The thing is, while an occult player might be interested in only a few different types of occults, non-occult players mostly do not want anything occult in their game. Non occult players will always have a lot to whine about as every occultish thing is not their cup of tea, while occult players might be whining about the same pack as the occultish thing is not what they prefer or not as in depth as they would prefer it to be.
Not much EA can do about that problem, but we already lived through at least three and a half iterations of The Sims and are still there so I guess we'll make it through the rest of this iteration as well.
In the end, it is EA who decide which pack they think they can make the most money off with the least work involved, so we can as well sit back, wait and see what they'll release whenever the next announcement is due.
True, but it’s still frustrating to see the non-occult players complaining in occult specific threads. There’s almost always somebody who wants “none” to be an option in “what occult would you like to see next” threads. I don’t pop into “how should they improve babies” threads to say that they shouldn’t do that because I want more occults instead.
The thing is, while an occult player might be interested in only a few different types of occults, non-occult players mostly do not want anything occult in their game. Non occult players will always have a lot to whine about as every occultish thing is not their cup of tea, while occult players might be whining about the same pack as the occultish thing is not what they prefer or not as in depth as they would prefer it to be.
Not much EA can do about that problem, but we already lived through at least three and a half iterations of The Sims and are still there so I guess we'll make it through the rest of this iteration as well.
In the end, it is EA who decide which pack they think they can make the most money off with the least work involved, so we can as well sit back, wait and see what they'll release whenever the next announcement is due.
True, but it’s still frustrating to see the non-occult players complaining in occult specific threads. There’s almost always somebody who wants “none” to be an option in “what occult would you like to see next” threads. I don’t pop into “how should they improve babies” threads to say that they shouldn’t do that because I want more occults instead.
You personally might not do this, but it happens all the time. So it's not a thing which only happens to occult threads.
The thing is, while an occult player might be interested in only a few different types of occults, non-occult players mostly do not want anything occult in their game. Non occult players will always have a lot to whine about as every occultish thing is not their cup of tea, while occult players might be whining about the same pack as the occultish thing is not what they prefer or not as in depth as they would prefer it to be.
Not much EA can do about that problem, but we already lived through at least three and a half iterations of The Sims and are still there so I guess we'll make it through the rest of this iteration as well.
In the end, it is EA who decide which pack they think they can make the most money off with the least work involved, so we can as well sit back, wait and see what they'll release whenever the next announcement is due.
True, but it’s still frustrating to see the non-occult players complaining in occult specific threads. There’s almost always somebody who wants “none” to be an option in “what occult would you like to see next” threads. I don’t pop into “how should they improve babies” threads to say that they shouldn’t do that because I want more occults instead.
You personally might not do this, but it happens all the time. So it's not a thing which only happens to occult threads.
[quote="elelunicy;c-17958391"]Hopefully both the kit and the game pack update are coming this month so that we can get a game pack or at least a stuff pack in September.
They really should release 2 stuff packs and 2 game packs per year at a bare minimum. Along with 2 EPs and 6 kits they can easily accomplish 12 releases a year so that we get something new every month.[/quote]
Hopefully both the kit and the game pack update are coming this month so that we can get a game pack or at least a stuff pack in September.
They really should release 2 stuff packs and 2 game packs per year at a bare minimum. Along with 2 EPs and 6 kits they can easily accomplish 12 releases a year so that we get something new every month.
Do you think there will be a new pack this month?
Hopefully something occult based, while most of fandom has to wait months for their packs, us occult simmers have to wait every 4 years for our packs, we've been patient enough and we'll riot if we don't get something this year.
The thing is, while an occult player might be interested in only a few different types of occults, non-occult players mostly do not want anything occult in their game. Non occult players will always have a lot to whine about as every occultish thing is not their cup of tea, while occult players might be whining about the same pack as the occultish thing is not what they prefer or not as in depth as they would prefer it to be.
Not much EA can do about that problem, but we already lived through at least three and a half iterations of The Sims and are still there so I guess we'll make it through the rest of this iteration as well.
In the end, it is EA who decide which pack they think they can make the most money off with the least work involved, so we can as well sit back, wait and see what they'll release whenever the next announcement is due.
True, but it’s still frustrating to see the non-occult players complaining in occult specific threads. There’s almost always somebody who wants “none” to be an option in “what occult would you like to see next” threads. I don’t pop into “how should they improve babies” threads to say that they shouldn’t do that because I want more occults instead.
You personally might not do this, but it happens all the time. So it's not a thing which only happens to occult threads.
okay but what if i want occult babies?
Would totally love that, I might try playing occults if that was possible and if kids had first abilities and such!
At this point I think there definitely won't be any new paid content this month since nothing has been announced and the Spa Day update and industrial kit just came out.
Also guess we're not gonna get another game pack this year as we've never had one after September 10th, I'm expecting an EP in November as usual and that'll be it for the year, possibly a stuff pack before the end of the year but kits might mean they won't release as many (thank goodness)
As for my hopes, I'm really hoping the last big pack of the year will be something more out there. It's been seven years and half of the supernatural occults are still missing. I'm just so bored of waiting at this point. Praying it won't be another pack centred around suburban living or house building
At this point I think there definitely won't be any new paid content this month since nothing has been announced and the Spa Day update and industrial kit just came out.
Also guess we're not gonna get another game pack this year as we've never had one after September 10th, I'm expecting an EP in November as usual and that'll be it for the year, possibly a stuff pack before the end of the year but kits might mean they won't release as many (thank goodness)
At this point I think there definitely won't be any new paid content this month since nothing has been announced and the Spa Day update and industrial kit just came out.
SP04 Spooky Stuff was announced on Sept. 23rd and released on Sept. 29th.
At this point I think there definitely won't be any new paid content this month since nothing has been announced and the Spa Day update and industrial kit just came out.
SP04 Spooky Stuff was announced on Sept. 23rd and released on Sept. 29th.
I mean they're unlikely to release more content so soon since we just got a big update and a kit
At this point I think there definitely won't be any new paid content this month since nothing has been announced and the Spa Day update and industrial kit just came out.
SP04 Spooky Stuff was announced on Sept. 23rd and released on Sept. 29th.
I mean they're unlikely to release more content so soon since we just got a big update and a kit
Think about the timeline
July 22 - EP11
August 26 - SP25 (kit)
Last week of September - SP19
October - Nothing
First week of November - EP12
First week of December - SP24 or kit
Really hoping it's an Occult based GP, we get them like every 4 years and 2021 is one of those special years where New or Familiar Occults usually show up, it really sucks that the Occult playerbase is stuck on Olympic years while the rest of the player base have to wait a couple months, we have to wait every 4 years for new GPs that suits our playstyle.
That’s not really true. We have realm of Magic, Vampires, Aliens, Mermaids and Ghosts, paranormal I would also consider occultist. So we have 5 occultist type of packs in 7 years. I’m not a big fan of occult’s, but I also don’t mind getting them. But we do get them more often than every 4 years, just not always in GP form. I wouldn’t mind a werewolf pack myself, because I figure they will give us body hair before it’s release which I am looking forward to.
Rule 1 of being an occult player: if it's not a playable lifestate, it doesn't count.
People cite Spooky Stuff, JtB, and Paranormal as occult packs.
Spooky Stuff was a Halloween-based pack, JtB was essentially a destination world with people in costumes, and Paranormal was skill and career-focused.
All three have one thing in common: All are based on something out of the ordinary. Lack of realism does not an occult make. Similarly, I could say the same for DHD, Vintage Glamour, and Get Famous when it comes to realism, but not being family-oriented.
I truly don't get the occult lifestates = only occult game play do occult players just want lifestates to look at? If Paranormal is not a occult pack I seriously don't think any pack ever will be its screams occult. Paranormal (happy haunts) was desperately wanted by occult players they were so upset that people would rather see knitting then their occult game play.
But hey if lifestates are the only true type of game play that counts supernatural players are taking the lead family players have only got toddlers since release I'm still waiting on babies and preteens.
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I misspoke, so let me reiterate:
Paranormal is not an occult-lifestate pack. While it may be an occult-gameplay pack, it has nothing for those only awaiting the 'lifestate interval' (2 years).
It's not just "looking at lifestates", but moreso playing the "wolf among sheep". Whilst some love having their occults out and about and making everything as fantastical and obviously occult as possible, others (like myself) have sims who eat (people), sleep (in a pool), and make friends (then wipe their memories). They pay rent, fall in love, and put their pants on one twirl at a time, just like everyone else. What they don't do is hunt ghosts, aspire to be the Grim Reaper, or decorate their homes with obviously occult items.
Like I said, one can play on a sliding scale from realistic to fantastical, be it with a normal sim or an occult. For those waiting for the interval, it's more the prospect of slotting something new into their playstyle. I stand by my statement that Paranormal doesn't count (in regards to the interval).
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After seeing the game pack refresh with Spa Day, I think that might be all we get this month.
Maybe a stuff pack in October then expansion in December?
It might be too much to ask for another game pack refresh in November too but who knows...
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I decided to update my thoughts of a game pack. After the spa day refresh, with the yoga mats of the cycles of the moon, and the nails (possible claws) update, I think we might be getting werewolves before Halloween. I hope we get body hair and eyelashes too with it, or before it!
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True, but it’s still frustrating to see the non-occult players complaining in occult specific threads. There’s almost always somebody who wants “none” to be an option in “what occult would you like to see next” threads. I don’t pop into “how should they improve babies” threads to say that they shouldn’t do that because I want more occults instead.
You personally might not do this, but it happens all the time. So it's not a thing which only happens to occult threads.
okay but what if i want occult babies?
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They really should release 2 stuff packs and 2 game packs per year at a bare minimum. Along with 2 EPs and 6 kits they can easily accomplish 12 releases a year so that we get something new every month.[/quote]
Do you think there will be a new pack this month?
Hopefully something occult based, while most of fandom has to wait months for their packs, us occult simmers have to wait every 4 years for our packs, we've been patient enough and we'll riot if we don't get something this year.
Would totally love that, I might try playing occults if that was possible and if kids had first abilities and such!
Also guess we're not gonna get another game pack this year as we've never had one after September 10th, I'm expecting an EP in November as usual and that'll be it for the year, possibly a stuff pack before the end of the year but kits might mean they won't release as many (thank goodness)
As for my hopes, I'm really hoping the last big pack of the year will be something more out there. It's been seven years and half of the supernatural occults are still missing. I'm just so bored of waiting at this point. Praying it won't be another pack centred around suburban living or house building
I still hope we get some news about whats coming
SP04 Spooky Stuff was announced on Sept. 23rd and released on Sept. 29th.
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The Sims 4 General DiscussionI mean they're unlikely to release more content so soon since we just got a big update and a kit
Think about the timeline
July 22 - EP11
August 26 - SP25 (kit)
Last week of September - SP19
October - Nothing
First week of November - EP12
First week of December - SP24 or kit
Almost a pack released every 4-5 weeks
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The Sims 4 General Discussion2015 : 8 packs
2016 : 7 packs
2017 : 6 packs
2018, 2019, 2020 : 5 packs
I don't think 2021 will fall to 4 packs due to the kits or the GP02 refresh.
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The Sims 4 General Discussionso christmas ep would be 4th
but then where is the 5th
shouldn't whatever it is be before the usual christmas ep?
and what is before christmas?
Spooky season.
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I misspoke, so let me reiterate:
Paranormal is not an occult-lifestate pack. While it may be an occult-gameplay pack, it has nothing for those only awaiting the 'lifestate interval' (2 years).
It's not just "looking at lifestates", but moreso playing the "wolf among sheep". Whilst some love having their occults out and about and making everything as fantastical and obviously occult as possible, others (like myself) have sims who eat (people), sleep (in a pool), and make friends (then wipe their memories). They pay rent, fall in love, and put their pants on one twirl at a time, just like everyone else. What they don't do is hunt ghosts, aspire to be the Grim Reaper, or decorate their homes with obviously occult items.
Like I said, one can play on a sliding scale from realistic to fantastical, be it with a normal sim or an occult. For those waiting for the interval, it's more the prospect of slotting something new into their playstyle. I stand by my statement that Paranormal doesn't count (in regards to the interval).
September like SP04 Spooky Stuff or December like SP09 Vintage Glamour Stuff
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The Sims 4 General DiscussionThey use fiscal years to plan packs, not calendar years. We only had 3 packs in fiscal year 2019 for example.
2015 : 8 packs
2016 : 7 packs
2017 : 6 packs
2018, 2019, 2020 : 5 packs
I don't think 2021 will fall to 4 packs due to the kits or the GP02 refresh.[/quote]
They use fiscal years to plan packs, not calendar years. We only had 3 packs in fiscal year 2019 for example.[/quote]
Do you think there will be paid content this month, it would be nice if new dlc came every month
FY22 seems to be similar to FY21 and FY20
Packs released in June -> July/August -> September -> November -> January
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The Sims 4 General DiscussionMaybe a stuff pack in October then expansion in December?
It might be too much to ask for another game pack refresh in November too but who knows...
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I want to see more Refreshes.