Since the game decided to reset all relationships that were simply friends in the past I had no one around other than animals and the spouse in my Sim's friendship list. Now that the little positive challenge is going on I'm back to trying and get a few friends, or at least one, for the challenge. However, I did realize something...friends are kind of stupid to have. I mean, ok they can go with you to places and do things with you, but other than that what's the point? You go to their house they ignore you or sometimes even leave to go to work. Same thing when they come to your house. There's NO interactions other than talking or maybe playing games if you have them. I would love to offer them a drink...stay for dinner...have a snack....but I don't see options like that. I'm not too sure I understand the concept of friends and chances are will go back to being a hermit once this challenge is over. Or....am I missing something after all this time and can actually offer them food and drinks?

Much like in real life, friends in Sims 4 usually serve no purpose other than to fill social needs. It's a refreshing departure from previous iterations of the game where they were needed for career advancement and what not. Granted, there are still aspirations and careers in TS4 where they are needed as well, but those are few and far between.Worth mentioning though that being friends with your co-workers helps career advancement in all career fields. Helps being the key word, they aren't a necessity, just make promotions faster.

@icmnfrsh, the socialize option itself doesn't increase performance (it actually slows it down), but once you are actually good friends with those co-workers, it provides a boost no matter what option you choose while working.

They visit your house and clean up.It's best to have friends with the neat trait.

I may be mistaken, but can't you prepare a meal and then call everyone to eat it? I've used it with clubs - which I have found a great way to have friends.

I like my sims to have friends. Some more than others, but I try to let everyone have at least one friend.It's much easier to get them interacting if they are gathering in a club meeting. And if you want them to eat together you can indeed cook and call to meal. This includes at outdoor bbqs at the park etc. Or, if you don't mind paying, treat them to a meal at a restaurant.At bars you can buy drinks for other sims. You can ask them to join you in activities like roller skating and bowling.If you set up a club for them, you can choose club activities as well as things that you want them to avoid doing.And when your sim is down, they will often get a friend come round to cheer them up or invite them out.

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PhoenixMaiden
7 years ago
"TravisBlackfox;c-16848920" wrote:
"calaprfy;c-16848914" wrote:
You need friends for some careers and aspirations.

Currently, the worst thing about having a lot of friends is that the sim is often sad for days because they get a phonecall regarding the death of a friend.

My boys are maxed on money so they don't work anymore (is there a way to cheat the money away?) and I have aging off so I don't think anyone can die?

Cheat the money away... I would type in- testingcheats on -then type- money -with the amount I want them to have.

When it comes to friends in TS4, I struggle sometimes cause they either leave too soon after inviting them over or if invited out, they take off. It annoys me, especially if I am trying to do a legacy save. So I sometimes don't bother unless they have an aspiration for making lots of friends.
elliebreton
Legend
7 years ago
I like my sims to have friends. Some more than others, but I try to let everyone have at least one friend.

It's much easier to get them interacting if they are gathering in a club meeting. And if you want them to eat together you can indeed cook and call to meal. This includes at outdoor bbqs at the park etc. Or, if you don't mind paying, treat them to a meal at a restaurant.

At bars you can buy drinks for other sims. You can ask them to join you in activities like roller skating and bowling.

If you set up a club for them, you can choose club activities as well as things that you want them to avoid doing.

And when your sim is down, they will often get a friend come round to cheer them up or invite them out.
kaeyresky
7 years ago
"TravisBlackfox;d-951909" wrote:
You go to their house they ignore you or sometimes even leave to go to work.

Silly sims, trying to make a living when all their friends want to do is hang out!
BadCowboy1969
7 years ago
It's just weird that they invite you to their house and two minutes later they go to work...like why??? pfft lol
Simmerville
Legend
7 years ago
They might initiate some social events, asking you to join them so and so. Might be good if you normally play days the same way and forget to visit community lots etc. At the other hand, those incoming calls can be a bit annoying at times. Most of my sims have very few friends, that's because the game seems to prefer randomness. It doesn't matter who my sim hang out with, in a few days the friendship will be gone anyway. And suddenly there are a couple new friends - or enemies, that I never asked for. I wish this randomness would stop.
AshtontoAshton22
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
It's so ridiculous how much they call your Sim's phone once they're friends with 'em. That's why I don't take my Sims out at all, lol. Having the Unlisted Phone Number Mod helped. Not sure if that one's updated or not but you can check.

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