House customization Opinions

[Dineosoar]

I think I get it, if you've ever made a house in the sims (especially if you know nothing about the controls) you can easily spend like an hour on the house then hate it once it's done. (I didn't even discover foundations until like a year after I bought sims 3)

[AirrisKakoako]

I'm indifferent, due to the fact that I like all of the options! ^-^ As long as I can make it my own in some ways, I'm good. It is neat to see everyone else's ideas though, and I can see how some people would want it fully customizable so that they could be more comfortable in their own in-game homes!

[TheIronGod]

Fully modular
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Cons:
- House designs may not look as aesthetically pleasing since you are limited by how things can be pieced together

While I understand it would be more difficult to code, I'm not sure why it would necessarily lower aesthetic quality.

I think I get it, if you've ever made a house in the sims (especially if you know nothing about the controls) you can easily spend like an hour on the house then hate it once it's done. (I didn't even discover foundations until like a year after I bought sims 3)

I think she either meant what you said... essentially that the player might not do such a hot job... or that the nature of modular construction, the piecing together of multiple models, could result in an over-all design less neatly shaped or fit together.

I don't think the former is a valid concern because part of giving everyone the freedom to create is allowing them to do it badly; and what is hideous to others may be perfect to another.

As to the latter, getting the moduler pieces to combine in manner that doesn't appear sloppily cobbled is just a matter of good design and more coding. The only drawback is the time it would take. Which is why I'd understand if they would wanna put it on the back burner until a post launch date. But should it be scrapped entirely because it's more challenging? I definitely do not think so. Do I think it's worth the eventual effort? YES!!! Wantwantwant!

[Kattycake]

I feel like whatever is easier for you guys to do at first, pre-made houses or semi: you should do that first. Then maybe work on making them fully customizeable after release.

[Zhize]

I agree with the other people here in that pre-made or semi houses will be in the game first, and then after release work on it being fully modular. This will be a good compromise for getting the game to us faster and giving full modular function for the people who want it (like me!)

[Jymaru]

From a development perspective: Pre-set. It;s easier and less time consuming and so less stressful

From a personal perspective: Semi-modular would be cool to have and play with, and would be pretty unique. I don't like the idea of completely modular because someone might make their house too small and then complain when they can't fit all their furniture in

From a general perspective: I don't care so long as I get to have pretty furniture. Maybe you could do like ACNL does and have house upgrades for sale, so the house can look like a castle or a mud hut from the outside, but on the inside it's the rooms

[gabzo]

I think construction from scratch would be ideal but I think having some presets available as well would be cool. I'd stay start the game off with fully fleshed out houses and then make the ones you build from scratch after release date.

Also would be cool if a player could "allow/pay" someone to build the house for them. Making the architects out there able to have a way of making money. But that's just me lol.