Can't buy retail lots
Hi, I get this issue too. For every single retail lot in the game, I get the error, "Sims can only purchase unowned retail stores or unoccupied residential lots". It doesn't matter whether it is a p...
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I tried your save. Loaded the family name Smith in Windenburg and had him call to buy a retail lot. Had no issues doing so.
Am I checking the wrong file ? Did you try a brand new game ?
Well, that's very interesting ... that's the right file, and I've tried a new save, tried a new user profile on my PC, repaired, uninstalled and reinstalled TS4, and always get the same message.
Hmm ... *confused*
Try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199
You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files and make a backup.
Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.
- Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
- Tray Folder
- Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
- Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave)
- Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
- Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)
The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.
Thanks crinrict,
I have already done the factory reset, that didn't help.
I have started with a new game as a new user on my PC (so as to not have any user profile related influences) and I have also totally uninstalled and reinstalled the game as well. None helped.
Thanks for suggesting them all though.
