So not fair
hello simmers , iris Ramsay here I've never done this before, but I'm seeing all this news and chatter about EA remastering the sims .and I'm sort of bothered about it..I'm 57 years young, and I've been playing the Sims since day one ..really big on it in my household.. So after 24 years and thousands of dollars I have spent on the Sims ..you mean to tell that they are going make it better and make simmers pay for it..that's not right nor is it fair..I mean after all the issues and list of problems that we let slip by because we love the Sims.. Why can't they remaster it for all of us..Sims 4 Stack & Save (Currently Up To 70% During TS4 August Sale)
August 30 The Sims™ 4 August Sale Get 20% off Royalty & Legacy, plus up to 50% off select packs for a limited time! - Sale ends Aug 13* 70& off Stack & Save https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/store/categories/stack-and-save You can also receive a 7% stacked discount during this sale when using a Creator Code (Simgirl1010 or your fav Creator) at checkout. The Build Your Own Bundle feature for The Sims 4 Packs has been replaced by Stack & Save on the EA app, making it easier to choose a combination of The Sims 4 Expansion, Game, and Stuff Packs to unlock bigger discounts. Learn which Packs are eligible, what content isn’t, and how to get discounted prices when you buy. https://help.ea.com/en/articles/the-sims/the-sims-4/stack-and-save-discounts/Footplants: Less control but Better looking?
Devs, Footplants suddenly became heavily momentum based and no longer offer the same amount of control that they recently did. I'm a footplant connisuer. Things that aren't possible anymore: Footplant in 1 spot off a rail and come back down to grind it. With any movement you will just continue forward after the footplant. It feels bad fr. Footplant and change your direction. I used to footplant stall and PICK which way I wanted to go. Now, it's heavily momentum based and offers way less control. It just doesn't feel good. Personally I'd rather have the old footplants back with the jank foot every once in awhile because at least I could control it. This feels like a set animation that happens in 1 direction (forward)
EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 6/ 2026
Welcome to the six edition of EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of the EA Forums Online Security Newsletter! In our previous edition, we looked at how online interactions can sometimes be used to build trust before leading players into unsafe situations. As always, thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, shared advice, and helped make the topic more useful for the whole community. This month, we’re focusing on Account Recovery — what happens when you lose access to an account, why recovery can sometimes take time, and what you can do now to make the process easier later. Losing access to an account can be stressful, especially when it is connected to your games, progress, purchases, friends, or linked platforms. The good news is that a little preparation can make a big difference. Account recovery is something many players only think about after something goes wrong. Maybe you forgot a password, lost access to an old email address, changed phone numbers, or noticed suspicious activity on your account. At that point, the recovery process can feel frustrating, but it exists for an important reason: to make sure the account is returned to the real owner and not handed over to someone pretending to be them. One of the most common recovery issues is losing access to the email address associated with an account. Your email is often the main way services confirm your identity, send password reset links, and notify you about important security changes. If that email address is old, unused, or no longer accessible, getting back into your account can become much harder. This is why it is worth checking from time to time that your account email is current and secure. Another issue is incomplete or outdated recovery information. Recovery email addresses, phone numbers, backup codes, and trusted devices can all help prove that an account belongs to you. If those details are missing or out of date, you may have fewer ways to verify your identity. A quick account security check now can save a lot of stress later. Linked accounts can also play an important role. Many players use platform accounts, such as console, Steam, Apple, Google, or Microsoft accounts, to sign in or connect services. These links can be convenient, but they also mean that the security of one account can affect access to another. If your linked platform account is compromised or inaccessible, it may also affect how easily you can access connected games and services. During recovery, details matter. Services may ask for information such as previous passwords, usernames, purchase details, linked accounts, or devices you commonly used. This can feel strict, but these checks help protect accounts from takeover attempts. Attackers often try to exploit recovery systems by pretending they are locked out, so recovery questions are designed to separate the real owner from someone guessing. It is also important to be careful when seeking help. Scammers know that people who are locked out of an account are often stressed and looking for a quick fix. Fake support pages, impersonators, and “account recovery experts” may claim they can get your account back faster. Be cautious with anyone asking for passwords, verification codes, payment, or remote access to your device. Use official support channels only. Good account recovery starts before you need it. Keep your email secure, use a strong and unique password, enable two-factor authentication where available, keep recovery details updated, and save backup codes in a safe place. These steps may seem small, but they help make sure that if something ever goes wrong, you have more ways to prove the account is yours and regain access safely. How to get back into your EA Account https://help.ea.com/en/articles/ea-account/locked-out-of-ea-account/ Tips to complete Google Account recovery steps https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7299973?hl=en How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password https://support.apple.com/en-ie/118574 Help with the Microsoft account recovery form https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/manage/help-with-the-microsoft-account-recovery-form EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Badge Handbook https://forums.ea.com/discussions/ea-forums-general-discussion-en/ea-forums-online-security-newsletter-badge-handbook/13148877 In the previous volume, we focused on communication safety and how voice chat can sometimes be used for social engineering, harassment, pressure, or manipulation. Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion, shared personal reflections, and added practical advice for other players. For this Community Spotlight, we selected comments that offered clear warning signs, useful safety habits, and strong reminders about protecting both personal information and emotional well-being during online conversations. Recognizing Pressure Before It Works Author: ElhaSims Detecting social engineering in voice chats or harassment in online games requires paying attention to emotional manipulation, unusual urgency, and isolation. (...) Recognized for: Clearly explaining how manipulation can appear in voice chat and online conversations. Including practical safety steps, such as using block, mute, reporting tools, two-step authentication, and supervision for younger players. When Helpfulness Becomes a Hook Author: rosemow One social engineering tactic is that someone may start by offering helpful gaming advice or friendly conversation to build trust. Once that trust is gained, they may begin asking more personal questions that could identify the player or create security risks. Gamers should stay cautious about what they reveal while gaming or chatting, especially when they may not be as alert as usual. Recognized for: Explaining how social engineering can begin with friendly or helpful behaviour. Showing how trust can be built gradually before risky questions appear. Stay Safe Rather Than Sorry Author: GVRH Trust nothing without looking into it first, and if still in doubt, it’s better to stay away and be safe than sorry. Recognized for: Delivering a simple but memorable safety mindset. Making the topic easy to understand for the wider community. Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the discussion. Each comment helps make the community more aware, more prepared, and more supportive of safer play. EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 6 / 2026
Relationship issues since new update
Since the latest update, i’ve noticed my sim’s spouse is randomly mean. He is a new relationship. This didnt happen with her previous partner but since dating the new one he is randomly throwing a mean interaction autonomously. There is no reason why he should be. His traits are practice makes perfect, art liver, heart on your sleeve, grouch and muser. All luck and every other changing variable is normal and good. They have amazing compatibility, attraction and satisfaction. I have no idea whats wrong also have just noticed their friendship label is displayed as acquaintances even though it is a full green bar and romance (aside from the random mean interactions that i fix) i have also had to propose and marry them 3 times so far in more or less 5 hours of gameplay without them ever divorcing or break up. they should be perfect for each other so what is his deal??
Spore
I was recently talking to my AI companion about trying to modernize spores old systems graphics and just its gameplay in general, I then realized I could attempt to simply just put the idea out there in hopes it catches wind up the chain of command. where they would have the funds and resources to accomplish this way faster then I ever could. I know games have become a bit more fast paced and companies are mostly looking for big money but I truly believe with the AI we have now you could have teams of AI write the coding exactly as you want it then proceed to just need human testers and so on..... this may not be the right group necessarily but its not easy to contact a big company for a rouge idea!
I need help please....
So, ever since the last update my game has been having errors. I have literally done everything and nothing. Also, when I'm playing my game, I am not able to click on my sim if I have multiple in the house. I may have posted the error twice by accident, I apologize but, this is so frustrating at this point.
Can't Remove Water Fountain Effect
I've been bust renovating a property (located on the Key Point lot in Sulani) - since removing some fountains at the front the game is still producing a water fountain effect as pictured in the above screenshot. I've been trying to get rid of it and tried various things but to no avail - it's driving me nuts - has anyone experienced this before and if so any ideas of how to get rid?
