Hey guys, my game gets stuck on the map's loading screen.
(To specify, not the loading screen before the game, or before the town loads; Mine happens when you click edit town).
I tried deleting caches, but it doesn't seem to work.
I've also changed my save file (Renamed the backup save file, so I can use it.)
Can anyone give me some tips?
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Thanks.
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I'll try to see what happens if I start a new game.
My save size is 85 MB
If not using save as, this is a better option for saves. It gives you a new clean save instead of overwriting the old save. You just rename the file. Also there is less chance of getting a corrupt save. It also permits you to go back to a prior save should a save mess up. If you are using this method of save as, make sure you don't have too many saves in your launcher as this can cause game problems. I usually keep no more than 10 saves in my launcher.
also try deleting your Cashe Package files. It cleans the game and gets rid of some bugs. These are temporary files and regenerate every time you start your game. I delete them every time I play. http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Sims_3_Delete_Cache_Files
I deleted my cache files before, and I don't have a ".bad" save (I even used the backup).
Also what patch are you on? If 1.69 you do need to check off each ep in the launcher every time you play.
Did you try a new game and did it start?
Just thinking of everything that could cause the game not to start
When you say you deleted the cache files, did you delete your WorldCache files as well? Don't do this if you're on a Mac, but it might help if you're on Windows.
Have you tried starting a new game and going into EditTown with that? (By 'starting a new game' I mean drag your The Sims 3 folder to a safe location and let the game generate a new one.)
If that works normally, it's definitely an issue with your current save.
You could try copying the save game from the old The Sims 3 folder into the new one (copy, don't move it there - it's better to keep a back-up just in case).
You can load it up and you'll get all kinds of 'missing objects' errors, but if this version does go into 'edit town' you at least have narrowed it down to a problem with your cc (Store or third party).
I have tried installing the game on both the C and E drive, and neither work. I have plenty of room on both though.
My game is fully updated.
I started a new game, and it did start, but after a while it'd freeze on the map screen.
I also tried reinstalling the game.
Thank you for staying this long!
Yes, sometimes when I go into EditTown the game will freeze, but I can get into the game.
I deleted WorldCache files.
I tried copying backups.
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"I mean drag your The Sims 3 folder to a safe location and let the game generate a new one.", I'm sorry, I'm a tad confused by that statement. Do I drag my entire Sims 3 folder to the desktop? Or my old save?
Windows key + R Key will open your run box. In the run box in your bottom right hand corner type DxDiag. Hit ok, let it load and save a copy of the text file to desktop. Open the text file at desktop and copy and past the DxDiag in several sections in several posts. The report is very long and will not fit in one post. You can also upload the DxDiag to pastebin http://pastebin.com/ and post a link here if that is easier for you. Thank you
@Phoebebe13 Is this the right file? Thank you!
Drive: C:
Free Space: 23.0 GB
Total Space: 114.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: PNY CS1311 120GB SSD ATA Device
Drive:
Free Space: 0.1 GB
Total Space: 0.3 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD10EZEX-22RKKA0 ATA Device
Drive: E:
Free Space: 21.8 GB
Total Space: 953.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD10EZEX-22RKKA0 ATA Device
I'll try that out, and report back maybe after a few hours of running. Thank you!
I had some time to check. I have 263 GB free (out of 930 GB), but it seems to still not be working.
Drive: E:
Free Space: 21.8 GB
Total Space: 953.1 GB
I suppose I only have 16.5 GB free on my C Drive, if that counts for anything?
(I'm going to get a crash analyzer to try to help out)
Have you changed your security on your PC? What security are you using ?
My guess at this point is you might have an out of date mod. At this point you may need @igazor our mod expert.
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Finished finals. I tried recreating a new sims file, but it didn't work. I *haven't* tried starting a game in a Vanilla town yet, but I've tried it in two custom towns (Wild Wild West, Praaven), and they still seem to crash.
Could there be instances where custom worlds don't work any longer? Other people seem to still be successful with them. To be honest, I would like to try to still use these worlds if they're the problem, or fix my game overall if it's broken--the Vanilla worlds are really boring to me. Thank you so much, guys! You've really been helpful for such a long time!
((I've also tried reinstalling the game again))
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