Hi hi! ❤
Well, for me, cc makes it infinitely more interesting. 😛 I like being able to go on download sprees and find new cc that inspires me in my building, decorating, Sim-making, etc. (It’s a shopping spree I don’t have to pay for!)
As for the gameplay itself, everyone has a different idea of what they find interesting. 🙂 Some people really love legacy challenges – I’ve attempted one in the past, but I didn’t make it past the first generation. I’d like to give it another try in the future, though. I think it’d be cool to see how Sims’ genetics pass on through the generations. 🙂
My current play style resembles a BaCC, but is not nearly as strict. (I don’t follow any rules or anything.) If I could start a new neighborhood, I’d like to play following an actual BaCC ruleset (à la @deedee-sims or @taylors-simblr :D). This kind of challenge/gameplay really appeals to me because I like being able to build a neighborhood from scratch and play with multiple families, rotation-style.
There are plenty of other challenges too, like the asylum challenge, poverty challenge, midnight sun challenge, etc. I’ve never tried any of those and I’m not too familiar with the rules, but if you google “sims 2 challenges” I’m sure you’ll get a bunch of results. 🙂
Or, if you’ve never played with the premades before, give that a try! Indulge their fears, stray from their Maxis “storyline,” try something different to shake things up a bit. 🙂 Create an uberhood so premades from different neighborhoods can interact with each other!
Oh, and regardless of challenges or neighborhoods you play, I would definitely recommend installing ACR. I don’t know how I played without it – it’s always stirring up new and exciting drama in my game. 😉
I hope this helps! 🙂
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