Platform: why not recognized for a part of the room. And so on. (Build/Buy Mode)
In this bug report, @SheriGR asked me about the creation of the platform, so I move here for answer, because I think that it is different from the direct content of that bug report. This started wit...
I learned something new from your test results. It takes a lot of time to test. So please take care of yourself. When you're tired, you lose your ability to think. "You also need to give your brain a rest."
It is wonderful that you are able to create such a wonderful home even though there are many functions that cannot be used. I knew there were many inconveniences in playing on a console, but after talking with you here, I realized that it was more inconvenient than I thought. I sincerely hope that one day soon playing Sims 4 on console will be as comfortable as playing Sims 4 on PC.
Lastly. Thank you both for a very enjoyable and meaningful time. Have a nice Sims life.
So, my images aren't as professional as they look on PC but I went back and tested a couple of other lots and sure enough the lot over water, using a deck was the worst affected. It has both issues we've mentioned. It's missing the ceiling (except the difference is only the platform has a ceiling but not the room for once) and it only partially shows up in Gallery/Library view. The lot itself is in the Gallery, named Aqua Villa. I don't think I noticed back when I was playing it that it had no ceiling but it's all kind of come to light since ceiling coverings were added.
The second lot in image 3 is a flat lot with a sunken dining space. It looks fine in gallery/library view and the platform is included. So that's a strange one. I even raised the floor around the sunken platform to change the levels more and it still counted as all one room.
I also discovered on my new build today on a different lot that my double level rooms with open staircases don't get ceilings either. It doesn't have a platform so it's somewhat off topic but I thought it was an odd one, especially as the linked upstairs corridor does have a ceiling as you can see and it's all one room. Again I had to put a fence around the top and fill it in to get a ceiling. I've decided against platforms on this build to simplify it, but luckily this was the only weird issue. It's not a massive problem, just odd and I was quickly distracted by a beautiful new foal and it was impossible to be annoyed by anything after that ❤️🐎❤️!
@simsplayer818 Yes... that's another whole thing - the opening over stairways... and the workaround process to get a ceiling over when you open the area some at the top if a stairway. But yes, that is an issue for a different thread.
Thanks for sharing your pics and info here... that should be helpful. 🙌
@SheriGR it's lucky we have ways of working with these problems as it's going to be so complicated to address them. But with all the demonstrations you've added here with so much detail and with the images and tests and you've both added it gives them a lot to go on in hopefully finding some solutions if that's possible.
I downloaded "Aqua Villa" and took a look. That's beautiful! It suits the landscape of Sulani well. First of all, there are packs I don't have, so there are about 50 objects that have been replaced or deleted.
Setting up the Lot, and transparented the roof. This is probably the same one you saw.
And next. The indicated room.
"Remove Ceiling" is displayed. But actually, there is no ceiling there. (following pic)
This kind of thing happens sometimes in my environment. Even though there is no ceiling, it is more often the case that the ceiling is drawn. But the reality is that I don't really care because I can create and delete ceilings using commands. Not being able to do that is a problem for console players. Back to the topic. "Remove Ceiling" is displayed in the same way for rooms without ceilings other than this room. Only one place, the part that is the platform of the washroom, is displayed as "Build Ceiling".
It's wonder. Even though it's a part made on the same platform. Is there a difference in the process of making them? After doing "Remove Ceiling" to make it look like there is no ceiling, the image below shows how the ceiling was created with "Build Ceiling" and the pattern was placed.
That's beautiful. I just put the same pattern on the ceiling as on the floor though.
By the way while working on this, I saw an interesting phenomenon. A sim I control walked into this unoccupied house. It's impossible. I took a video 'cause that be so interesting.
Can you see it properly? For the time being, I tried testing with a normal pre-made vacant house and a vacant house I made myself, but neither of them gave me a speech bubble that I couldn't move. That's so wonder.
@Pick-a-boo_doo Thanks for testing that. Unfortunately I can't access the video. But again I'm so impressed by the way things like this can be presented on PC and how well you've analysed it all. I made the living room and bathroom platforms the same way and the lot was created around 6 or 7 months ago for my mermaid but at the time I didn't notice anything. It's the new ceiling coverings that alerted me to it and made me think to test it while we were discussing this current issue. It's funny you mention getting some rest, I honestly dreamed about this last night (not a great sleeper with a back problem). I kept having dreams about Sims ceilings and platforms! I think it's because I've looked at it from so many angles and found it quite confusing I'll admit. But if I understand you correctly you mentioned a Sim being unable to walk into an unoccupied house? Am I getting that right? Because my Sims can never walk into an unoccupied house, I didn't think it was possible. They can only go into the garden. I get the message that says "Knock on Door" then a bubble that says "No one lives here". But I may be misunderstanding your point apologies if so. I'm expecting that the build experience on console will be getting fixes at some point as we've been in period of changes and ongoing kind of maintenance since January. We're in constant dialogue about it and all feedback is being taken no matter how small, I wasn't hopeful about it at the start of the year but it has had some improvements since. Some things that were fixed, broke again with the last patch but I know it's being looked at. We have actually asked for more dynamic controls to catch up with PC capabilities. For example we don't have the roofing options that PC has. Added to that, my game is behaving strangely in live mode as well since adding horses...but they are still so worth it!
@Pick-a-boo_doo You are so sweet with your concern for @simsplayer818 and i! 🙂 You asked if we're getting enough rest, and you said something previously about calming down and not worrying or something similar...
I wanted to put your mind at ease about something. You mentioned English is not your first language. We had exchange students in our home, and I know 'figures of speech' and culturally defined words or phrases can be very confusing. I was a bit worried that since both @simsplayer818 and myself used a such a phrase in this thread, that it may have been confusing.
When we say "I'm Crying Uncle" in English, we don't actually mean we're crying, or that we are upset or sad, like the words seem to mean. When we say "I'm Crying Uncle" it actually means "I'm giving up" or I'm done because I feel I have tried everything and it's not fixed'. In a case like this in testing something, it's basically saying 'well, here is the testing I did... I didn't find a solution, but hopefully the tests will be helpful to EA or in someone else figuring out a workaround or a fix'.
Anyway, you have been very kind and patient, and we both appreciate your thoughtfulness. 🙌
Maybe I got the link wrong. I replaced it with the newly acquired link. Can you see it now?
Yes. With a PC, you can use various tools, and it's convenient. That's a big advantage. I hope the images and thoughts I have presented have helped you gather material for your issue on console. Ceiling paint. Ah, yes... Really this brought up an issue that I had been turning a blind eye to. I've also added a bug report about ceiling paint in the round room of a house I've built. A few people have already reported it. It's great to be able to paint on the ceiling, but it's a bit annoying when it doesn't work perfectly.
Don't even think about bugs in your dreams. lol That's why I say "take a rest". For the sake of your brain. Nn? The translation app translated "take a rest" instead of "get some rest". Do the both of them have the same meaning? Doesn't it have a weird slang meaning? ? At times like this, I feel the language barrier. When I give a detailed explanation, I am at a loss for words to use. But it seems that about the empty house was correctly conveyed. it was good. Usually, what you describe happens. But this time it was different at Lagoon Look with Aqua Villa. It's really strange. I thought that the control sims could not enter the house, so I clicked on the deck in front of the kitchen door to make the control sims go through the deck around the house to the front of the kitchen door. I then selected "Go here" to instruct the control sim. Then, surprisingly, the control sim entered the house through the front door and tried to exit through the kitchen door. I stopped my sim in the kitchen, and after I finished taking some images etc., I clicked "Go Home", then my sim jumped off the deck into the ocean and headed for Rabbit Hole. (I couldn't record that the scene the Sim goes home, 'cause I was surprised. lol) I was able to see something interesting, thank you! Enjoy the new features and new worlds. It would be really nice if we could enjoy new things without being bothered by anything.
Ahh. I'm sorry that I made you both worry. Yes, I complained a little in my reply to @simsplayer818, but there are many things that I can't quite grasp the meaning of in my native language sentences converted from English by a translation app. "I'm Crying Uncle" These words were translated literally. But the sentences in my native language were strangely funny and made me laugh a little. If I google it, it will give me some idea of what it means. But I can't think of an appropriate scene to use the word. And that applies to my writing as well. There are many things that are not properly expressed when I translate the phrases in my native language into English. This time, I was able to learn quite a lot by interacting with the two of you. thanks so much. For issues, I thought it would be nice to just share ideas here. However, it was difficult to explain it, or to understand what was explained, and it didn't go well. Although thanks for spending time for me. Thank you both for your patience and kindness.
@Pick-a-boo_doo You are so welcome, and it has been my pleasure to chat with you and work on this! 🙂 @simsplayer818 and I have chatted and both think you've been so kind! You have a lovely day!
Absolutely agreed as @SheriGR says @Pick-a-boo_doo you've brought such a cheerful and helpful attitude to a complicated problem. We may only get bits of it resolved but it's been like a little team effort working on it and that's what this forum is all about, it's why I get so much out of it. Your English is amazing too!
I learned something new from your test results. It takes a lot of time to test. So please take care of yourself. When you're tired, you lose your ability to think. "You also need to give your brain a rest."
It is wonderful that you are able to create such a wonderful home even though there are many functions that cannot be used. I knew there were many inconveniences in playing on a console, but after talking with you here, I realized that it was more inconvenient than I thought. I sincerely hope that one day soon playing Sims 4 on console will be as comfortable as playing Sims 4 on PC.
Lastly. Thank you both for a very enjoyable and meaningful time. Have a nice Sims life.
@Pick-a-boo_dooAww, you too. You've made my day. I look forward to more discussions with you on other issues with our beloved game!
Edit: after updating to console version 1.79.25 just on the issue of ceilings over platforms and my ceiling controls not working, both of these are now working for me.
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