Incredibly disappointed with Maxis

It looks beautiful, so I'm trying very hard to not compare it to the Sims 3 version. I'm hoping that there are plenty of lots, I'm hoping there's more than one lot with an ocean, I'm hoping that the jet skis (I can't think of what they're calling them but they're jet skis) actually will be a mode of transportation. It's not a day 1 buy for me, but I know I will get it.

I honestly loved the enthusiasm there, though. I'm hoping the upcoming game pack is witches and fairies. The stuff pack sounds like a meh to me, especially since it will most likely be just clothing. I'm also hoping there aren't English words on any of the upcoming clothing. But I do like the pride celebration.

Back to IP, it will be a wildly popular EP. I keep hoping they'll add more emotions and memories and realistic reactions, but I think that's beyond the scope of an EP. It will be super fun to build with this pack, though.

Edit: Oh, I forgot. I really hope that mermaids have the same system as vampires and celebrities do.

"shadownightfire;d-960209" wrote:
I literary just stopped watching EA play at the announcement of Island Living. If you enjoy it more power to you, but to me it;'s the most plum expansion in the history of Maxis to release. I would have taken witches (which is also plum) over Island living. You realize we are only going to get only like two liveable lots to live on. It's so disheartening seeing how Maxis is so tone deaf to their fans who've been crying for university, witches, and other packs but introduces something that only two people asked for.

More than two people have asked for an island pack. And if you "literary" (which I believe means literally) turned off the screen you missed many of the details:

• You can become an ocean conservationist and your actions will affect the world environment.
  
• Odd jobs means you can just work when you want, leaving more time to enjoy the island life. The new freelance careers also will work well with the island life.
  
• Mermaids are an actual playable life state, with their own unique powers. Maybe not as deeply fleshed out as vampires and witches (the latter are coming this fall!) but it should still be interesting.
  
• Even if there are lots that have venues on them, you can always bulldoze those and build your own houses or other venues. I already have two museums in my game (the one in Willow Creek and in Brindleton Bay), not counting the one in Selvadorada so I would probably replace a museum lot with a different venue or maybe a house depending on the location). Or rather I'll wait and see what pops up on the Gallery since I can't build worth a lick. :/
  
• And you missed the announcement of the SP and GP arriving later -- fashion photography isn't my main interest but if it means we'll get improvements to photography skill (maybe a full-fledged skill with 10 levels?) I'll be a happy Simmer. And Realm of Magic is an amazing title for the GP -- if it gets the full treatment like Vampires I'll be over the moon!
  

Maybe later packs will be more to your interest -- I'd be surprised if we didn't have another EP to take advantage of holiday shopping, so there's still a chance to see University or something similar this year. Maybe wait to see a few more details about this pack before you completely write it off?

ETA: And if you're going to criticize people, maybe have the courtesy to get their names right? It's Lyndsay, not Lindsey, and I have no idea who Gram is unless you meant Graham.

I guess I must be one of the “two people” asked for an island pack. I’ll take the blame for it, I’ve been asking and hoping for one since the game came out. I’m in university irl so I don’t care much for a university pack (wouldn’t wanna live through that in game too). I’d still be excited to get it when it comes out, but I’m ok with waiting for now.

"nerdfashion;c-17096038" wrote:

"cyncla;c-17096027" wrote:

"pandabiotic;c-17095980" wrote:
Sorry about that! I’m one of those two people who really wanted this over university. I will accept 50% of the blame.

LOL I must be the other half of that. I love he said two people , I laughed at that.

I'll take like, 80% because I kept insisting that the leaks could be fake :joy:

Well many of the leaks had the wrong name so they were right on the theme but wrong on the title and some of the features.

I don't really spend most of my time asking for specific packs (other than witches so I guess I can retire after the fall) -- I find value in every pack. Even the much maligned MFP is enjoyable -- I like that children can study the rodent and it counts as the daily homework; I'd love more interactive homework assignments like that.

I hope I'm not coming across as mean but what rock have you been living under if you think only 2 people asked for an island pack? Most people I've heard on this forum and on social media, wanted an island pack, university and more occults and EA is set to at least deliver on 2/3. Heck it's even possible that we may get university this year since last year they released 2 EPs

I think you are being unfair, OP. I have little interest in Island Living, but to attack the developers and presenters is beyond the scope of reasonable criticism.

Your post seem very entitled. Wanna talk about it?

News flash, tons of people wanted it.

I didn't specifically want Island Living, just like I don't specifically want Uni, only because I have my perfect trifecta, so all packs released now is "happy day!!!" for me. And, I'll be honest, the SP announced isn't up my alley, as in, I don't care much for the free stuff we got from that.. whatever the name is. But, I'm sure some people like it and I'm excited for the new career.

The difference is, I didn't watch 2 minutes of a presentation, not hear what I wanted to hear and took to the forums to throw a fit. I'd expressed my displeasure with EA plenty, just in Sims 4 lifespan alone. So I understand that, but you watch the whole thing before you jump to conclusions. And lots of people want things other than Uni, so there is a ton of, "We want _____!!!" coming at the guru's from left, right and center. So, which fans, specifically, should they listen to? The one that gives you the packs you want, but too bad for others? Seems selfish.

In the 4 years it took me to get my packs I felt where vital to my game play, I still was respectful and I never diminished another simmers wants. To be honest, I'm not even all for a magic pack. I'm not a major player of the Vampires, and to be honest, I wasn't over the moon when they released. But I knew a TON of people were, and I also have learned, in my forty plus years on this earth, that everything isn't always about me (much as I wish otherwise :D :D)

"Colton147147;c-17095912" wrote:
The magic game pack involves magic - so most likely it is a witch and fairy-themed game pack, as both are very magic-related.

Id rather have witches and genies Tbh.

Wow, you must be so embarrassed right now. :(