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canelacaliente
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10 hours ago

QoL Idea: Add a Frog Breeding Log/Tracker to the Notebook

I've recently gotten deep into the frog collecting and breeding aspect of the game, and while it's fun, it can also be a bit of a headache to track. I had an idea for a simple addition that would make it so much more enjoyable.

  1. What area of gameplay is your feedback about?
  • Collections (Frog Breeding)
  • Objects/Activities (The Notebook UI)
  1. What works well right now?
    The actual mechanic of hunting for frogs, breeding them, and discovering new types is a really unique and charming side activity. It’s a fun, passive way to earn some simoleons and gives Sims something to do out in nature. The fact that the different frogs have unique rarities and values makes completing the collection a satisfying long-term goal.
  2. What isn’t working or feels frustrating?
    The biggest frustration is the complete lack of in-game tracking for breeding combinations. Right now, players are forced to rely on external fan-made charts and wikis. You have to remember or write down on real paper that a "Spotted Eggplant frog + Dirt Frog" gave you a Spotted Dirt Frog or a Spotted Eggplant frog, for example. This feels clunky, breaks immersion, and turns what should be a fun in-game discovery process into a chore of alt-tabbing to a browser. The game already tracks similar information for gardening (splicing), so it feels like a feature that's missing for frogs.
  3. What new ideas or improvements would you suggest?
    I suggest adding a new section to the Sim's Notebook specifically for Frog Breeding.

This section could work exactly like the Gardening panel:

  • It would show icons for every frog type you've discovered.
  • For each frog, it could list the breeding combinations that have successfully produced it (e.g., "Discovered by breeding: "Spotted Eggplant frog + Dirt Frog").
  1. Why would this improve your gameplay experience?
    This would be a massive quality-of-life improvement that would make the frog collection process more engaging and self-contained within the game. It would:
  • Eliminate the need for external guides, keeping players immersed in the game world.
  • Add a fun sense of progression as you fill out your breeding log, similar to completing a collection or an aspiration.
  • Reward experimentation by officially recording your discoveries.
  • Make the feature more accessible to players who don't want to search online for answers.

It's a logical addition that aligns with existing systems (like Gardening) and would turn frog breeding from a frustratingly opaque task into a truly fun and trackable mini-game.

Does anyone else have to keep a notepad next to their computer for this?

If so, please upvote 👍 this post so we can get this feature in the game.
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