What does the Foodie trait do in The Sims 4?
Foodie trait
Foodie is a personality trait from the base game, for Teen to Elder Sims. It changes 16 standard moodlets: Tastes a Bit Off becomes Terrible Drink (Uncomfortable +2). Its strongest own moodlet is Inspired to Cook (Inspired +2, 4 hours). Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Foodie.
The Foodie trait is a base game personality trait in The Sims 4. It is available for Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder human Sims.
This trait changes how your Sim reacts to food and drinks. It replaces standard meal moodlets with stronger versions and unlocks 5 food-related interactions.
- PersonalityBase game
- Teen to ElderAges
- 16Standard moodlets it changes
- 1Moodlets of its own
- 2Traits it conflicts with
Moodlets the Foodie trait changes
| Usual moodlet | With Foodie | Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Tastes a Bit Off (Uncomfortable +1) | Terrible Drink (Uncomfortable +2) | 4 hours |
| Smooth Sipping (Happy +1) | Disappointing Drink (Uncomfortable +1) | 3 hours |
| Easy Sipping (Happy +1) | Good Libations (Happy +2) | 4 hours |
| Tasty Beverage (Happy +2) | Ambrosial Beverage (Happy +3) | 4 hours |
| Bad Aftertaste (Uncomfortable +1) | Terrible Food (Uncomfortable +2) | 3 hours |
| Edible (Happy +1) | Bland Food (Uncomfortable +1) | 3 hours |
| Pretty Tasty (Happy +1) | None: the trait blocks it | |
| Fantastic Food (Happy +2) | Scrumptious! (Happy +3) | 5 hours |
| Epic Meal (Happy +3) | Delectable Dish (Happy +4) | 6 hours |
| Mind-Expanding Meal (Happy +3) | Divine Dish (Happy +4) | 6 hours |
| Interesting Taste (Happy +1) | Intriguing Flavors (Happy +1) | 3 hours |
| Confusing Aftertaste (Uncomfortable +1) | Discordant Flavors (Uncomfortable +1) | 2 hours |
| Superb Grub (Happy +1) | Harmonious Flavors (Happy +2) | 4 hours |
| Amazing Flavors (Happy +2) | Superior Cuisine (Happy +3) | 5 hours |
| Incredible Ingredients (Happy +3) | Exceptional Ingredients (Happy +4) | 6 hours |
| Bad Ingredients (Uncomfortable +1) | Terrible Ingredients (Uncomfortable +2) | 3 hours |
Foodie moodlets
| Moodlet | Emotion | Weight | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspired to Cook | Inspired | 2 | 4 hours |
See every moodlet with its weight and length in the Sims 4 moodlets list.
What the Foodie trait unlocks
5 interactions test for this trait, among them: Argue about Food, Discuss Favorite Recipes, Discuss Fine Cuisine, Look for New Recipe Ideas, Watch Cooking Shows for Ideas.
Traits that conflict with Foodie
A Sim can't have Foodie together with these traits:
Foodie cheat
Open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C and type the line. It works without testingcheats. It gives the trait to the Sim you control (how traits.equip_trait works).
traits.equip_trait trait_Foodietraits.remove_trait trait_Foodie
How the Foodie trait changes moodlets and interactions
Foodie Sims judge meals and drinks more strictly than other Sims. When a normal meal gives a Happy moodlet like Edible, a Foodie gets an Uncomfortable Bland Food moodlet for 3 hours. The trait also blocks the Pretty Tasty moodlet completely.
High-quality food and drinks reward your Sim with stronger Happy moodlets. For example, an Epic Meal gives a Delectable Dish moodlet with a weight of 4 instead of 3 for 6 hours. Bad meals and bad ingredients increase the Uncomfortable weight from 1 to 2 and last for 3 hours.
This trait also adds the Inspired to Cook moodlet, which gives an Inspired weight of 2 for 4 hours. Your Sim can use 5 interactions that check for this trait, such as Watch Cooking Shows for Ideas and Look for New Recipe Ideas. In social situations, they can Discuss Fine Cuisine, Discuss Favorite Recipes, or Argue about Food.
Trait conflicts, age limits, and cheat codes
You can give the Foodie trait to human Sims who are Teens, Young Adults, Adults, or Elders. The game blocks you from pairing it with the Glutton trait or the Freegan trait. This trait does not have hidden skill multipliers or career pay bonuses.
You can pick the trait in Create a Sim or add it in Live mode with the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac to open the box. Type traits.equip_trait trait_Foodie to add it, or traits.remove_trait trait_Foodie to remove it, without needing testingcheats true.
Questions
How do you cheat the Foodie trait in The Sims 4?
Open the cheat console in Live mode and enter traits.equip_trait trait_Foodie. To remove the trait, enter traits.remove_trait trait_Foodie. You do not need to turn on testingcheats true for these commands.
What traits conflict with the Foodie trait?
The Foodie trait conflicts with the Glutton trait and the Freegan trait. A Sim cannot have Foodie at the same time as either of those traits.
Why does my Foodie Sim get uncomfortable from normal food?
The Foodie trait replaces low-tier Happy food and drink moodlets with Uncomfortable ones. Instead of getting the Happy Edible or Smooth Sipping moodlets, a Foodie Sim gets Bland Food or Disappointing Drink for 3 hours.
Does the Foodie trait come with the base game?
Yes, the Foodie personality trait is part of The Sims 4 base game. You do not need any expansion packs to use it.
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