Emotion
Emotion indicator in The Sims 4, showing a happy Mortimer Goth.
Emotions are a gameplay feature introduced in The Sims 4[1] which are a core part of a Sim's simology. It is similar to mood, but is more easily affected by in-game events and social interactions with other Sims.
The current emotional state of a Sim is depicted in a pannel on the lower left corner of the screen while playing and each change in emotion is accompanied by a "mood sting" (as refered to in the game settings). A sting is a musical sound that is meant to portray/match the new emotion a sim is feeling. For the case of Anger, for example, the sound involves deep-sounding chords and drums, to imply a negative feeling. A youtube video was uploaded by the channel Vivian, showing off all the mood stings.[2]
There are several ranges of emotions. Sims may reach one stage of an emotion, and then progress to a second, more extreme stage of the same emotion. For the case of Anger, Embarrassment and Playfulness, they can then progress to the third stage (Enraged, Mortified and Hysterical, respectively), which is an even more extreme stage that can lead to emotional death. For instance, a Sim that is embarrassed may become very embarrassed, more embarrassment leads to mortified. Sims that stay in that extreme emotional state may eventually die from it.[3]
In The Sims 4, Moodlets can influence the current emotion of a Sim. A sim can have multiple moodlets active and each moodlet can have a different emotion associated to it. It is common to see a couple green (Happy) moodlets, followed by a pink (Flirty) moodlet, for example, when looking at the bottom left pannel.
It is also noted that some objects in-game can affect the emotions of some Sims,[1] though the Sim has to be already feeling in a particular way in order for an object to affect them emotionally.[4]
Colors of the Emotions[]
In The Sims 4, each emotion has a color associated to it. These colors tend to also be used on moodlets, to differentiate which emotion they're associated with. As of April 2023, here are all the colors and their respective emotion:
- Red (HEX code #c3192b) - Angry
- Orange (HEX code #e26246) - Uncomfortable
- Light Orange (HEX code #df841c) - Tense
- Yellow (HEX code #e1c043)- Embarassed
- Light Green (HEX code #9dc948) - Energized
- Green (HEX code #28b552) - Happy
- Turquoise Blue (HEX code #33bcc1) - Inspired
- Light Blue (HEX code #448cc8) - Confident
- Dark Blue (HEX code #2c44aa) - Sad
- Violet (HEX code #7038ec) - Focused
- Lavender Purple (HEX code #816dcc) - Dazed
- Purple (HEX code #b646ad) - Playful
- Pink (HEX code #ee5da5) - Flirty
- Dark Magenta (HEX code #7e1260) - Scared
- Gray (HEX code #818785) - Bored
- Light Gray (HEX code #e9e9e9) - Fine
- Night Sky Blue (HEX code #4d4d70) - Asleep / Possessed (From The Sims 4: Strangerville)
Emotional states[]
Image | Game dialog | Source and remedied by | Available for Infants and/or Toddlers? |
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Angry | |||
Superlatives: Very Angry, Enraged | |||
It is difficult for Angry Sims to socialize and build skills.
Try taking a cold shower or calming down in the mirror! Hot-Head: Hot-Headed Sims feel motivated to get fit when they're Angry. Try working out or going for a run! Toddlers: (Sim Name) is Angry. Try to calm him/her down. Infants: (Sim Name) is Angry! A little TLC can go along way in calming him/her down. Enraged: This Sim is so Angry that they're about to explode! Try taking a cold shower or calming down in the mirror! |
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Yes | |
Bored | |||
A Bored Sim won't feel like doing anything that isn't fun.
Try out some new fun activities! |
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No | |
Confident | |||
Superlative: Very Confident | |||
A Confident Sim finds it easy to succeed at all things social.
Try building Charisma skill by socializing with others! |
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No | |
Dazed | |||
A Dazed Sim is feeling a bit woozy and will have trouble doing anything significant.
Try taking a quick nap or a nice bath! |
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No | |
Embarrassed | |||
Superlatives: Very Embarrassed, Mortified | |||
It's really hard for an Embarrassed Sim to talk to other Sims.
Try to give yourself a pep talk in the mirror or hide from everyone! Mortified: This Sim is so Embarrassed, they're ready to curl up and die... literally Try a pep talk in the mirror or hide from everyone in bed for a bit! |
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No | |
Energized | |||
Superlatives: Very Energized | |||
An Energized Sim will tire slower and is better at physical activities!
Try working out or cleaning the house! Toddlers: An Energized Toddler wants to run and play around the house! Get them moving! |
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Yes | |
Fine | |||
A Sim that is Fine isn't feeling particularly strongly in one way or the other.
Go try some stuff and see what happens! Infants: An Infant that is Fine is content and not feeling particularly strongly in one way or the other. How long will it last? |
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Yes | |
Flirty | |||
Superlatives: Very Flirty | |||
A Flirty Sim will find all kinds of success at matters of love.
Try some romantic socials with another Sim! |
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No | |
Focused | |||
Superlative: Very Focused | |||
The mind of a Focused Sim is sharp and clear.
Try playing chess or practicing programming on the computer. |
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No | |
Happy | |||
Superlative: Very Happy | |||
A Happy Sim is feeling great about life.
Being Happy will make any positive emotion even stronger! Infants: Nothing can compare to a Happy Infant. (Sim Name) is feeling Great! |
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Yes | |
Inspired | |||
Superlative: Very Inspired | |||
An Inspired Sim has tons of creative ideas begging to be expressed!
Try painting on the easel or playing an instrument! |
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No | |
Playful | |||
Superlatives: Very Playful, Hysterical | |||
Being funny comes easy to a Playful Sim!
Try practicing some jokes on a microphone or with other Sims! Toddlers: A Playful toddler wants to play and have fun! Try having them play with dolls or toys! Infants: A playful Infant wants to let out lots of wiggles, giggles, and receive lots of attention! Hysterical: This Sim is cracking up so much, they're about to keel over! Try calming them down in a Mirror! |
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Yes | |
Uncomfortable | |||
Superlative: Very Uncomfortable | |||
No Sim enjoys feeling Uncomfortable and worn out.
Make sure their Needs are in good shape! |
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No | |
Sad | |||
Superlative: Very Sad | |||
It's hard for a Sad Sim to hang out with other people.
Try a pep talk in the mirror or a good cry under the covers! Gloomy: Gloomy Sims get some of their best ideas when they're Sad. Try painting or writing a story! Toddlers: Aw. Your toddler is sad and needs some TLC. You can comfort them or give them food to make them feel better. Infants: Aw, (Sim Name) is sad and needs care. Better give him/her some extra comfort! |
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Yes | |
Scared | |||
Superlative: Terrified | |||
A Scared Sim has a hard time communicating with others, and they're more prone to... uh... accidents.
Try hiding under the covers for a bit, surely that will help? (heh heh...) Infants: A Scared Infant is a sad thing to see (Sim’s name) should get lots of care and attention until the feeling passes! |
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Yes | |
Tense | |||
Superlative: Very Tense | |||
A Tense Sim doesn't feel like doing much of anything.
Try taking a nice bath or relaxing in front of the TV! |
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No | |
Asleep | |||
A sleeping Sim has drifted off, ignoring the feelings they had during the day.
Toddlers: Aw. Your little wittle toddler has drifted off to sleep. Finally! Infants: So precious when they're sleeping. Better try not to wake the baby. |
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Yes | |
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No |
Emotional death[]
Sims inflicted with lethal emotional states. |
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Sims can die as a result of being in an extreme emotional state for a prolonged time. There are several emotional deaths, but not every emotional state has an associated death. Currently, the only deadly emotions are Mortified, Enraged, and Hysterical. Teens and children cannot die from emotional death. Teens presumably lost the ability to die from emotion after the release of The Sims 4: Parenthood to prevent them from dying during their mood swings, wherein they sometimes become Enraged or Mortified.
When a dangerous emotion level is reached, the little outline of the circle which appears on the second level of an emotion will fade in and out. After they die and become ghosts, they will, from time to time, depending on the emotion death will receive a (+2) buff. Sims within proximity of the ghost will occasionally receive Playful or Anger (+1) buff.
The corresponding cheat buffs (+500 to Playful, Embarrassed or Angry for 20 days) are no longer available due to the sims.add_buff cheat being removed along with other cheats in the June 26, 2018 patch. They can, however, be re-enabled with a mod.
Hysterical[]
A Sim with (+15) Playful moodlets (including boosts from the Happy emotion) becomes hysterical. When a Sim is in a state of hysteria, they can die of laughter if they continue performing playful actions. This can be avoided by calming down in the mirror. Cringe Sims cannot die from laughter.[TS4FR]
Sims can become hysterical by doing any of the following:
- Drinking points that override the emotion of the Sims that is usually available in the reward shop.
- Getting the "Death" outcome from the wishing well when wishing for happiness (+99)[TS4:RGS]
- Being target of a vampire's influence emotion power (Burst of Playfulness) (up to +8) [TS4:V]
- Doing playful interactions, such as:
- Taking a Bubble Bath (+2)
- Play in the Tub (+2) (available when already playful)
- Drinking the corresponding Cowplant Essence)
- Telling multiple Jokes in a row (+1)
- Being near Playful decoration (up to +2)
- Viewing a Playful painting (+1)
- Being near MySims trophies (+1)
- Having/doing things that boost the Happy emotion, such as full needs, decor, good food, new friends, drinking the Essence of Happiness and Essence of Life from the Cowplant, et cetera) while playful
Mortified[]
A Sim with (+8) Embarrassed moodlets becomes mortified. When a Sim is Mortified, they run the risk of dying from embarrassment after a period of time. This can be avoided by telling a self-deprecating joke or hiding from other Sims as quickly as possible. It can also be avoided by selecting "Give Yourself a Pep Talk" at a mirror.
Sims can become mortified by doing any of the following:
- Wetting themselves by having a bladder failure (+5)
- Farting with low bladder need (+3) [TS4:PH]
- Failing to unlock the hidden lot in Willow Creek (+2)
- Drinking the Essence of Embarrassment obtained from the Cowplant (+2)
- Wearing the Hat of Shame (brightly colored, large hat available at the Costumes section in CAS) (+2)
- Repeatedly getting rejected for flirts (+2)
- Walking in on other Sims WooHooing, showering or going to the toilet (+1)
- Being caught WooHooing (only for the partner who initiated it) or sitting on the toilet (+1)
- Being target of a Vampire's Influence Emotion power (Burst of Embarrassment) (up to +8) [TS4:V]
- Getting the "Death" outcome from the wishing well when wishing for skills (+99)[TS4:RGS]
Enraged[]
A Sim with (+7) Angry moodlets becomes Enraged. When a Sim is in the Enraged state, they can die of a cardiac explosion. This can be avoided by calming themselves down in the mirror, or venting to another Sim, though this may upset them. Werewolf Sims frequently become enraged when rampaging and also cannot die of cardiac explosion.
Sims can become enraged by doing any of the following:
- Catching a spouse flirting with another Sim (+3)
- Being Riled Up by a Sim with the Hot-Headed trait (+2)
- Being woken up when having the Lazy trait (+2)
- Being around a Sim with the Evil trait while having the Good trait or vice versa (+1)
- Being the target of Voodoo (Pain) (+2)
- Drinking the Essence of Anger obtained by the Cowplant (+2)
- Being near multiple Angry Paintings (+2)
- Eating the Flaming Hot Spaghetti (+2) (available to Cooks above Level 5 when Angry)
- Drinking the Boiler Room cocktail (+2) (available to Mixologists from Level 1 when Angry)
- Viewing an Angry Painting (+1)
- Being target of a Vampire's Influence Emotions Power (Burst of Anger) (up to +8) [TS4:V]
- Having the Emotion Bomb fame quirk and getting angry (+8, Sims cannot die with this moodlet) [TS4:GF]
- Sitting on a chair damaged by a cat scratching against it (+1)[TS4:C&D]
- Getting the "Death" outcome from the wishing well when wishing for a promotion (+99)[TS4:RGS]
- Werewolf temperaments.[TS4:WW]
- Being a rampaging Werewolf.[TS4:WW]
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Trivia[]
- Any Sim can achieve any of these emotional states from the following methods:
- With the MySim trophies obtained from time capsules, they can "emit" emotions that affect any Sims that enter the room, based on the color of the trophies.
- The Sims 3, rewards lamps obtained from The Sims 4 website can also be used; these work the same as MySim trophies.
- If a Sim survives being eaten from a cowplant, they can milk the cowplant to get a potion which gives them the emotion they had before they got eaten. If a Sim gets devoured by a cowplant, another Sim can milk the cowplant to get Essence of Life which makes the Sim instantly happy as well as adding a few days to their life.
- Painters can paint emotional paintings based on their emotion, for example, a confident Sim can draw a Confident painting, which emits a Confident Aura, similar to The Sims 3 Rewards lamps.
- In careers, Sims get objects of a specific emotion good for this career.
- Sims can buy books in "Emotional" category and read it.
- A Sim with the 'expressionistic' trait (obtained by completing the 'Painter Extraordinaire' aspiration) can paint any emotional painting no matter what their emotion is.
- Sims can consume fruits from a Tree of Emotions in Jungle Adventure, which will change their emotion to whatever the fruit's emotional influence is (positive emotions only).
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 TS4 Gameplay trailer
- ↑ All Emotion Sounds in The Sims 4 (with images!) by Vivian on Youtube
- ↑ "Lyndsay Pearson on Twitter: ".@jupik12 I don't want to give everything away, but there are multiple types of emotion deaths."". Retrieved on 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "The Sims 4: Colors, Objects, Clothing & Emotions - SimsVIP". Retrieved on 10 October 2014.
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