The issue of needs declining rapidly is indeed distressing. Please see this thread and press the 'me too' button or to add your voice to the discussion.
[OPEN] Needs Decreases at a Rapid Rate Since Nov 2019 Update
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Needs-Decreases-at-a-Rapid-Rate-Since-Nov-2019-Update/m-p/8418069#M109187
As for your other issues Are you playing on PC/Mac or console.
PC/Mac
Troubleshooting tips
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/READ-FIRST-Troubleshooting-your-Game/m-p/3621199
Testing on a vanilla (no mods/cc) folder is the best way to investigate causes of issues.
Try removing (not disabling) mods / cc and delete the localthumbcache.package and any other cache files.
Test the game to see if the issues are still there.
Please let us know if this works.
- EQ Avid Sims Player
I do not work for EA
All packs installed and patches are current.
PC / Win 10
Never used CC or mods.
