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13 years ago

Supernatural Bug Thread

Please post all issues with the new 1.42 (Seaons) Patch in this thread: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/604090.page

Update 2012-09-27

Patch 1.39 was just released. Check this post for manual links: Patch 1.39

The patch has a fix for the Zombie Bug.

IT ONLY WORKS ON NEW GAMES. IT DOES NOT SAVE YOUR OLD ONES!!!

I'm still reading so please post any new issues you find.

XML/Tuning mods are fine with this patch, scripting mods still need verifying, Core Mods such as ErrorTrap and Awesome need updating.

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Before updating your game and/or installing the new EP, please make sure to follow these steps:

In Preperation for Supernatural
TUTORIAL: What to do before patching
FAQ: How do I uninstall a Mod/Hack ?

Ask here, if anything is unclear. It will help you avoid most patching problems.

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Please post your crashing issues in this thread: The offical sims 3 crashing thread. This one is about GAMEPLAY bugs

I do not have a solution for uninstalling Store content other than reinstalling all of them. If you have the issue, please post in the technical or Store technical section of this forum.

Please remove your mods before posting. Even if they say they are updated. You can only be sure something is a EA bug if you play a vanilla game.

There is no need for reading this whole thread but please check my posts on this first page if your issue has been reported and only post if you have extra info to add.

Remember that the patch will make your game 'EP' ready. Most of the bugs (unless they are specific to functionality of the EP) and fixes will also apply if you only have the patch and NOT the EP.

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Rules

Please post the info asked in the second post and I'd appreciate it if you follow the rules

1. Please DO NOT VENT in this thread. If you are not happy with the game, post in another thread that most likely will pop up or start your own. I will need to read through all posts and venting will make me skip your post. Make your statement as calm and informative as possible.
2. Don't post things like: It doesn't work or I got an error message. I don't know how to help you with that. Describe as accurate as possible what you tried and what your problem is. Post any error messages you receive as you seem them (screen-shots are great)
3. Make sure that you have removed ALL your custom content, especially mods for they are most likely not compatible anymore. This also applies if you are only getting the patch. Check with the creators before putting them back.
4. You can also post your bugs/problems if you have not but the expansion but updated to the newest patch.
5. Please do not post any technical issues like crashes, graphic card problems or incompatibility messages. They go in the technical section of this forum and there are people there that can better help you than me.
6. Please read the compiled lists to see if anyone has posted before and if there's a solution to your problem. I will try to keep links so you can go to the post of the person for extra info but that might prove difficult if lots of people have the problem. If you have extra info to add, please do so. Also let me know if you feel that I have misinterpreted your post.
7. Also consult my blog at Crinrict's Sims 3 Help Blog to see if you are running into an old problem that already has a solution
8. You may also post any fixed bugs or solutions you might find.
9. Please do not link to another post if you have already posted somewhere else. Copy/Paste your post and add the link as extra info. This forum will probably be a pain to navigate again and if I don't have to go consult other threads to what might be your problem, that's a huge relieve.
10. Keep in mind that I'm in a different time zone than most of you guys. Be patient, I will try to answer anyone (except venting posts).
11. If you are replying to a question of mine, please quote your problem/my question or recap in short. It will help me tremendously if I don't have to go back to see what your problem was and I can't keep them all in mind.
12. Check your game if you have any old cc-framework leftovers and remove.
13. Please don't post: I don't have the time to read all this. I find that rather insulting because it tells me, you didn't even bother to read the first post. I'm taking MY time to help you guys out and I'm not compensated by EA for this so the least you can do is read the first few posts before making your statement.
14. Please do not edit your post to add extra info to it unless no one else has answered you. I'm not going back in reading the thread, so I might miss extra info. Simply make a new post and restate your issue.
15. Please also excuse if my answers are short and to the point. I usually have to cover a lot of ground and I can't be elaborate about everything. It's not meant in a rude way at all. I appreciate everyone that is taking part in this.
16. If you opened a thread on a certain issue you want linked, post the link in this thread and I will add it. Make sure there aren't any threads there yet.
17. If you feel that I'm not treating everyone in the same way, you're probably right. There are people that have been reporting since my first bug thread and others that are modders/creators themselves. I feel that I know when a bug report of those people is legit and when not, so I'll be quicker to add those compared to people I don't know at all.
18. Please use proper english and no text language. Also try to use punctuation where applicable and don't put everything in one paragraph. Those are very hard for me to read. I'm German speaking, so that would help me a great deal to understand what you are saying.

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Important Links

- SimsVIP Sims 3 Supernatural Fact Sheet + Official Screens

- Showtime Bug Thread
- Pets Bug Thread
- Generations Bug Thread - Please see compiled list on first page before posting
- Late Night Bugs - Compiled List in first two posts
- TS3 + EPs & SPs - Known Glitches & Causes
- FAQ: Bugs & Patches
- Generations-Patch & existing Mods/Hacks
- FAQ: What files should I backup ?
- Twallan's Mods
- Finding Devices and Updating Drivers

Origin

Make sure your Origin is up-to-date (if you are using it). If your Origin is not at that version and you are not prompted an update, you will need to uninstall and get the newest version here: http://www.origin.com/us/about

Crashing Issues

Crashing issues are mainly technical and belong in the technical forum. carlymichelle has made a thread here: The offical sims 3 pets crashing thread. Please post in that thread if you have any crashing issues.

Here's some things you can try: ERROR: Game Crashes (CTD)

DEP Information

If you are experiencing crashes after load screen or after a few minutes of game play, it's most likely a DEP problem. The game has now a new .exe file in your base game folder. Make sure to add the following new files to your DEP:

TS3W.EXE in your base game\bin folder.

MAC Users

Things to try

- FAQ: Delete your Cache Files
- Move your family out and back in.
- Reset the sim ?
- TUTORIAL: Resetting the game to factory settings without Reinstalling --> Make sure to save those: SimPort Progress and Achievements
- TUTORIAL: - How to reinstall the game
- FAQ: How do I restore a backup file ?
- Move your Sims to a new town. Save them to the bin for that. Use Twallan's Porter if you don't want to loose the relationships.

A word on Mods/Hacks
It's ok to use them, I do too (I even recommend some of them), but please please, educate yourself about them. Don't just pop something in. There are many mods that conflict with each other and there are many mods that will be outdated with every patch (that's how it works).

Some of the mods need to be uninstalled in a special way but it will always tell you in the mod description if that is the case. So PLEASE read them and DO what it says.

Instructions how to install a mod can be found here: FAQ: How do I install Custom Content/ Mods ?
Instructions how to uninstall a mod can be found here: FAQ: How do I uninstall a Mod/Hack ?

Abbreviations used
MC = MasterController: Mod by Twallan
SP = StoryProgression Mod: Mod by Twallan
CC = Custom Content: cloth, objects, hair, etc from third-parties you add to your game.
DEP = Data Execution Prevention: Windows security feature.
MTS = ModTheSims: CC Site
TSR = TheSimsResource: A CC Site

bug

ewilson1114
13 years ago
elanorbreton wrote:
Regarding the spoiled food bug - it does seem to be only existing food that is affected (well, certainly for me anyway).

I had it with the food that was in the fridge when I patched. But I cleared out the fridge and my sims made more food and the problem now seems to be resolved.

I'm pretty sure I've had that problem with a previous patch, and it was only existing food that was affected then as well. I definitely wouldnt worry about it.
ieatbooks
13 years ago
elanorbreton wrote:
Regarding the spoiled food bug - it does seem to be only existing food that is affected (well, certainly for me anyway).

I had it with the food that was in the fridge when I patched. But I cleared out the fridge and my sims made more food and the problem now seems to be resolved.

I had the same thing but once I cleared out the existing food, all seems well.
charicharn
13 years ago
Hello

More on the writing bug...now I know why I thought it was fixed. She can write several of the genres except as far as I can tell trouble with poetry(it seems to have changed names as it was something like poetry drama earlier) and I don't see Horror. My sim should have all available genres in the Writing skill as she is level 10. So it appears my sim can write several of the genre only effected a couple areas that causes the sim to jump. Hope this info helps.

My sims also seems effected by the Plant Collection missing tab. I have the tab but nothing in it or it will show up as the previous tab. (if that makes sense)

Still working to see if the Gardening bug is effecting my game. Sim is level 10. Growing grapes from scratch. Waiting to see what happens.

charicharn
Rhendera
13 years ago
crinrict wrote:

@Rhendera: Don't know atm. Let me get back to you. If it was just one save game, I'd say your game corrupted but with a new one as well. Hm.

Thanks! and yes I really have no idea. :( my game worked perfectly fine yesterday, I updated today and all of these issues popped up. And I am a power-user, and I do know how to find my way around with minor issues but this one baffles me. :( I hope EA rolls out another patch soon, fixing the bugs this patch caused, because I do want to play Supernatural in a few days. :shock:
Brass_Buckles
13 years ago
I got the metals from the Magic Cauldron, so they were newly acquired. I guess this is because that particular store content is not updated to the patch/new game, so that the metal it generates is pre-patch metal somehow?

I remember something being said about the items being upgraded for the release of Supernatural, but as far as I'm aware, that hasn't happened yet. They're probably waiting until the actual game releases.

Mystery solved, I guess!
Brass_Buckles
13 years ago
I am pleased to report that when collected normally, Late Night metals do not cause "jumping" like getting them from the cauldron did. I'm going to try uninstalling and reinstalling the magic items in hopes that they were updated quietly.
heyjrey
13 years ago
Alright, so 2 I think are the same.. but I'm uploading them anyways lol

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?d4a637jp3kzmaog

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yk4p4myngdtqxvc

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5kv6eenfkv6ecma
dragon114
13 years ago
ever since i install sn my game takes for ever to close. http://speccy.piriform.com/results/wzCfaDQmou7F0W4a6gxOxnj
hapt0012
13 years ago
1. Are you using any Custom Content or mods ? No, just store
2. If you are using mods, are you using any of the 'big ones' like Awesome Mod or Twallan’s mods. nope
3. If you're not using mod, did you never use them or did you take them out for the EP (as you are supposed to do). Never used mods
4. Did you update the mods you put back with a compatible version ? N/A
5. Do you have Supernatural or just the Patch ? Both
6. Which Patch Level are you at ? 1.38
7. Did you start a new game or are you playing an existing ones ? New game
8. Did you transfer an existing Sim over or are they new ? New Family, single sim
9. What town are you currently playing ? EA or Custom ? Moonlight Falls
10. What is your Operating System (Mac, XP, Vista, Win 7) WIN XP
11. Do you have the download or DVD Version of the game. Download

I am having a Fire Fighter issue, it's not a big one but it is annoying. Brand new sim, joined fire fighter career and is living/hanging out in the fire station until I can make his house. Work hours roll around and no townie fire fighters turn up. He has no co-workers to socialise with. Worked the whole day (1 emergency) and it doesn't change.
Can do everything else related to fire fighter just not socialise as there is no-one else to socialise with.
avis_cantrix
13 years ago
Hi all, I'm playing a completely vanilla game, no Twallan or Overwatch.

Posting to say I've also have problems with the following:

- Collection Journal has plants/fish missing
--> Plants missing:

- Mushrooms show up randomly like collectible stuff. They don't appear in the Sims inventory
**Also getting problems with jumping when mushrooms are collected, the queue I had gets cancelled simultaneously and no message telling me I collected anything pops up.

- Selling items through inventory makes them re-appear on the ground
**This was happening to me before SN, it came with the most recent patch.

Other issues:

My Bonehilda is obsessed with teaching my dog tricks, which I wanted my sims to do. I try and cancel the action from the dog side but it instantly pops up again. However at least the obsession doesn't cancel what my dog has been told to do or actions from other playable sims. Bonehilda just stands there, watching them and waiting for everything to finish. I have to dismiss her to make her go away. Also have issues when training my dog in that they seem to finish training, but I have to cancel the action for it to complete. This was happening to me before SN.

My sim was turned into a witch but had no broom in her inventory or on the lot. She automatically went to work in the work vehicle, and when she came home she was riding the broom back. Not anything major but weird.

Also having an issue where every visitor who shows up at my house is a 'paparazzi', even sims which live in the neighbourhood and have previously never been paparazzi's before in the game. This seems to have mostly affected fairy sims. (Aubrey Oviedo, Oberon Summerdream)