Forum Discussion
8 years ago
"DeservedCriticism;c-16170679" wrote:
Cons:
-Wall decals are not gameplay. You could apply that statement to any CAS or build mode object, the point remains the same: we want gameplay, not things. There was actually a study on happiness that found people who spend their wealth on things aren't any happier than those lacking wealth. The people that spend their wealth on experiences typically are happier. It's no different for this game: gameplay experiences are satisfying, things and nice clothing or hairstyles are not.
I tend to agree with a lot of your insights around the forums; however, while I partially agree with the above, stating 'we want gameplay, not things,' isn't strictly true. You've got to remember that The Sims is meant to cater to many different play styles. A builder/decorator would probably go crazy for the wall decals. BUT, a lack of balance between the different play styles is a definite con.