I would love to see an expansion pack as the sequel to this great game!

First, more space than the 3X3 screen set up found in many LDW games. This could be set up as a toggle option so that players could still use the 1-9 number keys to "quick search." For example, the house could remain as is but with a button to go to the backyard or side yard. In the other section could be more space for swing sets, playgrounds, vegetable and flower gardens as well as a small additional suite (guest house).

This will double the space, and maybe the expansion pack can be set up to require collections or a puzzle or an event or the purchase of the extra land and suite.

The suite could be used to house grandparents primarily. When the last child goes off to college, you would have the option to house the seniors in the suite or send them to a nursing home. This way, you could start on your next generation sooner without actually looking forward to the deaths of your couple. I find it morbid that I look forward to their deaths as most or all career advancements are complete and its just the couple. Also, with a secondary suite the elders could live longer, say 80 to 90. The grandchildren could "go take care of grandparents." The grandparents could read stories or play with the grandkids. This will free parents up to keep working.

It would need to be programmed with a "gate" or something that family members could be dropped on to enter the new area. I guess all of this could be programmed into a 4X4 area to eliminate needing a toggle and a gate, but then the number keys could not be used to search. I kind of like the idea of land expansion at some great cost later in the game or as an expansion pack.

I'd like to see gardens (VV farm images and behaviours already programmed, would just need retool them). Food could be added to the fridge from the garden. Flowers could be picked for the table. The store should either refresh a little more frequently or there should be 2 male and 2 female clothing options.

In the game options screen there should be a choice to play as Caucasian, Afro-decended, or Asian. I know this would be a huge programming undertaking, but to sell as an entire expansion pack may help account for this. The hair colour would vary less for the non-caucasian families, but hairstyle (buzzed, small fro, flat-top, big fro, straightened, cornrows) or accessories (hats, glasses, barettes, headbands, bows) could help add variety to the head choices. The only thing this would not address is that biracial marriages would not be possible and there might be backlash over that, but I still think it's worth creating options for ethnicity for players to play as.

Love the ideas. Especially the part for the elders.

Since there is already a very active suggestion thread for VF here I am going to lock this topic.