The Sims 4 is full of fun builds to create, but some hidden hacks add orders to any simmer’s build. There are endless ways to add fun challenges to your builds in The Sims. Players have been enjoying building in The Sims since the first Sims game, and each game has had fun ways to build with the cheats that are proved throughout the franchise.
There are many ways to mix up your buildings in The Sims 4; there are cheats or hidden uses ways of objects to be used in the Sims’ home decorations. The Sims 4 team has put out a lot of updates that include many new items and ways to build with them. Now that it’s free to play The Sims 4 base game, all the tips are going to be ones that can be used through the base game for anyone to use. It is critical to learn building tips and tricks for The Sims 4, especially when it comes to building. These tips will take your build to the next level.
Debug Items
The show hidden objects cheat allows you to access debug items. The typing takes time, but it’s a cheap way to add to your build. With The Sims 4, there is more to the cheat, which shows debug items in the game, which are all free and perfect for starting off with a low budget. The debug items can be accessed by typing “bb.showhiddenobjects“, and hitting enter. You can search “debug” for all debug to come up. This will automatically display them throughout the catalog, and the items will vary depending on your purchased DLC. Although this tip might not appeal to everyone, it can be quite useful for landscaping your Sim’s lot to match the world your lot is in. The cheat also allows for better landscaping in The Sims 4 since it offers a variety of trees and plants not found in the original Sims 4.
Counter Placements
In The Sims 4, kitchens play a significant role in any building because they are at the heart of any Sims home. There are many ways to build your Sim’s kitchen that isn’t the same thing every time, and how to spice it up. The Sims 4 has a feature called “automatic counter placement” that many players don’t know about. Instead of letting the game choose the cabinet pieces automatically, the player wants to be based on their preferences, as the kitchen hides several available custom cabinets.
Players can access these cabinet options by clicking the gear symbol next to any cabinet in the catalog to disable automatic counter placement. These options include end pieces and unique top cabinets with different shelves containing different items. The use of this kitchen tip is endless, especially when it comes to creating kitchen islands, a neat and simple way to add flair to any kitchen in The Sims 4.
Counter Placements in a Kitchen
Moving Objects
The Sims 4 has many cheat codes; the most useful one to decorate the interior is the “moveobjects” cheat. The move objects cheat lets you place items anywhere you want, including furniture, plants, and small decorations, to make your sims’ space your own. Using this method, you can create a cluttered environment or place an easel or pot in an ideal way by bypassing the game’s grid system. A good tip is that you can move the tv to be placed on a fireplace to make it more spacious, decorating your Sims’ dream home. Your Sims’ house can be disabled by automatic counter placement to access these cabinet options using the gear icon next to any cabinet in the catalog. These options include end pieces and unique cabinets with different shelves containing different items. A neat and simple way to spice up any kitchen.
Resizing Objects
The easiest cheat to use is the resizing object cheat, making it fun to play with constructing your perfect home. Each object in The Sims 4 can be resized and scaled, giving you much more freedom when playing. A lack of compatible sizing in The Sims 4 can be attributed to the game’s new assets. For example, some plants are abnormally large, while others are frustratingly small. The trick works well when arranging paintings and wall decorations, giving you more creative control over creating gallery walls and other features; However, this trick doesn’t work with mirrors, as if you resize them, it will leave a shadow. The device is used to place clutter throughout a build because it allows objects to be raised or lowered to fit on shelves and other items. To resize an object, simply select an object you want and press ”Shift + ]” on your keyboard. To reduce the size of objects, just press. ”Shift + [.”
Three Different Sizes
Platforms
A platform in The Sims 4 essentially functions as a variable height foundation. Using platforms on your build will give some layers to a boring flat home. The Platform Tool is found in the Build Mode catalog under the “Walls and Empty Rooms”, which functions similarly to the walls, basement, and pool tools. It allows you to build various rooms at different heights, going upper or lower into the ground to make a 70s conversation pit. Creating more dimensions with different levels and with different ways to create stairs and have a fun place to put beds on to spice up a boring bedroom.
Platforms allow you to have fun in ways you never could before. Players can create super interesting roof designs by using platforms along with the other roof tools in the game. However, you can not place roofs on top of platforms. If you attempt to place a roof on a platform, you will clip the roof through. When creating platforms, you should be aware of accessibility because you could end up with a too-tall platform your sim can’t even use. You’ll also need to double-check that a particular area is accessible if you intend to have your Sims use that area. The Sims 4 has even more ways to build, including platforms.
Platform Stairs
With these tips and cheats, you have endless possibilities when building your dream home.
