Traits are broken and we all need to admit it
The whole traits system needs to be reworked and updated in a patch. Most of them are not actually traits (vegetarian, cat-lover, etc...) and we shouldn't sacrifice a slot out of the already limite...
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TS4 sims don't feel unique because of a mixture of weaker traits and the emotions system overwhelming everything. Playing TS3 again recently makes it stand out more. TS3 sims would have a variety of trait idles (not always the best, but it did make them feel more distinct) and would react differently to things. Whereas in TS4, everyone has the same reaction to everything. Unflirty sims shouldn't become flirty from watching Romance on the TV, but they do.
The mood traits work differently too. Hot headed sims in TS3 would become angry instead of upset when their mood is low. Hot headed sims in TS4 just become angry completely randomly, and for a while they would just autonomously start choosing mean interactions with anyone and everyone, even friends and family. Since when did hot headed mean being nasty to your loved ones for no reason?
I'm not surprised more TS4 traits didn't make them more distinctive, because they're not distinctive now, and that's because TS4's traits are so poor.
The mood traits work differently too. Hot headed sims in TS3 would become angry instead of upset when their mood is low. Hot headed sims in TS4 just become angry completely randomly, and for a while they would just autonomously start choosing mean interactions with anyone and everyone, even friends and family. Since when did hot headed mean being nasty to your loved ones for no reason?
I'm not surprised more TS4 traits didn't make them more distinctive, because they're not distinctive now, and that's because TS4's traits are so poor.
