Speaking of TS2 here: Relax after a trying day of work and commuting, writing complex stories with illustrations, sort of like doing graphic novels (am also a writer, though not my main occupation), building all sorts of things that TS4 can't even imagine. Recently finished a functioning heliport, turned Pleasantview into a Victorian town, and other fun stuff. Will try TS4 from time to time, but it just can't hold my attention due to its shallowness, and the Florida swamp's worth of bugs kills off any remaining interest. No, I don't use mods/CC. The game has been plagued since before launch with: bad concept, poor engineering/construction, worse implementation, and greedy marketing. TS2 shines as the radiant gem, imperfect, but it runs well and you can do anything your imagination can devise within its technological boundaries.