is this part of the patch bugs?my sims keep on freezing, they just stop moving. Usually when I interact with the cat, seems like the cat sort of freezes first. And then they just stop moving, althoug I can tell them to do stuff like my sim needed to go to bed. And he sort of did, just that he doesn't move, but his mood changed to asleep and the energy bar started moving like he was in bed sleeping. I have tried resetsim(for some reason I can't reset all sims at ones so I have to type in the names), and what happens is he just stands there in a star pose. But still not moving. It helped quitting to maine menu and then going back in on the saved game, but the bug is still there.So is this happening for anyone else?

"Devinale;d-956521" wrote:is this part of the patch bugs?my sims keep on freezing, they just stop moving. Usually when I interact with the cat, seems like the cat sort of freezes first. And then they just stop moving, althoug I can tell them to do stuff like my sim needed to go to bed. And he sort of did, just that he doesn't move, but his mood changed to asleep and the energy bar started moving like he was in bed sleeping. I have tried resetsim(for some reason I can't reset all sims at ones so I have to type in the names), and what happens is he just stands there in a star pose. But still not moving. It helped quitting to maine menu and then going back in on the saved game, but the bug is still there.So is this happening for anyone else?No problems here. That is usually a sign of bad CC or mods that need an update. But it also may be just a blooper in your game that you may need to do a game repair to fix. I suggest removing your mods and CC - and do a game repair to see if it fixes the problem.If it does then you need to check the CC and mods to make sure all have updated content.

"Writin_Reg;c-16982834" wrote:"Devinale;d-956521" wrote:is this part of the patch bugs?my sims keep on freezing, they just stop moving. Usually when I interact with the cat, seems like the cat sort of freezes first. And then they just stop moving, althoug I can tell them to do stuff like my sim needed to go to bed. And he sort of did, just that he doesn't move, but his mood changed to asleep and the energy bar started moving like he was in bed sleeping. I have tried resetsim(for some reason I can't reset all sims at ones so I have to type in the names), and what happens is he just stands there in a star pose. But still not moving. It helped quitting to maine menu and then going back in on the saved game, but the bug is still there.So is this happening for anyone else?No problems here. That is usually a sign of bad CC or mods that need an update. But it also may be just a blooper in your game that you may need to do a game repair to fix. I suggest removing your mods and CC - and do a game repair to see if it fixes the problem.If it does then you need to check the CC and mods to make sure all have updated content.the only problem is that I have none, no CC no mods. It always starts with the cat, so maybe it will stop when it dies :| but it unfreezes after a while, I just can't let anyone interact with it while it happens because then they freez as well.

It sounds like you're experiencing the simulation lag bug. It's pretty common and has been around since the game came out. There was a mod that helped reduce it, but it hasn't been updated in a while. I have found that pausing the game for a few seconds and then restarting it helps.

Just an FYI if you use the rodent cages your sims will freeze and the game will most likely crash. There is a bug with the cage.

Sims are freezing a lot more. I usually notice it happening in parks and the sim warping is ridiculous.

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catloverplayer
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"floridameerkat;c-16988803" wrote:
@catloverplayer Is this a new bug? I've never had that issue before, and I've had a few families with rodents in the past.

It was till the April Patch fixed it.
Karababy52
New Spectator
6 years ago
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*
Psychotps
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Karababy52;c-17055551" wrote:
@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*

Really! I never considered that! That makes a bit more sense now. It's still WAY TOO OFTEN though.

You know what? I think these characters, these little beings have come to rely on us for far too long.

I'm hungry? I'm just going to stand here and wave at my gods.
I'm tired? I'm just going to stand here and wave at my gods.
I have to pee? I'm just going to stand here and wave at my gods.
I cause a fire? I'm going to blame my gods.

I think it's time we set these little pests free.

I think it's time they dealt with things all on their own.

No more Kaching or Motherlode...

"Oh, I don't have to do the dishes, the dishes always mysteriously fly to the garbage or dishwasher on their own anyway!"

NO MORE!

I think it's time they deal with everything themselves.

I think it's time they were FREE.

FREE THE SIMS!

FREE THE SIMS!

FREE THE SIMS!
lilly9033
6 years ago
My sims do this too. When I start a new action, they pause for a few seconds and just stand there. It's worst when I tell them to go to bed. Sometimes nearly an hour before they finally get in bed and go to sleep.

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