October 2017 - last edited April
Please do NOT post your Game issues in this thread. Make your own thread or check the compiled list.
This is for questions if you're unsure how the bug forum works or needs some other administrative clarification.
Disclaimer: The following changes have no influence on how EA/Maxis handles and monitors bugs. They only have an influence on the compiled list and how I as a volunteer handle threads going forward. Please continue to report your issues even if they don’t get the same visible handling. For more info from EA, please read this thread Bugs and the Sims 101 - Everything you need to know (by EA_Arcadia)
Hi Guys
After doing the bug forum for so many years, trying to handle every single thread, I’m at a point, where this is no longer any fun for me. I need to go back to my roots and make it less work and more fun. This mostly means looking into issues that spike my interest.
There are a few points that influence my decision
Because of all of the above, I’ve decided to only handle bugs once they have a certain weight. Weight consists of three factors. (Handling meaning adding a tag and adding to the compiled list)
What does this mean in detail?
I will continue to read all threads in the forum and decided what to do with them.
Changes
Not handling of certain issues
There are a few issues that I will not look at at all if they are reported (exceptions always apply)
Dropping of Needs Input Tag
I'm dropping the Needs Input cause there were too many complaints about it. Instead issues with not enough weight will remain untagged
Mod List
It's still not allowed to link mods in here but CM have now allowed to have compiled list with mod links. If you know of any more bug fix mods, please find the appropriate bug report and post a description where to find the mod to that and tag me so I can find it and add to the list. Mods that raise the rating are still not allowed to be mentioned here and it's also not about listing every mod out there. The list is for specific mods fixing a bug or helping with an issue.
Discussion about the laundry list or bug fixing practices
If you want to discuss the laundry list or practices about bug fixes, please don't do this in the bug threads as it derails them. Use this dedicated thread instead: Laundry lists discussion; bug fixes and prioritization
Let me known this thread if you have any questions.
Please also read this thread for further info how the bug forum works: [INFORMATION] How does this forum work ?
Since the bug template is still very wonky, please include the form below and include answers if you're not prompted for the template to fill out.
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:
Which language are you playing the game in?
How often does the bug occur?
What is your current game version number?
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed?
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves?
What happens when the bug occurs?
What do you expect to see?
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods?
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system?
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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July 2020
July 2020 - last edited July 2020
@OceanYam Did you read this thread: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/INFORMATION-How-does-this-forum-work/td-p/7368632/ ?
Moving this over to the thread on questions about the bug forum itself.
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
July 2020
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
August 2020
I cant report a bug because your bug report doesn't let me submit it!!!!!
August 2020
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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November 2020 - last edited November 2020
Going to take a break from adding new bug reports.
There will be an EP Patch soon which is usually huge so I will refrain from adding more to the list (List Update to follow later today)
Will still merge or troubleshoot if applicable but please be patient. Will need to recharge a bit before the Patch/EP hits so I won't be around as much over the weekend.
You're of course welcome to continue reporting but I encourage everyone to re-test after the patch has hit.
Also backup your saves :D
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
November 2020
What does need input and CD mean for a tag on my post? ☺️
November 2020
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads