Favorite methods to get sims in particular moods?

I use the shower the most for some reason. ?

I just learned that the clown painting is great for making sims sad.

I like mirror for flirty since it kind of makes sense you would freshen up before a date

if we are talking about effectiveness though emotional paintings,
lots of them, in same emotion, hidden behind curtains and such

so sims literally just walk into a room and be like oh wow~ so vibey
I feel like BURNING THIS PLACE DOWN I HATE EVERYONE AAAAAAA

What? you thought I would make them flirty?
oh why would I do that :innocent:

clearly I just wanted this sim to be enraged by my horrible interior design tastes

I like to use objects, like the crystals, painting, etc.

Flirty: watching the romantic tv-channel.
Energized: Taking a brisk shower. 2:nd best: study sport on a computer (If I have to get them energized).

In general I tend to let the moodlets come and go as they please. If a certain moodlet is not needed for a task.

This video suggest creating "emotion rooms" in a museum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FdHgIKQ6Q

I like using the beguiling trait to get sims into a flirty mood....other than the shower and tea, which I use for other moods too. Also video games really are good for focus, I think a few people said that. I cheat happy in the kiddos because they stay a lot more independent that way and the adults can have their adult time....playing video games and dancing and throwing down beats and putting out fires...

Hi @Elmo1809 and welcome to the forum :)
I also like stargazing/cloudgazing, browsing art on the computer, and playing with clay as a way to become inspired.

"Admiral8Q;c-18272590" wrote:

"SelinaKyles;c-18272585" wrote:
Emotional paintings off the gallery, work quicker than most options

Yeah. The 'non-cheaty' way is more of what the game is about though.

Flirty is pretty simple. Get at least one Sim into a flirty mood, then take photos or have that Sim who is flirty paint a painting. Going on a date and unlocking the VIP basket is the most solid way to get a flirty aura item.

Inspired is tricky. Have to unlock items that have an aura for "inspiration". Though, like others have already said, there are in-game ways to get it.

Confident also is tricky, though you can find items, again take photos of a confident Sim if you want an easy aura. But doing actions that cause the actual moodlet/emotion is fun. Like winning at chess.

Etc... Etc...

It all depends how you play your game. I always cheat massively using "motherlode", and occasionally free realestate on (usually only for NPC celebrity Sims since it does not make sense to me that they are only starting with 20 simoleons yet are famous). Or (I have paranormal AND City living) if I am moving them into a haunted house with an enormous basement. (Basements = massive simoleons). Now if I could just find a ladder for my game with a manhole cover or trap door instead of it sticking out like a sore thumb (requiring me to moveobjects on and hide the top in the "party bush"). Also, since I was a Sims 3 player for years with all the EPs, I also have all the Sims 3 reward items, including the mood light plumbobs (including one that inspires Sims). Those are a quick way to influence your Sims' moods. Angry seems to be a harder mood to figure out, unless you have a werewolf or hotheaded Sim, then it is way too easy. Sad is easy - either gloomy trait, no social interaction for 24-48 hrs, or a gravestone. Scared is pretty easy too - most Sims seem to be scared of thunderstorms.

@Katofhyrule12 that's an interesting video. Thanks for sharing.