@RFrappuccino I'm guessing it's 1.42, since that's the patch level of the Origin 32-bit version before it's been updated. If you're willing to install the 64-bit version instead, that would get around this issue. You should have two copies of Sims 3 in your library, one that says 64-bit on it:
Any computer that supports Mojave can also run 64-bit Sims 3, so unless you engaged in some hackery to get Mojave installed, you could choose either version. If you'd like to play the 64-bit version but don't see it in your library, that's a separate issue that can be addressed by asking EA customer support to add the "entitlement," as it's called, for the 64-bit version to your game library.
If you'd like to stick with the 32-bit version, please try downloading the Super Patch from here, if you haven't already:
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-manual-super-patch-for-mac-1-67/
Make sure to grab the digital download version, not one of the regional versions, and let me know whether you can run it. I had no trouble running it the last time I tried, but it's been a while and my current everyday Mac doesn't support it, so I can't test at the moment.
@puzzlezaddict wrote:@RFrappuccino I'm guessing it's 1.42, since that's the patch level of the Origin 32-bit version before it's been updated. If you're willing to install the 64-bit version instead, that would get around this issue. You should have two copies of Sims 3 in your library, one that says 64-bit on it:
Any computer that supports Mojave can also run 64-bit Sims 3, so unless you engaged in some hackery to get Mojave installed, you could choose either version. If you'd like to play the 64-bit version but don't see it in your library, that's a separate issue that can be addressed by asking EA customer support to add the "entitlement," as it's called, for the 64-bit version to your game library.
If you'd like to stick with the 32-bit version, please try downloading the Super Patch from here, if you haven't already:
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-manual-super-patch-for-mac-1-67/
Make sure to grab the digital download version, not one of the regional versions, and let me know whether you can run it. I had no trouble running it the last time I tried, but it's been a while and my current everyday Mac doesn't support it, so I can't test at the moment.
Unfortunately, I do not have the second library option.
it might have something to do with me transferring my Steam copy over to Origin. Is it hidden by default or enabled another way?
@RFrappuccino The 64-bit version shouldn't be hidden, but it doesn't always get granted automatically when registering a copy of the game from another source. In this case, you'd need to contact EA customer support and ask that the "entitlements" for the 64-bit versions of the base game and any packs you own be added to your account. This is simple for a support rep to do once they understand the issue. If you don't get anywhere with support, let me know.
If you'd rather stick with the 32-bit version, please test the version of the Super Patch I linked and see whether it works.
@puzzlezaddict wrote:@RFrappuccino The 64-bit version shouldn't be hidden, but it doesn't always get granted automatically when registering a copy of the game from another source. In this case, you'd need to contact EA customer support and ask that the "entitlements" for the 64-bit versions of the base game and any packs you own be added to your account. This is simple for a support rep to do once they understand the issue. If you don't get anywhere with support, let me know.
If you'd rather stick with the 32-bit version, please test the version of the Super Patch I linked and see whether it works.
Thank you for your help, I contacted EA customer support and also tried your super pack. I got the Starter pack for the Sims 3.
Unfortunately, me being a mac user, the launcher now gives a lovely cryptic error message. The error message being "an unknown error occurred"....
I honestly thought I started The Sims, and didn't try to use iTunes. Anyways, Late Night doesn't start the launcher, and the game won't start if I have the loft pack installed with a different, vague, error message.
I tried the 64-bit version (it failed) and the 32-bit version with the SuperPatch installed (failing too) however the 64-bit version didn't give the Game installers, nor asked for the key (weird)
I have not tried 32-bits without the patch, because I want to access online features and have my mf Russian gate. I guess an entire pack is an okay replacement, but i could never replace my Russian fence that I spent with my not at all hard earned sim points that I got for simply typing my code into The Sims 3 Website.
I should have specified that the SuperPatch Worked fine before, but after attempting to install my new expansions...... well it doesn't work for both versions no matter how many times I reinstall the game
