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6 years ago

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My sim will not get in pool.

New to Sims4 and playing on a PS4 for first time ever. I just built a pool for my Sim in the backyard, and added a ladder. She wouldn’t go in. I made it bigger and added a ladder to the other side an...

gameplay issue

CGrant56
6 years ago
@ZobyC
You don't even need a ladder. Sims will just jump in fine without one.
If a sim won't use the pool, it could be several things. Try building up the fitness skill. Make sure their motives aren't low, particularly energy. Either will cause a sim to not swim.
If you have Seasons, it might be too cold.
And if you didn't know already, sims can die by drowning in the pool. So you do need to be careful with a new sim.
Hope this helps.

CGrant56

Hero+

6 years ago

@ZobyC

You don't even need a ladder. Sims will just jump in fine without one.

If a sim won't use the pool, it could be several things. Try building up the fitness skill. Make sure their motives aren't low, particularly energy. Either will cause a sim to not swim.

If you have Seasons, it might be too cold.

And if you didn't know already, sims can die by drowning in the pool. So you do need to be careful with a new sim.

Hope this helps.

jvi761gg91cg

3 years ago

I have tried that and it has not helped. My sim is even RIGHT next to the pool. Please help 🙂

EA_Solaire
Community Manager
3 years ago
Hey all,

As this thread is now a bit older, it's been locked to prevent necro-posting.

If you're needing further help on this topic, please feel free to create a brand new thread instead and we'll be happy to take a look with you 🙂