5 years ago

Eco Lifestyle Features and Thoughts

What are your thoughts on this pack? I’m going to list a few features i saw in the trailer and my opinion on them. Please add any you noticed.

LADDERS - Super excited for this, not really sure why it’s took so long as there are basically ladders in Island Living (coincidental?).

VOTING - Not really fitting the theme but cool. Could've been in a free update.

SOLAR PANNELS AND WIND TURBINES - If it means no bills, I’m all for it.

CANDLE MAKING - Hope it’s not as bad as the pumpkin carving because I’m getting major vibes but I guess it goes with the Knitting Pack really well.

SOME NEW ANIMAL? - Still don’t know what it was but whatever he took out of that box?

CLEANING THE TOWN UP - I hope this works like seasons and effects all towns, not just that one. Island living there is only one area it effects. Also, while we’re on the topic of Island Living. Does this not feel a LOT like it?

FLIES AND ILLNESS - Maybe if the town is dirty your sims have more chance of getting ill. This may also mean new illnesses.

RECYCLING - The bins at the start could just be a new outside bin but for realistic gameplay, i hope they make more use of bins. A bin man career? IRL you don’t just put stuff in a bin and it’s gone, also the sim who is creating something with old materials, that could also indicate something new with bins. Maybe your sims can rummage and get materials?

CAR BOOT SALES? - Maybe this is an expansion of the flea market? Fits in well with the Kitting Pack’s new Plopsy feature.

3D PRINTING? - The lady who make that weird mechanical thing looked like she was using a 3D printer type of thing.

Obviously not all of these are confirmed, they are just my guesses.

I’m a little disappointed because no one asked for this but i think if it’s done well it could be good? I just don’t think it’s EXPANSION worthy. If it was a Game Pack or Stuff Pack i’d be SUPER excited but i’m a little disappointed. What’s Your Opinion?

expansion packs

texxx78
5 years ago
I find it great! Things that i like: juice making, canning, candle making, creating furniture from garbage... all four new hobbies and skills to pursue. The town itself. I love the fact that i can play it to make it better or worse. I can see generations on my legacy playing one way and others the other way, making very different stories. I love the community shared space and the voting thing and it has been confirmed that it can be used in any world. I love the cas! Love the container builds! So different from what we have! It seems that there will be health conditions related to pollution. The solar panels and all other alternative ways to produce your own energy. Both carrers, maker/crafter and the town designer (i don't know how to say it in english...?). The vertical gardens. All this is stuff that i want for my game. So im happy!
FlyingPotato659
5 years ago
"Sindocat;c-17487518" wrote:
You could have said so in any existing discussion thread.

If it is not worth your money here's an idea: DON'T BUY IT.

Trolling is not a helpful response.

Now, what do I think? The initial leak didn't excite me, but that trailer does. This pack is easily worth the sticker price to me for the urban industrial seaport setting alone, and the range of gameplay items looks good. CAS looks good. BB looks good. I am looking forward to it.

also, try here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/ts4-pack-discussions

I do not see any trolling from the original post. People are allowed to share their opinions even if this pack isn't for them.
comicsforever
5 years ago
"Flexono1;c-17487523" wrote:
"Sindocat;c-17487518" wrote:
You could have said so in any existing discussion thread.

If it is not worth your money here's an idea: DON'T BUY IT.

Trolling is not a helpful response.

Now, what do I think? The initial leak didn't excite me, but that trailer does. This pack is easily worth the sticker price to me for the urban industrial seaport setting alone, and the range of gameplay items looks good. CAS looks good. BB looks good. I am looking forward to it.

also, try here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/categories/ts4-pack-discussions

How am I trolling???

I also didn't notice any previous discussions, if you can link one to me great, i'll ask the mods to move my post. No need to get pi$$y over nothing

its okay you didn't do anything wrong this guy has been acting like that in every thread that complies about the pack
so its not you
LiELF
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I would recommend flagging and ignoring users who disrupt threads.

OP, you did nothing wrong.

As for my own opinion, I still think we need to learn more about the pack to truly understand it, but I strongly feel that this theme is too niche to be an EP and it should have been a game pack. I'm disappointed that an EP budget was used on a subject that has already been pushed into other packs. Had this not already been a "thing", I would feel a little more accepting of the Eco theme, but still believe it should have been a GP.

To make an example, it's like if we suddenly got a Wizarding school expansion pack. Now, I'd definitely like this, but I wouldn't fault people for being upset because we already have Realm of Magic and Discover University so it's a repetitive theme and there are much more important concepts that have been repeatedly requested by players and core content that has been absent for far too long (in my opinion).
Admiral8Q
New Spectator
5 years ago
Wow! It looks pretty plum cool to me!

And ladders FINALLY!!! :o B)
https://i.imgur.com/HzJNiTj.png

The whole concept seems almost 'Sim City' like!

Check out James Turner's thoughts. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07NbXkjJNM4
comicsforever
5 years ago
"LiELF;c-17488112" wrote:
I would recommend flagging and ignoring users who disrupt threads.

OP, you did nothing wrong.

As for my own opinion, I still think we need to learn more about the pack to truly understand it, but I strongly feel that this theme is too niche to be an EP and it should have been a game pack. I'm disappointed that an EP budget was used on a subject that has already been pushed into other packs. Had this not already been a "thing", I would feel a little more accepting of the Eco theme, but still believe it should have been a GP.

To make an example, it's like if we suddenly got a Wizarding school expansion pack. Now, I'd definitely like this, but I wouldn't fault people for being upset because we already have Realm of Magic and Discover University so it's a repetitive theme and there are much more important concepts that have been repeatedly requested by players and core content that has been absent for far too long (in my opinion).

I feel the same why @LiELF
Nindigo79
Seasoned Novice
5 years ago
We don't need these threads here in general chat, too. There are plenty in the pack discussion section.
gwennogjones
5 years ago
@luthienrising - I was just going to post about this.. I am very confused. What on earth is going on in that picture!!

Although I can see the giphy is tagged #labmeat
So - it's grown meat? Now this is odd, but you know, I like it. The Sims are odd! They do weird things, so I don't mind something bonkers like this.
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
5 years ago
I so agree with Geralt_ofRivia & Somewhsome.

I've been very concerned with my worlds not looking normal. I will only be willing to buy
Sims 4 Eco Living if they have a turn off switch for the pollution.

I still wish they came up with a turn off switch for
Strangerville. I never could get my sims to defeat the Motherplant, even though my sims got all the things to fight her.
childrenofhurin
Seasoned Newcomer
5 years ago
I really enjoyed nectar making and the canning station in the Sims 3, so I'm definitely looking forward to those features the most in this pack! So far I've spotted what appears to be:

Fizzy Juice in Bottles:
-Apple and Dragonfruit (Green)
-Strawberry and Pomegranate (Pink)
-Plantain and Blackberry (Blue)
-Grape (Light Purple)
-Something I can't identify, possibly a new harvestable (Dark Purple)

Fizzy Juice in Cans:
-Apple and Dragonfruit (Green)
-presumably the other Juice flavours will also be included

Jams/Preserves in Jars:
-1 Orange and 2 different Light Purple (can't identify label)
-Some with Silver lids, some with Gold lids (maybe some are jams, some are preserves, or maybe this has been trimmed down and I'm overthinking)

Something else in Bottles (Nectar?):
-Dark Green Bottles (shaped differently to the Juice Bottles)
-Have a Logo on the label instead of fruit
-Probably less detailed than in the Sims 3

Yet another different Bottle on a tray with Glasses:
-Possibly a decor item