If you are going to do a "Refresh" on Spa Day how about these ideas

Vegetarian/Pescetarian/Vegan/Omnivore/Lactose Intolerant Lifestyle Get them out of Traits somehow. It's just wasting a Trait slot
Ownable/Manageable Spas
Healthy Living Aspiration

Tai Chi - Great for Elder Sims
http://www.gameguru.in/images/sims-2-bon-voyage-ss4.jpg

Zen Garden - Perfect for more than one pack
http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/952871/images/590/sims2bv-46.jpg

Luxury Mani/Pedi Salons or at least the CAS addition and equipment
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/a3/08/d6a308a02d7a8f9e8e4a9dbacc662b80.jpg
http://hauteliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Pedicure-Foot-Bath-at-Preston-Wynne.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d0/bc/6c/d0bc6cf2f6a3fbddac6bb38d6b2d1fbe.jpg

Nail Tech NPC
http://newskillsacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nail-diploma.jpg

Body Wraps
https://www.zwivel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Seaweed-wrap.jpg

Facials
http://oceanmedspa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/oms-spa-and-facials.jpg

K-Beauty Face Sheets
https://www.bluecreekhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sheet-mask.jpg

Teeth Whitening
https://www.sarasotadentistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/laser-teeth-whitening-in-dental-clinic.jpg

Lash Extensions
https://nooora.ae/image/catalog/product-images/russian-full-set.jpg

Waxing Services - Which implies body hair in CAS
https://dlab1nb0df46d.cloudfront.net/web-design/rapunzels/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/19235805/leg-waxing.png
http://cos.h-cdn.co/assets/15/11/1600x800/landscape_nrm_1425910088-185122393.jpg
http://thumbs.modthesims2.com/img/3/0/8/0/8/4/0/MTS_TummyZa-1208197-bodyhair00.jpg

Henna Tattoo Temporary
https://www.simplemost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/picnic-2271272_1920.jpg

Smoothie Blender and Juicing
http://www.geekshive.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/700x700/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/i/gimage_104451.jpg

New Harvestables - For Smoothies, Juices, Cooking/Baking and other applications

Cinnamon - from the Cinnamomum cassia tree
Cucumber
Ginger
Grapefruit Tree
Kiwi
Lime Tree
Orange Tree
Turmeric

Chin up Bar
http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/15/54/71/55/screen16.jpg

Jump Rope
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jc6kslsnpIQ/Tg1B0Nk1KMI/AAAAAAAAABk/oF2aVaJ_G48/s1600/Tutorial+Joe+Jumping+Rope.jpg

Exercise Bike
https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/e/e7/Hobby_Fitness.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111021062016

Fitness Watch
https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/larger/public/field/image/2017/11/wesoo-fitness-tracker.jpg?itok=w6j1Pssn

Jogging with Dog
https://aaptiv.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/man-running-with-dog-on-trail.jpg

Doggie Yoga Namaste
https://www.wheninmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Pug-Yoga1.jpg

Plasma Fruit Soak for bathtubs Exclusively for Vampires
http://thumbs.modthesims2.com/img/1/7/5/4/7/1/MTS_gwillewyn-589353-BloodBathV3.jpg

Pet Grooming and NPC Groomer - Self Care needn't stop with just the Sims
http://lovebeverlyhills.com/uploads/cache/Image/BlockFeaturedBlock/id/2933/2b7890476c3038a415f0678b86bb49b7c3c1a50b.jpg
http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2013/09/15/11122975/dog-nail-polish-pink.jpg

Yoga Studio as a Lot Designation We already have the mats for it
https://yogatrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/studio-room.jpg

22 Replies

Loanet
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Why did they choose Spa Day? I know it's one of the older packs but why would it win over other packs? Spa Day was adequate and useful, but nothing special.

Of course there's no way to prove that what was voted for is what got chosen for the update.
Redrogue60
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
"Loanet;c-17952694" wrote:
Why did they choose Spa Day? I know it's one of the older packs but why would it win over other packs? Spa Day was one of the smaller packs.

Of course there's no way to prove that what was voted for is what got chosen for the update.

I don't think there was a vote. I think they just decided to choose it based on the language they used
StuffyMarx
5 years ago
@Loanet
They used the key art for the Spa Day pack in the livestream when they were talking about going back and refreshing older content.
ChadSims2
Seasoned Rookie
5 years ago
"redrogue60;c-17952697" wrote:
"Loanet;c-17952694" wrote:
Why did they choose Spa Day? I know it's one of the older packs but why would it win over other packs? Spa Day was one of the smaller packs.

Of course there's no way to prove that what was voted for is what got chosen for the update.

I don't think there was a vote. I think they just decided to choose it based on the language they used

There was a vote for older packs you want to see get a extra polish on the January 2020 survey I remember picking Get to Work Dine Out and Parenting just because I wanted it expanded more.
thatpinkcoconut
5 years ago
The "refresh" they're referring to is not a gameplay/pack overhaul. I believe it's just a couple of bug fixes, important tweaks, very minor necessary additions, and the likes.
Loanet
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I expect it's a little animation smoothing and a few textures to bring the graphics up to date. Maybe one or two extra clothes and furniture they have lying around. Spa Day's yoga sessions could definitely use a little smoothing out by now.

Also, they'd bring it into line with Expansions like Seasons, Eco Lifestyle and Cats&Dogs, make sure the weather affects everything, all the items affect the environment, your animals can lie on all the furniture. Gardening, toddlers, water behaviour, Calendars, lot traits, all added to old worlds.

Maybe the NPCs will visit other worlds than their homes and their AI will be knocked up to date. Strays might wander around other worlds. If you own the right pack, NPCs will be using it, not just the pack they came in. It will definitely be an improvement, but not an addition.

Of course, Spa Day didn't come with a new world or proper NPCs, which makes it very easy to update, and its graphics are what, 5 years old, so we'll definitely see a difference. Mindless massagers might actually be turned into actual people, so of course you'll see a difference there too.
Simmingal
Hero
5 years ago
Plasma Fruit Soak for bathtubs
oooooooooooo this. now this is something that would be fairly simple not very intrusive thing but add for the dark storytelling and i am all for it

and if it is spa day as they made it sound like then i feel like maybe they wanted to start this project small and they improve other packs later too

because I really can't imagine spa day was most voted in that survey when they asked what they should improve

personally i think if i were to add new something to spa day in specific tho:

1. couple/paired/ with kids or pets yoga
random thought but imagine the fun

2. better saunas.
I get it they wanted to make simple one but as finnish bean..... slightly disappointing... so many different saunas one could have built... oh well.

3. 2 sim tub. ;) for sims that just want bit bigger bathtub but not whole hot tub

3. managing spa for people who like that kinda stuff(i mean why not)

4. choosing who works in specific spas because well lets just say im bit done with landgraabs taking part-time jobs as spa staff

5. option to set objects non useable because spas with meditation or yoga outside turn into death traps at winter

6.yoga anywhere (no mat required)
though it should not be something sims do autonomously cause that'd be problematic :sweat_smile:
Loanet
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"Simmingal;c-17952861" wrote:

6.yoga anywhere (no mat required)
though it should not be something sims do autonomously cause that'd be problematic :sweat_smile:

Maybe it could be something you learn to do after a few levels of training - learn it at level 6.

And we could use a Flirty and Playful Yoga session too. Yoga has a chance to make you confident so that's okay.
simvasion
Hero
5 years ago
If they're going to add waxing as a service, this could be the perfect opportunity for them to finally introduce body hair as a CAS option... ?
thatdamian123
5 years ago
Wait THIS is the pack they are going back to work on..? Huh? If anything this game pack is one of the heftier ones surely..? A new aspiration is the only thing that potentially was missing..

Most of the new suggestions from OP could be made into a new pack imo, like a salon/mall pack maybe? We defo need a community lot overhaul at some point ?