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?

JoRN1414
5 years ago
Seasons and the way the Sims slip in the mud puddles!! Hilarious! Every single time.
Bearpal64
5 years ago
"joRN1414;c-17351169" wrote:
Seasons and the way the Sims slip in the mud puddles!! Hilarious! Every single time.

I love it! Also watching them slowly walk and then slip and fall in a blizzard xD
therealtacomama
New Spectator
5 years ago
I'd say for me the only reason I got Jungle Adventure was because of it's little discussed-but-much used decor. I use a lot of pre-made lots and more often than not JA was needed to complete the look! So while I never use that pack and only went into the actual world once, I use it's decor every darn day.
atreya33
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"CaptainElsa;c-17354783" wrote:
I'd say for me the only reason I got Jungle Adventure was because of it's little discussed-but-much used decor. I use a lot of pre-made lots and more often than not JA was needed to complete the look! So while I never use that pack and only went into the actual world once, I use it's decor every darn day.

I actually like vacationing in selvadorada but I feel the same about the vampire pack. I rarely play vampires but I use the CAS and BB in every save.
therealtacomama
New Spectator
5 years ago
"Atreya33;c-17355083" wrote:

I actually like vacationing in selvadorada but I feel the same about the vampire pack. I rarely play vampires but I use the CAS and BB in every save.

I'm still trying to collect herbs from Outdoor Adventure so I'm really wringing the towel out of that game pack's usage before I start what will probably take an entire legacy game to discover all of Selvadorada.
Bearpal64
5 years ago
I actually really like Jungle Adventure. I didn't think I would because it's not my thing but I feel it's very well done . It's a vibrant world. The gameplay features are pretty well done and I really like the CAS. I should try the BB more too.
squirreltail15
5 years ago
Underrated features of Vampires (for nice people): The ability to have a 'dark form' opens up WAY more story options than you ever thought possible. Seriously. As does the ability to hunt vampires.

Underrated features of Vampires (for other people): Vampire powers such as Drain Needs and Influence Emotions make it SUPER easy to kill sims on the spot. Like, too easy. I recently played a vampire serial killer and got bored.
Felicity1169
5 years ago
The Scouting that comes with Seasons! It's super fun to collect the badges and actually made me play with a family because it gave kids something to do since they didn't have much in the base game.
Bearpal64
5 years ago
"SquirrelTail15;c-17365431" wrote:
Underrated features of Vampires (for nice people): The ability to have a 'dark form' opens up WAY more story options than you ever thought possible. Seriously. As does the ability to hunt vampires.

Underrated features of Vampires (for other people): Vampire powers such as Drain Needs and Influence Emotions make it SUPER easy to kill sims on the spot. Like, too easy. I recently played a vampire serial killer and got bored.

Wait... You can hunt vampires?
loveceres
5 years ago
Beekeeping box from seasons. I never play gardening sims because it takes so long for plants to evolve to perfect. Not only does it evolve plants faster, I enjoy the animation when bees pollinate all my plants at one go. Also fun to watch when you order the bees to go attack or impress someone. Makes my sim feel like a nature magic user.