September 2022 - last edited September 2022
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Patch 1.91.205 fixes the groundhog day bug for mod users/removed mods that have been caused by Trendi. I'm personally unsure if that's all that was going on.
Because of this, I like to start this thread to collect more info from people that still have the issue.
Since I can't troubleshoot console, it's best if you use this thread if you are on console. [CURRENT ISSUE] Console - Time Reset / Progress Lost
What is the Groundhog Day Bug ?
The bug got it's name from the movie Groundhog Day from 1993. In the movie Bill Murray wakes up every morning to find out that it's the same day as yesterday. So this bug is basically about playing the same day over and over. The time and your progress resets.
There have been reports of several symptoms
An older issue that could be related is this: [OPEN] Houses/Lots disappear
Rules in this thread
Since my main goal is to get to the bottom of the issue and see if it's all the same or just different causes that all need to be fixed, I need this thread to be to the point and you need to proved the information asked. Posts that don't follow these will be moved out.
Information to provide
Please c/p the questions below to your post and answer them in a structured manner. Helps a lot. Thanks.
Which of these Symptoms are you seeing ? (multiple answer possible)
On which occasions does the bug happen ? (multiple answer possible)
What Platform do you have the bug on ? (multiple answer possible)
Does the bug also occur if you test a fresh new save with different Sims ?
Do you own HSY
Does the bug go away if you disable/uninstall HSY ?
Are you using mods/cc in your game ?
Which of these Mods are you using (multiple answer possible)
Where do you usually get your mods from (multiple answer possible)
Addition Info
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Crin
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How to test your save on fresh folder to make it vanilla
It is really important to that you remove all mods/cc to see if you have the issue without mods as well. To do so, renaming the user folder is the easiest approach. You won't loose any progress this way cause everything is still there in your old folder.
How to revert your old state you had before testing vanilla
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Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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September 2022 - last edited September 2022
Hi! I have 0 mods and cc in my game. I started a fresh save (starts at 8 am) and saved at 12 pm. However, it says I saved at 3 pm? I'm still experiencing this bug!
This bug randomly started happening on August 30th. I don't remember changing anything different or installing any new mods. It's possible that I had and I forgot but otherwise nothing noteworthy happened. The bug just started occurring when I saved.
September 2022 - last edited September 2022
@amandafaery Could you please answer all the questions in post one in a more structured matter ? It would help.Thanks.
just copy/past the questions and add your answers.
I think I tested your save right and wasn't able to duplicate.
EDIT: Did you ever try the thing I asked here: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/CURRENT-ISSUE-Unmodded-PC-Time-Reset-Progress-Lost/m-p/1178898... ?
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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@amandafaery So the scratch folder updates but not the actual save
Sorry if I asked before but you did also try save as, right ? Do you see a new save file created when you try that (in the file system)
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Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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September 2022 - last edited September 2022
@amandafaery the time stamp of the file or the time in the game ?
Would you mind disabling all the packs and just try base game
Here's the line you need to copy for that (including that - before disable):
-disablepacks:EP01,EP02,EP03,EP04,EP05,EP06,EP07,EP08,EP09,EP10,EP11,EP12,GP01,GP02,GP03,GP04,GP05,GP06,GP07,GP08,GP09,GP10,GP11,GP12,SP01,SP02,SP03,SP04,SP05,SP06,SP07,SP08,SP09,SP10,SP11,SP12,SP13,SP14,SP15,SP16,SP17,SP18,SP20,SP21,SP22,SP23,SP24,SP25,SP26,SP28,SP29,SP30,SP31,SP32,SP33,SP34
It doesn't matter, if you don't own one of the packs you disable
I'm going to call it a night as it's getting late here. Shall be back in the morning.
Good Luck
Crin
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Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
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