1. What time do they go to bed on their own?
2. If they won't prepare a meal does that mean they don't need to eat?
I want their fed bars to be full before I close the game for the night.

They won't really go to bed and rest well until you turn off the game for the night.

If you want to be sure they make a meal and are well fed, drop them on the kitchen table (the place where the eat their meals), and they will always make a meal if there's enough food in the kitchen to do so.

Thanks for the info. That explains why my peeps are weak, I've left the game on all night. They'll be glad to get some rest tonight! Will they eat while the game is off for the night? I'm trying to figure out how much food to keep in the fridge.

I believe they won't starve as long as there's food. I try to leave about 1000 food overnight for a 6-7 member family Adjust as necessary for the size of your family