Updater trying to mess with Sims 3 installs

applefeather2

What is up with that? I am trying to update Sims 4... I don't need it to mess with Sims 3!

gmomasue

It mess Sims 3 up for me can not play it at all.

Colton147147

It is simply a glitch with Origin and the Sims 3.

Or it could be that it could be transfering toddlers from the Sims 3 to the Sims 4.

applefeather2

I'm hitting every "NO" don't touch it that I can find at the moment. It keeps asking if I want to uninstall 3. I keep saying no. *SIGH* I just want to update 4. I do NOT want to update 3

applefeather2

Colton147147 wrote: »

It is simply a glitch with Origin and the Sims 3.

Or it could be that it could be transfering toddlers from the Sims 3 to the Sims 4.

I don't think it's a glitch. I think it's very purposeful - It isn't happening if I can stop it. But they will likely not let me play Sims 4, if I keep refusing their updating of S3. GRRRR.

Ayumap

I'd be careful with the Sims 3 update atm. Earlier people were posting that the Origin update was corrupting their Sims 3 saves so maybe it's an emergency patch to fix that, not sure.

Cement

Oh I read about this.
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/31/origin-update-august-31st-2015/

Repair it if it prompts you the option, but file a report with Origin.

applefeather2

And now there's THIS box... What is THAT all about???


Gah!

Ayumap

Check here as well: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/852778/origin-is-repairing/p1 (Sims 3 section)

I'm too scared to put my Origin in online mode atm so I haven't really read through everything. I for sure don't want to get corrupted Sims 3 files so I'm sorry this is happening to you at the moment.

applefeather2

Even though I said "No" to all S3 updates, it is doing it ANYWAY! Gee, thanks, EA.
... and until it's done with my S3... it isn't touching S4, which is just sitting there, waiting until we go through EVERY Sims 3 pack that I have.
Again... thanks, EA

sophtastic

happened to me too

Colton147147

applefeather2 wrote: »

Even though I said "No" to all S3 updates, it is doing it ANYWAY! Gee, thanks, EA.

catloverplayer

Origin needs to fix this asap!!!

applefeather2

Cement wrote: »

Oh I read about this.
http://simsvip.com/2015/08/31/origin-update-august-31st-2015/

Repair it if it prompts you the option, but file a report with Origin.

Thanks for the info, @Cement. Unfortunately, I didn't see VIP's advice, so now my S3 launcher won't work. So... I guess S3 needs a fresh install.
If EA doesn't know ALREADY that they are deliberately messing up S3, I have a bridge to sell... ***hissyfit***
There sure don't need me to report. They are more than well aware they've implemented this. *biggerhissyfit*

applefeather2

catloverplayer wrote: »

Origin needs to fix this asap!!!

We should NOT NEED Sims VIP to warn us! There should be something said about this problem RIGHT on this board.
Yah, dream on... and on....
Or maybe a warning on the Updater, saying:
"Before using our product, please see related Sims sites for extra help before Proceeding"

Felicity

It may (not sure) already be fixed. I was just able to load up Sims 3. I don't load through the launcher though. I load through ts3w.exe. For people having issues with the loader, that's worth a try.

PandaORose

OMG. TS3 is her to stay, EA! TS4 is not the only Sims game! You're not tha prettiest girl in tha land, TS4!

No, but in all seriousness this seems like a scary glitch that I hope they fix asap. This is part of the reason why I'm weary of all game patches. What a mess.

ceejay402

simsvip did report the latest origin update is negatively effecting some sims 3 users see this http://simsvip.com/2015/08/31/origin-update-august-31st-2015/

applefeather2

Yes, they did, @ceejay402 - but we should NOT have to depend on a fan site to tell us something as important as this.

ceejay402

applefeather2 wrote: »

Yes, they did, @ceejay402 - but we should NOT have to depend on a fan site to tell us something as important as this.

Preaching to the choir

ENolan

Wow... Am I glad that I bought TS3 through Steam...





Except for the days TS3 packs are on sale on Origin, so they don't connect appropriately....

Rflong7

This is annoying, I hope they fix it soon.


Love my game disks~ *hugs physical copies tightly* Wave of the future and all but dang, give me options but not take control.

applefeather2

Rflong7 wrote: »

This is annoying, I hope they fix it soon.


Love my game disks~ *hugs physical copies tightly* Wave of the future and all but dang, give me options but not take control.

Ditto, ditto, triple ditto!

WitchCat26

I just did the patch, and Origin popped up with "repairs" for Sims2, Dragon Age, and Dragon Age 2, and my Sims 4 won't load. So... I'm guessing something is wrong, but I have no idea what. I guess I'll play something else.

Edit: Repaired Sims 4 twice and deleted the cache files in between, and got the game to load, so scratch that part.

Mmdrgntobldrgn

Guess I won't be letting origin update anytime soon.

Very happy I don't need it to play my s3 saves.

bklienhart

applefeather2 wrote: »

I'm hitting every "NO" don't touch it that I can find at the moment. It keeps asking if I want to uninstall 3. I keep saying no. *SIGH* I just want to update 4. I do NOT want to update 3

Well, there's your problem. You need to uninstall 4.