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7 years ago

Pros & Cons of the Seasons Expansion Pack

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.
-windows frost up
-Giant Christmas tree.

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.
-No igloos

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?

63 Replies

  • "KJB;c-16525299" wrote:
    "mctsimmer;c-16525171" wrote:
    I got nothing but pros for the pack. When you guys get the game check out the bee keeping hobby and plants.

    My sims that make a ton of money planting have it easier to collect the money. ;)

    The gurus did a great job on this pack.


    Hi :) Were there any new traits (CAS) and aspirations?
    Those would be more pros.


    The sims were pre-made so I didn't see anything in traits. There are something with seasonal skills built up by doing certain things but my sims didn't have time to gain any. I did see uncomfortable moodlet when outside in the rain without an umbrella. Blizzards made them mad and cold.
  • "LucyCatx;c-16525437" wrote:
    idk if anyone said anything, but we cant have our sims trick or treat


    You put trick or treating on the to do list for your created spooky holiday. Your sim can't trick or treat but can get kids coming to the door. It's not a dealbreaker for me since in real life its been years I went trick or treating. I give out candy these days instead of collecting it. :)
  • "mctsimmer;c-16525477" wrote:
    "LucyCatx;c-16525437" wrote:
    idk if anyone said anything, but we cant have our sims trick or treat


    You put trick or treating on the to do list for your created spooky holiday. Your sim can't trick or treat but can get kids coming to the door. It's not a dealbreaker for me since its been years I went trick or treating. I give out candy these days instead of collecting it. :)


    Also there is sort of a easy way to get around it if you have Spooky Stuff pack. There is a candy bowl and sims can ask for treats during Spooky Party. For my children sims, I will just throw a party and have them ask sims for treats. It work. If fact, Halloween parties are really common where I live.

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