I wouldn’t want to play the game without Season’s weather system and all the occult packs, but I’m biased.
I need a combination of severe Thunderstorms and the Occult. ?
I love ALL the Supernatural packs, including Paranormal & Strangerville. Great CAS & BB all’round. ✨
I’d also consider getting Cats and Dogs (if you don’t already own it) especially if you’re planning on playing with Spellcasters.
Cats and Dogs can be familiars!
Werewolves and Vampires are my favorite lifestates, for their gameplay can be quite challenging; at the end of the day they’re cursed beings, although they can be cured. Both have customizable “Dark forms” in CAS.
Spellcasters are more like normal sims that can perform magic. All three main occults have an RPG ranking system with powers or weaknesses that you’ll have to choose from. Merefolk, Aliens ( Get To Work) & Plantsims do not have this. Servos (Uni) on the other hand, can be modified by a sim with a high level robotics skill.
If Seasons is not installed, Merfolk will ONLY be able to control the weather in Sulani as this world comes with its own weather system (monsoons).
A negative:
What I find incredibly annoying is raging werebeasts ( Werewolves) carrying umbrellas when it rains. It looks stupid and doesn’t make sense.
It actually annoys me so much that I usually end up transforming into a raging werebeast myself, flaming red eyes ‘n all.
Like others on here, I’d suggest creating a bundle and see how that works out for you.
Best of luck! ??