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Bean122
Rising Newcomer
2 months ago

Sims 3 - Expansion Packs

I have downloaded sims 3 on to my external hard drive using the EA app. I have about 9 expansion packs. These all download just fine but when hit the main menu launcher the game doesn't show me the other worlds that the expansion packs come with. Not to mention that if I click on the base game town and go into create a sim, the expansion pack clothes options are showing that they should be there but is just a blank cube where the clothing item should be. As well if i go to create a pet, it'll take me to the option in create a sim but again a blank space. I have tried to connect with EA help and haven't gotten any answers. I have repaired the sims 3, uninstalled reinstalled but it hasn't worked. I had no problem previously running the sims 3 when it was through the origin app. Any advice? I tried again today to reach out to EA but it isn't giving me the option to chat with an advisor.

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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    Hero+
    2 months ago

    Bean122  Try deleting the folder for one of your packs and reinstalling it.  Wherever you installed the game, you'll see a Sims 3.app and a "The Sims 3 Packs" folder, which contains one folder per pack you've installed.  These are numbered by type and release order, for example Seasons is EP08 because it was the eighth expansion released.

    Point is, delete one of these folders, run the EA App recovery tool (under Help in the menu bar along the top of the screen), restart your computer, and download the pack again.

    If this doesn't help, please let me know what exact drive you're using, and whether you've connected it directly to your Mac or have plugged it into an adaptor or hub of some kind.

    • Bean122's avatar
      Bean122
      Rising Newcomer
      2 months ago

      Turns out I just needed to give it disk access or something. It is being a bit glitchy in terms of lagging. I am using the repair feature now to see if that rectifies the issue. Thanks for responding, I really appreciate it. I have spent so much time trying to get this game to work.

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