Werewolves: Game crashes upon werewolf transformation
Problem:
Transforming into a werewolf for the first time is fine. Any subsequent transformation crashes the game. I have only experienced two transformations since the initial one (involving fights with vampires, and transformations on full moons), both of which have crashed the game. I also got a crash when going into CAS in-game. NPC werewolves seem to transform without issue, though they do so in the same manner that a sim changes outfits...so the coding is likely not the same as an active household sim.
Attempts at resolution:
1. Removed all mods and cc
2. Repaired game
3. Updated drivers
4. Cleared cache files
5. Reset Sims folder
6. Lowered graphics settings.
7. Tried laptop mode
8. Uninstalled entire game (via steam)
9. Re-installed entire game (via steam)
Not sure what else is left to try at this point.
While we're on the subject of Sims 4 issues, I also encountered the following issues since the recent Sims update, delivery, and Werewolves installation:
1. Sims not sleeping more than a couple of hours. (There are no noise-makers anywhere such as kids, pets, tvs, radios etc)
2. Considerable lags and animation freezes
3. Duplicate Moonwood Mills worlds and residents
In the end, I just uninstalled the Werewolves pack.
I was genuinely hoping that after the My Divorce Stories fiasco, there could only be better times ahead.
Oh, and if EA could solve the black photos issue after 3+ years, that would be amazing. (And no, I don't use any storage things for photos as I learnt my lesson when University came out. Yes, I changed the UI scale in options.ini). Photos go black in personal inventory or on walls when a sim leaves the lot, or when I reload the game). Kinda kills the vibe for players like myself who enjoy story-telling and generational gameplay. I think players would probably have preferred that small treat over the dumpster fire that was My Divorce Stories.
On the plus side, from what limited experience I had, Werewolves is actually a really decent pack.
Computer specs:
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 22000)
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz 1.80 GHz
Memory: 16GB
Graphics: Intel (R) UHD Graphics 620
DirectX: DirectX 12
Dedicated Video RAM: 128MB
Game Version: 1.89.214.1030
Any help would be appreciated. I'll also accept commiserations and snacks.