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LadyKyn
Seasoned Scout
2 years ago

For Rent Simguru/Maxis-Sourced info 12/4/23

Missed @luthienrising organized info threads of these, so I decided to make one and try to keep up with the information that'll be coming out. Sourced info only (From gurus or information from trailers and live streams) and keep things on topic by only adding info pertaining to the pack (not speculation) so it can be added here. Thanks in advance.

Index (Can vary and change over time)

  • Blog Post, Trailers, & Livestreams (this post)
  • Upcoming Events (this post)
  • Apartments/Units, Property Owner/Tenant
  • World
  • Aspirations & Traits
  • CAS
  • Build/Buy



Blog Post, Trailers, & Livestreams
Preorder & Description (web page) THE SIMS™ 4 FOR RENT

Announcement Blog: Become a property owner!
Announcement Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPZtVbVIT8

Music Featured 🎵 BONG by OG-BOBBY

Experience the tight-knit harmony – or daily drama – of multi-family lots and try your hand at being a property owner in The Sims™ 4 For Rent Expansion Pack*, launching Dec 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Pre-order or buy through January 18 and get the Street Eats Digital Content**! (This content will become available when the pack launches.)

TheSims on twitter
https://twitter.com/TheSims/status/1724850012105158769

Feature Overview Trailer

https://youtu.be/sdhU5tRCqYc?si=-HduLTlcwuSa35Oj

Gameplay Walkthrough Livestream
Dec. 1st, This Friday, 11am Pacific time, 2pm EST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vln3_Q2pLgU
  • pyjamacool's avatar
    pyjamacool
    Rising Traveler
    Glad they addressed this as I saw quite a few people not wanting to deal with it.

    Lot Challenges really is a clever game design idea imo, since there are so many different ways to play, making everything as optional as can be to tailor each players game experience to their liking without leaving anyone behind was the right way to go.
  • LadyKyn's avatar
    LadyKyn
    Seasoned Scout
    More info update and don't forget the Developer gameplay walkthrough is tomorrow at 11am Pacific, 2PM EST
  • EgonVM's avatar
    EgonVM
    Seasoned Ace
    They had technical difficulties on YouTube. But I got as much as I could. Doing lists soon!

    • Create a Sim:
      • Traditional + Updated traditional south-east Asian styles.
      • A lot of tiger pictures on clothing is intentional.
      • 4 new aspirations: 1 Location, 1 Deviance, 1 Popularity, and 1 Fortune.
      • 5 new trait: 3 social, 1 Lifestyle, and 1 elder-exclusive Emotional.
      • Elders may receive the Wise trait when aging up, with geniuses being more likely to get it.

    • Build mode:
      • A new hot tub.
      • 2 new events, with a grill being a reward from Potluck event.
      • For Rent sign has a wall and ground variant.
      • Snowy Escape No Shoe thing is now a base game feature.
      • The new colors from kettles and slow cookers also add colors to the existing base game appliances.
      • You can boil water in microwave.
      • Air conditioner and radiators have gameplay effects with Seasons.
      • Electrical boxes, water heaters, radiators, and air conditioners have a decoration variant, so these can be used to decorate without these having a gameplay effect.
      • Water heater also has a outdoors with a solar panel variant.
      • Residential rental lots have a unit selection panel like with previous apartments. More to be filled in...
      • Each unit can have different traits. Build mode also suggest you objects to improve the rating, but these aren't required.
      • A lot with a lot of units isn't recommended.
      • Assign all rooms to this unit button assigns all the rooms to one unit.

    • New world:
      • 2 neighborhoods, 9 lots.
      • One is a busy neighborhood, one is more relaxed.
      • Rabbit hole temple.
      • Rabbit hole fish market to buy fish from.
      • The night market includes a craft stall (which include a tassal, something new to collect, jar for marbles, marbles, some food, and some local attire), vegetarian food stall, drinks and desserts stall, and non-vegetarian food stall.
      • The other neighborhood includes a rabbit hole tiger sanctuary, which can be visited, supported, or snuck into. Your sim can also be banned from the tiger sanctuary.
      • Swimmable area: swim far enough and you'll find a cave.

    • Live mode:
      • Autonomy is tweaked so sims use shared spaces more.
      • Base game update: Switch households by clicking on the lot/apartment door they're living in.
      • Maximum amount of rent is based on unit rating, which is based on size, amenities, environment, and maintenance. Players are insentivized to build nice units. Maintenance starts of poor, but will be improved as you play.
      • Maximum Occupancy limits to 3 sims.
      • Tenants options is pulled from sims currently not in the world, but about 20-30 hidden families were added to populate the potential tenant pool.
      • Unjustly evict: will have consequences.
      • Cringe sims can spout memes.
      • Sims can break into any residential lot. Once sim successfully entered, sims can snoop for secrets. There's a time limit fro breaking and entering, letting it run out will get your sim caught.
      • Secrets are added into Sim Info panel. Once your sim knows a secret, they can tell it to the sim, promise to keep it, or blackmail them.
      • Water boiler allows your sim to make tea and coffee.
      • Mold: There are two type of mold: toxic (which can have many serverites) and allergenic. These come when there's mold lot challenge and dirty plumbing. These can be cleaned, bombed away, or destroyed with fire.
      • Maintenance troubles can get your sims insect infestations for example.
      • When there is a trouble in a unit, your sim can solve the problem themselves or call a contractor. Your sim will be notified when one of the units is having a trouble. Events include water leak, haunting, electrical problems, tenant revolt etc.
      • Property Managers can do Inspection and Maintenance on the objects on lots.
  • EgonVM's avatar
    EgonVM
    Seasoned Ace
    New aspirations:
    Spoiler
    Location:
    Fount of Tomarani Knowledge
    This Sim wants to immerse themselves in everything Tomarang has to offer!

    Deviance:
    Seeker of Secrets
    This Sim loves the thrill of discovering juicy Secrets about other Sims. What they do with that information has yet to be decided...

    Popularity:
    Discerning Dweller
    This Sim aspires to be the perfect Tenant and neighbor in a Residential Rental!

    Fortune:
    Five-Star Property Owner
    This Sim wants to be the best Property Owner the world has ever seen!


    New traits:
    Spoiler
    Cringe
    Sims who are obnoxiously oblivious and oftentimes met with polarizing reactions. Cringe Sims can be socially unaware of their surroundings at times, but have an adorable enthusiasm for life.

    Generous
    Caring, empathetic, and patient. These Sims are happiest when offering their time and money to help others. Everyone loves Generous Sims, but they can be a little too brazen with their donations.

    Nosy
    Sims who thrive on gossip, snooping, and spying. They have incredibly poor boundaries and don't quite understand what personal space is, but they will discover secrets by any means necessary.

    Child of the Village
    These Sims love feeling anchored to their community and Tomorani culture. Keeping in touch with loved ones and engaging in activities that remind them of home is important for being Happy.

    Wise (Elder exclusive)
    A Sim who's experienced enough life to know what really matters. These Sims enjoy reminiscing and sharing life's wisdom, making them excellent Mentors for those willing to listen. Their years of experience allow them to naturally learn new Skills with ease, and their emotional intelligence reduces their angry and uncomfortable thoughts.

    This one can be gained through gameplay by either aging up into an elder (with higher possibility of that happening with Genius trait and level 10 Logic skill) or Growing Together's self-discovery system.


    Residential Rental lot description:
    Spoiler
    Residential Rental
    Lot with rentable units.


    World description:
    Spoiler
    Tomarang
    Grown from humble roots off the coast of Shih Sea, Tomarang is lively with local fare, community chaos, and legends of lore. Known for its tight-knit communities and sun-filled shared spaces, Tomarang is a lush landscape of possibilities. Come cozy up with nature or fish around for neighborly niceties and whim-simsical secrets. Whether you're flying solo or raising generations, this region offers a warm welcome to any multi-living lifestyle! Sul Sul De-Kah!


    Neighborhoods:
    Spoiler
    Morensong
    A bustling neighborhood with pockets of idyllic peace and nooks of neighborly nuance! Morensong is the spot for vibrant communities to thrive, day or night. Stroll through the botanical garden or throw down in a game of playground hopscotch. Even join the Night Market buzz for some sunset shopping and moonlight munchies. The possibilities are endless!

    Koh Sahpa
    Neighbors with nature or other tenants. Koh Sahpa offers a more relaxed lifestyle along the river. After a dip in the sea or some much needed beach time, gather round at the Screaming Gecko for a drink or two. Feeling warm-hearted from all the sun? Visit The Sulea Tiger Sanctuary to support local conservation. No matter the choice, Koh Sahpa is the ideal spot for a go-with-the-flow attitude.


    Unit Rating factor descriptions (3/4):
    Spoiler
    Size: increase the unit's size to raise the tier's quality.

    Amenities: Place Items from Build Mode such as beds, toilets, showers/bathtubs, skill/hobby activities and appliances in a unit to raise the tier's quality.

    Environment: :(

    Maintenance: Keep the unit and shared space clean and repaired! Greet and initiate positive rental interactions with your tenants. Abide by the Unit Rules and participate in events to raise the tier's quality.


    Unit rules:
    Spoiler
    No Social Events
    Hosting any type of Social Event will be strictly off-limits at this Residential Rental unit!

    No Loud Noises
    Tenants will be prohibited from having TVs or stereos on between 10pm and 6am. Beware: Sims love to enjoy loud music or television, so this might make for an unpopular Property Owner.

    Maximum Occupancy
    Two's a crowd, three's a party, and four Sims in one household violates the Maximum Occupancy rule.

    No Trash Overload
    Tenants must maintain a tidy living space; clean appliances are a must, and accumulating trash or trash piles will not be tolerated.

    No Ghosts
    The afterlife is an afterthought here; no ghosts will be allowed to live in this Residential Rental unit.


    Eviction tooltip:
    Spoiler
    The distinction between a Just and Unjust Eviction is important. Just Evictions carry no repercussions, while Unjust ones will harm the Property Owner's relationship with the Tenant, lower the Unit Rating, and potentially lead to an Eviction settlement, costing additional Simoleons for the Property Owner.


    Lot challenges (1/2):
    Spoiler
    Maintenance Troubles (Only available for Residential)
    Home ownership involves maintenance and this lot brings surprise events knocking.

    Available with For Rent.

    Mold
    :(


    Crafts stall:
    Spoiler
    Goods:
    • Marbles
    • Tassels
    • Jar for Marbles
    • Mysterious Basket
    • Vegan Non-Oil Lantern
    • Cooking ingredients (for example: Flour, Lemon, Parsley, Potato, Sugar...)

    Local Attire:
    • Layered Halter (25 $)
    • Striped Shirt (25 $)


    Vegetarian Food stall:
    Spoiler
    • Garlic Noodles
    • Burmese Samosa Soup
    • Tofu Pad Thai


    Desserts and Drinks stall:
    Spoiler
    Foods:
    • Halo-Halo
    • Bibingka

    Drinks:
    • Thai Iced Milk Tea
    • Ca Phe Trung
    • Sugarcane Juice


    Non-Vegetarian Food Stall:
    Spoiler
    • Chicken Stir Fry
    • Chicken Chimichurri Skewers
    • Pancit Bihon
    • Bahn Xeo
    • Malaysian Satay
    • Steamed Rice
  • LadyKyn's avatar
    LadyKyn
    Seasoned Scout
    @EgonVM Much thanks for the overview Egon. Didn't get to watch the stream since I was at work the other day and only got to much earlier this morning. :3 I'll be updating with more information.
  • Horrorgirl6's avatar
    Horrorgirl6
    Seasoned Veteran
    "LadyKyn;d-1011703" wrote:
    Missed @luthienrising organized info threads of these, so I decided to make one and try to keep up with the information that'll be coming out. Sourced info only and keep things on topic by only adding info pertaining to the pack so it can be added here. Thanks in advance.

    Index (Can vary and change over time)

    • Blog Post, Trailers, & Livestreams (this post)
    • Upcoming Events (this post)
    • Apartments/Units, Property Owner/Tenant
    • World
    • Aspirations & Traits
    • CAS
    • Build/Buy



    Blog Post, Trailers, & Livestreams
    Preorder & Description (web page) THE SIMS™ 4 FOR RENT

    Announcement Blog: Become a property owner!
    Announcement Trailer
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPZtVbVIT8

    Music Featured ? BONG by OG-BOBBY

    Experience the tight-knit harmony – or daily drama – of multi-family lots and try your hand at being a property owner in The Sims™ 4 For Rent Expansion Pack*, launching Dec 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Pre-order or buy through January 18 and get the Street Eats Digital Content**! (This content will become available when the pack launches.)

    Gameplay Trailer
    N/A


    We already made a thread It's called For Rent info thread @LadyKyn
  • Marbles and Hopscotch may work for all ages granted the blog does say children but I can't see these 2 games being restricted to children.