So it’s clear that some people think that developers should focus on revamping the baby lifestage (detaching baby from bassinet) while others think that the teen lifestage should be revamped (allowing more of a distinction btwn YA and Teen).So here’s the question: Which lifestage would you prefer to be revamped or expanded upon?

I voted teens because let’s face it, teens have a longer lifestage than babies.And there is a lot of potential for teenage gameplay that could be expanded upon in the game.But revamping both stages would be nice too! o:)

I consider babies a lost cause by now to be honest and having a couple of new interactions or a changing station wouldn't really excite me at this point.Teens as you say are teens for much longer than babies are babies. There are so many things that could be added to the game that will make teens more special. They already did some cool things with mood swings and phases in Parenthood and I am still hoping for a pack that is more focused on them. Maybe if we ever get a school GP kind of thing they could do a lot with teens. A bit out of topic:I would also like to see a bit of a revamp on children. I want them to play tag and be more childish, right now when they are with friends all they can do without an object is talk.Also a bit of focus on elders would go a long way. I am playing at the moment a household that consists of 2 elder sisters and the adult daughter of one of them. They have 2 cats and are a delight to play actually. But I wish we had more activities for them, I would love them to be able to knit while watching TV for example.

Teens but then again, Toddlers are the expanded version of babies since as soon as a sim I play has a baby, I turn that baby into a toddler anyways.

You mention the difference between teens and YA. I really miss a difference between YA and adults. I would like a bit more attention for the later stages in life. That being said, babies as actual sims not objects would be great too.

This whole "teens aren't any different from adults" thing is getting tiresome. They are different.They're on their phones 24-7. They roll their eyes and drag their feet melodramatically when they're in a bad mood. They've got smaller frames than adults. They've got slightly higher-pitched voices. They've got a whole slew of teen-only interactions. There's character values and asking for advice. There's chance cards at school for holidays like Love Day.I mean, that's not to say there isn't room for improvement. I'd love to see their part-time jobs provide some kind of bonus trait, or unlock scholarships once University rolls around. But on the whole, teenagers are just fine.As for babies, I'd like to see strollers that we can place the babies in so we can take them out into the world... but other than that? I'm not particularly worried one way or the other.

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51 Replies

JEgbuta
8 years ago
I voted teens because let’s face it, teens have a longer lifestage than babies.

And there is a lot of potential for teenage gameplay that could be expanded upon in the game.

But revamping both stages would be nice too! o:)
AlbaWaterhouse
8 years ago
I consider babies a lost cause by now to be honest and having a couple of new interactions or a changing station wouldn't really excite me at this point.
Teens as you say are teens for much longer than babies are babies. There are so many things that could be added to the game that will make teens more special. They already did some cool things with mood swings and phases in Parenthood and I am still hoping for a pack that is more focused on them. Maybe if we ever get a school GP kind of thing they could do a lot with teens.

A bit out of topic:
I would also like to see a bit of a revamp on children. I want them to play tag and be more childish, right now when they are with friends all they can do without an object is talk.
Also a bit of focus on elders would go a long way. I am playing at the moment a household that consists of 2 elder sisters and the adult daughter of one of them. They have 2 cats and are a delight to play actually. But I wish we had more activities for them, I would love them to be able to knit while watching TV for example.
vanpelt81
New Spectator
8 years ago
Teens but then again, Toddlers are the expanded version of babies since as soon as a sim I play has a baby, I turn that baby into a toddler anyways.
atreya33
Legend
8 years ago
You mention the difference between teens and YA. I really miss a difference between YA and adults. I would like a bit more attention for the later stages in life. That being said, babies as actual sims not objects would be great too.
kwanzaabot
8 years ago
This whole "teens aren't any different from adults" thing is getting tiresome. They are different.

They're on their phones 24-7. They roll their eyes and drag their feet melodramatically when they're in a bad mood. They've got smaller frames than adults. They've got slightly higher-pitched voices. They've got a whole slew of teen-only interactions. There's character values and asking for advice. There's chance cards at school for holidays like Love Day.

I mean, that's not to say there isn't room for improvement. I'd love to see their part-time jobs provide some kind of bonus trait, or unlock scholarships once University rolls around. But on the whole, teenagers are just fine.

As for babies, I'd like to see strollers that we can place the babies in so we can take them out into the world... but other than that? I'm not particularly worried one way or the other.
Lustianicia
Seasoned Ace
8 years ago
Honestly, since we have toddlers, I find absolutely no purpose to expand upon babies. I don't even keep them for longer than a couple days. Once my Sims' new baby moodlets are gone, I grow them up immediately. Then again, I never really cared for the baby stage anyway... not even in Sims 2 or Sims 3... and don't even get me started on Sims 1 babies (ugh)... lol

I'd much rather see teenagers be fleshed out. We definitely need a pack just for them (kinda like how Sims 2 had the teen style pack). Even if it's just a stuff pack, I'll be happy. I mean, we got 'Kids Room', so why not something for teens as well?
Voldarian-Empir
8 years ago
I would like a baby revamp but realistically teens live longed... I'd like to see prom come back and maybe an option to follow your teens to school for prom for starters
AfterMidnight13
Seasoned Newcomer
8 years ago
Not a fan of babies IRL or in The Sims. More teen stuff would be preferable.
icemanfresh
Legend
8 years ago
Honestly, the babies in my Sims 2 and 3 games just stay in their cribs anyway. It's good that Sims 3 had the stroller and the baby swing in Generations and the store, but they're mostly a novelty. I didn't really mind the babies being attached to the bassinet, although I'd be alright with having them separated.

That said, I'd like more effort devoted to teens, because the life stage lasts much longer than babies, and there's so much to do for teenagers. I don't mind the height similarity between teens and adults, since at this point they'd have to redo tons of animations from all the packs if they want to adjust teens' heights. I also don't mind teens sharing clothes with adults, because honestly, all the clothes I've had since high school still fit me today. The teens back in TS2 and TS3 also had limited wardrobe choices, while the adults had a lot that could've also worked for teens.

What I would like to see are more teen-specific activities and behaviors. I think Parenthood was a step in the right direction, but that's just scratching the surface. There are a lot of things to help flesh out teens, like proms, skateboarding, sneaking out, etc. I especially liked how teens could sneak out with friends and partners in Sims 2.
wiccanwonder
8 years ago
Teens. I don't care much for the baby stage, not even when there was more to do with them in previous games. Teens are far more interesting and can do a lot more things independently.