I was curious to see what other Simmers thought of packs dedicated to each life stage. I've never understood why The Sims franchise hasn't done this before because it seems like the perfect opportunity to sell packs that are versatile for players. They could do 8 Game Packs with each one dedicated to CAS and Build/Buy objects specifically dedicated to each life stage. I know they've already done Toddler Stuff but I figured a life simulation game could at least create a Game Pack based on the life stages.I know others have asked for this but I'd also wish they would do more packs related to actual life events such as a Wedding Game Pack. I just feel like there's so much to life and The Sims 4 being a life simulation game is missing so many aspects of everyday life.Anyway, would you be interested in life stage game packs? What aspects of life do you wish would be included in The Sims 4?

They also did a Kids pack, so that's two done already.While there probably is a game pack worth of stuff they could do for each life stage, since they already have done stuff packs for two, it would be more consistent to do just stuff packs.At this point Teens and Elders are the only ones I think actively *need* a stuff pack... and I'm personally stretching it with elders because while elders could use more "retirement" activities, there's really nothing that YA/Adults do that I think elders shouldn't be doing/can't do - especially based on the classes and programs for Seniors at my local park district. I also realize that I'm apparently in the minority with that stance. (There is something to be said for "once they're elders, you've probably done everything with them you were planning to do" though. I will agree with that point.)

I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.

"telmarina;c-17417782" wrote:I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.Yes, this please.

I don’t mind Stuff Packs for specific ages that add more clothing/hair/CAS but never core gameplay features. People need to stop allowing The Sims Studio to charge us for core gameplay features. Update the base game and already provided expansion packs. There are a lot of things that need an overhaul and many areas lacking.

"telmarina;c-17417782" wrote:I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.I would like to see a Generations expansion as well. The only reason I suggested game packs was because I feel like they would be able to flesh out each life stage even more than if they were to do them all together in one expansion pack. But yes, it's definitely not cheap. But I used to buy every Sims-Sims 3 Expansion/Stuff Pack without question at full price the day of release. Now with The Sims 4 I just wait for them to go on sale because I don't think they are near the same quality.

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DaWaterRat
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
They also did a Kids pack, so that's two done already.

While there probably is a game pack worth of stuff they could do for each life stage, since they already have done stuff packs for two, it would be more consistent to do just stuff packs.

At this point Teens and Elders are the only ones I think actively *need* a stuff pack... and I'm personally stretching it with elders because while elders could use more "retirement" activities, there's really nothing that YA/Adults do that I think elders shouldn't be doing/can't do - especially based on the classes and programs for Seniors at my local park district. I also realize that I'm apparently in the minority with that stance. (There is something to be said for "once they're elders, you've probably done everything with them you were planning to do" though. I will agree with that point.)
texxx78
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.
Joanne_Snow
Legend
6 years ago
"telmarina;c-17417782" wrote:
I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.

Yes, this please.
hestiah23
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
I don’t mind Stuff Packs for specific ages that add more clothing/hair/CAS but never core gameplay features.

People need to stop allowing The Sims Studio to charge us for core gameplay features.

Update the base game and already provided expansion packs. There are a lot of things that need an overhaul and many areas lacking.
JamesDeanSQ
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"telmarina;c-17417782" wrote:
I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.

I would like to see a Generations expansion as well. The only reason I suggested game packs was because I feel like they would be able to flesh out each life stage even more than if they were to do them all together in one expansion pack. But yes, it's definitely not cheap. But I used to buy every Sims-Sims 3 Expansion/Stuff Pack without question at full price the day of release. Now with The Sims 4 I just wait for them to go on sale because I don't think they are near the same quality.
JamesDeanSQ
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"Hestia;c-17418015" wrote:
I don’t mind Stuff Packs for specific ages that add more clothing/hair/CAS but never core gameplay features.

People need to stop allowing The Sims Studio to charge us for core gameplay features.

Update the base game and already provided expansion packs. There are a lot of things that need an overhaul and many areas lacking.

I definitely think the base game has a lot of core features that need a major overhaul so I agree with you there. I guess maybe I'm wondering why they didn't take advantage of life stage packs from the start of The Sims 4. Not so much adding it now. I know they've added Kids Room and Toddler stuff but even those were lacking. I was thinking game packs to add new features and gameplay for each life stage as well to give them more depth.

But yes, there are things from the base game that need some serious TLC.
DoloresGrey
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
As long as it is not just a stuff pack. I want a gameplay. Not stuff.
Meela_Pasht
Rising Vanguard
6 years ago
Nope.
Purrloin9
6 years ago
Improvements to the life stages should be done in free updates or 1 single Generations EP. We shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars for multiple packs to do something that should already be part of the BG.
texxx78
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"sims2freak737;c-17418052" wrote:
"telmarina;c-17417782" wrote:
I would prefer a well done generations expansion pack to 8 game packs. I know ea would prefer the latter but it would be bloody expensive.

I would like to see a Generations expansion as well. The only reason I suggested game packs was because I feel like they would be able to flesh out each life stage even more than if they were to do them all together in one expansion pack. But yes, it's definitely not cheap. But I used to buy every Sims-Sims 3 Expansion/Stuff Pack without question at full price the day of release. Now with The Sims 4 I just wait for them to go on sale because I don't think they are near the same quality.

I think i understand your intention: more deph for each life stage :) it's a good intention, no doubt about it... but i dont think this would work in practice. I think we would get the content of one ep divided in several game packs and it would be an excuse for ea to charge us a lot more... i honestly think that we should ask for more in each pack and not give them a reason to charge us much more. Anyway, i also am expecting more relevant content for some life stages that have been somehow neglected...