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Re: [FIXED] [GF] Customer Service NPCs Don't Spawn on Community Lots

@TomilynYT  I've merged your post with the master thread for this issue.  The problem is having the "opt out of fame" box checked, at least as far as I've seen, so try unchecking it.

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  • TomilynYT's avatar
    TomilynYT
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 years ago

    You are a lifesaver! That worked! Thank you so so much. I would have been stuck on that forever. Much appreciated.

  • dandysprout's avatar
    dandysprout
    2 years ago

    Hi! I'm havin' the same issue, but my box for "Opt Out Of Fame" was never checked, and I'm still seeing no staff.. anywhere..

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    2 years ago
    @dandysprout Are you using mods/cc and are you overstuffing your household ? If not, try opting out of fame, change lots, then turn it off again.
  • simsplayer818's avatar
    simsplayer818
    Hero
    2 years ago

    Product: The Sims 4

    Platform:Xbox Series X

    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? 1.84

    What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All content installed except for Vampires, Bust the Dust and For Rent 

    Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Visit restaurant or retail lots staffed by NPCs

    What happens when the bug occurs? The place is deserted. Can't complete any actions there, can't buy anything.

    What do you expect to see? NPC staff running the establishment.

    Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? On console - never used.

    Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes

    Please describe the patch or change you made. Updated to patch 1.84.

    Oh boy, this one is a real game breaker for me. I play massively with service lots. I first noticed when I walked into a deserted retail lot. Then after travelling around I realised there were no staff anywhere so far.

    I found a different workaround with some lots if anyone doesn't want to change the fame toggle. I switched to the household that owns the establishment where there is an owner (not all are owned) this causes the worst lag I've ever experienced, but I rehired the staff using Manage Employees. I then used the till to Open up. I switched back to another household and visited as a customer. It was working as it should, but I don't know how long for.

    I've got so many more lots to visit and test today. I was on hours yesterday with it.

    Edit: loaded up my game with the Fame Toggle back on and staff were back on lots. I took it off again and staff vanished. I put it back on and travelled to a different lot and still no staff. So I'm guessing the game needs to be restarted with the toggle on.

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