What is it with bathrooms?

I think they aren't very interested in the building/furnishing aspect of creating a world. I get the feeling from EA's premade residential lots that they just want to finish that task to get it over with. It's a shame that they don't put more effort into their creations though, most players don't build and rely on premade lots for their gameplay.

Yeah. Even with base game items you can make a decent well thought out starter.

"Scarbo27;c-16978093" wrote:
I think they aren't very interested in the building/furnishing aspect of creating a world. I get the feeling from EA's premade residential lots that they just want to finish that task to get it over with. It's a shame that they don't put more effort into their creations though, most players don't build and rely on premade lots for their gameplay.

Yeah plus I’m sure they completely excuse it with, “the gallery has many options.” ?

If they actually built lots, they might understand some of their 'builder' players more, and some of our woes - and realise we need more new furniture per pack to keep homes looking original inside as well as out.

I know it's just a job to them, but they need to stay in touch with gamers.

I personally don’t get it. Find a couple lowly interns with halfway decent building skills and dedicate them to crafting the new world and its sims. If they can’t find someone in-house, outsource it to one of the talented community creators who actually give a shit.

I’ve read in the past that the lots are kept so minimal because they want to ensure all computers, regardless of their specs, can run the lots well. I can understand why that would be a concern for them; I just don’t understand the massive builds with crazy-big rooms. I can’t imagine those being much easier for lower-grade PCs to run. :lol:

I wish they’d try to color-coordinate things better, center objects; even place a few plants here and there to add some color. Nowadays, I’m starting to suspect the reason the lots are even more barren than usual is because they may be throwing their builds together last-minute.

I am certain the lots are kept simple so that people may alter and change them around themselves. The furniture seems to be nothing more than a guideline, a starting point. I have seen this complaint with StrangerVille a lot and it confuses me. Do people actually care about the houses in the game? Most people simply demolish them, others build around them, and some just replace them without even looking at them.

I have never looked at a house and been like, “Wow, I wish this house had _____”. I can just add it myself if I desire or do what I want. They have said multiple times that they do not want to dictate how people play.

Also, the lots have to be somewhat simple for those with low-budget computers. Each item increases demand that is needed by the game and if you open a lot with hundreds of items, it can really strain some computers.

In the end, does it really matter? I just watched lilsimsie whine – yes, whine – about this issue for twenty minutes. I just cannot fathom how a house being copy-pasted or lacklustre in furniture is worthy enough to bother you when you can spend five minutes and fix it up.

As for the bathrooms, a lot of mansions, manors, and estates often have more bathrooms than bedrooms. A friend of mine had six bathrooms in a three bedroom house.

"NoTalent;c-16978386" wrote:
Do people actually care about the houses in the game? Most people simply demolish them, others build around them, and some just replace them without even looking at them.

If that’s the case, it’s probably because they’re rubbish, with poorly thought out floor plans, and no consideration at all given to color coordination and cohesive style. If the prebuilt houses were well done, more people would like them and they’d be less inclined to demolish them. It sure would make my life a lot easier not having to overhaul everything.

Meh, base game plus one pack isnt all that. I'd prefer empty shells to be honest.

It's been a long time since I used a premade home other than the GP vacation lots. I don't mind them keeping it simple. I will say I liked a few features in some of the builds. There's Jungle Bungalow in Jungle Adventure that is built like a 1.5 story home with a deck on one side on the second floor. It also had curved patios and the pool. I really liked the layout on that place, and currently I'm building 1.5 story homes with functional lofts and spare rooms upstairs.

There's also the really small home in Oasis Springs (Raffia Quinta) that had a nice layout for a small place. The only changes I've made to that lot when I play it is flip the kitchen so the entrance faces the dining room, and then add stairs to the rear patio.

Getting back to the OP. Lots of larger homes or multi level homes will have more bathrooms than bedrooms. I've made a three-story condo for San Myshuno and it had four bathrooms and only three bedrooms. One on the entry level that had a garage and entry way, a second one on the second floor where the living and dining areas are, and then two bedrooms upstairs. The master had its own bathroom, and the other bedrooms shared one in the hallway. It might sound crazy, but a condo I almost bought had a layout similar to this.