April 17, 2021

Better Exceptions V2.02

This is a fairly minor update that resolves some of the outlier issues since the last update.
I've expanded the list of "animation errors" meaning even fewer game bugs should force a full report scan and refined some messages for broken script mods.

In following suit with Deaderpool's decision to move non-MCCC exception support links to Sims After Dark, I have updated BE's Help & Resources section to use Sims After Dark for the General Exception Help link as well. Many of the bots and helpers that players have grown accustomed to can now be found on SaD. For this reason, I feel this server is currently the best resource available for exception help. Of course my server also has these bots and you're always welcome to ask for help in my server as well, but SaD has a larger team so you may receive a quicker answer there.


I do heavily recommend watching the video above if you're unfamiliar with BE or are confused about the new Patch Day feature.

⚠ Install instructions have changed from my previous downloads! ⚠

  • Refined Broken Script Messages: If a script is newer than the python version upgrade date, but still using incorrect python formats, the message will now be an informational "Mod Author needs to update to .pyc standard" instead of the technically incorrect advice to remove the mod.

  • Better detection of Animation Errors: When the exception is caused by an animation error, it's usually ignorable and there's no advantage to scanning and generating a BE Report. Instead you'll get a notification that gives you the option to scan if you'd like.

  • Scanning Dialog can now be Closed: If players had unlucky timing, they could end up causing the scan dialog to get stuck on screen. For this reason, I've added a close button. It should be noted that if BE is actually still scanning and not frozen, closing this dialog will not stop the scan and your game may appear sluggish until it's complete.

  • Help & Resources Updated: The General Exception link has been updated to go to Sims After Dark, where many of them same bots and helpers you're used to can now be found.
    Here's the invite if you'd like to go ahead and join. 

Installation:

The mod is now inside a zip. On Mac it may automatically be removed from the .zip when downloaded.

To install, open the zip below and drag the tmex-BetterExceptions.ts4script below to your Mods folder.
Do not open or unzip the .ts4script file.

FILE REMOVED DUE TO OLD VERSION. ALWAYS GET THE LATEST VERSION VIA TWISTEDMEXI.COM. BOOKMARK IT!

Better Exceptions: This Can Tell You What Mods Are Breaking Your Game! (YouTube)

Comments (14)

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Lily L · June 8, 2021

hey, I just had a quick question does this let you know if mods are not compatible with each other? Despite using mods for years I still always understand how they work sometimes or how to properly use them

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BenteNds · May 28, 2021

Is BE compatible with the 27th May Patch ?

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TwistedMexi · May 28, 2021

Yes, BE hardly ever breaks with a patch

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PERSEA · May 10, 2021

how to know if there's a mod that is not compatible didn't understand :(

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Simone Hassel · April 28, 2021

For mac users too?

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TwistedMexi · April 28, 2021

Yep

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szanne7000 · April 17, 2021

Outstanding! 💕🥰💕

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instantmagic · April 17, 2021

I loved this, but when it tries to connect to the internet my cpu skyrockets and I have to cancel the online report I don't know why anyone experience this?

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TwistedMexi · April 18, 2021

Are you using the newer Microsoft edge? It has a bug that prevents loading local html pages. Either switch browsers or open the report from your ts4 folder instead of the in game button

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Genaeve · April 17, 2021

Omg! Thank you!

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TheMousetress · April 17, 2021

Thank you so much!

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Stella Mella · April 17, 2021

Thank you!

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Iris T · April 17, 2021

Many thanks - downloading now!

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Demonicmiss · April 17, 2021

Thank you. I wonder if I can ever get BE working right on my pc./ lol still have not figured it out, but at the very least....It allows me to read Blank Exceptions, so it still helps me in that aspect :)