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Old 21-07-2015, 14:57
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Ooohhh now I see it! I was looking in the Origin folder(s). I guess it was there all along.

And I've had a chance to play a bit more, and so far so good.
Good news
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Old 23-07-2015, 03:45
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Anyone got the 'Get to Work' EP yet? Sounds like its getting positive reviews.

I've got my reservations thanks to the return of alien sims.
I really like the concept of GtW, the only thing that bothers me is that they took away the 'open world' feature in TS3 where you could switch between your characters across the neighbourhood without loading screens. I like going to work with the Sims, however, if you have a sizable family, then you lose your control of those Sims while you're at work with another Sim. I wish you could just switch between them again easily like in TS3.
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Old 30-07-2015, 20:14
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I really like the concept of GtW, the only thing that bothers me is that they took away the 'open world' feature in TS3 where you could switch between your characters across the neighbourhood without loading screens.

I like going to work with the Sims, however, if you have a sizable family, then you lose your control of those Sims while you're at work with another Sim. I wish you could just switch between them again easily like in TS3.
You can? You click on the Sim you want to play and hit the Switch Control option and it transfers to them (via a loading screen).
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Old 05-08-2015, 18:49
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New EP announced for November:

http://www.thesims.com/en_GB/news/ge...ther-expansion

Your Sims’ wanderlust is at a fever pitch. They want to go somewhere totally different – a place where they can make new friends, see new sights, and have new experiences. They want to bust a move at a secret dance party at the Ancient Ruins. They want to enjoy a delicious espresso in a swanky Café. They want to live it up like they never could before. They want something... new. And soon, they’ll get just that.
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Old 12-08-2015, 18:57
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Thanks for the info. Its a bit 50-50 for me. Some of it looks ok, but others a bit 'meh'.

Being cynical, is this a little bit of a 'lite' version of 'Late Nite'?
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Old 14-08-2015, 18:54
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Thanks for the info. Its a bit 50-50 for me. Some of it looks ok, but others a bit 'meh'.

Being cynical, is this a little bit of a 'lite' version of 'Late Nite'?
I suspect so, every incarnation of the game has had a variant on the same themes.
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Old 15-08-2015, 20:13
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^Very true.
Just heard about some of the ideas for EP that have been mentioned in a survey. Seems like they're taking parts from previous Sims expansions and stuff packs.

"Generations" (same as)
"Find Love" = Hot Date/Late Nite
"On the Road" = Fast Lane/Vacation
"Vacation" = Seasons/World Adventures/Vacation
"University" (same as)
"Get Real" = Late Nite/Superstar
"Metropolis" = Late Nite
"Power Up" = Movie Stuff and perhaps a little bit of Supernatural
"Back to School" = Generations/University
"Rebuild" - ?? Maybe a little part of Into the Future
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Old 03-11-2015, 18:13
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I really wasn't interested by Get Together, but then they released this "gameplay" trailer, and it looks better than I expected.

https://youtu.be/edgPrSYySMo
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Old 04-11-2015, 18:55
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its been pushed back to december?
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Old 07-11-2015, 01:53
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its been pushed back to december?
Yes, December 9th in the UK if I remember rightly. They announced it a while ago that they'd had some unexpected bugs/issues and so were delaying the release.
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Old 28-11-2015, 18:04
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Amazon is now listing it as November 30th.

I'm seriously considering it just for Windenberg.
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Old 30-11-2015, 17:11
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Amazon has switched it to December 10.

*insert rolleyes emoji here*
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Old 02-12-2015, 13:41
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I'm debating on getting a game pack or whatever they are called to keep me going and to celebrate getting a new job.

Anyone any preferences or can give me their opinions on what's released already?
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Old 06-12-2015, 17:50
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^In case you're interested, you can get the Game Packs (GP) in a bundle with some of the stuff packs (SP), or individual so I guess its down to personal preference and budget of course.

With SP's going for c£7.99 and GP's at c£14.99. Bundles are in the c£29 region, so its not a great saving, but you do get more content in one go, so its sort of like having an expansion pack of old. Just not set to any one specific theme.

And at least you can buy them all individually, so its sort of between the EP and the Store.

Bundle 1
Spa Day (GP)
Luxury Party Stuff (SP)
Perfect Patio (SP)

Bundle 3
Outdoor Retreat (GP)
Cool Kitchen Stuff (SP)
Spooky Stuff (SP)

Those bundle names are from Amazon - I don't know what happened to bundle 2! haha

Anyway, I have bundle 1 and it was a great addition to the game. A decent amount of additional items and game play.

Spa Day is a decent Game Pack. It adds some nice build/buy items as well as the additional game play of the yoga mats and the massage table.

Can anyone shed some light on Outdoor Retreat, is that a good game pack?


EDIT: And don't forget the free Holiday Celebration Pack. EA has updated it for this season. Always nice to get some freebies. (Even if it did bugger up my game last year).
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Old 08-12-2015, 17:39
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Brilliant musical-promo for Windenburg.

https://youtu.be/50KNNqCR8gI

Complete with tongue in cheek disclaimers.
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Old 24-12-2015, 21:02
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Can anyone shed some light on Outdoor Retreat, is that a good game pack?
Yes, it's excellent I think, it brings a whole new map with quite a few lots and places to explore with it as well as some great clothes, hairstyles and objects.
Gameplay wise there's a few new items with added interactions like the horseshoe game, there's tents etc which are very handy if you're doing a rags to riches challenge.

New skill of Herbalism which you can use to make useful potions etc. Urm, trying to think what else. Ah yes, cloud and star gazing which is brilliant for building up friendships, roasting things over the camp fire, new aspiration.
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Old 13-01-2016, 20:55
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Another new Stuff Pack out this week: Movie Hangout
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Old 20-01-2016, 16:25
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Yes, it's excellent I think, it brings a whole new map with quite a few lots and places to explore with it as well as some great clothes, hairstyles and objects.
Gameplay wise there's a few new items with added interactions like the horseshoe game, there's tents etc which are very handy if you're doing a rags to riches challenge.

New skill of Herbalism which you can use to make useful potions etc. Urm, trying to think what else. Ah yes, cloud and star gazing which is brilliant for building up friendships, roasting things over the camp fire, new aspiration.
Thanks. I might eventually get it, especially as its in one of the bulk packs. Not sure I'd spend out on it individually.

Another new Stuff Pack out this week: Movie Hangout
Hmmm.. that one seems like half an idea. In fact it reminds me more of one of the 'packs' they used to do with the Sims 3 store.
But hey, its nice for those who want the BoHo style stuff.
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Old 24-01-2016, 16:03
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Procrastination has paid off, Amazon has Get Together down to £19.99.

Really looking forward to trying this EP out.
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Old 28-01-2016, 14:30
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Procrastination has paid off, Amazon has Get Together down to £19.99.

Really looking forward to trying this EP out.
It's ace, definitely my favourite of the two EPs so far. The new neighbourhood is fabulous.
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Old 28-01-2016, 19:37
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I've not had much of a chance to play it properly but you're right Windenburg is fabulous!

They've set the bar high for themselves on this one.
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Old 01-02-2016, 17:58
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Spent a bit more time in the game recently, and experiencing a little lag. None too happy with that.
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Old 18-02-2016, 18:33
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Spent a bit more time in the game recently, and experiencing a little lag. None too happy with that.
Check your graphics settings, it should be pretty lag free apart from slight delays on loading times. I play on a laptop and don't have any lag.

They've also released another new stuff pack - Romantic Garden Stuff - which has a wishing well and loads of new plants etc.
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Old 19-02-2016, 21:50
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^Thanks. I've lowered them a little and it seems ok. It might put me off going for any more add-ons for a while.
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Old 22-02-2016, 11:45
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^Thanks. I've lowered them a little and it seems ok. It might put me off going for any more add-ons for a while.
Try repairing the installation as well. And clearing out your cache files:

C:\Users\Your User Name Here\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\cache - delete the whole folder it will regenerate

C:\Users\Your User Name Here\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves\scratch - delete the whole folder it will regenerate

localthumbcache.package

If these get too large they can make things slow down a bit.
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