A positive thread about the good things in this game is a great idea, it gives Maxis feedback on what we want added in the next one (if there is one). After all while the game is missing some features the game isn't poison being pumped down my throat, they generally had great ideas with this game.
1.Builder friendly:
It's so much better that we can now go "Hmm I want a foundation for my house click" compared to having to tear down the entire house to add or remove one. Also roof placements are easier. I don't know about any of you but I hated placing roofs in past games, it's better here.
2.Mod and CC friendly:
Just click a button in options and you can turn off/on your mods, it's that easy.
3.Nice art style:
While this one is more opinion oriented I enjoy the look of the game, definitely the more pleasant looking in the series.
4.Emotions:
Sims express themselves better. Also the emotional deaths are funny.
5.Wearing whatever whenever:
While it made sense to have to choose swimwear for water related activities I like the ability to just say nah and dress my sim up like Darth Vader or Noctis (wish we could get the others outfits). Also while I don't use the ability to crossdress alot I appreciate being able to use chick hair on a dude and vice versa, after all it's just hair
I'm sure I'm missing more, but this is all I can think of right now.