Mastering Time: The Age Cheat Codes in The Sims

The age cheat codes in The Sims franchise, particularly in The Sims 4, provide players with the power to manipulate the lifecycle of their simulated characters. The primary method involves enabling the game’s cheat console and using specific commands to trigger various age-related effects, from instant aging to preventing aging altogether. This control adds a new layer of gameplay, allowing for customized narratives and gameplay styles.

Unlocking the Secrets: How to Use Age Cheats in The Sims 4

To effectively utilize age cheats in The Sims 4, you’ll need to access the cheat console and input the correct commands. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Cheat Console: Press Ctrl + Shift + C on your PC or Mac while in the game. This will bring up a text box at the top of the screen.
2. Enable Cheats: Type testingcheats true into the console and press Enter. The game will confirm that cheats are enabled.
3. Enter Full Edit Mode (Optional but Recommended): To have complete control over your Sim’s attributes in Create-a-Sim (CAS), type cas.fulleditmode and press Enter. This unlocks all CAS options, including the ability to modify a Sim’s age, appearance, and traits beyond the normal limitations.

Specific Age-Related Commands

• Trigger Aging: To instantly age a Sim to the next life stage, you can bake a birthday cake, add candles, and have the Sim blow them out. This works for toddlers, children, teens, young adults, adults, and even elders (though aging an elder will usually result in their death).
• Modify in CAS: After enabling testingcheats true and cas.fulleditmode, you can Shift-click on a Sim and select “Modify in CAS”. This allows you to edit their age directly within the Create-a-Sim interface.
• Prevent Aging (Globally or for Active Household): Access the game options by pressing Esc key, navigate to “Game Options,” then “Gameplay.” Find the “Auto Age (Played Sims)” dropdown menu. You can choose “No” to disable aging for all played households or “Only Active Household” to prevent aging only for the household you are currently playing.
• Force Pregnancy Outcome: While not directly an aging cheat, the following will affect baby Sims: pregnancy.force_offspring_count (Sim ID) (number of babies). First you need to obtain the Sim ID of the pregnant Sim, which requires another cheat. Type sims.get_sim_id_by_name firstname lastname. Replace firstname and lastname with the Sims name.
• Instant Baby: Add your baby Sim to the family with sims.add_to_family_in_household (Sim ID here).

Understanding the Implications

Using age cheats can drastically alter your gameplay experience. It allows you to quickly progress through generations, create specific scenarios, or simply avoid the natural aging process for your favorite Sims. However, it’s important to consider the potential consequences. Disabling aging can lead to a stagnant world, while rapidly aging Sims can disrupt established relationships and storylines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about age cheat codes in The Sims, designed to provide further clarity and guidance:

1. How do I completely stop aging in The Sims 4?

To completely stop aging, go to Game Options > Gameplay and set “Auto Age (Played Sims)” to “No.” This will disable aging for all households you have played.

2. Can I age a Sim down using cheats?

Yes, you can age a Sim down. After enabling testingcheats true and cas.fulleditmode, Shift-click on the Sim, select “Modify in CAS,” and adjust their age manually in the Create-a-Sim interface.

3. What are the different life stages in The Sims 4?

The life stages in The Sims 4 are: Newborn, Infant, Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder.

4. How do I check how many days a Sim has left in their current life stage?

Click on the Simology Panel for the Sim. A green bar indicates their progress through their current life stage. Mousing over the bar (if they are not an elder) will display the number of days remaining.

5. How do I age up a toddler in The Sims 4?

Bake a cake, add candles, and have the toddler blow out the candles. This will trigger the age-up to a child.

6. Why can’t I age up my baby in The Sims 4?

You cannot manually age up a baby without waiting for their scheduled birthday, influenced by your selected lifespan (short, normal, or long) in the game options. However, using the pregnancy cheats, you can ensure a baby is born into your family immediately.

7. How can I increase my chances of having twins or triplets in The Sims 4?

If you own the Spa Day Game Pack, your Sim can get a Fertility Massage. The Fertility Reward purchased with lifetime points can also increase the chances. There are also lot traits that help with fertility.

8. What do I do if the “Modify in CAS” option doesn’t appear after Shift-clicking a Sim?

Ensure you have correctly enabled both testingcheats true and cas.fulleditmode in the cheat console. Restart the game if the issue persists.

9. How do I find a Sim’s ID for use in cheat codes?

Type sims.get_sim_id_by_name firstname lastname into the cheat console, replacing “firstname” and “lastname” with the Sim’s name. This will display the Sim’s ID.

10. Can elder Sims get pregnant in The Sims 4?

Female Elder Sims cannot get pregnant, but male Elder Sims can still impregnate adult female Sims.

11. Is there a cheat to speed up pregnancy in The Sims 4?

There isn’t a direct cheat to speed up pregnancy. However, you can adjust the game’s lifespan settings to shorten the pregnancy duration overall.

12. How do I make sure I have twins or triplets in The Sims 4 using cheats?

Use the cheat pregnancy.force_offspring_count (Sim ID) (number of babies), replacing (Sim ID) with the pregnant Sim’s ID and (number of babies) with the desired number of babies (2 for twins, 3 for triplets). This cheat works during the pregnancy.

13. What are the lifespan options in The Sims 4 and how do they affect aging?

The lifespan options are Short, Normal, and Long. Short shortens the duration of each life stage, Normal provides a balanced experience, and Long extends the duration of each life stage. The lifespans can be modified in the Gameplay section in Game Options.

14. Can I use age cheats to revive a deceased Sim?

No, age cheats cannot revive deceased Sims. You would need to use other methods, such as ambrosia or a wishing well, depending on the packs you have installed.

15. What happens if I age up a Sim too early or accidentally?

If you have cas.fulleditmode enabled, you can revert their age by modifying them in CAS. Otherwise, you might need to load a previous save file.

Understanding and utilizing these age cheat codes empowers you to craft unique and compelling narratives within The Sims 4. Whether you’re aiming for a multigenerational dynasty or a single Sim experiencing an extended youth, the power to control time is at your fingertips. Happy Simming!

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