[Discussion] Traits A Deep Dive Investigation Into The Internal Files
An in depth trait discussion post. If anyone remembers my [Discussion] Trait Combinations, Lifestyles & Item/Object Pairing Investigation, which was from discovery while playing. This is an actual internal file deep dive fact finding discussion/investigation version of that. The resource links (google docs/sheets) will help you better understand traits with Compatibility, Attraction and Ideals. As well as outlining advantages, disadvantages, unique social/interactions, wants/whims, etc. Feel free to ask or share: Trait combinations (complimenting to challenging) Compatibility/Attraction/Ideals combinations How to compliment existing Sim(s) and their relationships with trait changes or challenges As well as providing any missing information or corrections for me. You can also make suggestions on which other traits I haven't covered yet, you'd like to see—I just can't promise I can cover or do them all. I currently have (I believe) 40-40+ traits, mostly the newer pack traits as there is less in depth information out about them. I have 3 spread sheets for Compatibility, Attraction and Ideals (with all traits scored). Sims 4 Traits Deep Dive Investigation Sims 4 Compatibility, Attraction and Ideals Trait Scores Disclaimer: What this post isn't meant for is feedback/complaints of traits/features, please do that on the feedback forums. If you do want to discuss changes/updates to traits I do already have a post in feedback on traits.603Views6likes10CommentsApril Patch Speculation 2026
Another month another update. I think this is the month we get a new memory update to make the game run faster. As usual expect many fixes. I'm hoping the autonomous romance bug is fixed. Sims don't automously do romance anymore and maxis have confirmed this is a bug.1.1KViews7likes17CommentsCursed Shell Build
April is the month of pranks and chaos, so let’s have a little fun… I’ve created a shell for you all to design and decorate, but here’s the catch, make it as unfunctional as possible. I’m talking maze layouts, missing doors, showers in the kitchen, stairs leading to nowhere - the more ridiculous and impractical, the better (bonus points if you move your Sim in and try to live in it)! Need a bit of help making your build as ridiculous as possible? Be sure to check out our full Object Movement EA Help guide and YouTube video here for tips and tricks on rotating objects, changing object sizes, and how to use the move objects cheat. Where can I get the shell to get started? You can download this shell from the Gallery here. Interior layout and landscaping is all up to you- once you’re finished, share your screenshots with us!1.1KViews22likes37CommentsOccult Sims Gameplay Ideas!
Hey, fellow Simmers! I recently got back into The Sims 4 after a five-year hiatus (since August 2020) and I am embarrassed to admit that my creativity has reached a limbo point, so I would love to discuss some gameplay ideas with you, particularly when it comes to Occult Sims. I love playing with all Occult Sims, especially with Vampires. I am aware of the 100 Baby Challenge with an Occult Sim as the starting Sim, but I would love to have a list of different stuff to do, goals to achieve, and storylines to explore. Thank you and happy gaming!152Views2likes9CommentsFunny Sims 3 screenshots
I searched the forum and found many threads of this kind, but they are quite old and some of the pictures aren't visible any more, so I thought it would be fun to start a new one. So, post your screenshots of funny glitches, hilariously appropriate or inappropriate thought clouds, townies (or the Grim Reaper) doing unexpected things ... I'll start with a few of mine: Agnes Crumplebottom bathing in the sink: What WooHoo looks like with the bed and covers removed (when I went into camera mode, the furniture just disappeared): Someone is stuck under the floor of the Sunset Valley library? Must be the Loch Ness monster! Please add yours!82KViews4likes1469CommentsNeed help! Packs are not showing up
Hi! I have posted about this twice now and still not getting any help. I am not sure if I didn't post it in the right place. Please let me know. I entered redeem codes for two packs and forgot to download them. When I click on the worlds the tell me that I need to download them. I can't find where I am suppose to go the download them. The worlds are Ravenwood and Gippi Point. Here is a picure of the worlds and as you can see they are greyed out cause I need to download them. Also you can see under Manage Add-ons the are marked new but I don['t have a download button for them. Can someone please advise me what I need to do?Child Sims: Share Your Gameplay & Discoveries
Raising a child in the Sims 4 has become quite complex and challenging. Seasons and Get Famous brought us after school activities. Our child sims can join Scouting and Drama clubs. Reaching the highest rank in scouting awards your child the Scouting Aptitude reward trait which boosts skill gains by 25%. Parenthood introduced Character Values: Manners, Empathy, Responsibility, Emotional Control, and Conflict Resolution. Achieving high or low levels in these values will lead to a corresponding Reward Trait in the young adult stage. Growing Together featured Childhood Confidence. Developing high confidence in the childhood stage leads to high self-esteem when aging up to teen. Growing Together also introduced Milestones. While completing all Milestones isn't required it does allow you to keep track of all the key moments in your Sim's life. And in Adventure Awaits our child sims have the opportunity to experience Formative Moments, challenges that grant permanent reward traits. So let's share our child sim moments, ask questions about features, and see if we can make them the best they can be before aging up to teen.3.3KViews15likes179CommentsTS3 Random Thoughts (ver. 22 1/2)
I know we've done SOMETHING similar to this before (several times), but it's been a LONG time ago and have been locked now. It's for those moments when your Sims make you say "Hmm" or "huh, that's a different way to look at life..." , or for those occasions when we want to comment on something game related or ask a question without having to start a new thread. Ready? here we go! Life is better, when doing it TOGETHER!165Views1like6Comments