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Seasoned Ace

13 years ago

'Own the Store' Breakdown [with Downloads Links] Updated Aug 7 '14

Own the store? I hope that if you need to ever re-downlaod this 126 Downloads List (with set overlap with compilations because all Compilations are listed) or 135 (Less Overlap option with a bit more downloads), there should be no other set overlap though, could help. Besides the CAS items that do not belong to a set. This should be the whole store World/Venue/Compilation/Set/PC wise.

I spent 5 hours re-downloading the store once and that was months ago (I have way more stuff since), it took me 5 hours and I was still missing items. With this new feature I am taken advantage and may just own the store eventually for easier downloading. And may re-download the most content with the least overlap and least amount of single items. So I decided to make this list, and I thought I'd share.

I spent hours working on breaking down the lists today, so I have not yet figured out which compilations can be removed cause other compilation combos already have the same sets. Feel free to advise me if you know or if I have made any errors. Here is the full list of items not in any sets (CAS with 2 PC items but I have these 2 PC on my list) here: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/591802.page (not it does not include free single items)

Here is my excel doc as reference: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aho89zgRHOa9dFFscUhFdGJQWDhad0JBbmUyVk9JWEE&usp=sharing

bethp62 wrote:
Hi Hollowness. Here's the link to the spreadsheet I created:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvxnD-aW5W1OdDQ0SDBOdzR5YjhxdzdtVHNNY0FlSFE&usp=sharing

I have listed all individual items currently available in the store, some promotional items, freebies, etc. It's still a work in progress and I will add those items when I find them. If any mistakes are found, please let me know and I fill fix them ASAP.

Happy Simming!! :D

Note: This does not take into account Compilations/Sets that are not yet apart of the Complete set feature (I hope they will be soon, so this list can be a one stop download stop for those who own the or almost own the store).

-> means less overlap option or options (however, may mean more downloads)

ie:

Up the Ante Compilation -> Double Down Poker and Roulette Bundle (since Lucky Palms Gold has the Lucky Casino you only are missing the Double Down)

Fortune's Folly Compilation -> Through the Spy Glass + Drifter’s Desire (since Through the Spy Glass Bathroom is in March 2011 Compilation)

Worlds:
Riverview
Barnacle Bay
Hidden Springs
Lunar Lakes
Lucky Palms
Sunlit Tides
Monte Vista (Monte Vista Festival Grounds by SimGuruSemedi)
Aurora Skies (Aurora Skies Festival Lot by SimGuruSmitty)
Dragon Valley (Dragon Valley Festival Lot by SimGuruSmitty) - Celtic Lands (Gold)
Midnight Hollow (Midnight Hollow Summer Festival by SimGuruSmitty)
Roaring Heights (Roaring Heights Plaza by SimGuruBrett)- Boardwalk Attire (Gold)

Compilations:
April 2013 Compilation
Up the Ante Compilation -> Double Down Poker and Roulette Bundle
March 2013 Compilation
January 2013 Compilation
Best of 2012 Compilation (Stones Throw Greenhouse Winter Band-aid by SimGuruCopeland)
No Tricks, Just Treats Costume Compilation -> Long Mandarin Coat
Fortune's Folly Compilation -> Through the Spy Glass + Drifter’s Desire
Blast From the Past Compilation -> Mid-Century Modern Bed and Bath Set + Mid-Century Fantasy
Island Escape Compilation -> Tiki Outdoor Party + Island Villa
Make a Wish Compilation
May 2012 Compilation Set
April 2012 Compilation Set -> Fabulous Fiesta!
January 2012 Compilation -> New Year, New Kitchen! + Year of the Dragon Set
December 2011 Compilation
Fun for Kids of All Ages Compilation
November 2011 Compilation
October 2011 Compilation
September 2011 Compilation Set
August 2011 Compilation
July 2011 Compilation Set
June 2011 Compilation
May 2011 Compilation Set -> Everyday Casual Chic
April 2011 Compilation
March 2011 Compilation
February 2011 Compilation
Best of 2010 Collection
Kids! 2010
World Inspiration Compilation -> Adventurous Life! + Zen Again + Cante Captivating + Provence
Oh My Goth! Compilation -> Gothique Living + Sleeping Rooms + Steampunk Savvy
Man Cave Compilation

Venues:
Last Venue of Amore
World of Wonder Carousel Collection
The Now & Then Century Manor
Deliciously Indulgent Bakery
Prism Art Studio
The Boardwalk
Grandpa's Grove
Grim's Ghastly Manor
Business as Usual Bistro
Skylight Studio for the Performing Arts
The Duke of Bows Renaissance Faire
Al Fresco Street Market
Gothique Library
Olympian Physique

Sets:
BahHaus
Beach Bummin'
Bohemian Garden
Brunch at the Old Mill
Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study)
Collectionne Stäncké
Date Night
Dreams of India
Faire Folk Outdoors
Fanciful Fashion & Hairstyles (Bow Toe doesn't download with Set, so download separately)
Farm Fresh Folk Set
Fifth Avenue Fashions
Front Row Center Bedroom + Wretched Threads
Frontier Finds
Full Bayside Set
Full Hewnsman Set
Full Regal Living Set
Futureshock Bedroom
Glitter and Glam + Diva and Divo
Hacienda Luxury
Haute Hip
Hibiscus Trio Set
Homecoming
I Heart The 50’s
Indulgent Living + Luxe Loungewear
Jet Set
Jet Set Elders
Jet Set Teens
Killer Classics
Le Cirque Celebration!
Loads of Laundry
Loud, Fast, Clash! – Bedroom + Attire
Luxe Kidswears
Mid-Century Modern Dining and Style Set
Morocco Mystique
Mother Russia
Muse Luxury
Nautical Living
Old Town: Starter Kit
One With Nature
Palace of Versailles
Pushin’ Pedals
Romanza Bridal Party
Romanza Ceremony, Reception + Attire
Runway Riot
Seeing Stars
Steampunk
Steampunk: The Return
Sun, Surf & Sand (Swim + Sleep)
Surf's Up Sun and Fun Collection
The Coffee Bean Hipster Loft
The Final Frontier Set
Transport to the Future
Victorian Fashions
Waning Moon

Holidays & Gifts:
Carnivale Celebration!
Earth Day
Eye of the Bolder ‘10
Gifts for the Holidays
Halloween Treats
Happy Holiday Presents
Happy Mardi Gras!
Happy New Year '11
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy Valentines Day 2012!
Harvest Bounty
In the Dawn of Sims
Kalliopi's Gifts
Let there be Sims!
More Halloween Treats
More Holiday Presents
No Tricks, Just Treats
Oktoberfest Celebration (Not free)
Sims Santas
The Sims Strike Back
Weba Yayfoo!
Year of the Horse
Year of the Rabbit (Not Free)
Year of the Tiger (Not Free)

Other Free:
Adrenaline Rush
Fashionable Fitness Set
Goal!
Speedy Styles

PC not tied to a Set:
Uber Sani-Sim Toilet
Warbling Wind Chimes

Registration Rewards:
Cosmic Cosmetics Bundle
Tropical Waters Hat Pack
Mascot Attack Pack
Seasons Wall Decal Pack
Plants vs. Zombies Fan Pack
Freestyle DJ Booth
Atomic Age Pets Registration Gifts
The Sims 3 Generations Registration Gifts
The Red Carpet Collection
The Ultimate Career Bundle
Explorer's Loot

Duplicates but may be with extras (patterns, wallpapers, lots? etc) aka Featured Looks: * the other featured looks do not have extras
Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty (Wallpaper)
Villa Paraíso
Fall In Love Again Collection - The Monarch Suite (Pattern)

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Removed:
Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings
***Ultra Lounge 2010 besides the teen, girls' and boys' sets but those 3 have lots of over lap, download Full Ultra Youth Set.
Tip Top Toddler Collection
Go All In Compilation

Note: LE that is Purchase History Only (Filter your purchase history to Free it will make it much easier to get those items) or 3rd party Site only is not listed here.

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157 Replies

Drutrubuilder
13 years ago
Your awesome, this is very much appreciated :thumbup:
HollownessDevour
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
Dragon123561 wrote:
Your awesome, this is very much appreciated :thumbup:

I like excel and doing spreadsheets and cross referencing ;) My job skills are admin-clerical, data entry and data maintenance and I once in a while go nuts on a project (I have 20k edits across 2 gaming wikis and lots are tables/data :P) :oops: Blamed-err thank my OCD and insanity :P
Cinderellimouse
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
This must have been such a huge job! :shock:
HollownessDevour
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
Angel_D0109 wrote:

Great job! Though there are a few compilations that have a lot of overlay with others. For example Best of 2010 Collection has A LOT of Ultra Lounge 2010 sets. Would it be better to download one of two of those compilations and then download the missing sets from the other or just say "who cares!?" and download both compilations with a lot of overlay?

Yes, that is why I mentioned there is overlay, I didn't get to that yet, brain was fried after 5 hours of this :P

I spent hours working on breaking down the lists today, so I have not yet figured out which compilations can be removed cause other compilation combos already have the same sets.

I plan to have the compilation overlay sorted (as best I can) when I wake up or in the next little while. My goal is as much content without missing anything with the least amount of downloads.

The goal is least amount of sets downloaded to down load the store (as a time saver for those who own the store or almost own the store) with all the compilations in the end would you rather 200+ downloads with no over lay or 127 or less with some? When re-downloading the store I can tell you what I would choose.

Once I own the store (I think I am about 70%+) I plan to run down this list and re-download cause currently my overlay is x10 worse that this list X / and then back up on a UBS key.
HollownessDevour
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
I edited my other post but I post here too:

The goal is least amount of sets downloaded to down load the store (as a time saver for those who own the store or almost own the store) with all the compilations in the end would you rather 200+ downloads with no over lay or 127 or less with some? When re-downloading the store I can tell you what I would choose.

Once I own the store (I think I am about 70%+ (edit: or I may do this sooner after completing several more sets)) I plan to run down this list and re-download cause currently my overlay is x10 worse that this list (edit: also due to complete set feature I have gotten so far 162 free items from completing sets and I downloaded from the set I happened to complete, EEK!) X / and then back up on a UBS key.
HollownessDevour
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
Cinderellimouse wrote:
This must have been such a huge job! :shock:

5 hours ate least :P
elliebreton
Legend
13 years ago
Oh gosh, this is such complicated stuff!

Trouble with me is, there are things in sets/compilations that I don't want in my game so I have to have some full sets installed and some partial sets. I obviously make it much worse for myself doing it this way, but there are just some things I can't stand seeing in my game and it really bugs me if they are there!

But I am thinking of doing an overhaul of my back-up stuff so this thread will be very helpful, thank you.

Edit: Oh yeah, and for people who hate making collection files for them all - perhaps this link would be useful: http://aznsensei.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/store-collection-files.html
HollownessDevour
Seasoned Ace
13 years ago
elanorbreton wrote:
Oh gosh, this is such complicated stuff!

Trouble with me is, there are things in sets/compilations that I don't want in my game so I have to have some full sets installed and some partial sets. I obviously make it much worse for myself doing it this way, but there are just some things I can't stand seeing in my game and it really bugs me if they are there!

But I am thinking of doing an overhaul of my back-up stuff so this thread will be very helpful, thank you.

Yes, that is why I left the link to the spreadsheet as a reference, you should be able to CTRL find every set and if it is apart of a compilation you don't want- you know you have to download on it's own. :D

But OMG do the single items not drive you nuts! mine do cause I have soo many sets I have bought or was gifted piece by piece o.O;
elliebreton
Legend
13 years ago
HollownessDevour wrote:
But OMG do the single items not drive you nuts! mine do cause I have soo many sets I have bought or was gifted piece by piece o.O;

The whole thing is driving me nuts at the moment lol. I had a great downloading spree with the 'complete your set' feature but now it's confused me with what I already have installed.

I did install all the compilations, but then when I went into the game there were a number of items that I instantly thought - yuk, that has GOT to go! So now I am probably stuck with starting the whole thing from scratch...
Neady134
13 years ago
Thank you HollownessDevour, this was a project I was going to do myself & you've saved me the time. :mrgreen: