So when are we getting any trailers?
The hype and information available for NHL 25 is the worst I've seen in 5 years. No beta and no trailers except for 1. What we have been shown in these trailers is terrible, especially regarding the new graphics 'overhaul'. In the small clip they showed of the new players they couldn't even showcase it correctly, stamkos didn't even have half his visor rendered in! ( I'll attach a Screenshot) I don't even know why this is a marketing point anyway, the game is played at a overhead angle and we can't even see the players face. If presentation is going to be a big seeling point (for the 3rd time in 5 years mind you) you may as well show us something. EA_Aljo told us we were getting a trailer but it looks like we're just getting a blog. 1 period of gameplay that's it. That's all I want to see. So far we are paying 70 dollars for a scoreboard and some new animations which could be an update by the way. This is genuinely a slap in the face to the NHL community from a billion dollar company. For the love of God please wait till this on sale for 20 bucks during the holiday. This is not a 70 dollar game.
Why having Sims 4 continue indefinitely is a bad move.
Why I understand not ending a game and have more broad games is not bad.Still continue four to be the main sims game is a bad move.This is not me attacking the developers.This is me writing my concerns Sims 4 is over ten years old.The game while good is dated.Players want something new and part of the reason of playing because they were waiting for Sims 5 or a new game.Sooner or later players will get sick of the sims 4.We have already fans getting tired and want something new. This game is limitited.They said they can give us a Sims 5 without replacing and having updates?All I can think of is how?Are the new updates going to switch engines? Are the new game updates are going to get us open world?Dual lots ? No loading screen? Create a style? Create a world?How are the updates going to modernized and keep it not being dated? I remember playing Inzoi demo.How awe I was because of its features and being new?How are you going to top that?What new inventive features are you going bring to the base game? Sooner or latter this game will eventually need to be replace.The Sims 4 does have the foundation to be a forever game.
Naboo Raid - Jedi Consular kit update
Hello Darth CG and fellow Holotable Heroes, For the lucky few who took JC up to high relics for ROTE ops, we were very excited to use those Ops Jedi for this raid. Unfortunately, they are little better than filler (Eeth and JC). Bummer. The faction bonus for GR is great for the raid, but unfortunately again... there was a swing and a miss, JC lead GR jedi have no way of applying heal over time to capitalize on the bonus true damage if you are already using a Lumi and Kit Jedi team separately - which almost everyone is. My suggestion - tweak JCs kit to include passive HOT with a unique or to buff HOT with both or one of his specials. This will bring more use to the raid toons and allow for more enjoyment in an already rigid event that has a frustrating amount of RNG associated with it. This would at least give us the Pot Up from the fleet bonus that grants locked buffs. BUT if you were feeling froggy and wanting to extend a gesture of good faith to the player base, add both Pot up and HOT to JCs kit in some way. Rooting for you guys to make some quality of life updates for this raid. Still holding out hope. Best wishes and MTFBWY, A very tired guild leader - Stor #saveNaboo #maketheraidgreatagain #throwusabone #itsokaytomakethingsfuntoo CG_Meatheadshot in the dark if you see this or choose to reply, but if you could advocate for us on the raid, that would be UH-MAZE-ING, I think this would be a great move. CC: EA_Rtas or if you could pass this along please
Sims 4 Ideas Feedback
I like playing the Sims 4 on my down time so much really feeling the updates excited to see even more. Few ideas I had for expansion packs Have an option to see the Sims drive to work and do different tasks at work with them. More job options run for mayor governor or president gain respect and votes by getting involved in the community. Retail work smoothie place micro blade nail tech construction worker astronaut plumber etc. An option to buy an expansion pack to play live game with online players. Different places to woohoo not just the bed or hot tub. Be able to put an ad online for renting a room. Get a roommate to help with the rent. But we are not responsible for their needs they aren't included on the dashboard. Make an option for a sim to be more independent, they will complain they feel controlled not able to do stuff on their own but almost pee on themselves because they can't take themselves to the bathroom. Have a pet sitter option Nannies and maids that actually help and stay the whole day not just a few minutes. More face makeup and hair options Ability to change height Amusement and water parks Option to celebrate holidays and traditional events like quinceanera sweet 16 Indian Asian traditions etc. Be able to go to the mall and shop Different weather rain storm hurricane tornado snow tsunami super hot and you can buy a or heater Pov option More friendly conversation and insult options Be able to go to the salon or barber shop Lastly an option to require a passcode to enter someone's game. I have roommates that are nosey I don't want them even seeing what I do on my Sims account when I'm gone I tell them barely anything. I play on Xbox to the no life's commenting below. Hope my message is seen by EA Sims 4 creators
Why you should lower your expectations for NHL 25
I’ve seen a lot of people saying things like “I think NHL 25 could really be a good game”. For your own sake, please lower your expectation. If you think about it, what do we even know about NHL 25? We do know we’re getting new game presentations, but only in rivalry games. Also, these presentations won’t be realistic, which is the only thing the community asks for. We do know player AI is getting an improvement. However, as seen in the gameplay deep dive, the AI players are still just skating around with no plan on the ice and it’s all just a big mess. Some people want an updated franchise mode, which actually will be coming this year, allegedly. We are less than two weeks from release day and still no news about the “new” franchise mode, which probably will just be a slight change in the menu. I don’t know what you think, but I’m pretty sure we can expect the same cutscenes in Be A Pro. For how long have they used these cutscenes? 5 years in a row maybe? These are just some of the reasons why you should lower your expectations on NHL 25. Myself, I won’t be buying the game. If we all don’t buy it, EA will get the wake-up call necessary to develop a game that is actually ok to play.
The Sims 4 Ideas (2024)
Trait System Make it two types of traits: Zodiac Traits and the traits in the current game. The Zodiac Traits can be further divided into three parts, please refer to here. Society System Make it three stages of societies: Present Society, Future Society, Ancient Society. Each stage of society matches and restricts its own society functions, clothing styles, goods, house styles and occupations, etc. After every 112 days, the game changes the stage of current society automatically and cycles infinitely. Building System Add half-tile walls and platforms, walls and platforms with a height of 0.125 times, walls and platforms hanging down from the ceiling, buildable prominent window sills, vertical sloping walls and platforms (22.5 degrees per rotation), rain gutters, cabinets for ancestral tablets, more single-tile sliding doors and functions of rotating objects horizontally and vertically in a discontinuous manner (22.5 degrees per rotation). CAS System Make it a discontinuous voice slider (mid-value can be taken). Add more interpersonal titles in family tree, such as uncle, aunt, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law, granddaughter-in-law, etc. Others Make players cannot switch Sims easily after entering a household. Cancel asking players, make us must go to work and school personally with the currently controlled Sim. Cancel the outline around the Sim when the mouse pointer points to a Sim. Make it no longer cause mutual penetration and superposition between Sims. For the ideas of The Sims 5, please refer to here.
What if Wheelchairs and disabilities were added in sims?
I had a thought (as I am sure many other simmers have had this thought) that what if the sims franchise added disabilities, for example... We can choose if we want our sim to be physically disabled, unable to walk (unless they get physical therapy). But work on the mechanics of the sim doing the animations on how they would go to the bathroom or get in bed. If we wanted our disabled sim to eat at the table, they could roll up in a wheelchair to the table where there isn't a dining chair, and they can just eat there or wherever you would want your sim to eat. There can be special build items that disabled sims can use; if they wanted to practice the piano, there can be an item specifically for that sim, OR the gamer could have the option in build mode to move the piano bench into the household inventory, that way the disabled sim can roll right up and 'tickle the ivories'. In build mode, if a gamer wanted their disabled sim to go swimming, or at least enjoy partaking in the pool(s) there can be an item in build mode for that too. Or if they need to go to bed, there is an item that the sim can use to hoist themselves into (and out of) the bed and sleep. And they could use those items to help build their fitness skill. If they live in a house that has a foundation, there should be ramps! it can be an added build item like the stairs and ladders. Now it shouldn't JUST be about the wheelchair, but there can be other disabilities too! for example. a sim could be born disabled. a sim could have gotten into an accident and got injured. (High chance of survival of course) those who are born disabled, (which would depend on a small percentage chance like say...10%) could either be in a wheelchair or born without a limb. you could also create the sim's disabilities; they could also have prosthetics. The sims can also do physical therapy which can also increase the fitness skill! Especially if they are in a wheelchair. There is probably a mod out there that has that. But it would be so much better if it was in-game. I recommend the disabilities be a Game Pack instead of an Expansion. Mostly cause the disabilities wouldn't need a whole different world...or would it? But I think it would be super cool and maybe a little fun if our sims had physical disabilities in the game.
A few suggestions about Kits
So many people dislike kits because they think that what you get isn't worth the money. Here are my suggestions on pack smaller than stuff packs that would have enough to it I think would be worth it to some folks. You will notice that I didn't follow the rules here. I put what I thought would make a kit good. Japanese Steakhouse - I'm going to be honest I know this one would have a bit more limited appeal because it's meant to give more life to Dine Out. But this idea has a two-fold purpose. If EA thought they could make a ton more money on a kit that is meant to work with Dine Out they might actually concentrate on fixing Dine Out. Secondly if they did do exactly that the people who buy this and have Dine Out & Snowy Escape they could make some pretty fair restaurants in that zone which would improve Snowy Escape as well. Hibachi Cook Top & Recipes - That WILL work with Dine Out if you have it Sushi Counter & Recipes - That WILL work with Dine Out Additional Recipes - Miso Soup, Mango & White Rice, Mochi Ice Cream Buddha of Commerce Booth Seat, Chair & Barstool 4 Top Dining Table, 6 Top Dining Table Pendant Light for over the Hibachi & Matching Wall Light Front Door with Japanese Steakhouse Decal Signage Hibachi/Sushi Chef Uniform Host/Server Uniform Classic Conservatory Kit - Aesthetically similar to the Sims 3 Store Green house https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4BqvpsyC3Y&t=2700s Build pieces that can help you make an Orangery, Grand Community Conservatory, Indoor pool room, or a beautiful Sunroom Composter Additional Harvestables Celery (Base Game Update) Orange Tree (Base Game Update) Orchids in several varieties Poinsettia in their various colors Rosemary (Base Game Update) Tulips in several varieties Screen Porch Kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-23ZX_9tkY Screen Porch Panels in both intact and damaged versions Screen Door in both intact and damaged versions. Must have the screen door sound Porch Swing that actually swings a couple of overhead fan styles and they MUST oscillate and have a light New doormat styles New Patio furniture style - Rattan with Cushions Sectional Outdoor Sofa Lounge Chair Coffee Table & End Table Outdoor rug in colors that match the new patio furniture Readable Thermometer
Some "good" X-Factors do literally nothing. (Proof)
Ankle Breaker and Puck On a String animation comparisons. Linked above is a quick short I made comparing two animations that you would expect to work with the respective abilities, based on the ability descriptions. A loose puck deke with and without Ankle Breaker, and a Toe Drag with and without Puck on a String. For the comparisons, both builds have 90 deking, the clip on the top screen has no deking Superstar or Zone abilities, and the bottom screen has the Zone ability. I then overlay them as best as I could to show that the animations start and stop at the same time. This isn't the only test I've done, it's just the only easy to consume comparison I've created, but I went through and counted frames for multiple different animations with multiple different deking attribute breakpoints and it was consistent that the only thing that seemed to affect animation speeds was the deking attribute itself, and not the X-Factors. With Puck on a String I tested just simply moving the puck from backhand to forehand, same frame values regardless of X-Factors. My assumption for a while now about Ankle Breaker is that if it does have an affect, it only has an affect on CPU Players, but I'm not really sure how to test that. If that is the case, it being included in World of Chel is pointless for like 99% of scenarios. As for Puck on a String, I have no idea if this does anything online or offline, in both the online Free Skate and the offline Team Practice I saw zero difference in deking speeds with or without the abilities, this seems like it's probably a bug. One more thing I noticed about another ability some people think is really good, Shutdown, is that it doesn't seem to behave how you'd expect based on the World of Chel Description. The World of Chel Description says it helps in 1-on-1 situations. However, if you go into the Create-a-Player it says it helps defend rush chances. I tested in Free Skate and in the Pro Am (I haven't tested this in actual online games yet), but it seems how it works is that Shutdown will pretty much always activate if the puck is NOT in your Defensive Zone. Once the puck is carried into your Defensive Zone, it will continue to activate for a few seconds, regardless of how many players are near you or in your own zone, but after that few seconds pass, it doesn't seem to activate again until the puck is cleared. This leads me to think it was designed with the Create-a-player description in mind, to defend rush chances. If that's the case, a simple update of the description in World of Chel would at least fix any confusion. Anyway, hope this helps shed some light on some things that I think might be bugs that could have gone under the radar and can lead to some tweaks and confirmation that abilities are at least helping in some way/doing something akin to what their description says.
1 year later Feedback Horse Pack
After a year finally bought today the EP for Horses. Well, I have to admit, I made the right decision to wait and purchase it later, and here are the reasons why: While Horses and Chestnut Ridge initially promised a captivating equestrian experience, it ultimately falls short of its potential. As someone who isn't deeply invested in horse culture, I purchased this expansion pack primarily for storytelling purposes. However, at its full price, the gameplay content simply doesn't justify the cost in my opinion, and that's why I waited. 😅 The Western theme, while perhaps appealing to some, didn't resonate with me. 🙃 I envisioned a more modern and elegant setting, perhaps inspired by the Hamptons or the world of equestrian competitions. A suburban landscape with vineyards would have created a more affluent and competitive atmosphere, aligning with a golf club (gameplay) feeling and the equestrian old-money aesthetic.😍 I guess it's too late for that now, but maybe for another pack it could still come, right? The world map itself, while visually appealing, felt somewhat generic and reminiscent of previous packs like Strangerville or Oasis Springs. The center reminds me of the ghost town movies where a bunch of hays is rolling and nobody is around. Spooky! 🤣For my taste, a greener, more picturesque environment would have better complemented the equestrian theme. While I appreciate the nectar-making skill and a few individual items, the overall aesthetic leans heavily toward the Western/Cowboy style. Not very much a versatile expansion pack in my eyes. The horses themselves are beautifully rendered, but the high-pitched sound they emit is a minor annoyance. Additionally, the build-buy items primarily cater to the Western theme, limiting their usefulness in other builds and in combination with other packs. After only 30 min. of gameplay, I'm already bored and glad I didn't purchase it at full price as I would have been highly disappointed. In conclusion, Chestnut Ridge had the potential to be a truly exceptional expansion pack. However, its missed opportunities in terms of setting, theme, and gameplay ultimately leave it feeling somewhat underwhelming. Just a couple of thoughts I wanted to express and see how others view this pack after a year. How do you guys view this pack after a year - are you still playing it actively? I think I won't be much in Chestnut Ridge, lol.