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When creating The Sims 4 and the additional content packs, developers began consulting various ERGs within EA to make sure they were understanding and accurately conveying cultural references when designing themed content. For example, in The Sims 4 Island Living Expansion Pack, developers collaborated with the Asian Pacific Islanders Represent (ASPIRE) ERG to ensure they were incorporating South Pacific/Polynesian-inspired components that would seem familiar to players of that background. Through ongoing conversations with the ERG, the team was inspired to design additional traditional clothing and tribal decorations, including a wooden spoon and fork as a household item, that have really resonated with players.
“It’s about the little details, asking our colleagues to provide feedback and insight into familiar items from home,” said Jill Johnson, Producer on The Sims 4. “The ERGs absolutely were a driving force in how we arranged some of the most special items in the expansion pack and provided the ‘gut check’ we often needed to ensure we’re representing something in a way that feels authentic to both the culture and The Sims brand.”
Another example is the celebration of Pride Month within The Sims 4 earlier this year. The development team partnered with It Gets Better Project to launch a number of Pride-inspired features in the game, including a variety of pride flags that represented different groups. The team consulted with the Pride ERG to make sure they knew what each flag meant and were being respectful to the different groups that these flags represented; this continued dialogue actually inspired two important additions to the selection.
originally posted by: Jefferton
When are these people going to get it?
Exclusion is the ONLY way to be...!!
Ammiright y'all??
originally posted by: Jefferton
When are these people going to get it?
Exclusion is the ONLY way to be...!!
Ammiright y'all??