Help making the best Sim schedule for any Sim!

"lisasc360;c-18095342" wrote:
Are you playing Sims 3 or Sims 4?

• I buy the most expensive bed my sims can reasonably afford, at least +8, so they don't need to sleep for as long.
  
• My sims wake up, take a shower, then eat a full breakfast before work, which will last them until bedtime.
  
• The sims also make group servings of meals so they don't always need to cook.
  
• If a sim isn't going to get a promotion that day, they chat with coworkers so they don't get stressed out.
  
• I plan critical skill-building that isn't fun for when my sims' moods are high so they learn faster.
  

"puzzlezaddict;c-18095470" wrote:
There are lots of ways to go about this, depending on how you like to play. Personally, if I'm playing a single sim, I give them a hobby or put them in a profession that involves something fun, for example painting or playing chess. That way the sim can increase fun and build a relevant skill at the same time.

If I'm playing with a sim couple, I have them woohoo to take care of the fun motive, usually right before work and right after if someone's had a stressful day. It's a lot faster than watching TV and keeps the relationship up too.

Other details that make things easier:

• I buy the most expensive bed my sims can reasonably afford, at least +8, so they don't need to sleep for as long.
  
• My sims wake up, take a shower, then eat a full breakfast before work, which will last them until bedtime.
  
• The sims also make group servings of meals so they don't always need to cook.
  
• If a sim isn't going to get a promotion that day, they chat with coworkers so they don't get stressed out.
  
• I plan critical skill-building that isn't fun for when my sims' moods are high so they learn faster.
  

This isn't a specific schedule so much as planning activities for maximum efficiency, for example doing something fun and fulfilling a small wish to drive up a sim's mood, then skill building while they're happy. I think I wouldn't enjoy keeping to a particular schedule because it doesn't allow for spontaneity or quick adjustments.

If you really don't feel like there are enough hours in the sim-day, you might consider NRaas Relativity, which can slow down time however you want. The default time is 37, and anything in double digits is fine; I hear that 23 is popular.

"ItsMeThatGuy;c-18095509" wrote:

"puzzlezaddict;c-18095470" wrote:
There are lots of ways to go about this, depending on how you like to play. Personally, if I'm playing a single sim, I give them a hobby or put them in a profession that involves something fun, for example painting or playing chess. That way the sim can increase fun and build a relevant skill at the same time.

If I'm playing with a sim couple, I have them woohoo to take care of the fun motive, usually right before work and right after if someone's had a stressful day. It's a lot faster than watching TV and keeps the relationship up too.

Other details that make things easier:

• I buy the most expensive bed my sims can reasonably afford, at least +8, so they don't need to sleep for as long.
  
• My sims wake up, take a shower, then eat a full breakfast before work, which will last them until bedtime.
  
• The sims also make group servings of meals so they don't always need to cook.
  
• If a sim isn't going to get a promotion that day, they chat with coworkers so they don't get stressed out.
  
• I plan critical skill-building that isn't fun for when my sims' moods are high so they learn faster.
  

This isn't a specific schedule so much as planning activities for maximum efficiency, for example doing something fun and fulfilling a small wish to drive up a sim's mood, then skill building while they're happy. I think I wouldn't enjoy keeping to a particular schedule because it doesn't allow for spontaneity or quick adjustments.

If you really don't feel like there are enough hours in the sim-day, you might consider NRaas Relativity, which can slow down time however you want. The default time is 37, and anything in double digits is fine; I hear that 23 is popular.

I'll try it. Although the time is good right now, i can use it. My sims very often follow a very strict schedule but lots of moodiness can happen!

"puzzlezaddict;c-18095470" wrote:

If I'm playing with a sim couple, I have them woohoo to take care of the fun motive, usually right before work and right after if someone's had a stressful day. It's a lot faster than watching TV and keeps the relationship up too.

"ItsMeThatGuy;d-999043" wrote:
Okay. This is what my usual Young Adult/Dropped out Teen's part time job/ is usually is.

At 8am on the first day the Sim moves there: They get a job and go to work the next day.

After noon from work: Sim has to eat and watch TV.

After work to 6PM: Sim has free time.

6pm to sleep: Sim gets ready for bed.

This schedule doesn't seem right to my daily Sims. Can you help making a better schedule for me? I think my Sim shouldn't start work the first day. Maybe wait until some skills are met before the Sim gets a job. Do you agree? Because I immediately give him a job around as he moves.

"KevinL5275;c-18095715" wrote:

"puzzlezaddict;c-18095470" wrote:

If I'm playing with a sim couple, I have them woohoo to take care of the fun motive, usually right before work and right after if someone's had a stressful day. It's a lot faster than watching TV and keeps the relationship up too.

Can I apply to be one of your sims? :mrgreen:

"puzzlezaddict;c-18097277" wrote:

"KevinL5275;c-18095715" wrote:

"puzzlezaddict;c-18095470" wrote:

If I'm playing with a sim couple, I have them woohoo to take care of the fun motive, usually right before work and right after if someone's had a stressful day. It's a lot faster than watching TV and keeps the relationship up too.

Can I apply to be one of your sims? :mrgreen:

Hey, nothing wrong with life imitating art, so to speak.