Build Mode Feedback for EA
This thread was designed to provide feedback to EA/Maxis regarding things that we need and/or want in build mode in order to make it an even better experience. Contributions and commentary from my fe...
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Fabulous post, Bry! I think you hit all of my hot button issues and then some. I mostly love build mode, but there are a few frustrations.
A thousand times this! If you're working with a complicated roof style, it would be infinitely easier if you could exactly replicate a segment than to have to match the pitch, curvature, etc. I don't know how many times I've uttered this: "I wish there was a copy/paste tool!"
Yes, yes, yes! And please add the Mansard roof to the list of roof styles. I know we can replicate it, but it's a pain.
My own list (so far)...
Allow us to copy a modular object. This would be such a time saver! For instance, if I have built an octagonal fountain, I now have the option to move and rotate it, but if I could also copy it, I could then quickly place a second instance of that fountain rather than building it from scratch again.
A thousand times this! If you're working with a complicated roof style, it would be infinitely easier if you could exactly replicate a segment than to have to match the pitch, curvature, etc. I don't know how many times I've uttered this: "I wish there was a copy/paste tool!"
- Circular, hexagonal and hectagonal roof shapes (9/23/14 requested by marrecar)
- Ability to extend or shorten the trims on all roof types, including every edge. For example, the gabled roof can extend the trims only on the lower trims, while the side trims can't be extended. (9/23/14 requested by marrecar)
Yes, yes, yes! And please add the Mansard roof to the list of roof styles. I know we can replicate it, but it's a pain.
My own list (so far)...
- Pot/can lights! I need small recessed lighting so I don't need to cover my ceilings with large lights in order to illuminate a room. OR...
- The ability to make individual lights invisible. You know how we can set light color and intensity? Let us set the object to visible or invisible, too, while you're at it.
- As I understand it, CASt is not coming back due to limitations with the new engine. That's fine, but then how about giving us an external tool for creating our own CC so I can easily recolor a wall on my own, or create a new wallpaper, or add a different texture to furniture, etc.? If we can't have CASt in-game, then let us have something similar outside the game where we can choose colors (with hex codes, eyedropper, etc.) and also import patterns (floral chintz, gingham, for example). I would pay for a tool like this, made by Maxis, that lets me EASILY recolor and retexture build mode items like walls, floors, furniture, curtains, etc.
- Please, please fix the roof bug issue as discussed here.
