@igazor
UPDATE: I decided to keep the remaining Sims 3 files wherever they were. Then, I went to Start > Settings > Apps and uninstalled the Sims 3 packs that I previously installed through a disc. From there, I noticed that I didn't have The Sims 3 on my computer anymore. Afterwards, I inserted my Sims 3 base game disc in and tried to re-install the base game, but apparently, it just forced me to go through Origin. In Origin, it said that the files were "copying", so it was probably installing from a disc instead of a direct download through Origin. When the base game installation was done, Origin wanted me to install all the packs I owned but I cancelled everything except the "Update". I am not entirely sure what the "Update" is, but I think it is a second Sims 3 .exe file?
Anyway, that was done, and I could open up The Sims 3 again. Upon reaching the Main Menu, I went into Options and noticed that all my options were already preset, probably because I chose not to delete The Sims 3 folder inside the Documents folder. I just tweaked the settings a bit, saved the settings and quit. Outside the game, I used this guide (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1131162350) to boost game performance. I remember owning just Pets and Seasons, and the fps was ridiculously high, maybe swinging at about 120 fps. So, I capped it but that didn't work. I later found out that I had to play in fullscreen mode to get the v-sync to work properly. I completely ignore the sections regarding more RAM, CPU and Vram consumption, because I don't think my PC can handle it. I skip most of the optional sections, except maybe the bloom part. I think bloom refers to the fact that the Sims 3 objects can glow? Well, I did that part of the tutorial, and I think the counters are looking much nicer! I also restricted the Store-generated Jpgs; that's just in-game advertisement. I am going to leave my DCBackup folder the way it is, because I may want to upload to the Exchange someday. I have never really played a save file for too long, so I don't think I need the save game cleaner. Deleting the cache files after a gameplay session is a nice tip. The EA-built worlds are tolerable enough, so I am going to pass on the world fixes. After all that, I relaunched The Sims 3 and entered Sunset Valley, created a new Sim and whoa, my game is loading up so much FASTER!!!
Haha...... I guess I learned my lesson. Don't overload too many Sims 3 packs on this PC!
But then, I paid for those packs and Store content, so I might as well use it. Just not all at once!
I think I am just going to play with one pack at a time.
- World Adventures.
- Ambitions.
- Late Night + High-End Loft Stuff + Movie Stuff.
- Generations.
- Pets + Movie Stuff.
- ShowTime.
- Supernatural + Movie Stuff.
- Seasons.
- University Life.
- Island Paradise.
- Into The Future.
I think I may be able to re-install all my Store worlds and Store items and some Custom Content and Mods folder and my own Lots w/o any problems. Most of my Mods are really player-created patches/fixes for rerouting and detecting trapped Sims. I also use just the EA Story Progression, because it is less taxing on the computer than NRaas Story Progression.
Ah, with just the base game installed, everything is smooth and enjoyable again! Hope I can play Late Night EP with High-End Loft stuff and Movie stuff. The film career in Late Night can definitely make use of the items in Movie stuff.
