The Sims 4 Cottage Living Expansion: Gameplay Features Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июл 2021
  • Carl explores The Sims 4 Cottage Living's Gameplay. Presented by EA Game Changers. This is part one of a three part series in which I explore all the features of the DLC, which releases July 22, 2021.
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  • @CarlsSimGuides
    @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +69

    View Part 2 Here: ruclips.net/video/ZluWT-lco1E/видео.html

    • @GoddessfrayerValkyrie
      @GoddessfrayerValkyrie 3 года назад

      want more money use motherlode use caplock-shift-c- at same time and top right corner u get white bar write motherlode get more money

    • @viddeliten
      @viddeliten 2 года назад

      @@GoddessfrayerValkyrie every simmer already know how to cheat. Want to not struggle with a game? Don't play. Or cheat. It's the same.

  • @CurlyCat3
    @CurlyCat3 3 года назад +2302

    it’s the slight manic edge to the voiceover that makes this video tbh

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +654

      Hah thanks. It's the style I've grown comfortable with, because it's closest to my real personality and reactions even whenever I have to do scripted stuff. I let myself be dorky and snarky and try to have fun.

    • @HughLlewellyn
      @HughLlewellyn 3 года назад +128

      @@CarlsSimGuides It's why we're all here, after all. Carry on! :D

    • @Momo-po5tn
      @Momo-po5tn 3 года назад +32

      Its lowkey giving me anxiety but im here for it. Especially when i see "part 1" i know its going to be good 👀

    • @courtneywootton4641
      @courtneywootton4641 3 года назад +3

      Reminds me a little of Kevin from The Office!

    • @CurlyCat3
      @CurlyCat3 3 года назад +7

      @@CarlsSimGuides i love it!!! let your real personality show my dude! it makes the whole video so much more fun to enjoy 🥰

  • @Sheghostly
    @Sheghostly 3 года назад +261

    "There are some other new things, though. Like canning and cooking with children!"
    I can't believe the Sims team added children as a cooking ingredient 😩

    • @Aiijuin
      @Aiijuin 3 года назад +8

      😂👍

    • @asideofaioli4630
      @asideofaioli4630 3 года назад +22

      They're more tender, makes sense

    • @scofieldvictoria
      @scofieldvictoria 3 года назад +4

      They read “A Modest Proposal” then watched Sweeney Todd and decided to use them for meat pies (Alexander will be the first). Dr. Lecter loves them

    • @nerdychocobo
      @nerdychocobo 3 года назад +7

      Child in a can! Get your child in a can!

    • @davidkonevky7372
      @davidkonevky7372 3 года назад +16

      *sims 2 cookable babies mod flashbacks*

  • @kellyellie589
    @kellyellie589 3 года назад +658

    “So, I spread my seed all over town.”
    Carl’s commentary is top notch.

    • @boethia7367
      @boethia7367 2 года назад

      @Saiyan in the Iron Mask Same. I once was trying to start my second generation and had no in world sims that wasn't my sims half-siblings or elderly.

  • @vee6049
    @vee6049 3 года назад +723

    “Fruitcake baby! Set it down and get the hell out!” Lmaooo 🤣🤣

    • @PeppermintPat
      @PeppermintPat 3 года назад +8

      Ikr! 😂😂😂

    • @williamzeo2493
      @williamzeo2493 3 года назад +9

      Get out of my property, but leave the cake first!

  • @micheleperkins1956
    @micheleperkins1956 3 года назад +228

    "You've been abducted. Don't worry about doing your homework, you little nerd." That's just one of the lines that's making me cry from laughing.

  • @dove_sv
    @dove_sv 3 года назад +496

    Carl muttering about his local store selling milk 15 minutes before it expires is pure joy.

  • @turtleguy16
    @turtleguy16 3 года назад +448

    Just realized they pulled another first pet stuff by packaging country kitchen separate from this.

    • @gigisneckofthewoods
      @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +37

      🥳

    • @rawmilk905
      @rawmilk905 3 года назад +12

      Yes and no. As I understand it, this pack does have a kitchen set of its own, if arguably not as cute.

    • @organicstorm
      @organicstorm 3 года назад +77

      They learned they have to do it the other way around.. just like tiny living and eco lifestyle 🤷

    • @asideofaioli4630
      @asideofaioli4630 3 года назад +14

      Only the best for their dear fans...

    • @torey4322
      @torey4322 3 года назад +1

      Yeah lol

  • @BusyBusyPanda
    @BusyBusyPanda 3 года назад +242

    Carl my husband's first biopsy was today. He had a day from hell & the Yankees lost again. Your video had him laughing so hard he actually fell asleep rather than stress stare at the ceiling all night. I can't thank you enough. Your dry humor is fantastic. Your sarcasm is a salve. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +77

      This comment is one of the reasons I like to pop back in to comments and read things to make sure I did not miss anything important I wish your husband and you the very best on your Journeys and I am happy that my video brought some laughs into your life tell him that I am rooting for him

    • @RosheenQuynh
      @RosheenQuynh 3 года назад +7

      Aww!

    • @Reborn_Enthusist
      @Reborn_Enthusist 3 года назад +7

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @carlyjinx2806
    @carlyjinx2806 3 года назад +576

    “And so I spread my seed all over the town” ~Carl 2021

    • @Ancaryvan
      @Ancaryvan 3 года назад +4

      The Cabbage Baby Seeds.

    • @amelia-xf6jc
      @amelia-xf6jc 3 года назад +5

      😳...

    • @asideofaioli4630
      @asideofaioli4630 3 года назад +8

      Whoa, let me put on my PG 13 ears before referencing this!

  • @xela1967
    @xela1967 3 года назад +324

    'IF I HAD GET FAMOUS, WOULD THIS BE THORNE BAILEY??' I am dying

    • @HughLlewellyn
      @HughLlewellyn 3 года назад +22

      I'm totally gonna delete any and all celebs that dare to show up in my Henford-On-Bagley. Yeet!

    • @alisathebeast6524
      @alisathebeast6524 3 года назад +1

      This cracked me up too 🤣🤣

  • @luckyduchesse8924
    @luckyduchesse8924 3 года назад +810

    I think it's pretty realistic that animals are so needy. And that their barn needs a lot of cleaning, I mean, it's where they pee and all. And I like that it's challenging ! But yeah, not convinced by the other parts of the expansion...

    • @aturchomicz821
      @aturchomicz821 3 года назад +44

      Sigh why cant we just build set up an Automated System where they will get their throat slit at age 2 like real Industrial Farms do and simply dont care that were abusing an individual🤔

    • @merchantfan
      @merchantfan 3 года назад +59

      Yeah James Turner did more of a full lets play and he showed that the gathering quests really didn't work well because of the stupid "you have to be on the lot at 6am" that has borked all wild plants. The bunnies are cute though

    • @rickeyritchie6606
      @rickeyritchie6606 3 года назад +17

      It's a teen rated game why is that something you want in the game plus why have that at all? Doing it yourself is more entertaining

    • @aturchomicz821
      @aturchomicz821 3 года назад +3

      @Sarah Cuomo Lol wtf is wrong with you
      See I can do that too :P

    • @songsayswhat
      @songsayswhat 3 года назад +11

      Does anyone know if there's a tie-in with the Eco pack to use "organic fertilizer" in the garden?

  • @Lunnymox
    @Lunnymox 3 года назад +527

    Pets: no horses.
    Simmers:we want horses
    Ea, a million years later: have some country life... With no horses

    • @Icehypernova
      @Icehypernova 3 года назад +42

      modders will probably be able to turn the lama into a horse :) It won't be ridable but it's better than nothing

    • @ManoloRibera070
      @ManoloRibera070 3 года назад +33

      @@Icehypernova already done. Same dude who made the city map

    • @mysaria7641
      @mysaria7641 3 года назад +51

      giirl i’m convinced EA has trapped all the developers in a cellar and brainwashed them with torture for a week to make them believe horses aren’t real

    • @HaYlEeXx19
      @HaYlEeXx19 3 года назад +10

      Or fairies 🧚‍♀️

    • @carolyingfa
      @carolyingfa 3 года назад +19

      Don't give up hope. They'll probably use it for a game pack in the future. You know EA, why make us pay once when they can make us pay twice? 🤡

  • @opalpal1673
    @opalpal1673 3 года назад +945

    Sounds like Carl's having a nervous breakdown compiling all this gameplay. Seem like this pack is taking ques from Story of Seasons.
    Edit: It's cues not ques. Whoopsie daisies.

    • @tommax8520
      @tommax8520 3 года назад +9

      *cues

    • @ninjaboyethan4114
      @ninjaboyethan4114 3 года назад +5

      I love story of seasons

    • @caramelllllllll
      @caramelllllllll 3 года назад +2

      Is story of seasons harvest moon? Had no idea they changed the name lol

    • @zakiysaputra6733
      @zakiysaputra6733 3 года назад +6

      @@caramelllllllll harvest moon's original developer is story of season's. They are marketed as harvest moon internationally by a different company. Because of some issues (that i forgot), the developers changed name into story of season for their games while the publisher retained the name harvest moon (that's why their games are awful)

    • @lancapolida3792
      @lancapolida3792 3 года назад +2

      @@zakiysaputra6733 the publishes that dealt with the game in the west still retains the rights to the name of the game here, so they can make a harvest moon game cause they own the name here, so they can use this to publish shitty games while relying on the name so that it sells. The actual producer of the old games had to change the name of the series to Story of Seasons in the west.

  • @seriliaykilel
    @seriliaykilel 3 года назад +505

    “I’m going to use this exclusive early access to starve myself” - WIN

    • @aeli999
      @aeli999 3 года назад +12

      I had to pause and walk away I was laughing so hard.

  • @CodexArgenteus
    @CodexArgenteus 3 года назад +210

    I love how this pack really takes living off the land & farming seriously - cleaning the animals & their habitats, needing to buy all the food, etc. Love it! I'm gonna play this pack for a while at this rate - nice & slow living-like. ;)

    • @PeppermintPat
      @PeppermintPat 3 года назад +5

      Me too. I can't wait to try the rags to riches challenge with it 😁

    • @PoptartParasol
      @PoptartParasol 3 года назад +2

      The furniture is so adorable too ;-;

  • @Tru1Tani
    @Tru1Tani 3 года назад +187

    As a girl from Alabama, yes we clean our cows...but only small farmers the larger ones don't

    • @treespiders9397
      @treespiders9397 3 года назад +17

      Do cows try to clean themselves? And do they go up to you when they see you holding a brush? (Or whatever you hold)

    • @thewatcher3223
      @thewatcher3223 3 года назад +14

      Lord forgive me
      Sweet home Alabamaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @thewatcher3223
      @thewatcher3223 3 года назад +1

      Lord forgive me
      Sweet home Alabamaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Tru1Tani
      @Tru1Tani 3 года назад +3

      As an Alabama girl...yes annoyed it's already dirty...but it really do get dirty that fast 😂😂

    • @awsomeepicninja
      @awsomeepicninja 3 года назад +109

      @@treespiders9397 cows LOVE to brush themselves/ be brushed. Sometimes farmers will set up a brush station which is more or less a car cow wash and cows will just shove their whole face into it. Extremely cute

  • @existenz_1
    @existenz_1 3 года назад +463

    A lot of the recent Sims 4 packs feel so small. Dream Home Decorator feels like a stuff pack. Snowy Escape, Island Living and this pack feel more like game packs. I miss the times when expansion packs actually expanded the game. At least I wish we got more big worlds like Windenburg
    Loved the video, can't wait for part 2!

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +132

      ...and this one does too, so far. I wanna see how it fits with others.

    • @PoptartParasol
      @PoptartParasol 3 года назад +31

      Island living honestly just feels like a world expansion and it doesn't add much to the game either. Am always so disappointed with all these packs, I wish they added more bc I love playing in tropical landscapes

    • @mygetawayart
      @mygetawayart 3 года назад +14

      I haven't played this but seeing how much this adds, this feels more like an expansion than many of the past packs, besides they feel as though they have learned from many of their past mistakes. The only gripe i have with this pack is how few BB items it adds.

    • @paulkofler519
      @paulkofler519 3 года назад +5

      I think one major problems are the game packs, bc they exist gameplay that should be in other EXPANSION packs are now in game packs and therefore the expansion packs look smaller

    • @existenz_1
      @existenz_1 3 года назад +19

      @@paulkofler519 I remember one of the gurus saying that they couldn't add more features into the pack because it would mean cutting other features, which is honestly such a bad excuse. Just say that you want to divide content into as many packs as possible to make more money.

  • @duelbraids
    @duelbraids 3 года назад +37

    "does anyone else feel annoyed that it's already dirty again." i know its a game but i've lived on a farm and you are never truly clean.

  • @aeli999
    @aeli999 3 года назад +106

    That's totally a pond. It's no bigger than the one in my friend's back yard on his farm in Tennessee. I really wish they had made it unlikely for existing sims to show up on the other side of the Atlantic. It's not like they can go, it's a nice day for a bike ride to England.

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +31

      I KNEW IT

    • @Momo-po5tn
      @Momo-po5tn 3 года назад +16

      Yes or if like Sims had likes or dislikes for worlds, they wont randomly show up there, only appear if you invite them

    • @TM-ng2bz
      @TM-ng2bz 3 года назад +12

      Same goes for snowy escape for example. You shouldn't have that many random people from other worlds just constantly there. Sometimes? Sure, but it should be rare

  • @jadedmelodies5243
    @jadedmelodies5243 3 года назад +210

    “What on this map looks like a lake?” …I’m genuinely confused this is not an episode of Blues Clues 🤣 I chuckled lol

    • @kf10147
      @kf10147 3 года назад +9

      Carl's Clue(les)s

  • @roundbirb447
    @roundbirb447 3 года назад +404

    Not going to lie the walking part reminded me of the Sims Medieval. I miss the game. Generally it's one of the most pleasing neighborhoods so far.

    • @mermaidreviews4693
      @mermaidreviews4693 3 года назад +35

      I love sims medieval 💕

    • @chloe2258
      @chloe2258 3 года назад +13

      I just bought it and started playing it again

    • @gigisneckofthewoods
      @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +37

      Not going to lie, the worst part of Sims Medieval was walking forever to get places. Glad to see the least interesting thing come back.

    • @HughLlewellyn
      @HughLlewellyn 3 года назад +26

      Those long dirt paths made me ACHE for a Sims 3 horse to ride on them. Seriously.

    • @gojosatoru__
      @gojosatoru__ 3 года назад +7

      the walking MY GOD,,,we rly needed horses for

  • @SarahZ
    @SarahZ 3 года назад +1336

    Honestly, this looks pretty fun

    • @angellovecharm7759
      @angellovecharm7759 3 года назад +69

      I didn't expect to see you here, but I agree. (Love your work btw)

    • @carolkoski4875
      @carolkoski4875 3 года назад +40

      Okay I did not know fandom commentary youtube and simmer youtube intersected but I'm pleased to find that you

    • @christinez.1454
      @christinez.1454 3 года назад +19

      I feel so honored to know that Carl is a top fave simmer of yours too.

    • @SarahZ
      @SarahZ 3 года назад +71

      @@christinez.1454 love his vids!!! i use the guides on his site a ton too

    • @Lepa2793
      @Lepa2793 3 года назад +7

      Always awesome to see my favorite creators support each other! Also agreed, this honestly looks like fun and it seems to be a really good pack to boot!

  • @anonview
    @anonview 3 года назад +48

    I don't play Sims 4 anymore, but I'm watching this because of Carl. The sarcastic humor always gets me. Sometimes it makes me wish they never fix the bugs so Carl can lose his mind over the wonky gameplay. 😂

  • @Apples4Applez
    @Apples4Applez 3 года назад +65

    I really wish they fixed the townie and the neighborhoods. Like they can make a hidden trait like “San Myshuno resident”

  • @envy2069
    @envy2069 3 года назад +138

    When i dont feel like sitting through an hour of tedious livestream, i come to carls reviews

    • @gigisneckofthewoods
      @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +28

      You'll get more information from Carl than the livestreams. 😉

    • @envy2069
      @envy2069 3 года назад +3

      @@gigisneckofthewoods you’re riiiight

    • @hannahrichey8697
      @hannahrichey8697 3 года назад +2

      i had to click out of the DHD live stream because the sim guru couldnt correctly place cabinets... that was painful to witness. the CL stream was just boring

    • @envy2069
      @envy2069 3 года назад

      @@hannahrichey8697 i didn’t even make it 30 seconds in without hving the urge to skip before leaving😭 i applaud you for making it however far you made it

    • @scofieldvictoria
      @scofieldvictoria 3 года назад +1

      @@hannahrichey8697 You’d think they’d have a halfway decent builder do that one. That “renovation” was a nightmare

  • @maquekenzie
    @maquekenzie 3 года назад +71

    for the record, speaking as someone who raised cows - yes you clean cows, ESPECIALLY if you're showing them for 4-H
    they also get makeup (in the way of spraypaint admittedly) and haircuts.
    we didn't really do it for The Average Cow but in a small farm like this one you could give a lot more individualized attention

    • @kateschmid2889
      @kateschmid2889 3 года назад +8

      Wait, can you elaborate on the spraypainting bit?

    • @lala-4458
      @lala-4458 3 года назад +2

      How do you give them haircuts lmao that seems like a funny sight

    • @ghostsuru8429
      @ghostsuru8429 3 года назад +6

      @@lala-4458 Certain breeds of cows have longer hair. The black-and-white short hair is only one type of breed.

    • @lala-4458
      @lala-4458 3 года назад +3

      Oooh thanks guys i didnt know most of these things

    • @carolyingfa
      @carolyingfa 3 года назад +1

      Why would you put makeup on a cow?? I'm so confused

  • @grease_monkey6078
    @grease_monkey6078 3 года назад +423

    looks half assed as always and yes I agree Carl I hate to see Townies from other Towns pop up in the middle of nowhere walking along its unrealistic and has never been resolved.

    • @narutosgirl613
      @narutosgirl613 3 года назад +41

      I'm wondering if that's a mod for that, because nothing breaks my immersion quicker than Bjorn and Mortimer strolling around Mt. Komorebi. The language barrier mod was really fun to play with, but this issue makes it kinda pointless. :/

    • @albie6332
      @albie6332 3 года назад +32

      @@narutosgirl613 There is a mod called Sim Spawn Overhaul that fixes this!

    • @lunacouer
      @lunacouer 3 года назад +23

      @@narutosgirl613 Like @Albie said, yup! It's made by Lotharihoe and it's here: lotharihoe.tumblr.com/post/622921247655919616/sso-sim-spawn-overhaul-download-google-drive
      (I was watching Carl's video and he reminded me that I'd taken it out for the Sims Sessions update, so I was literally just putting it back in 😂)

    • @rickeyritchie6606
      @rickeyritchie6606 3 года назад +12

      Half assed? Why would they do that they might as well have not made this pack if you think it's that bad plus it hasn't released yet we can't say this is all there is to it

    • @narutosgirl613
      @narutosgirl613 3 года назад +2

      @@lunacouer ​@Albie thanks, guys!

  • @miraonthewall5284
    @miraonthewall5284 3 года назад +135

    I love his sarcastic humor... yes we know how you feel Carl and we’re all here for it 💀♥️🤣

    • @prawnchips9461
      @prawnchips9461 3 года назад +1

      When he said " I want to thank EA for this opportunity", i know this won't be an honest review.
      I always think that when a youtuber preface their video with "This company gives me the opportunity to review their product" is their way to professionally says "This is not my honest review. This company paid me to do it so please understand because i need the money."

    • @azadalamiq
      @azadalamiq 3 года назад +14

      @@prawnchips9461 you really don't know how this works do you? they must be upfront on sponsorships etc.
      Carl is VERY critical of the sims, dude is pretty well known for his guides on the sims.

    • @siapayah9345
      @siapayah9345 3 года назад +8

      @@prawnchips9461 actually no, the game changers are not paid, they’re just sent early access to review like this. Carl is actually one of the more honest game changers, along with plumbella.

    • @lala-4458
      @lala-4458 3 года назад +1

      @@prawnchips9461 youre a new watcher arent you buddy

    • @prawnchips9461
      @prawnchips9461 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, i am new to this channel or Simmers content creators. Never knew that he always this sarcastic, it's hillarious. I thought he being sarcastic was just him holding in the disappointment but still trying to be "nice"
      I actually found him and other simmers because i had an urge to play the sims and the sims 4 was on sale last week on Steam. I want to buy it, but i remember that The Sims 4 angered a lot of fans. So I want to do some research (Typing "the sims 4" on google and youtube search, to be exact) and found some Simmers, including this channel.
      This is my first video that i deliberately watched from this channel after youtube recommend this to me after several days. And i'm here for it lol.

  • @gigisneckofthewoods
    @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +343

    Wow, the fairs are even more underwhelming than I thought. I went in with my expectations low and that still wasn't low enough. Another one of those "do it once and never again because it is so dull." If that doesn't sum up The Sims 4 perfectly.

    • @TrufanNW
      @TrufanNW 3 года назад +16

      Lol dont tell me they got your hopes up?

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +103

      Reminded me of graduation in DU :P

    • @existenz_1
      @existenz_1 3 года назад +28

      I never have high expectations or any expectations when it comes to the Sims 4

    • @alexiagordy5193
      @alexiagordy5193 3 года назад +16

      Okay but have you been to an actual fair? I think they were just being realistic

    • @gigisneckofthewoods
      @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +43

      @@TrufanNW No, I knew the fair wasn't going to work as advertised. It was much more "we cobbled some crap together and called it a fair" than I thought it would be.

  • @claraplayssims
    @claraplayssims 3 года назад +395

    If you had Get Famous, it would be Judith Ward wandering around your lot :p

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +99

      I don't know why I do, but I really do hope not.

    • @brandoniswhoiam
      @brandoniswhoiam 3 года назад +98

      Unfortunately, all of the pre-made Sims just love to be anywhere… and miss work/school.

    • @captainchaos0666
      @captainchaos0666 3 года назад +60

      @@brandoniswhoiam I thought it was just my sims doing that. Every time I switch households, everyone is either late for work, school or super hungry. Do sims even know how to take care of themselves LOL

    • @halfbakedn00b
      @halfbakedn00b 3 года назад +23

      Judith Ward is everywhere.... :(

    • @aeli999
      @aeli999 3 года назад +20

      Or worse Brytani Cho.

  • @marijaspanjic5697
    @marijaspanjic5697 3 года назад +108

    So, he's been cleaning his cow's barn for a while, but still has nothing to fertilize the crops with? An ad for fertilizer producers or a clueless dev team? Maybe both?

    • @playalot8513
      @playalot8513 3 года назад +17

      Occasionally fertilizer is added to your Sim's inventory when cleaning the animal barn. It can be used on the Large Crops.

    • @DDoubleEDouble
      @DDoubleEDouble 3 года назад +14

      Or maybe… you’ve not seen every single aspect of the gameplay yet because the game literally isn’t out yet 😂🤯

    • @PoptartParasol
      @PoptartParasol 3 года назад +10

      @@DDoubleEDouble you mean the pack? But criticism and pointing this out is good because it can make people realize what is missing and recommend devs to add things

    • @DDoubleEDouble
      @DDoubleEDouble 3 года назад +8

      @@PoptartParasol I 100% agree, however the above comment isn’t criticism. They are speculating whether or not something is in the pack, assuming it’s not and then insulting the devs over their incorrect assumption. It’s honestly just mean. There are so many other things that can genuinely be critiqued just based on what we have actually seen. My only point was that it’s better to give an informed opinion than an uninformed one, not that we can’t comment on the game before it’s out (that would be dumb lol)

    • @rickeyritchie6606
      @rickeyritchie6606 3 года назад

      @@DDoubleEDouble at this point people are just making up excuse to hate on EA because of their greed and apparent laziness (according to some people)which I would join in but EA is doing some good things like adding cool stuff so I'm not complaining yet

  • @vanyadolly
    @vanyadolly 3 года назад +146

    The TS4 ship has kind of sailed for me, but this is the first time I feel this optimistic about an expansion.

    • @Emmaxo
      @Emmaxo 3 года назад +2

      have been thinking the same exact thing!!

    • @nathaliecarluccio7559
      @nathaliecarluccio7559 3 года назад +20

      Just the same boring stuff you get in all the packs because apparently you can't have more cow's, like in the sims 3 with the horses: a barn and then you add as many as you want and even breed them! You only can have one barn per animal and in front you have your cow, when you want more you have to add every time a new barn and you can't breed them to have babies! pretty lam! Not worth the money! And what when you don't have enough space to place such a barn???

    • @uselessalpaca6777
      @uselessalpaca6777 3 года назад +11

      I also feel like that, I haven't been interested in a DLC for YEARS and this kinda sounds like a decent pack with gameplay. I still think it's too late to salvage the game tho...
      Might I add that I only think it's decent bc it will integrate great with existing mods, which shouldn't be a thing, the pack should be able to stand by itself. But then again, you can't expect anything from EA.

    • @shamelleism
      @shamelleism 3 года назад +10

      @@nathaliecarluccio7559 we don't have horses yet but they should have came in pets. In regards to cows in sims 3 you couldn't breed them either and they were objects too

    • @rawmilk905
      @rawmilk905 3 года назад +7

      I was really hoping they would allow Residential lots in Granite Falls and Selvadorada with this. What better place to keep llamas than Selvadorada? I'm not really expecting it to happen though, and I see no reason why it can't.

  • @sandycheeks5eva
    @sandycheeks5eva 3 года назад +46

    My granddaddy used to have cows and you have to brush them and give them a bath every so often or they could get sick or get a parasite

    • @fabplays6559
      @fabplays6559 3 года назад +6

      I mean that makes sense. I’m surprised people didn’t know this, I always assumed this was the case. 😳

  • @AuttumnDawn
    @AuttumnDawn 3 года назад +80

    Carl,Welcome to Farming. Yes you do clean the Cow. Clean barn daily. If we had Horse in game, you would have to clean there feet. Farming is not easy. Also my Friend has never had foxes steel thier eggs or chicken. However the Neighbors dog has killed half there chickens. N the Bald Eagles n Hawks love chickens. I love the " never been so happy to see the welcome wagon, give me the fruit cake n leave my house."

  • @gabhyk8869
    @gabhyk8869 3 года назад +168

    "You're awful Alexander, I know I should have kidnaped anyone else!" LMAO I DIE

  • @dayflaubert
    @dayflaubert 3 года назад +939

    The cows don’t Walk Around ?! Just objects basically

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +472

      chickens do, cows don't. They are tied to an area around their "pen"

    • @dayflaubert
      @dayflaubert 3 года назад +121

      @@CarlsSimGuides 😮 Oh no

    • @gigisneckofthewoods
      @gigisneckofthewoods 3 года назад +263

      They are tethered to the barns or how the Gurus said it "like to stay close to home."

    • @midtwilightblue
      @midtwilightblue 3 года назад +166

      The new newborn baby/infant

    • @swizz_uk
      @swizz_uk 3 года назад +41

      do they walk a few paces or literally not at all?

  • @runsincircles7200
    @runsincircles7200 3 года назад +238

    Only thing I can think is they've never seen a lake 😂😂

    • @limiv5272
      @limiv5272 3 года назад +4

      Or the person who decided it was a lake and not a pond comes from somewhere with a very hot climate. I live in the middle east, where ponds aren't a thing because they evaporate

    • @beckawilk
      @beckawilk 3 года назад +3

      Lakes come in different sizes. Not every country has bodies of water on the USA scale. It looks like what I would call a lake in my country.

    • @runsincircles7200
      @runsincircles7200 3 года назад +7

      I think if I worked for EA and was given the task of making a lake....I would take the time to research what common lakes look like and not make excuses

    • @DDoubleEDouble
      @DDoubleEDouble 3 года назад +3

      @@runsincircles7200 or maybe, juussstt maybe, lakes look different in different countries lmao e.g the comment above yours

    • @Yasmin-qt6ye
      @Yasmin-qt6ye 3 года назад

      @@limiv5272
      R we i

  • @SimsationalChar
    @SimsationalChar 3 года назад +39

    This is such a great no bs video. Honest and shows the game as it is without over hype. This videos makes me what to buy it more because I can see what I'm paying for in a way I myself will probably play it. Unlike other youtubers who over hype and hide floors to kiss but, Carl's guide holds true to his channel and himself and shows the game as it is without bs.

  • @maggie3915
    @maggie3915 3 года назад +34

    Nothing makes me smile more than Carl laughing at his own jokes. It’s literally so pure 😂

  • @AspienPadda
    @AspienPadda 3 года назад +112

    I'll likely never buy this game (instead I'd do that yohoho life) so I really really appreciate you making this. You're not a seasoned let's play gamer so your play style is as chaotic as anyone could be. I like it. I like that you're answering questions as I think of them and I know that those you haven't answered, you'll get to those too next time. I like you Carl, you're the best

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +38

      I think even knowing what I'm doing my style would be chaotic! But even more so when I'm going in fairly blind and have $400 in my Sim's account. I felt the missions were probably OK but not good for early in a game. I have hopes this will be fun with other packs installed.

  • @seatheparade
    @seatheparade 3 года назад +27

    "They told me to spread my seed to everyone" ....Welp, EA really went all in on the innuendo in this pack 😂 We should've expected no less after the big aubergines in the teaser trailer

  • @OpalBLeigh
    @OpalBLeigh 3 года назад +32

    “Get one of each and hope they’re not siblings like Rey and Kylo were.” You mean Luke and Leia?

    • @HeidiWilde
      @HeidiWilde 3 года назад

      I was looking to see if anyone else commented on that lol

  • @bluemoonwolf5438
    @bluemoonwolf5438 3 года назад +46

    Lol your introduction was more optimistic then usual

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +29

      It's usually fun to dive into new content and check things out and how they work, since it's one of the main things I do. I really need to see how well this integrates with the other packs to have a more sturdy opinion :)

  • @ilener1698
    @ilener1698 3 года назад +23

    Love Carl’s brutal honesty when he games! Literally the real deal.

  • @cb034
    @cb034 3 года назад +29

    They did Stardew Valley errands and farm living without really committing😂 still excited for it tho

    • @MayLina
      @MayLina 3 года назад +11

      Pffff haha Sims 4 WISHED it was Stardew Valley 😂😂

  • @adey126
    @adey126 3 года назад +47

    Sounds like you had fun with it. And the chores thing is I guess more game play for teens and kids to help out. So that big family in the trailer was there for a reason. It too much work for just one SIM which is realistic. Realistic gameplay from a farming pack who knew?

  • @crystalsunshine
    @crystalsunshine 3 года назад +71

    LOL "that's a poster, Carl".

  • @NawiTheCore
    @NawiTheCore 3 года назад +127

    5:00 Damn, that's one TINY world.

    • @wheezel55
      @wheezel55 3 года назад +86

      I was hoping for windenburg level of lots, but silly me. It's exhausting playing this game and wanting better things.

    • @TONZAMUSIC
      @TONZAMUSIC 3 года назад +14

      @@wheezel55 lol it's not even meant to be a big city like Windenburg or San Myshuno….

    • @NawiTheCore
      @NawiTheCore 3 года назад +56

      @@TONZAMUSIC It's definitely meant to have lots of farmlands like the actual places it's based on.

    • @wheezel55
      @wheezel55 3 года назад +33

      @@TONZAMUSIC it's the countryside. it's a quaint village. except it's literally TINY.

    • @AuttumnDawn
      @AuttumnDawn 3 года назад +34

      Yeah Strangerville is Bigger. You would think they could at least have made all country lots 50x50& 64x64. The town ones can be small.

  • @anargob
    @anargob 3 года назад +29

    I haven't finished the video yet, but this: "I'm really confused. This is not an episode of Blue's Clues" killed me 🤣

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +8

      Hahah, I thought I sounded like a person asking a child which circle was orange.

    • @anargob
      @anargob 3 года назад +5

      @@CarlsSimGuides Haha I was half expecting you to leave a long pause and then go "good job!"

  • @cococlown7529
    @cococlown7529 3 года назад +7

    The part where he kidnapped Alexander and the commentary that followed it was my favourite gamechangers gameplay ever😂😂

  • @astralprophecy2419
    @astralprophecy2419 3 года назад +42

    While the fair looked pretty dull, everything else looks pretty promising, not gonna lie. I haven't gotten to say that about a sims EP in ages.

  • @IkeaHomeSP
    @IkeaHomeSP 3 года назад +30

    abducting a child and forcing it to can vegetables, nothing problematic going on there lol.

  • @ameliak3427
    @ameliak3427 3 года назад +39

    Required ingredients is going to go so well with the grocery mods

  • @Z0Z33KY
    @Z0Z33KY 3 года назад +15

    That lake? Yeah… it’s totally a pond. Scale it a few times larger then it could be considered a lake.

  • @evelyn9219
    @evelyn9219 3 года назад +61

    12 lots...:( I really dislike how there is SO MUCH SPACE and EA puts so few working lots

    • @AuttumnDawn
      @AuttumnDawn 3 года назад +21

      They could have made all the country lots 50x50 & 64x64. I have lived in small towns. I understand the towns space being small. But all the farms were big. I know live in a small city. All the farms around us at big

    • @acearohippo
      @acearohippo 3 года назад +4

      @@AuttumnDawn I live next to Amish land, Pa and surrounded by country everywhere, and I think the difference is what you're using the land for. Because the larger farms were for vegetation, not animal stock. Sometimes, animal breeders would have large plots of land. This is because these are money maker farms, specifically for rearing as much produce as you can to sell it. but this pack seems to be focused on the lifestyle aspect and not the industrial, so if you're just raising animals to feed your family, a small farm is better because it's lower maintenance. It would've been cool to have a sort of lifestyle vs industrial aspect to this pack, to continue the theme of Eco lifestyle and really give that pack more playability.

    • @organicstorm
      @organicstorm 3 года назад +3

      Seriously.. Windenburg has *27* lots ...

  • @Fnuller92
    @Fnuller92 3 года назад +22

    I laughed so hard at the abducting of the Goth kid

  • @ReleaseTheHamsters
    @ReleaseTheHamsters 3 года назад +28

    The "waiting for expensive animals to lactate" part took me OUT

  • @claire2134
    @claire2134 3 года назад +26

    I can’t get over the lake bit… too funny

  • @MsNeontigger
    @MsNeontigger 3 года назад +32

    OMG I have missed you!!! I about peed myself laughing so hard. Welcome wagon!

  • @notwithoutpizza4702
    @notwithoutpizza4702 3 года назад +24

    I love how animated and friendly your voice is!

  • @ladyarmourlapras
    @ladyarmourlapras 3 года назад +30

    thanks, was keeping my eyes peeled for this!

  • @thedeets_
    @thedeets_ 3 года назад +25

    Alternative title: Carl having a mental breakdown while reviewing Cottage Living for 27 minutes and 8 seconds

    • @yeahgirl11
      @yeahgirl11 3 года назад +3

      I only watch Carl's videos because he makes them fun. It's the only reason I still glance at Sims 4 stuff.

  • @captainchaos0666
    @captainchaos0666 3 года назад +28

    The commentary in this video is absolutely perfect. This is why I subscribed. Also, it may be just me, but I am getting some Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vibes from this pack with the chickens, countryside setting and farms. Not to mention running errands.

  • @user-wm1oo4os7e
    @user-wm1oo4os7e 3 года назад +34

    I'm curious: what happens if you kill off the townie like the mayor, the crumplebottoms, the creature keeper etc-- will the fame generate new sims to fill their roles? Also could you place a cow shed or chickens on an apartment lot to do urban farming?

    • @kimberlyjeanne9456
      @kimberlyjeanne9456 3 года назад +3

      Maybe in the penthouses?

    • @scofieldvictoria
      @scofieldvictoria 3 года назад +4

      Apparently, everyone except the Crumplebottoms (they’re immortal) gets replaced.

  • @rachaelpracht
    @rachaelpracht 3 года назад +7

    "That's a poster, Carl."

  • @tonywild2559
    @tonywild2559 3 года назад +15

    The way the cheese works, I'd assume, it's actually a dessert. That's why it has 12 servings (kinda like a cake) and you need two, to actually fill up hunger.

    • @pharoahcaraboo9610
      @pharoahcaraboo9610 3 года назад +2

      Thats an interesting choice for me. Soft cheese sure, but hard cheese is like a brick sitting in your stomach LOL. Very filling.

  • @KatieCarpenter2014
    @KatieCarpenter2014 3 года назад +4

    I'm absolutely losing my mind over the condescending tone of a lot of what you're saying. This is such a good overview. lmao

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +3

      Crap I wasn't even trying to be condescending!

    • @KatieCarpenter2014
      @KatieCarpenter2014 3 года назад +2

      @@CarlsSimGuides nooo I loved it. Seemed appropriate. I love The Sims so much but EA also pisses me off so much. 😂

  • @deniseb1100
    @deniseb1100 3 года назад +9

    Of the three Cottage Living videos I've watched, yours is by far the most enjoyable. Thank you for sharing the good and bad with us!

  • @redmarion3tt377
    @redmarion3tt377 3 года назад +8

    *can already picture Carl and his bird army*

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +2

      I'm working on that now in my script, this is the best comment.

  • @renatopereira810
    @renatopereira810 3 года назад +7

    The way the lot challenge that makes my sim have to buy grocery is probably the best thing of all! I will use it for every single lot!

  • @Khevor
    @Khevor 3 года назад +35

    Ok, this made me laugh. Of course, I'm still not interested in anything Sims 4 anymore, but watching you play this was entertaining. 🙂

  • @saphire196
    @saphire196 3 года назад +2

    You always give a chuckle Carl. But this one had me laughing out loud. I didn't even want Cottage Living but I do now. Thank you for all your helpful, informative, and entertaining work Carl & Company.

  • @Rocketai
    @Rocketai 3 года назад +3

    Showing how large and empty the neighborhoods are still makes me question why the hell this pack didn't come with horses. They'd be *perfect* to trot around the place and help with these quests and deliveries.

  • @JelaneJ
    @JelaneJ 3 года назад +12

    Thanks for the video! Glad to see you posting again!

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +8

      Happy to be getting back into the swing of things. I was on a very long project in June!

  • @giantwoman4958
    @giantwoman4958 3 года назад +3

    There are a total of 14 residential lots and 13 community lots in Windenburg...I guessing we will never see a new world of this size again.

    • @playalot8513
      @playalot8513 3 года назад +2

      Pretty sure we won't. Looking back that was such a good pack, in comparison to what we get now.

  • @lawlessyntax
    @lawlessyntax 3 года назад +6

    Omg, this video is hilarious! Please keep on uploading, can't wait for part two!

  • @bioshockbombshell
    @bioshockbombshell 3 года назад +6

    "A bike will be handy"
    *laughs in cottagecore witch w/ broom*

  • @oshinsims
    @oshinsims 3 года назад +8

    me having early access... but still came here as soon as you dropped this vid 🤣

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +3

      Hey, my buddy. Happy to see you drop in.

  • @Oscitant_Otter
    @Oscitant_Otter 3 года назад +1

    That "lake" looks like the pond Mr. Darcy jumps into in the 1995 version of Pride & Prejudice 🤣

  • @JustSomeoneWhoLikesBears
    @JustSomeoneWhoLikesBears 3 года назад +40

    Kidnapping a kid to prove game mechanics it's a mood

    • @AuttumnDawn
      @AuttumnDawn 3 года назад +9

      I can't wait for kids to garden. All the kids are now working in the fields. No need for school. New sims challenge. Making money of the kids

    • @asideofaioli4630
      @asideofaioli4630 3 года назад

      @@AuttumnDawn lol, forced child labor 😅

  • @simday1396
    @simday1396 3 года назад +8

    Carl...you're a gem! I'm going to enjoy switching this town to the 1800s.

  • @Tru1Tani
    @Tru1Tani 3 года назад +4

    Not you taking a goth child then sending him back 🤣🤣

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +6

      He's still swimming the Atlantic, they say.

  • @bic00
    @bic00 3 года назад +2

    Your narration is honestly the best! Can't wait for part 2 and I can't believe this pack actually looks exciting for once.

  • @Mia_Skywalker
    @Mia_Skywalker 3 года назад +1

    Carl, this is awesome. I love your takes on expansions and other packs; it's so much more honest than those of others. The way you laugh at your own jokes just makes me laugh more.

  • @jlbf
    @jlbf 3 года назад +9

    "That's a poster Carl" - Carl 2021

  • @catelynh1020
    @catelynh1020 3 года назад +55

    I'm still excited for this pack. Not sure how much will change between what you have and what i'd see when i can buy it and it's combined with the other packs.
    Regarding your surprise about the amount of care the cow needs, this is weirdly enough one of the things i'm most excited about. Well, i mean, i'm excited about a lot of things from this pack, but the focus on daily tasks/chores that are nice and repetitive without being annoying (that i could see) are something i've been trying to do without much success.

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +18

      Yeah this is a good reason to hold off on a review. Some of the activities + cows/chickens might be really fun with other packs installed especially with the new lot trait.

  • @NinjaOutfitInTheWash
    @NinjaOutfitInTheWash 3 года назад +2

    Yay, I love your videos and I love when you post long ones! Love listening to them while I do other things.

  • @autumnsimmer7930
    @autumnsimmer7930 3 года назад +1

    So far the most hilarious I’ve seen so far🤣 you have the best sarcastic voice! I want more!!! LP’s Yes Please!!!

  • @Evilene121162
    @Evilene121162 3 года назад +3

    I swear, one of the best things about a new pack is your video on it. This one has got to be one of my favorites, lol. I swear, I cannot wait for the pack to come out for the final gameplay review.

  • @crotchwolf1929
    @crotchwolf1929 3 года назад

    This was the best nonexistent video I've ever watched. Tho one thing, the cow shed getting dirty so quick actually comes off as fairly realistic when you take note that the cow is dropping cow turds in there.
    Love the video. This is one of the best since the 100 sim invasion of Thorne Bailey's mansion and I'm looking forward to the next one.

  • @HoboGirl09
    @HoboGirl09 3 года назад +1

    It's great seeing your first reactions to everything and I appreciate the tongue in cheek way your playing the game.

  • @hugopico4912
    @hugopico4912 3 года назад +11

    I was waiting for this since you said it on Twitter

  • @CodexArgenteus
    @CodexArgenteus 3 года назад +21

    Carl: "I'm gonna use this early access to starve" - XD

  • @killerlegs6939
    @killerlegs6939 3 года назад

    I want to say thanks you Carl. I follow you and love all your video's. Keep up the great work and keep them video's coming.....Thanks again

  • @JuliHoffman
    @JuliHoffman 3 года назад

    I have been laughing until tears started rolling down my face for most of this video! I'm LIVING for all this chaotic energy!!!! Looking forward to the next part. THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @zippers987
    @zippers987 3 года назад +5

    I kinda wish they'd make diet traits not actual personality traits bc the lactose intolerant and vegetarian traits would be fun but they take up a place for real personality traits

    • @CarlsSimGuides
      @CarlsSimGuides  3 года назад +2

      Yes need more slots and more traits period.

    • @SomeoneBeginingWithI
      @SomeoneBeginingWithI 3 года назад

      It would make sense to add something for food preferences into the likes and dislikes menu, and vegetarian and lactose intolerant could go there and not be personality traits.

  • @quagmire69giggity
    @quagmire69giggity 3 года назад +30

    I really want werewolves and more occult sims and lifestates.

    • @Aspen.mysterydawn
      @Aspen.mysterydawn 3 года назад +2

      Yea!

    • @Whisper-1020
      @Whisper-1020 3 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @YujiUedaFan
      @YujiUedaFan 3 года назад +1

      Faries, Werewolves, HORSES, Genies and playable at start ghosts would be great.

    • @eloeden2056
      @eloeden2056 2 года назад +1

      same. Also it would be nice if they interacted with each other’s. vampires disliking werewolves, clans etc, could be nice gameplay

  • @paradonym
    @paradonym Год назад +1

    I love how he brings himself to laugh regularly.

  • @chaosunicorn82
    @chaosunicorn82 3 года назад +1

    I had to watch your Cottage Living coverage first. You are so hilarious! Especially the milk bag and abducting Alex part. I love your videos! Keep up the great work. I can't wait for this pack.