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Okay, Immediate thoughts on the Horse Ranch Expansion Pack

I’m pulling my information from the video above, the leaked pics and info here, and the blog post here.

First of all, i have to get this out of the way: I wish it was called Sims 4 Horsin' Around. Missed opportunity.

I won't lie: I wasn't one of the people clamoring for horses, either in Cats and Dogs or Cottage Living. But I'm still excited to have them join the game. And as I've before, splitting them off into the own packs can be a bit annoying, but it does allow the team to go deeper with them. Hopefully that's actually the case.

Speaking of which. Treating horses like cats and dogs was the right choice. I'm glad they're part of the family, unlike cows, llamas, and chickens. I'm glad they have the same customization options as dogs and cats. Although that does just highlight the need or a human CAS color wheel.

The world looks really nice. I'm glad to know it's 3 neighborhoods, but I am really curious about the amount of lots and their sizes. One of the neighborhoods is a national park. I'm hoping it's more like the Henford-on-Bagley wood area (where there are remote lots) rather then the national park from Granite Falls. And I do want a nice variety of lot sizes, especially the bigger ones for full ranches and farms.

The small goats and sheep are cute. Since you can actually sheer and milk them, I'm curious how they interact with other packs (Can we use sheep's wool for knitting?)

WE HAVE CEILING PAINT COMING HELL YES YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I'VE WAITED FOR THIS!!!

The Build and Buy look good. Fine. I've been iching for more (south)western decorations. I'm so glad we have a full kitchen set. I'm personally not the biggest fan of cow print everything but that's okay. I'm mostly excited for those barn doors and windows. Can't wait to make a Johanna Gaines/Fixer Upper TM inspired house.

Kinda the same opinion on the human CAS. Nothing really stood out as amazing but so far nothing horrendous. A lot of it really isn't my personal style, but that's okay. I think it fits the theme.

I'm SO relieved the team hired an Indigenous sensitivity reader, added specific Native American items to the pack, and are donating to the Sacred Healing Circle. That's really important, and I'm glad they took that step. I hope they continue to have these types of collaborations and input.

So we’re still doing the pre-order bonus content I see. Can they please stop that? I'm begging now.

Okay, Immediate thoughts on the Growing Together Expansion Pack

I’m pulling my information from the video above and here

I literally mentioned in the High School Years post that I truly believed the sims 4 was never going to do a generations pack. Well that’s egg on my face. Anyway, so pumped for this! Hopefully the gameplay works 🙃

So we’re still doing the pre-order bonus content I see. Can they please stop that?

I really want to learn more about the world since it’s so clearly San Francisco inspired. As a Bay Area native, I love to see us represented. 

I’m so curious about the gameplay with milestones and the chemistry system. And what do they mean by “key choices.” Excited to learn more as we get closer to the release. I’ll truly add anything to give more meaningful daily interactions.

I’m very excited for the general vibes and color palette of this pack. Everything looks very cozy and put together. That sort of family traditional style.

The Build and Buy looks great! There are so many things to look at. Tree houses! Sleeping bags! Changing tables! More rocking chairs! Was that a fucking upright piano in the background of one shot?!? And the regular additions are also very nice. They remind me of the kind of furniture at Crate and Barrel.

The CAS looks really cute and cozy. However, I’m most drawn to the birthmarks. Could we give our sims vitiligo as well? As I’m in love with the infant glasses.

Hi! So there's the bug with mannequins where if you try to place a lot with them included, your game crashes. And I completely forgot I had mannequins in that build to represent a big foot statue and the wax figures locked away. :/

I've re-uploaded the lot with no mannequins (plus a few adjustments) here. The link has also been changed on the posting on my blog and the original lot on the gallery has been removed.

Thanks for your patience on this. It turns out that I had deleted the lot ages ago and I had to go poking around my external drive for a summer 2020 backup with a sims 4 save that still have it placed. Because of course the bug also affects me. I love the sims.

Not So Berry: Blue Gen

This is a series where I build a home for each generation of the Not So Berry Challenge by lilsimsie. Lastly is Generation Blue!

You have the perfect life. White picket fence, loving spouse, beautiful children. But why do you still want more? You have a one time secret affair and will regret it for the rest of your life. Afterward you pour your soul into raising your children and fixing your marriage. You never admit the affair to anyone and dedicate your life to being the perfect parent.

This classic blue suburban is a great place to raise a big family - and maybe have some regrets. 4 Bed, 3 bath with an office, playroom, converted garage, and outdoor pool.There are lot's of skill building items included. Located in Brindleton Bay.

Lot Type: Residential

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom

Lot Size: 30x30

Lot Price: §117,579            

Find on the gallery HERE. Search for #emilyrosesims or use my EA ID @emilyrosesims​​

Please use BB.MOVEOBJECTS when placing. Thank you for all likes/downloads. I really appreciate it. <3

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Not So Berry: Green Gen

This is a series where I build a home for each generation of the Not So Berry Challenge by lilsimsie. Next up is Generation Green!

You were caught hacking by a major tech company that then offered you a position in their firm. You know Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds? That’s you. You’re dedicated to your work, but that doesn’t stop you from going out and having a good time. You’re the kind of person that will be at a party at 3am and then at work at 6am.

This contemporary thin home placed between older, traditional houses has all the amenities for a tech guru geek with a love for partying. It’s a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with an office that can converted into a 2nd bedroom. The 4th floor is a party pad with bar. It’s located in Windenburg to be close to clubs.  

Lot Type: Residential

1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Lot Size: 20x20

Lot Price: §90,738            

Find on the gallery HERE. Search for #emilyrosesims or use my EA ID @emilyrosesims​​

Please use BB.MOVEOBJECTS when placing. Thank you for all likes/downloads. I really appreciate it. <3

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Not So Berry: Peach Gen

This is a series where I build a home for each generation of the Not So Berry Challenge by lilsimsie. Next up is Generation Peach!

Your parents always taught you to follow your dreams. You’ve always wanted to be a detective. You’ve always wanted to be a comedian. Well dang it, you can do both! Detective by day, comedian by night, you can do anything you set your mind to.  

This mid-century modern home is perfect for a detective by day, comedian by night. It’s a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with an office for police work and practicing new jokes. There’s a backyard with pool and large kitchen for gourmet cooking. It’s located in Oasis Springs.

Lot Type: Residential

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom

Lot Size: 30x20

Lot Price: §130,814          

Find on the gallery HERE. Search for #emilyrosesims or use my EA ID @emilyrosesims​​

Please use BB.MOVEOBJECTS when placing. Thank you for all likes/downloads. I really appreciate it. <3

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Del Sol Valley Mall

Inspired by California outdoor and strip malls, this shopping center at the heart of Del Sol Valley is a great place to shop and hang. Includes a clothing store, toy store and daycare, hair and nail salon, tech store, movie theater, photo studio, and food court made from food stalls. Set as a retail lot. NOTE: Mannequins were removed from lot to stop the bug that crashes the game, so you'll have to add them back in to the clothing store.

Lot Type: Retail

Lot Size: 40x30

Lot Price: §409,143

Find on the gallery HERE. Search for #emilyrosesims or use my EA ID @emilyrosesims​

Please use BB.MOVEOBJECTS when placing. Thank you for all likes/downloads. I really appreciate it. <3

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Okay, Immediate thoughts on the High School Years Expansion Pack

I’m pulling my information from the video above and here

I’ve said for years, since Parenthood came out, that the sims 4 was never going to do a true generations pack. But as long as they expanded upon each life stage in BG updates or packs in ways that go deeper than previous games, I overall be okay with that. And teens have most certainly needed an update - they kinda suck in the sims 4 and have been barely distinguishable from young adults. And this exactly what I voted for in that survey a few years ago.

NGL I’m excited for this pack. I does look like they included a lot of features I’ve been wanting for a while. Classes, after school activities, and prom all would add so much to game play. Cheer-leading and football are here! And the boba is really cute.

I am a bit confused on the world logistics, and I definitely want to know. Is the school an actual building you can enter and interact with, or is it a rabbit hole like in Discover University? (And honestly same question with graduation). Is that carnival a neighborhood, locked/secret lot, area adjacent to another lot? What are the new lot types in this pack? And how big is this world?

All the build and buy I saw in the trailer looks really cute. The pieces look really trendy and varied in style. And i gotta love the new messy clutter.

The CAS looks SO cute. This might rival Discover University for best CAS. Both the casual and prom outfits look great.

Werewolf Starter

Ready to start a new life in Moonwood Mill? Begin your journey in this rundown cabin starter. It includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bath that can fit up to 3 sims. This build only uses Werewolves, Base Game, and the free Holiday Celebrations stuff pack.

Lot Type: Residential

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms

Lot Size: 20x15

Lot Price: §18,594

Find on the gallery HERE. Search for #emilyrosesims or use my EA ID @emilyrosesims​​

Please use BB.MOVEOBJECTS when placing. Thank you for all likes/downloads. I really appreciate it. <3

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