First off I think the introduction of curved walls is neat. It’s something a lot of people have requested and it’s cool to see it implemented. That being said I can’t help but feel the execution, sparing bugs and glitches, is… kinda bad. From what I can tell none of the previously released windows or doors have any added curvature or updated meshes to conform to the curved walls. There are a handful of compatible options, and those just seem to be assets that didn’t look awful without modification and still have noticeable overhang. Meanwhile windows that come in the new pack appear to have additional curvature to actually morph to the wall properly. I get that updating every window and door is a big undertaking but how does management green light a feature like curved walls while denying the functional requirement of updating doors and windows to actually work with them? I don’t see the point in patching this function into the base game while the truly compatible assets are still locked behind a $40 purchase. Are all future windows and doors going to be properly compatible with the curved walls? Are base game + other dlc windows being updated to be compatible? I think the developers backed themselves into a corner here and I think this feature will end up falling to the wayside out of the expense of upkeep.

I suspect we'll get a handful of adjusted windows and doors in the forthcoming monthly updates (along with a scattering of wants/fears for previous EPs).My bigger query is what to do to roof curve-cornered buildings.

ceilings go octagonal at times which is tad frustrating too I just started trying to build my first rounded thing and its already looking glitchyalso some of the doors say medieval entry from gt for example go completely missing on round walls theres just hole in the wall nothing elseaaand its annoying how its basically impossible to connect round room to square room but i suppose thats not gonna change no matter how annoyed by it i be

"Benjamilian;c-18161475" wrote:I suspect we'll get a handful of adjusted windows and doors in the forthcoming monthly updates (along with a scattering of wants/fears for previous EPs).My bigger query is what to do to roof curve-cornered buildings.Have any of the gurus said they will be updating the windows? For a feature as large as curved walls I would think a handful is not nearly enough considering the dozens of windows and doors this game already has. I truly dislike this practice of pushing the bare minimum out the door and sporadically finishing it over an extended time through game updates.

I created a replacement build for ThrifTea recently using primarily rounded walls and ran into so many issues, especially when using platforms and foundations. I think one of the most frustrating things I found was an "Invalid Rounded Room" error. If you place a round room inside another room and delete the straight walls, the game gets big mad lol. It seems like free-standing rounded walls within another room really confuse the game and can prevent you from painting the interior/exterior of your build because the room become invalid. Another issue I found is that when you place a rounded room inside another room and on top of a platform/foundation, the game may automatically generate a secondary diagonal wall that's attached to your current wall. This seems to originate from the platform/foundation below and really makes it difficult to place anything on the rounded wall. :neutral: (I actually made a video about this on my youtube channel if anyone is interested lol. Link in signature)

I downloaded a lot that had curved walls. The builder placed a ton of items using MOO against the wall, I moved them and took a look. There was a gaping hole and you could see down to the floor below! I tried using a curved wall in one my builds, the floor buckled horribly. The execution of this is dreadful. I'm abandoning curved walls till this gets corrected. My OCD can't handle the buckles and gaping holes.

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crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"SkipInkling;c-18162948" wrote:
"crocobaura;c-18162814" wrote:

It's certainly possible to build a fully functional house with curved walls and no issues whatsoever, so the issue must be with the builder, either not knowing how to build or not respecting the building constrains because of their creative vision.

There's lot of videos out there of well-known Simmers demonstrating the bugginess of the curved walls. So, while it may be possible to build without issues, it's not probable.

It's possible to build without issues. If the builder decides to build something that is not fully supported by the game than it's a builder issue, not an EA issue.
lucyvp86
3 years ago
@crocobaura I have massive OCD, like it controls my life. So I couldn't let this go. I conquered curved walls! So, I came here to tell you... "I stand corrected and you were (was? LOL OCD induced insomnia has my brain foggy) right! It IS possible to create lots with curved walls and no issues. You just have to step outside your normal box and think about building differently. I've been building since 2015 (just because I never posted here before doesn't mean I haven't been around since then... I joined in 2015!) and it's like teaching an old dog new tricks.

I'm currently updating my New Orleans (Willowcreek and Newcrest) and couldn't be happier with the results. I'd share screens but I don't have an image hosting.
Simmingal
Hero
3 years ago
okay so all 2 tile wide doors and windows disappear completely on curved walls didn't they say that they would still show even if clipping
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"CarpeNocheSims;c-18163014" wrote:
@crocobaura I have massive OCD, like it controls my life. So I couldn't let this go. I conquered curved walls! So, I came here to tell you... "I stand corrected and you were (was? LOL OCD induced insomnia has my brain foggy) right! It IS possible to create lots with curved walls and no issues. You just have to step outside your normal box and think about building differently. I've been building since 2015 (just because I never posted here before doesn't mean I haven't been around since then... I joined in 2015!) and it's like teaching an old dog new tricks.

I'm currently updating my New Orleans (Willowcreek and Newcrest) and couldn't be happier with the results. I'd share screens but I don't have an image hosting.

I don't know about building differently, I build the same as I've always built and don't find the round walls particularly challenging to build with. I posted the link to the house with rounded walls I built, it's not terribly fancy but it's fully functional.

https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8102751B129C11ED8916B94D9C023555?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=crocobaura&max=50&maxis=false
SkipInkling
Rising Spectator
3 years ago
"crocobaura;c-18162959" wrote:
"SkipInkling;c-18162948" wrote:
"crocobaura;c-18162814" wrote:

It's certainly possible to build a fully functional house with curved walls and no issues whatsoever, so the issue must be with the builder, either not knowing how to build or not respecting the building constrains because of their creative vision.

There's lot of videos out there of well-known Simmers demonstrating the bugginess of the curved walls. So, while it may be possible to build without issues, it's not probable.

It's possible to build without issues. If the builder decides to build something that is not fully supported by the game than it's a builder issue, not an EA issue.

Read my post again. ("So, while it may be possible to build without issues, it's not probable.")
SkipInkling
Rising Spectator
3 years ago
"crocobaura;c-18163289" wrote:
"Simmingal;c-18163027" wrote:
okay so all 2 tile wide doors and windows disappear completely on curved walls didn't they say that they would still show even if clipping

After today's patch they all seem to show if you have MOO enabled. Of course, some don't fit properly, but some do quite nicely. The windows don't all show if you place them with MOO though. I quite like the way this window looks here, wish it were possible to build rooms with this type of overhang feature. I think all the Eco Lifestyle windows would look awesome on curved walls.

https://i.imgur.com/qtZfBEq.png

https://i.imgur.com/0hBCN6k.png

I built the coliseum. :)

https://i.imgur.com/FdcDgYP.png

Even the cute castle doors looks nicely.

https://i.imgur.com/fw90Fwn.png

Dude, do you not see the janky bits on your pics?
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"SkipInkling;c-18163353" wrote:
"crocobaura;c-18162959" wrote:
"SkipInkling;c-18162948" wrote:
"crocobaura;c-18162814" wrote:

It's certainly possible to build a fully functional house with curved walls and no issues whatsoever, so the issue must be with the builder, either not knowing how to build or not respecting the building constrains because of their creative vision.

There's lot of videos out there of well-known Simmers demonstrating the bugginess of the curved walls. So, while it may be possible to build without issues, it's not probable.

It's possible to build without issues. If the builder decides to build something that is not fully supported by the game than it's a builder issue, not an EA issue.

Read my post again. ("So, while it may be possible to build without issues, it's not probable.")

Did I say otherwise? EA gave possibility to built without issues within set constraints. If the builders don't stick to the constraints than it's definitely a builder issue. You don't go and build a skyscraper out of wood and then complain that it's not fit for living in it. When building all kind of issues may come up, that's why you need to play test buildings, it's a personal creative process and no amount of coding from EA will be able to ensure that whatever people build will be completely free of issues.
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
"SkipInkling;c-18163355" wrote:
"crocobaura;c-18163289" wrote:
"Simmingal;c-18163027" wrote:
okay so all 2 tile wide doors and windows disappear completely on curved walls didn't they say that they would still show even if clipping

After today's patch they all seem to show if you have MOO enabled. Of course, some don't fit properly, but some do quite nicely. The windows don't all show if you place them with MOO though. I quite like the way this window looks here, wish it were possible to build rooms with this type of overhang feature. I think all the Eco Lifestyle windows would look awesome on curved walls.

https://i.imgur.com/qtZfBEq.png

https://i.imgur.com/0hBCN6k.png

I built the coliseum. :)

https://i.imgur.com/FdcDgYP.png

Even the cute castle doors looks nicely.

https://i.imgur.com/fw90Fwn.png

Dude, do you not see the janky bits on your pics?

Nope. I see some dark shadows, but that's a lightning issue.
geonti
3 years ago
So I finally updated after the aging fix. Is this a bug or is it only happening to me? When I place a curved room I get this ceiling glitch. The only way I can get rid of it is if there is another floor with walls above it, If I remove the walls and keep the floor the glitch returns.
https://i.postimg.cc/gkpVL4V3/Bug.jpg
wlazlkotek
3 years ago
Curved walls are so glitchy... Especially floor and ceiling... I think I won't use them often...