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canelacaliente
Seasoned Ace
8 months 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.

3 Replies

  • Yes, please! The only time I managed to complete that collection was using a guide. It’d make so much sense to keep track of already discovered combinations in the notebook!

  • I feel like in general, the Notebook is an overlooked feature that could be improved / expanded upon. Letting the player remain within the game to complete these challenges and collect information would be much more helpful that pushing people to look for other information online. It would be great if, as a general rule, the Notebook became a more functional part of the game. I know that has started to happen with Enchanted By Nature so I am hopeful that future packs / updates will continue in this direction.

  • Unisalad669's avatar
    Unisalad669
    Seasoned Rookie
    8 months ago

    Absolutely! I adore frogs, and being able to track this type of thing would be amazing!

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