It's been happening in my game too and I don't have any pets, no MFP SP, Mods/CC, completely vanilla game played on a new gaming desktop. Also, in the save it's been happening, no teens or children to do homework. Pausing works most of the time or reset, but sometimes it doesn't or takes a long time to kick in, which was the case when I had a campfire fire. Couldn't extinguish it, the command just kept getting dropped over and over while my Sim panicked and the neighbor that started the fire stood by in a T-pose.
Finally after awhile reset worked and the fire went out. Neighbors immediately left with the message, "I guess we're not wanted here. Maybe next time." LOL Yeah, thanks a lot Buddy, how rude! She loved the fruitcake they brought though and always wants to rave about it. *rolls eyes*
@gettps Let me guess, your Sim has a thermostat or a lit fireplace, right? I figured out it's your Sim pausing to appreciate the warmth or coolness of their home (they get a moodlet) as they enter EVERY room! It's a bit overboard and annoying in my opinion. Great, you have heating/cooling, good for you, get over it and move on already. Sheesh! :p
I thought it was cute the first time my Sim paused at the door when coming inside from the cold, but then they kept doing it over and over, even if they're desperate to pee and I've sent them to go. Oh Wait, I just have to stop first and appreciate how warm it is in here. Opps, now I've wet myself so I'm going to wave my arm and yell at you Watcher because now I need a shower and it's YOUR fault! Silly Sims... *sigh*