February 22, 2022

BetterExceptions v2.04 - Public Release

Download removed as this post is old. Find the latest version on TwistedMexi.com 


This is the public release for Better Exceptions v2.04. It has multiple improvements that will make its reporting more accurate and more resilient. If BE is able to, it will auto-update for you the next time you start your game.

Also I've added a new channel to my discord that posts when BE was able to help someone find a broken mod automatically. I plan to use this feed for more advanced charts later on. You can join my Discord on discord.TwistedMexi.com 



New in v2.04:

  • Fixed a report generation failure caused by intentionally modified, invalid dates on files. These will no longer prevent scanning completion.

  • Fixed the "expat" error that occurred when a mod's class name had a special character in it. This will no longer prevent reporting.

  • Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the fallback scanner to not create the report.

  • Improved the general resilience of report generation so failed reports should be extremely rare.

  • Fixed a bug that prevented fallback scanner from triggering on a specific sort of zone load failure.

  • Fixed a bug where BE would successfully find a bad script mod, getting a confidence of 100%, but then replace that value with a less accurate selection while keeping 100% confidence. This will take care of most false positives.

  • Added an enhancement that speeds up loading when zone load failure is imminent, getting your report faster.

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

Better Exceptions is a low-maintenance mod that gives players a more detailed exception file when the game encounters errors, and in many cases can track down the exact file that caused the exception automatically.

  • 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.
Make sure 👉Script👈 mods are turned on in gameplay options -> Other.

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

Comments (25)

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Bethany · September 12, 2026

Hi TM, I love your Better Build/Buy so I downloaded and installed all your other mods you have on Patreon. I started getting exceptions so I cleared my mod folder of everything except your mods. I still get exceptions & joined your Discord channel but I'm not familiar with how to get help there. I really appreciate your hard work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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TwistedMexi · September 12, 2026

Hey, first start by clearing those out and instead go to TwistedMexi.com I have years of patreon posts, do going to my site is the best way to make sure you're looking at the latest version of each mod. If you still need help after, please read the server rules channel and agree to them, that will let you access the full server

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stat ! · January 25, 2023

hello, right when i downloaded this mod my computer started to glitch is this updated?

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TwistedMexi · January 25, 2023

This is an old post, go to twistedmexi.com but also if you're saying it just started giving you exception notifications then your game was probably already broken you just didn't have anything to tell you it was.

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Steiner Silvia · June 19, 2022

hi Tmex - turns out that I can't build anything anymore without your TOOL mod - I love it

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Lois Ouellette · May 13, 2022

getting errors any time I live "home" to travel or to build buy or CAS

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TwistedMexi · May 13, 2022

Come to https://discord.twistedmexi.com for support

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Katherine Lyons · April 20, 2022

I have had this mod for a whale, but it just started popping up repeatedly. I have tried to deleting it and re installing it, but that did not work.

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TwistedMexi · April 20, 2022

That means there's something you need to fix. Instead of removing the mod, come to the discord to get help with your exception Discord.twistedmexi.com

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trinity aiken · April 3, 2022

I downloaded it but the April fools keeps popping up

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TwistedMexi · April 3, 2022

Then you downloaded the prank mod. Remove it

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LaShonn Foster · April 2, 2022

I installed this mod and when it was scanning I received a message stating it was unable to finish generating the report. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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Nina Putina - Нина Путина · March 13, 2022

You are the best! Thank you so much!

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Jenna · March 5, 2022

When I go to click on my sims they only options I get are outfit, go jogging , or form a group. I downloaded be and deleted all the files that it said I may need to and still nothing has worked. Any thoughts??

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MOLLORY · March 1, 2022

Thank you

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Sims 4 lover · February 24, 2022

Turns out that tmex tool was the issue

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TwistedMexi · February 24, 2022

It's already been updated

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Sims 4 lover · February 23, 2022

I bought the Sims 4 My wedding stories and when I clicked to check it out in the game the screen is white. Would this mod be updated to work with the My wedding stories>

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Stuart Dollar · February 23, 2022

Did this survive today's patch and new game pack?

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TwistedMexi · February 23, 2022

BE usually does. No problems I've seen this time either.

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Lalalala · February 23, 2022

Thank you so much TM! I have been suffering for months with the BE report never finishing which made me never know what was wrong. But this v.2.04RC worked. It completed and showed just which package file was the culprit. I am grateful. Thank u again! ♥♥

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TwistedMexi · February 23, 2022

Awesome to hear, I had been trying to squash that bug for awhile but could never reproduce it when testing. Sounds like it's finally gone!

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szanne7000 · February 22, 2022

Thank you! ☺️✨☺️

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KyAch Sims · February 22, 2022

I can't remember, but does this compliment or interrupt MCCC with it's last exception reporting?

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TwistedMexi · February 22, 2022

compliments. You'll still get both reports if using both mods together.