Sims 4 Omegaverse

Omegaverse is a Sims 4 mod, by Jamjars.

Download links, as well as full documentation, can be found on Jamjars' Omegaverse page.

## Features

Sims 4 Omegaverse's features are all linked to the two CAS traits which it adds, the Alpha and Omega trait. Any sim who is not either an alpha or an omega is considered to be a beta. There is some functionality of Omegaverse for betas, but it is generally limited to alphas and omega.

When a sim is given either the Alpha or Omega trait, it will then add the respective heat or rut cycle to them, and the countdown to that sim's first heat/rut begins.

* An omega has a 50% chance of going into heat every 5 days (these can be changed by clicking on the sim and assigning them a different setting), with a heat will then last 2 days.
* An alpha will go into rut every 8 to 10 days (again, this can be adjusted for each sim), with a rut then lasting a day and a half.

Alphas and Omegas also have the ability to mate with other sims who they have a high romantic relationship. If they spend too long apart from their mate(s), a sim will begin to develop separation sickness. If allowed to progress fully, separation sickness will lead to the sims' mating lapsing, which is deadly for Omegas.

Sims can purchase supplements from the computer in order to control their heat/rut, including contraceptives, inducers, and suppressants, each of which have labels explaining how to use them. These supplements are offered by the Omegaverse Extended Family.

## Omegaverse Primer

Omegaverses (*OVs) started off as a trope within gay (MxM) erotica, however have since become quite a common universe in which to set a romance, especially since they allow from gay familial units, as well as some of the other unique features to OVs. As such, most OVs focus on men, with male alphas and male omegas, and it's somewhat rare for female alphas to be found (assuming there are women at all in the OV, as some completely remove them from their universe), and female omegas are almost unheard of in most media. But Sims 4 Omegaverse does allow either sex to be an alpha or an omega, so this primer will cover both.*

*OVs can often be found side-by-side with shifter universes, where humans can shift in wolves, bears, big cats, and other animals (depending on the universe). The two universes started out intertwined, and have since become more distinct. However, some features of OV are quite closely connected with the shifter universe, such as the concept of heats and mating.*

*The key thing to remember is that all OVs are unique to a creator, and some creators aren't even consistent with their OVs between setting universes. So an OV will usually follow these characteristics, but the specifics are often quite varied. Sims 4 Omegaverse is Jamjars' own OV which he has created for his own game. It's heavily inspired by OVs by Claire Cullen, in her books, however Jamjars has made changes where necessary (either for personal preference, or simply to allow it to fit more seamlessly with Sims 4 in general).*

### The Groups

Omegaverses typically split people into three groups; Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. (Some OVs include groups like Gammas and Deltas, as you may find in other media, however these are not in Sims 4 Omegaverse, so they will not be covered).

#### Betas

Betas are the simplest of the three groups. They are your typical person, like you or I. They don't possess any particularly outstanding features, and are your average citizen in the universe.

#### Alphas

Alphas are the strongest of the universe. They are physically bigger and stronger than average (you're unlikely to find a male alpha under 6'0 / 183cm tall). Their personalities match their stature, being more aggressive than average as well as being more dominant and assertive. They tend to be leaders and occupy positions of power.

In universes with packs (usually shifter universes), the pack will be under a leader alpha, who will outrank all others in the pack. Often, being an alpha is a requirement to being able to lead the pack.

#### Omegas

Omegas are the yin to the alphas' yang. They are smaller and slighter, often smaller than average and rarely being particularly muscular (omegas usually end up more "toned" than "buff"). Again, their personalities match their physique; omegas are usually quite meek and submissive.

Omegas are usually treated as second- or third-class citizens in many universes, where they are the properties of their alpha mates (sometimes in all but name, other times explicitly owned). They rarely occupy positions of power and often end up as the "damsel in distress". However, it is not uncommon for a story to focus on an omega who breaks this mould, often played for story telling purposes.

### Pregnancy

#### Heats

Heats are one of the defining features of OVs. Every so often, an omega will go into heat. Depending on the OV, this could be every couple of months, to every couple of years. During this time, an omega will become incredibly horny and crave physical contact and sex.

An omega may also lose some of their inhibitions, and crave touch / sex with any alpha (or even beta, depending on the OV) who is near to them. Any alphas will usually be aroused by an omega in heat, and actively seek them out, looking to sleep with them. This can sometimes lead to the minefield of dubcon (dubious consent).

During their heat, an omega can also become pregnant, even male omegas. Male omegas can become pregnant by having unprotected anal sex with a male alpha, a male beta, or a female alpha (typically, some OVs may differ). This is aided by a self-lubricating anus on male omegas (and possibly on female omegas, but pregnancy usually occurs vaginally for them, making the lubricating anus unnecessary), this lubrication can be restricted to heats or constant.

However, Sims 4 Omegaverse follows a specific pregnancy formate, as shown below.

#### Ruts

Ruts are essentially heats, but for alphas. They are similar in the respect that they lead to a very horny alpha and often a similar reduction in inhibitions. However, it is rare that alphas have their fertility restricted to ruts (from simply a logistical aspect, it'd be a challenge to find an omega who lines up with the alpha's rut cycle, thereby making breeding difficult ... Darwinism still applies, even to gay porn tropes).

Being around an omega in heat can often induce a rut in an alpha, or vice verse, thereby meaning the pair will spend several days together doing little else other than sleep with one another.

### Mating

#### Forming Matings

A mating, also known as a bond, is a highly romantic and sexual connection between two or more people. Matings are most common between an alpha and an omega, however they can go different ways. Other common matings include three way matings between an alpha, a beta, and an omega, or a mating between a male alpha and a female beta. In general, a mating will usually require either an alpha or an omega to be involved and will often involve one of both. Depending on the OV, a mating may be required in order for a couple to become pregnant, their bond sustaining the pregnancy.

Matings are often sealed with bond bites, to the neck. These usually happen during sex, when the pair climax. These bites will then heal so as to stop bleeding, but remain scarred as long as the mating is valid, only healing fully once the mating lapses (often due to death, though other extenuating circumstances can lead to a mating failing). Omegas can sometimes only mate during a heat, and will go into mating heats when unmated, which differ from normal heats where they may only lust for their mate, rather than anyone at all.

#### Separation Sickness

Physical contact is usually important in OVs, where mates must spend time in one another's embrace. Not doing so can lead to "separation sickness". In this case, the mates will begin to feel ill, the only remedy being to spend time with their mate.

Normally, the most dangerous time for separation sickness is for an omega in heat, where if they don't receive physical contact from their mate, they may feel dangerously ill. Often, if an omega is separated from their mate for more than one or two heats, it can prove fatal for the omega. Alphas aren't usually affected as badly, but will still feel the symptoms of separation sickness and may become more irritable as opposed to physically ill.

Omegas can often also be affected by separation sickness whilst unmated, beginning to feel ill if they spend too long without any physical contact whatsoever. (This is not a feature of Sims 4 Omegaverse).

### Further Reading

* Alphas, Betas, Omegas: A Primer - Archive Of Our Own
* Alpha/Beta/Omega - Fanlore