What packs are your must haves?
I’ve built up my game a fair amount with all three pack types (but still do have a lot of unowned content for sure), and recently have added even more since my new computer has so much more storage th...
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I play with just about everything and there are just a few packs that I really don't use that much.
Must haves:
- Seasons - Very immersive across the worlds. Summer is my favorite season but I like the passage of time and different holidays.
- Cats & Dogs - The game would be empty without this for me. Yes, I know that the pets are a little clingy but they add to each household. Amazing world = Brindleton Bay.
- Discover University - I like having the differentiation of sims who went to university and those who didn't. I do tend to play more academic sims but I time the scheduling of the semester so that they always have a weekend and so even the most studious sims end up with some time to relax or socialize. I try to give them enough research & debate skill early so that they can do homework faster. I've started having some of them work on it in high school.
- Spa Day / Dine Out - Dine Out needs a patch but it's important to me to have community lots to go to. Bowling is also sort of in this category.
- Island Living - Gorgeous world and water sports
- Snowy Escape - I'd like to see more in the pack but yes, I think it adds needed extra hobbies to the game.
- Jungle Adventure - This was well done IMO.
- StrangerVille - It's zany but I enjoy having this quirky small town world with its odd ball characters.
- Get Famous - The acting career is necessary, also I'll admit that some spaces like the gym are beautiful. It just needed a bit bigger world.
- Parenthood - I'll admit that this adds to the differentiation of children as they grow up. Having different parenting styles is helpful.
- Eco Lifestyle - For the Cas/BB and world. Also, having the families recognize each other more after the grown up children move out is important.
There are other packs that enjoy but they are less essential to my gameplay. The only ones I barely use are My First Pet Stuff and Luxury Party both of which I got on sale. I don't have Batuu.
Must haves:
- Seasons - Very immersive across the worlds. Summer is my favorite season but I like the passage of time and different holidays.
- Cats & Dogs - The game would be empty without this for me. Yes, I know that the pets are a little clingy but they add to each household. Amazing world = Brindleton Bay.
- Discover University - I like having the differentiation of sims who went to university and those who didn't. I do tend to play more academic sims but I time the scheduling of the semester so that they always have a weekend and so even the most studious sims end up with some time to relax or socialize. I try to give them enough research & debate skill early so that they can do homework faster. I've started having some of them work on it in high school.
- Spa Day / Dine Out - Dine Out needs a patch but it's important to me to have community lots to go to. Bowling is also sort of in this category.
- Island Living - Gorgeous world and water sports
- Snowy Escape - I'd like to see more in the pack but yes, I think it adds needed extra hobbies to the game.
- Jungle Adventure - This was well done IMO.
- StrangerVille - It's zany but I enjoy having this quirky small town world with its odd ball characters.
- Get Famous - The acting career is necessary, also I'll admit that some spaces like the gym are beautiful. It just needed a bit bigger world.
- Parenthood - I'll admit that this adds to the differentiation of children as they grow up. Having different parenting styles is helpful.
- Eco Lifestyle - For the Cas/BB and world. Also, having the families recognize each other more after the grown up children move out is important.
There are other packs that enjoy but they are less essential to my gameplay. The only ones I barely use are My First Pet Stuff and Luxury Party both of which I got on sale. I don't have Batuu.
