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Survived the November patches, and another birthday, too (Dec 6).  NOW I'll admit it's officially the Christmas/Holiday Season.

About those two Sims 4 November patches... from what we've seen on Deaderpool's Discord, some folks still need to do some cleaning up in your Mods folders.  

First, check MCCC.  Version 6.0.0 paths in lastExceptions should look like this:

File "D:\SVN\S4_Modules\mc_cmd_center\mc_utils.py" 

not

File "D:\Users\mhrug\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Python WIP Mods\S4_Modules\mc_cas\mc_cas_inject.py" 

I have seen both paths in the same lastException.  That is definitely not how MCCC should be installed.  Mixing up versions is a Bad Idea.

MCCC 6.0.0, Installed.  

ALL ts4script files for MCCC 6.0.0 should be dated November 29.  

The two package file dates change whenever Translations are added, right now they're dated December 5.  (Above screenshot was taken when 6.0.0 was first released.)

Also, on a related subject, I've noticed some confusion about the dresser and tuner files.  I believe it comes from this, on the Installation page:

For upgrades, leave your mc_settings.cfg, mc_tuner.cfg and mc_dresser.cfg files

That's referring to CONFIG files, not the ts4script files included in the zip.  Always delete all package and ts4script files and then add the new ones.  The three files above the blue line are the ones to keep, if you have them, to preserve any settings. You SHOULD have a mc_settings.cfg file.  

You will only have a mc_tuner.cfg file if you have used MCCC's Autoscan.  

You will only have a mc_dresser.cfg file if you have Saved an Outfit, or Whitelisted or Blacklisted items using MCCC's Dresser on Sims in your game.

Weekend's here, it's an excellent chance to straighten up your files a bit.  As always, if you play via Origin, are updated, and have an error come up, feel free to visit Deaderpool's Discord for help.

Happy Holidays!

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Since EA won't be fixing any of their exception-creating errors this month, it seems like a good time for a Damage Control post.  If you're the type to be curious about what's in an error file, here are a few details on some of the things you might see.

The worst EA error most people have run into that we've seen lately on Deaderpool's Discord has been coming from build buy, since the 1.45 patch in August.  It's a repeating error that can lock up your game, as it generates a 3+ MB lastException file in /Sims 4.  (Just to make things more interesting, there are also a Cat and a Dog version of the same error.)

Look near the beginning of the error for this:

<desyncdata>Exception in Sim Timeline: Exception resuming Element (RuntimeError: ASM Stand_Idle is being called repeatedly with a zero-length duration.

There isn't a fix for it, but switching out to Manage Worlds and back can temporarily stop it.  One trick that MIGHT help is to move all your household members outside the "grid" (editable area) before going into build buy.  

There is a report for it on EA's Answers Headquarters site.  If you're a proactive sort, and would like to add to the thread, please go click "Me Too" on the report, here:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/Build-Mode-Causes-a-LOT-of-Last-Exceptions/m-p/6956770#M69956

While you're there, browse around.  There are 2 pages of reported issues, maybe you'll see other things you've been wondering "Game or mod?" about.  (Knowledge is Power.)

Other things we've seen often are errors with holidays, decorations, and umbrellas.  Several different issues, especially if it's raining.  If you see these kinds of errors, drop by Deaderpool's Discord and let us take a look at your lastException.txt file.

The card tables have been appearing in errors more recently, also.   Protip: it's best not to have any food/drink items in inventory, before sitting down to play cards.  The game tries to have sims play game and eat/drink at the same time if they do, and without three hands to work with, it never turns out well.   Not-so-protip: I'd sell the table and get them some other thing to play with, until that gets resolved by EA.

If you look at an error and see Gardening Quality, that's because "clear" is currently broken for the yard sale table and family bulletin board.  There's no fix for the yard sale table, but LittleMsSam has a mod to fix the Family Board.  Also be sure to check out her other mods!

Anytime you have questions, come see us on Deaderpool's Discord.  We don't have all the answers, but we do have several resources, and we can usually steer players back toward an error-free game.  

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Personal note, I'm hoping to get some time (away from doing support) to actually play MY game, so, since we've been buried on Deaderpool's discord this week because of the patch and its fallout, I've put together a "do it yourself" list of things to minimize post-patch problems for players.

Update your game in Origin.

Remove ALL MODS AND CC.  If your files aren't organized, and they should be, here are some tips for you.

Delete the localthumbcache.package from /Sims 4.

Doing a Game Repair in Origin is never a bad idea, following a patch.

Download and Install MCCC 4.4.4 (or whatever is current, CHECK.) FREE and HOTFIX versions of MCCC are ALWAYS AVAILABLE from Patreon!!! (No McAfee false Virus Warning if you download from Patreon, either.)

Test your game.  Errors at this point are going to be from EA, as long as you have installed MCCC correctly.

There are many things broken in the game itself.  The best place to keep up with vanilla-game errors is AHQ, EA’s Answers HeadQuarters.

Best advice is to ONLY put back mods and custom content you have VERIFIED as working with the current game patch.  Right now, simsvip's list is probably the best place to find info on what works with 1.44.77.

Updating Sims4Studio and running all the object and CAS batch fixes may help. 

If you've done all these things and are still having problems with lastExceptions, lastUIExceptions, or lastCrashes, the best thing to do is a 50/50 on ALL of your Mods and CC.

50/50 post by EG 50/50 video by Onyxangel

And if, after you've done all of these things, you're still having problems with your Sims 4 game, you're welcome to come see us on Discord for more assistance:

If you're a details nerd, like me, feel free to browse my Patreon or Tumblr pages for more info on MCCC, Sims 4, etc.  Links below.

Happy Simming!

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MCCC 5.0.0 is now Public (works with Sims 4 version 1.45.62), available from 3 sites:

Deaderpool's Website: https://deaderpool-mccc.com/releases *Documentation and Help are available here.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mccc_deaderpool/posts?public=true *Followers and Subscribers can choose to be Emailed when updates are posted. *Public versions and Hotfixes are ALWAYS available FREE here.

Tumblr: https://deaderpoolmc.tumblr.com/tagged/mcccrelease *Followers can set up phone Notifications for updates.

Players with Origin are welcome to bring lastExceptions to us for help: Discord Support: https://discord.gg/z9qPtWU

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Once your test game is working fine, it's time to start putting things back from the folders you removed before patching and repairing the game.

Start with your Tray folder.  While you're in game, open your Library to see what the game has added.  

It's your choice, whether you want to:

keep those files (copy and paste the tray files INSIDE your old Tray folder into the new one in Sims 4), or

copy the whole old Tray folder and paste it into /Sims 4, overwriting the newer files the game just created.

Remember to Leave OUT All Script Mods, until their Creators have posted updated versions following the November patch.  They are all going to break.

I'm also going to recommend waiting a bit to add any game-changing .package files back in.  

Always keep meshes and their recolors together, for your custom content.

Try adding your CAS CC back in first, but not All at Once.  At least 2 halves, in case you have some things that broke with the patch.  

After that, try your Build Buy objects, also half at a time.

Keep in mind, broken CAS CC will generally crash your game.  Broken objects usually throw lastExceptions.  Without MCCC or WW, there won't be any in-game Nofications of errors.  You'll need to check your Sims 4 folder often, for error messages.

Don't worry so much about what doesn't work, put it into a desktop folder for now, and focus on getting as much as possible back IN that DOES work, first.  

Once your custom content is (mostly, we hope) back in, from the old /saves folder on the Desktop, COPY the Newest File ending in .save into the saves folder you're using now.  Try loading it up.  

If everything is fine, you can test your gamechanger package mods, too.  The best idea may be to cruise by the creator's pages to see if any have been either updated or cleared as still working.  

We won't know about those mods, until we have the patch.  The patch notes will help us figure out what could have broken.  We'll have links to the post-patch updates lists being maintained, same as usual.  

Swing by Deaderpool's Discord for updates or help, anytime.  It promises to be an experience, come on by!

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Finding Broken Mods/CC (Sims 4)

FIRST, verify that your game is the current version.  We will not help you if your game is not updated via Origin.

Please start with reading our #rules_and_guidelines channel, which will tell you our "best practice" tips for getting help from the Support Team on Deaderpool's Discord.

Usually, you should ask for help in the #general_support channel.  That's where we look at lastException.txt files, and we'd prefer to get "first chance" at mc_cmd_center.log files in that channel, as well.

If you do not understand English very well, we have the #bilingual_support channel for any foreign language speakers.

MCCC catches more errors than it throws.  Most of the time, a "log" error doesn't indicate a problem with MCCC itself.  If that does happen, we'll send you to report it to Deaderpool in #mccc_support.  We'd just like to check it out for you, first, in case WE can tell you what's going on.

If you KNOW your error is from an "adult" type mod (or you have an actual WW Exception file), that would go to #adult_mod_support_nsfw ... but you're more than welcome to start in #general_support if you're unsure.  We will direct you to the correct channel from there, if necessary.

PLEASE do NOT try to copy & paste into Discord the text from inside any Exception file.  It is really difficult to read.  Besides, with a 2000 character per "post" limit... most LEs won't fit, anyway.  (Trust me, it's been tried.)  Text files are MUCH preferred (over .docx, .pdf, or any other format).  We LOVE our text files!!

Drag and drop works, just locate the actual text file in /Sims 4, and try dragging and dropping it from there onto the Discord window.  

Want a visual?  Watch this gif 

If that doesn't work for you, there's a + to the left of where you start typing, push that and an "upload" window will open for you to select the file.

Once you're in the right channel, please ONLY give us your NEWEST lastException.  If you don't have one that's just called "lastException.txt" (without numbers attached to the name), please sort the folder by Date, and ONLY upload the ONE, newest file.  

PLEASE Be Patient!  Sometimes we might not be sitting here.  Some files are large, too, and sometimes, we are helping multple players at the same time.  Please upload your file, tell us something about what happened, or what's wrong, and give us a few minutes.  

Because we're human, I'm going to remind you that sometimes we do make mistakes and overlook someone.  If that happens, just let us know we skipped you.  It's never intentional.  One possible reason: most phones can't read HUGE files, or the MCCC logs.  Those have to wait for computer users.

Whether you're looking at lastExceptions, lastUIExceptions, or lastCrashes, once they have numbers added, they are old files, and it is perfectly fine to delete them from /Sims 4.  Interested in more detail?  Go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mcccs-error-18143013

Above all,

Don't Panic

once the June patch is dropped.  We survived Cats and Dogs, and we will make it through the Seasons update, also.  Just come see us on Deaderpool's Discord if you get an error and need help figuring it out.  We'll do our best to get you back into your game as soon as possible.

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