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
"storyy;c-17104514" wrote:
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:

I’m glad you’re joking the conspiracy! ?
I personally believe that there is a definite chance that mermaids have better socials with dolphins, and possibly other interactions. I also think maybe possibly that mermaids could turn into a sea animal, hopefully? Somewhat similar to Ursula. Just a hope, no real evidence to support it, besides the fact that vampires can turn into bats so it could be possible.
Blu3Glasses
6 years ago
I agree that the movie probably inspired a few elements of the pack but the woman in the trailer looks nothing like Moana aside from the colors of her outfit imo.
timzed_user
6 years ago
https://twitter.com/Pixelade/status/1138460629159665666
neylajc
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
That is how the average Polynesian person looks, brown skin and long, thick curls. Has nothing to do with Moana but it's funny that ignorant people who never cared for the culture before will just see any of their cultural aspects and customs as "from Moana" now. Must be annoying for Polynesian folks.
jasper7702
6 years ago
"mika;c-17106172" wrote:
That is how the average Polynesian person looks, brown skin and long, thick curls. Has nothing to do with Moana but it's funny that ignorant people who never cared for the culture before will just see any of their cultural aspects and customs as "from Moana" now. Must be annoying for Polynesian folks.

I think you are being too critical. I understand that this is the culture, and it was tied into Moana, because they are both Polynesian. I posted this to show some familiarity between pop culture and this pack. If you are saying that this pack has nothing to do with Moana, I think you are wrong. Moana is a Disney Princess, and one of the first island princesses. I have seen a detail at a bathroom door that looks like Maui, and Moana. Maybe it’s not, maybe it is. I just think it is sortve interesting of the resemblance of the main character and Moana. They have similar hair, somewhat similar clothes, they both have something to do with the ocean. I doubt the developers just said: “oh let’s make her like this for no apparent reason.” They likely modeled her after Moana for an Easter egg, but not copying her due to copyright. These packs give us the chance to dig into, and experience culture that is different from American culture. I don’t think it’s right for you to come onto my forum, and call me ignorant. This is my point of view, not yours. I shouldn’t have to be berated for believing something, and pointing it out. My post is in no way offensive, as I have not ridiculed the culture, but showed similarities. I posted this to conspire about possible Easter eggs, and hidden gameplay features. No offense was ever purposeful.
enjoyfulsimmer0
6 years ago
"mika;c-17106172" wrote:
That is how the average Polynesian person looks, brown skin and long, thick curls. Has nothing to do with Moana but it's funny that ignorant people who never cared for the culture before will just see any of their cultural aspects and customs as "from Moana" now. Must be annoying for Polynesian folks.

Oh god. Noticing that this pack looks like a carbon copy of that Moana movie is not causing oppression of Polynesian people. You are free to think it has "nothing" do with Moana . But its very obvious that it does. Some of the patterns look right from the movie. It's not polynesian culture thats being critiqued.
enjoyfulsimmer0
6 years ago
"Dannydanbo;c-17106773" wrote:
"EnjoyfulSimmer;c-17106764" wrote:
"mika;c-17106172" wrote:
That is how the average Polynesian person looks, brown skin and long, thick curls. Has nothing to do with Moana but it's funny that ignorant people who never cared for the culture before will just see any of their cultural aspects and customs as "from Moana" now. Must be annoying for Polynesian folks.

Oh god. Noticing that this pack looks like a carbon copy of that Moana movie is not causing oppression of Polynesian people. You are free to think it has "nothing" do with Moana . But its very obvious that it does. Some of the patterns look right from the movie. It's not polynesian culture thats being critiqued.

Maybe those patterns are typical patterns in Polynesia so, both the movie and this pack might have the same or similar patterns. Why is it a big deal?

The fact that they even chose to go with Polynesian, im sure, is influenced by the popularity of Moana.
br0se
6 years ago
But its not even remotely a copy of Moana? The girl doesn't look like Moana (similar clothes color scheme at best). Moana's home island looked way different and majority of the movie was spent on the ocean so... :/

They share the same theme of Polynesian culture/influence but while there is nothing wrong with getting a little influence, I'd hope the devs went to more direct sources for info and not Disney-ized interpretations.
Madamelee
New Rookie
6 years ago
in the live stream last Saturday there's a boat which looks identical to the boats which are in the cave Mona's grandma showed her
https://i.imgur.com/NFwCPQn.png

but two seperate companies couldn't have been "inspired" by the same culture?
SimAlexandria
6 years ago
I think that they took some inspiration from the movie. I mean if you're making a pack with the same theme that a hugely popular movie used it would make sense that they at least watch the movie to get some ideas. I don't think it was all their research, in fact I'm sure they did a ton of research outside of it, but they probably would have guessed that at least some of their fans would be a fan of the movie and try to create Moana stories with in the game so they probably added some elements to make sure that we could if we wanted too. Since it's dealing with the same culture, it would just make sense to me