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

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.

"luthienrising;c-17117067" wrote:
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.

I get sleepy , listening to just the sims . In fact i become bored much more quickly. Once I started listening to narrations of stories and stuff it saved my "simming". But I see what you mean <3

I keep the volume on and sometimes will watch tv (especially if just in cas or building), I have turned off music for cas, build, etc....because of glitches.

Music off, volume on. And by music, I mean loading screen/CAS/BB. I will occasionally listen to a podcast or attempt to watch TV, but usually, it's just me and the game sounds!

I can't handle not having the volume. Without volume I can't here a baby or toddler crying or listen to my Sims play music. Also, seeing mouths move and not hearing anything drives me crazy. I have to have my headphones in so that there is sound. I need sound. They game is just less satisfying without it. Also, it really does make caring for children harder without sound. I know the icon changes colors based on their distress, but it is easier just being able to hear it and know.

Volume on and earphones. Especially love the sound of rain and thunderstorms.

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 ?

I usually only turn the volume off and listen to music when I’m building or in CAS.

I keep all sounds on except music at times. One those occasions, I open Spotify and use a playlist that fits the type of game. For instance, I am currently playing a medieval town so I have a Renaissance playlist as well as a Game of Thrones playlist. I have the Spotify volume low enough that it does not interfere with my game sounds, yet high enough that it really adds to the atmosphere.

I usually shut of the music and sound effects in the game and play my own music in the background