I'm glad I saw this thread, it reminded me that I can go into the game controls and shut off the thunderstorms, etc. I'm wondering how much of a change there will be. I play Vanilla, so MCCC isn't an option, although it is sounding more and more interesting ( :# oh, what a mess my files would be in if I started downloading mods and CC). I am sick and tired of my sims running around in a panic all the time due to lightning and the constant rain in Willow Creek and HOB is annoying.
I will miss the occasional lightning strike, but in my game it has become all too frequent.