What happens when you delete Sims?
When you delete Sims, they will disappear from the family tree if you delete them from your world, but if you remove them from played households, they will still be in the family tree and the town, just with the unplayed households. This means that deleting Sims has different consequences depending on how you choose to remove them from your game, and understanding these differences is crucial for managing your Sims 4 world effectively.
Understanding the Consequences of Deleting Sims
Deleting Sims can have significant effects on your game, especially if you’re invested in the Sims’ stories and family dynamics. To navigate these consequences, it’s essential to know how deletion affects your Sims 4 experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will I lose everything if I uninstall Sims 4?
No, you won’t lose game progress, game saves, or your custom content if you uninstall Sims 4. To be safe, back up your Sims 4 folder to your desktop before uninstalling.
2. Can I get my Sims back if I uninstall?
Yes, you can get your Sims back after uninstalling by reinstalling the game and signing into your EA account. Your Sims 4 game will be available for download again.
3. Do I have to pay again if I uninstall Sims 4?
No, you don’t have to pay again for Sims 4 if you uninstall it. Once you’ve purchased the game, you can install and uninstall it as many times as you like without additional charges.
4. How do I delete Sims without killing them?
You can delete Sims without killing them by using the moveObjects cheat, picking up the Sim in Buy Mode, and then editing the town to remove them without causing death.
5. What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 from Origin?
Uninstalling Sims 4 from Origin won’t remove your local save game files or online saves. Your Sims 4 files will be safe.
6. How do I completely reinstall Sims 4?
To reinstall Sims 4, open Origin, log in, go to your Game Library, click on The Sims 4, and select the Download option.
7. Can Sims 4 be reinstalled on a new computer?
Yes, Sims 4 can be reinstalled on a new computer. Just install Origin, log in, and download The Sims 4 from your Game Library.
8. How do I completely uninstall and reinstall Sims 4?
To uninstall and then reinstall Sims 4, right-click the game in Origin and select Uninstall, then reinstall by downloading it again from your Game Library.
9. How do I get my Sims back after they die?
You can bring back deceased Sims by feeding a Ghost Ambrosia, which requires a Sim with high Cooking and Gourmet Cooking skills, and specific ingredients like a Death Flower and a Potion of Youth.
10. How do I backup my Sims 4 game?
To backup your Sims 4 game, go to My Documents, find the Electronic Arts folder, copy the Sims 4 folder, and paste it to your Desktop or a safe location.
11. Why does Sims 4 keep deleting my families?
Sims 4 may delete your families if they are not under the My Households tab or if the Maximum Sim Count is set too low, causing the game to cull Sims to manage performance.
12. Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game?
It depends on the game, but most modern games like Sims 4 save progress online or in a cloud, so uninstalling the game won’t result in losing game progress.
13. Can you lose the game in the Sims?
Yes, a game over in The Sims occurs when there are no more playable Sims in a household, which can happen due to death or when only children or pets remain after adults or teens die.
14. Does uninstalling Origin delete games?
Uninstalling Origin won’t delete your games, but you won’t be able to play them until you reinstall Origin.
15. Can I play Sims 4 without installing Origin?
While you initially need Origin to install Sims 4, once installed, you can set Origin to offline mode and play Sims 4 without using Origin.