I really like the neighborhood stories, I think it's one of the best gameplay updates they've added in a long time, and it's also much appreciated as a console player. It fits really well with my playstyle because I love to play with genetics and have multi-generational families including siblings and cousins and whatnot, but previously it would have taken a lot more effort to expand my family tree in the way that I want without spending a ton of time playing each different sibling separately to expand on their section of the family, whereas now it's a little easier with the neighborhood stories and automatically having children/adopting/etc. Although I will say the automated baby-making in my game can get a little out of control hahaha, so I like the fact that I can turn different aspects of the neighborhood stories on and off, and customize it so greatly from family to family.
