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jtemplar
Rising Adventurer
2 years ago

Re: [FIXED] [CD] Pets obsessed with fireplace

My pet cat is obsessed with the fireplace, it will sit in front of it until its needs decay to much and run away, the only way to get the cat to eat is by calling to eat, or feeding treats, or it will just sit and stare at the fireplace forever

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:XBOX
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? 1.89.2.2310
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Put the fireplace, upgrade with Auto-light function, on lot then light it.
What happens when the bug occurs? Cat will be attracted to the fireplace and sit their disregarding its needs
What do you expect to see? Not disregard needs
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? No, on console
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

My setup is a two story building, the fireplace was upgraded to autolight on the second story, the pets food, bed, litter is on the first floor, with the fire on, the cat will just sit there endlessly

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  • merrysimmaker's avatar
    merrysimmaker
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago

    I am now experiencing this issue in my current save.

    My current save is a clean world save where I am building or adding in gallery sims/homes.

    The dog spends all it's time in front of the fireplace and did so at two different homes.

    At one point he did not eat or go outside.  He randomly gets dirty.

    I would love to know what the fix is.  I prefer not to turn off the fireplace outside of the summer/hot weather seasons.


    TYIA.  I am testing with and without mods but it's frustrating b/c I keep having multiple bugs/glitches that are often not related to any mods yet I have to stop playing the game to try to figure out how to fix these problems.  I really think that is unfortunate and ruins gameplay.  I get if it's mod related then it's my own fault but most of the worst issues in the game are not related to mods/cc.  I am also careful what I add to my game and keep it at a minimum most of the time for any mods I do use.

    This particular issue is a gameplay interference however.

  • merrysimmaker's avatar
    merrysimmaker
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago

    IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS OTHER THAN NOT USE A FIREPLACE (b/c why do I buy packs and can't use them b/c of the bugs?!)

    Following up that this is a problem with or without mods.
    I have some videos I have taken.
    Pet will obsess over fireplace and not go eat when hungry unless told.
    Pet does nothing else but sit, stand or sleep in front of the fireplace with an occasional icon over head that shows the fireplace.

  • merrysimmaker's avatar
    merrysimmaker
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago

    Since this is another thread where there is just no help, I want to come in for others who find this and can't figure it out either.
    I downloaded Playable Pets mod (google these b/c I don't think I can link them) and then Revel Pet Quirks Mod.

    I'll add the screenshot of how it looks.  

    Then if you use UI Cheats, you can click to remove the quirk you want.  I am testing this now.  What I don't know is if they come back.
    I mean look at all this!  This is definitely something in the code that should be fixed.  I mean definitely pets have their quirks but this level is what is making them unplayable recently.

  • merrysimmaker's avatar
    merrysimmaker
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago
    Another update is that the quirks come back.
    You can delete them and then they come back in a few sim days so it's a constant upkeep.
    Disappointing.
    If anyone has any other suggestions, would love to know.
  • Lyndie5708's avatar
    Lyndie5708
    New Scout
    9 months ago

    I am having the same issue. My cat is obsessed with both fireplaces in the house and will pass out and begin starving from being so obsessed. I have a fireplace in the basement, on the first floor, and on the second story. Poor thing hasn’t used the litter box, played, or slept. It’s sad. I hate it. 

  • JuliaChang93's avatar
    JuliaChang93
    Seasoned Veteran
    9 months ago

    It is IMPOSSIBLE to use a fireplace while you have pets! This is just so frustrating, my pets do nothing except looking at the fireplace mindlessly...

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