Steampunk gamepack
I feel like there could be a lot of interest in a Steampunk set, it would please fantasy lovers while still not alienating the family players that Sims 4 seems to cater to pretty exclusively.
Main thing the pack could add is steampunk versions of all electronics, even a phone skin that replaces the symbols with more fitting things too.
But televisions, computers, thermostat, kitchen appliances, hot tub, etc. It could all get a steampunk version.
Nice fashions as well, including of course Victorian style outfits and furniture too.
Could also include a steampunk version of the bot builder station, letting you make steampunk versions of the same items, including a steampunk Simbot. Would all use the botbuilding skill too.
Something new that could be added would be duelling pistols and swords. Each could have a station where you can craft them using specific materials, would give more use to the various metals you can find in the game.
Swords could use the same animations as a lightsaber duel, would put those great animations to further use. Only the opening and ending animations would be different and the sounds. Using anything better than basic metals could also allow the sword to not be broken on contact with lightsabers, which could be a fun little thing for those who have both packs, allowing sword on lightsaber duels.
You could pick a design and a metal for your sword at the crafting station, more elaborate designs could be unlocked as your handiness skill improves.
Pistols would have a different crafting table, like swords you could pick a metal and design for it. The metal could affect what ammunition you can use for it.
Pistols would only be used in duelling, and would be non lethal. You could craft different ammunition that would have a different effect when you hit the opponent and thus win the duel, making it very clear who got hit and loses.
It would really be in classic fashion of the Sims standing with their back to each other, taking a few steps and turning to fire, bullets releasing with a puff of smoke, when hitting the target there's also a cloud of smoke fitting to the effect.
Some possible effects for bullets:
-Soot bullet. The target is hit with a black cloud of smoke and when it vanishes, they are covered in soot.
-Stink bullet. The target's hygiene drops to zero and smells badly to those around them.
-Sleeping dart. The target falls asleep.
-Frost bullet. The target freezes in place for a little while.
-Water bullet. The target is now soaking wet.
-Vanishing bullet. The target disappears for a few hours before returning at the same spot, very confused.
-Fire bullet. Puts the target on fire, but they can put themselves out.
-ROFL bullet. Causes the target to get very playful and start laughing like crazy for a moment, rolling over the floor laughing.
In either case, a Sim carrying a pistol or sword in their inventory can challenge another Sim carrying either a sword of any kind of pistol to either a friendly duel with a handshake, or an unfriendly duel with a glove slap.
There could be a small neighbourhood added in the game pack in kind of a Victorian Steampunk style, with like 4 spots for houses and including a community lot that has a duelling ring and all kinds of excitement going on, maybe you could go on an airship or train ride as well which wouldn't be a rabbit hole, but lets your Sim spend a few days on either an airship or a luxury train wagon. Like a vacation, and some possible incidents could occur during it, like repairs being needed or someone on board challenging your sim to a duel and the winner leaves with both weapons.
Playing cards could also be a new activity added in the pack, Sims could play poker. Could also possibly be added in a free accompanying update to the base game.
Main thing the pack could add is steampunk versions of all electronics, even a phone skin that replaces the symbols with more fitting things too.
But televisions, computers, thermostat, kitchen appliances, hot tub, etc. It could all get a steampunk version.
Nice fashions as well, including of course Victorian style outfits and furniture too.
Could also include a steampunk version of the bot builder station, letting you make steampunk versions of the same items, including a steampunk Simbot. Would all use the botbuilding skill too.
Something new that could be added would be duelling pistols and swords. Each could have a station where you can craft them using specific materials, would give more use to the various metals you can find in the game.
Swords could use the same animations as a lightsaber duel, would put those great animations to further use. Only the opening and ending animations would be different and the sounds. Using anything better than basic metals could also allow the sword to not be broken on contact with lightsabers, which could be a fun little thing for those who have both packs, allowing sword on lightsaber duels.
You could pick a design and a metal for your sword at the crafting station, more elaborate designs could be unlocked as your handiness skill improves.
Pistols would have a different crafting table, like swords you could pick a metal and design for it. The metal could affect what ammunition you can use for it.
Pistols would only be used in duelling, and would be non lethal. You could craft different ammunition that would have a different effect when you hit the opponent and thus win the duel, making it very clear who got hit and loses.
It would really be in classic fashion of the Sims standing with their back to each other, taking a few steps and turning to fire, bullets releasing with a puff of smoke, when hitting the target there's also a cloud of smoke fitting to the effect.
Some possible effects for bullets:
-Soot bullet. The target is hit with a black cloud of smoke and when it vanishes, they are covered in soot.
-Stink bullet. The target's hygiene drops to zero and smells badly to those around them.
-Sleeping dart. The target falls asleep.
-Frost bullet. The target freezes in place for a little while.
-Water bullet. The target is now soaking wet.
-Vanishing bullet. The target disappears for a few hours before returning at the same spot, very confused.
-Fire bullet. Puts the target on fire, but they can put themselves out.
-ROFL bullet. Causes the target to get very playful and start laughing like crazy for a moment, rolling over the floor laughing.
In either case, a Sim carrying a pistol or sword in their inventory can challenge another Sim carrying either a sword of any kind of pistol to either a friendly duel with a handshake, or an unfriendly duel with a glove slap.
There could be a small neighbourhood added in the game pack in kind of a Victorian Steampunk style, with like 4 spots for houses and including a community lot that has a duelling ring and all kinds of excitement going on, maybe you could go on an airship or train ride as well which wouldn't be a rabbit hole, but lets your Sim spend a few days on either an airship or a luxury train wagon. Like a vacation, and some possible incidents could occur during it, like repairs being needed or someone on board challenging your sim to a duel and the winner leaves with both weapons.
Playing cards could also be a new activity added in the pack, Sims could play poker. Could also possibly be added in a free accompanying update to the base game.
