Sims won't do anything on their own

[jopeaches]

Hi! So, I've been having this problem for like a week now, my Sims won't do anything on their own. If they are hungry, they don't go and eat anymore or go to the toilet when their needs are red. However, they do all the activities I command them to, but they won't do them on their own anymore. I took a lot of CC out, but the problem is still here. I also have a problem with a bar, I haven't been able to make them drink for months now. Can you help me, please? I really don't know what to do anymore.

[crinrict · Accepted solution]

@jopeaches You have autonomy off in your options.

For me they still do stuff it the level gets really low though.

Maybe it's just the autonomy off that's the issue ?

[crinrict]

Hi @jopeaches 

Try resetting your user files as described in the factory reset described in this post: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/FAQ-Troubleshooting-Steps-amp-Known-Issues/m-p/3621199

You won't loose anything. Just make sure to not delete any files  and make a backup.

After renaming, repair your game by right clicking on the game in Origin.

Try on a new game with nothing added back first (start new game). If it works, put back your save game and try again. If it still works, you can start putting stuff back.

• Options.ini (or just re-set all your settings manually)
• Tray Folder
• Screenshots/Videos/Custom music
• Rest of the save games (leave out slot_00000001.save which is the autosave and no longer needed - if you still have it)
• Custom content like clothing, hair, skins, make up ....
• Mods (one by one, making sure they all still work)

The rest does not need putting back, cause they are mostly cache files that recreate or log files that are not needed for the game.

[jopeaches]

@crinrict Hello, thanks for suggestions. The error dissapears when I behind a new game but as soon as I load the old save, the error it's still here.

[jopeaches]

@jopeaches begin*

[crinrict]

Hi @jopeaches 

Would you be willing to share your save with me ?

If so, please zip your saves folder and upload it somewhere like dropbox,, googledrive or OneDrive and PM me the link.

[jopeaches]

I just dmed you, thank you

[crinrict · Accepted solution]

@jopeaches You have autonomy off in your options.

For me they still do stuff it the level gets really low though.

Maybe it's just the autonomy off that's the issue ?

[jopeaches]

@crinrict I turned autonomy off because my game was acting up because of the MC Commander. Apparently, that was the problem, thank you!