Similar to a "Did you know" thread but more of a hey let's be positive about the Sims 4 while also showcasing some lesser known game play features or neat things that Simmers might not know about or missed or even forgotten about. 😋

I learned from other simmers on this forum that ear buds from fitness stuff are a GREAT way to keep fun up while your sim is doing other things! Should have been using them all this time! :D

"iliekponiez;c-17334836" wrote:I learned from other simmers on this forum that ear buds from fitness stuff are a GREAT way to keep fun up while your sim is doing other things! Should have been using them all this time! :DYes! Exactly and it's also a pretty good representation of the multi tasking that the Sims 4 touted as an improved feature for this generation of Sims games.

Some underrated feature I think get overlooked is in the Movie Hangout pack.A lot would think oh just sims being able to watch some movies and the like, but it surprisingly has a bit more depth to it. Since, it makes me feel sims have likes and dislikes of things based on their traits. Which will contribute to if they liked the movie or not. You can even declare to another sim (much like a preference of weather) what your favorite genre of movie is. So they can have preferences for genres of movies (and will even autonomously look at their favorite genre).Like for example if you have a sim with the Hates Children trait they're not going to like looking at kid and family oriented movies. From being angry to just being bored of it.Romantic sims? They'll enjoy romance movies. :)

Yes Movie Hangout Stuff has lots of neat things like that! It adds a little depth to Sims and it's much appreciated. I like that can choose to watch movies with groups of people. The selection of movies is pretty good too.

Seconding the earbuds. They are especially useful in university I've found. Listen to them whilst studying and on the way to/from class on the long journey. You can cram in lots of studying and do basically nothing fun aside from listening to them if you want to, it's great. I'm wondering if you could get away with doing the same in GTW careers. Making non-fun things fun by using them.

What are some underrated features of your favorite packs?

Bearpal64
6 years ago
"netney52;c-17336857" wrote:
Using the bird feeder for bird watching from backyard stuff (I think it’s backyard) especially for my outdoor/nature sims I send them bird watching quite a lot and it’s very handy for granite falls as it adds to the whole outdoor nature hiking holiday for them. It’s one of my favourite items in the game.

Lately I've been using the bird feeder and chimes from Backyard Stuff I had completely forgotten about them hahaha. The chimes add a nice ambience and also a nice moodlet too. You can customize their tone too which is cool.
FantasyTalesRUs
6 years ago
I like having vampires; give them the weakness of Day Phobia and give them the 'never tense' aspiration award makes life easier for them and me
netney52
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Bearpal64;c-17336891" wrote:
"netney52;c-17336857" wrote:
Using the bird feeder for bird watching from backyard stuff (I think it’s backyard) especially for my outdoor/nature sims I send them bird watching quite a lot and it’s very handy for granite falls as it adds to the whole outdoor nature hiking holiday for them. It’s one of my favourite items in the game.

Lately I've been using the bird feeder and chimes from Backyard Stuff I had completely forgotten about them hahaha. The chimes add a nice ambience and also a nice moodlet too. You can customize their tone too which is cool.

I also use the wind chimes too in a lot of my builds especially in sulani. I love a lot of the backyard stuff and gameplay that come with the pack. Personally I think it’s an underrated stuff pack
RouenSims
Seasoned Traveler
6 years ago
The bicycles in Discover University build fun really quickly. One cool thing I learned about bicycles is that, when your Sim is working at the lab and needs to collect objects from the surrounding land, using the bicycle greatly reduces the amount of time it takes. So your Sim has more time to improve their work performance and get those promotions!

One of my favorite objects is the controversial talking toilet. It can do so many things for your Sims! For example, if they are short on time, they can use the toilet and improve their hygiene at the same time. If they are lonely, they can talk to their toilet friend. :) The toilets even provide massages and improve focus!
Bearpal64
6 years ago
"netney52;c-17337774" wrote:

I also use the wind chimes too in a lot of my builds especially in sulani. I love a lot of the backyard stuff and gameplay that come with the pack. Personally I think it’s an underrated stuff pack

You are so right! Backyard Stuff is definitely an underrated pack! It's funny when I first saw it I was like yup the slip and slides those look so awesome! And I'm like the rest is cool. I have barely used the slip and slides at all and I've been using the bird feeders and chimes a lot more. The furniture and CAS are definitely great too.

Time for me to think about another pack hahaha.
TTNcreates
Rising Novice
6 years ago
Soccer ball You can build relationships gain fun and level fitness at the same time. You can also become famous if u jughle long enough:)
Bearpal64
6 years ago
"kostasmpi;c-17338496" wrote:
Soccer ball You can build relationships gain fun and level fitness at the same time. You can also become famous if u jughle long enough:)

The way they animated the soccer ball makes me reminisce about the hacky-sack from Sims 2 University. That was a great way to have fun and build social and relationships.
Bearpal64
6 years ago
The tents from Outdoor Retreat. They are so versatile from being something to use at home for campouts, homeless Sims or just vagabond Sims not living in homes but living off the land. Jungle Adventure too. You can read a guide, relax, nap, sleep or woohoo in them. I think you can also hangout in them also if you have a group of friends or family.

I'm not sure if Seasons affect them though. And lastly they haven't been cloned or reused in any way so they are a fairly unique object in that respect also :)
Simmingal
Hero
5 years ago
I wouldn't call these my favourite packs but i think I really need to remind people

1. get together comes with arcade game thingy even if it is mega big i totally missed that myself and only noticed like year later that it exists o_o

2. garlic wreaths in vampires pack cause they cute and i just realized I never made one

3. aaaand for stuff pack I could remind people that fitness stuff also has workout via tv which is neat as heck

bonus: JA rumbasim is the cutest dance style and idk why people keep ignoring it exists who cares about exploring jungle when you can rumbasim
mickimagnum
5 years ago
Vampires: When I'm out hunting on a vampire character, I will often chat up my victim Sim in public space then use the "Chat Here" option to lure my victim to a more private space. If you end up accidentally bringing more than one person, I'll use the vampire command trait to force the unwanted person to leave. That way you can feed without negatively affecting relationships with any nearby Sims.