What happens if a Sim has a baby with a ghost?
In the Sims 4 universe, Sims can form romantic relationships with ghostly apparitions, leading some players to wonder if it’s possible for a Sim to have a baby with a ghost. Unfortunately, the answer is no. In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons behind this limitation and explore the consequences of relationships between Sims and ghosts.
Are ghost-Sim relationships possible in Sims 4?
Yes, you can form romantic relationships with ghostly entities in Sims 4, but these are governed by specific rules and limitations.
- Ghost-ghost romances: You can have a baby with another ghost, as long as it’s not a modded pregnancy.
- Ghost-Sim romances: You can’t have a baby with a ghost if you’re a Sim; however, your ghost’s children can have relationships with other ghostly entities or even with mortals.
- No ghost-blooded children: Ghost-sim children won’t have any inheritable traits from the ghost parent unless you use a mod.
Keep in mind that these rules vary depending on the mods and custom gameplay you have installed.
Trying for a Baby
If your Sim wants to try for a baby, their options are limited.
- Biological relationships: A Sim with a ghost can form a romantic bond, but the ghost will not be available for reproduction.
- Adopting a child: Another option is to adopt a child via the adoption agency.
WooHoo and other Intercourse
Ghosts may participate in WooHoo (a form of Sims-based intimacy) but only with Sim partners, not other ghosts or other entities. You can enable WooHoo with a partner in your relationship, but again, it’s not possible between a ghost and another ghost or a pet.
In-Lot Mortuary and Missing Graves: When a ghost dies on your lot, the body will disappear forever. However, using the BB. showhiddenobjects cheat you can find missing graves or in-lot mortuary hidden objects with the Grim Reaper. Use the Grave Reappearing Mod from the gallery or the Cemetery Reappear cheat to resurface missing graves.
Conclusion and Future of Sim-Ghost Relationships
Currently, in the unmodded version of Sims 4, there is no direct way to form a biological bond with a ghost. To create a child, your Sim has to rely on other means or mods that offer alternative fertility options.
The topic of ghost-baby-making in Sims 4 allows for an interesting thought experiment.
- Philosophy and ethics: We can approach this question through philosophical and ethics lenses. In the Sims realm, do ghost parents have the agency to make reproductive decisions?
- Sims lore and background: Imagine a scenario where a ghost birth is possible and explore possible explanations within the game’s lore to justify such a phenomenon
While there isn’t a possibility of ghost-sim fertility in the standard version of Sims 4, it opens the door for custom content and mod development. Who knows? Maybe someday, creative modders will create a mechanism for ghost-baby-making?