The Sims 4’s classic romance dynamics have been revamped for the Lovestruck EP. With it, we have a new Attraction system that ultimately determines a Sim’s relationship. There’s also a Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs feature that functions similarly to the likes/dislikes. In this guide, we’ll explain the Sims 4 Lovestruck Attraction system in detail.
What is Attraction in Sims 4 Lovestruck?
Lovestruck’s Attraction mechanic determines how two Sims interact with one another in a romantic scope. You can customize your character’s Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs to decide what they are attracted to. It can be something as minor as a hair color preference or a particular personality trait.
If another Sim reflects these Turn-Ons (and vice versa), building your romantic relationship with them will be much easier. Attraction and Turn-Ons/Offs are divided into two categories: Physical Attraction and Personality Attraction. The Physical aspect is self-explanatory; it dives into a Sim’s fashion taste, hair, and specific color choices. Characters will be quick to notice these features, resulting in better conversations.
Personality digs into the nitty gritty stuff of a Sim’s life. These elements impact a character’s Attraction the most, where traits and hobbies come into play. There are various levels of Attraction in Sims 4 Lovestruck, showcasing the following ranks:
- Very Unattracted
- Unattracted
- Neutral
- Attracted
- Very Attracted
A Sim’s Attraction level will be dictated by how many Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs are met by their potential partner. So, if they have a high level, the characters are more likely to accept romantic invitations. It won’t always turn out smoothly, as some Sims may not be attracted to your character. These individuals will typically inform you that they are uninterested and will prefer to be friends.
How to ask another Sim about Attraction Level in Lovestruck
Select the ‘Relationship’ section when conversing if you aren’t sure about another Sim’s Attraction toward you. Here, you can ask them various questions, from their Romantic Interests to their Romantic Boundaries.
It’s also possible to turn off Attraction by selecting your Sim. In return, they will only be attracted to those with whom they are in a romantic relationship.
Sims 4 Lovestruck Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs explained
You can customize a character’s Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create-a-Sim. It will be marked with a magnet icon within the Select Preferences section.
There are six categories to choose from in Sims 4 Lovestruck’s Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs section:
- Way of Life: A Sim’s career, skills, and wealth
- Characteristics: What personality types a Sim is attracted to
- Romance Styles: How Sims give and receive love
- Hair Color: Choose variations of colors, including Dark Blue, Auburn, and Blonde
- Outfit Color: Similar to the Hair Color section, but with clothing instead
- Fashion Type: Select a fashion category like Costumes, Hipster, or Outdoor
The Romance Style is the only category that doesn’t affect Attraction levels. However, it does impact a Sim’s Romantic Satisfaction (how fulfilled they are in the romantic relationship). Each character can have up to 50 Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs. Plus, this feature can be changed at any time.
Once you activate a Turn-On, the Sim will be attracted to specific skills and traits. Since there are a wide variety of these elements in The Sims 4, we’ll break down the likes of each Turn-On:
Way of Life
| Turn-Ons | What They Like (Skills, Accomplishments, or Traits) |
|---|---|
| Academic | -Logic -Research and Debate (Discover University) -Vampire Lore (Vampires) -Archaeology (Jungle Adventure) -Selvadoradian Culture (Jungle Adventure) –Gemology (Crystal Creations) |
| Arts and Crafts | -Painting -Photography -Writing -Flower Arranging (Seasons) -Cross-Stitch (Cottage Living) -Knitting (Nifty Knitting) |
| Broke | Sims with a net worth of under 10,000 Simoleons |
| Career Minded | Sims who have a Level 7 or higher career |
| Drink Making | -Mixology -Juice Fizzing (Eco Lifestyle) -Nectar Making (Horse Ranch) |
| Engineering | -Handiness -Rocket Science -Robotics (Discover University) -Fabrication (Eco Lifestyle) |
| Health and Sports | -Fitness -Snowboarding (Snowy Escape) -Skiing (Snowy Escape) -Rock Climbing (Snowy Escape) -Wellness (Spa Day) -Bowling (Bowling Night) |
| Highly Skilled | Sims with three skills with Level 8 or higher |
| Interpersonal | -Charisma -Romance (Lovestruck) -Parenting (Parenthood) -Medium (Paranormal) |
| Media and Technology | -Video Gaming -Programming -Media Production (Get Famous) -Entrepreneur (High School Years) |
| Nature | -Gardening -Fishing -Veterinarian (Cats and Dogs) -Riding (Horse Ranch) -Herbalism (Outdoor Retreat) |
| Performer | -Guitar -Piano -Violin -Dancing (Get Together) -DJ Mixing (Get Together) -Singing (City Living) -Acting (Get Famous) -Pipe Organ (Vampires) |
| Self-Employed | Sims with a freelance or work-from-home job |
| Sense of Humor | -Comedy -Mischief |
| Slacker | Lazy or jobless Sims |
| Taken | Sims that are already in a romantic relationship with someone else |
| Wealthy | Sims who have a net worth of over 500,000 Simoleons |
Characteristics
| Turn-Ons | What They Like (Personality Types) |
|---|---|
| Ambitionless | -Lazy -Slob |
| Ambitious | -Ambitious -Overachiever (High School Years) -Generous (For Rent) |
| Argumentative | -Evil -Hot Headed -Mean |
| Cerebral | -Bookworm -Geek -Genius -Techie (Snowy Escape) -Wise (For Rent) |
| Clean | -Neat -Squeamish (Outdoor Retreat) |
| Egotistical | -Materialistic -Snob -Self-Absorbed (Get Famous) -Nosy (For Rent) -High Maintenance (Spa Day) |
| Emotional Decision Makers | -Erratic -Hot-Headed -Jealous -Noncommital Paranoid (Strangerville) |
| Family Motivated | -Childish -Family-Oriented -Loyal -Child of the Village (For Rent) |
| Funny | -Goofball -Cringe (For Rent) |
| Hardworking | -Ambitious -Neat -Perfectionist -Workaholic (Snowy Escape) -Overachiever (High School Years) |
| High Energy | -Active -Dance Machine (Get Together) -Adventurous (Snowy Escape) -Adrenaline Seeker (Snowy Escape) -Coffee Fanatic (Snowy Escape) -Energetic (Snowy Escape) |
| Homebody | -Bookworm -Clumsy -Geek -Lazy -Loner -Sedentary (Snowy Escape) -Socially Awkward (High School Years) |
| Idealist | -Art Lover -Creative -Music Lover -Generous (For Rent) |
| Messy | -Glutton -Slob |
| Nature Enthusiast | -Loves Outdoors -Vegetarian (City Living) -Child of the Islands (Island Living) -Child of the Ocean (Island Living) -Freegan (Eco Lifestyle) -Green Fiend (Eco Lifestyle) -Recycle Disciple (Eco Lifestyle) -Outdoorsy (Snowy Escape) -Child of the Village (For Rent) |
| Optimistic | -Ambitious -Cheerful -Good -Generous (For Rent) |
| Pessimistic | -Evil -Gloomy -Hates Children -Jealous -Noncommital -Unflirty (City Living) -Paranoid (Strangerville) |
| Pet Enthusiast | -Cat Lover (Cats and Dogs) -Dog Lover (Cats and Dogs) -Animal Enthusiast (Cottage Living) -Horse Lover (Horse Ranch) -Rancher (Horse Ranch) |
| Spirited | -Bro -Cheerful -Outgoing -Romantic -Self-Assured -Insider (Get Together) -Party Animal (High School Years) -People Person (Snowy Escape) -Child of the Village (For Rent) -Cringe (For Rent) |
Romance Styles
| Turn-Ons | What They Like |
|---|---|
| Affection | Sims who express their passion and vulnerability, including interactions like Whisper Sweet Nothings, Express Fondness, and Talk about Relationship Fears. These talking points increase Romantic Satisfaction. |
| Flirting | Flirty interactions, such as Ask Risque Question and Seduce with Costume, boost Romantic Satisfaction. |
| Gift Giving | Providing gifts like chocolate and flowers to increase Romantic Satisfaction. |
| Physical Intimacy | Physical contact, including snuggling, giving a massage, or making out (may or may not impact Romantic Satisfaction). |
| Woohoo | Pretty self-explanatory, but the Sim must determine whether or not it will increase or decrease Romantic Satisfaction. |
As you may have noticed, many elements are tied to specific expansion packs. However, standard characteristics like Evil and Bookworm are still accessible from the base game. The rest of the Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs categories only focus on specific colors and outfits, which can be decided by your personal preferences.
Published: Jul 25, 2024 01:45 pm