This is just a list of things we had in the past that I would have added or changed. Seasons, Weather & Temperature Arguably one of the best Expansions but it could have been exponentially better with just a little bit of tweaking. I would have allowed for Seasons/Weather/Climate be choosable per neighborhood. For example if the place was set in a tropical area it could be set to Summer year round. A Mountain Town could be set to Fall, Fall, Winter, Winter. This would have been the single biggest improvement to the Seasons expansion I would have settings for precipitation so a desert area would be dry and a tropical place would be rainy Hail, Fog (Regular and Magical Vampire protecting kind) and Deep Snow - Nuff Said https://images.sftcdn.net/images/t_app-cover-l,f_auto/p/b17aa0d4-99eb-11e6-8ee3-00163ed833e7/47541037/the-sims-3-seasons-screenshot.png Should have had allergies and wildflowers back in Spring https://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/screenshots/seasons/springwildflowers.gif Sims 3 Wildflowers were - Azaleas, Blue Flax, Black Eyed Susans, Cosmos, Daisy, Indian Blanket, Sulfurs, and Sweet Williams Squalls and Windstorms would have been nice it would be nice to see wind vanes, chimes, and flags actually move. https://dm0qx8t0i9gc9.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/video/BrltVHefQjiwahyhy/videoblocks-equestrian-wind-vane-or-weather-vane-depicting-a-horse-atop-a-blue-barn_sg7g0bkrs_thumbnail-1080_01.png I'd love to see an umbrella get blown out from high windshttp://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/02/12/article-2557440-1B6BE9F300000578-11_964x987.jpg The umbrellas should have gotten the light upgrade Speciality Weather for particular areas Ex: Deserts - Sandstorms & Dust Devils, Coastal Area - Water Spout Upgrades & Ambiance I would have made the auto-light upgrade on the fireplaces only operate during cold weather. It doesn't make sense for it to be on during the summer I would have given the thermostat an auto feature that bases the temp inside to coincide with the outside temperature. So if it was cold outside then the heat would come on and vice versa. I would have added Electric Blankets as a bed upgrade and of course as mentioned before subject to an auto function for weather and temp. I would have added the flame color choice from Sims 3 for fireplaces, fire pits, candles, and torches https://www.firingsystem.net/Uploads/5f912f7f9e511.jpg I would have had a Front Door Setting for doors on a Sims house. I would have also had doorbells and being able to choose from a variety of chimes. I would have kept the ability for Grandfather clocks to be wound, chime set, and gear cleaning & maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance would have given handiness skill. I honestly love mechanical objects and their maintenance. Grandfather clocks and all other clocks should be able to tell the Sims time. I would have had all the mantle clocks need to be wound and to have a single standard chime. I would have had a cuckoo clock that cuckooed on the hour. I would have also added the option to turn the chimes off on all clocks Since we are on the subject of clocks and time I would have added the actual IRL time to the upper right hand side by the Icons for saving the game and gallery etc. I would have kept the needing to tune Pianos, Guitars, and violins from Sims 2. Cellos and Harps if introduced. It would allow for skill in Handiness & the respective Instrument skill simultaneously. Doorbells and the ability to change the tune including when different holidays come up. My real life doorbell that came with my security system adds unique tunes during Halloween, Christmas, New Years, adds a Gobble Gobble for Thanksgiving and I'll get back to you for Easter and St. Valentine's Days as I haven't checked those holidays yet Pets & Animals I would have had phone calls from the Vets office to pet owners to remind them of checkups, shots, heartworm preventative with real world consequences if you ignore proper care i.e. the Pet Police come and collect your pooch or your poor pet gets heartworm and its super expensive to treat. Pet licenses and microchipping if the pet runs away or gets lost they will be returned I would have added the pet jobs from Sims 2. Search & Rescue, Police, Military, Security, Entertainment for dogs I would have added setting ownership to pet beds so that Pets would more often sleep in their own beds I would have added much cuter pet beds. Sims 2 & 3 had better choicesLil' Critter Pet Bed from Sims 3http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111117135020/sims/images/2/24/Ts3p_small_pet_bed.jpgPersian Plush Pet Bed from Sims 1 https://i.pinimg.com/736x/85/87/95/8587958792f9aeabdd49919fb156ca27.jpgPet Pillow Fantastic from the Sims 2https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c2/05/fd/c205fd5ee55890029af6ad4842521d86.png I would have added a groomer/trainer/dog walker NPC I would have added a Pet Store Community Lot Designation Pet Store from Sims 1 - Notice the big Iguana Cage, the Toy Stand, the small stand with collars, the large bird stand and the bird cage for small birds. http://www.extrasims.es/web/wp-content/gallery/animales-a-raudales/screen001.jpg I would have given the fox unique vocalizations specific to foxes Exotic birds should have been in the Jungle Adventures pack so should have the Llamas. http://screens.latestscreens.com/pc/screenshots/thesims2pets/parrot_feeding.jpg Sheep should have been in Cottage Living. Llamas in jungle adventure Pet Cemetery http://simscommunity.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Sims-4-Cats-Dogs-Create-A-Pet-Official-Gameplay-Trailer-386.jpg Dog water fountains at the dog parks http://expert-store.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dog-water-fountain-014.jpg Water bowls in addition to food bowls because they need food AND water Rain & Winter gear for pets because they will get cold as well https://www.bigdog-boutique.com/uploads/4/5/5/3/4553116/s135418159463517070_p2081_i20_w600.jpeg Dog Grooming including trimming and painting their nails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QQlIZguhXE I miss Dog houses and what fun it would have been to give them upgrades like HVAC to accommodate for temperature https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e8/14/55/e81455903547b23678e808c26acca770.png Vampires really should have had a bat for a pet. How cool would that have been for them. Traditionally I would have put deer back in the game there are a couple of places that would have been better for it https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QPhvzVODwr8/TuLcmcSsEcI/AAAAAAAABIo/AiEAJ1NzDfY/s1600/Screenshot-62.jpg I most certainly would add wolves as wild animals in wooded areas and rural areas if Werewolves are added https://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/3/3c/Twoleaders.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130917190241 I would have done holiday costumes for Pets Bumblebee Count Draculahttps://i.etsystatic.com/8073295/r/il/2793c4/1716997087/il_794xN.1716997087_izen.jpg Cowboy Cupid https://i.rmbl.ws/s8/6/A/2/7/t/A27ta.4Wpjb.2.jpg Fairy Firefighter Ghost Hotdog Leprechaun Lil'Devil Lion Police Officer Reindeer Antlers Santa's Elf Sherlock Holmes Skeleton Spider Witch I would have had Holiday Themed collars and Tags if it were me Plants & Gardening I would have had the garden judging like in Sims 2 except I would have had the judges go around looking at the gardens of your neighbors too and awarding the trophy of whomever they liked best I would have added speciality weather in various types of areas hot/dry would get the occasional dust devils, Tropical and adjacent to water you'd get tropical storms or Typhoons depending on where the place is fictionally located I would have kept the concept of plant grafting and selective breeding however I would have used it to get new varieties of the same kind of plant like red apples to green apples. Types of grapes for nectar making, Varieties of Roses, Tulips, Lilies and Orchids. With the above you could have had plant shows much earlier and gardens would have been far superior especially if the plants looked more like their real life counter parts I would have put in the conservatory style roofs for the green houses as an option in addition to the transparent roofs we have now for public spaces and grander homes. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WBiTutOHIv0/UKUt5KorDsI/AAAAAAAACQ4/Vvci4-TzaZ8/s1600/Screenshot-6.jpg Flower arranging could have had far more beautiful arrangements with flowers that looked like their actual species. I would have had an actual florist come in and consult with designs and levels of difficulty. There could have been different types of arrangements like floral leis, or funeral displays or even a simple box of a dozen roses that could be given as a gift that the gift could have placed in a vase with water upon receiving it https://goldenflowersmarket.com/wp-content/gallery/sympathy-flowers/img_0691.jpg New worlds should give us new types of floral arrangements to learn. We could have learned a bit of Ikebana in Snowy Escape. We could have made leis in the Islands. This would be a great way to extend the usability of this skill Ikebana Examplehttp://www.ichiyoart.com/var/m_9/97/972/48829/531407-2015-11-04_4.jpgFloral Leihttps://www.flowerleis.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/p-538-_107_single_orchid_lei_2_.jpgKukar Tahir the Tibetan Festival and the second day of Diwali set aside to honor dogshttps://www.lifewithdogs.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11.10.15-Kukur-Tihar-Festival-in-Nepal9.jpg In my opinion box hedges should be able to be trimmed and even shaped. They had this in Sims 2. Would be great if shaping the box hedges contributed to a sculpting skill as well as gardening skill I would have brought back composting since we have all sorts of packs about tiny living and Eco-lifestyles. This seems like a no brainer. I think some level of weeds could be in the yard that need to be attended in a responsible amount of time. Sims 2 had weeds and I think they were a bit excessive so more than zero and less than Sims 2. I would have added these Harvestables in addition to the ones we already had Aloe Vera Bay Leaf Broccoli Cabbage Cantaloupe Cinnamon Corn Cucumber Ginger Grapefruit Tree Habanero Chili Pepper Jalapeño Pepper Lavender Lettuce Licorice Lime Tree Mango Tree Maple Trees Mint Nutmeg Orange Trees Peach Tree Pecan Tree - For Pecan Pie Plum Tree Porcini Mushrooms Portabello Mushrooms Rosemary Sweet Potatoes Thyme Watermelon Zucchini SquashBuild & Buy Topiaries should have lighted and unlit versions. Maybe a free gift for the holidays http://images.esellerpro.com/2152/I/136/090/XS4343-49_1600_2.jpg The fact we don't have spiral stairs yet is now beyond annoyance Im actually angry at his point. We have a lot of nonsense things they shoved into the game to tick a box but we are still without certain basics. If it were me running the show that would not be happening. Burglar Alarms should make a come back along with the Burglars Dog bathing tub and high velocity dryer The above mentioned Dog Houses and better pet beds I think the bird bath should be able to have birds move about in it. Here is an example. I think birds drinking and splashing would be better than what the mod does but it's a better use of an otherwise useless object. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL_6nhWDcu4&t=67shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3c9WTNV4Q Personally I would have used a tool for awnings and the large party tents Carnival & Festival Attractions from past packs. Let's Be honest I really loved the Seasonal Festivals from Sims 3. I can see some of the items in a Carnival Game Pack. If you want to make a satisfying Game Pack with plenty to do this would be it. https://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/screenshots/worlds/roaringheights/boardwalkbig.jpg Bobbing For Apples Tub - Not necessarily has to be with the carnival items. Personally I'd make this a free holiday gift for Halloweenhttps://i.imgur.com/YRmMie3.png Carnival Food Stand - Shaved Ice, Funnel cakes, Corn Dogs, Pretzels, Cotton Candy, Carmel Apples Carouselshttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q25DBEZhbKQ/U5HR-xxabgI/AAAAAAAANsM/i6wNNCu-lVU/s1600/Screenshot-14.jpg Dart Game with Balloons https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D3ajLYRCqlo/maxresdefault.jpg Dunk Tanks Face Painting Booth Ferris Wheel - Seriously add the …. ferris wheel Food Eating Contest Table - Pie, Sausages, Very Hot Wings https://s3.gaming-cdn.com/images/products/110/screenshot/the-sims-3-seasons-wallpaper-4.jpg Hall of Mirrors Maze Kissing Boothhttp://www.simtimes.de/screens/sims3-jahreszeiten/diesims3_jahreszeiten_021.jpghttp://www.gametactics.com/wp-content/gallery/the-sims-3-seasons-add-on-pc/ts3_seasons_launch_spring.jpg Lights http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL_qu9P8Iyg/U5HkWi3BfKI/AAAAAAAANzc/JHZ00Rz9vzg/s1600/Screenshot-68.jpg Love Tester https://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Automobilia/188059/188059_Auto_Front_3-4_Web.jpghttps://gidofgames.com/uploads/posts/2017-11/1510691181_screenshot-4-the-sims-3-seasons.jpg Roller Coaster Build Pieces http://s5.postimg.cc/r3k2eemtj/Roller_Coaster_ST_011.jpg Strongman Game https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cVjf9SBuhdo/maxresdefault.jpg Tea Cup Ride Tunnel of Love Canal with Swan Boats Whack A Mole http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZgfwEFw1nE/U5HdmD_xUHI/AAAAAAAANv4/5CQsqq5n2vk/s1600/Screenshot-43.jpg Zoltan Machinehttp://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37366_120711124326Hunter_2_0003.jpg Waxing Table for the Spa - See the next section for why I would add a China Hutch Icon to the Dining Room Tab because thats where they are normally placed in a home and it's a pain the caboose to find all of them for dining rooms mixed in with I think statues for goodness sake. I would make separate icons for Coffee Tables, End Tables, AND Occasional Tables in the Living Room Tab. This is because they are different pieces of furniture and serve different functions. Also it would be a lot easier to find what you are looking for in let's face it a poorly sorted Buy tabs. I would add in the Lot Window which determines what type of Lot you are creating a Drop Down if you mark a lot as Community Lot - Restaurant a drop down which determines what kind of Restaurant the place is. So for example it would be Restaurant - French Bistro. This is just additional information about a lot like the Name or hours of operation in Lot Window. It's not that you cannot already make and design any kind of restaurant you like. I have mentioned this before and people with little imagination and no reading comprehension "you can already do that" I know you can build any type you like and decorate it and feature the food we already have or get some from downloads but we cannot add what kind it is in the information window. Which is the only thing I'm asking for. Pull Up Bars, Jump Ropes, Stationary Bikes - These are all things we had in the past and would be a welcome return in order to freshen gyms Pool Tables, Pool Cue Wall Mounted Rack, Pool Themed Ceiling Lights, Shuffleboard (Floor and Table please) - Its overdue far, far overduehttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0087/6616/0975/products/image_3f267b7d-f7d9-40aa-a115-cda84b612563_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1571742490 http://sims4updates.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/638.jpg Pool Hall Signage, Front Window with Pool Balls & Cue IconThe Sims Themselves Timid Sims should have body language that shows their discomfort in crowds, and any kind of performing singing, comedy etc. During Summer when a Sim goes outside and its bright out why not have them shade their eyes for a moment Rock, Paper, Scissors Why we don't have the attraction system yet simply boggles the mind Vampires unless they have sun immunity should be limited to only certain types of jobs and their posted hours should shift to nighttime hours only Playing Mary Mack for children Marco Polo in the pool Heterochromia - Being able to choose the color of each eye Teeth Customization Braces Buck Teeth Single Gold Tooth I would differentiate between rain gear and cold weather clothing The Seasonal Allergies as mentioned before Body Hair AND add Waxing - Back & Legs to Spa Day http://posercontent.com/sites/default/files/products/17/0204/1900/2-oh-my-body-hair-for-genesis.jpg Old Interactions Roughhousing with a child All of the Table interactions from Sims 2 Playing with a Yo-yo Kids doing basic acrobatics - Headstand, Somersault, Cartwheels Daring to Eat - Cinnamon, Hot Peppers, REALLY Hot Wings, Food Fights Stealing Candy from a Baby Groveling Noogies Kiss and Make Up Zodiac Based Tattoos - Western & Lunar Zodiac One of the costume type parties doesn't allow you to pick your own costume. I'd change that AND expand upon the costume choiceshttp://www.gamedynamo.com/images/galleries/photo/2927/the-sims-3-seasons-pc-screenshots-4.jpg Bela Lugosi's version of Dracula Bride of Frankensteinhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1721/5271/products/John-Kobal-Foundation-lsa-Lanchester-_-Boris-Karloff-for-_The-Bride-of-Frankenstein_-Universal_-1935_600x.jpg?v=1527193125 Classic Bed Sheet Ghost Frankenstein's Monster The Invisible Man https://i0.wp.com/decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/the-invisible-man.png?quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1 Medusa the Gorgon The Mummy Phantom of the Opera Scarecrow Sherlock Holmes & Watson - Why not costume pairs Vampira Witch The Wolfman Activities & Skills Archeology is a skill that would be nice to engage in Cottage Living area and other types of zones At this point I would overhaul Cooking & Baking. I'd update Baking as a Base Game skill and consolidate all the baking recipes that are currently in cooking. It benefits everyone in two ways. Those of us who have the pack that added Baking mostly thought that the recipes should have been consolidated and those that didn't get it will get a new skill. I would also have split the cooking by Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner simply for ease of searching for a recipe but allow for all recipes to available all day. I'd leave Gourmet Cooking alone as its "Gourmet" I'd allow for two skills to be improved upon at once as applicable. I would have had riding a bicycle a hidden skill and one that can be taught as an event with an adult Sim (Like driving in Sims 3) and a child during childhood. Yes along with falling down and skinned knees. Reading Books to Learn about a New Thing (Fire Safety, Parenting, First Aid, First Aid for Pets, Composting) for Conversation Topics More Icons for Clubs as we get new activities for example. I'd also use the Club function to create team activities in order to compete against other teams or individuals. Bird Watching Dart Team Knitting Pool League Nectar Making would have already been in the Sims 4 by now if it were up to me. It would have had a beautiful area to grow the grapes like Provence, Napa Valley, or Tuscanny Personally I like the idea of Hot Air Balloons in such an area just drifting over the vineyards.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2018/August/hot-air-balloon-champagne-vineyard-france-xlarge.jpg I'd also take the opportunity to have also introduced juicing as well so that folks who have an objection to the fermentation of juice could still have a reason to buy the pack. I'd add Sketching back to the game in any of the three areashttp://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130307170908/sims/images/3/35/UL_Slider.jpg If Napa was what I was modeling I'd add the train and make it rideable If Provence was the area I'd make sure I'd have a Patisserie, a Boulanger as well, sunflower fields and fields of lavender https://www.mackintoshfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Guide-to-the-Lavender-Fields-of-Provence-South-of-France.jpg If it was Tuscany i'd have the gorgeous city of Florence feature although scaled down a bit, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio, Bobeli Gardens, the Accademia https://www.florencetown.com/public/tours/full/1451382330_VIP_Small-Group_ACCADEMIA_GALLERY_Tour.jpg I'd also make it so that you could choose to live there or own a vacation home there. I'd have Opera be the new radio channel in Tuscany and a French station like in World Adventures I'd have Etruscan ruins in Tuscany and Catacombs in Provencehttps://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/etruscan-ruins-in-volterra-linda-ryan.jpg If it's Provence I'd add additional Water color paintings to the painting repertoire AND more Impressionist styles If we got Tuscany I'd add sculpture making. Because you couldn't have a place like the Accademia to visit and not want to do some marble work as well. I like tying getting new skills to new worlds to explore so of course I love the idea of tying sculpture work to a place like Tuscany BUT if it were up to me and there was no gorgeous new world to explore I'd still add sculpture making but like last time in Sims 3 I'd have different media to work with but not necessarily on the same bench. I'd LOVE to have ice sculpture back but I'd kinda like a stand that could be taken outside and not look weird. Same with topiaries https://www.holland.com/upload_mm/6/8/3/71160_fullimage_ijssculpturen%20zwolle%20d%20header.jpghttps://tol-af.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-1.jpghttps://i2.wp.com/www.funmag.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/topiary-art-5.jpeg If I had my way Sewing, Pottery Making, Sketching, Jewelry Making, and Perfumery would all be included. I'd add Craft Shop, Perfumery, and Jewelry Shop as Community Lot designations https://sims-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Hobby_Arts_and_Crafts-e1496831730384.jpgMiscellaneous The fact that in the Sims 4 we neither have cemeteries or funerals is to me embarrassing when we have had in the recent past rather decent cemeteries. The fact that we have a wider array of gatherings but a funeral isn't among them is incredibly embarrassing. I would add various customs that you see at funerals commonly Eulogies Lighting candles for the deceased Leaving flowers at graves Maybe some international customs to give it some inclusion and flair I'm annoyed that you cannot specify what kind of shop you are running whether that be a Toy Store, Florist, Candle Store on what we can manufacture currently. The not getting a grocery store after it was such a popular request really chaps my …. I wish we had the Fortune Teller caravan and the Paranormal Mystic career as we did in Sims 3. I'd add Tarot Cards & Tea Leaves to the mix as well http://www.thesims3.com/content/global/images/blog/blog_august%20/TS3_Supernatural_FortuneTeller.jpghttps://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/d9/e4/28d9e4e3b60bbdeeba963ad7ff1154f5.jpghttps://www.thesimsresource.com/scaled/3021/w-920h-690-3021785.jpg Fairies should have been in Cottage Living. It literally screamed for them. If I were doing things I would make Midsummer Nights Dream (w/Michelle Pfeiffer), The Tempest, Legend (w/Tom Cruise), and the Nutcracker section from Fantasia (1940) required watching and Grimm's Fairy Tales as well as the descriptions of Paracelsus' four elementals as required reading. Then I'd make whoever might be assigned to create fairies play the Sims 3 version first. After that if they could tell me who the Summerdreams are and what a Spriggan is then I'd let them work on a fairy for Sims 4. https://news-cdn.softpedia.com/images/news2/Vampires-Witches-Fairies-and-Werewolves-Are-Coming-to-Sims-3-in-September-2.jpg If I were picking people to create werewolves I'd have them watch 1. American Werewolf in London 2. The Wolfman (1941) 3. The Howling 4. House of Dracula (1945) 5. Silver Bullet 6. The first Underworld only as required watching. https://i2.wp.com/mysticsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wolfman.jpg?resize=1185%2C876 I'd have filters for the Kits so we can quickly find things

I really like these suggestions, especially the ones for cat and dogs. It's one of my favorite packs but I was disappointed that it didn't include pet stores, dog houses, or pet careers. Another small thing that currently bugs me about the general game is the lack of organization with cooking. I think we should be able to choose a meal to cook at least based on type (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/dessert) but it would also be nice to have options for different types of cuisine since they have been adding more diversity into the game.

"nicolethebowl;c-18043255" wrote:I really like these suggestions, especially the ones for cat and dogs. It's one of my favorite packs but I was disappointed that it didn't include pet stores, dog houses, or pet careers. Another small thing that currently bugs me about the general game is the lack of organization with cooking. I think we should be able to choose a meal to cook at least based on type (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/dessert) but it would also be nice to have options for different types of cuisine since they have been adding more diversity into the game. 100% Agree

"redrogue60;d-996932" wrote:Upgrades & Ambiance I would have kept the ability for Grandfather clocks to be wound, chime set, and gear cleaning & maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance would have given handiness skill. I honestly love mechanical objects and their maintenance I would have had all the mantle clocks need to be wound and to have a single standard chime. I would have had a cuckoo clock that cuckooed on the hourFirst we need clocks that tell the actual sim time. If they could do that in 3, I see no reason they can't do it in 4. I mean, jeez, even My Time at Portia has clocks that tell the in-game time.

Oh boy... Let us choose the weather for each season. I'm living in Chile and the snowy winter never happen! Instead, we have rain! So, a good choice of "diversity" can be let the player to choose the weather event for each season and not the stereotype of winter = snow. Also hail. Where's hail in TS4? Bulldozing the lot from the World view. Functional aquariums! feed, clean, replace and upgrade aquariums! Keeping all the upgrades from a house when moving or downloading from the gallery An option to upgrade the washing machine with a dryer funcion. There's some washing and dryer machine combos in real life. Save individual sims/pets from CAS instead all the household. Dog houses and let us to assign the dog bed. An option for "harvest all" honey and wax from beeboxes. An option to "nurture all" and "feed all" for bugs farm. An option to "evolve all" plants An option or item to use the 1x1 shower to bath pets and toddlers. More sleeping possitions, specially the one when sims cuddles. Locking the grill and the computer. Birds watch as a "collectible", using a photo album or something The return of the newspaper. Old fashoned but classy! Composting bin, besides Ravasheen mod! Juvenile pet life stage, between puppy/kitten to adult. Greenhouse build, to harvest plants out of season. Also greenhouse covers for planters in case of small brushes and herbs. Hobbies system and new crafting ones: sewing, pottery, glassblowing, restoration Musical instruments: saxophone, bass, drums Artistics careers: magician, acrobat, singer CAS assets: body hair, body freckles, body scars Wood chopping maybe? Utility items: maybe a worth kit, including water, electricity and gas meters, propane tanks, water heaters (functional or decorative), fuse box and others. Watch the waves Pets careers! Ironing board functional Exotic birds as pets in Selvadorada Alarm clock: each Sim will have a specific hour to sleep for each day of the week! Lawn mowing and lawn care More swimming pool options and gameplay: cleaning/filter, round edges Without cars, at least more garage clutter, like TS3 Fast Lane, including tools drawes, workbenches, pegboards and roadsigns. Roof gutters or more drainpipes options besides Get Together ones, sizeable like some columns Attic tool to made functional rooms inside roofs. Slap dance like TS2 Bon Voyage for Granite Falls A deep fryer or air fryer (both?) for a future Dine Out refresh Swim in the lake, river or sea in each neighborhood, like in Cottage Living world More harvestables, like the BrazenLotus ones. Pre-teens or child's first love. There's an amazing mod for that! Fix auto-light with pets Cuddling in bed

More parties and events for kids and in general more little things for family gameplayI also feel like there isn't enough regular activities and hobbies in general and a lot of the TS2 Freetime hobbies should return like ballet

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Redrogue60

Seasoned Ace

4 years ago

A few small things that annoy me I would change/add to the Sims 4

This is just a list of things we had in the past that I would have added or changed.

Seasons, Weather & Temperature Arguably one of the best Expansions but it could have been exponentially better with just a little bit of tweaking.

I would have allowed for Seasons/Weather/Climate be choosable per neighborhood. For example if the place was set in a tropical area it could be set to Summer year round. A Mountain Town could be set to Fall, Fall, Winter, Winter. This would have been the single biggest improvement to the Seasons expansion
I would have settings for precipitation so a desert area would be dry and a tropical place would be rainy
Hail, Fog (Regular and Magical Vampire protecting kind) and Deep Snow - Nuff Said
https://images.sftcdn.net/images/t_app-cover-l,f_auto/p/b17aa0d4-99eb-11e6-8ee3-00163ed833e7/47541037/the-sims-3-seasons-screenshot.png
Should have had allergies and wildflowers back in Spring
https://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/screenshots/seasons/springwildflowers.gif
Sims 3 Wildflowers were - Azaleas, Blue Flax, Black Eyed Susans, Cosmos, Daisy, Indian Blanket, Sulfurs, and Sweet Williams
Squalls and Windstorms would have been nice it would be nice to see wind vanes, chimes, and flags actually move.
https://dm0qx8t0i9gc9.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/video/BrltVHefQjiwahyhy/videoblocks-equestrian-wind-vane-or-weather-vane-depicting-a-horse-atop-a-blue-barn_sg7g0bkrs_thumbnail-1080_01.png
I'd love to see an umbrella get blown out from high winds
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/02/12/article-2557440-1B6BE9F300000578-11_964x987.jpg
The umbrellas should have gotten the light upgrade
Speciality Weather for particular areas Ex: Deserts - Sandstorms & Dust Devils, Coastal Area - Water Spout

Upgrades & Ambiance

I would have made the auto-light upgrade on the fireplaces only operate during cold weather. It doesn't make sense for it to be on during the summer
I would have given the thermostat an auto feature that bases the temp inside to coincide with the outside temperature. So if it was cold outside then the heat would come on and vice versa.
I would have added Electric Blankets as a bed upgrade and of course as mentioned before subject to an auto function for weather and temp.
I would have added the flame color choice from Sims 3 for fireplaces, fire pits, candles, and torches
https://www.firingsystem.net/Uploads/5f912f7f9e511.jpg
I would have had a Front Door Setting for doors on a Sims house. I would have also had doorbells and being able to choose from a variety of chimes.
I would have kept the ability for Grandfather clocks to be wound, chime set, and gear cleaning & maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance would have given handiness skill. I honestly love mechanical objects and their maintenance. Grandfather clocks and all other clocks should be able to tell the Sims time.
I would have had all the mantle clocks need to be wound and to have a single standard chime.
I would have had a cuckoo clock that cuckooed on the hour. I would have also added the option to turn the chimes off on all clocks
Since we are on the subject of clocks and time I would have added the actual IRL time to the upper right hand side by the Icons for saving the game and gallery etc.
I would have kept the needing to tune Pianos, Guitars, and violins from Sims 2. Cellos and Harps if introduced. It would allow for skill in Handiness & the respective Instrument skill simultaneously.
Doorbells and the ability to change the tune including when different holidays come up. My real life doorbell that came with my security system adds unique tunes during Halloween, Christmas, New Years, adds a Gobble Gobble for Thanksgiving and I'll get back to you for Easter and St. Valentine's Days as I haven't checked those holidays yet

Pets & Animals

I would have had phone calls from the Vets office to pet owners to remind them of checkups, shots, heartworm preventative with real world consequences if you ignore proper care i.e. the Pet Police come and collect your pooch or your poor pet gets heartworm and its super expensive to treat.
Pet licenses and microchipping if the pet runs away or gets lost they will be returned
I would have added the pet jobs from Sims 2. Search & Rescue, Police, Military, Security, Entertainment for dogs
I would have added setting ownership to pet beds so that Pets would more often sleep in their own beds
I would have added much cuter pet beds. Sims 2 & 3 had better choices
Lil' Critter Pet Bed from Sims 3
http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111117135020/sims/images/2/24/Ts3p_small_pet_bed.jpg
Persian Plush Pet Bed from Sims 1
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/85/87/95/8587958792f9aeabdd49919fb156ca27.jpg
Pet Pillow Fantastic from the Sims 2
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c2/05/fd/c205fd5ee55890029af6ad4842521d86.png
I would have added a groomer/trainer/dog walker NPC
I would have added a Pet Store Community Lot Designation
Pet Store from Sims 1 - Notice the big Iguana Cage, the Toy Stand, the small stand with collars, the large bird stand and the bird cage for small birds.
http://www.extrasims.es/web/wp-content/gallery/animales-a-raudales/screen001.jpg
I would have given the fox unique vocalizations specific to foxes
Exotic birds should have been in the Jungle Adventures pack so should have the Llamas.
http://screens.latestscreens.com/pc/screenshots/thesims2pets/parrot_feeding.jpg
Sheep should have been in Cottage Living. Llamas in jungle adventure
Pet Cemetery
http://simscommunity.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Sims-4-Cats-Dogs-Create-A-Pet-Official-Gameplay-Trailer-386.jpg
Dog water fountains at the dog parks
http://expert-store.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dog-water-fountain-014.jpg
Water bowls in addition to food bowls because they need food AND water
Rain & Winter gear for pets because they will get cold as well
https://www.bigdog-boutique.com/uploads/4/5/5/3/4553116/s135418159463517070_p2081_i20_w600.jpeg
Dog Grooming including trimming and painting their nails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QQlIZguhXE
I miss Dog houses and what fun it would have been to give them upgrades like HVAC to accommodate for temperature
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e8/14/55/e81455903547b23678e808c26acca770.png
Vampires really should have had a bat for a pet. How cool would that have been for them. Traditionally
I would have put deer back in the game there are a couple of places that would have been better for it
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QPhvzVODwr8/TuLcmcSsEcI/AAAAAAAABIo/AiEAJ1NzDfY/s1600/Screenshot-62.jpg
I most certainly would add wolves as wild animals in wooded areas and rural areas if Werewolves are added
https://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/3/3c/Twoleaders.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130917190241
I would have done holiday costumes for Pets
Bumblebee
Count Dracula
https://i.etsystatic.com/8073295/r/il/2793c4/1716997087/il_794xN.1716997087_izen.jpg
Cowboy
Cupid
https://i.rmbl.ws/s8/6/A/2/7/t/A27ta.4Wpjb.2.jpg
Fairy
Firefighter
Ghost
Hotdog
Leprechaun
Lil'Devil
Lion
Police Officer
Reindeer Antlers
Santa's Elf
Sherlock Holmes
Skeleton
Spider
Witch

I would have had Holiday Themed collars and Tags if it were me

Plants & Gardening

I would have had the garden judging like in Sims 2 except I would have had the judges go around looking at the gardens of your neighbors too and awarding the trophy of whomever they liked best
I would have added speciality weather in various types of areas hot/dry would get the occasional dust devils, Tropical and adjacent to water you'd get tropical storms or Typhoons depending on where the place is fictionally located
I would have kept the concept of plant grafting and selective breeding however I would have used it to get new varieties of the same kind of plant like red apples to green apples. Types of grapes for nectar making, Varieties of Roses, Tulips, Lilies and Orchids.
With the above you could have had plant shows much earlier and gardens would have been far superior especially if the plants looked more like their real life counter parts
I would have put in the conservatory style roofs for the green houses as an option in addition to the transparent roofs we have now for public spaces and grander homes.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WBiTutOHIv0/UKUt5KorDsI/AAAAAAAACQ4/Vvci4-TzaZ8/s1600/Screenshot-6.jpg
Flower arranging could have had far more beautiful arrangements with flowers that looked like their actual species. I would have had an actual florist come in and consult with designs and levels of difficulty.
There could have been different types of arrangements like floral leis, or funeral displays or even a simple box of a dozen roses that could be given as a gift that the gift could have placed in a vase with water upon receiving it
https://goldenflowersmarket.com/wp-content/gallery/sympathy-flowers/img_0691.jpg
New worlds should give us new types of floral arrangements to learn. We could have learned a bit of Ikebana in Snowy Escape. We could have made leis in the Islands. This would be a great way to extend the usability of this skill
Ikebana Example
http://www.ichiyoart.com/var/m_9/97/972/48829/531407-2015-11-04_4.jpg
Floral Lei
https://www.flowerleis.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/p-538-_107_single_orchid_lei_2_.jpg
Kukar Tahir the Tibetan Festival and the second day of Diwali set aside to honor dogs
https://www.lifewithdogs.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11.10.15-Kukur-Tihar-Festival-in-Nepal9.jpg
In my opinion box hedges should be able to be trimmed and even shaped. They had this in Sims 2. Would be great if shaping the box hedges contributed to a sculpting skill as well as gardening skill
I would have brought back composting since we have all sorts of packs about tiny living and Eco-lifestyles. This seems like a no brainer.
I think some level of weeds could be in the yard that need to be attended in a responsible amount of time. Sims 2 had weeds and I think they were a bit excessive so more than zero and less than Sims 2.
I would have added these Harvestables in addition to the ones we already had
Aloe Vera
Bay Leaf
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Cinnamon
Corn
Cucumber
Ginger
Grapefruit Tree
Habanero Chili Pepper
Jalapeño Pepper
Lavender
Lettuce
Licorice
Lime Tree
Mango Tree
Maple Trees
Mint
Nutmeg
Orange Trees
Peach Tree
Pecan Tree - For Pecan Pie
Plum Tree
Porcini Mushrooms
Portabello Mushrooms
Rosemary
Sweet Potatoes
Thyme
Watermelon
Zucchini Squash

Build & Buy

Topiaries should have lighted and unlit versions. Maybe a free gift for the holidays
http://images.esellerpro.com/2152/I/136/090/XS4343-49_1600_2.jpg
The fact we don't have spiral stairs yet is now beyond annoyance Im actually angry at his point. We have a lot of nonsense things they shoved into the game to tick a box but we are still without certain basics. If it were me running the show that would not be happening.
Burglar Alarms should make a come back along with the Burglars
Dog bathing tub and high velocity dryer
The above mentioned Dog Houses and better pet beds
I think the bird bath should be able to have birds move about in it. Here is an example. I think birds drinking and splashing would be better than what the mod does but it's a better use of an otherwise useless object.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL_6nhWDcu4&t=67s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu3c9WTNV4Q
Personally I would have used a tool for awnings and the large party tents
Carnival & Festival Attractions from past packs. Let's Be honest I really loved the Seasonal Festivals from Sims 3. I can see some of the items in a Carnival Game Pack. If you want to make a satisfying Game Pack with plenty to do this would be it.
https://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/screenshots/worlds/roaringheights/boardwalkbig.jpg
Bobbing For Apples Tub - Not necessarily has to be with the carnival items. Personally I'd make this a free holiday gift for Halloween
https://i.imgur.com/YRmMie3.png
Carnival Food Stand - Shaved Ice, Funnel cakes, Corn Dogs, Pretzels, Cotton Candy, Carmel Apples
Carousels
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q25DBEZhbKQ/U5HR-xxabgI/AAAAAAAANsM/i6wNNCu-lVU/s1600/Screenshot-14.jpg
Dart Game with Balloons
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D3ajLYRCqlo/maxresdefault.jpg
Dunk Tanks
Face Painting Booth
Ferris Wheel - Seriously add the …. ferris wheel
Food Eating Contest Table - Pie, Sausages, Very Hot Wings
https://s3.gaming-cdn.com/images/products/110/screenshot/the-sims-3-seasons-wallpaper-4.jpg
Hall of Mirrors Maze
Kissing Booth
http://www.simtimes.de/screens/sims3-jahreszeiten/diesims3_jahreszeiten_021.jpg
http://www.gametactics.com/wp-content/gallery/the-sims-3-seasons-add-on-pc/ts3_seasons_launch_spring.jpg
Lights
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL_qu9P8Iyg/U5HkWi3BfKI/AAAAAAAANzc/JHZ00Rz9vzg/s1600/Screenshot-68.jpg
Love Tester
https://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Automobilia/188059/188059_Auto_Front_3-4_Web.jpg
https://gidofgames.com/uploads/posts/2017-11/1510691181_screenshot-4-the-sims-3-seasons.jpg
Roller Coaster Build Pieces
http://s5.postimg.cc/r3k2eemtj/Roller_Coaster_ST_011.jpg
Strongman Game
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cVjf9SBuhdo/maxresdefault.jpg
Tea Cup Ride
Tunnel of Love Canal with Swan Boats
Whack A Mole
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZgfwEFw1nE/U5HdmD_xUHI/AAAAAAAANv4/5CQsqq5n2vk/s1600/Screenshot-43.jpg
Zoltan Machine
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37366_120711124326Hunter_2_0003.jpg

Waxing Table for the Spa - See the next section for why

I would add a China Hutch Icon to the Dining Room Tab because thats where they are normally placed in a home and it's a pain the caboose to find all of them for dining rooms mixed in with I think statues for goodness sake.

I would make separate icons for Coffee Tables, End Tables, AND Occasional Tables in the Living Room Tab. This is because they are different pieces of furniture and serve different functions. Also it would be a lot easier to find what you are looking for in let's face it a poorly sorted Buy tabs.

I would add in the Lot Window which determines what type of Lot you are creating a Drop Down if you mark a lot as Community Lot - Restaurant a drop down which determines what kind of Restaurant the place is. So for example it would be Restaurant - French Bistro. This is just additional information about a lot like the Name or hours of operation in Lot Window. It's not that you cannot already make and design any kind of restaurant you like. I have mentioned this before and people with little imagination and no reading comprehension "you can already do that" I know you can build any type you like and decorate it and feature the food we already have or get some from downloads but we cannot add what kind it is in the information window. Which is the only thing I'm asking for.

Pull Up Bars, Jump Ropes, Stationary Bikes - These are all things we had in the past and would be a welcome return in order to freshen gyms

Pool Tables, Pool Cue Wall Mounted Rack, Pool Themed Ceiling Lights, Shuffleboard (Floor and Table please) - Its overdue far, far overdue
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0087/6616/0975/products/image_3f267b7d-f7d9-40aa-a115-cda84b612563_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1571742490
http://sims4updates.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/638.jpg

Pool Hall Signage, Front Window with Pool Balls & Cue Icon

The Sims Themselves

Timid Sims should have body language that shows their discomfort in crowds, and any kind of performing singing, comedy etc.
During Summer when a Sim goes outside and its bright out why not have them shade their eyes for a moment
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Why we don't have the attraction system yet simply boggles the mind
Vampires unless they have sun immunity should be limited to only certain types of jobs and their posted hours should shift to nighttime hours only
Playing Mary Mack for children
Marco Polo in the pool
Heterochromia - Being able to choose the color of each eye
Teeth Customization
Braces
Buck Teeth
Single Gold Tooth

I would differentiate between rain gear and cold weather clothing

The Seasonal Allergies as mentioned before

Body Hair AND add Waxing - Back & Legs to Spa Day
http://posercontent.com/sites/default/files/products/17/0204/1900/2-oh-my-body-hair-for-genesis.jpg

Old Interactions

Roughhousing with a child

All of the Table interactions from Sims 2

Playing with a Yo-yo

Kids doing basic acrobatics - Headstand, Somersault, Cartwheels

Daring to Eat - Cinnamon, Hot Peppers, REALLY Hot Wings,

Food Fights

Stealing Candy from a Baby

Groveling

Noogies

Kiss and Make Up

Zodiac Based Tattoos - Western & Lunar Zodiac

One of the costume type parties doesn't allow you to pick your own costume. I'd change that AND expand upon the costume choices

http://www.gamedynamo.com/images/galleries/photo/2927/the-sims-3-seasons-pc-screenshots-4.jpg

Bela Lugosi's version of Dracula

Bride of Frankenstein
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1721/5271/products/John-Kobal-Foundation-lsa-Lanchester-_-Boris-Karloff-for-_The-Bride-of-Frankenstein_-Universal_-1935_600x.jpg?v=1527193125

Classic Bed Sheet Ghost

Frankenstein's Monster

The Invisible Man
https://i0.wp.com/decider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/the-invisible-man.png?quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1

Medusa the Gorgon

The Mummy

Phantom of the Opera

Scarecrow

Sherlock Holmes & Watson - Why not costume pairs

Vampira

Witch

The Wolfman

Activities & Skills

Archeology is a skill that would be nice to engage in Cottage Living area and other types of zones
At this point I would overhaul Cooking & Baking. I'd update Baking as a Base Game skill and consolidate all the baking recipes that are currently in cooking. It benefits everyone in two ways. Those of us who have the pack that added Baking mostly thought that the recipes should have been consolidated and those that didn't get it will get a new skill. I would also have split the cooking by Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner simply for ease of searching for a recipe but allow for all recipes to available all day. I'd leave Gourmet Cooking alone as its "Gourmet"
I'd allow for two skills to be improved upon at once as applicable.
I would have had riding a bicycle a hidden skill and one that can be taught as an event with an adult Sim (Like driving in Sims 3) and a child during childhood. Yes along with falling down and skinned knees.
Reading Books to Learn about a New Thing (Fire Safety, Parenting, First Aid, First Aid for Pets, Composting) for Conversation Topics
More Icons for Clubs as we get new activities for example. I'd also use the Club function to create team activities in order to compete against other teams or individuals.
Bird Watching
Dart Team
Knitting
Pool League

Nectar Making would have already been in the Sims 4 by now if it were up to me.

It would have had a beautiful area to grow the grapes like Provence, Napa Valley, or Tuscanny

Personally I like the idea of Hot Air Balloons in such an area just drifting over the vineyards.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2018/August/hot-air-balloon-champagne-vineyard-france-xlarge.jpg

I'd also take the opportunity to have also introduced juicing as well so that folks who have an objection to the fermentation of juice could still have a reason to buy the pack.

I'd add Sketching back to the game in any of the three areas
http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130307170908/sims/images/3/35/UL_Slider.jpg

If Napa was what I was modeling I'd add the train and make it rideable

If Provence was the area I'd make sure I'd have a Patisserie, a Boulanger as well, sunflower fields and fields of lavender
https://www.mackintoshfrance.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Guide-to-the-Lavender-Fields-of-Provence-South-of-France.jpg

If it was Tuscany i'd have the gorgeous city of Florence feature although scaled down a bit, see the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio, Bobeli Gardens, the Accademia
https://www.florencetown.com/public/tours/full/1451382330_VIP_Small-Group_ACCADEMIA_GALLERY_Tour.jpg

I'd also make it so that you could choose to live there or own a vacation home there.

I'd have Opera be the new radio channel in Tuscany and a French station like in World Adventures

I'd have Etruscan ruins in Tuscany and Catacombs in Provence
https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/etruscan-ruins-in-volterra-linda-ryan.jpg

If it's Provence I'd add additional Water color paintings to the painting repertoire AND more Impressionist styles

If we got Tuscany I'd add sculpture making. Because you couldn't have a place like the Accademia to visit and not want to do some marble work as well.

I like tying getting new skills to new worlds to explore so of course I love the idea of tying sculpture work to a place like Tuscany BUT if it were up to me and there was no gorgeous new world to explore I'd still add sculpture making but like last time in Sims 3 I'd have different media to work with but not necessarily on the same bench. I'd LOVE to have ice sculpture back but I'd kinda like a stand that could be taken outside and not look weird. Same with topiaries
https://www.holland.com/upload_mm/6/8/3/71160_fullimage_ijssculpturen%20zwolle%20d%20header.jpg
https://tol-af.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-1.jpg
https://i2.wp.com/www.funmag.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/topiary-art-5.jpeg

If I had my way Sewing, Pottery Making, Sketching, Jewelry Making, and Perfumery would all be included. I'd add Craft Shop, Perfumery, and Jewelry Shop as Community Lot designations
https://sims-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Hobby_Arts_and_Crafts-e1496831730384.jpg

Miscellaneous

The fact that in the Sims 4 we neither have cemeteries or funerals is to me embarrassing when we have had in the recent past rather decent cemeteries. The fact that we have a wider array of gatherings but a funeral isn't among them is incredibly embarrassing.
I would add various customs that you see at funerals commonly
Eulogies
Lighting candles for the deceased
Leaving flowers at graves
Maybe some international customs to give it some inclusion and flair

I'm annoyed that you cannot specify what kind of shop you are running whether that be a Toy Store, Florist, Candle Store on what we can manufacture currently. The not getting a grocery store after it was such a popular request really chaps my ….

I wish we had the Fortune Teller caravan and the Paranormal Mystic career as we did in Sims 3. I'd add Tarot Cards & Tea Leaves to the mix as well
http://www.thesims3.com/content/global/images/blog/blog_august%20/TS3_Supernatural_FortuneTeller.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/d9/e4/28d9e4e3b60bbdeeba963ad7ff1154f5.jpg
https://www.thesimsresource.com/scaled/3021/w-920h-690-3021785.jpg

Fairies should have been in Cottage Living. It literally screamed for them.

If I were doing things I would make Midsummer Nights Dream (w/Michelle Pfeiffer), The Tempest, Legend (w/Tom Cruise), and the Nutcracker section from Fantasia (1940) required watching and Grimm's Fairy Tales as well as the descriptions of Paracelsus' four elementals as required reading. Then I'd make whoever might be assigned to create fairies play the Sims 3 version first. After that if they could tell me who the Summerdreams are and what a Spriggan is then I'd let them work on a fairy for Sims 4.
https://news-cdn.softpedia.com/images/news2/Vampires-Witches-Fairies-and-Werewolves-Are-Coming-to-Sims-3-in-September-2.jpg

If I were picking people to create werewolves I'd have them watch 1. American Werewolf in London 2. The Wolfman (1941) 3. The Howling 4. House of Dracula (1945) 5. Silver Bullet 6. The first Underworld only as required watching.
https://i2.wp.com/mysticsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wolfman.jpg?resize=1185%2C876

I'd have filters for the Kits so we can quickly find things

13 Replies

nicolethebowl
4 years ago
I really like these suggestions, especially the ones for cat and dogs. It's one of my favorite packs but I was disappointed that it didn't include pet stores, dog houses, or pet careers. Another small thing that currently bugs me about the general game is the lack of organization with cooking. I think we should be able to choose a meal to cook at least based on type (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/dessert) but it would also be nice to have options for different types of cuisine since they have been adding more diversity into the game.
Redrogue60
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"nicolethebowl;c-18043255" wrote:
I really like these suggestions, especially the ones for cat and dogs. It's one of my favorite packs but I was disappointed that it didn't include pet stores, dog houses, or pet careers. Another small thing that currently bugs me about the general game is the lack of organization with cooking. I think we should be able to choose a meal to cook at least based on type (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/dessert) but it would also be nice to have options for different types of cuisine since they have been adding more diversity into the game.

100% Agree
gemsixx
4 years ago
"redrogue60;d-996932" wrote:

Upgrades & Ambiance

I would have kept the ability for Grandfather clocks to be wound, chime set, and gear cleaning & maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance would have given handiness skill. I honestly love mechanical objects and their maintenance
I would have had all the mantle clocks need to be wound and to have a single standard chime.
I would have had a cuckoo clock that cuckooed on the hour

First we need clocks that tell the actual sim time. If they could do that in 3, I see no reason they can't do it in 4. I mean, jeez, even My Time at Portia has clocks that tell the in-game time.
Mk_2790
Seasoned Novice
4 years ago
Oh boy...

Let us choose the weather for each season. I'm living in Chile and the snowy winter never happen! Instead, we have rain! So, a good choice of "diversity" can be let the player to choose the weather event for each season and not the stereotype of winter = snow.
Also hail. Where's hail in TS4?
Bulldozing the lot from the World view.
Functional aquariums! feed, clean, replace and upgrade aquariums!
Keeping all the upgrades from a house when moving or downloading from the gallery
An option to upgrade the washing machine with a dryer funcion. There's some washing and dryer machine combos in real life.
Save individual sims/pets from CAS instead all the household.
Dog houses and let us to assign the dog bed.
An option for "harvest all" honey and wax from beeboxes.
An option to "nurture all" and "feed all" for bugs farm.
An option to "evolve all" plants
An option or item to use the 1x1 shower to bath pets and toddlers.
More sleeping possitions, specially the one when sims cuddles.
Locking the grill and the computer.
Birds watch as a "collectible", using a photo album or something
The return of the newspaper. Old fashoned but classy!
Composting bin, besides Ravasheen mod!
Juvenile pet life stage, between puppy/kitten to adult.
Greenhouse build, to harvest plants out of season. Also greenhouse covers for planters in case of small brushes and herbs.
Hobbies system and new crafting ones: sewing, pottery, glassblowing, restoration
Musical instruments: saxophone, bass, drums
Artistics careers: magician, acrobat, singer
CAS assets: body hair, body freckles, body scars
Wood chopping maybe?
Utility items: maybe a worth kit, including water, electricity and gas meters, propane tanks, water heaters (functional or decorative), fuse box and others.
Watch the waves
Pets careers!
Ironing board functional
Exotic birds as pets in Selvadorada
Alarm clock: each Sim will have a specific hour to sleep for each day of the week!
Lawn mowing and lawn care
More swimming pool options and gameplay: cleaning/filter, round edges
Without cars, at least more garage clutter, like TS3 Fast Lane, including tools drawes, workbenches, pegboards and roadsigns.
Roof gutters or more drainpipes options besides Get Together ones, sizeable like some columns
Attic tool to made functional rooms inside roofs.
Slap dance like TS2 Bon Voyage for Granite Falls
A deep fryer or air fryer (both?) for a future Dine Out refresh
Swim in the lake, river or sea in each neighborhood, like in Cottage Living world
More harvestables, like the BrazenLotus ones.
Pre-teens or child's first love. There's an amazing mod for that!
Fix auto-light with pets
Cuddling in bed
RoboSpongie
New Ace
4 years ago
More parties and events for kids and in general more little things for family gameplay
I also feel like there isn't enough regular activities and hobbies in general and a lot of the TS2 Freetime hobbies should return like ballet
StuffyMarx
4 years ago
Just on the subject of fireplaces, I would love to have some way of being able to see what area it is affecting. In the real world, fireplaces can even transmit a bit of heat through the wall they back on to.
The Sims lacks the sort of visualisation I'd like (something similar to the way Cities Skylines displays various effects in colour on a greyscale version of your city). Maybe just making the "cozy fire" moodlet a bit more responsive?
This is the sort of effect I was thinking about from Cities Skylines. This pic shows Noise Pollution.
https://www.quartertothree.com/fp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/CS_noisemap.jpg

Oh, and put me down for some electric blankets. Excellent suggestion from @redrogue60
Redrogue60
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"GemSixx;c-18043815" wrote:
"redrogue60;d-996932" wrote:

Upgrades & Ambiance

I would have kept the ability for Grandfather clocks to be wound, chime set, and gear cleaning & maintenance. Cleaning and maintenance would have given handiness skill. I honestly love mechanical objects and their maintenance
I would have had all the mantle clocks need to be wound and to have a single standard chime.
I would have had a cuckoo clock that cuckooed on the hour

First we need clocks that tell the actual sim time. If they could do that in 3, I see no reason they can't do it in 4. I mean, jeez, even My Time at Portia has clocks that tell the in-game time.

I was thinking that was sort of implied by them chiming on the hour but I'll edit and make that more clear
Briana2526
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
I'm not to keen on the weather but the others most definitely yes I still feel like we need dog houses it's so funny how they made a chicken coop and cow and lamas have a shed but no dog houses? I would also like a water bowl for both cats and dogs.
Ice_431997
Seasoned Veteran
4 years ago
Better resize. Found cute rug but if only it a bit bigger, augh too big! Or this one is too big for the room, just a bit smaller, now too small!!
Redrogue60
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"dearie_blossom;c-18044641" wrote:
Game:

- Sims should auto lock the door when they‘re in the bathroom.

I never thought of that and boy wouldn't that little slice of real life make things in game better

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