The Simshas been a mainstay of the video game industry for more than twenty years, captivating players with its in-depth household customization and character creation mechanics. EA confirmed a few months ago thatThe Sims 5is in development, and while it’s likely a few years away, fans of the franchise are still dreaming about what developer Maxis will have in store for this installment.The Sims 4has been a sizable hit thanks to its many DLC expansions, but many fans who have stuck with the game since its release are ready to see how the series will evolve withThe Sims 5.
One aspect ofThe Simsthat has fans looking forward toThe Sims 5is the series' storytelling. WhileThe Simshas always been about letting players develop their own story, the families who inhabit the game’s world have their own stories to tell as well.TheSimsGoth familyis one of the best examples of this storytelling, but there are others with fascinating backgrounds that add depth to theSimsexperience. Two such families are the Gooders and Bests, featured in theSims 3ShowtimeDLC. These families have been out of the spotlight for some time, butThe Sims 5is the perfect opportunity to resolve their conflict.
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The Gooder and Best Family Conflict in The Sims Explained
The Simshas historically put a lot of effort into its premade families and their storylines. From the longstanding Goth family toThe Sims 3’s mysterious Doe family, each one has something special to offer. In the case of the Gooder and Best families,The Simshas a classicRomeo and Julietscenario. Residing in Starlight Shores, these feuding families are ideologically and financially separate, as the affluent Gooder family sits in the lap of luxury while the Best family believes in honest hard work. Like any goodRomeo and Juliettale, however, the story of the Gooder and Best family doesn’t stop there.
To add to the tension of the Gooder and Best family feud, Natasha Gooder is in love with Calvin Best. Much ofThe Sims 3: ShowtimeDLC sees these families at odds with one another, with Natasha and Calvin’s romance adding more fuel to the fire. For longtimeSimsfans, this story is likely very familiar, asThe Sims2explored a much more on-the-nose storyline with theCapp and Monty families from Veronaville. While neither family has made an appearance inThe Simsfor many years,The Sims 5is Maxis' opportunity to bring closure to at least one pair of star-crossed lovers.
How The Sims 5 Can Bring Peace to the Gooder and Best Family Feud
The Sims 5has an opportunity to go bigger and betterthan ever before, and that should extend to its NPC storytelling. For series veterans, resolving the Gooder and Best family conflict could be a highly satisfying development. Considering how much time has passed sinceThe Sims 3, Maxis could go in one of two directions for it.The Sims 5could have no time pass at all, and have players watch as each family come to grips with the romance between them. Conversely,The Sims 5could jump far into the future and show the conflict resolved, with Natasha Gooder and Calvin Best living together in peace.
The Sims 5has been a long time coming for many fans, and hopes are high that Maxis will deliver on already high expectations. That’ll include maintainingThe Sims' NPC family storylines, and the Gooder and Best family have the chance to be part of that equation. WhileThe Sims 5has more than enough families to explore, the franchise has yet to fully resolve either of itsRomeo and Julietinspired storylines, and few things can be more compelling than a star-crossed romance. Until Maxis and EA are ready to reveal Sims 5, fans will just have to hope that closure will come eventually.
The Sims 5is currently in development.
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