Upgrade Base Worlds & Starting Funds Based on DLC Collections
I think Willow Creek and Oasis Springs could gradually improve depending on how much additional Sims 4 content a player owns.
Not everything has to change, and the worlds should remain recognizable. But some houses and community lots could receive upgrades as a player’s collection grows, whether I personally use those lots or not.
For example, Movers & Shakers could remain the same gym but gradually improve its equipment, decor, landscaping, and other features. Starter houses could become nicer and better furnished. Other houses and community lots could receive similar, smaller upgrades.
Yes, Simmers can already replace these lots with whatever they want. Builders can make their own, and other players can use the Gallery. That shouldn’t change.
But not everyone enjoys building, and not everyone wants to replace EA lots with other Simmers’ creations constantly. For those players, these upgrades would make the original worlds feel like they have grown alongside the rest of The Sims 4.
Starting funds could also increase as more content is owned, so upgraded starter houses remain affordable.
For example:
0-5 add-ons:
Standard - §20,000
Above Average - §40,000
High - §60,000
6-15 add-ons:
Standard - §25,000
Above Average - §45,000
High - §70,000
16-30 add-ons:
Standard - §30,000
Above Average - §55,000
High - §90,000
31-45 add-ons:
Standard - §40,000
Above Average - §70,000
High - §120,000
46+ add-ons:
Standard - §50,000
Above Average - §80,000
High - §150,000
Career wages could receive much smaller increases so that the game doesn’t suddenly become too easy.
The exact numbers aren’t really the important part. The point is that someone with 50+ add-ons is playing a much larger version of The Sims 4 than someone with only the base game and a few packs.
It would be nice to return to Willow Creek after building up a large collection and think, “Wait, this is the old gym? This place looks a lot better now.”
And if you don’t like an upgraded lot? You can still replace it just like you can now.
