So in the live stream the other day they mentioned some of the new stuff that will be patched in for base game like the glass roofs the gardening updates, and both weather wears for cas. Now I don't have any real issue with them adding more wear categories but I just don't understand why since their isn't any gameplay surrounding them.Now from what I understand your sims will automatically change into these categories based on if it's hot or cold outside but since there is no weather in the base game when will my sims actually use them? It's nice for players who want more outfits for their sims but me personally I just don't see any reasons I'd use them.

I agree it's a bit odd decision. I guess that players without Seasons could use it to save some special outfits, like costumes or even things like the kitchen apron, if you don't want your Sim to use it as everyday option. And probably that will be outfits that will have to be chosen manually each time. It could be even useful, it's just kinda out of nowhere.

I didn't understand at the beginning but then I thought it might be because of the gallery or something? To avoid issues. Not sure, just a guess. It will only mean this epeople will have two more slots for clothes. Anyway, those categories are confusing me even with seasons. I am waiting on some more clarity since they don't make a lot of sense to me. Specifically the hot weather one and the fact that when it's raining in spring they seem to change to the cold weather one.

OP, I have a sneaking suspicion that everyone will be getting the new categories, regardless of Seasons, because there will eventually be separate winter and tropical packs. Winter has a couple of cute interactions, but nothing impressive like snowboarding or water skiing, as previous games in the series had. There aren't many new summer activities, period. Ocean swimming, in particular, is inexplicably absent.The really intriguing stuff will probably come in future GPs, or be spread out over several different packs.

"MissNightOwl;c-16540629" wrote:I agree it's a bit odd decision. I guess that players without Seasons could use it to save some special outfits, like costumes or even things like the kitchen apron, if you don't want your Sim to use it as everyday option. And probably that will be outfits that will have to be chosen manually each time. It could be even useful, it's just kinda out of nowhere.This :) I sometimes don't know where to put situational outfits, like Geek Con Cosplay or work clothes for freelancing fishers/gardeners/carpenters. All the categories we've got now run the risk of getting used autonomously (especially with dress code mod). I just hope I won't get too used to the handy "misc" categories when I get Seasons later this year and need them for their original purpose.

Hot weather & cold weather wear coming to base?

kaeyresky
7 years ago
imagination I guess
MadameNightOwl
7 years ago
I agree it's a bit odd decision. I guess that players without Seasons could use it to save some special outfits, like costumes or even things like the kitchen apron, if you don't want your Sim to use it as everyday option. And probably that will be outfits that will have to be chosen manually each time. It could be even useful, it's just kinda out of nowhere.
AlbaWaterhouse
7 years ago
I didn't understand at the beginning but then I thought it might be because of the gallery or something? To avoid issues. Not sure, just a guess. It will only mean this epeople will have two more slots for clothes.
Anyway, those categories are confusing me even with seasons. I am waiting on some more clarity since they don't make a lot of sense to me. Specifically the hot weather one and the fact that when it's raining in spring they seem to change to the cold weather one.
Cynna1065
7 years ago
OP, I have a sneaking suspicion that everyone will be getting the new categories, regardless of Seasons, because there will eventually be separate winter and tropical packs.

Winter has a couple of cute interactions, but nothing impressive like snowboarding or water skiing, as previous games in the series had. There aren't many new summer activities, period. Ocean swimming, in particular, is inexplicably absent.

The really intriguing stuff will probably come in future GPs, or be spread out over several different packs.
EnkiSchmidt
Hero
7 years ago
"MissNightOwl;c-16540629" wrote:
I agree it's a bit odd decision. I guess that players without Seasons could use it to save some special outfits, like costumes or even things like the kitchen apron, if you don't want your Sim to use it as everyday option. And probably that will be outfits that will have to be chosen manually each time. It could be even useful, it's just kinda out of nowhere.

This :) I sometimes don't know where to put situational outfits, like Geek Con Cosplay or work clothes for freelancing fishers/gardeners/carpenters. All the categories we've got now run the risk of getting used autonomously (especially with dress code mod). I just hope I won't get too used to the handy "misc" categories when I get Seasons later this year and need them for their original purpose.
Hermitgirl
New Spectator
7 years ago
Oh man now I want a misc category now too... for aprons or special costumes.
I kind of think it's for smooth flow also in the gallery. Townies will spawn with standard hot and cold outfits .. what the game has decided are hot and cold anyway. We can override that with our choice which I love. So your sim can be comfortable in a bikini in the cold if you decide to make it so.
The idea that it could be used for future packs makes sense also. Maybe it's already used for Selvadorada when it releases.. it will be telling if it is. I imagine that is a hot place.
VentusMatt
7 years ago
"Cynna;c-16540660" wrote:
OP, I have a sneaking suspicion that everyone will be getting the new categories, regardless of Seasons, because there will eventually be separate winter and tropical packs.

Winter has a couple of cute interactions, but nothing impressive like snowboarding or water skiing, as previous games in the series had. There aren't many new summer activities, period. Ocean swimming, in particular, is inexplicably absent.

The really intriguing stuff will probably come in future GPs, or be spread out over several different packs.

That's a good hunch. I even started thinking that maybe they'll be adding temperatures (not full on weather) to some world. It makes sense for Oasis Springs and Selvadorada to force sims to use hot weather attire since they should be very hot and yeah we don't know what new GPs they have in mind so a GP for a snow or topic resort it only makes sense to force sims into appropiate attire as it would be weird for your sims to be fine on a snowy mountain in nothing but a tank and shorts.
icemanfresh
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
Maybe they just wanted the file structure of sims to be uniform after the update, so that they don't have to maintain separate types of sims (seasons and no seasons)

But it does sound nice to have the categories be used in future packs too
catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"icmnfrsh;c-16541375" wrote:
Maybe they just wanted the file structure of sims to be uniform after the update, so that they don't have to maintain separate types of sims (seasons and no seasons)

But it does sound nice to have the categories be used in future packs too

Can't wait to try it after the update to see what I'll think of it when I get Seasons.
catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
"filipomel;c-16541488" wrote:
They’ve done something similar before. The patch before Vampires came out added the new vampire skin tones and walking styles to the base game. What I’m wondering is if toddler swim wear will make an appearance with the Tuesday patch as well.

Yes that is confirmed.