I honestly have no idea what they were thinking, but clearly they weren't thinking about players who might have epilepsy or some kind of neurological disorder (like autism). These new colors can easily send someone with one of these disorders into a seizure or sensory overload.
Of course, not everyone is the same... but still. The developers really need to reconsider this. They should at least allow us to have an option to choose whether or not we want the new style VS old style. People with disorders or medical conditions shouldn't have to deal with possibly going through one of these events every time they play a game they love.
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I'm not happy about this change because now I have a problem I didn't before and it means that the stuff I already purchased has suddenly become something that I can't handle. I really don't care about the rebranding that much, only that the change in loading screen design was enough to literally put me off from the game because otherwise I develop a horrible migraine.
I don't have a history of epilepsy or anything, but I do have a problem with overly bright colors and lots of movement. Nor am I one to frequently get migraines.
The health of the player is the responsibility of the players and not ea. A helpful tip is to look away during loading screens, everyone's eyes need a break anyway so it's a great time to take that break. And when not loading, it's advisable to look away from the screen at least every 20 minutes and give your eyes a minute or two break. Turning your monitor brightness down may help too
Then the best decision they can probably do is give us the option between each style... if some players want the blue, then they can have that. But, if other players decide they want the original white style, they can choose that as well.
I don't think anyone should have to give up a game they love.
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Yes having an option would be wonderful. And it wouldn't have to be limited to just two colors my opinion. No clue if that would be feasible at some point in the future or not.
Until that point it would be best just not look at the loading screen if it's causing an issue. Hit the load button and walk away for a couple minutes or however long it takes your game to load
You hit the nail right on the head @Lustianicia ...Could not have said that any better. Thank you,
while of course i don't speak for everyone on the spectrum, for me personally, yeah, it's a small problem, but i'll just have to get used to it. i'm lucky; i can see myself adapting to it over time but i can also see how it wouldn't be so easy for someone else on the spectrum, or, like OP said, someone with epilepsy
lastly: thank you for bringing this up @Lustianicia, not a lot of people acknowledge these things, and it means a lot that you did
However, because the sensory problems are different in each individual, I can see it causing anxiety to some people.
I'm really not keen on playing until the loading screens are addressed. I can handle the main menu, as unappealing and less organised as it is, but the loading screens really give me a kick in the head. The new lineup of poster Sims is fine and all but that camera flash constantly repeating gets a bit iffy too.
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Such an accurate description of the main menu.
As far the new loading screen and main menu colors I did see a tweet that they are aware of the issues with the color and the team is discussing solutions. They know it’s causing problems in other words. And although they should have done better research it’s not like they did this intentionally knowing it would cause issues. I’m general this is a worse color than the white ever seemed to be as far as causing problems for some playing but they were probably just trying to go back to the classic sims blue loading screen. It’s just a bit much for some.
The blue is actually easier for me as well. I have really sensitive eyes to bright whites and get headaches easily. Although neither has caused headaches exactly I did have to look away more with the white than the new blue. My eyes hurt with both eventually but the white was worse. But yes they should give an option to revert to white for those that want or need it. Or even a darker blue which would be better all around in my opinion.
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This does not say anything against your thread of course. Just wanted to point that out. I am happy people still have knowledge about this and do not just take things as they are. I remember the old games had a giant warning in the box saying that you should not play longer than 30 min. I try to set my alarm and take a break every 30 min. If I play hours after each other, I feel so bad and get sick.
I had multiple radiation exposes recently, so this game effects me very badly already.
I hope people will be careful with anything related in this matter and never forget the harm of it.
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I know The Sims team can't always create everything that everyone wants, or change things just for a few people. But this is the first issue that had an actual physical impact on me, and it sounds like quite a few other people. I haven't started the game up yet since the update, but if the plumbob is the same now in game as it is on the desktop startup icon, I wont be able to play any more - and I've been playing since TS1, and its a huge part of my life.
I know people who don't suffer from these things don't really see why people are complaining. But for people who do, it's a real physical pain, that should have been researched properly before introducing it into the game. It's like being injured every time you even glance at the screen. Maybe that could help people to understand the seriousness of it more. It's not that we don't like it (I mean, I don't but hey), it's that it physically induces pain and nausea, which just isn't acceptable.
I think it really needs addressing, and that we really need to give clear feedback. I have read a lot from people who also are suffering migraines and issues with light sensitivity. I have started a thread with Answer HQ to hopefully try and get them to seriously consider the impact of this choice of design on the physical health of it's loyal buyers. Please add your comments to the link below, so they can see what a serious issue this is.
Hopefully if they can see that it's a physical issue, then they might understand that it will impact on the new players that they are trying to attract too (if they can see an economic reason to fix it, maybe they'll actually change it). I'd really like your support on the link below:
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Game-Information/Migraines-from-redesign/m-p/8029225#M14261
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You mean this little thing? This is giving you a migraine?
Please don't try and belittle me. You don't understand the impact that colour contrasts can have on migraines for those with light sensitivity, and that is ok if you don't have experience of it. But yes, even that 'little thing' makes my eyes hurt, and induces migraine. Not understanding is ok, I am happy to explain. Belittling is unnecessary and not acceptable.