7 years ago

Idea: New Worlds + Cultures (Japan example)

As I have seen some people suggesting an Asian themed world I started to think about how that could look like. I looked into Japan specifially and collected some ideas. I am by no means an expert regarding Japan or anything Asian at all. But I am interested in the culture, and think a Japanese inspired world could be fun.

I think adding more worlds from different continents, such as Asia or Africa or Australia, could be a possibility to introduce a CAS option of choosing a sims origin/ethnicity. Maybe they could have certain culture skills then (recipes, dances), a special way of greeting (like bowing or nodding instead of waving or shaking hands) and perhaps even new special traits. Other sims could learn those culture skills.
I am not sure if this would be difficult to add considering the worlds/cultures that are already in the game.

I imagined the world to be a home world and not a destination world. It should be a nice blend of housing area, town and nature.

https://orig00.deviantart.net/1102/f/2017/111/d/2/tokyo_street_animation_by_arsenixc-db6kx27.gif

http://likeafishinwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140706-glasslip01-03.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PLki6y1.jpg

Some things I thought would be nice:

food; sushi, ramen, tempura, mochi,...
traditional and modern hair & clothing
suiting furniture
animals; deer, monkey, red panda , raccoon dog
mythology
school uniform for kids and teens

https://www.hisgo.com/us/destination-japan/up_img/cke/imgs/2017201/Kiyomizu%20Temple%204.jpg

https://www.hisgo.com/us/destination-japan/up_img/cke/imgs/2017201/Nara%203.jpg

https://www.hisgo.com/us/destination-japan/up_img/cke/imgs/2017119/Sensoji%20temple%202.jpg

This idea could work with other world types, e.g. something African inspired, as well. I think it would be fun to have more diverse cultures implemented in The Sims 4. But I don't know if enough people would actually like to see worlds like that. I too am first and foremost for a nice beach or alpine world. Still - just sharing an idea that has been wandering around in my head. :smile:

Akiyla
7 years ago
Yes. Yes to all of this.
4 words: Sims 4 World Adventures. Make it happen, EA. :D

But no, I seriously love these ideas. EA sort of focused on cultural worlds in the City Living EP and the Jungle Adventures GP.

In San Myshuno, they beautifully incorporated different cultural aspects from the sim names and music to the clothes and food. As for Jungle Adventures, I fell in love with Selvadorada. Selvadorada is so rich with culture and I absolutely adored it. They need to do more :)
Akiyla
7 years ago
Forgot to add, a Wakanda-based Sims world would be BEAUTIFUL
https://image.ibb.co/ci4mDT/WWT0020_v008_027999_1081.jpg
Movotti
New Spectator
7 years ago
"Sally1502;d-941484" wrote:
Australia

We're not here for your entertainment.
Imagine the most boring part of where you live. That's what australia is like, but with more snakes, spiders, and other things that might be cute, but will possibly kill you.

Most of the country looks like this:
https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/harsh-arid-zone-outback-australia-roxby-downs-mining-town-hour-drive-adelaide-south-lands-roxy-106246946.jpg

All of that red-brown-yellow-grey part looks like variations of the above pic
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnTYuEdU4g6tRGspbiGFjvA9PP-r4t4mu2gPjqOY6OYDspXsHX

If you're looking for somewhere interesting try ~~Hobbiton~~ New Zealand
neylajc
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
"Zara;c-16529528" wrote:
Forgot to add, a Wakanda-based Sims world would be BEAUTIFUL
https://image.ibb.co/ci4mDT/WWT0020_v008_027999_1081.jpg

This!!!
Sallimander1502
7 years ago
@Movotti
I understand what you mean. But with an Australian inspired world I didn't mean a world consisting solely of outback but also city areas. I just wanted to mention the continents that have been rather neglected so far - New Zealand could be neat as well. :smile:
Nindlmiu
7 years ago
I really like the Japanese culture and world suggestions! The pictures look great, a Sims 4 world that looks like that would be beautiful and exciting, I think. I especially like the new animal suggestions and also the mythology part - new kinds of occults or creatures are always a welcome addition for me. Martial arts would be cool as well. I genereally like the idea of implementing new cultures a lot.
catitude5
7 years ago
I think this idea is better as a vacation destination. I wouldn't want it as a world.
Cynna1065
7 years ago
"catitude5;c-16530927" wrote:
I think this idea is better as a vacation destination. I wouldn't want it as a world.

I hate to say it, because I'm all about diversity, however, I tend to agree.

In a game where Sims can basically blink from one world to another, it's really hard to reconcile the differences. How can a Sim visit a desert town one moment, and later that day be in a place that looks like Japan?

That's part of the reason that I don't utilize all of the towns in the game. I mostly stick to San Myshuno, Willow Creek, Magnolia Promenade, and Newcrest. Because, it's possible to believe that those areas are within the same local area. Windenburg, Oasis Sprins, and Brindleton Bay are very different and so, I use those for "business trips" or vacations.

I would very much like to see a Japanese world, as pictured above. As well, I wish that we could have a Scandinavian world. However, I'm really trying to figure out how it will fit in the scheme of things.

My fondest wish is that EA made it possible for the players to Choose-Your-Own-World. We decide which worlds that we want to involve in our every day play and what's left over could be treated as vacation destinations. That would be the most equitable solution. In this way, non-American players would get a fair chance to create a world that feels most familiar to them.

Anyway, it was just a thought.

@Zara, I love your signature animation. I wish that's how gazing at the stars really looked. :)
Sallimander1502
7 years ago
@Cynna
I see what you mean. But you can always choose which worlds you go to. I'd want it to be a home world still, so I can actually play with a Japanese family in a Japanese town. Same would go for a Skandinavian world (nice suggestion!), an African one etc. It could let you play sims in completely new areas and various cultures. I have nothing against American worlds, but I think it would be nice to have something fresh and different too. Of course it would be strange to have it seem like your sims can basically walk from their American-ish Willow Creek to a Japanese inspired place - I agree with you here - but as it is, we can choose which worlds to visit with our sims when and how and like you mentioned, we can always pretend they go on "vacation". More diverse worlds to play and tell stories in, plus their respective cultures, would to me be an exciting and interesting new component for The Sims. :smile:
irisrosal2
7 years ago
I commented in another post for the voting of a new urban city. I have given the following pictures:

https://78.media.tumblr.com/3a670b901724d11c151dedec88e22387/tumblr_p6wg8efeyW1vm8ltno1_1280.jpg

https://78.media.tumblr.com/a270d4d13200fa36dd2b19632355ede3/tumblr_ohcfcv4I111vqvqeeo1_1280.jpg

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918048873038337989/F8594EBEB720E66D9E791493160FC46A6DF1D0F7/

I hope it will inspire the creators. <3