"Off the Grid" can still be in a Farming/ Country Life Game Pack

"Dreamie209;c-15913210" wrote:
Agreed with the OP, pretty much after finally learning what "Off the grid" and "canning" were, they really sounded like a Farm theme. The biggest curiosity I have for "off the grid" is...would such a feature disable cell phones? Cell phones (since the sims 3 era) have been deeply integrated into the games. It was one of the reasons (minus a car disable) why a lot of simmers we're disappointed that they couldn't create a medieval, or simply a really rural area. It just broke immersion for some.

I'm curious if they could actually disable it in this iteration due to the "off the grid" talk.

Actually in real life we buy what are called solar trees that we use to recharge cell phones - so my guess is no - it is not an issue. You have to remember anything that works on batteries or most electric power can use solar power. Solar power is stored in cells - Looks like large car batteries- lol so on those days there is clouds and less sun we never run out of power. Even during storms when people have power failure - there is no such thing with solar power. My neighbor powers a huge farm and two other houses and still gets paid by the power company for giving them extra power. So definitely not an issue with anything that needs batteries or electricity. It is why most of us prefer electric cars. It is obvious here how little many people know about solar power and going green seeing some of the statements I have seen on these eco friendly forums.

It is really the best way to go and at the same time save our planet so our world has a future. I think many people need to educate themselves on real off the grid living. It's not hippy and most are not farms although all of us grow our own organic foods and herbs - believe me it is very different from the old hippy movement to "get back to basics" it is the way of the future and the most progressive technological field out there. I am really surprised so many people know so little about really going green.

Here's one type of solar tree for phones - http://netdna.walyou.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Solar-tree-charger.jpg


These are the kinds of places we live in -

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/eb/c1/c3ebc140acd844f7dfcf3e6084232f9b--future-house-beautiful-homes.jpg

Off the Grid modern farm - http://hjlcms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wholehousepregrading1.jpg

https://www.google.com/search?q=Off+the++grid++modern+homes&tbm=isch&imgil=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%253BCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.humble-homes.com%25252Fmodern-grid-house-victoria-modscape%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%252CCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%252C_&usg=__wtdsTcy9zY1VkR2D3AAeRxVzawo%3D&biw=1887&bih=959&ved=0ahUKEwjh4uLup6DVAhUKcz4KHfmcAhgQyjcIOQ&ei=KRB1WaGqDIrm-QH5uYrAAQ#imgrc=M7pJ_OzuD1SY_M:


Check this out - shows you the power of solar power -

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a16521/how-it-works-the-virtual-grid/

"Writin_Reg;c-15913450" wrote:

"Dreamie209;c-15913210" wrote:
Agreed with the OP, pretty much after finally learning what "Off the grid" and "canning" were, they really sounded like a Farm theme. The biggest curiosity I have for "off the grid" is...would such a feature disable cell phones? Cell phones (since the sims 3 era) have been deeply integrated into the games. It was one of the reasons (minus a car disable) why a lot of simmers we're disappointed that they couldn't create a medieval, or simply a really rural area. It just broke immersion for some.

I'm curious if they could actually disable it in this iteration due to the "off the grid" talk.

Actually in real life we buy what are called solar trees that we use to recharge cell phones - so my guess is no - it is not an issue. You have to remember anything that works on batteries or electric power can use solar power. Solar power is stored in cells - big round thingies - lol so on those days there is clouds and less sun we never run out of power. Even during storms when people have power failure - there is no such thing with solar power. My neighbor powers a huge farm and two other houses and still gets paid by the power company for giving them extra power. So definitely not an issue with anything that needs batteries or electricity. It is why most of us prefer electric cars. It is obvious here how little many people know about solar power and going green seeing some of the statements I have seen on these eco friendly forums.

It is really the best way to go and at the same time save our planet so our world has a future. I think many people need to educate themselves on real off the grid living. It's not hippy and most are not farms although all of us grow our own organic foods and herbs - believe me it is very different then the old hippy movement to "get back to basics" it is the way of the future and the most progressive technological field out there. I am really surprised so many people know so little about really going green.

Here;s one type of solar trees for phones - http://netdna.walyou.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Solar-tree-charger.jpg


These are the kinds of places we live in -

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/eb/c1/c3ebc140acd844f7dfcf3e6084232f9b--future-house-beautiful-homes.jpg

Off the Grid modern farm - http://hjlcms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wholehousepregrading1.jpg

https://www.google.com/search?q=Off+the++grid++modern+homes&tbm=isch&imgil=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%253BCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.humble-homes.com%25252Fmodern-grid-house-victoria-modscape%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%252CCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%252C_&usg=__wtdsTcy9zY1VkR2D3AAeRxVzawo%3D&biw=1887&bih=959&ved=0ahUKEwjh4uLup6DVAhUKcz4KHfmcAhgQyjcIOQ&ei=KRB1WaGqDIrm-QH5uYrAAQ#imgrc=M7pJ_OzuD1SY_M:

Ooh I see what you mean. I get it..but for the most part I never really heard the specific name for it besides 'going green' (off the grid was a bit new to me). So thank you. Though I know it in some form. But...darn...a true medieval/old country that had absolutely no phones, or cellular/technically period in terms of gamplay would have interested me a bunch more.

Like the ability to "Use candles and the beautiful moonlight" (as my grandpa would say but in Italian lol) instead of solar power. Though I get that isn't apart of eco living and "off the grid".

Still I guess that's the type of game-play i'd defiantly get behind. This one I'm not so sure. But I hope anyone who wants it has their wish come true. Not to mention regardless I can still see it in a farming pack.

"Dreamie209;c-15913564" wrote:

"Writin_Reg;c-15913450" wrote:

"Dreamie209;c-15913210" wrote:
Agreed with the OP, pretty much after finally learning what "Off the grid" and "canning" were, they really sounded like a Farm theme. The biggest curiosity I have for "off the grid" is...would such a feature disable cell phones? Cell phones (since the sims 3 era) have been deeply integrated into the games. It was one of the reasons (minus a car disable) why a lot of simmers we're disappointed that they couldn't create a medieval, or simply a really rural area. It just broke immersion for some.

I'm curious if they could actually disable it in this iteration due to the "off the grid" talk.

Actually in real life we buy what are called solar trees that we use to recharge cell phones - so my guess is no - it is not an issue. You have to remember anything that works on batteries or electric power can use solar power. Solar power is stored in cells - big round thingies - lol so on those days there is clouds and less sun we never run out of power. Even during storms when people have power failure - there is no such thing with solar power. My neighbor powers a huge farm and two other houses and still gets paid by the power company for giving them extra power. So definitely not an issue with anything that needs batteries or electricity. It is why most of us prefer electric cars. It is obvious here how little many people know about solar power and going green seeing some of the statements I have seen on these eco friendly forums.

It is really the best way to go and at the same time save our planet so our world has a future. I think many people need to educate themselves on real off the grid living. It's not hippy and most are not farms although all of us grow our own organic foods and herbs - believe me it is very different then the old hippy movement to "get back to basics" it is the way of the future and the most progressive technological field out there. I am really surprised so many people know so little about really going green.

Here;s one type of solar trees for phones - http://netdna.walyou.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Solar-tree-charger.jpg


These are the kinds of places we live in -

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/eb/c1/c3ebc140acd844f7dfcf3e6084232f9b--future-house-beautiful-homes.jpg

Off the Grid modern farm - http://hjlcms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wholehousepregrading1.jpg

https://www.google.com/search?q=Off+the++grid++modern+homes&tbm=isch&imgil=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%253BCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.humble-homes.com%25252Fmodern-grid-house-victoria-modscape%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=LBU__VxyOlZ0zM%253A%252CCP6WrxdPxLpMpM%252C_&usg=__wtdsTcy9zY1VkR2D3AAeRxVzawo%3D&biw=1887&bih=959&ved=0ahUKEwjh4uLup6DVAhUKcz4KHfmcAhgQyjcIOQ&ei=KRB1WaGqDIrm-QH5uYrAAQ#imgrc=M7pJ_OzuD1SY_M:

Ooh I see what you mean. I get it..but for the most part I never really heard the specific name for it besides 'going green' (off the grid was a bit new to me). So thank you. Though I know it in some form. But...darn...a true medieval/old country that had absolutely no phones, or cellular/technically period in terms of gamplay would have interested me a bunch more.

Like the ability to "Use candles and the beautiful moonlight" (as my grandpa would say but in Italian lol) instead of solar power. Though I get that isn't apart of eco living and "off the grid".

Still I guess that's the type of game-play i'd defiantly get behind. This one I'm not so sure. But I hope anyone who wants it has their wish come true. Not to mention regardless I can still see it in a farming pack.

Unfortunately Maxis is not known to give us actual farming packs - as the first time we got anything farming wise was in Sims 3 Store content which was from the Salt Lake City Store Team and not the team that works on the regular Sims unfortunately. So add that to the fact there will not be big animals in pets - I don't see the promise of such a pack - we have been waiting for one with every rendition and so far in 17 years we have not had a farming pack - I don't see anything that encourages such a thing in Sims 4 - especially for such small worlds and small lots. The Farm from the store with all the needed out buildings, barns etc require a 64 x64 lot for every farm lot - so people are wishing for something I can't see happening.

> @FreezerBunnyCowplant said:
> I know many of you wanted the "Off the Grid"-style Gameplay. (Me included)
> In a Farming Game Pack there could be a new rural world where the lots in this world don't receive electricity or water utilities. The good thing is that you also have no bills in this world.
> The only electricy and water comes from Water Pumps/ Water Collectors and Generators/ Solar panels. Without these objects you can't watch TV nor shower or use sprinklers. That's what it costs living off the land!
>
> We could still get it combined with the other awesome ideas (like Canning or Nectar Making) of this pack in a Farming Game Pack:
> http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/920565/the-ultimate-farming-country-living-game-pack


How does water collectors work if it doesn't rain?

BTW I think this is a great idea

"FreezerBunnyCowplant;d-920681" wrote:
I know many of you wanted the "Off the Grid"-style Gameplay. (Me included)
In a Farming Game Pack there could be a new rural world where the lots in this world don't receive electricity or water utilities. The good thing is that you also have no bills in this world.
The only electricy and water comes from Water Pumps/ Water Collectors and Generators/ Solar panels. Without these objects you can't watch TV nor shower or use sprinklers. That's what it costs living off the land!

We could still get it combined with the other awesome ideas (like Canning or Nectar Making) of this pack in a Farming Game Pack:
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/920565/the-ultimate-farming-country-living-game-pack

I did have some skepticism about the off-the-grid idea. I liked the general idea but I think for me to really enjoy playing with it, we'd need a rural world to fit it.

"crua9;c-15945218" wrote:
> @FreezerBunnyCowplant said:
> I know many of you wanted the "Off the Grid"-style Gameplay. (Me included)
> In a Farming Game Pack there could be a new rural world where the lots in this world don't receive electricity or water utilities. The good thing is that you also have no bills in this world.
> The only electricy and water comes from Water Pumps/ Water Collectors and Generators/ Solar panels. Without these objects you can't watch TV nor shower or use sprinklers. That's what it costs living off the land!
>
> We could still get it combined with the other awesome ideas (like Canning or Nectar Making) of this pack in a Farming Game Pack:
> http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/920565/the-ultimate-farming-country-living-game-pack


How does water collectors work if it doesn't rain?

BTW I think this is a great idea

Maybe a water pump

"crua9;c-15945218" wrote:
> @FreezerBunnyCowplant said:
> I know many of you wanted the "Off the Grid"-style Gameplay. (Me included)
> In a Farming Game Pack there could be a new rural world where the lots in this world don't receive electricity or water utilities. The good thing is that you also have no bills in this world.
> The only electricy and water comes from Water Pumps/ Water Collectors and Generators/ Solar panels. Without these objects you can't watch TV nor shower or use sprinklers. That's what it costs living off the land!
>
> We could still get it combined with the other awesome ideas (like Canning or Nectar Making) of this pack in a Farming Game Pack:
> http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/920565/the-ultimate-farming-country-living-game-pack


How does water collectors work if it doesn't rain?

BTW I think this is a great idea

They actually do not advise using rainwater as it is often polluted. In the eco villages around here most water comes up out of the ground in deep artesian wells - comes right off the water tables and very pure and pollution free.

Usually when you hear collectors (Solar thermal collectors) it is not really just about water - it's part of the equipment that stores the solar power and wind power for power, for heating water (for hot water and heat)- as well as power collectors- that feeds battery towers that then feed into your home power grid when there is a time when not enough sun or wind the battery towers kick in. You never run out of power. My friends parents, down the street powers a huge farm and two other farm houses where her grown kids live, One of who is my friend Betina, with power and still has too much so the excess that their collectors can't hold gets bought from them by the local electric company. So her parents gets paid for their power. But anyway those are power collectors usually.

Back in the 60's when getting back to basics was popular people did have water collectors for rain - but I don't know much about them other than a lot of people got ill from rain water. Until the world cleans up the pollution rain water is not really a good idea unless you can invest in a system to clean up the water. Believe me the answer is simple with artesian deep well. They are trouble free and the purist cleanest water on this planet. We have regular plumbing and it works the same as any house only I don't have to pay the water company for it. LOL. I did have to pay to have the well dug and everything done proper - that's about 20,000 us dollars done right. But then the best water ever from then on - no charge.

Add Horses to that as well!!! :)

Ohh.. I still wanted off-the-grid. Hope we will see something like it in the game one day.

I will pay anything for a livestock farming pack :) and gardening is one of my in-game favourite chore.