I live in hope...dashed yet again :(

"simnutty;14490865" wrote:
I don't have an issue with CC - I love it! In fact, if it weren't for all the fabulous CC that modders create I probably wouldn't have stayed a Sims fan for so long and most likely not bought as many of the games so you're absolutely right azxcvbnm321, modders most certainly increase sales! In fact, the only thing prompting me to buy TS4 EPs etc. is the great CC I've found that states it needs XYZ expansion/stuff pack etc. I just feel niggled that EA have been greedy enough to hold back stuff they should've put in the base game - especially the premium versions just so they can squeeze more money out of sim-addicts (like me) by putting it into SPs etc. Right now I feel like they're no better than dope pushers and while I can afford to buy the extras, I wonder what simmers who can't afford the plethora of EPs, SPs, GPs do? :/

I don't feel they're akin to dope pushers at all. :( That's a rather unfair assertion and comparison.
All SPs, GPs, and EPs are optional. I can't afford a yacht, but that hardly means the manufacturers of it are somehow bad people who are purposefully attempting to keep me down. lol

Do what everyone else with a limited budget does, catch it on sale or don't buy it. Very few people in life have an endless supply of money... we all have to prioritize our purchases.

There are many reviewers and simmers who also offer giveaways of the game content so that simmers can pick up the games for free. SimGuruDaniel just gave away a GT code on twitter recently and I believe Simified was preparing to host a Movie SP giveaway too. The forums also have threads in them where simmers gave away content just to be kind and share their favorite packs. The opportunity is there, but you have to take the initiative to stay informed and to act on it!