First Set of FAQs

First Set of FAQs

This is the first section of FAQs I'm going to try to answer. Hope this helps.

Q:I want to change whether or not my Sims age. How do I turn aging off or on?
A:
You can turn aging on and off using a simple code.

To turn aging off:

1. Press and hold down the Ctrl, Shift, and 'c' keys on your keyboard, then release the keys. This should bring up a line at the top of your screen where you can enter text.
2. In the text box type the word 'aging' and then add a space and then type a minus sign and the word 'off'.
3. Hit the enter key.

You Sims will no longer age. They will still have an aging bar that tells you how many Sims days must pass before they age, but this timer will be stopped until aging is turned back on. This will also prevent children from growing up, so keep this in mind when you choose to turn aging off.

To turn aging on (after it has been turned off

1. Press and hold down the Ctrl, Shift, and 'c' keys on your keyboard, then release the keys. This should bring up a line at the top of your screen where you can enter text.
2. In the text box type the word 'aging' and then add a space and then type a minus sign and the word 'on'.
3. Hit the enter key.

Your Sims will now age normally. If aging was stopped, it will now continue from where each Sim's aging timer left off.

Q:Where can I find kids' items in Buy Mode?
The kids' items will be located differently depending on how you choose to
organize "Buy Mode".

When furniture is sorted by function (default

1. Click on the Miscellaneous icon (the icon looks like three dots forming a triangle).
2. Then, click on the Children icon (the icon looks like a teddy bear).

When furniture is sorted by room:

1. Click on the Kids icon (the icon looks like a teddy bear).
2. Then click on the icon for the type of kid's furniture you are looking for.

Be sure to check the item descriptions to see if the item is age-restricted (toddler-only, etc).

Q:My Sim will open the fridge but won't cook anything.
A:
Your Sims will refuse to cook when the refridgerator is out of food. You can check how much food is left in the fridge by clicking on the fridge and choosing 'Check Food Supplies'. There are 3 ways to get more food.

To order food over the phone:

1. With a Sim selected, left-click on a phone and choose 'Call...' and then 'Delivery'.
2. When the 'Delivery Phonebook' appears, choose 'Groceries' and click on the check mark button at the bottom.
3. Click the up arrow next to the picture of the refridgerator until the bar is filled or your total cost is the amount you are willing to spend, then click on the check mark button.
4. When the delivery person arrives, click on them and choose 'Accept Delivery'.

Your Sim will then add the food to the refridgerator.

To order more food using a computer:

1. With a Sim selected, left-click on a computer and choose 'Order Groceries'.
2. Click the up arrow next to the picture of the refridgerator until the bar is filled or your total cost is the amount you are willing to spend, then click on the check mark button.
3. When the delivery person arrives, click on them and choose 'Accept Delivery'.

Your Sim will then add the food to the refridgerator.

To go shopping for more food:

1. Click on the phone and choose 'Call' and then 'Transportation'.
2. When the 'Transportation Phonebook' appears, choose 'Taxi' and click on the check mark button.
3. When prompted choose the name of the Sim who is going or choose 'Multiple Sims' to allow multiple family members to go on the trip.
4. When the taxi arrives, it will ask if you are sure if you want to leave the lot. Choose 'Yes'.
5. You will be prompted to pick a community lot to visit. Community lots are outlined in blue. Click on one that sells groceries and then click the 'Enter Lot' button.
6. Once in the lot, click on any of the grocery stands and choose 'Buy'.
7. Click the up arrow next to the picture of the refrigerator until the bar is filled or your total cost is the amount you are willing to spend, then click on the check mark button.
8. When you return home, your Sim will automatically add the groceries to the refrigerator.

There is no delivery charge if you have Sims go shopping themselves.

Q:How do I use the Family Relationships options when creating a family?
While creating a family, you can choose to define their relationships to each other.

1. Create all of the family members first.
2. Click on the Family Relationships button at the lower left of the screen.
3. Drag on family member's portrait to another family member's portrait.
4. Choose the appropriate relationship and click the check mark button.
5. Repeat this process until all relationships are established.
6. Click the check mark button when you are finished.

Your family's relationship scores and interaction options will reflect the settings you have chosen for them.