> @BluebellFlora said:
> That's really useful to know that choosing Ambitions worked, especially as that is one of the problematic packs. Did you have to copy files and folders around to fix the Unknown Error issue before downloading store stuff?
I had to use your "Sim 3 Packs not showing as installed" workaround after I downloaded Ambitions, and that let me play indefinitely (no mods or other EPs involved). I also received the message that something was still downloading when I initially tried to install using the Sims 3 base game icon on Origin; I think someone mentioned that problem on this forum. The message didn't appear when I clicked on the Ambitions logo, though (the same one I used to download). This happened before I went anywhere near the store.
When I tried to fix the store downloading problem, I first found instructions to go to my library/preferences and delete "The Sims 3 Preferences folder, com.transgaming.... files (these files begin with this name type), ipatcher files, Cider Preferences folder"... which made no difference. Of course, I hadn't tried to manually select Ambitions. I also couldn't find any files with Cider in the name, which is a bit strange.
Also, the files I deleted are back, and I just confirmed that I can still download off of the Sims 3 store by selecting Ambitions.
I'm glad you're still around on the forums. Not only for gamers with limited abilities like me, but because you deserve to know your hard work is still helping other people, even so long after the game's release. The Sims 3 is one of my favorite games, and I'm thrilled to be able to go back to it after an extended break.
