Let's have some positivity!
I've been observing the forums for the past few days and I am seeing only hate and disappointment and bitterness surrounding most of the threads, and in turn it's making me feel very bitter and misera...
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I love how gorgeous the worlds are, and the variety of world types we have to choose from. I have to say Willow Creek will always be my favorite, with the moss hanging from the trees gently swaying in the breeze. After a stressful day, I enjoy playing one save that is in Willow Creek just so I can sit back and be transported into peaceful surroundings that remind me of mint juleps and soft warm breezes. Granite Falls and Glimmerbrook resemble where I live in the Pacific Northwest and feel like home. And Sulani is so pretty I have a hard time staying away and usually have my Sims buy a second home there just so I can spend some time there. Yes, I do cheat a bit to make that happen.
The Sims themselves are the prettiest and most unique looking Sims in the entire series. My favorite age group of course has to be the toddler stage. They are just too cute for words. They also 'grow up' in a gradual way that is very realistic. The pets have the best animations I have ever experienced in the series. And I love how the pets act like pets, rather than being another Sim I have to control.
Building has become one of my favorite things to do in Sims4. I rarely download builds these days, preferring to make my own because it's easy and we have so much to choose from as far as windows, doors, customizable staircases and the like. It's easier than ever to create certain styles of homes and venues. With the new staircases, I am now building a lot more two story homes so I can use the smaller lots for families.
The calendar, holidays, traditions....When Seasons came out I was in awe of how much care had gone into that pack. Everything I had felt was missing from Sims2 and 3, was in Seasons for Sims4. The weather system is great. I love the sunny days, the days the rain falls, thunder and lightning storms, and of course how pretty the worlds look when it snows. The transition between each season is also pretty neat; it happens gradually with a few surprises thrown in. Add to all that the fact we can now 'deck the halls' with a variety of lights, garlands, flags and bunting just speaks to me on many levels because decorating my home and yard to match each season is one of the things I do in RL.
The club system is a wonderful tool to use whenever I want families to gather for seasonal holidays, or when I want groups of friends to do things together. It's one of the best features the teams have created that I use in just about every Sim household I play. I don't know how I ever played without it in past iterations. It adds a new spin to having friends for my Sims, and helps to keep family members close.
Part time jobs, freelancer careers, odd jobs and the social media careers are all favorites of mine. The grind of regular careers can be avoided so my Sims are free to concentrate on other things such as their kids and toddlers, hanging out with friends, or with family members that have moved on to homes and families of their own. This also allows me to have more control over how much money my Sims accumulate. I rarely play families with large fortunes and mansions. I prefer cozy homes with lots of room for pets and toddlers, and yards that are large enough for family activities. But I also play many single Sim households. I like having variety when it comes to having families and single Sims in my saves. Whenever I get tired of playing in a family household, I can switch to one that is a little less hectic.
At this point in the life of Sims4, I can honestly say it has become my favorite iteration of the franchise. That was not the case until a few months ago, but overall, Sims4 has met most of my expectations. I racked up a lot of gaming hours recently partly because of the shelter in place orders, but mainly because it's fun to play and I am enjoying it more than I did a year ago. In fact, Sims4 has become as addictive and immersive as Sims2 and3 were back in the day, which is something I didn't think could happen.
The Sims themselves are the prettiest and most unique looking Sims in the entire series. My favorite age group of course has to be the toddler stage. They are just too cute for words. They also 'grow up' in a gradual way that is very realistic. The pets have the best animations I have ever experienced in the series. And I love how the pets act like pets, rather than being another Sim I have to control.
Building has become one of my favorite things to do in Sims4. I rarely download builds these days, preferring to make my own because it's easy and we have so much to choose from as far as windows, doors, customizable staircases and the like. It's easier than ever to create certain styles of homes and venues. With the new staircases, I am now building a lot more two story homes so I can use the smaller lots for families.
The calendar, holidays, traditions....When Seasons came out I was in awe of how much care had gone into that pack. Everything I had felt was missing from Sims2 and 3, was in Seasons for Sims4. The weather system is great. I love the sunny days, the days the rain falls, thunder and lightning storms, and of course how pretty the worlds look when it snows. The transition between each season is also pretty neat; it happens gradually with a few surprises thrown in. Add to all that the fact we can now 'deck the halls' with a variety of lights, garlands, flags and bunting just speaks to me on many levels because decorating my home and yard to match each season is one of the things I do in RL.
The club system is a wonderful tool to use whenever I want families to gather for seasonal holidays, or when I want groups of friends to do things together. It's one of the best features the teams have created that I use in just about every Sim household I play. I don't know how I ever played without it in past iterations. It adds a new spin to having friends for my Sims, and helps to keep family members close.
Part time jobs, freelancer careers, odd jobs and the social media careers are all favorites of mine. The grind of regular careers can be avoided so my Sims are free to concentrate on other things such as their kids and toddlers, hanging out with friends, or with family members that have moved on to homes and families of their own. This also allows me to have more control over how much money my Sims accumulate. I rarely play families with large fortunes and mansions. I prefer cozy homes with lots of room for pets and toddlers, and yards that are large enough for family activities. But I also play many single Sim households. I like having variety when it comes to having families and single Sims in my saves. Whenever I get tired of playing in a family household, I can switch to one that is a little less hectic.
At this point in the life of Sims4, I can honestly say it has become my favorite iteration of the franchise. That was not the case until a few months ago, but overall, Sims4 has met most of my expectations. I racked up a lot of gaming hours recently partly because of the shelter in place orders, but mainly because it's fun to play and I am enjoying it more than I did a year ago. In fact, Sims4 has become as addictive and immersive as Sims2 and3 were back in the day, which is something I didn't think could happen.
