canelacaliente
10 hours agoSeasoned Ace
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.
- What area of gameplay is your feedback about?
- Collections (Frog Breeding)
- Objects/Activities (The Notebook UI)
- 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. - 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. - 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").
- 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?