"EgonVM;c-18347795" wrote:
Sub-categories for lots, I don't know... There are too few lots for these. If we ever get an ability to have multiple lot types on one lot, maybe.
Even then, I'd just like the non-subcategory lot type too. Otherwise, I fear that with some lot types (especially on retail lots, as new DLC keeps on coming) is just going to restrict creativity...
But yeah, wall measurements and floor measurements being shown when placing it would be awesome to have (like we had in The Sims 2 and 3).
I honestly have no idea of what you are talking about we have had lot assignments since Sims 1. What I am suggesting is a combination of the lot assignments we already have done in a way with the drop down menu that makes it more organized and easier to find a particular lot type. I simply added a ton more categories, for example of different types of bars. You aren't going to A bar, you are going to A Blues Bar. You aren't having dinner at a restaurant, you are going to a Greek Taverna. You can already make these kinds of lots but with this you can say what kind bar it would be. If you don't think having a bunch of new categories for the drop down in the Community Lot window won't inspire creativity I don't know what to tell you. Considering I consult all kinds of sources to come up with just about all the major types of bars, restaurants, and retail based on what we can currently create. I may not have listed all the different kinds but I got a good chunk. Also when they add DLC, let's just go with Weaving then they can add Retail - Rug Store to the list or even to the Furniture Store, or even to the Art Gallery if it was a piece of wall art. Sculpture work being sold would go to the Art Gallery already listed. Glassblowing could be Jewelry Store, Furniture Store or Art Gallery depending on the piece. Same thing with Sewing and Pottery Making. The idea is that as things are added they can be incorporated in what is already there or new categories can be added.
Furthermore Sims 3 took the lot assignments to another level by making certain lots more attractive to certain types of Sims. The Vampire Lounge attracted Vampires. The Criminal Dive Bar attracted more criminals and Sims with certain types of personality traits to hang out there. Even if Sims 4 chose not to do this we would still have a more diverse and inclusive types of community lots.
