Understanding fire safety in The Sims 4 is crucial for ensuring your Sims’ well-being. Let’s explore various methods and strategies available within the game to tackle and prevent fires effectively.
Methods to Extinguish Fires in Sims 4
Using a Fire Extinguisher
All adult Sims are equipped with fire extinguishers in their inventory. When faced with a blaze, players should act swiftly. To utilize the fire extinguisher:
- Direct your adult Sim to the affected area.
- Click on the burning tile or object.
- From the available options, select ‘Extinguish Fire.’
It’s worth noting that the fire extinguisher’s success isn’t guaranteed in Sims 4. At times, if the flames have grown too aggressive or if your Sim is overwhelmed with panic, they might struggle to put out the fire.
Ceiling Sprinklers
For those who’d like to take a proactive approach to fire safety, the ceiling sprinkler is a sound investment. Here’s how to make use of this tool:
- Head over to Build Mode.
- Look for the ceiling sprinkler, available for a purchase of §750.
- Once installed, these sprinklers will spring into action the moment a fire erupts in the room.
They can be the difference between minor damage and a full-blown inferno.
Alternative Methods
Unfortunately, fires can sometimes escalate beyond control. In these situations:
- If you see a Sim enveloped in flames, quickly direct them to the nearest shower. The water will douse the flames and potentially save their life.
- For players who have expanded their Sims universe with “The Sims 4: Get to Work” expansion pack, there’s an additional lifesaver. In the science laboratory, players can craft the Sim Ray. This device, when used, has the power to instantly eliminate fires.
Prevention Tools and Tips
Smoke Detectors
It’s always better to be safe than sorry. While smoke detectors won’t stop a fire in Sims 4, they play a crucial role in alerting professional help:
- Within Build Mode, navigate and purchase the “Alertz Smoke Alarm” for a mere §75.
- Once installed, this device will automatically notify firefighters in the event of a blaze. Remember, the quicker the response, the lesser the damage.
Starting Fires
While it might sound counterproductive, understanding how fires can start can prevent many mishaps. One common oversight many players make is placing flammable items too close to potential fire sources.
Cheat Codes for Fire Control in Sims 4
Before diving into fire-specific cheat codes, players need to ensure they’ve activated the primary cheat function. To do so:
- PC users: Press ctrl + shift + c.
- Mac users: Command + shift + c is your go-to combination.
- Console gamers: Simultaneously press all four triggers.
A cheat dialogue box will appear. Here, input “testingcheats true” and press enter. This action will grant access to an array of cheats. To exit, use the same keyboard or controller combinations.
Even though there isn’t a magic cheat to snap away existing fires, players have the power to dictate if fires can happen:
- Access the cheat menu as instructed above.
- To ensure your gameplay remains fire-free, type “fire.toggle” followed by “false.”
- If, for some reason, you wish to reintroduce the possibility of fires, type “fire.toggle” and then “true.”