I think those of us who played Sims 2 & 3 became used to being able to make a world truly our own. We could add empty lots to build on, destroy existing lots and replace them, and had plenty of room for true towns with some community lots and still plenty left over for residentials. I believe the earlier Sims games spoiled me, with the ability to make a town my own as well as with the gameplay they offered. Way ahead of the times. Now, in this modern age with more technology, we seem to have lost that ability. I want the ability to play in the past, but the empty backgrounds in the towns that are made to make the towns look full, are more modern and spoil the look. I don't like the backgrounds and prefer actual lots. I also am disappointed that some features are added that are specific to one pack, such as high schools can only be in Copperdale. Swimming should be in all towns, not just specific ones. I want my sims living in Brindleton Bay to be able to swim in the coastal waters! I want snow days to allow everyone living in an area that snows to be able to enjoy sledding. It's these simple things that would make Sims 4 even better than it is already. Maybe they will add more as time goes on. We can only hope. I will continue to play Sims 4 as I do enjoy it most of the time. I can use Henford-On-Bagley for my games that require a country setting without the modern backgrounds. I just need to adjust my plans for the game I want to play with what is available, and if I prefer a fuller town that I can make my own for the gameplay I want, I can just to back to my Sims 2 or 3 and play. It's funny though, but I do find when playing the older games I miss some of the gameplay in Sims4, especially Paranormal! :)
