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aodoherty
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
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My sim uses the other side of the counter

Hi I'm not sure this is a bug or just a route issue, so I just want to hear many opinions here.

In general, I don't like to place the counters on wall because I don't like my sims prepare the food facing the wall.

I brought a video that my sim is cooking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sss7LtQidVw 

This type of the counter causes this issue. Other counters do all same.

This type doesn't seem to causes the issue. Should I change to this type?

I want my sims use the front side of the counters.

All used materials for house are maxis items. I use a few ccs for a skintone and a couple of jeans.

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  • PugLove888's avatar
    PugLove888
    6 years ago

    @aodoherty, Thanks for replying and for all the pictures!  Those really help explain what you are up against! 😇   I'm sorry the half walls didn't work. 😞  It was worth a try though. Looking at your pictures, I see that your half walls on the right side have glass on top of them.  You could try half walls like those on the center counters, if you don't mind the glass on top. 😉

    And here's the thing-- it often isn't enough to just remove your CC out of your Mods folder, as you usually should move your Mods folder to your desktop for testing, and even then this might not fix everything as sometimes bits of corrupted data can remain behind.  Therefore, it is standard procedure to do all of the following:

    1) Move the Mods Folder to your desktop

    2) Delete localthumbcache.package file in the game folder.

    3) Fix you game in Origin by logging in and go to Library, then right-click on The Sims 4 and choose the "Repair Game" option from the list.  Wait until Origin finishes repairing all your packs and not just the base game.

    4) Now, when you turn on your game again, it will create a new mods folder that will be empty.  Check to see if your game is now working without mods/CC.

    5) Now you can try adding back items from your Mods folder one at a time checking your game each time to see which item is causing your game to not work properly.  If you have a lot of items, you can try the 50/50 Method. 

    The CC creators will usually update the CC items and Mods after these updates, so when you find out which one is the culprit, you can get the updated version from whoever made that item of CC in the first place.  You should try these steps any time you have problems in your game to rule out CC/Mods problems.  It is the responsibility of the Mods/CC creators to update their items anytime EA releases a patch/update, and it is the responsibility of the people who use Mods/CC to make sure they are using the most recent version. 

    Now, if this doesn't work, there might be another problem with your game. It could be a bug or something on your end.  In your particular case, though, I don't think this is a CC/Mods issue, as I stated earlier that I have seen my Sims use the wrong side of the counters occasionally, and I don't play with Mods or CC. 🤨  (I'm only including the instructions for testing your CC/Mods for future reference. 😇 You will most likely have to use these steps after EA updates the game with a patch, at least to rule out and CC/Mod conflicts with your game. ) 

    I even looked for a Bug Report on this topic and couldn't' find one. 🤔

    If you don't want to try half walls with the glass on top of them , then I would try the island counters version of the counter you want to use and then just put stools in all the slots you don't want them to access.  It's worth a try, and could be a simple fix .  🤔

    Please update us on if the islands with stools or the half walls with glass tops help. 😇

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    aodoherty
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago
    @PugLove888 Oh sorry for finding your writings just now. In my case, as you can see the counters in my screenshots, I don't place any windows or decorations on the wall and that's why I haven't had your issue. You know the reward kitchen knife set from Culinary career, it can make sims feel making food or drinks or paint. Sometimes, it can block the sims' route too when it is placed above the counters or stove. So I usually, place this item on totally empty wall.
  • PugLove888's avatar
    PugLove888
    Hero (Retired)
    6 years ago

    @aodoherty, thanks for clarifying! 😇  So, you haven't had the problem of a window blocking access to the counters because you never place windows above counters in the houses you made -- I thought you meant that the kitchen counters in the Charm house that came with Realm of Magic didn't give you problems!  😳 😃  Well, normally windows in front of / over counters don't cause problems in most houses, that is why I couldn't figure out why Sims wouldn't use those counters (until a friend pointed it out to me!) 😉  For some reason the Charm house is different. 🤔

    You can usually put windows above/in front of counters with no problems.  So don't be afraid to give it a try (and if it doesn't work, you can always remove that window! 😉 )

    Yes, the knife block and some other items set on the counters can prevent your Sims from using the counter that item is sitting on.  And sometimes wall decorations or shelves can cause problems too (so your practice of placing them on an empty wall is a good one! 🙌 ) .  But most windows in most circumstances are safe to place in the wall in front of counters -- just not the one in the Charm house! 🤭😉

    Happy Simming!🥳

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    aodoherty
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago

    @PugLove888Oh...sorry but I've never lived in Glimmerbrook. I even didn't know there was a charm house. Oh..the reason I don't put windows above the counter is because I don't like the small windows, that's all. haha.. I mostly like tall and wide windows and these windows look awkward with counters, that's why I usually don't place anything. Also I don't put any wall cabinets either with the same reason. 🙂



    Yes You're right, so I place only some paintings for wall decorations. Sometimes, sim cannot use a toilet from the wall cabinet above the toilet in the bathroom too. So my houses are simple and have nearly none decorations, so that my sims can move freely.

    Thank you for the good tip. 🙂 Happy Simming.

  • PugLove888's avatar
    PugLove888
    Hero (Retired)
    6 years ago

    @aodohertythanks for the picture!  Your windows are magnificent! 🙌 I can see why you wouldn't want to put counters in front of them.  This is a very good look for a modern style house!  I do like a lot of the smaller windows as well, but I also play a lot of traditional or antique style houses! ❤️  And many real life houses place a window above the kitchen sink so you can look outside while doing dishes. 😉  But our Sims don't do that, and you have a way of decorating that works well for yourself! 😎

    The Charm house is a house owned by the Charm family from ROM that is located in Glimmerbrook.  Both the house and the family were created by Maxis.  The family consists of a elderly Matriarch named Minerva Charm, and her two children (teen female and adult male) as well as her son's fiancé who is just starting to learn Magic.  Their house is a 3 story house with the kitchen on the first floor , which  unless you move the window, they will go up to the bathroom on the 3rd floor to use the counters there. 😞  I don't know if I have any pictures of their kitchen, but I find them I'll include them later.🙂


    Also, if you want to ever download a house from the Gallery that is "play-tested" to avoid issues like counters being unable to be used because something is blocking it, then a good person to download houses from is @SheriGR ! (same name in the Gallery).🙌  Also, look for anybody who says they play-test their houses! 😇

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    aodoherty
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago
    @PugLove888 Oh sorry but I need to mention this. I didn't build this house. I downloaded it from Gallery too. :D I like modern houses, but after downloading it, I edited interiors of the house so that I can play easier in my way. Almost of the exterior is the same as the original builder designed.

    ahhh yes I think I saw that family in gym some days. One of my other sims is a wizard too, but I only cared about the 3 teachers in magic land for learning new spells.

    Thank you for the recommendation. I will have a look SheriGR later on. 🙂

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