So i was playing the sims a couple of days ago with no problems. Saved and quit and everything was fine, nothing out of the ordinary. but the next day i go to open it again and it won't respond? like i don't even get to the loading screen, just nothing happens and i have to force quit it. I repaired the game, removed all my CC and mods, even uninstalled and reinstalled, but nothing will get this game to work. it's been like four days and the game just will not start. I'm super bummed because I just spent $60 on both expansion packs and have only been able to play with them once. here is some info about my computer if it helps:
mac mini (mid 2011)
2.3 GHz intel core 15 processor
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> What version of the Mac OS are you running?
OSX El Capitan 10.11.1 :)
> Check your Library for residual Sims 4 files. It could be one of those files that has become corrupt and is not allowing a clean install of the game.
how would i find those? thanks!
> Make sure you are in the Finder menu and Click on "Go". Press the "Option" button and it will show your Library.
i cant even manage to do that now, when did i become so inept? should i uninstall sims and get rid of any sims files that are still hanging around, then reinstall? because it looks like my old saves are still in there and they probably shouldn't be
> No, don't get rid of your old saves yet. Move those to your desktop for now.
so i move those to my desktop, uninstall, reninstall, open, and then if it works put the saves back in? i don't want to mess up. still can't find the residual files you were talking about :P
To find the Library which is where the residual Sims files are, you have to press "Go" and Control for the Library to show. Once you find those delete those and try reinstalling. Once the game is working again, you can add back your old saved games.
Some Mods need updating after patches so yes, it could be your Mods. The only way to check is to move your Mods folder to your desktop then try launching the game. If it launches then it is a Mod issue.
You could also try repairing the game in Origin by right clicking on it in your games library and then selecting repair game.
There are no residual game files for Sims 4, all game files are within Origin so the best tool to use is the reset Origin tool as it deletes all the related library files and folders - https://help.ea.com/en-gb/help/origin/origin/how-to-reset-origin-on-mac/