Negative moodlets pull overall mood down, so side-step the ones that can be avoided. Those that cannot be avoided can sometimes be alleviated, though, through socials or activities. Cure the Sore moodlet, for example, with a nice massage.
negative moodlets
| Moodlet |
Effect |
Duration in Hours |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
On Fire |
-200 |
1 |
Contrary to popular belief, being on fire is not healthy and can lead to symptoms including panic, burns, and death. Best find some water quickly! |
|
Starving |
-80 |
0 |
Allowing Sims to starve is quite cruel! Get Sim some food immediately to avoid an unnecessary death. |
|
Heart Wrenching Scene |
-60 |
Lasts until leaving |
Witnessing a break up is truly heartwrenching. Hopefully the two Sims can reconcile and find new love elsewhere... |
|
Betrayed |
-50 |
24 |
Being cheated on is tough to move past. Talking it out with the other Sim would speed the healing process. |
|
Mourning |
-50 |
48 |
The death of a loved one affects those closest to them. Sims can mourn at a tombstone or move it to a graveyard to feel more at peace. |
|
Heart Broken |
-50 |
48 |
A broken heart is an affliction only time and tears can heal. |
|
Vile Surroundings |
-40 |
Lasts until leaving or cleaning |
This room is so fetid and foul. Sims were not meant to endure such a lax household cleaning philosophy! |
|
Exhausted |
-50 |
0 |
At this level of sleep deprivation, even the floor looks like a good bed to this Sim. |
|
Failing |
-40 |
18 |
Having to stare at a failing grade on a report card just stings. Homework completion and a good mood will improve low marks. |
|
Desolate |
-50 |
0 |
When Sims get really, really lonely, they need to talk to somebody. Anybody. |
|
Singed |
-40 |
0 |
Fire burns quickly, but it will burn a Singed Sim even faster, so avoid hot situations. |
|
Singed Electricity |
-40 |
0 |
Sims find it unenjoyable to be electrocuted, especially because it may stop their heart. Until this wears off, Sims should steer clear of further potentially electrifying activities. |
|
Horrified |
-35 |
8 |
Terrible things have been seen underneath the mausoleum. Explorers beware. |
|
Stressed Out |
-40 |
Variable |
Sim is in desperate need of some entertainment. The daily grind has ground the enjoyment of life to a halt! |
|
Really Has To Pee |
-30 |
0 |
The bladder situation has only gone from bad to worse; find a bathroom soon! |
|
Missed the Wedding |
-30 |
24 |
It's a bad, bad, bad idea to miss the wedding. It takes two to tango and your Sim missed the dance. |
|
Rejected Proposal |
-30 |
6 |
It hurts to propose and be rejected. The good news is that Sims can try again as many times as they like. Of course, each rejection will hurt just as much. |
|
Fired |
-30 |
Variable |
Ouch! Getting thrown out of the workplace never feels good. Time to find a new job... |
|
Missing Work |
-30 |
0 |
Workaholics don't get stressed from working, but from not working. |
|
Lost a Friend |
-25 |
Variable |
The loss of a friend hurts, but can be easily rectified by giving them a call and rekindling the friendship. |
|
Scared |
-25 |
3 |
Scaredy-cats are scared of pretty much everything, but they really show it when their life flashes before their eyes. |
|
Virtually Terrified! |
-25 |
3 |
Yikes! That snaggle toothed monster looked far more realistic than expected. Who knew monster breath would be so...fragrant...in virtual reality. |
|
Too Many People |
-15 |
0 |
Certain Sims may not feel too comfortable around large groups. |
|
Nauseous |
-25 |
2 |
Sim isn't feeling so hot. You may want to keep her around a bathroom. |
|
Filthy Surroundings |
-30 |
Lasts until leaving or cleaning |
The grime and muck is really starting to pile high. It won't be long before it starts paying rent. |
|
Plagued by Nature |
-20 |
0 |
It's often best for Sims who Hate the Outdoors to spend as little time out there as possible. |
|
Stir Crazy |
-15 |
Lasts until leaving house |
Sims should leave the house frequently for sanity's sake. Shake well with a community marinade for best results. |
|
Tired |
-40 |
0 |
When Sims get too tired, their mood begins to go south. |
|
Very Hungry |
-40 |
0 |
Gnawing hunger is not a good feeling for Sims. Feed regularly to avoid. |
|
Hydrophobic |
-20 |
Lasts until away from water |
There's just too much water for Sim to enjoy this moment. |
|
Drowning |
-40 |
Lasts until taken out of water |
Sims breathe air. Anything else gets a little...suffocating. |
|
Stuff Taken |
-15 |
24 |
Sims really like their stuff, and when someone grabs it, they take it quite personally. |
|
Rejected By Ex |
-20 |
6 |
Sims don't like getting rejected, especially by someone who used to like them. Sims will have less luck socializing while they stew over a rejection. |
|
Witnessed Betrayal |
-20 |
6 |
Witnessing the romantic betrayal of a loved one is quite devastating. |
|
Detention |
-20 |
4 |
Aww shucks! Nobody likes spending time in detention! |
|
Embarrassed |
-20 |
3 |
Situations like this should be avoided at all costs...they're hard to live down. |
|
Aching Back |
-20 |
4 |
An aching back is quite the nagging problem. A massage would surely help. |
|
Buzz Crashed |
-10 |
3 |
Caffeine buzzes wear off eventually, leaving a sad Sim. Walk it off or have another cup! |
|
Disgusted |
-5 |
Lasts until leaving or cleaning |
Revolting sights and smells will have this effect on Sims, so it's best to move them away. |
|
Afraid of the Dark |
-15 |
0 |
Heading inside or finding a bit of sunlight will take care of this cowardly affliction. |
|
Disappointed |
-15 |
24 |
Some Sims just hate it when they blow a chance to impress others. |
|
Caught After Curfew |
-15 |
3 |
It's so unfair! Why don't parents understand? |
|
Offended |
-15 |
3 |
Offense, when given, will require a healthy dose of time to forgive and forget. Or the dreaded apology. |
|
Humiliated |
-15 |
3 |
Humiliation tends to rear its ugly head just behind the heap of insulting comments. |
|
Threw a Lame Party |
-15 |
8 |
Some Sims throw awesome parties. Others throw parties that compare roughly with a stomach virus. |
|
Crying Baby |
-15 |
Lasts until leaving or baby stops crying |
If the baby can't be quieted, it's best to get as far away as possible. |
|
Feeling Anxious |
-15 |
Variable |
Neurosis overtakes some Sims with a feeling of anxiety that can only be solved by confronting the problem head on. |
|
Anxious to Advance |
-15 |
0 |
It's been a long time since a promotion has been earned or a skill has been improved... too long! |
|
Overworked |
-15 |
12 |
All work and no play makes it so that Sim needs to lay off putting in all that extra effort. |
|
Upset |
-15 |
3 |
It's hard to endure the rough patches with those you care about. |
|
Itchy |
-15 |
4 |
There's just no way to scratch the cursed itch! |
|
Bad Night's Sleep |
-15 |
6 |
Sleeping on a cheap bed would make any Sim grumpy. |
|
Dirty Surroundings |
-15 |
Lasts until leaving or cleaning |
Garbage, filth, and grime do not improve one's surroundings. |
|
Enemy! |
-10 |
Lasts until Sim leaves |
The presence of garbage would be preferred to that of a hated enemy! |
|
Unfinished Room |
-10 |
Lasts until room finished |
This room needs proper flooring and wall covering of some sort to be considered complete. |
|
It's Dark |
-10 |
Lasts until room brightens |
A little light would certainly improve things. Perhaps some windows to let natural light in, as well? |
|
Strained |
-15 |
Variable |
Sim could stand a few hours of fun to iron out the stress. |
|
Sore |
-10 |
6 |
Sims may occasionally feel a little pain, but the results are usually worth it. Sometimes a massage can help... |
|
Technophobia |
-10 |
3 |
Some Sims really can't stand watching TV no matter what the channel. |
|
Can't Stand Art |
-10 |
3 |
One Sim's art is another Sim's garbage. Some Sims just don't appreciate the finer things in life. |
|
Rude Awakening |
-10 |
1 |
Loud noises and ruckuses will disturb sleeping Sims. Keep those stereos off and the conversations somewhere else, and don't light the bedroom on fire. |
|
Dislikes Children |
-10 |
Last until Sim or child leaves |
Some Sims just don't find children to be adorable bundles of joy. |
|
Rude Guest |
-10 |
4 |
Sims don't like it when other Sims are rude, especially houseguests! |
|
Rejected First Kiss |
-10 |
6 |
It's sad when a Sim gets rejected for a first kiss. Very sad. A rejected sim needs time to cool off before their social skills will be back on track. |
|
Bad Reception |
-10 |
Variable |
Cheap television sets don't always provide the most pristine picture. |
|
Tired From Moving |
-10 |
6 |
It's been a long day, but it's good to be home and settled in. |
|
Creeped Out |
-10 |
Variable |
Ewww! Someone sure is acting creepy! |
|
Cold Shower |
-10 |
3 |
Freezing jets of water will dull any mood. Perhaps it's time to upgrade the shower... |
|
Moodlet |
Effect |
Duration in Hours |
Description |
|
Tastes Like Fridge |
-10 |
Variable |
Every bite shouldn't contain flavors from everything else in the fridge. Quality fridges never have this problem! |
|
Uneven Cooking |
-10 |
Variable |
At least the left-most portion was cooked correctly...right? Maybe a nicer stove would burn better. |
|
Lonely |
-15 |
Lasts until Sim finds company |
Communication is a must for Sims. A quick chat will fix things right away. |
|
Smelly |
-10 |
Lasts until shower |
Sims don't like to stink. More importantly, Sims don't like other Sims that stink. |
|
Grungy |
-5 |
Lasts until shower |
Yuck! That layer of grime growing might mean it's time for a bath or shower. |
|
Wasted Food |
-5 |
Variable |
Don't throw away good food! There are starving children in Strangetown! |
|
Creepy Graveyard |
-5 |
Variable |
Graveyards are terrifying places filled with dead bodies, the ghosts of the bodies, and fear. |
|
Boring Conversation |
-5 |
3 |
Yawn! Will they ever stop talking? |
|
Feeling Unlucky |
-5 |
23 |
Today is NOT Sim's lucky day. Nothing good can come of this. |