I’ve seen topics like this previously covered on this forum (which, by the way, required a bit of time to realize I had to open this in an incognito browser before it was functional) but were met with ableism and hesitancy. Functionality for canes and wheelchairs, among other mobility aids, would be great! As someone who requires a mobility aid and is autistic, it would be awesome to see them implemented in a game and other things. In a game that prides itself on “being able to create yourself realistically”, it sure fails in many significant ways.
“But that would be too much work :-(.”
No, not any more than any of the other DLC. The idea that werewolves, ghosts, aliens, robots, mermaids, vampires, and literal plant people are less work than adding realism to a game that claims to have representation for everyone is astounding! It could be extra work, but it isn’t a huge issue if the modders can do it. There are currently no functional mobility aids in TS4 for people who are not elders (stares dramatically into the camera).
Therapy pets would be a great addition, and the people claiming “Emotional pets are practically unheard of outside the U.S. I can certainly see the value of having a pet that you can pet when you are nervous or anxious as it is very calming; however we don't have to call them emotional pets as it is completely natural for pets to be like that.” is, forgive me, stupid. ESAs are much different from service animals and are usually just for people to bring their pets on a plane without paying extra. Service animals are also mobility aids that can drastically help people’s physical and mental health. And the claim that they’re only in the U.S. is absurd.
On the topic of therapy, this would also be a great addition to the game. Therapy appointments are genuine in real life, believe it or not.
“I don’t think is funny if you get a massage *Sim 1 have become depressed and need a therapy meeting* Therapy doesn’t work always with mental problem.” This statement is correct because therapy doesn’t always work, but therapy is not a panacea. It’s used to process emotions and figure out ways to better yourself, among other things! And putting the pop-up in that manner would be ridiculous, but that’s not how therapy works. If a sim has over-emotional traits like being hot-headed or gloomy, there could be an option to seek therapy to better cope with those emotions.
“While I understand that there are players who want to make their sims selves as close to themselves as possible, I disagree with adding disabilities to The Sims.
There’s nothing ‘fun’ about disabilities.
Disabilities can be severe for some people, and I do not think that level of real life seriousness should be brought into The Sims 4 or 5+.
Some people with disabilities do not want to be reminded of them in a game they're playing to escape the real world for a little while.
I have serious doubts that adding disabilities to the game can be done respectfully enough.
I don't think disabilities should be added to the game because players are bored and want something new and different to play.”
Trust me; I know disabilities aren’t fun. But does that mean we should exclude representation from people who want it? E.A. does have a history of disrespecting things, but if they try, I think it could be a great addition. BTW, I didn’t choose my disability because I was bored one day.
And no one is saying every medical issue needs to be put into a game, but a DLC with some things would be excellent!
(P.S. for the people saying more animations would be needed, yeah. In most DLC, that’s the case. Not a big deal.)
