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I don’t want anything else to be added to the base game if that thing is already included in a pack I already paid for.
Folks who want hot tubs can purchase Perfect Patio Stuff like I did.
In TS2, cars originally were part of a pack, then were later patched into the base game...and TS2 had hot tubs in the base game. So, yeah, I do approve of patching hot tubs into the base game. Making former base game content into pack-only content was a scummy idea to begin with.
The patched part was actually an object to allow players to have a driveway so they could also get the cars from Maxis (DLC) which were special autos with many different car brands. Such as Mustang etc. Since Maxis was on a kick to promote a few different brands and models of cars they had entered into a contract to promote those in game with those manufactures, but it wasn't like TS4, to just take a mesh and put it into the base, and then what the player who paid for that mesh has left is actually paid for all the free games they just gave away if they keep doing that.
But, they were still added to the base game, promo or not.
And they don't need to patch the actual pack tubs into the base game. They could patch, like, one cheaper tub into the base game while the pack tubs stay DLC. I'm not saying, "Take the pack tubs and put them in the base game and screw the people who bought the pack." I'm saying, "One cheap tub that's not in the pack being put into the base game sounds reasonable."
I honestly don't see the problem with putting one dinky, cheap hot tub in the base game after the pack has been out for years. Heck, it also would add one more hot tub option for people who DO have the pack, so that's a win for everyone.
All we got in the pack was two cheap looking hot tubs ( a 4 seater or a 8 seater) with a choice of a few colors - not a bunch of different ones. So how does that help?
Yeah, you got two with the pack, then you get a third free one patched in. That's one more tub. How is one more tub, for free, NOT a win? That's like saying, "I bought two sandwiches on my lunch break, then my boss gave everyone in the office a free one, so how does that help me?" How? You just got one more sandwich for free. That's how.
I would not have bought the other sandwiches if I was getting one for free - is my point.
But life is unpredictable, and people change their minds.
To the sandwich analogy, why would it be a bad thing to get a surprise free sandwich, anyway? Even if you were initially told you had to buy your own lunch and you don't intend to eat your free sandwich right away...why is it so bad to get one more sandwich? Sure, you paid for two sandwiches out of your own pocket and now you're full. You can always put your free sandwich in the fridge and eat it tomorrow. That's one sandwich you don't have to worry about buying, even if you did already buy two because you were under the impression that the only way you'd get lunch was if you bought your own, only for the boss to change his mind after you'd already bought your two sandwiches from the deli around the corner. No use being sour over the money you spent on the sandwiches you already bought. What matters is the extra sandwich you now have to enjoy as well.
Because of Live Service. Live Service means they will ( I assume have to) release free content to players once in awhile to keep players engaged. They have to answer to EA of what they did for live service (which doesn't include bug fixes). Shirking responsibilty to offer free stuff to all and that was actually in packs seems to me they aren't fulfilling the agreement only recyling to be able to answer what have you done lately? Recylced pack assets and patched it into the base. Didn't cost any more money to create, or improve, just a patch. Is that the agreement between Live Service and Maxis? I don't think so.
