I gotta say, I hated Parenthood when I first got it but not because it wasn't what they said it would be or didn't work the way it should've, just because dealing with more than one child was challenging. But that's life. Eventually, you get better at caring for the children but it adds so much more depth to the game. All the new things you can do and all the new interactions you can have with your family. I love how different you can make your sims. The character value traits are my favorite part because if you have an idea for your sim, it's nice to give them that trait. Wolfgang Munch, for example. He's super edgy and you can deepen his character by making him really empathetic but making it so he can't control his emotions. Makes each character really unique and fun to play with.
Vampires! Followed by Parenthood and Dineout. I love the aesthetics of Vampires and Parenthood (Vamps especially) and I use restaurants in every single save. They're addicting to build.
Off topic, but I think the first thing I ever built in a Sims game (Sims 2) was a restaurant with a hotel upstairs. Hotels would be fun to build with The Sims 4's build/buy mode. ;P
I play mostly a family centric game but find parenthood useless. None of the questions teens ask really make any difference. So when they constantly pop up, it's just annoying. Maybe I'm not realizing what all came with the parenthood pack. Why do people love it so much?
Vampires is definitely a favorite of mine too, but spa day was perfect for me and essential given that I'm a yoga instructor irl. I use things from spa day more than I play with vampires.
It does add an extra incentive for taking care of the baby objects; just interacting with the babies is a good way to get a head start on the Parenthood skill (I play on Long lifespan and if I keep the babies as babies for the maximum time I can usually hit level 3 or 4 before they age up to Toddler, which gives a big advantage in terms of punishments when they act up (I like playing Independent toddlers but they tend to defy a lot especially for potty training). As you get the Parenting skill higher you'll get additional choices, and you'll get told which childhood trait is affected. For example, one option will raise Responsibility but lower Conflict Resolution, or another will raise Empathy but lower Manners. So if you're trying to get your offspring particular traits when they age up to YA you can focus on those particular answers when the Ask for Advice pops up. I also like many of the new interactions that are available. And when you create new Sims in CAS if you use cheats you can add in some of the Parenthood traits to your Sims when you put them in game -- I like the Good Manners trait because of the Polite Introduction, and the Compassionate trait gives a lot of the benefits of finishing the Soulmate aspiration but with more than just your spouse. That's one of the main reasons I like it -- it helps add an extra dimension of personality to my Sims.
Parenthood also has some of my favorite CAS and Build/Buy items, and I do like the Commodious Residence that came in the library -- it's set up well for families (though I usually squeeze in a basement so I can add content) and tbe bedrooms are large enough where you can sleep two in a room if you end up with twins. Once you're done having kids you can convert the nursery/toddler room to either a playroom or a place for the kids to do homework. If you don't like the bright green it's not too hard to change the siding to a more neutral color, and if you want a larger backyard you can put it on a 40x30 lot instead of a 30x20 and add fencing/landscaping, or you could even maybe squeeze in a small garage on the lot.
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I chose Spa Day, because I use the pack's items so much in my builds. I don't really build spas, though, so I suppose if you want to go by how much I utilise the actual gameplay, it's probably Parenthood.
I only have Dine Out, Parenthood, and Outdoor Retreat, but I like them all. Dine Out is probably my favourite right now because it's the latest one I got, though I love how much game play Parenthood adds since I usually only play big families. I like the camping objects Outdoor Retreat provides because I end up using the wooden seats and fireplaces a lot if I'm doing a history-based challenge, or for holidays I create in-game. I don't go to Granite Falls often with my Sims, but when they are there the atmosphere feels great.
Now that we have the portable sketch pad I want to send my artist Sims there once they're good enough to Paint from Reference -- I could probably get some nice unique paintings to decorate my homes (ditto going to Selvadorada to paint there). I've heard it's really awesome in winter (if you have Seasons); not much to do since the plants are all dormant and the rivers are too cold for fishing, but would be a nice time for a family to stay inside, play cards or Don't Wake the Llama, and just relax.
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Vampires is the BEST!! I love Jungle Adventures and Dine Out. Oh, and Spa! Well for me all the game packs are awesome, they give so much to the gameplay
Parenthood applies to just about every family, so it's really versatile and game-changing.
But can I just say how beautiful Jungle Adventure is? It's clear the team did so much work on that pack. That was a huge game pack! And so fun to play. Unfortunately, being an archaeologist just isn't realistic for all of my sims...
Dine Out. I hated that they didn't include rabbit holes in the town like a theater and a restaurant for base game. I missed my sims going out on a date to a restaurant. The first pack I wanted when I got Sims 4 was Dine Out. Love it.
I like Dine Out it gives my Sims something to do and it helps the Club system for them to get together talking and I like to order their food and drinks . I also like Parenthood too.
I feel conflicted about voting for Dine Out as I have not tried running a restaurant. I love everything else about the pack though and wouldn't want to play without it. My other favourite is Vampires which is really well made (also best world and CAS) but I don't play vampires all time so it gets less use than DO.
Sigh, where to begin. I need them all in my game. I use dine out and parenthood a lot! I use vampires when I rotate to those households, and spa day, well when they go to the spa. Jungle adventures and OR are used depending on the household. But of course I enjoy the items and CAS...
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Since I have all the GPs, with the exception of Vampires (so not into supernaturals) I can say I enjoy bits of all of them. I have a Sim who is an Archaeologist B-lister, she's so good at it. So, I enjoy that pack for this specific career. I use Dine Out all of the time. It's the best place for my Sims to pop the question, for instance. But I prefer Parenthood, as that reaches across all of my game saves.
From Let's Plays I have seen on YouTube, Outdoor Retreat is my favorite. I love the objects from it. Sadly I don't own it yet. But I have all the others except Jungle Adventure and Vampires.
Hmmm.... idk, Parenthood does add some cool stuff, it’s the one that adds scouting, moods/manners, and childhood aspirations, right? That’s a lot of great stuff that really adds to gameplay. So I think it adds the best value to gameplay. Problem is, I find playing kids/teens in this game to be an absolute bore even with these things. So for me personally it adds nothing. As a parent sim with baby/toddler sims you just go to work only to come home to fulfill all their needs then go to bed. As a teen you go to school, go to work, do your homework, then go to bed. Just to do these same exact things over and over again.... while I appreciate the things it adds, it’s too boring for me to actually use.
Vampires is really cool, I love leveling my vampire skills like I’m playing an rpg. Plus it adds a town, that’s a huge plus for me. The build/buy stuff and CAS stuff is great too. BUT, only a small percentage of our sims are vampires, so it’s hard to say Vampires is best when only like 1 in 20 of sims are vampires...
Dine Out is an awesome idea but it’s ruined by the fact it takes 12+ in game hours to complete the process of having a meal at a restaurant.
I really liked Outdoor Retreat, but it was ruined by Seasons. Seasons added a “feature” where plants only grow if you are on the lot at exactly 5 am. The whole fun of Outdoor Retreat was collecting everything, now you are forced to stand around on a lot all night waiting for 5 am to try to collect all the plants.
Jungle Adventure is pretty cool. But it’s something I rarely do.
Spa Day is pretty simple. All it adds is spa stuff. But, every sim can get rich and it’s pretty great to have spas, massage tables, and massage chairs to fill the rooms in your mansion. The wellness skill and teleportation are pretty cool too.
My conclusion is that there is NO WAY to pick just one that has the greatest value. It depends on the individual playing the game and the story they want to tell. They all add something that is insignificant overall, but they can be significant in certain situations.
Want to have a sim who makes a living owning a restaurant? Get Dine Out. Want to make a sim who is an adventurer or Outdoorsy type? Get Outdoors Retreat and Jungle Adventure. Want to fill your mansions with spas and such? Get Spa Day. Love raising kids? Get Parenthood. Etc etc....
Personally I feel like, if you are a real simmer, you want to play for thousands of hours. These game packs only add tens of hours to your overall gameplay. But they all add a little something that is perfect for one of the many stories you want to create. Buy them all. Even if you have to just buy one or two each time there is a sale.
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Wolfgang Munch, for example. He's super edgy and you can deepen his character by making him really empathetic but making it so he can't control his emotions. Makes each character really unique and fun to play with.
Off topic, but I think the first thing I ever built in a Sims game (Sims 2) was a restaurant with a hotel upstairs. Hotels would be fun to build with The Sims 4's build/buy mode. ;P
It does add an extra incentive for taking care of the baby objects; just interacting with the babies is a good way to get a head start on the Parenthood skill (I play on Long lifespan and if I keep the babies as babies for the maximum time I can usually hit level 3 or 4 before they age up to Toddler, which gives a big advantage in terms of punishments when they act up (I like playing Independent toddlers but they tend to defy a lot especially for potty training). As you get the Parenting skill higher you'll get additional choices, and you'll get told which childhood trait is affected. For example, one option will raise Responsibility but lower Conflict Resolution, or another will raise Empathy but lower Manners. So if you're trying to get your offspring particular traits when they age up to YA you can focus on those particular answers when the Ask for Advice pops up. I also like many of the new interactions that are available. And when you create new Sims in CAS if you use cheats you can add in some of the Parenthood traits to your Sims when you put them in game -- I like the Good Manners trait because of the Polite Introduction, and the Compassionate trait gives a lot of the benefits of finishing the Soulmate aspiration but with more than just your spouse. That's one of the main reasons I like it -- it helps add an extra dimension of personality to my Sims.
Parenthood also has some of my favorite CAS and Build/Buy items, and I do like the Commodious Residence that came in the library -- it's set up well for families (though I usually squeeze in a basement so I can add content) and tbe bedrooms are large enough where you can sleep two in a room if you end up with twins. Once you're done having kids you can convert the nursery/toddler room to either a playroom or a place for the kids to do homework. If you don't like the bright green it's not too hard to change the siding to a more neutral color, and if you want a larger backyard you can put it on a 40x30 lot instead of a 30x20 and add fencing/landscaping, or you could even maybe squeeze in a small garage on the lot.
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Now that we have the portable sketch pad I want to send my artist Sims there once they're good enough to Paint from Reference -- I could probably get some nice unique paintings to decorate my homes (ditto going to Selvadorada to paint there). I've heard it's really awesome in winter (if you have Seasons); not much to do since the plants are all dormant and the rivers are too cold for fishing, but would be a nice time for a family to stay inside, play cards or Don't Wake the Llama, and just relax.
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Vampires is the BEST!! I love Jungle Adventures and Dine Out. Oh, and Spa! Well for me all the game packs are awesome, they give so much to the gameplay
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But can I just say how beautiful Jungle Adventure is? It's clear the team did so much work on that pack. That was a huge game pack! And so fun to play. Unfortunately, being an archaeologist just isn't realistic for all of my sims...
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Vampires is really cool, I love leveling my vampire skills like I’m playing an rpg. Plus it adds a town, that’s a huge plus for me. The build/buy stuff and CAS stuff is great too. BUT, only a small percentage of our sims are vampires, so it’s hard to say Vampires is best when only like 1 in 20 of sims are vampires...
Dine Out is an awesome idea but it’s ruined by the fact it takes 12+ in game hours to complete the process of having a meal at a restaurant.
I really liked Outdoor Retreat, but it was ruined by Seasons. Seasons added a “feature” where plants only grow if you are on the lot at exactly 5 am. The whole fun of Outdoor Retreat was collecting everything, now you are forced to stand around on a lot all night waiting for 5 am to try to collect all the plants.
Jungle Adventure is pretty cool. But it’s something I rarely do.
Spa Day is pretty simple. All it adds is spa stuff. But, every sim can get rich and it’s pretty great to have spas, massage tables, and massage chairs to fill the rooms in your mansion. The wellness skill and teleportation are pretty cool too.
My conclusion is that there is NO WAY to pick just one that has the greatest value. It depends on the individual playing the game and the story they want to tell. They all add something that is insignificant overall, but they can be significant in certain situations.
Want to have a sim who makes a living owning a restaurant? Get Dine Out. Want to make a sim who is an adventurer or Outdoorsy type? Get Outdoors Retreat and Jungle Adventure. Want to fill your mansions with spas and such? Get Spa Day. Love raising kids? Get Parenthood. Etc etc....
Personally I feel like, if you are a real simmer, you want to play for thousands of hours. These game packs only add tens of hours to your overall gameplay. But they all add a little something that is perfect for one of the many stories you want to create. Buy them all. Even if you have to just buy one or two each time there is a sale.