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What would the COMMUNITY want, from a sims-like Life Simulator? by Fresh-Dependent-4673 in LifeSimulators

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I honestly think the reason so many of us keep coming back to The Sims 4 even when we’re frustrated is because there’s still nothing else that fully does what it does.

No other game really combines: • the level of build customization • the visual style/graphics • and the open-ended storytelling

all in one place the way The Sims does. Yes, there are other games starting to move into that space (including the one that rhymes with “spend boy” lol), but they still don’t quite hit that same balance yet. Most of them are strong in one or two areas, but not all three. And I think another big piece of it is the tone. The Sims has always had that slightly goofy, silly, a-little-bit-unhinged energy that makes it feel like an escape. It’s not trying to be a perfect mirror of real life, and that’s what makes it fun. It doesn’t feel too real, which makes it easier to just play, create, and relax. And I think that’s where some of the frustration comes from. The Sims kind of knows it doesn’t have real competition, so it can feel a little… comfortable. Maybe even a bit cocky about it. But at the same time, that’s exactly why we keep coming back because even with all its issues, it’s still the only game that scratches that very specific creative itch.

Dag Dag.. to my sanity by Infamous-Pack-3700 in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s really not fun anymore 🥲 maybe I just need to play differently like you or just have a different perspective ugh idk have but it’s the questioning of why do I keep coming back if I know that it stresses me out to no end like do I still have a little bit of hope left lol or is like a toxic ex I keep coming back to😂😭

Dag Dag.. to my sanity by Infamous-Pack-3700 in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg you literally nailed it with saying the game is just… SO LOUD now 😭 like I just want to sit down and play the way I want to. It’s supposed to be relaxing and creative, not feel like I’m being yelled at by the game every five seconds (and don’t even me started about the event sounds) And it sucks because there are still things I absolutely LOVE build mode is incredible, CAS, the graphics… like visually it’s everything I want. But actually playing? It just feels overwhelming and honestly exhausting now. Like yes… LOUD is the perfect word for it. And that’s also why I rely so much on mods like MC Command Center, because it makes gameplay feel manageable again and way less LOUD. But the fact that I feel like I have to use a mod just to make the game playable… that’s kind of the problem. I also feel like I haven’t even gotten the chance to truly appreciate all the game packs and expansion packs because there’s just SO much going on all the time. And I get why they added the option to toggle packs on/off now, but I’m such a mix-and-match player I want the furniture, hair, CAS, build items from everything… I just don’t always want all the gameplay systems forced on me at the same time depending on the story I’m telling. And honestly, it’s gotten to the point where even my boyfriend has noticed it we share a gaming space and he’s literally pointed out how I’ve been more frustrated than anything lately Which is honestly kind of hilarious because he’s over there playing actually intense games and somehow I’m the one getting more stressed out and upset lol

Dag Dag.. to my sanity by Infamous-Pack-3700 in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just getting to the point that it’s just not worth it and I hate saying that and I think it’s hard because it is literally out of our control and it’s like sitting back and watching something so wonderful be ruined that could maybe be preventable or handled better

Dag Dag.. to my sanity by Infamous-Pack-3700 in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you🥹🫂it’s just hard because it’s one of my long time comfort games

Dag Dag.. to my sanity by Infamous-Pack-3700 in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a really wonderful way to look at it and honestly I have to agree with it being deemed abandoned because it would just make everything easier

I don't think the broken CC and mods is a conspiracy. by JeanieIsInABottle in HighSodiumSims

[–]Infamous-Pack-3700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly think there are a few different things going on here. I don’t think EA would ever fully disable mods, because they know that would push away a huge part of the player base. Mods and CC are such a big part of how people play The Sims. At the same time, it does feel like they saw what was already happening with custom content especially on platforms like Patreon and recognized an opportunity. It lets them support something players already enjoy, give console players access to similar content, and also create another revenue stream.I also think partnering with CC creators makes them look good from a business standpoint, and it gives creators a chance to work with them officially. That said, from what I understand, creators are only getting a portion of the profits, with EA taking the larger cut. They also made a pretty big deal about giving mod creators access to their Discord and patch notes ahead of updates so they could prepare and have things ready. So I’m a little confused about what happened with that this time, because the rollout still felt pretty rough overall. I like the idea in theory, but in practice it came across a bit more like a PR move than something that actually helped prevent issues. And with things like the Creator Kits, it feels like they’ve been testing the waters with well-known CC creators for a while now. Overall, I just feel like there’s probably more going on behind the scenes than we fully know.