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SimsTime
Seasoned Ace
3 months ago
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Under Investigation

[AA] Sims Reset to the Front of Custom Getaway Lots After Loading Screens

  • When I’m on a custom getaway lot (for example, a campsite) and change my Sim’s appearance using a mirror on the lot, once the loading screen finishes and gameplay resumes, most Sims from the campsite are reset to the front of the lot.

  • The same issue occurs if my Sim travels to another lot and then returns to the custom lot (like the campsite). All Sims are placed back at the front of the lot upon return.

  • The issue also happens when I enter the lot for the first time after opening the game — all Sims will be reset to the front of the lot.

I tested this behavior on regular residential lots as well, but in that case Sims remain in their positions. For example, I sent a Sim to sleep and then had another Sim use the mirror to change their appearance. After coming back from CAS (through a loading screen), the Sims were still in bed, continuing their actions normally.

So far, I’ve only noticed this reset issue happening on custom getaway lots.

I first ran into this in my regular save (with mods installed), but to confirm, I also tested it with a freshly generated The Sims 4 folder, starting a brand-new save without any mods or custom content, and the problem still occurred.

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Edit By Crinrict: Added missing pack and thread Tag. Could you please add those yourself, I'm loosing so much time with this.

5 Comments

  • wexxam's avatar
    wexxam
    Seasoned Ace
    2 months ago

    This happens in normal gameplay too, I hadn't played TS4 in a while, but getting back into it recently. Was it always like this? Everytime I load a save my sims are basically reset from whatever they were doing, whether it be sleeping, eating, talking, at a bar, etc. They are always just standing up doing nothing when I load back in.

  • Description:
    When sending my Sims on an Adventure Awaits Getaway/Retreat, all participating Sims spawn outside the lot after reloading the save (tested only with challenge lots so far).

    This happens consistently when I:

    Send Sims to an Adventure Awaits retreat/getaway.
    Save the game while they’re staying there.
    Close and restart the game, then reload the save.

    After reloading, every Sim who was part of the getaway is standing in front of the lot, not inside it.

    Impact:
    This is particularly problematic for challenge setups where the lot is isolated from the rest of the world — for example, when fenced off or surrounded by obstacles to enforce gameplay restrictions.
    Because Sims spawn outside the fenced area, they cannot re-enter the lot without modifying the build (e.g. deleting fences or adding gates), which breaks immersion and challenge rules.

    Expected Behavior:
    After reloading a save, Sims should respawn inside the getaway lot, maintaining their original location within the retreat area.

    Steps to Reproduce:

    Create or download a lot set as an Adventure Awaits Getaway/Retreat.
    Send a group of Sims on a getaway there (preferably one with restricted access or fences).
    Save and exit the game.
    Reload the save file.
    Observe that all Sims appear outside the lot boundary.

    Thanks in advance!

  • No cc or mods (ever), Win 11, DX 12, memory boost disabled, still occurs on the new save I created after 12/2 update.   This happens in my game but they only "travel" to the custom venue. They are not on a getaway.   They look as though they are appearing in a "buddy" manner (by 2's) &  on the same slot/space as well.  Many merged sims like this are really funny. IMO I will vote up on this because it does occur when not on a getaway.    Screenshots are on a custom venue I created. 

    This occurs at Camp Gibbi Gibbi too.  Eight (8) children (all NPC's) and the family I use to "travel" to that location will all appear as though everyone is just arriving and about half of the arriving sims are "blended" just like the screenshots below.    

     I can't say anything about it occurring at the onset of or during an getaway because I have not yet figured out how to get everyone in any household involved in a getaway!  It always leaves one (1) household member out.

     

     

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