswell. I'd rather it was just a new skill/hidden skill that was easily mastered of course. Or you could dance more elaborate after some practice. But that everyone knew the basics atleast.
Infact, if everyone knew the basics, you could host a "waltz" party and have everyone waltz to fitting music. And there would be a special moodlet or something if you had a waltz party and the clock struck midnight and out came your "special guests" waltzing aswell.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
YES!
Showcase
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Really hope this gets the clock out of the red folder. GO COPELAND, GO! GO COPELAND, GO!GO COPELAND, GO!WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK!
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YES!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
Thank you.
I think it will stay open until we get the clock.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
This is awesome! They should've dropped this on us when they released Supernatural!
Note. I think this information provided by SimGuruCopeland is helpful, and positive, as the Grandfather/Grandmother Clock seems to fit all the criteria deemed necessary to create a new store item
Hello SimGuruCopeland
That is interesting. Thank you for providing a comprehensive and concise explanation as to how the Store Team decides what items become reality
Many simmers are in love with your Grandfather/Grandmother Clock idea ❤
- Obviously you feel that you could deliver on this item as it was your suggestion.
- Both the 'romantic' and 'supernatural' themes of the clock are very popular ones.
- There is currently nothing similar to this in our games, plus it has the added appeal of ' waltzing' - a new skill and gameplay greatly desired by many simmers
Factoring all these points, I think this would be a perfect choice for the next pc item
Thank you Kate. I don't remember reading that. It doesn't surprise me though. I just started this because I really like the concept expressed by SimGuruCopeland and sort of hoped an expression of interest/support for the idea might help him to persuade the decision makers if he should ever decide to have another go at telling them why he wants to make it.
I don't expect a petition will guarantee we will ever actually get this made. I hope it adds a little strength to the argument if there is ever another attempt at getting the go ahead to do it. I do wonder if there is enough interest in it though. Those of us that want it really do want it, but a lot of people are looking at it and not signing. So that might just tip the decision the other way.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
It is from this thread http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/270/757594.page page 19 I believe or 18 if I'm wrong.
I know I didn't sign this as it didn't really interest me but I was hoping you all would get this given the high number of signatures in such a short amount of time.
This is disappointing, although not unexpected.
jcp thank you for this information. I had not seen it. When I read your post, my heart broke a little.
Maybe he might manage to add one or two bits of the proposed functionality into some future object. Maybe not.
I think we all like the idea of Sims waltzing, and having someone fix broken items and do some gardening while the Sims sleep was a nice idea too.
I won't be adding any more to the signature count in the first post.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
Infact, if everyone knew the basics, you could host a "waltz" party and have everyone waltz to fitting music. And there would be a special moodlet or something if you had a waltz party and the clock struck midnight and out came your "special guests" waltzing aswell.
Ugh, now I really REALLY want waltzing!