MC Command Center Local Help/Chat Thread
Welcome to our NEW MC Help Thread! March 30 Note: Feel Free to JUMP to the Last Page!!! :) (EG) The winds of change are blowing. Deaderpool has some things in the works that are going to make a lot of the posts in the 170+ page original thread pretty obsolete. Time to give our hangout spot here a facelift. I'm wanting to make it mostly Players Helping Players, but, there's got to be a little room for chatter, too. Brief game updates. Cool things you've done with MC. Things like that. Feel free to join us! If you play with MC, or you might be interested in playing with MC, I'd love to hear from you. ;) I have more to do here, which I'll get to later. Sleep > everything else, right now (12 hours in 4 days). But, I *did* want to get this new thread rolling first. rosemow luthienrising (Just FYI, ladies. ;) ) This post will probably be edited later. Heavily.551KViews2likes4377Comments
[FAQ] Lost and broken DVDs and missing serial codes - What to do ?
Lost/broken DVD but still have the serial code With your serial code, you are eligible for the download version of your game. You can download it through Origin and redeem your code. Instructions on how to do this can be found here: Redeem Your Serial Code in Origin Make sure to uninstall the DVD version and install the download version instead. Finding your Registration / Serial Code If you still have the game on your computer you can follow these steps to find your serial code from your registry (PC only). Credits of to Carl's Sims 3 Guide You need to be signed in as an Administrator first. Windows may require your permission to open the Registry Editor and if so, just click on yes. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type regedit in the search bar and press Enter. Click on 'File' at the top left of the window that opens then click on Export. Choose a location and name for the file as this will be your backup registry file. Click Save. This backup is created just as a precaution. Now to find your serial codes for each specific EP or SP installed on your computer: Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder. Expand the SOFTWARE folder (Wow6432Node for 64 bit systems) Expand the Electronic Arts folder. Expand the Sims folder Expand the EP or SP you need the code for Click on ergc and in the box to the right under 'Data' you will see the code Write it down somewhere save Repeat above steps for each EP --------------------- Instructions for Macs can be found here: Finding your serial key using Terminal ------------------- Finding the code on Origin If you registered the game on thesims3.com OR bought it on Origin, the serial code can be found in the myGames tab on the Origin client. Download the client from here http://origin.com/download, log in with your data and go to the MyGames tab. Hover over the game and find the i. The product code listed there is your serial number (it can be different from your original one if the game was bought before Origin came out) No access to the serial code If you lost your serial code and don't have the game installed on an old computer, you need to contact Customer Support. They can be found here: https://help.ea.com/contact-us You have the option to contact them by mail, phone or Live Chat. Make sure you have a game, a category and a platform selected for the options to become available. For Live Chat, make sure to choose US as your country. If you registered your game to your account, it should be easy to get the code. If not, they'll give you a new code if you can proof that you own the game. See this: Obtaining a Replacement Registration Code ------------------------------------ Did this FAQ help you with your issue ? If so, please consider pressing the XP button526KViews63likes98CommentsBUILDERS' 101 - For Builders from Novice to Beyond
BUILDERS' 101 "Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots." Frank A. Clark This forum was managed by MerryWiddow and the THe Sims Creators' Consortium team. It is now inactive and all questions can be directed to the Admin Team at THe Sims Creators' Consortium. Welcome to Builders' 101. We will enjoy helping you with all of your questions with regards to every aspect of building from the inception of the idea to the uploading of the lot and Promoting your Asset. This is an opportunity "To Learn Together": You from us and us from you. Please follow the forum rules when making posts. You will find them here. Forum Rules. Please take a moment to read them. Thanks. JOIN US AND LET'S LEARN TOGETHER This is for all Simmers, of all ages and all abilities who want to build or are already building! Do you feel that you have no idea what to do, where to start? Why did that Lovely House you worked so hard on just slip by unnoticed? Here we are going to learn 'New Ideas' and get 'Tips and Tricks' from each other and share our 'Ideas and Creations'. We will learn from each other and together we will all grow to become better builders. HOW IT WORKS Take pictures of your Work In Progress (WIP) and share it with us on this thread. (See Picture Posting below). Our visitors will look at it and give you constructive tips about his or her ideas on what each thinks you could or should do with your WIP. You will receive comments that may be seen as negative, but please, remember it is only to help you become a better builder. The opposite is also true: You will get a lot of praise for good work and ideas, etc. Post a link to your build here with links to photo’s, stories or video! We can all have a look at what you’ve built and learn from it, or help you to make the lot better. Get somebody else's view on your build. or ask any question about building. If one of us doesn't know the answer, we can find an answer to your question or problem. Any link to wherever you promoted your build. But wait, did you promote your build? More about promoting your build later. Thinking of Taking the Plunge and Becoming a New Builder Or Maybe You've Already Taken the Plunge but are Unsure! Let’s start with what it is you want to do or learn and work from there. Novice, Intermediate, Good, All Levels of Builders: START, POST, LEARN Remember whatever is said is the opinion of the person posting, the decision to use it or not lies solely with you. TIME FOR HOMEWORK Updated: It is now called Learn to Build. You will find it on TS3 Creators' Consortium. Registration is free and it is a fun site for all aspects of TS3. Learn to Build Assignments ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLENGES Elements of Interior Design Challenge Index at TS3 Creators' Consortium II. Creations that deserve a second look CFE Learn to Build Assignments are also available at TS3 Creators' Consortium II. TUTORIALS IN 3RD POST A WALK THROUGH OF YOUR BUILD IS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST : YOUR BUILD MUST HAVE NO CUSTOM CONTENT GLOSSARY OF TERMS MOO = MoveObjects on/off CFE = ConstrainFloorElevation true/false WIP = Work In Progress CAS = Create a Style as used in the interior design aspect IRO = In regards of DLs = Downloads REC = Recommendation more will be added as they come up. PROUD SUPPORTER SIGGY Proud Supporters Siggy can be used at any time if you want to show that you support this Thread. Copy and paste this code into Signature under My Preferences. Just remove the asterisks. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d93/evenstar15/proud.jpg Have fun! MerryWiddow408KViews3likes7052CommentsBad CC - Instructions on how to find it and how to get rid of it (including list)
There is a new thread I help in @AnswerHQ. This is mostly to ensure it's continuance should EA ever decide to close this forum. You can find the new thread here: http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-3/HOW-TO-Find-and-remove-bad-custom-content-CC/td-p/2759940/ http://www.crinrict.com/blueRuler.jpg Broken CC Objects with Patch 1.26/Pets Many objects that have slots seem to be broken (actually the slots are). This is an issue that has per se nothing to do with EA, so I would like to keep the discussion about it out of this thread. If you want to know more about this issue or have some extra info, please use this thread: Slots broken on all CC, except store stuff --> Please check TSR for a fix: http://www.thesimsresource.com/fixyourgame/ If you have your Store content installed any other way then by downloading from the EA site and installing through your launcher then you will need to redownload the stuff from your purchase history and install again through the launcher. Otherwise the Store fix is not working. http://www.crinrict.com/blueRuler.jpg What is this thread about? A lot of Households/Sims/Lots contain custom content (CC) that is either bad or that you don’t want. Some of them are very hard to find in the launcher for they look nothing like the picture you see in CAS and unfortunately you can delete them in CAS directly. There are methods, tools and lists around that can help you find and avoid this CC . The intention of this thread is to give you links to those and help you if you have problems understanding them. This thread is not for spoon feeding you every step that is already described again. If you have troubles understanding, be specific in your questions. This thread is also for helping you with CC that is not listed anywhere and that you can't find. Please check the available lists first before posting and if you feel up-to it, try the method described below to find out yourself. My time is limited and I have many other projects, so please do me the courtesy and READ before posting. Thank you. What is bad CC? Bad CC is Custom Content that harms your game. One should distinguish between unwanted and bad CC. Unwanted CC is CC YOU don't like but others very well might want while bad CC is C no one should use for it can harm your game. There are the following kinds of bad CC: - CC that is categorized for too many age groups and both genders - CC that is categorized for wrong ages and/or naked - CC that crashes/freezes your game - CC that causes the blue lot issue - Clothing that colors on other parts (only listed in German, see the FAQ for more info) - CC that hides in other CC - Tight Arms (unsure if still an issue, only in German) - CC hair that looks terrible (not listed, FAQ) - CC windows/doors that crash the game since LN (not listed) - CC that comes with Sims (list to be made) - Simply badly done CC (not listed) There's also CC that likes to attach to everything you upload whether you use it or not but there are so many of those that I can't list all of them When putting CC in your game, always remember that corrupt CC can crash your game, slow it down and maybe cause your launcher not to work properly. How do I get rid of that CC ? Please refer to this blog post for information on that - TUTORIAL: How to get rid of unwanted Custom Content - TUTORIAL: How to find a certain download in your Launcher - CUSTARD: Downloads that are attached to Sims directly - TUTORIAL: How to keep a Sim but get rid of the CC it came with - Game Help:TS3 Finding Problem Custom Content How can I avoid CC I don't want? When you download something from the Exchange, always use the Add To Game button and not Save as. Save as corrupts the thumbnails and you can't install the stuff. Add to Game will no longer install the content automatically so you can check it before installing. Check all Households/Sims/Lots before you install them. There's a tool called Custard/CleanInstaller by Delphy that can help you check your stuff. Instructions can be found here: TUTORIAL: Delphy's Custard For Package-Files there's another tool called Dashboard, also by Delphy that can pinpoint you in the right direction: TUTORIAL: Delphy's Dashboard (not adjusted to the newest version of the tool) Both tools can only help you with some errors. There are many errors that can't be detected. If the tools say it's safe, that isn't necessarily true. Where is the CC installed that I see in my game All CC can be found in Documents\ElectronicArts\TheSims3. There are two different kinds of CC. Packages and Sims3Packs. Sims3Packs are the only ones that show up in your launcher. Packages are installed a different way. Please check this thread for details: How-To-Install CC/Mods "The New Way" Guide. This thread is mostly about Sims3Packs. Sims3Packs are containers for package files. When you double click on such a file a few things happen: - The Sims3Pack gets copied to the Downloads folder and then shows in Downloads in the launcher - The Package-Files inside (they all have long numbers) get unpacked to the DCBackup folder. They do almost nothing (see FAQ below) - The Package-Files inside get compressed together and installed to the files *.dbc (or *.ebc for Store). Files that are installed here, show up in your Launcher. For further info on your user files, check this: Game Help:TS3 User Folders Explained You could, in theory, move the Package-files from DCBackup to the mods folder and use them like package files but a lot of Package-Files are bad for your game performance so if it weren't for the launcher, Sims3Packs are actually better to use then package-Files. If you have any further questions, please consult the FAQ before posting.252KViews2likes1401Comments
[OLD] Broken/Updated Mods & CC: June 14, 2022 Werewolves Patch
Broken/Updated Mods & CC: June 14, 2022 Werewolves Patch This topic is for collecting reports on mod and custom content status after the June 14, 2022 Werewolves patch. Most mod updates are reported here; updates that only add a translation and non-broken CC updates might not be. A big thank you to everyone who posted info here and elsewhere while I was on holiday till the 16th! As of the end of the 16th, the list is mostly up to date. A few notes to keep this thread helpful for others and manageable for me: Please keep discussion to reports of broken or updated mods and CC. Please test mods before you report them broken (instructions below). When you report them broken, please tell me how they are broken and how you tested. Please don’t report mods as working unless you are the creator or an official tester for a creator or you have a direct report from the creator. Please don’t ask about mods that haven’t been reported on yet or which mod broke your save. This is not a support thread. If you need support, please use the Discord support servers. Thank you for helping keep this list working! GAME-RATED CONTENT ONLY Mods that breaks the T-for-Teen game rating CANNOT be named or discussed in these official Sims forums. It’s against Forum Rules. Some creators of these mods also won’t be reported here depending on how sending you to their content works. Please see creators’ own social media. Also not listed: Mods/CC by people who copy other people’s mods/CC, copy other companies’ copyrighted content or trademarks, pirate software or openly support software piracy, or do not release free public updates within 3 weeks. TESTING FOR BROKEN MODS Before reporting a mod is broken, test it: Back up your saves in case you save over or corrupt a favorite file while you’re testing. Remove everything else from your Mods folder. Leave only the mod being tested. This is the only way to be sure that the problem is not a conflict between mods. Delete the localthumbcache file. This step is important because the file holds the memory of mods. If you don’t delete it, you could still just be seeing a mod conflict or different broken mod. Open your game and test to see if the mod is doing what it should. If it’s still broken, please let me know! Tell me how it’s broken and how you tested it, and let the creator know too. To test if a last exception (LE) is being generated and why, you can use TwistedMexi’s Better Exceptions and/or Deaderpool's core MC Command Center files. These files rarely break after game updates. If you need help reading an LE, please head to a Discord server (see below). The Forums are an extremely awkward place for LE support, and this is not a support thread. USEFUL LINKS The previous broken mods thread, for things that were broken/updated before this DIY Troubleshooting Library (by NeedsCoffee4That/Sims After Dark), including how to test "vanilla" and the 50-50 method for identifying which CC and mods are broken Answers HQ (AHQ), for game bug reports Support servers on Discord: Sims After Dark: https://discord.gg/RqPqCdBsdF Deaderpool: https://discord.gg/z9qPtWU CC update news on Discord: Creator Musings: https://discord.gg/qxz5Kn5 (not a support server!)212KViews1like612Comments
Tutorial on how to hire your own sims you made, to work in your Restaurant
Please note that the sims you want to hire have to be not in the world and also not employed in another job. I made this tutorial very 123 abc step by step so it has 20 Photos to share. Its for simmers just starting out or those that battle to follow instructions without pics. Hope you enjoy it and that it will help you hire your own sims. It comes in 5 parts with 4 photo's each so I don't break slow internet users computers ;) Once you have made your playable sim and she/he bought their restaurant and is at the restaurant then you can follow these steps Step 1 http://i.imgur.com/GdNraB0.png select and empty lot and then click on create a new household, that wil take you to CAS Step 2 http://i.imgur.com/2e3KM6n.png Import or make your worker sims in CAS and then hit the play button Step 3 http://i.imgur.com/l3vE0PY.png Confirm by clicking save and play Step 4 http://i.imgur.com/ziZCjrI.png Click to purchase the home. More steps to follow ........204KViews1like195Comments
Guide to Houseboats in game & in CAW
Houseboats! They're awesome, versatile, and totally fun... but they can also be tricky, especially when adding one to a world other than Isla Paradiso. Thankfully you've come to the right place. This guide will answer every question you ever had regarding houseboats (and many that you didn't!), inform you as to what you can actually do with them (nearly everything!), and take you through a step by step tutorial explaining how to build one in Edit Town or in Create a World. Your feedback is welcome and encouraged! If you have questions please ask, and if you see any inaccurate information please let me know so I can fix it. This guide is split into easy to follow sections: • FAQ – All questions regarding Houseboats answered. • Edit Town Tutorial – How to add a houseboat to a world using the in-game editing tools. • CAW Tutorial - How to build a custom world with the Create a World tool that has houseboats. This guide is currently a work in progress. Remaining work to be done includes (but is not limted to): • Organize the FAQ section so that the questions aren't all in a random order. Fan sites: Feel free to share this guide with readers of your website. I'll ask that you please link back to this thread as I'll continue to update it with more information and accurate answers. Disclaimer: This guide will give you info on just about everything you need to know regarding houseboats, but it doesn’t 100% cover every possible situation you can encounter in-game. I’ll continue to update the thread if any other important questions need to be answered, or if any information is discovered to be inaccurate.171KViews1like164Comments
Caw FAQ's........Links to Tutorials, and Resources. Textures, & Troubleshooting
Caw Tutorials & Information Hello Everyone http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/38/99/71/wave_s10.gif This is an information archive listing for all the pertinent information out there concerning Caw. You can help by alerting me of any new information out there you don't see listed, or you can write a tutorial of your own if you see information lacking. Just post with a link to the information, and I'll include it under the appropriate heading. Thank you for your help. http://i61.tinypic.com/2v9ybth.jpg Also let me know if there are any broken links, or typos http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/17/38/99/71/th_smi10.gif Announcements: 11/2014 - Simlogical forums have closed and moved all downloads to http://www.simlogical.com/ 9/2014-Mediafire-There has been a rash of creators who's mediafire accounts have been frozen, and their content deleted due to a fragulant claim of copyright infringement. I don't know the particulars, and feel free to post if you know any, but it's my recomendation you backup your mediafire uploads and provide a mirror download from another file sharing site such as box or google drive . Creators Impacted: If you or another creator you know of has been impact and have moved your files, let me know. Awesims - You can find her CC & Worlds at Sims Cave just Search "Awesims" Using Downloaded Worlds - FAQ, Tips, and Tricks Great info for the players of user created worlds. Direct Link to the Create a World Tool Download: http://thesims3.com/content/global/downloads/caw/worldtool.exe Super Caw by _A_ @ Simlogical png2caw by _A_ @ Simlogical for converting height map png's to 16 bit S3PE-Simlogical Caw Troubleshooting, Latest Patch Info, Error Messages. SOLVED: Cannot open Edit in Game, not a version mismatch issue Edit in Game Opens Sims 3 Launcher Need help trying to figure out what the heck is going on? Go here..... Create A World - CAW not running? CAW running slowly? Updated as needed by Simsample @ MTS Steam installation, and Caw by LittleMinxUndr @ ts3tutorials This thread is a compilation of some very useful info about creating a world, at MTS, and also around the web...... Useful Resources, Common Issues, and Much More Check here for links I may have missed. Armiel at MTS keeps this updated. Other Active Caw Forums MTS: Create a World Forum Mod The Sims: Caw WIP The Sims Creators' Consortium: Caw Section Create Your World Un mundo para ti This is a Spanish speaking forum, you can use Google Chrome to translate Pasimfic Wiki a Create-a-World database Carl and Pam's The Sims 3 Caw Forum SimsExpressie CAW Resources Beginners Caw Tutorials & Walk Through The first two tutorials are from EA, and came out with the Caw tool. The rest of the tutorials are good basic tutorials written by Simmers in the community. This is all I know about right now. As usual, If you know of a good tutorial here, or on another site, post here and I'll add it to the list. EA's The Sims™ 3 Create a World Tool – Beta Walk Through EA's Create a World Beta pdf CAW tutorial - First Contact by Anushka @ Carl and Pam's The Sims 3 Forum HOW TO CREATE A WORLD - THE SIMS 3 CAW TOOL GUIDE by Krrank......Learning to use CAW, the easy way. Tutorials and Downloads. Shalua's Create-a-World FAQs @ ts3tutorials Sims Wiki: Tutorials: Creating Sims 3 Worlds by HystericalParoxysm Video Tutorial: How to Create a World - Part One By The Sims Supply Video Tutorial: How to Create a World - Part Two By The Sims Supply Video Tutorial: How to Create a World - The Basics By The Sims Supply Creating A World That Doesn't Suck by TVR Designs @ Sims 3 Wiki Building a world Part 1-6 By Stw 402 @ tscc, The Sims Creators' Consortium Building a world Part 7-10 By Stw 402 @ tscc, The Sims Creators' Consortium Building a world Part 11-12 By Stw 402 @ tscc, The Sims Creators' Consortium Tips & Tricks from Other Cawsters How to: Find an Object In the World Layers Panel by Rflong7, EA Caw Forum Create A World Tips to get you started by Richdre @ tscc, The Sims Creators' Consortium Beta Testing a World..........Tips & Tricks @ tscc, The Sims Creators' Consortium Height Maps Procedural Generation of Terrain Discussion and Tipsstarted by aminovas @ EA Caw Forum PNG Height Map Tutorial with CS4 by Juleslessthanthr33 @ wordpress Creating Your Own Height Map Sims 3 Wiki @ TSR How to create a world using Real-World Height data by Napalm_VFR @ EA Caw Forum Textures, Terrain Painting & Sculpting How To - Making Sure Your Terrain is Flat by Rflong7 @ EA Caw Forum Making Transparent Textures by Simsample @ EA Caw Forum Source Texture Organization Getting all those textures organized, with pictures for easier identification by auntielynds @ TS3CC II How to extract textures from EA Worlds by auntielynds, EA Caw forum How to paint your rocks by HturnerP, EA Caw forum Create A World - Terrain Painting Tips by Simsample @ MTS Textures: *A full list of CAW Default textures- In photos * by lovingreds, EA Caw Forum Downloading and Installing Textures for Caw EA Caw forum The Easy Way to Create Terrain Textures. by Jericosan EA Caw forum Create a World: Terrain Tools Sims 3 Wiki @ TSR Making Craters in CAW by Rflong7, EA Caw Forum Terrain Show! (show off your terrain and tips!) at MTS Great thread with tips and tricks of Terrain Painting, including how to erase them. Help building a realistic pier @ MTS Different approaches on creating piers, and barges in Caw. 1. How to Build a Boat Pier by bunbunnyny EA Caw forum 2. How to Build Underwater Lots & Dock Ports by bunbunnyny EA Caw forum This goes with my How to Build a Boat Pier tutorial. It's the second part to it! Roads & Bridges Basics: Road Gradation Tool EA Caw Forum Possible to replace placed roads with different design, quick and dirty? by Simsample @ MTS....Post #7 Tutorial: Replacing Existing Roads in Caw @TS3CC II List of Street Names by Rflong, EA Caw Forum CAW Basic Road Tutorial by Richdre @ The Sims Creators' Consortium CAW Custom Roads Tutorial by Richdre @ The Sims Creators' Consortium Basic Bridge Tutorial by Richdre @ The Sims Creators' Consortium How to create a bridge In CAW by ryanmountford2 Video Tutorial: Create a World, Bridges By The Sims Supply Video Tutorial: How to make a layer and delete roads in Create a World for Sims 3 Video Tutorial: How to Connect Roads Tutorial: How to Create a Highway by Jasumi @ EA Caw Forum Meta Data Objects Tips & Info The Fog Emitter object gives special effects in game - a list by mikitta47 EA Caw Forum Fog Emitter Effects Animations Series by SimEve , Creative Works Blogspot The Easy-Peasy Distant Terrain Tutorial by HeyWhatReub, EA Caw Forum Aligning Distant Terrain by Kiwi tea @ Pasimfic Wiki Lists the names of each distant terrain alongside their positions and rotations CAW Spawner Tips for a Medium Sized World by Richdre @ Bear Mountain Creations Which Spawners Have What by Regina @ CS3 @ TS3 Tutorial Archive Using Fog Emitters in Caw@ TS3CC II CAW Plants Cheat Sheet by HystericalParoxysm @ MTS Recoloring Rabbitholes, Plants, and other Objects *Custom Bridges Tutorial (NO Custom content!)* by ThomsonJamie @ EA Caw Forum Piddlesam Easy Tutorial to Recolouring Rabbitholes by Piddlesam @ TS3CC II Adding & Extracting Metadata Objects: Recolors, Rabbit Holes, Trees, ect. by auntielynds @ Simlogical Routing, Routing Paint, & Camera Routing Find Routing Issues Quickly and Easily by Daniel @ Sims 3 New York Blog Perfecting Routing, an OC approach to routing paint... by Eyelem @ TS3CC II Basics on Sim-Routing in Create a World-Tool by armiel @ MTS Waterfalls, Rivers, Surf, & Caves How To Build A Cave by 8NiSci8 , EA Caw forum How to make your waterfall look realistic by Sim Outlaw, EA Caw forum Exporting, Thumbnails, Installing & Uploading Your World Routine to Export a World by Junceda EA Caw Forum How To Create-A-World 24Bit PNG with Paint by cllevett Youtube Video How To: Make Sure CC Doesn't Piggyback in on Your World Export by auntielynds, TS3CC Installing your World without Uploading to the Exchange by auntielynds, TS3CC Changing the WPID File to Give Your World a Different I.D. to re-upload to the Exchange by auntielynds @ Simlogical Video Tutorial: How to Export Your World - Includes instructions on how to make a 256x256 .png image, how to export, & install/upload your world. Thumbnails: 24 bit Png Image Creation with Paint.net by auntielynds EA Caw forum Pre-made 24bit pngs for Caw thumbnails Download Lots, Lots, & Lots Residential lot cost by default by mikitta47 EA caw forum Lot Types in The Sims 3 (Up to University) by ThomsonJamie @ EA Caw Forum Rabbit Hole Wiki by FaithofKaela @ Rabbit Hole Wiki Blog * Community Lot Guide & Check List by Geminiagre @ EA Caw Forum Ways of fighting "Sprawl" or "lot creep" already available. by Damienf519 @ EA Caw Forum * The Sims Wiki: Lot Assignment Info This tells you exactly what each lot assignment does, By Kiwi Tea This list can be sorted alphabetically, by type of rabbithole, by size, or by expansion/store set required. Rabbithole lot sizes by Kiwi tea @ Pasimfic Wiki Sunken or Raised Lot Fix by Amaholus, EA Caw Forum Set Front of Lot CBedna01 EA Caw Forum Tips for perspective and terrain conformation by Roswin @ TS3 Tutorial Archive Lot Building Tuts List of Building Tutorials or How do I do That? EA Creative Corner Forum *How to build an Apartment - In 8 steps* (Deconstruction Method) by lovingreds EA CAW Forum Working with Late Night Apartments by LoCatus @ TS3CC House Apartment Building!! by MrCrumplebottom1 EA Caw Forum Tombs The Sims 3 Tomb Creation Guide @ Carl's The Sims 3 Guide The Sims 3 World Adventures – Tomb Building #2 @ Sims Programs The Sims 3 World Adventures Tomb Creation 101 @ planetthesims.gamespy.com The Sims 3: World Adventures Building Tombsl @ IGN Tomb Building: The Processor by TS3 Wiki at TSR Tomb Overview by TS3 Wiki at TSR Tomb Building Basic by TS3 Wiki at TSR Tomb Building Advanced by TS3 Wiki at TSR Tomb Building: Triggers and Activated Behaviours by TS3 Wiki at TSR Tomb Creation 101 by TS3 Wiki at TSR Making a Resetting Trap in 10 Easy Steps by glen416 EA Caw forum142KViews1like621Comments
How-To-Install CC/Mods "The New Way" Guide. Update: 04/23/2014
10/18/2011: Latest Patch... I have made a post here, so please read. If you're already aware of the issue with the RIG/Slots change on 3PCC, links to the tools to fix have been added to the bottom of this post. http://oi41.tinypic.com/2lcn3oo.jpg Update: Added 04/23/2014 I now have a video that shows How to add Mods to your Sims 3 game. My YouTube video link... How to add Mods to your Sims 3 game http://oi41.tinypic.com/2lcn3oo.jpg BEFORE YOU POST!!! 1. DO NOT break the pages on this thread or in someone else's (posts/listByUser/ .page! If you post an image make sure to re-size it. The average pixel size for images on this type of message board is ("width=640" "height=480"). Also quoting is fine but don't quote so much that it breaks the threads or others post. There are help threads listed in Walden's Directory that show you how to re-size images. Simmers should use it more and it's got a sticky for a reason! NOTE: 04/18/2011 Just because images now resize at the forum level does not mean they do at the post level. If you post over-sized images I will ask you to remove or resize them. Your listByUser page cannot be fixed unless the post itself is fixed. 2. Make sure you have read and understand the TOS and the Forum Rules posted by SimGuruHydra. Specifically, this one... - Do not link to, request, or discuss content that may raise the game rating to an "M". This includes linking to teen pregnancy hacks, nude hacks, etc. http://oi39.tinypic.com/33w9stj.jpg Update: Added 06/28/2011 - ATTENTION MAC USERS! The link to the Resource.cfg file in Zach's guide is no longer valid. You can use the link for Windows (below) just make sure follow the same instructions he has listed as they should still work. December 13, 2010 I added a link to Zach's guide for Mac users at the very bottom of this post so I only have to post the link to my guide when I can't remember the link to his. http://oi39.tinypic.com/33w9stj.jpg Anyway, others (on and off this forum) have asked me to post a separate thread. This only took me one try and I got it to work. Hope this helps so here you go. Happy Simming! http://oi39.tinypic.com/33w9stj.jpg FYI ~ Operating System: This is my OS, Windows Vista™ Home Premium Service Pack 2, but the folder structure is the same for Win7 (located under Library), XP just says MyDocuments instead of Documents which is located under Documents and Settings. NOTE: YOU CAN NOT HAVE TWO FRAMEWORKS, NEITHER WILL BE RECOGNIZED! If you still have your CC/Mods setup under Programs the old framework, you will need to remove that framework and any file or automated installation program associated with it BEFORE setting up the new framework under Documents. If you are running Windows XP, you should check to make sure you have .NET Frameworks installed. This is something that comes with later versions of Windows Vista and Win7. Earlier versions of XP may not have this and you need at least 2.0 and you can check your installed programs via control panel. If you do not have this, you will need to download it from the Microsoft site. I do believe the latest version for XP is now 4.0. http://i47.tinypic.com/5bw5j4.jpg Okay setting up a framework is just allowing your computer to accept the .package files. You must have your files set up like in the picture (below). (i.e. Mods, Packages - make sure to use the same case) Packages is a subfolder of the Mods folder. Location: \Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages http://i48.tinypic.com/2d6li1c.jpg Update: Added 06/28/2011 Step 1. *Click here, to download the NEW Resource.cfg file. Step 2. Sroll down the page to Resource.cfg Contents? and click on the link for the file. Step 3. **Choose Save As, and save it to the Mods folder. * Verified the Resource.cfg file is most current as of 06/28/2011. The content is the same only the link to get to the file on MTS has changed. ** This process will vary depending on the browser, it's version and settings you are using. I'm now using MSIE9 but the examples shown are with MSIE8. Now you have your Packages folder and the NEW Resource.cfg file in the Mods folder (like picture above). Update: Added 06/25/2011 NOTE: IF MTS IS DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE! The above link is to the original Resource.cfg file from MTS. However, if the site is down you have two other options. Option 1) You can download a different version of the file here from a Mediafire link provided by Crinrict. :wink: If option 1 does not work... Option 2) You can still manually create the Resource.cfg file by doing a copy/paste of the the original file from the code window by following the instructions in my post on page 21. Next you want to download your CC and place it wherever you place your downloads. Placing the file on your desktop is probably easiest. In my example, I made a folder on my desktop. I normally do this in my downloads folder. http://i49.tinypic.com/2wp095w.jpg Now you're ready to Extract the (.package) files from the (.rar or .zip) compress file. If you're on a PC running Windows, Game Update for 1.12/2.7/3.3 on 05/28/2010. I suggest if you haven't setup your framework under Documents by now and you're still installing mods the old way under programs, you run the same risk below. There are many mods/cc that are just simply becoming obsolete and are starting to cause issues as this game progresses. The Gurus/Mods in the Technical Forum have taken note of the particular obsolete mod causing the below for future troubleshooting reference. This obsolete mod that is still available for download on MTS and automatically does setup in using the old framework. It caused the below to happen to the user's load screen. So use at your own risk! LoadScreen_by member Hawgatha (with permission) http://i56.tinypic.com/20sabl4.jpg ________________ Update: As of 11/12/2010, I now currently have my CC installed the new way. It was so I can use NRaas Mods to get a better handle on some of the issues with LN (i.e. Cars). It took but about two minutes to change it from the old way to the new way. :wink: More Stuff 12/13/2010, Added link to guide for Mac users. Installing .package files on Macs (the new way) *Ambitions Only* By Zachemc2 01/17/2011, Updated backup procedures. Backing up files/folder on page 3. 02/20/2011, Added link to both tools on MTS. Dashboard and Custard Tools on page 13. 03/13/2011, Added links to guide for WinRAR and Unrarx. on page 21, if you for some reason can figure out your browser settings to save the Resource.cfg file. 06/25/2011, Added two options to get Resouce.cfg file if MTS site is down for maintenance. 06/28/2011, Resource file info due to MTS server changes. Updated link to Resource.cfg file verified file content is unchanged. Clarification on how to download Resource.cfg file based on browser. Notification on dead link for Resource.cfg file for Mac users in Zach's guide. Verified links to Dashboard and Custard are still valid. Verified all other links in guide. 07/03/2011, Updated notice about using obsolete Mods/CC. Add image of what can happen to ones game if simmers continue to use obsolete mods, especially those that automatically install the old framework. 04/23/2014, Updated to add link to How to video. Note: I will clean this guide up in the near future. I really should have reserved more space. :? http://oi41.tinypic.com/2lcn3oo.jpg PETS Fixes for your third party custom content after patch 1.26 PC/1.27 MAC Update: 11/05/2011 - Tools to help fix your third party custom content in (.package) and (.sims3pack) file format. TSR Pets CC Bug Fixer http://www.thesimsresource.com/fixyourgame/ MTS RIG Fix http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorial:Fixing_Object_RIGs_for_Patch_1.26 Grant Hess Custom Content Fix for PETS (Updated 10/20/2011) (Testers Needed) http://sims3.the-prof.net/forums/index.php/topic,1298.msg1995.html#msg1995 Procedure for Correcting CC Beds for Patch 1.26/Pets http://sims3.the-prof.net/forums/index.php/topic,1472.msg2225.html#msg2225 http://oi41.tinypic.com/2lcn3oo.jpg Updated 04/18/2011, Added rules for posting in this guide. PLEASE FOLLOW THEM! I do not want all the hard work to create this guide deleted. :wink:138KViews1like1258Comments[CURRENT ISSUE] Several Issues after incomplete Installation
Update If you are on a Mac, please use this thread: 'Game Data Incomplete' and Grey Llama Thumbnails Replace Lots Steps there are a bit different as the repair on Mac currently only repairs the base game. Symptoms of this issue Invisible Sims in CAS Night sky showing up in CAS. Sims with question marks Missing world textures Base Game Worlds missing Roof and Floor patterns missing (Question Marks) Traveling to lots boots back to map/crashes (no Error Code) Multiple W on loading screen Llama Icons on loading screen This seems to be a rather common issue and seems to affect cc and not cc although it does seem only to occur on games that had cc in at one point. Suggestions how to solve this Check if all your CC is still compatible with the game Repair the game through EA app Delete the following file (it will recreate, it's a cache file): documents\electronic arts\the sims 4\localthumbcache.package Reset your game to factory settings Reinstall your game Reinstall Ea app, then repair again Delete Ea app cache files, then repair the game again For specific Sims: Change the skin tone and back. If you are using a certain adult mod that comes with adult skins/textures you need to turn off laptop mode and turn on uncompressed Sim Textures in your graphics options, This might also be true for certain cc skins.116KViews37likes1571Comments
[FAQ] Lost and broken DVDs and missing serial codes - What to do ?
Lost/broken DVD but still have the serial code With your serial code, you are eligible for the download version of your game. You can download it through Origin and redeem your code. Instructions on how to do this can be found here: Redeem Your Serial Code in Origin Make sure to uninstall the DVD version and install the download version instead. Finding your Registration / Serial Code If you still have the game on your computer you can follow these steps to find your serial code from your registry (PC only). Credits of to Carl's Sims 3 Guide You need to be signed in as an Administrator first. Windows may require your permission to open the Registry Editor and if so, just click on yes. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type regedit in the search bar and press Enter. Click on 'File' at the top left of the window that opens then click on Export. Choose a location and name for the file as this will be your backup registry file. Click Save. This backup is created just as a precaution. Now to find your serial codes for each specific EP or SP installed on your computer: Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder. Expand the SOFTWARE folder (Wow6432Node for 64 bit systems) Expand the Electronic Arts folder. Expand the Sims folder Expand the EP or SP you need the code for Click on ergc and in the box to the right under 'Data' you will see the code Write it down somewhere save Repeat above steps for each EP --------------------- Instructions for Macs can be found here: Finding your serial key using Terminal ------------------- Finding the code on Origin If you registered the game on thesims3.com OR bought it on Origin, the serial code can be found in the myGames tab on the Origin client. Download the client from here http://origin.com/download, log in with your data and go to the MyGames tab. Hover over the game and find the i. The product code listed there is your serial number (it can be different from your original one if the game was bought before Origin came out) No access to the serial code If you lost your serial code and don't have the game installed on an old computer, you need to contact Customer Support. They can be found here: https://help.ea.com/contact-us You have the option to contact them by mail, phone or Live Chat. Make sure you have a game, a category and a platform selected for the options to become available. For Live Chat, make sure to choose US as your country. If you registered your game to your account, it should be easy to get the code. If not, they'll give you a new code if you can proof that you own the game. See this: Obtaining a Replacement Registration Code ------------------------------------ Did this FAQ help you with your issue ? If so, please consider pressing the XP buttonTutorial on how to hire your own sims you made, to work in your Restaurant
Please note that the sims you want to hire have to be not in the world and also not employed in another job. I made this tutorial very 123 abc step by step so it has 20 Photos to share. Its for simmers just starting out or those that battle to follow instructions without pics. Hope you enjoy it and that it will help you hire your own sims. It comes in 5 parts with 4 photo's each so I don't break slow internet users computers ;) Once you have made your playable sim and she/he bought their restaurant and is at the restaurant then you can follow these steps Step 1 http://i.imgur.com/GdNraB0.png select and empty lot and then click on create a new household, that wil take you to CAS Step 2 http://i.imgur.com/2e3KM6n.png Import or make your worker sims in CAS and then hit the play button Step 3 http://i.imgur.com/l3vE0PY.png Confirm by clicking save and play Step 4 http://i.imgur.com/ziZCjrI.png Click to purchase the home. More steps to follow ........[CURRENT ISSUE] Several Issues after incomplete Installation
Update If you are on a Mac, please use this thread: 'Game Data Incomplete' and Grey Llama Thumbnails Replace Lots Steps there are a bit different as the repair on Mac currently only repairs the base game. Symptoms of this issue Invisible Sims in CAS Night sky showing up in CAS. Sims with question marks Missing world textures Base Game Worlds missing Roof and Floor patterns missing (Question Marks) Traveling to lots boots back to map/crashes (no Error Code) Multiple W on loading screen Llama Icons on loading screen This seems to be a rather common issue and seems to affect cc and not cc although it does seem only to occur on games that had cc in at one point. Suggestions how to solve this Check if all your CC is still compatible with the game Repair the game through EA app Delete the following file (it will recreate, it's a cache file): documents\electronic arts\the sims 4\localthumbcache.package Reset your game to factory settings Reinstall your game Reinstall Ea app, then repair again Delete Ea app cache files, then repair the game again For specific Sims: Change the skin tone and back. If you are using a certain adult mod that comes with adult skins/textures you need to turn off laptop mode and turn on uncompressed Sim Textures in your graphics options, This might also be true for certain cc skins.
