I just... the thing to me that makes a truly great expansion pack is that it adds a great new world with a strong theme but also has features that I will use widely in all my other worlds. This might be the best example of that we've ever had in TS4.
For comparison, Seasons had a great new system with features that I use everywhere, but it didn't come with its own world. Sulani, on the other hand, was a gorgeous world and I play in it all the time, but since it limited open water swimming to that world, I consider most if not all of its features to be very pack-locked.
"Dannakyri1;c-17905781" wrote: I sort of hope rabbits wearing jumpers are optional. I don't tend to dress up my animals. but otherwise it looks interesting. Also looks like more skills for kids. That girl was for sure cooking with mom and cross stitching.
It was, there were rabbits in tons of scenes, and most of them weren't wearing jumpers (sweaters for us non-Brits). In the llama shaving scene you can see a calico rabbit who's unclothed.
There’s way more to this provincial life than you might expect. It’s a small town, but the Sims who live here have plenty to flap their lips about. Have a Henford heart-to-heart with the pub owners at The Gnome’s Arms or the Sim running the grocery stall for some wild stories and gossip. If you’re feeling brave, you might even approach the Crumplebottoms’ garden booth for some advice. (Just remember: Agatha is the friendly one, Agnes is the grumpy one, but they both love crumpets.) Sometimes the locals need a bit of help, too. If you’re up for it, running a few errands for them might yield some interesting presents.
Every week, the Finchwick Fair blows through the village, attracting all sorts of Sims. The mayor judges the rotating competition entries—from pies to vegetables to chickens—and the rest of the villagers love to join in.
Yes, that’s right: cows, llamas, chickens, bunnies, and foxes all live alongside Sims in this idyllic new world. Befriend wild rabbits, foxes, and birds for gifts and help in your garden, or focus your love and attention on the friends in the animal sheds and chicken coops at home. Or both! The more animals, the better.
Sims with the Animal Enthusiast Trait especially love taking care of critters. Your relationship with each animal impacts how they respond to you, and treats can help you gain their favor. Different animal treats and moods even produce different results! Change the flavor of your cow’s milk, the color of your llama’s wool, or even the appearance of your chickens with specific goodies. (You’ll need to find some chocoberries out in the wild or add them to your grocery delivery order to get chocolate milk.)
And some vegetables, obviously! Thanks to the new gardening patches, folks are overexcited for oversized crops. Fill plots with giant watermelons, aubergines, pumpkins, mushrooms, and lettuce to really wow the neighbors. Get the kids out there with you and teach them how to care for those huge plants, too. When they’re fully grown (the veggies, not the kids), enter them into the Finchwick Fair or just collect a good harvest for healthy meals.
The Simple Living Lot Challenge makes cooking cheaper, but it also means recipes depend entirely on what you’ve got in your inventory. Forage in the nearby woods for mushrooms and berries, borrow some milk and eggs from your animals, and keep your garden full. Missing something? Place an order with the local grocery shop and get all your ingredients delivered right to your doorstep. (Don’t forget to tip the delivery person!) Speaking of cooking, bring the whole family together in the kitchen to make Yorkshire pudding, beef wellington, or any of the other delicious dishes on the menu. It really does make the kitchen the heart of the home.
I'm really surprised by the level of content in this pack, and pleasantly surprised at that. I never expected to see the community's request for farming answered so solidly. The Sims team REALLY stepped it up with this pack, and I'm actually considering it for full price.
Side note - I hope we can get canning/jamming or wine making. Maybe as kits?
Has the Sims team redeemed itself after the horrible packs we've been having? I am living for this EP....it looks like an actual EP for once in EA's life since TS3.
"GirlFromIpanema;c-17906015" wrote: I love your positive thoughts threads @simgirl1010
That trailer had a lot to take in, so I'm going to give myself a chance to rewatch it a few (hundred) times before I comment properly, l am definitely feeling positive about it though!
The stand out thing for me, was the activities that children could partake in. :smile:
Yea thanks for making these threads!! @simgirl1010 I always drop in when I just wanna vibe?
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