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thornwill
Seasoned Ace
11 months ago

Real life inspired worlds suggestions

Which real life places you still want to be an inspiration for future worlds/neighborhoods in the game? My wishes are:

  • Greece;
  • Australia;
  • France;
  • Egypt;
  • South Africa;
  • Brazil;

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    • Japan - If it is a forever Sakura/cherry blossom season year round (just as Ravenwood gets eternal fall). Including a soft petal dropping/flowing effect. If this could be themed with ancient Japanese architecture too that be amazing.
    • France, Egypt and China cause I still love WA!
    • Venice - Last Venue of Amore was a good start for Sims 3 store. But a world with canals, and that beautiful architecture. With masquerade balls/festivals.

    Other than that I'd want fantasy/science fiction themes.

  • So far, the only continents that haven’t been properly represented in The Sims 4 are Africa and South America. The closest we’ve come to South America was with the Jungle Adventures pack — but honestly, I don’t view that as a positive example. There’s a widespread stereotype that South America is just one big jungle, and as a South American myself, I find that perception quite prejudiced and misleading.

    If the game were ever to introduce a pack inspired by South America, Brazil would likely be the best candidate. Not only is it the fifth largest country in the world, but it’s also the most culturally diverse in the region.

    In my opinion, The Sims has already explored Asia and Europe extensively, so I don’t see new worlds based on countries from those areas — especially France and Egypt, which have already been featured — coming anytime soon. That’s not to say they won’t return eventually, but right now, it feels like the franchise is in a phase of broadening cultural representation. And clearly, there are still two major regions that remain underrepresented.

  • I'd like to see Africa represented. It has such a beautiful and diverse landscape and interesting culture. I'd like to see a Carribbean Island inspired world with Carribbean culture and I'd love a Greece/Santorini inspired world because I loved visiting Greece. I understand that Gibbi point is partly inspired by New Zealand and Australia and that's one that I was waiting for. I've only checked out one neighbourhood so far.

    HollownessDevour​ do you have Snowy Escape or if not have you had a look at the contents? It's Japanese inspired with 3 beautiful neighbourhoods. I recommend it. Wakaba is one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in the Sims 4 for me.

  • HollownessDevour's avatar
    HollownessDevour
    Seasoned Ace
    11 months ago

    I do! It was one of the first EPs I got, I just want the eternal spring cherry blossom with petals falling effects in a world (I think Japanese/Asian would be ideal), and I think that SE covered Japanese modern, but not ancient.

  • Africa is renowned for its beautiful natural landscapes—from savannas to majestic mountains—which opens up opportunities for creating stunning new neighborhoods. Additionally, African culture, with its vibrant festivals and unique traditions, can add new entertainment and interactions for the Sims.🙂

  • Cities/countries I'd still want as inspiration:

    Paris - for the Belle Époque and Haussmann architecture and Eiffel tower, and would be nice to have more apartment type lots

    Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia - for the pyramids, adventure gameplay, architecture, and middle eastern vibes

    Castaway type island - for lots of beach front lots and hopefully parrots and hammocks

  • LarsWolfy's avatar
    LarsWolfy
    Seasoned Newcomer
    20 hours ago

    As an Estonian, I would really love to see a world inspired by the combination of Baltic countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Here are some ideas:

    1. A Tallinn-inspired medieval old town with cobblestone streets, city walls and historic buildings
    2. Riga-inspired Art Nouveau architecture and a more urban neighbourhood
    3. Lithuanian-inspired countryside with forests, lakes, wooden houses and manor-style architecture
    4. A district featuring Baltic Soviet-era and post-war architecture, with apartment blocks, broad streets, courtyards and older concrete buildings mixed with renovated modern buildings
    5. Baltic Sea coastline, islands, pine forests and bogs
    6. Mosquitoes that are specific to bogs, forests and wetlands. Sims could get "Itchy Bites" uncomfortable moodlet after being bitten, which could be prevented by Insect repellent. Mosquitoes could be more common around dusk/evening/night and warm weather. Bog boardwalk hikes could randomly trigger mosquitoes, horseflies, or other insect encounters. (Just like in Mt. Komorebi there are hiking hazards where Sims encounter denkimushies, centipedes and wasps randomly while hiking)
    7. Saunas (Different from spa saunas - Wood-fired sauna stoves, where you can throw water on the hot stones to create hot steam. Also Birch Sauna whisks that you can use to whisk yourself or other Sims, also cooling off outdoors - taking a cold shower, jumping into the water or snow. Those traditions are common in the Baltics and Finland. Maybe also adding a Sauna Master interactions/skill, where an experienced Sim controls the steam, heat, whisking and relaxation ritual), midsummer celebrations (Jaanipäev/Jāņi/Joninės) with bonfires and traditional festivities
    8. Baltic-inspired food, folk music, clothing and crafts

    It would be nice if it wasn't based on just one city/country, instead an inspiration from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania together. I would be glad to see the Baltics represented too.

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