INTRODUCING NEIGHBORHOOD STORIES - Bringing New Life to the Neighborhood

As a rotational player I already use the "Tallk Up" option from Get Together since I play with close-knit friends and families.

I skipped Eco Lifestyle precisely because I didn't want the town to control the behavior of my sims. This Neighborhood Stories feature sound like a simulation within a simulation. Why should my active household constantly control/advice what their friends and family do? Feels like I'll be playing Sims Forever through them. Phone calls are already an issue. Most recently is the likes/dislikes popup for my saved households. I really hope this is truly optional.