Let's watch: Maxis Monthly - Episode 1

"Simburian;c-16757675" wrote:
In previous games we could add vegetation and some trees to the hillsides so maybe those will be coming along later to soften the sandcastle effect. I used to enjoy making hilltop houses in forest surroundings.

I hope we don't have to use moo for that.

Did anyone notice that both of the sims in the livestream were left handed?

"Sigzy05;c-16757692" wrote:
Did anyone notice that both of the sims in the livestream were left handed?

Nope. Nice catch.

Looks like the next livestream is about terrain manipulation. They're going more in depth on it.
https://twitter.com/TheSimCommunity/status/1047261989960142848?s=19

https://twitter.com/SimGuruRomeo/status/1047259112281526273?s=19

https://twitter.com/Iron_Cgull/status/1047259603661217793?s=19

https://twitter.com/SimGuruRomeo/status/1047262949763514368?s=19

https://twitter.com/kyrpronitemagic/status/1047263571975987200?s=19

https://twitter.com/SimGuruKate/status/1047264807919878144?s=19

Article about today's livestreams.

The first Maxis Monthly livestream took place today, airing a State of the Union for the Sims titles. While there were some announcements for Sims FreePlay and Mobile, like a pregnancy feature and community events, the largest announcement was for the next Sims 4 patch. The next update patch has been delayed past October, but when it launches, it will be a free update adding a new career and terrain tools for build mode.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/2/17928956/sims-4-maxis-monthly-terrain-tools-cars-style-influencer

Why not discuss the major deal of landscaping tools???!! Romeo is my hero of the day! Super excited to try out the new build mode tools.

I feel like I'd be less disappointed if it was more than just one new career. Honestly, I think 5 would have been a good number. Don't get me wrong, the fashion career looks fun and all and I'm sure I'll get some enjoyment out of it, but a single new career isn't anything to get hyped about.

It's clear their main point of interest was the terrain tools, but I'm not a builder so the terrain tools don't really mean that much to me...

So, I missed the live stream because it was 2 AM at where I'm from. Basically, it was only to tell us, it's not yet ready? - which I initially thought that we'll be getting another patch (bug fixes at least).

I am super confused with this live stream thingy (not only for having it at odd hours (only for the minority, of course). I did ask why it is no longer 72 hours notification. I was told it was only for a certain special live stream. So what are the criteria for this certain special live stream? And now, we're going to have another live stream in less than 8 days (Oct, 11) from now? Appreciate if they can be more consistent in delivering the message/update. I have a high expectation, perhaps, it is my fault to begin with. And of course, people in general have different expectations..

Honestly, I can't no longer be excited with whatever updates they are going to give, until I can have it or order it. It is nice to have a terrain tool, new career...appreciate it so much, but, getting curious for another week just to think about that, because it is not yet ready... I guess, I would rather just focus on playing with bugs & building than speculating anymore, after all, I am just a normal paying player..

"poplopflop;c-16757325" wrote:
I almost don't wanna give my opinion or I'll get called 'ungrateful, or 'a sour grape.' Like if your not excited over a not really modeling/stylist career that's mainly just computer typing or some terrain tools, then you're a debby downer who should keep their opinions to themself :/ Its free, yes, that's great. Thanks. But I paid hundreds of dollars for this game(which is insanity) and so I really wish it lived up to its potential, sorry.

I mean, it's fine to be personally disappointed, but to say its not living up to potential or calling it a bad patch does sound pretty selfish for the thousands of builders who have been begging for terrain tools.

I probably won't mess with them myself too much, but I am excited to see what the builders can do.

They haven't gotten anything since glass roofs, give them a bone, they quite literally help keep the community alive.

I personally want to see firefighter npcs and an overhaul to teens as patches, but I recognize not every patch will be something I love.