I can't express enough how frustrating it is that a pack with the word "snow" in it's name has done essentially nothing to improve snow or Winter weather itself. Sure, we have the new icy and thunder snow storm conditions and occasional snow drifts, but the gurus stated they are unique to the new mountain region. Snow on roofs and the ground is still dreadfully 2D. I also very much hoped for icicles on roof edges to make a comeback, but no. So much of this pack looks phenomenal, and yet the most essential element of the pack, snow, was left basically as is from Seasons development....a massive missed opportunity. Still excited for this pack, but largely disappointed in these decisions.

It’s one of the things that I’m really disappointed with in the new pack. The sad thing is they did add some snow depth to the mountain areas so I don’t understand why it couldn’t extend to all the snowy areas and that includes for the other worlds if seasons installed.

"Sharonia;c-17711277" wrote:It’s one of the things that I’m really disappointed with in the new pack. The sad thing is they did add some snow depth to the mountain areas so I don’t understand why it couldn’t extend to all the snowy areas and that includes for the other worlds if seasons installed. I very much agree. Currently feeling the same exact level of disappointment that I felt when Seasons was announced and we first learned that snow had no depth. This was their chance at redemption, and they dropped the ball again. Dare I say that history has repeated itself? I've come to terms with the one lot at a time closed neighborhood system, and I have actually grown to appreciate the benefits it brings. But the fact that we do have a closed world system makes additional sacrifices (like no snow depth) all the more frustrating and confusing.

They initially said it was a design choice. Apparently, they still felt the same way about it now.

Well, to be frank, is a horrible design choice. Can they for once stop looking at us as if we're unintelllectual bafoons.

What if the engine just can't support it?They would never come out and say that. They tend to use other words such as "technical challenges" and such.I believe they would love to bring snow depth if they could. The moutain kinda has it but even so it only goes to the ankles and seems more illusionary ?But even with that I'm a bit disappointed they didn't use the same effect for seasons. Anything is better than nothing

Maxis really looked us in the eye and said "no snow depth" AGAIN

Sharooonia
New Spectator
5 years ago
It’s one of the things that I’m really disappointed with in the new pack. The sad thing is they did add some snow depth to the mountain areas so I don’t understand why it couldn’t extend to all the snowy areas and that includes for the other worlds if seasons installed.
SappySifaka
Seasoned Newcomer
5 years ago
"Sharonia;c-17711277" wrote:
It’s one of the things that I’m really disappointed with in the new pack. The sad thing is they did add some snow depth to the mountain areas so I don’t understand why it couldn’t extend to all the snowy areas and that includes for the other worlds if seasons installed.

I very much agree. Currently feeling the same exact level of disappointment that I felt when Seasons was announced and we first learned that snow had no depth. This was their chance at redemption, and they dropped the ball again. Dare I say that history has repeated itself?

I've come to terms with the one lot at a time closed neighborhood system, and I have actually grown to appreciate the benefits it brings. But the fact that we do have a closed world system makes additional sacrifices (like no snow depth) all the more frustrating and confusing.
Willowana
5 years ago
They initially said it was a design choice. Apparently, they still felt the same way about it now.
Saneksemoo
5 years ago
Well, to be frank, is a horrible design choice. Can they for once stop looking at us as if we're unintelllectual bafoons.
Babykittyjade
Rising Observer
5 years ago
What if the engine just can't support it?
They would never come out and say that. They tend to use other words such as "technical challenges" and such.
I believe they would love to bring snow depth if they could. The moutain kinda has it but even so it only goes to the ankles and seems more illusionary ?

But even with that I'm a bit disappointed they didn't use the same effect for seasons. Anything is better than nothing
pyjamacool
Rising Traveler
5 years ago
Why is everyone so upset about no snow depth? What's so interesting about it?
Sofmc9
5 years ago
But I saw snow depth in the new world. :/
Sharooonia
New Spectator
5 years ago
"nasch_katze;c-17711562" wrote:
Why is everyone so upset about no snow depth? What's so interesting about it?

It's fairly unrealistic to only have a light covering of snow on the ground in a Blizzard. It's also unrealistic to build a fully formed snow man from such a light covering of snow. It ruins immersion for me. The Sims 2 and 3 managed to have snow depth with no issues so I don't see any reason why this one can't as well. Usually when a new iteration of a game comes out it's generally supposed to be a better version but with somethings in the Sims 4 it feels like they're taken a step backwards. I think weather was one of the things they did better in the past.
Onverser
5 years ago
To be honest I don't really care for snow depth, I don't want it to take hours for my sim to get anywhere as they have to climb through the snow. It's already frustrating enough when they pee themselves as they insist on walking as slow as humanely possible to get to the toilet on the other side of the lot.
Sofmc9
5 years ago
You can see snow depth in the trailer at around 0:13 seconds.