Be Prepared for many more CAS & BB Kits in Sims 4!

So out of boredom, I checked in on Maxis' Career page.

They're currently looking for an Associate Producer II, which it appears their main function would be handling kits.

Responsibilities:

Gather data for potential kit themes
Pitch kit themes to The Sims 4 leadership team
Collaborate on the content of kits with the art director, concept artists, modelers, and designers
Establish optimal schedules for kits with development directors
Analyze the performance of released kits
Work with a team of producers, designers, artists and engineers across time zones and locations to create compelling new features for The Sims 4
Own game features from start to finish, managing scope, quality, and on-time delivery
Work with designers to express vision and goals of game features
Schedule, run, and document feature meetings
Coordinate work with implementers and development directors
Maintain feature documentation
Foster and aid interdisciplinary collaboration
Help the team prioritize and resolve issues as they emerge
Write, edit, and approve text for features
Approve test plans
Review game features as they are implemented
Coordinate play tests and manage feature feedback
Demo features
Liaison with Quality Verification to ensure quality
Field bugs and assess their priority and risk
Support the development team by using proprietary tools
Track community feedback to inform strategic decisions
Advocate for players, ensuring the best possible player experience
Contribute to a stimulating and fun work culture

Qualifications:

You have worked on development teams of PC, Mac, or console games
You have gone through the full development cycle of DLC or a base game
You are capable with core types of tools including bug tracking, spreadsheets, wiki, and version control
You are detail-oriented
You look for opportunities to improve things and you jump in to do so
You are eager to sharpen your skills and take on new challenges
You are adaptable to changes
You love games!
You have a passion for current fashion and interior/exterior design trends

https://ea.gr8people.com/jobs/174382/associate-producer-ii-maxis?locale=en

ck213
Seasoned Scout
3 years ago
"Simmingal;c-18140382" wrote:
I've prepared.... by not buying any more of them unless its a complete dream come true :lol:

figured theres gonna be million kits with this kind of release speed and quantity so I need to get picky otherwise my computer will just crash and burn baby burn

Same here.
I haven't bought any kits since Blooming Rooms.
It's must have content only from here out.

Inchion Arrivals was a must have for me because it went well with my Dark Academia look for my Britechester Sims.
Industrial loft because it did wonders for my makeover of the Old Salt house in San Myshuno.

If a kit does wonders for a specific sim or group of sims, fills a gap or completes an existing, but weak game theme, or allows me to create something new and useful, then I will pick it up.
NightwalkerArk
Seasoned Newcomer
3 years ago
I have yet to buy a kit. I'd like to think I'm prepared for a coming onslaught of kits.

Anything that isn't a Sulani kit or an Occult kit will be turned away at the door.
Babykittyjade
Rising Observer
3 years ago
Cool. I like kits.
DaniRose2143
Hero
3 years ago
This should probably have gone in the unpopular opinions thread, but this thread is about kits so I'll say it here.

I love the kits. The CAS and BB items we've gotten lately have cut down on the amount of cc I've added to my game. I don't need as much cc because the quality of what comes in these kits recently is more than close enough to satisfy me. I loved the stuff packs because you got more items, but the quality of the items in there was never as good as what's been in these kits. And if we were still getting the bigger SP we would probably still be getting the lower quality items. I've learned to embrace having fewer items of a higher quality rather then the other way around.

If they can, or would, give us SPs with this level of quality CAS and BB items then yes I would want them more than kits. I don't think that's what they'd give us though.
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
Kits are nice I suppose but they suffer from the same drawback as packs, you like some of the items, but not all, and some items you would want to modify somehow. If you buy one every month they would add up to make the cost of an EP over a year, but without the gameplay. I am wondering if we will get a winter EP this year, or skip it like last year.
Phobostime
3 years ago
I have no interest in BB or CAS kits, and haven't bought any. There are already more clothes and objects in the game than I know what to do with.
g01denswan
Seasoned Observer
3 years ago
I’m not convinced that the job posting is for a new position. It could be to replace someone who is resigning, or has recently resigned.
cyncie
Seasoned Veteran
3 years ago
I don’t mind kits. I’ve only bought one, but that’s just because of the inherent niche appeal of kits. I view it as the TS4 version of the TS3 store, where you can add little details to your game without them being tied to a pack. I am disappointed in the lack of Stuff Packs, though. I thought Paranormal was pretty well received, and I miss having more gameplay options in smaller packs.
Colton141414
Seasoned Novice
3 years ago
I should apply for the job... Then work my way up to the ladder and become CEO of Maxis. o:)
ADashofAsh90
Seasoned Vanguard
3 years ago
I like kits but still want stuff packs or more gameplay kits--part of the charm of stuff packs is they were fleshed out a bit and had interactive content/new things.