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4 years ago

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Does anybody feel drained when playing the Sims 4?

In these last couple of days, I feel entirely drained or I could say ultimately not interested in playing the Sims 4. I just can't get into the game like I used to back when I first started playing i...

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Purple_Tragedy
4 years ago
@Marvel24690 Burn out happens with a lot of games. Sometimes, you just need to take a break, play other games or do another hobby that you enjoy and come back to this one when you feel like it - could be days, weeks, months - doesn't matter. No one will will judge because, honestly, we've all done it at some point.

The game is not going anywhere on your computer and the new expansion will still be available later (at a discount if you wait a few months) so if you are feeling drained, just take a break. Then, when you come back to the game, you will feel more energized playing.

I hope you find yourself doing something that you enjoy this weekend while keeping cool!

simsplayer818

Hero

4 years ago

@Marvel24690 I've had crashing problems on Xbox Series S for quite some time now. I've had direct contact with the team to address it and they generously replied to me and said they were aware of it and looking into it. At the start of the year I couldn't load my game at all.
After this new update I loaded my game quickly, not to play it but just to check if a bug was fixed after being asked to do so. I crashed after about 4 mins from build mode.
I understand exactly what you mean. I'm used to issues with it, I've lost the whole thing a few times and bought a next gen console thinking it would help even though a friendly Microsoft tech guy told me it probably wouldn't make a difference.
We've also got an issue for some of us on console where our graphics settings aren't compatible and we get error messages. I started a thread thinking it only applied to Series S but it's taken on a life of it's own now and I've seen reports of Series X and PS5 affected too. I've seen varying theories out there but the general explanation seems to be that we are running games optimised for older consoles and the game hasn't caught up with us yet. So we get error messages and graphics blur or even shadowing sometimes. I suffer with vertigo sporadically and Sims is usually ok for me (but if it's bad I avoid tall builds for a while, or skiing, etc) and when the graphics glitch out it's unpleasant to look at. It's also frustrating as our consoles have been around for well over a year now.
I've had 2 breaks from the game this year, mentioned about 80 bugs on here and have been monitoring a further 20 possible bugs. I have over 50 add-ons I was just going to play it on a weekend for a while but it only showed the bugs up more.
Instead of enjoying it like I have for over 20 years, I feel this immense pressure to at least try to play it because I've spent so much money on it. It's a nagging feeling while I'm playing a different game. But the other games work, I know that's largely because they are so much smaller.
The relationship I have with Sims is different though, it goes back further and it means more. So right now when I'm not playing it again until I'm happy with fixes, it's like I'm not doing something I'm supposed to be doing. So I check in on here a couple of times a day so see if we're getting anywhere or if anyone else is in the same situation. I see all the new features and it's weird this big change has been made and I can't play it. Will I even recognise it when I can finally get back into it?
Plus...I really want to play High School Years, it's one I've hoped to see for years!

Marvel24690
4 years ago
@simsplayer818, I see what you are saying. I might get the HSY pack not to play it to see if this pack will work for me. I see other people on Twitter saying they are having problems with this new expansion pack. I feel like EA and the Sims team are not on the same page regarding releasing games that are half broken. I think EA doesn't care and the Sims team does not tell the boss of EA to give them more time and resources for these games. But this is my opinion so I don't know. But I am glad that the Sims team is listening to the community and I hope they continue to do so.
- simsplayer818
  Hero
  3 years ago
  @Marvel24690 Since CoL I now wait a few months before adding a new pack just so they have more time to work out the bugs. I feel like they were quick off the mark to address MWS bugs so I'm waiting for HSY to see what players think. The only packs that haven't been problematic for me are the kits, except the very first ones.
  I completely agree with your assessment of the corporate set up. No disrespect to the helpful EA reps on here. I always like to see them get involved and have a bit of a discussion with players. I just think how the corporate priorities are set out needs to change. On console right now there is a feeling of neglect among us from what I've seen. When I play a different game, even an older series that's been optimised for my console it's just worlds apart in terms of reliability and performance.
  I used to play on PC and console but I switched during Sims 3 as I kept burning out laptops (they are all I can use with my particular disability). I was told laptops, even good ones aren't suitable for the Sims because it's too big. So I went back to console as I'd played the original on PS. I've since learned (from this forum) that was very bad advice! It just takes the right advice and you will find that on here I'm sure, some of our awesome volunteers are experts and will steer you in the right direction. I wish I'd just kept looking for a more powerful laptop. I worked with computers, I've got IT qualifications but it was the old "girl walks into a computer repair shop (twice) gets the collective eyeroll... and forgets she's capable". I kind of wish I'd never switched back to console and just got the right laptop instead. But too late when I've bought so much DLC. Those mods would really help right now by the sound of it.
  It's a beautiful sunny day and I'll be keeping cool with rose and camomile ice tea and my experimental decaff frapuccinos, splash of oat milk here, splash of chocolate there! It's not quite Sulani in the English countryside but it's definitely warm and my little silver tabby has built himself a fort in which to hide from the heat!