Several Suggestions For a Better Experience (BBS Post to Maxis)

[BlueSoup]

I know that most of us avoid the BBS like a plague (some more than others  ), but I wanted to point out a thread I made in the Suggest an Idea forum at the official site.  I really think Maxis does read them and if enough well-spoken Simmers who understand the game better than the average 12-year-old AOLer screaming about pets and weather were to post with their observations, then perhaps we could get some of our ideas heard.

My post is not really about bugs, but more small *features* in the game that could be better done a different way, etc. 

Anyway, here's the thread.

[Simlover]

Nicely said.

[ZephyrZodiac]

Definitely well put, Blue!  I think you've managed to sum up a lot of our grievances, and let's all hope that Maxis takes note!

[BlueSoup]

Hehe.  I figured if I went into bugs, I'd never get out.   

Now, I loaded up the game to get Brandi to woohoo someone, and I can't remember why now that I've got her in the bed...

[ZephyrZodiac]

Well, knowing Brandi - there's only ever one thing on her mind!

[Ancient Sim]

I have replied.  I would have given you a bene, but I don't know how (rofl).

[Ivy]

Excellent post!

The bodyshop lighting issue is major for me.  Spend time in bodyshop, exit, start TS2, wait, go to neighborhood, wait, finally open up CAS, figure out what else needs done, exit, go back to bodyshop (wait an unordinate amount of time for it to load, of course), wash, rinse, repeat. Bah...makes you not want to bother after a while!

Why on earth is it so dark in there? And why can't we adjust it!!!???

Ivy

[RainbowTigress]

Yeah, I hate the lighting in Bodyshop too.  I haven't made much stuff, but whenever I do, it's almost always too bright when I get into the game.

[stormygsa]

Very well said Blue.  I avoid Body Shop like the plague. Its too small and dark, and I can't see the small changes I'm only able to make in there. 

Thanks for putting into words what most of us have been feeling for quite a while.   

[jrd]

As for your point 6, my mascot clothes hiding mod does just that. If MTS2 ever comes back up grab it there (look for my (jordi's) profile).

Some good points.

[kacidama]

jordi - I'm sure I d/l your mod but I can't find it so I think I'll have to do it again

[TaWanda]

 Way to go Blue!
 You and Twain would would make an awesome debate team.
 I can't believe I posted at the BBS, but you had some excellent points, and I added my two cents worth too.

[jrd]

You can grab the hiders I actually use here: http://members.chello.nl/b.kroonspecker/games/Hiders.zip

hidemascotoutfits.package hides the OFB outfits and hats
hidetoddleroutfits.package hides the badger and frog toddler outfits
HideweirdSP1.package hides some of the worst FFS outfits (dragon suits etc.)
hideweirdXP0.package hides some of the worst base game outfits (elder hula suits, racer outfits, etc.)

[starrling]

Well done, BlueSoup!  And I'm still too much of a coward to venture into that BBS.  I did once...or twice.  A long time ago in a place faraway.

[BlueSoup]

Oh Jordi, I know your mods do what I want Maxis to do (I have them) - but the point is I want Maxis to do it.  And I don't think all those silly hats should be under hair.

Ancient Sim - thanks, but I don't need any benes lol (just hit the sheep thanks button!)

[J. M. Pescado]

Why on earth is it so dark in there? And why can't we adjust it!!!???

It's very dark, so you might be eaten by a grue. You can't adjust it, because if you turned the lights on, the grues would be run off. And Maxis doesn't want that, because if you get eaten by a grue, you can't bother them anymore.

[MissDoh]

Excellent post!

The bodyshop lighting issue is major for me.  Spend time in bodyshop, exit, start TS2, wait, go to neighborhood, wait, finally open up CAS, figure out what else needs done, exit, go back to bodyshop (wait an unordinate amount of time for it to load, of course), wash, rinse, repeat. Bah...makes you not want to bother after a while!

Why on earth is it so dark in there? And why can't we adjust it!!!???

Ivy

Could this help you solve this problem until Maxis do something about it:  http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=162327

All good suggestions in that post.  Hope Maxis will read it

[ZephyrZodiac]

Oh Jordi, I know your mods do what I want Maxis to do (I have them) - but the point is I want Maxis to do it.  And I don't think all those silly hats should be under hair.

Well, it makes sense since hats are supposed to be a turnon/off, that they should be separate!  And WHY can't you have hairstyle A and hat B?  If you have hairstyle A, it doesn't have a hat, and if you have hat B you HAVE to have hairstyle B!

And I know quite a few people have made hat meshes from the glasses meshes, but as turnon/offs, they are GLASSES!  So it would be good if hats were a separate thing, and people could then make hats which are HATS!

[jrd]

Hear hear MissDoh. The logical thing to do would to have them separate from hair (so you could combine them with any haircut!).

Likewise uniforms should be in a "costume" clothing category, separate from normal clothing.

One thing I'd add to your list is to have the Uni CAS work for normal 'hoods as well, it does not make sense that we cannot chose different last names for Sims.

[ZephyrZodiac]

Absolutely!  If two sims are merely living together, they should not have the same last name, it just doesn't make any sense!

And I definitely agree about the uniforms and costumes! 

[BlueSoup]

I posted your idea to the site Jordi (credited to you).

[Twain]

Way to go Blue!
 You and Twain would would make an awesome debate team.
 I can't believe I posted at the BBS, but you had some excellent points, and I added my two cents worth too.

 

[RainbowTigress]

Why on earth is it so dark in there? And why can't we adjust it!!!???

It's very dark, so you might be eaten by a grue. You can't adjust it, because if you turned the lights on, the grues would be run off. And Maxis doesn't want that, because if you get eaten by a grue, you can't bother them anymore.

LMAO

[ElviraGoth]

"Bennies" to both BlueSoup and Twain for being brave and venturing onto the official site!    (Hits thanks button) Baaaaah!

I had to add my 2 cents worth about the Uni LTWs not being added when the "Own 5 Top-Level businesses" was added with OFB. (Yeah, that was me.)

I use the lot debugger to re-roll the LTW if it's something I know I'll never try for, but it's so inconsistent to add the one and not the others.  And adding the ability to change LTWs in-game with the Renu-U would be a great idea!  Of course, you have to have the right EP for it, but they could also come up with a new object that would allow sims to change.

And, really, the LTW shouldn't even show up until they become an adult, anyway.  After all, who knows what they want to do for the rest of their life at 13?

[ZephyrZodiac]

Well, you do get the occasional teenager who does have an ambition, but mainly, the change from one day to the next!  And I definitely agree about the Uni LTWs, after all, there are many RL careers that are closed to non-graduates!