One of these days EA is going to catch on to the fact that an over 18 Sims type game would do very well, especially in the Supernatural or Sci Fi genre. No going round with guns or knives or stealing cars (unless you want to) but just living in a more adult scenario.More like ,,, now I've killed off all the aliens, robbers, become top dog in my game, going home and building up a world again from scratch! They have to be so careful they don't go over the "Teen" rating at the moment which is a bit frustrating for some Simmers.

"NoTalent;c-16951321" wrote:Mods.Mods are ok but are a nuisance when a game is constantly patched. I never use them.

you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyoneSo we have a game now which is rated Teen but is too easy for everybody, including Teens and under, to modify to a game which would be rated as Adult. Maxis removed a lot of code available to modders last year which they previously had shared because it could lead to game difficulties as well.

"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyoneNothing wrong with E-rated games. You should be more worried about EA never patching game-breaking bugs/glitches. People don't care if something is rated E or T or even M-what drives people away from games are the game-breaking bugs/glitches that NEVER get addressed or repaired. Some things in Dine out and Get To Work are STILL broken,and have never been fixed..same with the leaf piles in Seasons. I think repairing serious bugs like that is more important than worrying about some game rating.

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HaveYouSeenSean
Rising Traveler
6 years ago
Mods.
Simburian
New Traveler
6 years ago
"NoTalent;c-16951321" wrote:
Mods.

Mods are ok but are a nuisance when a game is constantly patched. I never use them.
FriendlySimmers
New Traveler
6 years ago
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone
Simburian
New Traveler
6 years ago
"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

So we have a game now which is rated Teen but is too easy for everybody, including Teens and under, to modify to a game which would be rated as Adult.

Maxis removed a lot of code available to modders last year which they previously had shared because it could lead to game difficulties as well.
Rambley_Raccoon
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

Nothing wrong with E-rated games. You should be more worried about EA never patching game-breaking bugs/glitches. People don't care if something is rated E or T or even M-what drives people away from games are the game-breaking bugs/glitches that NEVER get addressed or repaired. Some things in Dine out and Get To Work are STILL broken,and have never been fixed..same with the leaf piles in Seasons. I think repairing serious bugs like that is more important than worrying about some game rating.
GalacticGal
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"Simburian;c-16951360" wrote:
"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

So we have a game now which is rated Teen but is too easy for everybody, including Teens and under, to modify to a game which would be rated as Adult.

Maxis removed a lot of code available to modders last year which they previously had shared because it could lead to game difficulties as well.

Ah, you must be referring to that horrific Mod-Buster patch that came with Cats & Dogs. I'm still not over that one. I liked being able to have more than 8 Sims to a lot. I'm struggling now to play my Ancestral Game Save, due to the fact that I can't save if the lot has a single Sim over the maximum, which means breaking a family apart before the oldest children are ready to move on with their lives. Face/palm.
Nindigo79
Seasoned Novice
6 years ago
I think EA would have to release both ratings then. Plus, the Sims games are just not about being particularly challenging. They are known for being what the player makes them. I'm approaching 40 years of age and I don't see the rating of these games as an issue. They are meant for casual and relaxing play that sparks the imagination. Look elsewhere, if you need something other than what The Sims are offering. My two cents.
luthienrising
Hero+
6 years ago
"Simburian;c-16951360" wrote:
"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

So we have a game now which is rated Teen but is too easy for everybody, including Teens and under, to modify to a game which would be rated as Adult.

Maxis removed a lot of code available to modders last year which they previously had shared because it could lead to game difficulties as well.

What code was this? All I know of is that they updated the version of Python that the game uses, which meant that a new tool was needed for modders making script mods. Everyone adapted, and we're back to business as usual.
kaeyresky
6 years ago
I can't really think of any "mature" themes that I feel like this game absolutely needs. Then again I've never really been the type to go around murdering my sims and stuff like that.
JanuaryGarnet08
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Lady_Ballora;c-16951376" wrote:
"friendlysimmers;c-16951328" wrote:
you should consider using mods and custom content because I doubt this will happen and nothing is wrong with the t rating of the game and what you need to think is what if they decided the next generation of the sims was rated e for everyone

Nothing wrong with E-rated games. You should be more worried about EA never patching game-breaking bugs/glitches. People don't care if something is rated E or T or even M-what drives people away from games are the game-breaking bugs/glitches that NEVER get addressed or repaired. Some things in Dine out and Get To Work are STILL broken,and have never been fixed..same with the leaf piles in Seasons. I think repairing serious bugs like that is more important than worrying about some game rating.

Those were fixed in the last patch. If you're still having trouble with them you might try deleting your cache files and repairing your game.