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What does the Neat trait do in The Sims 4?

Neat trait

Neat is a personality trait from the base game, for Child to Elder Sims. It changes 2 standard moodlets: Bad Surroundings becomes Filthy Surroundings (Uncomfortable +3). Its strongest own moodlet is Cleaning Frenzy! (Energized +3, 2.5 hours). Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Neat.

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

Neat Sims get stronger Uncomfortable moodlets instead of the usual Unpleasant Surroundings and Bad Surroundings moodlets. They also get 2 own moodlets and have 3 interactions that check for this trait.

  • PersonalityBase game
  • Child to ElderAges
  • 2Standard moodlets it changes
  • 2Moodlets of its own
  • 2Traits it conflicts with

Moodlets the Neat 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 NeatLasts
Bad Surroundings (Uncomfortable +2)Filthy Surroundings (Uncomfortable +3)No timer
Unpleasant Surroundings (Uncomfortable +1)Filthy Surroundings (Uncomfortable +3)No timer

Neat moodlets

Weight is how hard a moodlet pulls toward its emotion. Times are in Sim minutes and hours.
MoodletEmotionWeightLasts
Cleaning Frenzy!Energized32.5 hours
Too Much DirtTense12 hours

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

What the Neat trait unlocks

3 interactions test for this trait, among them: Argue about Cleanliness, Comb Beach for Seashells, Comb Beach for Trash.

Traits that conflict with Neat

A Sim can't have Neat together with these traits:

Neat 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_Neat
  • traits.remove_trait trait_Neat

What the Neat trait changes in play

Neat Sims get a stronger Uncomfortable moodlet when they would normally get Unpleasant Surroundings or Bad Surroundings. Instead of those weight 1 or weight 2 moodlets, they get Filthy Surroundings with a weight of 3. This replacement moodlet has no timer and lasts while its cause lasts.

This trait gives Sims 2 unique moodlets during play. The Cleaning Frenzy moodlet adds an Energized weight of 3 for 2.5 hours, or 150 Sim minutes. The Too Much Dirt moodlet adds a Tense weight of 1 for 2 hours, or 120 Sim minutes.

The trait does not add hidden multipliers or career pay bonuses. In addition, 3 interactions check for the Neat trait. These interactions are Argue about Cleanliness, Comb Beach for Seashells, and Comb Beach for Trash.

Requirements, conflicts, and cheats for Neat

You can give the Neat trait to human Sims in the Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder ages. It conflicts with the Slob trait and the Lazy trait.

You can select the Neat trait in Create a Sim. You can also use a cheat in Live mode without turning on testingcheats first. Open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac.

Type traits.equip_trait trait_Neat to add the trait to your Sim. Type traits.remove_trait trait_Neat to remove it.

Questions

What Is the Cheat for the Neat Trait in The Sims 4?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type traits.equip_trait trait_Neat to add the trait. To remove it, type traits.remove_trait trait_Neat. You do not need to enable testingcheats first.

What Traits Conflict With the Neat Trait?

The Neat trait conflicts with the Slob trait and the Lazy trait.

Which Ages Can Have the Neat Trait?

Human Sims can have the Neat trait in the Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder ages. It is a base game personality trait.

How Does the Neat Trait Replace Surroundings Moodlets?

It replaces both Unpleasant Surroundings and Bad Surroundings with the Filthy Surroundings moodlet. This replacement increases the Uncomfortable emotion weight from 1 or 2 up to 3. The moodlet has no timer and lasts while its cause lasts.

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