New Update Feb 25: Burglars Are Here!!
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sooooo lame !!! a burglar dressed as a mime !!!! i did not play previous sims games, and i dont like surprise animations forced on me while i play, hopefully there is some way to have it not appear by deleting him or blocking him i do not want that in my game !!!!! i delete all kleptos.. It will only cause me to pause my game play to go out and delete it
The burglar design is in tune with what inspired a lot of the really random, chaotic NPC Sims since the beginning of the franchise: Old school cartoons and films. Think Looney Tunes, Tex Avery and Tom and Jerry. Prison uniforms and burglars were prone to the horizontal black and white stripes in the "old days". There are a lot of Easter eggs and nods to these cartoonish references in the first game and this has continued in various ways, though less recognizable to later generations due to the world trying to become more aware of harmful stereotypes in regards to race and gender norms, mental health, equality for all and so forth.
Thankfully for Simmers who want more control over their games, the Sims 4 has far more options for those who don't want surprises, added chaos or just certain "difficulties" to their gameplay. The possible deaths in the game are far less out of the blue because the game makes them harder to actually achieve or gives actual warnings to allow the player to choose to leave it be or save their beloved Sim. You should hopefully be able to find options that work for you.
