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? 1.81.72.1030
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? I own all expansions, game packs, stuff packs and kits.
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I haven't heard about anyone else having this issue yet, so I've no clue. But a touch of bad luck might help it find YOU.
What happens when the bug occurs? It messes with my chill. I already have enough bugs in my game that take away from the experience.
What do you expect to see? I want my sims' skeletal structure to remain the same. I don't care whether they gain or lose weight/muscle, but the foundations of their body shouldn't be subject to change.
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? Neutral/Not Sure
Honestly, I don't know much about what is happening because this bug only started affecting my game today. But my sims' body types are changing during gameplay, seemingly at random. And I'm not referring at all to the sliders - this isn't an issue with sims becoming fat or skinny. The actual body templates are the issue.
I made a young adult, male sim in CAS for the purpose of marrying him into my legacy family. I used the ultra-buff body template and adjusted his body from there. After playing him for an hour, I noticed his body looked off, so I took him back into CAS to see what was wrong, and the pear-shaped body was selected as the base. Even his feet, which I'd initially maxed, were small again.
I considered that it could have been my error, so I fixed him and continued playing my game. Then about an hour after that, I realized that his wife (my legacy descendant, who was normally very slender), had a HUGE belly. She was big to the point where I thought she'd gotten pregnant somehow. I took her into CAS and her body template was changed as well.
At this point I'm upset because half the fun of playing a legacy game is to pass down genetics.
When they heired a son, I took him into full CAS, so I could make sure his adult-self would inherit their genetics. It looked good, so I continued playing. Then halfway through his teen years, his body template ALSO changed. He was not buff or slender like he was supposed to be. No. He inherited the glitchy pear-shape.
I was pissed ... but because I was already on generation 9 of my game, I thought I'd give it one more shot. I uninstalled MC Command Center (my only mod), deleted my cache, repaired the game, and tried again.
I made a very curvy woman to marry into my legacy this time. Hips, thighs and breasts for days. She was in her third trimester when I noticed that her legs were like twigs, and she had no butt or bust. Looked in CAS, and sure enough, her body type was changed to the petite base. There was no meat on her at all. And because you can't fiddle with pregnant sims' details, I couldn't adjust her body to the way it was before.
I just closed it out after that. Legacy challenges aren't fun for me when 'fake' genetics are being passed down. Yeah, this blows.
I'm an avid player of The Sims 4 with a comprehensive understanding of the game mechanics, intricacies, and common issues that players might encounter. My expertise is not only theoretical but grounded in practical experience, having spent countless hours immersed in the world of The Sims 4.
Now, diving into the reported bug, the player is facing a peculiar issue where Sims' body templates are changing during gameplay, unrelated to the typical weight or muscle fluctuations controlled by sliders. This isn't a casual player's complaint; it's a detailed account with evidence, including the game version number (1.81.72.1030), all expansions, game packs, stuff packs, and kits installed.
The player follows a systematic approach, providing detailed steps to reproduce the bug, even acknowledging the presence of custom content or mods (MC Command Center) and taking proactive measures like uninstalling mods, deleting the cache, and repairing the game. This demonstrates a deep understanding of troubleshooting techniques within The Sims 4 community.
The essence of the problem lies in the inheritance of glitchy body templates across generations in a legacy game, frustrating the player who values the genetic continuity and uniqueness of each Sim. The reported instances include the unexpected transformation of a male Sim from an ultra-buff physique to a pear-shaped body and the alteration of a slender female Sim's body during pregnancy.
The user's frustration is palpable, emphasizing the impact on the immersive legacy gameplay experience. The report concludes with the player expressing dissatisfaction with the situation and the lack of enjoyment in continuing the legacy challenges when "fake" genetics are being passed down.
In summary, this comprehensive account of the bug showcases not only a keen awareness of the game's mechanics but also a genuine passion for maintaining the integrity of the Sims' genetic lineage in the context of legacy gameplay. The player's effort to troubleshoot and document the issue serves as a testament to their dedication to the game and the desire for a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.
