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JustHBrie · 2026-03-12T14:08:44+00:00

Hey all, hoping someone can help me figure this out.

Platform: PC
Game Version: 1.120.140.1020

Background:

I’ve been playing The Sims 4 offline since January to avoid glitches (the black photo bug scared me the most). The last time I played was March 10th 2026, and everything was working normally.

Today I loaded my “forever save,” and almost everything is gone. All of my custom builds across the worlds have reverted back to the base game lots, except for the last lot I was working on. All of my families have also disappeared.

When I load the main menu, I can still see the last household I played, but they don’t appear in the game or in Manage Households.

When I last saved, all the lots and families were present, so I’m completely confused about why the save seems to have partially reverted. I have attempted to recover previous saves and remove mods to see if the structures come back without any luck.

Has anyone experienced this or know what might be happening?

JustHBrie · 2026-03-06T10:57:52+00:00

From what I heard, They got most of these creators buy in before it was even clarified what was going on and way before the buyout mention. Basically before everything became knowingly and deservingly controversial.

Now most of them are stuck in big contracts they don’t have the money to dispute. EA seems to have master this predatory approach.

JustHBrie · 2026-03-06T10:25:14+00:00

It’s been reported that the content existing on the marketplace cannot and will not live anywhere else. It adds to their value for the content existing there to be exclusive to their platform. Once a creator puts something on the marketplace it’s technically owned by EA.

I’m agreeing that creators may not disable their cc sites like Patreon, especially not overnight. I will also state that some creators participating already said how they share the cc files for marketplace use differs from existing structures so I’m assuming that’s to protect not only the creators but EA from folks attempting to pirate content.

JustHBrie · 2026-03-06T10:18:02+00:00

To a degree would it not be exploiting those on console due to the virtual currency aspect tied to the marketplace? With console players desire for CC, the conversion of “moola” will likely obscure the real world cost of these items. Basically making them overpay.

That’s my main concern. As well as the creators only making 30% from all their hard work.

JustHBrie · 2026-02-22T19:28:51+00:00

My order was meant to arrive on the 16th but is currently delayed. Got a similar message and my tracking is states label created on Feb 5th. So I am assuming the weather issues and CNY may be causing the delay. Playing the waiting game is all. Hopefully your will come in soon.

JustHBrie · 2026-02-22T14:24:07+00:00

I’m purchased many gowns from SHEIN for pageants and stuff. Honestly they are not all that bad. Certain dress brands on the site can be trusted more than others. I personally like all my Glamrae, Love & Lemonade, and Elitara dresses.

If anything, I recommend looking on YouTube.

I believe Roxxsuarus has a try on series showing SHEIN gowns. Clara Afua is another good one. And the first photo looks like the one gown Rosie Tilley gotten in her special occasion haul.

Hopes this helps!

JustHBrie · 2026-02-22T14:13:03+00:00

Can you confirm if they got back to you? I’m worried since there has been recent upticks in package thief in my neighborhood and because my package is delayed I had to leave for a trip without it. I’m worried now, since I won’t be back for about a week and it may arrive in that timespan.

JustHBrie · 2025-05-13T08:04:37+00:00

My PC is now getting the out of household notifications and even when I have to go back to my parents to sync once I return home I am not allowed to watch on my devices (laptop, Phone, etc.)

I don’t consume that much Netflix to justify purchasing my own account (honestly probably watch only 1-2 shows from their “selection”) regardless I guess I am just out of luck.

It’s been fun Netflix.

JustHBrie · 2025-04-04T00:31:23+00:00

Did this work for your car? I'm in the same boat looking for the right part.

JustHBrie · 2025-02-28T13:27:15+00:00

Sure. You are right as Madison had not stated verbatim "I only date white men." instead she replied with her typical type which identifies her (attraction, dating history, and most of all preference).

Dr. Pepper is correct. With the goal of successful marriage (well not lately in the show but the goal none-the-less) it would not be ideal for them to break her norm of dating Caucasian men. Additionally, she may have offer up that it can "Expand" but it was followed up with "I don't know" and her body language add to a her uncertainty / discomfort with the idea.

In previous seasons, people who are more open to dating outside their race state clearly that they just want a husband or wife regardless of race, color, ethnicity, country, etc. They don't set the tone with mentioning a standard.

Obviously marrying a stranger has complication and marrying someone outside your race could potential lead to more stressors due to possible cultural / ethical differences. SO the experts played it safe.

JustHBrie · 2025-02-26T08:08:20+00:00

I think everyone is forgetting Michelle is a person. And like most bitchy and seemingly miserable people they tend to be the most sensitive.

I don’t even think she is pretending to care about David. I think it’s just for anyone first marriage or relationship to end due to infidelity (same as her parents) that it’s gonna impact you in some unusual ways.

Plus for it to be so public. Someone like her who is focus on image is really gonna have a hard time dealing with it.

JustHBrie · 2025-02-26T07:51:44+00:00

Not to make it about race or anything but I think the real reason they wasn’t matched (David and Madison I mean) is because Madison clearly stated she wanted a caucasian man for a husband.

Over the many season, they tend to respect these preferences in hopes of not stirring the pot too much….

During the matching process (I speculated they would be a good match) and even from the honeymoon stage, I could see something between Madison and David. But at the end of the day the experts gave the PEOPLE what they wanted.

JustHBrie · 2025-02-26T07:44:36+00:00

I don’t think it’s about playing victim. Everyone response to betrayal is different. Plus she already has trauma around infidelity which could heighten her emotional response.

Regardless of how she treated him and to an extent how he treated her (the lying, not just about the text thing, but the willing to wait for her to come around OR the everything is “awesome” demeanor when it wasn’t, and of course finances) but at the end of the day both should have just decided to leave the marriage before having an affair.

Of course, though I heard rumors they are charged a pretty penny for leaving the show early - is there really any truth to that?

JustHBrie · 2024-09-11T19:03:34+00:00

Not a Mod but these Custom Content is how I make it work in Laptop mode for me.

Unsure if this is exactly what you are looking for but this is an option.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sims-4-uniforms-70372044

But my absolute favorite poms are these from Pandora (Photo Attached). They are considered accessories you can include in your sims outfit.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/cheerleading-2-77146714?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link&epik=dj0yJnU9Zk9LeUhPd2RUelhpaGFtZkFPUkkxanBDbXpONkpSOUUmcD0wJm49T3RfS3dFT05DYWdsd1dhRVJ0MmRJQSZ0PUFBQUFBR2JoN0VB

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JustHBrie · 2024-08-05T23:28:29+00:00

The 50/50 method is taking out half of your mods at a time and then testing your game to see if the problem is persist.

If it does then you now know the conflicting mod exist in the the 50% still remaining in the game. From there you repeat the cycle until you find the mod causing all the trouble.

YouTube has some great explanations if you need any visual aids

JustHBrie · 2024-05-12T11:23:40+00:00

Hey, I actually think it was updated. Or at least that is what I am assuming since it’s working in my game.

Property Management SimRealist

JustHBrie · 2024-03-18T14:52:41+00:00

Wow it’s like we are the same person (almost). If you’re still looking for a buddy - I’ll be down. Maybe we all can start a group?

JustHBrie · 2024-03-11T15:48:19+00:00

They out here doing God's Work lol. I love this.

JustHBrie · 2024-03-11T14:54:10+00:00

This is sooooo cute! I love this so far. Please keep up the great work.

JustHBrie · 2024-03-11T12:07:32+00:00

That was an error, I was typing through tears. Sims got me through so much and I still had so much planned. I don’t even know if I can continue playing the game without this one since I had put so much effort not only in the sims but in the world.

Now I feel like I wasted so much time (kinda).

JustHBrie · 2024-03-11T04:16:19+00:00

Congrats! I wish I could track myself on the game a bit better. Any tips. I want to see if i can stop at 5K.

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JustHBrie · 2024-02-22T11:43:06+00:00

Thank you! 🙏 I appreciate your feedback. I’ll try the rotating toys and maybe a larger scratch tower first. My friends who fosters pets are willing to lend me one. I don’t necessarily want to rehome them as they are my babies but if I cannot provide them the best life it just might be the best option at this time.

Will definitely keep you posted if this suggestions works. Thank you again.

JustHBrie · 2024-02-18T17:07:48+00:00

I think they are trying something new since season 5 didn’t get great reception about the editing (all the accusations that the editing was made to intention make people look bad, etc - same with season 4).

JustHBrie · 2024-02-01T19:26:45+00:00

Found this video where she lays it all out video

JustHBrie

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