The Sims 4: Needs - bladder, hunger, energy, fun, social Sims 4 Guide, tips
Last update: 30 March 2022
A Sim's needs are hard to overlook. You must constantly monitor them, otherwise, your Sim will get in a bad mood and gradually stop following your commands - remember about hygiene, proper nutrition, sleep, and fun and social needs. Read this page of The Sims 4 guide to learn all Sims' needs and how to take care of them.
General information
A very important element that you need to keep an eye on, for the whole time, are the needs of the Sims (you can view them in the last tab, in the bottom-right corner of the screen). Satisfying them is the daily necessity and this is what the mood - emotions - of the Sim depends on. Four of these needs are purely physiological ones: Bladder, Hunger, Energy, and Hygiene. The green bar symbolizes satisfaction and the red one means that this need requires a quick intervention from you. You can ignore it, for some time, but you need to keep in mind that such a Sim, with his needs not satisfied, becomes uncomfortable - it is impossible to perform many of the activities then.
Bladder
This is the basic need that you satisfy in the toiled. Remember, however that, if the bar is not yet red but, remember to satisfy that need if, e.g. the Sim goes to sleep, because he will then wake up in the middle of the night to do that, Always satisfy this need before you go to work. While at the library or in the park, or any other public place, also look for a toilet, if necessary. What happens if you ignore that? The Sim will finally wet himself where he stands, which adds the embarrassed moodlet.
Hunger
Sims need to eat. This can be done in many ways. The bassic one is to prepare meals in the kitchen furnished with a fridge, tabletop and an oven. You can also order pizza - click the phone and select "Services"> "Pizza Delivery". You can also eat without the necessity to prepare something. It is enough to click the fridge and select "Have a snack". While out (e.g. at a bar or night club) where there is a bar, you can also satisfy hunger - click the bar and select "order crisps".
Energy
Sims need to rest. To satisfy this need, click on the bed and bed and click "Sleep". If you are not too tired yet, you can click on the bed and pick "Take a Nap" which will regenerate some of your energy. You can also satisfy this need in the kitchen, by buying a coffee maker and by making a coffee. If you ignore this need, he may fall asleep where he stands - he will wake up after some time with some of the energy regenerated.
Fun
There are many possible ways to satisfy this need. First of all, you can joke with the other Sims, by selecting the "funny" option from the interaction group. You can also play computer games, smartphone games or on the game mat. You can also watch TV, or read books. A very effective way is also to have a "tete-a-tete" with the Sim close to yours.
Social
The way that you satisfy this need may hinge on your Sim's traits. If he is a Loner, this need arises very slowly. To satisfy it, you Simply need to meet up with another Sim and talk a little. You do not need to meet them in person - you can select "talk" on the computer or Simply give another Sim a call. What is very effective at satisfying this need are public places, especially the ones with a bar. There are many Sims coming around so, always go to an elegant club, bar or a night club to talk to someone. Also, you can Simply walk outside and wait for another Sim to come by.
Hygiene
To satisfy this need, "take a bath" in the tub or "take a shower" in the shower. You can also "wash hands" or "brush teeth" by clicking the sink.