Which Supernatural pack should I get?
I'm thinking of getting either Vampires or Realm of Magic but I don't have a clue on which one to buy so I was wondering which one you guys think is best and which you get the most use from! I kinda ...
Forum Discussion
There are a few ways to compare the packs.
Theme/feel of the pack.
It really depends on your personal preference. Do you prefer immortal,blood plasma drinking creatures of the night who can burn to death in the sun or sims with regular needs who can wield wands and brew potions. It is possible to play a 'good' vampire but playing an occult who tries to overcome his bloodthirsty nature isn't the same as playing an occult without the need for plasma in my personal opinion.
The worlds (because they are specifically mentioned by the op)
both worlds have 5 lots and are comparable in size. Both are quiet, remote towns with little to do outside of the lots. The vampire World is dark and gloomy. Glimmerbrook looks really nice, located in the middle of a forest. The houses in Glimmerbrook are badly built but this can easily be fixed by renovating them or downloading renovations from the gallery. Realm of magic additionally offers the 'hidden' magic realm with it's own unique feeling.
Gameplay :
Vampires are more balanced when it comes to the perks. The weeknesses add a real challenge and can help making different kinds of vampires. Vampires are also highly customisable and you can play them with or without a dark form. What I don't like is the sun resistant perk being so high up the perks, you need to play your vampire for a while before they can overcome their weakness for sunlight. Spellcasters also have perks but unlikely vampires your spellcaster can earn all perks and become immune to curses. The spells are also easy to learn.
I really enjoy playing spellcasters but I deliberately make sure I don't overpower them by not unlocking all perks. I also limit the use of the copypasto spell and the plentiful needs potion because they do feel cheaty.
CAS and BB
Both packs offer great items in both CAS and BB. I have a personal weakness for the art nouveau items in RoM but I also use the vampire items a lot in the houses of my sims.
All in all I prefer spellcasters because I am not a big fan of gloomy, dark themes even if the vampire pack has more depth gameplay wise. It is up to you what matters more (theme, gameplay, world) to make up your mind.
Theme/feel of the pack.
It really depends on your personal preference. Do you prefer immortal,
The worlds (because they are specifically mentioned by the op)
both worlds have 5 lots and are comparable in size. Both are quiet, remote towns with little to do outside of the lots. The vampire World is dark and gloomy. Glimmerbrook looks really nice, located in the middle of a forest. The houses in Glimmerbrook are badly built but this can easily be fixed by renovating them or downloading renovations from the gallery. Realm of magic additionally offers the 'hidden' magic realm with it's own unique feeling.
Gameplay :
Vampires are more balanced when it comes to the perks. The weeknesses add a real challenge and can help making different kinds of vampires. Vampires are also highly customisable and you can play them with or without a dark form. What I don't like is the sun resistant perk being so high up the perks, you need to play your vampire for a while before they can overcome their weakness for sunlight. Spellcasters also have perks but unlikely vampires your spellcaster can earn all perks and become immune to curses. The spells are also easy to learn.
I really enjoy playing spellcasters but I deliberately make sure I don't overpower them by not unlocking all perks. I also limit the use of the copypasto spell and the plentiful needs potion because they do feel cheaty.
CAS and BB
Both packs offer great items in both CAS and BB. I have a personal weakness for the art nouveau items in RoM but I also use the vampire items a lot in the houses of my sims.
All in all I prefer spellcasters because I am not a big fan of gloomy, dark themes even if the vampire pack has more depth gameplay wise. It is up to you what matters more (theme, gameplay, world) to make up your mind.
