Personality should be the main focus of this game.

I think I’d like to see more trait options and slots like the sims 3 and also have a memory system like the sims 3. I don’t remember how the memory system worked exactly in TS3 (had that game on a now broken disc several computers ago lol) but I remember enjoying that you could easily look back on your sims experiences that really made them feel like they had a past.

I think they might be headed in the right direction with sentiments. I like that an experience with others creates sentiments (that feels meaningful to me, but it would be cool to see trait based sentiments too since the base game ones really feel a lot like the identical emotions systems in that everyone is forming the same sentiments). Sentiments affect emotions/buffs too - like getting shared sadness when someone they share a certain sentiment with gets sad (love that, definitely the kind of complexity that I’d love to see more of). I’m not sure how long sentiments are meant to last or if they can get strengthened. I play rotationally and sometimes they are just gone the next time I play a family.

I would also love to see a buff system that takes experiences, sentiments or relationships into consideration, like a lasting resentment toward ex or a happy moodlet from spending time with a best friend/long time friend. I’m not sure if something like this would be possible, but it could be cool to see sims react to past experiences and places too - like let’s say a sim watched someone die while they were out on a community lot, it would be neat to see them get a negative moodlet for a certain amount of time afterwards since the location might trigger bad memories. Now I’m just rambling, but giving Sims lasting experiences and memories with consequences (both good and bad) would make them feel so much more real

I agree. Modders saved us in so many ways with this one. Custon traits & goals are just- *insert Italian kisses*. Too bad that Maxis only add a few new traits with some EP/GP's.

First and foremost IMHO all the bugs should be fixed, next graphics should be improved, then we really need for all the BB pieces to match, for example when you want to put together a matched kitchen, all the cabinet and counter items should all have matching pieces.

I agree that personality improvements need to be made and should be treated as a priority. I have no idea how to improve them personally as I am not a game developer. I don't believe that adding more traits will help when they're all just over powered by the emotions.

To me it feels like they need to take a look at the emotion system and figure out a way for them to not conflict with the trait system.

Indeed, lack of personality is the biggest problem with the Sims 4. What's the point of improving Build & Buy and CAS if the game is boring? Sims need more personality. We could have a million skin tones, and the game would still be boring.

They need to:
1. Redo Whims so that they are relevant to a Sim's traits
2. Change Emotions so they aren't so easily changed/ effected by environmental factors
3. Make Traits more substantial

I'm sick of having to rely on mods to make my game interesting. If modders can do this, so can EA!

I'm really happy with the game as it is, as long as I can also use custom traits.

I completely agree that personalities need to be fixed. With sentiments I like the idea but they fall flat for me.

I was playing today and my sims husband had one of his irrational jealousy pangs and she was hurt by him. To fix the sad mood and hurt sentiment she certainly doesn't want to "ask for advice" lol. I was looking for something like "ask for an apology" , with his response then based off his personality/the relationship. I ended up playing him to apologize. Sentiments gave me more information but I'm not doing anything new with them.
Not on Twitter but I can get behind #FixThePersonalities!

Extra trait slots, aspirations that matter (sims 3 and 2 aspirations were great), wants & fears, likes & dislikes, memories, sims having interests. Relationships that are different form each sim. Example: Sim A likes Sim B but Sim B doesn't care for sim A. I hate how all sims feel the same way for each other. Sims should have different relationships with other sims based on their experiences with them and their personality.

"bixters;c-17746972" wrote:

1. Redo Whims so that they are relevant to a Sim's traits
2. Change Emotions so they aren't so easily changed/ effected by environmental factors
3. Make Traits more substantial

I'm sick of having to rely on mods to make my game interesting. If modders can do this, so can EA!

Love your list. The whims are totally underused. Some whims do come by the trait type but they dont really seem that significant. In the sims 2 if you never fulfilled their wishes in life theyd end up depressed. Thats the kind of consequences id like to see. Their wishes/dreams/goals in life matter. If they dont get that fulfillment they should feel something about it.

This is what happens in Sims 2 when a family sims' wishes about falling in love, getting married, having kids, making friends etc doesnt happen:



They hve a mental breakdown of sorts. This is a family sim so she pretends this bad is a baby and starts to rock to it and sing to it. Dark but good. This is some ways depth in personalty can be shown!

"Rouensims;c-17746977" wrote:
I'm really happy with the game as it is, as long as I can also use custom traits.

Im happy you're satisfied with it! I wish I was. I love love love sims 4 cas but I cannot get past the gameplay. Sims 4 looks with Sims 2 gameplay would be my perfect heaven. Ive seen custom trait mods, they look good! I imagine if they redid their personality system the modders could also have much more to work with.