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The Sims 4 - New Foundations

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Hi, 4eversims. They’re the top part of the new adjustable foundations. Above is a build clip from the First Look Gameplay Trailer that shows them being built.

I like them for the most part but I’m not crazy over the gray color — at least not for all houses — which begs the question of whether they’re designable or not? I asked, of course, so if I get a response I’ll be sure to share.

Update:
Ask and you shall receive. This is what Graham had to say:

@HoneywellsNews Can’t provide full detail as it’s still an area we’re working on. There were color variations for foundations at Gamescom.

— Graham Nardone (@SimGuruGraham)

January 7, 2014

4eversims:

Any ideas as to what this is?

I noticed something whilst looking at these images, I’m not sure what exactly it is but I’m pretty sure it’s not the foundation. You see that gray bit that surrounds the house?

It can be found on this house also, which already has foundations:

And yet it is nowhere to be found on this house, which also has foundations:

And here’s a house without foundations and the mysterious gray bit:

Could it be some sort of ground-level fencing? If so, I’m surprised that it can sit flush against the walls. Usually fences disappear when they’re built along the same pathways as walls. And judging by the fences and windows that intersect with the rooftops, I feel like we may no longer encounter the ‘cannot intersect walls/objects’ warning as much as we used to.

Whatever this addition is, I like it because it gives the houses a more natural and finished look. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if I found myself using it a lot.