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Frequently Asked Questions
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Beginners – Lost? – House Building – Careers – Hobbies – Neighbours – Main Quests – Discovery Quests
Help, I’m a beginner! What do I need to know?
These posts and FAQs may help you get started:
What is the maximum amount of sims you can have in one house?
4 is the maximum for living in a house at one time but you can invite other sims over and have 10 in a house or public place at once
How Many Sims Can I Have In My Town?
How do I get a sim to sleep through an alarm?
Click on bed, choose the option
How do I call a sim?
Using a phone
How do I invite a sim over?
Make sure they aren’t busy, go to the house you want them and click the whistle next to their picture
How do I use a computer?
Click on a computer in the game and choose the option you need.
I can’t add a new sim, why?
You may have reached the sim limit, you need to wait until you level up to unlock a new sim but you don’t always unlock a new sim each level.
Why can’t I add another baby?
A couple can only have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time
A material just appeared above my sims head! What is this for?
These materials, for example granite as shown in the image below are used to upgrade the monuments on the island that you unlock during the Raiders of the Lost Artifacts Quest:
Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it
Do I need a birthday cake to age a sim?
Yes you need a birthday cake to age your sim to each life stage until you complete the Life Dreams and Legacies quest where your sims age automatically
If I bake a cake early will it be there when I need it?
Yes, it will be stored until you are ready to age your sim
Can I change my sims name/ gender etc?
How do I get two sims married?
Can I make my sims friends after they become nemesis?
Yes, just be nice until they become friends again
How do I save my game?
If you log into Game Center or Facebook in the game you can save it to one or both of those to save your game to the cloud. The game will save automatically each time you collect your daily reward but you can save it manually from the settings
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I can’t find a building, where will it be?
This page contains links to my maps of each area so you can easily find the place you need
House Building
How do I delete or resize a room?
When does the two story mansion unlock?
Once you complete the Multi Story Renovations Quest you will unlock this and be able to build multi story houses
When can I add swimming pools?
Once you have completed the It’s All Going Swimmingly Quest
My sim won’t do a pool action, what’s wrong?
They need to clean the pool first and then they should do the action.
When can I add patios?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Peaceful Patios Quest
When can I add balconies?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Lovey Dovey Balconies Quest
When can I add basements?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: Basement of Kings Quest
When can I add indoor balconies?
Once you have completed the DIY Homes: All Mezzed Up Quest
How do I submit my house to The Sims Freeplay team?
Help! I put my preteen bed in my inventory but cannot find it! Why?
If you haven’t completed the preparing for preteens quest yet you will not be able to see the preteen tab where the bed will be, once you complete the quest the bed should reappear
I have no house design ideas, help!
Visit My House Designs page for blueprints and images of houses I have created and you can recreate on your own game
How much do houses, businesses or workplaces cost to build?
The price varies depending on how many other houses, business or workplaces you have already built, each time you build another one the price will increase but it will only increase for similar buildings, for example, if you build a house the price will only increase for the next house you build, it will not increase for businesses or workplaces too
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Careers
How do I get a sim a job and send them to work?
How much do workplaces cost to build?
The price varies depending on how many other workplaces you have already built, each time you build another one the price will increase but it will only increase for similar buildings, for example, if you build a workplace the price will only increase for the next workplace you build, it will not increase for businesses or houses too
What is the difference between a career and a profession?
With professions you can go to work with your sims and help them out during their shift, with careers they will just go to work for a set amount of time and return when they have finished
I find professions confusing, can you explain more about them?
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Hobbies
I find hobbies confusing, can you explain more about them?
How do I restart a hobby collection?
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Neighbours
How do I earn social points?
Complete social tasks in a neighbours town to earn social points
What social tasks are there to complete?
Help! My neighbours can’t see an item in my town, why is that?
They can’t see it because they aren’t seeing the most up to date version of your game, you need to connect to the cloud for them to see this version of your game
I can only visit Another Simtown, what items are available there?
If I skip a social task with LP will I still get the reward?
Yes you will
What items are needed to create a great social house?
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Main Quests
I have missed a main quest! Why can’t I start it yet?
You cannot miss main quests they have to be completed in order. You need to complete all previous quests (the order can be found here)
Can I complete a main quest even though I am passed the level it unlocks at?
Yes, it will start automatically once previous quests have been completed
What happens if I don’t complete in the time limit, can I still finish a main quest?
Yes you have to finish it before you can move onto the next quest
I didn’t complete in the time limit, can I restart the quest?
No, you cannot redo quests
Can I still get the prize if I don’t complete in the time limit?
No, the only way to get the limited time prizes is by completing the quest in the time limit
I don’t like a quest I am on! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete the quest before you can move onto the next one
Why are there two versions of some quests?
Some quests have two versions, as when the makers have updated the times for quests they haven’t updated them on all devices so some players still get the old times
What do you mean when you say a goal can be started early?
Any goal that you can normally do can be started early because you will have access to it and any goal that you can’t normally do you will have to wait until you get the goal to be able to complete it
The tip with this method is to put the sim doing that action early in a different house that you cannot go to until you get that goal or it will not work
Some times are slightly different on my game, why is this?
Times may vary depending on the star rating of the item you are using, as the higher star rating an item has the quicker you will complete a goal
Some times are really off/ different goals show for me, why is this?
This will be because the quest has been updated recently, I try my best to keep these posts up to date but it is difficult as I cannot redo every quest each time the game is updated. If you notice any changes please let me know so I can update the post
Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it
Bread Winner Quest
I don’t get the option to watch SimChef on TV, why?
You will not get the option until you get the goal when the quest starts
Why can’t I buy a toaster?
You need to place a toaster on a counter or table, it won’t let you buy it if you try to put it on the floor
I can’t make cheese on toast, why?
You need to have a stove and a toaster in your house to be able to make cheese on toast
How do I invite a sim over?
Click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker, this post explains more about the simtracker
I can’t cook burgers why?
You need one sim to cook until they reach level 2 in cooking to unlock the burgers, if you use the same sim to cook for each cooking goal in this quest they will reach level 2 by the time you need to cook the burgers
Where can I find the chopping boards?
You need to complete the cooking hobby for the first time to unlock the chopping boards, they can then be found in the kitchen section of buy mode
Love is in the Air Quest
How do I get two sims in a house?
Click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
Why can’t my sim kiss another sim on the cheek?
You have probably been romantic too many times, you need to be dating to get this interaction, if they are already partners you won’t be able to do this task. To get around this you need a sim to be romantic to a different sim until they are dating so you can complete this goal
How do I send a sim home?
Click on the house with the arrow in it button next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
I can’t be romantic, why?
You cannot be romantic until you get the goal in this quest to be romantic
Two and a Half Sims Quest
I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor
My sims won’t read the magazine, help!
Do blue footprints appear? Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it
I can’t afford the childrens store, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the childrens store early?
No, you cannot build the childrens store until you get the goal in this quest
Why can’t I add a baby?
A crib needs to be placed in the house of a married couple, only married couples can have babies
How many babies can a couple have?
They can have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time
How do babies go to the toilet?
They will go in their diaper when they are ready, then you can change their diaper to increase their hygiene
Ocean View Estate Quest
I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor
I have played the sims on a computer but it doesn’t complete the goal, why?
Are you sure you are playing the sims, not sim city?
How do I send my sim to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker, this post explains more about the simtracker
I can’t afford the real estate agency, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the real estate agency early?
No, you cannot build the real estate agency until you get the goal in this quest
How do I give my sim a job?
Give this post a read
Mysterious Island Quest
How do I download bridge schematics on a computer?
Buy a computer in the game and select the option
I can’t afford the mysterious bridge, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the bridge early?
No, you cannot build the bridge until you get the goal in this quest
Why haven’t you posted about monuments yet?
I am still in the process of building all the monuments on the island but as soon as I have I will create a post- I haven’t forgotten, it just takes a while to get the rare items!
My game is stuck on level 10, why is this?
Once you reach level 10 your game needs to download additional content, this link explains what it is but it doesn’t say how to do it, I’m guessing your game should do it automatically. If you still can’t progress you may need to contact the makers to see if they can fix this for you.
Raiders of the Lost Artifacts Quest
How do I visit the island?
Click on the mysterious island bridge, this will take you to the island
I cannot find the third artifact, where do you find them?
You get them by random, by baking, gardening and using objects, I cannot tell you where to find them as any action can give you one. Try planting peppers or any other action that takes seconds to try and get it quickly
How long does it take to upgrade the riches of terra?
Go to the island and click on it and select upgrade and it will complete straightaway
Why haven’t you posted about monuments yet?
I am still in the process of building all the monuments on the island but as soon as I have I will create a post- I haven’t forgotten, it just takes a while to get the rare items!
My game is stuck on level 10, why is this?
Once you reach level 10 your game needs to download additional content, this link explains what it is but it doesn’t say how to do it, I’m guessing your game should do it automatically. If you still can’t progress you may need to contact the makers to see if they can fix this for you
Need for Steed Quest
Where can I find a telescope?
You need to buy one from the promotions r us store
I don’t have the promotions r us store yet, can I get the telescope without it?
No, unfortunately you will have to build the store to progress in this quest
How do I place the telescope in my house once I have brought it from the promotions r us store?
You can find it in your inventory under career and hobby items
I can’t afford the stables, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the stables early?
No, you cannot build the stables until you get the goal in this quest
No exclamation marks appear above items to clean up, what should I do?
Just click on items when a sim is there and it will come up with options on the things that need clearing
Can I have more than 4 sims cleaning the mess up at the stables?
Yes, you can have up to 10 sims at a place so 8 sims can clear the 8 items at the same time
How do I practice brushing another sim?
Select the interaction between two sims
My game says there is something under construction when I try to repair a stable, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to repair the stable (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)
Quest for Toddlers
I have missed this quest! Why can’t I start it yet?
You cannot miss main quests they have to be completed in order. You need to complete all previous quests (list can be found here)and reach level 12 before you can start this quest
Can I complete this quest even though I am passed level 12?
Yes, you just need to complete all previous quests then this quest will start automatically
I have watched a documentary but it hasn’t completed the goal, why?
You will not be able to complete this goal until you get the goal when the quest starts
It’s All Going Swimmingly Quest
I can’t afford the swim center, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the swim center early?
No, you cannot build the swim center until you get the goal in this quest
How do I send my sim to the swim center?
Go to the swim center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
How long does supervise in a lifeguard chair take to complete?
It will complete straightaway
Can you still get swimsuits if you don’t complete in time? If you can, where can you find them?
Yes you can, build the costume and swim store then you will find them in your wardrobe
Hidden Unicorn Quest
Which is the unicorn jumping gate?
This is the arena at the stables that is not next to the other two gates
How do I bake rocky road?
Click on a stove and select baking and find rocky road
Does it matter if the rocky road burns?
No it will still complete the goal
My game says there is something under construction when I try to repair the gate, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to repair the gate (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)
Can I fix the showjumping gate early?
No, you cannot fix the showjumping gate until you get the goal in this quest
In Da Clubhouse Quest
Why won’t the goal take a catnap complete?
Try using the toddler bed that can be brought from the toddler section
How do I send my toddler to the swim center?
Go to the swim center and click on the whistle next to a toddler who isn’t busy on the simtracker
What is the magic castle?
The playhouse that is to the left at the swim center
How do I feed my toddler a snack?
You need an adult sim to select the interaction on a toddler
Does the cat stay at the swim center once the quest is complete?
No, it will disappear
Where are the dancing trees?
At the swim center
Does the adult need to clean up all the pee puddles?
No, just one
Preparing for Preteens Quest
I can’t afford simtown elementary, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the elementary school early?
No, you cannot build the elementary school until you get the goal in this quest
I already have one of the items it wants me to buy in this quest, will I have to buy them again?
Yes you will do, but don’t buy them before you get the goal
Where can I find the preteen bookshelf?
In the preteen section of the furniture store
How do I make cheese on toast?
Select cooking on a stove, make sure you have a toaster at that house to use or you will not be able to make cheese on toast
I have played the sims on a computer but it doesn’t complete the goal, why?
Are you sure you are playing the sims, not sim city?
Sous Judgemental Quest
I can’t afford the restaurant, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the restaurant early?
No, you cannot build the restaurant until you get the goal in this quest
How do I taste the Grouchs special dish?
Click on the Grouch and select the option
How do I cook a dish for Wumples?
Click on a stove and select cooking, pick the dish (cheese on toast is the quickest but you will need a toaster) wait for it to be cooked and then click on the bubble that appears above your sims head when the dish is ready
How do I serve the food?
Click on the plates and select the option
I cannot find Wumples/Santa/Grouch! What should I do?
Firstly restart your device then try looking around all your houses in simtown for them, they have got to be somewhere!
Pizza is locked, how do I cook it?
Your sim needs to be level 2 at cooking and have a microwave at that house
I cannot make the quiche, it is greyed out, why?
Your sim needs to be level 4 at cooking and have a 2 star fridge and stove
How do I give the mud pie to the Grouch? It disappeared!
You don’t see the mud pie, just click on the Grouch and select the option to give mudpie
My game says there is something under construction when I try to open the front door, what do I do?
Firstly you need to read the pop up as it tells you exactly what is under construction, once you have go there and click on it to finish building, then you will be able to open the front door to the restaurant (it will be something you have built previously but probably just haven’t clicked to finish building yet!)
An Alien Concept: Weather Machines Quest
How do I send my sim to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
How do I become friends with the alien?
Be nice to Osiris until your sim becomes friends with him, do this again to become best friends when you get that goal
I have spent S16,000 on items but the goal will not complete, why?
Make sure you are just buying items from the electronics section of buy mode
How do I negotiate with a sim eating plant?
You need to grow lettuce until it turns into a sim eating plant then when it has you will be able to negotiate with it
How do I get my sims to woohoo?
You need two sims who are partners to be able to get this interaction
I already have a world globe, do I have to buy another one?
Yes you do or you cannot complete this quest
I don’t have a stereo, where can I find one?
You can buy one from the electronics section
Multi Story Renovations Quest
I can’t afford the community center, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the community center early?
No, you cannot build the community center until you get the goal in this quest
The game says I have to complete the multi story renovations quest to be able to build the community center, what is the problem?
There is no problem, you have to start the multi story quest and the first goal is to build the community center so you cannot build it until you get that first goal in the quest
How do I send my sim to the community center?
Go to the community center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
I don’t understand what you mean when you say you can do both call the home store/ hotline goals at once to save time?
This goal appears twice so it is like being able to start a goal early that you have access to (read the question below if you don’t understand this) to do this you need two sims and two different houses:
1- When you get the goal to call home store you can set sim 1 to do the task
2- In a different house which you need to stay away from until you get the second goal you can have sim 2 also do the task
3- When sim 1 is done you complete the goal the first time
4- Wait until you get the goal again to call home store and you can go to sim 2 to complete it straight away!
Does it matter if the banana bread burns? Will the goal still complete?
The goal will still complete even if it causes a fire
I crafted the 1st set of woodworking items before I got the task to, my game now won’t complete the goal, what should I do?
You will need to find the next 3 items in the second row to complete this goal
I completed the quest but I cannot place stairs, why?
Firstly make sure you have rooms upstairs and also give this post a read, it explains how to add stairs to a house
Higher Education Quest
I can’t afford the town hall, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the town hall early?
Yes you can
How do I give my sim a job?
Give this post a read
Can I use a BBQ at my house to cook pulled pork instead of the park?
Yes you can
I have completed this quest but it will not allow me to enrol my teen sim at high school, why?
You need to build the high school in sim town first
The Pirate and His Goddess Quest
How do I visit the island?
Click on the mysterious island bridge, this will take you to the island
How do I call my sims to the community center?
Go to the community center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
Do I need a teen to complete this quest?
Yes, your teen has to complete most of the goals in this quest, these goals will not work with an adult
I cannot complete the goal to call a teen to the community center, I have done this but it won’t complete, why?
Are you sure you sent a teen and not a preteen, teenager is the stage after preteen
I can’t find the piano/podium/blackboard that I need to use, where are they?
They are at the community center, look at the picture in the post to see their location
I can’t find the option for powercord presentation, why?
You need to use the blackboard at the community center
Is the pirate always a male teen?
Yes
How do I send my teen to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a teen who isn’t busy on the simtracker
What is the answer to the first riddle?
Purple
I can’t find the pirate, where is he?
At the stables
What is the answer to the second riddle?
Admin
Where is the ancient goddess I need to click on?
It is on the island, look at the picture in the post to see what it looks like
Does the pirate ever return?
He hasn’t so far but maybe he will one day!
The Road To Fame Quest
Help, all items are greyed out apart from the magazines! What should I do?
Buy the magazines again, this should allow you to access the rest of buy mode
Do I need a teen for this quest?
Yes, in this quest you complete the teen idol hobby for the first time so a teen is required to complete all the goals
Can I have more than one teen doing this at once?
No, only one teen can be the teen idol and complete this hobby at one time
I have done the task write 3 pieces of music but it will not complete, why?
You need to write 3 different pieces, you cannot just do the task 3 times
Why can’t I buy the microphone yet?
You need to find all 3 pieces of music on the keyboard, then all 3 on the bass guitar, then all 3 on the drum kit, then all 3 on the guitar and then you will be able to buy the microphone
I cannot find one of the pieces, what should I do?
Some take longer to get than others to find so just keep going, you will find them eventually!
Adulthood Quest
How do I send my sim to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
Do I need to use a teen for these tasks?
No, all can be done with an adult
How do I call a sim to the swim center?
Go to the swim center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
Do you have to clean up all the trash in the park or just one?
Just one
Seniors Quest
Do I need the snow park to complete this quest?
Yes you do, you cannot complete the goal to visit the snow park without it
You cannot do this at a neighbours town, quest goals can only be completed in your town
How do I send my sim to the swim center?
Go to the swim center and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
I don’t have the option to feed or investigate the pigeons, why?
Make sure you using an adult sim
How do I search garbage for a cupcake?
Kick over the trash can first then you will get the option
I can’t afford the bingo hall, how can I earn more simoleons?
This post may help
Can I build the bingo hall early?
No, you cannot build the bingo hall until you get the goal in this quest
How do I get 5 sims in a house?
Click on the whistle next to sims who aren’t busy on the simtracker from the house you want them at
How do I get my sims to woohoo?
You need two sims who are partners to be able to get this interaction
Bird Feeding Quest
Does a senior have to complete these goals?
No, an adult can
I can’t place the magazines in my house, why?
You need to put them on a table or counter, you cannot place them on the floor
In Stitches Quest
The life dreams and legacies is the next quest but I don’t want my sims to die, what should I do?
Stay on this quest, if you don’t complete this quest your sims will not age and die
You can stay on this quest for as long as you want
Does a senior have to complete these goals?
No, an adult can
How do I send my sim to the park?
Go to the park and click on the whistle next to a sim who isn’t busy on the simtracker
Pizza is locked, how do I cook it?
Your sim needs to be level 2 at cooking and have a microwave at that house
How do I give pizza to another sim?
Just click on a sim and select give pizza
How do I place an easel in my house once I have brought it from the promotions r us store?
You can find it in your inventory under career and hobby items
How many sims are needed to draw out a chess game?
You need two
I don’t get the option to draw out a chess game, why?
Are you using an adult sim and the chess board in the park?
Why don’t I have the option to high five another sim?
Your sims need to be friends to get this option
I don’t have a car or the car dealership built yet, can I get a car without it?
Yes you can build a house that comes with a car, these can be found in my House Guides Part One and Part Two
Life Dreams And Legacies Quest
Frequently Asked Questions about Life Dreams has its own post, click here to read it
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Discovery Quests
What are discovery quests?
The list of discovery quests can be found here (this post also tells you how you start each discovery quest)
Why can’t I do a discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another discovery quest you will not be able to do another one until that is completed
Can I do discovery quests at the same time as a main quest?
Yes you can
Do I have to do a discovery quest?
If you don’t start the quest you don’t have to do it at all but if you have already started it you need to complete it before you can move on to the next quest
I haven’t started a discovery quest yet, will it still be available when I want to do it?
Yes it will be, you can choose to start it whenever you like
What happens if I don’t complete in the time limit, can I still finish a quest?
Yes you have to finish it before you can move onto the next discovery quest
I didn’t complete in the time limit, can I restart a quest?
No, you cannot redo quests
Can I still get the prize if I don’t complete in the time limit?
No, the only way to get the limited time prizes is by completing the quest in the time limit
I don’t like the quest I am on! Can I just skip it?
No, you have to complete this quest before you can move onto the next one now that you have started it, if you don’t start it you don’t have to do it
Some times are slightly different on my game, why is this?
Times may vary depending on the star rating of the item you are using, as the higher star rating an item has the quicker you will complete a goal
Some times are really off/ different goals show for me, why is this?
This will be because the quest has been updated recently, I try my best to keep these posts up to date but it is difficult as I cannot redo every quest each time the game is updated. If you notice any changes please let me know so I can update the post
Why do blue footprints appear when I try to use an item?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it
Book of Spells Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the sorcerous supplies store to start this quest
Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
Is it possible to complete this quest in the time limit?
Yes it is
How do I unlock the door to the wand room?
Select randomly rearrange
How do I place the magic wand podium, I can’t find it!
It will be in the hobby and career items section of your inventory
Everytime my sim gazes into the crystal ball it says ‘this place is too crowded’ why?
If you already have a sim at the wizards cottage you will get this message, use the simtracker to go to the sim who is already there instead of using the crystal ball
Can I do all the distract a mummy tasks at the same time?
No you can’t, you can only do them one at a time
How do I pack up the magic wand podium?
Click on it to pack up
The magic wand podium has disappeared once I’ve picked it up! How do I complete the hobby?
You will need to buy a magic wand podium from the sorcerous supplies store to complete the hobby
I haven’t built the pet store yet, will the dragons be in there when I do?
Yes they will if you complete the quest in the time limit
What do the dragons do?
They find simoleons and LPs like dogs and cats
Is there anything in the pet section for dragons?
No, there isn’t
This quest unlocks the spell casting hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
Saved by the Spell Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Firstly you need to complete the book of spells quest then you can find the wizard in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
I can’t get two sims to sit at the dinner table, everyone sits down before them!
There is a glitch on this goal, leave the park and go back, your sims need to sit down quickly before the other characters can
Why can’t I record a video apology to the werewolf?
You need to click on him and select the option
I can’t find the wizard to high five him, where is he?
All you can do is look around simtown for him, when you find him he should go back to his cottage
This quest unlocks the potion brewing hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
Nanny Knows Best Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the nanny in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
I am doing the quest for toddlers and this one at the same time, is that going to cause a problem?
No it won’t as you don’t need to age a baby in the toddler quest
Do I need a baby for this quest?
Yes you do
I accidentally cleaned up the trash instead of cleaning the infants mess, how do I fix this?
Knock the trashcan over again and select the clean infants mess option
I can’t find any highchairs in buy mode, why?
You need to reach the goal to buy one before you unlock them
I can’t place my infant in a highchair, why?
The back of the highchair needs to be away from a wall or free from objects in the way so they can place the baby in the highchair from behind
I can’t get my baby to play with food, why?
The plumbob needs to be over that babies head and you need to click on the baby
Does the nanny stay once the quest is over?
No, she will leave
Why can’t I add a baby?
A crib needs to be placed in the house of a married couple, only married couples can have babies
How many babies can a couple have?
They can have 2 children as only 4 sims can live in a house at one time
How do babies go to the toilet?
They will go in their diaper when they are ready, then you can change their diaper to increase their hygiene
This quest unlocks the musical expressions hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
Blue footprints appear when my baby tries to use the xylophone, why?
Blue footprints appear when your sim cannot access an item you want them to use, you need to either rotate the item or move an item that has been placed in front of it so they can use it
Vacationers Guide to the Outdoors Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Build deer spring falls to start this quest
Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
I’m stuck on searching for clues, how do I do this?
You don’t need to search for clues, the answers are below
What is the answer to the rangers puzzle?
Plants
What is the answer to the tracking puzzle?
The barbecue
What do you use the set the bait?
Plants, fruits and nuts
A Puppy Odyssey Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
You need to find the puppy in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
Do you keep the puppy and kitten in this quest?
No but you will be able to get a free puppy and kitten from the pet store once you complete the quest
I can’t find the puppy, help!
You will need to contact EA about this issue as I am unable to fix technical issues
I haven’t built the pet salon yet, will these outfits be in there when I do?
Yes they will, if you complete the quest in the time limit
Can you get the maine coon kitten and puppy for free even if you don’t finish the quest on time?
Yes, once you complete the quest they will be in the pet store
This quest unlocks the puppy pals and internet kitten hobbies, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the puppy pals hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
There is no time limit for the internet kitten hobby
A Dance to Remember Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the dancers in the park
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
I haven’t started this quest yet, will it still be available when I want to do it?
Yes it will be, you can choose to start it whenever you like
Help! I used the wrong aged sim to watch the dancing couple, now I can’t enthuse, what should I do?
Try using two adult sims to enthuse, if you still don’t get the option you may need to contact EA
I left the villa, how do I get back?
Use the car at the park
I explored the villa but the roof is still on, how do I eat hors d’oeures?
You will need to contact EA to see if they can fix this for you as I am unable to fix technical issues
My sims won’t cheer on the fantasias, why?
If they are still in the park you won’t be able to complete this goal. Have all sims leave the villa and go back to the park, restart your device and hopefully the dancers should have left the park. Go back to the villa using the car to cheer them on
The task have two pairs of sims chatting won’t complete, why?
Are you sure you used 2 pairs of sims (4 sims)
Do you get to keep the cat you rescue?
No, you never see the cat
All sims left the villa but it didn’t complete the task, what should I do?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal
This quest unlocks the salsa dancing hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
NOTE: the breakdancing hobby timer starts as soon as you complete the salsa dancing hobby
Sunset Mall Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the mall to start this quest
Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
How do I distract the robot?
Click on the wind up dog then once that task is complete click on the lasers
My game will not recognise I have completed the leave the mall goal, what should I do?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal
I can’t complete construction on the burger bar, why?
You need to click on the upstairs floor button at the side of the screen to see the next floor at the mall
Pretty Little Planters Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
You need to complete the sunset mall quest then build the escalator to the second floor before you can start this quest
Does the time limit start when I click to build or once the building has complete?
Once it has finished building the quest and time limit will begin
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
How do I complete the photoshoot?
You need two sims, one to wait for the photographer and the other to start the shoot
If I have the camera disabled on my device will I still be able to capture the photo of the plant?
Yes you will
Super Toddler Secret Mission Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the super hero at the stables to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
Do you need a toddler for this quest?
Yes you do
How do I draw a plan of action?
Buy the blackboard from the toddler section of buy mode
I don’t have the option to give cookies to a toddler, why?
Are you definitely clicking on the classic wall cabinet (costs S300 from the counter top section) with an adult sim?
It says I need an adult to share adventures, why?
An adult needs to be free to supervise the toddler in a bath
I haven’t completed the need for steed quest yet so I cannot get back to the stables, what should I do?
You will need to contact EA about this issue as you should not be able to start this quest until you have built the stables
This quest unlocks the finger painting hobby, does the time limit start straight away once I have completed this quest?
Yes, the time limit for the hobby starts straight away once this quest is complete, you can click no when the hobby pop up appears but this does not stop the timer going down
Royal Lineage Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the castle to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
There are no plates in the park to call to a meal, help!
Cook cheese on toast at a house and you will be able to complete this goal
How do I catch the monster fish?
You need to select the option on the fishing rod in the park until you catch it
I haven’t built the pet store yet, will the fairies still be in there when I have?
Yes they will, if you complete the quest in the time limit
What do fairies do?
They find simoleons and LPs like dogs and cats
I have brought a fairy but can’t find it, help!
It will be in a flower by your mailbox growing
This quest unlocks the archery hobby, is there a time limit for this hobby?
No there isn’t
DIY HOMES: Peaceful Patios Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone
I can’t complete the goal to buy outdoor decorations, why?
You need to buy from the outdoor decorations section only
How much does it cost to build a patio?
The cheapest is S3,000 for 2×1
I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal
I have finished this quest but I can’t start the balcony quest yet, why?
You need to wait 24 hours after completing this quest before you can start the balcony quest
DIY HOMES: Lovey-Dovey Balconies Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Once you have completed the patio quest you need to wait 24 hours then you can find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed and you need to complete the patio quest before you can do this one
How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone
The goal court another sim is stuck, what can I do?
You may need to use an LP to speed up this goal
How much does it cost to build a balcony?
The cheapest is S6000 for 2×1
I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal
I have finished this quest but I can’t start the basement quest yet, why?
You need to wait 24 hours after completing this quest before you can start the basement quest
DIY HOMES: Basement of Kings Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Once you have completed the balcony quest you need to wait 24 hours then you can find Bree (the woman in the hard hat) in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed and you need to complete the balcony quest before you can do this one
How do I call a cab to the DIY house?
Using a phone
Is it possible to complete the goal to play with a pet if I don’t own a pet?
No, you will need to build the pet store and buy a pet to complete this goal, it cannot be done at a neighbours
What pets can you use for the play with a pet goal?
Adult dogs, cats or dragons
Help! Bree is stuck in the middle of the table
Try restarting your device, this should fix the issue
Bring food to Bree gets stuck at 100%, what should I do?
You may have to use 1LP to complete this task
How much does it cost to build a basement?
The cheapest is S8000 for 2×1
I had all sims leave the DIY home but it didn’t complete the goal, why?
Try and have all your sims not doing any action, this sometimes makes the game recognise you have completed that goal
Extreme Home Takeover Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Find the real estate developer in the park to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
I can’t see the sign to read it, why?
You need to send your sim to work as a real estate agent to see the sign in front of your houses
I can’t find Lucius to become incensed, where is he?
He should appear at the house you are currently at, if not try looking around simtown for him
How do I submit my house?
This post explains how to do this in detail
Simtown Express Quest
How do I start this discovery quest?
Build the simtown express to start this quest
Why can’t I do this discovery quest yet?
You cannot do more than one discovery quest at the same time, if you are currently on another one (the list can be found here) you will not be able to do this one until that one is completed
Help! I have built the hospital before the simtown express now I cannot build the simtown express, what should I do?You will need to contact the makers so they can fix this issue for you
I can’t complete the train demonstration, why?
Thomas needs to be at the park to be able to complete this, if he isn’t, go back to the house he was last at, find him and then go back to the park. If he still doesn’t arrive at the park, click on the whistle on the simtracker to bring him there
I don’t understand the Hospital Career, can you help?
This post explains all about Profession Careers so give it a read if you are stuck
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I’m level 14. My Home Store shows a notification of 37 new items but when I open the Home Store there are no NEW items to view… any clue?! My sister has the same issue. She’s level 13 and her notification shows 32 new item. It goes up as we level up.
Btw I LOVE your site. Once of thee most inclusive and comprehensive game help sites I’ve come across!
A few people have been having this issue, unfortunately only EA will be able to fix this for you as I am unable to fix technical issues, sorry!
Thanks, sorry I couldn’t be more help.
I am very annoyed, I have searched and searched for a answer to this and I am so mad I might delete Sims. I got a quest then it went off my screen before I could read what to do, I went to the quest tab where they all are and it wasn’t there. I have restarted the game did other quests to see if it comes back,tried to level up and get it again. I lost the quest road to fame and another one about love on a couch or something like that. I really really need some help looking for this quest trying to make it come back. Please please help me or take me to a website that can if you cant. I will be so thankful if you can help me get back these disappeared quest. They are very important quests.
Its hard to know how to get the quest back if I don’t know which quest you are trying to do. All main quests in this post: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/the-sims-freeplay-main-quests/ have to be completed in order and you cannot do the next one until you complete the previous but discovery quests: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/the-sims-freeplay-discovery-quests/ can be completed whenever you want, look at that link to see how to start them as it may have just been a pop up about one of those, you didn’t have to start it right then
Or it could have been the seasonal Easter quest which is almost over now so you will be unable to do that once the time is up unfortunately but that would have appeared in your goal tab.
Im on level 14 and i cant age a toddler and i dont see the quest. Whats up with that
you need to complete previous quests first, the quest for toddlers quest will then start automatically.
Hi Weightlessmagic,
I read the post about the Life and dreams to understand the whole concept more, since I’m close to the end of the main quests, but I haven’t made a decision yet whether I want to stop doing the main quest after one of the seniors hobby is unlocked. What is the time frame that it takes for the aging bar to fill up? Even if I’m not online are the aging bar around the sims still active.
Jackie
I have just created the life dreams and legacies frequently asked questions post which answers both of those questions and a lot more so it may be worth reading: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-sims-freeplay-life-dreams-and-legacies-faqs/
Hi Weightlessmagic, do you think they will add more hobby choices for preteens? I am running out of things for mine to do other than study at their desks, or just have them do something to pass time. I left the skating to the adults since 12 hours is too long and unrealistic for a preteen. It would be nice if they let them do the puppy/kitten hobby since most preteens could do something like that.
I don’t know, sorry I know as much as you do as I only play this game like you. Hopefully they will one day, maybe you could suggest it to them?
I accidentally clicked ‘Not Now’ when a quest popped up in my Sims Freeplay and now I cannot find it in the Goal tab. How do I undo it? I really want to do that quest. 😔
What is the quest? Once I know what it is I can tell you if or how you can start it
Its the Urban Furniture Event. Can u teach me how? 🤕
Unfortunately this event is now over, so you will be unable to do it. Don’t worry though as I am sure this event will be back again one day!
Thanks! I will keep one sim for each life stage, although I have more adult sims and one senior it doesn’t look like senior sims can do much.
Ok, I had some sims move in or marry, so I don’t use up the housing limit since one sim for one house seems like a waste and lonely. I made some money from the houses, but I didn’t sell all of the nice furniture. I watched your video and post about the life and dreams quest it is very detailed, but I still have hobbies and such I haven’t completed yet, so I’m not sure if the hobbies stop when I finished the quest.
Hobbies continue once you complete the quest and doing hobbies will age your sim, I would recommend having a few sims without life dreams just completing hobbies for the first time so you are ready if they become timed hobby events
I dont have any quest task available. Ive just finished bread winner ( the first task ) & no other task available except for weekdays/weekends task. Help me, pls 😦 thanks!
You need to wait until you level up to get the next quest.
Hi Weightlessmagic, I am close to accessing the Ski lift and Jester hobby ( I had two sims for each hobby to get it done quick). I read the post on both of them but I can’t remember what I get for completing it? I also have another issue one of my remarried sims has a preteen son they moved in with a friend sim and I went to sell the rooms of the house after I moved the stuff in the inventory since I can’t afford to demolish it.
The preteen boy sim however is STILL On the town map with his face icon in it instead of a green house to move a sim in it, and he didn’t take the last name of the new person. I still have him sleep in their house, but when I click on the go home button in sim tracker he goes to the empty plot..which they think it is still his home. Can you let me know if it’s because I didn’t demolish my house? Normally I just build a new house and have the family move in it, and I don’t bother tearing down the house I just refurnished/edit rooms for the next family to save simoleons. My sims might not have fancy houses p, but I do what I can afford in terms of furnishing. Thanks!
The ski lift unlocks snowboarding and tobogganing https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/the-sims-freeplay-snow-park/ NOTE: neither of these are hobbies. and the jester hobby unlocks the throne room like it says in the post: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/the-sims-freeplay-hobbies-jester/
This isn’t because you didn’t demolish the house, this is a glitch, unfortunately you will have to contact EA to see if they can fix this for you as I am unable to fix technical issues or you could age him to a teen so when he becomes good friends with a sim he will be able to move in with them and the house will be empty.
Hiw can i complete the balcony quest if i didn’t complete the puppy quest yet?
Yes, as long as you aren’t currently on the puppy quest or another discovery quest right now and have completed the patio quest you will be able to click on Bree in the park to start the balcony quest.
Hi, I wonder if you can help me. I have a married couple and they have a baby (so 3 people in the household). I want to add a second baby but it won’t let me. I place the crib in the house but there is no “bubble” above it with the add baby sign. I get no error message. I can’t tap on the crib at all (I tried with several different cribs). I am not currently adding another baby anywhere else in the town either. My town capacity is not full. I had no trouble with the first baby in this household. Do you know why this could be? It is so frustrating. Thanks in advance!
How strange! I have no idea why this isn’t working, I would recommend you contact EA to see if they can fix this for you, sorry!
Hi, WM and Reni, I have the same problem, in that I cannot add a second baby. I have verified that there are only three sims in the house (living parents and child, who is now a teen), and have checked all of my other houses for a pending baby. I have had my married sims WooHoo in the house, tried multiple cribs, and more. I can add adult sims to empty houses. I am far from my sims limit (I’m at level 54, with 23/33 sims).
I have not yet tried to contact EA (don’t know how, don’t really want to); has anyone yet found a solution to this issue?
As always, WM, thanks for this site. Always very helpful and entertaining!
My wrists will tell me I have so much time but then when I log in only moments later it tells me the quest is over and I missed getting my prize. I almost want to quit. I don’t want tiki spend any more real money just to play.
This sounds like a technical issues, I think you should contact EA about it to see if they can fix this problem for you
Has anyone noticed strange changes in town value? I have. I was at 24 million a few weeks ago. For context, I have been playing for about a year. I have a lot of houses and had built everything except the Lifedreams places.
Suddenly my town value started increasing. I very quickly went to about 40 million – over a few days, and since them I have continued to increase. Yes, I have built a few things, but not enough to explain that I am now at 62 million. The increase seems to have slowed now.
Is this a weird glitch, is it just me?
What’s the ‘right’ town value for a player who’s been playing for a year and has built everything?
Of course this doesn’t bother me – I’m just curious if they have chanced the way they value towns
Doesn’t sound like a bad glitch to me but I haven’t heard of anyone else having this glitch so far
It is impossible to say what the right town value would be because it varies depending on each players town, sorry!
this is happening to me right now. i literally haven’t built anything and i have gone up 3 million in 2 days, i mean obviously its cool cause i get lifestyle points but it doesnt make sense that I’m not adding value to my house at all. also it seems to happen when i visit neighbors.
It happens when you visit your neighbours because you are getting their town value
I have a lot of quests that I didn’t manage to complete in time. Will these quests ever return?
Do you mean time limited events? Most of these do return. Quests do not as you have to complete them before you can move on.
I want to do the sleep wear event but the quest didnt p0p up..and i cant see the task in the g0al tab but it says there that i have 3 active tasks..help pls im running 0ut of time 😢😢
Have you built the mall yet and the catwalk at the mall? You cannot start this event until you have
Yes i built it already
Did you complete it last time the event was available?
Please helppp! My store won’t load! When I go to the mall &click to go shopping it pops up and ask male or female, &when I select it won’t load anything it is all blank??
Have you tried accessing the store through a wardrobe instead?
Hi! I was wondering if once you complete the salsa dancing hobby and unlocked the villa you also got the furniture and wallpaper that came along the spanish villa or just the house. Thanks in advance!
You unlock the wallpaper, flooring and exterior walling but not the furniture
I just built the art gallery, but there I no timer over showing how long until I get revenue.
You will need to contact EA about this problem as only they can fix technical issues,sorry.
Hi your blog is great, though at the rate I’m sending my sims to work and growing things, plus buying stuff I doubt will get 200,000 to build the castle to get the jester hobby! I was able to get enough to build the statues from watching up to 6-7 videos a day and gardening, sending my sims to work. I have only one wizard and I’m still working on the broomstick quest which is taking awhile..but if I were to use another sim to start the new Wizard discovery quest would they need to be one as well? This part I’m working on.
With all the hobbies, I haven’t had the time to look into The ghost hunter hobby. Thanks!
I wouldn’t even worry about the castle right now, you are still on main quests- get those done first! The discovery quests will still be there once you finish the main quests and you can start them whenever you like
If you started the saved by the spell quest you can use a different sim for that quest and the potion brewing hobby, they don’t have to be the same ‘wizard’ you are using to complete the broomstick hobby.
Hi. I’ve built an architect home with a lot of fish tanks hoping I would have life dreams about fish. I spent a lot of SPs but no life dream about fish appears with a new animal fanatic sim 😦 Do I have to buy a fish tank with real money to have this life dream?
Have you clicked not now on the list of life dreams that appears? There is definitely still a life dream to look at fish
Yes, around 20 times
Always the same life dreams appeared but no about fish.
Are you definitely using an adult sim?
Yes, definitely.
The one with the animal fanatic personality? If so then I don’t know why it isn’t showing, sorry! I have two of my sims doing this life dream right now
Yes, with the animal fanatic personality. I even reset the game and abandon this sim making another one and I still don’t have this option. Did you buy fish tank before or did you build the house with fish tanks?
I got the free small goldfish fish tank when they were first introduced as an offer so I didn’t buy them. I wonder if the tank you are trying to use makes a difference?
I think these are the same fish tanks – I can feed fish, watch fish or be hypnotized by fish when I click on the fish tank. Just problem with a life dream. Irritating
Thanks anyway – your blog is really helpful 🙂
You should definitely have this life dream then! Try contacting EA about it as it may be a glitch they can fix for you
The time capsual quest is stuck again! It says wait for a certain amount of time …but the timer is acctually not showing up …its been on zero for weeks now …its stuck
Unfortunately you will need to contact EA about this issue so they can fix this for you as I am unable to fix technical issues.
how do I do this
have one of your sims start dating with one of yor neighbors sims
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Go to a neighbours town, and be romantic with one of their sims until they are dating.
Hi! I would just like to thank you for your “How do I have so many LPs?” post! It’s helped me a ton, I was going to comment but comments were disabled, and I couldn’t not say anything! Anyways, I’ve gone from 10LP to 100LP in a couple of hours, thank you so so so so much! You’re such a big help!!!!! 💞🙌😊
You’re very welcome! I am glad it helped you 🙂
Help, please!!
I am stuck on level 14! I level up to level 15 but then when I open the game after closing it, I am again on level 14?! I am doing the need for steed and nanny knows best quests. Also, each time I visit my neighbour, I immediately come back to my time automatically? Why? And what do I do now? Please help me!!!!
It may be that your game didn’t save when you levelled up so you will need to level up again, there isn’t much you can do about this apart from save your game to the cloud before you close it each time to stop this happening, this post explains how to do that: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2014/09/24/the-sims-freeplay-the-cloud/
Your sim may come back if their needs are too low or it may be a glitch, contact EA about this to see if there is anything they can do to fix this as I am unable to fix technical issues.
Thanks! I’ll try.
Do you know if a Sim who aspires to “Talk to another sim, I’ll learn them a thing or two. ” can talk to another sim who aspires to “Talk about Athletics” and both of them get credit?
you say that the sim who aspires to “talk with another sim, I’ll learn them a thing or two. . ” the highest possibile time is 5 hours, . . . but the athletics is 8 hours. So I’m trying to figure out if I am wasting the one sim’s time who wants to just “learn them a thing or two”. . LOLOL. .
I’ve only done this one time, and it looks like it went up 1%, but I can’t tell if that’s just from talk ing with another sim for 1 minute “being nice”. . because they do that often already.
Yes it does work but the sim with the life dream talk to another sim goes up slower than the one with the life dream to talk about athletics. Also make sure you have the sim who has the life dream to talk about athletics talk to the other sim as I don’t think it works the other way around.
My people can’t play neighbors guitars, they have no symbol above their heads and won’t pick any of them up any ideas
What guitar are they trying to use? If it is the teen idol instruments they may not be able to use them
Hi! Ive seen on many sims freeplay vídeos that the rugs are different colors than mine how can i change the colors on my rugs?
You can’t, the players must have different rugs to the ones you have.
Hi! Thank you so much for all you do to provide and maintain this blog!! You have helped me enjoy this game to the fullest, and without your blog’s help, I wouldn’t be so successful in finishing the quests and hobbies on time! I really appreciate you doing this for us! God Bless You!
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Hi, I have a quick question…the puppy in the park came up a long time ago. Every time I click on it I get a message saying that I’m need to finish my current quest. The only problem is when I finish a quest it automatically starts a new one so I never get a chance to do the puppy quest. How can I put a new quest on hold so I can do that one?
The quests that start automatically are main quests which can be done at the same time as this quest as it is a discovery quest.
You need to finish the current discovery quest you are on, a list of the discovery quests can be found in this post: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2015/11/15/the-sims-freeplay-discovery-quests/ then you will be able to start the puppy quest.
I just updated the game and got the Easter quest. I am trying to get the egg case thing but for some reason it isn’t allowing me to put it in a sims home (i completed all tasks up to that point)
You need to find the one to place in your inventory: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/the-sims-freeplay-chocolate-egg-chase-easter-quest/
Isn’t the Swim and Costume store the same as the salon? what’s the difference between both?
No it isn’t the same, when you build the costume and swim store you unlock swimsuits and new outfits that you can then find in your wardrobe for your sims to wear.
I just added a bunch of people through the Game Center so that I can have friends for the sims freeplay. Do you know why my town value is going up exponentially when I visit their towns? I went from 1 million to 3 million to 5 million and I don’t know why. My buildings are going to be very expensive to build now which is annoying.
This is just a glitch, it should sort itself out when you go back to your town
When you divorce, do you lose the ring? Or can you use it for another marriage?
You will lose the ring and will not be able to use it again
Hi there, weightlessmagic. I just read your post about divorce where you wrote that after a couple divorces, one can move out using the “Relocate an Existing Sim” option and any children they have will live with the sim who stays with the house. When I try to do that, I get an error saying that “Joe Schmoe can’t leave when there are children to take care of”. This also happens when I have two adult friends living together and one has a child; the friend without the child can’t move out even though they’re not related to anyone in the household. Any idea why I can’t move out unrelated sims (the “ask to move in” option works, but I don’t want my sim to lose their last name). Ta!
How strange! Maybe they have updated it so that it is not possible to move them when they still have kids living in that house, even when the adult isn’t related.
I will look into this and update the post when I know more about it, sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!
Hi! So, I am trying to start the new Easter quest, but the bunny isn’t there. I had to restart my game on a different device and I’m only on level 6 right now. What level does the quest become available at? Thanks in advance!
I’m not sure exactly what level but it is usually around 10-12
Ok, thanks! 🙂
In the 2016 Easter quest, my Cottontail toddler is gone-I need to hug him but I still have 5 days left. I have already tried to reload my game but nothing budged, the quest is still in action so can somebody please help me😊Thanks
Is one of your sims currently asking Cottontail for help?
You work really hard on this blog, it is unfortunate your game crashed! I read your recent Twitter post and I hope your exams go well and not let the sims game rule your life. I know it’s hard I juggle two young kids with help from my mom, and my oldest is on spring break from school( Gr.1). They have stuff to do, so I can only play early in the morning before they wake up and bedtime. I progressed a lot from this blog, it is helpful.
Thank you very much
Hi there 🙂 I have been trying to find a neighbour with a frisbee and a dog to do a social task, but was unable to find any.
So, I decided to ask my friend to buy a frisbee so that I can use it at her house. However, when I visit her house, I am not able to see the frisbee.
May I ask, how long must I wait for the frisbee to appear in my neighbour’s house?
Your friend will need to connect her game to the cloud so you can see the latest version of her town, this post explains how to do that: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2014/09/24/the-sims-freeplay-the-cloud/
I wasn’t sure where to ask this question regarding social tasks. I got the task to “collect treasure from a neighbor’s dog.” When I go to my neighbor’s house, the dog will dig up simoleons but this does not seem to complete the task. Do I have to wait for the dog to dig up LPs or something?
There seems to be a glitch on this task where it doesn’t recognise that you have completed it, there isn’t much you can do really apart from skip with LPs, tell EA that it doesn’t work so they can fix it in the next update or wait until the next update for it to hopefully be fixed
I have been on level 10 for ages now and I really want to get to level 11. The blue circle is full up all the way but I haven’t levelled up. Any ideas why this might be happening?
Once you reach level 10 your game needs to download additional content, this link explains what it is: https://help.firemonkeys.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/211856058-Additional-Downloadable-Content but it doesn’t say how to do it, I’m guessing your game should do it automatically. If you still can’t progress you may need to contact them to see if they can fix this for you.
i’ve already finished the 1st & 2nd collection of fashion designing hobby, but only 2nd collection (lucky hats) appeared on my wardrobe. There’s no pink dress & black n white long sleeve for adults. How can I recover my 1st collections of fashion designing?
You may need to build the costume and swim store before you can find those outfits in your wardrobe
I am so so sorry to hear about your game! I’d be devastated as well. I don’t think I’d be able to play again, either. I’m so angry for you! Thanks for all the hard work you put in to help us all. This is the only place I go for help on this game and you always have what I’m looking for. I wish I could help but I always seem to be behind in the quests so I’m really no use at all, but I’m level 45 and I usually have things at least kind of close to caught up so if there’s ever anything I can do to help, please let me know! I’d be so very sad if you stop playing, but I would understand completely. I’ve quit a few other games for the same reason. Also, I’m so Sorry for the people that are being rude and entitled. Some people just aren’t raised right and don’t know how to be grateful for things they don’t deserve. I will keep my hopes up that somehow your game can be restored 💕
Thank you very much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!
Hi there, recently I started a new game on a new device but I’m not getting any revenue for the real estate agency? I could just bout swear on my other game I got revenue from it.
This sounds like a glitch, I suggest you contact EA to see if they can fix this problem for you
That’s what I was wondering. Thanks! and thanks for your blog! Totally helpful.
You’re welcome!
If I bake a cake before the preteen quest (to just make a cake before hand so I don’t have to do it later) will it still be there when I’m ready to age my preteen sim?
Yes it will be
I don’t know if this is helpful or not, but I noticed a comment on your Housing post:
Derpo
March 15, 2015 at 7:36 am
Hey did you know if you have no rooms then you can pick any roof and exterior wall for free and you won’t have to pay extra?
I looked for myself in the Buy tabs for Exterior Walls and Roofs in a plot where I have not yet begun to build a house, and saw this message:
Oops! This section of the Home Store is used to choose exterior walls for your house (allows you to choose a roof), but you need to build one first (but you need a house to put under it first)! Go to the ‘Rooms’ tab and start building your house, then come back here to customize its exterior.
Thanks for that!
No problem.
okay so I deleted this game awhile back according to storage issues on my phone and re downloaded it again yesterday. I got back everything I had because it was saved on iCloud & I wanted to complete the “in da clubhouse” quest but it won’t tell me what to do or anything on how to get past it. I want to age my toddler to a preteen but I can’t until I finish this quest. did I run out of time? will it ever let me finish quests anymore because I waited too long? what to do?😩😩
Are you on the in da clubhouse quest at the moment or are you still on a previous quest?
I gave up doing the weekly/social tasks. I get the goals that I can do and then I get one that I can’t do like watch tv in the morning! I can’t even get past the first bar in the weekly tasks. Is it completely random?
Yes they are completely random, seems like you have been unlucky with the ones you have got!
I will be away from now until the 28th March, during this time I will not be replying to any comments
I unlocked the male green hair but I do not see a female version. It is the only thing that my Rydia sim lacks. I have a green top head for female but not a full green hair. There is for males. I do not see for females. Is there an unlockable for it? If so, what do I need to do?
Also an issue with “Visit a neighbor”. It tells me to click the social icon to view social menu and visit a neighbor but the only social icon I have is the one at the top and that brings me to a page to only buy social points. What am I doing wrong?
There are no green hairstyles for female sims available
The button you have to press to access the party boat to be able to visit a neighbour can be found on this post: https://thegirlwhogames.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/the-sims-freeplay-visiting-neighbours/
I have a question about relationships: I have two sims who are Nemesis and was wondering if I can reverse the process? Like if I ‘be nice’ will they go down to the previous level before Nemesis? Thanks!
Yes, be nice and it will eventually go back down