Help making the best Sim schedule for any Sim!

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

3. This is why I set this thread to the Sims 3.

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.

"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.

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.

…and that was the reason why Haruo and River had so many kids. ? (in my last legacy). ?

When I play a new Sim, the first thing I do is send them off for necessities (Grocery & Bookstore) and then to the local library. At the library I have them read the first chapters of:

1- Charisma
*After the first skill point this book is no longer needed as they increase the skill by meeting and interacting with the Sims of the town.

2- Logic
*Increasing their logic allows the sim to learn and process information bit faster.

3- Cooking (especially for stove-challenged sims)
*Autumn Salad is fine but, you can't make PB&J until you have that 1st skill point. And there has been plenty of times my Sims have eaten a hearty PB&J sandwich for breakfast until their cooking skill passed level 4 then it's fruit parfait.

4- Handiness
*Cuz, that toilet is going to clog, and the sink will break all sooner than you would like!

Having them read the skill books lets me know if they are a sim who is naturally a fast learner or if the game created them as a slow learner. Once I have a clue as to how quickly they can learn, then I can better make plans on how to guide them.

Working:
I do not get them jobs until they can take care of the basics for themselves. Once they have a job/career/profession, the daily schedule they keep all depends on the career path they are in. However, there are a few things which I adhere to all across the board.

Time:
1). I do not allow my Sims to rise before 5:00am.
2). Unless it is unavoidable, I do not allow my adult working Sims to stay up past 11pm during the work week (this does not apply to sims in Bridgeport).
3).Children have bedtime limit of 9pm.

The reason for this is simple, effective learning, meaningful socialization and even fulfilling relaxation slows down the more tired they become. In the mornings, on this schedule, everyone has time to get ready for the day and have a good breakfast without rushing. Couples (& Families) can socialize over the breakfast table. While, children can have a little bit of time to play or watch TV (kids shows) before school begins.

Free time, which is totally autonomous comes on the weekends as long as all of the household chores are done and there isn't any unfinished business from the previous week. This is when I let them use the day however they want (until bedtime, that is) ;). Since my actives can't leave the house of their own free will, I keep an eye out for all of those 'go here' requests on that day.

"mw1525;c-18097793" wrote:
When I play a new Sim, the first thing I do is send them off for necessities (Grocery & Bookstore) and then to the local library. At the library I have them read the first chapters of:

1- Charisma
*After the first skill point this book is no longer needed as they increase the skill by meeting and interacting with the Sims of the town.

2- Logic
*Increasing their logic allows the sim to learn and process information bit faster.

3- Cooking (especially for stove-challenged sims)
*Autumn Salad is fine but, you can't make PB&J until you have that 1st skill point. And there has been plenty of times my Sims have eaten a hearty PB&J sandwich for breakfast until their cooking skill passed level 4 then it's fruit parfait.

4- Handiness
*Cuz, that toilet is going to clog, and the sink will break all sooner than you would like!

Having them read the skill books lets me know if they are a sim who is naturally a fast learner or if the game created them as a slow learner. Once I have a clue as to how quickly they can learn, then I can better make plans on how to guide them.

Working:
I do not get them jobs until they can take care of the basics for themselves. Once they have a job/career/profession, the daily schedule they keep all depends on the career path they are in. However, there are a few things which I adhere to all across the board.

Time:
1). I do not allow my Sims to rise before 5:00am.
2). Unless it is unavoidable, I do not allow my adult working Sims to stay up past 11pm during the work week (this does not apply to sims in Bridgeport).
3).Children have bedtime limit of 9pm.

The reason for this is simple, effective learning, meaningful socialization and even fulfilling relaxation slows down the more tired they become. In the mornings, on this schedule, everyone has time to get ready for the day and have a good breakfast without rushing. Couples (& Families) can socialize over the breakfast table. While, children can have a little bit of time to play or watch TV (kids shows) before school begins.

Free time, which is totally autonomous comes on the weekends as long as all of the household chores are done and there isn't any unfinished business from the previous week. This is when I let them use the day however they want (until bedtime, that is) ;). Since my actives can't leave the house of their own free will, I keep an eye out for all of those 'go here' requests on that day.

Good schedule! One thing is that my Sim just simply wakes up at 3-2 AM, which at the night, he is very tired and can't fill up his energy the next day without going to work. And I just wait until he gets a neutral energy moodlet before he goes to bed.

One question:
Do you have a schedule when all your Sims have days off (Or the weekends) Do they also have a limited time before bedtime? I usually only play one, 17 year old young adult Sim. Also if I would change to your schedule I would regardless if in bridgeport would set the schedule up, at least happy for work.

Are you playing Sims 3 or Sims 4?

"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!

And i'll also try the cooking skill method. My Sims often burn foods every time, so I have to almost every time cook twice. I'll use the group method.

Autumn salad is available for lunch and dinner and doesn't require any time on the stove, so it's impossible to burn. It's also faster to make than almost anything else, at least until you get to sushi and fruit parfait at level 4.