I was really surprised the first time i learned that some players like to have volume off while playing sims. But now I like to listen to other stuff while I play the game. I dont usually turn the sound off completely unless Im in build mode or CAS.But, I do like to turn the volume really low and listen to some true crime or horror fiction while i play.

Volume off, music on. I could never concentrate enough to listen to a podcast.

Personally, as a fan of the macabre , I love listening to true crime podcasts or horror fiction podcasts while i play. Love, love , love it.

I like to keep the volume on and hear my sims. Sometimes I find myself singing the karaoke songs without realizing I'm doing it. :D

I play with headphones, and usually have one off to watch tv/ listen for my kids. I like it because with the headphones turned up I can still hear all the audio details that I love in the game.

Whenever I play, Impractical Jokers or Ridiculousness is on, or sometimes just the news ? I get to bored if I don’t have something to distract me

Do you play the sims with volume off? Or listen to shows, podcasts or music while playing?

zisp
6 years ago
how is it even possible to play when you can't hear things!?

Also I don't watch TV ever and I never run the internet at the same time as I play cause I don't wanna kill my laptop.
OEII1001
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Simpkin;c-17115938" wrote:
how is it even possible to play when you can't hear things!?

Also I don't watch TV ever and I never run the internet at the same time as I play cause I don't wanna kill my laptop.

Very simple -- I can hear the game. The number of audio queues for Sims games in particular is very small. I'm not playing a multiplayer shooter, a fighting game or a raid in an MMO where I need to listen for said queues as they come in rapid succession. The Sims games are a slow, more meditative experience, and one that meshes nicely with listening to NPR or Critical Role.
MoonfoxNightcry
6 years ago
Usually I have the sound off, only because my boyfriend plays his games so loud that there’s no point!

Otherwise, I’ll have the volume low and probably also be listening to music or a podcast, or tv in the background.
Wyrren
New Spectator
6 years ago
I turn the sims music off and play my own. (BTS! BTS!) Also sometimes I try to watch tv shows while playing, but end up missing half of whats happening.
DragonGirl643
6 years ago
I play with volume sometimes, but I usually play without volume and don’t listen to anything else.
luthienrising
Hero+
6 years ago
The soundscape in Sims 4 is fabulous, even to the point of different shoes making different sounds on different surfaces. I'd miss that if I was listening to someone else. The sound is great for immersion.
simgirl1010
Hero
6 years ago
Volume on and earphones. Especially love the sound of rain and thunderstorms.
seancesims
6 years ago
I tend to go between only listening to my game, and having the volume low while listening to music, maybe a podcast. I really love the sounds of the game though. Except for when babies cry. I zoom like, all the way out as fast as possible so I can take care of it while also not hearing it ?
Busufu
Seasoned Hotshot
6 years ago
Lol, if I decide to play the Sims, I want to concentrate on the game only. Why should I look / hear / do something else? For me unimaginable.
Busufu
Seasoned Hotshot
6 years ago
"EnjoyfulSimmer;c-17117665" wrote:
"Busufu;c-17117656" wrote:
Lol, if I decide to play the Sims, I want to concentrate on the game only. Why should I look / hear / do something else? For me unimaginable.

Thankfully, we live in a world with all different types of people . Who like different things. I don't like just listening to the game by itself. Not enough to keep my attention, but my audio stories and true crime podcasts keep me engaged and having fun while playing the game.

Right. That wasn't meant to be offensive.
Different strokes for different folks.