How to enable wishes and fears in The Sims 4

There are various features in the The Sims 4 that help games feel more realistic and immersive – Desires and Fears is a great example of this. A Sim's environment and personality will directly affect how they feel, and this will be expressed not only through moodlets, but also through desires and fears.



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The Wants and Fears system is very different from that available in the The Sims 2and this guide will explain exactly how it works so that gamers can familiarize themselves with this complex yet fun gaming feature.


How to enable wishes and fears in The Sims 4

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U The Sims 4players can turn desires and fears on and off at any time. While Fears can sometimes have a negative effect on a Sim, Wishes are a great way to boost a Sim's mood and earn points that the player can spend in the reward shop.

To enable or disable desires and fears in The Sims 4players must pause the game, select Settings, and then open the Game Options tab.. On the right side of the Game Options tab, players will see a Show Wishes and Fears option with a box next to it. Players must check the box if they want to play with the Wants & Fears features activated, or they can uncheck the box to keep the features hidden.


How to check and complete needs in The Sims 4

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To verify that a Sim wants to enter The Sims 4players must hover over the bubbles that appear to the left of the selected Sim's head in the lower left corner of the screen. There are desires for a lifetime The Sims 4 which Sims must work towards throughout their lives, but these bubbles only reflect the Sim's momentary desires. however, gamers can pin Wants so they don't disappear, ensuring that Sims will receive their reward no matter how far into the future they complete the Wants.

To complete a Want in The Sims 4players will simply have to complete a task related to the Sim's wishes. Often the Wish description gives the player direct instructions on what they must do to fulfill the Sim's Wish.


How to test and overcome fears in The Sims 4

When Sims go through certain events in their lives, they can acquire fears that will affect their mood. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with fears The Sims 4 and don't let them haunt Sims for the rest of their lives.

Here are all the Fears in The Sims 4 and how to overcome them:

Fear

The reason

The solution

Fear of being deceived

  • Have a streak of jealousy
  • Mediocre WooHoo with partner
  • Lack of attention from the partner
  • Catch a partner repairing others

Discuss the fear of being cheated on with your partner

Fear of death

  • Near-death experiences
  • Death of close relatives or friends

Discuss the fear of death with other sims

Fear of fire

Put out the fire

Fear of ghosts

  • Have a negative experience with a ghost Sim

Fight the ghost

Fear of the dark

  • A negative experience at night

Go out in the evening with the Confident moodlet

Fear of bathing

  • Have a negative experience while bathing

Swim for an hour with the Confident mudlet

Fear of failure

  • It's bad to work at work
  • Produce low quality items

Show off an item you've created or request a performance evaluation

Fear of hopeless work

  • Haven't received a promotion or raise in a while

Use the Regain Passion interaction on your Sim before going to work

Fear of cow plants

Milk a cow with a Confident mudlet

Fear of being judged

  • Be the target of mean social interactions

Use the Spot the Difference interaction on two Sims

Fear of crowded places

Use three fun social interactions while on a crowded playground

Fear of unfulfilled dreams

  • Not finishing Wants after a while

Complete the need and then use the Discuss Fears interaction on another Sim

Fear of failure in extracurricular activities

  • Be a low confidence simulator
  • Have the “Success” trait.

Complete a daily task for an extracurricular activity with the Happy moodlet

Fear of disappointing parents

  • Drop out of high school or university
  • Share negative feelings with a caregiver
  • Low confidence simulator

Use the Absolve Fears interaction on a deceased guardian's urn, or use the Set Expectations interaction with a living guardian

Fear of failing classes

  • Be a low confidence simulator
  • Have the “Success” trait.
  • Have low grades in school

Do homework for extra credit by asking your teacher for it

Fear of not passing exams

  • Fail the exam or pass the exam with a low grade

Prepare for your exam with Focused Moodlet

Fear of homework

  • Haven't done homework for a while

Do homework two days in a row with the Focused moodlet

Fear of being inferior

Get B's or better in school or get more than five skill levels

Fear of horses

  • Have a negative experience with a horse
  • They have a paranoid trait

Use the “Discuss Fear of Horses” interaction with other Sims or interact well with horses

Fear of eviction

  • Get a fine from the property owner

Successfully use three friendly or flirtatious interactions with the property owner

Fear of being alone

  • You have a low relationship score or poor romantic satisfaction with your partner
  • Have the Love, Non-Coquettish, or Cat Lover trait

Use the Seek Validation interaction for a romantic partner, use the Practice Affirmations interaction on the mirror, or seek couples counseling with Cupid's Corner

Fear of intimacy

  • Having a trait of social awkwardness, non-committal, incoherence, or romantic reticence

Take advantage of the interaction with a close friend in the “Discuss Comfort Levels” or “Share Intimate Thoughts” section.


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