Lily You can disable individual Sims 4 packs if you don’t want certain DLC affecting your current save. This is useful if you want to play with a smaller selection of packs without uninstalling anything. Open the EA app and go to your game library. Select The Sims 4, open the game’s properties or launch options, … Read more
Some plants practically throw themselves at you in The Sims 4. Basil, sage, carrots, mushrooms, you’ll trip over these within your first few gardening sessions. Other plants will make you question your gameplay choices. Muckleberry and Fireleaf fall squarely into that category. Be ready to burn some real time hunting these down. Your best bet … Read more
If your Sim keeps autonomously starting fights, check the Neighborhood Action Plans. The Roughhousing Encouraged NAP makes Sims autonomously get into brawls, even with Sims they have a good relationship with. Nearby Sims may also stop what they’re doing to watch the fight. If you have Eco Lifestyle installed, check the NAPs in your neighborhood … Read more
If you want to hide the Plumbob above your Sim’s head in The Sims 4, there are two ways to do it. The easiest option is to use a cheat, while the second method involves editing the game’s Default.ini file. The easiest way to hide the Plumbob is to turn off headline effects. Press Ctrl … Read more
If you don’t want your Sim to constantly stop what they’re doing to eat, sleep, shower, or use the bathroom, you can disable their needs decay with a cheat. Open the Cheat Console with Ctrl + Shift + C and enter: testingcheats true Then Shift + click your Sim and select Cheat Need > Make … Read more
Sims in The Sims 4 have some autonomy, but they’re not nearly as self-sufficient as real people. Even with Full Autonomy enabled, they still need a lot of direction from the player. For example, if the toilet breaks, your Sim may simply let their Bladder need drop until they pee themselves instead of repairing the … Read more
If your cat or dog runs away in The Sims 4, don’t panic. They usually come back after a few days, and you can speed things up by posting a Missing Pet notice. Pets can run away for several reasons. Neglecting their needs for too long is one of the most common causes. They may … Read more
Unfortunately, you can’t get a pet back through the adoption system once Social Services takes them away for neglect. The pet is removed from the household and won’t appear on the adoption list. There is one way to get your pet back, though, as long as you have an older save. If Social Services has … Read more
Teleportation is a handy way to move your Sims around quickly, especially when they’re somewhere inconvenient, or you don’t want to spend time walking across a large lot. The quickest method is to use the Teleport Here cheat. Open the Cheat Console with Ctrl + Shift + C and enter: testingcheats true Then hold Shift … Read more
Sometimes when you’re placing an object in The Sims 4, you’ll get the “Must be placed on specific objects” message. This usually means the item has to be placed on or inside another object. For example, microwaves need to sit on counters, while dishwashers need to be installed underneath counters. Place the item on the … Read more