How do you stop Sims from doing things when not playing?
As a Sims 4 player, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of coming back to your Sim’s world only to find that they’ve been getting up to all sorts of mischief while you were away. Whether it’s neglecting their needs, engaging in naughty behavior, or simply messing around, it can be frustrating to deal with when you’re not even controlling them. In this article, we’ll explore some ways to stop Sims from doing things when not playing, so you can relax and enjoy your Sims without worrying about what they’re getting up to.
Disable Autonomy
One of the most effective ways to stop Sims from doing things when not playing is to disable autonomy. Autonomy allows Sims to make their own decisions and take actions even when you’re not playing them. To disable autonomy, follow these steps:
- Go to Game Options > Gameplay > Autonomy
- Uncheck the box next to "Auto Age (Unplayed Sims)"
- Uncheck the box next to "Auto Action (Unplayed Sims)"
- Save your changes
By disabling autonomy, your Sims will no longer be able to make decisions or take actions on their own when you’re not playing them.
Turn off Procreation
Another way to stop Sims from doing things when not playing is to turn off procreation. Procreation allows Sims to have babies and engage in romantic relationships, but if you’re not interested in playing with these features, you can turn them off. To turn off procreation, follow these steps:
- Go to Game Options > Gameplay > Love and Family
- Uncheck the box next to "Procreation"
- Save your changes
Set Needs to Zero
If you want to stop Sims from doing things when not playing, you can also set their needs to zero. This will ensure that they don’t try to fulfill their needs when you’re not playing them. To set needs to zero, follow these steps:
- Go to a Sim’s profile and select the "Needs" tab
- Click on each need and set it to zero
- Save your changes
Use Modifiers
Modifiers are items that can be used to change the behavior of Sims. You can use modifiers to stop Sims from doing things when not playing by setting them to "Invisible" or "Deactivated". To use modifiers, follow these steps:
- Go to the Modify panel and select the modifier you want to use
- Set the modifier to "Invisible" or "Deactivated"
- Save your changes
Create a Schedule
Schedules allow you to dictate what Sims do at certain times of the day or night. You can create a schedule to stop Sims from doing things when not playing by setting them to do nothing at all hours. To create a schedule, follow these steps:
- Go to a Sim’s profile and select the "Schedules" tab
- Create a new schedule and set it to do nothing at all hours
- Save your changes
Conclusion
Stopping Sims from doing things when not playing can be a bit of a challenge, but with these methods, you can ensure that they behave themselves when you’re not around. From disabling autonomy to setting needs to zero, there are many ways to control what your Sims do when you’re not playing them. By following these tips and tricks, you can keep your Sims in line and enjoy your game without the frustration of coming back to a world that’s been turned upside down.