April 2021 - last edited April 2021
@GIammeow Alas, my understanding is that they've been trying to patch hybrids out of being produced (and I think they succeeded for a while) but do not intend to patch hybrids into functioning in a non-glitchy manner. This makes me sad because I like the idea of hybrids and have had them born in game as well, but.... they're not supported.
I'm not sure how (or if) they plan to handle in-game reversal methods not working. They worked for me and my friend the last few times we've had hybrids, but that was several patches ago.
I don't think they work on every bug reported in the forum, only those that affect a large number of users in a way that they can consistently reproduce. I don't work for EA but that's my impression. That's why it's important to click "me, too."
May 2021
Good Luck
Crin
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May 2021
May 2021
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? 1.73.57.1030
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Base Game, Get to Work, Get Together, City Living, Get Famous, Island Living, Seasons, Dine Out, Jungle Adventure, Outdoor Retreat, Parenthood, Realm of Magic, Strangerville, Backyard Stuff, Bowling Night Stuff, Cool Kitchen Stuff, Movie Hangout Stuff, Nifty Knitting Stuff, Paranormal Stuff, Perfect Patio Stuff, Romantic Garden Stuff, Spooky Stuff, Vintage Glamour Stuff, Holiday Celebration Pack.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Island Living - Mermaid Sims
What happens when the bug occurs? Mermaid Sims enjoy their fish tails so much, they have opt to walk around on their fish tails instead of legs. Also sometimes still has the automation of swimming when walking out of ocean onto land.
What do you expect to see? Mermaid Sims using their fish tails when swimming or taking a bath, and using their legs to actually walk.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Yes
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Installed the last 2 updates for 4/27/21 and 4/28/21. I also had mods, uninstalled the mods, and nothing changed.
Mermaids opt for fish tails instead of legs
May 2021 - last edited May 2021
@midKnightredd Did you delete your cache files after removing mods ?
Also did you try taking the mermaids in question to CAS after removing mods and back to see if the problem gets solved ?
Good Luck
Crin
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May 2021 - last edited May 2021
Totally unsupported suggestion, but Iced Cream’s hybrid stabilizer mod was originally created for this problem in hybrids. (Honestly, I think it just pops mermaid off the Sim when leaving a body of water and pops it back on immediately after.) Maybe it would help?
May 2021
May 2021
@GiardiniDiMarzoYes.
But since you asked, I googled, and...
https://sims-online.com/sims-4-realm-of-magic-cheats-spellcaster-witch/
https://snootysims.com/wiki/sims-4/the-sims-4-spellcaster-cheats/
I don't know why they chose to name the trait that, but they did. There's not really anything enforcing a convention other than "house style," if I understand correctly.
May 2021
@midKnightredd Hi! I don't know about the mod that @xochiquetzl_xkvn suggested but the only time I've seen that issue was when I attempted to make a mermaid / spellcaster hybrid. That doesn't mean it's the only thing that can cause this issue. I was just wondering if your sim was a hybrid too. If not, I suggest following @crinrict 's advice, then come back to let them know if it worked or not. Good luck!!
May 2021
@JonaO703 @midKnightredd Yeah, I have a save with a mermaid who's married to a spellcaster, so I'm quite familiar with this glitch. :D
I've never seen it with non-hybrids, but if the mod helps hybrids with the issue it might also help non-hybrids with the issue, too. I've never seen it on a non-hybrid so I can't test it for you, but it's worth a shot.