Cracking the Code of Love, Lust, and Little Ones in The Sims 4
Welcome to The Sims 4. You’ve chosen wisely. The game is full of Sim antics. From odd fashion to baffling career choices, you will enjoy it. Now, let’s discuss the core of the game: relationships, woohoo, and babies. Let’s explore love and family in this iconic game.
Teenage Kicks (Without the Kink): Teen WooHoo Restrictions
Ever tried getting your teen Sims to have a romantic moment? The Sims 4 limits them quickly. In the base game, teens can “Mess Around”. This is PG-13 romance only. They can hug and kiss, but it ends there. “WooHoo” is off-limits for anyone under Young Adult.
It’s about age. Only Young Adults and older can have WooHoo. It’s The Sims’ way of saying, “Not yet, kids!” Funny enough, “Mess Around” counts towards the lifetime WooHoo total. Your teens collect… experience points? It’s like a trophy for almost doing it.
But for those seeking to break the rules: yes, there are mods. Some allow teen Sims to WooHoo. However, officially? No way. It’s all “Mess Around”. Keep teen romance mostly innocent.
Teen Moms (and Dads?): The Mystery of Teen Pregnancy
The big question: can teen Sims get pregnant? Not how you think. Teens cannot “Try for Baby”. That option is locked until their Young Adult birthday. Still, interesting things can happen in the game.
You can get a teen Sim pregnant with unusual methods. Imagine this: move an older Sim in with a teen, get the older one pregnant, then move them out. Leave the teen there, and you have a pregnant teen household. It’s odd but works in The Sims.
Even with a teen pregnancy glitch, it’s waiting time. Teens cannot interact with their pregnancy much. They must wait to reach Young Adult status first. The game says, “Congrats! But you need to grow up first.” Also, Elder Sims can “Become Pregnant” in theory, but it’s highly unlikely to happen.
PG-12 or Parental Guidance Suggested? Age Ratings Decoded
Wondering if you’re corrupting the youth with The Sims? Let’s look at age ratings. The Sims 4 has a PEGI 12 rating in Europe. It’s fit for ages 12 and up. Why? PEGI 12 games can include “slightly graphic violence” towards fantasy characters. Think cartoon smacking.
In short, The Sims aims at teens and older players, with a few versions more suitable for kids. It’s about cartoonish romance and mild chaos. So, is it safe for your kids? Likely. Could it turn them into digital matchmakers? Maybe. But there are worse hobbies.
WooHoo! The Nitty-Gritty of Sim Sexy Time
Let’s discuss WooHoo mechanics. It’s the Simlish version of romance time with pixelation. Any Young Adult or older Sim can WooHoo with other adults, regardless of gender. Vampire or mermaid WooHoo? Sure, why not!
WooHoo is romantic. Sims cannot rush into bed without building romance first. It means dates and flirting are necessary. They must have their First Kiss. This is the WooHoo gateway. After that, WooHoo becomes available.
Remember this: WooHoo locations are varied. Not just beds! Showers are popular spots for this activity. Most lots have showers with doors or screens ready for some action.
Nine Months in Three Days: Pregnancy, Sim Style
Your Sims are WooHooing quite a bit. What are the odds of a little Sim appearing? Every time, there’s a “small chance” of pregnancy. “Small” means it could happen anytime or never based on the game’s RNG.
Sims’ pregnancies are super fast compared to reality. It’s not nine months; it’s three days. Each trimester lasts about a day after the Sim learns they are pregnant. This announcement can occur through a pregnancy test or moodlet.
Want to skip romance and jump straight to parenthood? Choose Science babies! Use your Sim’s phone and open the “Home” app to select “Have a Science Baby.” You can go solo or partner up. It’s innovative Sim family building.
Love is Love (is Love… is Complicated): Relationships in The Sims 4
The Sims 4 welcomes various relationships. Want your Sim to juggle lovers like a pro? Thanks to the “Lovestruck” expansion pack, polyamory is achievable. Your Sims can have multiple partners and set jealousy levels.
But note: polyamory works, but not polygamy. Sims can have many *romantic* ties but only one spouse at a time. Think open relationships, not sister wives. As for who they can WooHoo with? Pretty much anyone! Sims can enjoy relationships across genders.
Bonus Round: WooHoo Skills and Recaps?
Just when you think you’ve mastered Sim romance, more elements appear. “WooHoo Recap” pops up post-WooHoo as Flirtatious interaction.
It acts like Sim pillow talk—a moment to keep the spark alive.
Then comes the elusive “Woohoo skill.” Not a standard feature in Sims 4, but mods like MCCC enable it. With this activated, bedroom performance affects outcomes. Low skills can cause drama while high skills elevate relationships and improve WooHoo skill.
In summary, this was a quick look into romance and reproduction in The Sims 4. From teen “Mess Arounds” to polyamorous options, the game is surprisingly detailed and entertainingly absurd. Create Sims, spark romances, have science babies, and embrace chaos in Sim life.
