1
Fresh save
Launch a new save and check whether the crash repeats without touching the main household.
Crash triage
Paralives crashing or not loading: start with a clean test.
Crashes need isolation before advice. Test a fresh save, record the platform, then compare whether the issue is tied to one household, one Workshop item, or the whole game.
Checklist
Crash checklist.
Move from least destructive to most destructive so you do not erase the clue.
2
Workshop off
Disable creator content, then retest the same action in a copied save.
3
Record details
Capture game version, platform, graphics settings, last action, and any visible error.