My Likes/Dislikes Feedback
I think it is cool the game is adding favorites for Sims. This will really expand their personalities but a few are missing.
- Favorite food
- Favorite drink
- Favorite clothing style
I don't know if these will be added but it is odd they are missing. Especially favorite food and favorite drink. I would rather have favorite food over favorite color. The favorite color could have been just included in the new pack coming out. Favorite food adds more to the gameplay for base game players and players with other packs than a favorite color optin.
Sims have a favorite drink but this is not controlled by the player. Also, there is the ability for a Sim to like/dislike fruitcake. This is also not controlled by the player. It would be nice to give the player control over this by adding categories for food and drink. I know some players like the surprise of a Sim liking/disliking fruitcake but having that as the only food a Sim can like/dislike is underwhelming.
Adding a favorite clothing style would allow Sims to develop emotions based on what they are wearing. We were told sims would react to the clothing they wear but this was never really added to the game. A few clothing items give off emotions but adding different options for clothing styles would give Sims more personality. It would also nicely integrate with the Stylist career. When you now style Sims, they would have a favorite style and get upset when they wear a style they dislike.
I also think it should have been integrated with Seasons. It would be better if Sims can choose their weather preferences in CAS instead of through the friendly menu. This system should be integrated with the new likes/dislikes system so Sims can take advantage of the new social options. In addition, it would work with the new career.
There are also a bunch of hobbies missing from various packs:
- Jungle Adventure: archeology
- Eco Lifestyle: Candle Making, Fabrication, Juice Fizzing
- Seasons: Flower Arranging
- Outdoor Retreat: Herbalism
- Cats and Dogs: Pet Training
- Knifty Knitting: Knitting
Another thing that sucks is that the default Sims don't have likes/dislikes when you start a brand new game. This is very limiting on gameplay because the neighborhoods don't feel as lively.
