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Also if it is two weeks that's great, most Sims 4 packs give me less than two weeks worth of fun so it's perfect 🤷
Just curious. Are you playing with any packs that you could disable and not miss the gameplay at all?
Yeah there's quite a few (but mainly stuff packs) Snowy escape, university, outdoor retreat, moschino, bowling night, backyard stuff and spooky stuff. I wouldn't disable them having bought them, but if they were on a trial I wouldn't really be bothered about buying them to have for longer
Checked in game by disabling a pack, and that pop up does come up so it's real. Saves could possibly be glitched if your sims are living in a world that no longer exists but otherwise it should just be a case of a few bald sims and replacement items when a pack trial ends
What about careers, skills, traits, aspirations? Even if your sims don't live in the deleted world, there would still be a lot of references left to missing stuff and gameplay.
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
With the locking save file feature (guessing this is for the pack trials), I wonder if there will be a feature to enable/disable packs for specific save files. There are save files I play where I completely ignore some of the packs, so having the option to disable them completely in certain save files would be fantastic. Kind of like what Sims 3 has in its launcher.
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
I'm pretty sure you can't play pirated content on origin, and it sounds like a lot of work to take everything in a pack and convert it to CC, and even then, the person using it would probably have to buy the pack anyway... People have made mods with the bicycles from DU for example but they don't work without the pack.
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
I'm pretty sure you can't play pirated content on origin, and it sounds like a lot of work to take everything in a pack and convert it to CC, and even then, the person using it would probably have to buy the pack anyway... People have made mods with the bicycles from DU for example but they don't work without the pack.
Modders are honest people who take a DLC item to modify it in some way for use in the game - they're not trying to break any security on it. Hackers on the other hand aren't. If a DLC item is converted to CC, then the game is not going to recognize it as a hacked DLC item. That's what hackers do.
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
I'm pretty sure you can't play pirated content on origin, and it sounds like a lot of work to take everything in a pack and convert it to CC, and even then, the person using it would probably have to buy the pack anyway... People have made mods with the bicycles from DU for example but they don't work without the pack.
Modders are honest people who take a DLC item to modify it in some way for use in the game - they're not trying to break any security on it. Hackers on the other hand aren't. If a DLC item is converted to CC, then the game is not going to recognize it as a hacked DLC item. That's what hackers do.
That sounds like normal piracy to me, if people are making pirated packs then I don't think offering trial packs are going to change that, in fact, offering a trial could maybe encourage more people to try out packs instead of pirating them.
This just seems too good to be true. There's gotta be a catch. Unless this is how they want to test packs from now on... Instead of having the devs test the pack, now the community can do it for free
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
I'm pretty sure you can't play pirated content on origin, and it sounds like a lot of work to take everything in a pack and convert it to CC, and even then, the person using it would probably have to buy the pack anyway... People have made mods with the bicycles from DU for example but they don't work without the pack.
Modders are honest people who take a DLC item to modify it in some way for use in the game - they're not trying to break any security on it. Hackers on the other hand aren't. If a DLC item is converted to CC, then the game is not going to recognize it as a hacked DLC item. That's what hackers do.
That sounds like normal piracy to me, if people are making pirated packs then I don't think offering trial packs are going to change that, in fact, offering a trial could maybe encourage more people to try out packs instead of pirating them.
It's just making it easier for hackers though since they won't even have to pay for the DLCs, that's what I'm talking about. Also, if a person downloads pirated packs, they're not going to buy the real thing.
I think they're betting on people becoming invested in the gameplay after two weeks.
Agreed. On top of the content, attachment to the saves as well. (Sure you can have spare saves and a potential way to remove the DLC content, but the popup mentioning possible corruption will scare some people into purchasing packs.)
14 days is surprisingly long for a trial period. I doubt I would be using this feature. I usually just watch y favorite Youtubers to help me decide what packs to get next :smiley:
I don't know about this. I'm worried about hackers being able to take all the assets and turn them into CC for free. I mean they are already doing that now, but I think they would have to buy the DLC first? I hope there is some way Maxis can protect their work from the hackers and make it less easy for them to do that.
I don't know man, I think regardless if the content is there or not, free or paid, there will always be someone who pirates it and redistributes it for free. I think giving out a free demo option ultimately helps customers make an informed choice whether the pack is for them or not rather than blindly purchasing the pack and hoping it's good without the added hassle of needing to refund if you don't like it.
Discussion moved to general since it's no longer speculation.
It's kind of sad though (and desperate like their free giveaway of the basegame). I don't recall any other iteration before 4 that ever needed to do this. Another indication that it's not doing as well.
Discussion moved to general since it's no longer speculation.
It's kind of sad though (and desperate like their free giveaway of the basegame). I don't recall any other iteration before 4 that ever needed to do this. Another indication that it's not doing as well.
How about TS2UC free giveaway?
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I doubt it means they are not doing well lol if anything it gives them more customers. I saw tons of people on twitter getting it already and asking questions about it. Many of those people are going to want to continue after the trial is over and will purchase. Those who don't, don't. I see it as a win win for EA and simmers. They get more sales long term on one end, and on the other end simmers don't have to complain about buying a pack they didn't like.
Discussion moved to general since it's no longer speculation.
It's kind of sad though (and desperate like their free giveaway of the basegame). I don't recall any other iteration before 4 that ever needed to do this. Another indication that it's not doing as well.
Many games these days have free weekends, so it's more like keeping up with the trends. At least TS4 packs don't take more than the weekend to download.
This is great for those who want to try out a pack for a little longer. Because I buy my TS4 packs on origin, one of their return policies is that refund requests can be made within 24 hours after you first launch the game.
I utilized the origin return once when I purchased ROM; I wanted to see if it was contained in its own world along with aspects of the gameplay. But, it wasn't so I returned it--no fuss no muss.
I own everything (including all 3 kits) except for ROM, Vampires, Paranormal or Spooky Stuff—yet, I'm very pleased with all my purchases and would not return any of them. 😊
This is great for those who want to try out a pack for a little longer. Because I buy my TS4 packs on origin, one of their return policies is that refund requests can be made within 24 hours after you first launch the game.
I utilized the origin return once when I purchased ROM; I wanted to see if it was contained in its own world along with aspects of the gameplay. But, it wasn't so I returned it--no fuss no muss.
I own everything (including all 3 kits) except for ROM, Vampires, Paranormal or Spooky Stuff—yet, I'm very pleased with all my purchases and would not return any of them. 😊
I have all the packs. Some aren't my cup of tea like Realm Of Magic but because it has the Glenbrooke World it's a must have. I don't generally play with witches. I buy all packs whether their to my liking or not cause there is always something they have I like if it isn't anything but CAS or Buy Build Mode plus I'm a completist.
This is great for those who want to try out a pack for a little longer. Because I buy my TS4 packs on origin, one of their return policies is that refund requests can be made within 24 hours after you first launch the game.
I utilized the origin return once when I purchased ROM; I wanted to see if it was contained in its own world along with aspects of the gameplay. But, it wasn't so I returned it--no fuss no muss.
I own everything (including all 3 kits) except for ROM, Vampires, Paranormal or Spooky Stuff—yet, I'm very pleased with all my purchases and would not return any of them. 😊
When did Origin start letting people return DLC, it was not possible a few years ago. Only the base game.
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Yeah there's quite a few (but mainly stuff packs) Snowy escape, university, outdoor retreat, moschino, bowling night, backyard stuff and spooky stuff. I wouldn't disable them having bought them, but if they were on a trial I wouldn't really be bothered about buying them to have for longer
What about careers, skills, traits, aspirations? Even if your sims don't live in the deleted world, there would still be a lot of references left to missing stuff and gameplay.
I'm pretty sure you can't play pirated content on origin, and it sounds like a lot of work to take everything in a pack and convert it to CC, and even then, the person using it would probably have to buy the pack anyway... People have made mods with the bicycles from DU for example but they don't work without the pack.
Modders are honest people who take a DLC item to modify it in some way for use in the game - they're not trying to break any security on it. Hackers on the other hand aren't. If a DLC item is converted to CC, then the game is not going to recognize it as a hacked DLC item. That's what hackers do.
That sounds like normal piracy to me, if people are making pirated packs then I don't think offering trial packs are going to change that, in fact, offering a trial could maybe encourage more people to try out packs instead of pirating them.
It's just making it easier for hackers though since they won't even have to pay for the DLCs, that's what I'm talking about. Also, if a person downloads pirated packs, they're not going to buy the real thing.
Agreed. On top of the content, attachment to the saves as well. (Sure you can have spare saves and a potential way to remove the DLC content, but the popup mentioning possible corruption will scare some people into purchasing packs.)
I don't know man, I think regardless if the content is there or not, free or paid, there will always be someone who pirates it and redistributes it for free. I think giving out a free demo option ultimately helps customers make an informed choice whether the pack is for them or not rather than blindly purchasing the pack and hoping it's good without the added hassle of needing to refund if you don't like it.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/989379/try-city-living-free-for-the-weekend#latest
Discussion moved to general since it's no longer speculation.
It's kind of sad though (and desperate like their free giveaway of the basegame). I don't recall any other iteration before 4 that ever needed to do this. Another indication that it's not doing as well.
Sea may rise, sky may fall, My love will never die..
My heart, my heart, My drowning heart, Oh all the tears I've cried
Oh I may weep forevermore, My love will never die..
Many games these days have free weekends, so it's more like keeping up with the trends. At least TS4 packs don't take more than the weekend to download.
I also like wandering the hills.
I utilized the origin return once when I purchased ROM; I wanted to see if it was contained in its own world along with aspects of the gameplay. But, it wasn't so I returned it--no fuss no muss.
I own everything (including all 3 kits) except for ROM, Vampires, Paranormal or Spooky Stuff—yet, I'm very pleased with all my purchases and would not return any of them. 😊
I have all the packs. Some aren't my cup of tea like Realm Of Magic but because it has the Glenbrooke World it's a must have. I don't generally play with witches. I buy all packs whether their to my liking or not cause there is always something they have I like if it isn't anything but CAS or Buy Build Mode plus I'm a completist.
When did Origin start letting people return DLC, it was not possible a few years ago. Only the base game.