Daily Deal (DD) 2018 Rotation List and Sales Help
The Daily Deal List and Sales Help The editing issues with this thread have been fixed by EA_David! The long process now begins to relink hyperlinks where possible and to delete information relevant only to the previous forum. Note that the lists of daily deals in the posts at the beginning of this thread are under review as entries were eliminated during the migration from the previous forum. For an accurate list, see the new posts in this thread that RadicalChick posts daily. Also view the DD spreadsheet. The Sims 3 Store Daily Deal offers a selected store item at a discounted price for one, two or three hours. Many of the items are discounted at 75% off or more. The current Daily Deal list, which was introduced on September 23, 2014 at 12:07 a.m. UTC, includes 977 deals. After the 977th deal ends, the deals begin at Deal 1 again. A full rotation of the list takes 82 days. (See this post for background information about the Daily Deal list.) The first page of this thread has been set up to include the list of the deals, and to include information that was available on the first page of the previous DD threads. To the first time user, this thread contains a lot of information. To help you find the information you are seeking, the first post is a contents list with hyperlinks to posts and threads within the Sims 3 forum to help Simmers own the store or at least as much content as they would like and, to get the most value for their simpoints. Note - This thread replaces the original "September 2014 Daily Deals Rotation List" thread created by Ximph that you may see referenced in comments below. The original thread is now closed and relevant information from that thread can be found within this thread. ***** NOTEWORTHY EA App and Store content - EA_Cade has confirmed that all Sims 3 content owned in the web store is compatible with the EA app. See the original post here. EA_Cade also provides a link to download Origin Thin Setup should you want to reinstall Origin. If you are having difficulties downloading store content in the EA app, check out this thread in EA Answers HQ. However, EA_Cade posted in Answers HQ that "This issue should now be resolved with the latest EA app update (please ensure that you are on EA app build 12.115.0.5372 or later). " Merelhyn created a thread to provide simmers with guidelines on purchasing all the sets, compilations and venues available in the Sims 3 Store for the least amount of simpoints. SpiredMoth's Cheapest Paths website provides updates to Merelhyn's guidelines with 2022 costs for the cheapest paths to complete of sets and compilations. SpiredMoth has also created the S3S Tools spreadsheet to help save as many simpoints as possible with your store purchases. The spreadsheet includes the Make Me an Offer Checker and Complete Your Set calculator. Please see the following posts for information on: The Daily Deal List What is available, or not available on the Daily Deal and/or List of Store Contents Missing Stencils for Store Content and Official SimGuru Lots - Temporary Link to Wayback Machine Free Items - Follow the link to PEGASAS1993's thread in which he provides links to store items and sets that are free to download. Note: Some of the items are no longer available. Tool and Tips for Stalking the List and Owning the Store How Long Does It Take to Own the Store Complete Your Set (CYS) Daily Deal/CYS Calculator Must-Read Forum Threads on Saving Simpoints SpiredMoth's website on Cheapest Paths to own sets and compilations LadybugLeslie's Thread - "Cascades & Daily Deals - Getting the Best Bang for Your Simpoints" Spreadsheets and Tutorials on using the DD Spreadsheet Personalized Time Zone Specific Spreadsheets How Do I Know How Much of the Store I Own Crinrict's S3S Browser Kellycot1's Simdex Sim 3 Website Search Box Orange Border and Check Marks on Sets Product Page Tips and FAQ Store Item Reviews Acquiring SimPoints Buying SimPoints & Mystery Bundle Items Bonus Ad Points - For historical purposes only as ad points are no longer available Getting Help with Owning the Store - Gifting, Lotteries and Contests How to Add Your Wishlist to Your Signature What is a Clean Wishlist Threads - The Gifting Directory, Complete a Set and Lotteries and Contests Own the Store Club Members Now that You Own the Store Installing, Backing Up and Organizing Your Items Building Guides Showcase Your Store Content - includes links to builds by DD members Past DD Threads and Other Fun from the DD Community
FREE items from "The Sims 3 Store" (24th July, 2014)
News: http://na.lvlt.sims3store.cdn.ea.com/u/f/sims/sims3/sims3store/objects/sportsWear_SET/Thumbnail_128x128.png Instructions are in the third post. Requests: If you had found free items which were not mentioned here, just post them here and I will upload it into first post for a month and to the second post forever. If you will see any mistake (including grammar), then I would be really appreciated, if you could to correct it or just to inform me about it. Last time content was updated: 24th July, 2014.
Hi, My Name Is...The Landing Pad
Hello, and welcome to the Gift Gathering - Thank Yous & Gifting Thread of the Sims 3 forum. There is so much to do and see that it's a little disorienting, isn't it? Well, this is your one stop shop on how to survive in here. 1. We are a community, just like every other thread on this forum. 2. We like newbies, they are fresh blood (in more ways than one) and we are always looking for more friends. 3. We want you to become an active, permanent part of this community. 4. We want to help. Please feel free to introduce yourself and tell us a little about yourself. Below I will post some useful links to help you get better situated. But if you have questions, please ask! Guide to the Gifting Forum The best place to go first and foremost is the Guide to the Gifting Forum thread. In there you will have the Do's and Dont's that will prevent a ton of headaches that neither you nor anyone else here wants to be a part of! Gift Gathering: FAQ/Q&A Have a question? About anything? Go to the FAQ/Q&A thread and ask. I'm always encouraging others to ask ask ask. So go ahead...ask! Forum Rules Perhaps the most important link is the Forum Rules. Nothing ruins a good time then being reported and banned. Please, if in doubt that something you are about to do or say is allowed, read and ask! We'd rather you find out from us that you can't do something, then from a mod.Cascades & Daily Deals- Getting the best bang for your SP
So I've been hanging around on the DD thread since after Christmas. There is so much to learn there! Everything in my thread is built on the knowledge I gained from the DD stalkers. If you have general questions about calculating your complete your set discount (CYS) or how the daily deal (DD) rotation works, I highly recommend heading over to that thread, where there is a large amount of incredibly knowledgeable people to help you. They also have the link to the DD spreadsheet, which is where all of my information comes from. I wanted to create this thread so that I can share the deals I am finding all in one spot, so they don't get overlooked on the DD thread. You'll probably see me mention SPV - that's sim point value. SPV is the amount your item(s) is(are) actually worth in the CYS discount formula. All of the deals I am posting are based on formulas from the DD thread, as well as the belief that the DD rotation will cycle through one more complete rotation. As the DD stalkers say, DISCLAIMER: The spreadsheet is not a guarantee of when or if the deals will be offered. We do not work for the Sims 3 store and do not have any insider information as to when deals will be offered. So if I end up being wrong about the DD rotating again, then you and I will both be very disappointed! Getting deals this way requires a lot of patience, but I've had a lot of fun figuring them out, so I hope you will benefit from my toodling around. And of course, what works best for me may not work best for you depending on what you already own of certain sets. But if you're like me and do not own much of anything- this should work for you. For those who are very new to cascades and DD stalking, there are a couple of often discussed cascades- Animals Abound & the Gothic Glamour. I've tried both- Animals Abound definitely works. This is how it goes: buy one single item worth about 25 sp to initiate the CYS discount (I bought the fuzzy friend's lamp post (dd#293 for 7sp), then buy the Animals Abound Playground set for roughly 375 sp. Now go download the Tip top toddler set & Kids 2010 sets for free. This is a true glitch in the store, so all cascades do not work like this, but it is a glitch that everyone should take advantage of!! Sadly the Gothic Glamour cascade has broken down- here is how it works now for reference: bought the statue for 25 SP, then the home office for 380 SP, then the GG Living room + home office collection was 40 SP, then technophobe was free (woo), and it is currently showing Oh My Goth! as costing 275 SP (not free like I was hoping for). So I had a 445 SP investment. Currently the daily deals can get you the same stuff for only ~425 SP by waiting for DD # 270 (gothic glam sofa- 48/99) and then getting Technophobe on DD#394 for an estimated 372 SPs. ***you may be able to get these items for even less using the dd rotation, but I have not spent that much time looking into it since I already own them*** Onto the deals! If you already own the Chicken Coop- the Country Livin' set will be free when it pops up on DD# 450 If you tried the Gothic Glamour cascade like me- May 2012 compilation will be free when it pops up on DD at #395, #454, & #436 I believe If you own Club Vaindenbrger Relaxation- Gentleman's Lounge Collection will be free at DD# 307 If you've done the Animal's Abound Cascade and own Itadikamisu/Best of 2012 collection and are purchasing zen again for the World Inspiration Collection - DD# 59: Eloquently Eclectic Collection will be FREE. In short-- free if you have a normal CYS of about 1275 sp. Man Cave Compilation- 278 total SP - DD #420: 8bits of screaming awesomeness (17 SP) - DD #537: Wall of Greats (9 SP) - DD #573: Vertical Challenge Rock Wall (180 SP) - DD #660: Hokey Table (22 SP) - DD #714: Man Cave Compilation- final price taking into account only these 4 DD purchases - (50 SP) !!! That's a 3,000 SP compilation for 278 SP. Here's a big one, which may not be universally translatable, but it should help you brainstorm your own path: Best of 2010 (271 TOT SP)* - on sale: Tiki Living set (138 tot SP) - DD #684: Full Int Castle (25 SP for me) - Tiki Dining (50 SP for me off DD, but that has passed now) - Wilderness Dreaming- free from Animals Abound Cascade - Panda & Friends- free from Animals Abound Cascade - 3 individual items that combine for a SPV of 200 SP (mine are DD#371 (expired), and upcoming DD# 408 and DD# 485 - DD #242: Best of 2010 Compilation-- free-- Now go click the green download on the Ultra Lounge Compilation; this gives you Ultra Lounge Laundry for free. This will make Loads of Laundry free at DD# 447 ! * your total SP investment will probably vary, but it can still be acquired very cheaply. You need a total regular CYS discount of 2210 to get the comp for free on DD. Best of 2010 and Island Escape Compilation have a lot of overlap too. If you're working on one you should be able to get the other as well. Island Escape Compilation (as low as 202 SP, depending on if you want to let the list cycle again to get the best prices) - DD# 475: Tiki Living (152 SP) (best price on DD, also # 257, 301) (often shows up on the sale page too) - DD# 490: Tiki Dining (118SP) (also # 108, 304 (best price), 966) - DD# 833: Island Escape Compilation-- free!!!! Crazy but true. That gives you the two bigger sets free: Tiki Outdoor Party and Island Villa. 5 pieces of those two sets are also in Sandy Shoals Sea Shanty, and Tiki Outdoor Party is also in the May 2011 compilation. Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer- 125 total SP - DD #460: Not So Routine Machine (125 SP) - DD #551: Mid-Century Modern Trailblazer -- Free-- 1250 SP set for 125 SP World Inspiration Collection- ~ 716 total sp - DD# 468: Contented Sighs (7sp) - DD# 555: Country Carved Tableware Cabinet (7sp) - DD# 623: Pastoral Practical Kitchen Shelf (12sp) - DD# 713: Ki-mini Kimono Outfit (23sp) - DD# 768: Spa Necessities (7sp) - DD# 794: Dojo Double Bed (43sp) - DD# 942: Sweet Serenity Lily Pad Mini Pond (13sp) - DD# 964: The Two Elements Sink (26sp) - DD# 52: Zen Again set (~152sp) - DD# 116: Imperial Bedroom Zen (~63sp) - DD# 152: Provence (~95sp) - DD# 206: Africa Inspired: City Side Braids (25sp) - DD# 242: Best of 2010 will give you Worldly Goodies, which is in this compilation, - DD# 315: Cante Captivating (209sp) -- this should be the last piece to push you over to a lovely little download button! This is a great way to acquire Adventurous Life (Africa Inspired Collection + Safari Living + Rockwall) which is not CYS. These items above carry a SPV of 3412sp, which makes the CYS -10 (free!) If you already own some of this compilation, give me a shout, and I'll try to help you work it out. **If you're doing World Inspiration, you should pick up DD# 141- Empyrian Luxury Loveseat (38sp)- this will let you pick up Morocco Mystique + Cante Captivating for 50 sp.** If you're doing either the World Inspiration, MC Modern Trailblazer cascade or the Island Escape Compilation, you will want to do this next cascade... Blast From the Past/May 2011 Compilation/ Finest Living Finest cooking (502 TOT SP) - Mid-Century Bed & Bath- free from Trailblazer cascade - DD# 525: A Little Chilly Dress (37 sp) - DD# 654: Tubular Television (55 sp) - DD# 836: Rocket Johnny's Retro Ride (80 sp) ((also DD# 39)) - DD# 879: Pocketed Skirt (43) - DD# 59: Eloquently Eclectic Collection - free- gives you 2 items necessary for this cascade - DD# 91: Lloyd Wright Bookshelf (23 sp) - DD# 129: Forever Living Plant (8 sp) - DD# 169: Mid Century Fantasy (131 sp) - This will trigger the green download button for the Blast From the Past compilation. This gives you Mid Century Kitchen Marvels for free. - After completing the World Inspirations Compilation at DD# 315, go to Finest Living/Finest Cooking and click your green download. This gives you Japanese Inspired Living for free! - DD# 448: Sleek Chic (45 sp) - Now go click on May 2011, you can complete the set for 80 sp. This means you will have gotten Everyday Casual Chic for a total of 205 sp Coffee Bean Hipster Loft- 17 SP !!!!!!!! - DD# 427: Safer than Safe End Table (17 SP) - DD# 59: Eloquently Eclectic Collection (FREE if you've done the Animal's Abound Cascade and own either Itadikamisu or the entire Best of 2012 collection and are purchasing zen again for the World Inspiration Collection. In short-- free if you have a CYS of about 1275sp) - DD# 352: Coffee Bean Hipster Loft -- FREE!!!!!!!! (if you missed the safe, you'll owe about 25 sp) alternate option if you will not be able to get the Eloquently Eclectic Collection Coffee Bean Hipster Loft- 152 total SP - DD #427: Safer than Safe End Table (17 SP) - DD #661: No Nonsense Desk (26 SP) - DD #721: Industrial Chic Window (34 SP) - DD #21: Leather Luxury Chair (40 SP) - DD #191: Hipsters United (25 SP) - DD #352: Coffee Bean Hipster Loft- final price taking into account only these 5 DD purchases- (10 SP) !! 1800 SP set for 152 SP. BahHaus - 80 total SP - DD# 893: BahHaus Immaculate Window (31 sp) - DD# 960: BahHaus' Boxy Window (37 sp) - DD# 59: Eloquently Eclectic Collection (FREE, see above) - DD# 204: BahHaus (12 sp) 1350 SP set for 80 SP! Not too shabby :) Go All In Compilation- 419 total SP - DD #431: Ace in the Palm (13 SP) - DD #10: Viva Las Vegas Living (406 SP) -- takes into account the purchase of DD #431 - DD #148: Go All In Compilation -- Free -- yipee! 3400 SP compilation, which includes a venue (regency arcade) and 2 premium content items (gumball machine and pinball machine) for 419 SP. **Please note- you only need 1000sp worth of items to get Go All In free on DD. If you own nothing, picking up VLV Living is the cheapest way to get Go All In for free, but VLV Living is worth 1543 sp, so if you own other items, you may not need to buy VLV living** October 2011 Compilation- 252 additional SP After you complete the Go All In cascade, your CYS on the Oct 2011 compilation will be 815 sp - DD# 397: Vineyard Villas (252 sp) should give you the green download on Oct 2011- giving you Boho Vintage Men's for free! September 2011 Compilation - 465 additional SP If you are planning on doing the Go All In cascade, then you are in a good spot to round out the Sept 2011 compilation - DD# 515: Boho Teen Lacy Top (23 sp) - DD# 671: Flower Child (39 sp) - DD# 64: Boho Vintage Women's Collection (403 sp) - Now go get your green download button on the compilation, which means you get Hollywood Regency Den for free. Fun For Kids of All Ages -- 161 total SP - Top o' the Tots-- free from Animals Abound Cascade - Pinball machine-- will have after completing Go All In Cascade - DD# 901: Tee is for Teen (31sp) - DD# 69: Slanted Beret (39sp) - DD# 478: Everyday Teens Collection (91 sp) Thanks @simgeek79 for confirming this: Up the Ante Compilation-- 532 total SP - DD# 55: Lucky Simolean Casino (532sp) - Now go click your green download on Up the Ante- giving you the roulette table and poker table free! Best of 2012-- 910 sp - DD# 546: Chun Co Teppanyaki Grill (150 SP), it is also DD# 149, 160, 497, &579 - DD# 952: Stones Throw Greenhouse (760 SP) - Best of 2012--- free! Alternate route for Best of 2012. I'm leaving this up in case some people already own parts of the compilation so they can see how to best round their way up to the compilation. If you do not own anything at all, the first route is the absolute cheapest way. Best of 2012 - DD # 546: Chun Co Teppanyaki Grill (150 SP), it is also DD# 149, 160, 497, &579 - Owning the grill will make the Itadikamisu! Set free at DD #489 - DD # 287: India Inspired Clothing & Hair (444 SP) - Owning India Inspired Clothing & Hair will make India Inspirations Collection free when it comes up on DD# 900 - DD# 800: Lord Vladamir's Magic Cauldron (162 SP) - I purchased Lady Ravendancer's Goth book of spells from the sale page. Owning only this item and the cauldron will make Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings free at DD# 19 - Once you own the entire India Insp. Collection, Itadikamisu!, and Enchanted Bundle of Dark Dealings (or More Magic if you already own that)- head over to Best of 2012- it will be free! That means you'll get Stones Throw Greenhouse for free!! thanks @simgeek79 for this deal: Fabulous Fiesta/ April 2012 Compilation -- 71 total SP - complete Best of 2012 compilation AND - DD# 189: Haute Hacienda Kitchen - Talavera Tile Wall Mirror (27 sp) - DD# 400: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Talavera Tile Island (28 sp) - DD# 735: Haute Hacienda Cantina Canister (16 sp) - DD# 845: Haute Hacienda Kitchen Set FREE! -- the kitchen set plus the Indian Items from Best of 2012 should combine to give you a green download button on the April 2012, which means you get HH Dining, the Deep Fryer, and the Ice Cream Maker for free! Another big one! Make A Wish (total SP varies) - DD# 646: Storybook Bathroom (111sp) - DD# 667: Happily Ever After Clothing & Hairstyles (420SP) - After HEA clothing- complete the Once Upon A Time Cottage set - I also own Faire Folk Slumber (which is worth 225 SP) - I also own storybook dining (which is worth 375 sp) - DD# 853: Make A Wish Compilation-- free! You need a CYS of 1305 or lower to get it free. These sets will give you a CYS of 1265. Let me know if you own different things and need help strategizing :) March 2011 Compilation -- 429 SP - DD# 872: Futureshock Living (429 sp) - DD# 20: March 2011 compilation -- free!!!!! That gives you Street Couture and Through the Spy Glass Bathroom for free! TTSG Bathroom is also in Fortune's Folly. Fortune's Folly -- 654 total SP - DD# 20: March 2011 compilation (free, see above) gives you TTSG bath - DD# 33: Drifter's Desire (459 sp) - Now go complete the set for around 195 sp. This gives you Through The Spy Glass for 195 sp. Full Hewnsman Set -- 306 total SP - DD# 899: The Longest Table (34sp) - DD# 59: Eloquently Eclectic Collection has 1 item needed for this cascade (free, see above) - DD# 70: Hewnsman Dining Room Set (135 sp) - DD# 307: Gentleman's Lounge has 1 item needed for this cascade. If you can't get GL free, you'll need one 30 sp item to complete the cascade - DD# 463: Hewnsman Outdoor Set (137 sp) - DD# 903: Full Hewnsman Set -- free!! Thanks to @simgeek79 for this deal!! I Heart the 50's-- 74 total sp - DD# 532: Cloud Nine Counter (25 sp) - DD# 151: Classy Chassis Dining Chair (20 sp) - DD# 441 Hot Rod Table (29 sp) - DD# 521: Hogan's Deep Fried Diner Starter Kit -- free! This will then help you with the I Heart the 50's set (includes Rebel Just Because) as well. - DD# 361: I Heart the 50's-- free! Thanks to @Radlee for this deal! March 2013 Compilation (sp varies) - Barrier to Entry (often on the sale page) - Larger than Life movie screen (often on the sale page) - DD# 908: Flowered Crown (60 sp) - DD# 215: Doric Column Fence (12 sp) - DD# 358: Ancient Mosaic Rug (13 sp) - DD# 368: Doric Column Gate (9 sp) - DD# 477: Ancient Warriors (9 sp) - DD# 784: Live, Laugh, Love (468 sp) - At this point you should be able to complete the March 2013 compilation for 220 sp! This is a much cheaper way to acquire Le Cinema Plumbob, which is currently priced at 2080 sp. Your total spend on this cascade will be somewhere in the range of 1000 sp depending on the sales prices for the premium content. Roughly half-off and you get Live, Laugh, Love to boot! LLL has one item in the Monarch Suite too. August 2011 Compilation -- 1107 sp - DD# 96: Lacey retreat Romper (27 sp) - DD# 162: Lazy Sim Sectional Sofa (70 sp) - DD# 166: Luxe Lounge Spa -- free! - DD# 210: Luxury Resort Attire (555 sp) - Your CYS for Aug 2011 will be 455 sp. This gives you a 2,695 sp compilation for 1107 sp- that's 59% off!Free Stuff, Sales, & Offers at the Sims 3 Store!
http://i39.tinypic.com/154g8kw.jpg http://oi55.tinypic.com/zxjk0n.jpg http://llnw.thesims3.com/images/dots_ver700777.gif http://i37.tinypic.com/11bub5x.jpg http://llnw.thesims3.com/images/dots_ver700777.gif http://oi51.tinypic.com/2e51q1t.jpg Welcome to the Free Stuff, Sales, & Offers at the Sims 3 Store! thread. Here you can catch up on the current deals, grab a few freebies, or compare full sets to decipher the best deal. http://llnw.thesims3.com/images/lineSep_Regn_access_ver700777.gif http://oi56.tinypic.com/nco58k.jpg - Update in progress! The Sales and Promotions, Free Stuff list, the Price Per Object, and the Additional Help sections are in construction and or reconstruction. This is meant to cater all users' needs whatever they may be. (Example:The Free Stuff List is under reorganization to provide 3 lists: One of chronological order, one of what you see currently, and one of past freebies that are no longer available.) This update is not expected to be completed until after December 25, 2010 at the least. Feel free to comment, your feedback is appreciated! - Having Trouble finding a specific thread that fits your needs? Please type in "CTRL+F" (this should open the search page feature of your browser). Type in key words related to what you are looking for and it will assist you. http://llnw.thesims3.com/images/lineSep_Regn_access_ver700777.gif http://oi53.tinypic.com/sg3msn.jpg ● Sales and Promotions Categories 1 - Current Deals 2 - Past Deals ● Free Stuff list Categories 1 - Chronological Order 2 - Order by Type 3 - No longer available ● Price Per Object Categories 1 - Holidays & Gifts 2 - Classics 3 - Fun & Fantasy 4 - Speed: Transportation & More 5 - Travel & World Style 6 - Modern Luxury ● Additional Help Categories 1 - General 2 - Symbols and Notices ● Clickable Advertisements Categories 1 - General http://llnw.thesims3.com/images/dots_ver700777.gif http://oi51.tinypic.com/10nude1.jpg
Achievement Thread - Guide on how to achieve them
I decided to start a new achievement thread, to help fellow simmers who might be needing it. At the moment, it still could be typos galore, though, so I will most likely have to edit it several times... I came up with the following categorization: Easiest achievements are what I refer to as the item type achievement, which requires you to acquire a specific item and use them sometimes once, sometimes couple times. They are also the most numerous ones. They are listed like: "Perform the "Genious IQ" interaction five times". Most can be done by anyone, and once you've performed whatever you have to do, sell said item and move on to the next "chore". Next are gathering type achievements, which require you to acquire some items and, sometimes to use them. Listed like "Collect 10 space rocks" or "Use the gem cutting machine to cut gems 20 times". Again, those can be completed by anyone, and do not need a specially created sim. Next are venues type achievements. Require you to do something specific (or several specific actions) at a specific place (or a small number of specific places) (places here meaning either venues or rabbitholes), like "Have your face painted (and etc...) at the festival". Once again, most of those can be completed by anyone, and do not need a specially created sim, though at time some traits might help. Next are social type achievements. Require you to perform social interactions with other sims and/or achieve a set level of relationship with a single or more sims. Traits definitely help for those. Next are career type achievements. Require you to reach a certain level in a specific career and, at times, to do something specific. Traits definitely help for those. Next are skills type achievements. Most of the time, require you to do an action or interaction that is specific to a specific skill, or that mainly require this skill. Traits definitely help for those. Next are traits type achievements. Require you to have a sim with a specific trait and perform something specific. Like: "Have an Insane sim talk to themselves 15 times". Next are lifewishes type achievements. Require you to have a sim with a specific lifewhish and fulfill it. Traits definitely help for those. Complex achievements are those that require multiple complex actions, and sometimes a great deal of gametime. However, there are not many of them. Online achievements are achievements that may or may not have little to do with the game itself, but rather with the TS3 online community. Bugged achievements are achievements that are bugged for some reasons and won’t trigger. I’ve listed three of them. There are also some other achievements that are no longer unlockable, and that I’ve listed as having been removed by EA. I couldn’t find an exhaustive list of all of them, so if anyone has a link about those, it would be appreciated. Also, though basic achievements can be done in a single action, some players may be tempted to get the more elaborate ones using multiple sims or households. So I added a note when an achievement requires to be fulfilled by a single sim (Sim specific), or pools all your household efforts (Household specific), or pools all your sims efforts, in all the saves you play using a specific computer together, for its fulfillment (Cross saves). A word of advice regarding achievements: Unless explicitly required to do so, avoid working on an achievement using or targeting an occult, as a lot of them won’t trigger. I’ve also added some personal tips and suggestion. There are some achievements that I still haven’t unlocked, and I marked those accordingly. The following list is an updated version of: http://simsvip.com/sims-3-achievements/ http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/achievements.php as some achievements have since been added or removed.
Store Mega List for Extra Quick Redownloading [Now in Excel]
*August 2016, link moved to thread. ---------------------------========== 0000 ==========--------------------------- So finally I can compile some simple Excel table covering the majority of our Purchase History, this is significantly faster than ever! *Link This list is made for redownloading the whole Store with the least amount of sets and items. I broke down some categories to other page/sheet so you don't need to scroll down too long. A little update (March 2015), completed all Live Nations big sets. Thanks to archives in Wayback Machine. Small update (Feb 2016), completed all Dr Pepper promo items. Thank you Mmdrgntobldrgn! Any feedback is really appreciated :) Thank you @Bily_jednorozec for this 'Excel'lent idea :D ---------------------------========== 0000 ==========--------------------------- Basically I want to compile a list so you can redownload any and all items in Purchase History just from this page. 1. Open your Launcher first. *Use a new vanilla folder in My Documents for faster download. 2. Copy any URL you want to any browser window/tab. The download should be starting soon. * You can choose to copy entire URL or just the core part then double click any product id/number and copy paste it to the URL, you don't even need to use another page. Note: - All URLs will be processed by TS3 Launcher. Everything will be downloaded through the usual secure line. - Hollowness' Own the Store List was used for some parts and forum thread like this one has rare item links. Some duplication may still happen, especially when installing Featured Lists sets. - For unknown items, sometimes you can just try +1 or -1 increment from the known id of other related release. - You can help adding missing product id, if you have those rare items, please check you Purchase History and mouse over the download button, see the OFB-SIM3:xxxxx and note it down. - Big thanks to @HollownessDevour for Own the Store list and @2Mahawk for non-set items list, also @Bily_jednorozec, @Aunza, @Curs10, @ciane, @Mmdrgntobldrgn for helping. I. EP/SP SPECIAL Base Game Collector's Edition sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:15891 Montalcino Fandango SE (*Included in Happy Holidays CE Presents) Base Game Pre-Order Bonus sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:15892 Vorn Stallion Fluid Vines Other Patterns (Target The Sims 3: An Introduction bonus) EP1: World Adventures sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18596 World Adventures Registration Rewards World Adventures Pre-Order Bonus sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18728 An Adventurer's Tools sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18729 Ancient Lucre sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18730 Pile of Papyrus sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18732 Globe of Antiquity sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18738 Bronze Spyglass of Yore sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:18745 Ancient Stone Mural EP2: Ambitions sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21267 Ambitions Registration Rewards EP3: Late Night sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23821 Late Night Registration Rewards sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23822 Late Night Pre-Order - Lounging and Styling Late Night Pre-Order (UK) - Hope Hills Sign EP4: Generations sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:35966 Generations Registration Rewards EP5: Pets sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:39047 Pets Origin Exclusive (Paws and Whiskers Costume Set) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:41103 Pets Limited Edition (Graham's Pet Swap Shop) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:39045 Pets Registration Rewards Pets Pre-Order Bonus (UK) - Whisker's Night of Five Aces EP6: Showtime sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:47658 Showtime Origin Exclusive (Origin-al Beats 5000 Stereo) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:45033 Showtime Limited Edition (Ultimate Venue and Stage) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:45032 Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:48451 Showtime Registration Rewards EP7: Supernatural sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:54783 Supernatural Origin Exclusive (Plants vs. Zombies Décor Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:54784 Supernatural Limited Edition (Plants vs. Zombies Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:54930 Supernatural Registration Rewards EP8: Seasons sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:56411 Seasons Origin Exclusive (Trick-or-Treat Costume) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:56410 Seasons Limited Edition (The Deep Freeze Ice Lounge) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:56412 Seasons Registration Rewards EP9: University Life sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:60115 University Life Origin Exclusive (School Spirit Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:60116 University Life Limited Edition (Party Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:60117 University Life Registration Rewards EP10: Island Paradise sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:63222 Island Paradise Origin Exclusive (Carnival Costume Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:63224 Island Paradise Limited Edition (Island Survival Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:63223 Island Paradise Registration Rewards EP11: Into the Future sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:68630 Into the Future Origin Exclusive (Dark Industrial Set) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:68629 Into the Future Limited Edition (Quantum Power Pack) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:68631 Into the Future Registration Rewards SP1: High-End Loft Pre-Order Bonus Book Cliff by Libronica Origami PlanterShape Flame Tamer Fire Pit esCargot 'Outside Processor Peroxide Platinum Record 'The Mane Event' Peroxide Commemorative Guitar SP6: Katy Perry Sweet Treats sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:50395 Origin Exclusive (The Complete Confection Poster) SP8: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:60050 Origin Exclusive (Decades Pinball Machine) SP9: Movie Stuff sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:67514 Origin Exclusive (Director's Set) II. RARE ITEMS II.I Limited Time Promotion II.I.A Dr. Pepper Retro Vegas - 1st Promo sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19001 Retro Ride sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19006 Burning Time Clock sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19030 Lips of Loveseat sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19031 The Time Passé Lounge sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19059 Chic Cowgirl sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19060 Pepper's Party Boots sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19061 Female Party Top sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19046 Lagomorph in Neon sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19068 Classy Cowboy sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19069 Deejay's Delight Surf and Sun - 2nd Promo sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21846 Beach Bum's Barbeque sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21848 Seaside Ride sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21850 Castaway Captain's Chair sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21857 Seaside Fire Pit sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21865 The Sun Shade 3000 sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21868 Souvenir Surfboard sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21884 Surf and Sun Swim Shorts sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21886 Pepper's Ponytail sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21892 Surf and Sun Swim Top sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:21901 Tide Traveler's Wetsuit Showbiz - 3rd Promo sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22794 Movie Lover's Chair sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22795 Larry Award Statue sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22789 Lovely Evening Gown sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22790 Not Just a Ponytail sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22791 I Heart Music Tee (F) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22792 I Heart Music Tee (M) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22796 Pop, Candy and Corn sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22797 The Prized Jersey sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22798 Starlet's Autograph sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22799 Golden Record sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22800 Victory Trophy Recreation - 4th Promo sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24210 Dr Pepper Stadium sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24211 Tabular TV sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24212 Frosty Caddy sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24213 Fanatical Face Paint sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24214 Jockish Jersey for Him sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24215 Jockish Jersey for Her sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24216 Jockish Jersey for Kids sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24217 Metropolis Movie Theatre Wonderland - 5th Promo sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37301 Not Herself, You See sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37302 Hatter-Do sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37303 Begin at the Beginning Bookshelf sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37304 Your Majesty sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37305 Jabber-clocky sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37306 Arch of Hearts sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37307 Oh My Ears and Whiskers! sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37308 Caterpillar's Pad sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37309 Bottle Me sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37310 We're All Mad at the Table sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:37311 Directions Directly Door II.I.B T-Mobile Cool Music Pack - 1st Promo Music Arsenal sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23034 Retro Record Player sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23035 Dock the DJ sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23036 WikiWikiWiki sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23037 Dissolving Denim sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23038 Kool Kicks sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23039 Speaker Head sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23040 Fresh Stuff Pack - 2nd Promo Au Courant Stool sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24218 Contempo Coffee Table sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24219 Leading Edge Light sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24220 Au Courant Bar sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24221 Contempo End Table sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24222 Chilly Chair sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24223 Sassafrock sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24224 Flutter Riffs sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:24225 Hoops Pack - 3rd Promo Sim City Simmer Hoop Hamper sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33268 Sim City Simmer Sports Standee sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33269 Trophy Basketball sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33270 Commemorative Plaque sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33271 Sports Fan Television sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33272 Sport Shoes sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33273 Sport Jersey sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:33274 II.I.C Target Cash Card sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:34647 True Champion Sports Wear II.I.D Other (Very Limited / Discontinued) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:19042 Study in Fractures sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:22977 Happy Birthday Bundle The QB and the Cheerleader Set sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:23891 Divalicious Set sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:43570 RED Poster Lord Sponge Collection sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17108 Mega Lord Sponge sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17113 Desktop Lord Sponge sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17038 Lord Sponge's Computer sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17202 Lord Sponge's Graphic Tee (F) sims3://download/?ofbId=OFB-SIM3:17232 Lord Sponge's Graphic Tee (M)Cheapest way to own compilation/sets/venues!
Okay, I have been lurking on the Daily Deal and Cascades threads (which are absolutely fantastic). But these threads are listings deals and cascades, as their names say, and so it’s not always immediately clear what the cheapest way to go is. Some of the information is not present on the first page but drowned on the following pages of these very long threads. The first page list ways which are efficient, but not the absolute best way to go. I made my own guidelines inspired by these threads and I thought it may be still relevant today since we have new people coming regularly to the forums. Cheapest way to own individual sets/combo set/compilation/venue Absolute cheapest way to own the set (if you have nothing else in the store). Warnings: * All these assume you only want the considered set. If you want more objects, please check the compilations those belong to too. For example, if you want only It’s Game Time!, it’s cheaper to go to the Daily Deal (objects then set, total 64 sp). But if you want also Level Up, acquiring only this set (130 sp) will give you the whole of Man Cave Compilation down the line, including It’s Game Time!, with a totally different way to go. So be sure of what you want before starting. * All these assume you don’t own anything in the store. If you already own items or sets, there may be a cheapest way to go for you. Owning “featured sets” can be a great way to cheapen the prices, because it gives you items across several sets. Owning some sets can lower the price of the compilation enough that some other sets become free, etc. As soon as you start owning some items, there will be new cheaper ways to go! Summary: Go to: compilations Go to: combo sets Go to: special sets (featured, bundle…) Go to: set (A to L) Go to: set (L to Z) Go to: venues Even cheaper? ExamplesHow To Install Store Items
My old step-by-step guide on how to install your store items without duplicate files with all the links has disappeared! It was here: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/807788/reinstall-store-stuff-no-repeats-or-disappearing Thanks to the way back machine (and @Simasaurus09), you can still find it here: https://web.archive.org/web/20170430232315/http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/807788/reinstall-store-stuff-no-repeats-or-disappearing You avoid all the crazy download redirects by using Sim File Share. So, the excel spreadsheet I have titled a reinstall guide is here: http://www.simfileshare.net/download/838415/ (New old load because of a missing link!) I have another spreadsheet with links that shows which sets are part of what compilations and combinations. It's color-coded and includes Y for Yes, install or N for No, do NOT install. Every set is listed, so you won't miss anything (hopefully). It was the logic behind the other spreadsheet. https://simfileshare.net/download/181787/ The spreadsheets first page shows exactly what files to merge together into each .ebc file in the dccache folder, as well as how large those files actually are when compressed on my computer. (Results vary from system to system.) I like to see everything at a glance, so this is my full compiliation. I have 25 fairly full .ebc files and one that isn't full. https://iamciane.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/p1.png Each line (or two) shows what is installed together into an .ebc file in the dccache folder. (This is where the launcher installs the files.) The line starts with the number of the .ebc file and its total size, which varies a bit from one computer to another. Next, you'll find the size and name of each store install. The "0" file contains all the unique patterns, Midnight Hollow Gold with toy shop venue, the mid-century dining chair that must be installed before the set, and the bow tie shoes that are shown in the Victorian set, but were left out. (I just had extra room after installing the world and patterns.) After installing those files, I move that .ebc file out of the dccache folder and install the files on the next line. After installing the items of each .ebc file, you must rename the "0" to the next number up and then move that file out to join the others. When all done, you rename the last file and move the others back into dccache folder. I did heavily abbreviate, but tabs contain each file name and link. I tended to color code by type of file and install like types together. Then, I'd throw in something else if there was room.