Can people mod the open world for the Sims 4?

if not open world.. then at least open neighborhoods:)))

@Erpe there is a difference between the terms casual game and casual gamer.

Casual game means any computer can play that game. Apps for example . Games that don't require PC to have gaming hardware specs

Casual gamer is just a person who does not hardcore game. A lot of people who play the sims don't hardcore game and only play the sims along with app games therefore are considered casual gamers. However there are a few hardcore gamers in here that do play the sims :D

and like @sparkfairy1 posted. Most of my time in here is spent helping in the tech threads so I am more aware of what is not working with this game and what is needed to work for this game as far a computer hardware goes and fixing some software issues

@phoebebebe13 There are very different definitions of "casual game". Urban dictionary says that it is any game which you don't like. It also says that if you like the game then it is a hardcore game ;)

But Wikipedia says:

"A casual game is a video game targeted at or used by a mass audience of casual gamers. Casual games can have any type of gameplay, and fit in any genre. They are typically distinguished by their simple rules and lack of commitment required in contrast to more complex hardcore games. They require no long-term time commitment or special skills to play, and there are comparatively low production and distribution costs for the producer.

Casual games are typically played on a personal computer online in web browsers, although they now are starting to become popular on game consoles and mobile phones as well. Casual gamers are typically older than traditional computer gamers, and more often female, with over 74% of casual gamers being female."

TS4 is just too big a game to be calls casual and the Sims games are usually not known for their lack of commitment by their fans either ;)

Edit: Wikipedia defines casual gamer as follows:

"The term "casual gamer" is often used for gamers who primarily play casual games, but can also refer to gamers who play less frequently than other gamers. Casual gamers may play games designed for ease of gameplay, or play more involved games in short sessions, or at a slower pace than hardcore gamers. The types of game that casual gamers play vary, and they are less likely own a dedicated video game console. Casual gamer demographics vary greatly from those of other video gamers, as the typical casual gamer is older and more predominantly female. "Fitness gamer"s, who play motion-based exercise games, are also seen as casual gamers."

"Erpe;14116634" wrote:
@phoebebebe13 There are very different definitions of "casual game". Urban dictionary says that it is any game which you don't like. It also says that if you like the game then it is a hardcore game ;)

But Wikipedia says:

"A casual game is a video game targeted at or used by a mass audience of casual gamers. Casual games can have any type of gameplay, and fit in any genre. They are typically distinguished by their simple rules and lack of commitment required in contrast to more complex hardcore games. They require no long-term time commitment or special skills to play, and there are comparatively low production and distribution costs for the producer.

Casual games are typically played on a personal computer online in web browsers, although they now are starting to become popular on game consoles and mobile phones as well. Casual gamers are typically older than traditional computer gamers, and more often female, with over 74% of casual gamers being female."

TS4 is just too big a game to be calls casual and the Sims games are usually not known for their lack of commitment by their fans either ;)

Wiki gives more of the definition I stated. Casual game is low end, simple rules can be played on any kind of computer/tablet/phone

casual gamer is just someone who does not game a lot , does not usually go out and buy a gaming computer. There are many who refuse to buy a gaming computer if they are only playing the sims which some are finding out is a mistake being in the tech threads. We even have people who claim they only play the sims and want to game a PC game on tablet. The sims does require a gaming PC

There are Hardcore sims fans however this does not make them hardcore gamers.

My son is a hardcore gamer. Has a gaming PC, Playstation 2, 3, 4 , a wii u , psp and a new 3ds. He owns at least 600 games maybe more. I classify myself as somewhere in the middle :p

I think it's complete bull when they tell us they can't make the world's in sims 4 open. Back in ts3 when or before seasons came out they made every body of water swimmable. Even in older words such as sunset valley. But the team in ts4 can't do it? I think they just do not want to.

"phoebebebe13;14116462" wrote:
Agree @Cinebar but EA did make the sims 4 for gaming pc. The games recommended requirements (minimum is just for base game only) is mid range gaming desktop and is the same specs to run the whole sims 3. The games are just programmed differently but require same PC specs to run both games as a complete game.

People thinking this game runs on a toaster are not looking at the requirements or coming in the tech threads to see how many are having issues on lower end computers as more gets added. It will only get worse as more gets added just like TS3

So since both games require same PC specs, There should be no excuse why we dont have open world. The bottom line is we got refurbished Olympus instead of them starting from scratch to make a true PC game. The game was not originally programmed for PC but it is now and Olympus was just designed very limited in game play.

I agree about the recommended specs, that video card they are saying would work better for this game requires a 450PSU in the pc. I'm not sure why laptop users think this game will run on them when even EA is saying buy a better video card which would require buying a better PSU.

"Cinebar;14116780" wrote:

"phoebebebe13;14116462" wrote:
Agree @Cinebar but EA did make the sims 4 for gaming pc. The games recommended requirements (minimum is just for base game only) is mid range gaming desktop and is the same specs to run the whole sims 3. The games are just programmed differently but require same PC specs to run both games as a complete game.

People thinking this game runs on a toaster are not looking at the requirements or coming in the tech threads to see how many are having issues on lower end computers as more gets added. It will only get worse as more gets added just like TS3

So since both games require same PC specs, There should be no excuse why we dont have open world. The bottom line is we got refurbished Olympus instead of them starting from scratch to make a true PC game. The game was not originally programmed for PC but it is now and Olympus was just designed very limited in game play.

I agree about the recommended specs, that video card they are saying would work better for this game requires a 450PSU in the pc. I'm not sure why laptop users think this game will run on them when even EA is saying buy a better video card which would require buying a better PSU.

Most people who game know when any gaming company puts out specs its for PC desktop not laptop and that laptops are weaker than desktop. For some reason when people especially new to this game series read the specs they think this includes laptop and they are also unaware that minimum requirements are for base game only. For those of us long time simmers we already know how the specs work . Ignore the minimum requirements and have a computer that meets the recommended requirements or better if you want to survive the game as more gets added

EA wants to bring in new customers that never played this game before they really need to spell out the specs for newbees but they dont. They should not even have the minimum requirements at all. It throws newbees off into thinking the whole game will run on minimum specs. This game is unlike any other game when it comes to specs because this game just keeps adding and getting more demanding. Some people will actually take the time and come in the tech thread and ask for advice on a new computer but most don't

@phoebebebe13 "There are Hardcore sims fans however this does not make them hardcore gamers."

I think that it does. Casual gamers either only play casual games or only play bigger games shortly and without commitment.

The Sims games are usually seen as games for casual gamers which is why we discuss this concept. Casual gamers can't be expected to play games like TS2, TS3 or TS4 with much commitment. So saying that those games are for casual gamers can only mean two things:

1. They are meant as games for people who only have been casual gamers until they become simmers.
or
2. They are called games for casual gamers because they are expected to be played without commitment by players who only play them in short periods and not nearly every day.

I don't know which of those two definitions they mean by calling the games "games for casual gamers".

But casual gamers are not expected to own real gaming computers which is why EA always has wanted the Sims games to have lower minimum requirements than EA's other games. TS4 is no exception.

"Erpe;14116843" wrote:
@phoebebebe13 "There are Hardcore sims fans however this does not make them hardcore gamers."

I think that it does. Casual gamers either only play casual games or only play bigger games shortly and without commitment.

The Sims games are usually seen as games for casual gamers which is why we discuss this concept. Casual gamers can't be expected to play games like TS2, TS3 or TS4 with much commitment. So saying that those games are for casual gamers can only mean two things:

1. They are meant as games for people who only have been casual gamers until they become simmers.
or
2. They are called games for casual gamers because they are expected to be played without commitment by players who only play them in short periods and not nearly every day.

I don't know which of those two definitions they mean by calling the games "games for casual gamers".

But casual gamers are not expected to own real gaming computers which is why EA always has wanted the Sims games to have lower minimum requirements than EA's other games. TS4 is no exception.

I disagree. I am a hardcore sims fan but not a hardcore gamer. There have been those days where I have spent hours on the sims. But I don't do this everyday or often, RL calls. Hardcore gamer is again my son. Any free moment he gets he is on a game playing for as long as he can all the time and playing several games not just one game like most simmers. Got his headset glued to his head gaming with friends until 4am. Most simmers (not all) only play the sims. That to me is casual gamer a person who only plays one or a few games, does not game 24/7 and does not have a headset glued to their head any free time they have

the possibility is tied to the programs used to create the game engine. i highly doubt its possible for a modder to alter loading screens but i do keep hope EA will later in the series at least give us neighborhoods not just lots. please!!!

as for hardware or posting opinions about spec in tech or why the dev team decided to install loading screens during development its all irrelevant to whether a core feature of the game can be altered, its just programming. if you arent talking code then you arent really talking about how to alter/remove decrease loading screens :D