Please use this thread going forward: Write Song / Book / Lyrics Loses Progress | EA Forums - 4973703
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? PC: 1.91.205.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Seasons (EP), Cats & Dogs (EP), Holiday Kit (Free Stuff), Desert Luxe Kit (Free Stuff)
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? One specific Sim writes a book (any genre), song (any genre) or program an app or video game. Then Sim travels, or quit the game. Click Resume writing/programming - he starts writing/programming from the beginning.
What happens when the bug occurs? This Sim always loses his progress when he resumes writing a book, song or programming an app or video game after he travels, or when I quit the game. When he resumes writing/programming - he starts from the beginning.
What do you expect to see? Progress should be kept when this Sim resumes writing/programming, i.e. not start over again.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. This appeared when I first installed my first expansion pack - Seasons.
I say specific Sim because his spouse doesn't have this problem! I already reset this Sim (via testingcheats on - Reset Object). What I'm doing now is the workaround i.e. writing/programming in one instance of the game, without traveling. Obviously this is not a solution of the bug, and nearly impossible for writing songs and programming app or video game since those take a long time!
I'm also having this problem with a sim who's a freelance writer. If she starts writing a book and then leaves the lot or I go into CAS, all progress on the book is lost. If anyone knows a cheat code to complete a freelance gig, I'd appreciate it. I can't seem to find one anywhere (and I don't want to install UI Cheats).
Not really a solution but a workaround: Resetting the Computer where the Sim is writing/programming will complete it. Those who don't know how to do that: "testingcheats on" -> left-click the Computer -> Reset Object (Debug). Hope it works for you...
I'm sorry... Can you try Resetting the Computer/Instrument while your Sim is doing the writing/progamming?
