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Q&A: Businesses & Hobbies
INTRO #AD (just in case this counts as social media) I was invited to join the CFE (not final software) opportunity for Businesses & Hobbies. Thank you to the EA Creator Network for this chance to answer questions for you about ALL THE THINGS! I will be taking and answering questions about gameplay, throwing several pots, botching multiple tattoos, out-nerding the Logic Class participants, chasing down a Shady character in a trench-coat... ALL THE THINGS! Plus I'll give you info on anything else you guys want to know about! I have mainly played around trying various home-based businesses, as there are so many possible combinations to create, so might have to look up some higher level info as I answer questions. I'm still testing as we speak, and will be for as long as I have early access. I also threw in my packs for (unsupported) cross-pack testing for more of an idea of what could be done with this pack. The embargo has already lifted at time of posting. Format will be similar to last time where I have links to each subject and add more info to each based on questions asked and as I discover things through gameplay. If you didn't see it the first time you look, check on the subject post again later. Index to follow . Let me know if there's something I forgot. You know the drill... Premises built. Staff employed. Tickets now on sale! P.S. - I also have a Creator Code now, so if you find my Q&A useful you might consider it as an option at checkout. This doesn't give you a discount, but it gives me a 5% commission on the price of the pack. If you wish to use it, my code is EmmaVane. Just enter the code on the the payment screen where voucher codes normally go. Thank you, EA for this opportunity. INDEX *NEW* SMALL BUSINESS SYSTEM § Business Activities § Business Presets § Target Customers § Business Logos/Graphics & Map Icons § Business Logistics: Setting Up/Passing Down § Owned Business Crossovers/Updates § Business Perks § Business Objects § Can I have a Small Business here? § Employees § Standard Venue vs. Small Business version of Venue § TS4:B&H vs. TS2:OFB *NEW* PERSONALITY ELEMENTS § Aspirations § Traits § Skill Mastery Perks
What are your plans for the Businesses and Hobbies EP?
What cool ideas do you want to try out once the pack drops? We'd all love to read about what you plan to do. This thread is a good place to share ideas and find inspiration for your own Sims stories. I'm planning to do a business where my two sims, Aurora and Tre, sell the produce and nectar they make on their farm. I'm going to take the barn on their old lot and turn it into a storefront. What have you got planned?
what are your rankings on Businesses & Hobbies features?
1: new lot type 2: running a business 3: build/buy 4: personality traits 5: aspirations 6: tattoo's options 7: the world 8: CAS 9: hobbies/skills my top list is the new lot type because i've wanted this for a little while, i even made a post about this last year and created an another one last week and made an updated version of it and for me it's a dream coming true and here's the following one why the second one is also the best because i've always wanted to run a business in the sims 4 and earn money without looking for a job, another dream that's coming true to me, you won't have to go to work to earn money, instead you can do this in your own lot it's only beneath your home and what makes it even better is that you can own a business in its other packs, NOT just "Businesses & Hobbies" pack (like running a disco, do bowling, coffee shop, owning a pet shop, a bar and maybe i'll use skills from other packs from then own or even more so than i used to, the options are endless, maybe i can sell food even more so that comes with "Home Chef Hustle" pack, the options are endless) next up is build/buy mode because they looks quite different from the other packs in my opinion and it's literally my style too, i'm probably gonna use them once it's out the fourth place is the personalities, i don't know much what it will do yet but Shady Sims and idealist Sims are like the complete opposite from each other and i live for opposite personalities, i'm probably gonna use them once it's out the fifth rank are the aspirations, i like how it comes with aspirations since we really need it and based on the description on social media it looks promising to me but for now i rank it on the fifth place next up is lots of tattoo's options, i don't use tatto's at all but maybe with a new skill i'll change my mind about this, especially since we can create our own my seventh place is the new world...now don't get me wrong i love how it comes with a new world which isn't based on the USA instead it's based on Sweden and i live for non USA worlds but the world map looks so boring it's quite empty but when in live mode by so far it's not bad because i love the buildings and it's unique from other worlds (it does looks quite like Windenburg with a mix of San Sequoia when in map mode because in my opinion it looks quite alike, maybe it's differently when in live mode when the pack is out) for now i rank it quite low but europe is the reason it's not that extremely low so i can live with it my second last is the CAS one and it's simply because it's just not my style, i do love some items that comes with it though and some hairs looks like from the basegame or other packs but the worse one out of them all in my opinion is of course...hobbies/skills because i'd remove the tittle "hobbies" in the expansion pack alone, they could've gone with a better title like "Working Together" "Get To Business" "Get Busy" or "Work And Home" or something like that because there are really no hobbies in my opinion, the only skills we have is the candy, tattoo and pottery skills but i don't count these as skills but maybe it's just me these are all my opinions, maybe your features ranks we've seen so far that comes with the pack is different from mine (which i respect it) i've saw a topic with the positive side of the pack and the other with the negative side of the pack we've seen so far but i decided to do my rankings on how good or bad they are to me (i'm neutral with a world but the last 2 is just NOT my vibe, i like the rest of the rankings though) maybe my ranks will be different just like i did with the previous Expansion Pack called "Life And Death" i wasn't so sure about Ravenwood untill i tried it out myself and now i can't live without it so maybe it will be different with Nordhaven once i play them myself
What happened in your game today?
Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the new forum so far. I know I am!! I'm Charla, a big fan of The Sims 4! ☺️ I was going to join on the old one, but, as it only had a week left I decided to wait until today. I loved lurking on the what happened in your game today thread so I thought would create a new one here. So what's happened in your game today? Today in my game I was playing as a character I created, Lauren Lord. She's an young adult, who dreams of being an author and a mom. Currently she's working as a school teacher, but today she had no work, she stayed at home and played chess and tended to her plants (when it wasn't raining!). I also made this new Sim :) hope the pic works! Look forward to seeing what's happening in your games. XBusinesses & Hobbies Positive Thoughts Discussion(Livestream Monday 3/3/10AM PT)
Gameplay trailer coming February 18th. Pre-Order Exclusives. Gameplay Features Open Your Dream Business Dream big and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Make and sell pottery or other crafts, provide a service like tattoos or classes, or come up with something unique. Use the selection tool to designate space in your home for doing what you love and making a living at it. With the new Ticket Kiosk you can run the business you want, charging customers for entry or for time spent. Run a family business and hire your Sim’s household, or meet the perfect candidate and offer them a job. Explore the possibilities with the new Small Business system. Make Your Mark With the new Tattooing skill you can give Sims pre-made, custom, or dedication tattoos. As you level up your skill you’ll unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Body art is about freedom of expression and to celebrate that you can now freely create your own designs in Tattoo Paint Mode. Tattoos can even be layered. Share your custom Tattoo designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for Tattoos to use in your game. Mold Your Future As you hone your Pottery skill using the Pottery Wheel, more designs – like functional tea sets, planters, incense burners, and more – will become available to you. Finish your pieces in the Pottery Kiln; there are plenty of options for glazes. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics. A World of Possibility Build your future in a town steeped in history. Nordhaven is the perfect place to pursue the things you care most about, like creative and inspiring hobbies. Sims can attend Meetups to mix and mingle with those who are passionate about the same hobbies – they may even find someone to mentor them in their favorite skill. Sims can become mentors at high skill levels, or they can build their legacy by hosting Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks. Hobbies are best when shared, so explore the new neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad to meet like-minded Sims! https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/buy/addon/the-sims-4-businesses-and-hobbies-expansion-pack?utm_campaign=sims4_hd_ww_ic_soco_twt_ts4-ep18-pdp-tw&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cid=83346&ts=1738858143864 Official Blog Make the world your canvas with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack Wake up and smell the coffee! It’s time to seize the clay and make a bold inked statement in the expressive city of Nordhaven! In The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, we invite you to discover what artistic passions add a spring to your step. Start a small business to show off your crafty creations and rake in the Simoleons as you master two new skills that will shape your future and add color to your life every day. Your dreams have been waiting! It’s time to become the savvy artisan you always knew you could be! Make Your Mark Showcase who you truly are with the new Tattooing skill! With the Tattooing skill you can have your Sim give other Sims pre-made, custom or dedicated tattoos. Body art is all about freedom of expression and celebrating your body in your own way. To make this experience unique and entirely your own, Sims can create an infinite amount of custom tattoos in Tattoo Paint Mode. Like real artists, you’ll be able to share your custom designs with other Simmers using the Gallery, or browse for other Tattoos to use in your experience. As Sims level up their Tattooing skill, they can also unlock more stamps and stencils, and increase the odds of excellent results. Tattoos (even ones from previous packs) can now be layered, allowing for multiple tattoos to be placed on the same body part. Mold and Mend Your Future Pottery allows Sims to express their crafty side in new ways. Elevate your Pottery skill with the Pottery Wheel to make decorative and functional pieces, including tea sets, planters of all sizes for our Simmers with a green thumb, incense burners to set an ambiance and so much more. Once the pieces have been created on the Pottery Wheel, players have the option to glaze (there are plenty of colors to choose from) their finished pottery and put it in the Pottery Kiln or leave their pottery unglazed. At higher levels of the Pottery skill, Sims can use the Japanese art of Kintsugi to create beautiful pieces from broken ceramics. The final objects can be gifted or sold at a small business using the new retail surfaces or used to decorate your lot. New Life in Nordhaven Welcome to Nordhaven, a town steeped in history, and full of possibilities for your Sims to pursue their creative hobbies. Hobbies are best when shared, and Nordhaven’s picturesque and inspirational neighborhoods of Gammelvik and Iverstad offer countless opportunities to connect with like-minded Sims who share similar interests and enthusiasm for the things your Sims care about most. Hobby Meetups are the must-attend events to socialize, form new friendships, and even find a mentor to help your Sims master their craft. As Sims advance in their skills, they too can become mentors and pass on their knowledge. Sims can also build their legacy by teaching others in Classes and Lectures. Listening to a Lecture is one of the ways a Sim may earn Mastery Perks – this experience rewards Sims who become highly talented in their selected skills. Your Small Business, Your Way Follow your dreams wherever they take you and create a small business that will leave your Sim feeling fulfilled. Whether it’s creating pottery or other handmade items, or providing a service like tattoos or classes, turn your Sim’s skills into a profitable business. For Sims who are just starting up their business or feel most inspired at home, you can build a Small Business on a Residential Lot and designate a dedicated space in their home to set up shop. Looking to set up your dream business outside of the home? You can also build on the new Small Business Venue Lot. You can also run their business on the new Small Business Venue Lot. The new Ticket Kiosk offers Sims the freedom to run their business on their terms, with options to charge customers either one time or hourly. You get to make the challenging, but exciting, choice of either running a family business (imagine the drama!) and hiring your entire Sim’s household, or meeting the perfect candidates and offering them a job. The options are endless with the new Small Business system. As you grow your Sim’s business, you’ll earn the ability to choose Business Perks, which include new interactions, effects, and more! Your Sim can run their business by the books or cut a few corners, as they build their Business Renown and decide on their Alignment along the Dreamer, Schemer, and Neutral paths. Using a Schemer perk will progress your Alignments towards the Schemer path, or if you consider yourself to be more of a dreamer, choosing perks that will progress your Alignment towards the Dreamer path. Just here to live life and make those Simoleons? No problem, your business can remain Neutral. These choices don’t only impact your Sim’s business, they can impact your Sim’s life outside of the workplace, so choose wisely as you chase those dreams! So Many Businesses, So Many New Opportunities! A plethora of previous Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs have small business opportunities available for every type of crafty Simmer. See below for a few you can try: Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack: Sims who love and adore their four legged friends can open pet cafés. Get Together Expansion Pack: Sims who are down to dance until the sun rises can create dance clubs and Sims who game until the wee hours of the morning can open arcades for like minded gamers. City Living Expansion Pack - Sing your heart out in your favorite city at your very own karaoke bar fitted out with your favorite Simlish tunes. Get Famous Expansion Pack - Did someone say paparazzi? Open an acting school where you teach celebrities how to play the part! Spa Day Game Pack - Fancy a massage, facial or meditative yoga retreat? Say namaste to all the Sims who choose to relax with you at your spa! Laundry Day Stuff Pack - Scrub a dub dub in your very own tub! Collect Simoleons as Sims wash their clothes at your laundromat! Bowling Night Stuff Pack - Sims who are competitive can open their very own bowling alleys. Get a strike or a spare on a fun night out with friends. These are only some of the small business opportunities available with other packs. If your Sim can dream it, then you can live it and achieve it! If you purchase the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack before April 18, you can elevate your business with several inspiring pieces. Witness the beauty of sculpture and body art with the Practice Makes Perfect Priscilla Statue, keep perishable products fresh with the Sweetest Treat Display Case and illuminate your space with the Beautiful Flaws Lamp.
A Did You Know Discussion On Business and Hobbies
Did You Know? The Train Station is interactable. If you click on the train station you get to pick were you want to go then you'll be transported there. If you click on watch train you'll be sent to a bench to watch trains. There are chained up bikes. The rainbow bikes can be ridden by clicking on them.Giveaway: Businesses & Hobbies EP
Enter to win one of two codes for the Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies EP. For PC/MAC/EA APP. Releasing March 6th. To enter take the following quiz to reveal what small business you should start and post your result. https://www.buzzfeed.com/adpinc/answer-these-questions-and-well-tell-you-what-really-small Quiz consists of 6 questions. If you prefer not to take the quiz simply respond with Enter Me. Giveaway ends on Tuesday, March 4th (Midnight EST) . Winners announced on Wednesday, March, 5th. #EA Partner/One code provided by EA/EA Creators Network Good luck everyone! My results. 🙂
