If you’re experiencing issues with the Wicked Whims mod in The Sims 4, don’t worry! This guide will walk you through troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the problems and get the mod working smoothly in your game. The most common reason for issues with Wicked Whims is that the mod needs to be updated to match the latest Sims 4 updates and packs. Typically, the Sims 4 creator updates the game once or twice a month so the mod creator also needs to update the mod to resolve compatibility issuesand you can reinstall the updated mod.
Step 1: First, ensure that automatic updates are turned off in the EA App or Origin App. If you are on a Windows PC, open the EA App and navigate to the settings page by clicking the three lines in the top-left corner.
Step 2: If you’re using a Mac, open the Origin application and click on your username at the bottom-left corner, then select the “Application Settings” tab.
Step 3: Scroll down to the “Client Update” section and disable the toggle buttons for “Automatic game updates” and “Automatically update Origin”.
Step 4: In some situations where an update was recently released, you need to be cautious while installing the mod. Visit the link “https://wickedwhimsmod.com/download” and click on the “Download” tab. Let’s see one of the common mistakes that everyone makes while installing the Mods in the next steps.
Step 5: Pay attention to the dates listed on the download page. If there have been multiple updates, always choose the most recent version of the mod for optimal compatibility.
Step 6: After the download is complete, locate the downloaded file on your computer, typically found in the “Downloads” folder. The file will be compressed, so you’ll need a tool like WinRAR to extract its contents. Right-click on the compressed file and select the “Extract All” option. Mac users can simply double-click the file to unzip it. Inside the extracted folder, you’ll find the WickedWhimsMod folder and other necessary files.
Step 7: Now the mistake most of the players make is that they simply drag the extracted folder of the Wicked Whims into the Mods folder of the Sims 4 directory. This is the incorrect way to install the wicked Whims mod as when you load up the game you would get a fatal error in a pop-up window. The error message will indicate that wicked whims ts4script and tuning package is missing and cannot be loaded. To prevent errors, avoid dragging the extracted Wicked Whims folder directly into the Mods folder.
Step 8: Instead, go back to File Explorer and drag only the folder inside the extracted file folder into the Mods folder of your Sims 4 directory. This ensures that the required files (ts4script and package) are correctly installed and ready to be used in the game.
Step 9: If you have both the Wicked Whims and Wonderful Whims mods installed, they may conflict with each other. You must choose one or the other, as Wonderful Whims’ features are now incorporated into Wicked Whims so you won’t miss anything by installing the Wicked Whims mod. Additionally, check if there is a Resource.cfg file in the Mods folder of your game directory, as the mod won’t work without it.
Step 10: Another mistake players make is they do not have their Sims 4 script files enabled. So to ensure the proper functioning of the mod, it’s essential to enable the “mods” and “script mods” options in The Sims 4 game settings. Launch the game and click on the “Options” tab, followed by “Game Options”. In the “Other” tab, check the boxes for “Enable Custom Content and Mods” as well as “Script Mods Allowed”. Once you’ve made these selections, remember to click the “Apply Changes” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 11: It’s important to have only one folder for the Wicked Whims mod in the Mods folder of your Sims 4 directory, specifically the updated one. Remove any older versions that may be present. Additionally, consider installing the Better Exception mod, which provides detailed reports on broken mods and conflicts within The Sims 4 game.
Step 12: Also, if you forget to install the required animations for the Wicked Whims mod, you’ll receive a message indicating that something is missing when your Sims attempt certain actions. To install the animations, visit the same website from where you downloaded the Wicked Whims mod. Scroll to the “Animations” section and select the ones you prefer.
