First shout out to Complex sims for the items that were added.
Second, Why are we get Brazilian food instead of soul food like Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken with mac and cheese, Peach cobbler, cornbread, candied yams, collard greens, black eyed peas, oxtails etc? I am love the additional food but it feels like black history month is represented on a very small scale by comparison to other months.
Hispanic Heritage month we got a grill and like 5 more dishes and I am not even going to talk about the food that has been added Christmas and this recent patch sheesh. We get a durag, a robe and a bonnet?? That is all??? Doesn't feel fair EA, just saying.
"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote: I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”.
Please, please no. These kind of political statements should stay OUT of this game.
It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.
Seriously though, for the past year or 2 (or 3?) Maxis has been collaborating with black content creators, and the team is constantly patching in textured hair styles. Sure, some were transferred from paid packs to base game, but others are new. Isn’t getting these kind of items saying “black lives matter” without literally saying it? Isn’t getting a steady enough stream of black community inspired content more important than being offered a bowl of grits just for this month? Having said that, I would love an entire EP inspired by the African Savannah Biome. In sims 3 one of my favorite custom worlds is Ziwa Bonde, and I’m still hoping for something similar to that world in Sims 4. Meanwhile there’s also other stuff the Sim’s team is working on. Such as occults, I friggin’ hope. ?
I am not seeing a steady stream of content. Not on the level of other representations anyway. What is this steady stream of content anyway? Complex sims was the only one who did something that could be considered "cultural" Transfers from paid packs is not additional content. What is new that was free?
I don't need a black lives matter but I would have like to see something more in comparison to what others got for their month. Oh and we have more food than just a bowl of grits and the way you said it sounds sort of dismissive and rude.
I don’t feel black simmers have been ignored is all I’m trying to say. With a steady flow of content I do mean hair styles, including old and new additions, but also collaborations and consultation with the black community. Don’t get me wrong, I believe there is still a huge lack of textured hairstyles and personally I’d prefer it if they focused on creating more of those instead of dishes, if it HAS to be either/ or. I’m not into pixel dishes that much, so it’s a personal choice, although I get why folks want them.
Back in 2018 we did get Caribbean inspired CAS. The Caribbean is a region with many cultural connections to Africa.
Someone else mentioned the Moroccan inspired kit. A Northern African country is an African country. Moroccans range from light skinned to dark skinned. There are so many African countries with many different cultures. Which country or countries would you like to see represented specifically? Or are you mostly talking about African American content? The food you mentioned, such as Shrimp and Grits and Fried Chicken with mac and cheese etc., are they African American specific or are they from a particular region in the United States? Were they invented by the black community? I’m not trying to be smart, I’m asking because I’m familiar with some of the dishes but not with the culture. I live in Northern Europe.
I also love the addition of the durag, bonnet and the robe and I’ve already been using them on several of my sims. Again, any of this kind of content no matter how big or small is welcome in my game. I don’t really care what color the person is who made it, as long as they’re skilled and the quality of their content is on par with the rest of the game aesthetics.
I’m always down for getting more cultural inspired items and dishes and worlds in the game, it’s wonderful, but I have zero interest in “it’s unfair that their culture got more representation than our culture” kind of statements, whether or not it’s a celebrated month. We can only hope that most of us get what we wish for in this life simulator.
"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote: I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”.
Please, please no. These kind of political statements should stay OUT of this game.
It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.
Seriously though, for the past year or 2 (or 3?) Maxis has been collaborating with black content creators, and the team is constantly patching in textured hair styles. Sure, some were transferred from paid packs to base game, but others are new. Isn’t getting these kind of items saying “black lives matter” without literally saying it? Isn’t getting a steady enough stream of black community inspired content more important than being offered a bowl of grits just for this month? Having said that, I would love an entire EP inspired by the African Savannah Biome. In sims 3 one of my favorite custom worlds is Ziwa Bonde, and I’m still hoping for something similar to that world in Sims 4. Meanwhile there’s also other stuff the Sim’s team is working on. Such as occults, I friggin’ hope. ?
I am not seeing a steady stream of content. Not on the level of other representations anyway. What is this steady stream of content anyway? Complex sims was the only one who did something that could be considered "cultural" Transfers from paid packs is not additional content. What is new that was free?
I don't need a black lives matter but I would have like to see something more in comparison to what others got for their month. Oh and we have more food than just a bowl of grits and the way you said it sounds sort of dismissive and rude.
I don’t feel black simmers have been ignored is all I’m trying to say. With a steady flow of content I do mean hair styles, including old and new additions, but also collaborations and consultation with the black community. Don’t get me wrong, I believe there is still a huge lack of textured hairstyles and personally I’d prefer it if they focused on creating more of those instead of dishes, if it HAS to be either/ or. I’m not into pixel dishes that much, so it’s a personal choice, although I get why folks want them.
Back in 2018 we did get Caribbean inspired CAS. The Caribbean is a region with many cultural connections to Africa.
Someone else mentioned the Moroccan inspired kit. A Northern African country is an African country. Moroccans range from light skinned to dark skinned. There are so many African countries with many different cultures. Which country or countries would you like to see represented specifically? Or are you mostly talking about African American content? The food you mentioned, such as Shrimp and Grits and Fried Chicken with mac and cheese etc., are they African American specific or are they from a particular region in the United States? Were they invented by the black community? I’m not trying to be smart, I’m asking because I’m familiar with some of the dishes but not with the culture. I live in Northern Europe.
I also love the addition of the durag, bonnet and the robe and I’ve already been using them on several of my sims. Again, any of this kind of content no matter how big or small is welcome in my game. I don’t really care what color the person is who made it, as long as they’re skilled and the quality of their content is on par with the rest of the game aesthetics.
I’m always down for getting more cultural inspired items and dishes and worlds in the game, it’s wonderful, but I have zero interest in “it’s unfair that their culture got more representation than our culture” kind of statements, whether or not it’s a celebrated month. We can only hope that most of us get what we wish for in this life simulator.
I am going to speak for myself here. If you asked an African are they African American they would say NO. They are from whatever country they are from in Africa. While my ancestors are African, I am an American and we have our own culture. So to lump what I am asking for into some Moroccan kit and then continue to reinforce your point by bringing skin color in it just let's me know you clearly don't get it.
There is a HISTORY in America with Black People. Unfairness is what we have had to deal with since being snatched from wherever we were and enslaved. The disparity still continues today with police brutality, red lining, finances etc. So if I want to let EA know, I feel they need to do more for the African American people, get your knee off my back and let me breathe so I can do so.
I think it's for the best to let it go @CAPTAIN_NXR7 , let people who want to fight for representation fight with each other. I am not interested in taking a part of it anymore.
"logion;c-18058738" wrote: I think it's for the best to let it go @CAPTAIN_NXR7 , let people who want to fight for representation fight with each other. I am not interested in taking a part of it anymore.
A wise decision. I was trying to have a conversation, I did not come here to start a war…but I can see where this is going. It is time for me to back off.
"logion;c-18058738" wrote: I think it's for the best to let it go @CAPTAIN_NXR7 , let people who want to fight for representation fight with each other. I am not interested in taking a part of it anymore.
A wise decision. I was trying to have a conversation, I did not come here to start a war…but I can see where this is going. It is time for me to back off.
*slowly backs off…*
Have a good day folks. ?
Riiiiiiight a conversation implying that people are whining or that my gripes were not important enough.
"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote: I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”. It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.
Thoes shirts would be consider political and not all black people support the organization . I would like some soul food being added to game,but I also feel like we are represented in the game.
"keekee53;c-18058782" wrote: Riiiiiiight a conversation implying that people are whining or that my gripes were not important enough.
Ok I will risk responding to this. Let me start with saying that I do agree with you about the need for more African American content, as well as proper African content from a variety of African countries/cultures. Whether it is this month or another month is for me less relevant as long as the content arrives.
Where I think you lose people is when you start complaining about other cultural content that has been added. You have specifically mentioned that it rubs you the wrong way that they have added South American and Asian food. That is what makes people feel that you are "whining" to use your word. It makes you seem envious and worse, that you do not want other cultures - other than your own - to have representation in game. I assume this is not what you actually want to say, but that you are talking out of frustration of what you feel is lacking, as well as the timing.
The reason we get South American food right now, is undoubtedly due to the Carnival Kit, and that because Mardi Gras is coming up. More Asian food is connected to the Lunar New Year - and to the additions of the Korean clothes we have gotten lately. Personally I think both additions are welcome to my game - but that does not mean I don't also want more African and African American content. For me it's never a question of either or - but both.
"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote: I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”. It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.
Thoes shirts would be consider political and not all black people support the organization . I would like some soul food being added to game,but I also feel like we are represented in the game.
smh Of course we are being represented but there are some groups who seem to getting more. I am asking for fairness across the board. There is literally every kind of food in the game but no soul food, right even according to your statement. So the question is why during Black history month are we getting more Hispanic food and we just got a ton during Hispanic heritage month, Christmas and now. This could have been a perfect time for it.
Maybe not all black people support the organization but not all black people where a bonnet or durag either yet it is still part of OUR culture. Don't you think it is hypocritical to say black people cannot make a political statement when EA just MADE a political statement by NOT releasing Wedding Stories in Russia because of the LGBTQ+ community. But I guess that is ok.
"keekee53;c-18058782" wrote: Riiiiiiight a conversation implying that people are whining or that my gripes were not important enough.
Ok I will risk responding to this. Let me start with saying that I do agree with you about the need for more African American content, as well as proper African content from a variety of African countries/cultures. Whether it is this month or another month is for me less relevant as long as the content arrives.
Where I think you lose people is when you start complaining about other cultural content that has been added. You have specifically mentioned that it rubs you the wrong way that they have added South American and Asian food. That is what makes people feel that you are "whining" to use your word. It makes you seem envious and worse, that you do not want other cultures - other than your own - to have representation in game. I assume this is not what you actually want to say, but that you are talking out of frustration of what you feel is lacking, as well as the timing.
The reason we get South American food right now, is undoubtedly due to the Carnival Kit, and that because Mardi Gras is coming up. More Asian food is connected to the Lunar New Year - and to the additions of the Korean clothes we have gotten lately. Personally I think both additions are welcome to my game - but that does not mean I don't also want more African and African American content. For me it's never a question of either or - but both.
As a matter of fact, I am a foodie and I love all food from all cultures. I was patiently waiting for possibly some soul food being added during black history month or whenever. I used the example of the food being added to prove my point to show the disparity. While I may be rubbing people the wrong way, it rubs me the wrong way when black people ask for something and it is viewed in such a way. Even the skin tones had controversy around it.
I mean it is Black history month and we got 3 items from Complexsims, some shout outs to black creators and a Brazillian Carnival Party...ok EA can do more. Maybe next February they will try to do better that is what the thread is about.
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