I was thinking about how much content has been added over the years (or at least once a year lol) to the sims 4 base game and despite taking a long time for certain features to appear like terrain tools, I started to wonder what it would be like JUST to play the game with the base game.This is coming from a person who owns every single piece of DLC (including the Prima Computer DLC that came with the guide) and pre-ordered Get Famous...in that I wonder what it would be like just to play the base game especially now. I suspect there is probably a lot more "game" and things to do then there was obviously when the Sims 4 was released.Still...some expansions I can't imagine living without like seasons if just for one.So, anybody here just play with the base game and maybe one or two packs at most?

I honestly don't see how anyone could. Unless they just don't like the game much to begin with & barely play. I know some people play with a couple packs, but to have none at all and still play regularly? I can't see it.

yeah i play with just base game and have since sims 4 came out I've just not got money to pay for expansion packs

When I got the game, it came bundled with the Cats and Dogs expansion, so I've literally never been able to play with just the base game.

Let's not alienate those who just play with the base game. There may be several reasons why they don't play with packs and that is perfectly okay. It may be either very young people, elderly, or simply folks who just don't have a budget for game related things. Or perhaps they don't have an interest in extras.

Does anybody just play with the Sims 4 base game? Anybody?

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Simburian
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
Nobody now just plays the original Base Game. If they use Origin they get all the updates and free packs like Toddlers, Terrain tools etc. It makes quite a difference. New Simmers don't know how we suffered!
Simburian
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"soko37;c-17052504" wrote:
"spollock;c-16870716" wrote:
yeah i play with just base game and have since sims 4 came out I've just not got money to pay for expansion packs

Do you just garden all day or what? That would be rough.

@spollock It might be a good idea to go on Twitter and catch one of those codes SimGurus give out occasionally on a first come first gets basis for free. You might get a pack that way.
simmyfroggy
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I only recently got Cats & Dogs because they were on a really good special offer & grabbed Cool Kitchen a while back for the same reason. But honestly, even though I haven't been playing loads, there was enough to keep me going in the base game and had those two not been discounted, I'd still be on base game only.
It probably depends on how you play, but since I focus on families (and the game does now have toddlers) and building random houses, what is there now is plenty for me.

That said, I do enjoy having pets around :D And as others pointed out, the base game now is way different than it was even just a year ago. (watching old YT videos is confusing)
wildwolfspirit
7 years ago
I got a cheap laptop and decided to just go Base Game* to see what it was like. I have most of the packs on my regular computer.
What a difference!

It's interesting-there are a lot fewer interaction opportunities. I miss vampires, Granite Falls, restaurants, and a few other things. So it's a different gameplay all around. Still, I'm gonna stick with it just for fun.
I will say, it really makes me appreciate all the additions the packs bring to the game!

*And, okay, I did cheat and download MCCC for some gameplay options. So it's not totally Base Game.
jupkmn
New Ace
7 years ago
Since TS1 I always get to play with all expansion packs gradually as they are released.
Simburian
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I wonder what will happen when the Legacy Pack is released. Will it free some modders to stay with it, patch and develop it further themselves without Maxis interference?
EA_Joz
EA Staff (Retired)
6 years ago
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