Sims 4 Unplayed Households: Babies, Aging, and All the Juicy Details You Need to Know
What happens in unplayed households? Are they just standing still looking at the walls? Or do they engage in family expansions and live their lives? Let’s explore the hidden lives of unplayed Sims in The Sims 4 and uncover baby secrets.
Do Unplayed Sims Actually Have Babies?
Yes! They can have babies. Unplayed Sims create families thanks to Neighborhood Stories. It’s like a reality show where you’re the producer who stepped away for coffee. Things can get chaotic quickly.
But, don’t worry! You still have control. There are methods to manage or stop unwanted babies in unplayed neighborhoods.
Stopping the Unwanted Pitter-Patter of Tiny Sim Feet
Want to control Sim pregnancies? You have tools.
MC Command Center: The Ultimate Control Panel
If you use MC Command Center, you get control over pregnancies. To keep things simple, remove the MC Command Center pregnancy module. This mod acts as a cheat code for life management in The Sims.
Neighborhood Stories: Taming the Narrative
No mods? No problem. EA gave us Neighborhood Stories. It allows unplayed Sims to change their lives. To limit this, check your game options. Turn off Neighborhood Stories. Alternatively, disable pregnancy options for specific households. Just access game options, find “Neighborhood Stories,” then ensure it’s off for unplayed households. This method streamlines your management of NPC families.
“Unplayed” Sims: Decoding the Terminology
What does “unplayed” mean in Sims 4? It’s simple. Unplayed Sims are those you do not control actively. They exist in your world, living their simulated lives without your direction, barring Neighborhood Stories manipulation!
Want to mark a household as “unplayed”? Go to “Manage Worlds”. Click on the family in “Manage Neighborhood” mode. Click the plumbob in their photo to classify them as unplayed. The greyed-out plumbob signals this change. Remove them from your “favorites” by clicking the heart button to tidy neighborhood management.
Aging and Unplayed Sims: Time Marches On (or Does It?)
Do unplayed Sims age? Good news! If you don’t play a household, they don’t age. They stay frozen in time, eternally youthful unless you decide otherwise.
Keeping Unplayed Sims Forever Young
Control aging for unplayed Sims through game options. Look for “Gameplay Options” and find “Auto Age (Unplayed Sims)”. Uncheck the box to stop auto-aging for any household with a dim plumbob. Unchecking this prevents townies and unplayed families from aging. Remember to click Apply Changes after adjusting settings. Your Sims won’t age further.
Teen Pregnancy: A Teenage Dream or Nightmare?
Can teens get pregnant? Not in standard gameplay. Thankfully, teen pregnancy isn’t part of vanilla Sims 4 along with mods—in the modded world, anything goes. Teens are safe from surprise pregnancies.
However, teen Sims can still interact romantically. They can’t WooHoo, but can “Mess Around” with peers. This interaction simulates closeness and counts as “WooHoo” for game purposes. It’s PG-13 friendly. Young Adults and older can WooHoo across genders or occult types. For a WooHoo guide, EA has The Sims 4 WooHoo Guide.
Pregnancy and WooHoo: The Birds and the Bees (Sims Style)
Can Sims get pregnant without trying? Initiating pregnancy is an opt-in process. Regular WooHoo doesn’t lead to pregnancy; Sims hoping for a family use the ‘Try for Baby’ option. WooHoo mainly serves fun and relationship-building.
However, the game includes surprises. Regular WooHoo with another Sim can lead to surprise pregnancies, even without a specific intention to try for one. Accidental pregnancies are a risk, like forgetting to take birth control!
Want to skip WooHoo? The Sims 4 provides a modern option. Use science to have a baby alone or with another Sim through your Sim’s phone. Choose the Home app and click “Have Science Baby.” Science babies work great for single Sims or same-sex couples.
TheGamer offers a detailed Complete Guide To Pregnancy in The Sims 4.
Other Pregnancy Quirks: Miscarriages, Infertility, and Ghostly Grandparents?
Let’s explore some unique pregnancy questions.
Miscarriages: A Somber Topic
Do Sims experience miscarriages? Luckily, no. Miscarriage is not a standard gameplay aspect in The Sims 4. Sims cannot miscarry without mods. The team opted out of this aspect to keep gameplay lighthearted.
Infertility: Challenges to Parenthood
Can a Sim be infertile? Yes, in a manner of speaking. You can select options like Become Pregnant or Get Others Pregnant for any young adult or adult Sim. Elder Sims can Get Others Pregnant but cannot Become Pregnant. Every Sim has an auto-assigned fertility rate based on age. 5% risk exists for infertility via auto-assignment. Adjust a Sim’s fertility rate easily with cheats or mods.
Ghostly Baby Daddies (or Mamas)?
Can Sims have babies with ghosts? No. In The Sims 4, ghosts cannot conceive regardless of age or gender. No “Try for Baby” option exists for ghosts. Ghosts can be romantic partners and move in, but parenting isn’t possible due to haunting obligations.
Twins (and More!): Double the Trouble, Double the Fun
Can Sims have twins? Yes! Twins, even triplets, are possible in The Sims 4. Gameplay factors like lot traits and reward traits can enhance multiple births’ chances. Prepare for chaotic fun!
Managing Pregnancy: Cheats and Quick Fixes
Need quick fixes for pregnancy? Try cheats!
Instant Labor: Baby Now!
Want your Sim to give birth immediately? Use the cheat code sims.add_buff buff_pregnancy_inlabor. This command triggers immediate labor, allowing instant birth. Ideal for impatient Simmers or summoning swift storyline resolutions.
Canceling Pregnancy: Oops, Nevermind
If you regret a Sim pregnancy, turn off Neighborhood Stories to stop pregnancies for the unwanted family. Or simply
You can disable pregnancy in CAS for the Sim. Use cheats or mods. These methods let you quietly end a pregnancy if needed.
Adoption: Saying Goodbye
Sometimes, Sims are not ready for parenting. To give a baby up for adoption in The Sims 4, shift-click on the baby. Choose “Take Away.” This option removes the baby from your household. Use it carefully, as you cannot reverse this action!
Polyamory: Love Multiplied in the Sims
Can you have polyamory in Sims 4? Yes. Engage in polyamorous relationships in The Sims 4 with some expansions and updates. The “Lovestruck” expansion pack allows multiple romantic partners without jealousy penalties. Thus, your Sims can have many partners, and potentially several baby daddies or mamas. The Sims world welcomes all types of love and family.
What Do Unplayed Sims Do When You’re Not Watching?
Ever wondered what unplayed Sims do while you focus on your active household? They do not just stand idle. They typically go to work when you aren’t playing them, but you only see it if you invite them during work hours. A message pops up saying they are busy. So when you return to their house, they retain the same amount of money from before. They live a simpler Sim life in the background. For more insights, visit forums like the EA Forums.
Cheating Sims: Love and Betrayal in the Digital World
Can Sims cheat? Yes, they can. They engage romantically with another Sim while still in a relationship. However, the partner finds out only if they are in the same room as the cheating. Without sight, there is no suspicion. Just like in real life, but with fewer messy consequences. Watch your Sims closely – love triangles and heartbreak are near!
