Hey guys, so I was thinking about getting Outdoor Retreat 'cause I have no destination worlds in my game so far and thought it may be worth it. It seems kind of fun but I'm not sure how it holds up 5 years later, especially compared to other packs. Do you guys still use it or enjoy it?EDIT: I also want to add I do enjoy vacations in the Sims (have played them a lot in previous Sims games) and I like watching my sims chill out with friends. So if anyone else also likes this stuff and didn't enjoy the pack pls let me know

When it comes to CAS, I really enjoy the hairstyles and the items for kids. There are a few other items for adults I would not want to miss either. The BB stuff looks like you can either place it outdoors or in a cabin in the woods. I love the tents, the coolers, the outdoor showers and beds for my rags to riches gameplay, so for me they're pretty essential.Whether I like Granite Falls is more difficult to answer. It is definitely visually appealing, but I am not into the Herbalism skill anymore so there can be a lack of things to do. Although if you have Spa Day, you can replace one lot with a spa. That's really the only reason my Sims take vacations there anymore - they do a Spa Retreat and focus on the Wellness skill for a couple of days. It is definitely worth it on sale unless none of what I wrote sounds like it could add to your game.

The tent is absolutely the best object in that back, with it you can go camping anywhere in the worlds. I still sometimes enjoy going to Granite Falls. I have a midsummer fest type of holiday where one of the traditions is traveling. Sims get that completed just by going on a community lot, but sometimes I enjoy taking them to a cabin (like people traditionally do in Finland). I have remodeled all the cabins so that they're fun for me to visit. I have also organized school camps in my game and part of the camp is an overnight trip to Granite Falls. The big community lot there I have replaced with a barn that has karaoke and other activities and where sims may also stay overnight. I don't think Granite Falls is bad at all, it's what you make of it.

"Netzspannung;c-17524474" wrote:When it comes to CAS, I really enjoy the hairstyles and the items for kids. There are a few other items for adults I would not want to miss either. The BB stuff looks like you can either place it outdoors or in a cabin in the woods. I love the tents, the coolers, the outdoor showers and beds for my rags to riches gameplay, so for me they're pretty essential.Whether I like Granite Falls is more difficult to answer. It is definitely visually appealing, but I am not into the Herbism skill anymore so there can be a lack of things to do. Although if you have Spa Day, you can replace one lot with a spa. That's really the only reason my Sims take vacations there anymore - they do a Spa Retreat and focus on the Wellness skill for a couple of days. It is definitely worth it on sale unless none of what I wrote sounds like it could add to your game. Great gameplay ideas. @Netzspannung It is on 50% sale right now in Germany so I guess I'll grab it, eventhough I was saving money for an Eco Lifestyle Bundle this Friday.

"musteni;c-17524487" wrote:The tent is absolutely the best object in that back, with it you can go camping anywhere in the worlds. I still sometimes enjoy going to Granite Falls. I have a midsummer fest type of holiday where one of the traditions is traveling. Sims get that completed just by going on a community lot, but sometimes I enjoy taking them to a cabin (like people traditionally do in Finland). I have remodeled all the cabins so that they're fun for me to visit. I have also organized school camps in my game and part of the camp is an overnight trip to Granite Falls. The big community lot there I have replaced with a barn that has karaoke and other activities and where sims may also stay overnight. I don't think Granite Falls is bad at all, it's what you make of it.Yeah one crucial reason why I want to buy this pack is to go camping in Sulani with my Sims in the summer 'cause there are no resorts and also have a winter vacation lot, cause snowy Granite Falls looks awesome.

Oh my goodness, I love that pack! I turned the world into a nature retreat/spa destination that my sims visit for all sorts of occassions.A cute litttle detail I love about the pack is the herbalism skill and how you can forage for Morel mushrooms-which is something my hubby and I do irl.

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24 Replies

yellies
6 years ago
tbh I rarely use it.
Netzspannung
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
When it comes to CAS, I really enjoy the hairstyles and the items for kids. There are a few other items for adults I would not want to miss either.
The BB stuff looks like you can either place it outdoors or in a cabin in the woods. I love the tents, the coolers, the outdoor showers and beds for my rags to riches gameplay, so for me they're pretty essential.
Whether I like Granite Falls is more difficult to answer. It is definitely visually appealing, but I am not into the Herbalism skill anymore so there can be a lack of things to do. Although if you have Spa Day, you can replace one lot with a spa. That's really the only reason my Sims take vacations there anymore - they do a Spa Retreat and focus on the Wellness skill for a couple of days.
It is definitely worth it on sale unless none of what I wrote sounds like it could add to your game.
simsimsere
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
The tent is absolutely the best object in that back, with it you can go camping anywhere in the worlds. I still sometimes enjoy going to Granite Falls. I have a midsummer fest type of holiday where one of the traditions is traveling. Sims get that completed just by going on a community lot, but sometimes I enjoy taking them to a cabin (like people traditionally do in Finland). I have remodeled all the cabins so that they're fun for me to visit. I have also organized school camps in my game and part of the camp is an overnight trip to Granite Falls. The big community lot there I have replaced with a barn that has karaoke and other activities and where sims may also stay overnight. I don't think Granite Falls is bad at all, it's what you make of it.
SimmerGeorge
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"Netzspannung;c-17524474" wrote:
When it comes to CAS, I really enjoy the hairstyles and the items for kids. There are a few other items for adults I would not want to miss either.
The BB stuff looks like you can either place it outdoors or in a cabin in the woods. I love the tents, the coolers, the outdoor showers and beds for my rags to riches gameplay, so for me they're pretty essential.
Whether I like Granite Falls is more difficult to answer. It is definitely visually appealing, but I am not into the Herbism skill anymore so there can be a lack of things to do. Although if you have Spa Day, you can replace one lot with a spa. That's really the only reason my Sims take vacations there anymore - they do a Spa Retreat and focus on the Wellness skill for a couple of days.
It is definitely worth it on sale unless none of what I wrote sounds like it could add to your game.

Great gameplay ideas. @Netzspannung It is on 50% sale right now in Germany so I guess I'll grab it, eventhough I was saving money for an Eco Lifestyle Bundle this Friday.
SimmerGeorge
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"musteni;c-17524487" wrote:
The tent is absolutely the best object in that back, with it you can go camping anywhere in the worlds. I still sometimes enjoy going to Granite Falls. I have a midsummer fest type of holiday where one of the traditions is traveling. Sims get that completed just by going on a community lot, but sometimes I enjoy taking them to a cabin (like people traditionally do in Finland). I have remodeled all the cabins so that they're fun for me to visit. I have also organized school camps in my game and part of the camp is an overnight trip to Granite Falls. The big community lot there I have replaced with a barn that has karaoke and other activities and where sims may also stay overnight. I don't think Granite Falls is bad at all, it's what you make of it.

Yeah one crucial reason why I want to buy this pack is to go camping in Sulani with my Sims in the summer 'cause there are no resorts and also have a winter vacation lot, cause snowy Granite Falls looks awesome.
jasons_chic80
6 years ago
Oh my goodness, I love that pack! I turned the world into a nature retreat/spa destination that my sims visit for all sorts of occassions.

A cute litttle detail I love about the pack is the herbalism skill and how you can forage for Morel mushrooms-which is something my hubby and I do irl.
GroovyLady1968
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
I use Outdoor Retreat all the time. CAS is great and you can put stuff in your sims inventory and go anywhere and camp. Even a shower. Most neighborhoods have public toilets or a lot that can be edited to place a toilet. Actually, The Forgotten Grotto already has a toilet.

I use the shoes and clothes all the time. I just took my Sims camping when I played last weekend. The outdoor enthusiast aspiration is tedious but very doable. ... And you get bears. Your Sims kids may go through a bear phase. Let them wear a bear suit or they get sad. It's cute!
SimmerGeorge
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"MaggieMarley;c-17524570" wrote:
To be honest I find it boring. If you are looking for a vacation world and don't already have JA I highly recommend that one, it's my second favourite GP after vampires. I don't regret getting OR because the tents are so useful to use in combination with JA but I don't remember the last time I sent my sims to Granite Falls. In contrast, I have played with JA a lot.

@MaggieMarley Thanks for the heads up, I thought of that aswell but I don't consider JA a real vacation world because of how much focus there is on going on an adventure, almost every lot is locked behind a question mark. I just want my sims to chill and hang out and you can certainly do that in JA but there is a different focus for sure. Also if I need a place with hot weather I usually prefer Sulani.
I know this is an unpopular opinion but I really dislike Jungle Adventure maybe cause I loved World Adventures in the Sims 3 so much idk and since there is no place to go during the winter I prefer Outdoor Retreat more I guess.
Onverser
6 years ago
It's on half price atm so it's worth it now, probably wouldn't be worth the money at full price though. The CAS is actually decent, more shoes and pants than I've seen in any other pack and quite a few good hairs, it's always nice to have a new world as well and the tents are good for a lot of different gameplay
Simburian
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
It's got a bit updated with the June Patch.....Outdoor Retreat
Herbalism recipes can now work while Off-The-Grid, however only on Off-The-Grid supported stoves.

As it's not affected by the eco lifestyles ups and downs it might be nice to play it to get some relief from that sometimes and the new ladder and off the grid stuff will come in useful! :smile: