How would you improve Teens?
Just curious how or if you guys would change the teen life stage.
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"Briana2425;c-16377614" wrote:
"kismet;c-16377155" wrote:
I don't think the teens can sneak out still can they? I'd like some more mischievous options for them. Being a teenager is all about rebellion you know? It makes the game more interesting.
Yes I think Sims 2 were the rebels of the franchise they snuck out with the chance of getting caught by police.
Going on with a school day Game Pack have teens get a chance to ditch school which they do but do they get caught? If not like they should get caught and have consequences of getting grounded at home. I remember ditching and getting caught it was not pretty when I got home.
Getting caught should have an impact on grades as well -- progress bar should drop and possibly drop down the next level if low enough. Maybe have more options for "extra credit' (which currently doesn't show up ntil you're at B grade level)."marcel21;c-16421025" wrote:
This game really needs a generations pack from newborn to elder.
We need a lot of things and its not the first on my list. But its still needed!
Newborns and elders have been ignored
Kids and teens need better activity's and schools
Preteens would be nice
Newborns are basically objects, and at this point I don't think they'll be anything more than that. #FreeTheBabies
I don't see much chance of preteens either, and shortening the current teens would be an astronomical task because you'd have to adjust a lot of the CASsets especialy clothing. Probably equivalent to the gender patch.
Can't remember if I mentioned this earlier in thread but an age filter that would keep townies from looking like rejected High School Musical extras would help -- could apply to hairstyles as well, but players would be able to remove the filters like they can the gender filter when they take the Sim into CAS. You might have a teen male Sim that's cursed with early onset male pattern baldness thanks to genetics for example, or maybe he shaves his head to follow the lead of his favorite sports star. And of course you have the YAs who refuse to grow up and still dress like they're in high school. (I see I'm not the only one with this idea.)
I think one thing that would really help would be more teen specific interactions and activities. Skateboarding, with the pieces to build our own skateboard areas in large parks, would be a good option. Helmets and knee pads (optional but would reduce chance of injury) could be added to CAS. If you don't wear helmet/knee pads and have a major fail, a long term moodlet that would prevent you from skating for a few days, maybe could be lessened if you have Spa Day by going to the spa for a therapeutic massage (which would cost Simoleons) or taking one of the bath soaks at home (wouldn't totally cure it but would reduce duration). Interactions: more mean/mischievous interactions between siblings, more rebellious interactions between teens/parents as teens really test the limits of parental control during that time."crazycat_135;c-16418745" wrote:
Can we all agree this isn't right? :D Why would a teen sim have this hair... lol there definitely needs improvement to their clothing/hair filtering.
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I have intentionally created teens with that hair style for specific game play purposes that are borderline cruel (especially the teen girl with that hairstyle). That being said, the computer generated npc teens probably shouldn't generate that hair.- I think we need taller children, and taller toddlers.
A toddlers head should be at crotch height for adult sims. They're well know for headbutting their fathers in the tender region.
And children should be a fair bit taller than they currently are, as they look too short.
I saw an 11 year old today, who was a couple of inches shorter than his mother.
I digress.
Teens need more angst, more rebellion, more grunted replies to questions from adults. - Guys it's possible! :)
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"ChadSims2;c-16376935" wrote:
The height is a major issue for me so they either need to fix teens or add preteens massive size jumps make it hard to tell stories when you go from a child to an adult-sized teen in an instant. Teens need hobbies activities teen specific traits lot types teens show up to and high school is another thing teens need adults have an endless supply of active careers you can follow them all day the teens not so much.
I don't understand why the teen height is such an issue for so many people. I am a parent and my 12-year-old is 5"10. I'm 5'6". He hasn't even become a teen yet is already towers over me. Many teens are the same height or taller than their parents.
What I think would be a great solution (good luck getting it added) would be the ability to adjust height for adult sims upon creation. Then the parent heights would factor into the height of the children.
Unless your 12 year old is being confused for a 20-50 year old I don't get your point because teens in this game are. Sim teens do not have the look of youth teens are not easy to spot as they should be and should not require the word "teen" over their head when you hover over them to know they're a teen which has been the only fix they have got in what 4 years now. Height is one thing that is easy to spot never once in Sims 2 did I confuse a teen for an adult because they had the height difference and actually had the look of a teen.
So as I said yes height is a big issue but I'd just as easily be happy with preteens and teens to be made to look more youthful fix both of my issues easily without sliders."MeskenasBoii;c-16501456" wrote:
No need to apologize, when your list is that good. I enjoy reading it. Most of these apply inclusive for older sims as well, but these really are iconic for teens and would just make sense for a teen expansion/game/stuff pack. Especially activities such as cheerleading and skating. Also cross one thing out as that will be available in upcoming announced Seasons expansion pack.
Aftershool activies taking a return would be fun. Perhaps those could be consider as Secret lots.
Thank you! I saw Sims 2 Freetime trailer and the 'Sims 4 Teen Style Stuff' Mod Official Trailer while writing the list and I got so inspired haha
& I realized as I wrote the list that I'm like "hmm... that would be work for adults too". I tried to mention things that mostly teens would use (and the most typical/iconic teen activities seen on every teen show lol) but of course, there are things that will probably end up being for multiple lifestages. I think including Afterschool activities would be so interesting and skateboarding has never been done so I've mentioned it in a few posts already to hopefully get that out there lol
@Movotti,
Thank you! Lol Love that you replied to several things! :D
Love the sofa bed idea or inflatable beds! Reminds me of my teen years doing sleepovers with friends haha
& Yeah, where I'm from, things are pretty lenient so teens practically do whatever and dress however they want, except in school where there are uniforms. Even then, teens would add accessories, add pins to their backpacks or crossbody bags, carry sketchbooks/instruments around to show off their interests, wear cool shoes, and do their hair differently to still express their style while wearing navy blue or hunter green polos and khaki pants lol (cringe). Regarding tattoos at a young age, there's either parental permission or someone who'd do it for you anyways. Or maybe a good reason to add temporary tattoos and temporary hair dye to the game as fun activities! I know teens who have dyed their hair with kool aid :D Teens find a way somehow to do things that they are technically not supposed to do at their age.- Honestly I would like to see them as a bit shorter than adults, but then all the clothes would have to be redone, as they wear the same ones as the adults, and I'm sure that's not going to happen.
- I don't mind their height as in reality some teens can be taller then their parents and if you do that, we should be able to adjust all sims heights (after all, nobody is the same height) and that would be too hard probably.
The problem is that they even share the same clothing as adult sims. They need more exclusive content to really help separate them. Maybe they can breakout with acne and not just be a face detail. Be able to go to prom, etc....
Also someone said, they need different aspirations. They can't get married or have kids, so why do they have some of aspirations? It is very limited. Why not have like a prom queen or king one? Where they have to try and make friends and all that in order to have a higher chance at becoming prom queen. They can even unlock special items if they win.
Parenthood sort of helped a bit. They allow them to listen to loud music and obsess over bands. May they can like specific music or shows more? Example is that kids like watching kid shows and listening to kids music, so maybe teens can prefer like rock music and rebel against their parents and sneak out of the house, etc...With curfews, maybe if we get cops back, they can send teens who get caught home or give them a warning and if they don't listen, take them to the police station for awhile.
Ooh also need like some band posters and all that and wild hairstyles and more alternative clothing. It is not always against rules to dye hair or have piercings (there are some dress codes though), it really depends where you live. Where I live, there are so many different people including alternative subcultures, it really isn't that common to see people of all ages to have colored hair. Even some elderly people have purple hair (though some jobs besides Hot Topic, Stylist, etc... may be more strict/picky). I used to have bright red and even black and purple hair and everyone loved it.
I remember teens used to be able to throw house parties and get into trouble as well have an option to be home or private school (but child could also get those options) and maybe have field trips again. Maybe sims have to get their parents to sign permission slips and if they don't (maybe if they are grounded, they aren't allowed), they miss out and get either sad or angry. Those that do go can get some items relating to that trip. They can also earn scholarships for private schools which can help them once we get University. - The problem for me is that Teens just look so similar to adults right now. We need our teens to look different, rather than a new lifestate.
"ayyitsmell;c-16501443" wrote:
I don't really have a problem with their height.. Maybe I'm just used to it.
But I voted for content exclusive things for teens, mostly activities or events for them to experience.
I got bored and wrote a long list of ideas I would like to see for teens.
(Sorry in advance for the long list!) o:)
Activities/Hobbies- Cheerleading
- Gymnastics
- Hobby classes, like dance class (ballet, hiphop, etc), music lessons, painting/drawing class, ceramics class, etc.
- Drawing (not painting) - in sketchbooks/journals
- Sports - Football, Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling, Skateboarding, etc.
- Animations to mimic popular dances or popular memes, like salt bae, spongebob, dab, etc. Sounds silly but everywhere I go, I see kids + teens doing these things lol I've also seen it on Fortnite (the dances).
- Dancing together (for prom/high school dances please!)
- Baking with friends
- Bands - Bass, drums, etc. for your teen to create a band with their friends
- Transportation - Fixing up cars/bikes, learning to drive, ride bike, or skateboard. Increases handiness, logic, and fitness skill maybe?
- Swings that they can chill or swing on
- Recording themselves or their friends doing silly things with their phones or cameras and upload it to social media for followers
- Poses! - Teens (or all ages maybe) can pose for the camera, doing peace signs, tongue out, kissy faces, etc. (Having the option to choose their pose, like in sims 2)
- Laptops!
- Play video games with other friends via computer or tv and they talk through headsets/headphones.
- Not really a hobby or special activity, but maybe sitting criss-cross on the bed or floor, texting on the bed while laying down, etc.Spoilerhttp://www.skysims2.com/imagenes/hob_tunning.jpg
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New lots- Secret Lots - This could probably work similar to the house call events where the sim is taken to a lot and can complete tasks. One lot could be a field for cheerleading practice, football practice, soccer practice, baseball practice, etc. After a few practice events, it could host a game so that friends and family can sit on the bleachers, dance/take pics with the mascot, spill popcorn everywhere while cheering/booing. The next lot could be a basketball court/gym that can host games (basketball/wrestling), practices, pep rallies, as well as school dances.
- Arcade - new games to play like Pac-Man machine, Rollercoaster simulation, Dance Dance Revolution, basketball game, Skee, Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Claw crane machine, photobooth etc. Maybe a room for laser tag or glow in the dark mini golf.
- Movie Theaters - Giant screen, ticket booth, plenty of seats to pick from, concession stand, photobooth, etc. Maybe even a drive in theater.
- Skateboard Park - if they add skateboarding as an activity, friends can chill here, do tricks, etc.
- Concert Venue - for celebrities/bands to perform and your teen sim can obsess over them and watch them, or for your teen sims to perform with their band.
- Diner - Johnny Rockets/Mel's Diner/Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe vibes. Functioning diner booths, milkshakes, kitchen sink ice cream, floats, etc.
- Garage - not really a lot, but something new for your lot. A garage door that opens/closes. Driveway for cars to park on. (For garage band hobby or fixer upper car)
- School - at least the option to see if your child is taking notes, playing around, passing notes, skipping class, etc. Then maybe the secret lots won't be so secret lol It will just be part of the school lot.
Events/Occurances- Private Schools - Like in Sims 2, parents could talk to principal to schmooze/impress so that their children can attend private school. This would unlock uniforms for students, new trophies for them, new mascot, a new school name, etc.
- School Dances - Prom, Homecoming, Seasonal Dances. Your teen can help decorate the gym for the dance.
- Sleep Overs - Face masks, pillow fights, asking friends for advice, reading magazines, doing each other's makeup/nails, play video games, listen/dance to music loudly, sneaking out with friends, wrestle, making milkshakes/smoothies/protein shakes, etc.
- Themed Days at school where teens can dress up (kind of like how some high schools have senior week or homecoming week)
- Teens can throw parties while parents without parent's permission and possibly get punished? (I don't know if that's already an option actually.. I've never tried it)
- School Bus that can pick the kids up in the morning!!!!!
- Firsts - First everything! (first dance with someone, first car, first sports game, first recital, first band, first cycle, first crush, first love, etc.) This would be perfect for teens or even pre-teen stage. First time for anything is always a big deal for teens so I'd emphasize on those first moments to use them as great teaching moments.
- NPCs that Teens often interact, prank, or argue with - like police, teachers, counselor, bus drivers, coach, etc.
- Running away or Sneaking Out - (Like in sims 2, the police can look for them and bring them back to the angry parents/caretakers waiting for them by the door, who then yells or grounds the teen)
- Stress-related Acne (When teens get tense/mortified mood swings or moodlets from school related problems)
- Vending machines with Junk Food, like bags of chips, cookies, candy, energy drinks, etc. The teen could break out with acne if they eat too much of it. They could also have a sugar rush or crash from the energy drink. (Possibly a new death for shaking the vending machine)
- The Fair - fair food, ice cream trucks, dippin' dots, fair rides, rollercoasters, games to win prizes, ferris wheel, cotton candy. This would be cute for first date ideas.
- Teachers would be a new career for adults!!!!!
- Tutoring for adults - gets teens ready for big exams
- Tutoring for teens - unlocks for teens who have good grades to tutor teens/children who don't have good grades.
Style- Backpacks
- Tattoos - elbows, wrists, shoulder, spine, fingers, neck (in general for ages teens and up)
- Piercings - nose, tragus, helix, industrial, belly button, eyebrow, multiple ear piercings, under lip (xtina style), dimples, cheekbone (dermal i think). Again for teens and up
- Speaking of dimples, maybe adding dimples in the game as a new facial feature or detail for sims
- Decor/furniture for their room - like keep out signs for doors/walls, video games, bean bags, stolen street signs, magazines/posters, bunkbeds, Murphy bed, new wallpapers, etc.
- Clothes that teens tend to wear, like graphic tees, crop tops, fishnets, t-shirt dresses, denim skirts, patterns, high waisted bathing suits, neon colors, etc. Could be content exclusive or available for adults but I would like more styles that would technically be geared towards teens. (Long list of pictures in the spoiler) Spoilerhttps://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/max_970x546/public/images/2017-01/1280_riverdale_RVD_KeyArt_1.1200.jpg?itok=MU2VPARn
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- Cute accessories - like cat ears, floral crowns, "gypsy halos", crowns/tiaras, bows, hair clips, bandanas, etc.
- Makeup styles - could apply to teens and up or just teens, idk. Popular styles that are commonly seen nowadays, like contouring and highlighting, etc.
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- Hairstyles - Teens often experiment with their appearance as they are figuring out their style and dislikes, so giving more styles or interesting hair dyes, like a pony tail with rainbow underneath, or new colors like denim blue, deep red, deep purple, lime green, rose gold, etc. Styles that show their creativity, edge, plum, etc. (Long list of pictures in the spoiler)Spoiler
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Lots of interesting concepts they can draw from. Part of me wants the clothes available for teens & older sims that way I can make geezers dress like this while teens dressed in more conservative clothes would be mortified and embarrassed by their grandparents trying to be hip.- Cheerleading
