Pros & Cons of the Seasons Expansion Pack

"XxAirixX;d-940780" wrote:
I seen some threads about lack of snow and hail and other threads about things in it like thermostats, etc...so I figured why not make a thread for all the pros and cons (or at least what you think are pros and cons since everyone's list will be different), which might help others decide about getting the expansion. It can be updated later as we get more info.

Pros:
-There will be a new career
-kiddie pool which will give toddlers something to do
-calendar which supposedly can schedule events
-swing set
-scouts for kid sims (I like how they are trying to include more things for all sim life stages)
-gift giving and holiday guests are back! Like Santa! I remember Santa from Sims 2!
-Bee keeper thing will be back
-Can create your own holiday!
-this pack can integrate with other packs people have like laundry, pets, parenthood, dine out (scheduled lunches), etc....
-More deaths
-woohoo in leaves is back (hopefully the igloo will also be back as well)
-skating is back
-multiple clothing categories for outwear. I guessing for warmer and cooler clothing, which is nice.
-Thermostats that can control inside temperature
-weather machine
-each world is affected by the weather/seasons differently which is nice, especially since you can easily travel from place to place when ever you want, unlike previous sims games.
-Doorbells? I hope so, that would make it easier to know if another sim is visiting a lot.
-More seasonal decorations which look really nice. And finally the Spooky and Holiday stuff packs will have some real use to them!
-Cocoa and other new drink and possibly food recipes. I heard the tea maker will have spiced apple tea?
-Looks like kids can decorate the Christmas tree! So cute and makes sims seem even more like a family celebrating the holiday's together.
-Can befriend Scarecrow. Curious to see what will happen.

cons
-minor one for me really is lack of tans and sunburns. Would be nice if included so I won't need a mod for it; but they can still included it eventually, especially if there is a beach world in the future which hopefully also bring back swimming in ocean.
-snow depth. May look pretty; but eh, not that upset personally as it doesn't really affect overall game play (also I get that with the terrain tool, it probably does make it harder).
-no hail. Slightly disappointed about that. It is a weather/seasons pack, that should of actually been included and don't see how they just leave it out. Maybe a patch update?
-No lounge chairs? Hope there are other pool items. Not a deal breaker as that also can be included eventually; but still a bit odd and should of been in there
-no real picnic basket, just decoration.

While somethings are disappointing and few could eventually make a return later, all it all, I am still excited for everything else.

What other features or lack there of that you know of?