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JamesDeanSQ
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5 years ago

Life Stage Packs

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?
  • It really depends on the pack content...

    If it's just packs with items and clothes but no new game play then I'm not interested. If it's packs with new game play options for each life stage plus new items and clothes then I would love it. I really want new game play for each life stage more than anything.
  • I would love more attention to other ages than young adults. But I am not so sure if I want to buy one pack for each age. I would prefer a generations pack with something for every age.

    As an example I look at the character values in parenthood. They go from toddler, to child to teen. I like them being usable in more than one age group. In a scenario with a seperate pack for each age this concept would be unlikely.

    But what I want most is other age groups be included in 'regular' packs like bikes for children (DU) , magic for children (RoM) , parents being able to take their children along in a boat (IL) ,...
  • LiELF's avatar
    LiELF
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    While I can see where more family play and life stages need to be further developed, having a game pack dedicated to each stage is absolute overkill and I have no doubt that the majority of players would most likely get bored very quickly with the repetitious theme. Even three game packs is too much, considering we already have Parenthood.

    I agree with the others that one dedicated generational expansion pack should be enough. Then, on top of that, a love and romance game pack that can include things like first crushes for kids, prom dates for teens, and speed dating, internet dating, blind dates for older age groups, celebrating anniversaries, as well as more wedding stuff and romantic dancing. With those two packs, I think we'd have a sufficient chunk of gameplay to fill the gaps we have now.

  • I think the reason my mind went to Game Packs was just so they would have more depth because I feared if they did a Generations Expansion it would be "Hey, here's an outfit and 1 hairstyle for each life stage, more generic items and a couple new interactions that not every life stage can perform".

    I'm all in the camp of spending less money! haha
  • "LiELF;c-17418805" wrote:
    first crushes for kids, prom dates for teens, and speed dating, internet dating, blind dates for older age groups, celebrating anniversaries, as well as more wedding stuff and romantic dancing.


    I would definitely like to see more stuff like this in game! I completely forgot that Sims 4 doesn't have an option to celebrate anniversaries for married Sims. Wedding's definitely need to be improved. For a life simulation and weddings being a massive part of life, they didn't really do much with them...

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