Starting a save file - build progress

"mattiemayhem;c-17508539" wrote:

"gothiclolitapl;c-17508524" wrote:
@mattiemayhem i will be adding a bunch of my own characters, but I did not want to get rid of the EA sims. If anything I think they have a lot of potential, but EA got lazy with them, so I will try and do them justice by giving them makeovers and adding relationships/skills.

However I won't be doing any of that until the end. i want to do all the building first so that I can release an 'empty' version of the save file to make it easier for people to fill it entirely with their own sims, and then work on the actual characters. I've got some stories written down and ideas for builds and such, but I'm waiting until new packs come out because i'd like to include the knitting pack in my community/arts centre etc.

i get you! the knitting pack would be a great addition. i saw a really cool idea about building saves is to theme the towns. think about who will use what and where that might fit. idk if ur gunna stick to the OG way ea has laid out it's buildings or how u like to play, but i like roleplay areas since ea doesnt have very much functionality with public spaces. so things like, trailer diners in oasis springs, ritsy movie theaters/opera centers in the get famous world, business centers for skill building in san myshuno, warehouse dance clubs, definitely some updated club locations in general for get together xD

I do want my save to have all the packs intertwined, which is why I'm waiting for the release of eco lifestyle to see what the new world will look like so I can take it into account when planning my builds. So far I planned out that I want there to be a restaurant in spice district that only serves spicy food. I want to get rid of the gym from the rich area in san myshuno and instead build a retail store with very fancy expensive outfits to fit the vibe of the area, and maybe have it be owned by the landgraabs. I have some plans for most neighbourhoods with exception of newcrest since its completely blank and I would need a thematic starting point.