April Patch Speculation 2021 (2nd Patch Out Now)

"Sigzy05;c-17846002" wrote:

"DaWaterRat;c-17845971" wrote:
If it is a zodiac, I hope it's one that's organic to The Sims rather than the adoption of a real-life one. (the Llama, the Cowplant, etc..)

Because then there will be fewer people saying "they got x sign wrong" or "I'm x and I'm nothing like that." if they can make it up of (more or less) whole cloth.

And it's less culture-specific since there's more than one Zodiac out there, so less likely to step on cultural toes. Though if they do go with a real-world one, the Greek one has been so mainstreamed that it would probably cause the least offense.

The sims has had real zodiac signs since TS2, that would make no sense. Plus zodiacs in real life are made up already.

There's nothing wrong with the game using old concepts in new ways.

I'm aware that they've used the Greek Zodiac in the past. But as I said, it's not the only Zodiac out there, and a Sims World Zodiac would allow for more inclusivity without picking one over the other. That and even with the Greek Zodiac I've seen some fairly significant variation on what the signs are "supposed" to be like - especially when it comes to romantic connections. Making up a new one means there's less room for people to say they didn't do their research - because there's no research to be done. It makes sense to me, but then again, I enjoy worldbuilding, so I don't see it as "weird" or "nonsensical" to make up something new just because a real-world one exists (though adapting a real-world one may at times be more efficient.)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go back to making a fortune-telling system for the fantasy setting I'm developing.

"SERVERFRA;c-17845343" wrote:
I don't get it. Why is the Calendar from Seasons being put into the Base. That's just dum.

I am surprised that the calendar wasn't patched into the base game in pre-Seasons patch. As I only came to TS4 when Seasons were out (can't play with the weather staying the same 24/7, so I waited for that pack to even consider buying TS4), I haven't ever played without it and... just how do people plan birthday parties or weddings without the calendar?

"thatpinkcoconut;c-17846627" wrote:

"Dianesims;c-17843058" wrote:
I hope they fix Bust the dust annoying sparkles.

True. They're too obnoxious. Also, is there any way for them to adjust the annoying "Inspired" buff? It's just there almost all the time being too much of a factor.

If you don't mind using mods Zero has mods to fix the sparkles and the inspired moodlet, and a few more related to Bust the Dust.

"texxx78;c-17846649" wrote:

"thatpinkcoconut;c-17846627" wrote:

"Dianesims;c-17843058" wrote:
I hope they fix Bust the dust annoying sparkles.

True. They're too obnoxious. Also, is there any way for them to adjust the annoying "Inspired" buff? It's just there almost all the time being too much of a factor.

If you don't mind using mods Zero has mods to fix the sparkles and the inspired moodlet, and a few more related to Bust the Dust.

Also Lotharihoe has specifically these two for sparkles and for positive moodlets - here

"MeowchaFrappe;c-17842498" wrote:
I'd love to see even more of our base game traits updated. (The pack ones later down the road as well, but I'd rather them focus on the bg ones first.)

Especially Loner.

I love that they receive a tense buff around strangers, but I wish it was stronger than +1. As someone who is socially awkward, has social anxiety and is an introvert all in one, I find it very unrealistic that other buffs can over ride it. Like if I was dragged to a club by my friends, good music wouldn't make me feel any less tense, much less override it. And i'd like the whole "harder to make friends" actually be harder and for loners.

I don't think more updated traits would be too unrealistic for the April patch and I have a feeling that this month's improved traits was just the beginning.

I actually like that it is only +1. I'm an introvert but I'm confident so even though I get anxious around people (especially crowds fo 3+) I don't let it faze be and I've had loner sims become completely agitated and unable to do anything because of that buff compounded upon others. I even had to remove the trait on my simself because she wasn't able to do any friendly or romantic or funny interactions she was so tense just being around people.

"lzbthnndgls;c-17849238" wrote:

"MeowchaFrappe;c-17842498" wrote:
I'd love to see even more of our base game traits updated. (The pack ones later down the road as well, but I'd rather them focus on the bg ones first.)

Especially Loner.

I love that they receive a tense buff around strangers, but I wish it was stronger than +1. As someone who is socially awkward, has social anxiety and is an introvert all in one, I find it very unrealistic that other buffs can over ride it. Like if I was dragged to a club by my friends, good music wouldn't make me feel any less tense, much less override it. And i'd like the whole "harder to make friends" actually be harder and for loners.

I don't think more updated traits would be too unrealistic for the April patch and I have a feeling that this month's improved traits was just the beginning.

I actually like that it is only +1. I'm an introvert but I'm confident so even though I get anxious around people (especially crowds fo 3+) I don't let it faze be and I've had loner sims become completely agitated and unable to do anything because of that buff compounded upon others. I even had to remove the trait on my simself because she wasn't able to do any friendly or romantic or funny interactions she was so tense just being around people.

Maybe what we need is two traits of the same flavor then? Or some kind of setting that allows us to set how extreme the effects of the trait are. I've never had my loner sims become completely agitated like you have, and I honestly really hate that I haven't. Like my loner Sims will still start up conversations and still dance at clubs, and are able to perform all the interactions yours can't. Like seriously, I wish they'd become so tense that they can't do anything else. That is so much more realistic to my situation. For my Simself, I have to use custom shy and timid traits in addition to the loner trait for her to accurately represent me.

So I have the exact opposite problem you do. I'd like the buff to be at least +3. Possibly higher. Or, just a different (but still) similar trait that is more extreme.

I hope TS4 will have Spotify Player for our own playlist

"Carl_Veluz1992;c-17849286" wrote:
I hope TS4 will have Spotify Player for our own playlist

I usually play with spotify in the background.

"TomasGrizzly;c-17846480" wrote:

"SERVERFRA;c-17845343" wrote:
I don't get it. Why is the Calendar from Seasons being put into the Base. That's just dum.

I am surprised that the calendar wasn't patched into the base game in pre-Seasons patch. As I only came to TS4 when Seasons were out (can't play with the weather staying the same 24/7, so I waited for that pack to even consider buying TS4), I haven't ever played without it and... just how do people plan birthday parties or weddings without the calendar?

I have thought this since Seasons released myself, that the planning part of the calendar for parties and such (but not the actual holidays, obvs) should've been added to the base game with the pre-EP patch. Better late than never, I suppose.

I hope it will fix the open landings problem. And now, additionally, the custom chairs.