So Your Sim's Social Life is a Fizzle? How to Hack Friendship (The Lazy Sim's Guide)
Let's face it, building friendships in the Sims can be a slog. You gotta schmooze, tell bad jokes, endure endless cups of lukewarm instant coffee (seriously, who even drinks that?). By the time your Sim reaches "acquaintance" level, they've aged a decade and their bladder is about to explode. Fear not, fellow Simmers! There's a way to skip the social awkwardness and become BFFs with the speed of a maxed-out athletic Sim. Buckle up, because we're diving into the wonderful world of CHEATS!
WARNING: Cheats are like sprinkles on your Sim-cake - a little can be delightful, but too much might ruin the flavor. Use them responsibly, and maybe bake an actual cake for your Sims while you're at it. They deserve a treat after all that social engineering.
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How To Get A Sims Friendship Up Cheat |
Step 1: Activating the Cheat Code Machine (It's not a DeLorean)
First things first, we gotta unlock the cheat potential. Open that cheat box with a flourish (press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, Command + Shift + C on Mac, or hold all four shoulder buttons on console). Type in the magic words: testingcheats true. Hit enter, and POOF! You're officially a cheat master (don't tell Grim Reaper, he might get jealous).
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Step 2: Operation BFF - How to Make Your Sim the Neighbourhood Superstar
Now, here's where things get juicy. We have a few options, depending on your Sim's level of social desperation.
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The Subtle Seduction (modifyrelationship [Sim Name 1] [Sim Name 2] [Number between -100 & 100]) : This bad boy lets you directly modify the friendship level between two Sims. Want to go from strangers to soulmates instantly? Slap in a big, bold 100! But be careful, going from zero to hero might raise some eyebrows (and existential questions) in the neighborhood.
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The Friend Factory (relationships.create_friends_for_sim) : Feeling lonely? With this beauty, you can spawn a brand new Sim who already worships the ground your Sim walks on! Instant friend group, anyone? Just remember, quality over quantity, folks.
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The Neighborhood Watch Whisperer (relationship.introduce_sim_to_all_others) : This one's for the Sims who crave mass adulation. Poof! Suddenly, your Sim knows everyone in the neighbourhood like long-lost relatives. Just picture the awkward conversations at mailboxes: "Hey uh...nice weather we're having...never actually met you before..."
Remember: Great power comes with great responsibility. Using cheats can be fun, but there's something to be said about the satisfaction of a genuine Sim friendship. So maybe use these tricks as a springboard, not a crutch. Besides, wouldn't it be hilarious to have your Sim best friends with Grim Reaper? Now that's a story for the history books (or the Grim Reaper's creepy skull collection).
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