I’d like Sims to have more depth in backstories inc. family dynasties, secrets, scandals & interconnecting plots. A more dystopian game where there is capacity for drama, tragedy & anger amongst the happiness. Teen rated - but juicier! The kind of things we see on soap operas and TV shows. I know there’s amazing mods but It’s a Teen rated game (with I suspect an older audience demographic than EA believes) so I’d like real life issues added. Teen pregnancy, disabilities, murder, violence, surrogacy, trauma, illness etc. Nothing graphic obviously though Just to add, I don’t want to suddenly change the game to 18+ or anything but I’m sure they could make the game less childish, adding more realism whilst sticking within age appropriate guidelines. Also, having the ability to ‘turn off’ more serious/ triggering play styles too!

"AlexSimmerman;d-980240" wrote:I’d like Sims to have more depth in backstories inc. family dynasties, secrets, scandals & interconnecting plots. A more dystopian game where there is capacity for drama, tragedy & anger amongst the happiness. Teen rated - but juicier! The kind of things we see on soap operas and TV shows. I know there’s amazing mods but It’s a Teen rated game (with I suspect an older audience demographic than EA believes) so I’d like real life issues added. Teen pregnancy, disabilities, murder, violence, surrogacy, trauma, illness etc. Nothing graphic obviously though Just to add, I don’t want to suddenly change the game to 18+ or anything but I’m sure they could make the game less childish, adding more realism whilst sticking within age appropriate guidelines. Also, having the ability to ‘turn off’ more serious/ triggering play styles too!Never going to happen.

Yeah, TS4 is really what you make of it with your own imagination right now.

Without a memory system and the joke they call emotions all drama in this game has to be staged because it simply does not play out and even when a Sim cries in bed its forgotten never to be remembered again. I really don't see real life issues like violence and murder ever happening they would not even add in staking vampires so there is no chance of any violence to a Sim besides being burned alive by fire because that is acceptable.

The potential for violence is already in the game--you can fight someone, over and over if you wish.As far as the other stuff goes, I think I'd have to disagree. I already see too much of that stuff in news headlines, I really don't want to see it emulated in the game. I see that as more of a GTA V type of environment

"ChadSims2;c-17625005" wrote:all drama in this game has to be staged because it simply does not play outMy experience is quite different, so your statement does not apply to everyone's game.

Where are the storylines, plots, scandals & drama?

Fluteline24
New Spectator
5 years ago
"AlexSimmerman;d-980240" wrote:
I’d like Sims to have more depth in backstories inc. family dynasties, secrets, scandals & interconnecting plots. A more dystopian game where there is capacity for drama, tragedy & anger amongst the happiness. Teen rated - but juicier! The kind of things we see on soap operas and TV shows.

I know there’s amazing mods but It’s a Teen rated game (with I suspect an older audience demographic than EA believes) so I’d like real life issues added. Teen pregnancy, disabilities, murder, violence, surrogacy, trauma, illness etc. Nothing graphic obviously though

Just to add, I don’t want to suddenly change the game to 18+ or anything but I’m sure they could make the game less childish, adding more realism whilst sticking within age appropriate guidelines. Also, having the ability to ‘turn off’ more serious/ triggering play styles too!

Never going to happen.
CelesteBabyy
5 years ago
Yeah, TS4 is really what you make of it with your own imagination right now.
ChadSims2
Seasoned Novice
5 years ago
Without a memory system and the joke they call emotions all drama in this game has to be staged because it simply does not play out and even when a Sim cries in bed its forgotten never to be remembered again. I really don't see real life issues like violence and murder ever happening they would not even add in staking vampires so there is no chance of any violence to a Sim besides being burned alive by fire because that is acceptable.
NateWhiplash
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
The potential for violence is already in the game--you can fight someone, over and over if you wish.

As far as the other stuff goes, I think I'd have to disagree. I already see too much of that stuff in news headlines, I really don't want to see it emulated in the game. I see that as more of a GTA V type of environment
Nindigo79
Seasoned Novice
5 years ago
"ChadSims2;c-17625005" wrote:
all drama in this game has to be staged because it simply does not play out

My experience is quite different, so your statement does not apply to everyone's game.
mogshaz
5 years ago
There is mild violence and you can murder sims (death by laughing, pufferfish, etc) but the game gives little to no feedback other than some vague moodlets.
ArcherDK
5 years ago
Sims 4 is an EXCELLENT medium to express creativity and create stories. Does it have one of it's own? Not so much.
NawiTheCore
5 years ago
"BoergeAarg61;c-17625040" wrote:
Play more households, then. The free will of sims has plenty of capacity for drama, tragedy and anger. When playing more households in one save, they are more likely to interact on their own.

Not in The Sims 4. Autonomy is deeply broken. They barely do what you ask them to do, let alone interesting things on their own. I don't know what game are you playing, but Sims in 4 are as boring as they get. All they do is kiss each other on the cheek, watch TV and take care of their needs (sometimes).
logionX
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
You have to use mods if you want to make that in the sims 4.

The gurus have commented that they might be interested in doing disabilities, but apart from that they don't seem to be interested in adding any serious actions or consequences in their life simulator despite the game being rated T for teen (like Apex Legends or Fortnite) and featuring people burning and drowning to death.
Anonymous
5 years ago
"ArcherDK;c-17625080" wrote:
Sims 4 is an EXCELLENT medium to express creativity and create stories. Does it have one of it's own? Not so much.

I use the game as a character creation tool/sketchpad and while it does not have a story of its own, you can create your own stories. It just takes planning and sadly, mods.