I'm experiencing the same issues with Sims 3, which is extremely frustrating. Since 2013 I have had a Macbook Pro 13-inch, mid 2012, and never had the game work optimally. I've experienced all the problems mentioned here: https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/CURRENT-ISSUE-The-Sims-3-Issues-playing-on-newer-post-2013 -Macs / mp / 4935394 # U4935394. Likewise, I have tried numerous solutions, including all that is mentioned in #3 https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-4-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/mp/4612396/highlight/true # M163 and followed the guide here https://bluebellflora.com/2017/01/02/sims-3-unknown-error-fix-el-capitan-sierra-late-night-ambitions-related/. I have therefore not been able to play Sims 3 for several years. Now I've got a new computer, I've attached the information about this, and just installed and downloaded Sims 3 starterpack, Ambitions, Pets, Late Night, Fast Lane, World Adventures and Generations through Origin. When I first installed the starterpack, I could open the launcher. But after installing the rest, it has started reporting the familiar "Unknown Error Occurred", so I can not even open the launcher. Again, I've tried to find a solution through the links above, still unsuccessfully. I do not understand what's wrong and am desperate for help!