Whoever created the Mod is irrelevant, whether they are a game changer or not. All Mod creators are responsible for making sure their Mods are compatible with the latest version of the game and the Mod user is responsible for moving outdated or corrupted Mods out of their game. Failing to do so can sometimes corrupt a save. If you need further specific Mod help, post in the Mod forum here https://answers.ea.com/t5/Game-and-Mod-CC-Issues/bd-p/the-sims-4-game-issues-mods-en
For help with the Mac specific part of your game problem:
Where is Origin installed on your Mac and where is the game installed? Please provide the exact file path for each.
Did you move your Mods folder out of the Sims 4 folder before updating your game before downloading the 18/07 patch?
Follow these steps to create a whole new clean Sims 4 folder https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-4-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/m-p/4612394#M163
Clearing just Origin cache files on a Mac is largely irrelevant and useless. This thread is stickied at the top of the Origin Mac forum and explains why and what you should try instead https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin-Mac-Client-Technical/Clearing-Origin-cache-on-Mac-the-correct-way/m-p/12352783#M137370
Hey, thank you for responding. I ended up fixing my game and I'm still flummoxed as to how or why.
Basically, I ended up having to put all my mods back in one by one. The game didn't like when I added them all at once? I still don't really know, but my error is fixed. It was tedious but somehow did the job.
I did start a new mods folder when I restarted the game. It was one of those experiences where I just experimented with random fixes and probably restarted my game 25 times to test. The only issue I have now is that my tray and saved lots seem to have vanished. I'm okay with it, I had a lot of lots taking up space. I am still having issues with the gallery, but that's a separate issue for a separate thread.
I appreciate your assistance, and my tone in my original post wasn't meant to be directed at you or others that help out on the forums, I was just venting my frustrations. I'm sure you get a lot of not-so-nice comments and replies on here ☹️
