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Why isn't TS4 inclusive of family players?
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TS3 because of the open world and all the notices and chances and time continuing I didn't play more than four. That was a lot of work, even for someone who likes a huge challenge. And in TS4 it's a breeze to play eight Sims (because nothing is going to happen to them, ever) but more of a challenge in 2 and 3 to try that for months. Someone can possibly die and that is the challenge to experience all things in the game without messing up and killing one, or maybe going ahead and hands off, see if they survive my plans.
But I don't play like they meant for me to play, I'm not going to fill a lot of aspirations for any of them. They dance to what I play and it's never how the devs meant for us to play.
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It is all about the money. All companies watch the demographics (which I would think includes what goes on n this site), and make there decisions based on the demographics. Sometimes we get the cool breeze, and sometimes we get the skunk fart.
Because Sims 2 added the who growing up and aging it stands out because it did it first. But after Generations with Sims 3, coupled with Ambitions, Sims 3 is my favorite for family gameplay hands down. Each life stage felt important and unique. My teens going to prom, learning to drive, thinking about the future, what about college?
For me this was the fun, the storytelling I enjoy in the game, and it's why Parenthood is my favorite pack right now. I won't say I am actually the majority, in truth I doubt it. But oh man, what I wouldn't give to have another extensive pack/expansion dedicated to generations and such.
My youngest is 14, when Sims 4 launched she was 9, and she still can't stand the game. She loved Sims 2 and Sims 3. She thinks Sims 4 is a knock off game. That it should have been a side game like Sims Stories. She much rather play Sims FreePlay, because they actually have more things to do and it's the closest thing of a real Sims game on a device.
Not all teens are obsessed with the "ME" lifestyle that our cultural is currently trying to push. They're not all into selfies, and instagram, making Vlogs on Youtube, or doing Tik Tok videos.
It's definitely improved over the years. The Toddler patch in 2017 was a major step, and they might be the best toddlers in the Sims series. They do need some help but not so much that you feel like your Sim has no time for anything else, and as they develop they can do more things for themselves. And children can interact with them a lot more than in past games -- I had one family where the toddler woke up with a nightmare, and instead of waking her parents she woke her older brother who was able to comfort her and help her back to bed.
Some of the DLC helps fill out the stages -- Kids' Room gives more activities for them (I really like the puppet theater for helping build Social skill as well as entertaining younger siblings), Seasons has Scouting which is technically a rabbit hole but you still have to actively go out and earn the badges by doing various activities. Even the much maligned MFPS has an interaction where children can study the caged rodent and that counts as the day's school homework. But more could be done; I've used Spa Day to get my elders into yoga and meditation, but we could use more hobbies to keep them active. Adults need more love and a way to distinguish them from YAs. And teens could use more content so they don't feel like mini-adults.
Fun must be always -- Tomas Hertl (San Jose Sharks hockey player)
Neither is mine, I think its funny that they say that they are so diverse ,but obviousely not diverse in other ways in life.I hopee e do gt a farmer country or a midwest style world. But I wpn't hold my breath
What integral family togetherness play is there? This is an honest question. It feels like all the sims are roommates and not family members, as there is not many fun togetherness activities. There are MULTIPLE single sim activities. I only can assume that you are a millenial and don't get the concept of detailed family gameplay which I am looking to have. I am part of Gen X (entering my 4th decade IRL), right before millenials.
The gameplay is currently boring for those of us who play long legacies. I have one family I currently play which is on generation 6 (this file is on long lifespan). The gameplay currently caters to the YA, party lifestyle, with only playing 1 to 2 sims. I always play with 4 to 6 sims because otherwise I get bored even faster.
Gay families can make for good gameplay -- I've played couples who adopted children, and shortly after Seasons release I had a Sim who had twins with Father Winter, then married her high school best friend and the two of them had a toddler from scientific experiment (aka took them into CAS and created a toddler with both of them as parents).
I have no issues with promoting LGBT Sims because there's still a lot of homophobia out there and a lot of people need that boost to feel part of society.
And EA can't please everyone -- I've seen threads like this complaining that there's too much family play and not enough for single Sims. It's hard to find that balance. I've enjoyed both playing with single Sims and with families, especially since 2017 with the addition of toddlers and the Parenthood game pack.
Fun must be always -- Tomas Hertl (San Jose Sharks hockey player)
Oh, dear.
This is exactly what I was afraid this thread would be when I clicked it.
Without mods, gay couples have been adopting and raising kids since TS2.
With mods, my gay couples have been raising biological offspring since TS3.
Without mods, in TS4, I am finally able to have bio kids with my original (remade) Sims couple, and they are building a legacy.
Family play is supported. It has options in TS4 that it never has had before. I imagine an education expansion will happen at some point, that will broaden options further. And any game content can enhance family play, if you let it. Laundry Day? More chores! Or what have you.
Also, I will say this once:
Gay people have families. Married couples are families. Maxis agrees. If you disagree, this game may disappoint you.
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My perfect Sims game btw would have:
Because for some reason many people prefer the simplicity of the game. I agree, toddlers are a little too independent. As long as there is food in the fridge and they have toys they don’t actually need an adult other than for bathing.
Free babies and better animations and more after school activities would be great for me. As for the electronics thing I don't notice it much, because I don't give my Sims has many electronics and I micromanage everything they do so they don't get a chance to use them haha. We never have a TV, tablet Etc. There's usually one computer locked in one room for writer sims. and my kids and teens keep getting grounded from their phones so they can't use those much either LOL!
Of course, I always want more. The two things I think I want most are better babies and more group activities for all ages. I have played Freeplay for years, and I would love to see Sims 4 make the baby stage more like that game.
We do have very few group activities for families. In my game there is tv, the llama game, and the buildem block set. It might be better with more expansion packs. I do want to get more, but I would especially be interested in one that expanded on family activities.