I did create a symlink originally, yes. Do I have to create a new one every time I uninstall the game?
@Nouyasmine
No. The symlink is only relevant to the Electronic Arts or Sims 4 folder, whichever one you created the symlink for. But the "already running" error is usually caused by the game not having permission to access the location where the EA/TS4 folder is. The OP in the master thread details what can cause it https://answers.ea.com/t5/Mac/-Creating-a-symlink-in-macOS-to-store-the-Sims-4-folder-on-an/m-p/12329439
I have checked my settings and Origin has access to my external drive. I'm not sure what else to do.
