Over the past years the Sims has been around there have been concepts that Maxis & EA have gotten right and instances they got it very, very wrong. So this post is about examples of things I would lo...
First off I want to mention that I would like one significant change to Friendships and Reputation. I think that who you are friends with and what your Reputation should have a much more significant impact upon the course of your Career & Social circle. If you are an Evil Sim having a bad reputation will help you in Careers that not being very nice like the Criminal Career track, Mad Scientist or Scam Artist would be a by product of. Your friends will also be bad people. Conversely being normal Sim that isnt evil a good reputation will garner much more friends of the better sort and more significant advances in your career if you are friends will influential people. Your associates should mean something why else have them.
Skills
Base Game Skills
Charisma
Cleaning - Hidden Skill
Culinary Skills
Baking
Cooking - The same cooking skill can be used for many different types of cooking without the need to create new skills in later packs Cooking Skill Techniques for subsequent Packs
Candy Making & Chocolate Work
Canning
Mixology
Barista (Coffee)
Juicing
Mixology
Dancing
Greater proficiency per level and a few new dances learned
Sims can learn new dances when traveling abroad for example Hula from Sims 2 Bon Voyage or like new Cooking recipes from WA in Sims 3 - Belly Dancing (Desert Zone), Hula (Tropical Zone)
Hula - Mermaid already know the dance and have mastered it
Lindy Hop
Line Dancing
Salsa & Merengue
Tap Dancing
Viennese Waltz
Fishing
Gardening (Harvestable Details in Comments)
Guitar
Handiness
Life Skills
Driving - Hidden Skill if cars are in the Base Game
Fire Safety
First Aid & Baby First Aid
Parenting
Swimming
Logic
Physical Fitness - The benefit of having high PF is that it will effect every other skill that depends of physical fitness as its basis - Dancing, Martial Arts, Swimming, etc. Faster leveling, higher proficiency, greater endurance
Piano & Pipe Organ - One skill to play two different but extremely similar instruments
Singing
Sketching
Writing
Note: Personally I feel that the Cooking Skill is sufficient to cover Canning & Candy Making. However I wouldn't mind a 5 level hidden skill for each that would influence proficiency and output if it absolutely made a difference.
Expansion Skills
Animal Husbandry - Agricultural Skill based on the raising of livestock (Chickens, Cows, Ducks, Goats, Horses, Llamas, Pigs, and Sheep) Perfect for Farm & Ranch Packs
Archeology - Can Be expanded into different branches based on the area (zone) in which it is being done. This gives the ability for the Devs to add branches to give the skill new life usability in new packs.
Archeology of the Americas - North, South & Central
Classical - Study of Greece, Etruscan & Rome
Egyptian - Study of Egypt
Medieval - Study of Post Roman European Countries
Pre-History - Study of Civilizations before written records
Sinology - Study of China
Underwater - Ship wreckages and sunken cities
Artistic Skills
Drawing & Sketching
Glassblowing & Stained Glass Making
Painting
Photography - Should bring back posing for pictures JS
Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing - Using the Gem stones we already collect from the areas we visit. https://jennerayburn.com/wp-content/uploads/birthstones-gemstones-rings-jenne-rayburn.jpg
Alchemy - Should use the best combination of features between Sims 3 & 4 https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/sims/images/2/26/TS3.ep07.annc.witch.alchemy.004.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130804202539&path-prefix=ru
Only Spellcasters, Fortune Tellers and Vampires can use Alchemy
Alchemy should have its Sims 4 perks back
Blender Arm
Frugal Combination
A Little Extra Chemistry
Mix Master
Potent Potables
Potions can be drank, thrown on another Sim, Sold online or in a store, given as a gift
Alchemists can create the Philosopher's Stone
Brewing a Alchemical concoction can cause the brewer to become cursed
A higher ranked Alchemist can mentor a lower ranked one & alchemy can be participated in by more than one Sims
Alchemical potions & other items can stored in a alchemy cabinet
The various ingredients can be farmed, fished, gathered, purchased by certain creatures or hunted for by werewolves or pets. Some ingredients are so rare they must be found while doing a small quest
List of Alchemy Elixirs and Items
Invigorating Elixir - Energy in a bottle
Flask of Sleep - Sleeping Potion
Flask of Angry Bees - Bees Attack
Vampiric Sunscreen - Vampires are protected against the Suns for a few hours
Essence of Magic - Restores Fairy and Spellcaster's Power
Large & in Charge Elixir - Makes Sims heavy
Lean & Mean Elixir - Makes Sims thin
Potion of Good Fortune
Potion of Nausea
Love Potion #9
Potion of Immortality - Keeps Sim at the age they drink it at
Fountain of Youth Elixir - Makes a Sim young again
Bottled Blessing of the Fae - Turns a Sim into a fairy
Bottled Curse of the Lycan
Elixir of the New Moon - Cures a Werewolf
Flask of the Dark Gift - Turns Sim into a Vampire
Flask of Midas Touch - Gives the drinker the power to turn things into gold for a time
Baron Samedi's Bottled Curse - Turns a Sim into a zombie
Potion of Curse Cleansing
Vial of Resurrection - Saves a Sim from Death
Blessing of Neptune - Allows a Sim to swim underwater without a scuba tank for 6 hours
Philosophers Stone
Bottled Blessing of the Muse - All Musical and Artistic Skills are more easily level for 12 hours
Potion of the Nimble Mind
Broom Riding - Hidden Skill
Fairy Magic
Fortune Telling & Divination
Ghost Hunting (doesn't actually need to have a skill)
Lycanthropic Learning
Medium
Mermaid Magic
Spell Casting - Broken into different classes
Vampire Powers
Technical Skills
Computer Programming
Mechanical Engineering
Wellness Skills
Herbalism
Massage
Meditation
Tai Chi
Yoga
Combing Products from Different Crafted Items
I think this would be a great way to continually build upon old skills
Candle Making + Perfume-making gets = Aromatherapy Candle
Candle Making + Alchemy = Enchanted Candle
Herbal Preparation + Sewing = Gris Gris bag or Voodoo doll or even a Lavender Sleep Mask
Glassblowing + Perfume Making = Custom Perfume Bottles
Herbal Preparation + Perfume Making = Scented Lotion
The dancing skill to not only impart proficiency with each level BUT to add a new style of dance. Tango, Salsa, Tap etc.
Baking and cooking skills separate and both in the Base Game
Cleaning as a hidden skill again. I like the idea of being able to be quicker and more effective upon experience.
Jewelry making
The Life skills should make a comeback but you have to take the class and pay for it rather than just reading books. Fire Safety, First Aid, Parenting, Anger Management, etc.
Alchemy should go back to being separate from a Witches Spell casting. However only Fortune Tellers, Witches or Vampires can learn it.
Hidden skills are fun I like the idea of a Sim getting better at a game or activity over time.
Like in other packs Careers should be directly affected by skills for example Firefighters must have Athletic, Fire Safety, First Aid and Logic. Life Guards should have Athletic, Swimming and First Aid, Doctors should have Logic, Charisma and First Aid
Cleaning & Household Chores - Home & Community - Hopefully This Chore List will appease those that want more chores in game. The Butler & Maid should be capable of doing most of the list with exception of the obvious Gardner tasks.
Brush Pool Table Felt
Change Sheets on Bed
Change Sheets in Crib
Clean - Alchemy Cauldron
Clean - Aquarium
Clean - Bakery Fridge
Clean - Bar Counter
Clean - Bathtub
Clean - Bird Cage
Clean - Bird Bath
Clean - Bird Feeder
Clean - Blender
Clean - Brick Oven
Clean - Buffet Table
Clean - Changing Table (Baby)
Clean - Chicken Coop
Clean - Chocolate Fountain
Clean - Coffee Machine
Clean - Counter Top
Clean - Crystal Ball
Clean - Fireplace of Ashes
Clean - Floral Bench
Clean - Food Processor
Clean - Fountain
Clean - Garbage Dumpster (Hose Out)
Clean - Grill
Clean - Guinea Pig Cage
Clean - Hair Washing Sink
Clean - High Chair (Baby)
Clean - Hot Pot
Clean - Hot Tub
Clean - Horse Stall
Clean - Ice Chest
Clean - Ice Cream Freezer
Clean - Ice Cream Maker
Clean - Juicer
Clean - Kiddy Pool
Clean - Litter Box
Clean - Microwave
Clean - Mirror
Clean - Mixer
Clean - Out Fridge of Spoiled Food
Clean - Out Lint Trap in Dryer
Clean - Pet Food Bowl
Clean - Pet Toy
Clean - Pet Water Bowl
Clean - Potty Training Toilette
Clean - Punch Bowl
Clean - Sink
Clean - Shower
Clean - Smoker
Clean - Stove/Oven
Clean - Swimming Pool
Clean - Tea Brewer
Clean - Toilette
Clean - Waffle Maker
Clean - Water Trough
Dust - Baker's Rack
Dust - Bookcase
Dust - Chest of Drawers
Dust - Coffee Table
Dust - Computer (Desk Top)
Dust - Console Table
Dust - Cuckoo Clock
Dust - Desk
Dust - Display Case
Dust - Dresser
Dust - End Table
Dust - Grandfather Clock
Dust - Harp
Dust - Fireplace Mantle
Dust - Mantle Clock
Dust - Night Stand
Dust - Piano
Dust - Pipe Organ
Dust - Pool Table Frame
Dust - Sofa Table
Dust - Statue
Dust - TV
Empty Vacuum
Hang Laundry on Line
Hose the Air Conditioner
Mop
Mow Lawn
Pick Up Dog Doo Doo
Pull Weeds
Rake Leaves
Run Self-Clean Cycle on Dishwasher
Run Self-Clean Cycle on Washer (Clothes)
Sanitize - Baby Changing Table
Sanitize - Bicycle Seat (stationary bike)
Sanitize - Changing Room
Sanitize - Dentist Chair
Sanitize - Hair Stylist Chair
Sanitize - Mani/Pedi Chair
Sanitize - Massage Table
Sanitize - Sauna
Sanitize - Tattooist Chair
Sanitize - Treadmill
Sanitize - Vet Table
Sanitize - Weight Bench
Shovel Snow
Sweep Up
Take Out the Trash
Trim Hedges
Vacuum
Vacuum Car
Wash - Car
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Chair
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Coffee Table
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Lounge Chair
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Love Seat
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Porch Swing
Wash - Outdoor Furniture - Sofa
Wipe - Bar Counter
Wipe - Counter
Wipe - Magic Mirror Glass
Wipe - Mirror Glass
Wipe - Window
Wipe - Work Bench
Education
Being able to get higher degrees in the University - Masters & Phd. Higher pay and better positions with better education. Traditional changes to Cap & Gown Styes depending upon degree and what its in https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1095/7266/products/Minnesota_Full_Collage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554919813
Child and Teen Sims get the ability to go to Private Schools and some are the ones previously establish in Sims 2
Multiple After-School Activities & After School jobs can both be had by teens
High School & University can have both Honors Students & Valedictorians
Backpacks can be worn by students and serve as portable storage and Lunch pails will hold snack but also anything packed into it food wise
Children & Teens can take the Bus. Teens can opt to drive after they learn the driving skill from a parent or older Sim and pass their driving test. The test can be taken at the Town Hall or School https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AHDfB8gMfpo/maxresdefault.jpg
Both High School & University can meet some work requirements
Attendance
Finals
Projects that make sense for the class (Art Projects, Dioramas, Required Lecture Attendance, Presentations)
Quizes
Term Papers
Public & Private Schools
Private Boarding Schools & the Careers they Bonus (I’m cool with canon name)
Abercrombie Academy for the Agricultural Sciences & Animal Husbandry (Original name because I didn’t like the Canon)
Green & Black - School Colors & Uniform
Seal - Green Sheaf of Wheat against a Black Background
Careers the School will Bonus
Botanist
Conservationist
Farming - Both Branches
Fisherman
Florist, Gardiner
Horse Trainer
Nectar Maker
Pet Groomer
Dribbledine Sports Academy
Navy Blue, White & Orange - School Colors & Uniform
Seal - White Trophy set against a Blue Background with Orange Laurel Leaves
Body Builder
Diver
Firefighter
Professional Sports Agent
Einstein-Sagan Institute for STEM
Columbia Blue & White - School Colors, & Uniform
Seal - Columbia Blue Shield w/ the Seven Planetary Metal Symbols against a White Background
Architectural Design
Archeology
Astronaut
Astro-Physicist
Computer Programmer
Education (Professor Branch)+3
Engineer (Computer, Mechanical & Chemical)
Marine Biologist
Medical (All Branches)
Paranormal - Paranormal Investigator Branch
Robotics
Science (Super & Mad Branches)
Fort Starch Military Academy
Red, Yellow & Blue - School Colors & Uniform
Seal - Yellow Canon upon a Red Shield with Blue Background
Astronaut
Criminal
Espionage
Firefighter
Law Enforcement
Detective (Police & Private Detective Branches)
Military
Le Fromage Academy for Visual and Performing Arts
Palatinate Purple & Black - School Colors & Uniform
Seal - Four Quadrant Flag with the Comedy & Tragedy Masks, a Quill w/ Ink Pot, a Paintbrush, & a Lyre, OR an Art Nouveau render of the Nine Muses.
Acting
Artist
Art Critic
Clothing Designer
Comedian
Culinary (Both Branches)
Dancer
Education
Film Director
Food Critic
Hair Stylist
Magician
Model
Musician
Painter
Paranormal - Mystic Branch
Paranormal - Scam Artist Branch
Photographer
Singer
Sculptor
Social Media (Internet Personality)
Tattoo Artist
Writer
Smuggsworth Prep School
Cambridge Blue & Grey - School Colors & Uniform
Seal - Grey Scales & Abacus against the Cambridge Blue Background
Business
Education (Administration Branch)
Journalism
Law (Judiciary & Solicitor/Private Attorney Branch)
Politics
Police Detective
Social Media (Public Relations)
After School Activities - Activities that Children and Teens can have their school day ends.
Note: I think the after school activities should be somewhat dynamic and playable. For example a Chess Team member going to a place where they have multiple chess tables and engaging in practice or tournaments. Cheerleaders learning new routines. Astronomy Club members having an evening field activity. Scouts going to a camping area to learn to make a fire, erect a tent, identify plants.
After School Activities can have Opportunities that have rewards attached to them
Children https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UNhwNzukpCw/maxresdefault.jpg
Ballet
Little League
Scouts
Swim Class
Tae Kwon Do/Karate
Teens - Can have more than one After school Activity as well as a part time job so long as the schedules do not conflict. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-305G-HcIPmM/TmzdI_SijdI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/WdOvbX9O-gQ/s1600/DSC00099.JPG
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Ballet Class
Band
Cheerleading
Chess Team
Choir
Debate Club
Environmental Club
FFA - Future Farmers
Gymnastics
Mock Trial
Newspaper
Robotics Club
ROTC
Shop
Soft Ball
Student Council
Swim Team
Tae Kwon Do/Karate
Tennis Team
Thespian Society
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling Team
Yearbook Committee
Careers
Suggested Careers - Careers & Branches
Agriculture
Self-Employed - Family Farmer
Self-Employed - Nectar Maker
Self-Employed - Rancher
Architecture & Design
Architect
Civil Engineer
Interior Designer
Landscape Architect
Artist
Art Appraiser
Artisan
Painter
Photographer
Sculpter
Tattoo Artist
Business
Investor
Management
Criminal - I think that the Criminal Career should be the opposite career to the Detective Career. It should be an active career. You should be able to plan capers and heists. It should have tools to acquire and skills necessary to accomplish the heists. The two branches should be very different to play than the other.
Criminal Mastermind
Thief
Culinary
Bakery Chef
Chef
Food Critic
Mixologist
Education
Administration
Professor
Entrepreneur - For owners of these types of businesses
Florist
Gardener
Hotelier
Jeweler
Perfumer
Restaurant Owner
Spa Owner
Vintner
Fashion Design
Law
Judiciary
Private Attorney
Medical Career - All should convey the title of Dr. except the nurse.
Dentist
Medical Doctor
Nurse
Psychotherapist
Veterinarian
Mechanic
Military
Aeronautics
Army
Espionage
Covert Operative Branch
Rogue Agent Branch
Navy
Paranormal
Alchemist
Fortuneteller
Mystic Branch
Scam Artist Branch
Paranormal Investigator
Performing Arts
Acting
Acting
Directing
Acrobatics
Comedian
Dancing
Ballet
Choreography
Modern Dance
Magician
Modeling
Musician
Composer
Rock Star
Singer
Personal Care
Esthetician
Hair Stylist
Pet Groomer & Trainer A little combination of Jobs to give them more to do
Politics
Charity Organizer Branch
Politician Branch
Public Safety
Constabulary Branch i.e. Police Officers
Detective
Police Detective
Private Detective
Fire Fighter
Forensics Branch
National Park Ranger Branch
Retiree/Pensioner - The Career title of Retiree or Pensioner should also list what they retired from.
Author Branch - Writers can specialize in a particular genre
Biographer
Children's Author
Fantasy Writer
Horror Writer
Mystery Writer
Poet
Romance Novelist
Satire
Sci-fi
Thriller
Travel Writer
Journalist
Certain Personality traits should influence specific career paths. Insane + Scientist = Mad Scientist, Evil + Criminal = Mastermind, Evil + Espionage = Rogue Agent
If you own a business you should be business owner or something similar (restauranteur or florist etc.) instead unemployed as a career
Part Time Jobs
Teen Part Time Jobs
Babysitter
Barista
Camp Counselor
Car Wash Attendant
Fast Food Employee - Works at Restaurant (Culinary)
Grocery Bagger
Movie Theatre Attendant
Pet Sitter
Adult Sim Part Time Jobs
Babysitter
Barista - Works at Coffee Shops
Camp Counselor
Croupier or Casino Dealer
Dog Walker
Farm & Ranch Hand
Fisherman
Law Intern - Works at Law Office (Lawyer)
Life Guard - Works at Pool or Beach
Mall Cop
Manual Laborer - Works at Gardening, Handy Man
Mausoleum Clerk - Works at Cemetery
Medical Intern - Works at Hospital (Medical)
Pet Groomer
Retail Clerk - Can work at any store
Career Titles - Title placed appropriately in front of Sims name or after. For achieving various career levels sometime the highest or in the case of military or police just what rank they currently hold in the career.
Ex. Dr. John Watson, Detective Joseph Lestrade, Fire Marshall Bill Burns, Agent Hunter Gathers, Nurse Mildred Watched, Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, Colonel Henry Blake, Captain Frederick Wentworth, Mayor McCheese
Agent - Spies
"The Amazing" for Top Level Magicians
Basic Military Ranks
Admiral
Captain (Military)
Colonel
General
Lieutenant
Major
Sergeant
Captain (Police)
Chef - Top Level Culinary for Bakery Chef and Cooking
Count or Countess - Grand Master Vampire & has money
Detective - Detectives in the Police Branch, Perhaps Detective Inspector for British users
Doctor or Dr. - Top Level on some careers and where appropriate for Medical careers
Archeology - All branches
Astronomy
Botany
Dentist
Education
Marine Biologist
Medical Doctor
Psychotherapist
Veterinarian
Esquire or esq. for Attorneys
Grand Alchemist - Top level Alchemy Career
High Priest/ Priestess - Highest level witch and the leader of their coven
The Honorable or Judge - For Judges
Fire Marshal
Maestro - Top Level title for those in the Musician - Composer Branch
Master/Grand Master - For Martial Arts Instructors
Mayor
Nurse
Officer/ Constable
P.I. as a Suffix for those who are Private Investigators
Police Commissioner - Top Level Public Safety - Police Officer/Constabulary Branch
Prima ballerina assoluta - Top Level Dancer - Ballet Branch
Principal - Top Level Dancer - Modern Dance Branch
Professor
Ranger - for Park Ranger
Queen or King - But only as head of the fairies
Virtuoso option for Top Level Musical Branch or Artists
Military Ranks for the U.S. Military (Use only for example as it is a system I am familiar.) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f8/90/ca/f890ca58d0745945910979092fced293.png
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