Lovestruck: How Broken Is It?

The Lovestruck EP has been out for a little while now, so it's a good time to do a good ol' round-up of the features and bug reports and find out how broken it is!

I don't much care about Cupid's Corner, because I am a romantic Gen X lady who prefers to pretend that online dating doesn't exist, but I plan to wait to buy the pack until the other four bugs are fixed.

Unfortunately the Save Code Error 0 bug is back, which prevents people from saving their games. Unfortunately, it affects people who just have the basegame patch, not only people who bought Lovestruck. Using "Save As" helps some people, clearing out played sims' inventories of crystals and metals and elements helps some people.
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-PC-MAC-Save-Error-0-Patch-1-86-166/td-p/11414169
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/XB-PS-Error-Code-0/m-p/13909384

Does anyone else have feedback to share?

(If you have another bug to report, or you also have bugs I mentioned, please do me-too or report on AHQ!)

expansion packs

logionX
Seasoned Vanguard
2 months ago
Not a bug, but it affects my game so negatively that I disabled the pack.
Lovestruck will change how sims spawn on lots, it will spawn adult couples on all lots. This leads to almost no kids/no kids at all at parks, reduced number of sims working out at gyms etc. because these adult couples are not interacting with the lot, they mostly just stand around in everyday clothing. You will notice how sims like the landgraabs will show up everywhere after installing the pack. I created an answer hq post: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Game-Feedback-Ideas/Lovestruck-sims-spawning-on-all-lots/m-p/13935701#M4830
- mightyspritesims
  New Hotshot
  2 months ago
  That is weird, logionX! Thanks for posting about that issue
GlacierSnowGhost
Seasoned Hotshot
2 months ago
mightyspritesimsThank you for compiling the issues in one place. This is really helpful. I guess I'll be waiting some more before buying this pack, since all those issues you listed would really be a problem for me.
MissNenne
Seasoned Traveler
2 months ago
It is glitchy but you can play the pack but be careful when you are about to travel to another lot make sure you save the game before going. The 123:75cd024:8d34de34 error code is back the support team knows about it. I had one 123:75cd024:8d34de34 error code crash this morning and i am mod free .In all i would like to root for the pack because it is fun and giving😊 i am all into the dynamic system as i am hoping we will see more of that. More personality for our simmers 💖
- mightyspritesims
  New Hotshot
  2 months ago
  Hi MissNenne ! Looks like today's patch fixed the issue that was causing the error code 123 bug for about 80% of people who had it. The other causes are still being investigated. Hope you are among the lucky 80% 🙂
amapola76
Seasoned Scout
2 months ago
Thank you so much! This is exactly the information that I have been looking for.
SillyAngelx
Seasoned Vanguard
2 months ago
The only bug I've experienced so far came after the patch. It's in the Dream Home Decorator career where the goals do not display properly after going into build/buy mode. Everything else works perfectly. I just have to jot down the goals before going into BB. Kind of a pain in the arse but I love playing this career so it works until there is a fix.
- mightyspritesims
  New Hotshot
  2 months ago
  Thanks for posting that, SillyAngelx !
  Looks like an issue that is affecting lots of people https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-DHD-Blue-Square-on-Clients-Wants-amp-Wishes/td-p/13900755
ImSands
New Scout
2 months ago
Thank you so much for making this list. I've been struggling to find info on this new forum on the current status of game bugs, and I've been holding off on not only doing the base game update, but also buying the new EP. Looks i'll I'll be waiting for some more time. Heard there was gonna be yet another emergency patch next week. This seems very very broken right now!
MissNenne
Seasoned Traveler
2 months ago
That sounds great! I noticed the game did seem more steady after i reinstalled this morning with the new update so keeping my fingers crossed for everybody who had this glitch that they can put this aside🙏My sim glitched out completely and nothing helped so this is why i was forced to reinstall but yes, i had a peaceful morning with the sims , everything was working no hiccups so it was a bit "whew" moment😊 Hope you guys will have a wonderful day 🌻
mightyspritesims
New Hotshot
15 days ago
There's a new Laundry List! And it's a big one!
I'm delighted with many of the fixes that are coming. Unfortunately, the news for Lovestruck bugs is not so good.
Heartbreak deaths after no heartbreak - not on the list
Romantic relationships decline too fast - not on the list
Sims reset while trying to do romantic interactions - not on the list
Dates fail to start - One circumstance when this happens, after previously canceling a blind date, is on the list: "A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank."
Cupid's Corner - Here's what is on the list:
Gallery Sims will properly appear in Cupid’s Corner with the pack game option setting set to “enable Gallery Sims”.
Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts.
- mightyspritesims
  New Hotshot
  15 days ago
  Here's the complete Laundry List for Lovestruck.
  [AHQ] Error Code 123 no longer occurs in certain circumstances when traveling to another location.
  [AHQ] Error Code 121 no longer occurs when moving in a household for the “Finding Love After a Breakup” Scenario.
  [AHQ] Gallery Sims will properly appear in Cupid’s Corner with the pack game option setting set to “enable Gallery Sims”.
  [AHQ] Gallery Sims are available again in Cupid’s Corner and the game no longer sometimes infinitely loads when traveling after adding one to your Sim’s contacts.
  [AHQ] Sims will have the option to pay bills when they are due.
  [AHQ] A Sim who was met on a Blind Date and then canceled on now can be asked to Create a Date. Previously, the interface was blank.
  [AHQ] Teen Vampires now can complete a regular, daytime Date.
  Vampires without Sun Resistance now can go to Cupid's Counseling regardless of the time of day.
  Ghost partners can go to Cupid's Counseling.
  All Vampires are available for Seductive Dances, not just Vampires with Sun Resistance.
  [AHQ] The short, curly beard ‘ymFacialHair_EP16BeardCurly’no longer changes the shape of the Sim’s jaw.
  [AHQ] The door of the Nadir household's penthouse office has returned, so poor Aziz can get back to his writing.
  [AHQ] Sims from Cupid’s Corner whose location was listed as “Not Shared” now can be socialized with on a Lovestruck Date or Hangout.
  Married Sims no longer propose to other Sims.
  Ghosts are available for Seductive Dances and “Watch Stars/Sky with…”.
  The ‘Dr. June’s Weather Control Device’ will no longer offer snow in Ciudad Enamorada. Warm winters are here!
  Lovebug and Romantically Reserved Traits are available as Likes/Dislikes as well as Turn-Ons and Turn-Offs in Create a Sim.
  When selecting “Cuddle in Bed” multiple times in a row on a bed, Sims no longer lock up with their arm outstretched.
  Flowers given to a Sim will show up in the recipient's inventory.
  Sims will no longer read “Seduction by the Sea” indefinitely.
  Sims will no longer stargaze inside when visiting the Rattlesnake Juice Bar in Oasis Springs.
GalacticGal
Seasoned Ace
2 months ago
I have the pack, but as of this moment, haven't played with it, yet. My potential target is just a kid at the moment. Looking forward to seeing what it's got, though.
mightyspritesims
New Hotshot
2 months ago
Sorry to do it this way, but the Publish button is currently broken when I try to edit the original discussion. Anyhow, good news, the Aug 8 update has fixed bug #4 completely and fixed bug #5 partially!
1. Both played and unplayed sims can suddenly die of a broken heart without ever having had their heart broken https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Sim-who-has-never-been-heartbroken-died-of-broken-heart/m-p/13913181
2. Romantic relationships decline too fast, like while the partners are separated so that one can go to work for the day https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Romantic-Relationships-decay-become-negative-fast-with-no/m-p/13909651
3. Sims reset when trying to do romantic interactions- the interaction fails and a LastException is generated https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-LE-Reset-when-trying-to-do-romantic-interactions/td-p/13928215
4. Dates fail to start or have blank UI menus, essentially breaking dates
EDIT: Not fixed for everyone, see my update Aug 18
5. Cupid's Corner
FIXED in the Aug 8 patch: No gallery sims on Cupid's Corner https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/FIXED-LS-Cupid-s-Corner-matches-will-not-load/m-p/13951441
Various glitches remain with sims generated by Cupid's Corner:
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/NEEDS-SAVE-LS-Cupid-Corner-Matches-Spawn-with-Different-Age-amp/m-p/13912587
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-LS-Matched-sim-won-t-change-after-CAS-edit/m-p/13906652
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-LS-Gallery-Sims-from-Cupid-s-Corner-have-high-pitched/m-p/13905016
https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/LS-Cupids-Corner-matches-do-not-honor-sexual-preference/m-p/13904059