My game won't update (Mac)
My game just won’t update. I’ve tried three times already, restored the EA app, etc. But the update download is insanely slow. My internet connection is stable, everything else is working fine. I don’t have any other devices on WiFi, yet the download speed keeps dropping until it’s down to 20 kb/s until the whole thing just stops moving. I’m losing it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
Patch unable to load more than 30%
I cannot download the update further than 30%. I already re-started everything, did the solution given from EA to clear cache from the launcher and still it does not load further!? I was looking forward to continue my game today and now I can't and it is very frustrating... anyone having the same problem? Or a solution to fix it? qwq
⚠️☠️Mechanics: Major Flaws That Demand Urgent Fixing"☠️⚠️
💩The Absurdity of Breaking Objects for Resources🤮 This is a point that truly defies RPG logic and immersion.Someone thought it was a good idea to have players break barrels, vases, and parts of the scenery to collect valuable items, as if it’s normal for honorable characters, respected leaders, or noble warriors to destroy everything around them in search of coins and resources. In previous titles like Dragon Age: Origins,Dragon Age II, and evenInquisition,resource collection was much more natural and immersive, allowing players to find items by defeating enemies, exploring the world, or searching carefully placed chests and hiding spots.This approach maintained narrative focusand encouraged exploration without compromising the player’s chosen character identity. InVailguard, however, we’re forced to interrupt the game’s pace tobreak every pot, vase, or barrel in sight. This might seem trivial, but it creates a conflict when considering the characters we’re controlling.Imagine a noble warrior, a paladin, or a wise mage who should uphold integrity and respect for others' property, suddenly turning into avandaljust to gather some resources.For characters with high moral standards or honorable behavior, this mechanic makes no sense.How can we expect a paladin focused on protecting the weak and fighting evil to start destroying merchants' or villagers' items just to earn some coins? For a character like this,it makes no sense to interrupt a serious dialogue or exploration scene to destroy the scenery, as if the goal were indiscriminate looting.This forced mechanic, besides being out of context, undermines the role players aim to perform, which should reflect the character’s choices and values. Putting players in this situation breaks immersion and contrasts absurdly with anyone trying to stay true to a character’s chosen behavior. Additionally,the activity itself is tedious and repetitive.Even a beginner developer might realize that this compromises immersion, especially in a game where storyline and character-building are everything.With this mechanic, our heroes—who should be seen as saviors or respected figures—end up looking like scavengers out for loose change.Why force players into being vandals in an RPG that has always been synonymous with meaningful choices and consequences? Instead,items and resources should be available as natural rewards from combat and exploration, integrated into the narrative, just as they were in previous games. 😐 Save System😒 It’s surprising that, in a game focused on choices and narrative, the save system requires so many clicks.Wouldn’t it be more logical to have a quick shortcut to save and load the game?Imagine the situation: you make a wrong decision, get distracted for a moment, and then, wanting to correct the story’s course, you have to go through several screens just tosave. In 2024,it’s absurd that an RPG of this caliber doesn’t offer a basic shortcut for manual saving. Although the game has an autosave system, it doesn’t replace the manual control that every RPG player desires.Especially in a game with so many choices and twists, having total control over saves allows the player to return to specific points and explore different options without relying on autosave points, which don’t always align with the exact moment we’d prefer.Being able to save quickly provides a smoother, uninterrupted experience, which is crucial for immersive RPG gameplay. 👆To be continued…⚠️
Crashing During Shader Verification
I've been trying for three days now to get this game to work. I've updated drivers, verified files, installed and re-installed EA, Steam, and the game. I've deleted the shader cache but then get told my GPU isn't responding. What is your EA ID or Console ID (PSN ID/Gamertag)? Nyxalis26 What platform are you playing on? PC Through Steam What is happening? (and what do you expect to happen instead?) Every time it verifies shaders it crashes at some point. I've had it crash at 6% and 98%. It also takes upwards of 30-60 mins sometimes to get to 90% for verifying. Does this happen in a specific area of the game? On Launch Please share any steps you've tried so far to resolve the issue: I've updated drivers, ran scans of my PC, uninstalled and re-installed the game, bought the game directly through EA, have deleted the shader cache but then got told my GPU wasn't responding, deleted some shader cache files and validated the games files through steam. I've been doing this for three days. If possible, share a Screenshot or Clip... If on PC, please share aDxDiagfile and an EA appError ID Number-34f32221-125d-49f2-8a72-4189f0ff6344
Download slow, only in EA App
Hello, I am re-downloading Sims 4. Issue that I have now, is that I barely hit 1mb download, most of the time I am stuck at 200kb/s. Things checked so far: - Emptied EA cache - Restarted Router & PC - Opened EA App as administrator - Checked download-speed on other apps: Steam downloads with 12mb/s as usual - Tried to download without any other programs open - Pausing and starting multiple times If this goes on, I will probably need a week until I downloaded my 22 packs + basegame. Any other idea?
The Sims 4 Stuck on the First Loading Screen
When I opened the game I couldn't access the main menu and got stuck on the first loading screen. I recently downloaded the new expansion pack (Life and Death) and had been playing the game (on PC) without any problem for about three days. Today I also played the game without any problem but suddenly when I tried to open the game again it wouldn't go pass the first loading screen. I removed all the mods and CC and also fixed the game twice but the problem still exists. How can I fix this? Do I have to wait for a new update? :(
