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abc75PdP967df4's avatar
6 years ago

sims medieval

Hi - I've recently activated my game code and uploaded my Sims Medieval game via Origin.

In addition to getting the "Error 16" when trying to save (I see there are a LOT of posts about how to fix this), I'm also experiencing a problem that I have not seen commented on elsewhere.

I am able to play my initial character - Monarch - through level 1.  As soon as I hit level 1 and get my first 10 RP the game goes into either furnish or kingdom mode and will not go back to live mode so I can continue playing.  

This is very frustrating.  I'm getting tired of just playing the one level over and over and over and over.

Is there a solution to fix this?  I did try the cheat code and gave myself 100 RP to see if the game would let me bypass the "hiccup" but that didn't have any effect.  Well...aside from locking up in furnish or kingdom mode before I could do anything at all.

I'm running this on Windows 10.  The computer isn't new-new, and isn't a high-end gaming computer.  But, I figure if it will let me play WOW without any problems this game shouldn't be an issue.

Help!

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  • @abc75PdP967df4 , Error 16 can be solved by saving your game under Save As with a new name (like say your original name for the game was "Fred" and you then save it as "Mary"). Make sure you are running as an Administrator. Also clean your Recycle Bin and defrag your hard drive. 

    Did you transfer over your game files from a previous version? Like previous saves? Just asking so we can find the solution.

  • Hi - this was a fresh installation.  Have not run any Sims games on this machine previously.

    I did get the error16 issue to resolve.

    Have cleaned the registry, emptied the recycle bin and defragged but that didn't seem to help with the issue of getting stuck at the end of level 1.

  • Tremayne4260's avatar
    Tremayne4260
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    6 years ago

    @abc75PdP967df4 , it's been a while since I've played. 🙂 Let me start up a new game to remember what is supposed to happen. I'll get back to you very soon.

    ****Edi*****

    Once you finish the any quest, the game will automatically send you to the Kingdom Overview mode (where you can add new characters and buildings) or furnish mode where you can redecorate the existing buildings. After you finish the first quest, you need to add another building (like one of the churches, wizard's tower, clinic, etc.). Once you have added the other building, you can either choose to play one of the two characters generated or you can create your own new sim. Once you have placed that new building, you can either choose to continue in "free play" or choose another quest. is the game freezing at this point and not letting you progress?

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