What happened in your game today?
Hi everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the new forum so far. I know I am!! I'm Charla, a big fan of The Sims 4! ☺️ I was going to join on the old one, but, as it only had a week left I decided to wait until today. I loved lurking on the what happened in your game today thread so I thought would create a new one here. So what's happened in your game today? Today in my game I was playing as a character I created, Lauren Lord. She's an young adult, who dreams of being an author and a mom. Currently she's working as a school teacher, but today she had no work, she stayed at home and played chess and tended to her plants (when it wasn't raining!). I also made this new Sim :) hope the pic works! Look forward to seeing what's happening in your games. X
Q&A: Royalty & Legacy
#AD (just in case this counts as social media) I was invited to join the CFE (not final build) opportunity for The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy. Thank you to the EA Creator Network for this chance to answer questions for you about the pack! I will be taking and answering mainly questions about gameplay - Skills/Traits/Aspirations/Career/Venues/Systems/Collections/Lore - and anything else you guys want to know about! I did test with ALL PACKS in as I believe this is yet another pack with cross-compatibility possibilities related to the various systems. (Please Note: Testing with other packs in is unsupported before regular Early Access, so may be extra buggy.) Testing was/will continue to be done on a mix of fresh CAS Sims and premades, to see lore and experience different levels if they are present. Format will be similar to past Q&As where I have links to each subject and add more info to each based on questions asked and as I discover things through gameplay. I can't start posting right away this time due to the embargo, but will be continuing to take notes/screenshots and will post info when I can. P.S. - I have a Creator Code, so if you find my Q&A useful you might consider it as an option at checkout. Using my code gives me a small commission (5% regularly, 7% during sales) and can even save you a little bit of money on TS4 DLC during sales (normally 5%). My code is EmmaVane. Just enter the code on the the payment screen where Promo Codes normally go. Thank you, EA for this opportunity. INDEX (to follow): ACCESS TO WATER DYNASTY SYSTEM: Dynasty Perks Dynasty Values NEW VENUES & LOT TRAIT: Backroom Venue Community Market Venue Clandestine Lot Trait NEW CAREER & OCCUPATIONS: Noble Career (WIP) POWERSHIFTS (WIP): ⚔️Simcalibur (additional info, thanks to crinrict ) 🕷️Anansi's Well PREMADE UPDATES Family Trees (Laurent, Dreamer & Alto) Dynasties (Goth & Landgraab)
Does Anyone Use Custom Venues?
Now that the pack has been out a while, does anyone actually use custom venues? If so, what for? The few venues I have created (nursery, handiness workshop, cinema) have pretty much been failures after all the hassle of setting up the staff and the activities etc. It seems like a lot of work for no payback. When the pack first came out I was expecting custom venues to be a fantastic game changer. I would be interested to hear of anyone's successes (or failures!)
The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy - Official Screenshot Thread!
Sul Sul everyone! It’s almost time to claim the throne and build your Dynasty with our newest expansion, Royalty & Legacy! So straighten your crown, sharpen your sword, find a frog to kiss, and share all your castles, outfits and scandals as you conquer the beautiful world of Ondarion!
Cross-Pack Formative Moments
At first meant for the Positive Thoughts thread, the reply became so long that it'd be best to make a separate post for it. Oh boy I can share some code information! Ok ok... Let me get into Formative Moments cross-pack functionality. I dug up some new traits and took a look at Formative Moments, or ChildhoodInspiration as they're called in the code. How these seem to work is that when your child does certain activities (or socializes with other children), they could get suggested a Formative Moment. You'll have to go to the aspiration panel and choose one. Then you'll get some goals and after completing them your child will get a special trait. With Growing Together, completing a Formative Moment also increases the Childhood Confidence. There will be 50 Formative Moments. There are 4 types of challenges: Adventure (12) Independence (12) Inquisitiveness (14) Social (12) 15 of them are cross-pack ones, meaning that these were added in files with the patch. The remaining 35 require the Adventure Awaits expansion pack to be found in the game files. Adventure Awaits pack is required for the Formative Moments overall. While I don't know exactly what interaction cause them to be suggested, here are cross-pack formative moments! Oh boy the lack of Spoiler Tags in replies will make it take a lot of room... Apologies to everyone. Be the Best Friend (Social Challenge) [SimName] has seen how happy receiving a gift makes other Sims! Investing in others is actually fun, and now, [SimName] thinks they could be a really good friend if they just put in a little extra effort! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will be more successful when being friendly with other Sims. Suggestion message: "All of my friends tell me that I'm the best friend there ever was. It's because I'm so nice!" [2ndSimName]'s claim got [SimName] thinking...they could also be a really good friend! It'd take effort, but it might just be worth it The Be the Best Friend Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I should tell a bunch of Sims something really nice about themselves to make their day!" Give 3 Sims a Compliment. It feels good when others tell me nice things. Maybe if I tell others nice things they'll also feel good! I bet I can be a really good friend by doing that. "I'd be the best friend ever if I gave Sims gifts!" Give 3 Sims a Gift. This can be found in the Pie Menu under Friendly and Affection. Only the best friends give each other gifts! Reward: Was a Best Friend As a Child, this Sim tried to be the Best Friend they could be to a group of Sims! As an Adult, they'll be more successful when using Friendly Socials on other Sims. Be a Star (Social Challenge) [SimName] has stars in their eyes and is thinking that if they push themselves they can become really famous someday! Maybe even a movie star! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Actor Career and gain an extra Fame Point. (Get Famous) Goals: "I'm going to record so much cool footage on a Streaming Drone! Everyone will know who I am!" Use an Up and Adam Streaming Drone or Gotta Stream 'em All Streaming Drone to Record for 3 hours. I may be a kid, but I've got big ideas on what people want to see! I bet I could use a Streaming Drone to get famous! At least, I'd get my name out there. "I want to join the after school Drama Club!" Using the Phone, select Business and Join After School Activity. Join Drama Club. Lights! Camera! Action! That's pretty much what happens at Drama Club, right? Everyone is going to see me on the stage as I begin my climb to stardom! Trust me, I'm going to be famous someday! Reward: Aspiring Child Star As a Child, this Sim aspired to become famous and tried to make it happen! As an Adult, they'll advance more quickly in the Actor Career and gain an extra Fame Point. (Get Famous) Be Inquisitive about Technology (Inquisitiveness Challenge) [SimName] loves robots! Technology and the future are super interesting, and maybe if [SimName] challenges themselves to explore technology more, then [SimName] could become a master of technology someday! Maybe even build a real Servo! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Tech Guru and Engineering Careers. Suggestion Message: "Beep beep! Boop Boop! Look, I'm a robot! Hehe, not really, but I did see one the other day!" [SimName] thinks robots are pretty cool just like [2ndSimName] does! (Plus, that was a good robot impression.) It would be really interesting to learn more about them. The Be Inquisitive about Technology Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I bet the more I do on a computer, the more I'll learn!" Use a Computer and Browse Kid-Friendly Websites or Chat in a Kids Chatroom 3 Times You only get better by doing! Well, and sometimes reading. If I want to learn more about technology and computers then I should get some practice in! "I want to read a bunch of smart stuff and learn!" Read 3 technology books like Robotics. These can be purchased from any Bookshelf. I can read! I bet that's a good way to learn about robots! And if it gets too boring, I'll pretend I'm a robot reading! Beep, boop! Reward: Lil' Techie As a Child, this Sim loved robots and tried to learn everything they could about technology! As an Adult, they'll advance more quickly in the Tech Guru and Engineering Careers. Care for the Environment (Adventure Challenge) [SimName] may just be a kid, but they really care about the environment, and they believe that anyone can make a difference! If they put in some extra work now, then maybe they will make a big impact on the planet someday! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Civil Designer Career, as well as in the Conservationist Career. (Island Living) Suggestion Message: "I learned a lot about how we have to take good care of the planet or it can get sick! That's why I started a bug farm for comp-a-tosting!" [2ndSimName] isn't the only Sim who cares about the planet! [SimName] cares too! Maybe it is time to do something to try and save it! The Care for the Environment Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I can start small by doing just 5 things that are good for the planet!" Care for an Insect Farm or Dive for Meals in a Dumpster Maybe if I find food in a dumpster then I'm helping someone else to not waste! That's a good start! Or I could farm some Beetles, or crickets, OR maybe even grubs! You can do a lot with them that's good for the planet! Reward: Childhood Environmentalist As a Child, this Sim really wanted to save the planet and took their first steps in doing so! As an Adult, they'll advance more quickly in the Civil Designer Career, as well as in the Conservationist Career. (Island Living) Encounter Death (Inquisitiveness Challenge) [SimName] has experienced the most unfortunate of events. Death. To be honest, they was kind of confused by it all. They would like to explore what death means more to help understand and overcome these strange feelings. Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Undertaker Career, as well as have a resistance to developing a Fear of Death. Goals: "Mourning a Sim will bring me closer to understanding death" Find an Urn or Gravestone to Mourn for the deceased Sim. I'll understand death better if I remember a deceased Sim. "Maybe if I spoke to Grim... I'd understand things a little better." Find Grim and interact with him. Tip: He shows up when a Sim dies. He's also been spotted milling about Ravenwood's Mourningvale neighborhood. Grim is who comes and takes Sims when they die. I bet he knows what happens to them. Maybe if I spoke with Grim things would make more sense to me? I want to understand what dying means. "Grim loves Death Frogs—I wonder if I can collect a few?" Collect 3 Death Frogs. Go to Ravenwood and search in ponds using the Look for Frogs interaction. I'll feel closer to Grim and deathly things if I have a few Death Frogs in my pocket. Reward: Childhood Grief Survivor As a Child, this Sim experienced Grief after a Death and had to work their way through it. It was hard work, but they came out with a new perspective on life. As an Adult, they'll advance more quickly in the Undertaker Career, and they are more resistant to acquiring a Fear of Death. Show Morbid Curiosity (Inquisitiveness Challenge) [SimName] is sort of fascinated by death. Anything relating to death, really. To them, cemeteries are cool! [SimName] wants to really push themselves and dive into the unliving side of life. Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Reaper Career. Suggestion Message: "Not everyone is brave enough to hang out in a cemetery by themselves, but I am! It's one of the many reasons I'm so cool." [2ndSimName] really is brave, and now that [SimName] thinks about it, hanging out in a cemetery does sound pretty cool (if not incredibly creepy)! The Show Morbid Curiosity Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I want to learn everything I can about cemeteries. They're so cool!" Visit a Cemetery Lot. Find the Cemetery Keeper Sim, and choose to Ask about Cemetery Keeping. Cemetery Keepers have the creepiest, coolest job! Think about it. They get to tend graves and hang out with ghosts, and...well I'm not really sure what else. It'd be very interesting to actually talk with one and find out what their job is like! I bet it's very creepy! "It'd be so scary and cool to tell a ghost story in an actual crypt!" Find a Crypt in the world or place down the Crypt of Eternity from Build Mode. Then interact with it to Tell Ghost Stories. Ghost stories? Scary. Ghost Stories in a crypt? Super scary! I love that kind of thing! I bet everyone buried inside would too... I absolutely have to talk with Grim. The Grim." Find Grim and interact with him. Tip: He shows up when a Sim dies. He's also been spotted milling about Ravenwood's Mourningvale neighborhood. Grim knows everything about death, the afterlife, cemeteries, crows...pretty much anything cool. I really want to meet him and find out what he knows! Plus, meeting him would be wild! Reward: Morbidly Curious as a Child As a Child, this Sim was fascinated by death, cemeteries, and the macabre! A little creepy, but now as an Adult, they'll advance more quickly in the Reaper Career. Gather with Others (Social Challenge) [SimName] thinks it is super fun to be a part of something and wants to share that experience with a bunch of other Sims who are also excited! Maybe they could be the best Club Member there ever was! Maybe even a Club Leader?! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will do better when Mentoring other Sims. Suggestion message: "I've always wanted to be in a club! If you run a club, you're pretty the coolest kid around!" [2ndSimName] has a point. [SimName] actually think that sounds like a lot of fun. Also, there'd be so many new Sims to meet! Maybe, [2ndSimName] could even join the club with [SimName]! The Gather with Others Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I want to make my Club the best one there ever was!" Join a Club and do Club Activities while at a Gathering to earn 250 Club Points You know what makes a Club extra fun? Secret Handshakes, fun vibes, clothing and swag! "I'm going to be really active in a club. Everyone will know who I am!" Spend 4 hours at a Club Gathering Clubs are so much fun! But what's the point if you aren't even doing what you do in a Club? You know? I want to be the most active Club Member and have a ton of fun! "I want to become the Club leader!" Create a new Club or build enough relationship with the Club Leader to Convince Leader to Step Down in an existing Club It's cool being in a Club, but I want to be the leader of one! I've never done anything like that before! Reward: Ran a Club as a Kid As a Child, this Sim ran their own Club and made it the best they could! As an Adult, they'll be better at Mentoring other Sims by helping them gain Skills more quickly. Be Inquisitive about Health (Inquisitiveness Challenge) [SimName] thinks doctors are amazing with how they heal Sims! They love playing doctor and would love to learn more about health and science! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Logic Skill, as well as in the Doctor career. (Get To Work) Suggestion Message: "I hurt my arm the other day, and a doctor fixed it right up! Now, I'm all better!" Doctors are pretty amazing! [SimName] is so glad that doctor helped [2ndSimName]. Maybe [SimName] could become a doctor someday and help Sims? The Be Inquisitive about Health Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "Playing doctor is pretty good practice for the real thing. Call me Dr. [SimName]!" Play with a BooBoo Billy Doctor Playset and a TumTum Teddy Doctor Playset. These can be purchased in Build Mode If I'm ever going to be a doctor someday, then I need to practice on a few different patients. Don't worry! Dr. [SimName] will take the best care of you, little friends! "Gotta whip up the ultimate Health Potion to cure the world!" Craft 3 Health Potions successfully on a Junior Wizard Starter Set. This requires a Level 4 Mental Skill. What's that called where adults get medicine? A farm-alcy? I'll be like that—a farmalsist! I'm gonna learn how to make the kind of Health Potion that'll save the world! Reward: Played Doctor as a Kid As a Child, this Sim spent a lot of time playing doctor and was interested in learning about health! As an Adult, they will advance more quickly in the Logic Skill, as well as in the Doctor career. (Get To Work) Be Rebellious (Independence Challenge) [SimName] thinks it's a little unfair that grown-ups always get to make the rules! Maybe it's their turn! Reward: As an Adult, [SimName] will care a little less about what others think. They will be Embarrassed for a shorter period when they become Embarrassed. Suggestion Message: "I bet you always do exactly what you're told, don't you? Pfffft. Only little kids always do what grown-ups tell them!" That's so mean of [2ndSimName] to say! [SimName] is a big kid! And maybe it would be nice to do what they .want for once—not what the grown-ups want! The Be Rebellious Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I don't have to follow rules! I'm going to ignore my curfew 3 times. Just to show'em!" While Curfew is in effect on the Family Bulletin Board, sneak or be outside to evade discipline. Grown-ups get to make all the rules all the time! Well, now it's my turn to call the shots! No way am I coming home on time! I'll do my own thing. Reward: Rebelled against Authority As a Child, this Sim bucked against authority and rules! As an Adult, they care a little less about what others think. They will be less Embarrassed when they become Embarrassed. Be Disciplined (Independence Challenge) Some Sims dream of adventure or fame, others dream of routine, structure, and being strong in body and mind. Whether it's waking up early, sticking to tasks, or helping others stay in line, [SimName] already sees the value of discipline. Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Military Career. Suggestion Message: "My room is always tidy and I never skip my chores. That's just how future soldiers live!" Maybe being more disciplined is important. And maybe even kind of cool! Might be worth a try if [SimName] wonders about being a military Sim in the future. Goals: "Confidence starts from the inside." Psych Up in a Mirror. Sometimes, being strong means talking yourself into it! A pep talk now and then will build me some serious inner strength. "Being disciplined takes time. And reps!" Do 3 Sit Ups. Even little exercises matter! Every sit up is a step closer to becoming as strong as your heroes. "I have to be responsible for my tasks." Do chores 3 times. Some kids need a nudge, but not this one! Being responsible feels awesome, and it impresses the grown-ups too! Reward: Naturally Disciplined As a Child, this Sim was all about structure, self-control, and discipline. As an Adult, they will advance more quickly in the Military Career. Future Politician (Social Challenge) [SimName] is always speaking up and sharing big ideas. Politics, change, helping people... Those things sound really exiting! They are starting to wonder what it would be like to make a real difference someday. Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Politician Career. Suggestion Message: "Everyone listens to politicians. They get to talk, make big decisions and help people. Plus, they always wear those cool, fancy clothes!" This sounds like something [SimName] would enjoy! Maybe someday, they could be the one making things better for everyone! Goals: "I should practice speeches to sound super confident!" Practice Speech 2 times in a Mirror. If I'm going to change the world, I better know how to talk like it! Practicing speeches in the mirror makes me sound smart, brave, and totally in charge. Even if it's just to myself for now... "I bet I'll learn a lot about being charismatic if I read some books." Read 2 Charisma Books. Books are full of tips on how to be charming and persuasive. If I read enough of them, I'll be ready to win every debate! "The more people I know, the more votes I get!" Make 2 Acquaintances. If I want to be a great leader someday, I'll need to meet lots of Sims and get to know what matters to them. Reward: Born for Politics As a Child, this Sim showed a flair for politics and got really good at organizing, persuading, and dreaming of a better future. As an Adult, they will advance more quickly in the Politician Career. Think of Others (Social Challenge) [SimName] loves animals and other Sims! It's nice to think of others, and [SimName] wants to really push themselves to do it more! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will have a harder time building negative relationships with family members because they have become so thoughtful. Goals: "I'm going to do 6 nice things for other Sims." Do 6 empathetic activities like Comforting another Sim, Feeding a Pet or Animal, or Volunteering with an adult. I want to make sure those around me feel taken care of. I want them to know that I think about them. That's what you do when you care for others, right? Reward: Thoughtful Child As a Child, this Sim took the time to invest in other Sims and really care for them. As an Adult, when they have relationships, they'll last longer—even without as much upkeep. That's the value of being thoughtful! Be a Pet Friend (Social Challenge) [SimName] absolutely adores animals, especially pets. They're just so fun, fluffy, and full of personality! To be friends with them, they'll need to learn how to play and train them to make them happy! Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will build Friendship with animals more quickly and also train pets more quickly. Suggestion Message: "Pets are the best friends ever! They're always happy to see me and love when I play with them. [SimName] likes pets too! Maybe they could be a good friend for pets just like [2ndSimName] if they played more with them! The Be A Pet Friend Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "I'll play with pets to build our friendship." Play with a pet 5 times. Pets LOVE to play, especially when I give them treats. So that's what I gonna do! "I want to befriend ALL the pets!" Befriend 2 different pets. If I want to be an official pet friend, I have to be friends with a lot of them! Note: These only count cats and dogs. Reward: Pet Friend As a Child, this Sim spent a lot of time engaging with pets and learned early on how special animal friendships can be! As an Adult, they will build Friendship more quickly with animals and train pets more quickly. Be a Horse Kid (Independence Challenge) [SimName] loves Horses! They want to be a total Horse kid and maybe someday even train Horses! They could make a life out of this, for sure. Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will build relationships with Horses more easily and also be better at helping them to develop their Horse skills. Suggestion Message: "I love brushing and riding and feeding horses! They have their own personalities, and you can even dress them up!" [SimName] wants to be a horse kid just like [2ndSimName]! Horses are amaaaazing! The Be a Horse Kid Challenge has been added as a Suggested Challenge in the Aspiration Panel. Goals: "It would be so amazing if I could train a Horse all by myself!" Have a Horse and visit the Equestrian Center in Chestnut Ridge's New Appaloosa neighborhood. Then train it! It's one thing to love Horses. Another to ride them. And then the really cool thing is when you train your own Horse and form a true bond with them! If I'm going to be a real Horse Sim then I need to prove myself! And so does my Horse. "I'm going to get to know and spend time with a bunch of different Horses!" Interact with 3 Horses Eeeee! I just love Horses so much! I want to spend as much time as I can with as many Horses as I can! "If I really like horses, I have to befriend at least one of them." Befriend a Horse If I'm really quiet and gentle, the horse will know I'm nice... And then maybe we can be best friends! Reward: Horse Kid As a Child, this Sim really loved Horses. They even won a Horse Competition! A total Horse Kid. As an Adult, they'll build relationships with Horses more easily and their Horses will also advance in their Horse Skills more quickly. Be Investigative (Adventure Challenge) [SimName] has been really into spy stories lately. And not the silly ones with gadgets that shoot bubblegum. Real spies! They watch, take notes, and always figure out what's going on. [SimName] is ready to start training! But secretly, of course... Reward: When [SimName] grows up they will advance more quickly in the Secret Agent Career. Suggestion Message: "I love mysteries and discovering secrets!" [SimName] never met a Secret Agent before, but that doesn't mean that isn't a real job...It just proves Secret Agents are really good at what they do! Maybe it's something even they could be when they grow up! Goals: "I need proof! Spies always have proof!" Take a photo of an acquainted Sim. If I take pictures like movie spies, I'll have evidence if something suspicious happens. Real spies always keep records of everything! "You never know what people are hiding..." Do 4 Snooping activities like Searching in Trash Cans. Every good spy needs to uncover secrets, and this is a good way to practice. Reward: Spy Kid As a Child, this Sim was always watching, listening, and secretly gathering clues. As an Adult, they will advance more quickly in the Secret Agent Career. And that's it! Now I'm interesting in seeing what Formative Moments come from the pack.
Funniest crossovers
Did anyone else find Astarion's grave in Life&Death? Genius, I love it! 😆 "A grave that marks the end of an era and the beginning of another, much more hopeful one. Perhaps this is the perfect gravestone to commemorate a cheeky little Sim who faced the trials of life's shadowy depths, all the while craving the sun, though perhaps not the full concentrated power of the sun after so many years spent out of it — just a little bit of sun as a treat, darling!" [Thread moved from The Sims 4 IT to The Sims 4 EN, please review the guidelines to find the right language board for your post. EA_Claus]
