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Gameplay Suggestions for our Knitting Pack
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@SimGuruNinja
Actually IMHO it should rather be "Textile Crafting" or something to that effect, because then all types of textiles including fabrics, wools, acrylics can all be incorporated. Therefore not just knitting, crocheting and wool, now this would include say a sewing machine, sewing by hand to make repairs to clothing, or patching jeans...etc..., also clothing patterns, maybe making curtains\drapes, tablecloths, doilies all besides the knitting ideas. This would truly be a stuffpack that would satisfy all in the end, including those who have already stated they won't be buying this pack. Just because knitting was voted in, doesn't mean it needs to be limited to JUST "knitting". And this way more simmer's will be more likely to purchase this pack.
But that doesn't give a premium OBJECT and TS4 is all about giant objects so ... Here's an actual GOOD, large object!
A big loom! https://www.google.com/search?q=large+loom&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS819US819&sxsrf=ACYBGNSPjs6bKH5r4YRx5kflwEIZS9BkPg:1576083878784&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiOl-z9ia7mAhWEVt8KHXbSAjsQ_AUoAnoECA0QBA&biw=1552&bih=688
Then it's knitting AND weaving. They fit together well and then there will be a premium object that fits into the game vibe that's long, hard established (a BIG object). Then many deco objects can be yarn-themed, unifying the two craft activities more.
Maybe the loom could have a knitting machine attached, as well, so it seems to fit even more. Most Sims would just knit without a machine though.
BTW, yarn doesn't have to be wool and some people have sensitivity to wool! When I read "wool craft" I honestly felt triggered. Don't force wool! (Even flavor text #triggered.)
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I'm actually allergic to wool in real life. Found out as a young kid. I come out in a nasty rash that can be as severe as cracks in the skin and tiny pustules that weep! More than just itchy, it really hurts. It's a type of dermatitis I have. I'm allergic to perfume, make up and metals, so a lot of jewelry is out for me too (unless it's made of plastic or wood). My Mum was a beautiful knitter, so she just used acrylics for me. (I still have some of the gorgeous jumpers she knitted for me nearly 40 years later, still in good condition, though a bit tighter these days! lol
Sigzy mentioned having an "itchy skin" reaction in his post. Maybe it could be like the in-game fruitcake - (game randomly decides when some sims love it or hate it.) Perhaps they could introduce an allergic reaction to wool for some sims. If they do, I hope they can take one of those oat baths (spa day) to help relieve the itch. Or they could leave out the name of what sims use altogether. My main point was let's expand more than just knitting clothes. Weaving, cross stitch, embroidery - "yarn" crafting would be a lot more versatile and open up lots more opportunity for buy mode.
Also, please let the sims get faster at knitting projects as they increase in skill level.
And enable multi-tasking. Watch TV, listen to music etc.
The release date isn't out but it would be near the end of 2020, since the last voting stage will be in April. After that they work on polishing the gameplay, debuging, testing and marketing so it takes a while. It was the same with Laundry Day. It takes roughly a year, from the concept to release.
We aren't freaking out. These threads are suggestions for the guru's, of what the community would like for the SP given that it's still on the concept phase. It's the community SP 2. We are the ones who vote on the things. The theme that won was arts and crafts and knitting won for gameplay.
weaving? 😯
I agree with this whole heartedly. In truly baffles me how many activities that should be fun sims don't find very fun at all. There are more ways to have fun than vegging out in front of screens to watch TV or play computer games.
Yes! This is where the hobby mechanism from Sims 2: Freetime could come in handy. The only thing I disliked about that pack was the fact that the sim's talent was chosen at random, whereas this time perhaps we could choose 1-3 hobbies for a sim and those activities would be the ones that they gain the most fun from, and which they perform most successfully. It would also be amazing to have some kind of hobby-based aspirations.
@Mariefoxprice83 - do you have today's patch? We can finally upgrade the beds! Yay! I've been asking for this for years.