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How Bills are Calculated in The Sims 4 [Explained]

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In The Sims 4, bills arrive once a week. They land in your mailbox every Monday at 10 AM. You can pay your bills by clicking on yourcellphone, a computer, or the mailbox. Bills in The Sims 4 are more expensive than in previous versions, and are calculated using a system of tax brackets. Here’s … Read more

This Happens if You Don’t Pay the Bills in The Sims 4

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Here’s what happens if you don’t pay your bills on time in The Sims 4. 1. Bills Change Color When bills arrive, and you don’t pay them, they change color. They start white, turn yellow, orange, and finally red. Red means you need to pay your bills right away. It takes about two days for … Read more

Why Lot Taxes Are So High in The Sims 4

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Many Sims 4 players have complained about high lot taxes. Often, this is what causes bills to get out of control. Here’s why lot taxes can sometimes be very high in the game. How Are Lot Taxes Calculated? Lot taxes are based on the value of your house and everything in your Sim’s Household Inventory. … Read more

Here’s Why Your Babies Are Black in The Sims 4

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Some players have noticed that Sims with light skin sometimes have babies with dark skin. Here’s why this might happen. Using Custom Content Skin Tones If you use custom skin tones, the baby’s skin might appear darker until they become toddlers. The game can sometimes mix up CC skin tones. This issue is common when … Read more

When You Can Expect Sims 4 Patches to Roll Out

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EA releases new Sims 4 updates and patches every third Tuesday or Thursday of the month. This day is known as Sims 4 Patch Day and starts at 10 AM PT, which is 1 PM ET or 6 PM BST. Usually, the game gets one big update each month. Sometimes, if there’s an urgent fix … Read more

The Game Engine Powering The Sims 4 [Learn More]

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The Sims 4 doesn’t use Unreal Engine. Instead, EA and Maxis made their own custom engine for the game. All the Sims games have used this custom engine. The Sims 4 uses a proprietary game engine called SmartSim. This engine was created specifically for The Sims 4 to support its unique features and gameplay. This … Read more

How to Grow Oversized Crops in The Sims 4

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Growing oversized crops is a profitable activity in The Sims 4: Cottage Living. Here’s what you need to know about growing giant crops. Step 1: Choose Your Plot Head to Build/Buy Mode and pick the spot where you want to plant the seeds. Remember, you can only grow oversized crops in the new gardening plots … Read more

The Sims 4: Prevent Yamachan From Visiting You

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Yamachan is a friendly character you’ll meet in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. He’s the mascot of Mt. Komorebi. Sims love taking selfies with him and having a dance together. However, some players have had trouble because Yamachan sometimes shows up at their homes uninvited and doesn’t want to leave. Here’s how you can stop … Read more

These Are the Highest Paying Plants in The Sims 4

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Gardening can be a really profitable hobby in The Sims 4. It does take quite a bit of time, though. You’ll be planting seeds, watering, dealing with weeds and bugs, and using good fertilizer to keep everything healthy. So if you want to make the most money, which plants should you be growing? Let’s take … Read more

Here’s Why Kleptomaniac Sims Are So Much Fun

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Kleptomaniac Sims are surprisingly fun to play because they add a little chaos to your game. If your Sim is a kleptomaniac and hasn’t “borrowed” anything for a while, they’ll get the Need to Swipe Tense moodlet. It means they’re itching to steal something. Here’s what you do: Visit a Sim’s house or a public … Read more