[NEEDS SAVES] Can't make changes to build

by vanillabean3
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Re: [OPEN] Can't make changes to build

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I had this issue. It seems to be a issue that happens randomly and can be sorted by a quick reload of the game. Reloading the game seems to fix the issues. The only way to replicated it for it to just happen. It happened in new and old saves. It happened to people I know who play sims 4 too. Glad I found this post since I was gonna make a post myself.

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I think I broke the game

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So i downloaded some mods (that ive had before) and

everything was fine at first but then I tried to build and

after placing a few items they would place anymore.

The only thing i could do was moving around and

pressing esc to get rid of the item. I removed a mod

that I believed to be broken amd possibly the cause for

this. I uninstalled the game and restarted my computer

but nothing worked. When I try to save itll save forever

until I forcibly shut down the game. ldk what to do i

really want to play but there's not much I can do Frown

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Re: build mode will only let me place one item at a time

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I have the same problem but I'm on console. 

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Re: I think I broke the game

Hero

@nebeee 

 

It's not just you.  It happens to me too, in both my modded main save and it's even worse in my vanilla build save in a different user folder.  I have found that if I save often when it is happening, I can usually save.  Then I restart and do it again. Sometimes it takes me 2 or 3 times restarting before it will stop and I can make some real progress.

 

Hope this helps.

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Re: build mode will only let me place one item at a time

@Jamie_3520 Since you definitely don't play modded, please head over to Game Issues and post there, with info about how this looks at your end.


Sul sul!
I don't work for EA, and I don't do private support.
I do receive products from EA as part of the EA Creator Network.
Have you backed up your Saves? Checked for broken and updated mods/CC?
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Re: I think I broke the game

Hero
@nebeee I merged your post with the current bug report.

Good Luck
Crin

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Build mode not working

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  • Build mode has been weird the past couple days. I've attached videos to show what I've been dealing with. Once it does it, its stuck I try to save or leave the game and the loading screen will stay there (lasted up to an hour 1 time). The only way I can get out is to restart my computer. I do have several mods but they're all updated and I've never had any issues with them before. I've repaired it, moved my mods in my folders, Uninstalled the game, deleted the file of the family and did a new game but it still will do it. I like the house that I spent 2 days on and saved it to try a new game and once again I am dealing with it. I've looked everywhere trying to find an answer nothings worked. I've even gone into my old families I made before the recent update in Jan 2024 and it works fine for the time I was in the older families but I try a new family and it does this in build mode. I was able to make the house and family so build mode worked for a bit but then it does this and once it does it. I will try to leave to game and right away doing it again once im in build mode again. I don't know what's wrong or how to fix it. Someone please help! 
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Re: Build mode not working

Hero

@Dezilou22 

 

Merging this with the current main thread but did you close down the game before trying a new save game ?

 

 

Have you tried renaming your user folder yet ?

Good Luck
Crin

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Re: [OPEN] Can't make changes to build

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I'm having this same problem now. I placed a room from the gallery and then couldn't make any changes or save the game. Reopened and tried to jus build the room that I have saved to the gallery. After I built the room, I couldn't save or make any more changes.

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Can't buy more than one item at a time in Buy mode

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Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.104.58.1030
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Get to Work, Get Together, City Living, Island Living, Get Famous, Eco Lifestyle, Cottage Living, Seasons, Growing Together, Outdoor Retreat, Spa Day, Dream Home Decorator, Fitness Pack, Parenthood, Toddler stuff, Backyard stuff, Kids room stuff, Romantic Garden, Perfect Patio, Nifty Knitting, My First Pet, High School Years
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Go into Buy mode and place an item. Try to place a second item.
What happens when the bug occurs? Buy mode appears to work normally if I buy an item. However, if I then try to place a second item, it disappears and doesn't let me place it. If I exit to Live mode and go back to Buy mode it lets me place another single item before stopping working again.
What do you expect to see? Being able to buy as many items as the household funds will allow.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Yes - the latest Sims delivery downloaded when I launched the game, and then it restarted. I last played the game a few days ago and definitely would have noticed if I was having this issue then.

As above - I can't buy more than one item at a time in Buy mode. The second item that I try to buy disappears when I move the cursor to place it. If I switch to Live mode and back to Buy mode I can place an additional item, and then it stops working again.

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