I know this topic has been beat to death on here, but seriously. The game came out in 2014. It's been 5 years.I don't understand why these basic NPCs aren't part of the game.

They're really not necessary. I always hated the burglar. It made me so anxious to hear the music, especially since if I didn't already have something in place to deal with it, there was nothing I could do. I'm glad they left them out this time. Since we don't have burglars, we don't really need police, and sims can put fires out themselves and we have the sprinkler system now, so we don't really need firefighters this time around.

"floridameerkat;c-17251830" wrote:They're really not necessary. I always hated the burglar. It made me so anxious to hear the music, especially since if I didn't already have something in place to deal with it, there was nothing I could do. I'm glad they left them out this time. Since we don't have burglars, we don't really need police, and sims can put fires out themselves and we have the sprinkler system now, so we don't really need firefighters this time around. I mean, that's great, but I want them. Some of my best memories from the game involve funny things the burglar took or getting jump scared by the music in TS1. I miss the random events from the game. The only similar thing we have is Vlad breaking in and feeding on sims and they've seemed to tone that down because it doesn't happen often anymore (at least not in my game). They also added a police/detective career with no real reason to protect sims because there's no crime.I'd personally prefer seeing a fireman NPC come into my sim's home an put out the fire rather than an automated sprinkler. I don't think I've ever met anyone who has an automatic sprinkler system in their home.

I definitely want police and firemen as well. I also really would like a firefighter career.I can do without burglars, but I'd be fine with them being added so long as there is a way to turn them off.

@Nikoa I agree. I miss them too. For me, its not about it being more efficient or expedient without them... They added a certain amount of flavor to the game that I sorely miss. Yes, at times they were a pain in the rump, but I still love and miss them.

I remember always getting frustrated when they'd break into my houses. I'd get so angry having to replace something, especially if my Sims didn't have the money.But it sure made for some funny times. Oh, how many toilets I lost. I miss them and would love to have them back.

I Just Want Burglar, Fireman, and Police NPCs.

Sharooonia
New Spectator
6 years ago
I wouldn't mind firemen and police although I don't want police bringing my teens home for being late as that seems unrealistic. The burglar I don't care about having back, he was more of an annoyance than something I found fun in previous iterations of the game.
rpk333236
New Spectator
6 years ago
Meh. I hated wasting a trait just to fight burglars. And we have klepto sims if you need someone stealing from you. We have detectives, secret agents, space cops, and sims in black we are good on law enforcement IMO. Firefighters I’m fine with being replaced with a sprinkler. Hated that stupid active career in 3. Just my opinion but hard pass on these.
rpk333236
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Scobre;c-17252311" wrote:
"Drakos;c-17252289" wrote:
Meh. I hated wasting a trait just to fight burglars. And we have klepto sims if you need someone stealing from you. We have detectives, secret agents, space cops, and sims in black we are good on law enforcement IMO. Firefighters I’m fine with being replaced with a sprinkler. Hated that stupid active career in 3. Just my opinion but hard pass on these.

I don't know, in Sims 2, if their fitness skill was high enough, they could beat them down really well, so doesn't have to be trait specific. Plus with the yoga skill, Sims are more than fit enough to take them down easily now.

I skipped 2 so that is good to know, the only thing I liked about burglars in 3 was how dogs could "guard the house" and catch them. They didnt scare me, just bored me with their far too frequent failed burglery attempts and the useless cops that rarely managed to actually arrest them.
Writin_Reg
6 years ago
"Nikoa;c-17251847" wrote:
"floridameerkat;c-17251830" wrote:
They're really not necessary. I always hated the burglar. It made me so anxious to hear the music, especially since if I didn't already have something in place to deal with it, there was nothing I could do. I'm glad they left them out this time. Since we don't have burglars, we don't really need police, and sims can put fires out themselves and we have the sprinkler system now, so we don't really need firefighters this time around.

I mean, that's great, but I want them. Some of my best memories from the game involve funny things the burglar took or getting jump scared by the music in TS1. I miss the random events from the game. The only similar thing we have is Vlad
breaking in and feeding on sims and they've seemed to tone that down because it doesn't happen often anymore (at least not in my game). They also added a police/detective career with no real reason to protect sims because there's no crime.

I'd personally prefer seeing a fireman NPC come into my sim's home an put out the fire rather than an automated sprinkler. I don't think I've ever met anyone who has an automatic sprinkler system in their home.

Sprinkler systems are required in the USA in apartments just about everywhere nowadays.

Do skyscrapers/high rise apartments in the USA have sprinkler systems?

Bruce Feldman, Managing Agent for NYC properties.
Answered Jun 16, 2017

I can’t speak for the whole country but in NYC yes, they do. Fire sprinklers are a code requirement for all newly-constructed residential towers.

I live in a 35-story residential building. Not only are there fire sprinklers in every room, but each apartment has central-station smoke and fire alarms. Once activated, they send a signal directly to the local fire department, which arrives in minutes. These alarms can only be shut-off by the fire department, not by building staff.

Interestingly, you will not find a single real estate listing for luxury condo apartments that highlights —or even mentions— these critical life-saving safety features. They are among the most valuable features and benefits of buying a modern luxury condo in NYC … and brokers don’t even mention them in their sales listings!

Go figure.

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David S. Rose
David S. Rose
Jun 16, 2017

Interesting. When did sprinklers become code for new fireproof structures? I assume it was within the past 20 years, no?

Bruce Feldman
Original Author · Jun 16, 2017

•1999 Local Law 10 passed

•Automatic sprinklers required for all new and substantially renovated dwellings housing four / more families

•Periodic inspections of the sprinkler systems reported to and filed with FDNY...
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David S. Rose: Fascinating. Thanks!
John Caythorpe
AltijdKevin37
6 years ago
I dont know about the burglars but the rest seems pretty need to have indeeed.
Sigzy_29
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Nikoa;d-966585" wrote:
I know this topic has been beat to death on here, but seriously. The game came out in 2014. It's been 5 years.

I don't understand why these basic NPCs aren't part of the game.

They aren't considered priorities.
kora2day
6 years ago
Firefighter/EMT is the number one career I wish they had. They could set it up like the chef/bartender career where they can choose what they do. Right now I use a career mod that includes it for story purposes but I wish it was actually in game.
Sharooonia
New Spectator
5 years ago
I don't miss police bringing teens home for staying out late, that was really unrealistic and annoying to me. However I do miss the presence of firemen, police and maybe even the burglar a little bit. If they added a burglar in TS4 I would want it a bit more realistic. The whole stripe shirt, black hat and sneaking in like a clown was not really doing it for me.
Scobren
5 years ago
"Sigzy05;c-17504493" wrote:
There's a rumor on twitter that the next patch might come with Firefighters. But take it with a heavy grain of salt.

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322754998632454~

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322759213907968

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322760602333184

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322762649141250

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322764242968577

https://twitter.com/SimsCommuniTea/status/1262322765614534656

I love how the source is never shared in any of these leaks. XD Honestly shocked each time the "alleged source" never gets caught too. Something seems very fishy about this like tabloid news that never cites sources too.
autocorrectvega
5 years ago
Burglars, police, firemen oh my! It would be so awesome if they returned. If ever, please increase the games sensitive of things actually happening such as fires.