[CL] [EL] [RL] Inactive Apartment Walls React Incorrectly to Wall View Mode
[test performed in a completely new the sims 4 folder generated from scratch, with no mods or custom content, specifically to confirm this issue is game-related and not caused by mods]
Packs Involved
The issue was observed in apartment lots introduced with:
- City Living - Eco Lifestyle - Royalty and Legacy
- Packs that use the same apartment-type lot system.
- Not tested with For Rent Units (sorry)
Description
Apartment walls in inactive units are not behaving correctly depending on the current wall view mode (Walls Up, Half Walls, Walls Down) used in the active apartment.
Normally, in apartment buildings, inactive units should always remain with their walls fully up, displaying their windows and their apartment doors in the hallway, regardless of the wall view mode used for the apartment the player is currently controlling.
However, the wall view setting of the active apartment is also affecting neighboring inactive apartments, causing multiple visual glitches and inconsistent behavior.
Expected Result
Inactive apartment units should always:
- Keep their walls fully up
- Always display their windows
- Always display their apartment doors in the hallway
This behavior should remain independent of the wall view mode used for the active apartment.
Current Result
Inactive apartments behave incorrectly and inconsistently depending on the wall view mode and camera zoom level.
Examples of incorrect behavior observed:
1. Walls Lowering on Inactive Apartments
When the player sets the wall view to Walls Down or Half Walls in the active apartment:
- Neighboring apartments sometimes lower their walls as well
- Sometimes they lower to half walls
- Sometimes they fully disappear
This should never happen.
VIDEO EXAMPLE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11mIFtNiQ_lrQdsEgTcDXqHw7Mc8ACfrz/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1mCjbuXydcXiXLqhGYXP3RhFY5yAau71l/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1af5kBQypgNEmPy2Kv9ng3ahRiT4y9ZZU/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKZ8v1Ko-Gk4nbzv9aW2LUC4UZkI5qFx/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IWKSdMo6sFJw7xOYuPKHDkd8GFBLP5nv/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ut1pMKQ00JmDWx0ZNBg5vX-63OnVIkH6/view?usp=sharing
2. Wall Behavior Changes With Camera Zoom
In some situations:
- Inactive apartment walls change their state depending on camera zoom level.
- Walls may open, disappear, or change height when zooming in or out
3. Windows and Doors Disappearing When Visiting Neighbors
Another issue occurs when visiting a neighbor's apartment:
Steps observed:
- Visit a neighbor's apartment
- Lower the walls before knocking on the door
Result:
- All exterior windows around the building disappear
- The door of the active apartment also disappears
This creates a very obvious visual glitch.
VIDEO EXAMPLE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4e1mXnkOU1IIDcziP7mDbpiGkjAE6vO/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1TMIddKh5dQ4vj3zLBJOgDiYca22Hf1JG/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJhvstlEEhVqJMic-8ovMp0639evMIFM/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1iW4DFwLZmwr4J7MkhDWuXIWyZGBx1Y00/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1E4GPpvFkelcstlpdBgFvy99aOqPnroCn/view?usp=sharing
Reproduction Steps
- Load a household living in an apartment building.
- Switch the wall view mode to Walls Down or Half Walls.
- Look at neighboring apartments in the same building.
- Zoom in and out while observing the walls and windows.
- Visit a neighbor’s apartment.
- Lower the walls before knocking on their door.
Frequency
The issue happens consistently, although the exact visual behavior can vary depending on:
- Wall view mode
- Camera zoom level
- Whether the player is inside their own apartment or visiting a neighbor
The bug appears to be related to how the game handles wall rendering and visibility rules for inactive apartment units.