Is the next pack.... a Stuff Pack?

"Chazzzy;c-17007377" wrote:

"alexspoom13;c-17007208" wrote:
I may be in a minority but I really miss the Stuff Pack releases. There are so many themes I'd like to see covered before the end of TS4's lifetime

I appreciated the consistency of it. At one point it seemed like clockwork you could expect a new Stuff Pack the following month.

@Chazzzy They say "we are always changin how things work, blablabla" but, you know... If there is one single thing I have learned in my whole life is that consistency is one of the keys to success. I don't know why they feel we can't expect a pattern out of their releases, there is nothing wrong with having that, its not like we are spoiling anything.

Controversial opinion apparently but I like stuff packs when they're well executed like laundry day, kids stuff or backyard stuff. I use the items from them pretty much all the time and they are accessible price wise compared to game packs and expansions. I don't think we needed an onslaught like in the first few years of ts4 but one or two a year would be welcome in my eyes

"jackjack_k;c-17012695" wrote:

"@Karon;c-17012379" wrote:

"Chazzzy;c-17007377" wrote:

"alexspoom13;c-17007208" wrote:
I may be in a minority but I really miss the Stuff Pack releases. There are so many themes I'd like to see covered before the end of TS4's lifetime

I appreciated the consistency of it. At one point it seemed like clockwork you could expect a new Stuff Pack the following month.

@Chazzzy They say "we are always changin how things work, blablabla" but, you know... If there is one single thing I have learned in my whole life is that consistency is one of the keys to success. I don't know why they feel we can't expect a pattern out of their releases, there is nothing wrong with having that, its not like we are spoiling anything.

The Sims 2 was the most consistent and yet 3 and 4 have sold more overall.

I guess it just depends on a whole number of factors. I think if they preplanned everything it would mean certain content may no longer be as desired.

They seem to be currently shifting based on the community

Consistency has nothing to do with that. Each iteration has had more packs than the last. Sims 2 had more than 1, 3 had more than 2, and 4 has more than 3.

The switch up in development probably has more to do with funding than the community. EA is going to do what they feel has the most money making potential, and as we have seen time and time again that usually doesn’t involve doing what the community is asking for.

I mean, it's been an entire year since the last stuff pack was released... and as dreadful as it was, we're well overdue for another one by now. I just hope EA has learned their lesson and won't be giving us another DLC for DLC...

Don't really care for a stuff pack but since we just got an EP and GP it's likely

"@Karon;c-17012379" wrote:

"Chazzzy;c-17007377" wrote:

"alexspoom13;c-17007208" wrote:
I may be in a minority but I really miss the Stuff Pack releases. There are so many themes I'd like to see covered before the end of TS4's lifetime

I appreciated the consistency of it. At one point it seemed like clockwork you could expect a new Stuff Pack the following month.

@Chazzzy They say "we are always changin how things work, blablabla" but, you know... If there is one single thing I have learned in my whole life is that consistency is one of the keys to success. I don't know why they feel we can't expect a pattern out of their releases, there is nothing wrong with having that, its not like we are spoiling anything.

The Sims 2 was the most consistent and yet 3 and 4 have sold more overall.

I guess it just depends on a whole number of factors. I think if they preplanned everything it would mean certain content may no longer be as desired.

They seem to be currently shifting based on the community

i hope it's something interesting I'm pretty bord with sims 4 right now

"TurquoisePapaya;c-17004634" wrote:

"annaliese39;c-17001105" wrote:
I will reserve all judgement until we have an official announcement, know what the next pack is, and possibly until I have actually played it. I don't mind if we get another stuff pack next, just as long as it's a good one with lots of nice stuff and gameplay like Laundry Day. I'm not one of the players that is desperate for University though. I mean, it'd be nice to have at some point, but then there are a lot of other things I would love even more.

Agreed; I think MFP soured stuff packs for a lot of people, but they can be lots of fun, quite comprehensive, and worth the money if done well. Like you said, Laundry comes to mind, as does Bowling.

If they hadn't thrown in the additional pet content (food bowls, pet beds, etc.) I think it would have been better received. The small animals are cute and children can study them which counts as their daily homework. I use the new coffee table with the "aquarium" quite a bit -- it goes well with a lot of different furniture styles.

For those who don't want to jump down the CC rabbit hole just yet (raises hand) SPs provide a way to add content at a relatively reasonable price. Some of my favorite CASsets have come from SPs like Romantic Garden, Movie Hangout and such. I got Spooky Day on sale, and while I don't throw Spooky parties or use the costumes that much, there is a weathered wood floor and some wall coverings I really like for creating accent walls especially in mansion builds (I'm waiting for some weathered/worn looking windows now). I've been getting more into decor items (especially as my Sims earn money) and SPs are a good source of those little decor pieces for fireplace mantels or dressers.

After playing a household with an elder I'd like to see an SP for that age group. More clothing that skews a bit "older", suitable activities that aren't that stressful on achy joints. Traits that would suit elders like Grouchy or Absent Minded. And I'd like elders that have either completed the Bodybuilder aspiration or are high in Fitness to be less creaky than the average elder.

We need a Teen Stuff pack (toddlers have one, kids have one) and a pool stuff pack (with slides, lounge chairs, floating mattresses, inflatable balls etc). Now :
- Unless they want to get fired, why would anyone at EA disclose what they're working on (ok, they didn't give any themes but still).
- Would someone on the support chat even know ?

"rinre33;c-17012772" wrote:
Controversial opinion apparently but I like stuff packs when they're well executed like laundry day, kids stuff or backyard stuff. I use the items from them pretty much all the time and they are accessible price wise compared to game packs and expansions. I don't think we needed an onslaught like in the first few years of ts4 but one or two a year would be welcome in my eyes

You're not alone! I liked them too. I'd really like a teen and/or elder SP at some point, if SPs are still a thing...