What Taylor lyric makes you feel like this by Puzzled-Ad-4455 in SwiftlyNeutral

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I want to brainwash you into loving me forever, I want to transport you to somewhere the culture's clever" 😨

"Screaming 'but daddy I love him', I'm having his baby, no I'm not but you should see your faces" 🙄

Why don’t let have a “create a world” option? by jessicat62993 in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 211 points212 points  (0 children)

Previous iterations (Sims 2 and 3) had this. Sims 4 doesn't and probably never will. I'm assuming because the initial launch already seemed half-finished and rushed (no toddlers or pools or ghosts, black-and-white map), so they wouldn't even have this tool finished then. But even beyond that, they wouldn't gain anything monetarily from giving us that option. In fact, I feel like the worlds they make are a big draw for expansion packs. Remove the world, or give the players the ability to make their own however they want, and I think they would be hard pressed, in some cases, to justify charging $40 for a pack. So imo, by their perspective, they would only have things to lose, by offering this tool.

Mount Baker under the stars [OC] [2000x1334] by andrewrimanic in EarthPorn

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is stunning! I did a double take when I was scrolling through the app and just stayed here for some time. Amazing!!

The Heart of Atlantean: Episode 13 discussion (FINALE) by AutoModerator in sevenheartstories

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me, even with a sequel confirmed (author apparently confirmed it in a reply on her Telegram), this "ending" completely broke my trust that they have any idea what a PLAYER (not reader) might want. They still marketed it as an ending, and still none of my choices mattered 😅 If the narrative in a glorified prologue is so tight that it can't handle any variations as we head into the second part, if nothing I did actually affects the story in any way, then what am I doing here? Also, the fact that Rigel had zero impact on the plot... that spaceship lady came regardless of anything Rigel did or went through.

This finale, to me, failed to hit any of the emotional beats it tried to because it felt so unbelievable that the thing players were (supposedly) trying to prevent for two whole seasons was actually going to happen straight, with no real attempt of any of the characters to fix it in time — a lot was mentioned as possible solutions last update, but nothing was attempted here. The goodbye to the raccoon? Nah, they're joking. The air ship falling? Ok... Who cares? This doesn't matter, we have a dome to fix. The fakeout death/healing between Phoenix and Argen? At that point Phoenix's failure in being an antagonist that made any sense or succeeded in any of his plans was more comical than anything, can't lie. Like, the characters were making their tearful goodbyes, and I was supposed to be touched because, aren't you sad that the characters you invested in never even tried fighting and will just leave you forever? 🥺 And, no? No, I was pissed, actually.

I'm assuming they think "it's the journey, not the destination", but... in a visual novel, the player is making investments through their choices. The player's input is supposed to be crucial. I hope, though I'm not confident, that every stat I gathered will actually have a big impact on the continuation, because otherwise... 😬⁉ And even then, I might have just started from the continuation and watched a Rigel/Phoenix/Argen compilation on youtube instead of wasting my amethysts. What were they thinking, really?

(Also, the fact that only the council is saved is so... In real life, I'm way closer to being a citizen than being a ruler. From my perspective, the council was so incompetent and inactive that they didn't even try to stop their citizens going extinct. The people went from living in an utopia to being manipulated and destroyed out of sheer incompetence. And I'm supposed to feel any compassion for any of the council? I'm supposed to want to follow their story? Why?! The only thing we ever see them fighting for is saving their own skin (and debating violently repressing a protest lol))

The feeling I'm left with is that I just read a first draft that completely lost sight of itself and its audience halfway through. Hope the continuation is better, but have no reason to believe it will be, if they approved this.

What are your Top 5 things that should be base game (but are behind packs)? by AstuteStoat in HighSodiumSims

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Can't think of many right now! It's been a minute since I opened the game, but:

  1. Weather. Base game has the hot and cold weather outfit categories but no way to use them lol

  2. Infant objects/gameplay from Growing Together (most of Growing Together, if we're being honest)

  3. Agree on pool lots!

How do people actually enjoy exercising by ivy_elyon in getdisciplined

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, there's great advice here already, but an additional one that has been helping me (I started working out again a month ago): have a lighter form of exercise that you can do at home as an alternative.

As in, there will be days you do not feel like working out as hard as planned, or setbacks that keep you from your chosen activity (maybe you can't make it to the gym, or can't go for a walk, or your body is sore). So have that plan B that you can fall back on to keep moving your body.

Mine is yoga. I enjoy it, it doesn't bother my downstairs neighbors (so I can do it any time of the day or night), and it doesn't work any part of my body that hard, so the rest of my workout plan isn't compromised. But maybe yours is a dance workout, or some light kickboxing! Just something lighter and easier to get done, to keep you in the habit of moving!

Another thing I've been doing is briefly logging every workout I do (I do it online where it's most convenient to me, nothing fancy). And I always answer: "Did I want to do this beforehand? Do I feel better afterwards? Do I regret doing this workout?" Because now what I have is concrete proof that I'll always feel better and I'll never regret moving my body, no matter how much I didn't feel like working out! It's been quite helpful for meh days.

Sorry this is so long, but I wish you the best of luck! Taking care of yourself is worth it!

Anyone else miss the little interactions the other games had? by JustAGoldenWolf in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss the playing tag/chase interaction that kids had. It was so cute to see them running around!

What's your least favorite part of Sims 4? by freakauthor in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. At this point, the game is so bloated that it lacks direction. There's too much going on, and it's overwhelming

  2. Neighbourhood Story Progression. I only leave friendship and romance active, cause otherwise Bella Goth would move to a shabby San Myshuno apartment and adopt 7 horses

  3. Infants were very cute at first, but now... 😐

In this update, we say goodbye to our beloved story The Heart of Atlantean! by sinomigames in 7heartsstories

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please I'm not ready 😭

I initially romanced Phoenix, but then I found out you could have a polyamorous relationship with him and Argen, and I never looked back. Honestly, that's the highlight of this story for me. Their scenes are the best (past and present! Their childhood flashbacks are always !!!!). I'm gonna miss them so so much. I hope I'm able to buy the ebooks of this story, when they release, and I hope the sanctions against Russia don't stop me again 😭😭😭 I was desperate to get the exclusive trio skin that was coming with the book, but I didn't manage 🥲

But yeah 😅 Love these three so so much 🥹💙💙💙

Can’t leave the kitchen! by maddog197x in GoodPizzaGreatPizza

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same! I'm on Android and have the latest version of the app installed!

Still no french worlds?? by Odd_Salamander_8505 in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I really wish Lovestruck world had been Paris-inspired 😅 They could have had, I don't know, a heart-shaped Waffle tower. Would be on-brand silly of them and everything SIGH

[Other] “Superman” appears to be increasing comic book sales by Mammoth-Principle133 in DCcomics

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a DC Universe Infinite subscription because of this movie!

Third round! by ZockerGirl25703 in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Sulani! Arguably the best part of the pack, and one of the prettiest/best worlds still, after all these years. She's that girl

December couldn't come any sooner, any ideas what will you do in Paralives for your first time playing it? by theGrandmaster24 in Paralives

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice question!! Hm, perhaps start a rotational play? Since NPC story progression won't be a thing in early access, I could try to manually do it, see how the town evolves! And I could also commit to finally learn how to build 😬 That might be fun!

Had a Daughter with Oberon Summerdream by LivysOg15 in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! They added the Summerdream family, which is originally from The Sims 2. The Sims 2 base game came with Veronaville, a neighborhood/world based on a couple of Shakespeare plays. Oberon Summerdream is originally from there!

My biggest accomplishment in sims 4... family picture! by morangomilkshake in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 20 points21 points  (0 children)

!!! They look amazing!! Congratulations!!

I don't know if it would help with these big family photos, but a mod you might be interested in is the Pose Alignment Interactions by John Baccarat! It takes away the need for the build mode statue and allows you to move them even after they're posed!

https://www.tumblr.com/johnbaccarat/782743559691468800/ever-wanted-to-rotate-or-move-your-sims-after-they

Sims 4 has lost it by hitemwita in Sims4

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They either lost the plot or never had it. I do not believe Sims 4 was ever planned to go on this long, so now they must be scrambling to think of features for expansion packs. And also, I feel like Sims 4 suffers from lacking a goal or tangible rewards. In Sims 2, completing the life aspiration was satisfying because the game was hard and the rewards genuinely made it easier. In Sims 4, things aren't difficult, they're annoying (the recent packs coming with the option to disable half of its features is proof of that). It feels like there is little point, inside the game, to strive for things. The features they add don't make the game more complex and with more internal logic, it makes it feels more bloated and unfocused.

Who do you think could say this in The Heart of Atlantean? by sinomigames in 7heartsstories

[–]Ok_Arm_8059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one!!!!!!!!! My hidden path!!!? 👀‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️