I wouldn’t mind if the button layout for console controllers changed to become slightly less conventional, but only if it’s in favor of more intuitiveness & bringing more utility & shortcuts from PC build mode to console build mode; however, what appears to have happened was that console build mode was made to be more in line with PC build mode - but with none of the additional handy shortcuts nor the careful thought & consideration of how well or how poorly those changes would translate to controller gameplay.
I’d wager that the majority of console simmers are not only well-acclimated to the longstanding controller button layout but prefer it to keyboard & mouse, as that’s partially the appeal of playing on console. This would apply to me, also. The irony is that those who’d likely benefit most from these changes - console simmers who play with keyboard & mouse - are now unable to even experience these changes due to the keyboard functionality currently being broken.
I’m curious if EA will decide to hone in, fine-tune, & FIX this new implementation in order to make it not only FUNCTIONAL but also LIKABLE. Or will they completely scrap that & revert back to the standard controls? For my part, I’ve never played on PC, so there are certain PC build mode shortcuts that were only just recently brought to my awareness regarding roofing, staircases, etc. But I do know that I’d very much like to be able to change the hue & brightness of lights within build mode without the tedious process of having to go into live mode on the lot with a sim (& not to mention time-consuming, considering the length of loading screens on older-gen consoles).
I also heavily, heavily suggest that high priority be placed on the issues that cause UI’s on the console to bug out constantly & be unreliable. I personally spend the least amount of time in CAS, but please heed the suggestions of those console players who do to make that experience more enjoyable, also… And PLEASE for the love of all that is right & good finally fix that egregious makeup bug that has been literally plaguing console CAS for YEARS. *cries*
While I do greatly appreciate the specific attention that the TS4 console is now currently receiving from EA, it benefits no one if any changes made stemming from that focus serve only to be a further detriment to the overall gameplay experience. Hopefully EA will continue to read & consider the feedback that’s being offered & the suggestions presented, with care & thoughtfulness. Thank you for your time.
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