I didn't even know about grimcookies before, and then I found this video and he completely nailed the issues I'm having with this pack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBPfZx8pI6w
Yesterday, I opened up the Sims 1, I have just the base game and making magic installed because my brother lost the rest of my collection when he borrowed it years ago. I was about to cry when I saw my children in awe about how good that game actually is. The graphics are outdated by now, that's for sure, but the gameplay is just so rich and great. Where has this game gone?