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Hero (Retired)

Re: Why is the microscope so huge?

@jupkmn , yes, I've been playing since The Sims 1 as well! 💗 They had a small telescope in that game that was perfect. In Sims 2 they did have a slightly bigger one, but i think they also had one like in TS1 too. But the bigger one was still pretty small in comparison to the one in TS4. 😅

I don't remember any microscopes in any of the other versions of the game, but maybe they had some. 🤔

@AppleBlossom3 , I think all of your ideas are good ideas for Kits!😃 In fact I have wondered if they would make a music Kit with the ability to create bands, and at least a drum set, maybe a saxophone , bass (orchestral type) or trumpets, etc. And a lot of people want the pool table!

They might still do some of these ideas for kits... we have just had several kits already just in the first half of the year, which is a bit much. They might be spreading them out more for the future. But I don't really know.

4 Replies

jupkmn
New Ace
4 years ago
@AppleBlossom3 Love the idea! A science kit would be really cool. And for the music stuff, to be honest, I want it to be a full pack with lots and lots of instruments haha.

@PugLove888 Yes! I remember the TS1 and TS2 telescopes, it was so smaller and more realistic 😅
ducki3s
4 years ago
There has always been some sort of microscope and/or telescope in the game. I missed your the telescope used to fit perfectly on the patio and look like one you'd have in your house, still my Sims could go out to their patio and stargaze, maybe get abducted by aliens. Now I have to make sure the lot is big enough to put one in their yard that's way too easy to spot.
xochiquetzl_xkvn
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
My random guess is that it was for the animations. If the item is huge it controls the area where it happens (or even eliminates the Sims animation in favor of a rotating telescope animation in the case of the backboard observatory).
shannon730
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
My sims have the small telescope on their patio…I don’t remember if it’s base game or not though. It should be under knowledge or maybe outdoor activities…I usually search for it. Ooh one also came with Werewolves as well.