I miss being able to go into restaurants and buildings. Like you could in Sims 1 and 2. Don't get me wrong I loved Sims 3 but some of the rabbit holes were annoying. Staring at a building was boring to me. Please no fighting.

No open world doesn't bug me too much, for now at least. We'll see once I start playing the game! But yeah Rabbit holes really annoyed me in TS3, not only was it boring staring at a building but I found if building my own world (I used CAW a lot), the buildings would never fit with what I wanted in my world. Hopefully we will get an EP where we can build our own stuff :D it seems more likely with the districts they've created with TS4. IT's almost like going back to TS1!!

Well since I tended to spend like 98% of my time with the camera on my home lot, I only ever used a small fraction of the other lots in the world anyways. So apart from the loading screens it won't really affect my gameplay at all and I doubt that I'll have a problem with the world being smaller and having less lots. Also, as we all know, the world will grow with every expansion now, which I believe is the greatest thing about the new system.

When I first heard that there was going to be no open world in TS4, I was pretty bummed. But, over time, I think that the balance the team has found between completely open and completely closed will be perfect. I hated the rabbit holes in TS3, just staring at the inside of a shell of a building was boring. @Lucky25, I can't wait for that EP or update when we can build our own stuff either. I would be thrilled!@Ogodei, I also spend 99% of my time on my home lot. I like that there will still be sims jogging by, going for a walk, or just stopping by to visit though. I think if they went back to TS1 style, I would really miss feeling 'included' in the neighborhood.

I didn't play The Sims 3 as much because of the open world. So no, I'm glad it's gone.

Nah, I'm warming up to it. I spent most of my time on the home lot other than going to community lots, and even then I'd rather not watch the car travel, so it's all good. My only wish/concern is that they expand these worlds with each new EP/SP, so that there's more to do. So, maybe an area with mountains in the distance would have part of the mountain removed or something in a new EP. Stuff like that. :)

Am I the only one who doesn't mind no open world in sims 4?

Sisterwolf213
11 years ago
I Love the idea of no open world,I have an older computer with on board graphics so at least I know my computer can handle Sims 4.I Love Sims 3 but I can't play any of the expansion or store worlds without lagging,freezing,or crashing,and that is no fun at all especially when you lose a lot of progress.I have to download small worlds or completely empty the large worlds just to be able to play Sims 3,Sims 4 has auto save which I think is an Awesome feature!!!
Xesian
11 years ago
No open world is alright, gives my PC a break. Moving to places now will take far less time thankfully, I have heard.
Baellys
11 years ago
I really think it will improve the performance of the game in general. I'm actually looking forward to it. One small loading screen isn't going to kill anybody.
In the end, you'll get a better game experience because of those loading screens. I'm kinda growing tired of white textures while The Sims 3 loads and I don't like rabbit holes :D Can't wait for september!
Maxxers9119
11 years ago
For some reason I can't like comments. I keep getting an error but I have read all the comments. :) Sorry for the late replies. I been super busy this week. Sadly this my first time being on a computer in 3 days. lol I'm glad i'm not the only one though. We have 2 more weeks and I getting pretty excited. :)
minasims4
11 years ago
I'm glad it's gone!! My sisters plays on my computer, so in ts3 if she played with her family, my family were getting old.. I hope you understad my poor english! Im Argentinian :)
CrimsonOrchid84
11 years ago
> @Lucky25 said:
> No open world doesn't bug me too much, for now at least. We'll see once I start playing the game! But yeah Rabbit holes really annoyed me in TS3, not only was it boring staring at a building but I found if building my own world (I used CAW a lot), the buildings would never fit with what I wanted in my world. Hopefully we will get an EP where we can build our own stuff it seems more likely with the districts they've created with TS4. IT's almost like going back to TS1!!

It's interesting you should mention the regression towards Sims style of playing. That complaint is common amongst players who realize, exactly, how much has been removed from the game starting with pools to story progression. I understand the create-a-style option created a significant amount of lag, especially when cc, expansion packs and stuff packs come into play. However, that was one the greatest ideas for this franchise since it's debut. In light of all that has been removed, I'm sad to say this is one Sims release I won't be picking up until much later depending on what is added to the game.

The lack of the open world aspect really bugs me. For me, that feature along side story progression and others made the game more realistic and enjoyable. The removal of automobiles really drove the disappointment home, for me. The implementation of cars was the best thing since Sims 2 and now, we won't have that either. I know some didn't like the toddler life stage, but that was just another element that made the game more realistic and now, that is gone, too. :\ I'll just wait and see what updates and expansion packs will be offered before I drop 40.00 on this release. Until then, I'll be rocking with my PS4 and reading the forums for updates. :)
SimTherapy
11 years ago
To me it's not a big deal only because this means there will be more sims on public lots, and it will allow for smoother gameplay. In the sims 2 there were always a ton of sims on each public lot. In the sims 3 there were barely any. Since my computer has an SSD, I think loading screen times will be really fast.
Mychro5
11 years ago
To be honest, I dont actually mind having no open world. But i am interested in knowing what more we will have in the world besides gym's, cafe's and parks.
graceymanors
Rising Hotshot
11 years ago
I actually do mind, its the reason I'm not getting it.I hated TS2 how I could only see my lot.:/ I did like being able to see in restaurants, but since I didn't use them in TS3 it didn't bug me, however I spent a lot of time out of my sim's house and I loved being able to freely walk to other places with no loading screens.

And my computer doesn't meet the specs anyways, my CPU isn't powerful enough."Can you run it?" says I failed.

I get that you shouldn't judge it before playing it, but I don't want to wast $70 and end up hating it.
KraftySim
11 years ago
I'm looking forward to a smoother game experience. I loved previous incarnations of the game, so I expect I will enjoy this one, even with the changes.