Four kits? Boooooo!

"LiELF;c-18258257" wrote:

"Simmingal;c-18257932" wrote:
Yeah I find it strange how they seem to have scrapped gameplay kits
I figured those would be perfect for random gameplay items that don't really need world b/b or cas in specific

also its little sad how there isn't even one occultish kit with all these kits out there
the description of these 4 as forgotten old stuff gives me false hope but I so wish it wasn't false hope

I know, right?! I thought for sure by now they'd have offered at least one or two Occult, fantasy, or sci-fi based ones. So disappointing. Seems like they are bent more than ever towards "real life" and "domestic" gameplay or builders. I feel like we're never going to have the alternative gameplay gaps filled before the game ends. :(

I’m beginning to feel the same way.
I’ve lost count of how many kits have been released so far and it is indeed sad that not a single one of them is purely fantasy themed.
Even a medieval kit would be perfect. Obviously this raises the question as to what kind of kit that would be. A BB or CAS kit? Gameplay wise, should there be a monastic scriptorium desk that artistic sims could use to produce illuminated manuscripts? How about a weaving station, or a Sims 2/ 3 style axe throwing/ archery court, (including new deaths ?)?

Is all that stuff too niche now, even for a kit?! This is exactly why Stuff & Game Packs are useful: the whole lot can be stuffed in one single pack ‘n stuff. Niche but great for the niche player folks.

I get that the majority of simmers just want to play house in the most realistic way possible and that’s fine, but come on now, some of us just want to live in a simulated fantasy land and cause absolute mayhem. We also need our fix on a regular basis, we truly do. ?

If I want clothes and stuff there is TSR, where it's good and free. What is sorely missing is good quality gameplay, especially the non-keeping house kind. Why can't bowling give us complete games like TS2 did? Where are the earlier group activities like pool and kicky-ball? The 2 sim games like roam the lot pillow fights, tossing a football, playing catch, rock-paper-scissors, playing tag for kids? What about the exploration of TS3 World Adventures? With the advances in gaming technology since then so much could be done with that idea now. We have rocket ships. Who says that has to be a rabbit hole? What if, instead of the joke of Battu, there was a full-fledged, integrated (as in being able to have and do in regular 'hoods' what is there) adventure? Or something based of life at sea? Yeah, we need full-fledged, ambitious, well-done game and expansion packs, with stuff packs to round things out and add some spice.

"Future;c-18255762" wrote:
Agreed. Bust the Dust is still my favorite kit because at least it provided new gameplay for $5. Too bad it was so poorly received and they never offered another.

I hate that they came to the conclusion that gameplay kits aren't in demand because of Bust the Dust.

For one, not many want to pay $5 for chores. I did buy it but that's 'cuz I think the dust bunnies are cute. A lot of ppl think those bunnies are weird, though.

And then, for a lot of the people that may have bought it for more rags-to-riches struggle daily chore gameplay, a lot decided not to get it because it was buggy and broken.

Like they made a bad choice for a first gameplay kit trial. Then decided no one wants gameplay. It's so dumb.

Am one of those who didn't get it because it's so buggy. Not keen on the 'bunnies' either. There are better options for gameplay kits than household chores.

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-18258426" wrote:

"LiELF;c-18258257" wrote:

"Simmingal;c-18257932" wrote:
Yeah I find it strange how they seem to have scrapped gameplay kits
I figured those would be perfect for random gameplay items that don't really need world b/b or cas in specific

also its little sad how there isn't even one occultish kit with all these kits out there
the description of these 4 as forgotten old stuff gives me false hope but I so wish it wasn't false hope

I know, right?! I thought for sure by now they'd have offered at least one or two Occult, fantasy, or sci-fi based ones. So disappointing. Seems like they are bent more than ever towards "real life" and "domestic" gameplay or builders. I feel like we're never going to have the alternative gameplay gaps filled before the game ends. :(

I’m beginning to feel the same way.
I’ve lost count of how many kits have been released so far and it is indeed sad that not a single one of them is purely fantasy themed.
Even a medieval kit would be perfect. Obviously this raises the question as to what kind of kit that would be. A BB or CAS kit? Gameplay wise, should there be a monastic scriptorium desk that artistic sims could use to produce illuminated manuscripts? How about a weaving station, or a Sims 2/ 3 style axe throwing/ archery court, (including new deaths ?)?

Is all that stuff too niche now, even for a kit?! This is exactly why Stuff & Game Packs are useful: the whole lot can be stuffed in one single pack ‘n stuff. Niche but great for the niche player folks.

I get that the majority of simmers just want to play house in the most realistic way possible and that’s fine, but come on now, some of us just want to live in a simulated fantasy land and cause absolute mayhem. We also need our fix on a regular basis, we truly do. ?

I'd love a medieval Kit! (Or two, or three, or a SP but those are definitely dead at this point.)

Even though I'm still playing on the Werewolf patch, I'm really sad about the things we probably won't see. All this time I've had faith that one day we'd have sci-fi/space theme/time travel (outside of Batuu), Fairies, improved and playable Ghosts (and create them in CAS) with possible Grim Reaper expanded gameplay, Superheroes/Villains, Zombies, and Dragons/mythology/fantasy/medieval. I figured there was so much opportunity with Game Packs to explore some of the more interesting and "outside the box" themes and that at some point they'd actually finally dedicate an EP to something fantasy based.

It just doesn't seem right because Sims 4 is already twice the length of Sims 3 and Sims 3 had most of those things. Even Sims 2 had Zombies and Genies and touched a little bit on the Superheroes in certain careers (which I loved). Of course, Sims 4 did expand more on Vampires and Werewolves, which I love completely, but we've got, what, twelve EPs alone for TS4 while TS3 had something like ten? Yet even our PlantSims are neutered and deserve a redo.

I honestly don't have high hopes for the next iteration. It just feels like it's moving so far away from the game it used to be and clearly all of the life simulators in production are striving to capture reality more than anything. :'(

Ohhhh a medieval kit would be fun.

Just make sure you are credited with all the kits you've bought. I went through the list and found one that they hadn't listed me as buying when I had done so. I clicked the 'Buy' button as a further check and then they credited it to me properly.

I never leave my payment details on the order page so if you do, don't buy it again!

Does anyone know if any of the items in the kits are functional? Like the basement one has a tv and i wonder if it actually works. Both of the first 2 kits look pretty much like crap to me. Not only is there so little in them but the items are just blah. Nothing cool. Nothing that i would even bother downloading if it was free cc, much less actually pay for.

I'm very, very disappointed that there wasn't an actual sleepable Heartshape Bed in Sims 4. :s :'(
As for the old playable T.V, I have that in my Eco Living pack. ;)

"LiELF;c-18258789" wrote:


I'd love a medieval Kit! (Or two, or three, or a SP but those are definitely dead at this point.)

Even though I'm still playing on the Werewolf patch, I'm really sad about the things we probably won't see. All this time I've had faith that one day we'd have sci-fi/space theme/time travel (outside of Batuu), Fairies, improved and playable Ghosts (and create them in CAS) with possible Grim Reaper expanded gameplay, Superheroes/Villains, Zombies, and Dragons/mythology/fantasy/medieval. I figured there was so much opportunity with Game Packs to explore some of the more interesting and "outside the box" themes and that at some point they'd actually finally dedicate an EP to something fantasy based.

It just doesn't seem right because Sims 4 is already twice the length of Sims 3 and Sims 3 had most of those things. Even Sims 2 had Zombies and Genies and touched a little bit on the Superheroes in certain careers (which I loved). Of course, Sims 4 did expand more on Vampires and Werewolves, which I love completely, but we've got, what, twelve EPs alone for TS4 while TS3 had something like ten? Yet even our PlantSims are neutered and deserve a redo.

I honestly don't have high hopes for the next iteration. It just feels like it's moving so far away from the game it used to be and clearly all of the life simulators in production are striving to capture reality more than anything. :'(

I’m not sure about the next iteration, I can understand the demand for a realistic life sim but it should definitely not be The Sims. The Sims should stay true to its outlandish and quirky nature and offer more options for players that are not interested in using modern/ realistic technology in their game. I would even be happy with a Spin-off such as The Sims Medieval, but with a lot more freedom in story telling.

When it comes to TS4, I’m still clinging to a shred of hope now that we have infants and the latest, highly desired family/ generations pack. With those ‘out of the way’ we’ll hopefully get a plant sim revamp as part of a fairies GP and maybe even that Grim Reaper career!

I don’t however, feel confident about them adding anything too eccentric. If they did, it’s entirely possible that many simmers will spontaneously combust, especially after the “shock” that was Strangerville & Batuu and I’m sure the team just doesn’t want to deal with yet another “Literally No One Asked For This!!!” -GP related backlash, but I do hope I’m 100% wrong. I’m so ready for something different and experimental. I’m tired of clean bathroom rugs.

I do believe that the devs genuinely love working on occult/ supernatural packs. It has become obvious to me that every single one of those packs is produced with the kind of passion that I’ve been unable to find in the gameplay content of some of the other, highly requested realistic packs, but this could be because I simply have a preference for the fantastical stuff. Unfortunately it’s just not what the majority of simmers want.

I wonder if an equestrian EP will be released this year, since the team has been hinting at horses a fair bit now.
This could be interesting as long as there’s at least a mix of modern and antique/ primitive riding gear (and no auto-helmets plzzzzzz ?).

I’ve decided that my recently crowned King Werebeast requires a horse.