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{{Infobox Tutorial | {{Infobox Tutorial | ||
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| − | | logoall = [[Image:basegame.gif]] [[Image:UNI-ep1.gif]] [[Image:NL-ep2.gif]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif]] [[Image:ep5.gif]] [[Image:Bv-ep6.gif]] [[Image:FT-ep7.gif]] | + | | logoall = [[Image:basegame.gif]] [[Image:UNI-ep1.gif]] [[Image:NL-ep2.gif]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif]] [[Image:ep5.gif]] [[Image:Bv-ep6.gif]] [[Image:FT-ep7.gif]] [[iMAGE:AL-ep8.gif]] [[Image:MG-ep9.jpg]] |
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| author = [[:Category:Tutorials by HystericalParoxysm|HystericalParoxysm]] | | author = [[:Category:Tutorials by HystericalParoxysm|HystericalParoxysm]] | ||
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This will bring a small white box up at the top of your screen. This little white box is generally called the "cheat box" or the "cheat console." Type the cheats in there and hit ENTER. | This will bring a small white box up at the top of your screen. This little white box is generally called the "cheat box" or the "cheat console." Type the cheats in there and hit ENTER. | ||
| − | If you don't get the cheat box when you do CTRL, SHIFT, C, then see: [[Game Help:Cheat Box Won't Appear]] | + | '''If you don't get the cheat box when you do CTRL, SHIFT, C, then see: [[Game Help:Cheat Box Won't Appear]]''' |
| − | + | Some users report that the cheats may be case sensitive. If you can't get a particular cheat to work, try entering the cheat with the capital letters as shown. Don't enter the brackets around the variables when you enter the cheat. | |
===Example of entering a cheat=== | ===Example of entering a cheat=== | ||
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===Expansions Required=== | ===Expansions Required=== | ||
| − | Some cheats are expansion-pack specific, and you must have the expansion pack that cheat was released in (or any expansion pack released afterward) for it to work in your game. The icon(s) with each cheat denote which EPs that cheat is included in. If a cheat just has an icon for the base game | + | Some cheats are expansion-pack specific, and you must have the expansion pack that cheat was released in (or any expansion pack released afterward) for it to work in your game. The icon(s) with each cheat denote which EPs that cheat is included in. If a cheat just has an icon for the base game, it will work even if you just have the base game installed, and will work with any and all EPs. |
===Enabling Cheats Automatically=== | ===Enabling Cheats Automatically=== | ||
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If you would like to make a user startup cheat file (so you don't have to enter certain cheats every time you play) you can do so by following this guide: [[Game Help:Userstartup.cheat]]. | If you would like to make a user startup cheat file (so you don't have to enter certain cheats every time you play) you can do so by following this guide: [[Game Help:Userstartup.cheat]]. | ||
| − | ==Build Cheats== | + | ==Build Cheats/Lot Cheats== |
Cheats that are helpful in building on lots. For specific tutorials on using these cheats to create your dream lot, see: [[Tutorials:Build Mode Tutorials]]. | Cheats that are helpful in building on lots. For specific tutorials on using these cheats to create your dream lot, see: [[Tutorials:Build Mode Tutorials]]. | ||
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| + | '''LOT CLASSIFICATION AND ZONING''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=changeLotClassification [low/middle/high] |
|eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | |eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Changes the classification of the lot. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=clearLotClassValue |
|eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | |eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Clears any 'changeLotClassification' cheat used on the lot and resets the lot class to the correct calculated value. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=changeLotZoning [residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/apartmentbase/secretwitchlot/hotel] |
| + | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:UNI-ep1.gif|UNI]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] [[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| + | |desc=Changes the zoning type of the lot. Before rezoning a lot using this cheat, make sure there are no Sims currently living in the lot. To use this cheat, enter the lot that you would like to rezone, and then enter the cheat, choosing one of these zoning options. | ||
| + | *Note that zoning a beach lot into an apartment lot will severely corrupt the ocean and lot terrain and is strongly not recommended. | ||
| + | *Save and exit to neighborhood and re-enter the lot. More specific information on using this cheat can be found at: [[Game Help:Change Lot Zoning]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''BUILD/BUY MODE ENABLING AND REMOVING SPECIFIC TOOL RESTRICTIONS''' | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp dormSpecificToolsDisabled [true/false] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:UNI-ep1.gif|UNI]] [[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
| + | |desc=When set false, enables build/buy mode tools that would normally be disabled when in a dorm lot. | ||
| + | *This will also allow you to enable buy mode when it's disabled. If you modify community lots this way when Sims visit them, changes won't get saved when you leave the lot. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp aptBaseLotSpecificToolsDisabled [true/false] | ||
|eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | |eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=When set false, this enables the locked build and buy tools on unoccupied apartment lots. Once you've entered the cheat, it won't take effect until you switch between Buy or Build mode. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp aptSubLotSpecificToolsDisabled [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | |eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=When set false, this enables the locked build and buy tools on occupied apartment lots. Once you've entered the cheat, it won't take effect until you switch between Buy or Build mode. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=apartmentBuildBuyRestrictions [on/off] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:AL-ep8.gif|Apartment Life]] | ||
| + | |desc=Enables the locked build and buy tools in apartment lots. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''OBJECT PLACEMENT''' | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=moveObjects [on/off] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| + | |desc=Allows you to move and delete objects in build mode that you cannot normally move or delete. Mainly used in building to overlap objects to create interesting effects. | ||
| + | |extra=*Use with caution: deleting certain items such as the mailbox, trashcan, and community phone can cause problems with a lot. | ||
| + | *Deleting a sim living on your lot, saving, and exiting will result in that sim being restored and standing at the mailbox when you re-enter the lot, which can be useful if they're stuck or otherwise bugged. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| + | |desc=Toggles the ability to fine-tune the placement of items, instead of being limited to just placing them at certain spots on the grid. | ||
| + | * If you find you can't place windows and doors because they won't snap properly onto walls, disable this cheat (and/or remove it from your [[Game Help:Userstartup.cheat|user startup.cheat file]]) and try again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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* Sims may have problems using some objects placed at a 45 degree angle, like televisions and appliances. Plan for objects placed at an angle to be purely decorative. | * Sims may have problems using some objects placed at a 45 degree angle, like televisions and appliances. Plan for objects placed at an angle to be purely decorative. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=setQuarterTilePlacement [on/off] |
| + | |eps=[[Image:MG-ep9.jpg]] | ||
| + | |desc=Allows objects to be placed in quarter tile increments. Enabled by pressing Ctrl+F. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp lockTiles [true/false] | ||
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to false to place floor tiles at the very edge of the lot and to change the tiles of the road and sidewalks. |
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}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''BATCH OBJECT DELETION''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
|name=deleteAllFences | |name=deleteAllFences | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=deleteAllObjects [ | + | |name=deleteAllObjects [doors/windows/stairs] |
|eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
|desc=Removes all build mode objects of the chosen type from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |desc=Removes all build mode objects of the chosen type from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''ROOFING''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
|name=individualRoofSlopeAngle [15-75] | |name=individualRoofSlopeAngle [15-75] | ||
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|desc=Similar to the roofSlopeAngle cheat from Nightlife, this cheat allows you to change individual pieces of roof, separate from the other roof parts. To use, first build the roof. Then enter the cheat. Acceptable values are 15-75 (degrees). While the roof tool is still selected, hold down CTRL and ALT and click on the the section of roof that you want to change. The roof will change angles. | |desc=Similar to the roofSlopeAngle cheat from Nightlife, this cheat allows you to change individual pieces of roof, separate from the other roof parts. To use, first build the roof. Then enter the cheat. Acceptable values are 15-75 (degrees). While the roof tool is still selected, hold down CTRL and ALT and click on the the section of roof that you want to change. The roof will change angles. | ||
|extra=* This cheat was broken when Pets shipped - you could change the angle but it would not save with the lot. You must download and install the [[Game Help:Patching Your Game|Pets Patch]] for it to save properly. | |extra=* This cheat was broken when Pets shipped - you could change the angle but it would not save with the lot. You must download and install the [[Game Help:Patching Your Game|Pets Patch]] for it to save properly. | ||
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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|desc=Adjust angle of all roofs on the lot. Acceptable values are 15-75, which seem to equate to the angle in degrees. | |desc=Adjust angle of all roofs on the lot. Acceptable values are 15-75, which seem to equate to the angle in degrees. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''TERRAIN''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp constrainFloorElevation [true/false] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles the ability to change the elevation of floor tiles in areas that already have walls, floors, and foundations on them. |
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp lotTerrainPaints [true/false] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to false to turn off viewing terrain paints (ground cover) on the lot. This cheat does not appear to remove them, just makes them invisible. |
| − | + | }} | |
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp lotWater [true/false] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| + | |desc=Set to false to remove water (ponds) on the lot. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''OTHER''' | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=boolProp showCatalogEPFlags [true/false] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| + | |desc=Will show you from which EP/SP objects etc in the buy/build catalog came from. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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**Continue building on your new level. | **Continue building on your new level. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Movie/Picture/Graphics Cheats== | ||
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| + | These cheats may be of use to you if you are taking pictures, creating stories with the game, making movies (machinima), or otherwise trying to create a nicer appearance. If you are looking for more items that may be helpful in this area, see: [[Content List:Hacks and Hacked Objects/Pictures, Movies, Stories, and Poses|Content List: Hacks and Hacked Objects: Pictures, Movies, Stories, and Poses]]. | ||
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| + | '''POST-PROCESSING EFFECTS''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Enables the use of postprocessing cheats described below. You must have a video card that can handle pixel shaders in order to successfully use this cheat. If you use the cheats and you don't have pixel shaders, the screen will most likely go partially dark, and will not come back until you turn off enablePostProcessing. If you turn on postprocessing, and you turn on cinematics, and a cinematic plays, you may also experience unwanted graphical glitches. |
| + | |extra=*This cheat will immediately degrade graphical performance when enabled, even if you do not add any of the further postprocessing cheats. A sudden and dramatically-reduced framerate when enabling this cheat is normal. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=bloom [R G B X] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Adds a blur effect, like a sitcom flashback moment, with a tint if you so choose. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. To calculate RGB value, divide each number by 255. X is the amount of bloom. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=vignette [centerX centerY X] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Adds a blur effect from the specified center. Using "vignette 0.5 0.5 0.5" should put some blurry bits at the edge of the screen. "vignette 0.5 0.5 1.0" will give the maximum edge blurryness. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. X is the amount of vignetting effect to apply. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=filmGrain [amount] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=This cheat makes the screen grainy. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. |
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=letterBox [amount] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Adds a letterbox effect to the view. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''PLUMBBOB AND THOUGHT BUBBLES VISIBILITY''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=plumbbobtoggle [on/off] |
|eps=[[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
|desc=Toggles display of the plumbbob. Will not work in a userstartup.cheat file; must be entered in-game. | |desc=Toggles display of the plumbbob. Will not work in a userstartup.cheat file; must be entered in-game. | ||
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|desc=Removes thought and speech balloons as well as relationship gain/loss graphics. Will not work in a user startup cheat file; must be entered in-game. | |desc=Removes thought and speech balloons as well as relationship gain/loss graphics. Will not work in a user startup cheat file; must be entered in-game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''SHADERS AND BUMP MAPPING''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp useShaders [true/false] |
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|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles the use of graphics shaders. This is required to view bump mapping, and also controls other graphical options in the game including visible fish in the fish tank and in ponds (with EP5: Seasons) and clearer/prettier pool water effects. Turning it off can also help the [[Game Help:nVidia Blue Screen Issue|nVidia blue screen issue]]. For more information, see: [[Game Help:Bump Maps and Shaders|Bump Maps and Shaders]]. Some graphics cards cannot handle this option - turn it back off if you have problems. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp bumpMapping [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc=Toggles | + | |desc=Toggles the use of bump maps, a graphics effect that can add details to many items in the game, including walls, floors, clothing, and more. For more information, see: [[Game Help:Bump Maps and Shaders|Bump Maps and Shaders]]. Some graphics cards cannot handle this option - turn it back off if you have problems. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''OTHER''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=setLotLightingFile [filename] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OfB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Allows the player to create a new lighting file with specific lot lighting values. Used to make special light settings per lot. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=slowMotion [0-8] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Use to slow down the game speed to aid in capturing a picture at just the right moment. 0 is normal speed, 8 is slowest. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=floatProp particleDensity [0-15] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
|desc=Changes the amount of stink in green clouds in the game. 1 is default, 0 is no visible stink cloud at all. The game will allow very high numbers but there isn't really a visible difference past 10. | |desc=Changes the amount of stink in green clouds in the game. 1 is default, 0 is no visible stink cloud at all. The game will allow very high numbers but there isn't really a visible difference past 10. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=intProp censorGridSize 0 |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=This cheat will remove the censor blur that covers a sim's body when they are naked or using the washroom. This cheat is functional in the base game and University if you have not applied the patch. If you patch University or have later expansions this cheat is disabled. For how to disable the blur in those cases, see: [[Game Help:Disable Censor Blur]]. |
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp displayPaths [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to true to see the path where the selected sim walks to. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp displayLookAtBoxes [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to true and blocks appear on sims faces and on parts where sims are looking. |
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==Neighborhood Cheats== | ==Neighborhood Cheats== | ||
| − | Cheats | + | Cheats that change the neighborhood view. |
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| + | '''TERRAIN''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | + | |name=terrainType [desert/temperate/dirt/concrete] | |
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| − | |name=terrainType [ | + | |
|eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
|desc=Change the neighborhood's terrain type. You will have to exit the neighborhood (by entering another one) and return to it before your changes will be visible. Only seems to work for the whole neighborhood when changing to desert. Entering any other type reverts to grass except for lots themselves, but not the neighborhood terrain. | |desc=Change the neighborhood's terrain type. You will have to exit the neighborhood (by entering another one) and return to it before your changes will be visible. Only seems to work for the whole neighborhood when changing to desert. Entering any other type reverts to grass except for lots themselves, but not the neighborhood terrain. | ||
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|name=modifyNeighborhoodTerrain [on/off] | |name=modifyNeighborhoodTerrain [on/off] | ||
|eps=[[Image:FT-ep7.gif|FT]] | |eps=[[Image:FT-ep7.gif|FT]] | ||
| − | |desc=Edit the | + | |desc=Edit the neighborhood terrain. Put your cursor over the area you want to lower or raise (click and drag for a larger area), and press [ or ] to lower or raise by one click. Press \ to level the terrain. To smooth terrain, highlight the target area and press P. |
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp displayNeighborhoodWater [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
|desc=Toggles display of water in neighborhood. | |desc=Toggles display of water in neighborhood. | ||
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp carsCompact [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc=Toggles | + | |desc=Toggles detail level of cars in neighborhood. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp carsOnRight [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc=Toggles | + | |desc=Toggles cars driving on left/right in neighborhood view. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''LOTS AND LOT VIEW''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp lotTerrainLighting [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggle lots lighting up when selected. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp dontMergeNHoodFlora [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=When set to false will display more neighborhood objects/decorations while in lot view. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=uintProp lotSkirtSizeIncrease [1 - 120] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Sets the size of neighboring terrain surrounding the lot whilst in lot view. When set to 120, the entire neighborhood (including world edges) will be visible, together with neighborhood decorations and lot impostors if those are set to be visible. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp showLotPackageFilename [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
|desc=Toggles display of lot's filename when lot is highlighted in neighborhood. | |desc=Toggles display of lot's filename when lot is highlighted in neighborhood. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''OTHER''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=changeNeighborhoodType [primary/university/downtown/suburb/asia/mountains/tropics] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:UNI-ep1.gif|University]] [[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Bv-ep6.gif|BV]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Changes the type of the neighborhood or subhood. |
| − | + | |extra=* You must have the EP associated with a type of subhood to change to that type. | |
| + | * You will get an error if you try to change a primary neighborhood with an attached subhood to any kind of subhood. | ||
| + | * The game must be booted in debug mode. You must create a file named userStartup.cheat in your "Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Config" folder, which contains the line: "boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true". | ||
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Cheats that make the game easier, or change the way you play somehow. | Cheats that make the game easier, or change the way you play somehow. | ||
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| + | '''MONEY''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=motherlode |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Adds 50,000 Simoleons to the current family's funds. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=kaching |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Adds 1000 Simoleons to the current family's funds. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=familyFunds "[familyname]" [amount] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Sets the chosen family's funds to the given level. Addition and subtraction of the desired amount is achieved by placing + or - before the amount. If the family name doesn't have a space in it, you can omit the "quotes." If there are two or more families with the same family name in one neighborhood, only the most recently founded family will be affected by the cheat. |
}} | }} | ||
| + | '''TIME PROGRESSION AND AGING''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=aging [on/off] |
| − | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Disables aging for all sims on the lot, including children and babies. Also pauses any current pregnancies. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=setHour [0 - 23] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
| + | |desc=Sets the hour of the day. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
|desc=Toggle aging for puppies and kittens. Does not work on adult animals. | |desc=Toggle aging for puppies and kittens. Does not work on adult animals. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=agesimscheat [on/off] |
| − | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | + | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Enables "Set Age" when clicking on a sim, which will let you easily change their age group (and allow you to de-age them as well) The "Set Age" interaction will also appear on all objects until you turn off the cheat. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=bugJarTimeDecay [on/off] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:ep5.gif|Seasons]] |
| − | + | |desc=Set to off to make fireflies and butterflies captured in jars live forever. '''If you use this cheat in your [[Game_Help:Userstartup.cheat|Userstartup.cheat]], make sure it the last cheat entered. Doing otherwise will break your userstartup.cheat.''' | |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT - SELECTABILITY AND CONTROL''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp petActionCancel [true/false] |
| − | |eps= | + | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Allows the user to cancel queued actions of household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp controlPets [true/false] |
| − | |eps= | + | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Allows the user to control household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations the same way regular household Sims are controlled. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp petsFreeWill [true/false] |
| − | |eps= | + | |eps=[[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggle free will for household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations. |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{CheatDetail | ||
| + | |name=addneighborToFamilyCheat [on/off] | ||
| + | |eps=[[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
| + | |desc=Enables an interaction on non-controllable Sims to add them to your family. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''MOTIVES''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
|name=maxMotives | |name=maxMotives | ||
|eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
| − | |desc=Maxes the motive bars of all sims currently on the lot (controllable and uncontrollable | + | |desc=Maxes the motive bars of all sims currently on the lot (controllable and uncontrollable). |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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|desc=Stops/Starts motive decay for all sims currently on the lot. | |desc=Stops/Starts motive decay for all sims currently on the lot. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''ASPIRATION''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
|name=lockAspiration [on/off] | |name=lockAspiration [on/off] | ||
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|desc=Effects the currently selected sim's aspiration level. 0 will drop them into the red, 5 will put them in platinum. Does not effect their pool of aspiration points to buy aspiration reward objects. | |desc=Effects the currently selected sim's aspiration level. 0 will drop them into the red, 5 will put them in platinum. Does not effect their pool of aspiration points to buy aspiration reward objects. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''OTHER''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=unlockCareerRewards |
|eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | |eps=[[Image:NL-ep2.gif|NL]] [[Image:OFB-ep3.gif|OFB]] [[Image:Pets-ep4.gif|Pets]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=The currently selected Sim immediately gains access to all career reward objects in the catalog. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=faceBlendLimits [on/off] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles facial bounding limitations. Set to off to remove the normal corrections the game will make for two parents with very different facial structures. |
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{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Game Options as Cheats== |
| − | + | Certain options that can usually be accessed through game's graphics and gameplay settings can also be modified in the form of cheat codes. | |
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=floatProp tvVolume [number] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:UNI-ep1.gif|University]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Allows you to change the volume of the television. Acceptable values are 0.0 - 1.0 (a good low level is 0.2). |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp nhoodWaterReflection [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles reflection on water in neighborhood view. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp reflectionWithExtraViewer [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggle reflection on mirrors. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp renderInsideObjectOnlyOnSelectedSimLevel [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggle showing objects only on the level the currently selected sim is on (refered to as object hiding in the game's graphical options). |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp objectShadows [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles display of shadows from objects outside the house. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp guob [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles display of shadows from objects inside the house. |
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}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp simShadows [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles display of shadows from sims. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=vsync [on/off] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc=Set to | + | |desc=Draws display frames vertically instead of horizontally. Set to off to slightly improve graphics performance, but you may experience graphics glitches, depending on your graphics card. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name=boolProp | + | |name=boolProp cameraDriftCamEnabled [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Toggles camera movement when idle in neighborhood view. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Miscellaneous Cheats== | ||
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| + | These are cheats that didn't fit into any other category. | ||
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| + | '''CHEAT CONSOLE-SPECIFIC''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=help |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Displays a partial list of cheats with descriptions in the cheat console. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=help [cheatname] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Displays information about a cheat. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=exit or the ESC key |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Closes the cheat window. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=expand or x |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Expand the cheat window so you can see more lines. Typing it again will shrink the window again. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=clear |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Clears the cheat log from the expanded cheat window. Any cheats entered will still be in effect. |
}} | }} | ||
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| + | '''SIMS-SPECIFIC''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=stretchSkeleton [value] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Use to stretch or squash your sims to change their height. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 2.0. 1 is normal. Sims will revert to their default heights upon exiting the lot. |
| + | |extra=*This cheat is fairly limited in usefulness. It's okay if you would like shorter or taller sims, but you cannot change anyone too much or the animations will start to look wrong. Try values of 0.8 or 0.9 for a short sim, and values of 1.1 or 1.2 for a tall sim - much more in either direction and things will start to look weird when sims interact with each other and objects."0.7=toddler,0.8=child,0.9=teen,1.0=Young adult or adult,1.1 adult | ||
| + | * You must use SimPE to make their height changes permanent. Information on doing so can be found [http://www.modthesims.info/showpost.php?p=717657&postcount=14 here]. | ||
| + | * When used on pets, causes severe graphical artifacts (for example, broken tongues). | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp renderSelectedSimLevel [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to true and walls will no longer cut away from selected sim. |
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=deleteAllCharacters [true/false] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Highly discouraged from using! Deletes all Sims, including NPCs and townies from the neighborhood, and causes irreversible neighborhood corruption. |
| − | |extra=* | + | |extra=*'''Not for use on played, inhabited neighborhoods! It has also been reported that this cheat causes problems with later expansions. If you would like to create a new, clean neighborhood, use the method described here instead: [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,5861.0.html Creating a Clean Custom Neighborhood]''' |
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| + | '''OTHER''' | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=loadLot [lotName] [optional: family name] |
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Loads a lot and optionally moves a family into the lot. |
| + | |extra=* The game must be booted in debug mode. You must create a file named userStartup.cheat in your "Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Config" folder, which contains the line: "boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true". | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=boolProp allObjectLightsOn [true/false] |
| − | |eps=[[Image: | + | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] |
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=Set to true to light up objects continuously instead of only when used. |
}} | }} | ||
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==*Advanced*== | ==*Advanced*== | ||
| − | '''Warning! This cheat is for advanced users, and improper use of it may cause problems in the game. | + | '''Warning! This cheat is for advanced users, and improper use of it may cause problems in the game.''' |
{{CheatDetail | {{CheatDetail | ||
|name=boolProp testingCheatsEnabled [true/false] | |name=boolProp testingCheatsEnabled [true/false] | ||
|eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | |eps=[[Image:basegame.gif|Base Game]] | ||
| − | |desc= | + | |desc=This cheat provides the user with the ability to interact with objects in a different way, by accessing hidden interactions primarily used by game developers for testing. |
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| + | Sims' motives, skill levels, relationship bars, personality and interest points, and hobby levels are now draggable by mouse. | ||
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| + | Shift+clicking on many objects now reveals hidden interactions used for testing. (For example, you can shift-click on a vacant apartment door and select Rent Furnished Apartment.) Some interactions accessible this way don't appear to do anything (Dump Happy Log). Some interactions may cause mild to severe problems with Sims, or the game (For example, Give Dead Token, or adding Grim Reaper to the active household.) | ||
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| + | Ctrl+clicking on Sims' wants and fears fulfills them and properly awards Sims with aspiration boost and aspiration points. | ||
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| + | Object errors will now produce a dialog box asking the user to Cancel (attempt to ignore error), Reset or Delete the object that encountered an error from the lot (as if you deleted the object/Sim using moveObjects in buy mode). Without the cheat active, this would silently Reset the object, resulting in a "jump bug." The cheat itself doesn't cause errors; it just shows you errors that were happening anyway. | ||
|extra=*A guide to the testing cheats is available at: [[Game Help:Testing Cheats]]. | |extra=*A guide to the testing cheats is available at: [[Game Help:Testing Cheats]]. | ||
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==Related Links== | ==Related Links== | ||
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| Author | HystericalParoxysm |
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To Use Cheats
First, bring up the cheat console by holding down the CTRL, SHIFT, and C keys on your keyboard at the same time.
This will bring a small white box up at the top of your screen. This little white box is generally called the "cheat box" or the "cheat console." Type the cheats in there and hit ENTER.
If you don't get the cheat box when you do CTRL, SHIFT, C, then see: Game Help:Cheat Box Won't Appear
Some users report that the cheats may be case sensitive. If you can't get a particular cheat to work, try entering the cheat with the capital letters as shown. Don't enter the brackets around the variables when you enter the cheat.
Example of entering a cheat
Let's say you want to use the 45 degree angle cheat listed below. You'll see that it's listed as:
boolProp allow45DegreeAngleOfRotation [true/false]
The [ ] brackets mean that you pick one option - in this case true or false. So, to enable the cheat you would actually type:
boolProp allow45DegreeAngleOfRotation true
Remember that you never type the [ ] brackets and only choose one option within them. You should always type the bold text prior to the brackets, including any boolProp, etc.
Expansions Required
Some cheats are expansion-pack specific, and you must have the expansion pack that cheat was released in (or any expansion pack released afterward) for it to work in your game. The icon(s) with each cheat denote which EPs that cheat is included in. If a cheat just has an icon for the base game, it will work even if you just have the base game installed, and will work with any and all EPs.
Enabling Cheats Automatically
If you would like to make a user startup cheat file (so you don't have to enter certain cheats every time you play) you can do so by following this guide: Game Help:Userstartup.cheat.
Build Cheats/Lot Cheats
Cheats that are helpful in building on lots. For specific tutorials on using these cheats to create your dream lot, see: Tutorials:Build Mode Tutorials.
LOT CLASSIFICATION AND ZONING
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Changes the classification of the lot. | |
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Clears any 'changeLotClassification' cheat used on the lot and resets the lot class to the correct calculated value. | |
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Changes the zoning type of the lot. Before rezoning a lot using this cheat, make sure there are no Sims currently living in the lot. To use this cheat, enter the lot that you would like to rezone, and then enter the cheat, choosing one of these zoning options.
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BUILD/BUY MODE ENABLING AND REMOVING SPECIFIC TOOL RESTRICTIONS
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When set false, enables build/buy mode tools that would normally be disabled when in a dorm lot.
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When set false, this enables the locked build and buy tools on unoccupied apartment lots. Once you've entered the cheat, it won't take effect until you switch between Buy or Build mode. | |
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When set false, this enables the locked build and buy tools on occupied apartment lots. Once you've entered the cheat, it won't take effect until you switch between Buy or Build mode. | |
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Enables the locked build and buy tools in apartment lots. | |
OBJECT PLACEMENT
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Allows you to move and delete objects in build mode that you cannot normally move or delete. Mainly used in building to overlap objects to create interesting effects. | |
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Toggles the ability to fine-tune the placement of items, instead of being limited to just placing them at certain spots on the grid.
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Allows users to rotate any object in 45 degree increments. Use the < and > (, and .) keys to rotate the objects; clicking and dragging to rotate will only rotate in 90 degree increments. | |
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Allows objects to be placed in quarter tile increments. Enabled by pressing Ctrl+F. | |
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Set to false to place floor tiles at the very edge of the lot and to change the tiles of the road and sidewalks. | |
BATCH OBJECT DELETION
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Remove all fences from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |
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Remove all walls from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |
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Remove all half-walls from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |
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Remove all awnings from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |
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Removes all build mode objects of the chosen type from the lot. You must be in build mode to use this cheat. | |
ROOFING
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Similar to the roofSlopeAngle cheat from Nightlife, this cheat allows you to change individual pieces of roof, separate from the other roof parts. To use, first build the roof. Then enter the cheat. Acceptable values are 15-75 (degrees). While the roof tool is still selected, hold down CTRL and ALT and click on the the section of roof that you want to change. The roof will change angles. | |
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Adjust angle of all roofs on the lot. Acceptable values are 15-75, which seem to equate to the angle in degrees. | |
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Toggles the ability to change the elevation of floor tiles in areas that already have walls, floors, and foundations on them. | |
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Set to false to turn off viewing terrain paints (ground cover) on the lot. This cheat does not appear to remove them, just makes them invisible. | |
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Set to false to remove water (ponds) on the lot. | |
OTHER
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Will show you from which EP/SP objects etc in the buy/build catalog came from. | |
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Sets the amount of floors allowed (so you can build higher). You cannot go higher than 16 or the game will crash. | |
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Movie/Picture/Graphics Cheats
These cheats may be of use to you if you are taking pictures, creating stories with the game, making movies (machinima), or otherwise trying to create a nicer appearance. If you are looking for more items that may be helpful in this area, see: Content List: Hacks and Hacked Objects: Pictures, Movies, Stories, and Poses.
POST-PROCESSING EFFECTS
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Enables the use of postprocessing cheats described below. You must have a video card that can handle pixel shaders in order to successfully use this cheat. If you use the cheats and you don't have pixel shaders, the screen will most likely go partially dark, and will not come back until you turn off enablePostProcessing. If you turn on postprocessing, and you turn on cinematics, and a cinematic plays, you may also experience unwanted graphical glitches. | |
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Adds a blur effect, like a sitcom flashback moment, with a tint if you so choose. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. To calculate RGB value, divide each number by 255. X is the amount of bloom. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. | |
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Adds a blur effect from the specified center. Using "vignette 0.5 0.5 0.5" should put some blurry bits at the edge of the screen. "vignette 0.5 0.5 1.0" will give the maximum edge blurryness. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. X is the amount of vignetting effect to apply. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. | |
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This cheat makes the screen grainy. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. | |
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Adds a letterbox effect to the view. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 1.0. Must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work. | |
PLUMBBOB AND THOUGHT BUBBLES VISIBILITY
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Toggles display of the plumbbob. Will not work in a userstartup.cheat file; must be entered in-game. | |
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Removes thought and speech balloons as well as relationship gain/loss graphics. Will not work in a user startup cheat file; must be entered in-game. | |
SHADERS AND BUMP MAPPING
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Toggles the use of graphics shaders. This is required to view bump mapping, and also controls other graphical options in the game including visible fish in the fish tank and in ponds (with EP5: Seasons) and clearer/prettier pool water effects. Turning it off can also help the nVidia blue screen issue. For more information, see: Bump Maps and Shaders. Some graphics cards cannot handle this option - turn it back off if you have problems. | |
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Toggles the use of bump maps, a graphics effect that can add details to many items in the game, including walls, floors, clothing, and more. For more information, see: Bump Maps and Shaders. Some graphics cards cannot handle this option - turn it back off if you have problems. | |
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Allows the player to create a new lighting file with specific lot lighting values. Used to make special light settings per lot. | |
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Use to slow down the game speed to aid in capturing a picture at just the right moment. 0 is normal speed, 8 is slowest. | |
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Changes the amount of stink in green clouds in the game. 1 is default, 0 is no visible stink cloud at all. The game will allow very high numbers but there isn't really a visible difference past 10. | |
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This cheat will remove the censor blur that covers a sim's body when they are naked or using the washroom. This cheat is functional in the base game and University if you have not applied the patch. If you patch University or have later expansions this cheat is disabled. For how to disable the blur in those cases, see: Game Help:Disable Censor Blur. | |
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Set to true to see the path where the selected sim walks to. | |
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Set to true and blocks appear on sims faces and on parts where sims are looking. | |
Neighborhood Cheats
Cheats that change the neighborhood view.
TERRAIN
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Change the neighborhood's terrain type. You will have to exit the neighborhood (by entering another one) and return to it before your changes will be visible. Only seems to work for the whole neighborhood when changing to desert. Entering any other type reverts to grass except for lots themselves, but not the neighborhood terrain. | |
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Edit the neighborhood terrain. Put your cursor over the area you want to lower or raise (click and drag for a larger area), and press [ or ] to lower or raise by one click. Press \ to level the terrain. To smooth terrain, highlight the target area and press P. | |
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Toggle bridges showing up in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles buildings showing up in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles display of water in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles display of trees and plants in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles display of roads in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles display of neighborhood props like rocks and towers in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles detail level of cars in neighborhood. | |
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Toggles cars driving on left/right in neighborhood view. | |
LOTS AND LOT VIEW
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Toggle lots lighting up when selected. | |
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When set to false will display more neighborhood objects/decorations while in lot view. | |
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Sets the size of neighboring terrain surrounding the lot whilst in lot view. When set to 120, the entire neighborhood (including world edges) will be visible, together with neighborhood decorations and lot impostors if those are set to be visible. | |
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Toggles display of lot's filename when lot is highlighted in neighborhood. | |
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Changes the type of the neighborhood or subhood. | |
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Gameplay Cheats
Cheats that make the game easier, or change the way you play somehow.
MONEY
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Adds 50,000 Simoleons to the current family's funds. | |
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Adds 1000 Simoleons to the current family's funds. | |
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Sets the chosen family's funds to the given level. Addition and subtraction of the desired amount is achieved by placing + or - before the amount. If the family name doesn't have a space in it, you can omit the "quotes." If there are two or more families with the same family name in one neighborhood, only the most recently founded family will be affected by the cheat. | |
TIME PROGRESSION AND AGING
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Disables aging for all sims on the lot, including children and babies. Also pauses any current pregnancies. | |
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Sets the hour of the day. | |
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Toggle aging for puppies and kittens. Does not work on adult animals. | |
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Enables "Set Age" when clicking on a sim, which will let you easily change their age group (and allow you to de-age them as well) The "Set Age" interaction will also appear on all objects until you turn off the cheat. | |
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Set to off to make fireflies and butterflies captured in jars live forever. If you use this cheat in your Userstartup.cheat, make sure it the last cheat entered. Doing otherwise will break your userstartup.cheat. | |
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT - SELECTABILITY AND CONTROL
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Allows the user to cancel queued actions of household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations. | |
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Allows the user to control household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations the same way regular household Sims are controlled. | |
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Toggle free will for household pets, apartment roommates, and the accompanying party on vacations. | |
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Enables an interaction on non-controllable Sims to add them to your family. | |
MOTIVES
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Maxes the motive bars of all sims currently on the lot (controllable and uncontrollable). | |
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Stops/Starts motive decay for all sims currently on the lot. | |
ASPIRATION
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Stops aspiration decay/gain. | |
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Assigns the chosen aspiration points to the currently selected sim to buy aspiration reward objects. Does not effect the sim's aspiration level. | |
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Effects the currently selected sim's aspiration level. 0 will drop them into the red, 5 will put them in platinum. Does not effect their pool of aspiration points to buy aspiration reward objects. | |
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The currently selected Sim immediately gains access to all career reward objects in the catalog. | |
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Toggles facial bounding limitations. Set to off to remove the normal corrections the game will make for two parents with very different facial structures. | |
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Allows you to have a decent-sized party, instead of just being able to invite two sims. You may have to leave and re-enter the lot or enter this cheat in the neighborhood screen before entering the lot to be able to invite more party guests. | |
Game Options as Cheats
Certain options that can usually be accessed through game's graphics and gameplay settings can also be modified in the form of cheat codes.
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Allows you to change the volume of the television. Acceptable values are 0.0 - 1.0 (a good low level is 0.2). | |
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Toggles reflection on water in neighborhood view. | |
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Toggle reflection on mirrors. | |
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Toggle showing objects only on the level the currently selected sim is on (refered to as object hiding in the game's graphical options). | |
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Toggles display of shadows from objects outside the house. | |
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Toggles display of shadows from objects inside the house. | |
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Toggles display of shadows from sims. | |
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Draws display frames vertically instead of horizontally. Set to off to slightly improve graphics performance, but you may experience graphics glitches, depending on your graphics card. | |
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Toggles camera movement when idle in neighborhood view. | |
Miscellaneous Cheats
These are cheats that didn't fit into any other category.
CHEAT CONSOLE-SPECIFIC
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Displays a partial list of cheats with descriptions in the cheat console. | |
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Displays information about a cheat. | |
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Closes the cheat window. | |
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Expand the cheat window so you can see more lines. Typing it again will shrink the window again. | |
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Clears the cheat log from the expanded cheat window. Any cheats entered will still be in effect. | |
SIMS-SPECIFIC
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Use to stretch or squash your sims to change their height. Acceptable values are from 0.0 - 2.0. 1 is normal. Sims will revert to their default heights upon exiting the lot. | |
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Set to true and walls will no longer cut away from selected sim. | |
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Highly discouraged from using! Deletes all Sims, including NPCs and townies from the neighborhood, and causes irreversible neighborhood corruption. | |
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OTHER
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Loads a lot and optionally moves a family into the lot. | |
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Set to true to light up objects continuously instead of only when used. | |
*Advanced*
Warning! This cheat is for advanced users, and improper use of it may cause problems in the game.
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This cheat provides the user with the ability to interact with objects in a different way, by accessing hidden interactions primarily used by game developers for testing. Sims' motives, skill levels, relationship bars, personality and interest points, and hobby levels are now draggable by mouse. Shift+clicking on many objects now reveals hidden interactions used for testing. (For example, you can shift-click on a vacant apartment door and select Rent Furnished Apartment.) Some interactions accessible this way don't appear to do anything (Dump Happy Log). Some interactions may cause mild to severe problems with Sims, or the game (For example, Give Dead Token, or adding Grim Reaper to the active household.) Ctrl+clicking on Sims' wants and fears fulfills them and properly awards Sims with aspiration boost and aspiration points. Object errors will now produce a dialog box asking the user to Cancel (attempt to ignore error), Reset or Delete the object that encountered an error from the lot (as if you deleted the object/Sim using moveObjects in buy mode). Without the cheat active, this would silently Reset the object, resulting in a "jump bug." The cheat itself doesn't cause errors; it just shows you errors that were happening anyway. | |
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