Werewolves SimGuru/Maxis-Sourced Info

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WORLD


Moonwood Mill:

A full moon shines down on a formerly bustling mill town. Alongside the river that cuts it in two, a thick fog washes over the abandoned lumber equipment and disappears into the untamed wilderness. From the rocky outcropping above, a howl is heard, its musical legato breaking the stillness of the world beneath it. Then another bays from the woods, and another from the lake, until a prowling pack of wolves emerges from the gloomy mist….

Once upon a time, Moonwood Mill was filled with the bustle and sound of the nearby lumber mill. Today, the town is transformed. The rusted shells of its former industry provide cover for a handful of mysterious denizens who've sought out this wilderness-shrouded community, basking in its remote and anonymous nature….

So what’s there to do around town? There’s plenty to sink your teeth into! During the full moon, you might notice crescent-shaped Lake Lunvik has a magical shimmer to it, making it the perfect time to try to catch the elusive Luna Fish and to climb up to the Howling Point that looms over the lake to pluck the even rarer Moonpetal flower. Or if you’re feeling brave and looking for adventure, delve into the tunnels that run under the town, a network known as “The Underground,” to try and uncover secrets and find quicker routes for navigating back and forth. The town’s pack members are also always up for a good spar at the pit – assuming you have the claws for it.

- Announcement Blog

On the single neighbourhood, compared with Forgotten Hollow:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruAsh/status/1532409917616926721



World inspirations:

Pacific Northwest and others:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruBat/status/1532400671814606849
https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1532379180075212800



Lore:

The world-building includes a lot of lore: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532406433706217484

The new lore has a lot even if you don’t have Vampires or Realm of Magic: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532407599584292867

There’s a lot to learn about werewolves and their origins. Unravel werewolf, vampire, and spellcaster lore as you read books, discover secret tunnels, grow your collection, and interact with denizens of Moonwood Mill. - Key Features
It's a place with a hidden history, and those who live here know that if you dig deep enough, you're bound to discover some fascinating secrets.

- Announcement Blog

Meet with Wolfgang, the local librarian, in the center of town and check out werewolf-themed books to unravel truths about Moonwood’s mysterious beasts. Though…everyone in town knows that to find the best secrets, you’ll have to head out into the neighborhood and dig (or explore) a little deeper for long lost books and items.

If that’s not your style, try interacting with the locals. It’s not all about joining a pack. Once you get to know them, Kristopher, Rory, and their pack members will each reveal their own pasts and unique perspectives on werewolf history and philosophy. Even the town’s only non-were denizen has something to share!

- Announcement Blog

Mooncasters are a part of Werewolf lore: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532446376163913730



Lots:


five new lots:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruAsh/status/1532389503717064704

Grimtooth Bar and Bunker, one of the lots built in partnership with community creator James Turner.

- Announcement Blog
https://twitter.com/JamesTurnerYT/status/1532389562399752194

Where pack leader(s?) live is part of the world, not a separate lot: https://twitter.com/SimGuruAsh/status/1532390040839520259


What is the bus bar? Shell + buy item: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532436514931474432


We appear to have a library lot: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1533885676654981120


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BUILD/BUY INCL. GAMEPLAY OBJECTS

Gameplay objects include a normal-size telescope, and there seems to be an associated new death: https://twitter.com/SimGuruConor/status/1532384820340342787

The telescope will include a base game version: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532402915284963330

What is the bus bar? Shell + buy item: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNova/status/1532436514931474432

Some of the roof patterns seen in the trailer are shell-only; others will be in Build mode: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1532744914261291009
Build/Buy has more than is shown in the previews going around:
https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1532740216372375553

Werewolves have a unique plumbob, bassinet, gravestone & urn: https://twitter.com/SimGuruNinja/status/1533917344770101248