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When it comes to romancing Sims inThe Sims 4: Lovestruckexpansion, many players may overlook the blue Bear as a potential partner. However, for anyone intrigued by the man behind the mask, there is a way to reveal his identity as Sammy García. He appears to be extremely upset about something and requires your assistance in a side quest.
Upon completing this quest and befriending the Ring Bear, you will eventually have the option to romance him when he removes his costume. While romancing other Sims is quite straightforward, Sammy García is hard to get and harbors quite a few romantic restrictions, giving players plenty of work to do to win his heart. Upon doing so, you could end up in one of the most wholesome partnerships in the game.
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How To Reveal The Ring Bear’s Identity
Complete The Ring Bear’s Quest
The only way for players to romance the Ring Bear inThe Sims 4: Lovestruck, is to reveal his identity as Sammy García, through completing hisquest inThe Sims 4. The gloomy blue bear usually wanders aroundCiudad Enamorada, near the pond or river in Vista Hermosa, or sometimes by the fountain in the Plaza Mariposa. To start his quest, interact with him by selecting ‘Ask about sadness.’
The Ring bear will then disclose to players that he is upset over losing a ring by throwing it in the pond in Vista Hermosa. Players are then prompted tofind the Bear’s Ring and return it to him. you’re able to do this by fishing in the pond until you catch the ring, allowing you to return it and ask him about its strange markings.
You will then be led to a fountain in Plaza Maripoza, as the bear cannot decipher the markings on the ring. Here, you’re able to select the’Search fountain for clues’option and notice that the foundation has markings similar to those of the ring. While it won’t provide further information, you can return to the bear to discuss your findings.
Upon returning to the bear, the last place you’ll be sent to visit is the Mural. The bear revealed that it shares similar markings to both the ring and the fountain. This wall is located beside the nightclub in Vista Hermosa.
While investigating the Mural upon your arrival, you will realize that the only way toactivate the ring’s magical powers is to rub it. By rubbing the ring, Sims will receive the Ring Rizz moodlet, which grants +2 Confidentmood inThe Sims 4and boosts romantic social interactions.
This will come in extremely handy when speaking to the Ring Bear after his identity has been revealed to successfully romance him. But players must get a move on, as the buff only lasts for 4 hours. Alternatively, you can sell the ring for 5,000 Simoleons, but this isn’t recommended.
Expose Sammy García As The Ring Bear
With the quest at a close after using the ring, players can return to the Ring Bear, allowing you to ask why he wears the bear costume by selecting’Bear costume explanation.' Initially, he may insist he is a real bear. Still, upon insisting on an answer a few times, you will eventually find out that he is a regular Sim named Sammy García, grieving from a broken heart after being dumped by his fiancé, who returned their ring.
As a coping mechanism, Sammy chose to wear a bear costume due to fond memories from his childhood. Sammy also believes that the ring he threw away is cursed and caused the breakdown of his former relationship. By selecting’PLEAD for Bear Costume Explanation!', Sammy will decide he is ready to remove his bear costume and wear his regularclothes inThe Sims 4.
The Ring Bear will then be replaced with an NPC for Sammy García, allowing you to continue interacting with him as a potential partner inThe Sims 4. However, while this option becomes available,romancing Sammy is fairly challenging, as he is quite a gloomy character who still needs much cheering and emotional support to be a viable romantic candidate.
How to Romance Sammy García
Become Friends & Improve His Mood
Due to themany restrictions that Sammy García imposeson hisrelationships inThe Sims 4, it can be quite challenging for players to make advances on him, possibly leading to rejection. However, by observing his love language and following some tips, there are ways to woo the former blue bear.
Frequently Socialize With Sammy García
As with any other Sim in theSims 4, players must make an effort to continue socially interacting with Sammy tobuild a foundational friendship. This will make it easier to take your relationship to the next level, as Sammy will feel more comfortable with players through friendliness and familiarity.
You must make sure to build pleasant conversations with the NPC,improving his overall moodto affect how he views you. Sammy has the Gloomy and Erratictraits inThe Sims 4, which can be challenging to circumnavigate. It is up to players to elevate their mood before they can even consider you as a partner.
If you catch Sammy in a gloomy mood, he will immediately reject players who attempt to flirt with him and ignore his emotions.
Sammy García’s Preferences
WithThe Sim’s 4: Lovestruckexpansion, players can explore a whole new set of romantic features in the game, frompreferences and the attraction system to boundaries and romantic styles. While ordinary Sims may be attracted to others based on looks and personality, Sammy García doesn’t judge a book by its cover, as he has no physical Turn-Ons.
Moreover,Sammy is attracted to both men and womenand is still exploring hissexuality inThe Sims 4, meaning anyone can attempt to romance him. However, as shown in the table below, Sammy does have lots of boundaries that players must be respectful of if they wish to be in a committed relationship with him:
Romantic Boundaries
If players do manage to secure Sammy in a partnership, it is integral not to break these boundaries and to reciprocate his romantic style. Otherwise, not abiding by these will lead to Sammy’s and your hearts being broken again.
To make your move on Sammy, ideally with the Confident moodlet bonus, you should be able toperform a’Bold Pickup Line,' which is usually quite effective on most Sims. Even a character as gloomy as Sammy, who often rejects romantic gestures, should still fall for the pickup line.
As long as you have made an effort to make Sammy García happy and socialize with him, yourromance inThe Sims 4with Sammy will blossom into a wholesome bond, making the formerly blue bear happier than ever.
