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6 years ago
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Sim won't age

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.56.52.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? None
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? The way I found it was by killing the entire family but leaving the sim who married in alive. I haven't tested this though and might not be the root of the issue
What happens when the bug occurs? Sims age meter will not progress
What do you expect to see? Sims age meter progressing daily
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

So I married a sim into my family but shortly thereafter the teenager in the house started a fire that killed everyone in the family except for the sim that was married in. Since that day she hasn't aged at all. Any tips or explanations are appreciated.


  • @Angle-O-Fire wrote:

    It is Alex Moyer, I read in other forums that these hidden traits were a thing but I couldn't figure out how to remove them.


    I suspected it might be her. 🙂   There are ways to remove hidden traits but first the name of the trait is needed.
    In the meantime you could try aging her up with birthday cake. That will work til she becomes an elder.
    Creating situations to enhance the probability of death might work if you want to go that route.
    Becoming hilarious is relatively painless. 
    I will keep searching and come back if I can find a better solution.

    - EQ Avid Sims Player
    I do not work for EA
    All packs installed and patches are current.
    Game Version 1.56.52.1020 Patch 03Oct2019

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  • @Angle-O-Fire 
    There are certain game generated Sims that have a hidden trait keeping them from aging. I am curious to know the name of the Sim in question. There are a few I have seen in previous saves like Alex Moyer (base game) and Baby Ariel (Get Famous) that have this trait.
    If you are curious about any hidden traits there is a very simple mod to use called Show/Search Info mod.

    Links to mods are not allowed but this one can be found with an internet search.
    Please follow directions on the site for installation and use.

    - EQ Avid Sims Player
    I do not work for EA
    All packs installed and patches are current.

  • Angle-O-Fire's avatar
    Angle-O-Fire
    6 years ago

    It is Alex Moyer, I read in other forums that these hidden traits were a thing but I couldn't figure out how to remove them.

  • EuphorialQueen's avatar
    EuphorialQueen
    Hero (Retired)
    6 years ago

    @Angle-O-Fire wrote:

    It is Alex Moyer, I read in other forums that these hidden traits were a thing but I couldn't figure out how to remove them.


    I suspected it might be her. 🙂   There are ways to remove hidden traits but first the name of the trait is needed.
    In the meantime you could try aging her up with birthday cake. That will work til she becomes an elder.
    Creating situations to enhance the probability of death might work if you want to go that route.
    Becoming hilarious is relatively painless. 
    I will keep searching and come back if I can find a better solution.

    - EQ Avid Sims Player
    I do not work for EA
    All packs installed and patches are current.
    Game Version 1.56.52.1020 Patch 03Oct2019

  • Angle-O-Fire's avatar
    Angle-O-Fire
    6 years ago

    Ok thank you very much, in the meantime I'll try out the mod and the birthday cakes.

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