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The sims 2 had a lot of hoops you had to jump through until your sim reached platinum. If you didn't jump through those hoops then your sim became depressed and any kind of game play was challenging. I didn't love it. In Sims 3 there was story progression and it could be ignored so honestly I didn't care. I like creating my own drama and orchestrating how that turns out. I am also grateful that no one is going to suddenly drop into my gameplay and challenge me. I get enough of that in real life. We have people who are not mentally healthy. I avoid them like the plague in real life but in a virtual world it is harder. I know that we are suppose to be talking more about what we like about the current sim version as we look forward to the next version. I don't want to have to steer my sim through hoops to maintain happiness or pursue my personal goals on behalf of the sim I am playing and I do not want a virtual world merging into my sim time. I wonder how other people feel.
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Personally, I prefer the challenge offered in previous Sims games (which is what it sounds like you don’t like).
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That said, I play Sims 2 at the moment and am way more relaxed about aspirations than before. Back when I last played, I still made sure everyone was always in platinium mood, now if they roll out-of character wants and fears that's not on me, but on my sims and they have to live with it. Except for when I want to use an aspiration reward, being in the green "only" is nothing bad. And if they drop too low, a date fixes every dissatisfaction. Also genie lamps, each one equaling three sims getting perma-plat, are pretty common. I got three in a single season (in three different households, of course).
I also age my sims whenever want now... long story short, I brought a lot of "bad" habits with me from Sims 4.
(Both Sims 4 and 2 are modded, I should maybe add.)
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I still like some guidance along with the ability to tell my own stories or decide what my sim should do so Sims 4 is better fit for me. Thing is I didn't know that I would like it better because I really enjoyed Sims 2 while playing it. Now I wouldn't want to be tied into having to live by a sims wants and fears personally. Although it would be nice if they had more say in what they wanted I still want to be able to say "NO.. I want you to do this and you better like it!" I don't know where that happy spot for all simmers would be... I don't think there is one.
I really like the ability to aspiration switch easily that Sims 4 offers when I do kind of want some guidance but need a change of pace. Sure Sims 4 is definitely easier and you have to find ways to challenge yourself or guide yourself... It really has changed. I guess I can see why that would disappoint some simmers.
Well, no I don't prefer that but I do appreciate knowing what the sims community has to say. I have always understood that we don't all love the game for the same reasons and diversity is better than nothing outside the lines. What do you think about the fifth version of the sims being an online platform?
I want pre-made sims with backstories, npc sims, events and scenarios, traits and aspirations that are fun to play. I feel much more motivated to try out different things, it's very difficult for me to do that when things are just rabbit holes or sims are constantly happy all the time.
If it's just a dollhouse then I can easily end up not doing anything, I just go to work, come back, take care of needs and repeat and the game becomes very boring for me.
I liked the Paranormal DLC for example because you actually had to take care of your sims and play it properly. It also had npc sims with roles and different scenarios that could happen.
The sims 3 was lots of fun but it definitely had routing issues that became more troublesome as the game aged. I did have a good gaming rig and seldom ran into issues...the sims 3 version of Island Paradise was gorgeous and a nightmare for lots of people. I played the sims beginning in 2001 and have always ended up with all the packs/stuff packs. Many players who tried that with sims 3 ended up with something rather unplayable and that was too bad. I had many things about sims2 that I liked but having to meet certain set goals was not one of them. I would say that sims4 has been the most playable for the most people for the longest period of time. There has always been a good sized booing section for the sims. Funny how through the years people will say the same things somewhat repeatedly. The constructive criticism is good the rest is laughable most of the time. Thanks for your input.
Wait but why are you avoiding mentally ill people? 😂 There's probably someone in your life who is mentally ill. Most do. Please dont avoid us too much lol;;;
But as far as your point, I love the goals in TS2. You don't have to reach platinum to play or for your sim to be happy. Most of mine dont. The mental breakdowns were consequences I loved for more dynamic play. If if its really bothersome, you could always use cheats. But I see why youd like Sims 4 more. Its for this reason I also don't like TS4.
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I so agree with you...I didn't hate sims3 but I did turn story progression off. What concerns me is that my enjoyment of playing things out according to my own scheme of things seems to not be the popular choice. Many people want the game directing how the lives of their sims will play out. It is probably the single most complaint people have. It seems the majority find the lack of story progression and hoops to be what is broken in the sims4. The primary complaint being that sims lack character and depth and people prefer having the game do that for them unless somehow I am reading it wrong. Lol ....now I remember the genie lamp in sims2. Love that you said you take it less seriously now..good for you! I also love that you brought "bad" habits with you from the sims 4!
That is so true, this version (the sims4) plays better by far than past versions. That is a big plus really. It is very true that having a rig that can pull a lot of weight is nice too. Less hic ups for sure!
The reason I made my comment is because the last sentence of your original post expressed interest in hearing what others thought.
Some games that I play have some aspect of online features these days (trading and battling in Pokémon, island visits in Animal Crossing, multiplayer in Civilization VI, etc.) but they are primarily single player games, and that’s what I prefer. If TS5 relies heavily on online components, I doubt I’ll have any desire to play it.
I like having control but I also like unexpecting things happening in my game aswell like burglars etc (I want those pests back 😂) and I would also like story progression
It's definitely the most stable of the four in this stage of its development cycle. The Sims 3's engine, in particular, required mods to prevent it from collapsing under the weight of the DLC. I think that this is one of the things that I appreciate the most about it. It doesn't do everything I want, but none of the games did that either. I didn't care for The Sims 2's random sim culling and dimensional time. I didn't care for, well, really anything about The Sims 3. I even didn't like Makin' Magic. I know, I was the only person who didn't.
The Sims 4 has become my favorite version, displacing The Sims 2, and I think that the freedom and flexibility is a large part of it.
As for the notion Sims5 is going to be a platform, MMO type game. No, thank you. My little gnome was killed more than once by other players I'm guessing just for kicks. Wasn't exactly fun for me, but, I am 'over' that type of MMO play.
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I played in a virtual world and the mannerisms of some people is so disturbing for me. Let me explain. I was interacting with people from all over the world and probably 90% were very nice and pleasant....those that were not sent disturbing messages that collectively become challenging to erase and it affects some people more than it might others. I honestly don't rule anyone out as a friend regardless because we all deal with something but I don't want bullies, those who cannot appreciate inclusivity, and bold offensive statements. It exists everywhere but in a sandbox game it doesn't. I see where I should have clarified my thoughts. I would completely understand how the sims4 would not offer the dynamics you enjoy. Thanks for your input!
I like having control of what happens in my game but at the same time I don't want sims that are all the same personality wise or a game where nothing random ever happens. It makes everything rather dull.
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Oh i thought you were meaning the aspiration failure in TS2 when the therapist would fly down 😂😂😂 no def if you are getting disturbing or upsetting messages its definitely good to set boundaries.
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