Pre-Growing Together expansion pack angst!

I had to pause a current pregnancy to wait for the infant update, so I'm just slowly playing them while waiting - I too, can't wait for the new expansion. I have aging off in that save, so they have all the time in the world, but I still don't want them getting too far before the nooboo shows up!

I purged a lot of old CC and ended up downloading more new stuff than what I got rid of. Newcrest in my main save needed a new look so I've been working on that but encountered a problem that required a fresh install. That was a trip. Still don't understand what happened there. My main focus has been keeping my expectations from spiraling out of control. I am quite excited about this pack, and there is nothing wrong with being excited. But I am also excited about this save I am playing, so I guess that's what keeps me interested in playing. Since doing the purge I had to go back into my other saves and replace certain items in a lot of homes, as well as giving some Sims a makeover using the new CAS CC I downloaded. I'm doing some maintenance, some playing, and generally doing my best to stop myself from thinking about the new pack.

There is a name for this phenomenon. It's called PEPS, Pre-Expansion Pack Syndrome. Been going on for ages in this franchise. I chose to get my save ready.

"simlish1;c-18230731" wrote:
I'd like to see the map of the new world with lot sizes so I can build my house in advance and then be able to move it straight to the new world and begin playing lol

Agree to this! I always create a detailed backstory for a new world, and doing that before release is a perfect way to build up for a new pack. Details can be adjusted later as needed. A map is essential before getting started, though. Like, the water park might reflect this world's past - the name "Wharf" and the spotted whale, might be used to draw the back carpet of a town built on early maritime trades, but I really need to see how the harbor looks, if there is a river for old industry, or if there are islands right outside that might have been used to protect the original village. By seeing the map I can make up so many story lines, also lead up to sims living today.

I'll find some existing families living elsewhere that actually hails from San Sequoia. I already decided parts of the story, but need to double check a few things... Hoping for a map leak!!!

I decided to build a bigger house with a first floor nursery and adjoining butler's quarter's but I forgot the music room and the house itself is rather to large with 7 bedrooms on the second floor. Straight up I hate the house and can't find my save with my first ever grandbabies, things aren't' going well in game or RL.

We're 21 Days Away and even less for that with the Gameplay Trailer and Livestream.

I would also like to see the map, but, I never have moved any of my Sims to Copperdale, and so far not inclined to change where they will end up, this go-around. But, it would be nice to see how many lots and of what size, just in case I change my mind.