So Your Sim Won the Lottery (Again) and Now They're Feeling Saintly? How to Donate That Moolah in The Sims 4
Let's face it, your Sims are rolling in simoleans. They've got a bigger pool than Kim Kardashian and a closet that would make Carrie Bradshaw weep. Maybe they mastered the art of painting masterpieces while in a dazed mood, or perhaps they befriended a suspiciously generous ghost. Whatever the reason, their bank account is overflowing, and they've gotten that undeniable urge to spread the wealth.
But Fear Not, Benevolent Overlord! The Sims 4 offers a delightful way to turn your sim into a philanthropist (without accidentally funding a gnome uprising). Here's how to unleash your Sim's inner Mother Teresa (with slightly less impressive sandals).
Step 1: Embrace the Power of the Home Computer
Yes, even charity needs the magic of the internet in The Sims 4. Have your Sim sashay over to their trusty computer and click on it. Amongst the usual social media nonsense and questionable online shopping options, you'll find the holy grail: "Donate to Charity."
Step 2: Choose Your Cause (Because Not All Heroes Wear Capes)
Now, this is where things get interesting. The Sims 4 offers a variety of charities, each with its own, ahem, unique focus.
- Feeling generous towards extraterrestrials? Donate to "Helping Aliens Blend In!" Maybe your Sim just wants to avoid another awkward incident with their spacefaring neighbor Greg.
- Is your Sim a closet sugar fanatic? "Fund a Lifetime Supply of Bubblegum for Toddlers" might be their calling. Just don't get sued by dentists later.
- Important Note: There is a disturbing lack of charities for cats. This is a clear oversight by the developers, and frankly, outrageous. We can only hope for a feline-focused philanthropy pack in the future.
Step 3: Don't Go Broke Trying to Be Broke (There's a Limit, Folks)
While your Sim's newfound charitable spirit is admirable, The Sims 4 limits their good deeds. They can only donate a measly 1,000 simoleans at a time. So, say goodbye to emptying your Simolean Scrooge McDuck money bin in one go.
Step 4: The Power of Persuasion (Because Even Charity Needs a Sales Pitch)
There's a little twist to charitable giving in The Sims 4. Apparently, even philanthropy requires charisma! If your Sim wants to donate online (the most convenient option, let's be honest), they'll need a Charisma level of 3. Alternatively, Sims with the Good trait can bypass this requirement. So much for introverted do-gooders, huh?
Bonus Tip: Give Before You Get
Looking to avoid the whole "lottery winner" scenario and raise a charitable Sim from the ground up? There are mods out there that allow you to run your own charity! Just imagine, your Sim, the local town philanthropist, dispensing simoleans to the needy from their very own storefront. Now that's a power trip we can all get behind.
So there you have it! With a few clicks and maybe a touch of glad-handing, your Sim can become the hero their neighborhood (and possibly the entire alien race) never knew they needed. Now go forth and spread the simolean love!