@ErnesaT So sorry to hear that. When tragedy hits, it can affect us for a very long time. You never fully get over but each passing year gets a little easier. I completely understand that you needed the time to feel better, we'll all be here when you feel ready to continue.
i'm so sorry to hear that if you need time to yourself feel free to take it
on another note that item did the trick the set is now free i own 22 of 29 items thats 67% of the set so i'm wondering if it is the price of items that affects it more thank you for the items @ErnesaT
What a loving decision to let him go by turning off life support @ErnesaT. That must have been difficult for you to do. Did that just happen or also 8 years ago? I lost two people that mean a lot to me as well in September. I don't feel pain anymore, although sometimes a bit sad, but they are very much part of me. I think about them often. My birthday is end of the month and maybe this sounds silly: I'm just grateful they didn't went on my birthday. I wish you all the strength, support and love that you need, and more, for as long as you need it.
Thank you for sharing that with us. Don't worry about the contest. I said it before and I will say it again: it's your contest and you can do whatever you want.
@ErnesaT So sorry to hear that. When tragedy hits, it can affect us for a very long time. You never fully get over but each passing year gets a little easier. I completely understand that you needed the time to feel better, we'll all be here when you feel ready to continue.
Thank you. The quarantine has caused me to lose some sense of time. So I didn't realize what was going on until after the fact.
i'm so sorry to hear that if you need time to yourself feel free to take it
on another note that item did the trick the set is now free i own 22 of 29 items thats 67% of the set so i'm wondering if it is the price of items that affects it more thank you for the items @ErnesaT
Thank you for understanding. On the other hand, I'm glad you were able to the the complete set. Enjoy playing with it.
What a loving decision to let him go by turning off life support @ErnesaT. That must have been difficult for you to do. Did that just happen or also 8 years ago? I lost two people that mean a lot to me as well in September. I don't feel pain anymore, although sometimes a bit sad, but they are very much part of me. I think about them often. My birthday is end of the month and maybe this sounds silly: I'm just grateful they didn't went on my birthday. I wish you all the strength, support and love that you need, and more, for as long as you need it.
Thank you for sharing that with us. Don't worry about the contest. I said it before and I will say it again: it's your contest and you can do whatever you want.
Everything happened 8 years ago. My family expects me to solve problems. Mostly, I'm okay with fixing things but this one was difficult. My nephew's father was there and he also asked me to help decide. I didn't want to because my children are very close to my sister's children. My nephew and my youngest had a similar look. I'm glad my sister wasn't there because she suffers from mental illness. If this situation broke me, I know it would have destroyed her. That was her only son and he was born on her birthday.
7. I would like to nominate Deborah: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Deborah
Could you please gift her number number 3, 4, 5 and 6. That is 34 SP over budget.
If it’s OK, could you use my winnings to pay for the rest? I'm a bit presumptions now when I say thank you in advance.
@ErnesaT I get that, this quarantine has got me all messed up too. Seems it's been going on forever but it hasn't been a year yet. Sure seems like it though.
... I would like to be gifted Deliciously Indulgent Bakery ...
Awesome! @sara4562
Even though you didn't ask for it, I would like to share some information with you:
Deliciously Indulgent Bakery - More Interactions => This mod will add four new interactions to the "Baker's Station", to help you micromanage your Bakery. At the moment I don't have this in my game but I think it's handy to be aware of the existence of this mod.
NRaas Cupcake => This mod allows for automatic restock of the chiller and rack display's from the Sims 3 store's the choice of picking a menu of recipes to restock with or allow the random system to restock the displays. I have this mod in my game, it just seems practical.
7. I would like to nominate Deborah: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Deborah
Could you please gift her number number 3, 4, 5 and 6. That is 34 SP over budget.
If it’s OK, could you use my winnings to pay for the rest? I'm a bit presumptions now when I say thank you in advance.
@ErnesaT I get that, this quarantine has got me all messed up too. Seems it's been going on forever but it hasn't been a year yet. Sure seems like it though.
I forget what day it is sometimes. It does seem like forever though. I need to see and hear the ocean.
Thank you @SimLibby for the mod tips. I actually don't have any mods cause I have been little cautious about them but I don't know why. I think at some point I read somewhere that they can break the game so I never looked more into them.
Good morning @sara4562. You're welcome. I understand your caution when it comes to using mods. I didn't use them your years. But now, the game isn't updated anymore so there is less to no hassle with constant updating the game and updating mods to keep them compatible with the current game version. I do check every now and then, just to make sure the mods I use aren't updated. They haven't, not since I used them. Also, my The Sims 3 collection is complete, no additional packs are being purchased anymore by me.
Mods can break the game. Players can do plenty them self to lower the risk of problems with mods. Over the years I answered lots of topics over at the Dutch forum from players with game problems due to CC/Mods and often that was because they didn't inform them self properly about the mod and/or where not aware about keeping material updated with their game version.
Make sure the mod is compatible with your game version. Usually creators will mention that somewhere on the overview page (where all information on the mod is mentioned) or maybe in the comments because players often ask or tell about the compatibility of their game with the mod. Also look at the date, that's what I often do. On Mod the Sims, for example, you can see on which date the mods are posted online. You have to be vigilant when a mod is really old. A lot of those mods are not compatible with the current game version anymore so you can't use them or maybe look for an alternative mod that does the same. Also creators tend to mention when their mods are conflicting with other mods as do users of their mods. So look for that information as well. When a creator doesn't provide descent information with their mod, leave it.
When your game is up to date, you're either on version 1.67 or version 1.69. Look in the installation folder\The Sims 3\Game\Bin for skuversion.txt (you can open this with notepad). That file will show your game version.
I only use NRaas and Mod the Sims. Those sites I trust enough. But I always scan everything I download from the internet (also mods) with my anti-virus software (right click the file to scan) and MalwareBytes, anti-spyware software that has a free version and the software does not conflict with anti-virus software.
Should your game ever crash (knock on wood), make sure this folder is empty before you restart the game: My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\CurrentGame.sims3. There should only be files in that folder when playing the game. Also, after a game crash, remove the temp files before you restart the game.
You can also prevent the loading of FeaturedItems. I don't know if that actual speeds up the game, probably not, but it does clean house so of speak. This is my translation of an English tutorial listed in the first post. The English tutorial gives instructions but it doesn't show pictures of how it looks in-game when you prevent the game of loading those items. For that, you can look at my translation, below the first post are screens of how that looks in-game. https://forums.thesims.com/nl_NL/discussion/706706/featureditems-laden-van-afbeeldingen-voorkomen-en-shopmodus-uitzetten
You're welcome @sara4562. I just realized I forgot to mention the most important information: if you're not comfortable with using mod, don't use them. However, now you got some information under the belt. This could make you more secure self-confidence (that word describes better what I meant to say to begin with) and comfortable in using them because mods can improve the game. Especially now when it's not updated anymore and we're still left with buggy game situations that are not going to be addressed anymore by EA (luckily they are addressed by the talented Simmers from NRaas).
Happy birthday @simlibby yeah my birthday is in September the 21st to be exact but I'm sad because on my birthday everything is still probably going to be shut down and I'm moving not sure if all have internet we're I'm moving I mean I'm at my new home right now but the internet is extremely spotty and we just have so much stuff to sort out and I just can't handle it and want a way out at this point
Thank you @seaben for thinking of me. I appreciate it. It's my birthday next week, Sunday. My family will visit that day. I'm looking forward to see my sweet little 2 year old niece (and of course my family). I'm going to make a delicious cake and will cook a nice meal for them. We're not with that many people and my house is big enough for social distance. Which is a thing now.
Do something nice for yourself: make yourself a cake, put birthday decoration up, dance! (you always listen to music so listen to some dance music). Watch a movie. The Neverending Story (full movie) is on YouTube but for this you have to wait till your internet connection is stable again. Or make a drawing, do something creative. Just treat yourself with your kindness. If you lower your expectations, your ideas about how it should be, you probably enjoy the day more as it is.
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on another note that item did the trick the set is now free i own 22 of 29 items thats 67% of the set so i'm wondering if it is the price of items that affects it more thank you for the items @ErnesaT
Thank you for sharing that with us. Don't worry about the contest. I said it before and I will say it again: it's your contest and you can do whatever you want.
Thank you. The quarantine has caused me to lose some sense of time. So I didn't realize what was going on until after the fact.
Thank you for understanding. On the other hand, I'm glad you were able to the the complete set. Enjoy playing with it.
Everything happened 8 years ago. My family expects me to solve problems. Mostly, I'm okay with fixing things but this one was difficult. My nephew's father was there and he also asked me to help decide. I didn't want to because my children are very close to my sister's children. My nephew and my youngest had a similar look. I'm glad my sister wasn't there because she suffers from mental illness. If this situation broke me, I know it would have destroyed her. That was her only son and he was born on her birthday.
Enough doom and gloom! Back to our hunt!!!
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt with Becciburt.
SCAVENGER LIST:
1. A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE GIFTEES OF LUNAR LAKES
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/502873/a-support-group-for-the-giftees-of-lunar-lakes/p1
2. WIN ANY STUFF PACK LOTTERY! GIFTED AND CLOSED
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/684669/win-any-stuff-pack-lottery-gifted-and-closed/p1
3. Alethia Holland: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5298142
4. 🐸🐸🐸🐸 Starter Home NO CC: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5116800
5. #2 Entry Yule Ball: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4888215
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6. Becciburt gifted Blysscia the LuminaCar 3000 in BECCIBURT: WORST "DRIVE BY" EVER.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/471225/becciburt-worst-drive-by-ever
7. I would like to nominate Deborah: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Deborah
Could you please gift her number number 3, 4, 5 and 6. That is 34 SP over budget.
If it’s OK, could you use my winnings to pay for the rest? I'm a bit presumptions now when I say thank you in advance.
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt on Becciburt.
1. PSSST! EVERYONE! OVER HERE! (I'M GOING TO BE IN SO MUCH TROUBLE WHEN THE TARGET SEES THIS! HEHE)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/498415/pssst-everyone-over-here-im-going-to-be-in-so-much-trouble-when-the-target-sees-this-hehe#latest
2. HIDDEN SPRINGS LOTTERY - CALLING BUTTERFLYMAMI89!!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/686446/hidden-springs-lottery-calling-butterflymami89#latest
3. Janell Edge
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4976249
4. Cinnamons
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5149774
5. Blue, Pink and Sparkles
6. Becciburt gifted gr1zzly Ultra Lounge Outdoor Set in GR1ZZLY'S THANK YOU..WHATSOCIALLIFE..HAPPYHAUNT1000..BLYTHELYRE..STARGURU
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/7057785#Comment_7057785
7. I nominate Sally_thesims https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Sally_thesims
My wishlist https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=sara4562
1. ALIENS!!! Sims 3 Seasons
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/568606/aliens-sims-3-seasons/p1
2. MODERN TWINBROOK REMODEL CONTEST **CLOSED** ALL PRIZES RECEIVED!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/490226/modern-twinbrook-remodel-contest-closed-all-prizes-received/p1
4. Eboni Oliver
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5670259
4. Meow House
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4893896
5. Gold Sparkly Bow
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5448246
6. Becciburt gifted the castle set to tigertots
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/471157/becciburt
7. I nominate thuggishsplicer
https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=ThuggishSplicer
@ErnesaT I get that, this quarantine has got me all messed up too. Seems it's been going on forever but it hasn't been a year yet. Sure seems like it though.
@ErnesaT I would like to use my points for the first 3 items on my wishlist. They will hopefully make two sets free for me. Thanks in advance
1. The Vaindenburger Chair
2. Venerable Vellum Volume Vault
3. Gift of Speech Baby Monitor
Link to my wishlist: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Fronter
Here's what I found about becciburt in today's scavenger hunt:
1. SIMS NOT AGING EVEN WITH MODS... https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/480876/sims-not-aging-even-with-mods
2. ALICE IN WONDERLAND COMPETITION - WINNER'S ANNOUNCED https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/410744/alice-in-wonderland-competition-winners-announced/p1
3. Neytiri Na'vi created by becciburt https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5480293
4. White Home NO CC created by becciburt https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5117813
5. #1 Entry Yule Ball Ball created by becciburt https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4888216 (This is a recolor of the Colonial Fashion Dress)
6. In the thread called SOMEONE GIFTED ME THIS..., ArtistByNight thanks becciburt for giting Lady Ravendancer Goth's Book O' Spells
7. I woud like to nominate pleadian12 for a gift: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=pleadian12
My Studio
Awesome! @sara4562
Even though you didn't ask for it, I would like to share some information with you:
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Done!
Enjoy the bakery. Don't forget to get the mods SimLibby posted.
I forget what day it is sometimes. It does seem like forever though. I need to see and hear the ocean.
Done! Enjoy!
Thank you @SimLibby for the mod tips. I actually don't have any mods cause I have been little cautious about them but I don't know why. I think at some point I read somewhere that they can break the game so I never looked more into them.
Mods can break the game. Players can do plenty them self to lower the risk of problems with mods. Over the years I answered lots of topics over at the Dutch forum from players with game problems due to CC/Mods and often that was because they didn't inform them self properly about the mod and/or where not aware about keeping material updated with their game version.
Make sure the mod is compatible with your game version. Usually creators will mention that somewhere on the overview page (where all information on the mod is mentioned) or maybe in the comments because players often ask or tell about the compatibility of their game with the mod. Also look at the date, that's what I often do. On Mod the Sims, for example, you can see on which date the mods are posted online. You have to be vigilant when a mod is really old. A lot of those mods are not compatible with the current game version anymore so you can't use them or maybe look for an alternative mod that does the same. Also creators tend to mention when their mods are conflicting with other mods as do users of their mods. So look for that information as well. When a creator doesn't provide descent information with their mod, leave it.
When your game is up to date, you're either on version 1.67 or version 1.69. Look in the installation folder\The Sims 3\Game\Bin for skuversion.txt (you can open this with notepad). That file will show your game version.
If you're on version 1.67, like many players (myself included) are, please note this message:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16343539/#Comment_16343539
I only use NRaas and Mod the Sims. Those sites I trust enough. But I always scan everything I download from the internet (also mods) with my anti-virus software (right click the file to scan) and MalwareBytes, anti-spyware software that has a free version and the software does not conflict with anti-virus software.
Make regular back-ups of your game, saves and such and remove the temp files frequently.
Should your game ever crash (knock on wood), make sure this folder is empty before you restart the game: My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\CurrentGame.sims3. There should only be files in that folder when playing the game. Also, after a game crash, remove the temp files before you restart the game.
You can also prevent the loading of FeaturedItems. I don't know if that actual speeds up the game, probably not, but it does clean house so of speak. This is my translation of an English tutorial listed in the first post. The English tutorial gives instructions but it doesn't show pictures of how it looks in-game when you prevent the game of loading those items. For that, you can look at my translation, below the first post are screens of how that looks in-game. https://forums.thesims.com/nl_NL/discussion/706706/featureditems-laden-van-afbeeldingen-voorkomen-en-shopmodus-uitzetten
So, enough information. Hope it helps.
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt with Leep45508.
SCAVENGER LIST:
1. MORE STEAM PUNK STUFF WOULD BE NICE
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/641840/more-steam-punk-stuff-would-be-nice/p1
2. ☆☆☆☆SIM'S WINTER WONDERLAND☆☆☆☆ WINNERS PG1 POST 6
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/717254/sims-winter-wonderland-winners-pg1-post-6/p1
3. Faith Williams: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8103440
4. Mayflower Flower shop: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7716639
5. Summer Warmth: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7261673
6. Leep45508 gifted Cirthwen the The Sims Classic- Forever Redwood Potted Tree in CIRTHWEN'S THANK YOU'S -SUNDAY - BLEWIS823,MOM24KIDZ, TNT_TERRY, PNOLES, OCTOJENN AND THORNSPLITTER.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/496838/cirthwens-thank-yous-sunday-blewis823-mom24kidz-tnt-terry-pnoles-octojenn-and-thornsplitter
7. I nominate Brandontaylor.
Here's what I found about leep45508 in today's scavenger hunt:
1. FREE SET YEAR OF THE HORSE https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/737891/free-set-year-of-the-horse
2. **WALKING DEAD CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED *** https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/584628/walking-dead-contest-winners-announced/p1
3. Captain James Hook created by leep45508 https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8119228
4. Dillions Dandy Work CCFREE created by leep45508 https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7225229
5. Cozy Warm bed created by leep45508 https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=6539958
6. In ♥~CATBUG'S MAGICAL THANK YOU THREAD!!~♥ NEW MESSAGES ON P.2/3, MizoreYukii thanks leep45508 for gifting Haute Hacienda Dining Room- Desert Cactus Sculpture
7. I would like to nominate crocobaura for a gift: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=crocobaura
My Studio
1. FRANKLIN FIELDS STUDENTS ZONE BY LEEP
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/636468/franklin-fields-students-zone-by-leep
2. FAMILY ADOPTIONS AND FAMILY OUTING CONTEST NOW CLOSED
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/760418/family-adoptions-and-family-outing-contest-now-closed/p1
3. Tinker Bell
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8119231
4. Oakland Manor
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8341639
5. SLM Recolour
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7769863
6. Leep45508 gifted Lacey Balconette to ADWilson
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/11922671#Comment_11922671
7. I nominate springfairy556 for a gift.
https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=Springfairy556
As for me, please stack any points I receive for this entry. Thanks!
Do something nice for yourself: make yourself a cake, put birthday decoration up, dance! (you always listen to music so listen to some dance music). Watch a movie. The Neverending Story (full movie) is on YouTube but for this you have to wait till your internet connection is stable again. Or make a drawing, do something creative. Just treat yourself with your kindness. If you lower your expectations, your ideas about how it should be, you probably enjoy the day more as it is.
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt on leep45508.
1. ♥SIMS WITH HEART♥
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/664189/sims-with-heart#latest
2. ♥ROMANTIC GETAWAY CONTEST♥ ~CLOSED AND ALL GIFTED~
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/736303/romantic-getaway-contest-closed-and-all-gifted#latest
3. Yasmine Garnett
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5587244
4. Lucky Eco by leep
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=6071110
5. Baby basket
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=6100915
6. Leep45508 gifted potterphyle Aristocratic Attitude hairstyle in POTTERPHYLE'S THANK YOU THREAD
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9669979#Comment_9669979
7. I nominate stikystuff https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=stikystuff
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt with Ivanna420
SCAVENGER LIST:
1. MISS ERNESA_T!!! YOUR GIFTING ANGELS GIFTS ARE INSIDE!!! VERY PICTURE INTENSIVE!!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/650500/miss-ernesa-t-your-gifting-angels-gifts-are-inside-very-picture-intensive
2. IVANNA'S CASTLEMANIA BUILDING CONTEST!! WINNER'S POSTED ON PAGE 1!! ALL WINNER'S GIFTED!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/568071/ivannas-castlemania-building-contest-winners-posted-on-page-1-all-winners-gifted/p1
3. Rebekah Crowley: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8518692
4. Crowley Triplets and the Lady In Red: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8518708
5. Portia's Outerwear Hairstyle: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7036494
6. Ivanna420 gifted mrsdennym the Show Stopping Style- Fur Faux-Sho' Outfit in THANK YOU IVANNA420!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/548177/thank-you-ivanna420
7. I nominate smoesie: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=smoesie
Here are my findings in today's scavenger hunt on Ivanna420.
1. GR1ZZLY!!! GET OVER HERE! PLEASE?
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/710566/gr1zzly-get-over-here-please#latest
2. IVANNA'S HOUSE HUNTERS CONTEST BAKERY EDITION!!! ALL GIFTED OR BANKED - OFFICIALLY CLOSED!!!
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/748348/ivannas-house-hunters-contest-bakery-edition-all-gifted-or-banked-officially-closed#latest
3. Dante Lockhart
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7862626
4. Lord Elrond's Apothecary
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7602601
5. Seth's Formal Jacket
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7044800
6. Ivanna420 gifted enkeli63 Grapes of Calm Villa Barstool in OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH *ZANESAAOMGFAN & TOJAX*
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/9054734#Comment_9054734
7. I nominate Atreya33: https://store.thesims3.com/myWishlist.html?persona=atreya33