Question for others who play with aging off
So I've always played TS4 with aging off (I have attachment issues and don't want them to die) and now that I've started playing TS3 I'm doing the same. However, I've run into a bit of an issue; when ...
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Hi.
I play with aging on but I believe I understand what you are asking. The best advice I can give is to age them up when you feel they have completed all they can do at a child's level which will help move them further towards their goals when they become a teenager. Since this will vary on a Sim-to-Sim basis, the first thing to consider is the goal you have for your child Sims. Preparing for some careers, professions or lifestyles will take longer than others.
As a general rule (in my game)
-Children must read all three logic books. This is because once they become teens, they will need the advantage of faster 'mental processing' for understanding situations. Having a level 10 logic will also allow your Sims (all of them) to complete tasks faster.
-In addition to the logic books, have them play chess with as many Sims as they can. This will not only expand their social circle but will aid in the different ways they begin to understand and process various data such as events, situations and helps them learn about the differences in other Sims. This will aid in their self-development.
-As teens they will also be able to enter the workforce or begin seriously preparing for university (if you choose). They only have a limited amount of time each day to do homework, work, skill build and build their social circles. This is where high logic really pays off.
In addition to logic, maximizing the skill of the toy oven is a necessity for my child Sims. This will boost them to mid-level cooking skill (starting at level 4).
The block table (turtle in the base game) will raise them to mid-level handiness (level 4), if they complete it.
Also, don't overlook the importance of hidden skills such as video game playing, dancing or even reading. These will help in developing good or strong relationships with Sims of different traits as-well-as helping your Sim develop their own personality. And, for goodness sake, please allow them to take some time to simply play and be a child before aging them up. They won't forget it.
Again, the decision to age them up should all depend on what you want for them and from them in their future.
Good Luck and Happy Simming.
I play with aging on but I believe I understand what you are asking. The best advice I can give is to age them up when you feel they have completed all they can do at a child's level which will help move them further towards their goals when they become a teenager. Since this will vary on a Sim-to-Sim basis, the first thing to consider is the goal you have for your child Sims. Preparing for some careers, professions or lifestyles will take longer than others.
As a general rule (in my game)
-Children must read all three logic books. This is because once they become teens, they will need the advantage of faster 'mental processing' for understanding situations. Having a level 10 logic will also allow your Sims (all of them) to complete tasks faster.
-In addition to the logic books, have them play chess with as many Sims as they can. This will not only expand their social circle but will aid in the different ways they begin to understand and process various data such as events, situations and helps them learn about the differences in other Sims. This will aid in their self-development.
-As teens they will also be able to enter the workforce or begin seriously preparing for university (if you choose). They only have a limited amount of time each day to do homework, work, skill build and build their social circles. This is where high logic really pays off.
In addition to logic, maximizing the skill of the toy oven is a necessity for my child Sims. This will boost them to mid-level cooking skill (starting at level 4).
The block table (turtle in the base game) will raise them to mid-level handiness (level 4), if they complete it.
Also, don't overlook the importance of hidden skills such as video game playing, dancing or even reading. These will help in developing good or strong relationships with Sims of different traits as-well-as helping your Sim develop their own personality. And, for goodness sake, please allow them to take some time to simply play and be a child before aging them up. They won't forget it.
Again, the decision to age them up should all depend on what you want for them and from them in their future.
Good Luck and Happy Simming.
