we need a gameplay changer, like, a big one.

@davidsara I LOVE your idea of a pessimist trait! That is the kind of creativity and impact traits in the game should have. I, like you and many other simmers, agree that the sims themselves need a huge personality overhaul. The emotion system largely overshadows the already weak traits, leaving every sim to feel kind of same-y in how they react to things happening both to them and around them. Not to mention the emotions themselves are way too easily manipulated and influenced by everything from tea to showers to jungle berries etc, etc. And personally, it’s become quite bothersome when new gameplay items added in packs only serve to further influence emotions and nothing else. The focus needs to be shifted to traits to make the sims more unique and interesting.