Dreams & Nightmares

This mod adds rich emotional depth to The Sims 4 by giving Sims the ability to experience vivid dreams and nightmares, each of which results in unique moodlets and buffs. The experiences vary based on age, traits, and life situations—making each Sim’s nightly adventures feel personal and immersive.

Key Features

Extensive Dream & Nightmare Library
  • Kids, teens, and infants experience over 30 unique dream and 30 nightmare scenarios.
  • Teens and adults have access to more than 180 dreams and 110 nightmares.
  • Many contain creative stories, and Easter eggs inspired by pop culture.

Dynamic Buffs & "Vanished Dream" Effect
  • Sims receive buffs or moodlets after waking from a dream.
  • If a dream fades quickly, they might get a sad Vanished Dream buff tied to forgetting it.

Dream Sharing Interactions
  • Sims can discuss their dreams or nightmares with others, triggering emotional responses and moodlets based on the content of the shared vision.

DreamCatcher Website (In-Game Object)

Accessible from any computer, this website offers:
  • Virtual therapy sessions to help Sims process troubling dreams.
  • SleepGuard tablets, which block nightmares for 24 hours.
  • Dreamland diffusers, scented lighting objects that protect nearby Sims from nightmares.

New Traits & Aspirations

Eternal Dreamer: Sims who dream frequently, gain creativity faster, and recover energy more efficiently; but are more affected when a nightmare occurs.

Tormented Sleeper: Sims who experience nightmares often; they have slower creative growth and energy recovery—but good dreams offer significant temporary boosts.

Two associated aspirations (Dreamland Architect and Torment Sculptor) allow Sims to earn these traits through gameplay. Sims with a helper trait, Dream Weaver, navigate these aspirations more easily.

Why It’s Worth Trying
This mod brings dream life into sharp focus—turning sleep from a simple need into a stage for creativity, emotional processing, and storytelling. It enriches characterization, mood dynamics, and roleplay possibilities like therapy, creative pursuits, or emotional realism across Sim generations.

REQUIREMENTS:
Base Game
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