While players will actively avoid cheating in most games, that is not the case with The Sims 2 and the rest of the series in general. Most Sims fans use cheats for one reason or the other, as there are all sorts of useful codes and cheats that can make gamers’ lives a lot easier.
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Skill cheats are one of the most useful cheats in The Sims 2 because instead of having to grind and wait for a Sim’s skills to level up, gamers can cut to the chase and make their Sims experts in no time with the click of a few keys. This guide will show players how to cheat for more skill points in The Sims 2.
How to Access Skill Cheats in The Sims 2
In order to be able to change a how many skill points a Sim has in The Sims 2, players must first enable a specific type of cheat: debug cheats.
To enable debug cheats in The Sims 2, gamers have to open the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C, and then type in the code “boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true” before pressing enter. This makes it possible for players to access an array of cheats simply by selecting a Sim while holding down Shift.
How to Cheat Skills in The Sims 2
Once players have activated debug mode, they have to Shift-click one of their household Sims and then select the following options in the pie menu:
- Spawn > More > Sim Modder
Next, players must select the baby (Sim Modder) that will appear on the floor by their Sim. Here, they can select a handful of cheats. The Sim Modder’s Skills menu gives players access to every skill-related cheat in The Sims 2.
Here, they can maximize or minimize the skills of everyone, including the Sim in control, those nearby, and everyone in the world.
- Released
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September 14, 2004
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- Multiplayer
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Local Multiplayer
- Engine
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3D engine
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Crude Humor, Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes