Uh... where am I? This looks just like my Sims game.
Stranger
That's because you are, technically, in your Sims game. But something strange is happening here; and I think it started with one of my games. That... "Stranger" glitch I told you about. You didn't believe me.
No, I did believe you! It's just that I never thought it would actually happen to me. This is so weird.
Stranger
Yeah, it's pretty messed up. We need to figure out what caused this and how to fix it. Do you remember anything unusual happening before you logged in?
Not really. I mean, I've been working on some new content for my YouTube channel, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Stranger
Good. Let's start there then. What kind of content have you been creating? Anything related to The Sims series?
Actually, yeah. I've been doing some Let's Play videos on Sims 4. I've been experimenting with different challenges and building tutorials.
Stranger
Interesting. Have you tried the recent patch? It includes a bunch of bug fixes, maybe one of them inadvertently pulled you into the game.
Yeah, I did update my game recently. I thought it was just to fix some minor bugs, but who knew it could do something like this.
Stranger
Wow. That's really odd. Did you install any mods or custom content recently?
Hmm, let me check. opens her game files and starts looking through the mods folder I did install a new mod last week...
Stranger
Okay. What was it called?
It's called "Portal Adventure". It allows players to enter and exit portals between different Sims worlds. Maybe that's what caused the glitch?
Stranger
That's definitely suspicious. Have you been using those portals in your videos?
Yes, I have! I actually used one of the portals in my last video. Could that be the reason I'm stuck here?
Stranger
That's what I'm trying to figure out. If the mod is the culprit, then we need to figure out how to reverse its effects. Can you tell me more about how you used the portal in your video?
Sure. In my last video, I created a new Sim and placed her in one of the portal worlds that came with the mod.
Stranger
That's strange. Did you notice anything unusual about the Sim after entering the portal world?
Well, now that you mention it, I did notice that her appearance was slightly different.
Stranger
Slightly different? Can you describe it further?
pauses and tries to recall the details She had an extra trait that I didn't select. And her skin tone was a bit off.
Stranger
Huh, interesting. Did you save her game or delete her?
I actually saved her game and continued playing with her. But now that I think about it, maybe I should have deleted her instead.
Stranger
Hmm, that's a good point. Deleting her might have prevented this whole mess. Any chance you have a save file from before she became wonky?
nods Yeah, I think I still have the save file from before I entered the portal world. Let me go grab it and see if it fixes everything.
Stranger
While you do that, I'm going to look into this "portal adventure" mod and see if anyone else has reported similar issues. Keep an eye out for any other unusual behavior or errors.
returns with the save file Here, I found the save file from before I entered the portal world. Should I try loading it now?
Stranger
Absolutely. Go ahead and see if it brings you back to normal.
loads the save file and waits for the game to load Alright, here goes nothing. Fingers crossed that it works!
Stranger
we wait
sits anxiously in front of the computer, waiting for the game to load Come on, come on... please work.
Stranger
watching intently
gasps in relief as the game loads successfully Oh my gosh, it worked! I'm back in my own game! Thank goodness!
Stranger
so you learned anything about how this happened?
Yes, I think I have an idea of what might have caused this. Remember when I mentioned that I had installed a mod called "Portal Adventure"?
Stranger
yes?
I believe it was that mod that caused me to get transported into the game.
Stranger
ok, good to know
narrows her eyes in suspicion But why did it only happen to me?
Stranger
idk....do you play other games as well?
Yes, I play other games too. But this is the first time something like this has happened. I'm not sure if it's related to the other games I play.