Greetings, fellow Sims enthusiasts! If you’ve ever wanted to ditch the smartphones, the electric fridges, and the ridiculously convenient plumbing system, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together this list of tips to help you make your Sims 4 experience feel more like the Middle Ages — because, let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to live in a time of dungeons, dragons, and definitely no internet?
Now, before we get started, let me just say that these tips are based on my personal medieval preferences (and maybe a few questionable historical inaccuracies). You won’t find any "official" medieval advice here — just what I’ve found works to make my Sims roleplay a bit more historically chaotic and a whole lot more horse-drawn carriage than self-driving car.
And the best part? This list is a work in progress. I’ll keep adding new tips every time I uncover a fresh medieval mod or figure out how to make a Sim act like a peasant instead of a tech-savvy CEO. So, prepare to enter the world of knights, peasants, and questionable hygiene… because there’s no turning back now.
Ready to yeet yourself into the past? Let’s dive in!
1. Reduce the Chance of Getting Pregnant
Ah, medieval times. A period where getting pregnant wasn’t exactly a “choose-your-own-adventure” type of deal — it just kind of happened, whether you were ready for it or not. But let’s be real, I don’t need my Sims popping out babies every time they woohoo (as much as I adore chaos). So, I’ve taken the liberty of tweaking things a bit.
In my medieval game, I’ve set the pregnancy chance to 25% for both "Try for Baby" AND regular woohoo. Why? Well, just like back in the day, the chance of pregnancy wasn’t guaranteed every time a couple got cozy. No one had the luxury of birth control, but they didn’t exactly live in a world where you could expect a baby every time either.
This way, I get to keep the drama alive without having to micromanage an endless parade of infants. You know, because there's only so many tiny medieval cradles I can fit into a cottage. It's all about the sweet spot — a chance of pregnancy, but not every time they get it on. Keeps things realistic, chaotic, and a little more manageable, just like the good old days.
2. Contraception: Keeping It Medieval (and Not Exactly Reliable)
Let’s talk about sex, baby — but let’s keep it medieval, shall we? In my quest to make my Sims' baby-making experience a little more historically accurate, I’ve turned to the "Relationship & Pregnancy Overhaul" mod for condoms. Why? Because, frankly, they’re invisible during animations, which is perfect for my medieval-themed roleplay. Because well... i can roleplay they are not using modern condons. Also if you want your sims to use condons, use those more expensive... Because well they wasn't back them availbe in every drug store.
Now, historically speaking, contraception in the Middle Ages was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t exactly high-tech. People didn’t have condoms from the store; they were more likely to use things like fish bladders or other strange methods that probably wouldn’t pass a health inspection today. But hey, if they were lucky, it maybe worked. So, in my game, I decrease the reliability of contraception — it’s not foolproof, just like in real medieval times, where there was a constant, terrifying possibility of unexpected heirs showing up.
I won’t get into the details of medieval birth control (because let’s face it, no one wants to know how the sausage was made, literally), but trust me, it did exist, even if it wasn’t quite popular or trustworthy. In the world of my Sims, most of them don’t use contraception at all, because hey, what’s a little surprise baby in the middle of a medieval life of uncertainty and chaos? It’s all part of the fun.
So, while I keep a small chance of contraception, it’s not exactly a guaranteed safe bet. In the world of medieval Sims, babies are always a possibility—but not always a certainty. Just like the good old days!
3. Abortions: Not as Rare as You Think (But Still Pretty Risky)
Let’s dive into the darker side of medieval life — no, not the dragons or the sword fights, but the unfortunate reality of unwanted pregnancies. Back in the day, abortions weren’t exactly a rare occurrence, even though they were far from safe or reliable. While we tend to think of medieval times as a place where women were mostly at the mercy of their pregnancies, the truth is that many women did seek out ways to terminate them, using all sorts of methods, some of which probably made your Sims’ medical bills look like pocket change. But trust me, it wasn’t exactly a clean or safe procedure. Spoiler alert: most of it involved a lot of risk.
In my medieval Sims world, I use the abortion option from Littlesams’ mods, but with a slight tweak — because the mod’s default price is way too modern (we’re talking modern clinic-level pricing, not medieval, “let’s go behind the barn and hope for the best” pricing). So, I decided to go all Sims 4 Studio on it and edit the mod's price so that it matches the less-than-ideal reality of medieval times.
Here’s a mini tutorial on how to edit the mod's price in Sims 4 Studio (for those who want to get their hands dirty):
- Download and install Sims 4 Studio if you haven’t already.
- Open Sims 4 Studio and click on "My Projects," then "Open," and select the Littlesams mod file you’ve downloaded.
- Find the abortion interaction in the mod’s XML. It will be in package.
- Look for the price parameter
- Change that number to something more fitting for your medieval economy. I set it for 20. Like i treat this like price for some abortive herbs.
- Save the mod, and you're all set!
Now, if you really want to add some chaos to your medieval roleplay (because who doesn’t love chaos?), you can take it one step further. Roll a dice to see if the abortion procedure goes horribly wrong and causes the Sim to die. Yep, you heard that right — in a time when healthcare was about as advanced as a rusty pitchfork, the chance of dying during such an ordeal was, well, pretty high. But don't worry, this is entirely up to you! Want some drama? Let the dice decide. Want a more controlled narrative? Keep things a little less lethal. The choice is yours, but the risks? Very real.
So, there you have it — a little slice of medieval reality. Unwanted pregnancies? Check. Risky procedures? Double check. A chance of death by dice roll? Well, that’s just medieval life for you.
4. Now We’re Done Talking About Things for Allosexuals — Let’s Talk About Something for Asexuals... Food 🥣
Alright, folks, we’ve covered the, uh, grown-up stuff, so let’s shift gears to something everyone can enjoy: food! And not just any food, but the hearty, rustic, and very medieval kind. I absolutely adore a mod from Ingeli that adds stoves where you can cook up a storm, perfect for feeding my medieval Sims. Because, let’s face it, nothing says “authentic medieval roleplay” like a hot pot of stew simmering away over a fire (and maybe a few burnt fingers from trying to cook it).
In my medieval world, I usually have my peasants sticking to simple, hearty soups and stews. Think of it like the medieval version of “one-pot meals” — nutritious, filling, and designed to keep you going through a long day of farming and trying to avoid being eaten by wolves. They’re often fish-based, too, because that was a common and reliable food source for commoners. A little bit of salt, a lot of fish, and some herbs — that's dinner, folks!
Meanwhile, my nobles and rich merchants get to live the good life, feasting on more extravagant meals with plenty of meat (because when you’re rolling in gold, you’re not exactly eating fish heads and bread crumbs). They get fancy stews, roasted meats, and a lot more variety. And, of course, their meals are way more photogenic, usually with more color and flair — because when you're rich, even your food has to be extra.
So, whether you're feeding your peasants on a meager fish-based diet or treating your nobles to a grand banquet of roasted meats, remember: food is the true way to make your medieval Sims feel like they’ve traveled back in time. I highly recommend the Medieval Cookbook Mod for a variety of delicious options that'll keep your Sims’ bellies full and their roleplay authentic!
Now go ahead and get your Sims cooking — but don’t blame me if they’re all eating fish stew for the next three days.
5. No TV, No Problem: Entertainment the Medieval Way 🎶
Alright, folks, let’s get one thing straight — in medieval times, there was no Netflix, no TikTok, and definitely no reality TV shows about rich people yelling at each other (sadly). So, what did people do for fun? They lived it. That’s right, medieval entertainment meant hiring bards, jesters, and musicians to keep the good times rolling. And you better believe my rich Sims aren’t skimping on their entertainment budget!
My noble Sims are all about hiring musicians and comedians (aka bards and jesters) to liven up their lavish dinner parties. I mean, when you have all the gold in the world, why not hire a musician to serenade you while you sip wine and pretend you don’t care about the peasants outside? It’s all about that medieval luxury, baby. And hey, if a little bit of medieval karaoke is involved, so be it. My nobles like to live large — why not throw in a lute player or two while they’re at it?
For the common folk, though, it’s a little more DIY. I set up a guitar (aka a lute) in the town square and toss my Sims 100 simoleons or so to hire a musician. But, because I’m all about that historical authenticity, I roleplay it like the musician wasn’t even hired by my Sim. They just happen to be passing by, strumming away for the sheer joy of it (and the hope that someone might toss a few coins their way). It’s like a medieval street performance — the hustle is real.
And of course, because I’m playing a historical roleplay, my Sims always tip the musicians. After all, back then, musicians didn’t get paid by the hour like modern-day employees. Nope, they made their living off those sweet, sweet tips. So every time one of my Sims hears a lute strumming, you can bet they’re tossing a few coins into the hat, keeping the medieval economy flowing one tip at a time.
So, whether you're hiring a fancy bard for your noble Sims or pretending that your commoner just stumbled upon a street musician, don’t forget the most important part of medieval entertainment — the tip jar!
6. Bathing and Aging: Yes, They Did Both! 🛁👵
Okay, time to debunk a couple of medieval myths. First off, no, people didn’t just walk around smelling like rotten cabbages. Contrary to popular belief, they did bathe, though it wasn’t as glamorous as a modern-day spa day. Sure, bathing was a bit more... "basic" back then (think wooden tubs, rivers, and maybe the occasional questionable public bathhouse), but they still cleaned up!
So, in my medieval Sims world, your Sims are definitely getting a bath — whether it’s from a wooden tub in their cottage or a quick dip in the local river. I know, I know, it's not a luxurious bubble bath with candles and fluffy towels, but hey, it's the medieval version of self-care. Cleanliness was important even if your Sims didn’t have access to fancy shampoo or bath bombs (seriously, if you find a medieval bath bomb, let me know).
Now, on to the next bit of business: aging. People did get older in medieval times, despite the stereotype that they just kind of “died young” after a rough 40 years of life. Sure, life expectancy was shorter, but folks still grew old. My Sims may not live as long as the modern-day marathoners, but they do get to age gracefully (or not-so-gracefully, depending on their life choices). So yes, your Sims will become elders, even if they don’t hit their 90s like they might in a modern-day game. It's all part of the charm!
Just remember, your Sims will age, they’ll bathe, and they’ll still be living their best medieval life. They might not have the luxury of anti-aging serums or facelifts, but at least they won’t smell like they’ve been living in a haystack for 30 years.
7. My Mod List: The Key to Medieval Glory 🏰
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “This all sounds amazing, but how do I get my Sims to live their best medieval lives like yours?” Well, lucky for you, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a whole list of mods that I use in my gameplay to make my Sims 4 feel like it’s straight out of the Middle Ages. From medieval stoves to lute-playing musicians, I’ve scoured the internet for the best mods to bring ye olde vibes to your game.
Seriously, this list is the ultimate cheat sheet for anyone wanting to go full medieval in their Sims gameplay. Whether you’re a seasoned medieval roleplayer or just someone who thinks castles are cool (who doesn’t?), this mod list is your ticket to a historically inspired Sims experience. Trust me, it’s way easier than Googling “Sims 4 medieval mods” and falling down a rabbit hole of broken CC and questionable downloads.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab my mod list and get started! Your Sims deserve the full medieval experience — minus the plague, hopefully. Get them here
8. Yes, Women Worked Too! 💪
Let’s clear up another medieval myth: no, women weren’t just sitting at home with a baby on one hip and a pot of stew on the fire (though that did happen too). Medieval women worked — and they worked hard. Whether they were tending crops, running market stalls, brewing beer, or even managing businesses, women had jobs just like the men. Sure, the roles might have varied depending on their social status, but they were definitely not just medieval stay-at-home moms.
In my Sims medieval world, I make sure my female Sims have plenty to do, whether it’s churning butter (okay, maybe not literally, but you get the idea), selling their wares, or working on the family farm. If they’re commoners, they’re out in the fields or crafting for survival. If they’re nobles, they’re managing households, keeping the estate running, and maybe even dabbling in political schemes (because who doesn’t love a bit of intrigue?).
The truth is, women back then didn’t have much choice not to work. Life was tough, and everyone had to pitch in to make ends meet. So, forget the stereotype of the idle medieval wife — my female Sims are just as busy as the men, if not busier! After all, someone’s got to keep the household running and earn a living while the men are off jousting or doing whatever it is medieval dudes do.
So, in your gameplay, don’t hesitate to give your female Sims jobs, businesses, or tasks. Let them show off their skills and remind everyone that women have always been part of the workforce — long before modern office jobs were a thing.
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