I've seen a lot of discussions around about the new kits, and a lot of differing opinions... I like getting to know everybody's viewpoint on things.I've seen a lot of negativity about the kits. Yeah, they're micro-stuff packs, basically, but in my honest opinion, I don't think it's any different than paying 50-100 (or more) SimPoints for individual items for The Sims 3. While I'm being honest, I do actually kinda wish they'd bring back the SimPoint system. I've hoped that since The Sims 4 launched. I loved getting to pick and choose what items I got in my game from The Sims 3 store, and I REALLY loved when things I wanted went on sale for the Daily Deals! There's sets and things available for SimPoints, too. I thought it was a really good system. It was like building your own, custom stuff pack. But with Kits and the groundwork they've laid out for The Sims 4, it seems too late to add in SimPoints again. Which makes sense, and I'm content with both The Sims 3 and The Sims 4. All in all, I'm very happy with the Kits and I'm excited to see what more they add to the game, even though I will admit it sometimes feels like they're just adding minor things to get you to buy more packs... What are your thoughts?

Personally I didn’t really like the simpoint system for the sims 3 store (and I thought a lot of the store was really overpriced).I don’t mind kits too much, but I would like to see a ‘Build a stuff pack’ deal where for the price of a SP you could buy 1 CAS, 1 BB and 1 gameplay kit.

I've expressed my thoughts on kits several times already. I didn't like the TS2 Store & I don't like kits. IMHO kits are overpriced for what they offer. Giving players the option to buy what they want sounds good in theory, but in reality, kits are just a way for EA to charge more money for less content.I also don't think that we needed a 4th type of DLC. So far, kits have offered nothing truly unique that couldn't have been incorporated into 1 of the 3 larger DLC types that we already have. Personally, I would prefer that the developers focus on making quality EPs, GPs, & SPs, & use any additional resources to fix the numerous bugs in the game, & continue to improve the base game, rather than create & release kits. IMHO if we had quality EPs, GPs, & SPs with depth of gameplay to begin with kits would not be needed to fill a "content drought."

SimPoints are like forum rewards for post counts: a dumb idea. They encourage people to play, even when they don’t feel like it, or when they should be doing something else I say no to them.

I like them, and can see the possibilities. Who knows, maybe the devs went to EA with our concerns and told them they needed to be addressed, and EA told them to find a way to make them money with it. Or not. Either way, kits seem WAY more flexible, so the possibilities for them are nearly endless. Now, if Maxis can hold up their end of that promise, who knows.

It’s fun getting new content, and they’re not very expensive, but the CAS and BB kits left me feeling a bit like I had spent my money on something frivolous. The vacuum kit looked really skimpy at first, but the gameplay made it a much better purchase for me. I may end up skipping future CAS and BB kits. I will probably buy all gameplay kits.

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19 Replies

childrenofhurin
Seasoned Hotshot
5 years ago
Personally I didn’t really like the simpoint system for the sims 3 store (and I thought a lot of the store was really overpriced).

I don’t mind kits too much, but I would like to see a ‘Build a stuff pack’ deal where for the price of a SP you could buy 1 CAS, 1 BB and 1 gameplay kit.
IbieSimzz
5 years ago
"Childrenofhurin;c-17842580" wrote:
Personally I didn’t really like the simpoint system for the sims 3 store (and I thought a lot of the store was really overpriced).

I don’t mind kits too much, but I would like to see a ‘Build a stuff pack’ deal where for the price of a SP you could buy 1 CAS, 1 BB and 1 gameplay kit.

I think that would be a really cool idea, actually. They should do that, almost like their current Build A Bundle deal. And I do agree some of the Simpoint things were a bit overpriced, but the concept was nice haha
Serendipity0578
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I've expressed my thoughts on kits several times already. I didn't like the TS2 Store & I don't like kits. IMHO kits are overpriced for what they offer. Giving players the option to buy what they want sounds good in theory, but in reality, kits are just a way for EA to charge more money for less content.

I also don't think that we needed a 4th type of DLC. So far, kits have offered nothing truly unique that couldn't have been incorporated into 1 of the 3 larger DLC types that we already have.

Personally, I would prefer that the developers focus on making quality EPs, GPs, & SPs, & use any additional resources to fix the numerous bugs in the game, & continue to improve the base game, rather than create & release kits. IMHO if we had quality EPs, GPs, & SPs with depth of gameplay to begin with kits would not be needed to fill a "content drought."
SailorCeti
5 years ago
SimPoints are like forum rewards for post counts: a dumb idea. They encourage people to play, even when they don’t feel like it, or when they should be doing something else I say no to them.
wildirishbanshee
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I like them, and can see the possibilities. Who knows, maybe the devs went to EA with our concerns and told them they needed to be addressed, and EA told them to find a way to make them money with it. Or not. Either way, kits seem WAY more flexible, so the possibilities for them are nearly endless. Now, if Maxis can hold up their end of that promise, who knows.
IbieSimzz
5 years ago
"EternalSunshine;c-17842593" wrote:
I've expressed my thoughts on kits several times already. I didn't like the TS2 Store & I don't like kits. IMHO kits are overpriced for what they offer. Giving players the option to buy what they want sounds good in theory, but in reality, kits are just a way for EA to charge more money for less content.

I also don't think that we needed a 4th type of DLC. So far, kits have offered nothing truly unique that couldn't have been incorporated into 1 of the 3 larger DLC types that we already have.

Personally, I would prefer that the developers focus on making quality EPs, GPS, & SPs, & use any additional resources to fix the numerous bugs in the game, & continue to improve the base game, rather than create & release kits. IMHO if we had quality EPs, GPs, & SPs with depth of gameplay to begin with kits would not be needed to fill a "content drought."

I agree Kits seem a tad overpriced, and I really agree that they should focus more on the larger game packs, expansions and stuff packs. There are still a ton of bugs in the game that need to be ironed out, and honestly some things feel rushed at times.

"Metaphasic;c-17842595" wrote:
SimPoints are like forum rewards for post counts: a dumb idea. They encourage people to play, even when they don’t feel like it, or when they should be doing something else I say no to them.

I see where you're coming from. In my view, it's really no different than other popular games doing things like "Battle Pass" and "Season Pass" for purely cosmetic items that add nothing to gameplay. But there's a time and a place for it all, too :smile:

"WildIrishBanshee;c-17842601" wrote:
I like them, and can see the possibilities. Who knows, maybe the devs went to EA with our concerns and told them they needed to be addressed, and EA told them to find a way to make them money with it. Or not. Either way, kits seem WAY more flexible, so the possibilities for them are nearly endless. Now, if Maxis can hold up their end of that promise, who knows.

I also see a ton of possibilities with these kits, and honestly the idea the devs may have gone to EA with our concerns isn't that far-fetched. You do what you have to to give your player base what it wants, deserves and in some cases, even needs. And sadly with that comes compromises, like having to pay for what feels like less.

Thanks all three of you for sharing!
RouenSims
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
It’s fun getting new content, and they’re not very expensive, but the CAS and BB kits left me feeling a bit like I had spent my money on something frivolous. The vacuum kit looked really skimpy at first, but the gameplay made it a much better purchase for me. I may end up skipping future CAS and BB kits. I will probably buy all gameplay kits.
elliebreton
Legend
5 years ago
I like the kits, but I also used to like TS3 store. What I was not a fan of was Simpoints. Because you'd end up wanting to buy something for, say, 1200 simpoints and would have to buy 2000 simpoints to cover it, so you'd be left with spare points to use up.

I am very glad we can buy the kits for real money instead of having to buy points to buy the kits.

As for kit content, I'm happy with what I've bought (apart from niggles like the permanent inspired moodlet) and I will very likely buy more, as long as they release stuff that appeals to me.p
Dannakyri
5 years ago
I got the kitchen one and I am frustrated because the corner upper shelf doesn't connect to the shelf next to it. It leave a weird gap. Hopefully the address that but I am not really that hopeful since they just did a patch and all my newborn babies still show the wrong color icon. Seems like that would have been a simple fix
nikkiheathcote95
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
I personally like the idea behind them, giving us extra content that won't fit in future packs, I do understand alot of people frustration with them however, it appears they are like marmite ? as I've said before