Ah. I remember the days when Sims players would cringe and attempt to silence the very idea of disabilities being implemented into our favorite franchise. Primarily on the topic of physical disabilities. This takes me back. I personally am on the fence about this idea. Though I am all on board to make our Sims' reality mimic actual reality, I can see a lot of issues in this topic. And I'm not just talking about the controversy.
For starters, how the developers will install these features into the game without it conflicting with the rest of the content within the game. Let alone if they even have a moderate grasp of what mental disabilities are and how they're going to treat this matter without looking like they're insulting the matter.
Plus, yes; The controversy does play a pretty big role in the matter.
Like how cognitively deficient sims will require a lot of attention and care.
Individuals with these certain disabilities are more than often dependent. Most of them will require constant observation and aid.
Though this does add some challenge to the game, it will end up being depressing for the most part.
Speaking of depressing, since you have noted psychological illnesses as a feature, ever heard of manic depression and suicidal tendencies?
I wonder how that is going to work in a rated T for Teen game.
Plus, while we're at it, let's implement physical disabilities onto the wagon.
Don't get me wrong. Like I've stated before, I'm all for implementing reality onto our Sims. Especially the dark, controversial, and depressing matters/concepts of reality, but let's face it. EA isn't going to make this happen. Especially in a rated T for Teen game.
It just won't fit into the theme of the game.
Though maybe EA and Maxis can create an extra branch or "sister franchise" of The Sims. One where it is rated M or something along that line. Where our sims can experience/deal with Mental and Physical disabilities, illnesses, and trauma. As well as Religion, Conflicting Philosophies and Ideologies, Substance Abuse, War, Murder, and all that uncomfortable jazz. All that mixed with everything that makes The Sims... The Sims.
Though I'm not going to bet on EA doing that.
