Maintaining fun levels inThe Sims 4can be hard, but as one player shared, there’s a simple trick trick that can actually turn a constant chore into a breeze. AlthoughThe Simscan be a relaxing gaming experience in many regards, keeping all of the game’s various meters at the appropriate levels can quickly become a headache. There are only so many hours in a day, and maximizing them in a way that meets all the basic needs while giving Sims some additional satisfaction is sometimes just as hard as in real life.
Reddit userAlluringDuckshared a tip for maxing out a Sim’s fun stats, noting thatturning on earbuds before a Sim goes to work or school will fill up the fun bar by the time they come home. It’s a simple trick that’s surprisingly easy to miss, as exemplified byGilraedElensar’s post that prompted the discussion, which made note of their surprise that free earbuds they won in-game actually showed up in the inventory.
InThe Sims 4, earbuds were added in the Fitness Stuff pack, so it hasn’t always been an option for filling up the fun meter. For those with the pack installed, earbuds can be purchased through the order function on in-game computers to open up the possibility of using AlluringDuck’s method to maintain fun.
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Reddit userNindessa_896also expressed surprise at the function of earbuds, mentioning that they’ve “[p]layed the game since launch” and never realized this particular trick.The game doesn’t provide any obvious PSA about the advantages provided by working with earbuds, so it’s no surprise that not everyone has caught on to how useful they can be.
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Considering how many people use earbuds to lift their spirits during real-life work, it’s a feature that ultimately makes a lot of sense. The pop-up about free earbuds could quickly turn into spam when Fitness Stuff was first added, so although it didn’t take too long for the problem to be fixed,some players might still hold a grudge against a great itembased on that past grievance.
The Sims 4 Has Lots Of Useful Items You Probably Aren’t Using
So Much To Discover
Considering how much contentThe Sims 4includes, especially with agood handful of DLCinstalled,earbuds are only one example of the many great items that can be all too easily ignored. Some others are similarly mundane, like game consoles that can improve the relationships between Sims, while others are significantly more niche, like the decontamination pod shower inGet to Workthat can actually cure a Sim’s illness.
I’m noSims 4expert, so I imagine some veterans of the game could blow my mind with plenty more tips like this one, but even those with extensive experience are likely to be unaware of certain tricks. Adecade after its release,The Sims 4seems to be here to stay, so it’s a good thing that there’s still plenty for the average player to discover today.
