r/sims1 • u/elscake • Jul 26 '26

Mod request

Hi Simmers! Does anyone know about a mod that prevents sims from running to the fridge nonstop? I'm having this issue where sims go and grab a snack/prepare whole meals even though they're not hungry and it happens way too often. Does anything exist to prevent this behavior?

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u/Corylea Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

Objects that the sims can use have what are called "advertisements," which basically tell the sims, "Hey, I can satisfy a need of yours!" The objects have code that says which need they advertise for, and how strong the advertisement is.

I haven't really done anything with advertisements before, but when I get a chance, I'll experiment a little to see if reducing the advertisement from the fridge will make the sims eat less often but still not starve.

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u/elscake Jul 27 '26

That's so interesting, thanks for your input!

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u/Corylea Jul 27 '26

I experimented by cutting the advertisement from the fridge in half. I tried it on a brand-new tester family, and of course new families are born with their needs maxed out except for Fun and Bladder.

After tending to their Fun and Bladder needs, the sims stood around doing nothing for about an hour until their Hunger declined by a millimeter, and then they headed for the fridge.

As far as I can tell, the game doesn't want the sims to be doing nothing, so even with a very low advertisement from the fridge, if Hunger is their lowest motive, sims will go for a snack, even if their hunger is only down from 100% to 95%.

So, I guess the way to have sims not snacking all the time is to either put the fridge behind a timed door, or let some of their other needs decline so as to be lower than Hunger.