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corndolphins
Rising Vanguard
2 years ago

Sims cannot collect microwave meals

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? 1.102.190.1030
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All packs
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Place a microwave on a kitchen counter without any clutter or obstructions, instruct a sim to make a meal, any meal option.
What happens when the bug occurs? The sim will wait for the microwave cycle to finish and then will walk away. The sim won't collect the meal. If i ask the sim to collect the meal, the only option is "Collect" but then the sim washes the dish.
What do you expect to see? I would like the sim to autonomously collect the meal from the microwave and eat it.
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? Neutral/Not Sure 

I stopped using microwaves for a long time because this bug happened years ago. Last year I tried to cook in a microwave and my sims were able to complete the task. but in the last 6 months or so, the bug has returned. I have tested this with and without mods installed, it happens in both instances. I have deleted the various caches, deleted the Sims 4 folder and then repaired the game. The bug persists. I like microwaves for dorms, tiny homes, and themed gameplay, but otherwise I don't use them as often because of this persistent bug. I do not consider this high priority.

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  • @corndolphins Is it all the microwaves ? Works fine for me so did you try renaming the user folder, try a fresh save game (for testing purposes) and also repair the game ?
  • corndolphins's avatar
    corndolphins
    Rising Vanguard
    2 years ago

    I've tried several microwaves, both basegame and University, and I did do a repair for an unrelated matter in the last 2 days. I tried microwaves last night, same issue, sims refuse to collect the meal and eat it.

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    crinrict
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    @corndolphins Did you also try a fresh folder for testing purposes ?

    Just rename your user folder and test if it works that way on a brand new save. Your stuff is still in the renamed folder and you can put stuff back later after testing to see if it works.

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    corndolphins
    Rising Vanguard
    2 years ago

    I think renaming folders might work for a system related issue, but I doubt a bug having to do with sim routing errors will be fixed by doing that. I know you're trying to help. But in this case, I'll wait for EA to add it to the bug list if enough people click Me Too 🙂

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