Sims 3 nothing works that is from store and exchange
@ Maxis tech support or whoever is still maintaining the Sims 3 and its expansions and content from the store and exchange I do hope someone is still maintaining the Sims 3 game, which has an active digital store asking for real money to purchase items, or the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Rights Bureau will hear about it ASAP I have been out of the Sims 3 since Jan 2025 now, in June 2025, trying to play again Sims 3, I was prompted to install the newest version of the EA app, which I was forced, since I had no other choice - I wasn't happy about it, because every update brings more problems than it solves, but it couldn't play otherwise, so I had to do it after that, launching Sims 3 I realized that nothing from the premium digital store http://www.store.thesims3.com nothing works, and I'm talking about especially the premium content that was purchased with real money, like extra worlds Midnight Hallow and Roaring Heights, just to name a few, but other virtual assets, in the hundreds, I'd say and in my stupid naivety, I was planning to buy the Lucky Palms, Monte Vista and Sunlit Tides, so like a fool, I was ready to drop $30+ more on new (to me) premium content now, nothing works anymore in the launcher is not recognized as being installed I've tried to reinstall the worlds, the premium content, but it's not working I have saved games from those two premium worlds, Midnight Hallow and Roaring Heights, and I can't load them to continue my stories in-game I can't start a new game with those two worlds, which also come with custom content and items so basically, nothing that I've paid for is working properly anymore after the last EA app update I've tried to download again the content, those two worlds - and a few other assets, out of hundreds that I have - it tellls me was downloaded successfully, yet the launcher won't start with the worlds as installed, won't allow me to load older games, nor to start a new game in those worlds why are you breaking the only Sims game, Sims 3, that's worth attention?? hoping we're going to move to Sims 4, that's a disaster..??.. no, we won't move to Sims 4, I'd rather play inZoi than move to Sims 4 I've spent a lot of money on expansion packs and premium content from the store on Sims 3, and I expect to use it and play it, as normal, like any other player who did the same... what can I do to fix it..??..Bayou Bijou World Collaboration - Part 1 video released
Welcome to another builder's collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and me soocoolsim ! Introducing Bayou Bijou, a New Orleans / Louisiana inspired world featuring seven areas: Map A - French Quarter - Completed ✅ - See Part 1 video tour Map B - Garden District - all lots taken Map C - Bayou Sauvage - Completed ✅ Map D - Farming Area - Completed ✅ Map E - Beach Area - Completed ✅ Map F - City District - Completed ✅ Map G - Lafitte Lagoon - Completed ✅ YOUTUBE SHOWCASE VIDEO TOURS Part 1 - The French Quarter BACKGROUND Experienced creators (Intermediate+) are invited to join us in creating builds to add to this empty world. If building is not your forte, but you love decorating, just let us know. We'll try to match you with an appropriate builder to create a shell for you. Everyone can experience Bayou Bijou taking shape by downloading the empty base world and installing builds as they become available. Constructive comments throughout this process are welcome, so don't be shy. Please keep an eye on the "News and Updates" post for milestones and links to new creations as they become available. You can also check out in-game Bayou Bijou Stories and Sims from players / creators. Without further ado, onto the details below and come join in the fun! CLAIMING OVERVIEW (Edit! Apr 17/25 - All lots Claimed / Reserved) Download the Bayou Bijou empty base world created by the talented Hidehi2. Take a look at the lists of available lots using the Map posts as reference (see links above). Indicate you're on board for the collab and sign up for your first claim by replying on this thread with your chosen map lot reference # (eg A8). I will update the lists with claims and add download / media links when builds are completed. Every two weeks (approx the 1st and 15th of the month) a new claiming period starting with a 'Claiming Day' post will begin. During this period, if you are now joining the collab or had a build in progress on Claiming Day, you can claim 1 lot. For ongoing participants, if all previously claimed builds are completed and link(s) submitted by Claiming Day, you may claim up to 2 lots. Edit! Effective Apr 15/25, after successfully uploading a completed cc-free build, participants may claim another lot if desired. However, max 2 claims in progress remains in place. Edit! Apr 17/25 - All lots Claimed. Next stage is for all builds to be completed. BUILDING GUIDELINES Please stay within the theme of each map area and general New Orleans, Louisiana inspiration. You have creative freedom otherwise. All Expansion Packs OK for use. All Stuff Packs OK for use. All official EA Store Items OK for use. Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your lot file before uploading to double check. We highly recommend you play-test your lot before uploading to ensure no routing concerns and downloaders can enjoy your build as intended. Another recommendation is to test placement of your final version. This helps identify any potential issues (windows/tiles out of place, etc). To do this... Export your build, save your game, delete the final version, then use the exported copy in the Library to add it back into the world. Take a look around to see if anything is amiss and correct as needed. It will be useful for players if the Bayou Bijou lot address is included in your build description on the Exchange, albeit optional. Do take the time to put your best foot forward to make your build(s) shine inside and out. Just be cautious about using a ton of clutter since that can add to lag when playing. Each build will be showcased with credit in video walkthroughs on YouTube once the world is completed. Once your build is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: Name of build / map reference and/or address / download link / cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / thread. SIM / HOUSEHOLD SUBMISSIONS The focus of the collab is on builds as the final world game save will be unpopulated, however we can link to Sims / Households created for Bayou Bijou. Bayou Bijou builders can submit Sims / Households for their completed claims as well as general (eg Townie) use. Non-builders can submit Sims / Households for general (eg Townie) use. All Expansion Packs OK for use. All Stuff Packs OK for use. All official EA Store Items OK for use. Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your Sim / Household file before uploading to double check. Once your Sim / Household is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: Name / map reference or address (or flag as Townie) / download link / 1 cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / showcase thread. Sims / Households created by participants for claimed builds will include lot addresses with their listings. Sims / Households created for potential use within Bayou Bijou but not associated with a specific build (eg Townies) will be listed under the heading of Auxiliary sims which players can place anywhere as desired. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Chojrak75321, cindylou2662 , Hidehi2, Kcity74 (aka fatness74), JudiAlbert (aka IdahoGal65, Cheeseweasel), Minasawa , puzzlezaddict , Sandraelle , 17SLAY (TECHSPERT50), soocoolsim , SusanMarieD (aka DavisSM), suzses , whatsociallife , xDeltaMirage (aka fegar200198) PREVIOUS WORLD COLLABORATIONS Cape Albacore Coastal World / YouTube video walkthrough playlist Disney's Magic Kingdom / YouTube video walkthrough playlist The Orient Express (London, Paris, Venice, Alps) / YouTube video walkthrough playlist Ackney-Upon-Sherne English Village (hosted by suzses) TIP! When first viewing this thread, you might want to sort replies by "Oldest" to view all the related posts in order and get up-to-date to a certain point. However, for future visits you may wish to sort replies by "Newest" to reduce the amount of scrolling. But of course, it's your choice on what works best for you.
Launcher crashes when I open the downloads tab in Sims 3
Game launcher crashes when I open the downloads tab in Sims 3, maybe someone has ideas how to fix this problem. I play in Mac. I uninstalled everything and then reinstalled but unfortunately it didn't help. I bought a new world - Roaring Heights Gold Edition but I can't download it in my game when launcher crashes.[Current Issue] Sims 3 Store world can't register/install
Overview This guide is for registering and installing standalone worlds from the Sims 3 Store, specifically those bought with money. That list includes Dragon Valley, Hidden Springs, Monte Vista, Roaring Heights, and sometimes Barnacle Bay. If you bought a Store world with SimPoints and it's not appearing in your purchase history on the Store site, please contact EA customer support and request that the SimPoints from the failed purchase be added back to your account. How to register a Store world jump to: My code doesn't work jump to: I can't install the world When you purchase a standalone Sims 3 world from Origin or the EA App, you should receive an email confirmation from EA. If you don't see this, check your spam filter. This email should include one product code per item, as shown here in the blacked-out red box: IMPORTANT: Some players have reported finding their product codes on ea.com, under Account Settings > Order History, so please look there as well. If you never received this email and it's not in your spam folder, please contact EA customer support. https://help.ea.com/en/ If you can't find the live chat option, try this link instead, while signed into this or any other EA site: https://help.ea.com/en/help-contact-us/?product=the-sims-3&topic=missing-game&category=manage-my-account&subcategory=find-missing-game Otherwise, go to this site: https://store.thesims3.com/ Sign in with the same email address and password that you use for other EA sites, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click "Redeem a Code." Enter the code you've received, and the world should appear in your account. You can then download it from your purchase history (Store > My Store Account > Purchase History) or its product page. https://store.thesims3.com/worldProductDetail.html?categoryId=12642 ↑ My code doesn't work If you are sure you've never used this code, but the Store site tells you it's invalid or already been redeemed, you'll need to contact EA customer support to ask for a refund. https://help.ea.com/en/ I strongly recommend using live chat rather than email. If you don't see the option, change the location in your browser window to U.S. or U.K., or choose a slightly different category of issue. At the moment, Sims 3 > [Mac\PC] > Manage My Account > Find Missing Game offers the live chat option below the email form. If EA support doesn't help, please say so in this thread. If support does help, please post anyway letting me know what world(s) caused the issue so we can look for patterns. ↑ I can't install the world If you're getting the "there are no packages to install" error, please see this post: Re: Sims 3 Launcher "There are no packages to install" | EA Forums - 11190163 The standard way to download a world is to go to its product page or open your purchase history (Store > My Store Account > Purchase History), then click the Download button. If this isn't working for you, try a different browser. Firefox generally works best with the Store site. It is generally unnecessary to sign into the launcher before attempting to download or install Store content. However, this has helped some players, so it's worth trying. Mac users only: if you see an Error Downloading Content {0}, please repair the game in Origin, restart your computer, and try again. If the world still won't download properly, try a clean Sims 3 user folder. Rename the existing "The Sims 3" folder in Documents > Electronic Arts, open the launcher to create a new folder, and try to download only that world. If it works, you can move the downloaded world from the new Sims 3 folder to the old one you renamed, trash the new folder, and change the old one's name back to "The Sims 3." Downloaded Store items are found in the Downloads subfolder and have the extension .Sims3Pack. Be sure to delete any older downloads of the world before moving over the fresh copy. If the world downloads properly but doesn't install, please try a clean Sims 3 user folder as well. Rename the existing "The Sims 3" folder in Documents > Electronic Arts, open the launcher to create a new folder, download only that world, and try to install it. If this works, you can install the rest of your Store content into that folder, then move over your saves and any other files you'd like to keep. Please see this guide for a list. If reinstalling all of your Store content would be a burden, or you're confused about another part of this process, please ask for further help in this thread. ↑
Save error issue in EIG, CAW
Hi, for some reason, after posting this, I couldn't find this posting on my profile. Looks like it removed by unknown reason. so I'm posting again. I downloaded a custom world. after that, created a new fresh Sims 3 folder by opening the launcher. (No cc, No mods). and then, I worked on s3pe and imported the custom world into CAW for my personal use. After that, selected 'edit in game' in CAS menu, no problem to load edit in town in game. I deleted only a big park in edit town mode. then tried to save the game. The screen got dark without saving plumbob icons and it took a few mins. After that, I got this error alert. No idea what is showing as I'm not good at understanding these computer related terms. so I'm wondering what I'm missing and doing something wrong. All helps are appreciated Thanks.
"From CD Keys to Digital Days: My Journey with The Sims 3"
As a long-time fan and supporter of The Sims franchise,I truly appreciate the creativity,freedom,and uniqueness that these games offer.The Sims 3,in particular, holds a special place in my heart.Over the years,I've spent countless hours enjoying its rich gameplay and detailed customization options. With the shift to digital platforms and newer updates like version 1.69,it's clear that EA has worked to make The Sims 3 more compatible with modern systems.This version helps eliminate many of the old issues,such as launcher problems,login errors,or CD key verifications,which often troubled users of the physical versions. However,many dedicated fans, including myself,still own and cherish the original CD versions.It's unfortunate that these older copies can sometimes face limitations or connection errors,even when we have legally purchased and supported the game from the beginning.I believe that continued support for CD versions,or a more flexible transition to digital,would be a great way to honor the loyal player base. While The Sims 4 offers new features,its aesthetic and emotional depth—especially with mods or paid content—feels different from the charm and freedom of The Sims 3.I fully support original games and continue to stay loyal,but I deeply miss playing The Sims 3 freely,without technical or internet-related issues. This isn't a complaint or criticism,but rather a hopeful message from someone who loves The Sims series and wants to see it remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone—newcomers and longtime players alike. I once wished for a little puppy...but instead, I discovered The Sims 3 Pets.And even after five years,it was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had.❤️🦋
Loading Errors
Hi, I'm new to playing the sims 3 (I've only really played the sims 4) and I was really enjoying it. However my first game I tried to save, wouldn't, and when I tried to close and relaunch the game I can't. I just get a error message saying Appaloosa plains or Sunset valley couldn't be loaded and to try restarting. I've done everything, deleting and re-downloading, preparing through the EA app, turning off one drive, even renaming the sims 3 folder as 'the sims 3 old'. Nothing has worked. Any help would be greatly appreciated, please.FLSTRider dropping in to say hello
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone. I don't know how many of you remember my Falconcrest world thread falconcrest Thread but as I said in that thread I was taking the world into the Unreal Engine and after what seems like forever I am still not even close to half way done. Unreal is a HUGE learning curve. I thought those that wondered how that world is going I would add a few pics and reintroduce my "Worlds Thread" to everyone flstriders worlds thread I also have been going through my old computer and am thinking about dusting off CAW again but have heard that it is not working with the new EA launcher. Anyone able to give me any information about this
Create a World - Edit in Game
I used Origin with a patch all the way up until it officially died last week, so now I'm sorta desperately looking for a way to get the Edit in Game button to work in CAW now that I have to use the EA app. I saw a YouTube video of someone creating a world and the button worked for him through the EA App, so that gave me a little hope that it could work. However when I hit it, it just says "Preparing the game..." and then brings up the Sims 3 launcher and then nothing else happens. I tried adding CAW to the EA app, removing any traces of Origin, moving the CAW file to different areas in my PC. I'm kind of stumped on how to solve this problem.
I Need Friends!!!!
Hello everyone! I dont know if this is still active or if anyone will see this but I am playing as a singer and she got an opportunity to “Use SimPort to send your Singer on tour” now the issue I have 0 friends on the sims :(. So if you see this please add me I will add back! We can send cutesy gifts and stuff 🎀 My User is kirstan05 <3333
