The Sims 4: Wants And Fears, Explained
In The Sims 4, Wants and Fears are a game-changing feature. Influenced in real-time by the actions and consequences of the world around you, your Sim could find themselves with a devastating fear of flames after experiencing a house fire - or develop a fear of being cheated on after underperforming at WooHoo with their partner.
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Whims are a thing of the past, and you'll develop an extra Want after acquiring one of almost 20 Fears. Here's a look at how the new system operates.
Remember Whims? Those little thought bubbles hovering by your Sim's head in the lower toolbar which served as optional Wants, earning you Reward points in the process?
Well, those have been scrapped in favour of reviving their more powerful predecessors.
Wants are urges and desires your Sim develops over the course of their day. Depending upon your mood, relationships, job performance, and more, your impulses will lead your wants in different directions day by day.
Sometimes your Wants will be influenced by low Needs, such as wanting to bathe if you're feeling grungy from low Hygiene. Other times, you may want to get flirty with the neighbours after being introduced to a titillating new acquaintance.
To save a Want from being refreshed, you can click the thumbtack icon next to it to pin one Want at a time if you're planning to fulfill it eventually.
Unlike in The Sims 2, neglecting to pay attention to or fulfill wants will cause your Sim to develop a fear of unfulfilled dreams. This seems to be a way for the game to steer you towards incorporating Wants and Fears into your regular gameplay.
Wants and Fears were a dedicated part of The Sims 2 from the get-go, with them being featured in their own
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