Things You Probably Don't Know About in The Sims 4

Useful Tips and Secrets for The Sims 4 that is handy for both veterans and beginners alike. I've compiled this list of tips that can help you learn special abilities, how things work, and hidden features in The Sims 4's base game and expansion packs. If you're new, it will absolutely make you a better player at this game.

It lists out everything from features you might not realize exist to everything you need to know to succeed in the game. We discuss several game mechanics and should be an informative video, especially for people new to the game.

We go over special moodlets that give buffs outside of simple mood, special mixology drinks (Amygdelight and Snaggle Fluster) that increase skill gains by huge amounts. There is a special hidden aspiration some players might not know about, revolving around grilled cheese. The new ideal mood for careers is discussed, as well as the ability to eat harvested produce to get up to +6 mood boosts (absurdly powerful).

The true power of Sims 4's gourmet cooking is analyzed a bit, with a buff that drops hunger decay when you eat an excellent meal. The Loner Trait is discussed, as well as some other powerful traits you might consider for making your ultimate Sim.

Veteran players set up their game world to customize their play. Backing up save games can help ensure you don't lose all that hard work. The best moodlets for boosting emotions are discussed, as well as the relationship between skill and mood.

We look at bonus traits and how that works, so you can ensure your Sim gets a powerful starter. i also discuss weight gain and fitness in the Sims 4. Many players are unaware that foods have calories and will cause a Sim to gain weight due to a lack of a metabolism.

Many tips on websites are awful and some of the tips videos I investigated were out of date. A lot has changed in The Sims 4 given the 88 patches the developers have released in the past five years. I made this list for a modern game with all the tips i could think of without being totally exhausting. This is a great starting point for anyone new to the game.

I mention a few hotkeys all players should know, and you can learn them all in my controls guide below:

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[YAUUN]

Actually, I think it would be great if clumsy sims (why doesn't Sims 4 hve unlucky) had the random chance to start a fire while making salad

[isabelacavassin]

All toddler's beds have energy 1, but if they're on the highchair, they can take a nap that gives them energy 3

[IamWakon]

I learned more from this one video than from 5 years casually playing the game.

[justsomeokami]

Carl: “They can be right or left handed-“
Me: Say what?! I thought they were all right handed!! 🤯

[snapple]

I like to put my family in their own club, it makes them more connected feeling and extra boosters when you have enough points.

[ButterBabes]

I've never commented on one of your videos before, but I've used your guides religiously for years through many different iterations of Sims games and love that you're on YouTube too! Thanks for making consistently great content for such a long time and massively enhancing my own enjoyment of the Sims series. My game experience wouldn't be quite the same without you, honestly. I love not only your awesome guides like this one, but also your critiques, as they are spot-on but also very constructive. Thank you again for all the hard work and intelligent discourse you bring to this game!

[avg]

This is actually a weird thing I accidentally found out. If you're in the scientist career from get to work and create a "satellite dish" using the Invention Constructor, you can place the satellite dish on your home lot and a new channel will be available on your TV. I can't remember exactly what the channel was called, but it was an alien channel. It doesn't add much, but it's a nice detail in my opinion.

[zombzombkatie]

Handiness/upgrades tip: Adopt a dog. I found my Sim’s dog loves to go outside, dig around and drop upgrade parts inside the house. Nice free bonus.

[bluereenie]

I load my toddlers with harvestables so I don't have to "feed" them. When they are hungry, they eat fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, I keep my sims loaded up with fresh produce so that I don't have to have them cook and eat meals (which is time-consuming) so they can get on with other activities.

[ella-ppjn]

It takes sims like 4 hours to eat ONE plate of food.

[Niffie]

Most Simtubers honestly don't "TEACH" you anything! They're just there to "Showcase", which sucks. While you, on the other hand, ARE A LEGEND! I'm so grateful that you exist Carl! Keep being you! <3

[laurettadelmar]

Just a tip as well that I found useful, if you decide to do the detective career in the ‘Get to Work’ expansion, unlock the ‘Observant’ trait using your satisfaction points. It lets you see all the traits a sim has when you first introduce yourself making it a HELL of a lot easier to find the criminals and arrest them. It can be so annoying when the game doesn’t let you keep ‘getting to know’ the sim so I would highly recommend it to help you solve cases a lot faster

[RefugeeNT]

Thanks for the tips Carl. They're very useful)
Toddler care advice:
Try using high chair to restore toddler's energy need. It's more effective than a bed or tent. Toddlers also eat faster in a high chair.
After the toddler finishes the meal just press 'Nap' interaction several times and you'll see how fast energy need will replenish :)

[carmendelrey]

"since townies tend to be ugly.." bruh u really just had to come for them ☠️😭

[crystalsunshine]

LOL "nobody ever set their house on fire making a freaking salad!"

[honey-xs]

been playing the sims for almost 2 years...just realized you can plant on the grass. Thought you needed those square pots and circle pots.

[LineMo]

This game is so big I learn something new almost every time I play or watch others play.
Great video as always, love your dry humour.

[silvernightingale]

I like how your voice is more confident and at ease now.

[Data]

This was amazing. I bought the sims for my daughter. I wanted to learn how to play the game so I could teach her....needles to say I play it more then she does and we have almost every pack hehe.

This guide is probably the best one I've seen for new/semi new players. I learned alot from it personally. Great work and thank you.

[littlebird]

I never let my sims eat the fruitcake since I got a bug once where my sim ate it, was disgusted, and then made the disgusted face at every meal he ate afterwards. Don't know if it's been fixed since then but I'm not risking it! It's a bit of a bummer when you go to the trouble of crafting an excellent meal and he acts like he's eating cat food.