EDIT: (DEC 2021)This is now confirmed to be a major graphical mirror error that effects all new AMD gpu (series 5000 and current 6000) in the way they handle mirrored surfaces (they reverse mirror objects).In this case water reflections are reflecting what is on the opposite side of the ocean/game grid rather than above the waters surface (sky, ect)https://i.imgur.com/gCXvTqB.pngThis mirror graphic glitch also effects Sims 2 and Sims 3 with new AMD gpu's and requires a AMD driver fix for all sim games, please report this issue to AMD community! This glitch has existed for years still has not been fixed and will effect all new AMD gpu owners.

I have never ever seen that, and I play Windenburg a lot.

I play a lot from that lot but I have never seen it.Perhaps it’s an issue related to your graphics card?I hope you get it sorted!

I just looked in my game to see if I had that (was secretly hoping it was due to a recent update and my hopeful mind was thinking maybe it was them working on opening up swimming in all worlds and the grid lines were where sims could swim ... I know! wishful thinking on my part! :'( Anyway, mine does not look like that.I'm patched to the most recent patch.Here's a screenshot as close to your angle as I could get so you can see what mine looks like:https://i.imgur.com/FsEBfjD.png

This is now confirmed to be a reflection/related to the mirror issue that effects ALL current AMD series 6000 graphics cards and previous 5000 series. Unfortunately despite being an issue for nearly 3 years Maxis and AMD have ignored it. I can only hope that with more people replacing/upgrading their graphics cards people will make more noise and fix the issue. This not only effects the Sims 4, but reflected surfaces/mirrors in the Sims 2, Sims 3 and Sims 4. This is not a problem with previous generations AMD graphics cards however. To anybody considering upgrading their gpu, do NOT buy a current series AMD if you want reflections to work correctly in the Sims series games until AMD fixes this issue on a driver level. https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/OPEN-Reflections-show-backwards-in-mirrors-Radeon-RX-6000-Series/td-p/10125588/page/7

That is a very strange glitch. I don't use TS4 much. Still, I've never seen that issue before.Are you using mods? If so, try the 50/50 method. It may reveal the culprit. Also, after each update, make sure that you update all mods. If you don't use mods, perhaps repairing your game might help? Also, try searching/posting here: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/bd-p/The-Sims-4-Bugs. Someone there may be aware of the issue.I wish you luck. Whatever is going on, it's very unsightly and I understand your frustration.

Major water reflection/mirror issue reflects "grid" not waters surface

OldeSimsFan
New Traveler
4 years ago
Actually fired the game up to check. Went to both the Bluffs and the physically largest lot (De Loreal, I think) on the island and didn't see the problem. Took sim everywhere to check as much water as possible. The version in question doesn't go past University, so it's possible a later patch/pack is responsible. Sounds like bug report time, and I wish you well.
WolvesCreek
New Spectator
4 years ago
I'm curious if this bug is effecting AMD card users only, can the above posters confirm if your using nvidia or AMD cards? I suspect Nvidia which is why is probably isn't showing up?
Cynna1065
4 years ago
I'm an Nvidia user.
OldeSimsFan
New Traveler
4 years ago
Nvidia, came with the PC. In years past have had issues with AMD cards, all the way from odd graphics to the game just refused to load. Ever since will have nothing to do with AMD.
Chicklet45368
Rising Traveler
4 years ago
I also am using an Nvidia card in my PC.
SweetieWright_84
New Spectator
4 years ago
I don't have that either. I'm using an AMD graphics card, and it's also outdated (planning on getting a new one soon). I checked every lot on the island in Windenburg as well.
crocobaura
Seasoned Ace
4 years ago
"TOLKIEN;c-17877995" wrote:
Just CC no mods, mostly just clothing and a skintone.

"Chazzzy;c-17876876" wrote:
Which lot is this visible from?

The big one on the island. Maybe it just effects that lot?

Have you tried removing your CC and see if the problem persists? Bad CC can do unspeakable things. Also it could be some enlarged object placed on or off lot. I've seen people complain about some of the Cantina build pieces in Journey to Batuu that somehow became massively enlarged and displaced and blocked paths in Batuu. Check in a new save to see if the grid lines are still there.

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