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Oh my goodness, is anyone else pulling their hair out over the 'Script Call Failed' error in Sims 4 right now? I swear, ever since the latest update dropped, I've been getting hit with this annoying pop-up constantly, especially when my Sims try to interact with sinks or whiteboards. It's so frustrating when you're just trying to enjoy your game and suddenly, BAM, your Sim freezes or an action gets canceled. I'm really hoping EA rolls out a hotfix soon because this is seriously impacting my gameplay! For those who might not know, a 'Script Call Failed' error in Sims 4 usually means that a piece of the game's code (a 'script') didn't execute properly. This can happen for a bunch of reasons, but often it's related to a new game update conflicting with existing files, or sometimes with custom content (CC) and mods. In my case, it's specifically happening with sinks – my Sims can't wash dishes or even wash their hands without the error popping up. And don't even get me started on whiteboards; my aspiring artist Sim is completely stumped! I've been doing a bit of digging and trying some common troubleshooting steps, hoping to find a temporary solution until an official patch comes out. If you're experiencing the same thing with your Sims 4 sinks or whiteboards, here are a few things I've tried that might help you too: Check Your Mods and Custom Content: This is usually the first suspect after an update. Even if your mods were fine before, the new update might have broken them. Try moving your 'Mods' folder out of your Sims 4 directory (to your desktop, for instance) and then restarting the game. If the error disappears, you know it's a mod conflict. Then, you'll need to go through your mods and CC to find the culprit, usually by adding them back in small batches. Clear Your Game Cache: Sometimes old cache files can cause issues after an update. You can find these in your 'The Sims 4' folder (usually in Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4). Delete the localthumbcache.package file. Don't worry, the game will regenerate it. Repair Your Game: Most game launchers (like EA App or Origin) have a 'Repair Game' option. This can fix corrupted game files that might be causing the script errors. It's a quick and often effective step. Ensure Your Game is Fully Updated: Although the update might be causing the issue, sometimes a subsequent mini-patch is released quickly to fix these kinds of critical bugs. Double-check that your game is fully patched to the latest version. Report the Bug: The more players who report the specific 'Script Call Failed' issue with sinks and whiteboards, the more attention it will get from the developers. I've already submitted my report, and I encourage you to do the same on the official EA Answers HQ forums. In the meantime, as a temporary workaround, I've been trying to avoid using the problematic objects where possible. For sinks, I've just been telling my Sims to wash their hands in the shower, which isn't ideal but at least gets the job done without the error message. For whiteboards, I'm just hoping my Sim can find inspiration somewhere else for now! It's a bummer when these bugs happen, but the Sims community is usually great at finding solutions and sharing information. Let's keep hoping for a speedy fix from the developers and share any other tips we find!