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Introduced inThe Sims 4, emotions are a fun and unique gameplay feature that brings the Sims to life. Sims' emotions constantly fluctuate and are affected by life events, social interactions, traits, and more. Emotional states change how Sims negatively and positively approach activities and interactions. Emotions area direct response to Moodlets, which consist of a cause, effect, emotion, and time frame.
For example, Sims who have a low Social need can get the Moodlet Lonely, which has an effect of +1 sad for four hours or until players increase their Social needs. However, one sad Moodlet doesn’t mean their emotion will change to sad if they have three happy Moodlets.
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Most emotions have two stages: the original and increased state of the original emotion. This means that a Sim can be happy, and if they get more happy Moodlets, they can enter the next stage: very happy. However, some emotions have three levels, with the final resulting in an emotional death if left unchecked for too long. Luckily, there are methods to decrease or increase emotions as needed through actions or items.
Emotions are a huge part of the Sims' personalities and life experiences, so understanding all their effects and causes can be a huge help in planning playthroughs and building storylines. This guide covers everything players need to know about emotions inThe Sims 4.
All Sim Emotions
Fine
Sims with the fine emotion don’t feel anything in particular. It is neither good nor bad and can be considered a blank slate type of emotion. Sims can reach a Fine state if they aren’t completing actions, participating in an activity, or experiencing world effects.
The fine emotion is also tied to being Emotionally Mindful. Becoming Emotionally Mindful, introduced intheSnowy EscapeExpansion pack, occurs after completing relaxing activities such as fishing, taking a mindful walk, or painting.
Players can also do wellness activities such as yoga, spa activities, and meditation that come with theSpa DayGame pack. After getting a +10 effect on the Emotionally Mindful Moodlet, the Sim will earn the Controlled Emotion Moodlet and can surge into any desired emotion.
Happy
Next Stage: Very Happy
Happy Sims are content with life. It is easier to complete activities and social interactions while experiencing the happy emotion. Being happy also boosts all otherpositive emotions a Sim has. Making a Sim happy can be done in quite a few ways. The simplest is ensuring all their needs are full to get a high-needs Moodlet. More ways to trigger happiness include but aren’t limited to:
Inspired
Next Stage: Very Inspired
Inspired Sims are more successful in their creative endeavors and creations. Painting, writing, cooking, playing instruments, and crafting come more naturally to them. Inspired Sims also get skill boosts when doing creative tasks. Here are the ways to make a Sim inspired:
Confident
Next Stage: Very Confident
Sims that are confident have an easier time with social and professional or academic tasks. Confident actions like schmoozing their boss or using a bold pick-up line become available to Sims. Charisma also gets a skill-building boost whenever Sims are in the state. A comical effect of confidence isallowing Sims to pee like a championwhen clicking on the toilet. Sims can become confident in a few ways, including:
Energized
Next Stage: Very Energized
The Energized emotional state meansSims are feeling high energyand are ready to get active. Sims in sporty careers such as Body Builder or Athletes can most take advantage of this emotion. Whenever Sims are energized, they have quicker Fitness skill gains when working out, their Energy need depletes at a slower rate, and they get energized themed actions and social interactions. Sims get energized by the following:
Flirty
Next Stage: Very Flirty
Romance and feeling flirty go hand-in-hand inThe Sims 4. Flirty Sims are more likely to use Romantic social interactions when conversing with Sims they are attracted to. They are also more successful with these interactions. Here areother ways to make a Sim flirty:
Playful
Next Stage: Very Playful, Hysterical
Of the three emotions with deadly consequences, Playful is the only positive one. Playful Sims are in good humor and usually suffer from a fit of the giggles. Furthermore, all their jokes are landing, and they are having good ol' fashioned fun with what they’re doing. Comedy and Mischief skill gain is boosted whenever Sims are playful.
However, if they get too many playful Moodlets, Sims can become hysterical. When a Sim is hysterical for too long, they will die - so there is the possibility oflaughing themselves to death. Players can avoid this by selecting the try to calm down option in a mirror. Sims will feel Playful from the following:
Focused
Next Stage: Very Focused
Becoming focused is a recipe for wellness, academic, and professional success inThe Sims 4. Focused Sims are sharp and pay attention to detail when working on projects and assignments. Handy activities like woodworking or items repair and upgrades are easier for Sims when focused.Sims also get a boost in Logicskill gain. The following things make Sims focused:
Dazed
Dazed is more of a state of well-being rather than an emotion. A somewhat negative feeling, being dazed means a Sim got into something that has left them feeling woozy and unsteady. As a result, dazed Sims have trouble completing basic tasks. Nevertheless, dazed doesn’t have lasting consequences, and the feeling will pass in a few hours. Sims can become dazed from the following:
Bored
Bored Sims are not enjoying their activity and will not want to do anything they don’t consider fun. Children and Teens are more likely to get Bored faster than in other life stages. It’s a simple emotional state triggered by the following:
Sad
Next Stage: Very Sad
Feeling sad is an almost unavoidable part of any Sim’s life. It is one of the few emotions that can stick around for days. Sad Sims are prone to isolate themselves and struggle with social interactions. They will also express their emotion in their walk and cry randomly. Players can lessen the effects and the length of sad Moodlets by crying in bed, talking it out, journaling, calling the Sadness Hotline, or grieving.Reasons a Sim gets sadinclude but aren’t limited to:
Angry
Next Stage: Very Angry, Enraged
Angry Sims have short fuses; once they’re mad, they don’t care who they take it out on. When Sims are angry, they have issues with building skills or social interactions. It is also noticeable in their walk, so players can steer their Sims clear of raging Sims.
However,Sims shouldn’t stay angryand lose control because they can become enraged. If a Sim is enraged for too long, they will die. Cold showers and self-calming are the best techniques to help a Sim decrease anger. Things that can make a Sim angry include the following:
Embarrassed
Next Stage: Very Embarrassed, Mortified
Embarrassment is hard for Sims to handle. They get awkward and social interactions are almost impossible. Sims who let their shame get out of hand are also at risk of hitting its third stage, mortified, anddying. The best ways to lessen this emotion are to hide under bed covers, use embarrassed social interactions, or have a self-assuring pep talk in a mirror. These are a few ways Sims can get embarrassed:
Uncomfortable
Next Stage: Very Uncomfortable
Sims can be uncomfortable for various reasons, but low needs are the most common. Whenever they feel this way, they won’t be able to do specific actions. It can be remedied by taking care of their essential needs like Hunger, Energy, and Hygiene. Other things that make Sims uncomfortable include the following:
Tense
Next Stage: Very Tense
Tense Sims are feeling very highly stressed and need fun or relaxation. These Sims feel one second away from exploding and reaching their limit. Being tense also slows down skill-building and prevents Sims from doing certain activities. Often, the main culprit behind the tense emotion is a low Fun need. Other things that bring this on include the following:
Scared
Next Stage: Terrified
Sims, just like humans, get scared of lots of things. When this happens, they cannot focus on doing much other than running around in fear or panic. Scared Sims aren’t able to sleep at all either. Toddlers and children are more prone to this emotion, butafter theParanormalStuff Packdropped, it increased the things that scare older life stages. The things that scare Sims include the following:
Quick Ways to Change Emotions
Utilize Lot Traits
Sims aren’t the only thing inSims 4that can have traits. Lots can have up to three traits that create passive effects, including shifting emotions. To accessthe Lot Traits and Challenges, open Build/Buy and click on the house icon on the top left side of the screen. Lot traits that affect emotions include the following:
Happy, Inspired, Energized
Use the Tea Magic Personal Brewer
Drinking specific teas from the Tea Magic Personal Brewer will immediately change a Sim’s emotion. Here are all the teas and their effects:
Decreases Anger
Take a Shower
Showers are in-game items that can change emotions with direct interaction. There are multiple kinds of showers that Sims can take that will push them into a specific emotional state. Emotional showers and their effects include the following:
Decreases Anger and Flirty
Visit the Rewards Store
The Rewards Store is a feature that rewards players for completing Sims' wants (previously known as whims) by giving them Satisfaction points that can be spent on valuable traits, items, and elements. To access the Reward Store, click on a Sims Aspiration tab and click the gift icon. Reward items thatchange or affect emotionsinclude the following:
200
Remove all negative Moodlets
500
Happy during storms
1,500
Never get embarrassed
2,000
2,500
Never get Tense
3,000
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
