How to keep wanting to play the game without the new DLC?

@Callum2000 if I were a doctor I'd diagnose you with PEPS (Pre Expansion Pack Syndrome) ?. If you haven't already maybe create the sim you want to be a rancher & start working on their skills, maybe start designing their ranch & put temp doors, windows & furniture in & save it to your Library for placement/updating when you get the pack. You could play an easy scenario or watch YouTube lets plays or build videos to get some ideas/inspiration for when you *can* play Horse Ranch.