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AriAngel
New Rookie
6 years ago
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Original creations being credited to someone else

 Why is it that when I create something from scratch it,  it is credited to someone else??!!  This keeps happening to me. I’m not even uploading my stuff at all! You guys need to fix this NOW!!  I’m not even downloading other people stuff. How is this even possible?! 

  • @AriAngel  Are you building on existing in-game lots, or from scratch on blank lots?  Try bulldozing a lot and then building on it, or if the lot is already blank, building something on it (a box will do), bulldozing, and then building your own lot.

    If that doesn't help either, try changing the lot type a couple of times before starting to build.

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  • @AriAngel  Are you building on existing in-game lots, or from scratch on blank lots?  Try bulldozing a lot and then building on it, or if the lot is already blank, building something on it (a box will do), bulldozing, and then building your own lot.

    If that doesn't help either, try changing the lot type a couple of times before starting to build.

  • Tiarella4's avatar
    Tiarella4
    6 years ago

    Another option that could help is to have a save-game that's just for your builds, one you use exclusively for your builds & sims.  If you never pop a d/l'd build or sim into that save-game, you should be good!

  • AriAngel's avatar
    AriAngel
    New Rookie
    6 years ago

    Thank you for replying. I will definitely try that. It also happens when I’m in CAS mode. I have created Sims from scratch and for some reason other people have either stolen it or a credits them as having been the creator. Even though I did NOT download any Sim and modify them.

  • How frustrating!  If it were me, I'd also clear my caches, just because, and I'd empty my trash folder, too.  And shut down & restart, 'cuz sometimes it seems to help!

  • RandomBuzziness's avatar
    RandomBuzziness
    Seasoned Ace
    6 years ago

    @AriAngel Another thing maybe you can try is to do all of your building & Sims creations on a fresh New Game save. I changed my Origin user name like 6 months ago and if I make any new lots or Sims from any of my old saves it still lists my old username on my new creations. If I use a new save then it lists my new username.

  • AriAngel's avatar
    AriAngel
    New Rookie
    6 years ago

    Thank you. That sounds like a great idea. I think I will try a new game before changing my Origin name.