There is a lot to do inThe Sims 2, considering that there are various expansions that have added new activities to the game. However, sticking to your roots and maintaining your basic needs will take the most priority. If your Sims have trouble managing their income, that’s all the more reason to stick to the essential things first in the game.

As a beginner, it’s also essential to familiarize yourself with the complex mechanics of the game before taking on too much. The game also has some pre-build families and lots which include all the basic items to get started. As you progress, you’re able to expand your businesses, get more pets, buy more fun things and do a lot more in the game freely without worrying about income.

The player is in the build mode to sell additional furniture in The Sims 2.

Sell Extra Furniture

The starting homes in The Sims 2 come heavily furnished. You don’t even need a lot of furniture, so if you are going broke, you cansell extra stuffthat you do not use to make money quickly. Your Sim needsenough food, hygiene, and comfort to thrive, so getting rid of things you don’t need willimprove your well-beingin the long term.

If you are in urgent need of cash, you cansacrifice the environmental needsof the Sim to fulfill other essential needs. you may always spend onadditional luxury once you get financially stable. However, the money in your hand may fluctuate, so selling extra furniture can help you if your businesses are failing.

The Romance Aspiration is shown in The Sims 2.

Deleting a few items may reduce the environmental ratings, so make sure to keep a balance.

Complete Your Aspirations

Each Sim has adifferent personality based on the aspirationsyou selected for them. To make sure theyfeel content and happier, you should focus on theiraspiration goals. Focus onmeeting their desiresas much as you can whileavoiding their fears.

Following an aspiration path will also keep yourdaily tasks more streamlined, making you feel less lost about your next goals.Completing Aspirationsalso comes withunique awards that can make your gameplay less tedious. You also gain someinfluence points,which you can use toforce other Sims to do your bidding.

Som pre-built lots are placed in Neighborhood in The Sims 2.

Utilize Items In Public Lots

You can’t afford a lot of hobby items if you have just spent a fortune on buying a new house. But there is nothing stopping you fromplacing somecommunity lotsin your Neighborhood. Itdoesn’t cost you any cash, and you get manyhelpful facilities to improve your Sims' lives.

You will get to meetmany new people and animals if you hang out in public placesoften. We recommendvisiting places related to your Sims' hobbiesas you can partake in activities related to them. This is also your chance to get to knowSims with better Chemistry with you. If your home appliances need repairing or replacement for any reason, you cantry the ones here.

A cat is in a pet bed in The Sims 2.

Don’t Get Too Many Pets

Pets are harder to take care of since, unlike humans, youcannot control them. This makes it much harder totake care of their needs,as they will behave totallybased on their instincts. There are many factors that you need to consider while caring for them, and the fewer you get at the start, theeasier it will befor you.

The first thing you need to immediately worry about is theirtraining to condition positive behaviorsfrom them. You really don’t want themsullying your floors and doing other mischievous behavior. Arrangingseparate beds, food bowls, and litter boxesfor all of them will also cost a lot, so fewer pets at the start will not put much burden on your budget.

A Sim is sleeping in The Sims 2.

Monitor Your Needs

Your Sim will take care of their needs throughout the day automatically for the most part. However, they mayneglect hygiene and eating habits, so make sure not to give them too many tasks thatthey might prioritize over essential tasks. You will also often find Sims engaged in tasks that you may need to cancel to manage their needs in case of emergency.

You should keep acheck on their needs bar thoroughly to make sure they function wellthroughout the day.Avoid making them overworkand take a break bymoving outside to fulfill your social and fun needs. You need basic items to manage your need,s suchas a bed, shower, toilet, and fridge. We recommend getting stuff with thebest comfort and environment ratingsfor your Sim’s better mood.

The Cleveland Family is living in an apartment in The Sims 2.

Fast-forwarding through the game is a convenient feature, but it also leaves your Sims unattended. Do not use it that much, especially when your Sim’s needs are fluctuating.

Start With Existing Families In A Neighborhood

A Neighborhood has some existing families that are living their everyday lives pretty much comfortably. We recommendcontrolling any of them if you are just startingthe game out. This will help youfamiliarize yourself with game mechanicsas you observe their daily activities.

That said, you will still be controlling them a lot. Use their established standing to focus on makingnew relationships and help them achieve their goals.Most of them will already have jobs, which also saves you the trouble of looking for a good job for them. If there are kids in the house, they will also attend school regularly. You will also haveevery item you need in a pre-built houseto take care of them.

A Sim is cooking a meal in The Sims 2.

Maximize Your Skills

Your Simneeds some skillstoachieve their goals in their preferred career. There are also some essential ones that every Sim should level up so they can handle more tasks on their own. you’re able to make some basic meals without much trouble, however,you will have accidents in the kitchenif you try to cook anadvanced meal that needs higher skill.

Similarly, if you want to go fora specialized career path, you need toincrease your Creativity to become a celebrity. For jobs that require high intelligence, such as theMedicine career, you need high Logic. It’s better to focuson one skill at a time to ensure not to overwork your Sims.

An apartment is shown with a pool outside in The Sims 2.

We recommend reading books. They will give you more information related to daily tasks, making them easier.

Stay In An Apartment

Buying a house will cost your Sims a lot, and in most cases, it willleave them brokeunless they belong to a richer family. It’s better torent housesat the start of the game, as theycost way less than owning a home. Since you haven’t splurged all your savings, you can invest in other fun things for your Sims.

There are a fewbenefits to staying in an apartment,and one of the major ones is that youget to be more social with your neighbors. As they are residing in the same building, you willrun into them in common areassuch as the pools more often. Yourlandlord will also invite you to partieswhich you can attend to make important connections. You can also trynetworking with other people or your landlordto decrease the rent of your lodgings.

You should get a job as soon as you may. We don’t recommend renting a house in the long term, as paying the rent every week will end up costing more than a house if you stay there for a year. Keep saving your cash and then purchase a house anytime when you feel confident to do so. You can use your courtyard freely in your own house.