Get Better at Sims 4: Tips and Tricks

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You might be wondering if you can you get better at the Sims. This is a trick question in some way because it is pretty subjective. Unlike other games that have a clear cut game play with a point system, there is not necessarily one way to measure your performance in the Sims. However, each player…

Eco Footprints Guide

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The eco footprint system is included in the Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle expansion pack. You can have either a green, industrial, or neutral eco footprint depending on a few different factors. Your sim's eco footprint can effect their overall mood and lifestyle.Creating the type of eco footprint you want…

Guide to the Research and Debate Skill

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The Sims 4 Discovery University expansion pack brought university life to the Sims 4 and a variety of new skills and careers. One of these skills includes the Research and Debate skill which can propel your sim through the law career and be used to persuade the sims around them.This article will…

Power Consumption What Does It Mean

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Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle introduced Eco Footprints into lots and neighborhoods. With the introduction of Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle came a new rating system for items your sims use in the homes each day. You now see a "Power Consumption Rating" under items that use electricity to run and a "Water Consumption…

Wellness Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Spa Day introduced spas and new relaxation and tranquility lifestyles. Sims can become master yoga instructors, earn money giving a variety of massages, and teleport through meditation. The wellness skill can be earned by partaking in a variety of activities making it a fun skill to…

Water Consumption What Does It Mean

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Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle introduced Eco Footprints into lots and neighborhoods. With the introduction of Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle came a new rating system for items your sims use in the homes each day. You now see a "Water Consumption Rating" under items that use water and a "Power Consumption Rating"…

How to Make Pet Treats and When to Use Them

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If you have Sims 4 Cats and Dogs you have the ability to open a vet clinic, grow your veterinarian skill, and create unique pet treats that effect your pets differently. There are a wide variety of pet treats for your sim's cat or dog and each one provides a different purpose.To make pet treats you…

How to Rotate Stairs (and more)

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Building multistory builds requires you to place either stairs or ladders into your build. Placing stairs and moving them around can be confusing because there are multiple ways to move, rotate, and manipulate staircases. You can rotate stairs around to get them into your desired placement.To…

How To Sell At The Flea Market

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The Sims 4 City Living includes multiple festivals that your sims can enjoy, including the flea market where your sim can start making some money from items they make or collect from around their world. If you enjoy a fun rags to riches challenge or making money in unconventional ways the flea…

Ultimate Guide to Moving Objects

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Objects in the Sims 4 works on a grid to make it easy for beginners to build. The grid also helps guarantee that your sims will be able to interact with the objects and that the objects won't block the sims from being able to move around. However, if you want some more freedom and get more creative…

Getting Bored in Sims4? Some ideas to get you going again

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As a fellow simmer, I find that I will be obsessed with Sims for a couple months but then find myself uninspired and uninterested with the game. I have some techniques I use to play Sims in a different way that brings a lot of enjoyment and helps me get better at the game as well.This article will…

Where to Find the Research Archive Machine and More

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Sims 4 Discover University came with a handy new object known as the Research Archive Machine that your sim can use to grow their research and debate skill and win heated debates with other sims.You can find Research Archive Machines in either of the campus's student union and in the Laurel Library…

How In Game Investing Works

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There are many ways that your sims can make additional money besides your 9 to 5 job. One of these additional opportunities include investing in the stock market to try and make a profit. Investing can help bring your sims longer lasting wealth as they continue to grow their business career.To…

Rock Climbing Gear Guide

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Sims have a wide variety of skills and hobbies that they can grow their skills in. The Sims 4 Snowy Escape introduced a variety of outdoor hobbies and sports that sims can engage in. Sims can choose to become great snowboarders, skiers, or rock climbers.If you want your sim to be a successful rock…

Laptop System Recommendations Guide

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When looking for a good laptop for the Sims 4 you want to invest in one that will allow you to run the game without worrying about the game crashing but also one that allows you to run the game as smoothly as possible. Luckily the Sims 4 is not the most demanding game out on the market, so you can…

Money Trees (How to Find and Grow Them)

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There are many unique ways sims can make money, they can get a job, work odd jobs, sell things they create, or grow money on trees. The Sims 4 Seasons expansion pack added the money tree to the game, and is a fun way to enjoy gardening while making lots of money from a single tree.Money trees are…

Gardening: How to Plant Seeds and More

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Gardening is an underrated area in the Sims 4 that many tend to overlook, but actually impact the game quite often. Since the launch of Sims 4 in 2014, gardening has had multiple updates in the base game and a few expansion packs have really helped amp up this aspect of the Sims.This article will…

Guide to the Law Career

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If you have the Sims 4 Discover University Expansion pack then your sim has the option to join the law career branch and become either an influential Judge or a successful Private Attorney. If you want to maximize the amount your sim can earn in their legal career, earning a degree can increase…

Mermaid Cheats

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Sims 4 Island Living brought the beach live to Sims 4, along with a new occult sim, mermaids. If you enjoy playing with occult sims, there are a few cheats you should know when playing with mermaids.This article goes through the basics of mermaids, and the various cheats you can use to turn your…

Get Famous: Stop Failing Auditions

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The Sims 4 Get Famous introduced new career paths that lead to the road of fame. The acting career can be your sim's road to fame in the Sims 4. However, the acting career can be a bumpy ride and learning how to nail auditions is critical to your sim's success.If you want your sim to stop failing…