Sims 4 Pack Reference
I use pack codes when naming files so it's clear that it requires a specific pack. These codes are just abbreviations that EA uses to reference which pack an item comes from. They follow the general format:
EP = Expansion Pack
GP = Game Pack
SP = Stuff Pack or Kits
I also use this code in the filters on my site. There are so many packs and codes now that I get confused sometimes so I thought it would nice to have a quick list for here for reference.
BG - Base Game
EP01 - Get to Work
EP02 - Get Together
EP03 - City Living
EP04 - Cats & Dogs
EP05 - Seasons
EP06 - Get Famous
EP07 - Island Living
EP08 - Discover University
EP09 - Eco Lifestyle
EP10 - Snowy Escape
EP11 - Cottage Living
EP12 - High School Years
EP13 - Growing Together
EP14 - Horse Ranch
GP01 - Outdoor Retreat
GP02 - Spa Day
GP03 - Dine Out
GP04 - Vampires
GP05 - Parenthood
GP06 - Jungle Adventure
GP07 - Strangerville
GP08 - Realm of Magic
GP09 - Star Wars
GP10 - Dream Home Decorator
GP11 - My Wedding Stories
GP12 - Werewolves
OPT - Different Pack Options
SP01 - Luxury Party
SP02 - Perfect Patio
SP03 - Cool Kitchen
SP04 - Spooky
SP05 - Movie Hangout
SP06 - Romantic Garden
SP07 - Kids Room
SP08 - Backyard
SP09 - Vintage Glamour
SP10 - Bowling Night
SP11 - Fitness
SP12 - Toddler
SP13 - Laundry Day
SP14 - My First Pet
SP15 - Moschino
SP16 - Tiny Living
SP17 - Nifty Knitting
SP18 - Paranormal
SP21 - Country Kitchen
SP22 - Bust the Dust
SP23 - Courtyard Oasis
SP24 - Industrial Loft
SP29 - Blooming Rooms
SP31 - Decor to the Max
SP33 - Happy Campers
SP35 - Desert Luxe
SP36 - Pastel Pop
SP37 - Everyday Clutter
SP39 - Bathroom Clutter
SP40 - Greenhouse Haven
SP41 - Basement Treasures
Clearing Your Cache
To prevent issues with your game you should be clearing your cache after:
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Any game updates
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Installing new CC
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Updating any CC
Please follow the instructions below to clear your cache files before you load your game.
If you're using the EA Launcher:
Navigate to your windows apps and click on the EA folder
Select the 'App Recovery' option and follow the instructions to 'Clear Cache'. That's it!
Update Your Save
for Issues Caused by Recipes
Due to the way that my some of my ingredients and recipes work it can cause issues in certain situations when you remove them from your game or if they are updated in a way that changes some of their resources.
More specifically this can cause an error that will keep you from being able to load your save and/or your lot. If this happens you'll need to follow the instructions below to fix it.
If your save or lot won't load with my CC...
1) Remove the recently updated recipe files
OR
1) If you're unsure of which recipes are causing the issue then remove all of the following files from your Sims 4 > Mods folder:
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Crafting Recipes
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Food & Drink Recipes
2) Open your game and load the save/lot you're having issues with
3) Save your game using the Save As option (to keep the original save intact) and exit
4) Re-install the files that you removed
5) Clear your Cache
Your game should be working again!
If your game still won't load after following the instructions above then let me know on Discord.
Troubleshooting Issues
If you're having issues in your game with my content then please follow the steps below. After each step be sure to open the game and test to see if completing that step solved the issue, if not move on to the next step.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING make sure all the files that you have installed are the most updated and recent versions!
1. If Applicable, Update your Save
If you're having an issue loading a save or a lot then please follow the instructions in the Update Your Save section.
If you're not having this issue then skip this step and move on to step 2.
2. Clear your Cache
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Follow the instructions in the Clear Your Cache section ➙ Test
If the issue does not occur then you fixed it, yay!
If the issue occurs then go to step 3.
3. Remove Other Content
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Remove all content from other creators
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Clear your Cache ➙ Test
If the issue does not occur then there's likely a conflict between creator's mods. You'll need to review your mods to determine which are conflicting and remove one. For my content, any resources that may conflict are listed on the download page in the 'Conflicts' section.
If the issue occurs then go to step 4.
4. Use the 50/50 Method
This method will help isolate the content that's causing the issue. My method is a little different from others but it works well for me and keeps me nice and organized :)
To prepare you'll need to create two temporary folders on your desktop and name them 'Needs Test' and 'Test OK'
Method Steps:
1. Divide and Test
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Move half of the content from your mods folder into Needs Test
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Clear your cache ➙ Test
If the issue does not occur then go to method step 2.
If the issue occurs then repeat method step 1.
2. Move Content and Test More
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Move the content in your mods folder to Test OK
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Take half the content from Needs Test and move it to your Mods folder
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Clear your cache ➙ Test
If the issue does not occur repeat method step 2 until you've found the problem file(s).
If the issue occurs and there are more files to test, then repeat method step 1.
If the issue occurs and there are no more files to test, then move on to step 5.
Once you've found the content that's causing the issue please let me know in the Bugs section of Discord. You may remove the content from your game if it's causing serious issues.
Please note that some issues may trigger an LE (lastexception) but are minor and do not require you to remove the content from your game. If you're unsure feel free to post in the Bugs section of Discord for help.
A note that may help you with testing:
Due to how my different types of content are created some are more likely to experience issues after an update than others. Here is a list of content types in order from the most to least likely to have issues:
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Core Mods
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Mods
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Recipes
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Harvestables
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Objects
5. Test Your Installation
If all else fails then it's likely that something went wrong with the game installation and it's causing the issue.
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Move your Mods folder to your desktop
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Choose the 'Repair' option from the EA Launcher
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Clear your cache
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Put your Mods folder back ➙ Test
If the issue does not occur then you fixed it, yay!
If you're still having the issue at this point it's a glitch with the game that you'll have to wait to fixed in a patch.
Required File Hierarchy
I get a lot of questions about which files are required for what content so I thought I'd throw together an infographic showing what files are generally required for what types of content I create.
The content groupings correspond to the different pages on my site and the arrows point to the file required in order to use that content.
This is meant to give you an idea of how things are organized. Some downloads may have different/additional requirements so please check the 'Required' section of each download page to see what's specifically required for each download.
