More representation of indigenous cultures?

I would like some Native American/First Nations representation.

"VentusMatt;c-17728431" wrote:
I know that a lot of players are tired of seeing America mainly the US in their games but I want more native american representation. I feel like StrangerVille because of it's location could of had that but no it was a more Rural Americana.

It doesn't have to be a pack the goes deep in their culture but nods to it and sims that are native would be nice.

First Nations/Native Americans are indeed exempt from "no more America" I'm thinking typical Western Culture USA.

I wonder if it’d help if they collaborated with First Nations/Native Americans and stuck with the kind of thing they share with outsiders instead of things that are sacred. Stuff like moccasins because their crafters sell those to people nearby (though that might not be universal?)

"QueenMercy;c-17728829" wrote:
I wonder if it’d help if they collaborated with First Nations/Native Americans and stuck with the kind of thing they share with outsiders instead of things that are sacred. Stuff like moccasins because their crafters sell those to people nearby (though that might not be universal?)

They would probably be better off to pick a specific nation or group of culturally similar nations and work with them rather than trying to get a "universal" Native American/First Nations inspired pack. There's a lot of variation out there.

Not meaning to be offensive here but personally I'd rather they focus on improving the game play rather than focusing on inclusivity and representation all the time. None of this was needed in previous iterations of the Sims and people still managed to enjoy the games.

"GrimlyFiendish;d-983928" wrote:
The other day I noticed one of the new necklaces for female Sims has a colour option that is the same as the Australian Aboriginal flag, it got me wondering if perhaps there should be more indigenous representation in the Sims, or if it was something that was just too much risk of getting way wrong (like having Sims wearing first nation head dressed Coachella style, or female Sims being able to play a digeridoo).

What do others think, is more indigenous representation something EA should strive for, or is there just too much of a risk that it wouldn't be done right and would end up being tokenistic or insulting to indigenous cultures? Is this something better left to the CC and Mod creators?

I apologize for sounding like I'm pulling the race card or screaming racist and being the c-word I cannot say on the forums without the moderators and Gurus giving me a warning on language. That is not my intent but rather an observation made from my point of view and simply my opinion. This is not meant to offend but hopefully raise more awareness of what is lacking with diversity. Even though I'm happy steps have been made to make more cultures, ethnicities, races and lifestyles inclusive in the game. I accept that the Native American side of my heritage will never be represented not even through the efforts of appearing stereotypical and accidentally offending.

I have been saying this for a while that everybody needs to have representation as an option if they choose. This month in America it's National Native American Heritage Month. As much as I accept that unless you are a minority that the sims team cares about that minority will never be represented. Maybe it's out of sheer ignorance of the culture, ethnicity and races. Maybe they feel that only certain minorities matter and that diversity means cultures people might have a lawsuit over if that culture, ethnicity or race isn't even represented (even if it's mispresented, poorly represented, stereotypical or even offends people of that race culture or ethnicity). They might feel there aren't enough Indigenous people to profit off of adding to the game which claims and prides itself on diversity. How can you have true diversity when somebody is left out and doesn't have the option to make a person of their lifestyle, culture, ethnicity or race as an option.

I don't think Indigenous people throughout the world will ever be represented except through CC and mods custom presets etc. Unless the sims team feels that they will be sued and with their pants down has to do a quick fix on "not offending" anybody and add in Indigenous People the sims. Meaning an Aborigine or somebody who is part of the Indigenous People of the Amazon or America/Canada's First People or another Indigenous people on Spark'd and cannot make themselves in the sims and they raise a stink about it followed by the White Game Changers who raise awareness over it. It's all about making the money and not getting into any pesky lawsuits over false claims of diversity.

Again I apologize for sounding harsh cynical and mean but I'm simply stating through observation and opinion.

I'd be interested in the following races that just popped in my head for now:

Arabic
Turkish (Cause very different from each other)
Scandinavian! (plus a world would be neat)
Russian and Balkan nations

* Moroccan would be neat too. Love the style, houses, patterns and interior!

For the Arabic, i'd like to see more old times middle eastern style. Clay/stone houses in the desert, primitive and simple lifestyle, open markets with fresh foods and house items, little shops owned by locals, proper clothing, cultural music, greetings, lifestyles etc.

For Turkish, i'd like to see fun and colorful patterns, Mediterranean/Ottoman cuisine, beautiful seaside and beaches to vacation with stunning landscapes! So, more the south-west of Turkey. Natural hot springs like Pamukkale and a copy of the city Cappadochia with hot air balloons in an ancient city. Rooftop cafe's and sims being able to sit, dine and drink on colorful floor pillows.

For Scandinavian, as said, en entire world of snow and greenery, fish markets in the harbor where fisherman sell their freshly caught fish from the lake, little cottages for rent and colorful houses on the hills for townies, IKEA style furniture and quiet evenings, shops closing early etc.

For Russian, I'd like to see the colorful city and buildings of Moscow, well a replica of it perhaps. Sims dressed in warm winter clothing and Russian hats with more distant behavior. For other Balkan nations, new recipes, stunning green vacations spots etc.

I went a little far here, but that's it :)

"temporalgod;c-17728864" wrote:
I wouldn't hold my breath, they couldn't even get the Japanese one right, How about instead of during a USA themed pack why not go with a Canadian themed pack, it'll be cross between city living & outdoor retreat there'll be three types of areas, urban city residential area, a woodland forest area and a snow covered area, As a Canadian I personally wouldn't mind or be offended if the Sims team went with the usual stereotypes of my country like a lumberjack career, maple syrup themed build items, Canoes, Hunting & Canoeing skill, death by Canadian Geese, Death by Wolverine and a playable sasquatch or wendigo Occult and it'll also cover aboriginal culture too, since we didn't try to kill them when we first arrived unlike our dumb American cousins.

I don’t think that would go over well. Vampirism is one thing, but full on cannibalism? They had to call blood “plasma” to not get an M rating, so I can’t see a way to keep cannibalism T.

I don’t want to hear any “but this zombie movie is only A 14!” or whatever either, movies and video games are held to different standards and whether or not they should be is not a conversation that would not accomplish anything here.

I want German, Dutch and Irish.

"catmando830;c-17728935" wrote:
I want German, Dutch and Irish.

I wouldn't call me indigenous but who knows??