I've been thinking alot about what EA/Maxis is going to announce at EA play. Players are thinking it might be a Seasons expansion pack but when I hear "experience" I don't think about an EP. We already know there is a new mobile title in development and to me that would be a new experience, but we already have a mobile game for The Sims 4, so my other thought is an online mode. We know The Sims 4 was supposed to be online from the start but was scrapped due to Simcity failing but the engine still supports it, someone is already making a mod so you can play with your friends. The Sims 4 is all about creating new moments for your Sims and with the second EP Get Together which added the group interaction and clubs to me it almost makes sense for The Sims 4 to get an online mode where you can play with your friends. Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?

I can’t express enough how much I would love an online mode, and although that mod does look cool, from what I understand you’re limited to a single lot, and every time you enter build mode or write a message it pauses the game, which breaks the syncing between both players and sims bounce all over the place, which breaks immersion for me. But kudos to the mod maker all the same.

I just want a better gallery. Better organized, easier to sort through, etc.

"sociala9133;d-938909" wrote:Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?And if it was based on the Sims 4 PC/console how would online work if not everyone has the same EP's, SP's etc

"sociala9133;d-938909" wrote:I've been thinking alot about what EA/Maxis is going to announce at EA play. Players are thinking it might be a Seasons expansion pack but when I hear "experience" I don't think about an EP. We already know there is a new mobile title in development and to me that would be a new experience, but we already have a mobile game for The Sims 4, so my other thought is an online mode. We know The Sims 4 was supposed to be online from the start but was scrapped due to Simcity failing but the engine still supports it, someone is already making a mod so you can play with your friends. The Sims 4 is all about creating new moments for your Sims and with the second EP Get Together which added the group interaction and clubs to me it almost makes sense for The Sims 4 to get an online mode where you can play with your friends. Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?An Expansion,Game or Stuffpack is a new experience for TS4 cause it includes something we don't have yet eg Seasons,Romantic Pack,Universities,Themeparks etc.A Big Update to the base game can also mean a new experience eg Cars or Swimmable Oceans.

It seems more likely they would announce a new game pack or stuff pack. They haven’t typically announced new EPs at EA Play, have they? On the other hand, with hints of a new mobile project in development and the recent shift of staff to the mobile team, it seems like they could be announcing something like a Sims 4 / Sims Mobile merger. I don’t know how that would work logistically, but it’s just a thought. Mobile games normally don’t have the same longevity as PC or console releases so unless they’re planning on churning out new updates and events for TSM to keep it “interesting” or reissuing the game every year like FIFA, I don’t see why they would dump so much time and personnel into a single mobile title unless they were planning something bigger for it. If you take EA France’s tweet at face value, this would definitely count as a new experience.

EA Play - New Sims 4 Experience Speculation

keylimepiesims
7 years ago
I can’t express enough how much I would love an online mode, and although that mod does look cool, from what I understand you’re limited to a single lot, and every time you enter build mode or write a message it pauses the game, which breaks the syncing between both players and sims bounce all over the place, which breaks immersion for me. But kudos to the mod maker all the same.
TheGoodOldGamer
7 years ago
I just want a better gallery. Better organized, easier to sort through, etc.
squirulez
7 years ago
"sociala9133;d-938909" wrote:

Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?

And if it was based on the Sims 4 PC/console how would online work if not everyone has the same EP's, SP's etc
catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"sociala9133;d-938909" wrote:
I've been thinking alot about what EA/Maxis is going to announce at EA play. Players are thinking it might be a Seasons expansion pack but when I hear "experience" I don't think about an EP. We already know there is a new mobile title in development and to me that would be a new experience, but we already have a mobile game for The Sims 4, so my other thought is an online mode.

We know The Sims 4 was supposed to be online from the start but was scrapped due to Simcity failing but the engine still supports it, someone is already making a mod so you can play with your friends. The Sims 4 is all about creating new moments for your Sims and with the second EP Get Together which added the group interaction and clubs to me it almost makes sense for The Sims 4 to get an online mode where you can play with your friends.

Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?

An Expansion,Game or Stuffpack is a new experience for TS4 cause it includes something we don't have yet eg Seasons,Romantic Pack,Universities,Themeparks etc.

A Big Update to the base game can also mean a new experience eg Cars or Swimmable Oceans.
BingBangBingBon
7 years ago
It seems more likely they would announce a new game pack or stuff pack. They haven’t typically announced new EPs at EA Play, have they?

On the other hand, with hints of a new mobile project in development and the recent shift of staff to the mobile team, it seems like they could be announcing something like a Sims 4 / Sims Mobile merger. I don’t know how that would work logistically, but it’s just a thought. Mobile games normally don’t have the same longevity as PC or console releases so unless they’re planning on churning out new updates and events for TSM to keep it “interesting” or reissuing the game every year like FIFA, I don’t see why they would dump so much time and personnel into a single mobile title unless they were planning something bigger for it. If you take EA France’s tweet at face value, this would definitely count as a new experience.
Joanne_Snow
Rising Traveler
7 years ago
"Sk8rblaze;c-16443170" wrote:
The Sims is best as an offline experience. It failed as an online game numerous times, and for good reason.

Agreed. I don't want a new online sims game. I don't mind online features for those that want it but it shouldn't be designed around that option. Because for most simmers it won't work and it won't be the same game anymore.

Question though: has a new mobile game really been confirmed like the OP States???
Zenionith
7 years ago
"sociala9133;d-938909" wrote:

Many players have voiced their opinion stating they want online for The Sims 4. What do you think? What would you like to have in The Sims 4 if it was online, how would time function?

Actually the reverse is true. I have seen more players wanting a more traditional game but with improved features like the color wheel, open world and cars.
Playing online has it's limitations. That's why Sims 4 scrapped most of the awesome features from Sims 3
As to the time question: They easiest and most probable way would be to make it like Sims Mobile where there is no time at all.
gtgirl1999
7 years ago
Me personally I want Open World back I loved that .I also would love for a Season back or something like Island Paradise I loved that ep
Writin_Reg
7 years ago
"RnM92;c-16443905" wrote:
At this point I think it could well be a lootbox/microtransaction system, likely based on the one in the mobile game.

That would not be a new experience - we actually had grab bag loot boxes in Sims 3 store. You never knew what would be in them but it lured you in with the fact there was always some set or premium item possible in any grab bag goodie boxes. It said you wouldn't get duplicates but you did - all the time. I was gullible and bought a few - so I know I got many duplicates - so did others - so they eventually pulled them out of the store.

https://www.thesims3.com/gettingstarted/goodiebox
montello3
7 years ago
"Writin_Reg;c-16444399" wrote:
"RnM92;c-16443905" wrote:
At this point I think it could well be a lootbox/microtransaction system, likely based on the one in the mobile game.

That would not be a new experience - we actually had grab bag loot boxes in Sims 3 store. You never knew what would be in them but it lured you in with the fact there was always some set or premium item possible in any grab bag goodie boxes. It said you wouldn't get duplicates but you did - all the time. I was gullible and bought a few - so I know I got many duplicates - so did others - so they eventually pulled them out of the store.

https://www.thesims3.com/gettingstarted/goodiebox

Remember it said "next Sims 4 experiences"