REALM OF MAGIC SIMGURU/MAXIS-SOURCED INFO
Thanks in advance to everyone who helps source info! Thanks as well for keeping on topic here — this thread can move fast even on topic as marketing ramps up. This
isn't a discussion thread. Please keep any questions, reactions, and speculation elsewhere. I’ll link out to other particularly active threads.
Other threads of note:
@simgirl1010 has a
pre-trailer thread@catloverplayer has started his
Countdown Thread!
Index -
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Note: You may need to scroll down after clicking because of how the site loads images, including embeds from Twitter. I’ve left some blanks at the end to update as we learn more about the pack.
Official Blog Posts, Trailers, & Livestream LinksAnnouncement trailer
Announcement Blog:
Realm of Magic Is ComingOfficial Gameplay Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_J7sxZo1aAUpcoming Events
Deepdive livestream: September 6
Pack launch:
- PC and Mac: September 10, 2019
- PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One: October 15, 2019
There's a Maxis Monthly coming up with a focus on new CAS and Build/Buy for Sims 4. This seems to be coming in the patch? It doesn't say here that this is for the pack:
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Glimmerbrook
but can we go to the waterfall? close...
The Portal (and other access routes)
The Magic Realm
Becoming a Spellcaster
Teens and Children
Learning Magic + Progression
Talent Points
Sages
Schools of Magic
Note: These are not educational institutions! They're categories or styles of magic.
Spells, Potions & Curses
"all I wanna know is can we kill other sims with magic?" says @oguzthedoc on Twitter
Spellbooks
Limitations on Magic and Spellcasters
Not limited to a world on the other side of the portal:
Not limited to new worlds:
Limited to non-Vampires etc.:
Some Samples of What You Can Do
These are from the Sept. 6 trailer:
https://statscmain-10b33.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-Sims-4%E2%84%A2-Realm-of-Magic-Official-Gameplay-581.jpg
Familiars
Why this particular Voidcritter as a Familiar?
Re. small pets SP:
Re. Cats & Dogs as Familiars:
Magical Tools in General
Do I have to use one? Does it matter which one?
Brooms
"Brooms like boats or like bats?" asked @Armilus616 on Twitter:
Cauldrons
Wands
Hand Magic
Glimmerstones
Skills
Traits
Aspirations
Motives
Screengrab from the livestream:
Spellcasters can be created in CAS, but
CAS
NPCs
There are three Sages who live in the house in the Magic Realm:
Premades
This premade Sim:
The Sim in this GIF...
... is named Aine
Death and Woohoo
"all I wanna know is can we kill other sims with magic?" says @oguzthedoc on Twitter
new death objects:
Music
Gardening
Things that Aren't There
Werewolves & Fairies:
Recipes:
Re. some Simmers' suggestion that they saw a split-level construction in the trailer:
Spiral Stairs:
Re. lots that may feel underfurnished:
Avoidability
Interaction with Other Packs
The design of that arch is really cool I have to say.
This makes my night
And thread bookmarked, as always
(I take this to mean magic isn't limited to a world on the other side of the portal)
Origin ID: simaddict1990
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/realm-magic-reveal
Trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L09ld07hEVc
Key blog paragraphs:
Reminder
Please keep this a non-discussion topic. Thanks!
Exiting!
I suspected that it was a transformation we saw. I'll check your thread regularly for confirmation.