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The issue with The Sims 4

I’m coming back to my Tumblr to discuss an ongoing topic - the sad state of The Sims 4. I’ll try and give my two cents on the “What and Why” of this situation and potentially provide an insight into the history of this downfall in very short points.

When SimCity (2013) came out, The Sims 4 was fully in last stages of development, as it was about to come out one year from then. However, SimCity ended up being a complete fiasco.

Meanwhile, The Sims 4 prototypes were leaked (look for Olympus screenshots in one of my older posts) - a multiplayer online game with simplified graphics and emotion-based interaction system.

SimCity failed, so they had to rework The Sims 4. Cue The Sims 4 release version: no children, object babies, teens young-adults adults and elders are the same model, no pools, no basements, only 2-3 floors to build up, closed world, small world. Especially the small-world divided in neighborhoods rings a bell to SimCity’s idea of interconnected neighborhoods in a single world where each player controls one.

The downfall of The Sims 4 started with the decision to scrap the original concept and scramble it into something to be sold as a next-gen game. However, you can’t polish a turd any further. The Sims 4 still lacks base game mechanics for developers to be able to build upon it.

No expansion pack will be fully realized (as it’s the case up until now), no gameplay will be up to the standards of TS2 and TS3 - not because development team is lazy, but because The Sims 4 wasn’t build for any of this and they keep reusing concepts and systems to push out new content.

I appreciate the effort into keeping The Sims 4 ongoing until the next generation of the game is out. It’s something that must be done to provide funding. Good for them. However, given the history of its development and events that have been happening since the release of the base game... it’s sad to have to witness it.

You could say they ruined The Sims 4 when they even started developing it as a multiplayer online game - but they didn’t know back then that SimCity would fail horribly. Maybe if they stuck with the concept it would have worked out somehow? I don’t know.

It’s all just.... a disappointment.

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Hello!

We are Maxis, a new TS4MM magazine tailored for you and your Sims. We’ll be posting monthly online publications filled with lookbooks, CC finds, and maybe even articles of your opinions, thoughts, and Simblrs to follow!

If you are a Simblr, please consider reblogging this post to help us gain an audience! Our target is to be able to release our first magazine issue by December 1st. A simple reblog could really help us out!

Moreover, if you are interested in contributing your Sims screenshots and writing, please send us a message! We’ll be glad to include your work in our first issue.

Thank you!

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Shea’s future boo got a makeover prior to their first date. Look at that townie’s genetics! Gorgeous!

Also - I am, as you can tell, not dead. Just took a long, long break from posting. Quite a lot of the Edge household story was missed, but I’ll try and make up for the lost time. ♥

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“We’ve wanted to become parents for so long..” - thought Kosta to himself as he made an appointment at the medical facility. “I hope this works!”

Days went by, the couple moved to a new home, and Kosta chose to remain silent regarding his intentions. Brian, of course, being a bit absent minded at times, thought that Kosta had his regular check-ups after being treated at the hospital for the flu.

This evening, Kosta noticed something happening. As if by a miracle, he felt his tummy make a surprising bump. He looked down and noticed just that - a bump. He knew it worked. He knew that everything that both he and Brian desired is finally becoming their reality.

How to tell Brian the impregnation worked?

“Honey, can you come to the bedroom, please?” - Kosta uttered as if something bad was about to go down. Brain ran to the room, worried as he usually is. “You’re gonna notice it one way or another, and I think there’s no reason to wait, and you need to know...” - said Kosta before Brian’s face of complete shock cut off his thought process. “I’m..”

“YOU’RE PREGNANT!?” - shouted Brian, and at the same time, his eyes got watery. Kosta stood there silent, not knowing what else to say, other than nod his head and crack a smile.

The silence filled the room. While Brian was dealing with his inner excitement, shock, pleasure and all-around feeling of peace, Kosta didn’t know how to interpret the situation.

“This is all we’ve ever wanted. Becoming parents.” - said Brian under his breath, easing Kosta’s state of unease. “I’m not crying because I’m sad. I’m not crying because I’m happy that my dream came true. I’m crying because OUR dream came true. And I know you’re happy too, and that makes me feel the best I could ever feel.” - he continued.

The silence was no longer needed to be disturbed. They were at peace. As they shared an amorous hug, letting each other cry on their shoulders, Brian touched Kosta’s baby bump and could almost feel the life of their future child.

They went to sleep, embraced through the night. Tomorrow is a new day, and they will have to amp up their house to make it homey, because they always knew how they wanted to raise their child.

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Simmers, help! Do you recommend getting Kids Room Stuff along with Parenthood GP?

Is Kids Room good? How fun is the addition of the puppets and voidcritter battles?

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies ♥

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The Sims 4 Vampires Is NOW Available at Origin!

The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack is now available for purchase on Origin! 

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when people in real life laugh at my jokes

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Planning on making all the lots in Forgotten Hallow separate covens.

Covens will have distinctive powers and weaknesses, and their leaders will have a great backstory of rivalry. Idea of the covens is that specific combinations will render some vampires to be more vampiric, while others will be more witchy. Regardless of how they are now, their true nature’s call is one - to become the leading coven and take the place at the grand castle that was once ruled by Count Vlad.

The Sims 4 Vampires: Powers Clip

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PETS ARE THE NEXT EXPANSION PACK FOR #THESIMS4!

>> http://simscommunity.info/2017/01/12/the-sims-4-code-found-for-pets-expansion-pack/

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Me, literally.

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welcome to my favorite non-fictional creepypasta

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The Sims 4: HD Icons for The Sims 4 Vampire Game Pack and The Sims 4 Bowling Stuff pack

Twitter user @Herr_Sims has recreated icons for The Sims 4 Vampire Game Pack and The Sims 4 Bowling Stuff Pack. 

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im so ready to be in a relationship so whenever the universe is ready hmu with a keeper

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my 3 modes of conversation

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"Imply mother is a llama" is, for a reason, the meanest interaction you can perform on a Sim.

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