Best Tips For Keeping Players Legacy Family Alive In The Sims 4

The Sims 4 is a game of thriving families, chaotic energy and questionable life choices. Keeping Sims alive (and hopefully not bankrupt or emotionally drained) is a challenge alone for every player. From the first Sims game in the series to the most recent, Sims 4, players have been keeping families alive for literal decades. Building a legacy family isn’t just about Sims that are cute, or funny, and it’s definitely not micromanaging every single sim (or is it?), it’s about creating a story and playing it.

Seasoned players or just starting on the Sims journey can both agree that there’s a special kind of magic in seeing the Sims stories unfold. Building that legacy home, passing down heirlooms, enhancing skills and having a family to carry these Sims traditions are just a part of the creative process in the game. Here are some tips to help build, grow, and preserve a legacy family through the ages.

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Embrace The Chaos

Every Story Needs A Little Spice

• Don’t be afraid of a little drama, a perfect Sim life is a boring Sim life. Let Sims engage in the wild and crazy experiences.
• Unexpected pregnancies, sudden deaths (Grim Reaper, we’re looking at you), and the emotional rollercoaster of arguments are all part of the fun.

What’s a story without a little, spice? Let Sims make mistakes, experience heartbreak and face challenges. It’s in these moments that their personalities truly shine and gameplay becomes exciting. Adding a bit of chaos between Sims makes for stronger relationships, enhanced gameplay and the want to continue a family (or family feud)! Remember to keep a watchful eye on arguments and chaos. A little chaos is good, but too much can send the legacy spiraling and end up in an early death. No players that’s worked hard to keep the legacy alive wants to see the entire family tree wiped out.

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Max Number Sim

Utilize All Eight (8) Spots In A Household

• Maximize the open spots in a household, whether it’s with roommates, kids or pets, for a fun, long-lasting legacy family.
• Don’t fear overcrowding or juggling multiple Sims.

Think of a house full of Sims as a social experiment gone right, or wrong depending on the scenario. With eight Sims or a combination of Sims and pets under one roof, there’s never dull gameplay and lots of legacy building gameplay. Sibling rivalries, romantic entanglements and lots of dirty dishes in the sink. This mix of emotions and activity creates gameplay that keeps players invested in their legacy.

Maximizing the household provides strategy to keep the legacy strong. More Sims means more careers, more skills and more income flowing into the family. Players can build on resources and ensure their legacy has a greater chance of passing down desirable traits and aspirations to future generations.

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Boost Sims Skills

A Smart King Or Queen

• Prioritize essential skills for easy gameplay, including cooking, reading, gardening and handiness.
• Take advantage of any chance to build a skill level.

Skills are a player’s best friend, especially when going for a long-term legacy family. Essential skills are the backbone to all successful Sim families. A Sim that can cook won’t burn the house down or starve, a Sim who can repair appliances won’t flood the toilet, and a Sim that can read will most likely land a better career. Investing time in these developmental skills early will pay off big time in the long haul.

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Bonus skills just make for fun gameplay and different experiences. Sure, players can easily argue that the dancing skill won’t save a life (or maybe it will in a dance battle), but it makes the legacy family more entertaining to play. Not only will Sims be self-sufficient, they will be enriching. Sims will have access to better and more career opportunities, which ultimately means more money to fund a large, expanding legacy family.

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Love And Marriage With Intention

Don’t Just Marry Don Lothario

• Choose partners wisely. Don’t just settle for the first Sim that smiles. Look for partners with compatible traits and aspirations that will complement a Sim’s personality.
• Woohoo, honeymoons, and romantic getaways boost Sims’ happiness and strengthen their relationships.

Having the right partnership is crucial for the success of any legacy family. The foundation of a relationship is the backbone for the legacy’s values, traits and aspirations. A carefully chosen partner brings practical support and influences the direct emotional climate of Sims households. Sims emotions are complex and toxic relationships (just like IRL) can leave lasting scars. They can struggle with trust, cheating, resentment and unhealthy relationships can lead to unwanted interactions.

Considering traits like Family-Oriented, Loves Children, Good, or Loyal are perfect for creating a long lasting legacy. These traits, paired with partners that share similar goals or aspirations, ensure that emotional balance is kept throughout the game.

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Dial In On Parenthood

Toddlers To Teens

• Happy children make happy adults. Spend time with younger Sims, help them with their homework, and nurture their aspirations.
• Don’t neglect needs or Sims become at risk of being removed from the family by Child Services, or growing up with negative traits.

Sims’ children are the future of a legacy family. By investing time and effort into their upbringing, players are not only ensuring their happiness but also setting them up for success in life with better traits. A well-adjusted child is more likely to have a fulfilling career, a stable relationship, and a happy family of their own, thus continuing the legacy for generations to come.

Younger Sims interactions with adult Sims and other children make for autonomous actions that are positive versus lashing out, just like in real life. Players should choose tasks with younger Sims that promote skill building, enjoyment and relationship building. This becomes easy for adult Sims that have the right traits, without players having to struggle with forcing family interactions. A Family-Oriented Sim prioritizes family time, a Loves Children Sim embraces the challenges of parenthood, and a Good Sim engages in good all around.

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Functional Living Space

Make Use Of All Aspects In The Home

• Start small and functional. Don’t build a mansion immediately, gradually expand as the family and finances grow.
• Make sure Sims have enough room to live, work, and play. A cramped and cluttered house can lead to tension and unhappiness.

A Sims home is their sanctuary, a place where they can relax, raise their family, and build lasting memories. A comfortable, functional and spacious home can significantly impact happiness and well-being. Sims home is a reflection of player’s creativity but should remain and focus on functionality for Sims autonomous reactions. Make sure all the aspects of the home are walkable, spacious and non-hazardous. Place the necessary fire alarms, necessary appliances like toilets, and fixtures, so Sims can live without any struggle.

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Remember, Sims are directly impacted by skills and aspirations, so making for objects that are functional makes for better games, without burning houses down. Each addition to the home symbolizes the families legacy. By investing in a functional, well-decorated (yes, this actually matters), living space for Sims, players are creating an environment that directly impacts the longevity of the Sim.

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Max Out Career

Climb The Corporate (Or Criminal) Ladder

• Prioritize Career Advancement for enhanced gameplay. Aim for the top of a chosen career path to unlock maximum earning potential and unique rewards.
• Invest in skills and traits that align with Sim’s chosen profession for faster promotions.

Legacies aren’t built on part-time gigs and odd jobs. Maxing out a career is the pillar of stability and long-term prosperity in The Sims 4. Reaching the height of a chosen career unlocks extra income, bigger homes, better amenities, and even achievements for traits and aspirations. Players find that these rewards add depth and richness to Sims’ lives, contributing to the legacy.

By strategically selecting careers that align with Sims’ traits and aspirations, and by diligently practicing the necessary skills, players can ensure that the legacy family is built on a foundation of professional achievement and financial security. It’s easy to make money fast with a cheat code or grabbing a money making mod, but there’s something special about climbing up the ranks whether that be as a Master Chef or a Social Media Star. Promotions, milestones reached, and money gained or lost become a chapter in the family’s evolving story (dare say, drama?). Let Sims stumble, fall in love, build careers, raise families, and create stories that will echo through generations.

Released

September 2, 2014

ESRB

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T for Teen: Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence

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