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What does the Independent trait do in The Sims 4?

Independent trait

Independent is a personality trait from the base game, for Toddler Sims. It changes 4 standard moodlets: Needs Amusement becomes Needs Amusement (Angry +1). Its strongest own moodlet is On My Own (Happy +1). Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Toddler_Independent.

The Independent trait is a base game personality trait for human Toddlers in The Sims 4. You can pick it in Create a Sim or add it with a cheat in Live mode.

This trait changes several standard Sad moodlets into Angry moodlets and adds 1 unique Happy moodlet. It has 0 special interactions and does not apply any hidden multipliers.

  • PersonalityBase game
  • ToddlerAges
  • 4Standard moodlets it changes
  • 1Moodlets of its own

Moodlets the Independent trait changes

When a Sim with this trait would get the moodlet on the left, it gets the one on the right instead.
Usual moodletWith IndependentLasts
Needs Amusement (Sad +1)Needs Amusement (Angry +1)No timer
Desperate for Fun (Sad +3)Desperate for Fun (Angry +3)No timer
Where is Everyone? (Sad +1)Where is Everyone? (Angry +1)No timer
All Alone? (Sad +3)Where is Everyone?! (Angry +3)No timer

Independent moodlets

Weight is how hard a moodlet pulls toward its emotion. Times are in Sim minutes and hours.
MoodletEmotionWeightLasts
On My OwnHappy1No timer

See every moodlet with its weight and length in the Sims 4 moodlets list.

Independent 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_Toddler_Independent
  • traits.remove_trait trait_Toddler_Independent

Moodlet replacements and effects in play

An Independent Toddler gets Angry instead of Sad from several moodlets. The Needs Amusement and Where is Everyone? moodlets give an Angry weight of 1 instead of Sad. Desperate for Fun gives an Angry weight of 3 instead of Sad, while All Alone? becomes an Angry moodlet with a weight of 3.

This trait also gives 1 unique moodlet called On My Own. This moodlet adds a Happy weight of 1 and has no timer, so it lasts while its cause lasts.

The Independent trait has no hidden multipliers or career pay bonuses. In addition, 0 interactions check for this trait, and no interactions give it during play.

How to get or remove the Independent trait

Only human Sims in the Toddler age group can have the Independent trait. It suits players who prefer the On My Own Happy moodlet and want Angry moodlets to replace certain Sad ones. The trait conflicts with no other traits in the game.

You can select the Independent trait in Create a Sim when making or editing a Toddler. You can also add or remove it in Live mode using the cheat console.

Open the console with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. Type traits.equip_trait trait_Toddler_Independent to add it, or traits.remove_trait trait_Toddler_Independent to remove it. These cheats do not need testingcheats true.

Questions

What is the cheat for the Independent Toddler trait in The Sims 4?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type traits.equip_trait trait_Toddler_Independent to add the trait. To remove it, type traits.remove_trait trait_Toddler_Independent. You do not need to turn on testingcheats true for these commands.

Which pack includes the Independent trait for Toddlers?

The Independent Toddler trait comes with The Sims 4 base game. You do not need any expansion or game packs to use it.

What does the Independent trait do to Toddler moodlets?

The trait replaces the Sad moodlets Needs Amusement, Desperate for Fun, Where is Everyone?, and All Alone? with Angry versions of the same weight. It also gives the On My Own moodlet, which adds a Happy weight of 1 with no timer.

Does the Independent Toddler trait conflict with other traits?

No, the Independent trait has no conflicts in the game files. It is only available for human Sims in the Toddler age stage.

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