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TA1111
Seasoned Novice
6 days ago
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[ROM] Child not growing up to be spellcaster despite having glimmerstone

Child born to Strong Spellcaster mother and Sulani Ancestor father
Child has Strong Bloodline trait
Child came with Glimmerstone in inventory

Aged up child to Teen Sept 22, 2025 BUT HE IS NOT A SPELLCASTER
( oh the shame lol)
Tried clicking on Glimmerstone and nothing happens.  
( the awkward heir, rejected by magic, oh no ) 

Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought that a child like this would age up to be a Spellcaster?

PC, updated with most current / No mods / No cc

Edit By Crinrict: Added Tag to Title, Adjusted Title

Edit by OP: correct an error about lineage / parent's info

10 Comments

  • TA1111's avatar
    TA1111
    Seasoned Novice
    5 days ago

    I've never used Mods.  I had one cc hair, just to experiment, and removed it before awhile ago.  In Settings, Mods/cc turned off.  

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    TA1111
    Seasoned Novice
    5 days ago

    9/23/25 Edit - Child of 1 spellcaster w/ Strong bloodline mother & Sulani Ancestor father  (my error)  I've had other offspring of 1 spellcaster + regular sim turn into spellcaster at teen.   I know I can have a spellcaster turn him.  I'm asking to learn.  Thank you!

     

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    5 days ago

    Hi TA1111​ 

    not sure I understand. So you it wasn't two spellcaster parents after all and all is as it should be ?

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    TA1111
    Seasoned Novice
    3 days ago

    Hi!  Okay I will clarify.  Screenshot above shows the child's traits:

    • Strong Bloodline, from Spellcaster mother
    • Sulani Mana, from Sulani Ancestor father  Father is NOT a spellcaster.  

    Child was born with a Glimmerstone in his inventory.
    When the child aged up to teen he did not become a Spellcaster.   Why?   Please explain.  

    In my past gameplay, if a child is normal (not occult) they do not inherit a bloodline strength or a glimmerstone.  I am trying to learn if EA changed the inherited trait standards or if this is a game bug.  Thank you for helping me.   

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    3 days ago

    Guess he just isn't a spellcaster ? There's a 50/50 chance that he's not if one parents is not a spellcaster.

    There have been reports of random glimmer stones appearing in inventories.

    Are there any other indication that he should be a spelllcaster ?

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    TA1111
    Seasoned Novice
    11 hours ago

    You asked "Are there any other indication that he should be a spellcaster?"

    Yes, he has a Spellcaster's Strong Bloodline in traits!  AND born with glimmerstone.  If he is not a spellcaster then why have STRONG BLOODLINE in traits?  This is the bug that I am reporting on.  

    He also has the Sulani Mana trait.  Because of this trait I expect him to be able to do the actions related to the Sulani Mana trait. 

    I expect the traits to have meaning in the game.    

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    5 hours ago

    Thought that also did'n't guarantee that they are born as spellcasters just that they are passing it on but I'm unsure on that. I'm not an occult player though so I never play with them. Mother also has strong, right ?

    Maybe someone else can shed some light on it.

    There's some info on it here: https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/gamepacks/realmofmagic/magical-bloodline.php 

    Could you please also edit your first post so the report correctly reflects that the parents are not both spellcaster as this can lead to wrong upvotes. Thank you

    You can edit by clicking on the cogwheel in the upper right corner of the screen.