What if we get Werewolves and it requires Cats and Dogs?

I see no reason why they would do this. If a full wolf form was to be included as part of a Werewolf pack, there’s nothing stopping them adding a single mesh design for it to base game so that it was functional. It wouldn’t take anything away from C&D, as it would be a single mesh form, as compared to the numerous possibilities available in C&D which can also be customized and mixed and matched.

A full wolf form for a werewolf is not going to function the same way a dog from C&D would anyway. One is a “disguise” for a sim lifestate and would be controllable. The other is a pet that the player customized but cannot control.

Two separate things that may share similar visual assets and animations, but vastly different in play.

Many simgurus have stated in many different livestreams that you don't need a certain pack for another pack. So this will never be the case, don't worry :)

I doubt it. If werowolves ever come it wouldn't require another pack.

This isn't my playstyle though I don't mind sharing the game as long as occults aren't forced on me. (No, I didn't buy supernatural content and then complain about supernatural occurrences but I prefer toggling or player-triggered generation of events because I do sometimes play with "almost occult" elements.

Anyway, for some reason, I think this will come with 1980's themed stuff like "Thriller" and maybe with more stuff for teens. I guess that's because those are the stereotypes I usually have about werewolves.

I know that a lot of people want them so I'm happy to see them being made as long as there is enough non-supernatural content for players like me. Yes, I dislike it when people claim that there has been enough non-supernatural content. I'm happy to co-exist with supernatural players as long as there is not an expectation that realistic content shouldn't get made anymore.

"Sigzy05;c-17348887" wrote:
Why would it be required? They aren't connected.

Because C&D has create-a-pet, so in order to customize a wolf form for your sim (as a third form, with the hybrid form being part of the base Werewolf pack) you need to be able to access the create-a-pet features from Cats and Dogs - specifically for dogs.

I own Cats & Dogs. But regardless, I don't think I'd want to HAVE both.

I do think that if you can turn into an animal, the graphics from Cats & Dogs will come in handy, but I don't think you'll NEED them. Will you be able to customise your wolf form anyway?

"Loanet;c-17349169" wrote:
I own Cats & Dogs. But regardless, I don't think I'd want to HAVE both.

I do think that if you can turn into an animal, the graphics from Cats & Dogs will come in handy, but I don't think you'll NEED them. Will you be able to customise your wolf form anyway?

The idea that I'm exploring is that while you'd have a hybrid man-wolf form as part of the Werewolf pack that you can customize, having a full wolf form needs Cats and Dogs. They spun the numbers and that was what they decided to cut to otherwise give us a (hypothetical) perfect pack.

@DaWaterRat - you wouldn't need to buy Cats & Dogs - they could just borrow some of the code. I seriously doubt that EA is going to dare to pull another My First Pet - well, not for a Game Pack, anyway.

"DaWaterRat;c-17349095" wrote:
Oh, my idea is that you do get an anthropomorphic wolf-man form as part of the base Werewolf pack. Getting the full wolf form would be more like a bonus for those who have Cats and Dogs. The pack works without it, but it's a pretty significant bonus.

Oh, I see! That's an interesting idea. I actually wouldn't mind that at all then. I own all packs though so it wouldn't really make a difference to me. I would be pleased to have both options and just happy to finally have werewolves. I do still feel C&D shouldn't be necessary to make full use of the pack though.

I hope they upgrade Cat & Dogs.
We could have werewolves, Panther People, Hawkgirl, Hawkman & Shapeshifters.