SimGuruGrant has shared plenty of tweets and replied to plenty of simmers on Twitter about behind-the-scenes of The Sims 4’s development. He talked about the past, the present and the future of The Sims 4 and some of its packs.
We’ve compiled a list of interesting tweets that he shared down below.
I will be at EA Play. And if I were working on something, it would be my favorite theme.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 14, 2018
@SimGuruGrant Welcome back to the Lion's Den or the Ball Pit. :D I need more building tools. I understand terrain tools are not an option.. but my gawd can we not have curved stairs or at least L shaped? How am I suppose to recreate Grand Homes. https://t.co/69uv2lyOH6 :D WB <3
— Melissa (@CrystalKeeper11) May 15, 2018
We had a really good brainstorm…3 weeks ago(?) about this very topic. We have a long list of things we want to make. What are your three personal most desired build features? Respond! https://t.co/wyS4RQgyGW
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
The community pack was a MASSIVE success. We want to do it again.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
I have another day full of meetings. BUT. I carved out a two hour period this morning to write some upcoming blogs. We're going to try to tell some fun stories, not just discuss features. A healthy mix as we experiment with some new stuff.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
Very few things are a no. It's really a matter of time and what we lose making that versus something else. I don't think terrain tools are a no.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
Yeah, auto-roof needs some love I think.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
Truth time: I 100% know you want to edit ceilings. I 100% don't get it! Don't worry, it's on the list. https://t.co/qdjDe2KAsL
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 15, 2018
I would love to be able to assign multiple lot types to one community lot. That way we can make malls with a cafe or food stand.
— Leah (@MrsPechler) May 16, 2018
This one is really tough. We did a LOT of prototyping on this for City Living, actually. With our current architecture and AI, this one is tough. But a lot of you want it. Seems we should kick the tires and investigate it again. https://t.co/5TJKvV675S
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
We're always learning. My First Pet Stuff was an experiment – we wanted to see if we could add additional content for an expansion. If I'm being honest, I'd love to add more content for retail for Get to Work.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
It's interesting how My First Pet Stuff went. Community sentiment was frustrated. But, it sold well. For now we probably won't do this in the future (probably), but I still think it's interesting. Adding more content for themes that are already released.
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
So, as long as I can recall, when we release new build features (roof, stairs, walls), we give them away for free. We might not give you all the content (patterns, textures), but more or less, you get them for free. Basements, new roofs in C&D, half walls. https://t.co/zNSYue85MB
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
So, TS3 is still available, it still works. We are constantly trying to find the balance between recreating the things you (the community) love while also creating fresh experiences. If we just copy TS3…why not just play TS3? It's already all there!
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
Okay okay I need to work on some stuff. On a positive note, it is SO energizing to check this feed to see you excited for things we're…
-Planning to make
-Are already making
-Have already made *wink*It's like a pot of coffee for my soul and I 😍 it. Have a good day!
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
I dont pay all content in sims 4 to hear "Play ts3". You can bring new content to the sims 4, but also bring good content from previous games. I dont saw much new original content for the sims 4 that wasnt a copy of older games, but now released in stuffs and game packs. pic.twitter.com/DucXNoRnvZ
— TwoSimsLight (@TwoSimsLight) May 16, 2018
You can blame me for no dog houses, and I stand by it. Dog houses are a weird relic of the past and not the experience we wanted. We wanted your cats and dogs to be inside, on the sofa. The dog houses have to be HUGE, which are so odd. Sometimes we will not repeat the past. https://t.co/CvMjEREgXX
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
Instead of dog houses, we tried to prioritize cats walking on lots of surfaces in the home and world. We wanted dogs and cats to sleep in a variety of positions. It was a trade off we decided from the start. Totally cool you want a dog house! Fair critique. https://t.co/CvMjEREgXX
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
We're 100% committed to the PC, speaking for my slice of the studio. There is SO much to do. TSM or console don't preclude us. Just more flavors for a huge world of Simmers. https://t.co/RGxEmf5Bri
— Grant Rodiek (@SimGuruGrant) May 16, 2018
I think he’s assembling a Community Vote again? He’s taking notes of mostly Building features in Buildbuy (rather than broad gameplay like Laundry, Arcades, and Weddings). I think we’re going to get a community vote over the next major BuildBuy overhaul.
Stairs will obviously win if they aren’t pitted against Terrain Tools (I stand by my mid-level platform idea though!).
Grant is cancer, and the reason TS4 is the most boring Sims game ever made. He’s even stated before that he thought The Sims 1 was a stupid game. That’s right, someone who thinks this way about the very origins of this franchise is in charge of the direction the series is going. Let that sink in… It’s clear EA just wants it to be a money-making scheme going by their push towards the mobile platform now. I really hope someone else makes a better life-sim soon. Because it’s clear EA/Maxis has no intentions of doing that.
Can you expand on that idea?
Surely there’s lots of blame that can be placed on other people or circumstances, i.e. Will Wright, Maxis, etc. What makes you think Grant is the reason the Sims 4 is such a letdown?
Build mode does need some love. Granted though that as grant said in another tweet when new build content is added it is usually patched in for free
I really loved having horses in TS3 and being able to do so much with them. I loved the spiraling staircases and the ponds. Can we also have a seasons pack for TS4, that was cool. Even if you don’t do all of these can you at least make one expansion or game pack that has these things.
Hi, me again. Could there be a Honeymoon game pack where after your sim gets married they have 3 honeymoon options (cheap-expensive) where there are different activities for the newfound couple to do. (Canal walk/canal peddle boat/hot air balloon/and honeymoon items. Please respond!!