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{{Era|SO}}[[File:Motives.JPG|thumb|250px|The mood bar and motive meters in The Sims 2.]]▼
▲[[File:Motives.JPG|thumb|250px|The mood bar and motive meters in The Sims 2.]]
A [[Sim]]'s '''mood''' is determined by the level of their [[Motive|needs]]. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', it is also affected by their [[aspiration bar|aspiration level]], as Sim who are in platinum aspiration will have maxed-out mood regardless of their needs. Also in ''The Sims 2'', a Sim can get a temporary mood boost by using a [[Noodlesoother]]. In ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons]]'', drinking [[Juices#Recipes|strawberry lemonade]] will boost a Sim's aspiration level to platinum, thereby giving the Sim platinum mood. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]'', [[moodlet]]s will have an effect on the Sim's mood.
==The Meter==
The bar/meter next to the needs (or moodlets{{Vgversion|TS3}}) indicates mood. Green (which is usually indicated by the upper part of the bar) indicates good mood, and means that the average level of the needs are green or the Sims has more positive moodlets. The higher and greater the amount of the green, the better mood the Sim is in. If there is no color in the bar, that indicates the Sim is in a neutral mood; neither good nor bad. Red (which is indicated by the lower part of the bar) indicates bad mood, and means that the average level of the needs are red or yellow. The higher and greater the amount of the red, the worse mood the Sim is in.
In ''The Sims 4'', the mood bar is replaced by the Sim's [[Emotion|emotional state]].▼
Sims that are in a bad mood will only do things that will increase their need levels (such as sleeping when [[energy]] is low, eating when [[hunger]] is low, etc.) They will not do anything that will either have no effect or worsen their moods (such as study, exercising, etc.). Sims who are in a poor mood will not automatically go to work when the [[carpool]] comes, but will have to be told to go by the player. Sims in a good mood will be able to do anything that their age group, skills etc. allow.▼
==Consequences==
In ''The Sims 3'', if a Sim's mood is in the top section of the bar, they will automatically generate [[lifetime happiness]] points. Sims also learn skills and get promotions faster when they are in a good mood. The Sim's facial expression on its portrait changes with the mood.▼
Depending of what the Sim's mood is, they can have the following certain advantages or disadvantages respectively.
==Good Mood effects==
▲In ''The Sims 4'', the mood bar is replaced by the Sim's [[Emotion|emotional state]].
▲Sims that are in a bad mood will only do things that will increase their need levels (such as sleeping when [[energy]] is low, eating when [[hunger]] is low, etc.)
▲In ''The Sims 3'', if a Sim's mood is in the top section of the bar, they will automatically generate [[lifetime happiness]] points. Sims also learn skills and get promotions faster when they are in a good mood. The Sim's facial expression on its portrait changes with the mood.
==Bad Mood effects==
When a Sim is in a bad mood, the following can be affected.
*They will not do anything that will either have no effect or worsen their moods (such as study, exercising, etc.)
*Sims will not build skills while in a bad mood. If the player tries to get them to build skills while in a bad mood, a dialog or message will appear.{{Vgversion|TS2}}
*Sims who are in a poor mood will not automatically go to work when the [[carpool]] comes, but will have to be told to go by the player.{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}
* Some interactions will be grayed out when the Sim is in a bad mood or when the Hunger, Energy, Fun, or Bladder motive is low.{{Vgversion|TS3}}
*Romance socials such as Kiss will fail.{{Vgversion|TS}}{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TSS}}.
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== Mood states ==
In ''The Sims 3'', the Sim's mood state is displayed by hovering over the mood bar.
===Good mood states===
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===Bad mood states===
There are three types of bad mood states which is dependent on the moodlets the Sim has. For example, the "Mourning" moodlet will make the Sim feel sad instead of uncomfortable. Being miserable, depressed, or furious makes certain interactions unavailable.
* Uncomfortable
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==Depression==
Depression, though not explicitly mentioned by name, appears in ''[[The Sims]]'' and its expansions. It is the result of a Sim's motives not being fulfilled. It is inspired by the real [[wikipedia:Major depressive disorder|life mental disease]] which shares the same name. If a Sim's motives are neglected for long enough, especially [[social]], the Sim's mood will begin to drop into the red area, and the Sim will eventually become depressed. A depressed Sim will refuse to look for jobs, whether it be via computer or newspaper. If a Sim is already employed, he/she will not automatically decide to go to work when the carpool shows up, instead they will have to be prompted. He/She will also refuse to take part in most skill-building activities, such as [[chess]] or reading a skill book. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'', [[nightmare]]s can also be a result of depression. A depressed Sim will occasionally weep and have bad thoughts. An easy, though expensive, way to fix it is to send the Sim(s) on vacation{{vgversion|TS3:WA}} If they become depressed on their vacation, it will be necessary to send them home. Having low funds can also send a Sim's mood plummeting.{{confirm}}
If a Sim's mood drops all the way to the bottom, the Sim may simply refuse to do anything, even if directed to by the player. With ''The Sims 2: Nightlife'' or later, this can be addressed by using the MaxMotives cheat.
===Dealing with Depression===
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====The Sims 2====
*Sims can alleviate their motives by using the [[Eclectic and Enigmatic Energizer]] with high aspiration meter. If Sims use it with low aspiration meter, there's a higher chance the machine will deplete all their motives instead.
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