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CaprianaB
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6 years ago

Get to Work Neighborhood Question

I'm thinking of getting this pack and have read that it comes with a neighborhood with just four lots, not a complete world. For those who have it, do you have your sims live in this neighborhood or just visit occasionally or to work there? If a sim lives there, is there enough for him/her to do during their downtime (fishing, plants to harvest, etc.)?
  • I have a mall, indoor ice skating park, cafe, and restaurant. I visit often. Plus it's a good spot to catch rare fish.
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    CaprianaB
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    You're welcome! Have fun with the Scientist career and the rest of the pack! You'll be seeing aliens before you know it, in fact, perhaps you've already met one without realizing it! O.o *cue Twilight Zone theme song* ;)


    Thanks, again, @Karababy52 . I finally saw my first aliens after 1.5 sim weeks. My scientist was talking to a coworker, and suddenly I noticed one standing nearby. I found five as I wandered the lab. I'm also loving all the inventions. Very pleased with my purchase :)



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    I have a mall, indoor ice skating park, cafe, and restaurant. I visit often. Plus it's a good spot to catch rare fish.

    @Aphodile love all of those ideas! I heard that restaurants are glitchy there, but maybe that's been fixed. Maybe when my fascination with the aliens calms down a little, I'll add my own shops, etc., to the neighborhood.

  • The vet lot in Brindleton is insanely large for a clinic. The space is better used for a family home in my family save. I dl a cute little two exam room vet clinic from the gallery. It's on a 20×20 in Magnolia vs the 40×30 lot in Brindleton. It's not like my pets get sick all the time but when they do I still like having a vet clinic.
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    "Whatever you do, do not put a restaurant in that town. There is a weird, but horrible lag. It doesn't affect other business or lot types, just restaurants. I did have a residential lot there, but it was a bit lonely without any neighbors."

    @LaBlue0314 thanks for the tip! I did end up buying the pack. Haven't done anything with Magnolia Promenade yet.

  • I only ever use Magnolia Promenade as a shopping district, when I remember to use it at all.
  • "CaprianaB;c-17218560" wrote:
    Thanks, again, ... I finally saw my first aliens after 1.5 sim weeks. My scientist was talking to a coworker, and suddenly I noticed one standing nearby. I found five as I wandered the lab. I'm also loving all the inventions. Very pleased with my purchase :)


    You're welcome again! ;) Oh cool! Reminds me of when my Not So Berry Founder was in the Scientist career and one of her tasks with the satellite was 'Detect nearby aliens.' I was shocked when the circular beams of light came down and encircled the lab receptionist. I had no idea she was an alien until that happened. lol Happy to hear you're enjoying this pack and the inventions, they're so much fun! <3