April 2019
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? Last updated April 19
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Vampires, Get Together, Seasons, Strangerville, Parenthood, Laundry Stuff,
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Try to promote a scientist in the scientist career using the careers.promote scientist cheat, and nothing happens. Also, when my scientist performs a task it doesn't count as being complete no matter how many times I have her complete it. The bar never increases, and she ends up getting no pay for the day.
What happens when the bug occurs? Try to promote a scientist in the scientist career using the careers.promote scientist cheat, and nothing happens. Also, when my scientist performs a task it doesn't count as being complete no matter how many times I have her complete it. The bar never increases, and she ends up getting no pay for the day.
What do you expect to see? Try to promote a scientist in the scientist career using the careers.promote scientist cheat, and nothing happens. Also, when my scientist performs a task it doesn't count as being complete no matter how many times I have her complete it. The bar never increases, and she ends up getting no pay for the day.
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. April 19th update /patch
Try to promote a scientist in the scientist career using the careers.promote scientist cheat, and nothing happens. Also, when my scientist performs a task it doesn't count as being complete no matter how many times I have her complete it. The bar never increases, and she ends up getting no pay for the day.
April 2019
Hi @EricaDenice
you need to use
now. Since StrangerVille scientist isn't unique anymore.
As for the stuck performance. Try moving the Sim out and back in to see if it then works.
Good Luck
Crin
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April 2019
Moving this to tech issues for further troubleshooting and info @EricaDenice
Good Luck
Crin
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