This can’t be a coincidence, and from what I’ve seen. No one has noticed these two things in the pack:https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/15941378_1820039241570333_4168964638624543126_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=d6135c0d758f3b7948762c69b3cdca63&oe=5D84D549And the island living girl:https://www-pcgamesn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sims-4-island-living-1200x675.jpgToo similar, right??Well it gets better:https://i.pinimg.com/736x/88/08/0f/88080f9dd3a90fc072088b67557981c3.jpgAnd that weird totem looking object in the island living trailer on the table,https://mspoweruser.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sims-island-expansion.jpgCase and Point! This can’t be a coincidence! Tell me what you think down below. Is this just a coincidence or is this a hint to something in the pack not discussed, such as control over the ocean by mermaids? Who knows?PSA: I am not saying that EA has copied the culture or anything along those lines. I am clearly stating that when I saw this pack certain things looked familiar, and I remember them faintly from Moana. I’m posting this to ring a bell in your head, along with speculating the possibility of it meaning there are possible Easter Eggs or it is just a marketing strategy.

If you have never seen Moana or the trailer:The first girl is Moana, the girl below her is the “lead” in the trailer. The hook is Maui’s magic hook, and the totem thing is an object found in island living.

"cheescaeks;c-17102959" wrote:thats maui's hook, both are based on Polynesian culture so there's gonna be some similarities :) that said i definitely think this pack was inspired by moana to focus down on the culture itself instead of just islands, which i love! I just love the crossovers, and the main character in the trailer is definitely based on Moana. The real question is though: do you believe it’s just the culture of the pack or is this a hint towards something?

Well there's this :D "SimTrippy;c-17101006" wrote:"Luxury;c-17100885" wrote:"MadameLee;c-17099598" wrote:"Luxury;c-17098087" wrote:I'm feeling a little inspired by Moana so I think my storyline is gonna be a young girl discovering the ancient forbidden stories of her people with the help of her grandmother while her father tries to stop her because of a secret in his pastI did notice that there was a Mona-like boat in the scenes they showedyeah in that CAS video I saw there was a shirt that reminded me of the one she wears, maybe the devs were inspired by the movie a touch as wellI think so: https://twitter.com/SimGuruDuke/status/1137742045114593281Definitely got Moana vibes from the trailer as well :D

I have actually noticed it, and I'm planning to create Moana herself as a mermaid and the mayor of Sulani. If I remember the CAS section of the stream right, there's even the exact same necklace Moana is wearing in the movie. I don't know if that was intentional, though, since I don't know anything about Polynesian culture and fashion. Maybe Moana and Island Living simply drew inspiration from the same source rather than one being a homage to the other, but if it was, that would be awesome.

The Sim looks nothing like Moana, they are both different ethnicities for one. This is a bit of a reach. Both are about Polynesian cultures so they will appear similar but I really doubt they'd copy material from Disney.

Moana & Island Living: Hints to some secret details?

jasper7702
6 years ago
If you have never seen Moana or the trailer:

The first girl is Moana, the girl below her is the “lead” in the trailer.

The hook is Maui’s magic hook, and the totem thing is an object found in island living.
jasper7702
6 years ago
"cheescaeks;c-17102959" wrote:
thats maui's hook, both are based on Polynesian culture so there's gonna be some similarities :) that said i definitely think this pack was inspired by moana to focus down on the culture itself instead of just islands, which i love!

I just love the crossovers, and the main character in the trailer is definitely based on Moana. The real question is though: do you believe it’s just the culture of the pack or is this a hint towards something?
Joanne_Snow
Rising Traveler
6 years ago
Well there's this :D

"SimTrippy;c-17101006" wrote:
"Luxury;c-17100885" wrote:
"MadameLee;c-17099598" wrote:
"Luxury;c-17098087" wrote:
I'm feeling a little inspired by Moana so I think my storyline is gonna be a young girl discovering the ancient forbidden stories of her people with the help of her grandmother while her father tries to stop her because of a secret in his past

I did notice that there was a Mona-like boat in the scenes they showed

yeah in that CAS video I saw there was a shirt that reminded me of the one she wears, maybe the devs were inspired by the movie a touch as well

I think so:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruDuke/status/1137742045114593281

Definitely got Moana vibes from the trailer as well :D
GrumpyGlowfish
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
I have actually noticed it, and I'm planning to create Moana herself as a mermaid and the mayor of Sulani. If I remember the CAS section of the stream right, there's even the exact same necklace Moana is wearing in the movie. I don't know if that was intentional, though, since I don't know anything about Polynesian culture and fashion. Maybe Moana and Island Living simply drew inspiration from the same source rather than one being a homage to the other, but if it was, that would be awesome.
neylajc
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
The Sim looks nothing like Moana, they are both different ethnicities for one. This is a bit of a reach. Both are about Polynesian cultures so they will appear similar but I really doubt they'd copy material from Disney.
Sigzy_29
New Spectator
6 years ago
I don't get it? What does that have to do with the EP?
jasper7702
6 years ago
Everyone is being too critical on this. I’m not saying that the two things are exactly the same! I’m just saying that they are very similar. I’m aware that they have the same culture and all, and that’s why there is similarities. I just thought it would be interesting to point out.
Briana2526
Seasoned Traveler
6 years ago
If they really wanted to do the Disney way the should've had Moana walk by the water and be surprised to see a red headed mermaid.
CarlDillynson
6 years ago
It's not that surprising if you think about it. They (The Sims Team) have taken inspiration from Disney before.

Sims 3 Hidden Springs world has characters inspired by Disney's Cinderella, and The Sims 3 Dragon Valley world has an entire family clearly inspired by Disney's Brave.
seancesims
6 years ago
I think her the outfit she wears, especially in color, is a reference to Moana. It would make sense for their audience to relate it to something they already know, particularly a fairly popular Polynesian inspired character.

However I don't think it's hinting to anything deeper than that - I think they just used visuals that remind us of that movie and Moana as a character. When Disney researches and develops art for a movie based on the Polynesian Islands, the turnout will be similar to The Sims Team's research and art from the same inspiration. Obviously, as each artist and company has their own vision, there will be differences. But I think if you do your own research on Pacific Islanders, you'll find a lot of the same colors, materials, fabrics, relics, symbology, food, rituals, tattoos, traditions, etc.

I understand what you mean, I totally for a second thought that she was going to step into the water and become a stingray or something :lol: When she became a mermaid I was like "duh, this is a Sims trailer, not the actual movie Moana." The devs did encourage us to use the mermaid powers and befriend the dolphins though, so maybe there will be some connection to their powers and the water/ocean life. It would be VERY COOL if mermaids ghosts float around in the water as different sorts of sea creatures though... I'm buying into your theory more and more :wink: