Decorations to Boost Consumerism. Pretty please?

You've pretty much covered all the obvious ones, I think.

Tried to brainstorm something that might fit, but not sure what I came up with would be all that desirable. XD

Rent-a-Bike racks - The shopping carts you mentioned brought these to mind. I don't know how it is in the US, but here where I live, we have to use a coin/medallion to unlock a cart from the stack, to use it for shopping, like renting it. Bike riding here is an everyday thing and you can find the rentable ones in the bigger cities.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yvmLbngb448/S8VDlZAnKPI/AAAAAAAAATU/U8i4p4vwwDs/s1600/IMG_1476.JPG - for those not sure what I'm talking about

Photo Booths - Might be something more for Squidport, but could also be something for parks or those who've created unique attractions like race tracks or something. I've seen them with adverts on the outside, kind of like a multi-task billboard kind of thing.

Recycle Bins - I know we have garbage bins/cans, but these are a bit more specific and thereby could be treated differently, in that they award consumer points for "going green" XD Could have some for glass, paper, etc, with different colorings even.

Other signs besides Stop - Dead End, Danger, Monorail X-ing, actual street signs, whatever

Traffic Lights and/or Crosswalks

As for vendor machine ideas - going by those I've seen actually in use over here, bread, umbrellas, sandwiches, strawberries (or any farmed crops, like those Cletus can grow), etc



That's all I could come up with for now. XD

Consumerism is the one that stops me from my 5 star rating. I like the idea with the shopping carts, I think that one is really good.

Other than that I could think of some sort of fair you could build by laying pavement. Shops to put there are little stands/booths like the lemonade stand or three eyed sushi for SP. You could make a stand for household goods (with a Marge task?), left hand supplies for Ned and maybe even a stand for Wiggum making super hot Chili (Taks for Homer with 48h haluzinating - you would need to search for him afterwards). That would allow you to "adjust" your purchases (Gluttony or Consumerism) based on what you need to crank up your desired ranking.

neuroheart wrote:
Billboards. Perhaps something less fancy and elaborate than the premium billboards that are or have been available. I wouldn't care much what it said, so long as I could buy it with in-game cash, and maybe tuck a few behind a building.

Yes, definitely billboards.

http://hoover.gplrank.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/u2_moving_crew.jpg

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/funny-simpsons-signs-43.jpg

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anonSimpson wrote:
Buzz Cola vending machine.

Yes, that would be good, I have some spare pop rocks.




Maybe a Candy machine, too :)

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I really like this idea! It would add a lot to the game, and for those who actually design their towns, it would be a god send. I'd go nuts with decorations like the ones mentioned by several people here. Honestly I can't think of anything else that could be added as a decoration and increase consumerism, but I do think they need to add some clothing stores lol. I am pretty sure there isn't a single store like that in the game...or not that I can remember anyways.

Seriously with all the good suggestions many forum members are making lately EA better have some good updates coming up. Just with our suggestions they have enough material for at 2 years of content. So EA, get on it. :D

I have a horrible cluster of KEMs in the corner of my town. Would really like to get rid of them. I love all the suggestions so far. How about an outdoor market with fruit and veg stalls, clothing, etc? I don't know if this has ever appeared in the show, though, so maybe wouldn't be able to be in the game. An ATM would be good, too.

AJtheboss1 wrote:
Seriously with all the good suggestions many forum members are making lately EA better have some good updates coming up. Just with our suggestions they have enough material for at 2 years of content. So EA, get on it. :D

I was actually thinking the same. People are having great ideas posted here recently that even shouldnt be to hard to realize in the game. The OP of an idea should get a pay back from EA for every idea that was realized and posted on the forum. 8)

I only have 1 KEM that can be seen and all the rest are hidden.

I had my extra KEMs hidden and for some reason they got on my nerves more than when they were in plain view.