Who's still playing the Sims 1 from time to time?

"SoniaSimmer;15420911" wrote:

"Simsophonique;15416825" wrote:
I am helpless, I installed the sims original the base game from the triple deluxe pack on my vista 32 bits to test if it works. I turned the game into compatibility mode win 2000, win 95, win xp and I ran it as administrator that didn't even launch . :'( I even went to properties - compatibilities - parameters - I checked everything and hit ok , it has errors.
I have the full collection on separate cds. I also possess the triple deluxe version for base game with hot date, vacations and the 1st add-on. No ultimate collection. I want to play it, please help me. My computer runs ts2 and ts3.

Have you tried what I said about changing the installation rute? That might be the problem.

@SoniaSimmer and everybody here : No I didn't mind it ! It could be a good hope for me. I normally installed it in the default folder. In which directory/folder I have to install it? Program files, My documents? Thank you for bringing me hope !! and I am sorry I didn't answer because I received no notifications .


@SPARKY1922 I am afraid of crack I used one for my legit sims 2 and I got a virus because I only have one cd/dvd reader on my computer. I got ramnit so avoid to use them they are dangerous most of the time. Not everytime.

@Simsophonique

Yes, I am a little afraid of using them too because one time I took a chance and tried downloading the no cd crack for sims 1 and it if had not been for the exceptional security programs I have on my PC I would have been screwed so I have not tried it since however I still like the idea of not having to have a disc in the tray.

I wish I didn't sell mine! I've been playing remade Sims 1 families on Sims 4. Jeff Pleasant will finally fulfill his dream of being an astronaut!

So happy I'm not alone--I never stopped playing the original Sims! Miss Crumplebottom ranting at nothing or ranting at people kissing downtown is the best.

I bought TS2 when it came out 13 years ago but never got around to installing it. I just got a new laptop with Windows 10 and am afraid to even try.

@GraveDirt

Welcome new member :)

I am not an expert in sims 1 I started Sims with the 3 series and went backwards to 2 (which I play the most now) and then I purchased the complete series 1 which has now been installed on my ancient laptop and plays perfectly.

If you already bought sims 2 discs, try contacting EA support and ask them for the UC digital version explaining you can prove you already own the discs. It may take several tries of different customer service reps but the majority of players asking for it are being given it. I along with a lot of other players are using sims 2 UC on windows 10 without many problems. I altered the graphics screen resolution and removed the black shadows under sims feet and it plays fine.


@basslinewild


It's weird for me going backwards in series but I only purchased my complete series 1 a few months ago, so I could experience having played it more than anything else however I actually enjoy playing the series from time to time. Maybe you could pick up a good second-hand copy of the series and get back into game? I play sims 4 sometimes but not nearly as much as all the other series as it lacks a lot of depth for me.

@SPARKY1922 Thank you so much! :)

Thank you also for the tip on contacting EA support. It's worth a try.

@GraveDirt

You are very welcome :)

Apologies I forgot to add the link to the dedication discussion re obtaining Sims UC

http://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/814708/how-to-get-ts2-ultimate-collection-windows#latest

"SPARKY1922;15660605" wrote:
@Simsophonique

Yes, I am a little afraid of using them too because one time I took a chance and tried downloading the no cd crack for sims 1 and it if had not been for the exceptional security programs I have on my PC I would have been screwed so I have not tried it since however I still like the idea of not having to have a disc in the tray.

@SPARKY1922 Now no matter the antivirus you use they are all labelled as virus and most of the time even false positives are labelled with Ramnit even if you sandboxed them and they are safe from sooner or later, ramnit will wake up even years after . Ramnit is the aids of the computer. I tell you much on private because people repproached me to speak too much on stuffs like that on forums and I had to leave them because they don't understood I just chatted up and I am not for at all ! No I am not a pirat but I am somebody who thinks a lot and I understand a lot.
Take the crack and let your antivirus catchs it, read the log I am sure Ramnit will be detected and that's better antivirus quarantine this shit.
So don't use it and use the cd instead, the game will be more fluid and less crashy. With plum crack , the game is always crashy.
I am happy I can play with my cd now and with ts1 if the game works on my vista I will use my making magic cd.

I share my ts2 experience with but it's always the same with ts1.

I play it time to time

I played a lot about a couple of months ago!! The thing that I really didnt like was keeping track of the sims needs :/ I couldnt get anything done orz but something I like from the sims 1 are the quick reactions of the characters and how difficult it is to forge and keep relationships...kind of like real life jaja