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BornToBeTree
Seasoned Newcomer
6 months ago

Laptop mode needs fixing (MacOS)

Hello!

I am undoubtedly the only one that experiences a lot of problems with the laptop mode setting in TS4, especially on Mac OS (unsure if it applies to Windows etc.).

For a while i have noticed and became frustrated over "small" details with the visuals on laptop mode, that nevertheless annoy me endlessly. I am thinking about trees and shrubbery turning hot pink/lilac during fall season (instead of orange), and all glasses appearing as sunglasses on sims. 

Each of these problems can be easily solved by just turning laptop mode off, but then the fps slows down significantly and performance plummets. 

I suggest that EA should finally take action and fix the issues regarding laptop mode, since many of us are actually playing on laptops etc. and do not buy expensive gaming setups just for this game. I dont know where else i could raise this issue so i just thought posting about it here is ok. Please interact and tell me if you also encounter such annoying issues on laptop mode. 

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  • Prov31Simmer's avatar
    Prov31Simmer
    Seasoned Veteran
    6 months ago

    The laptop mode setting is for computers that ARE NOT intended for gaming. I have a gaming laptop, so don't use the laptop mode setting. my laptop exceeds the low specs needed for the game. I also do not get major FPS drops as you suggest happens. I saw you are mentioned a Mac, which isn't really meant for gaming. I know some people love Apple products for certain programs I will never use, but my current  laptop cost less than a MAC. You can get a gaming laptop that will meet the game's low specs for $500 or less.

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