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Error with game launcher
can't open The Sims 3 because I keep getting an error with the launcher and every time it says I need Origin to play it while I just have the EA app...
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[Current Issue] Sims 3 Store world can't register/install
Overview This guide is for registering and installing standalone worlds from the Sims 3 Store, specifically those bought with money. That list includes Dragon Valley, Hidden Springs, Monte Vista, ...
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Cannot get Sims 3 or Sims Medieval to run without lagging/freezing
I tried the Alderlake patch with no improvement, all of my sims files are stored on my D drive. I have a Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 graphics card in a ROG laptop. Processor is an Intel Core i7 - 8th gen...
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Can't log in on EA app
When I try to log in on the Sims 3 launcher screen, I enter my email address and password and hit log in and my credentials disappear, there's now a "null" in the space for my email and it says Pleas...
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Pop-up Asking for EA sign in to activate
Hi there - wondering if anyone can help with this issue. When I press play I get this pop-up asking me to sign in with an EA Account, however, I am already signed in on both the EA ap...
Ogallagher21
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Haven't been able to play The Sims 3 since i built my new pc in december
Hi since I built my new pc in December I have not been able to get the Sims 3 to work. I am getting the "a serious error has occurred while loading world" error when trying to start a new game or loa...
neoromanempire
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missing add ons
I don't know if this is the right place to ask for help but if anyone knows what to do please let me know :) As I do not use my old laptop anymore I downloaded the ea app onto my new MacBook so I ca...
Amiebriggs123
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Stuck in Build/Buy Mode?
I was stuck in build mode with the never-ending hourglass circle. I was able to press F5 and go to Edit Town. I chose not to save, and when I was in Edit Town, I clicked the Return to Game button. It...
texansky
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How do I stop my sims from doing this whacky behavior?
Whenever I tell my sims to go somewhere, they get in their car, drive for a couple minutes, get out start running down a hill, hop into a subway, take it across town, get out and get back into their ...
graceymanors
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Sims 3 not working keeps crashing
So i recently have been try to play sims 3 on my Mac. And every time I tried it crashes. It works long enough during when I'm creating my sim. As soon as I start game play it crashes. I have tried u...
ScarletTurtles
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Sims 3 launcher wont appear and refuses to run
Havent been able to play my game for months now. Ive tried launching the game through different ways but the launcher is refusing to appear now, all it is doing is becoming 'unresponsive' . My ea app...
esme10101
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Back To The Sims 3!
After years away, I'm finally back playing The Sims 3 😁🤩 I had forgotten how much fun it is to build, creat unique sims, and watch the little chaos unfold. The nostalgia hit me right away, th...
Erika2014Moreira
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Bayou Bijou World Collaboration
Welcome to another builder's collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and me soocoolsim ! Introducing Bayou Bijou, a New Orleans / Louisiana inspired world featuring seven areas: Map A -...
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SIMS GAME NOT WORKING
I have been having trouble with my sims game. Initially I couldn't even load any of my saves or even start a new save but after removing mods I solved it. Now my game will not even allow my sims to i...
ciarasimsx
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An Error that Support Can't Even Help With
So, I have exhausted all my options, I have contacted support multiple times over many years, and I can't even get a response or any sort of help as they just tell me that this is an old game or that...
DeadDeer1983
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Loading Errors
Hi, I'm new to playing the sims 3 (I've only really played the sims 4) and I was really enjoying it. However my first game I tried to save, wouldn't, and when I tried to close and relaunch the game I...
Bloomthewolf
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Save error issue in EIG, CAW
Hi, for some reason, after posting this, I couldn't find this posting on my profile. Looks like it removed by unknown reason. so I'm posting again. I downloaded a custom world. after that, created a...
aodoherty
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The necessity of platform upkeep
Which indicators point to the need for platform maintenance?
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Sims 3 Mac sound delay and crashes
Hi everyone i just finished contacting support and they could not help. I have the sims 3 64bit on my macbook air M1 (256gb storage, 8gb ram). when i play base game only in sunset valley the game ...
gk0604xm7y0o
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HELP!
Hey guys, I really love the Sims3, I was hoping EA would bring back support for it as my laptop won't play the Sims Expnsions. I was able to play the base game Sims3, however, when I popped in my E...
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