@Mstybl95: Why do you have EADM still on your computer ? EADM is Origin now. Install Origin next time or just use the manual patches. SimsVIP or myself, we have the links quite fast most of the time.
@Msrednotdead: So it's basically unclear which bars are affected. I'll add your report to the issue
@Juliana01: Those pesky mods. There's always one somewhere ;)
I would try a factory reset and if that doesn't help, post in tech.
The long loading times might have something to do with the tmp files in DCCache. Still investigating this one. Try deleting the tmp files and bypass the launcher to start the game to see if it gets faster. Starting the launcher will recreate those. I opened a thread on the issue here: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/687927.page
@emilzydiva: :)
@okido1987: I'll add your pictures. Re Launcher see my answer to Juliana01. Thanks for the info on the stilted house.
@CaruTempestarii: Thanks, I'll add that extra info
@applefeather2: Thanks. Do we have any threads on the stilted houses I could link here ?
@Tiki5872: I think you saw my other thread. Did you try deleting those tmp files yet ?
@Sinkala: I would drop out. It's probably the only option.
@Sneakyfour20: Can I take a look at that game ? What world are you playing ? If you're willing to share, upload the savegame to some file sharing site where I don't have to register to download, preferably mediafire and post the link on my myPage (or send me a PM here: http://answers.ea.com/ (everyone with an Origin account can post there)
I'm off to bed so if you send me the game, I'll check it tomorrow.
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