The promo image shown to us before they announced the new kits was very interesting. And in the description beside it where they hint at the upcoming kits that were announced today, there were travel related hints about going places and being borderless. Which I think is interesting, since France is in the EU, and is famous for essentially being borderless. And one of those kits had a definite travel mention, Incheon Arrivals.Anyway. I was wondering where I saw that promo image before. And its strikingly similar to the iconic stained glass window in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.https://i.imgur.com/Wng3GNt.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/JZJj3Em.jpg?1There's even a continuation of the floral theme, between the flowers in the stained glass, and the flowers in the promo image.I'm wondering if it has something to do with that decor object they kept pushing awhile back, the french chef who is a pig.There's also a short plant with oranges. If you look up how oranges are related to France, you'll go down the rabbit hole of the orangeries of the kings of France, and King Louis XIV's orangeries. There are ducks right next to the oranges, who look like they're about to kiss. I'm willing to bet Duck a L'Orange will be a new recipe.And as someone below mentioned, there's a bottle of nectar mixed in there as well. In Sims 3, Nectar Making was a feature in the France world within the World Adventures expansion pack.I've had an inkling about a romance pack for awhile. And Paris is known as basically the ultimate city of romance. I'm wondering what others think.

It's possible, but there are so many other rose windows around the world, too, and many share similar characteristics as well...

Maybe I'm just holding out hope for it to include both hotels and casinos, which I associate with Monte Carlo, but I'm hoping for a more French/Italian Riviera or Mediterranean coast inspired world for a romance pack.A lot of the Princess Cordelia art depicts something like what I'm hoping for.

"DaWaterRat;c-17981934" wrote:Maybe I'm just holding out hope for it to include both hotels and casinos, which I associate with Monte Carlo, but I'm hoping for a more French/Italian Riviera or Mediterranean coast inspired world for a romance pack.A lot of the Princess Cordelia art depicts something like what I'm hoping for.I feel like the Princess Cordelia stuff is a hint for a royalty thing lol Get Famous is loaded with royalty references that mention other royals too. Also University, but thats more Princess Cordelia stuff. We've gotten crown banners and other stuff in Cottage Living too that made me think royal pack too.I really hope we get a casino pack. With blackjack tables, slot machines, roullette. I think that stuff was on the Sims store in Sims 3. I had to buy Lucky Palms to get casinos lol

I've been expecting a France themed pack for a while now...or speculating about one, at least. I think it'll come sooner rather then later and this really helps my theory. I don't remember why exactly but several months back I thought we were getting a heist themed pack set in a French-ish world. We'll see what happens!Also, if I remember correctly, in Sims 3 World Adventures nectar making was based in their version of sims France, and in this image there's bottles of something that I'm choosing to assume is nectar. Hmmm....

I would love getting a French new world, objects, gameplay & CAS. Being that I'm part French myself. ;)

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VWoodsong
Seasoned Observer
4 years ago
It's possible, but there are so many other rose windows around the world, too, and many share similar characteristics as well...
DaWaterRat
New Vanguard
4 years ago
Maybe I'm just holding out hope for it to include both hotels and casinos, which I associate with Monte Carlo, but I'm hoping for a more French/Italian Riviera or Mediterranean coast inspired world for a romance pack.

A lot of the Princess Cordelia art depicts something like what I'm hoping for.
LayeLeeSims
4 years ago
"DaWaterRat;c-17981934" wrote:
Maybe I'm just holding out hope for it to include both hotels and casinos, which I associate with Monte Carlo, but I'm hoping for a more French/Italian Riviera or Mediterranean coast inspired world for a romance pack.

A lot of the Princess Cordelia art depicts something like what I'm hoping for.

I feel like the Princess Cordelia stuff is a hint for a royalty thing lol Get Famous is loaded with royalty references that mention other royals too. Also University, but thats more Princess Cordelia stuff. We've gotten crown banners and other stuff in Cottage Living too that made me think royal pack too.

I really hope we get a casino pack. With blackjack tables, slot machines, roullette. I think that stuff was on the Sims store in Sims 3. I had to buy Lucky Palms to get casinos lol
greydonn
4 years ago
I've been expecting a France themed pack for a while now...or speculating about one, at least. I think it'll come sooner rather then later and this really helps my theory. I don't remember why exactly but several months back I thought we were getting a heist themed pack set in a French-ish world. We'll see what happens!

Also, if I remember correctly, in Sims 3 World Adventures nectar making was based in their version of sims France, and in this image there's bottles of something that I'm choosing to assume is nectar. Hmmm....
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
4 years ago
I would love getting a French new world, objects, gameplay & CAS. Being that I'm part French myself. ;)
LayeLeeSims
4 years ago
"greydonn;c-17982032" wrote:
I've been expecting a France themed pack for a while now...or speculating about one, at least. I think it'll come sooner rather then later and this really helps my theory. I don't remember why exactly but several months back I thought we were getting a heist themed pack set in a French-ish world. We'll see what happens!

Also, if I remember correctly, in Sims 3 World Adventures nectar making was based in their version of sims France, and in this image there's bottles of something that I'm choosing to assume is nectar. Hmmm....

You know what. I never thought to look at the bottles lol And zooming in on them offsite they do look a lot like nectar bottles.

https://i.imgur.com/xoYWGOg.jpg
Etincelotte
4 years ago
I actually think this image looks like a car wheel and I was wondering if it could be a hint. This would also fit the travel/"going places" vocabulary. Plus this part right here : "Enjoy free updates that add dimension to your sims' lives and unlock new ways to play".
MaggieMae7276
Rising Traveler
4 years ago
i would enjoy having nectar and vineyards again, as well as possible hotels, casinos, and romance. Another vacation spot would be welcomed but hopefully can have residents living there as well.
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
When I look at that picture I see duck, I see short orange tree, I see wine, I see menu book, and I see the sim that's usually dressed as a cook in sims promo pictures, so all I can think of when seeing that mandala like picture is duck a l'orange. Maybe there will be a french world or at least a french restaurant in the future.

https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/576426e44e0b8d1a3dcc5f39/master/pass/duck-a-lorange.jpg
LayeLeeSims
4 years ago
"crocobaura;c-17982421" wrote:
When I look at that picture I see duck, I see short orange tree, I see wine, I see menu book, and I see the sim that's usually dressed as a cook in sims promo pictures, so all I can think of when seeing that mandala like picture is duck a l'orange. Maybe there will be a french world or at least a french restaurant in the future.

https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/576426e44e0b8d1a3dcc5f39/master/pass/duck-a-lorange.jpg

Yes and speaking of the promo pictures they are sitting infront of a french cafe in the Incheon Arrivals one, and the blog post for that specifically mentions Paris.

And the street fashion kit has a romantic picture, and the blog post for that emphasizes how romantic Mumbai is and how great for a date it is so i really think romance is involved now lol