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Re: Why am I unable to lock that gate? The Zombies will get my tomatoes!

@Wholesome_Goth  Without more information, I can only guess.  Is the fenced area entirely closed in, or is there a gap somewhere?  Can you unlock the gate, then lock it?  Does it help to delete the gate and place a new one?

If you're desperate, you can also just remove the gate and wait to place a new one until after the full moon has passed.

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  • Wholesome_Goth's avatar
    Wholesome_Goth
    New Veteran
    5 years ago

    @puzzlezaddictcan't seem to do anything with the gate. I have deleted the entire fence and replace it, and the gate. Nothing.

    ....


    It just dawned on me that maybe it could have been something about the spot I originally tried having the garden, it was in an area at the front of the house and off to the left of the front door porch. So I moved it to another spot and suddenly the white picket fence gate works...guess having the fence connected to the side of the house is not an allowable thing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @Wholesome_Goth  Does the house have a foundation?  It might be that connecting it to a foundation or deck doesn't work properly.  I can't remember the last time I created a fenced-in area that was attached to a house, but I thought it was possible in at least some cases.

    Anyway, it sounds like you have your answer.

  • Wholesome_Goth's avatar
    Wholesome_Goth
    New Veteran
    5 years ago

    @puzzlezaddictYeah, its probably the foundation that is causing the issue. So annoying. 😔
    I don't recall having the issue in the past, back when I last originally played sims 3. 😅

    Oh well, I will just have to remember not to attach the fenceline to a house with a foundation. 😣

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