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MarnieLuna
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6 years ago
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EA/The Sims up now I have to pay.

So EA/The Sims with the new patch we all know that. *GLARE* I can't fix it and they probably won't fix it for Mac users cause they don't care. I've tried everything I can think of. My only lik...
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  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
    6 years ago

    @MarnieLuna  The base game and all your packs are owned by your Origin account, so you can install them for free on as many computers as you like.  Your saves, households, builds, etc. need to be manually transferred, but this isn't too complicated even when switching between macOS and Windows.

    The best approach would be to install the game, launch it once to create a new user folder (the one in Documents\Electronic Arts), and then move or copy your old files into their proper locations in the new folder.  Mods often need to be redownloaded, but saves and library items are usually fine.  For the transfer itself, the easiest way is probably to upload the files you want to keep to a cloud storage account (you can get a few GB of storage for free on any number of sites) and then download onto the new computer.

    For the laptop itself, feel free to come back and ask for specific recommendations when you're ready to buy.

    And I totally understand how you feel about your Mac.  I still have my 2010 15" MacBook Pro, which held up wonderfully until I finally got a new one not quite two years ago.  They're great computers.

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puzzlezaddict
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6 years ago

@MarnieLuna  If you'd like help troubleshooting your Mac issues, please post in the Mac section.  There are certainly a number of current issues with Sims 4 in macOS, but some of them are fixable, and others should be resolved sooner or later.  (I know, small consolation when the game doesn't work now.)  If and when you post, please list the full specs of your Mac, as described here:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-Mac/READ-FIRST-Sims-4-Mac-Help-Guides-and-Troubleshooting/m-p/4612396#M162

For the question of getting a new computer, I'd be happy to make a few recommendations.  A laptop is more convenient, of course, but a desktop will last longer, as parts can be upgraded individually whenever necessary.  Desktops are also a bit cheaper for equal components, although of course the monitor comes separately.  So the first decision is what you'd prefer.

Once you know whether you want a desktop or a laptop, the next question is whether you'd prefer the cheapest good option now, or would like to spend a bit more to futureproof the system.  Laptops that can run all current TS4 packs on ultra graphics settings can be as low as £700; getting a stronger card can drive up the price to around £900 (maybe less with sales).  I haven't checked desktop prices in the U.K. in a while, but you'd probably be looking at around £100 less for the same hardware.

At any rate, if you want me to list some options, please list your budget as well as any other considerations, like other games you'd like to play or other apps you'd like to run.

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MarnieLuna
New Traveler
6 years ago

Hi,

I've already posted there and so far no solution.

So Tha gaming laptop seems most likely. 

I think a laptop is more what I need as I've got a disability so it means I need to lie down and. Sitting up right for hours causes me a lot of pain. For now I don't have a budget I want to know what is best and work towards that. 

Thanks for help x

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