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loveoz13
5 years ago
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Island Paradise - Is 64-bit working better?

Hi all, 

I recently got my 64-bit Sims 3 up and running...for now. I've been wanting to get Island Paradise but have stayed away so far because of all the infamous known lag issues. Has anyone got their 64-bit version up and running and can advise whether the game is running more smoothly or is it still prone to lag and crash as per old days?

(and yes, I know it's obnoxious asking about installing expansion packs when there's still a huge chunk of people still waiting to get their base game to even be entitled and installed 😉) 

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  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
    5 years ago
    @loveoz13

    The horrific routing issues which are the main cause of lag in Island Paradise are still there. No changes have been made to the world.

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  • Bluebellflora's avatar
    Bluebellflora
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    5 years ago
    @loveoz13

    The horrific routing issues which are the main cause of lag in Island Paradise are still there. No changes have been made to the world.
  • ChihChihs's avatar
    ChihChihs
    5 years ago

    I have to say, much better than 32 bit version. Although routing issues still there, but when i play in this map, fps stay in 50~70, and this is much much much better than it before.

  • Willeuno's avatar
    Willeuno
    5 years ago

    Guys... How can you say the 64 bit version is better when we can't even interact with open water？It breaks the whole expansion

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    5 years ago

    @daisyorgana  Really?  That's interesting.  How exactly do you do that: do you click on the water or somewhere else?  My sims can swim in a pool and fish in a pond, but there are zero interactions if I click on a spot of open water.  There's a thread for the issue here:

    https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/All-open-water-options-missing-64-bit-TS3/m-p/9666249#M12332

    I'm curious to know whether something you've done has helped.  And what world(s) are you playing in?

  • aodoherty's avatar
    aodoherty
    Seasoned Ace
    5 years ago
    @loveoz13 I still don't know what's wrong with my computer but I was very curious about this and tried to play Isla Paradiso on 64bit metal version. The lagging has gone. I thought it would be the real 64bit supported game but I confirmed that the lagging has GONE on windows as well. I used to have the same 2-3 secs lagging before. I didn't purchase a new Mac. It's exactly the same computer but the lagging has gone on my computer. I tested this 5-6 times in Isla Paradiso.
  • TikeyDinosaur's avatar
    TikeyDinosaur
    Seasoned Novice
    5 years ago

    My isla paradiso game was running smoothly to begin with but after an in-game week was freezing every few seconds ☹️

    I only just sorted a 64 bit version out for my Mac after owning these games for years and getting 70-120 FPS on my Mac :O Ha, my computer did not like that.

    The 64 bit version works “fine", apart from the no swimming, certain collectables being unobtainable, etc ...

    Is there a “fix” that is still relevant to the 64 bit version for Island Paradise specifically for the freezing?

    I’ve seen a few suggestions, deleting the Scott family, abandoned boats and resetting the sims positions but that hasn’t made any difference.

  • TikeyDinosaur's avatar
    TikeyDinosaur
    Seasoned Novice
    5 years ago

    Wonderful resource, bookmarked!

    It’s really good to know there are even more things I can try :D

    Thank you so much for your help puzzleaddict 🙂

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