Dear SimGurus, MERMAIDS have no transformation...

Last mermaid movie I saw was like 20 years ago (Disney’s Little Mermaid) if I recall correctly she had a pretty lively transformation. Let’s be honest the exclusion of any sort of visual transformation is just so they can continue to say occult’s are better when they get their own pack versus being included in an expansion. It’s not like this is complicated for them they did it for a free patch occult (plantsims) it’s just laziness that’s stopping them from doing it in this pack that actually costs money.

"ClarionOfJoy;c-17109174" wrote:
When TS4 simmers act like something doesn't matter, it just encourages the devs to continue putting out packs that aren't as detailed as previous iterations. You're part of the problem. Please don't do this anymore.

Eh. I get what you mean, but that's a bit harsh. Constructive criticism is what makes the game good at the end, I agree, but a lot of times simmers simply complain about everything, without being actually helpful. This "Sims 4 will never be good enough" mentality isn't very encouraging as well but rather frustrating.

Like, for example, for me it doesn't matter there are no "functional" babies, cars, a color wheel or an open world. I'm not missing these features, I couldn't care less for them. And I'm free to express that, as well as the other simmer.

But back to topic. Becoming a mermaid is magical, so a proper transformation would be appreciated. I hope they're adding it before the pack release (kinda unlikely, though) or in a future patch.

I’m pretty disappointed by the lack of a transformation, (though not a deal breaker to not buy the pack obviously).

I mean, there are two very quick, but very pretty/cool looking transformation animations for the mermaid forms within CAS already! Re-use that, devs/gurus!

"ClarionOfJoy;c-17109174" wrote:

"nerdfashion;c-17106381" wrote:


Yeah, it doesn't bother me that much.

"NorthDakotaGamer;c-17107402" wrote:
It may be a bummer for some story tellers, like the ones that do videos. It is of no difference to me, I do play the game to tell stories, but not to share.

When TS4 simmers act like something doesn't matter, it just encourages the devs to continue putting out packs that aren't as detailed as previous iterations. You're part of the problem.

Please don't do this anymore. Hold the fire to the devs' feet and push them to do better. I think Island Living is a good pack because people wanted more out of the previous packs and the devs listened. However, it could have been better as can be seen by the complaints already coming out. It's not to put the pack in a bad light - it's still a nice pack - but I hope the complaints encourage the devs to put more details in for the Uni and Supernatural packs (and any other packs after this).

For me, the Island Living EP gives me real hope that EAxis may be returning to making great packs once again as in previous iterations. And in turn, if we keep urging them, then TS5 will be AMAZING!

Exactly. This is part of the reason why EA never pushes past the limit with the sims and it's because simmers are okay with the bare minimum. We gotta stop accepting and encouraging half baked effort/work from them, but then have the never to complain about why they didn't this or improve that. Sure the lack of a transformation animation isn't a huge game deal breaker but it IS lazy, cutting corners work. It's the same lazy, cutting corners work that left sims 3 riddles with bugs and glitches so bad that the modders had to come in and fix some of their mess and why sims 4 is a step back from 2 and 3 in the entire franchise/series. We had transformation animations for vamps, werewolves, and mermaids in sims 3 so there's really no excuse for there not to be a transformation in the game here.

Well, that's not mermaid GP. They are actually just an "extra", we are lucky that we got them at all. And yet they were very well done IMO. To be honest, I can't understand the disappointment of some.

First, I would just like to say that I agree completely with your point @ClarionOfJoy . If we keep letting them do things halfway, nothing will ever get better. That being said i'm going to hope, for the sake of those who are going to buy this ep and are disappointed, that the game play they showed is from an earlier version of the game and that they just hadn't put in the animations outside of CAS yet.

"ClarionOfJoy;c-17110973" wrote:

"comicsforlife;c-17110041" wrote:

don't go blaming other simmers there not making the game

Nope, if TS4 simmers keep just accepting whatever they get and not put pressure on the devs, then you'll continue to get plum content. This could also affect how TS5 is developed. I really can't stand this mentality. You're not doing anyone a good favor if you do that so people like you are therefore part of the problem.

When TS3 came out, people complained about the rabbit holes (because they didn't understand their real benefit) so the devs during the course of the entire TS3 run introduced content in the EPs and Sims 3 Store that simmers can use to make active versions of many of the rabbit holes. And that was a great thing!

TS4 has only a few years left. Don't you want whatever content is planned to be great? Then stop making excuses for EAxis and push them to do better. It's not like they don't have the ability or funds - they do!

I have nothing against feedback however to balm others for things that they have no control over is poorly thought out
people have been asking for things on here nonstop and ts3 while fun still has issues
all the sims games do if people aren't complaining about some things it might be they don't see it as an issue or that they would rather
the man hours be spent somewhere else such as more for the upcoming magic pack instead of more time spent on the mermaid
also mermaids are suppose to be a secret in the world so it wouldn't be good if they had a light show go off when they became one

"ClarionOfJoy;c-17110973" wrote:

Nope, if TS4 simmers keep just accepting whatever they get and not put pressure on the devs, then you'll continue to get plum content. This could also affect how TS5 is developed. I really can't stand this mentality. You're not doing anyone a good favor if you do that so people like you are therefore part of the problem.

There are 100's of posts in the feedback and ideas forums. I'm curious how you think pressure should be put on the developers?

The tricky thing with mermaids is that their tail doesn't appear outside the water, which I guess makes it more complicated to have a transformation animation.

"ClarionOfJoy;c-17109174" wrote:

"nerdfashion;c-17106381" wrote:


Yeah, it doesn't bother me that much.

"NorthDakotaGamer;c-17107402" wrote:
It may be a bummer for some story tellers, like the ones that do videos. It is of no difference to me, I do play the game to tell stories, but not to share.

When TS4 simmers act like something doesn't matter, it just encourages the devs to continue putting out packs that aren't as detailed as previous iterations. You're part of the problem.

Please don't do this anymore. Hold the fire to the devs' feet and push them to do better. I think Island Living is a good pack because people wanted more out of the previous packs and the devs listened. However, it could have been better as can be seen by the complaints already coming out. It's not to put the pack in a bad light - it's still a nice pack - but I hope the complaints encourage the devs to put more details in for the Uni and Supernatural packs (and any other packs after this).

For me, the Island Living EP gives me real hope that EAxis may be returning to making great packs once again as in previous iterations. And in turn, if we keep urging them, then TS5 will be AMAZING!

I have no hope for Sims 5 being anything more than another version of the sims 4. A game i enjoy somewhat because of the updated tools and visuals , but that is lacking far too much in the area of player control , creativity and freedom to play how we want.

Anytime someone wants more effort and more bang for their buck out of this game they always get a response from many in this "community" that criticizes them for wanting and expecting MORE. The developers can see that. And they will not give their best if they dont think its necessary. This is their job , not their favorite game or pastime .