How to Get Ghosts in The Sims 4: A Comprehensive Guide
So, you want to know how to get ghosts in The Sims 4? There are several ways to populate your game with these spectral figures, ranging from natural in-game occurrences to more strategic manipulations. The most common method involves the death of a Sim, after which their ghost can appear on the lot where they died, especially if their urn or tombstone remains present. Other methods involve using the Paranormal Stuff Pack, which allows for the creation of haunted houses and interactions with spirits, or by creating them directly in Create-A-Sim (CAS) using specific cheats. You can also bring a ghost back to life through various means, like Vitality Nectar or the Book of Life, ultimately converting them into playable Sims. This article will guide you through all the nuances of acquiring and managing your ghostly Sims.
Understanding Ghosts in The Sims 4
Natural Ghost Generation
The most straightforward way to encounter ghosts is simply by allowing Sims to die. When a Sim dies, their ghost is tied to their tombstone or urn. If these objects are kept on a lot, the corresponding ghost will periodically appear on that lot, especially at night. The color and appearance of the ghost will reflect their cause of death, providing visual clues to their demise. For instance, a Sim who died by fire will have a fiery appearance, while a Sim who drowned will leave puddles when moving.
The Paranormal Stuff Pack
The Paranormal Stuff Pack significantly expands the ways you can interact with ghosts. This pack introduces the Haunted House Residential lot type, which attracts spirits and specters regularly. You can perform séances, communicate with the dead, and even befriend a friendly ghost named Guidry, who provides assistance and guidance in dealing with paranormal activities. The pack also introduces new careers and skills centered around paranormal investigation, making ghost interactions a central gameplay mechanic.
Create-A-Sim (CAS) and Cheats
For more immediate results, you can create ghosts directly in Create-A-Sim (CAS) using cheats. First, you’ll need to enable cheats by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C and typing “testingcheats true“. Then, use the “cas.fulleditmode” cheat. This allows you to access all CAS features, including the ability to add a ghost to your household. In CAS, you can customize the ghost’s appearance, traits, and even their cause of death.
Bringing Ghosts to Life
Vitality Nectar
One of the methods of bringing a ghost back to life involves Vitality Nectar. This nectar, made through the nectar-making skill, has the power to restore a Sim’s life force. When a ghost consumes Vitality Nectar, they are brought back to life, becoming a fully playable Sim once again. This can be a rewarding way to resurrect a beloved character and continue their story.
The Book of Life
Another method to resurrect a Sim is through the Book of Life. This book is available to Sims who have maxed out their Writing Skill and completed the Bestselling Author Aspiration. The writer must “capture the essence” of a Sim’s soul while they are alive. After the Sim dies, the writer can read the Book of Life to bring them back to life. This method requires significant dedication to the writing skill but offers a unique way to cheat death.
Managing Your Ghostly Households
Moving Ghosts In
Once a ghost has appeared on your lot, you can ask them to move in if your relationship is high enough. This turns the ghost into a playable Sim, allowing you to control their actions and integrate them into your household. Keep in mind that ghosts have unique needs and behaviors, often tied to their cause of death.
Ghostly Interactions and Abilities
Ghosts retain some of the abilities and characteristics associated with their death. For example, ghosts who died by drowning will leave puddles, while those who died by fire may ignite objects. Ghosts can also possess objects, scare other Sims, and even pass through walls. Understanding these unique traits is essential for managing a household with ghostly members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ghosts in The Sims 4
1. What Sims pack gives you ghosts?
While ghosts exist in the base game upon the death of a Sim, the Sims 4 Paranormal Stuff Pack introduces more structured and interactive ghost gameplay, including the Haunted House Residential lot type and the ability to become a paranormal investigator.
2. How do you bring back a dead Sim in Sims 4?
There are a few methods: using Vitality Nectar, completing the Book of Life, or, in some cases, wishing at the Wishing Well (though the “death” outcome is rare). You can also bring a ghost back to life using cheats and the testingcheats true command.
3. How do you find a grave in Sims 4?
If a Sim died on a residential lot, their grave or urn is usually found near the location of their death or around the exterior of the house. If they died off-lot, the urn/tombstone is placed in the household inventory. If they lived in an apartment, it very often spawns into the hallway where you cannot recover it or move it.
4. How do you find out how a ghost died in Sims 4?
Once a playable ghost is added to your household, you can view their cause of death in their Simology Panel. Every Sim that dies is given a unique “Death Trait” explaining their demise.
5. What happens when your last Sim dies in Sims 4?
If all teen or older Sims die, any younger Sims (kids, toddlers, and babies) are taken by social services, and you are returned to the neighborhood map to choose or create a new household. This does not apply to non habitat pets.
6. Where is Death Flower Sims 4?
The Death Flower can be obtained by reaching level five in the Gardening skill and grafting plants, or by purchasing it at the Potion Shop in the Realm of Magic DLC.
7. How do you get a Death Flower?
Graft Cherry to Apple to make Pomegranate. Graft Lily to Snapdragon to make Orchid. Then, graft Pomegranate to Orchid to make Death Flowers.
8. Can Sims try for baby with ghost?
There is no “Try for baby” interaction for ghost-ghost or ghost-sim couples. The only ways to get a ghost child is to create one in CAS through ghost parents or getting the “death” outcome when wishing for a child at the Wishing Well.
9. Where do you talk to ghosts in Sims 4?
With the Paranormal Stuff Pack, you can talk to ghosts more frequently on a ‘Haunted House‘ lot.
10. Which house is haunted Sims 4?
Any house can be a haunted house. Enter Build Mode and change the lot type to Haunted House Residential.
11. How do you get a ghost Sim to spawn?
Have a Sim die and keep their urn or tombstone on the lot. The ghost will automatically appear, often at night.
12. Can you make a ghost alive in Sims 4?
Yes, you can use Vitality Nectar or the Book of Life to bring a ghost Sim back to life.
13. What is the ghost with the glowing chest in Sims 4?
The ghost of fallen Vampires who died via sun exposure will have a small sun-like object glowing within their chest.
14. How long do Sims live after Death Flower?
The Death Flower is only a temporary fix for Sims that die of old age. They’ll meet the Grim Reaper again in about two days.
15. Can ghosts get pregnant Sims 4?
Ghosts in The Sims 4 cannot get pregnant through typical means. You would need to create a ghost child in CAS.
Understanding these methods and nuances will empower you to create and manage your ghostly Sims effectively, adding a unique and engaging dimension to your gameplay experience. Happy haunting!
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