Tomarang World Discussion Thread

"Dianesims;c-18330204" wrote:
I think some sizes might be inaccurate though, for instance the park (I'm guessing that's the botanical gardens ?) says 30x30 but it's a rectangle, same with one of the 20x20 lots...

There's a history of that right from the very beginning. The Willow Creek map has at least two lots that look square but aren't when you get into build mode. You can make a case that there are three lots that look square on the map but aren't really. Potters Splay looks perfectly square on the map but it isn't once you're in build mode, or live mode even. Streamlet Single and Crick Cabana are both 20x15, but on the map Streamlet looks like it's a 20x20. Brook Bungalow is the one you can make a case for being the third one. The trees at the back of the lot in map mode may create an optical illusion that makes it look square. To my eyes that lot looks square.

I'm sure there are loads of other examples where the lot on a world map doesn't necessarily match the actual lot in game. We either have to wait for YouTubers, Gurus, or getting our hands on it to actually know what we have to work with.

I would prefer the game to heavily feature 30x20 or even 30x30 lots, but finally having the ability to turn any lot, anywhere into a multifamily lot will be a total game changer. We all adapt our build styles to what we're familiar with so for now trying to build an apartment on a smaller 20x15 or 20x20 lot may feel difficult or impossible. If you're a family gameplay simmer it will be more difficult to use those small lots, but they open up a wealth of opportunities for making apartment complexes that cater to single sims or young couples. It's such a waste of precious space right now to have even one small lot entirely devoted to one sim if you have a save with a large number of characters in it. I find it difficult to find a home for every sim who may play a role in one of my stories. I hate having them be 'homeless' and this will go miles towards fixing that.