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Moving Day Mania: Your Ultimate Guide to Relocating Sims 4 Households

So, you’re ready for a change of scenery in The Sims 4? Maybe your Sims are tired of their current digs, or perhaps you’ve built the perfect dream home and it’s time to move! Whatever the reason, moving a household is a core skill for any aspiring Sim architect or storyteller.

Here’s the direct, bottom-line answer: To move a Sims 4 household, go to the Manage Worlds menu. Select the household you want to move. Click the More option (the ellipsis “…”), then choose Move Household. You can then select a new house, an empty lot, or even merge them with another existing household. Simple as that!

Now, let’s dive into the details, the nuances, and the tricks of the trade.

Understanding Your Moving Options

Moving isn’t just about picking up and going. The Sims 4 offers a surprisingly flexible system for relocating your virtual families, so let’s break down the core methods and considerations:

Moving via Manage Worlds: This is the bread and butter of household relocation. From the Manage Worlds screen (accessible via the world icon in the bottom-right corner of the live mode or from the main menu), you can see all the houses and families in each of your worlds. Clicking on a house allows you to view the household, and the “…” icon provides access to the “Move Household” option.
Moving with the Phone: If you are actively playing a household, you can use a Sim’s phone to initiate a move. Click on the phone, navigate to the travel icon (car icon), and select “Move Household.” This works even if you aren’t in the Manage Worlds screen.
Moving to a New World: The Move Household option isn’t limited to a single world. If you are ready to move to a new world, this is a fast and seamless process. Just select the world you want to move to, and then select either an empty lot or furnished home.
Merging Households: This option allows you to combine two separate households into one. This can be a great way to consolidate families, create roommate situations, or even set up dramatic storyline twists.
Moving from the Gallery: The Sims 4 Gallery is a vast repository of player-created content, including houses and families. If you find a household you want to incorporate into your game, you can “Place Household” directly from the Gallery. This effectively moves them into your world and, if desired, merges them with your active household.

The Financial Side of Moving

A crucial aspect of moving is the financial implications. Here’s what you need to consider:

Selling Furnishings: When you move a household, you’re given the option to sell their existing furniture. This will add the value of the furniture to the household’s funds.
Lot Value: When selecting a new lot, you need to ensure that your household has enough funds to afford it. Lots can range in price from totally free (empty lots) to hundreds of thousands of Simoleons. If you’re moving to a furnished house, factor in the cost of the lot plus the value of the furnishings.
Free Real Estate Cheat: If money is tight or you want to move your Sims into the most luxurious mansion without earning a single Simoleon, you can use the FreeRealEstate On cheat. Open the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C, type testingcheats true, press enter, then type FreeRealEstate On and press enter again. This will make all lots free, allowing you to move your household anywhere, regardless of their financial situation. Remember to turn it off with FreeRealEstate Off afterward if you want to restore the original lot prices. Note this disables achievements in your current play session.

Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Move

Plan Ahead: Before moving, consider your Sims’ needs and aspirations. Do they need to be close to their jobs? Are they looking for a bigger garden? Think about these factors before you make the move.
Backup Your Saves: Accidents happen! Before making any major changes to your game, including moving households, it’s always wise to backup your saves. This can save you from losing hours of progress if something goes wrong.
Explore the Gallery: The Sims 4 Gallery is a treasure trove of pre-built houses and households. You can find inspiration, download ready-made homes, or even find families with interesting backstories to add to your game.
Customize Your New Home: Once your Sims are settled in, take some time to personalize their new home. Rearrange the furniture, change the wall coverings, and add your own personal touch. This will make the new house feel like a home.

Understanding Sim Limits and Moving Problems

Moving Sims can sometimes be frustrating, and you can experience issues if you have reached the maximum sim count. If you can’t evict, add, edit, delete or transfer sims between houses from manage worlds, it could be that you have reached the maximum sim count in manage households. To fix this, you can either increase the max sim count (using a mod such as MC Command Center) or move some unplayed sims into the ‘other households’ category. If your Sim gets stuck or is unresponsive, use the resetSim command in the cheat window. Open the cheat window by pressing CTRL + Shift + C and typing resetSim [FirstName] [LastName].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about moving households in The Sims 4:

How do I move an entire family at once? Select any Sim from the family, open their cell phone, navigate to the second tab (the one with the car icon), then select the Move Household option. Alternatively, use the Manage Worlds screen.
Can I move a house without moving the Sims? No. To move the house, you have to move the Sims at the same time. But, you can always evict a household and move a new household into the house.
How do I move a Sim into a household cheat? Open the Cheat Console by pressing “Ctrl + Shift + C”, type in “testingcheats true,” select a Sim, and choose the “Add to Family” option to add them to an active household. Note that you must have the relationship high enough for the “Ask to Move In” social interaction to be available.
How do I move my Sims household to another lot? Go to the Manage Worlds menu, click on the desired household, click the More option (…), choose Move Household, then select another house or an empty lot.
How do I move a Sim to a house for free? Enable cheats with testingcheats true, then use the freerealestate on cheat. This disables achievements in your current play session.
How do I move a household in Sims 4 from the gallery? Click the Gallery button in the upper-right corner. Find a Sim or Household under the Gallery or My Library tab. Click Place Household to merge them with your Household instantly.
What is the money cheat for Sims 4? rosebud or kaching gives 1,000 Simoleons. motherlode gives 50,000 Simoleons. Money X sets household funds to X (replace X with a number).
Can you get a Sim to move in with you in Sims 4? Increase your relationship with that Sim until the “Ask to Move In” option appears in the FRIENDLY menu.
What is the cheat to move households free in Sims 4? FreeRealEstate On. Enable cheats with testingcheats true first. Remember to disable it using FreeRealEstate off afterwards. This disables achievements in your current play session.
How do you edit pre-existing Sims in Sims 4? Type “cas. fulleditmode” in the cheat window and hit “enter”. Hit “Esc” button on the keyboard to make the cheat box disappear. To edit a sim, press shift, left-click on the Sim, and click on “Edit in CAS.”
Can two households interact in Sims 4? Yes, Sims from different households can interact with each other.
How many sims can you have in a household? The default is 8 Sims per household. This can be changed using mods like MC Command Center.
How do I reset a stuck Sim? Open the cheat window by pressing CTRL + Shift + C. Type resetSim [FirstName] [LastName] and press Enter.
What is the Sim_move command in Sims 4? It is generally only available in MCCC. Using MC Command Center, you can move Sims between different households or add them to the active household, even if the households have more than 8 Sims.
Can Sims catch you cheating? You can’t do it manually. Your Sim will automatically accuse the Sim of cheating if they catch their partner and another Sim being romantic.

Moving households in The Sims 4 is a fundamental skill that opens up countless possibilities for gameplay and storytelling. Whether you’re relocating your Sims to a new world, merging families, or simply upgrading to a bigger house, the process is relatively straightforward once you understand the options and considerations involved. So, go forth and create the perfect home for your Sims! Explore educational games and learning initiatives at GamesLearningSociety.org to deepen your understanding of the intersection of gaming and education.

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