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PugLove888
Hero (Retired)
8 years ago

Re: The Sims 4 My First Pet Stuff - A stuff pack filled with fur

@Player_jp5s5eav, what you can do if you are unsure is to wait until it is released.  The Sim Gurus might have another Developers Livestream like they did for Jungle Adventure, Cats & Dogs, (and I think they had one for Laundry Day).  But even if they don't have one for this Stuff Pack, you can at least find more information on it when it is released.  

When I couldn't afford more than a few Stuff Packs at a time (I was waaaay behind on getting them for the longest time), what I would do is to start my game and click on the SP icons for the SPs I didn't have, and it would show me all the clothing, hairstyles on one tab, and furniture and Build Mode items on another tab.  This really helped me decide which Stuff Packs to get first! ❤️ It won't show every color or pattern for a given clothing or furniture item, but at least you can get an idea of what you are getting before you buy it! 😉 (You can also purchase the packs by clicking on these icons, but if you aren't ready to buy a pack, you can still exit out of it! 🙂 )  This might be the best way to see if you want the pack or not.  

Yes, it might seem "Silly" to dress like your dog or cat, but have you seen how silly people get in real life when it comes to their pets?!? 😃:eahigh_file: I'm guilty of being silly about my Pugs!  Anytime I give a birthday card or other gift, I always "sign" my dogs' names on it next to mine and my husband's! 😳 🥳

I agree that the items do seem more geared to young children, but I think EA was very smart to give us more pet items as well as more items that kids and toddlers can use to decorate their rooms since most packs don't have a lot of items for toddlers and children.  😇

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  • Player_jp5s5eav's avatar
    Player_jp5s5eav
    Seasoned Ace
    8 years ago

    PugLove888,

    Yeah, my post was indicating that. I am waiting it out until the pack actually comes out and I can see what all it has to offer before I make a full assessment, hence why I said I am still "on the fence" about it. I also know IRL there are tons of people who love to dress up their pets or just play virtual dress-up, so I did note that while that isn't for me, I can definitely see it appealing to many Simmers. Therefore it is good in general (especially since you are working with virtual pets in this, not RL ones) and a nice idea for those who will love to match their pets with their Sims or just go crazy in dress up fun.

    Yeah, I totally get the whole signing your animal's name on cards. We get a "from the pet" card specifically for my Dad's black lab for special occasions be it birthday or Father's Day and sign his name on it. :D

  • PugLove888's avatar
    PugLove888
    Hero (Retired)
    8 years ago

    @Player_jp5s5eav, yes, I think in your case it is wise to wait and see.  🙂  I remember with The Sims 3 I had a dilemma of this kind as well -- I had gotten every EP and SP for TS3 and then it was announced that a Katy Perry themed SP was coming out.  I can't stand Katy Perry 🤒  (I only like one song of hers, and its not like I like it a lot 😕 ) .  However, I had gotten every pack for all the versions of the Sims prior to that.  So, I waited to see what the pack included.  Upon seeing all the hair choices and some of the cute furniture, I decided to get the SP.  I was glad I did since I used those items a lot! 😳 It was a pleasant surprise for me! 🤨🥳  But if I hadn't liked any of the actual items, it probably would have been the only pack from the Sims that I never got.

    In real life I don't mind dressing up pets as long as they don't mind it!  Some pets enjoy it! 😃  My elderly Pug didn't mind it (we had one Halloween costume for him and a sweater I made him), but he got to big for his costume so we didn't put him in it anymore. I think he just liked the attention from the costume and the warmth from the sweater.  He loved blankets, so the sweater was like a blanket to him 😇   My one year old Pug won't stand for wearing clothes, so unless she mellows out, we probably will never dress her up.  😃  I'm certainly not going to force her!   But this makes me happy that I will have more items to dress up my Sims' pets because they certainly don't mind! 😉

    That is sweet that y'all get your Dad a "from the pet" card for his Lab to "give" him! ❤️ I bet your Dad really likes that!  (I love Labs by the way! ❤️ My husband's family had a black Lab that lived 19 years! 😮🤨🥳😇 )  Also, when my Mom and Dad give me a card, they have learned that if they don't include their dog's name on it, I get sad! 😳 😃

    Since I have never regretted buying a EP, GP, or SP for any version of The Sims, I know I will like this SP!  Laundry was certainly not my first choice for an SP, but I really like the pack a lot! 🙂  But even if I didn't buy (and like) all the packs for The Sims, I know that this would be an excellent pack for me, since I love animals and love playing Sim families with children!  But I can see that for some people who only like playing singles, roommates, or young couples that party or go out for a wild night on the town, this wouldn't probably be their favorite pack. 😉

    Happy Simming! 🥳

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