If you’re not able to take screenshots in Sims 4, you’ll want to read this article. The plumbob is a reflection of a Sim’s mood and is very annoying, especially when you’re trying to capture a moment in the game. Luckily, you can remove the plumbob by following a few steps. Here’s how! Using the right headline effects can make screenshots possible once again.
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The Sims series plumbob is a reflection of a Sim’s mood
The plumbob is a green crystal used in most Sims games. It serves two functions: it is a character’s mood indicator and a visual cue for the player. The plumbob will change color depending on a Sim’s mood. When the plumbob is green, the Sim is in a good mood. If they’re not in a good mood, the plumbob will turn red.
Unlike other emotional states, the plumbob reflects a Sim’s mood. When a Sim is in a bad mood, it will show up in the plumbob as a sign of sadness. A Sim with this emotion will not be able to interact with other Sims, slow down their walking speed, and turn off their flirtation options. There are two main sources of sadness: death and mood aura paintings. If your Sim witnessed the death of a loved one, they may be left with a powerful sad moodlet. The other factor is whether or not the Sim was nearby when the death occurred.
It is visible depending on a Sim’s need level
Depending on the level of need, a Sim can see a plumb. This green diamond-shaped icon is a part of the loading screen in The Sims games. This icon has undergone several changes in recent years, from being a matte green color to a glowy crystal-like appearance. In The Sims 4, the plumb has become even more recognizable.
You can detect the presence of the plumbob by observing the sim’s behavior: if it is itchiness, they will giggle. If a sim has llama flu, they may have sneezing and coughing. To get rid of this condition, they must get a llama vaccine. Similarly, a sim with starry eyes will have stars spinning above their head and will feel dizzy. In such a case, a plumbob can be treated by taking medication.
It can be removed with headline effects
You may have noticed that your Sims are constantly seeing random thought bubbles or a bright colored plumbob above their heads. Fortunately, headline effects can be disabled or removed completely with a simple cheat code. In addition to headline effects, you can remove your Sim’s voice from your screen completely. Here’s how you can do this. First, go to the Manage Worlds screen, where you will see a menu of your sims’ interactions. From there, simply press X + Circle on the selected sim.
