TS4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack

I am a builder, lights are a type of aesthetic/decor, I use those debug lights as well all the time. It isn't about using off-grid or free lights, I want/I have to decor priority cause I am a builder first, and player second. As I said I do mod my game so my Sims rarely idle phone use, but to travel/etc. still have to use it, I just think we should have a toggle by now (and mobile/computer alternatives for era games) because there are so many cellphone/computer use (exclusive computer/cellphone interactions) and complaints about it.

>>>~ Frog kissing? Does it turn into a prince? I hope so! Love this, lol.

Well, she got herself a green man (end of video), so maybe the frog kissing actually works?

Edit: It helped reading all of the EA blog post! I had missed out on parts of it.

I read so much about secret passages, but can't recall seeing them in the video? Do you guys mean the coocoo cupboards where Cordelia goes for a secret date? Looks like a small closet to me. And, hm... I read about a new death involving kookoo failure, maybe that is connected to this new woohoo place?

I'm also hoping for little dragons. 🤞🏻 Also, I think it would be cute if there's royalty themed CAS and Build/Buy items for cats, dogs, and horses (for those who have Cats & Dogs and/or Horse Ranch).

I am really hoping to hear more about the "legacy" aspect of this EP. Does this mean extended/editable family trees? Or is it just a buzz word they wanted to use with Royalty?

Because even if royalty isn't your cup of tea, would extended manageable/editable family trees in a non-CAS screen (which can break/cause issues in game), appeal to you? Would you get this EP if the "legacy" aspect is customizable and not just royalty/royalty career focused?

I can see lots of potential of this pack if "royalty" and "legacy" are both separate as well as able to use together. Imagine if vampire siring was shown as well as birthing, for vampire lineage. What if you are someone who plays an "heir" but lets the rest of the family/household run on autonomy, being able to outline and plan via a family tree, and have extended "titles"/naming as well as extended family designations could be amazing for storytelling. And lastly, connecting cross pack, and possibly gallery households for Sim lore like the Goth/Crumplebottom/Bachelor/Caliente Family Tree(s).

Anyways, I am curious, concerned, and hopeful on this XD

Simmerville​ Good catch! You're probably right!

In real life, I’m not particularly interested in modern-day royals. However, I absolutely love watching TV shows or reading books about historical royals (like The Tudors) or fictional royal families. That’s why I think I could genuinely have a lot of fun with this pack!

That said, for it to really work for me, I hope the pack isn’t too realistic. I’d much rather see something a bit exaggerated, dramatic, and over-the-top!

So far, in the trailer, I can see African and European lineages, as well as pirates/thieves, which is really interesting. But I truly hope the creation tools are flexible enough to allow things like vampire dynasties, alien royal families, or even futuristic legacies using the styles and assets already in the game.

Some positive points I see so far:

• The throne looks like a brand-new type of object. Great idea!
• Sword fighting looks interesting, but please… I really hope there are new animations and not recycled ones from Get Famous.
•  The clothing and hairstyles are absolutely stunning!

They keep mentioning the word “Legacy”. I’m intrigued, and I hope this means improved family lineage

So, now that I've finally seen the trailer...

• I'm fairly neutral about the theme/gameplay options. I was not particularly yearning for something like this, but I know others were, so I'm happy for them. I'll likely dabble in the gameplay, but it's not something I see myself using often. Still, I think it's great for them to expand their horizons with new themes if this is not in fact the last pack when there are still a few really basic/widely desired things that are missing. If it is, I am going to hold a grudge, and that will impact my future plans with EA. *Mind you, I am not holding this against the devs, as I know they are always bubbling over with creative ideas, and seemed to have lots of future plans on the back burner, so I suspect it would be disappointing for them, too.*
• It's still unclear how exactly the legacy system will work across other worlds, so I am curious about that. For example, I do have a Japanese-style palace that I downloaded from the gallery that I've been using as a museum in the top/snowy neighborhood of Mt. K, so I might have consider converting it to an active royal palace.
• The new world looks absolutely gorgeous, though I fear the neighborhoods will be small. I always love an oceanfront world, though, and I'm assuming at this point they know they need to give us swimmable water and an opportunity to at least use the existing boats.
• On a related note, I am happy to finally see more African representation, and what we've seen so far looks really good. I do still think it's a little shady that instead of a full world, there is only a neighborhood.
• I'm in love with the jewelry/crowns/hairstyles, and some of the clothes look really nice, too.
• I can see myself using the swordplay system for other purposes as well. Would be nice if we could have an afterschool fencing club, but I suspect that will be skipped, as there have been several opportunities that have been missed with other packs to expand the school club system. But, at least I can use the Get Together club system, and now Adventure Awaits to set up a fencing camp as well.
• I'm not holding my breath, but there's always a slim chance they could sneak in a few other small skills we've requested forever, like ballet or glassblowing, as they would be a good thematic fit, in my opinion. Again, I highly doubt it, but it would be nice. 
• I'm curious to see what new recipes we get. Also, as always, I am wishing for new harvestables, though I know better than to get my hopes up.
• I don't want to get over my skis until we see the number of lots, but I can easily imagine that this world will need a vineyard/wine shop, a jewelry store (complete with crowns), riding stables, and a royal provisioner. 

Or Princess?

The trailer is over 3 minutes long.