Information about this error
Disclaimer: This is not official info but information Kuttoe (modder) gave me and backed up up by evidence in this thread.
Most mean interactions that are causing this issue have been fixed by the lastetet SDX. Make sure to install it.
Unfortunately, mean interactions that came with packs did not get fixed and hence Sims are still doing this. The bug should only occur if you do not own Snowy Escape but one of the packs mentioned below.
Cause
The following interactions are still a problem. Please help making it complete so Maxis can fix them all.
- Shout forbidden words (PH)
- Rile Up from the Insensitive trait (PH)
- specific mean interactions between werewolves and vampires (W & V)
- Argue about Dust (BDK)
- mock snowboarding (SE)
- Heckle (for horseshoes from OR)
- pressured the other one to conform (Teen only, PH)
- Certain instances of Yell at (NKSP - Sweater Curse, W)
Legit Interactions
There are a number of mean interactions that are perfectly legal and happen throughout your game. These are NOT bugs. They should not be excessive though unless you have an NAP or Club rule pushing them.
Basic Mean Autonomy
BOTH of these conditions must be met:
- NOT Happy or Flirty
- NOT Good or Loyal
Additionally one of the following must be met
- Conversation Quality is Distasteful, Offensive, Abhorrent, Insufferably Tedious, or Very Awkward
- Two Sims are Broken Up
- Active Sim is angry
- Friendly Relationship between the Sims is -10 or lower
- Active Sim is Erratic, Mean or Evil
- Active Sim is under the effect of the Begonia Flower Arrangement
- Active Sim is under the effect of Tense Secret Society Spirt
- Active Sim has a bitter or furious Sentiment towards the target Sim.
There's also some nichy autonomy which I don't want to list all at this point but these are probably most common
- Active Sim is a child or teen with the Mean Streak phase
- Active Sim is a child or teen with an Empathy score under -35
What can you do to prevent ?
Shout forbidden words is the most prominent still happening. It might be worth disabling/uninstalling parenthood for now until this get fixed (pretty sure this won't be before January).
If you're on PC or Mac, you can also install Kuttoe's mod which is linked here: [INFORMATION] Common Game Fixing Mods - Hero Approved
I would also suggest backing up your save game regularly so you can go back if it happens again.
Information needed
If your issue is not explainable by any of the above or of if you own Snowy Escape, please post in this thread with either information which interactions your Sims are still doing or providing your save game.
Personal Note
If this thread is going down the same route again as the last one, I will stop reading and answering. I'm not responsible for what Maxis does and I'm just trying to help with suggestions. I'm really tired of reading angry posts. I get that you want to play and and that the bugs are infuriating but keeping to reporting what you're seeing and give as much info as possible so it can be narrowed down what wasn't fixed is more helpful. If you want to rant at Maxis, please use the General Disussion and Feedback forum.
@lottiesafc
Could you please edit your post and add the following info to your post.
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:
Which language are you playing the game in?
How often does the bug occur?
What is your current game version number?
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed?
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves?
What happens when the bug occurs?
What do you expect to see?
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods?
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system?
Everyone that still has issues please list the following info
- What platform are you playing on ?
- Which packs do you own ?
- Does it happen with all Sims or just certain ones ?
- Have you tested a new save game for testing purposes to see if it still happens there ?
- Any mods/CC in your game ?
- What traits do your Sims have ?
- For those of you on PC/Mac, please check the following folder: Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\content. Do you have any files with yesterday's date (or today if you downloaded the SDX today)
- Are there any specific mean interactions your Sim does ? If so, which ones.
@DJ_Strage I merged your post. Please answer the questions above (the ones you haven't yet)