No, I won’t be. It looks a great pack and I’m looking forward to getting it one day (even if it’s full of bugs), but I never buy packs at full price so I’ll wait for a sale - after I’ve got Werewolves and High School Years.
Personally, I’m not a fan of modern city worlds in the sims, I have a preference for sleepy towns, small harbors and remote, outlandish or otherworldly places - then again, we don’t really know what San Sequoia actually looks like. The world’s general layout remains a mystery to me.
I’m also the opposite of a family player - at least in the traditional sims sort of sense, whatever that means… 100 babies? Legacies? Family challenges? - but I DID notice some cool features that certainly piqued my interest. For me it is easy to find inspiration in details and gameplay features that have nothing to do with the initial theme. Question is, can I make them work in a way that suits my play style, or will they become a hinderance or turn out to be utterly useless? I definitely need to see the pack in action. Hopefully the upcoming live stream will give me a better idea of what to expect.
Based on what I’ve seen in the trailer, I’d be interested in the following features, but I also have many questions:
Upright piano - This has been on my wish list since the start of TS4. I’m currently using CC and although it’s pretty good, I’m aiming for less CC in my game.
Sleeping bags - I’m an adventure player. My military / survival troops and explorers need bags to sleep in. I hope the footprint of a sleeping bag isn’t too large. From what I’ve seen in the trailer, it looks doable!
The ability to carry a bebe around in one of those backpacks. We’ve got a long journey ahead of us bebe and the mighty gods in Selvadorada require a wee sacrifice. Don’t act all cute. Also, I hope sims can carry them while rock climbing…
More Tabletop games and jigsaw puzzles.
Auld lady headscarf for my evil auld hag.
Skin details such as moles, birthmarks and liver spots.
I like the fact that sims can build a treehouse, however, I already built treehouses myself so I’m not sure how this new object will enhance my gameplay, except for being able to use the bell, the slide and the fireman’s pole. I need more info. Can sims sleep in it? Can sims pull pranks? Is there a pirate themed one? I’ve only seen a princess castle and a space themed version. I might need 10 of these treehouses on one lot for my Neversulani Lost Boys.
I have other questions too:
binoculars- are they a buyable gameplay item and are they restricted to kids, or available for kids and up?
Can kids ride their bikes as a group? Can a kid fall off their bike if they ? at riding bikes? Can kids push each other off a bike? I need drama.
How deep and meaningful is family gameplay REALLY? I need drama, but it can’t be intrusive.
What is base-game update and what is pack exclusive? I know infants will be basegame but what else? The Chemistry system?
What is world exclusive? I need freedom and wouldn’t be too happy if certain activities were to be restricted to one world.
The stuffed fairy bear: Will the stuffed fairy bear come alive when a kid looses a tooth? If so, will Hairy Fairy Bear be able to do other stuff, such as fight the monster under the bed or pull pranks on the kid’s bullies? With the new system, can kids or any sim have actual bullies?
No canes for the auld folks, no?
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Will we get fairies and horses in the future?
Grim reaper career and a way to manage the dead e.g. cemetery lot?
"SimplyJen;c-18225422" wrote: For anyone pre ordering for the bonus items be mindful of where you purchase.
This promotional offer expires April 27, 2023. Valid for new purchases of The Sims™ 4 Growing Together Expansion Pack (“Product”) from the Origin Store (origin.com), the EA app (www.ea.com/ea-app) or participating retailers. Redeem code for packaged Product by April 27, 2024 to receive bonus content. Bonus content will be automatically entitled for digital Product. Offer has no cash value and may not be substituted, exchanged, or sold for cash, goods, or services. May not be combined with other offers or prepaid card redeemable for the applicable content unless expressly authorized by EA. Customer is responsible for applicable sales tax. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Requires The Sims 4 & all game updates. For PC, see minimum system requirements for the pack. Internet connection, EA account, acceptance of EA User Agreement (terms.ea.com) and Privacy & Cookie Policy (privacy.ea.com), registration with single-use product code, and applicable platform account may be required to play and access online features & bonus content. Installation of the Origin Client (origin.com/download) or EA app (ea.com/ea-app) may be required for the PC product. Age restrictions apply. See o.ea.com/ea/child-access and applicable platform account for details. Mandatory content updates may be downloaded automatically, require additional storage, incur bandwidth usage fees, and require an additional purchase to access. EA may retire online features with 30 day notice at ea.com/service-updates. See final product details at ea.com/legal, if and when available.
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This happens every preorder bonus. I see a lot of upset people buying from unauthorized sellers getting the game but not the bonus content.
I can only assume that CDKeys would not fall in the 'participating retailers' bracket. :D In which case I am not sure. I rarely buy any packs full price so I need to think if it is worth it for 3 items.
I assume there will be other baby carriers in the game without the preorder? Seems unfair if not.
I'll get it but I really need more information to decide on when I'll buy this pack. I'm more interested in the adult and elder interactions than the baby stuff. I've only preordered a couple of packs: Cottage Country Living and Werewolves.
Since the Bonus content isn't tied to a release date purchase, I may wait till after it comes out to see how buggy it will be. If the bugs are truly horrendous I may skip the bonus stuff (although I like the treehouse) and wait for a sale.
