[INFO] Using Mods/CC on a Mac
Overview
For Sims 4, the process of installing mods and custom content on a Mac is the same as it is on a Windows PC. Standard mods and cc work equally well (or not at all) in both OSs, and the S...
Forum Discussion
Hey everyone! I'm hoping to get some help on an issue I'm having. On Friday December 1, my game worked perfectly fine, no issues at all. But yesterday when I tried to play, my game just wouldn't load. I can't get to even the loading screen, my game just spins indefinitely. Sometimes, it will act like it's going to open, but then crash before I ever reach the loading screen. I have searched forums, looked for specific answers, and tried everything. Here are all the things I've tried, but still having the same issue.
- Removing Mods folder and letting a new one populate
- Removing all Mods from the folder and trying to gradually add some back in
- Deleting localthumbcache.package
- Uninstalling and reinstalling Origin (I play on Mac)
- Uninstalling and resintalling the Sims 4 game
- Clearing Origin cache and preferences using the RepairOrigin software
- Restarting and updating my computer
- Repairing the game in Origin
- Turned Vertical Sync on and off (don't know why, I just saw somewere that it might help)
Basically, when there are NO mods or CC in the Mods folder, the game loads just fine. But as soon as I add even one single mod to the folder, the game won't open. I've tried several variations of testing my mods, but there is no scenario where my game loads unless I have no mods in the folder at all. In-game, "enable mods and cc" is checked, as is "allow script mods". I have no idea what to do at this point. Here are some hardware specifics in case that makes a difference
Macbook Air 2020
248GB storage 8GB memory
Apple M1 chip
macOS Sonoma 14.1.2
TIA for any assistance!
Start with a whole new clean Sims 4 folder by following these instructions - https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-4-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/m-p/4612394#M163
Once you've launched the game and the new folder has been created, enable CC in the in-game options then quit. Now add one piece of CC into the Mods folder. I would try something from Peacemaker as I know and trust his CC https://simsationaldesigns.blogspot.com/ then load the game.
Does it show up in the game and work?
Thanks for responding! I just tried that, and when I added in one Peacemaker mod, the game loaded. However, once I added a few more (also from Peacemaker), it wouldn't open again.
- @haleyym8 ugh, I am having this EXACT same problem. As soon as I add mods the game stops responding. Even script mods are working and the game opens but custom mods when added together makes the game stop responding.
I even tried to add mods slowly and that worked but hours later when I opened up the game again, it stopped responding. - @haleyym8
What is your game setup? Are you using an external drive? Have you copied the CC files from another location on the machine or another one? Using iCloud or created a symlink?- Macbook Air 2020
248GB storage 8GB memory
Apple M1 chip
macOS Sonoma 14.1.2
