Product: The Sims 4
Platform: PlayStation 4
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Very Frequent, but it differs in frequency depending on what my merfolk are doing. If my merfolk are walking on land, it's extremely frequent, and if they are swimming, it happens almost exlusively when they are chatting.
What is your current game version number? Whatever the most current version is. I have the setting set to update my game every hour the moment updates become available.
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All packs except select kits and Bust the Dust. I'm a dedicated and passionate supporter of the Sims 4. I fill the void of nonexistent merfolk content with gameplay in other packs.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Have the sims walk from point A to Point B. If the sims are swimming, have them chat with another sim and watch.
What happens when the bug occurs? Sims walk at the same pace as sims with the Lazy Trait. They fiddle with their phone walking. Check their phone while chatting in the water.
What do you expect to see? Around 90% of all phone interactions can't be performed while in the water. This is something I've grown used to while playing with merfolk. One thing that stood out to me. My merfolk did not do any of this before the High School Years Update. Also, the Social Bunny App is the only function of the phone that can be used while in the water. I even have to leave the water to deactivate and activate the app. I suspect a connection between the phone use and the existence of the app in High School Years. Important Note: The phone use started after the patch for High School Years and happened regardless of whether or not the pack was installed. It's possible that whatever created this problem can be found specifically in the High School Years Expansion Pack Update.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? As a console Player, I can't use mods even if I wanted to. And because of certain missing content, I would use them if I could.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? This started after the High School Year Update but it happens regardless of whether or not you have the expansion pack.
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