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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

SnarkyWitch

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November 13, 2020

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Collection Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes with one official collection and one “unofficial” collection; Simmi and Spirit Dolls. Simmi are a collection of cute decorative dolls that come inside colourful capsules and Spirit Dolls are cloth dolls that hang from wall hooks; they are representations of Mt. Komorebi’s forest spirits.

Simmi

Simmi capsules can be obtained several different ways. The most common way to get Simmi capsules is from Simmi Vending Machines found around Mt. Komorebi; however, some rarer Simmi can only be obtained by attending and participating in certain festivals. Sims can also ask Mt. Komorebi’s mascot, Yamachan, for a capsule.

There are a total of 24 Simmi to collect, comprised of 12 standard Simmi and 12 gold versions of those Simmi. The game considers the collection complete once a Sim has collected all 12 standard edition Simmi, but the gold versions do still show up in the Collections panel.

In addition to rarity, Simmi also have a unique star rating. The Simmi range from 1 to 5 stars in rarity. The gold versions have the same star rating as their standard versions but in gold. All the gold Simmi are rare and worth much more simoleons than their standard versions.

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Spirit Dolls

Spirit Dolls are not an “official” collection in Snowy Escape; they don’t show up in the Collections panel, but Sims can still collect these cute dolls nonetheless by interacting with any forest spirits they come across while hiking or going on mountain excursions. A successful interaction with a forest spirit will gift your Sim with a doll version of that spirit to take home with them and display on their wall.

There are a total of 5 Spirit Dolls to collect; each with their own unique colour, facial expression, and string style.

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The Sims 4: Hot Fix Update for crashing planned for next week

The Sims 4

Jovan

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November 13, 2020

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The Sims 4: Hot Fix Update for crashing planned for next week

The Sims 4’s latest update caused the game for some players to crash. This issue was especially present among players who played the game on PS4 as well as PC players.

After The Sims Team acknowledged the issue just two days ago, they’ve released a new statement today explaining more what their plans to fix the problem is. They’ve stated that as of right now, an estimated time of the Hot Fix Update that should fix the crashing issue is next week!

See the full statement from SimGuruNick:

Hi, Simmers. Following the latest game update, we have noticed an uptick in crashes on PC, Mac, and especially PS4. We are working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience. The current ETA is next week. Meanwhile, you can use the workaround below. It means you won’t have any sound, however the game should run without the audio-related crashes.

If you find concise reproducible steps for getting a crash or for audio going away on its own, your input would be very helpful in Answers HQ.

AnswersHQ PS4 crash

AnswersHQ PC crash

AnswersHQ Mac crash

AnswersHQ PS4 audio loss

We also will take save games where the issue can readily be reproduced. We are sorry about this disruption. Thank you for your help and patience.

-SimGuruNick

HOW TO DISABLE AUDIO

Adding the -nosound argument on PC and Mac disables audio at a core level to avoid the audio-related crashes for the time being.

Origin (PC/Mac)

Go to “My Game Library”.

Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Game Properties”.

Select the “Advanced Launch Options” tab.

In the “Command line arguments” text field, add -nosound and select “Save”.

Steam

Go to “Library”.

Right click on The Sims 4 and select “Properties”.

Click the “Set Launch Options…” button.

Add -nosound in the text field and click “OK”.

PS4

You can try adjusting the master volume in the Game Options to be 0%. We have had mixed results with this.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Krista

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November 12, 2020

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Opening Up Gameplay With Other Packs

Presented by EA Game Changers

With every new pack comes more possibilities for previous packs to have ways of integrating a range of different features into the newest expansion. The Sims 4 Snowy Escape is no exception to this. This is by no means a complete list of every single cross pack feature, there are countless possibilities out there to discover. Whether it is a feature from Create A Sim, Build Buy Mode, or a Gameplay feature there will be plenty to discover in Mt. Komorebi to help your gameplay, builds and stories come alive!

Expansion Packs

Cats & Dogs

You can take your faithful four-legged friends on your Hiking adventures around Mt. Komorebi.

Get Famous

If your Mountain Excursion group do well in the event, Sims have a chance to earn fame for complete it.

Island Living

Adventurous Sims will gain buffs from Aqua Zipping in Sulani.

Seasons

Create planned Mountain Excursion events using the in-game calendar.

Get Together

The Club Requirements feature in the club creation section has been updated to reflect the new career, new skills, activities, and traits, that have been added with Snowy Escape.
- Career – Salaryperson
- Traits – Adventurous & Proper
- Skills – Skiing, Rock Climbing, and Snowboarding
- Activities – Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Hiking & Rock Climbing

Eco Lifestyle

While Mt. Komorebi starts with a Neutral Eco Footprint, it’s important to keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t turn industrial.

If you have a Green Eco Footprint, make sure to check out the Aurora Borealis!

Discover University

While there isn’t a specific degree that states it benefits the Salaryperson career directly, the Economics Degree would be the best one to enroll in. It focuses on the key skills that the career focuses on and will help your Sims gain promotions more easily in the future.

Game Packs

Dine Out

There’s plenty of brand new recipes that have been added to already existing Oriental-inspired foods in the menus of Dine Out!

Outdoor Retreat

Squeamish Sims won’t sleep in caves or drink water from them

Spa Day

Teleporting Sims during a Mountain Excursion will allow you to bypass selected goals on the mountain

Stuff Packs

Fitness Stuff

Use the climbing treadmill to improve your Sims Rock Climbing Skill.

Kids Room Stuff

Looking for more Voidcritter cards to add to your collection? Head over to one of the Bits’ n Bobbles Vending Machine and pick up more! Booster packs contain one additional card and will cost your Sim $25.

While this is just a handful of what there is, there’s still plenty of cross pack possibilities to discover in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

Don’t forget to let us know what you think of The Sims 4 Snowy Escape in the comments below, on our social media, and take a look at more of our Snowy Escape articles here!

Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

Jovan

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November 12, 2020

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Player Creates Spiral Stairs using nothing but Platforms in The Sims 4

Simmers have been up to all kinds of crazy things using the new Platform Tool in The Sims 4! From Bunk Beds to Indoor Cinemas there’s a lot of possibilities that sparked the community to explore.

Player @ellabellab0 has tweeted out an astonishing discovery – Spiral Stairs that have been built using exclusively through the new Platforms!

I wanted to test these out for myself in the game so I downloaded the Spiral Staircase Lot that they’ve uploaded from The Gallery. You can find it yourself under thet Ellabellab0 Origin ID! P.S. – there’s also a Room with nothing but Spiral Stairs uploaded too!

I’ve placed down the stairs in the middle of the lot to playtest and see if they’re fully functional. These stairs have been built using a square tile wall that has triangular platforms stacked one on top of another until the final platform level. I’ve playtested to see if my Sims would actually be able to use these Spiral Stairs and they’re definitely able to reach the top!

Going down these “Spiral Stairs” also isn’t an issue. I’ve also tried to connect a whole different room / new floor level with the last step of stairs that have been placed down on top of the last platform and Sims are able to access that area without any issues.

However, I did notice a small issue. When going up the Stairs Sims would get a little confused? when reaching the final angle of these Spiral Stairs, causing them to stop for a few seconds until they continue and reach their final destination on the top.

I was able to easily solve this issue by just extending the corner for one tile so that Sims would have enough space to reach their final point without freezing.

You’ll be able to place these Spiral Stairs down anyhwere inside (or outside) your lot!

Huge thanks to Ellabellab0 once again for this amazing discovery.

Join us for a special Launch Party + Countdown to The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

Snowy Escape

Jovan

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November 12, 2020

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Join us for a special Launch Party + Countdown to The Sims 4 Snowy Escape!

It’s almost time!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack is just a few hours away until it gets released in multiple terittories. Considering that there are plenty of time zones included you can check out the full countdown post and see when the pack is coming out in your area.

To celebrate the release of this pack we’ll be doing a special 12-Hour Launch Party Livestream of The Sims 4 Snowy Escape over on Twitch! The livestream is set to begin at 11AM PT / 8PM CET / 7PM BT. I’ve also included a countdown down below which’ll let you know exactly when the stream is set to begin.

I’ll be playing The Sims 4 Snowy Escape (Early Access) and celebrate the launch of the pack in Europe and North / South America. Feel free to join the livestream over on Twitch as well and hang out with us in chat!

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Krista

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November 12, 2020

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: All About Festivals

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape brings three brand new festivals to the world of Mt. Komorebi. We first saw Festivals added back when City Living was released back in November 2016. They were exciting and interesting but there was only a handful that Sims could experience and over time they would start to feel slightly repetitive. Even though we saw the addition of smaller festival-like events in more recent packs, Snowy Escape is the first expansion to follow suit with Festivals since City Living.

Getting Started

You can find out about Festivals by heading over to one of the many information boards that you can find throughout the three neighborhoods of Mt. Komorebi. Here you will be able to find out the Festival Schedule as well as finding out more about the next festival. You’ll also notice you’ll have options to Check Daily Wildlife Report and learn more about Hiking, Snow Sports, and the Onsen Bathhouse.

You may find an information board that displays a larger map. These information boards are specific for Sims wanting to go on Hikes and will not display any information about Festivals. These are found more towards the outskirts of the neighborhoods.

Attending A Festival

Attending a Festival is easy. You will get a pop-up on the notification wall letting you know that the Festival is due to start. Simply click on the Show Festival Info button to find out more and it will give you the option to travel straight to the Festival location.

The Festivals

Festival of Light

The Festival of Light is aimed around having your Sims take a moment to pause and admire the beauty of the world around you. The tradition helps Sims remember those who have sadly passed on but to also celebrate the light. An evening filled with fireworks, spotting the lanterns floating along the river and making a Tanabata wish.

Location: Senbamachi Neighbourhood
When: Every other Friday. 6 pm – 1 am

Festival Activities

Eat Exclusive Taikaki – Taiyaki may look like a fish, but don’t be fooled! These famous fish-shaped cakes have a delicious filling that comes in a variety of flavors.

Traditional Outfits – Don Festival of Light exclusive attire to immerse yourself in the celebration of those who have passed on and those looking towards the future.

Make a Tanabata Wish – Leave a wish on the Tanabata tree to send your hopes and dreams to the stars.

Pay Your Respects – Honor the ones who have passed by visiting and offering gifts to their grave.

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

Krista

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November 12, 2020

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Presented by EA Game Changers

Welcome to Mt. Komorebi!

“Locals have enjoyed the healing hot springs of Mt. Komorebi for centuries. Now, thanks to the modern snow sports resort in Yukimatsu, everyone else can, too! The region has become a hotspot for tourists looking for a vacation that’s equal parts relaxing and adventurous. With so many new visitors, there have been a lot of changes to the rolling forests that surround Mt. Komorebi. Hopefully, the area will be able to maintain the charm that drew so many Sims to it in the first place.”

Mt. Komorebi it split into three different neighborhoods:

Senbamachi

Senbamachi, the town of a thousand leaves, is the oldest in the region. Many locals enjoy the town’s connection to nature, espcially with the bamboo forests surrounding the town and unique spritely creatures that make a home in the leaves. It’s said that if you walk the local trails long enough, you’re bound to meet the guardians of the trees who reward those who love and respect their dwelling.

6-4-1 Hanamigawa

“Nobody knows who named this section of town Hanamigawa, but the lot at 6-4-1 Hanamigawa reflects the meaning well: “Treasured flower looking down the river.” This home is the perfect starter for a growing household.”

This 20×15 lot is empty when you first move to Mt. Komorebi and costs $19,943.

5-3-1 Shinrinyoku

“Homes like the one at 5-3-1 Shinrinyoku are less common these days. This large family home is ideal for any expanding household, with plenty of outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining.”

This 30×20 lot is home to the Akiyama Family.

5-6-1 Shinrinyoku

“Nestled at the base of Mt. Komorebi, 5-6-1 Shinrinyoku is a beautiful family home with the perfect mix of privacy and access to the heart of Senbamachi.”

This 20×15 lot is home to the Nishidake Family.

Izakaya Ippai (Bar)

“Izakaya Ippai is the perfect place to meet up with friends, play a game of cards, or chat with the locals of Senbamachi.”

Hanamigawa Koen (Park)

“Hanamigawa Koen is a beautiful natural space that belongs to everyone! The land was donated to the town by families who wanted to preserve a little bit of the sweeping, surrounding natural beauty in the heart of Senbamachi.”

Wakaba

Like its namesake, Wakaba is young, new, and bright as the leaves of a tree in early springtime. This small town is up-and-coming in the region, home to beautiful, sleek new homes and an attractive town center featuring Mt. Komorebi’s official mascot: Yamachan. Tourists of all ages can enjoy the Festival of Youth, or simply take in the neighbourhood’s natural beauty.

2-4-1 Wakabamori

“This lot is ripe for development. Settled on the border of the Wakabamori subarea, any home or business on this lot is afforded easy access to the quiet residential charm of Wakabamori, as well as the bustling activity of Wakaba’s town center.”

This 20×15 residential lot is initially empty and costs $2,000.

2-4-2 Wakabamori

“2-4-2 Wakabamori is the perfect rental for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the full experience of Mt. Komorebi.”

This 30×20 Rental lot is one of three in the world of Mt. Komorebi and costs $664 per day.

2-4-3 Wakabamori

“Sleek, exquisite, and understated. 2-4-3 Wakabamori fits right into the neighborhood while offering complete amenities, at an inclusive price that anyone can afford.”

This 20×15 lot is unoccupied and costs $19,682

2-5-1 Wakabamori

“2-5-1 Wakabamori was a traditional manor home that has been transformed into a contemporary work of art. Seen as the nicest home in the entire prefecture, owning this home makes a bold statement to anyone who cares about that kind of thing.”

This 50×50 lot is home to the Ito Family.

Hazakura Lounge

“A swanky hotspot for both locals and tourists, Hazakura Lounge is the perfect place to grab a drink, meet locals, and watch local musicians take the stage.”

Yukimatsu

The true beauty of the countryside can be seen from Yukimatsu, named for its snow-covered pines. Located on the slops of Mt. Komorebi, this resort area offers gorgeous vacation rentals, a variety of snow sports, untamed wilderness, and a peaceful Onsen Bathhouse getaway. Whether it’s relaxation in a hot spring, seeing the sight of the Snow Festival, or an exhilarating climb to Mt. Komorebi’s highest peak, this year-round snowy wonderland has something for everyone.

5-1-1 Kiyomatsu

“5-1-1 Kiyomatsu is a stunningly unique rental with contemporary touches. Enjoy all of the ski-in, ski-out benefits of the Kiyomatsu subarea as well as easy access to the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse.”

This 30×20 lot is one of three new Rental lots in Mt. Komorebi and costs $608 per day.

5-1-2 Kiyomatsu

“5-1-2 Kiyomatsu is a gorgeously traditional rental with plenty of space for large groups and families. Enjoy all of the ski-in, ski-out benefits of the Kiyomatsu subarea as well as easy access to the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse.”

This 30×20 lot is one of three new Rental lots in Mt. Komorebi and costs $770 per day.

Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse

“The Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse is the perfect place to unwind after an exciting day on the mountain. The natural hot springs have rejuvenating properties that will get any weary (or bruised!) adventurer back into the action in no time.”

Kiyomatsu Point

“Kiyomatsu Point is currently undeveloped. This giant plot has great residential and commercial potential: easy access to snow sports slopes and the Sutefani Onsen Bathhouse, and room to build whatever the heart desires (and has enough funds for.)”

This 50×50 lot is unoccupied and costs $34,540

Whether your Sims are young or old there is plenty to see, do, and explore. So why not make your way over to Mt. Komorebi and see what you discover first!

You can find out more about the residents of Mt. Komorebi here!

What are you looking forward to exploring in Mt. Komorebi first? Let us know in the comments below, talk to us on social media or find us on the slopes!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

Krista

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November 12, 2020

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Salaryperson Career Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Salaryperson Career is the only new career that comes with The Sims 4 Snowy Escape. The career comes with two different branches that your Sim can explore.

As with any career, your Sim can join the Salaryperson Career simply by sitting down at a laptop/computer, using their cell phone, or by the job tab on the user interface. You should keep in mind that if your Sim has completed a degree that relates to the chosen career that your Sim is joining, they have the option to either start at the lowest level or at a higher point in the career. You will also notice that your Sim will receive a higher hourly rate and a signing bonus (which is only awarded once per Sim every seven days) and also more vacation days.

Once you have joined the career you will notice a Daily Task and set of Promotion Tasks have appeared in the Career panel. You can either start those tasks right away or hold off and do it at a time that suits your Sim better. Just make sure you keep on top of the tasks as they help your Sim reach their next promotion.

When it is time for your first shift you will be prompted in the careers panel to Go to Work, although your Sim should automatically change into their default work outfit and make their own way to work.

New Hire

Hourly Rate – $14
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-7 pm

Pencil Pusher

Hourly Rate – $21
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 2 Writing Skill

Competent Clerk

Hourly Rate – $25
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 3 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Writing Skill

Office Doyen

Hourly Rate – $37
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 4 Writing Skill

The Salaryperson Career divides into two different branches at this point. These are either the Expert branch or the Supervisor branch. You can choose either one and see where it takes your Sim.

Expert

Data Wrangler

Hourly Rate – $61
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Programming Skill
Bonus
- $575
- Omazake Recipe
- Optimize Spreadsheet Formulas

Calculus Adept

Hourly Rate – $112
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 8 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 4 Programming Skill
Bonus
- $620
- Power Nap

Spreadsheet Specialist

Hourly Rate – $127
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 5 Programming Skill
Bonus
- $710
- Energy Crush Recipe

Mistress/Master of the Cells

Hourly Rate – $177
Schedule – Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 8 am-4 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 6 Programming Skill
Bonus
- $900
- Busy Night Owl Table Lamp
- Exercise to Decompress

Formula Virtuoso

Hourly Rate – $190
Schedule –Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 7 Programming Skill
Bonus
- $1,050
- Employee of the Month T-shirt

Cloud Data Guru

Hourly Rate – $272
Schedule –Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Bonus
- $1,450
- Expert’s Zen – Room
- Legendary Stamina Reward Trait

Once your Sim earns the Cloud Data Guru promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can periodically earn a bonus and also a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time based on their performance.

Supervisor

Valued Employee

Hourly Rate – $70
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- $550
- Chicken Yakitori Recipe
- Host Phone Conference

Team Leader

Hourly Rate – $120
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- $730
- Rehearse Company Values

Skilled Supervisor

Hourly Rate – $155
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- £910
- Ssh! Luxury Shoji Screen

Prime Planner

Hourly Rate – $201
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- $1,200
- Most Loyal Employee Award

Group Oracle

Hourly Rate – $250
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- $1,550

Head of Department

Hourly Rate – $355
Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 am-5 pm
Promotion Tasks
- Reach Level 10 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill
Bonus
- $1,760
- In The Middle Of Things – Room
- Charismatic Crooner Reward Trait.

Once your Sim earns the Head of Department promotion, there will be no further promotions. However, your Sim can periodically earn a bonus and also a raise that will increase their hourly rate over time based on their performance.

Which career branch will your Sim pursue? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims Team is investigating Sims 4 Crashes on PC and PS4

The Sims 4

Jovan

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November 12, 2020

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The Sims Team is investigating Sims 4 Crashes on PC and PS4

Ever since the latest update for The Sims 4 many players have started reporting frequent crashes when playing the game. Sometimes the crashes would occur every 30 minutes or so, not really depending on what they were doing in the game. The issue has mostly been reported by players who play The Sims 4 on PC and PS4. For PC it’s the usual “Application has stopped working” message while for PS4 it’s the “An error occured…(CE-34878-0)” message.

SimGuruNick, a Quality Designer working on The Sims 4 has acknowledged the issue and stated that their team is currently investigating the cause of these crashes. Although it’s not known when a hot fix will come out to fix the crashing issue, you can help out speed up the process by sharing your own experiences and save files so that The Sims Team can investigate.

You can share your own experiences / save file information in the following EA Answers threads. Before reporting make sure that what you’re experiencing is not the cause of outdated Custom Content / Mods!

Hi Simmers, I just wanted to acknowledge the excessive crashing that’s happening for a lot of people, our team is investigating. Below is a bug report thread (check the first post), please share your own experiences and save files, thanks so much!https://t.co/Lfh7haeWVr

— SimGuruNick (@SimGuruNick) November 12, 2020

Note that the link above is for PC reports. Check the first post though, and there are links available to threads for other platforms. We know PS4 players are crashing a lot and we could really use your save files. Sorry for the trouble and thanks for the help 🙂

— SimGuruNick (@SimGuruNick) November 12, 2020

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Krista

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November 12, 2020

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Traits & Aspirations Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes jammed pack with plenty of brand new content and we see the addition of two brand new traits for your Sims and two exciting new aspirations!

Traits

Adventurous: These Sims seek out new and unique experiences!

Proper: These Sims tend to disapprove of other Sims improper behavior such as Mean or Mischievous socials, but find themselves happier in Formal Outfits and have a much easier time with Friendly and Romantic socials.

Aspirations

Alongside the new personality traits, The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes with two brand new Aspirations that your Sims can complete. The new aspirations can be found under the Athletic and Location categories when deciding which of the two aspirations your Sim would like to complete.

Mt. Komorebi Sightseer

The first aspiration which falls under the Location category is the Mt. Komorebi Sightseer Aspiration. When you chose this aspiration, your Sim will have the Home Turf trait applied alongside it as a bonus.

“This Sim wants to explore Mt. Komorebi’s culture and experience everything it has to offer”

Explorer

Eat Food at the Festival of Light, Snow, or Youth
Take a Selfie with the Mt. Komorebi Mascot
Collect a Simmi by Popping Open a Simmi Capsule
Swim for 1 Hour in Wakaba’s River

Backpacker

Soak for a Long Time in a Hot Spring
Wear a Festival Costume from a Vending Machine
Go Sledding 3 Times
Eat Food Using Chopsticks

Globetrotter

Socialize at Onsen Bathhouse
Make a Wish On or Collect a Forest Spirit
Take it Slow and Become Emotionally Mindful

Once you have completed all stages of the aspiration, you will be rewarded with the Worldly Knowledge reward trait.

Worldly Knowledge: These Sims are better at socializing during Social Events and enjoy ordering food from market stalls. They also can “Negotiate a Discount” at market stalls, which gives them an advantage over other bargaining techniques.

Extreme Sports Enthusiast

The second aspiration can be found under the Atheltic category and is all about being an Extreme Sports Enthusiast. When you chose this aspiration, your Sim will have the High Metabolism trait applied alongside it as a bonus.

“This Sims wants to explore Mt. Komorebi’s wilderness and participate in extreme snow sports”

Snow Student

Go Down the Bunny Slop
Use a Vending Machine or Computer to Purchase a Remedy or Deterrent
Use a Mt. Komorebi Info Board

Thrill Seeker

Achieve Level 3 Rock Climbing Skill
Complete a Hiking Trail
Actively Ski, Snowboard or Rock Climb for 3 Hours
Encounter a Kodama or Forest Spirit

Trailblazer

Perform High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Intermediate or Expert Slope.
Successfully Reach the Peak of Mt. Komorebi
Endure an Injury Sustained from Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing.

Peak Pioneer

Survive 3 Wildlife Attacks Unscathed
Achieve Level 8 Skiing, Snowboarding, or Rock Climbing Skill
Successfully Complete High Intensity Skiing or Snowboarding on an Expert Slop or Rock Climbing during Inclement Weather.

Once you have completed all stages of the aspiration, you will be rewarded with the Survival Instinct reward trait.

Survival Instinct: These Sims will always escape wildlife attacks unscathed, manage to avoid injury from Skiing, Snowboarding, and Rock Climbing more often than other Sims, and have a natural resistance to inclement weather.

Which aspirations and traits are you excited to explore? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Meet the Residents of Mt. Komorebi!

SnarkyWitch

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November 11, 2020

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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: Meet the Residents of Mt. Komorebi!

Presented by EA Game Changers

Welcome to Mt. Komorebi

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape comes with three premade families already living in Mt. Komorebi, but these families are unlike any premade families we’ve seen previously in The Sims 4. This is because for the first time since The Sims 2, every family in Mt. Komorebi has pre-existing connections with the other residents in the world; these connections range from positive to negative and are helped along by the new Sentiments system. This not only makes the Sims of Mt. Komorebi feel more real and complex, but also gives the player more tools to create powerful stories (and maybe some drama) between these Sims.

So without any further delay, let’s meet the residents of Mt. Komorebi!

The Ito Household

Household Description

Megumi Ito grew up in Senbamachi. A gold medalist skier, she aims to give her children the same upbringing, but memories of an old flame might drive her to distraction. Naoki Ito is a former medalist himself. A calculating businessman, his controversial vision of Mt. Komorebi includes more tourism, more money, and modernization. Nanami and Kiyoshi have their parents’ athletic talent, but their hearts lie elsewhere. Nanami just wants to be a kid and Kiyoshi is crushing on more than the slopes…

Naoki Ito

Age: Young Adult
Career: Business (6)
Aspiration: Successful Lineage
Walk Style: Default
Voice: Clear
Traits: Mean | Family Oriented | Materialistic | Domestic (Bonus) | Chopstick Savvy (Reward)
Skills: Fitness 7 | Mischief 4 | Skiing 9
Relationships: Megumi Ito – Wife | Kiyoshi Ito – Son | Nanami Ito – Daughter | Shigeru Nishidake – Disliked
Sentiments: Sheguri Nishidake – Festering Grudge
Lifestyles: None

Megumi Ito

Kiyoshi Ito

Age: Teen
Career: High School C Student
Aspiration: Extreme Sports Enthusiast
Walk Style: Default
Voice: Clear
Traits: Romantic | Adventurous | High Metabolism (Bonus) | Chopstick Savvy (Reward)
Skills: Fitness 5 | Guitar 5 | Snowboarding 6
Relationships: Naoki Ito – Father | Megumi Ito – Mother | Nanami Ito – Sister | Kaori Nishidake – Lovebirds
Sentiments: Kaori Nishidake – Enchanted from a Moment in the Mountains
Lifestyles: None

Nanami Ito

Age: Child
Career: Grade School C Student
Aspiration: Rambunctious Scamp
Walk Style: N/A
Voice: Warm
Traits: Kleptomaniac | Chopstick Savvy (Reward)
Skills: Motor 5 | Social 5
Relationships: Naoki Ito – Father | Megumi Ito – Mother | Kiyoshi Ito – Brother
Sentiments: None
Lifestyles: None

Household Notes

Megumi and Kado are ex-lovers. The household description hints that Megumi may be tempted to stray from her husband and rekindle her old flame with Kado; however, this may take some effort on the player’s part considering she has the Hurt sentiment about him.
Naoki has a negative relationship with Shigeru; they both harbour the Festering Grudge sentiment with each other. This could cause some tension in the household, considering Naoki’s wife is good friends with Shigeru’s wife and Naoki’s son has strong romantic feelings for Shigeru’s granddaughter.
Kiyoshi and Kaori have the potential for a forbidden romance, or “Romeo & Juliet” story, since Kiyoshi’s father and Kaori’s grandfather dislike each other.
Nanami’s Kleptomaniac trait might indicate she’s acting out and trying to rebel against the high standards her successful parents have imposed on her.
If Get Famous is installed, Naoki and Megumi will start out as celebrities; Megumi will be a Rising Star and Naoki will be a Noticeable Newcomer. This is most likely due to them both being former Olympian medalists.

Simmers share their creative use of Platforms in The Sims 4

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Simmers share their creative use of Platforms in The Sims 4

Platforms in The Sims 4 have been released only yesterday and Simmers have already been hard at work at creating some of the most unique builds and areas using the new tool!

We asked Simmers what are some of their proudest builds and rooms that they’ve built using the new Platforms tool over on Twitter:

What are some of your proudest builds / rooms you’ve made using the new Platforms tool in #TheSims4? Share your screens under this tweet for a chance to be featured in our upcoming article!

— Sims Community (@TheSimCommunity) November 11, 2020

Here’s what they’ve shared and created so far:

“Basement windows that actually make sense!” – @littledica

“my diving platforms yes yes.” – @nandoandstitch

“Functioning bunkbeds no cc” – @PugownedS

“Working on a theater that will be used as an art center. Excited to use platforms for a stage and tiered seating!” – @BubblybyColbieC

“This raised dining room. It works ! And I’ve put the house on the gallery.” – @AlieCalvano

“the classic stage” – @swiftgodart

“I add a bathtub in the “hotel” room to make it seem like a spa” – @aliiitos1

“home theater anyone? just a proof of concept not overly well decorated but you get the idea” – @SimsStarfull

“Functional bunk beds! I made a quick tutorial video on youtube for those interested :)” – @Chanel_Kanata

GOT7’s BamBam X The Sims 4: Official Play With Life Video

The Sims 4

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November 11, 2020

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GOT7’s BamBam X The Sims 4: Official Play With Life Video

Just hours after The Sims announced that they’ll be partnering with BamBam – Thailand’s biggest rapper superstar and member of the GOT7 South Korean boyband – they released an official promo Play With Life video to start off the campaign!

This creative Play With Life promo video showcases some of the things you can do in the game and their portrayal in real life! The video however is in Thai and mostly intended for Thai audiences, but you can still check it out down below!

Sentiments and how they affect the Autonomy and Relationships in The Sims 4

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November 11, 2020

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Sentiments and how they affect the Autonomy and Relationships in The Sims 4

Sentiments aren’t just shiny new badges that Sims in The Sims 4 earn after positive or negative results of certain interactions. They determine the way Sims behave in front of each other and how their autonomous behavior will be after getting a certain Sentiment.

We’ve listed all 53 Sentiments in The Sims 4 that you can get in the Base Game (and Snowy Escape too!). Now, check out how Sentiments affect the autonomous behavior of your Sims!

To best illustrate and describe which stories you can tell with Sentiments we’ve asked the amazing @AnotherPlumbob to write about his experiences in The Sims 4 and how Sentiments controlled their Sims’ autonomy. Check it out!

Mary Sue and Daniel don’t have the best marriage.

It may have something to do with the fact that Daniel is having an affair with the maid: Kaylynn. He has a close sentiment and a powerful bond with her, so he usually gets positive (playful or happy) moodlets around her.

Today Mary Sue was demoted in her job and came back home early…so she found a quite unpleasant scene: Kaylynn and Daniel making out in HER bedroom!

Mary Sue was not only angry (she autonomously slapped Daniel) but she also developed a FURIOUS sentiment against Daniel (in a previous playthrough this sentiment was “BITTERNESS” – I still don’t know why she got furious this time around).

What does this mean? Mary Sue is now more prone to have negative interactions with Daniel. Over the next few hours, Mary Sue autonomously performed mean interactions on her husband and most of their conversations started off as either “unpleasant” or “awkward” encounters. Needless to say, Daniel’s attempts to flirt (autonomous too) failed.

Not only that…when Mary Sue is around Daniel, she gets moodlets that are fuelled by her fury: most likely angry moodlets.

At some point, Mary Sue must have crossed a line, because Daniel got hurt with Mary Sue too. This means he got sad or angry around her because of the things she said.

The next morning, Mary Sue’s angry moodlet about the affair had gone away (it only lasts 24 hours). But she was still furious at Daniel. Daniel’s hurt sentiments had turned to anger. But time time around Mary Sue’s fury turned into a confident moodlet: she realised it was all Daniel’s fault (duh).

So I decided to do what had to be done: Mary Sue divorced Daniel.

In a previous play through of this scenario, when Mary Sue was bitter and not furious, she got a further sentiment after the divorce: resentful. However, this time around she didn’t get any further sentiments.

Now, Daniel was feeling pretty miserable after the divorce. Since his relationship with his daughter Lilith is not the best (they had an on-going grudge), Lilith is gloating at his father’s unhappiness. She gets a happy moodlet every time she sees him cry.

On the other hand, Angela has a deep connection with her mom, so seeing her sad makes her sad too.

With all the drama going on at home, Angela decides to go on a date with her boyfriend Dustin. She has an enamored sentiment with him (smitten) and feels a deep connection, so she is usually happy and/or flirty around him.

After their date, Dustin thanks her for an amazing time (he was tense at the beginning of the date, but got in a better mood after it) and he gained a “close sentiment” with Angela: closer from happy memories.

List of all the Sentiments in The Sims 4

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November 10, 2020

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List of all the Sentiments in The Sims 4

The Sims 4’s newest and biggest gameplay addition in the latest update are Sentiments, also known as feelings / memories that Sims have between each other.

They can be obtained through experiences and interactions that two Sims do together. What’s interesting about them is that not all Sentiments will be attributed to Sims mutually. This means that one Sim can be resentful about their recent divorce while the other Sim can be perfectly chill about it.

Sentiments are still pretty fresh to the game and there’s a lot of time required in order for us to fully understand how they work. Until we do an extensive research guide on Sentiments and how they affect your Sims I thought it would be a good idea to list all of the Sentiments that you have in the game. This list will help you out in realizing how many sentiments there actually are as well as possibly guide you to obtaining them. Huge thanks to Zerbu for helping out with the list!

I’ve seperated the Sentiments into Positive and Negative. Positive Sentiments are Sentiments that will affect your Sims’ mood and autonomy in a more friendly, positive way. There are also some Sentiments that come exclusively through gameplay from The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack – which I’ve also marked below!

Here’s a list of all of them! Please note that I’ve converted all of the game code lingo into references to Sim #1 – a Sim who feels the Sentiment and Sim #2 – a Sim who helped cause the Sentiment!

Positive Sentiments

Awed (by Lifesaving Hero) – Sim #2 literally saved Sim #1 from the clutches of death. Sim #1 is grateful and amazed!
Adoring – Sim #1 just wants the best for Sim #2 and thinks they are so wonderful!
Impressed – Sim #2 sure knows what they’re doing and Sim #1 has nothing but respect.
Deeply Connected – Sim #1 has a powerful bond with Sim #2 that is a source of strength and comfort.
Bonded During Epic Mountain Climb (Snowy Escape) Sim #1 and Sim #2 shared an incredible adventure on Mt. Komorebi that forged a powerful bond between them. Go team!
Open-Hearted – Sim #1 feels close to a recent addition to the family, Sim #2. A warm welcome!
Closer from Happy Memories – Sim #1 feels close to Sim #2 from good times and happy memories.
Unity in Hiking Hiking (Snowy Escape) – through thick and thin, Sim #1 has grown a new fondness for Sim #2 with the memories they have made.
Brought Together by Hot Pot Meal (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 bonded with Sim #2 over some tasty hot pot. Nothing like a warm meal in your belly and good company to share it with!
Close to a Confidant (from Snowy Escape’s Lifestyle Feature) – When Sim #1 became Confidants with Sim #2, their bond deepened in strength. Truly a Close-Knit friendship!
Made a Wish Together at the Festival of Light (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 and Sim #2 shared their hopes and dreams while making a wish together at the Festival of Light.
Close after a Close Call – Sim #2 almost dying has really endeared them to Sim #1. That was a close call!
Warmhearted from Relaxing Together – Sim #1 had a real heart-to-heart moment with Sim #2 while relaxing in the water together. Heating up the body can help a Sim warm up to people!
Closer after a Fun Party – Celebrations can bring Sims together, literally and emotionally. The party’s over, but Sim #1 still feels its afterglow when they spends time around Sim #2.
Growing Closer from Quality Time – Sim #1 appreciates that Sim #2 makes time for them. Time spent together seems to bring them closer together.
Fun in the Snow – A little fun in the snow is a reminder of the simple joys in life. Sim #1 wouldn’t mind playing in the snow with Sim #2 again sometime!
Celebrated Together at the Festival of Snow (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 had a blast partying in the snow with Sim #2 at the Festival of Snow! So much to celebrate, so much snow.
Played Together at the Festival of Snow (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 has joyful memories of frozen fun with Sim #2 at the Festival of Snow. That memorable experience will keep Sim #1 feeling warmly towards Sim #2 for a while!
Snowy Vacation Memories (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 has such fond memories of frolicking in the snow with Sim #2 on vacation. Truly a memorable trip that has made them closer than before!
Fun at the Festival of Youth (Snowy Escape) Sim #1 celebrated at the Festival of Youth, and they will treasure that memory with Sim #2.
Deeply in Love – Some romantic moments leave a powerful impression, and Sim #1 will never forget how they fell even deeper in love with Sim #2.
First Kiss at the Festival of Light (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 and Sim #2 shared a first kiss at the Festival of Light, and the sparks of romance are still burning bright.
No Mountain High Enough for This Love (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 should have been more careful while climbing Mt. Komorebi, because now they have fallen deeply in love! Where Sim #2 goes, Sim #1 wants to go, too, and no mountain can get in the way of their love.
Deeply Enamored in a Winter Wonderland (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 fell even more deeply in love with Sim #2 on the enchanting snowy slopes of Mt. Komorebi.
Smitten – Sim #1 can’t explain it, but they are really enamored with Sim #2 and the sight of them makes Sim #1’s heart beat faster!
Comfortably Compatible Lifestyles (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 found that sharing a Lifestyle with Sim #2 only deepened the attraction that Sim #1 feels…
Enchanted from a Moment in the Mountains (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1’s feelings for Sim #2 really crystallized when they shared a romantic moment together, surrounded by the frozen beauty of Mt. Komorebi.
Opposite Attracted – Opposites attract! Sim #1 has romantic feelings for Sim #2, even though they are very different Sims.
Mountain Mastery Inspiration (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 admires Sim #2’s skill on the mountain! With that kind of role model to motivate Sim #1, they might learn skills faster while Sim #2 is around.

Negative Sentiments

Betrayed (by Cheating Infidelity) – has soured Sim #1’s feelings for Sim #2. Sim #1 may find that being around Sim #2 brings back bad memories about what happened.
Festering Grudge – Sim #1 has a deep-seated grudge against Sim #2. It’s hard to forget or forgive the past, which may make being around Sim #2 feel very unpleasant for Sim #1.
Bitter about a Terrible Mountain Climb (Snowy Escape) – To come so far only to have to turn back! Sim #1’s trust in Sim #2 has been shaken, and they blame Sim #2 for that dangerous excursion that ended in disappointment and frustration.
Bitter about Breakup – Sim #1 can’t quite shake some resentment towards Sim #2 about how their romantic relationship ended. Sim #1 might find it unpleasant to be around Sim #2 for a while.
Resentful about Divorce – Sim #1 has some resentment leftover from their divorce. Sim #1 may not enjoy being around Sim #2.
Resentful about a Failed Mountain Climb (Snowy Escape) – When Sim #2 led an excursion to climb Mt. Komorebi, Sim #1 had high expectations. their hopes were crushed and the summit remained out of reach, alas!
Grudging after a Fight – Sim #1 and Sim #2 have some unfinished business. This conflict is unresolved and tensions are high, at least from Sim #1’s perspective.
Bitter About Hiking (Snowy Escape) – Never going to trust the hiking judgment of Sim #2 again after a terrible hiking experience.
Neglected by a Workaholic (from Snowy Escape’s Lifestyle feature) – Sim #1 blames Sim #2 for always putting work first and letting their relationship deteriorate.
Furious about Cheating – Sim #1 cannot BELIEVE Sim #2 would do this to their relationship! Just the sight of them will remind Sim #1 that Sim #2 betrayed their trust and cheated on them.
Furious – Just the sight of Sim #2 gets on Sim #1’s nerves these days. Like, how dare Sim #2 show their face!
Disrespected at the Festival of Light (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 is enraged that Sim #2 would go around flirting with other Sims at the Festival of Light, for all the world to see.
Infuriated about Cancelled Wedding – How dare Sim #2 humiliate Sim #1 in front of everyone at their wedding! Sim #1 may have a hard time keeping calm around Sim #2 for a while.
Ashamed about a Terrible Mountain Climb (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 led Sim #2 on an attempt to climb Mt. Komorebi, but it was a total failure and Sim #1 was not the leader they thought they were. So close to the summit, yet so very far.
Awkward after a Bad Date – That date was excruciatingly bad. Not Sim #1’s best moment. Cue cringeworthy memories whenever Sim #1 sees Sim #2…
Ashamed of a Terrible Party – Sim #1 cannot believe how badly that party went. They worry that Sim #2 must think Sim #1 is no fun and that Sim #2 probably never wants to hang out again…
Guilty – Sim #1 feels bad about something that happened with Sim #2 but doesn’t know how to make it right.
Failed at Friendship – Sim #1 values keeping their friends close, but their friendship with Sim #2 has frayed and unraveled.
Deeply Wounded – Some wounds take a long, long time to heal. Being around Sim #2 brings up painful memories for Sim #1.
Hurt – Sim #1 feels wronged by Sim #2, and being around Sim #2 will remind Sim #1 of that pain.
Personal Rift – Sim #1 is a People Person, so the decline of their friendship with Sim #2 is especially painful! It’s hard not to take it personally…
Dejected about Rejection – Sim #1 doesn’t necessarily blame Sim #2 for turning them down, but it still sometimes feels bad to be around Sim #2.
Heartbroken – Love hurts, as Sim #1 is reminded of when they think about Sim #2.
Saddened – It’s disappointing to see a rift in this once-strong relationship. Sim #1 wishes things were different, and they wonder if Sim #2 feels the same way.
Didn’t Receive Blessing at Festival of Youth (Snowy Escape) – Sim #1 did not receive a blessing during the Festival of Youth, and it still stings. All the other kids got blessed! Or so Sim #1 thinks, anyway.