May 18 - Inside Maxis Livestream

"filipomel;c-17883372" wrote:
So basically the 411 was filled with a lot of 'Requested content insert here', followed by "we're not currently working on it but we look forward to future possibilities." Really disheartening to hear this about Whims and Story Progression even after almost 7 years of the game launching, they might as well have just said "we have not prioritized these features yet" as if they haven't already said that 7 years ago.

I'm glad they at least acknowledged whims but i'm angry cause they kind of dismissed them...

I wouldn't mind story progression but i hope they make it an option. I prefer to play sims 4 without story progression.

"Netzspannung;c-17883424" wrote:

"Starfree;c-17883380" wrote:

"Holiday;c-17883225" wrote:
Pronouns!

I hope they make the non-binary disgnations optional for those who want to play traditional male/female sims.

Edit: sorry for sort of duplicate post; didn't think first one went through for some reason.

That is a concern I do not share. Nothing is taken away from anyone by letting others be who they are and choose the pronouns that match their identity. Adding options will not limit "traditional" gameplay.

I think nearly everyone agrees with you, myself included. I suspect the fear some people have is that they will take the easy way out and not actually add options, just change all the language to gender neutral.

I know some are bummed about the lack of game pack announcement but simgurufrost said a while ago no new paid content will be announced during a livestream. They can show off already announced things of course but not say the game pack is this or that.

Here’s hoping we get a trailer soon. I’d imagine the game pack coming in June and the expansion in July so we should get something very soon.

The unanswered questions were also a bummer. I kind of think it be better to not even discuss hot topics they can’t really answer. Otherwise good livestream. The new kit is beautiful and they seemed to really enjoy showing it off plus super excited for the bunk beds update and of course the next livestream to find out what that sneaky new trait spot is.

"EA_Leeloo;c-17883229" wrote:
Now, I'm hyped! The Summer of Sims overview looks very exciting!

Edit: Can't give away everything immediately - that wouldn't be as much fun. :relaxed:

There's "immediately," and then there's "announcement of an announcement of an announcement of an announcement." Perhaps next time we could strive for a happy medium between those two extremes?

"filipomel;c-17883372" wrote:
So basically the 411 was filled with a lot of 'Requested content insert here', followed by "we're not currently working on it but we look forward to future possibilities." Really disheartening to hear this about Whims and Story Progression even after almost 7 years of the game launching, they might as well have just said "we have not prioritized these features yet" as if they haven't already said that 7 years ago.

I agree about that. They often can't answer "when are you going to?" questions anyway so why bring them up if that's the only answer they can give? There was plenty of other interesting questions from people in that thread.

The next 411's better not be variants of "when are you going to add moving babies?".

"Starfree;c-17883380" wrote:

"Holiday;c-17883225" wrote:
Pronouns!

I hope they make the non-binary disgnations optional for those who want to play traditional male/female sims.

Edit: sorry for sort of duplicate post; didn't think first one went through for some reason.

That is a concern I do not share. Nothing is taken away from anyone by letting others be who they are and choose the pronouns that match their identity. Adding options will not limit "traditional" gameplay.

My energy is drained, all I want is better whims in the game without having to use mods. I see it as a massive part of a Sims personality and ability to have a mind of their own, by telling me what they want based on their traits and environments. But rather than update this core feature of the game, it's swept under the carpet and a toggle is added in hopes we will all turn them off and forget about them. Well I'm sorry, but I'm not forgetting about them, and I want them updated and more realistic than constantly wanting to buy a hot tub or a pet toy. Don't add core features to the game if you can't be bothered to keep them supported and up to date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Holiday;c-17883225" wrote:
Pronouns!

I hope they make the non-binary disgnations optional for those who want to play traditional male/female sims.

Edit: sorry for sort of duplicate post; didn't think first one went through for some reason.

Personally, I think that this live stream was one of the worst out of all The Sims lives. It's not only about the massive lags (which I know are hard considering broadcasting and showing your camera at the same time so here I understand it), it's about that the live didn't gave us any important info (yes we learned about pronouns and bunk beds but honestly, we knew that they all were coming and this info could be given in a tweet rather than a not-so-short live), the most important thing for me was the summer lineup and what they did? They just read the tweet about this out loud, I'm tired that they treat us all like little kids that they even have to read to... and never give us any real info about what's next.

So basically the 411 was filled with a lot of 'Requested content insert here', followed by "we're not currently working on it but we look forward to future possibilities." Really disheartening to hear this about Whims and Story Progression even after almost 7 years of the game launching, they might as well have just said "we have not prioritized these features yet" as if they haven't already said that 7 years ago.