Rating the Packs and Kits...for the 1960s
I didn't know whether to put this in the Packs Discussion section or here...this is a thread about the packs, all of them, but at the same time it serves a storytelling and challenge purpose: If you're going to do a decades challenge or, worse, write a SimLit story set in the 1960s that BECOMES AN OBSESSION YOU CAN'T STOP...erm, sorry for that, where was I? Oh yes, if you're going to do something set in the 1960s how good are the various official Sims 4 packs and kits for giving you the look.
I scored 1 point for each CAS and Build & Buy item that is 1960s appropriate. I didn't include things that would work for previous decades in history but clothes, hairstyles, decor and furniture that are typical of that decade. So in reverse order...
55. Industrial Loft. 0 points. There's nothing here that is specifically of the era. It evokes the 50s or the post 90s gentrification of inner city living.
54. Country Kitchen. 0 points. Again, some of it works for earlier eras but it's not mod enough.
53. Courtyard Oasis. 0 points. Would only invoke the 60s if you set part of your story in Marrakech with Mick, Keith and Marianne Faithful trying to score something.
52. Little Campers. 1 point. There's an era appropriate rug. That's it.
51. Bust The Dust. 1 point. Everyone needs an upright vacuum cleaner, right? "Hi, honey, I'm home" as the wife vacuums away.
50. Carnaval Streetwear. 1 point. For those heart shaped glasses.
49. My First Pet. 1 point. Not surprisingly, this has virtually nothing era specific.
48. Spooky Stuff. 2 points. A Halloween Party looks about the same anytime from 1950 to now but those pirate boots are good 60s fashionwear.
47. Journey To Batuu. 3 points. Considering the design ethos for Star Wars was from 1975 onwards it's no surprise there's not a lot for a 60s based game. A couple of B&B items, that's it.
46. Throw Back Fit. 3 points. There's a couple of women's tennis dresses (and a child version) that is a good match for the 60s.
45. Fashion Street. 4 points. Indian fashion influences were a big thing in the 60s, especially after The Beatles visited there in '68. A few items fit that bill.
44. Blooming Rooms. 4 points. If you want to have your hippy character wearing stuff from Fashion Street then why not deck out their home in lots of hanging plants?
43. Incheon Arrivals. 4 points. A couple of decent miniskirts, some good men's casual tops and a funky pair of go-go boots. Being a kit there's not much but what there is will give you more CAS options.
42. Kid's Room. 4 points. Not much of use in the CAS section as T shirts with intricate prints and slogans and ripped jeans weren't a 60s thing. Scores points for some of the wall decorations.
41. Modern Menswear. 5 points. Notorious for skirts for men, no surprises this doesn't rank highly on the list however it does feature an excellent leather jacket and some sweaters that are appropriate for the 60s.
40. Moonlight Chic. 5 points. An excellent jacket for men, some nice blouses and a sparkly miniskirt and top combo are of good use.
39. Cats & Dogs. 5 points. The critters are the stars here so not much for the human side of things. Those chunky paw print and bone sweaters and cardigans aren't era specific enough but there's a few items that stand out.
38. Nifty Knitting. 5 points. Very twee, very quaint, very homely...not very Sixties.
I scored 1 point for each CAS and Build & Buy item that is 1960s appropriate. I didn't include things that would work for previous decades in history but clothes, hairstyles, decor and furniture that are typical of that decade. So in reverse order...
55. Industrial Loft. 0 points. There's nothing here that is specifically of the era. It evokes the 50s or the post 90s gentrification of inner city living.
54. Country Kitchen. 0 points. Again, some of it works for earlier eras but it's not mod enough.
53. Courtyard Oasis. 0 points. Would only invoke the 60s if you set part of your story in Marrakech with Mick, Keith and Marianne Faithful trying to score something.
52. Little Campers. 1 point. There's an era appropriate rug. That's it.
51. Bust The Dust. 1 point. Everyone needs an upright vacuum cleaner, right? "Hi, honey, I'm home" as the wife vacuums away.
50. Carnaval Streetwear. 1 point. For those heart shaped glasses.
49. My First Pet. 1 point. Not surprisingly, this has virtually nothing era specific.
48. Spooky Stuff. 2 points. A Halloween Party looks about the same anytime from 1950 to now but those pirate boots are good 60s fashionwear.
47. Journey To Batuu. 3 points. Considering the design ethos for Star Wars was from 1975 onwards it's no surprise there's not a lot for a 60s based game. A couple of B&B items, that's it.
46. Throw Back Fit. 3 points. There's a couple of women's tennis dresses (and a child version) that is a good match for the 60s.
45. Fashion Street. 4 points. Indian fashion influences were a big thing in the 60s, especially after The Beatles visited there in '68. A few items fit that bill.
44. Blooming Rooms. 4 points. If you want to have your hippy character wearing stuff from Fashion Street then why not deck out their home in lots of hanging plants?
43. Incheon Arrivals. 4 points. A couple of decent miniskirts, some good men's casual tops and a funky pair of go-go boots. Being a kit there's not much but what there is will give you more CAS options.
42. Kid's Room. 4 points. Not much of use in the CAS section as T shirts with intricate prints and slogans and ripped jeans weren't a 60s thing. Scores points for some of the wall decorations.
41. Modern Menswear. 5 points. Notorious for skirts for men, no surprises this doesn't rank highly on the list however it does feature an excellent leather jacket and some sweaters that are appropriate for the 60s.
40. Moonlight Chic. 5 points. An excellent jacket for men, some nice blouses and a sparkly miniskirt and top combo are of good use.
39. Cats & Dogs. 5 points. The critters are the stars here so not much for the human side of things. Those chunky paw print and bone sweaters and cardigans aren't era specific enough but there's a few items that stand out.
38. Nifty Knitting. 5 points. Very twee, very quaint, very homely...not very Sixties.
