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LayeLeeSims's avatar
4 years ago

French World Coming?

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.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JZJj3Em.jpg?1

There'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.
  • "crocobaura;c-17990152" wrote:
    The Sims Twitter account has a new mandala up, this time it's with boots and bangles, etc., fashion items. Maybe it's a pack about fashion in Paris. ??


    Hm, then it might sound more like a kit than a full EP...?

    Added: I used to see a discussion called something like "Gurus on twitter" but whenever I want to look it up I can't find it anywhere. searching for "Gurus" gives matches from 2009! Was the discussion removed, or where do they hide it?

    Added #2: found it in the general discussion board, but it was not updated since a couple weeks. That's why it was not higher on the list. Wish searching was possible within these forums though, had to use google...
  • Definitely agree we're getting a French Game Pack. Hope it encompasses more than just the Paris cliche, City of Love. The French pride themselves on food, art & style, but also place a lot of importance in family.

    Think it'll include:

    New World theme(s): Parisian, South of France (countryside & Riviera/Monaco)
    Emotional Traits added to Likes/Preferences; sims that prefer the Alluring trait will now attract that type (Season of Selves)
    French Cuisine recipes: Duck a l'Orange, Nectar, escargot, ratatouille, nicoise salad, baguette, brie, onion soup, creme brulee...
    CAS Household Relationship update: boy/girlfriend, partner, BFF, extended family (what simmers are impatiently waiting for)
    Community Lot: hotel (maybe)
    Activities: boating, tennis, baccarat, slots, pool table (pure wishlist)
    Whims update: Fear(s) added (now i'm dreaming)
  • I wonder if we ever get Nobility, would not a French world be a rather good opportunity? I'm not thinking of the full royal/noble system, besides there are too many versions in the real world, Maxis could come up with a generic and vey simple system though, perhaps just 2 or 3 titles and some sort of gala stash and a way for the simmer to customize a peerage's patent (or House) sort of (traditions, gender, skills, careers etc - could blend well with the club system, too). If a small feature it could come with the French pack, if bigger we'd probably rather see it as a separate pack...
  • "CK213;c-17994195" wrote:
    Something mysterious or extremely coincidental is now going on.


    I just noticed that bottle sitting on the floor in a Pub in Windenburg.


    I can't interact with it.
    It's just sitting there. What is this?

    Is it in your game too?



    Hmmmm that is interesting. Is that a new object in the game? Hopefully it's not just a glitch. I'll have to check my save and see if it's there.
  • rlc77's avatar
    rlc77
    Seasoned Rookie
    Unfortunately I think it's just a glitch. I had this happen in my game a long time ago.