MC Command Center Master Thread
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Broken Mods
Hey, my game still isn't working with WW even with the update. When I take the mod out the game im able to click on my sims and the interaction pie menu shows up and im also able to click on the phone and use it. But when I put the mod back in the game, I can do everything but click on my sims to interact and click on the phone and it pops up. Do you know why that may be?
What to do after a new patch/update and you are having problems (for PC players)...
So, let's be honest, many of us use mods and CC. Those modders and CC makers are very creative, and their creations add a lot of spice to our gameplay. After spending hours on the forums after a patch, reading through bug reports and forum posts, it is very clear that some of you are very impatient and don't understand why your stuff just can't work like it's supposed to after significant changes to the game. It's because EA doesn't actually support modding and CC and they have no duty to consumers to ensure their games run properly with CC and Mods, especially after a patch. And, if your game becomes unstable after a patch because of CC or mods, that's on you. I have been playing The Sims since its inception in 2000, so I have learned a lot from lost saves, bad cc, and bugs. So, I have a few tips for you PC players. (I have never played on a MAC or console. Sorry.) A little time spent on preparation will make the addition of new content a little less frustrating. Some recommendations for before and right after patching: First, before you add the new update or patch, remove your entire Sims 4 folder to your desktop or other location. If you want to test out the new content on a familiar save, make a copy and use that. Once you remove your folder, do a repair of your game. (In origin, click on My Game Library then right click on the game and select "Repair.") I have long suspected that adding, using, updating, and removing mods and CC can affect the game files. Repairing will replace any missing bits of data, etc. (I actually re-install my game for every new update but I have really fast internet and a very nice PC so this may not be recommended for everyone.) Once your game is updated, load it up and play on it for a while without mods and/or CC. Do this to see what bugs are present in the game. EA is responsible for its bugs! To make sure they see your post and take it seriously, you need to have been playing without mods or CC in it. This is the best way to separate true bugs from mod issues anyway for everyone's sake. When you find what you suspect are bugs, visit the Sims Forums under the Help Center section and check out the bug reports. (This is separate from the Modding and CC section where they report broken mods.) 1. Haven't visited this forum before? Read the stickies at the top for instructions and expectations. 2. Review the listings and see if anyone else has reported the bug(s) you are experiencing. If they have, add your report there or click on the "me too" button. It's best to have all reports regarding the same issue in the same post. 3. If you have a unique problem and you don't see a post already, place it in a new post. Give a good description of what is happening and what triggered the event. For example, after the most recent patch, many people reported that their sims aged up after visiting CAS. Enough bug reports narrowed this problem down to players using the "long" life span. This is an example of a bug. It's a flaw in the game that is activated by a certain set of events. The more bug reports and sharing of information, the easier it is to narrow it down and figure out a workaround, and for EA to see it is a widespread problem and they need to fix it because it is not mod-related. The Help Center is not a place to complain about missing features or gameplay features you don't like. It is a crowd-sourcing tool to gather information about issues occurring with existing content. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Returning CC and Mods to your game: So, you are ready to get back to playing The Sims 4 in the way you are accustomed to, and you want your mods and cc stuff back in the game. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure your Mods and CC will function properly in your new game environment: First, you need to turn Script Mods back on in your game settings. This feature is automatically turned off during an update. Its located under Other in gameplay settings. Then, there is a section of the Sims Forum called "Sims 4 Modding and Custom Content" where simmers can access various posts about mods and cc. First-time visitor? Read the sticky posts to learn the rules etc. It is especially important to note that certain mods are not allowed to be discussed on the Sims Forum because they change the rating of the game. Under the General Modding Discussion, there is usually a forum Post called "BROKEN/UPDATED MODS & CC:...” which is one place you can go to see the status of mods after a patch or update. Modders are not required to report to this section, but many do, or in the alternative, they reach out to the moderator of this post. Luthienrising manages this cumbersome information gathering, and it's a huge undertaking so be patient. By following modder communications and crowdsourcing, Luthienrising compiles an ongoing list of mods and CC that have been updated, are broken, or are no longer needed. These lists are located on the first few pages of the post. Below these dedicated pages, other players will post their experiences with mods, and modders may post the status of their mods directly. There is a good chance you will find the status of the particular mods or CC that you use here, provided they don’t violate EA’s rules. If you don't find the information you seek on the forum, visit the modder’s webpage directly, their Tumblr, their social media, or your Patreon if you pay for content. It is recommended that you do not add a mod back into your game unless you can confirm that it has been updated or was not affected by the patch. Once you have downloaded your new updated mods and/or CC, place them back in your mods folder, a couple at a time, and play a bit with them to make sure they are actually working ok. (This first time loading up with CC or Mods is also a good time to uncheck the box that asks if you want to view your loaded content every time.) If you add everything back at once and one is giving you problems, it is harder to narrow down which is causing the problem. If you find any problems, let the modder(s) know directly, if you can, via Discord, social media, etc. Or, post your experience in the Sims 4 Modding and Custom Content forum. Things happen; sometimes they say it's updated but post the wrong link; sometimes an unforeseen issue pops up that was missed before, they post the updated package file but not the script file, etc. Behind all of this creative content are humans who work, have families, and other obligations so mistakes will happen. Be patient. If you are rude to someone, don’t expect and response. I know this is a long post and I apologize for that, but I hope my shared knowledge will help some of you out.Mod-pocolypse today! A word from a creator.
Posted on Twitter by @TURBODRIVER this morning. https://i.imgur.com/3lIDMb5.png So, after you’ve played today and before you close up your game don’t forget to: Remove your mods folder to your desktop or an external drive for safe keeping. Back up your saves. Delete the localthumbcache file. Tomorrow’s patch is going to be big and affect several aspects of the game. So best to be prepared and also, be patient with modders. They generally work pretty hard to get their mods back up and running for use a.s.a.p. 🙂 Edited to add - Be prepared for some cc breakage as well, especially hairs! Edit to add: https://twitter.com/twistedmexi/status/1397631018899812362?s=21
Reshade tips for gameplay
Hi fellow simmers, I would really like to spice up my game with some nice graphics with reshade and there are tons of presets on the internet, but majority of them is just for taking pictures or made for older verisons. I am really looking for gameplay friendly presets made with 4.7 reshade. If you have any tips or use one yourself, please give me some links :* https://www.linkpicture.com/q/werner-and-grimm.png This picture of my vamp Werner and his son is not made with any reshade preset, it's just a photo I edited in photoshop. Thank you in advance for any tips <3
Tip for cc addicts on loading screens
Maybe you guys already know about this and I'm just now discovering! But I wanted to share for anybody who like me has more cc than the law allows. My loading screen when starting up use to take a literal 10min or more. So long I would go do something till it finishes. Annoying yes but I didn't mind because I know the amount of content I'm stuffing it with. After years of this I discovered how to reduce the loading time to less than a min they way it is without cc!!!! That little box that pops up showing you all the cc an installed mods on the main screen. I unchecked the box in the lower left corner that says "show on every startup" or something like that. And wow😱😱😱😱I never would have thought. Hope that helps somebody.
