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GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
GabrielleCWrigh
7 years ago

Supernatural (Comment YOUR IDEAS!!)

Sul Sul!!

I know I'm not the first to post about this, but I did want to add to what other's have come up with.

I think it would be incredible if we had more supernatural themes in game. A Supernatural/Magic themed EP would be an incredible add, in my opinion. IF THEY DID IT RIGHT. I think Sims 4 has come a long way since it's release; I'm finally truly enjoying my gameplay within the last year or so, with the addition of Toddlers, Cats and Dogs, GTW, GT, CL, and of course, SEASONS; but I have been craving some supernatural gameplay.

Now, I'm 26, and I've been playing The SIms since I was 9, since it's release of the first iteration back in 2000, and I have ALWAYS been a generational/realism player. I've only ever dabbled with "supernatural" sims in the very first Sims game, and I'm not even sure you can go that far as to call it "supernatural" gameplay. I literally made a "goth" themed sim, and had her join the psychic career path. I never actually purchased or played any of the supernatural packs in later games, and I am not a fan of Vampires or Aliens in game at all. (going back to reference that I am a realistic-styled player)

HOWEVER, I recently, and by recently I mean within the last few days, made a "witch/gypsy" themed Sim, and I AM OBSESSED. I love her, and I am just so lacking the supernatural aspect to the game that would afford me the ability to really explore her lifestyle in depth.

In my opinion, I think if they added a Supernatural/Magic themed EP, it could be an extremely addicting, and fun addition.

What I'd like to see:

Different lifestyles, aspirations, traits, and moods
Different career paths to suit our supernatural sims
Exciting new gameplay- interactions, skills, whims, ect.
Supernatural themed decor/furniture.

For the aspirations:
Romany - focus on the Gypsy aspects (for your sims interested in the Fortune Telling career)
Druid - focus on the ancient crafts; priests, magicians, soothsayers, ect.
"Head Witch/Warlock"- for your witch/warlock sims. Self explanatory
Enlightened - focus on the "inner being" aspects, would work with wellness skill.(for your sims wanting a career as a psychic or medium)
Unrivaled Supernatural- where they work towards becoming the top in their career path, be it Psychic, Fortune Teller, Medium, ect.

Traits:
Aware - would compliment the Enlightened aspiration
Intuitive - would compliment Witch/Warlock sims, as well as sims in the Psychic, Medium, or Fortune Teller career paths.
Peaceful/Tranquil

Career Paths:
Psychic
Fortune Teller
Medium
Potions - which would closely relate to the Gardening career, in which they focus on herbology and making potions from different plants.
Jewler - craft and enchant different gems.

Interactions/Skills/Whims:
Magic Skill
Herbology/Potions Skill
Fortune Telling Skill
Cast a Spell - interaction where your sim can cast a spell on themselves, or other sims, regarding love, luck, mischief, ect.
Contact Ghosts - interaction where your Medium or Psychic sims can offer to contact a sims passed loved ones.
Cleanse - Supernatural sims with a high enough Gardening skill can grow sage, and burn it in their homes, or homes of others to "cleanse" it.
Enchant - interaction where your sim with a high enough logic/magic skill can enchant food, objects, plants, ect, to boost their tastes or quality.
Tell Fortune - interaction where your Supernatural Sim, with high enough skill, could use a crystal ball, or a gem to tell the fortune of another sim.
Curse - mischievous interaction where your angry sim can cast a curse on another sim they may dislike. Annoying inlaws? Curse them!

I'd just really enjoy a Supernatural themed EP, and I think with Fall coming up, it would make for an amazing expansion!!

Comment down below, and let me know your thoughts and opinions!! Are you totally for a Supernatural addition to our game?? Are you absolutely against it?? Sound off below, and let me know what you think!!

Also, feel free to add any ideas you may have!! I'd love to hear them.

Thanks for reading guys, and as always, Happy Simming!!

-Wittlemouse


  • GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
    GabrielleCWrigh
    7 years ago
    I'd like to point this out first, because I think I may have left some confused.

    I want a supernatural EP, but I DO NOT want warewolves, or other non-realistic life states in game. I am a generational/realism player, so my idea of a Supernatural EP wouldn't be about other "lifestates", rather introducing other LIFESTYLES into the game.

    IE: Witches/Warlocks, Psychics, Mediums, Fortune Tellers, ect.
    All of which are human, but they live different lifestyles, and different "spiritual" paths, if you will.

    So, I'm not interested in a Supernatural EP that would give us other life states such as werewolves, or fearies, or mermaids, but other lifeSTYLES, as that is absolutely true to real life. As I stated above, my best friend is Roma, she practices magic and other "supernatural" abilities. There are witches and warlocks in real life who practice, or don't practice magic as a spiritual choice, or who practice without being related to any deity at all. There are realistic "Supernatural" lifestyles that truly exist, and THAT is the type of EP I'm craving.

    Not fairy tales and lore. Realistic, true alternative lifestyles. So maybe calling it a "Supernatural" EP was the wrong word choice. Maybe instead, a Magic Themed EP. Either way, I'd love it to be as close to realistic as possible for The Sims.

    Witches/Warlocks
    Scorcerers
    Psychics
    Mediums
    Fortune Tellers

    That's all. However, if EA decided to add in other lifestates with these, I'd be totally ok with that. I just wouldn't play them, personally, but I'm all for other's getting what they're craving as well. So, if we got a realistic Magic themed EP, and then they happened to add other lifestates in another GP, or EP, I would be totally ok with that. I wouldn't, however, be ok with the unrealistic lifestates being added in, and no realistic lifestyles. PLEASE EA, PLEASE DON'T LET ME DOWN!!

    I also LOVED a lot of the ideas you guys posted!! And @CeCeDot was right on the money when she pointed out that Devs come here for inspiration and different perspectives. It's the reason they made this area of the forum to begin with. ;)

    I think @MasonGamer had some INCREDIBLE ideas!! Holy cow, we are so on the same wave length, it's insane!! Also, I love the idea to use toddler tears!!I also really love the book/chapter idea, as well as how moods affect spell casting/abilities. Really great!!

    @Dannydanbo I see where you're coming from. I think that was my fault by not stating that I do not want any unrealistic lifestates. Rather, alternative lifeSTYLES. All still human sims, just some practicing different lifestyles. I am a realistic styled player as well, so I want something as close to realistic as possible, and there are "magic" practicing religions and lifestyles in real life. So, that's what I'm after. No werewolves, fearies, or mermaids for me, please. :)
  • GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
    GabrielleCWrigh
    7 years ago
    @MasonGamer Seriously just read your post again, because you honestly have some amazing ideas. I legit read it out loud to my husband. We are so on the same page. Love it!!
  • GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
    GabrielleCWrigh
    7 years ago
    @CeCeDot Oh no dear, you didn't derail it at all, I just read some of the feedback and realized I may not have explained fully. :)

    And YESSSSS. I agree, 100%!! We need REALISTIC witchcraft in game. Literally everything you mentioned is what I am craving in my game, especially since I just made a "witch" sim. (As "witch" as I can get her.) It may sound odd, but I LOVED playing psychic sims in the original game, and got so bummed when they started deviated from the more realistic style of "magic" and "supernaturality". I am so wanting some realistic styled gameplay centered around magic, and the things you mentioned above are exactly what I hope they do add.

  • GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
    GabrielleCWrigh
    7 years ago
    @CeCeDot Oh my gosh, yes!! These need to happen. I've built a "seance" themed room in my "witch" Sim's house, and all I'm missing is the self-employed aspect, so that she can run her business in home while taking care of her son, Onyx. She also has a small shop where she sells floral arrangements, at which I pretend their enchanted, so I would love the crystals and gems aspect for the business as well!!

    @MasonGamer Ok, seriously, YOU NEED TO BECOME A WRITER!! Holy cow, your storytelling is phenomenal!! I want to know more about the Werewolve's backstory, and I want to know what happens between Roxanne and Caleb!! You are truly artistic and enthralling in the way you write. You're gifted!!

    Also, I totally agree on the wands!! I think Sims should be able to cast by hand, unless the spell requires a wand, as you stated above, for more powerful spells.
  • GabrielleCWrigh's avatar
    GabrielleCWrigh
    7 years ago
    @MasonGamer You've been writing it since 2013?? That's seriously amazing dedication, and it truly shows in your storytelling!! I loved the little excerpt I read!!

    Don't ever give that up, you have incredible talent.

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