When we start a new game, we are prompted to create a ZOI or family first, then move them into their new home.
However, I’m not really a fan of this set up. The Sims 4 has the same thing, and it’s something I have always really disliked.
When I’m figuring out how I want to play, I like to check out the map first, look at different properties, or even build my own lots to suit my ZOI’s needs and my play style, before moving them in. I enjoy being able to edit the map, or any properties to my liking before I start any gameplay.
Even after I have moved in a family, I can’t edit other properties without moving in another family. I’m unable to see any option for that currently, I’m not sure if I may have missed something. Trying to edit other properties feels quite restrictive, when it shouldn’t be.
It would be great if we had the option to start a new game from the map view, instead of Create-a-ZOI. Perhaps a toggle in the settings?