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When The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff was released last year, one of the biggest issues for many players was the visual appearance of the functional Ball Pit. Just a few weeks after, Maxis released a game patch to address the flat texture and improve the appearance.
During the Get Famous Sims Camp event in London 10 days ago, popular Sims YouTuber The Sims Supply joined SimGuruGraham in a real life ball pit to discuss the “real story” behind The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Ball Pit “scandal”.
During the interview in the video above, SimGuruGraham states that the original plan for the “Jungle Gym” item in Toddler Stuff, was for it to be a fully modular jungle gym. This created an issue down the road where the entire model needed to be reconstructed to be released. In the end, the texture of the ball pit suffered, but was eventually fixed.
Also, for the first time ever, here's a look at the original toddler jungle gym that I mentioned in the interview. Although they look like three separate objects, this was one single object (note the mouse cursor over the ball pit, but all three pieces are highlighted.) pic.twitter.com/LXe9aJeCkN
The tunnel piece was definitely envisioned more for venues than home lots, but yes – that was another aspect of the original version that we felt was important to adjust. You can see how we intentionally reduced the size in this mock-up as we were working through the changes. pic.twitter.com/Q1C0dpBlAc
As you can see, this issue caused the item to be reconstructed in order to ship without causing issues for players. We never did get the original plan for the jungle gym, but at least Graham took the time to share some background on what happen with the Ball Pit.
Unfortunately no, the functionality and behavior of Sims on the jungle gym works in tandem with the shape of the object itself, so creating and supporting both of them wasn't an option that was available to us.
As I touched on in the interview, we had some ambitious goals for this pack. As we worked through technical implementation challenges, work between various disciplines was getting out of sync, resulting in an object that didn't really behave the way you'd expect in The Sims.
Looking back, I learned important lessons that made me a stronger producer moving forward. Chiefly, making a difficult decision that burdens the team but is ultimately necessary for our players doesn't absolve us if that results in quality control slipping elsewhere.
Ultimately, I'm happy that we were able to patch it quickly to get everyone more balls 😉 Quite proud of the team for rallying around the requested changes to make something even better; they did a fantastic job!
The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff and Toddler Stuff is now available for purchase on consoles! Players who are on PlayStation4 and Xbox One can now add this new game pack to their collection. For information on these games, check out ourSims 4 Stuff Pack Guides!
The Sims team has officially announced that The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff and Toddler Stuff packs are coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on May 22nd! For information on these games and what’s included, check out ourSims 4 Stuff Pack Guides!
The sun is out, birds are chirping, and temperatures are heating up – outside and in The Sims™ 4 on console! What better way to celebrate spring than with a party for the whole neighborhood? Sounds like a great idea, right? The kids are eating on the floor and making a mess, and one of them just threw a tantrum. The hired chef is running late, and guests are arriving in an hour. Nope, not stressful at all!
To make party-throwing a little easier on your parental Sims, we’ve compiled two lists of everything you need to throw the perfect block party bash. And with the The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff* and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff* both releasing on May 22, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, there will be even more for families to enjoy! With all these awesome possibilities, your gathering will go off without a hitch. That is, until an adorable toddler needs an emergency bath!
Backyard Bash List
A nice big lot: A big party will need lots of room for decorating.
Vibrant potted plants: Brighten up the place with some spring blooms.
Stereo: You’ll have everyone – even grandma – dancing with a great sound system.
Lawn Water Slide: Cool off and let loose with this water slide. How many tricks will your Sims master? It might take a couple of nasty falls before you get there!
Outdoor Grill: It’s not a party without hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers.
Bird feeder: Treat your feathered friends, too. This is a neighborhood party, after all!
Custom Fountain: There are lots of ways to create a fountain that’ll make your guests feel fancy.
Relaxed hairstyles: Okay, this isn’t exactly a party item, but your Sims can definitely let their hair down while sipping on iced tea.
Family Party List a.k.a. The “You Got This” List
Adorable toddler outfits – Your Sims’ little ones will be ready to play in style with stripes, prints, overalls, butterfly-winged tees, and rainbow moccasins!
Cute kid hairstyles – From cut and coifed to wild and unruly, choose a hairstyle to match toddlers’ personalities.
Playground slide and crawling tunnels – What kids won’t want to scoot down the slide or scamper through colorful tunnels?
Ball pit – Tiny Sims can hop into fun with this classic party hit.
Decorative lights – Set the scene for a night under the stars.
Play space decorations – Create an awesome area for kids with bright rugs, pillows, and toys.
Kick back with a glass of lemonade (or some nectar) and get in the spirit of spring when you invite your Sims’ friends, families, and neighbors to the ultimate party! *Requires The Sims 4 game on applicable platform (sold separately) and all game updates to play.
The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure: Take your Sims on a mysterious adventure into the wild and discover a new culture with The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure*. Explore a unique wilderness landscape, revealing a temple, jungle obstacles, cursed relics, and treasures. Experience the culture and customs of Selvadorada, from devouring local eats to learning spicy new dance moves!
The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff: Elevate your Sim’s fitness and embody an active lifestyle with The Sims™ 4 Fitness Stuff. Challenge your Sims to scale the rock climbing treadmill as a fun way to burn energy & improve their physique. Choose from a collection of fashionable activewear, and decorate your Sim’s home with nature-inspired objects and décor.
The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff: Give your toddlers new ways to express their personalities, burn off energy, and make friends with The Sims™ 4 Toddler Stuff. Dress your little Sims in a variety of adorable outfits and cute hairstyles. Use colorful décor to build an outdoor play space where toddlers can enjoy the slide, crawling tunnels and ball pit with friends.
Box Art
What’s Included?
• The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure Game Pack*
• The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff*
• The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff*
*Box includes a leaflet with a single code to redeem all three games. (No Disc)
Price and Purchasing Info
This bundle, along with all previous bundles, can be purchased at CD KEYS for just $19-$26. It is not sold in retail stores in North America, and is found in limited quantities around the world. Pricing varies by country. Check local retailers for availability.
UPDATE: Thanks to Polish fansite SimowyBrukowiec, we now have confirmation from Polish retailer Media Expert that the bundle and date are in fact correct!
Gaming retailer Komplett has listed Sims 4 Game Bundle #6 on their website. The bundle has not yet been listed for “pre-order”, but they claim the bundle is set to release on March 16th. This bundle will include The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure Game Pack, The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack, and The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff.
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The Toddlers Stuff Pack was released nearly a month ago. My expectations weren’t too high because I knew this was only a stuff pack and it wouldn’t bring any major changes to the game. I was super excited when we finally got the toddler update so naturally I’m excited about anything that has something to do with them. I decided I was going to go into the game, create several toddlers and check out this pack. I thought it was so adorable, I just needed to share it with you.
Let’s start off with the adorable new clothes!
I don’t know how someone could be so sad with sprinkles on their shirt!
I love nearly every new item of clothing this pack has added! They’re all so cute and fun! I specifically love the little bear shoes that Kadence (on the far right) is wearing! There were also a few hairstyles added and they were equally as adorable. I think my favorite is the hairstyle that Peyton has (on the far left) but honestly that was a hard decision because they were all so cute.
I decided to check out the “play date” option next! (keep in mind, you actually have to have toddlers in the game that aren’t in your household for this to even work).
As soon as the event started I was so focused on watching all of the little ones climbing all over the playground and jumping in the ball pit that I didn’t even pay attention to meeting all of the requirements for the play date to be a success. Oh well, the kids having fun was what counted and they sure did!
These are the new tunnels that Marc is checking out. They can climb around in the tunnels and play make believe, while gaining movement skill. The parents can also choose to “help” the child climb in the tunnels which of course helps gain movement skill even faster.
Marc having a blast on the toddler tunnels!
Here is the infamous ball pit that everyone had something to say about when the pack was first released. It didn’t look too great but there has been an update that improved the appearance. There can only be two toddlers in the ball pit at a time so if you are having a “play date” make sure you have plenty of other things for them to do. Personally I recommend the slide, especially if you are doing this in your backyard because the slide really doesn’t take up much room and it’s a completely normal thing to have in your backyard. (I don’t see many kids with ball pits in their backyard!)
Tiara and Averie went straight for the ball pit!
After the several hours of fun they had, It was time to settle down and grab something to eat! Some brilliant adult decided to grill up some sausage and peppers. Not very kid-friendly but I don’t think the kids minded! I really wish they would have added new toddler inspired foods! I know they just did the whole “quick meal” thing but I’m talking about smiley face shaped french fries and dinosaur chicken nuggets! I think that would be an adorable addition to these play dates! You also have the option to just pack some sack lunches for the tots and don’t worry about having to cook anything.
Peyton and Marc discovered the best seats in the house!
I love these new pillows so much! I think they are just perfect for this stuff pack. They look like something that would be used for the Movie Hangout stuff pack as well. All of the items for this pack are colorful. The new picnic table has several different color combinations that really pop! I wish the actual playgrounds had more choices with colors but I’m a huge fan of purple so I’m satisfied.
These kids never got tired of playing in the tunnels, ball pit, on the slide and with the dollhouse. One thing that never ever gets old is some good old playing with dad!
As the day was coming to an end and all the little ones were starting to get sleepy and were done making a mess nearly everywhere, I discovered we only had seconds before the play date was supposed to end so… this happened…
It was more than alright though because I think that these two had already made the decision that the play date was absolutely a success!
So if you love the toddlers update and you were one of the people that were anxiously awaiting for more toddler related items, then you are in store for a treat! This pack will make for an awesome toddler park and even be a great addition to your own backyard. The clothes and hairstyles are unbelievably perfect and will make sure that your toddler is the best dressed in the neighborhood!
