Sims talk: Free Time

[strangetomato]

I've been pretty excited about this expansion pack since I first heard it mentioned as a possibility. I'm sure that you've noticed that I fully enjoy the leisure activities already available in the game, and these things are especially great for storytelling. More hobbies means more possibilities for creating unique character details.

These are the things that I'm really looking forward to:

- The sewing machine! 
- More things to cook.
- The messy art supplies on the desk.
- An actual object where toddlers can interact.
- Some really nice clothing - sweater vest and cardigans.
- Don't Wake the Llama game.

Have you watched the teaser video on the TheSims2.com? There is a little Grunt brothers cameo appearance in it, about 3/4 of the way through. Well, not really, but there are three guys working on a car together, and they have the same hairstyles (in the same colours) that the Grunts do (well, the "Buck" has the hair that I put on him, but close enough). You can see it here.

The new arts and craft objects really excite me the most. My Buck Grunt really NEEDS a sewing machine, and you can bet your ass that he'll be getting one as soon as it's possible. He'll be sewing up some mighty fine curtains. The sports thing, while less exciting to me as a person, will make it possible for Johnny to be into sports a little more than just "in theory". And maybe we'll see him coaxing his less athletic friends into playing with him, despite their protests.

It's kind of funny that I'm already planning how I'll use this EP, since I haven't even installed Bon Voyage yet, even though I do own it. Why am I so reluctant about it? I just have a bad vibe from that EP. Is it just me? I do really want to have some of the details, but maybe not others. I want to get those massage tables really badly, and the sauna (sauna woohoo - awww, yeah!), but I don't want vacation obsession to infect the game, and I'll miss the honeymoon limo. Destination weddings, on the other hand, would be nice. I'll have a few weddings coming up (not exactly soon, but still). Why am I such a wuss about BV? I'll be eating up Free Time as soon as it hits the shelves.

How do you feel about Free Time? Do you have (or plan to get) Bon Voyage?

Comments

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Yes, another one who's excited about FT here! I know my kids can't wait! My son loves the ant farm in the previews!

I can so see the Grunts all working on a car together!

And yes... what *will* the new alternative life form be? There's been one in every EP... surely this one will be no different. But what ALF would "go" with Free Time??? Hmmmmm... **ponders**

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that ant farm seems really cute too.

The funny thing is, I really can't see the Grunt brothers doing that, at least the way I've interpreted them. Well, maybe Tank would, but I'm not even really sold on that. My Buck certainly wouldn't do that, and Ripp and Tank would hardly work on a project like that together. It was like their crazy world doppelgängers, at least for me. I'm sure they just made that one guy look something like Ripp because most players seem to agree that he's attractive for a sim. Though, I think that Don Lothario would have been equally well-received, and would have been more appropriate for "pimping his ride".

I don't really have any ideas on the "creature" either. Anything would be better than Big Foot, I figure.

[katsuko]

I really can't see the Grunt brothers doing that, at least the way I've interpreted them.

I can't see them doing that in any variation. Unless it would be something the General insisted upon, then to ensure they do it stand over them with that disapproving stern parent look. Ripp would so be whining about it too, I'm sure! "Stupid fucking family project. Stupid fucking hunk-a-junk car. Stupid fucking Tank." Because he'd blame Tank. Somehow.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Ripp is far too lazy to enjoy doing something like that.

[aledstrange.livejournal.com]

And probably Buck and Tank are far too neat to get dirty fixing a car! LOL!

Anyways .. I can't even imagine what kind of fantastic creature could be related with hobbies and such! Interesting! ;)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Exactly! *grin* They're way too neat. Ripp at least doesn't mind getting his hands dirty... but he prefers going about it in a different manner! ;)

I know. How could it possibly relate to the theme of the EP? Well, I guess it could be similar to the Servo thing. Or maybe... hmmm. Maybe it will relate to bird watching in some way? Maybe the creature can fly. That would be cool.