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NEED A LITTLE HELP LUVS (NEW LINKS TO REPORT)

Hey guys!

Thank you so much for your lovely support! The last few days have been a bit crazy and everything is going a little out of hands and too hard for me to handle.

As I stated before, I'm working on all of this by myself: the code, the design, the whole creation process, the support, the updates, other mods, the videos, my website, and so much more. I don't have enough time to respond to the messages or comments and do everything else, and I am now having issues in my personal life because of the too deep implication I have in all this. 

Because of all this, I am asking for a little help from you, first I am looking for moderators for the discord server, I haven't been using Discord for a very long time and do not know much about how it works. If you are a pro Discord user you can reach me on Discord in the new "looking-for-moderators" room or on my email arnie.sims.plus@gmail.com to give me some advice if you want. I don't know if we can have moderators on Patreon and will look for info over the next few days about that.

Also, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Brookheights Beta 0.21 has been leaked and uploaded on several websites (that are obviously used frequently for illegal content)  Someone even stole my identity and created a fake « Arnie » account on a website to upload the file...

If you could report these websites/files that would really help, thank you:

- report this page and the file by clicking on "flag creator" on the top right corner and on the "flag file" in the shared files section: https://yiff.party/patreon/31952935

- report this file: https://modsfire.com/Gh9G4V31PmFM5M1 (and if you can this website) synthira.ru/load/drugie_igry/the_sims_4/mod_na_otkrytyj_mir_v_the_sims_4_brookheights_open_world_expansion_mod_pack/396-1-0-10854

If you have any other ideas on how to help me or would like to give me some advice on how to deal with all this, let me know in the comments down below. I am trying to figure out a way to make all this healthier for me, and am asking for advice from other creators as well.

Thank you for reading, 

Lots of love,

Arnie

Comments

arnie you need to make time for yourself and family try to set working hours for yourself and no more so you could work 9-4pm on the games then the rest of your time use to enjoy yourself family time ect everybody deserves a break i hope you get some great employees to help you

I am having the same issue. Do you have the Stars Wars game pack?

Draven Link

Maybe it's time to bring in an employee or partner, or personal assistant. Maybe someone who is willing to take a lower rate of pay for a percentage in your company.

hi please I need help whenever I'm at the last part of the story mode everything is working fine and then my sims will go on a plane and they would all go to Brookheights but I couldn't go and it would taking me back to the normal screen please help I payed money to could have early access to play and it ended up not even working -_- :(

hey Chrissie, im not sure how you were accessing the PDF - I was accessing it through YouTube (id found Arnie through someone on YouTube) and I kept getting this issue too. I ended up closing everything and logging into Patreon via Safari and now im able to bring up the PDF and actually download it.

me too Chrissie

can anyone help me :( i have click onto the download pdf file link but it keeps coming up blank

me too

same i end up in the hospital too

Can anyone help im just ending up at the hospital

Hi! For some reason story mode isn’t available when I try to load it everything else seems to be there

Bugs are part of Betas, just nicely let him know when you run into one and thank this wonderful person for sharing his talents with us at such a low price. Arnie your work is awesome, thank you so very much.

That's what I say! Great job Arnie!!! Thank you for adding so much to the game!!

Marie Duran

He plainly stated that it would have bugs, instead of being rude to him lets appreciate that he gave more then the sims 4 team has ever gave us and just charged FIVE dollars. H worked extremely hard on this and is not making no where near as much as the sims 4 team.

Cheyene Lowe

Done!!! people are so miserable. You have worked to hard Arnie.

SimmerLife0215

I can't help but comment on this due to your crassness. Firstly, this is a beta, where the objective is to uncover bugs and usability issues. So, either you double check that you installed everything correctly (especially regarding how many whose mod is running smoothly, including me) or you just wait for the 0.3 or even better, the finished product. It all costs you less than the S4 base game. Manners maketh man..

Siri

This is the same issue that I am having and I have received no help to fix the issue. When I true to load the Open World from the mailbox, the game crashes. Arnie refuses to help people who have paid him $10 to get the mod running.

This mod does not work for me at all. I have reached out to you Arnie and you refuse to fix it. I will no longer support your Patreon. I will also instruct others not to support your Patreon. You should not be charging money for a Beta that does not work for everyone!

i need help im getting game data incomplete

It should be within his post or the pdf file :)

Stephan Smith

This is an incredible mod! I can not wait for the update. I think I've checked 10 times today already. 😂

Does anyone have the link to his discord server? I've looked on twitter and youtube and I can't find it :(

Its only 5 dollars to get this mod (which has a lot more content than actual sims 4 expansion packs) people can be so scummy

Hey Arnie, I love your mod first and foremost. I just have a suggestion that might help for future packs to help alleviate some of the trollers and people from leaking your content. Perhaps in the future you could have a few beta testers before the patreon release. Then you will have less people trying to tell you the same issues over and over again. Again I really love this mod and cant wait for the future updates. I hope this suggestion helps.

also can't play story mode as the grandmas houses doesnt exist nor des the place on the map. what a waste of money

I downloaded all the files correctly and even re downloaded to try again I can't get to brookheights it just keeps bringing me to a hospital.................................... I'm pretty disappointed to say the least

this is disgusting for someone to just steal your hard work like this

Arnie, I just discovered your amazing work early this morning and just wanted to give you some encouragement and love. You are amazing. Take some time to recharge. We can wait. And as a New Yorker, you hit it out of the park! I'm new to The Sims and am not a creator, but I can give time management advice and music playlists. And if you need a writer for anything, I got you.

Tiffany Edmonds

Arnie take some time out, your health and personal life so much more important. Im so sorry your hard work got leaked out. You have done a grand job but take a short break xx

Jemma

Another youtuber had this issue, it was because she had installed the files in the wrong places, check your install

Lady Lush

Search about the family portrait in the build/buy mode, maybe you'll find it there

When I joined it said 7 build mode items have been removed and I'm in a different house than all the walk-through s, there's also no picture so I can't progress in the story mode

the file on modsfire has been removed :)

done. people are annoying

Just flagged them, sucks when ppl steal what you put time into.

this isn't working for me at all, also can you make it where I don't have to have all new worlds? like maybe it's an added world for the cars or it can be added into my current worlds?

Thank you so much !! Sorry it got leaked. Will report what I see!

I can see if my cousin who is in IT is into this and put him on for you

Vernice Gonzalez

Dude you freaking ROCK!!!!!!

Vernice Gonzalez

Arnie I'm playing you open world mod can't get Amos into the water in the water in Magnolia promade can you fix this please

Always sucks that people just can't support the creator and their hard work and have to leak everything, I'm sorry this happened.

im so sorry this has happened, Ive been super sick and hadn't even had a chance to download or play, that should tell you how sick I was, but this is just wrong ya know

I just reported him, I'm so sorry about this Arnie, We love you!

dont release anything else untill its secure we can wait! dont rush anything also should take it off free public download dont do it, make it pay only! and email only, we are willing to pay i am, im sure plenty of others will pay to play aswell! <3

Chelsey Bexson

i'm trying to report the last one but can't seem to. stuck on where to go. i think they took others too which is disappointing and i feel sad too arnie, i hope you feel better soon and everything will work out. i will keep my fingers crossed for you. you have done the impossible arnie. the community is thankful.

Snicks

So far it looks as though they are not available which is good. I hope you are well and keep up the great work. The sims community are proud! :)

Cassie Marina

You have done amazing Arnie! Thanks for the amazing mod. Whoever is doing this or has done this needs to remove the links as it is disrespectful and shows no support. Thank you, I am enjoying playing in this world with my simmies :)

Cassie Marina

Ah, so the website is just to rip off patreon creators then?

Julie Atwood

I just got an email from the ModsFire admin that the file has been removed!

Julie Atwood

This is so disheartening and I'm sorry this has happened to you! I've watched as creators I've supported and loved battled with this so know at least you are among the greats in this community! Please take care of yourself! Sending you lots of warm fuzzy huggles and soft squishes to you! We'll all be here when you're ready!!! Hugs!!!!

Juliet Plays Sims

Hello, the English-speaking community misunderstood the essence of the page, there is no fake Arnie, it says here that he is the AUTHOR, his mod, his source, his video. What fake did you see here?

That is awful so deeply sorry to hear that. Gosh people seriously suck so bad... ruining things ... Will report it if seen anywhere

Can I please get a link to the discord server? I also I can help moderate the server, i have experience with being a mod

That sucks. I reported as well

Sorry that it’s happening to you - that really sucks. I also just reported

i did it but dont have facebook to send a screenshot

Kia Lawrence

!!!! Becareful I wouldn't click the modsfire link. You can get viruses from that site!!!!!!

Man! You try to do something nice for the community and people just go out of their way to disappoint. I'm so sorry this is happening! I have reported them & will continue to report any other posers I find.

BlackPiano

I was thinking about the marked file thing too. What an awful thing to force a creator to do to keep their stuff from being stolen.

Julie Atwood

THE main reason why we can't have nice things anymore.

I emailed the modsfire site but realized after clicking send that it's sketch to start with, the email isn't to that domain (it's a Gmail address) so I'm not sure what kind of tomfoolery is going on there. I have absolutely no idea how to report on the Russian site though.

Julie Atwood

So disappointing, which is what I've experienced with many creators who I support who have become frustrated with the lack of disrespect by certain ones in this community. Then those individuals who go over and beyond to steal unreleased content go over and beyond when the creator stops making things to improve their game play. I've been working with several to find a way to generate specific download links to patrons, so you know exactly who the culprit is and remove them from the trusted circle. The mentality of entitlement with this community is beyond out of control.

icherelyn

Can't believe someone would leak these links after everything you've done ... that's so disrespectful. Beta testers might need to be reduced in future projects. Would also be good to collect data from beta testers (hardware, OS, game version, etc.) in the future. Only if you want to go that far.

If I see someone posting the stolen links on Facebook, I’ll try to get them taken down. Sorry this is happening to you.

Mr. E.

The mega file is now gone, and it says it's removed bc of gross violations of the terms. So, that's at least good 😳

Trude Stener Aasby

I definitely won't do that again... I was not expecting this much attention on the mod and definitely not this much beta testers

Arnie

Take your time Arnie Things did escalade pretty fast. Just a bit of advice Usually a Beta test group is not very large to prevent the chaos that you are seeing.

Unfortunately, more than half Sims players are playing with illegal copies. Purchased off amazon-ebay type sites (with or without Origin) or DL/tor. (Not talking EA ebay sites: I'm talking about complete or almost complete collections.) Architect is one, but it appears the link to Patreon There is a Reddit page still up. I will message you a link.

i don't know why they would leak it. it will be free after some weeks...

The second link has been removed I think, I flagged the first “creator” and the file, how dare they use Patreon in order to profit off of your hard word and people in the comments actually believe it’s you. I’m waiting for approval from the FB group. Thank you for all that you do❤️.

I have reported what I could, and I'm trying to get into the Portuguese group to report the file sharing there's as well. Im so sorry people are doing this to you... You shouldn't have this much pressure on you though, youre doing this for us - and yet its taking such a toll on you :( Im sorry. I hope someone can moderate the discord server. Im not good at it. Im hoping someone will approve me for the Facebook-group so I can report them. Please take some rest!

Trude Stener Aasby

I'm so sorry anyone is doing this to you! I reported all three, though the Facebook group is now private, I reported the group for unauthorized sales or whatever it was. I hope that this community comes together to help you out and you get mentoring help. I don't know what I can do other than the reporting (I'm not a discord pro, sorry!), so I'll do that and wait for further stuff!

Julie Atwood

This is crazy! You worked so hard for people to take this for granted! Smh! Make sure you all report!

Thank you for all your hard work. You have done a fantastic job, however you personal life must be your priority, especially since you've poured so much into this, and such a shame its been shared. Perhaps you can set yourself a goal of 8 hours maximum a day, Monday to Friday? Office hours only (Maybe on the odd occasion do an hours 'overtime' if you're into something good) That way when you're time is up, turn off the computer and focus on you, and your personal life only. When you're in a good place, you're work will be even more amazing. Stick with it, don't lose the heart for it, I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say we have your back. Take the time you need for you - we'll still be here. ❤

Liz D

Take a breather Arnie ❤️ your mental health is very important

Hey! I am so sorry this happened to you. We all've got your back, though! Just don't give up... thanks again for all you are doing for the Sims community!

SailorMilkyWay

Just found a way to report the Mega file, you need to contact them via email at copyright@mega.nz and add this link https://mega.nz/file/hIwEDCrD#mT2VFdpBhsfp4mCLv-M7NAA2Xey_ceZEpl0o5zSVNc8

Arnie

Just when I think I've seen it all! Such a despicable thing to do! We've got your back Arnie. Thank-you so much for all you do <3

SailorEffinMoon

I was able to report the first link but not the other two. I am so sorry this happened to you. Some people have no morals...

stars above

Same here, can’t believe they would actually take advantage of you like that! Terrible. I hope it gets shut down.

Kathy An Aries

As others have stated we are all a bit taken aback that anyone would sabotage such a long and arduous task as this by leaking the link . All the blood, sweat and tears. My heart breaks for you, Arnie. Sadly I am but a mere Maxis CC creator and so cannot help in any way but my support. I do not do discord as they ask for too much personal info. I cannot even begin to tell you how to protect yourself from thieves in future. I do suggest that you take a breath, have a favourite meal and beverage, watch some Netflix and forget about the world for a few days. We will be here, standing behind you 10000%.

I would do a password protected document. I think that would help severely

I’m so sorry this happened to you! Some people just have the audacity! All the hard work you have done and they just simply take it away/ leak it just like that! 😡 I just became you patreon yesterday because I want to support your work, eventhough only a dollar per month, since I’m still a student and kind of on a tight budget rn. Please take your time to figure everything out. I mean it! I understand that it must have been tough for you going through this by yourself. I hope my words can ease some of your stress even a bit 🥺❤️❤️❤️ We got your back! 🤩

I am so sorry someone did this. I am married to a software dev, I can only start to fathom how long it has taken for you to have created this amazing world. I reported every link I could. Please don't let this discourage you from continuing to create, you are a truly talented individual!

Tami Driscoll

Wow people are soooo messed up!!! Karma going to get them. You did an amazing job, thank you soooo much for this. I truly appreciate everything you’re doing.

Shame on whoever leaked this! Why become a patron just to sabotage someone's hard work?! I have no experience with Discord but would have loved to help out.

I am angry and upset, this is not how you show your appreciation for someone’s hard work. I will gladly keep supporting you arnie and will definitely report anything regarding this issue.

X͜͡7ოἶოօ

Cheer up Arnie, it's sad that some people are doing that. But we've got you, I'll report if I find the leaked files.

Aw I’m so sorry someone leaked it. We appreciate all that you’ve done for The Sims 4! Thank you!

I’m so sorry that this was leaked! How awful 😞


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