I wanted Eco Living before it came out, then didn't buy it after I started reading about problems in the forums. Right now since it's 50% off, I decided I'd ask players who have been playing it for awhile more about it.Do you have the ability to completely turn off NAPs? Can you easily control which NAPs you have? Do NAPs you don't have still affect your game? How do the NAPs affect other worlds?I'm particularly concerned about "sharing is caring". I put a lot of time into creating my lots and the idea of Sims coming along and taking everything and ruining them is the biggest thing that turned me off from buying it.Are there any other aspects of gameplay that are game breaking?

It’s playable if you turn off it’s main feature right at the start. N.A.P’s are the biggest issue with the pack.

I think that if you buy the EP go straight to gameplay options to turn off NAP's so you then can control what you want in game.

@Sharonia @BlkBarbiegal So turning it off DOES actually work? I saw comments early on about how people had turned them off and they were still affecting their game.

I keep mine off from the start, it was a mess in my test save at first. I think one of the patches fixed the issue that caused them to “stick” to a save, just be sure to back up your saves, and turn them off at the start. I have a legacy I’ve been playing since 2017, and it has been fine, I can use all the other features, just keep the NAP’s off.

"Kita5399;c-17732646" wrote:I keep mine off from the start, it was a mess in my test save at first. I think one of the patches fixed the issue that caused them to “stick” to a save, just be sure to back up your saves, and turn them off at the start. I have a legacy I’ve been playing since 2017, and it has been fine, I can use all the other features, just keep the NAP’s off. Awesome. Good to know.

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Sharooonia
New Spectator
5 years ago
It’s playable if you turn off it’s main feature right at the start. N.A.P’s are the biggest issue with the pack.
SimsBarbie
New Spectator
5 years ago
I think that if you buy the EP go straight to gameplay options to turn off NAP's so you then can control what you want in game.
LadyGray01
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
@Sharonia @BlkBarbiegal So turning it off DOES actually work? I saw comments early on about how people had turned them off and they were still affecting their game.
Kita5399
New Spectator
5 years ago
I keep mine off from the start, it was a mess in my test save at first. I think one of the patches fixed the issue that caused them to “stick” to a save, just be sure to back up your saves, and turn them off at the start. I have a legacy I’ve been playing since 2017, and it has been fine, I can use all the other features, just keep the NAP’s off.
LadyGray01
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
"Kita5399;c-17732646" wrote:
I keep mine off from the start, it was a mess in my test save at first. I think one of the patches fixed the issue that caused them to “stick” to a save, just be sure to back up your saves, and turn them off at the start. I have a legacy I’ve been playing since 2017, and it has been fine, I can use all the other features, just keep the NAP’s off.

Awesome. Good to know.
LadyGray01
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
So... is it worth $20?
david_badalati
5 years ago
"lisamwitt;c-17732691" wrote:
So... is it worth $20?

Haven't got the pack but if you end up turning one of the main features off I would say yes.

I dont think packs get any cheaper than 50% off so its either miss it or play without the broken main feature
Kita5399
New Spectator
5 years ago
I really like the rest of the pack, honestly now that there have been a few patches (and I avoid the NAP’s). I don’t regret the $40 I spent, so I’d say $20 would be worth the build/buy, new hobbies, new venue type, and world.
atreya33
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
@lisamwitt I was also thinking about getting eco lifestyle but I am worried about the effect of NAP.

I created a thread with very similar questions just a few days ago.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/984081/eco-lifestyle-turn-off-nap-does-it-work#latest

I am still not sure if I will get it.
LadyGray01
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
"Bluebeard45;c-17732722" wrote:
Eco Living is a hot mess. Don't plan on gardening it's a waste of time with Eco Living. Solar panels and Wind turbines don't do nothing to help lower the bills. Don't hold your breath for a serious Eco Living patch.

They really don't work at all?? What about generators? Water storage? Does that stuff all work as advertised?

With NAPs off, what is the neighborhood like? Just what it was when you installed the pack, or can you still clean it up on your own and make it change?