Top 10 Must-Have Mods for Every Simmer
What makes a “must-have” mod?
MC Command Center
All settings for MC Command Center and its modules are located in the “MC Command Center” menu found on computers in-game, or by typing “mc_settings” at the console. All commands that are added by MC Command Center are found by clicking on Sims and going into the “MC Command Center” menu (also available through the “mccc” console command described below) or on mailboxes for “MC Cheats” (also available through the “mc_cheats” console command described below).
UI Cheats Extension
The UI Cheats Extension for The Sims 4 is a popular and powerful mod that drastically simplifies gameplay by allowing you to directly manipulate various aspects of the game’s interface. Instead of relying on complex cheats entered into the cheat console, this extension offers a graphical user interface (UI) for adjusting things like Sim’s motives, skills, relationships, and even career progression. Think of it as a shortcut to practically everything, allowing you to bypass the traditional methods of earning your way through the game.
Better Build Buy (For builders and decorators)
The BetterBuildBuy mod by TwistedMexi is a game-changer for Sims 4 builders and decorators. It significantly expands the functionality of the Build/Buy mode, addressing long-standing frustrations and unlocking new creative possibilities. One of its key features is the increased number of allowed objects on a lot, a huge boon for those who love to meticulously detail their builds. No longer are simmers limited by the game’s original object count, freeing them to create truly immersive and visually rich environments. This, coupled with the ability to remove the grid and place objects freely, opens the door to more organic and realistic designs.
Meaningful Stories (Deeper emotions)
“Meaningful Stories” is a mod for The Sims 4 created by roBurky that aims to make the game’s emotions and storytelling feel more nuanced and impactful. Rather than Sims experiencing emotions that shift rapidly and sometimes nonsensically, this mod introduces a more gradual and logical system. Emotions become influenced by memories, relationships, and events in a more profound way, leading to more believable and relatable character development. This means that a sad event might linger and affect a Sim’s mood for a longer period, influencing their interactions and decisions, while positive memories can provide a buffer against negative experiences. This creates a richer tapestry of emotions and allows players to forge more compelling narratives for their Sims, moving beyond simple, easily-manipulated moodlets and towards a more dynamic and engaging emotional landscape.
WonderfulWhims
WonderfulWhims is a popular and comprehensive Sims 4 mod created by Turbodriver, known for its realism and expanded gameplay features. It fundamentally overhauls the attractiveness and personality systems, introducing a detailed attraction system based on traits, skills, and even zodiac signs. This means Sims will develop romantic feelings for each other based on more than just random chance.
Beyond attraction, WonderfulWhims brings a more realistic and immersive experience to Sims’ reproductive health. It includes features like menstruation cycles, birth control options (with varying effectiveness), and the ability for Sims to track their fertility. This added layer of depth makes family planning a more engaging and considered element of the game.
Finally, WonderfulWhims also enhances gameplay related to Sims’ personalities and desires. It adds personality archetypes and dream systems which directly influence Sims behaviour and aspirations. The mod focuses on adding considerable depth to existing systems within The Sims 4 and for players seeking a more nuanced and realistic gameplay experience.
More CAS Traits Slots
“More CAS Traits Slots” is a mod for The Sims 4 that expands the number of trait slots available to players in the Create-a-Sim (CAS) interface.
In the base game, Sims are typically limited to a certain number of traits, which define their personality and influence their behavior.
This mod overrides that limitation, allowing players to assign more traits to their Sims, resulting in more complex and nuanced personalities.
This can lead to richer storytelling opportunities and more varied gameplay experiences,
as Sims with more traits can exhibit a wider range of behaviors and reactions to different situations.
Height Slider mod
The Height Slider mod for The Sims 4 is a popular custom content creation that allows
you to adjust the height of your Sims beyond the limited options provided in the base game.
Without the mod, all Sims, regardless of age group (excluding babies and toddlers),
are essentially the same height. This mod unlocks the ability to create shorter or taller Sims,
adding a new layer of realism and diversity to your Sim creations. It’s a slider that appears
in Create-a-Sim (CAS) and directly affects the height of your Sim’s model, enabling you to
differentiate family members, reflect personality traits through stature,
or simply achieve a more visually accurate representation of your desired character.
Gender Preference Options mod
In The Sims 4, players have the ability to customize their Sims in great detail, including their gender preferences.
The Gender Preference Options mod for The Sims 4 is a popular mod that allows
players to have even more control over their Sims’ gender preferences.
With this mod, players can choose from a variety of gender preference options for their Sims,
including straight, gay, bisexual, asexual, and pansexual. This mod also allows players to
customize the strength of their Sims’ gender preferences, ranging from exclusive to completely open.
In addition to these options, the Gender Preference Options mod also allows players to
customize their Sims’ physical appearance to better reflect their
preferred gender identity. This includes options for body hair, breast size, and hip width, among other things.
The Gender Preference Options mod is a valuable tool for players who want to create Sims
that accurately reflect their own gender identity or explore different gender identities
and preferences in a safe and controlled environment. It is just one of many mods
available for The Sims 4 that allow players to customize their gameplay experience
and create Sims that are unique and representative of the diverse range of identities and experiences in the real world.
Private Practice Mod
The Private Practice mod for The Sims 4 introduces a more in-depth and realistic healthcare system to the game.
Instead of simply disappearing during a rabbit hole visit, Sims can now visit a
dedicated medical practice, complete with examinations, diagnoses, and treatment options.
This mod often includes features like physical exams where Sims are actually examined
by doctors, the ability to get sick with a wider range of illnesses, and even the option for
Sims to become doctors themselves and run their own private practice.
Ultimately, it aims to provide a richer and more engaging healthcare experience for players.
Basemental Drugs
Basemental Drugs is a popular and controversial mod for The Sims 4 that adds a
layer of realism and complexity to the game by introducing a comprehensive drug system.
It allows Sims to buy, sell, and use a variety of fictional drugs, each with its own effects,
addiction potential, and consequences. The mod also introduces drug dealers, withdrawal
symptoms, and opportunities for Sims to become addicted or even overdose.
While some players find the mod adds an interesting and challenging dimension to their gameplay,
others find its themes of drug use and abuse to be disturbing or inappropriate for the game.
Ultimately, it’s up to each player to decide if Basemental Drugs
is a good fit for their personal preferences and gameplay style.