Alright, folks, let’s dive into how I figured out this whole “studying opponents” thing in The Sims 4. It wasn’t straightforward, I tell ya!
My Stumbling Steps to Victory
First, I created a new Sim. Gave her the Genius trait, thinking that would be enough. Nope! She kept losing chess matches to, like, everyone. Even the kids! It was embarrassing.
Then, I noticed that little “Study Competitors” option when I clicked on the computer. I thought, “Okay, this might be it.”
- I clicked “Study Competitors.” My Sim sat at the computer for a bit.
- I waited. And waited. Nothing seemed to happen. No pop-ups, no notifications.
- I wondered, I must need to enter a competition first, So I registered my sim in a competition at the computer.
So, I sent her off to a chess tournament. I figured, “Let’s see if she can put this ‘studying’ to good use.”
She played. She lost. Badly. I was starting to think this whole studying thing was a hoax.
But then, I tried something different. Before the next tournament, I made sure she studied her competitors again. I mean, really made sure. I kept her at that computer until I was practically pulling my hair out.
The “Aha!” Moment
Finally, during her next match, I saw it! A little moodlet popped up: “Strategically Savvy.” She was actually getting a bonus from all that studying! She was thinking clearer, making better moves.
She still didn’t win every game, but she was doing way better. She actually won a couple of matches! It was a small victory, but I felt like I’d cracked the code.
So, the trick, I realized, is persistence. You gotta study those opponents, and you gotta do it before the competition. It’s not instant magic, but it definitely gives your Sim an edge.
