I'm planning on buying an additional pack today, and I can't decide which to score this round. Here's what I currently own...ExpansionsDiscover UniversityIsland LivingSeasonsCats & DogsGet TogetherGet to WorkGameJungle AdventureParenthoodDine OutStuffToddlerFitnessBowling NightSpookyCool KitchenRomantic GardenBonus question: What's your thoughts on Moschimo? I really don't know what that one is all about.And the reasons I'm mostly interested in those mentioned in the poll..Outdoor Retreat: Mostly for the plants. I'm building a garden. I'm concerned they will include this in a bundle later and I'll miss out on the savings.Realm of Magic: For the plants, powers, and it just sounds cool and fun. Concerned it will be included in a bundle later.Strangerville: Plants and the story sounds fun. Concerned it will be included in a bundle later.Backyard, Perfect Patio, Laundry Day: I bought Island Living solo, and then they released it in a bundle with these, so buying them separate doesn't concern me so I might as well. Laundry Day seems interesting.Kids Room, My First Pet, Digital Deluxe: Kids room is the one I really want, as I'm planning to have another kid, but it will likely be included in some sort of bundle later. I don't think the Digital Deluxe will be available in a bundle outside of with the base game, which I already own, so I included it. My First Pet I don't think will be included in a bundle outside of the one it's already with, Cats & Dogs, which I already own so I included it. Also, might be fun to give my new kid a hamster. Not interested in Get Famous, Vampires, Vintage Glamour, City Living, Spa Day, Luxury Party, and Movie Hangout, due to these being parts of bundles I plan to purchase together at a later date.

Considering i don't have realm of magic and strangerville and i don't know what Deluxe upgrade is... i stay with only 2 options, either outdoor retreat or B+PP+LD... from those, i would choose outdoor retreat. It gives you the herbalist skill, you can do herbal remedies that can be of use in selvadorada. Also the tents... and the vacation world. Sims can camp or rent a cabin.. Bb is also one of the favourites imo. You can always change the world. I have added a restaurant and a spa (spa day gp)... Anyway Backyard, Perfect Patio, and Laundry day are all cool too. But i think you get more with outdoor retreat

I would recomend Kids room, Realm Of Magic, Backyard and Perfect Patio

I'd buy Realm of Magic to be honest, but that's just my own biased opinion :D however, Outdoor Retreat would be great as well if you just want it for the plants, because the whole pack has basically no other gameplay besides the herbalism skill. Also, since you have seasons, it'll probably rain a lot in Granite Falls from my experience at least. StrangerVille can be fun as well, though doesn't have any replayability and you can't play the town normally without completing the story first (unless you use mods). The stuff packs are all basically useless, I still don't know why I even wanted any of them. Out of those you've listed however, I'd buy laundry day simply because it got some great bb stuff. Don't expect too much from the gameplay aspect though. I prefer TS3s laundry, which was just a side feature in two expansions, over TS4s laundry any day.Just don't buy My First Pet unless it's on sale for like 2$. Anything else would be a huge rip off.

"telmarina;c-17452423" wrote:i don't know what Deluxe upgrade is."The Sims 4" can be purchased as a "The Sims 4: Digital Deluxe Edition" for a bit more money. The Digital Deluxe Upgrade gives you all the items that came with the edition which include...Hats that effect the Sim's emotionEnergized Owl HatInspired Chicken HatFlirty Cow HatHysterical Tiger HatDazed Bear HatSad Panda HatAngry Lion HatClothing that do nothing besides look cool, I guessShine On Men’s SuitGlitter & AbsBig Hat of ShameStar-Spangled GlassesSwallowtail TuxTake the Plunge Formal DressGrim Reaper HoodGrim Reaper CostumeHot Diggity Dog HatHot Diggity Dog CostumeCappy the Clown CapConfetti the Clown CostumeJust Clownin’ Clown ShoesHappy Clown FacepaintWhy the Sad Facepaint?Buy ModeFlaming Tiki BarAnti-Balloon BalloonsSitting Pretty White ChairsStream Me Up Party DecorationsYin & Yang Circular RugLet There Be Light! Laser ShowWhite All Night Dining TablesFood & DrinksFlaming Zesty SaltSea of FireHot and SmokyHamburger CakeTaco CasseroleBlack and White CookiesBlack & White CakeWhite & Black CakeSalt and Pepper Shrimp CocktailZebra FizzBuffalo Wing TeaSocial EventsBlack and White BashIncognito Costume Party

@beadierturtle cool! Thank you, didn't knew about this.

What pack(s) should I score today?

12 Replies

texxx78
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Considering i don't have realm of magic and strangerville and i don't know what Deluxe upgrade is... i stay with only 2 options, either outdoor retreat or B+PP+LD... from those, i would choose outdoor retreat. It gives you the herbalist skill, you can do herbal remedies that can be of use in selvadorada. Also the tents... and the vacation world. Sims can camp or rent a cabin.. Bb is also one of the favourites imo. You can always change the world. I have added a restaurant and a spa (spa day gp)... Anyway Backyard, Perfect Patio, and Laundry day are all cool too. But i think you get more with outdoor retreat
marianlarsen
New Ace
6 years ago
I would recomend Kids room, Realm Of Magic, Backyard and Perfect Patio
Huiiie_17
6 years ago
I'd buy Realm of Magic to be honest, but that's just my own biased opinion :D however, Outdoor Retreat would be great as well if you just want it for the plants, because the whole pack has basically no other gameplay besides the herbalism skill. Also, since you have seasons, it'll probably rain a lot in Granite Falls from my experience at least. StrangerVille can be fun as well, though doesn't have any replayability and you can't play the town normally without completing the story first (unless you use mods). The stuff packs are all basically useless, I still don't know why I even wanted any of them. Out of those you've listed however, I'd buy laundry day simply because it got some great bb stuff. Don't expect too much from the gameplay aspect though. I prefer TS3s laundry, which was just a side feature in two expansions, over TS4s laundry any day.
Just don't buy My First Pet unless it's on sale for like 2$. Anything else would be a huge rip off.
beadierturtle
6 years ago
"telmarina;c-17452423" wrote:
i don't know what Deluxe upgrade is.

"The Sims 4" can be purchased as a "The Sims 4: Digital Deluxe Edition" for a bit more money. The Digital Deluxe Upgrade gives you all the items that came with the edition which include...

Hats that effect the Sim's emotion
Energized Owl Hat
Inspired Chicken Hat
Flirty Cow Hat
Hysterical Tiger Hat
Dazed Bear Hat
Sad Panda Hat
Angry Lion Hat

Clothing that do nothing besides look cool, I guess
Shine On Men’s Suit
Glitter & Abs
Big Hat of Shame
Star-Spangled Glasses
Swallowtail Tux
Take the Plunge Formal Dress
Grim Reaper Hood
Grim Reaper Costume
Hot Diggity Dog Hat
Hot Diggity Dog Costume
Cappy the Clown Cap
Confetti the Clown Costume
Just Clownin’ Clown Shoes
Happy Clown Facepaint
Why the Sad Facepaint?

Buy Mode
Flaming Tiki Bar
Anti-Balloon Balloons
Sitting Pretty White Chairs
Stream Me Up Party Decorations
Yin & Yang Circular Rug
Let There Be Light! Laser Show
White All Night Dining Tables

Food & Drinks
Flaming Zesty Salt
Sea of Fire
Hot and Smoky
Hamburger Cake
Taco Casserole
Black and White Cookies
Black & White Cake
White & Black Cake
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Cocktail
Zebra Fizz
Buffalo Wing Tea

Social Events
Black and White Bash
Incognito Costume Party
texxx78
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
@beadierturtle cool! Thank you, didn't knew about this.
LiELF
Legend
6 years ago
I have a blast with Realm of Magic and I've made a bazillion different kinds of Spellcasters like a Voodoo Mambo, classic Hecate, Dr. Strange, glam witch, rebel street mage, and even Fairies. (There's actually a magic wand with a star on the end, which works for that. :D )

It also comes with two small worlds, and I love hanging out in the magic realm. I just think it's a really fun pack. I only wish it had been bigger.

I would recommend StrangerVille second, if you want to mix things up a bit. The town is really unique and the "strangeness" is fun and interesting. I haven't even completed the quest yet because I just enjoy playing around in a weird town, lol.
Admiral8Q
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Of those, I recommend outdoor retreat. I have used the items, clothing, traits and skills from it alot! Although I haven't done anything in Granite Falls, but that whole world is sitting there for me. ;) For off-the-grid and plant stuff, it's really good.

If you're looking for a whole new game, then Realm of Magic. It gives a new species, spellcasters. A new world plus the magic realm which I haven't visited yet. It's probably like the alien planet that I also haven't visited yet, lol!
simsimsere
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
Are the bundles really that much better deal than the sale price that it should be worried over? Also you know you can build your own bundle with any EP, GP and SP?

I voted outdoor retreat because you get the tent and with that you can go camping anywhere. Maybe even camp and wait for plants to grow.
SEREFRAS
Legend
6 years ago
Get Famous for the costumes, hair & objects

Movie Hangout for the décor, build mode & furniture

Vintage Glamour for the beautiful CAS & Objects.
Magnezones
6 years ago
Out of the ones listed, Realm of Magic. Very easy choice imo. Adds the most interesting gameplay, if you're into that sort of thing.

I recommend against Strangerville and Outdoor retreat. Once you've messed around with them for a couple hours, I find there's little to actually do with them. I found there's no good reason to want to do the Strangerville story more than once but maybe that's just me.

Out of the ones not listed; City Living is probably the easiest to recommend. It adds a lot of little cool things, and fits into pretty much any play style, and you can keep doing the stuff in it over and over again and it never really gets dull.

I think Get Famous and Vampires are better than City Living personally, but if you're not into the themes they offer, they're not much good.

Spa Day is one I'm mixed on. I recommend it in that it fits into regular gameplay and you can keep going back to it. I recommend against it in that it's a glorified stuff pack.

As for the stuff packs you mentioned...

I don't buy stuff packs and the ones I have I got because I got them as bundles, which are Laundry Day and Bowling Night. Laundry Day is good if you're into family gameplay mainly. I don't recommend against it, but I barely use it. I just got the stuff packs with the most actual gameplay as, as I said, I got them bundled. It was cheaper.

Whilst I haven't played it myself, hard recommend against My First Pets and Kids Room Stuff on the pure basis that they should've been part of Cats & Dogs and Parenthood respectively. Don't fund EAs money grabbing.

Can't talk about any of the others though.