I've seen a lot of discussions around about the new kits, and a lot of differing opinions... I like getting to know everybody's viewpoint on things.
I've seen a lot of negativity about the kits. Yeah, they're micro-stuff packs, basically, but in my honest opinion, I don't think it's any different than paying 50-100 (or more) SimPoints for individual items for The Sims 3. While I'm being honest, I do actually kinda wish they'd bring back the SimPoint system. I've hoped that since The Sims 4 launched. I loved getting to pick and choose what items I got in my game from The Sims 3 store, and I REALLY loved when things I wanted went on sale for the Daily Deals!
There's sets and things available for SimPoints, too. I thought it was a really good system. It was like building your own, custom stuff pack. But with Kits and the groundwork they've laid out for The Sims 4, it seems too late to add in SimPoints again. Which makes sense, and I'm content with both The Sims 3 and The Sims 4.
All in all, I'm very happy with the Kits and I'm excited to see what more they add to the game, even though I will admit it sometimes feels like they're just adding minor things to get you to buy more packs...
What are your thoughts?
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I don’t mind kits too much, but I would like to see a ‘Build a stuff pack’ deal where for the price of a SP you could buy 1 CAS, 1 BB and 1 gameplay kit.
I think that would be a really cool idea, actually. They should do that, almost like their current Build A Bundle deal. And I do agree some of the Simpoint things were a bit overpriced, but the concept was nice haha
I also don't think that we needed a 4th type of DLC. So far, kits have offered nothing truly unique that couldn't have been incorporated into 1 of the 3 larger DLC types that we already have.
Personally, I would prefer that the developers focus on making quality EPs, GPs, & SPs, & use any additional resources to fix the numerous bugs in the game, & continue to improve the base game, rather than create & release kits. IMHO if we had quality EPs, GPs, & SPs with depth of gameplay to begin with kits would not be needed to fill a "content drought."
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I agree Kits seem a tad overpriced, and I really agree that they should focus more on the larger game packs, expansions and stuff packs. There are still a ton of bugs in the game that need to be ironed out, and honestly some things feel rushed at times.
I see where you're coming from. In my view, it's really no different than other popular games doing things like "Battle Pass" and "Season Pass" for purely cosmetic items that add nothing to gameplay. But there's a time and a place for it all, too
I also see a ton of possibilities with these kits, and honestly the idea the devs may have gone to EA with our concerns isn't that far-fetched. You do what you have to to give your player base what it wants, deserves and in some cases, even needs. And sadly with that comes compromises, like having to pay for what feels like less.
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I am very glad we can buy the kits for real money instead of having to buy points to buy the kits.
As for kit content, I'm happy with what I've bought (apart from niggles like the permanent inspired moodlet) and I will very likely buy more, as long as they release stuff that appeals to me.p
I need gameplay. That's where TS4 has lacked and where TS3 has kept my attention. I loved the TS3 store and bought nearly everything from there. TS3 would not have been as entertaining for me if the official packs were all there was. The store made my gameplay diverse.
Larger packs are great, but you end up with "bloatware" for lack of a better term... things that come with a pack you never use. With kits, you either you like the theme or gameplay or you skip it - and they don't come with much extra or pointless things. I like that flexibility. Kits can offer more "niche" stuff that can be viewed with a "take it or leave it" mentality. Which also leaves major packs to themes with more mass appeal or new gameplay mechanics.
SimGuruFrost has said kit development will not effect development of EPs, GPs, and SPs so a win for everyone. Those who are interested can look forward to extra content and those not interested don't have to worry about missing out on essential gameplay.
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What I do like is that, I am never going to use a vacuum in my sims so I don't have to buy a whole stuff pack with vacuums.