Build Buy Overview - The Sims 4 Life and Death

[@nickboon1235]

You know what’d be cool? If the decals that we put in this “junk” category made your build cheaper instead of more expensive. Like you move into a crappier house and cleaning it up would actually cost money

[@darrylwhitefeather207]

That's such a good idea, you should work for EA 😭

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

Or at least gives us few buffs. We get “nicely decorated” buffs when things are nice, high environment and a buff for expensive items. Come on EA!

[@gamzmakarena]

Seeing the build, I can't help but to think this is what realm of magic should've looked like. Idk, it just screams wizardry, old tomes, and ancient obscure dark magic knoledge.

[@Antonjia]

NO WAY!! I'm from Romania and I'm so happy we have a pack inspired by Romanian Revival. Thank you for mentioning it!

[@the-letzie]

Hey! What do you think about the items? Are they reminiscent of the style of where you are from, as they intend to be?

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

I've been looking at my notifications all day waiting for everyone to post their Life and Death videos. 😂

[@lizzkopta]

They all posted all at once! I was like, woah! Good choreography guys! 😂

[@SummerSims1]

​@@lizzkopta I know funny. I choose James first. Then I will watch Kayla. Others just for fun

[@lixyororke]

LOVE that we finally have more rusted stuff and that we finally have rusted stuff that isnt just industrial. Those greenhouse windows are my favourite thing in the pack and im only 1 minute in

[@Frenchaboo]

If it's based on Romania, the influences wouldn't be Moroccan but Turkish/Ottoman, since they were buggered by them throughout most of history haha

[@ScouseJazmin]

I think the Ottoman empire also managed to bugger eastern Morocco, which may explain the similarities 😂

[@Berutoruto_aot]

now that i think of it, it makes sense

[@brennan3723]

The tarot poster appears to just be the major arcana! The deck is split into major and minor arcana, but major is what most people know of it. It’s cards like Death, The Lovers, The High Priestess, The Fool, etc. The minor arcana are four suits of cards (cups, wands, swords, and pentacles) more like a normal deck. Tarot actually originated as just a deck of playing cards and eventually took on a more mystical interpretation.

[@bpsara]

The collection is 26 cards total, so that would be the major arcana + one card per suit!

[@dolphinamoon]

I hope that they finish it and sell it, I'd totally buy it. 😅

[@harpers_things]

For the “in between” room off the dining room, put a small bar like the globe and a few chairs as a gents parlor or “withdrawing room.” These actually did exist in historic homes for gents to go smoke and drink and socialize in, while the ladies would use a separate parlor or withdrawing room, before or after coming together for the main event/party, or during private social calls

[@seal.6719]

Romania mentioned 🔥🔥🔥🔥 The building items are so accurate, I love them!

[@EmeraldAster]

This pack feels perfect for an Addams Family build

[@the-letzie]

I am in love with this building style!! I specifically thing that a lot of these items will be perfect with the vampire game pack and the castle kit. I kinda just really want to build a vampire mansion right now!

[@SillyKatt69]

I actually LOVE!!! the world. I LOVE that there are three parts and the spooky one is just like one neighbourhood (the size of entire Forgotten Hollow xD). That is such a cool detail. It really feels like a lot of love and attention and creativity went into this pack and I can't wait to play with it!

[@joanabug4479]

For whoever is curious, this particular style emerged at the time of the 19th century nationalist movements - people were claiming their lands, their identities (in terms of nationality), separating from some, going through unifications (Romania with Moldova, for instance) and generally trying to become independent from the larger ruling forces, e.g. the ottoman, habsburg or russian empires. This is exactly the moment I found out this pack was inspired by that style, pfahah, so sorry for rambling 😆 It's also called "neo-brancovenesc", after the earlier renaissance style... the brancovenesc 😆 My personal rennaisance style favourite is the Stavropoleos church. At that period in time the byzantine influences were very strong, it's full of decoration and painting and 'life' too, despite being a church. I'm not particularly religious but I visit that church and hang out in its inner courtyard whenever I get the chance, sit on the benches there and check out decoration I previously missed. There's also some rock gravestones(?) or just cross-shaped decoration and some older decorations just scattered around and it also kind of looks like a tiny cemetary too. Definitely more 'Death' than 'Life', but the creative expression (paintings, intricate details), and it being like a green oasis surrounded by concrete and higher density urban blocks, helps balance it out. My personal revival style favourite is 'The Central School for Girls". Nowadays there's cultural events going on there sometimes and it's great to hang out there after fun events in the huge inner courtyard, with fairy lights and music and whatnot haha. Actually, the architect who designed it worked to restore the previously mentioned church when it needed a restoration - and he didn't derail from the church's original style (rennaisance) because he was studying it so much himself, developing the revival style. Nowadays' nationalist movement probably won't inspire cool new buildings and art, though... and it's going to cause a lot of trouble for a lot of people, like it caused some back then too... We peaked back then in terms of creative output lol

[@bemmiebemmerich]

Those stairs are glorious and the windows are very ornate. I like this, Dracula build incoming.

[@exploited_chaos]

Thank you James! I never buy anything without looking at your overviews and reviews first

[@SummerSims1]

Me too 😊

[@courtneycamera1]

I feel like this with the castle kit and the nursery kit would look amazing together!

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

unrelated to life and death: you know what gate I need? A single tile wide gate for the tall slatted wooden fence. Currently we have two, and they're both two tiles wide. It's impossible to build a realistic UK suburb with semi-detached or terraced houses houses because you need single wide gates for garden access. Nobody here has wide enough plots that you'd waste space on a double-wide gate

[@Slowly_chan]

You put so much work in this! Thanks James, needed something to watch and chill and you come to rescue

[@PolarBear-ty7kw]

Romania mentioned! Let's gooo. I love your videos, James. I have been watching you for 2 years now ❤

[@groovygecko605]

As someone who likes building churches in the Sims 4, the architecture is gonna be so nice to use! :D

[@aaoaaa8864]

drop your gallery id

[@strawberrycheesecake2135]

Build&Buy overview let's goooooooo (Idk why but I love watching James's B&B overview so much despite not being a builder! I just rewatched the old packs ones waiting for this)

[@strawberrycheesecake2135]

10:34 I actually didn't know that before about counters 🤯

[@katejones8705]

Love the worn and rusted swatches, we don't have enough of that. Some gorgeous stuff here, surprised the furniture is so modern but it is lovely. I can see myself using a lot of this.

[@dennza]

As a romanian myself I am excited but a bit disappointed about the pack. Lovestruck had a lot of Spanish touches in names, furniture but this pack lacks a bunch of stuff, especially a Romanian-ish name. There could've been so many items since they added that country side touch such as a Persian rug on the walls or Persian rugs in general, a table with a silly table cloth, traditional clothes, a new type of toilet (outdoor wood one) and the infamous doily (or in romanian mileu). I hope the least they will do is add some type of romanian food and name at least one sim in romanian.

[@Klaranella]

I just started the video, but the doors and windows are already reminding me of Resident Evil: Village (which, I believe, was set in Romania) and I AM LOVING IT!!

[@michaelaheb]

I was thinking about that too, but I wasn't sure if it was also set in Romania

[@joanabug4479]

Definitely set in Romania, there's a particular wooden church that looks just like the ones we have here at least haha with the high straight-back wooden chairs and the decorated fabrics and plates displayed on walls you'd see in villages etc

[@Klaranella]

@@michaelaheb I wasn’t sure either but I think I remember it being called a romanian village AND the whole thing with the youtubers playing it, pronouncing „Dimitrescu“ wrong and romanians being like „you pronounce all the letters!“ xD

[@Klaranella]

@@joanabug4479 Honestly it’s so pretty! I remember even with walking through the RE: Village just thinking (despite the ruin of course) that it all looks so beautiful and… cozy? Homey? It’s really hard for me to find the right word. And the Castle with the Vampires was so grande and majestic!

[@charlotteandersen3695]

First Deli's video, and now it's James video! That's what I call a GOOD evening

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

I wish they hadn't put the lighting effect under the cabinets. It makes them unusuable in an older style or off-grid home

[@mcorcelius8537]

This build buy will go nicely with the castle kit.

[@wikidqween]

The Bigwallet grave update build coming soon ... ? 😂

[@lindsayhartje6678]

A BB overview AND a build?? I'm feeling extra lucky today.

[@Mia-wr3sm]

Seeing the livestream yesterday has me so exited! I love the detail they’ve put into the pack! I think it was well needed after the last pack not being so good (in my opinion) cannot wait to see what you think of everything

[@crisiscat]

James: we should put something valuable here [atop the stairs]. Me: an urn? James: a valuable vase. Me: or that.

[@Aestheticaliscomputerroom]

Oooo that stone wallcovering would make a great backsplash tbh.

[@Hollowluna]

Yay I was right, I looked at last upload of like the trailer and everything, I knew today would be the build buy overview. The livestream was so fun yesterday!

[@carmenphoon]

50:34 Just to note that if the shower cubicles are placed like that into a wall corner, it will block or deter the woohoo in shower interaction.

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

40:00 I think a dresser functionality is perfect for that hallway because you can change into your cold weather clothing before going outside. Realistically the new position of the door makes a lot more sense. With a front door that grand you need a big hallway with space for the door to swing open and to greet your guests before they have access to the rest of the house.

[@AlyyGold]

1 hour build & buy overview!!! thank you james!

[@ashley-xq2fy]

Whyyyy on earth would they not give us matching doors to go with those greenhouse windows???

[@Abby_cat47]

i love this style of architecture!

[@ffionlewis5394]

I'm so excited for James' lp on this pack!!

[@bunnyellabell]

great, two more swing sets lol they look great but i would've preferred a DIFFERENT ACTIVITY FOR KIDS !!

[@Aboni-rw7uy]

Having a bit of knowledge in 3D designing and stuff, I think the reason for the weird stretchy texture on the diagonal items are due to not making seperate texture maps for diagonal models. My theory is they create a set of texture maps and then paint them on the 3D models (probably using substance painter). But becoz the texture map is not item specific, they look weird when applying to a slightly different model. 🤔 slacking slacking

[@harmittaa]

Me keeping an eye on everything James told us to keep an eye on in this video 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@KawaiiDemonGirl]

Omg those windows would be perfect for camillos castle 😮 (From tiny town) 😊

[@SimMermaid]

I'm definitely going to recreate the Specter family manor when this pack comes out. It was my favorite family from The Sims 2, and expanding upon the story set up for you was always so much fun. The haunting of the house by the many npc's made for great storytelling. Now I finally feel like we will have the appropriate build/buy to bring it to life properly with this pack.

[@glykera]

If the world is inspired by Romania, why isn't the name Romanian? All other worlds have Spanish/Italian-y/Germanic/Japanese/Polynesian etc names.

[@joanabug4479]

My guess is there's probably 2 reasons for it: 1. not that widely known, meaning most people wouldn't recognize it's particularly romanian. Romanian names sometimes mimmick other languages easily, as it has influences from both the romance, latin side and the slavic... and 2. notoriously hard to pronounce for the reason at #1 😆

[@PolarBear-ty7kw]

​@@joanabug4479None of these should be a valid reason....

[@joanabug4479]

@@PolarBear-ty7kw I mean... that's my opinion too, of course! I was just guessing the explanation, not making up excuses for them, hehe. But after the Resident Evil fiasco I know why they would be afraid to even give it a shot (although they just have to hire some romanian people to do the explaining...). It's considered just extra work for little return... There was an article making the rounds here (in romanian sadly) about how they messed up names because it was designed by japanese devs for an american audience, based on what the japanese thought the americans knew about Romania... something like that. The pronunciation was all over the place, the item names (even if you pretended they were in old romanian language) were off (what the hell is "ciorb' de legîm"? 😆). Authenticity was completely discarded 😆 'cause it's not for the small number of romanian gamers who would immediately feel something's wrong, of course.

[@vaskikissa]

Oh wow I did not expect the overview to be this early but I am so ready for this, i cant wait for yhe pack to come out

[@empfeiff6628]

I love the style of this pack! I've been wanting more whimsigoth like objects forever.

[@msmichellewinchester]

I really love the freezer boney giant plushie. I will use it in all of my kids' rooms.

[@ew6641]

I typically buy packs based on build items, the love pack was cute but girl. When I saw those windows and doors I was gagged. I'm ordering it now brb

[@strick405]

Vlad must be so proud ♥ Thanks James for the peek from all of us still sitting on the fence regarding this pack. The Grim Challenge too was genius. EA has outdone itself after the last pack fiasco.

[@liliiaanufrieva6778]

You could put corner peace at the corner and two regular cabinets in the middle of the wall

[@AliceHollend]

All those "shabby" swatches and extra items really need to have a systematic makeover: like, when you build a "run-down" house, you want to spend cash on upgrading it, when right now you sell all the "dirt" decals and actually MAKE MONEY.

[@sweetmusicwoman984]

I am loving everyone’s videos. I forgot what time these videos release and legit checked every hour until they were. I was that excited and nothing disappointed either! I cant wait to play for myself on Halloween!

[@Caprice_H]

[@GiraffinMeCrazy6834]

That curtain could be used over a large painting if someone is making Number 12 Grimmauld Place!

[@andreamyob9458]

I feel like I want to build Vlad his Transylvanian dream home.

[@CsCharlese]

Really looking forward to this pack. Now we just need some more elder sims stuff

[@thegreatalpaca]

I really like all the red and green swatches! 💞

[@malaisia4146]

I feel like we've just did the same thing with Lovestruck 😂 but I love it!!

[@NoDecaf7]

Ok yeah I do love this pack.... at least for build buy. You're my first stop on the Life and Death Train ❤

[@strangestway]

Wondering why they don't add an option for objects that have size variations depending on wall size instead of having catalogues full of the same objects times three. It would be much more convenient to have just one item coming with a "size option" and just have to pick the preferred size for doors/ windows/ curtains /etc. A bit like kitchen cabinets have different versions.

[@idontknow5495]

I´m obsessed

[@trainsgonenuts]

The little ghost jar thing is going to be used EVERYWHERE, I’m in dire need

[@ewe1686]

Is this the first EP without a bar???

[@joanabug4479]

*cries in romanian țuică* lol but in all honesty, it's brought to the table before a meal so everyone would be at the dinner table, or at the ridiculously long outdoors banquet table after a funeral... that's fine. I think it's more accurate really lol - surely they didn't plan it to be though, just forgot about one perhaps haha

[@lunatimecast6744]

I like the under lighting

Oooooh I've been waiting all day for these!! I love first look videos by the amazing simmers that get early access.

[@shootingstar698-oj7nq]

Released ONE MINIUTE AGO?! Cool!!

[@crazybeetube]

I don’t think those walls are for greenhouse, could be orangery/ sunroom type thing hence the lack of doors

[@LilianaE]

Omg the early access videos are hereeeee 😆

[@Somesaymisery]

what a shame there’s no greenhouse door 😢 we should all complain like we did for that industrial window.

[@jessica1580]

Aw.. I wish they gave us at least ONE non rusty green house window swatch. It’s such a beautiful window but I don’t always want rust. And I gotta disagree with you on one thing - I don’t want anymore “fun” colors lol I want usable, versatile & realistic colors and textures.

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

What do those floor hole things look like from below? Like if you put them in an upper room of a house, what do they look like if you're looking up from the room below? Maybe they don't look like anything. It would be cool if there was a transparent option as well as the black void option.

[@EmberFallenRose]

So jealous! Can't wait to play it

[@aponinaapu2973]

Somebody build Terry Pratchet DEATH house please ppl ♥

[@brianna7148]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO SINCE THE LIVESTREAM THX❤

[@SummerSims1]

I cant believe they forgot the toilet unbelievable

[@glammedbym3296]

ROMANIA MENTIONED LETS GOOO🎉🎉

[@maryam8029]

Just started the video but im excited bc some items remind me of the middle east ❤ I love ottoman empire inspired architecture its soooo beautiful ❤ you could make a masjid with those doors and windows ^^

[@TheKirstypearson]

Exciting stuff !! Can't wait. Not long now. 😁🙌

[@For3v3rBlu3]

im so excited for this pack!! Hii James!!

[@Louise75656]

Just the video I’ve been looking for :)

[@anska7475]

I am not sure if I have missed it, but what's up with the cute little tent? Is it just decorative?

[@joanabug4479]

That looks like what some romani would practice, at least at the time, some form of "witchcraft". They used to do palm reading for change. I know there's a séance table so there is gameplay like that but I think the tent is just more decoration - that would nonetheless look nice next to the seance and other occult stuff 😆

[@foxslittlevixen]

Please tell me your gonna revamp the bigwallet cemetery

[@trinitysmith778]

I was waiting for this 🗣 Lets get into it 🕺🏻

[@Berutoruto_aot]

A new bb review from you. i love these videos so much

[@jvtrx]

I can smell this house

[@RhensShorts]

Yes!!! I’ve been waiting on this.

[@CrystalClear5617]

I was waiting for this

[@Mia-wr3sm]

Yay!! Perfect timing

[@lumitysart]

stranger things mentioned!!!!!!!! james be fr are you a byler or a mileven?

[@annoar9776]

yes yes yes 🎉

[@cassidy1905]

YAY

[@ElleMyche]

You're such a dirty, mossy guy, James. J/k

[@helenagresta931]

Graves to riches?????

[@RayBMore.]

Let’s Go!

[@annamaria7270]

ROMANIAAA🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴

[@LindaVelva]

I watch your videos with pleasure. Your videos are a real treat.🎲✊🍖

[@Cottonlass]

Canny man

[@poisonapple6138]

Find it so hilarious that they include a lot of things that are clearly Romani (not just Romanian) but refuse to include any Romani culture or acknowledge it in the game. Smh

[@joanabug4479]

I'll be honest, I find it hard to spot the particularly romani items - but that may be just because the material side, at least, has been more blended together (you'll find them in typically romanian houses too as each was inspired by the other - although some romanians don't want to acknowledge that lol). And you can use the rennaisance-inspired decorations to add to Kastellos-inspired builds. Now if they ever do add something like their wild roofs that would be neat, along with CAS stuff. Totally agree with you more could've been added on that side

[@joanabug4479]

edit: nvm spotted the items HAHA. Yup, still agree with you hahah

[@Samantha.K.S.Simpson]

I saw Kayla's most recent Nightmare Legacy video, which was pre-recorded and she said that she would probably be playing Early Access by the time the video is posted, and she's right