wut EPs are teh bestest?
dragoness:
Quote from: birene on 2009 April 08, 12:24:45
A short assessment of the EPs as far as game-play goes:
University: So boring it hurts.
Nightlife: One of the best add-ons I would call it essential.
Open for Business: Thought I would hate it. It's one of my favorites now.
Pets: In one word: Unnecessary.
Seasons: Not of much use either, but you get an annoying penguine to chat with your snowmen.
Bon Voyage: Much like University a game of it's own. Very hard to implement in normal game play.
Free Time: Almost forgot about it. Has some interesting new game features but nothing world-shattering.
Apartment Life: The bugginess it kills us.
So IMO the OP already has the bestest EPs installed (also the crappiest with University). As for the more recent EPs, I would go with Seasons and Free Time before Apartment Life (better/alternatively Mansions & Garden) and Pets, nevermind Bon Voyage. But like others already said this is all really, really subjective.
See, imo this is precisely why these threads are pointless.
For me, I suppose I could get rid of Bon Voyage, and Nightlife sucks except for the dating. However, I could not play without Uni, OFB, Seasons, FT and AL. Except for OFB, our lists are almost opposite.
Why must these threads come up all the time, and why must they be discussed to death? The idea of a "best" expansion is so utterly subjective that it infuriates me when people ask. Why not ask us what your favorite food is, too? Just do your own damn research, figure out what content each one adds to the game and decide for yourself which EPs you'd like best.
Marhis:
Quote from: dragoness on 2009 April 09, 09:58:50
Why must these threads come up all the time, and why must they be discussed to death? The idea of a "best" expansion is so utterly subjective that it infuriates me when people ask.
It's because a lot of people like to be told what to do, and are unable to make up their mind on their own. Don't worry, though: if called out they would be offended and will emphasize they are not 12, how do we dare to insult them, we're mean and rude, and every single member will leave this forum forever on their behalf.
It infuriates me as well; embittered Marhis is embittered.
jolrei:
Quote from: Marhis on 2009 April 09, 10:17:39
Quote from: dragoness on 2009 April 09, 09:58:50
Why must these threads come up all the time, and why must they be discussed to death? The idea of a "best" expansion is so utterly subjective that it infuriates me when people ask.
...It infuriates me as well; embittered Marhis is embittered.
This was my point at the beginning of the thread, and is, I believe, the reason why Bastdawn stickied this thread - hopefully any "discussion" of this sort can be relegated to one thread, rather than cluttering up the boards 2-3 times a year.
I always think that a post like Zazazu's, which provides a list of features of each EP, and possibly some other helpful information (like the NL engine is sort of buggy, but the OFB and FT engines are more robust, etc.) would be a better guide to those trying to make an informed decision about which EP to load next. However, a thread like this is somewhat useless to those of us who have most or all EPs. If you're going to load all of them anyway, why worry about which one is the best (or 'better', if you insist).
J. M. Pescado:
Why is it even really an exclusive decision, anyway? Pirate Cat doesn't pay for his downloads.
Cyberdodo:
An ancient proverb -
"The Sheep seeks a simple answer, to be told what to do. The Cyberdodo seeks many answers, to find useful information within and to compare answers, to make an informed decision. The Cyberdodo also points and laughs at those who are so self-important they must reach for tar and feathers whenever a question is asked."
- The Cyberdodo
Quote from: dragoness on 2009 April 09, 09:58:50
it infuriates me when people ask. Just do your own damn research, figure out what content each one adds to the game and decide for yourself which EPs you'd like best.
That has been my intent all along - research. If you feel the need to be infuriated because I've done what you say I should do, well then go ahead and be infuriated to your heart's content.
So far, the responses have been an interesting mix. Some responses have been informative and helpful (Thanks!). Some responses have offered subjective opinions only (taken under advisement). Some responses have bickered over grammar I'm not resposible for. And some responses have been pointed and laughed at.
One request for clarification, though. So far I think only AmberDiceless has answered my sub-question about bugginess. Does that mean everyone is in agreement that Pescado and others have managed to tame even the worst code EAxis has to offer?
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