The Features You Get in Sims 4 Game Packs (2020 Update).

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  • A Guide to the features in all Game Packs released up until April 2020. Includes all major additions and side attractions in each DLC. Serves as a comprehensive buyer's guide for Sims 4 packs, helping players decide if they'd like the features they'll get if they snag it in a sale.
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  • @victoriameredith629
    @victoriameredith629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    “...ignore this pack’s existence like you would a guy who gets too drunk and hisses at people at the Olive Garden.” Thank you for making me snort tea up my nose.

    • @elliotgibsonroberts6672
      @elliotgibsonroberts6672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @FlyingMonkies325 do you mean get to work, and not working life?

    • @Starfox1357
      @Starfox1357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elliotgibsonroberts6672 I'm sure they did, yes.

    • @snonyabeeswax
      @snonyabeeswax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the packs are decent enough the starting prices are a bit steep sometimes though. i waited for most stuff packs to go on sale before i got them.

    • @datbadassunicorn2832
      @datbadassunicorn2832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      is your nose ok? .w.' I did that with pop.. it came out my nose and it hurt like a son of a duck!

    • @datbadassunicorn2832
      @datbadassunicorn2832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snonyabeeswax same and I like the vampire one.. and the spell caster one I combine them with the potions. I get more done that way.

  • @Tru1Tani
    @Tru1Tani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    I put restaurants in my game for dates. It makes romantic interactions easier both sims are usually flirty

    • @HerHollyness
      @HerHollyness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I usually ‘go on dates’ on my home lot. It’s so much easier and quicker to get a gold because the game only generates goals you can achieve like ‘socialise with your date 10 times’.

    • @HtineTEE
      @HtineTEE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Same. And classy birthday parties. Or family reunions 😂🤣

    • @namaste_charlei
      @namaste_charlei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yep! Don't think I ever tried to run a restaurant! Dates are less boring with the ability to go to dinner. 😀

    • @Tru1Tani
      @Tru1Tani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@namaste_charlei me either, I've never ran a restaurant 😂...or a store...i wanted them to have places to go and do things like shop, have dinner or events

    • @Tru1Tani
      @Tru1Tani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@HerHollyness i don't want every date to be at my home, their home, the park, the lounge, the gym or the library 🤷🏾‍♀️ just like in real life I like to do a variety of things.

  • @anigodess
    @anigodess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    Outdoor retreat is good for doing rags to riches and u can’t afford a proper home yet

    • @DoveJS
      @DoveJS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I'd agree, I love using the tent and the cooler for that, but if you just grind up collectibles, you can put a roof piece on the ground, then buy a door and a bed. Also, Tiny Living outranks Outdoor Retreat by a mile if that's all you want.
      Put down a patio for the Micro home, buy an easel with your collectibles money, keep some produce on your Sim and plant the rest (if you snagged any), then grind paintings for a full day until you can buy a proper Micro home. Considering how small those are, you could easily afford enough to make it look less terrible with how fast the skill will go up and improve the worth of the paintings.
      If you grind collectibles to get the Digitalistic Sketchpad (I forgot how much it is but I think it's double the price of the easel) or just buy the easel first and then switch as soon as you can afford it, you can churn them out even faster! (Although you need a wall to put them on if you want to sell for fame.) Even fishing for money would be enough if your Micro Home lot is near a fishing hole since the buff extends to the open neighborhood. :)

    • @drjawesome8278
      @drjawesome8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@DoveJS You're overthinking it. There are much easier ways to make money than that; without cheats.💵💵💰

    • @strawberrytiramisu
      @strawberrytiramisu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I only have city living and what I did was go around the city and collect posters and snow globes. After that I'd sell them and make sure my sim had all her needs filled. I succeeded and made over 120k. I started when my sim was a teen and ended with my sim as an adult with a full garden, house that was built from the ground up, a pool, and a full fridge.

    • @meliekanicole8152
      @meliekanicole8152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      its a must for homeless sims lol

    • @daviddave4985
      @daviddave4985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Animal crossing is better and cheaper than the whole sims 4 dlcs and main game

  • @Tru1Tani
    @Tru1Tani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    Incense burned down my apartment while my sim was at work...I could only watch...as I didn't want her to come home I needed the money. She freaked out when she got home

    • @TheDevourerOfUniverses
      @TheDevourerOfUniverses 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Tru1Tani not a smart idea since u have to pay for damages

    • @Tru1Tani
      @Tru1Tani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@TheDevourerOfUniverses hindsight is 20/20 😂😂😂

    • @ida6950
      @ida6950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @Tru1Tani This is why we need firefighters! ☝🏾

    • @ShadowVipers
      @ShadowVipers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheDevourerOfUniverses Not if you have repairio magic... :)
      Realm of Magic DLC btw

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Where are the damn firefighters EA?? MAXIS???

  • @nobo3498
    @nobo3498 4 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    As much as I hate to say it, a lot of these things should have been included in the base game. This modular thing they have going is BS, especially with how expensive everything can get. Icing on the cake is how unpolished a lot of the expansion/stuff/game packs are.

    • @AngyOrangeGoblin
      @AngyOrangeGoblin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I bought the pets pack way back in the day and I was pissed because even the expansions they did add you lose so much. I cant play as animals anymore and I cant get my cat or dog to go dig up or hunt or swipe. I used to love the fact my cat could bring home a 5k TV from god knows where! Now animals just get sick ever 3 days and scream constantly. Such a freaking rip off.

    • @artiandradygong6676
      @artiandradygong6676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its so lazy made

    • @marlenevale1700
      @marlenevale1700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There’s also certain things in expansion/stuff/game packs that I think could’ve been patched into the Sims 4. For example, the University expansion pack does a complete overhaul of the roommate system. It made playing with roommates actually pleasant and interesting. Considering how many people have roommates in real life it’s a shame you basically have to have University to have a roommate.

    • @RubyBlueUwU
      @RubyBlueUwU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I NEVER buy any of the dlc unless it’s on sale, it’s just not worth it

    • @viejanormal
      @viejanormal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah yall sure hate to say that.
      Fascinating.

  • @wynnedm1941
    @wynnedm1941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    For Outdoor retreat, Little Miss Sam has a small mod that removes bugs as herbalism ingredients, and I thiiiink it swaps them for other plants. It makes herbalism a lot easier at home. I know she also has a small mod for Parenthood involving the bulletin board that allows you to assign chore lists! It always bums me out that modders are adding more depth than the actual game team though. I remember someone on Facebook had fairly pointed out that a lot of the expansion, game, and stuff packs should have been combined and released under one expansion to begin with, and I think they’re right.

    • @pisceanchaniece5066
      @pisceanchaniece5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Her tumblr page is deleted

    • @atlas909-n4r
      @atlas909-n4r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pisceanchaniece5066 Its back.

    • @pisceanchaniece5066
      @pisceanchaniece5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atlas909-n4r thank god

    • @hamiltonlauren64
      @hamiltonlauren64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I agree with you. Parenthood, kids room stuff, and toddler stuff all have the same idea and should have just been 1 all inclusive expansion.

    • @pisceanchaniece5066
      @pisceanchaniece5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hamiltonlauren64 I couldn't agree more

  • @malegirlboss
    @malegirlboss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Hi Carl, the moment you showed your sims ripping a fat fart in your video was the EXACT moment I opened my packet of beef jerky and the beefiest smell hit my nose as those sims farted and I almost threw up on my keyboard because it felt like I had youtube smell o vision and they unleashed the beefiest fart right under my nose. Thank you for your service sir, I thought you would find this as funny as I did.

  • @IronSeagull
    @IronSeagull 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Dine Out could've been better with TS3's nectar making skill and a restaurants district. I'd be shocked if restaurants were ever fixed. I keep forgetting about Jungle Adventure's archaeology skill but looking back on it I think it's interesting

    • @janethebluemouse
      @janethebluemouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Iron Seagull it should've been lumped with get to work since you could already own your own business. And the archeology skill (or jungle adventures in general) is just a bootleg of the stuff you could do in World adventures. But i guess thats too much content for EA 😕

  • @ingridvanwaes7252
    @ingridvanwaes7252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I've never managed to run a restaurant. Dine out is a really frustrating pack.
    Also, love that dry sense of humor of yours.

    • @pisceanchaniece5066
      @pisceanchaniece5066 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is

    • @trude8073
      @trude8073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I never bought it, and from what I've seen I don't need to😂

  • @mrmeatwhip1388
    @mrmeatwhip1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +607

    They're all so overpriced. It's like £20 for a few clothing and house hold objects and £40 for a new map and a few new features that were in the other games. It's over £400 for the whole game including all DLC. I would pay £60 for the whole game including all DLC because its the only way it feels like a complete game, but otherwise this is the one and only game I'll shamelessly get for free. And I hate piracy.

    • @uhhohhnico
      @uhhohhnico 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Just download the cracked version like I did, on Origin, I spent probably 150 dollars on packs over 5 years, when I could've just downloaded everything for free with a torrent. I mean the only downside to it is that you can't use the gallery (obviously), but to me it's worth and there's kind of a loophole around that anyways.
      Edit: I'll give you the link if you want ^

    • @mrmeatwhip1388
      @mrmeatwhip1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@uhhohhnico I know how to find the sims 4 and it's DLC for free, It's really simple. I think the Sims 4 is one of the most pirated games in the world (I wonder why) You literally just google what you're looking for and you'll find it haha.

    • @forgetthes5824
      @forgetthes5824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@uhhohhnico what's the loophole to use the gallery?

    • @SaberisloveSaberislife
      @SaberisloveSaberislife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@forgetthes5824 I don't know if there's a loophole but I know there's some sites that features created house lots and sims without the Gallery, like modthesims. I also remember a site that has Sims from the Gallery that you can get like Sims featured from the official trailers.

    • @titoad9419
      @titoad9419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well Yes... But Actually No
      Edit:Have You Heard Of Origin Access The Free Packs And The VERY CHEEP STUFF PACKS!!

  • @Duskleap
    @Duskleap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Most of the gamepacks seems to have a problem with replay value, unless you are really invested with a specifik gamepack most off them seem to fall in to "play through once and never touch again".

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like every other video games in the world

    • @rawmilk905
      @rawmilk905 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I see this complaint all the time, but I actually love to replay them with different sims.

    • @imogenkelly2467
      @imogenkelly2467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah when I get a pack with an occult sim I make every sim I make an occult sim for about two weeks until I get bored and then I rarely ever do it again.

    • @Sorakeyblademaster37
      @Sorakeyblademaster37 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The magic and sci-fi features are content that I use most often. If I could make most townies an occult I would.

    • @mem5091
      @mem5091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kanal7Indonesia no lol. Then u haven’t played good games ive replayed some 10 or more times

  • @drjawesome8278
    @drjawesome8278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "Realm of Magic" really needs more interesting spells and effects. All the ones we have now are either things we can do with cheats, or things that aren't particularly useful or interesting. By the way, Carl, you once did a video that better explained what the "show hidden objects" cheat does. I tested it, and it was AWESOME!! Thanks a million, Carl!😄😄😄

  • @littlebigcomrade
    @littlebigcomrade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    I’m too broke to enjoy the full experience. No wonder piracy is a huge problem.

    • @janethebluemouse
      @janethebluemouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      TheDirewolf 1234 Im glad I didn't waste my money on some of these packs.

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's only $50 for a expansion + game + stuff pack bundle

    • @glovesandsteeringwheel8222
      @glovesandsteeringwheel8222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@Kanal7Indonesia yes, one expansion and one game pack. Thats by far not enough to play the game properly.

    • @n.icolew
      @n.icolew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      this is why I downloaded the game and all dlc for free lol

    • @sosickandtiredofalltheneed568
      @sosickandtiredofalltheneed568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      thanks torrent

  • @victoriameredith629
    @victoriameredith629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Aaand a repeat of the tea-snorting with “join your state’s offender registry!” You’re killin’ me, Carl! I love it.

  • @handel2502
    @handel2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am that strange person who picked up Dine Out because of visiting resaurants. Mostly because I didn't care for the fact that the base game options are bar and lounge.

  • @5lake
    @5lake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Only for £500+ on dlc in a full price game with less features than the last in just base game even with all the dlc thanks EA.

    • @n.icolew
      @n.icolew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @FlyingMonkies325 oooooor just download them all for free ;)

    • @jeelianbb6405
      @jeelianbb6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@n.icolew Exactly Sims 4 is a game just asking to be pirated

    • @CrobatmanIamthenight
      @CrobatmanIamthenight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeelianbb6405 Pirating is so much hassle tho, you really need to understand some, what i admit is more than likely base computer knowledge, but i dont get it i always find it confusing to get things working.

    • @jeelianbb6405
      @jeelianbb6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CrobatmanIamthenight I would say it's hard to find a place which actually has the game and not a virus, I prefer buying the game but when the game cost is in the hundreds it becomes worth it to find free versions and figure out how to install them.

    • @MlokLik
      @MlokLik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeelianbb6405 pirate bay is just your best friend

  • @artheaux666
    @artheaux666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    0:21 - Outdoor Retreat is a fun change of pace, and if you really like the outdoors and camping, it's going to be perfect for you. If not, you'll visit it once, and rarely again. Also, herbalism skill really is useless once you leave, which sucks because those remedies are pretty useful. Buy it on sale or in a bundle.
    2:42 - Spa Day is my favorite game pack of all time. It's full of ASMR so it's great to play with headphones. If you play athletes or parents a lot, it's always fun to treat your spouse with a Spa day. I found myself splurging on in-home spa stuff whenever my sims got too rich. Also, it's great for fishers because now you can turn your catch into pets with an aquarium. It's worth the full price.
    3:58 - Dining Out is a mess from start to finish. Owning a restaurant is kind of fun, but going to one is worst and the service is always super slow. It took my sims 8 in-game hours to get served at a diner with 4 tables. It's annoyingly buggy and you can't even skip out on a meal. (whilst terrible to do in real life, this has always been my go-to in Sims 2 for rags to riches sims) Here, they will MAIL THE BILL TO YOUR HOUSE. What the heck is even up with that. HARD pass. Don't even buy it, but if you must, buy it on sale or in a bundle.
    5:52 - Vampires pack is great...if you like vampires. I don't like occult stuff, but I don't hate it either. To me, it clashes with the world I've built. The gothic decor and outfits feel a bit outdated. I get it if this were released at the height of those Twilight movies (Like in Sims 2 and 3) but today it feels outdated. I played as a Vampire only once for the aspiration heck of it and immediately reverted back to a human. Buy it on sale or in a bundle.
    9:19 - Parenthood is the only pack you SHOULD get if you're saving up for a game pack to really spice up realism gameplay. If you love playing for families, or large families at that with autonomy on, this can quickly become a challenge to manage. This is great for players who feel too hands-off from their children sims and want the real challenge of raising a kid that the base does not have. Worth full price.
    12:05 - Jungle Adventure is another vacation spot and is better for Young Adults, Adults, and (maybe Elders) to play Indian Jones for a week. But be prepared to have an inventory full of crap you will never use once you're not on vacation. Buy it on sale or in a bundle.
    15:58 - Strangerville. Skip this, really.
    19:00 - Realm of Magic is another game pack that feels outdated. In a post Harry Potter world, this pack appeals to the occult lovers. Similar to Vampires, I played it once and never again. The bonuses to being a caster are everything we have already disguised as magic. Skip this, really.

    • @artheaux666
      @artheaux666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@al-rm3tk Np! I had to really search for reviews before buying a pack, and I hoped to make it easy for someone else.

    • @StoryGirl83
      @StoryGirl83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My family did a lot of camping when I was growing up and still dies some, especially my sister, so camping is cool for me in game. I just got the game this past week, so I’ve been looking at the various packs. For game packs I have Parenthood and Outdoor Retreat. I’m still thinking about the others. Most likely I will get all of them eventually, but I love occult stuff, so I want them all, which is funny because so far I haven’t gotten any of the packs with them. It’s funny the packs that appeal to me for one specific thing, such as Get Famous, because apparently that’s where giving people keys come from.

    • @housebaelishgaming
      @housebaelishgaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This deserves more likes

  • @jennw6809
    @jennw6809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of my Sims befriended the Hermit so well, she kept calling inviting them to events. One time she came to the house and just stood there fertilizing the same plant, over and over again.

  • @dilsdoes
    @dilsdoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    i can't believe you avoided mentioning stranger things when talking about the strangerville pack.

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Hey - I definitely did back at launch, it just doesn't remind me of it very much except on a very broad level.

    • @angerfistkill
      @angerfistkill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's doesn't look anything like stranger things this is also years later

    • @catsuperior
      @catsuperior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      When compared with Welcome to Night Vale, Strangerville doesn't resemble Stranger Things at all.

    • @hannahmonroe8381
      @hannahmonroe8381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the spores and hazmat suits were very reminiscent of Stranger Things

    • @catsuperior
      @catsuperior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@hannahmonroe8381 stranger things didn't invent spores and hazmat suits

  • @organicstorm
    @organicstorm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Your narration style keeps improving, good job! (I already have all the game packs, but I will watch and rewatch most of your videos because they stay entertaining!)
    Also, after giving it some actual thought, I think the most challenging game pack is Outdoor Retreat and I still find it hard to complete it's aspiration and skill compared to all the other game packs. The pack which catalog objects I use the most is probably strangerville for build mode and and spa day for other interactive objects, actually. My personal favourite besides these three packs is Jungle Adventure. I don't play vampires and restaurants that often, but I take my Sims on vacations or spa days a lot.

  • @Elethyl
    @Elethyl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    What bothers me most is that the sims do not possess such ability to work while seated. I hate those skill tables so much since they never allow a sim to sit for HOURS.

  • @HerHollyness
    @HerHollyness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Can I just say I LOVE that you called your Sim ‘ChickaChicka SimShady’! That’s a great name!

  • @mone2392
    @mone2392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I think no matter how many packs The Sims 4 is going to have, still the game won't be as good as Sims 2.

    • @Obsidianone831
      @Obsidianone831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True that!!!

    • @Vaprous
      @Vaprous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Sims 3 has moving house boats, a full open world, and the best content creation tools of any Sims game for many occasions.
      Sim 4 pretty much solely innovated its building design tools and nothing else; everything else as a step back in design, and it really shows.

    • @CrobatmanIamthenight
      @CrobatmanIamthenight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @FlyingMonkies325 I got the base game for free, tho im thinking of buying atleast seasons, it just makes th egame feel more alive, tho i def want to buy some sims 3 expansions first, i need to get world adventures again, i got it physical years ago but lost all my boxs n codes.

    • @CrobatmanIamthenight
      @CrobatmanIamthenight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @FlyingMonkies325 Yea thats what i like, the weather, weather is a must have for me and sims, tho in 3 it can be a lil annoying due to snow days and the festival being shove din your face.

    • @mmmmmmmm1942
      @mmmmmmmm1942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or sims 3. Or sims 1. Or not even playing the sims

  • @jekebe4858
    @jekebe4858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Carl: Vampires playing with their organs is kind of cliche...
    Me: Oh, you've been watching vampire movies or reading vamp romance while in lockdown.

  • @Rain_theGamer
    @Rain_theGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I watch yt all the time, i use your site all the time, like legitimately since 2015 and TODAY i learned you made youtube content. HELLO it's time for a BINGE!

  • @ChilliDogDave
    @ChilliDogDave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    as a welshmen i can honestly tell you that towns name must have been made as a joke, even in welsh we struggle to say it ( 19:14 )

    • @Cypresssina
      @Cypresssina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have a high level Llanfair PG aspiration.

  • @AlexiusDenelle16
    @AlexiusDenelle16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been waiting for your new video !!! I love how in detail , and hit all the main jokes. I’ve been watching your videos and following your webpage for a while, and the content is only getting better ! 🥰

  • @jennw6809
    @jennw6809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad to see a new video from you Carl! Watching this just highlights how amazing Jungle Adventure is in comparison to all the other game packs.

  • @Obsidianone831
    @Obsidianone831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is super informative and hilarious! I've watched it multiple times trying to figure out which game pack I want to buy next. Thanks!

  • @angelganon8213
    @angelganon8213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Always love the Carls guide videos

  • @junjobyjackie
    @junjobyjackie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been a long time reader of your Sims blog and very glad I found the TH-cam channel! I would like to see a video on how or tips on playing families/multiple Sims. I find it overwhelming at times. Thanks!

  • @jkutiye87
    @jkutiye87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Carl: wow you must be engaged.
    Me: *playing his whole library in the background while I play Sims 4 on habit*

  • @hide904
    @hide904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    1) I was disappointed with Realm of Magic. It should have been an expansion pack with a larger town reminiscent of Moonlight Falls or Midnight Hollow from The Sims 3.
    2) The spell categories (Mischief, Untamed, and Practical) should have each included one (1) that can induce death upon the target for those who play darkly inclined stories-think Deatheaters.
    3) Also there is a mod by Zero that prevents mortal Sims from entering the realm of magic.
    4) I'd also recommend the weather spell mod for those looking for a dynamic spell.

  • @ashleyash7751
    @ashleyash7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When u mentioned not having cars in Sims 4 I just wanna return to Sims 3 :(

    • @HerHollyness
      @HerHollyness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sims 2 cars were much better. They actually got into them and reversed out of the drive, rather than just teleporting onto the road. Still, any car would be better than none at this stage!

    • @BT-pk1kr
      @BT-pk1kr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sims 3 is so buggy and laggy it just doesn’t do good on either of my computers

  • @Frogtastic23
    @Frogtastic23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thanks for doing this I really appreciate it hope to see a expansion one coming up soon.

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This one was really time consuming, because of all the scenes so I'm thinking I'll try breaking the Expansions down individually in this same style, and more "modern" in terms of my know-how.

  • @fromthursday
    @fromthursday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "That guy... the one who hisses at olive garden." I let out the biggest, ugliest laugh, oh my god. Great overview with a dose of fun!

  • @scifiwriter6092
    @scifiwriter6092 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining herbalism! I was really frustrated trying to figure out how to make the potions. I had to stop before even getting into the spa day information, because I was so happy with your help. Thumbs up!

  • @TheSkellingtonGhost
    @TheSkellingtonGhost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoyed this and the stuff pack video where you compare all of the dlc. Im looking forward to the main expansion pack one. Its nice to see everything side by side. Helps me pick out what is worth spending money when their is a sale going on.

  • @daleeahrocha
    @daleeahrocha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally got sims on my ps after just playing on mobile. Whole new world 🤯 was just thinking of which pack to get tomorrow. Thank you, this is the only video that helped :)

  • @Youtubee-nd4je
    @Youtubee-nd4je 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    carl, the effort you go to in your videos is unmatched!

  • @fantasims
    @fantasims 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are my Yoda lol I have learned everything about the game from you and your website - also I really love listening to your voice and your subtle but hilarious humor!! I own every pack and still know almost nothing about them because I mainly build, so I am loving this video, thanks!!

  • @thisismyopinion
    @thisismyopinion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Carl, just what i needed , lockdown on your own is a day by day thing, and yesterday was realy realy TOUGH! , today trying hard to keep spirits up, and this has realy made me smile , thankyou so much Carl big fan of all your stuff, my fav pack deffinalty OutDoor retreat, closly followed by Vampires :D I only follow 2 Sim4 youtubers , you and GrayStillPlays both make me smile and laugh equaly. keep up the fantastic work Carl , and Stay Safe ♥ :)

  • @ChawnHeart
    @ChawnHeart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a Newbie to Sims4...like downloaded a week ago.
    I'm currently addicted ...
    And I've followed your channel for all my tips and advice.
    Thank you soo much!

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Welcome to the sims community! 🤗

    • @ChawnHeart
      @ChawnHeart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kanal7Indonesia Thank you 😊

  • @plutogaming4891
    @plutogaming4891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    oh man that abomination 10:57 i was not ready nor prepared for that lol

  • @kluski3423
    @kluski3423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Vampires come with three aspirations. ;)

    • @bulk_manifesto3624
      @bulk_manifesto3624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But the rewards for completing each ampire aspiration . . uninspiring

    • @azalea9908
      @azalea9908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bulk_manifesto Exactly! I was expecting some really nice lore and challenges, like a battle between the good vampires and bad ones

  • @dark20blade88
    @dark20blade88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the vids man. I've been a fan of the sims since the sims 2. & your vids helped me out

  • @rosecortes6152
    @rosecortes6152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hilarious and informative as always, Carl!! I already own all the packs because I sold my soul to EA long ago, but I still love hearing your takes on them. Keep it up and stay safe!! 💖💖💖

  • @buraburagang
    @buraburagang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started playing again. Last time was 2016 which makes everything and to me. This actually helped since i purchased all expansion and stuff pack and it feels overwhelming. 😂 Thanks!

  • @jayzippo
    @jayzippo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thanks for these vids man, they have helped out a lot on my gameplays.

  • @irishduchess7577
    @irishduchess7577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was that a Bugatti Veyron? I’ve seen one in real life-gorgeous! Good overview, fairly pointing out the features (and their lack) and helpful to people deciding on what to add (or not) to their collection while making the entire video enjoyable on another level with your humor! I’ve a mod that removes the insects from anything edible for the herbalism skill, and adds a much larger number of plants per recipe to both make it a bit of work, and to take advantage of my garden(yay LMS!) as I find the thought of eating bugs on purpose fairly revolting. Been playing a lot lately and your Super Sim videos and list is enormously helpful! Mortimer’s brief cameo in his green briefs made me snicker! Hope you and yours are safe, healthly, and are successfully staving off cabin fever!

  • @rankensimmer1335
    @rankensimmer1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have all GamePacks but after i watched this video, im more enlightened how they work, and what are their benefits to the game. But some of them i uninstalled it because for me it's not fit to the game. Thankyou for making this video. Keep safe! :)

  • @Affrayer
    @Affrayer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the organ joke OMG! Please keep the sass cranked to maximum in your videos, Carl, it makes my day :)

  • @docette2015
    @docette2015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Giggles* You're getting goofier and goofier with these videos -- I like it. Feels like you're getting more and more comfortable with your channel. And it's a good thorough overview of the packs, showing off what they're good at while not shying away from pointing out some of the bad stuff. Personally, I've had fun with all of them (and actually DO use Dine Out mostly for sending Sims out to eat -- none of my current Sims are restaurateurs!), but that's just me. Thanks for providing lots of honest opinions on all this Sims content!

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, I'm more comfortable doing this than ever, to the point where I knowingly do cringy things. Glad people are noticing.

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CarlsSimGuides people love goofy TH-camrs!

  • @FusionDelAcier
    @FusionDelAcier 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate the subtitles! I wish more youtubers took the time to do them because the automatically generated ones suck. Keep up the good work :-)

  • @rosalynmartinez6211
    @rosalynmartinez6211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this review and giving the Simmer 'a voice': The Vampire Pack the only thing I don't like is the "hissing" I wish ea gave us an option to turn that on/off; that would have been shown great considerations to the player!

  • @OmbreSimmer
    @OmbreSimmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really want to have "The Features You'll Get With ALL Sims 4 Expansion Pack"! excellent work. :)

  • @alexashton6501
    @alexashton6501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worth noting that the tile flooring and wall textures in Spa Day are some of the nicest in the game and Dine Out has some nice carpet flooring

  • @CaptainCafe
    @CaptainCafe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing guide would love to see this with the stuff and expansion packs

  • @sjchirico
    @sjchirico 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Stay safe in lock down...I KNOW I AM" is a mood and we are ALL here for it. Carl, another awesome video!! These obviously take tons of work and we really appreciate it. Although that weird human blob glitch you were doing with Koby...eugh :P Lol but for real, thanks for the video and stay safe!

  • @gumballz.9259
    @gumballz.9259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Yay man! You're back. How have you been holding up?

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Decently, family's all taking it seriously which is good. Just found it extremely distracting so it slowed me down. Easier to sound like I'm in a decent mood in a recording when I really am eh? Hope you're well too and thanks for asking!

  • @akbar41
    @akbar41 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an old Sims 3 fan, just getting into Sims 4 (as a way to deal with lockdown) I have to say, while your content is great, your presentation is golden. You should have a big career narrating/writing TH-cam videos.

  • @bethanyfern6869
    @bethanyfern6869 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this months ago! Love it. Thank you

  • @keyarca
    @keyarca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I haven't played Dine Out in a while but the last time I played it was honestly great. I believe they fixed most of the bugs in one of their big updates last year. I will say the food is super limited so I would get the game pack with City Living to get more diverse food options. And I use restaurants for dates and family gatherings :))

  • @ziluplayz3930
    @ziluplayz3930 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got outdoor retreat, I'm definitely a family player, but so far I've really loved it, it's been worth it

  • @heartofmetal4007
    @heartofmetal4007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmmm....thanks for the explanations! Im gonna keep looking into vampires. Love your content!

  • @spacecase7504
    @spacecase7504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this review

  • @samanthafisher3308
    @samanthafisher3308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spa day and jungle adventure are my favorite packs of the whole game, including EP

  • @kaitlinhubbertburrell969
    @kaitlinhubbertburrell969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great and informative. Thank you.

  • @skydonn2456
    @skydonn2456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice review of the packs. Wish you mentioned the relic that gives you the unique skellie servant (the only maid that is skinnier than you are) that you can get with adventure pack. Also a romantic benefit in Spa day (woo hoo/try for a baby) in the spa itself. Hidden Hollow also has more night hours than other worlds if you are thinking of a residence for your vampire that is allergic to sunlight. And the adventure pack has the statue of maria that has unique madonna powers. Also thank you for captioning this as I am deaf.

  • @americusfallout4777
    @americusfallout4777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the eco lifestyle and using the camping gear together like tents and lanterns with ice chest both together makes living offgrib easier

  • @skyesfury8511
    @skyesfury8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Stay sane in lockdown! I kNoW i aM!!!"

  • @KC-gf3ct
    @KC-gf3ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep asking for the likes, it’s the reason I liked the video! I and maybe others forget it really helps

  • @FlamingFruitcake
    @FlamingFruitcake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m surprised no one ever called out that the training bot in stranger vill uses the same animation from sims 3 world adventure. Like I know it’s easier as a developer but still :/

  • @alinemacdonell5525
    @alinemacdonell5525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome! Thank you, this video really helped me decide which packs to buy! Do you think you could make a video on the best ways to farm the kids skills from the parenthood pack???

    • @josiecutie1266
      @josiecutie1266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you watch his super sim videos he goes though it in great detail

    • @alinemacdonell5525
      @alinemacdonell5525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josiecutie1266 thank you I will!!!!

  • @floraidhfinnie4906
    @floraidhfinnie4906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:43 Talk to mr plant and mrs painting, I always use the plants and paintings in this pack lol

  • @emilyeffrece1251
    @emilyeffrece1251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome, thanks so much for the overview I appreciate your videos! Also I agree with everything you said in relation to the games, sims better step it up or they're going to be left in the dust. With games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA continuing to raise the bar on a game (without sucking their customers dry with such small features in expansions). Still cant believe they didnt even have toddlers in the original game. Sims 4 is all about giving us the least while expecting the most $$$ with sims 1-3 at least the expansion packs were worth all the added gameplay experience.

  • @jeromealday614
    @jeromealday614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't expecting you savagely roasting the packs 😳

  • @AlM22
    @AlM22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have all the packs so I don't even know why I'm watching this but your videos are cool

  • @fireblade295
    @fireblade295 ปีที่แล้ว

    All packs are niches, but imo, Outdoor Retreat is a must have. Jungle Adventure feels like a wannabe Tomb Raider. The Star Wars one is basically going to Disneyland, while you own the land Granite Falls is on. You can not change anything in that pack.
    Sold on Spa Day with that aquarium. Might get Magic Realm. (not the only one who would come up with that name)

  • @exxor9108
    @exxor9108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lol "Joining your state's offender registry." XD I like your sense of humor, dude.

  • @yukifoxscales
    @yukifoxscales 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say the vampire pack is also good for people wanting to do victorian/gothic builds, or building a old church.

  • @mayraalternative9240
    @mayraalternative9240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHAHAHAHA THE END OMG I LOVE YOU

  • @librasnaturalhabitat
    @librasnaturalhabitat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another helpful video :)

  • @amymay7898
    @amymay7898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me so much. Im trying to decide what game, expansion or stuff pack. Do you have a similar video for expansion packs?

  • @genoramirez4204
    @genoramirez4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @4lelareed
    @4lelareed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So funny, made me snort laugh! Thanks!

  • @seppokaartinen6326
    @seppokaartinen6326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When it comes to vampires and realm of magic. they can be fun to just try what you can do all those spells and skills and potions. I only tried to play as vampire and spell caster once and never touched them again. I bought these two game packs 75 % sale so it was alright, there are lot of nice furnitures and decorations if you like gothic and fancy style. Strangerville i have twice played as crazy scientist but never touched military career. i do like the alien theme and that you can make a rocket to fly moon. Outdoor and jungle adventures i only use them as a vacation and archeology to mine crystals. Dineout is one that i use often since it give lot of dinner dates, family eating and you can actually run own restaurant which might take a while to get hang on but after you do can be fun to try. Parenthood well i never personally play much family households and usually have only one sim but you can help other sim parents with teens and play kind of nanny making clubs outings really enjoyable. Or if you really wish make your own villain club with evil sims that can make others live interesting. XD
    Generally Dineout and outdoor camping and strangerville are gamepacks that i would instal everytime personally. Vampires, realm of magic if i want to specifically focus on them. Parenthood...mm not so often. Jungle adventures i only use it as vacation place and get archeology skill. It really comes everyone personal taste like carl said :)

  • @ericwilliams7945
    @ericwilliams7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video especially since the packs have been going on sale alot

  • @pnutqpublic
    @pnutqpublic ปีที่แล้ว

    not a fan of vampires but as a builder i'm really glad i got the Vampires pack.

  • @JoPlaysSims
    @JoPlaysSims 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like restaurants for dates or family outings. It's more for sims to do together

  • @SuperUmizoomi
    @SuperUmizoomi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    honestly i've been sing a lot of the outdoor retreat items for my cavemen sims in history challenge

  • @duchessSakura
    @duchessSakura 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Chicka Chick SimShady! Best name!

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was originally slim back when I did my archaeology videos, and let me tell ya.. it's haunted me for a year so I fixed it :P

  • @fableSimmer
    @fableSimmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best thing for Outdoor Retreat & Herbalism is the mod that makes recipes not require insects. And the mod for Forgotten Hollow where the sun doesn't burn your vampire there.

  • @argella1300
    @argella1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do one for the expansion packs next!

  • @JJRol.
    @JJRol. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! I love your videos!

  • @nocontextwhatever
    @nocontextwhatever 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to like this for the Welsh word! 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @sketchur
    @sketchur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does Strangerville have the Will Wright rock? You remember, the one from The Sims 2? If so, I'll buy it. Otherwise... 😒
    Carl. I appreciate your videos. Thanks for this one! Glad you're staying safe!

    • @Kanal7Indonesia
      @Kanal7Indonesia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, but it's a pretty awesome adventure game 😏

  • @vsm6847
    @vsm6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re so funny Carl. 😆

  • @the_radiant_patriot
    @the_radiant_patriot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never understood why they got rid of the cars. That was like one of the most fun parts of this game. They could have totally done a "Road Trip" game pack or something. I know that sounds lame, but they could at least bring cars back.

  • @1dasd22Al
    @1dasd22Al 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FitGirl is truly amazing.