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GeekInterpreter
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4 years ago
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Can't go inside generic lot build or use floor level arrows

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Mac
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.85.203.1230
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? The Sims 4: Get to Work The Sims 4: Get Together The Sims 4: City Living The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs The Sims 4: Seasons The Sims 4: Get Famous The Sims 4: Island Living The Sims 4: Discover University The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle The Sims 4: Snowy Escape The Sims 4: Cottage Living The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat The Sims 4: Spa Day The Sims 4: Dine Out The Sims 4: Vampires The Sims 4: Parenthood The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure The Sims 4: Realm of Magic The Sims 4: Dream Home Decorator The Sims 4: My Wedding Stories The Sims 4: Luxury Party Stuff The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff The Sims 4: Spooky Stuff The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff The Sims 4: Bowling Night Stuff The Sims 4: Toddler Stuff The Sims 4: Laundry Day Stuff The Sims 4: My First Pet Stuff The Sims 4: Moschino Stuff The Sims 4: Tiny Living Stuff The Sims 4: Nifty Knitting Stuff The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff The Sims 4: Country Kitchen Kit The Sims 4: Throwback Fit Kit The Sims 4: Incheon Arrivals Kit The Sims 4: Blooming Rooms Kit
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I'm not sure, but I'm guessing this is happening because I built the generic lot where a residential lot used to be? Even though I changed the lot type to generic, it seems as though the game has decided the lot is generic for all sims except mine...
What happens when the bug occurs? I bulldozed a residential lot in Windenburg and remade it as a Generic lot. When I took Sims to it, they couldn't go inside the house. The game treated it as if it was still residential. However, NPC Sims can go in and out just fine. Also I can make my sim use items inside the house by clicking on them through the window and they can use them as normal, but I can't see them, everything disappears like when you zoom in on a building off your current lot. In addition, the up and down arrows for floor levels stopped working at the same time. If I go into build mode, they work, but once I'm back in live mode, no matter what I click they don't change, and eventually both arrows gray out. I tried changing the lot type several times, removing lot traits and challenges, reloading the game, resaving, but no luck.
What do you expect to see? To be able to change residential lot types to public ones and have them function, and to use floor level arrows in both build and live mode.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

Thanks?

  • Thanks both of you. I tried switching the lots between generic and residential, but it didn't work. However, I tried it again when I reloaded the game, and this time it did work.

3 Replies

  • @GeekInterpreter Have you tried changing the lot type back to residential and to generic again or maybe set it to a community lot type and then back to generic ?

    Can you reproduce it with other lots ?

  • @GeekInterpreter Save your building in the Gallery. Come to the site in person. Turn on builder mode. Open the gallery and select your building, place it. Close builder mode and try to enter the building. If that doesn't work, you can try going to any lot and going back and trying to enter the buildings again. I remember I had such a mistake, I bought a plot, built a house, but I could not enter. I went to another lot, then came back and was able to enter the house. If this does not help you, then enter build mode and exit build mode, open the city map and close it, this will update the overall city map. Then go anywhere and come back, the house should now be available to your Sim.
  • GeekInterpreter's avatar
    GeekInterpreter
    New Rookie
    4 years ago
    Thanks both of you. I tried switching the lots between generic and residential, but it didn't work. However, I tried it again when I reloaded the game, and this time it did work.

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