I really like this post. The word "choice" is not a real priority at EA. Maybe they've decided that the target demographic is easily frustrated or prone to messing things up or maybe it's just the ongoing weakness of the game engine. I would def go for a clean world option. I would like to be able to turn weather on/off, not just disable some of the effects. I would like to set if my sims can go to CAS and get stuff out of buy mode or if they have an economic system where they must go to shops and have ingredients for the food they cook. I would like to be able to set if my sims preference for the same/opposite sex is fixed or fluid and also whether it is chosen or random. In short, I have a real desire for a giant control panel and for this to be an actual simulation game where I can create a world instead of just playing fancy paper dolls. TL:DR I know, but every so often I have to rant on this subject.
Your idea is the best because I think it would be easiest to implement and be enjoyed by the most people.
