She's one of the prettiest sims I ever made forreal 😩
Controversial update, mayhaps. I think redemption/forgiveness plots in media are a really interesting area to discuss and analyze (see: ATLA Zuko), while also being insanely hard to write in a way that feels earned and realistic (see: everyone trying to do ATLA Zuko again). I'm sure Annabelle's perspective won't resonate with everyone, but I hope that for those of you who enjoy this kind of plotline that I'm handling it okay.
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Nostalgic glimpses into that run down childhood home, that never seemed to be so run down when you were a child. Back then, it was all you needed: Those fall afternoons watching the game on TV with dad or those summer days, when the old fan couldn't do anything against the heat in the living room. All those barbecue-nights and mum used to wear her 4th of July outfit every summer.
Coming back into your hometown now - years later - you can't help yourself but to realize how sordid everything seems to be. How come, that this place used to be your whole world? You used to call it home once, now it's just a sad place with sad people. Is this, what growing up is like?
@moonwoodhollow building this with you was so much fun!
If you've been on YouTube lately, you've probably seen the wave of players dealing with corrupted saves, forever loading screens, and worlds breaking beyond repair. It’s frustrating, but after months of rebuilding my own save (with over 30,000 mods and CC files—yes, really😕), I’ve found some ways to keep major errors at bay.😁
While no save is completely error-proof, these tips might help you avoid game-breaking issues and keep your Sims’ world running smoother.
Always keep a copy of your save outside the game—on your desktop or an external drive. Do NOT rely on the in-game "Recover Save" feature, because if your save is corrupted, chances are the recovered version is too.
Instead of constantly clicking "Save," use "Save As" and create a fresh save. Overwriting the same file multiple times (7-10 times or more) can bloat the file and slow down your game. Once you've saved a new version, delete the old one (since you have a backup anyway!). This keeps your save cleaner and prevents sluggish performance.
Some worlds are known for stuck items, exclamation mark errors, or disappearing lots—especially San Myshuno, Oasis Springs, Willow Creek, and Evergreen Harbor. If you're having issues, avoid placing residential-Rental lots there.
However, I’ve found Del Sol Valley, Ciudad Enamorada, Tomarang, and Ravenwood to be much more stable for residential and rental lots!
Large homes with tons of clutter and objects can bog down your game. If you don’t love playing super-rich Sims in mansions, consider using large lot spaces (50x40 and up) for community lots instead of oversized residential builds. It helps keep your save lean and functional.
Sims’ in-game photographs and screenshots take up a surprising amount of space. Keep only 10-20 photos per household and delete the rest. Also, regularly empty the "Screenshots" folder in your Sims 4 directory to avoid unnecessary bloating.
While your Sims sleep, take a quick scan of the neighborhood and delete random objects left lying around (plates, trash, random items). This helps prevent save file bloat and keeps the world from lagging.
Check Manage Households and delete unneeded NPCs. The game constantly generates new townies, and over time, they clog up your save. You don’t have to delete all of them, but clearing out a chunk can help performance.
When your save file becomes bloated with unnecessary things, it becomes unstable! That means it will start to break down and cause issues—just like the errors many players are experiencing right now.
Keeping your save clean and optimized is the best way to prevent crashes, long load times, and corruption before they happen.
Final Thoughts
😕Is my game completely error-free? Nope. Right now, I’m dealing with rain and snow falling inside my Sims’ apartments and houses (because of course, EA). And I still get the occasional MCCC Last Exception (but they’re minor).
However, I’m NOT experiencing the major game-breaking errors that are all over YouTube. A few months ago, my save was nearly unplayable, but these changes made a huge difference.
I hope this helps! If you have any other tips that have worked for you, feel free to share.