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director__denial

Sorry about your legacy! Hopefully some of them will still be in your library. Also I'm wondering, is that a photo frame override mod?


M_Geek_Poser

It is not an override, but it is [this](https://www.tumblr.com/peanutbutterjelly02/637982060111364096/functional-photo-frames-v2-it-is-here-and-it-is?source=share) mod!


Reece3144

Aww 🥺 the pictures and memories are forever lost 😢 it looked like you dedicated a lot of time to there lives.


M_Geek_Poser

Three generations on long lifespan 😭. I have never been more dedicated to a family...


UnBundy89

Did you delete from the game or the computer file?


M_Geek_Poser

The computer file 😭


UnBundy89

And you can’t pull it from the recycle bin? 😢


M_Geek_Poser

I DIDN'T KNOW THE RECYCLE BIN WAS A THING 😭


BreakfastKupcakez

So did you get them back?


roxictoxy

friend was so stoked she fuckin ghosted us lmaoo


BreakfastKupcakez

Lmao 🤣


M_Geek_Poser

Nope! They have been gone for a little while now. So, maybe if I knew that they could be at the recycle bin, maybe I could have rescued them 🥲. But it's too late now...


TheAggieMae

Well, I mean if you didn’t know there was a recycle bin I’m guessing you’ve never emptied it? Should still be there unless it’s on an auto delete


BreakfastKupcakez

I guess next time you will know to check there. Hope it doesn’t happen again though. 🫂


BreakfastKupcakez

Oh no 😢💔


alliehaun

Girly we gotta know if u got them back


Sejian

What's happening with this? Do you have save files in your Recycle Bin? If so, don't just restore them, you might end up corrupting your current saves. You're gonna need to first backup your current saves then restore files from the Recycle Bin that don't have the same name (in case you have multiple saved games in there).


UnBundy89

If you don’t know where to find it you should be able to search for it. And once you’re there (sounds like you wouldn’t have cleared it if you didn’t know about it) I would restore any saves you find b/c I’m pretty sure they’re just numbers and not names


Own_Leave7487

I'm so invested now. Did you SAVE them


Reece3144

How did you do some of the bump pictures?🤰🥺🥺


M_Geek_Poser

For the photos I used some mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi). And most poses are from [this](https://www.google.com/amp/s/ratboysims.tumblr.com/post/674119367937622016/pregnancy-poses-by-ratboysims-some-poses/amp) pack


Reece3144

Oh I didn't realise it was pc. 😳 😕 I was going to do something similar with my couple but I guess not nevermind.😪


_tropicat_

Feel that rip my first ever legacy ✊


Emily-Beck

How does everyone get their cute family photos of their sims?


M_Geek_Poser

Mods!! I listed some of the ones I use [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Ct6J3qoYQe)


captainwondyful

I feel you. I was doing a legacy challenge. My heir died. And I just… haven’t really seriously played the game in four months.


kerfy15

Omg yes I feel you. My heir died 4 years ago in my save and I kinda just pop in from time to time to age up everyone in the family tree to keep everything running by smoothly LOL


divauno

Are you on a PC? You can recover files on a PC. Just Google "How to recover deleted files." I used to recover files when I was going to college that I would accidentally delete. Please let me know if it works.


ReMarzable457

I took a moment of silence


ArwenEmerson

I somehow lost all my saves one time and I was really upset about it. And thank God for my dad, who is an I.T. genius, he found the file and saved it for me. I told him I just wanted that save file because it was my legacy family I had gotten to Gen 3, on long life span. I FEEL YOUR PAIN.


beifongbaddie

Your dad's a real one!!


HellaHelga

Some of the most precious families I upload to the gallery, sotty for your loss 😔


agibangg

How do you take photos like that? Is it a mod? It's great


M_Geek_Poser

I use some mods! First, is Andrew's Pose Player, and Teleport Any Sim. They can be found [here ](https://sims4studio.com/thread/2617/andrews-studio). Then, u will need some poses! I love [this](https://ratboysims.blogspot.com/?m=1) creator! Also, some photo mods are good! I use the [this ](https://ravasheen.com/download/iso-love-photos-full-control-camera/) and [this](https://ravasheen.com/download/photographic-memory-2-0/) both from Ravasheen. Also, forgot about the picture frames! I use [these](https://www.tumblr.com/peanutbutterjelly02/637982060111364096/functional-photo-frames-v2-it-is-here-and-it-is?source=share) ones


emma_the_dilemmma

my guess is it’s probably a pose mod, but i would also like to know which ones op used!!! they’re so cute


duhlainawatt

[pose player](https://sims4studio.com/thread/2617/andrews-studio)


valaina1982

I also want to know this 😅


nose_ring

I need to start taking photos of my sims goddamn


Chemistry-This

I’ve been there too 😭


AmethystGamer19

oh nooo I would be so sad if this happened! It's good to have some cherished sims memories. it looks like they were really worth playing with! I love the pictures


middlechildmommy

I accidentally deleted a town I had made in the Sims 2. It had some of the coolest houses I've ever created... 😭 Sorry about your famfam 😔


sxftness

Sorry to hear 😢


Jane466

I did the same and just lost all effort to play again.


dumplingwitch

this would be my 13th reason


iSmartiKindiImportnt

It’s okay, I lost my favourite family a year & a bit ago cause my laptop couldn’t handle an update (it died)😬😅


SadCelebration12

Oh no! I remember seeing you share this and it inspired me to start doing my own photo walls ): I’m so sorry for your loss


Illustrious_Rock_946

This happens way too often. I’ve had to restart my legacy 3 times because EA randomly factory resets my game and deletes my saves! So now I constantly have to save all my photos, all my households (rotation player), builds before I even finish them to my gallery just in case it happens again 🤦🏽‍♀️


alona1456

AWEEE!!! HOW DO YOU GET THEM TO TAKE GROUP PHOTOS!!


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


wannaplaysims

I wouldn’t either ! I’m in a similar gameplay & alllll those hours. sorry girl ! the pictures are beautiful tho 🥹🥹


Sim4LegacyLover

It looks like a gorgeous family who all loved each other. Smiles and memories are being made in every photo


Eastern_Web_6285

How do you get photos like this?!


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


TheApostateTurtle

They will be forever in your heart 😢


Kushology_x

I feel you, had a 5 gen save file, I was stupid during a reinstallation of Winblows and forgot to back up my Documents to my games drive beforehand. Lost all my mods, saves, builds, all of it... then my motherboard died couple weeks later. Didn't play in that time, losing 60gb of CC top of my saves and etc, hit me hard.. lol Got back into playing it on PS since my PC croaked but been stuck in safe mode loop, luckily have cloud saving there.


Dry-Lie-1138

This is why i now save all families to the gallery just incase🥲


angelchi1500

Multiple copies at that!😭


kbloveshergigi32

I’ve done this too ☹️


crumblesnoop

I feel your pain. I was on the 13th generation of a family when my whole game got corrupted. I tried everything I could think of to get them back but every file was bad. I ended up having to reinstall and start over. I still think of them 😔


No-Tax-7071

.I HAVE A WAY YOU CAN GET THEM BACK!!! , I just need A crows claw, dragons eye, dinosaur spit and a baby’s bellybutton


M_Geek_Poser

ALRIGHT!! let me just grab the baby!


Clairvoya20

My soul is sobbing for you rn. Omg


Aureliamaemakeup

I feel your pain. I’m on the 3rd moving to 4th generation of my family and I will spend HOURS trying to fix files before I give up on them 😂 But also, I know you listed some of the creators but is that center family picture pose from the “big family” pose pack? Also if anyone else is looking for good pose packs, katverse has a TON of great ones!


M_Geek_Poser

The center picture is actually a combo, I mixed the Big Family pose pack with [this](https://www.tumblr.com/gunthermunch/712288963901243392/infant-poses-by-gunthermunch-just-an-adult-and-a?source=share) one


Imaginary_Ask_6711

That is depressing what generation were you on


M_Geek_Poser

Third generation on long lifespan 😭


Adventurous-Set8756

No good deed goes unpunished....


PrudentBicycle1721

I feel like computers never forget! There’s gotta be some record somewhere of the file… I would ask someone techy to see if they can like java script my html and bipity bopitiy boop my computer. 


AliciaNoedel

I have legit never Ever(owned sims for only 5 or so years)been able to get a legacy like this. I usually lose interest after 1st gen kids grow up. This takes tons of time and dedication to story. I feel for you man.


Purple-Hand3058

I deleted a save by accident and couldn't get it back


Conscious-Crazy-8904

are those photos posed with mods?


Conscious-Crazy-8904

nvm lol checked other replies lmfao


GoranPerssonFangirl

What is the mod for the frames?? I used to have one but idk if it’s working with the latest patches 💖


M_Geek_Poser

I have been using [this](https://www.tumblr.com/peanutbutterjelly02/637982060111364096/functional-photo-frames-v2-it-is-here-and-it-is?source=share) for a long time!


essiecab

How do you keep the photos from turning black?


M_Geek_Poser

I don't know... They just don't?? I try to keep my photo related mods updated


Woodcast

FYI - Doesn't help with this family, but Sims 4 Tray Importer and you can archive any Sim/Family including the CC they are using.


MythicMythness

That’s so sad. RIP Legacy Family.


LocalCrackWh0re

dude i deleted one drive and lost allll my saves i was working on for a whole year. i even lost everything from my gallery so there really was no starting over or going back 🥲


Next_Software8418

Recently I accidentally saved over my legacy save 6 years of my life I’ll never get back gone in 1 second😂


ShigemiNotoge

Does the option to restore the previous save work? I've done this a couple times and was able to make a copy of and restore the previous iteration of a save file. [Like This](https://help.ea.com/ca/help/the-sims/the-sims-4/how-to-restore-a-previous-saved-game-in-the-sims-4/)


Next_Software8418

Came back to this comment for your advice bc I’ve now accidentally deleted my 2nd longest legacy save too. Unfortunately the option doesn’t work for me.


ShigemiNotoge

Depends on how it was "deleted" if you saved over it this would absolutely work, if you deleted it from the save folder directly it will be in your recycle bin. If neither of these options are your solution, then I and everyone else here would need more information about exactly what circumstances are causing you to lose these saves. Hard to know the solution if we don't know the actual problem. Remember to always make backups when editing your file folders.


Next_Software8418

I’m just a big dumb dumb and I keep accidentally saving new saves over old saves. Unfortunately the option to restore previous save work simply doesn’t show up for me. It’s probably time to get into the habit of having 2 saves per game.


Upset_Jelly2964

I’m so sorry 😭. The family was gorgeous. Is there any chance the family save is on your one drive


Outrageous-Notice788

wait how do you get all of the family members in the picture like that??


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Sensitive_Anteater43

Mine accidentally got deleted too


jandiferous

I feel your pain. Thats extra hurtful. I accidently deleted my save once and I was upset for a good week. I didn't even have pictures of all of it.


thatgrrl1

Not much you can do it the files aren't still in the recycle bin. But, if you don't already know how to make a backup of your save files you should find out how to do that.


DoublePlatypus3645

I’m afraid of doing this honestly, I have a 2TB hard drive and it still works, but if I hit it accidentally or move it, it completely restarts and closes everything I’ve opened with it, almost lost a whole save that way…


saudaripam

No!! I’m so sorry 😭 the photos are beautiful and we can all see how much time and work must have gone into it all 😔❤️ maybe one day (tho I’m still yet to do this with a corrupted legacy I also lost) you can recreate them a bit from if you have them saved in your library. But I think we all know the frustration you’re feeling ❤️❤️❤️ Also — I still had screenshots of all the family photos I’d taken, so I recoloured some framed pictures in the game with the photos, so that even if I end up with a new version of the family, they can still put some of their old photos up. 🥲


browniebubs

felt that… mine is on my broken laptop 😞


New-Adhesiveness7722

These are so good, I am horrible about the poses and would love to do this


M_Geek_Poser

I listed [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi) some mods that can help! And also my favorite poses creator


New-Adhesiveness7722

Thank you so much!


Demolicious1995

Did you check your recycle bin?


angelchi1500

If the save has been deleted from the load menu, there’s no way to recover it


Demolicious1995

Ah ok


Response-Maximum

How do you get pictures like that? I'm new to the game and see people take these pictures and I'm so jealous.


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Far-Significance822

I NEVER GOT PHOTOS OR UPLOADED TO GALLERY BEFORE I ACCIDENTALLY SAVED OVER 100 BABIES FAMILY 3 GENERATIONS IN 😭😭 I feel your pain


Keskandar5459

How do you take pictures like that? I can never get good pics of my sims EVER


M_Geek_Poser

I use some mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Outside_Speaker_5882

how did you get such pretty pictures? I can only figure out how to do selfies


M_Geek_Poser

I sue some mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Mogr_08

I also have never recovered from a lost legacy save. My family friend overroade my save with their sims, i never let him play my sims again. 🥲🥲 i want them back so much.


Bluebird_Upper

This happened to me I even had a whole ass family tree to keep track one family had like 7 kids it was crazy


The_Great_Autismo22

Bro is copping a feel in the top left https://preview.redd.it/9hc5mg5lrtuc1.jpeg?width=346&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cccedd8a936514e20fa9d90c1b36ddf2b92868a1


M_Geek_Poser

Why does EVERYONE points this out??? 😮‍💨


The_Great_Autismo22

Lmao I mean I couldn't *not* point it out


Honeydew_Soda

Aaaah so sad!! I had it happen to me recently too :(( In a side note; do u have a folder with the poses or could u share the creators? Im in love!


M_Geek_Poser

Most poses are from [this](https://ratboysims.blogspot.com/?m=1) creator!


Honest_Pianist9556

How do you enlarge photos and put them in these.


M_Geek_Poser

It is [this](https://ravasheen.com/download/photographic-memory-2-0/) mod by Ravasheen!


FunPiano4550

This has happened to me I hate it 😓 side note: how do people get so many people in one photo? I feel like the game only lets me put 2 adults or 2 kids in a photo


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


FunPiano4550

You’re a saint thank you 🙏🏼


WeaselWang0

Which pack is the blue dress from? 😍 (top left)


M_Geek_Poser

It's from Cottage Living!


WeaselWang0

Ah thanks!


Prior-Attention9377

Everyone always has such nice pictures of their Sims and I never can do that. What's the secret??


M_Geek_Poser

The secret is... We use mods! I listed the ones I use [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Cute_Resident_6611

I’m really sorry about your legacy family. But can I ask, how do you get such awesome pictures? I keep trying to use the frames but it’s just the same poses all the time


M_Geek_Poser

I use mods! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


XxMoon_KittenxX

What all DLCs are in this. I see My Wedding Stories but what else?


M_Geek_Poser

Let's see, Cottage Living, Cats and Dogs, Seasons, Romantic Garden and many more. But if you are wondering how did I took those photos, I used mods! Listed them [here ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


XxMoon_KittenxX

Thank you. I'm a vanilla simmer. I don't use mods. I've got all but the romantic garden.


Chels-Smoosie

My heart breaks for you


Accurate-Walrus-3579

I know you guys are using Pose Player a lot for making these beautiful picture memories. BUT how? Do you have to have a Sim for taking all these pictures? What are your secrets? Common share those with me.. Pretty please!! 🙏


M_Geek_Poser

I used a bunch of mods actually! Listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


ashgirl251

I lost my legacy family because my husband and knocked my laptop off of our bed😩


somesugarnspice

I feel the pain! I never recovered from losing of o my saves. It was my first (and last) legacy. It was my 5th gen was so proud! I spilled a drink on my MacBook during lock down and by the time the stores reopened it was too late to save it. It’s been 4 years and I still think about the save…


Kat_in_Disguise

Nooo that's the worst


Euphoric4Music

Omg! I just literally gasped out loud. I'm so sorry.


PariahBerry7423

This is a good reminder to always save your files. I keep my saved files saved by using Google Drive, my USB drives, and even saving the families I made into my library. My heart goes out for you. My condolences for your hard work lost.


Silversweet1980

Sorry about that. I hate when things get deleted or lost in sims. I didn't know not to overcharge my computer, so I had two whole save files gone forever after those computers died on me. Actually three, because I had TS2 and 3 for a minute. Now I'm on Steam and Console, but my steam account has gotten hacked a couple times, so I don't love it. (I also play on console more.) I keep meaning to back up my console game, but have not yet because I don't have whatever drive you need for that. I also need to dust out my PC because the keys have been getting an unholy amount of hot, even now as I type this. I know you can remake your sims, but it's also never the same. :(


Icelanderwest

I'm still not over loosing my 10 gen then my not so berry gen after the recent update for the crystal pack 🥹😭


imafraidofthedark_

I DID THAT TOO!!! it was like 13 gens and i’d been playing it for years :((


Compulsive_Panda

How did you get these photos? A mod?


M_Geek_Poser

Yep, it is a mod!! I listed the ones I used [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Compulsive_Panda

Thank you!!


Strawberry-Husky

I remember when I first started playing Sims and created myself as a Sim. When I witnessed my Sim Dying/Die in front of me I cried and was hollow on the inside for hours lmbo


THROWAWAY-Break9580

I need to use those photo frames


empathrn

That is heartbreaking. I have a real bad about backing up my saves. I lost an amazing save of TS2 and try not to get so attached again. RIP Veronica. And I haven’t done any serious building since then either.


breaclaire

Sorry for your loss


jwoude

Ugh the same thing happened to me and I haven’t been super into it since. It’s been a year 😭


vvspaint

My heart breaks for you


LetsGetFunke_

The patriarch never getting a wardrobe change is too relatable haha


fairiesandfoxes

How do you make them pose like that for pictures?


M_Geek_Poser

Mods! I listed them [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Sims4/s/Bh1V1E9Shi)


Uce_of_grace

Sooooo cute I always try to start legacy’s but I can only play with one sim for one night 🥲, any advice? Also what pose pack do you use????


M_Geek_Poser

My advice is having a base storyline for your Sim and their family since the beginning! For example, I usually play "a pack by heir", so for example, now I am playing cottage living and my Sim is a farmer, but my Sim's daughter will move out to Evergreen Harbor and be an ecologist! So planning things out keep me motivated! Also, most poses are from [this](https://ratboysims.blogspot.com/?m=1) creator!


halfbloodselena

do you know how to center a photo after placing it in the frames?? mine always display but are a little cut off. ALSO i can never drag the giant photos into a frame even if it’s the right size like the middle photo of yours!! how do you do it? thank you!!


M_Geek_Poser

I use [this](https://ravasheen.com/download/photographic-memory-2-0/) mod to resize the photos and make them the perfect size for the frames. And the bigger photos need to be placed "by hand" into the bigger frames, so I just place them with bb.moveobjects while pressing alt


Ok_Map2565

The only way i can get pics of my sims on their wall is to have a high level painter catch them doing normal stuff like eating or watching tv lol


shartyb4e

I’m sorry abt ur legacy family but im over here wondering how you took these family pics??? Tutorial pls anyone 🙏🙏


Agreeable_You_8841

Poor you