Hello, I do not know where to post this so I posted it here. I just wanted to inform people that I ran into this article on Sims Vip that SimGuruKimmie was asking for feedback on twitter.https://simsvip.com/2017/07/08/simgurukimmie-wants-car-gameplay-feedback/

Isn't the point of a life simulator to allow players to immerse themselves in a virtual world? Not every addition has to affect the mechanics of the game in a big way. If The Sims were an RPG sure, but it isn't. There'll always be players interested in laundry or cars because it makes their world more lifelike, or ideal for storytelling. Same goes for build tools, a lot of which are cosmetic, if you think about it.

We had cars in the sims 2 which didn't have open world, and they worked fine; carpools added a nice touch for careers and going to school. In terms of cars just adding to travel time, think of it like vampires with vampiric run; the travel time is cut slightly shorter because they run quicker to the "exit points" of the lot. Cars would work similarly so it would actually decrease travel time albeit by a small amount. Besides features don't have to be 100% realistic to add to the game. People complain about the game lacking "depth" but it's the little slightly unnecessary things like cars (even loading screen cars)), cut-scenes, automatic memory systems that made people love the Sims 2 so much, and still now you get people pining for Will Wright's creative input. I don't personally makes sense to compare 4 to 3 because of how different the games are, even if this should not be the case as it is it's successor. The way the Sims 4 works makes it more comparable to Sims 2, and cars were a great addition to Sims 2 loading screens and all. In short, I'm excited for this. Cars will add more to gameplay than things like laundry, in my view.

That is great news!! I don't see cars in every neighborhood, but they could be useful for example in the rural district of Windenburg with its long road.I think however that a Car GP would need a new world with circular roads where cars could reach every lot without fading out of sight like in TS2. That would be cool!I loved the fixer upper car from Roaring Heights. I want my Sims to repair and improve their cars and to drive around in cabriolets while listening to the radio.

this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.same :D in any case I suppose it would be nice to see whether anything gets done with the feedback or not

SimGuruKimmie Wants Our “Car Gameplay” Feedback!!!

126 Replies

alanmichael1
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago
That is great news!! I don't see cars in every neighborhood, but they could be useful for example in the rural district of Windenburg with its long road.

I think however that a Car GP would need a new world with circular roads where cars could reach every lot without fading out of sight like in TS2. That would be cool!

I loved the fixer upper car from Roaring Heights. I want my Sims to repair and improve their cars and to drive around in cabriolets while listening to the radio.
kuhpflanzen
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.
kaeyresky
Not applicable
9 years ago
"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

same :D
in any case I suppose it would be nice to see whether anything gets done with the feedback or not
HalloMolli
Not applicable
9 years ago
"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

Well, I don't really see them making cars available for all worlds so their functionality will not only be limited but the value (the game not being open world) will be questionable as well. I can see that car interactions might be fun for a while and all (pimping your car etc.) but it makes me wonder: Wouldn't it be better if they focuse on something different that can become more fleshed out instead?
DivieOwl
Not applicable
9 years ago
"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

Same. What's the point? Unless my Sims can get in and for real drive across town, I'd rather they focus their creative energy on beneficial gameplay.
alanmichael1
Seasoned Ace
9 years ago
"DivieOwl;c-15883654" wrote:
"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

Same. What's the point? Unless my Sims can get in and for real drive across town, I'd rather they focus their creative energy on beneficial gameplay.

For me the complete lack of any transportation hits hard on the immersion.
Reddestiny921
Legend
9 years ago
well I guess if they put them in they could function like they did in ts2 but with a little more of a driving animation I guess but I only used them then so I didn't have to wait for a taxi. Then in ts3 I didn't need them as much because teleport so I don't care either way there are other things I want more but I guess we'll see.
Dayvon64
Not applicable
9 years ago
Does anyone else hope that the free update for the pack consists of Buses, Carpool(As an Option), and maybe taxis?
Quaay00
Rising Veteran
9 years ago
"DivieOwl;c-15883654" wrote:
"allisonchurch;c-15883636" wrote:
this is probably an unpopular opinion, but i really don't want cars.

Same. What's the point? Unless my Sims can get in and for real drive across town, I'd rather they focus their creative energy on beneficial gameplay.

Agreed.
icemanfresh
Legend
9 years ago
Isn't the point of a life simulator to allow players to immerse themselves in a virtual world? Not every addition has to affect the mechanics of the game in a big way. If The Sims were an RPG sure, but it isn't. There'll always be players interested in laundry or cars because it makes their world more lifelike, or ideal for storytelling. Same goes for build tools, a lot of which are cosmetic, if you think about it.