I Want Slow Dancing In The Sims 4
The slow dance was my favorite interaction in the Sims 2. In Sims 3, I liked that it was put in there, but it did not draw me in like its predecessor had. Now, of course I want it in the Sims 4. I think it would work well with the smoother animation style, and possibly have more of an emotional impact on a player like myself. There are a lot of 'aww' moments in the Sims 4, but this would take the cake--plus, I would absolutely love for newly wed Sim-couples to have their first dance, or for the teens to have their prom or something of the latter.
I have actually typed two entire Tumblr posts just on this topic. I've copied and posted an extract from one of them of how I saw it. Yeah, it's a lot, but that just shows how much I really want it (but of course, that's not my decision to make if it gets put in there or not.) I'd post the pictures that went along with the post, but it would make this way longer than it should.
TL;DR: I want slow dancing, so I've posted my idea of it.
P.S. If you guys see slow dancing in a different way, if you guys want Slow Dancing to be simpler or more complex, or just want slow dancing, I want to hear it.
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Slow Dancing:
Can be a hidden skill. It can also be an actual skill, but since there are only five levels (I could actually come up with), I’m not sure which one’s better. I’m thinking hidden.
Can be used by Sims aged Teen-Elder. I thought about the children, too, but I thought maybe a micro version of it would suit them more (like in the Sims 2. No additional interactions).
Probably needs at least 15 friendship points between the Sims to be accepted. The better the relationship, the better chance the dance happens in the first place. Positive emotions preferred. (Not sure how the Points system works actually.)
Should and WILL improve/decrease both friendship and romantic relationship levels.
If other Sim rejects a Slow Dance, both Sims receive Awkward Encounter moodlet or something of the sort (-10 points?)
Radios are optional (yay for dancing outside and under the stars or in the kitchen with the stove burning—hold on, getting a bit ahead of myself.)
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Slow Dance Options/Interactions I thought of by Level:
Level 0-1:
Sims will not be that great at slow dancing. No, actually, I want to see them suck at it. I want that to be as obvious as a Sim who first started playing the violin.
Sim will have a pretty good chance at stepping on partner’s foot, which gives a ‘toes crunched’ moodlet to the victim. It could happen to either Sim. That Sim will become Tense. Other Sim will receive “two left feet” moodlet, and will become Embarrassed. Stepping on feet will impact relationship negatively.
Level 1-2:
Sims will be more comfortable dancing, but still are a bit shaky and sometimes unaware of each other’s feet. I can see Perfectionist Sims becoming Tense and Nervous, making sure they are doing it right.
Level 2-3:
Sims will now have the ability to spin their partner around.
Sims chance of stepping on partner’s foot has decreased by half.
Sims now have the ability to Dance Close which will be in place of regular slow dancing. Make sure friendship/relationship level is decent.
Level 3-4:
Sims can dip their partner—but they could accidentally drop their partner on their back occasionally… which could cause embarrassment for them both and thus stops the dancing. Or an evil, mean, mischievous Sim can drop them on purpose. (I can also see a drop-then-catch prank here under Mischief, which would probably piss the victimized Sim off if they are hot headed or don’t have a good relationship with the Sim).
Level 4-5 (max):
Chance of stepping on partner’s foot has completely depleted. They are now experts at this point.
Now have an additional interaction called ‘waltz’ which will start a waltz, which will last for ten Sim minutes before they start dancing how they were initially again. (Kind of Like Beauty and The Beast or Sleeping Beauty without the girls tugging at their dress. It might not be considered slow dancing at this point lol.)
*dipping, spinning, and other interactions involved with the Slow Dance can be idles and do not need the man/woman behind the computer screen to make them do it unless warranted.
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Additional Interactions under Dance Close (these work better with good relationship and flirty mood):
First Kiss
Head on Shoulder (From Sims 2).
Peck
Normal Kiss
Deep Kiss (which lasts longer… I’d say with tongue but I remembered it was a rated ‘T’ game.)
Whisper in Ear (make it soft and sweet)
Lower Hands
Touch Foreheads*
Confess Attraction/Love (Like in some movies. This could end very well or absolutely terribly.)
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Other Things for Slow Dancing (Which I didn’t fit in one place or another):
Evil/Mean Sims can step on feet or drop their partner on purpose.
Romantic Sims will build this skill quicker and be more successful at completing the romantic whims with it.
Hot Headed Sims will most likely yell at or slap the Sim that stepped on their foot.
Loner/Non-Committal Sims will need a higher friendship/relationship score or they will not accept a Slow Dance at any point.
Confident Sims will have an additional interaction where they pull their partner’s face in for a deep kiss, which stops the dancing and the kiss lasts for a few Sim seconds before they slowly separate.
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So, that was it...
I have actually typed two entire Tumblr posts just on this topic. I've copied and posted an extract from one of them of how I saw it. Yeah, it's a lot, but that just shows how much I really want it (but of course, that's not my decision to make if it gets put in there or not.) I'd post the pictures that went along with the post, but it would make this way longer than it should.
TL;DR: I want slow dancing, so I've posted my idea of it.
P.S. If you guys see slow dancing in a different way, if you guys want Slow Dancing to be simpler or more complex, or just want slow dancing, I want to hear it.
_________________________________________________________
Slow Dancing:
Can be a hidden skill. It can also be an actual skill, but since there are only five levels (I could actually come up with), I’m not sure which one’s better. I’m thinking hidden.
Can be used by Sims aged Teen-Elder. I thought about the children, too, but I thought maybe a micro version of it would suit them more (like in the Sims 2. No additional interactions).
Probably needs at least 15 friendship points between the Sims to be accepted. The better the relationship, the better chance the dance happens in the first place. Positive emotions preferred. (Not sure how the Points system works actually.)
Should and WILL improve/decrease both friendship and romantic relationship levels.
If other Sim rejects a Slow Dance, both Sims receive Awkward Encounter moodlet or something of the sort (-10 points?)
Radios are optional (yay for dancing outside and under the stars or in the kitchen with the stove burning—hold on, getting a bit ahead of myself.)
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Slow Dance Options/Interactions I thought of by Level:
Level 0-1:
Sims will not be that great at slow dancing. No, actually, I want to see them suck at it. I want that to be as obvious as a Sim who first started playing the violin.
Sim will have a pretty good chance at stepping on partner’s foot, which gives a ‘toes crunched’ moodlet to the victim. It could happen to either Sim. That Sim will become Tense. Other Sim will receive “two left feet” moodlet, and will become Embarrassed. Stepping on feet will impact relationship negatively.
Level 1-2:
Sims will be more comfortable dancing, but still are a bit shaky and sometimes unaware of each other’s feet. I can see Perfectionist Sims becoming Tense and Nervous, making sure they are doing it right.
Level 2-3:
Sims will now have the ability to spin their partner around.
Sims chance of stepping on partner’s foot has decreased by half.
Sims now have the ability to Dance Close which will be in place of regular slow dancing. Make sure friendship/relationship level is decent.
Level 3-4:
Sims can dip their partner—but they could accidentally drop their partner on their back occasionally… which could cause embarrassment for them both and thus stops the dancing. Or an evil, mean, mischievous Sim can drop them on purpose. (I can also see a drop-then-catch prank here under Mischief, which would probably piss the victimized Sim off if they are hot headed or don’t have a good relationship with the Sim).
Level 4-5 (max):
Chance of stepping on partner’s foot has completely depleted. They are now experts at this point.
Now have an additional interaction called ‘waltz’ which will start a waltz, which will last for ten Sim minutes before they start dancing how they were initially again. (Kind of Like Beauty and The Beast or Sleeping Beauty without the girls tugging at their dress. It might not be considered slow dancing at this point lol.)
*dipping, spinning, and other interactions involved with the Slow Dance can be idles and do not need the man/woman behind the computer screen to make them do it unless warranted.
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Additional Interactions under Dance Close (these work better with good relationship and flirty mood):
First Kiss
Head on Shoulder (From Sims 2).
Peck
Normal Kiss
Deep Kiss (which lasts longer… I’d say with tongue but I remembered it was a rated ‘T’ game.)
Whisper in Ear (make it soft and sweet)
Lower Hands
Touch Foreheads*
Confess Attraction/Love (Like in some movies. This could end very well or absolutely terribly.)
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Other Things for Slow Dancing (Which I didn’t fit in one place or another):
Evil/Mean Sims can step on feet or drop their partner on purpose.
Romantic Sims will build this skill quicker and be more successful at completing the romantic whims with it.
Hot Headed Sims will most likely yell at or slap the Sim that stepped on their foot.
Loner/Non-Committal Sims will need a higher friendship/relationship score or they will not accept a Slow Dance at any point.
Confident Sims will have an additional interaction where they pull their partner’s face in for a deep kiss, which stops the dancing and the kiss lasts for a few Sim seconds before they slowly separate.
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So, that was it...
