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.

Teens vs. Babies | EA Forums

LatinaBunny
New Spectator
7 years ago
I wasn’t sure whether or vote neither or other, because I refuse to choose to have regression of any life stage.

I want BOTH teens AND babies. Why is it with this limited Sims game (Sims 4) that I have to choose one or another of a piece of content? Apparently, Sims 4 is so limited it can’t do both teens and babies?

Why can’t I have BOTH a freed baby and well-done teens like back in Sims 2 and Sims 3 with Generations?

I hope both stages get an upgrade eventually.

If not, I can wait and hope for Sims 5 to do much better in the life stage department. There should be improvements for all life stages, NOT regression in any life stages. :angry:

Get a better budget next time if you can’t do the life stages like old games, please! I want sequels to get better, not worse.
Loanet
Rising Scout
7 years ago
Well, I want both but I'd like Teens first.

The main problem isn't that we need a betweener, but that your teens, YA, and Adults, all act almost the same.
invisiblgirl
7 years ago
I actually enjoy playing the babies, and I'd love to have more interactions for them. By the time they're teens, I'm impatient for them to grow up so that I can start the next generation.
Movotti
New Spectator
7 years ago
Elders.
We're not dead yet! Give 'em some love!
bsozz
7 years ago
"You gotta see the bay-bee."

But seriously, our three year old was a baby not so long ago and I can confidently say that newborn babies just aren't that interesting.
paradiseplanet27
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
I'm actually surprised by the poll results, either that or the #FreetheBassinet crew are just much more vocal.

Can I totally change my vote to Teens now? :sweat_smile:

Also yay 3000th post
x4m1r4
7 years ago
"paradiseplanet;c-16738848" wrote:
I'm actually surprised by the poll results, either that or the #FreetheBassinet crew are just much more vocal.

Can I totally change my vote to Teens now? :sweat_smile:

Also yay 3000th post

Off topic! Congrats for your 3,000th post :D
paradiseplanet27
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
"Movotti;c-16738776" wrote:
Elders.
We're not dead yet! Give 'em some love!

That elder pack idea is pure gold.
Simmerville
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I voted Teens mainly because it's too hard to tell the difference when I see a T/YA. My teens had way more friends back in ie TS3.

For the baby stage, because I think the Toddler stage is brilliant, I don't need the Baby stage to change. Toddlers are busy enough.
Movotti
New Spectator
7 years ago
"paradiseplanet;c-16738860" wrote:
"Movotti;c-16738776" wrote:
Elders.
We're not dead yet! Give 'em some love!

That elder pack idea is pure gold.

Thank you.