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What are some basic objects you'd like to be added to the game?

For example, my answer would include more tissue box variations (maybe a rectangular one and patterned swatches since you see so many patterned boxes in real-life stores), a digital clock to go on nightstands, or just more nightstand clocks in general (a classic functional alarm clock would be fun), toasters, blenders, waffle-makers, a land-line phone, a functional table/floor fan (I know there's at least a table one I think in Get to Work, but it's not functional), functional brooms, etc.

I could probably sit here for a very long time and come up with a ton of stuff, and I'll probably think of things later I forgot to add, but at this point, I'd love to see what you think of my list or what you guys would come up with. Have a great day!

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  • gc6164gc6164 Posts: 516 Member
    A lot of the things you said, especially land-line phones and alarm clocks. I don't like that every sim has a mobile phone, I like my elderly and technophobe sims to only have a land-line and I can't do that which is so annoying.

    - Pool tables, don't know why we haven't got them yet, maybe a technical limitation.
    - Trampolines
    - Food processors
    - Trash compactors
    - Laptops, I know we have them already but I want ones that can be used as actual LAP tops, not stuck to a table.
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  • ChadSims2ChadSims2 Posts: 5,090 Member
    Something basic I'd like to see added would be a doorbell and a landline phone
    Sims 4 went from "You Rule" to "One of the stories we want you to tell"
  • MichelleWMichelleW Posts: 665 Member
    I agree on the doorbell and alarm clock. I'm surprised we don't have those items in game.
    I would also like porch swings, tire swings, expanded playground equipment, board games, hammocks, lemonade stands, pool slides, snowcones, more watercraft options. Not sure all of that qualifies as basics though.
  • SnaveXsSnaveXs Posts: 4,322 Member
    I want a pull-up bar to replace the monkey bar's that the teens in Copperdale can't even use.
  • lexus20lexus20 Posts: 1,302 Member
    edited March 2023
    The biggest thing I want at the moment is pool tables. I miss them so much for mansions, game rooms, bars. I really wish they included pool tables in Discover University like the previous University packs in TS2 and TS3 but they didn't. I'm surprised we still don't have pool tables after 9 years when all previous games had them.

    Other basic things I would like to see is functional fans that aren't ceiling fans (such as table or floor fans), cars and garage doors, urinals, diving boards (like the TS2/TS3 ones, not like the Get Together diving platform), in-ground hot tubs, wall-mounted fireplaces, more kitchen appliances like a blender, air fryer/deep fryer, more gym equipment like a pull-up bar, weightlifting bench, exercise bike, more playground stuff like a slide for kids (we only have slides for toddlers and the upcoming treehouse slide), a see saw, a merry-go-round.
  • Mak27Mak27 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Water heaters

    Lawn mowers

    Grid services meters

    Propane tanks

    Pool tables

    Swimming pool filters

    Composting bins
  • Starling_BlackmoreStarling_Blackmore Posts: 8 New Member
    Composting bins should’ve been added with either the Cottage Living Pack or the Green House kit! Let me compost stuff, dang it!
  • fujicakes1fujicakes1 Posts: 1,281 Member
    Keyboards rather than just pianos. There are certain types of musicians who at least almost exclusively use keyboards. Plus they would fit better in certain styles of apartments or houses, with certain sims' lifestyles, etc. I mean who legit in real life can afford a baby grand or a grand piano? Not the majority of people!
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  • Sarah26CatSarah26Cat Posts: 169 Member
    Composting bins should’ve been added with either the Cottage Living Pack or the Green House kit! Let me compost stuff, dang it!

    Or a Trashcan, whatever you call it, that goes into your cabinets. That will please certain builders a lot.

    And If I can add anything: Rowhouses. The closest thing we've had, I think was Sims 2's apartment system which would allow you to build apartments next door to eachother in a Row-home style. A lot of homes are built in this way EA, I know you've seen them. You've posted enough images of them. How about giving us an apartment lot where you have multiple floors and a rowhouse like structure.
  • crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,342 Member
    I would really like a seed display stand from where sims could buy their seeds from. I know we can buy them from the planters, but I find that annoying.
  • fujicakes1fujicakes1 Posts: 1,281 Member
    NM about the keyboards - I just stumbled upon one while decorating a new house! I have no idea why I didn't see it until now.
    All my daily trances, and all my nightly dreams, are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams.
    I dance to the beat of my own drum, no matter how measured or far away.
    I do love a road. You can always be wondering what is at the end of it.
  • PenguinFoopPenguinFoop Posts: 1,582 Member
    I'd like to see exercise equipment that kids can actually use. They have athletic outfits that are pointless. Let the kids work out! Please. 😀😃🙂
  • crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,342 Member
    I'd like to see exercise equipment that kids can actually use. They have athletic outfits that are pointless. Let the kids work out! Please. 😀😃🙂

    I don't think exercise equipment is meant for kids. But the kids should have more exercise type activities like jump rope, hoola hoops, hopscoth, etc.
  • catloverplayercatloverplayer Posts: 93,362 Member
    Pool Slides
    Interactive Pool Waterfalls
    Dumping Buckets (waterpark)
    Waterslides (waterpark)
    Mechanical Bulls
    Carousels
  • PenguinFoopPenguinFoop Posts: 1,582 Member
    crocobaura wrote: »
    I'd like to see exercise equipment that kids can actually use. They have athletic outfits that are pointless. Let the kids work out! Please. 😀😃🙂

    I don't think exercise equipment is meant for kids. But the kids should have more exercise type activities like jump rope, hoola hoops, hopscoth, etc.

    My 12 year old grandson has been using the treadmill since he was 10. He also lifts weights at school and was in track.

    With adult supervision, I don't see a problem if they want to try things. In game, nothing bad ever happens to kids anyway, so what's the harm? They can even swim without adult supervision, which is something I will not let my grandson do in real life.

    But I do agree with the jump ropes and such as well. But those don't require an athletic outfit to change into. So why have the outfit if not use it?

    Funny story, when I first started playing Sims 4, my then 7 or 8 year old grandson would try to do the TV workouts in sync with my sim.
  • Mariefoxprice83Mariefoxprice83 Posts: 8,106 Member
    More pet beds. Toasters, sketch books/notebooks.
    Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.
  • ThornwillowThornwillow Posts: 118 Member
    edited June 2023
    For now i can only think about them:
    - Pool table
    - Dumbbell
    - Landline
    - Spiral stairs
    - Round bathtub
    - Toaster
    - Round door
    Post edited by Thornwillow on
  • SERVERFRASERVERFRA Posts: 7,108 Member
    edited June 2023
    Spiral Stairs
    Drums
    A non-computer Typewriter
    An Actual Sleepable Heartshape Bed

  • redrogue60redrogue60 Posts: 2,050 Member
    edited June 2023
    Let's See
    • Bakers Rack
    • Bakery Refrigerated Cases
    • Carousel
    • Casino Games w/ NPC Croupiers
    • Cello
    • Chin Up Bars
    • Comic Book Rack
    • Composting Bin
    • Diving Boards should come in two styles Tall for public pools for diving and short for home pools
    • Dog Houses because they deserve some outdoor cover when they want to be outside
    • Equestrian Obstacle Course Pieces for the upcoming Horses pack
    • Exercise Bikes
    • Faux Bear Skin Rug like in Sims 2 with all the interactions
    • Glass Blowing Kiln
    • Hammocks
    • Hibachi
    • Hop Scotch Patterns
    • Hotel Concierge Desk
    • Hotel Doors with NPC Doorman
    • Ice Cream Freezer Case
    • Indoor Skydiving Unit from Sims 1
    • Jewelry Making & Rock Polishing Bench
    • Juicer
    • Jump Ropes
    • Magazine Rack
    • Mechanical Bull
    • Nectar Making Machine
    • Pet Beds but More Grand
    • Pool Bar
    • Pool Tables
    • Porch Swing
    • Pottery Wheel
    • Roller Coaster Build Pieces
    • Security Systems for Homes & Businesses
    • Sewing Machine
    • Sculpture making Equipment
    • Shake Blender
    • Spiral Staircase
    • Sushi Counter
    • Vending Machines for Dog Parks
    • Water Park Equipment for Sims & Dog Parks
    • Water Fountains for the Public Parks which include a basin for dogs

    Neighborhoods I'm hinting at with my item selections.
    • Amusement Park w/ Water Park - would make for an awesome vacation so add a hotel too. Keeping room for the stuff you foolishly added to High School years
    • Hotel & Casino - so that lots for restaurants, gangster museum and other activities can be placed

    Lots I'm Hinting at…But Not Really Hinting
    • Artist Studio
    • Bakery
    • Bookstore
    • Hotel
    • Ice Cream Shop
    • Jewelry Store
    • Nectarery

    Things I'd like to see improved
    • I would like to set dog clothing for Winter Walks or playing in the snow - Sweater/Coat, Booties
    • I would like to have formal clothing for dogs like a Tux type outfit as a separate clothing type
    • I would like Dog & Cat Costumes be a separate category and when the household is having a costume party they change too
    • I would like holiday themed Pet Collars in all the expected Western Holidays and include Diwali, Hanukkah, Hanami, Lunar New Year
    • I would like the Bird Baths to have similar Bird animations to the bird feeder
    • I would like to be able to fill/empty water in the bird bath and clean it
    • I would like to clean the grill
    • Doorbells in different creative ring styles
    • I would like the flames of Fireplaces, Bonfire, Firepits, Torches & Candles to be able to be changed
    • I would like Grandfather Clocks, Mantle Clocks & cuckoo Clocks to chime their particular chime every 6 hours. They also need to be wound and can have the option for the chime to be able to be turned off.
    • I would like Community Lot Dress Codes. Something that a player can choose for their lots.
      • Daywear
      • Cocktail
      • Formal
      • Swimwear
    Post edited by redrogue60 on
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  • JALJAL Posts: 999 Member
    edited June 2023
    If we're talking only about basic items, and not items for any expansion then I second functioning alarm clocks and doorbells.

    I would also love all the non-digital versions of things (typewriter, newspaper, landline...) but perhaps in a bigger context such as a time travel-GP that would also include the option of turning off some or all of those things for everyone in game.
    • No cars on the road
    • No one has a mobile phone
    • Off the grid for entire worlds or the entire save
    • Time typical clothing...

    I seem to have gotten off topic. Oops.
    Moreover, I advise that the cart button must be destroyed!
  • LuckySimmer10LuckySimmer10 Posts: 116 Member
    fujicakes1 wrote: »
    NM about the keyboards - I just stumbled upon one while decorating a new house! I have no idea why I didn't see it until now.

    Yeah, I'm glad you found it! I was going to respond to your original comment, then I saw this one. Is it from City Living? Because that's the only one I know about or have - I'm not sure if there are any others. I do however wish that a keyboard was available in base game.
  • WildIrishBansheeWildIrishBanshee Posts: 2,104 Member
    Composting bins would be awesome - where do all the weeds go, anyway?
  • crocobauracrocobaura Posts: 7,342 Member
    Composting bins would be awesome - where do all the weeds go, anyway?

    Chickens eat them. :smile:
  • maggiemae8135maggiemae8135 Posts: 790 Member
    @WildIrishBanshee, I agree! After all, where are we going to put all that manure coming from the horses if we don't have a bin? Would be awesome if we could interact with it to take some compost out to use for fertilizer as we need it. I would also hope to have a bin for alfalfa grass that works the same way so we store and use it as needed.
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