Forum Discussion
11 years ago
I ponder the fact that so many people have a common statement to missing features and basic content that use to be a standard of base games:
"Relax, it is only the base game. Wait for the EP/SP."
I think it is counter productive to a community to use this line when it is effectively telling a company "dumb down the initial content as much as you want because we will pay for every little step".
We wouldn't easily accept a brand new car with a nice paint job, but incomplete seats, no truck space and no windshield wipers. We would expect all the same base items needed from the previous version of the same car. Why should we expect less from a new version of a "base game".
Don't get me wrong, I have been a Maxis/EA fan since the original SimCity and SimEarth games, and even wasted a lot of off time on SimTower. I own ever Sim/Sims game since 1993. However, I don't think stepping back 20 years in approach on content is a good approach to making a lasting game.
The new SimCity came out with "online only" and issues, but they fixed most of that with free content.
I think it would be wise of Maxis/EA to put out a fix as soon as possible to fix the constantly re-popping tutorial messages (keep getting the same guides every time I open Build/Buy mode) and other bugs.
I also feel that it would behoove them to put out a free "SP" that adds the following:
1) A few more core jobs that coordinate with Skills (no science jobs -i.e. medical, yet botany goals?)
2) Gradient tilt camera back into core game without having to use an alternative setting - just make sure that quick "overhead button" stays in for both
3) Pools and Basements
4) Fix and add free clothing (why are thigh high stockings not available for a sleep outfit that has garter straps...the only outfit with garter straps)
5) Create A Style along with Color Wheel
I don't feel it is too much to ask. These were major advancements in Sim-tech that have been well love and received and were reasons that many of us were willing to buy another game. This is not a lot to ask.
"Relax, it is only the base game. Wait for the EP/SP."
I think it is counter productive to a community to use this line when it is effectively telling a company "dumb down the initial content as much as you want because we will pay for every little step".
We wouldn't easily accept a brand new car with a nice paint job, but incomplete seats, no truck space and no windshield wipers. We would expect all the same base items needed from the previous version of the same car. Why should we expect less from a new version of a "base game".
Don't get me wrong, I have been a Maxis/EA fan since the original SimCity and SimEarth games, and even wasted a lot of off time on SimTower. I own ever Sim/Sims game since 1993. However, I don't think stepping back 20 years in approach on content is a good approach to making a lasting game.
The new SimCity came out with "online only" and issues, but they fixed most of that with free content.
I think it would be wise of Maxis/EA to put out a fix as soon as possible to fix the constantly re-popping tutorial messages (keep getting the same guides every time I open Build/Buy mode) and other bugs.
I also feel that it would behoove them to put out a free "SP" that adds the following:
1) A few more core jobs that coordinate with Skills (no science jobs -i.e. medical, yet botany goals?)
2) Gradient tilt camera back into core game without having to use an alternative setting - just make sure that quick "overhead button" stays in for both
3) Pools and Basements
4) Fix and add free clothing (why are thigh high stockings not available for a sleep outfit that has garter straps...the only outfit with garter straps)
5) Create A Style along with Color Wheel
I don't feel it is too much to ask. These were major advancements in Sim-tech that have been well love and received and were reasons that many of us were willing to buy another game. This is not a lot to ask.