Sims 3 won't launch
Sims 3 won't launch
@cldunn1414 There may be a shortcut, if you're launching TS3 through Origin: don't use Origin at all. Just launch the game through its icon in Applications.
Since you've reinstalled though, you may see an unknown error message on launch. In that case, you'll need to start with a clean uninstall. The uninstaller that comes with TS3 doesn't remove all the hidden library files, and those files can prevent you from launching the game going forward. If you have saves you'd like to keep, move your game folder (the one in Documents\EA) to your desktop before uninstalling.
https://bluebellflora.com/how-to-do-a-clean-uninstall-and-reinstall-on-a-mac/
After uninstalling, reinstall the base game only, and run the Super Patch to manually patch to 1.67. The launcher doesn't do a good job of patching on its own.
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-manual-super-patch-for-mac-1-67/
Now try launching the game, again leaving Origin out of it. Let me know whether it works. If it doesn't, you may need to edit the game's .sgr files to force recognition of your graphics card, although the fact that you could play before makes this less likely. Still, it's a possibility. I can help with the .sgr edits; just list your mac's specs, along with the device ID of your card. Here's how to find that info:
https://bluebellflora.com/2018/07/24/sims-3-mac-players-i-need-your-help/#Information
If the patched base game runs, I'll write out instructions to install your packs. City Life (Late Night) doesn't install properly, so there are a couple of workarounds you'll need to apply, but they're not too difficult, and they almost always work.
