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Seasoned Hotshot

7 years ago

Solved

[BY DESIGN] [CD] Sim can't play with a dog with couch potato trait

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? 1.52.100.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Let sim use the interaction "play" with dog.
What happens when the bug occurs? Dog always acts confused and refuses to play.
What do you expect to see? Sim should be able to play with a couch potato dog.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure

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I suppose this might be a feature by design.

Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Tag

gameplay issue

EA_Cade
2 years ago
Hey all,

This thread has been closed as the issue it was reporting was decided to be functioning as designed by The Sims team.

If you feel this was in error, please create a new thread here with as much information as you can provide.

Thanks!

11 Replies

hellothereamigo
7 years ago
I believe this is intentional. I always use the play interaction with dogs as a screenshot, so it's kinda a bummer.
manzana0807
Seasoned Ace
7 years ago
I think so, because it's the same situation if you have a Lazy cat in your household.
crinrict
Hero+
7 years ago
Not sure if it should always be the case. I'll add for now.
PirateChaser
6 years ago
If it was intentional then you shouldn't be able to have the playful trait at the same time, but they don't conflict with each other. I have a dog with both traits currently.
lepetitemais
New Vanguard
6 years ago
@PirateChaser Thanks for bumping this, it's been annoying me but I forgot to post.
oliviagkp
5 years ago
@kinot9229 I've had dogs with the playful trait and was still unable to play with them
icanfixthislate
4 years ago
This is absolutely absurd. There is no dog in the history of the universe who doesn't play. Couch potato dogs play, elderly dogs play, dogs in chronic pain play, dogs with no legs play. If this is intentional and not a bug, then I am PISSED. All dogs play. End of.
Pugsnotdrugs8
4 years ago
@kinot9229 This is intentional and has always happened. Couch potato dogs don’t respond to the play interaction as part of their trait because they’re lazy. Not a bug
Pugsnotdrugs8
4 years ago
@icanfixthislater Not a bug, it is intentional. If you don’t like it then don’t use the couch potato trait in your pets
HayHay12292
3 years ago
I don’t think this should be a thing, it’s not realistic at all. I understand it’s a game but at the same time they have realistic features to it. My dog is a very lazy dog but he loves to play so this just don’t make since to me!!!!