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UPDATE 3/31/2022

My Wedding Stories Patch Update

PC: 1.86.157.1030 Mac: 1.86.157.1230

Console: Version 1.56.20

Bug Fixes My Wedding Stories This patch includes a long list of bug fixes including Wedding Activities, Wedding Ceremonies, Sentiments, Wedding Attire, etc.

EA.com UPDATE 4/1/2022

Addressing “Error Code: 0” with Wedding Cakes and Neighbor Careers

PC: 1.86.166.1030 Mac: 1.86.166.1230

Console: Version 1.57.2

Bug Fixes The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories This patch includes “two fixes addressing «Error Code: 0» some of you might be encountering when trying to save.”

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UPDATE 4/26/2022

Looking forward to a fresh new look

PC: 1.87.40.1030 Mac: 1.87.40.1230

Console: Version 1.58

Bug Fixes Base Game Discover University Outdoor Retreat Decor to the Max This patch includes an update to the main menu screen, new surveys regarding the future of the Sims 4, and various bug fixes.

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Sul Sul! This month a lot of little things happened, so much so we are going to need to split this up into smaller sections so you can keep up! There have been updates, bug fixes and even some controversy among simmers!

My Wedding Stories Patch!

On March 31st, 2022, The Sims released a patch update fixing at least some of the bugs with the My Wedding Stories game pack, as they had promised earlier that same month. As we all know, this pack was shrouded in controversy since its reveal trailer launched and, after having been released with multiple bugs, missing content and negative reviews, The Sims team was hard at work, working to fix the things going wrong. According to many simmers’ opinions, the game is indeed running better now, weddings events can actually be finished in time, and guests are behaving accordingly. There are still things the community would like to see fixed and improved so hopefully they will continue improving on this pack!

Sims Delivery Express!

On April 13th, 2022, a new SDX drop happened. This update was not a large one but it did include a new hairstyle and a new scenario! The new hair, a two-colored short length hair, is available for all ages and simmers seem divided in their opinions about it! Some absolutely love it, others do not, and some dislike the fact this hair was made available for the toddler age stage since it includes brightly-colored dyed hair.

The new scenario “Plant-a-Sim” brought with it an occult that had been in previous iterations of the game and even in The Sims 4 back in 2016: the Plant Sim! This scenario focuses on doing various tasks before your Plant Sim “wilts”!

Doxxing Controversy

Finally, some uncomfortable news. During the week of April 18th, the community of Simmers on Twitter spoke out about the ever-growing risk of doxxing by CC creators towards their followers. Doxxing, as defined by MerriamWebster, is “to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge” and, sadly, some simmers have been doxxed or threatened to, by the creators they support. According to the guidelines regarding Custom Content Creation for The Sims, creators are not allowed to lock their creations behind permanent paywalls on platforms like Patreon. By having permanent paywalls in place, creators benefit in 2 ways: 1) by having access to their supporters’ personal information –name, address, billing information; 2) by being able to share their creations through personal links for each paying supporter, rather than one communal link for the whole community. This second option becomes highly threatening since, when you are given a personal link, rather than a communal one, as in free CC websites, there is the possibility of adding trackers to the file you download –which allows creators to find out who released their CC creations (if they are being made available elsewhere for free without their consent). Pairing that tracking ability with the personal information they get from the paying methods and they have everything needed to dox someone as revenge – which has been done before! Obviously, this is not something that happens with all CC creators, many of them are absolutely safe, so we would like to give you the option to decide on your own terms, but as a safety precaution we suggest that until this can be resolved, and to protect yourselves, if you think you need to: do not click any links given to you personally through Direct Messages. I hope you all enjoy the new updates and SDX and please remember to be careful on the internet, Simmers! Happy Simming! Ikea xox

Sims 4 Update 1.58 - 4/26/2022

While it may not seem to be the most inspiring part of The Sims 4, updates can significantly impact all aspects of gameplay, and The Sims team has been known to throw unexpected surprises into game updates. On 4/26/2022, there was an update to The Sims 4. If we said we were not eagerly awaiting its arrival, we would be lying. While many in the community cry out for new content, game updates can still enhance the player experience. This update boasts some new features, and EA claims they have fixed a few highpriority bugs. Let's look over the changes in update 1.58

A New Look

From the moment you enter the game, you will notice a significant change. The Sims 4 has a new Main Menu, and the difference is more profound than mere aesthetics. The brand-new right-side launch panel looks different and functions differently as well. The new layout is more focused and personalized, with motivational messages encouraging new players to get started and icon images representing returning saves.

A Dynamic Main Menu.

Not only does the main menu have a new look, but it will also function more effectively. The new dynamic panels within the main menu will come to life, expanding to provide further information. This info will appear when hovering over a panel, and disappear when you move off the item.

Simplistic Surveys

The surveys that help the Sims Team develop content have a new home on the Main Menu. According to the Patch Notes, 'these little surveys will appear periodically on the Main Menu and can be completed without leaving the game.' The patch notes also point out that you can adjust whether or not you see these surveys in the Game Options section. Game Options – Other - 'Enable in-game surveys'

New Pack Filter Settings.

The Sims will now have new filters that occasionally appear at the top of the screen. These new filters highlight content and show players things they may have missed.

Bug Fixes.

Bug fixes are one of the most highly anticipated aspects of any update, and this time is no exception. Players across the community have been incessantly complaining about issues in

the game, but EA says it has been tirelessly working to fix these problems. Here we share the latest bug fixes with you. � Scenario Fixes: Merging your household with an existing one would silently end your scenario, but this is no longer an issue. Instead, you will be prompted to complete or cancel a scenario before merging households. � Nail Improvements: The fingernails that would clip in CAS have been improved, although EA admits there is still work to do on this issue in other situations. �

P l a y S t a t i o n and Xbox

I m p rove m e n t s: When playing on console, some players have experienced issues using the D-Pad to drop walls or move between floors. EA has added a fix to this problem but encourages players to reach out if the issue persists. � Canceling the Save Lot Process: When canceling the process of saving a lot, some players found themselves temporarily locked out of the lot or experienced graphical flickering. This performance issue has been resolved, and thumbnails, which were the issue, will no longer generate behind the scenes. � Fill Empty Lots: The 'Fill Empty Lots' option has been moved and merged with the Enable Neighborhood Stories option. � Toilet Troubles: The Sweet Escapes Country Toilet ran into trouble for some players when pranking the toilet made it nonrepairable. This issue is now fixed, thankfully.

� Plan Event Tab Icons: The icons will now change and reflect when jumping between inviting sims and selecting a place to hold the event –this was an issue for some players. � Game Overlay: The Origin game overlay should adjust to the correct resolution when open during game client resolution changes. � No More Grey Areas: Selecting the button on a video window before the video was finished left some players with a grey screen. This problem is fixed and will no longer be an issue.

Other Changes.

Along with the bug fixes listed above, there are pack-specific changes that have been made with Update 1.58.

Discover University.

� After being suspended from University, reenrolling will no longer be a difficulty you need to stress over. Instead, your sims can now head back to class as soon as they receive their acceptance letter.

Outdoor Retreat.

� NPCs from the Outdoor Retreat pack were getting so stressed that they forgot how to cook and would split their De-stressing Decoction between the grill and the stove. EA assures players that they have helped lower Sim's stress levels, and this issue will no longer occur.

Décor To The

Max.

� L i g h t i n g effects on the Circle of Infinity w a l l s c u l p t u r e have been i m p r o v e d and are now more accurate to the environment.

Okay, so the changes that came to The Sims 4 in the April 26th update may not have you jumping with joy, any improvements to the game are a step in the right direction. While these small fixes are always welcome, there is still a long way to go before players will be satisfied with The Sims 4. I am happy to see EA addressing any issues when they can but I would still like to see some of the bigger, more significant bugs fixed in the near future. It is great that my Sims can now get back to their studies, will not switch between the grill and stove in Outdor Retreat, and their fingernails will no longer clip in Cas but there are so many more bugs that need attention. Some of these bugs, and there are too many to list in this article, have been present in the game since inception and still plague players everywhere.

I understand that EA is pushing out all the ‘easy to fix’ issues first, and that is fine. I only hope they do not forget about the bigger ones and simply try to distract with more content. Personally, I would take bugs fixes over new pacsk any day.

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Hi! My name is Miss Ditch, and I am a retro Sims player and content creator on YouTube. With a degree in filmmaking, I decided it was time to try and attempt video production. Let me say it was not easy or smooth sailing at the beginning! Ironically the platform I am creating for, YouTube, was where I learned most things about making videos. I have had people from all over the world teach me how to set up my PC, what editing software to try, and so much more! Thanks to all the great creators on YouTube, I am turning myself into the person I aspire to be = A successful content creator!

My first encounter with The Sims Franchise:

The year is 2005, I moved from a small town to a big city, and little me was not adapting well. If my memory serves me correctly, my cousins came to visit us in our apartment on a Sunday afternoon, and they kept saying they have something for me they *think* I would like; a game of some sort. Luckily we had a very old, and simple computer. I believe my dad got it secondhand because my brother needed it to type out school projects. When the adults finally stopped talking, my cousin came over and gave me a CD: it had “The Sims” written on it. She said to install it and use the CD every time I wanted to play it. I waited very patiently until they left (it felt like hours, but was probably only minutes), and then it happened; In the next few minutes, my life would change.

I put the CD in the ROM, and it started firing up Imagine this; the MAXIS logo appears on my screen, closely followed by a kick drum/snare combo. All the different pieces of a house start falling from the sky, and sims appear. They interact with each other in different ways: dancing together, kissing, partying, and getting into fights. The music gets louder, and eventually explodes into a blaring T R U M P E T sound as the video closes to an end.

BAM!

My. Life. Changed. Like the 10/11-year-old child that I was, I was blown away by everything that TS1 had to offer. All the things you can do, the relationships you can build or destroy, the choice is up to you! I sat there playing this seemingly obscure game for hours on end. The fact that I had no friends IRL was becoming more of a blessing than a curse because now I had time to play The Sims. I was diagnosed with ADHD not long before, and I think it’s safe to say that I completely and utterly hyper-fixated on The Sims for many months. It’s important to note that this copy of the game was a promo stunt to advertise The Sims 2 release, which happened a year earlier. That said, on this CD were 2 or 3 promo videos for TS2. I begged and pleaded with my parents for the second installment of Sims but to no avail.

I never had any expansion packs for The Sims 1, as I didn’t even know they existed! Yes, guys- gals, and nonbinary pals, I didn’t have access to the internet back in the day, I kept playing The Sims 1 for probably another year. It’s 2006 now, we’ve since moved into a house, and the PC now has its little corner in the dining room. My dad and brother decide to slip away to the shops, and my spidey senses are tingling. They return, and I spot a nonbranded plastic bag with 1 item showing inside. I was like: “Show me!”

-> There it is!

The Sims 2 Base Game:

Then and there, I had my brother help me set it all up and install it. I was so excited! Sims 1 had laid the foundation for me, and TS2 was a step up, It is a wonderful continuation of a franchise, that I have grown to love with all my heart over the past year. The Create A Sim customization blew my mind. The new and improved Build and Buy mode intimidated me but was beyond what