@Seamoan
Here is a link that shows you how to turn off the automatic update on Origin if you have it checked for the automatic updates. I know a lot of people had gone and unchecked the box so that they won't get the update until they know that it won't break their game forever. And some of them have already turned it off from their launcher too just to be on the safe side... http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/08/turn-off-automatic-updates/
Hope this helps...
Thanks lisasc360
What I'm worried about is can I skip this particular update? I may one day get Sims 4 on my current computer which I still play Sims 3 on. But what if I need to update Origin in the future for something related to my Sims 4 game at that time? Wouldn't any future Origin update include this new one, that I want to avoid so it won't mess up my Sims 3? Or, ideally, if I installed Sims 4 on a new, different computer, and updated Origin on that new one....would Origin automatically update itself on the older Sims 3 only computer as well?
You're welcome...
As for your question, that I can't answer as I don't have TS4. I myself haven't did the update as I don't have a problem playing my game with all of the EP's and all be 2 SP's, store content and CC. Plus I love playing with everything from every EP/SP...
@Seamoan
Here is a link that shows you how to turn off the automatic update on Origin if you have it checked for the automatic updates. I know a lot of people had gone and unchecked the box so that they won't get the update until they know that it won't break their game forever. And some of them have already turned it off from their launcher too just to be on the safe side... http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/08/turn-off-automatic-updates/
Hope this helps...
Thanks lisasc360
What I'm worried about is can I skip this particular update? I may one day get Sims 4 on my current computer which I still play Sims 3 on. But what if I need to update Origin in the future for something related to my Sims 4 game at that time? Wouldn't any future Origin update include this new one, that I want to avoid so it won't mess up my Sims 3? Or, ideally, if I installed Sims 4 on a new, different computer, and updated Origin on that new one....would Origin automatically update itself on the older Sims 3 only computer as well?
You're welcome...
As for your question, that I can't answer as I don't have TS4. I myself haven't did the update as I don't have a problem playing my game with all of the EP's and all be 2 SP's, store content and CC. Plus I love playing with everything from every EP/SP...
Thanks for your reply though! Yeah me too, no major probs with Sims 3 since I bought the computer I'm playing on now re 2 yrs ago, just to play Sims 3 on. And I don't wanna mess it up now! I'll have to look around some of the forums to see how any other players can avoid this update if they're also gonna play sims 4 too....which I'm assuming will eventually have Origin updates for 4.
@Seamoan
Here is a link that shows you how to turn off the automatic update on Origin if you have it checked for the automatic updates. I know a lot of people had gone and unchecked the box so that they won't get the update until they know that it won't break their game forever. And some of them have already turned it off from their launcher too just to be on the safe side... http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/08/turn-off-automatic-updates/
Hope this helps...
Thanks lisasc360
What I'm worried about is can I skip this particular update? I may one day get Sims 4 on my current computer which I still play Sims 3 on. But what if I need to update Origin in the future for something related to my Sims 4 game at that time? Wouldn't any future Origin update include this new one, that I want to avoid so it won't mess up my Sims 3? Or, ideally, if I installed Sims 4 on a new, different computer, and updated Origin on that new one....would Origin automatically update itself on the older Sims 3 only computer as well?
You're welcome...
As for your question, that I can't answer as I don't have TS4. I myself haven't did the update as I don't have a problem playing my game with all of the EP's and all be 2 SP's, store content and CC. Plus I love playing with everything from every EP/SP...
Thanks for your reply though! Yeah me too, no major probs with Sims 3 since I bought the computer I'm playing on now re 2 yrs ago, just to play Sims 3 on. And I don't wanna mess it up now! I'll have to look around some of the forums to see how any other players can avoid this update if they're also gonna play sims 4 too....which I'm assuming will eventually have Origin updates for 4.
Tomorrow (November 12) The Sims 3 website will be undergoing maintenance from 9am PT. During this time you may have issues accessing the The Sims 3 website. An update will also be available via Origin for The Sims 3 on PC only, which will include a new The Sims 3 Expansions and Stuff Pack Manager.
You can prepare to obtain The Sims 3 update by updating to the latest version of Origin, you will receive the latest version the next time you launch the Origin client.
If you have Origin running:
In the top left, select Origin
Click Exit
Re-launch Origin
You will automatically be updated to the latest version of Origin (Version 9.10.2.4863)
You can verify you have the latest Origin client by selecting HELP>ABOUT
You are now ready to receive The Sims 3 update tomorrow 12th November
Happy Simming!
Hi ! Just wondering about something. My Sims 3 is on a different computer than TS4. I intentionally did not install Origin on the TS3 computer, because I felt that all of my store purchases , content, worlds etc, and all of my discs predated Origin, and were just fine without it. I also use CAW all the time, and really don't want it ruined.
Will this be a problem down the road, or can I keep everything as it is? The TS3 computer is running on Windows 10.
Appreciate your feedback!
I'm not sure if even EA can answer this question 'down the road', but as of now you don't need origin if you have the original disk versions of the game. I actually uninstalled it from my PC just to be on the safe side. If you update you will be tied to opening the game through the launcher and it will require Origin to run. You will also no longer be able to use EIG in CAW.
There is a similar thread in the tech forum where chrinrict has been looking into the update. She's supposed to do more tests tomorrow to discover the extent of the changes.
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Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
@Seamoan
Here is a link that shows you how to turn off the automatic update on Origin if you have it checked for the automatic updates. I know a lot of people had gone and unchecked the box so that they won't get the update until they know that it won't break their game forever. And some of them have already turned it off from their launcher too just to be on the safe side... http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/08/turn-off-automatic-updates/
Hope this helps...
Thanks lisasc360
What I'm worried about is can I skip this particular update? I may one day get Sims 4 on my current computer which I still play Sims 3 on. But what if I need to update Origin in the future for something related to my Sims 4 game at that time? Wouldn't any future Origin update include this new one, that I want to avoid so it won't mess up my Sims 3? Or, ideally, if I installed Sims 4 on a new, different computer, and updated Origin on that new one....would Origin automatically update itself on the older Sims 3 only computer as well?
Yes it's supposed to be optional but some players have reported that Origin tried to mess with their TS3 games without their permission. Some TS4 update last March (I think it was) was actually uninstalling people's TS3 games from their computers.
That's not typical, though. But I decided not to take any chances and completely uninstalled Origin. If I ever want to play TS4 (which seems unlikely at this point) I could always play it on my laptop and save TS3 for my desktop. But not everyone has two PCs so not sure what to tell you, you will have to decide for yourself basically.
Keep tabs on the thread in TS3 Tech forum for more info on this patch.
The Sims
Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
@Seamoan
Here is a link that shows you how to turn off the automatic update on Origin if you have it checked for the automatic updates. I know a lot of people had gone and unchecked the box so that they won't get the update until they know that it won't break their game forever. And some of them have already turned it off from their launcher too just to be on the safe side... http://sims4.crinrict.com/en/2014/08/turn-off-automatic-updates/
Hope this helps...
Thanks lisasc360
What I'm worried about is can I skip this particular update? I may one day get Sims 4 on my current computer which I still play Sims 3 on. But what if I need to update Origin in the future for something related to my Sims 4 game at that time? Wouldn't any future Origin update include this new one, that I want to avoid so it won't mess up my Sims 3? Or, ideally, if I installed Sims 4 on a new, different computer, and updated Origin on that new one....would Origin automatically update itself on the older Sims 3 only computer as well?
Yes it's supposed to be optional but some players have reported that Origin tried to mess with their TS3 games without their permission. Some TS4 update last March (I think it was) was actually uninstalling people's TS3 games from their computers.
That's not typical, though. But I decided not to take any chances and completely uninstalled Origin. If I ever want to play TS4 (which seems unlikely at this point) I could always play it on my laptop and save TS3 for my desktop. But not everyone has two PCs so not sure what to tell you, you will have to decide for yourself basically.
Keep tabs on the thread in TS3 Tech forum for more info on this patch.
I'll def be keeping tabs, HappySimmer3, and thanks. Really cute avi, btw
I don't need to have a manager for my installed games to turn any of them off when my computer can run the entire collection without issues.I also don't want to lose the use of CAW.I'll be checking to make sure I won't get this automatically.
I didn't need, nor want this crazy manager for my game. So far, I have had to restart my game three times to get it to accept that I have already got every stuff pack and expansion installed. . . In fact, I had to toss my Sims 3 folder so I could get a fresh start after installing the update. I swear if I have to tell it one more time that I want to use everything I own, I'm going to be screaming mad! As it is, since I had to toss the folder to get things to work, I have to reinstall all my store stuff, again. . . and I own ALL of it! LOL
We have released a new version of ErrorTrap for Patch 1.69 into beta testing for those who want it. That will suppress the startup core version mismatch error, unless you have any core mods from other sources that need to be updated as well. Future parallel releases of ErrorTrap will be done for 1.67 and 1.69. http://nraas.wikispaces.com/ErrorTrap+Testing
Except for UntranslatedKey and the one whose initials are NC and that we cannot talk about here, the rest of the NRaas mods are not affected by this patch.
Our official recommendation remains to avoid this update for now if possible.
I've accepted the new update and now can't install anything downloaded from the exchange. When I asked for Technical help from EA they said that they don't have anything to do with TheSims3 website so can't help ! :( Has anyone got any ideas of how I can get round this ?
I've accepted the new update and now can't install anything downloaded from the exchange. When I asked for Technical help from EA they said that they don't have anything to do with TheSims3 website so can't help ! Has anyone got any ideas of how I can get round this ?
Some items might be able to be installed with alternative methods - try registering and asking at the Mod The Sims site.
@aws200 it's no secret that they've been wanting all their games tied to Origin for some time now. Not only as DRM, but also cuts out the second-hand games market and gives them total control. That whole 'games as a service' thing, that allows them to ax the game just like they do in Mobile. Wouldn't surprise me if that wasn't the ultimate goal.
I'd say TS3 must still be popular and selling very well for them to bother doing this.
The Sims
Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
As far as I'm concerned I'm done with the Sims and EA I was going to get Sims 4 but after this forget it I'll never touch another Maxis game as long as it has an EA logo on it goodbye
I'm just a little bit crazy LOL
Okay actually I'm totally and completely nuts LOL
This is why I say I do not want to ever hear the phrases we are dropping -game name here- form our support list. I would rather hear this game is complete here is a repair tool for your use it will help with updates and other such important issues, if there is a bug that was not fixed a message will be sent to our support group to be handled. with over 50% of online games now featuring a repair tool I really want too see EA get on the lets make longevity games bandwagon and not the sloppy developers bandwagon that aria has doomed itself to. For anyone who is curious Area is going PVP only with its games and lost over 80% of its player base on the announcement alone i guess they didn't have as many pvp fans as they thought.
I really want to see a complete your sims 3 collection thing for the origin download (as well as a backup disk order option) and want to see players still playing this game five+ years form now because it is possible. The only thing that would honestly make me even consider a Sims4 complete collection buy is if it had tinny homes and funny prducts (example "toot fairy spray by poo pourri" Real thing btw actual company) and all the shop items up to the relic date as well as a "Cartoon graphics" core version/options that have less ram issues and is more comparable with windows systems.
I do not understand why these cores get overlooked Atlus developed the tec for these cores to fit a HIGHLY stylized character design similar to the sims, these cores are exceptionally versatile (across may formats) and run much smoother than any other its a case of 10+yr old tec not only outliving its successors but making its successors look inferior. I suppose it would take quite a while for me to explain it all I have a lot to say on the issue in hand of "Updates to the Sims 3" and the relationship to EA games bad habitats (game "dripping" is a bad habit) so I will leave with I probably have enough to start a new topic on this.
bottom line I want too see the Sims4 be all the Sims3 with the first game and just expanding on it with compatibility and longevity in mind before I will so much as consider moving to it.
I did the update (had to restart the computer, so no choice, really). So far, I haven't noticed anything different. But, then again, I've been having issued with conflicting mods freezing my game (not lagging, freezing) for a few weeks now, and haven't completely rooted out the source of those issues yet. If anything too wonky happens, I'll fill everyone in.
I did the update (had to restart the computer, so no choice, really). So far, I haven't noticed anything different. But, then again, I've been having issued with conflicting mods freezing my game (not lagging, freezing) for a few weeks now, and haven't completely rooted out the source of those issues yet. If anything too wonky happens, I'll fill everyone in.
I just fixed my conflicting mods issue the other day and can't believe how smoothly my game is running now. I haven't updated and don't intend to.
I used the following tools to fix my mods issue.
From MTS
Delphy Sims 3 Pack Multi Installer - to extract packages from my CC that is in Sims3Packs
Delphy Sims 3 Dashboard - To work out which packages were conflicting (in my case they were all files that didn't conflict if I merged them into a single package)
@Karritz I use all of those, too. Unfortunately nothing comes up as conflicting on Dashboard, the S3P files are all clean, and all of my package files are merged into larger files. I still need to root out the specific mod or package file that's causing the issues.
@Karritz I use all of those, too. Unfortunately nothing comes up as conflicting on Dashboard, the S3P files are all clean, and all of my package files are merged into larger files. I still need to root out the specific mod or package file that's causing the issues.
That's sad. I don't know enough about it to help you.
Do you think one of them might be bad CC and that's what's causing the problem?
I noticed there were some JOB/Professions related crashing issues involving the Ambitions Expansion places in Riverview but I believe they were placement related so I just moved a few things around (the fire department some homes lot types and saloon) and it seems to have fixed the problem. the other cities are too big for my wee laptop t handle without a custom graphics setting lucky for me soon I am getting a new computer with the ram to handle it.
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You're welcome...
As for your question, that I can't answer as I don't have TS4. I myself haven't did the update as I don't have a problem playing my game with all of the EP's and all be 2 SP's, store content and CC. Plus I love playing with everything from every EP/SP...
http://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=lisasc360
My stories on this site:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/991317/my-sims-stories/p1?new=1
Thanks for your reply though! Yeah me too, no major probs with Sims 3 since I bought the computer I'm playing on now re 2 yrs ago, just to play Sims 3 on. And I don't wanna mess it up now! I'll have to look around some of the forums to see how any other players can avoid this update if they're also gonna play sims 4 too....which I'm assuming will eventually have Origin updates for 4.
Oh, no, mushplomplom...sorry to hear
You're welcome...
http://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=lisasc360
My stories on this site:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/991317/my-sims-stories/p1?new=1
Some mods/cc did not work because they need to be updated but I found nothing game breaking yet so yeah.
Do not update your games guys. Happy simming
I'm not sure if even EA can answer this question 'down the road', but as of now you don't need origin if you have the original disk versions of the game. I actually uninstalled it from my PC just to be on the safe side. If you update you will be tied to opening the game through the launcher and it will require Origin to run. You will also no longer be able to use EIG in CAW.
There is a similar thread in the tech forum where chrinrict has been looking into the update. She's supposed to do more tests tomorrow to discover the extent of the changes.
Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
Yes it's supposed to be optional but some players have reported that Origin tried to mess with their TS3 games without their permission. Some TS4 update last March (I think it was) was actually uninstalling people's TS3 games from their computers.
That's not typical, though. But I decided not to take any chances and completely uninstalled Origin. If I ever want to play TS4 (which seems unlikely at this point) I could always play it on my laptop and save TS3 for my desktop. But not everyone has two PCs so not sure what to tell you, you will have to decide for yourself basically.
Keep tabs on the thread in TS3 Tech forum for more info on this patch.
Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
I'll def be keeping tabs, HappySimmer3, and thanks. Really cute avi, btw
Please do not send me PMs/post on my wall if you're looking for help. I can't attend to those. You can find me at AnswerHQ.
How to report bugs at AnswersHQ
AHQ Tutorial
http://nraas.wikispaces.com/ErrorTrap+Testing
Except for UntranslatedKey and the one whose initials are NC and that we cannot talk about here, the rest of the NRaas mods are not affected by this patch.
Our official recommendation remains to avoid this update for now if possible.
NRaas has moved!
Our new site is at http://nraas.net
Some items might be able to be installed with alternative methods - try registering and asking at the Mod The Sims site.
@aws200 it's no secret that they've been wanting all their games tied to Origin for some time now. Not only as DRM, but also cuts out the second-hand games market and gives them total control. That whole 'games as a service' thing, that allows them to ax the game just like they do in Mobile. Wouldn't surprise me if that wasn't the ultimate goal.
I'd say TS3 must still be popular and selling very well for them to bother doing this.
Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?!
Okay actually I'm totally and completely nuts LOL
I really want to see a complete your sims 3 collection thing for the origin download (as well as a backup disk order option) and want to see players still playing this game five+ years form now because it is possible. The only thing that would honestly make me even consider a Sims4 complete collection buy is if it had tinny homes and funny prducts (example "toot fairy spray by poo pourri" Real thing btw actual company) and all the shop items up to the relic date as well as a "Cartoon graphics" core version/options that have less ram issues and is more comparable with windows systems.
I do not understand why these cores get overlooked Atlus developed the tec for these cores to fit a HIGHLY stylized character design similar to the sims, these cores are exceptionally versatile (across may formats) and run much smoother than any other its a case of 10+yr old tec not only outliving its successors but making its successors look inferior. I suppose it would take quite a while for me to explain it all I have a lot to say on the issue in hand of "Updates to the Sims 3" and the relationship to EA games bad habitats (game "dripping" is a bad habit) so I will leave with I probably have enough to start a new topic on this.
bottom line I want too see the Sims4 be all the Sims3 with the first game and just expanding on it with compatibility and longevity in mind before I will so much as consider moving to it.
My Sims 3 Exhange Studio
My Blog // Click me if you dare.
I just fixed my conflicting mods issue the other day and can't believe how smoothly my game is running now. I haven't updated and don't intend to.
I used the following tools to fix my mods issue.
From MTS
Delphy Sims 3 Pack Multi Installer - to extract packages from my CC that is in Sims3Packs
Delphy Sims 3 Dashboard - To work out which packages were conflicting (in my case they were all files that didn't conflict if I merged them into a single package)
From simslogical
S3PE to merge package files
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
My Sims 3 Exhange Studio
My Blog // Click me if you dare.
That's sad. I don't know enough about it to help you.
Do you think one of them might be bad CC and that's what's causing the problem?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
My Sims 3 Exhange Studio
My Blog // Click me if you dare.