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These patches can be used if you have The Sims 3 for the PC. It is recommended that due to the amount of patching and the complex listings to download the patches automatically using your game’s launcher. The files below should be downloaded only if you cannot get the launcher to work properly. To download the files, you may either click the ‘Download Here’ button to start the process or you may be directed to a specific site where you can download it from there. You can also view a larger picture of the patch by clicking on the thumbnail image provided.

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Important – Please Read!

Before installing an Update for The Sims 3, an Expansion Pack, or a Stuff Pack, it is a good idea to run through the following checklist to ensure your game continues to work smoothly. If you have any questions about the below steps, please visit the Technical Support forum on the official Sims 3 community found at this URL: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/10.page

Step 1: Disable Custom Content

Custom Content is all Sims content that did not come from an official The Sims 3 Update, The Sims 3 Store, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack. Custom Content is created by 3rd Party Developers that are not regulated by Electronic Arts or The Sims 3 Development Team and may not work with new updates. Custom Content may cause the game to behave unexpectedly or not function entirely.

To disable your custom content, undo whatever you did to install this content to get your game back into an unmodified state. If you placed it in a Sims 3 directory folder, move it to a new folder that is outside your Sims 3 file directory. Your Sims 3 file directory can be found using the paths listed below:

Windows File Directory: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3

Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/

Once you have installed the official update you may re-enable your custom content. If you experience problems, disable it again until the 3rd party developer updates their content to work with the official Update, Expansion Pack, or Stuff Pack.

Step 2: Back Up your Save Files

It’s always a good precaution to back up your save files before installing an Expansion Pack, Update, or Stuff Pack. To do this, copy the “.sims3” folders found in the Saves folder onto your desktop or another file directory.

Your Sims 3 Saves folder can be found using the paths listed below:

Windows File Directory: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Saves

Mac File Directory: User/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims/Saves

After the Update is installed, run the game to verify your saves still function correctly.

Step 3: Let the Update Complete Entirely

Updates can sometimes be rather large and may take a while to download and install completely. Canceling the update before it has completed may cause unexpected problems, so it is always best to let it finish entirely. Do not close the Launcher until you have confirmed the update is completely installed, as this will cancel the update.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.29.89

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the release of The Sims 3 Generations and base game update 1.22.9, players no longer need to update their expansions and stuff packs. All updates will now be applied only to the base game. This should make the patching process easier and prevent base game incompatibility errors. You can manually update the other expansion and/or stuff packs if desired, but this is no longer necessary.

This patch will update your game to version 1.26.89 and it is designed to work with the base game of any version number and any game region. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Pets Updates

  • When adopting a dog, you will now be shown whether the dog is a Little Dog or a Large Dog.
  • You will now be warned that your Pet cannot have both the Immunity and Vomit Machine Lifetime Rewards at the same time .
  • Knock down wall sound effects properly play now .
  • Camera will now properly display entire pet body when using Randomize to switch between Small and Large dog bodies in Create a Pet .
  • Fixed several translation errors, typos, and general text issues for in-game text.
  • Fixed the pre-set patterns for an adult horse saddle .
  • The Disable Autonomy for a Selected Sim option now persists across multiple game sessions .
  • Text for the Memory of a Bird Dying no longer refers to the Sim as dying .
  • The Locate Prey interaction is now available on the ground as well as the cat .
  • Chased Mailman is now properly set as a Memory .
  • Attend Riding Class interaction now displays proper icon .
  • The Chase Someone wish now displays the proper icons .
  • Have First Kiss Ever Wish now properly displays icon .
  • Horse Granola can no longer be sold at the Grocery Store .
  • Read A Book About Riding Wish now displays proper icon .
  • Added several Child trait animations .
  • Fixed issue found when players go to the Main Menu while the horse is jumping an obstacle .
  • Fixed issue where Clueless Sims would unnecessarily dismount and unsaddle their horse .
  • Route failure while Galloping Around or Going for a Ride on a Horse have been significantly reduced .
  • An issue has been fixed that prevents you from changing a Sim’s outfit category in Create a Sim .
  • When The Sims 3 Ambitions is installed, the Salon will be correctly placed when starting a new game in Appaloosa Plains .
  • Dogs will no longer take an extended amount of time when waking up from sleeping .
  • It will now be easier to tell when the food is empty in the Bird Tree and the bird is starving .
  • The “Call Pet” interaction will now work correctly while your Sim is on a Community Lot .
  • The Young Again Pet Potion can now be used on other Sims’ Lots and Community Lots .
  • Young Adults will no longer receive the Memory of age transitioning into an Adult when a Puppy, Kitten, or Foal age transitions into an Adult .
  • When using the Fire Pit, Sims can no longer roast and eat horse fertilizer .
  • An issue that prevents adopted pets from showing up when selecting a certain lifespan for the Sim has been fixed .
  • Cats will no longer autonomously run through walls or full length windows as though they were doors .
  • Routing issues caused by walking a dog across the bridge in Bridgeport (in The Sims 3 Late Night) have been fixed .
  • An issue has been fixed that caused Unicorns to lose their special powers when using the Make All Happy cheat .
  • When moving in a household with a horse to the lot at 1557 Memorial Parkway in Bridgeport (The Sims 3 Late Night), the horse will no longer be stuck on the lot .
  • A Unicorn’s legs will now animate more smoothly while riding when the game is in Speed 3 .
  • An issue has been fixed that causes two pets to clip with each other while eating the same scrap off the floor .
  • Toddlers can no longer get fleas .
  • Missing memories regarding Sims and Unicorns have been restored .
  • The “Sniff” interaction can now be performed on Celebrity Sims when The Sims 3 Late Night is installed .
  • Sims without dogs will no longer receive the “Your Dog wants to go to the park” wish .
  • Puppies can now be taught any tricks that they do not inherit from their parents .
  • The game will no longer hang on the loading screen when exiting CAS and selecting Options Menu > Main Menu before the loading screen appears .
  • Sims are now able to lead horses through gates .
  • Sims can no longer scatter hay from haystacks that are in use or are being WooHooed in .
  • A routing issue for Sims has been fixed that was caused by planning a route through the space between a Sim and a Horse performing the “Lead Horse” interaction .
  • Your Sim can no longer offer to breed or stud other Sims’ horses .
  • Sims will now receive an award plaque for attaining level 10 Riding Skill .
  • Sims will no longer become invisible while mounted on a Horse during a move to a new household .
  • Trashcans will no longer pop into place when two dogs attempt the “Knock Over” interaction at the same time .
  • Adopted Pets will no longer be delivered while there is a fire on your lot .
  • An error that causes Sims to reset when scooping a dead fish out of an aquarium has been fixed .
  • An error that causes Sims to reset when performing the “Check Weekly Events” interaction has been fixed .
  • An error that causes Sims to reset when attempting to put a unicorn in a box stall and at the same time ordering the animal to return to wild has been fixed .
  • Several routing issues involving horse jump obstacles have been fixed .
  • Proper Riding and Racing Skill icons have been added to wishes and TNS messages involving these skills .
  • Gender restricted doors will no longer restrict pets from entering rooms .
  • Pets will no longer get the Training Fatigue moodlet when they reach the maximum level of that skill .
  • Pets will no longer appear as targets when selecting the “Bring Drink to…” interaction .
  • Pet images in the Adopt a Pet catalogs have had their visual quality improved .
  • A horse’s energy motive will now increase in the event that a horse passes out .
  • A non-player controlled Sim’s pets will now return to their household at night .
  • Objects can no longer be placed on upper walls that contain large barn doors .
  • You will now get a TNS message alerting you when a Cat with the Hunting Skill is not able to find the prey type selected by the user .
  • A few issues involving neighborhood adoption pets and moving/merging households have been fixed .
  • Large dogs will no longer get stuck on a platform when standing between the edge and another object .
  • Dogs will now route correctly into position when eating off of a Sim’s plate on the floor .
  • An issue has been fixed that caused birds on the Bird Tree to appear incorrectly .
  • Large Birds will now display thought balloons when using speech types as reactions .
  • Cat Wall Dancer icons have been enlarged to match the size and quality of other objects’ icons .
  • Horses will no longer pop out when directed to exit a Box Stall while standing at the gate .
  • Foals inside a box stall can now perform the “Nicker At” interaction without route failing .
  • Newborn Foals will no longer have oversized or oddly placed markings when born .
  • An issue where Ghost Horses do not disappear after a certain amount of time has been fixed .
  • Cats will no longer perform the “Scratch” interaction on a kicked over gnome .
  • An issue has been fixed that caused birds to pop when in the “Carry” interaction .
  • Addressed a freeze when players Move In an adoption household in the neighborhood view
  • Cats that play in the Hydrocombo Spa will no longer teleport .
  • Stylists will no longer receive job requests from pets
  • The Lifespan maximum in Pets is now the same as the Lifespan maximum from Generations
  • The Nap interaction on a pet bed now ends correctly when cancelled
  • Sims may no longer purchase Pet food from the bistro without Pets installed
  • Sims now bring puppies and kittens inside when dropping them off after being adopted
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Generations Updates

  • Fixed an animation glitch with Elders using a cane while interacting with seated Sims .
  • The Heart of Stone and No Jealousy Lifetime Rewards now prevent the Accuse of Cheating social from being used against the Sim with the rewards .
  • Imaginary friend no longer remains visible on the relationship panel after being gifted .
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Late Night Updates

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Ambitions Updates

  • The 1366×768 aspect ratio is now properly listed in Options .
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

World Adventures Updates

  • An issue that caused Sims to go invisible when traveling to a Vacation world has been fixed .
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Base Game Updates

  • An issue has been fixed that caused new Moodlets from store objects to be broken once installed .
  • Fish now have a proper graphic when being caught without Pets installed
  • Fixed a lighting issue involving Sim baby heads .
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Store Updates

  • Fixed an issue where the repo-man becomes stuck after uninstalling certain store content items
  • Fixed an issue where the ladle failed to function with the magic cauldron

The Files:

  • Update to version 1.29.55.014001 from version 1.26.89.013001: Download Here
  • Update to version 1.29.55.014002 from version 1.26.89.013002: Download Here
  • Update to version 1.29.55.014003 from version 1.26.89.013003: Download Here
  • Update to version 1.29.55.014005 from version 1.26.89.013005: Download Here
  • Update to version 1.29.55.014017 from version 1.26.89.013017: Download Here
  • Update to version 1.29.55 (BIG UPDATE): Download Here

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.26.89

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the release of The Sims 3 Generations and base game update 1.22.9, players no longer need to update their expansions and stuff packs. All updates will now be applied only to the base game. This should make the patching process easier and prevent base game incompatibility errors. You can manually update the other expansion and/or stuff packs if desired, but this is no longer necessary.

This patch will update your game to version 1.26.89 and it is designed to work with the base game of any version number and any game region. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Base Game Updates

  • You can now use, create, and modify Collections in Buy Mode to easily sort and organize similarly themed objects.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

World Adventures

  • The Photography Skill has been updated to include new Photo Collections from features across the line of The Sims 3 Expansion packs.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Ambitions

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Late Night

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Generations

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

The Files:

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.24.3

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the release of The Sims 3 Generations and base game update 1.22.9, players no longer need to update their expansions and stuff packs. All updates will now be applied only to the base game. This should make the patching process easier and prevent base game incompatibility errors. You can manually update the other expansion and/or stuff packs if desired, but this is no longer necessary.

This patch will update your game to version 1.24.3 and it is designed to work with the base game of any version number and any game region. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Base Game Updates

  • Fences that were designed to be transparent will no longer be opaque when Advanced Rendering is turned off.
  • The Downloads Dashboard will no longer ask you to log in after already being logged in.
  • Children will no longer float when sitting on certain fountain sculptures.
  • Bookshelves in Library venues will correctly stock books when the venue is placed from the Edit Town bin.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

World Adventures

  • Sand Piles and Tomb décor will no longer be visible in an unexplored tomb.
  • An issue that broke functionality for Nectar Bottles and Nectar Racks has been resolved.
  • Photos taken with cameras from World Adventures will now be properly saved to the inventory.
  • Objects placed in a Sim’s Family Inventory will no longer disappear when returning from a Vacation world.

Ambitions

  • Laundromat Venues can now be purchased through the Real Estate menu.

Late Night

  • Vampire’s fangs have been restored.
  • Objects with interactions will now work properly when placed on Sectional Seating tables.
  • Corner Sectional Seats on lots in the Edit Town bin will now work properly when placed in a world.
  • Children Sims will now correctly participate when “Ask to Join: Go for a Joy Ride” is selected on Sectional Seating.
  • Fixes an issue where glass objects flicker when Advanced Rendering is turned on.

Generations

  • Baby Sims will no longer become stuck on a Sim’s hand while driving a car.
  • Imaginary Friends who have been made real will now keep their unique outfit when aging up.
  • Bunk Bed drop shadows will no longer shift places when a Sim climbs into one.
  • Sims will now react to another Sim “Showing Off” a skill they learned at an afterschool class or club.
  • The “Catch all Type of Fishes” memory will no long appear before the action has been completed.
  • The screenshot for the “Enjoyed WooHoo in a Tree House” memory will no longer clip with the Tree House.
  • Incorrect placement slots on the Loft Bed that show as valid locations have been removed.
  • The “Temporarily Undead” moodlet will now correctly state what caused it when the Ghost Potion has been thrown at a Sim’s feet.
  • Sims will no longer be spammed with Field Trip opportunities.
  • Elder Sims will no longer reset when loading a Save Game that has them in the Harass with Cane interaction.
  • Sims can now learn their Imaginary Friend’s traits much easier when they are turned into a live Sim.
  • An issue where Gems and Metals in a Sim’s inventory became unusable once Generations was installed has been resolved.
  • The footprint of a Daycare child will no longer be permanently left on the lot when the Active Household is changed.
  • Babies and Toddlers will no longer go into a frozen state when a Social Worker comes to take them while they are being pushed in strollers.
  • The wish to “Ride a Spring Rider” will no longer always appear after the interaction to ride a spring rider has been canceled.
  • Shopping menus will no longer appear while inside of Camera Man Mode.
  • The Imaginary Friend doll can no longer be buried in Sandboxes to prevent the Sim from losing it forever.
  • Sims can now complete a Poltergeist Haunting job (Ambitions) if there is a Bunk or Loft Bed on the lot.
  • Queued interactions while performing the Daycare Career will no longer be automatically canceled after putting a toddler down.
  • Spiral Staircases can no longer be placed in areas that Sims cannot route to.
  • Sims that have been turned into a Ghost will no longer receive an extra diploma.
  • Sims can no longer have a negative amount of Memories in their Scrapbook.
  • After purchasing a Bar (Late Night), Sims will no longer receive the “Bought a Bar” memory when purchasing any other type of property.
  • The Motive Mobile will no longer be unintentionally used when returning from a Community Lot with a toddler, causing it to remain parked in front of the Sims’ home.
  • The “Throw a Teen Party” wish will no longer appear while a Teen Party is already planned.
  • Users can now select a Lifetime Wish for Teenagers who have aged up to Young Adults while away at Boarding School.
  • Daycare children will no longer be abandoned on your Sim’s lot.
  • Children now have the chance to be Scolded when performing “Dino Smash” on a doll house.
  • Sims can no longer become stuck in Fences while in Camera Man Mode.
  • Elder Sims who are arrested in the Criminal Career while using the Elder Cane will no longer become stuck.
  • Ghost Sims will now remain floating when returning from Boarding School.
  • Strollers will no longer disappear from a Sim’s inventory after leaving for a Free Vacation while pushing the stroller.
  • Objects placed in a Sim’s inventory after they have accepted a “Free Vacation” opportunity will be restored when the Sim returns from vacation.
  • The wish to “Attend Prom” will no longer appear while a Sim is attending Prom.
  • Issues with the cutout for Spiral Staircase when placed in a basement have been resolved.
  • Sims can now select the “Leave Me Alone” interaction on Imaginary Friends while playing in Bridgeport (Late Night).
  • The “Give Gift” interaction on a computer will no longer be banned for Sims who have had their computer privileges revoked.
  • Sims who are under the influence of the Ghost Potion will now be able to use Subways (Late Night).
  • Potions that a Sim has already learned how to create will now be available on Chemistry Tables when placed in Vacation Worlds.
  • Sims using a stroller can no longer become stuck if a user alters the terrain in Build/Buy Mode while the Sim and stroller are routing.
  • Sims can now interact with objects inside a Bar (Late Night) after the venue has closed during a Bachelor/ette Party.
  • A Sim’s route path will no longer become broken when moving a Spiral Staircase while a Sim is in motion.
  • Butlers (Late Night) will no longer become stuck in the sidewalk after canceling the Learn to Drive interaction with him.
  • Players will no longer be spammed by the “Go for a stroll using the Stroller” wish.
  • The Imaginary Friend can no longer lose their unique outfit when the game is saved and loaded while the Imaginary Friend is being turned real.
  • Unplayable states where Adults die when children are away at Boarding School have been resolved.
  • The Guest List will no longer become blocked after adding kids and children and then changing the party type to Bachelor/ette Party.
  • The “Plan Outfit” interaction will no longer break the functionality of the Costume Chest.
  • Sims who die while under the influence of the Ghost Potion will now properly appear as a Ghost after dying.
  • The household size limit can no longer be exceeded by using Clone Vouchers.
  • Hopscotch Courts will no longer lose functionality when a Sim who has motive stress plays hopscotch with another Sim.
  • Videos created with the Video Camera on vacation worlds can now be replayed when returning to the home world.
  • The Scold interaction will now only be performed once when having two adults in the same room where a Child Sim is setting a booby trap.
  • Bar speakers will now be turned off when Party Dancers begin dancing at a Bar (Late Night) during a Bachelor/ette Party.
  • The Graduate interaction on City Hall will now be available when loading a game that was saved on the day a Sim was supposed to graduate.
  • The “Make Radical Reparum Potion” wish will no longer reappear right after fulfilling it.
  • Sims who are on fire will no longer be forced to attend graduation before they can put themselves out.
  • Sims enrolled in the Daycare profession will now autonomously take better care of children while at work.
  • An issue that causes a Sim’s plumbob to be temporarily displayed at the exit of a Tree House has been remedied.
  • A scroll bar will now appear when text in the Capture This Moment window exceeds the size of the window.
  • The Imaginary Friend outfit for the Child aged Imaginary Friend will now work correctly with Create a Style.
  • Sims who are in Boarding School when Generations is uninstalled will no longer be removed from the household when loading the saved game.
  • Sims will now route properly to the location when selecting the “Visit lot with Date” interaction.
  • An issue where Elevators (Late Night) become unusable when an Imaginary Friend turns to doll form inside of them has been resolved.
  • Children will no longer play a broken animation when rejecting an opportunity over the phone.
  • Children and Teens can no longer die from motive failure while on a Time Out.
  • An issue where NPC Sims using a Tree House would prevent player controlled Sims from using it has been fixed.
  • The Repoman can no longer repossess Spiral Staircases.
  • Castle Bunk and Loft beds now match the preset thumbnail images in Buy Mode.
  • Sims who are enrolled in Boarding School just before an Adult Sim accepts a Free Vacation opportunity will no longer be removed from the game.
  • The Imaginary Friend will no longer be removed from the game after using the ResetSim cheat on it.
  • The Erase Tool will now appear correctly when entering the Terrain Paints section of Build Mode and filtering it to an EP or SP with no terrain content.
  • The Brush Shape in Build Mode will no longer freeze after having filtered to an EP or SP with no content in the current tab.
  • The Launcher Help Files will now display properly when Firefox or Chrome is set as the default browser.
  • Mac Only: Toilets will no longer overflow when switching between floors of a house after the toilet has been booby trapped.
  • Mac Only: Fixes a crash issue that occurs when opening the Options Menu after playing the game for a while.
  • Mac Only: Fixes a crash issue that occurs when opening the Scrapbook after playing the game for a while.
  • Mac Only: Fixes a crash issue that occurs when clicking the “Share Memories” button after playing the game for a while.
  • Fixes an issue where Sims would be unintentionally removed from Boarding School when the Prom of another Sim began.
  • Fixes an issue where the game crashes after deleting a Fish Tank which has been placed on a foundation.
  • Fixes a crash issue that occurs when a Sim practices making drinks with an Imaginary Friend.
  • Fixes an issue where the “Return to Owner” interaction would not work properly when trying to return a stolen item through the mailbox.
  • Fixes an issue where a Sim resets when attempting to play Hopscotch with an Imaginary Friend Doll.
  • Fixes a crash issue that occurs when Platforms are placed on a lot after filtering Build Mode content to any EP or SP.
  • Various fixes to Daycare and the Imaginary Friend involving the Edit Town mode.
  • Various fixes to Children Sims not showing up correctly or staying too long at Daycare.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

NOTE: If you get “Invalid File Error” try getting the 650MB download as this seems to fix the problem for most people.

The Files:

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.22.9

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the release of The Sims 3 Generations and base game update 1.22.9, players no longer need to update their expansions and stuff packs. All updates will now be applied only to the base game. This should make the patching process easier and prevent base game incompatibility errors. You can manually update the other expansion and/or stuff packs if desired, but this is no longer necessary.

This patch will update your game to version 1.22.9 and it is designed to work with the base game of any version number and any game region. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Base Game Updates

  • You can now collect Memories of significant moments in your Sims’ lives in the new Scrapbook. Custom Memories can also be created using the Capture This Moment tool. All Memories can be uploaded and shared on TheSims3.com and Facebook!
  • You can now adjust the lifespan length for each individual phase of life that a Sim goes through via the Options menu.
  • Live Mode – Sims can now ask other Sims out on dates! Sims will now be given a Romantic Reputation based on their social interactions in the local dating scene.
  • Create a Sim – Body hair can now be applied on male Sims, from head to toe!
  • Build/Buy Mode – Players can now use the Catalog Filter in Build and Buy Mode to sort Content from different installed Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs, as well as content from The Sims 3 Store.

World Adventures

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

Ambitions

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

Late Night

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

Generations

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

The Files:

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.19.44

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.18.9 to version 1.19.44. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Ambitions Updates

  • The Poltergeist Haunting job will now properly complete when a Ghost Hunter is performing the job on lots containing hot tubs.

General Updates

  • Corrected an issue that prevented launching the game from expansion pack or stuff pack desktop shortcuts for certain computer configurations.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.18.9

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.17.60 to version 1.18.9. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Late Night Updates

  • Hot tubs can now be placed on the balconies of high rise buildings by using the moveobjectson true cheat.
  • Vampires now receive the “Slept like the Dead” moodlet after sleeping in the Altar Bed.
  • Crying babies will now prompt Sims to leave a hot tub and tend to the baby.
  • Sims with the Artistic or Virtuoso traits now improve the Bass, Drums, and Piano skills more quickly.
  • Pianists will no longer continue playing pianos that have been detonated.
  • The wish to “Skinny Dip with Simbot” will no longer occur.
  • Fixed an issue that caused some Sims to become permanently frozen when Late Night is uninstalled.
  • Mac Only: Swimming in a pool inside a high rise building will no longer cause a Sim’s plumbob to become invisible.
  • Butlers’ will no longer park their cars in front of client Sims’ homes for extended periods of time.
  • Simbot will now “short out” when “invited to cuddle” in a hot tub.
  • Vampires will no longer perform the Vampire Run when they have the “Too Much Sun” moodlet.
  • Vampires will now be kicked out for behaving inappropriately when using “Vampiric Slumber” in an NPC’s house.
  • New Vampires can no longer be hunted if they were a hunt target before they transformed into a Vampire.
  • Sims will no longer receive a wish to “Skinny Dip” with Mummies.
  • Sims can no longer detonate bar counters in Bar and Lounge venues.
  • Wall covering styles are no longer only applied to the tops of half walls when dragged onto them in Create a Style.
  • Pregnant Sims can no longer “Brawl.”
  • Sims will no longer spin into their Everyday Clothes while swimming and being directed to join a career.
  • The missing Interaction Queue icon for the “Join Brawl” interaction has been replaced.
  • Sims of all celebrity levels (rather than just level 1) will now appear in Twinbrook.
  • The height of framed photographs on a wall can now be adjusted.
  • Mummies will now receive the “Soaked” moodlet when “Invited to Cuddle” in a hot tub.
  • When in use, the shuffleboard will no longer lose its functionality when a Sim attempts to detonate the object.
  • The lot value needed to upgrade The Prosper Room or Plasma 501 venues in the Real Estate system has been reduced to a more appropriate value.
  • Sims that drown while Skinny Dipping will now spin into their clothes while interacting with the Grim Reaper.
  • When Late Night is uninstalled, Sims with a Lifetime Wish from Late Night will no longer cause Create a Sim to become corrupted.
  • When placed on lots, Subway Stations are now properly named after the lot’s address.
  • Interacting with the Butler will now satisfy a Toddler’s Fun motive.
  • Vampires can no longer gain Vampiric Vigor if they have the “Too Much Sun” moodlet.
  • An issue has been fixed that causes a Sim to take an incorrect route between Bridgeport’s cemetery and library.
  • Sims can now properly use elevators placed on diagonal walls to travel to different floors of a structure.
  • NPC Sims can now properly order food and drinks from a Celebrity Mixologist.
  • An issue has been fixed that incorrectly displayed the shape of a pool/fountain when changing between convex can concave corners.
  • The lot at 9184 Sterling Parkway in Bridgeport can now be built upon correctly after being bulldozed.
  • The “Ask To Get In” interaction will no longer appear when attempting to Play Foosball in the Banzai Lounge.
  • Walls can no longer be built inside pools on basement levels.
  • Fixed an issue that made pools disappear after building them in basements, as well as an issue that prevented pools from being intentionally deleted in basements.
  • Photos of your Sim taken by the paparazzi will now be counted in the Sim’s Celebrity Journal under “Number of Times Photographed.”
  • The “Impressed Celebrity” message will no longer appear when an NPC Sim “Asks for an Autograph” from your celebrity Sim.
  • Entering Build or Buy Mode through Edit Town will no longer cause the movement of Gobo Lights to malfunction on that lot.
  • A Sim’s visual appearance will now transition correctly while wearing a towel and aging up.
  • When in Bridgeport, the “Bistro Baritones and Basses” skill opportunity will now correctly select Steve’s Business Complex and Restaurant as the completion point.
  • The Food Truck will now always stay at a location for at least a reasonable amount of time before leaving for the next location.
  • An issue has been fixed that caused the game to hitch as Sims routed throughout the world.
  • Stairs inside the Veranda Villas building can now be replaced after being deleted from the high rise.
  • Sims can no longer select the Mixologist for the “Play With…” interaction on the Shuffle Board table or the Dart Board.
  • Baby Sims will no longer answer a call from the Callbox and invite Sims in.
  • Sims can no longer WooHoo in the Elevator with a Sim who is on a different floor.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the cursor from displaying correctly when in the Advanced Mode of Tattoo application in Create a Sim.
  • Instruments will no longer become stuck in the Family Inventory after entering Edit Town Build/Buy Mode on a lot where Sims are using the instruments.
  • Sims can no longer hang out with Celebrity Sims on swing sets before properly impressing them.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed Sims to befriend a Celebrity without Impressing them by holding a Jam Session or Playing for Tips.
  • Fixed an issue that made Fountains appear deformed when building them in basements.
  • Fixed an issue that made Sims disappear from the world when exiting the carpool on their way to work.
  • Sims should now group up correctly when using the “Invite Out” interaction.
  • Tips earned while “Playing For Tips in the Subway” should now correctly add to the Band Earnings.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sims to leave their Toddler inside a bar at closing time.
  • The “Well Rested” moodlet will now give the Sim an appropriate mood boost when obtained from the “Professional Actor Trailer.”
  • Fixed an issue that prevented Sims already living in Bridgeport from becoming Celebrities.
  • Fixed an issue that caused babysitters to appear in private areas of high rise buildings, thus preventing them from successfully caring for the child.
  • The Grim Reaper will no longer be prevented from reaping souls due to band affiliation.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented a Sim from successfully completing jobs from the Stylist Profession in Bridgeport.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a hot tub and its basin to become separated when dragging the hot tub along with the wall.
  • Updated the Sound Effects to work correctly on the doors of the Diner building in Bridgeport.
  • Fixed an issue that causes the game to crash when building a platform on the second floor of a house built on top of a foundation.
  • Black light effects will no longer appear after deleting the source of the light in High Rise buildings.
  • Create-A-Style now works properly with the female tube top clothing.
  • Kleptomaniac Sims can no longer steal Subway stations from lots.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Disgusted moodlet from being removed when spoiled Plasma Juice is removed from a Sim’s inventory.
  • Fixed an issue that causes the game to try to place Ambitions specific lots in Bridgeport, thus causing the game to crash.
  • Made the remaining High Rise buildings and the Trash Chute available in the Misc Debug section of Build/Buy mode for advanced users.
  • Fixed a tuning issue so that Sims now vomit at acceptable levels.
  • Butlers will no longer inadvertently dismiss themselves by autonomously leaving a lot to follow a celebrity.
  • Sims will now prefer to use the Subway when traveling to the Prosper Room in Bridgeport.

Ambitions Updates

  • The “Detonate the Digital Tattoo Applicator” opportunity can now be fulfilled.
  • Sims will no longer sit on chairs that have been detonated and are no longer present.
  • Accepting the Firefighter profession no longer takes more time than any other professions.
  • An issue has been fixed that prevented some Firefighter jobs from ending correctly once the fire has been put out.
  • In cases where the game was saved during a Firefighter job, the job can now be successfully completed when loading the save game.
  • Sims can now successfully attend the “Key to the City” celebration when reaching level 10 of the Firefighter profession.

High End Loft Stuff

  • Sims no longer get stuck when selecting the option to “Turn Vibration On” and then “Turn Vibration Off” on the “Vibromatic LN3000” vibrating bed.

World Adventures Updates

  • The game no longer loses functionality when holding down the ‘CTRL’ key while clicking on the “Trip Planner” icons.
  • A hover tip has been fixed that incorrectly indicated an employed Sim was unemployed while in a Vacation World.

Base Game Updates

  • The tray of drinks will no longer become stuck to a Sim’s hand when performing the “Make Drinks” interaction on regular bars.
  • Wall tops are no longer invisible when building on an empty lot on PCs with ATI video cards.
  • Burglars will now leave your lot with more than one Brave Sim on it after fighting one of these Sims, thus preventing all other Sims on lot from becoming stuck in the panicked state.
  • An issue has been fixed that caused lot names to disappear when changing the lot type.
  • Correct sound effects now play for Hogan’s Deep Sea Diner in Barnacle Bay.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.17.60

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.15.34 to version 1.17.60. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

Base Game Updates

  • Players can now suppress Opportunities by selecting the Opportunities Suppression check box in the Game Options menu. This means players can still get opportunities through interactions, but no opportunities will be automatically directed towards the player.
  • The game can now detect downloaded content and use these objects in Sims’ dreams, opportunities, etc.
  • Live Mode
    • Sims can now form groups, so that they stay together when they’re going out.
    • Players can set bought lights as ‘black light’.
  • Create a Sim
    • Players can adjust a Sim’s muscularity and breast size.
    • Sims can now have astrological signs.
  • Build/Buy Mode
    • Players can use the platform tools to create stages and other raised areas.
    • Players can create half walls.
    • Players can build urinals.
    • Pools can have rounded corners.
    • Pools don’t necessarily have to be built on the ground floor.
    • Players can create fountains anywhere, with the new fountain tools.
  • Edit Town
    • Players can build a public sound set on public lots, so that you can hear music anywhere on that lot.
  • Additional bug fixes to existing features

World Adventures

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

Ambitions

  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.15.34

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.14.11 to version 1.15.34. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

New Features

  • Sims that drive extensively can now develop a relationship with their vehicles. Vehicles can be named once a friendship is formed.
  • The Vehicle Enthusiast Trait is now available. Sims with this trait can name their vehicles immediately and develop relationships with them more quickly.

Base Game Updates

  • Fixed an issue where ghosts could become stuck in vehicles under certain conditions. Ghosts will now properly exit vehicles after arriving at their destination.
  • Nameable items can only be named when they belong to the active household.

World Adventures Updates

  • Career titles for Sims visiting Egypt, France and China will now display in the Relationship Panel tooltips.

The Sims 3 Create a World

  • Create a World users need to install a new version of The Sims 3 Create a World Tool. Users can find the Create a World page from the “Games” drop down in the site header.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.14.11

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.12.7 to version 1.14.11. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • Dead relatives will no longer appear alive in your Sims’ family trees while traveling to Egypt, China, or France
  • Sketches your Sims create using the Drafting Table are now valued properly based on your Sim’s Painting Skill Level and related Profession Level
  • Sims will no longer walk on water to view paintings placed on swimming pool walls
  • Fixed an “Error 13” issue caused by saving the game immediately before having your Sim give another Sim a makeover
  • Ghost Hunter Sims can no longer “Show Off Banshee Banisher” to child Sims
  • Fixed issue that prevented players from Changing Active Household while in Edit Town mode
  • Fixed issue that prevented Sims from fishing when certain seeds were in the Sim’s personal inventory
  • Optimized memory usage when deleting lots via Edit Town mode
  • Optimized memory usage for complex Sim homes created with Buy Mode
  • Sims will now exit the police station when doing the “Do Low Level Police Work” interaction when they are sufficiently stressed
  • The game will no longer temporarily freeze when routing on and off home lots placed by players using the World Editor in Edit Town
  • Sculptures on the Sculpting Station will no longer lose functionality when cancelling a drag interaction while in Buy Mode
  • The Styling Station will no longer lose functionality when going to the Main Menu while performing a makeover on a Sim
  • Kleptomaniac Sims are no longer able to steal the holes created by the Miner invention
  • Users are no longer able to place lots on top of the sidewalks when using the World Editor while in Edit Town
  • Sculptures completed by Sims will now function properly when players complete them at the sculpting station, then save and load the game.
  • Fire Engines will now maintain all functionality after Sims drive them in Egypt, China, or France
  • Fixed an issue that prevented Private Investigator Sims from completing cases with certain case steps
  • Sims in the Firefighter and Ghost Hunter careers can now continue their careers after the household has been saved to the Library, then placed back into the neighborhood
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sims to become invisible upon loading a saved game
  • The “Possession is 9/10 of the Law” Lifetime Wish now requires your Sim steal items worth the appropriate number of Simoleons before being completed
  • Junkyards can no longer be purchased as Real Estate properties
  • Content from The Sims 3 that is uploaded via The Sims 3 Ambitions version of the Launcher now functions appropriately
  • Fixed an animation pop from the “Start Collecting!” interaction with the Harvester invention (63294)
  • An upgraded Fire Extinguisher will now remain upgraded upon saving, closing, and loading the save file
  • Fixed an issue that caused household members to disappear upon reloading a save file
  • The “Intrigued by Great Lecture” moodlet now has an icon
  • Neighborhood Sims that are not in the currently active household will now properly quit playing with the Sim Gnubb set
  • Sims that catch on fire from the Invention Workstation can now have the fire put out when the firefighters are called
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sim relationships to break when traveling to Egypt, China, or France
  • The magical laundry bear Abracadabra will no longer block Sims from moving after disappearing
  • Fixed a crash caused by setting the alarm for Self-Employed Sims
  • Create-a-World will now work properly once The Sims 3 Ambitions is installed
  • Small and Medium digital picture frames no longer float in the air after loading a save game
  • Sims will no longer cheer at City Hall forever when switching active households after a celebration
  • Holes created by the Miner invention can no longer be detonated or salvaged by inventors
  • Magical gnomes from Ambitions will now behavior appropriately
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sims to have broken or inappropriate hair styles after aging up
  • Inventions sold at the consignment store will now count towards a Self-Employed Inventor Sim’s promotion
  • Sim animations will no longer break when the “Offer Tattoo to…” interaction is used
  • Mac Only: Fixed an issue where text strings were broken in the Czech version of the Launcher
  • Mac Only: Fixed a launcher crash for the Mac Digital Download
  • Mac Only: Fixed several issues where icons were not properly lit in the Launcher
  • Mac Only: Fixed an issue to prevent a crash when users place a lot in World Editor mode via Edit Town

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

Before installing this game update, you must check for corrupt content that may be slowing down your game. Follow these steps to remove the content before installing the game update:

  • If you have an object called “Girl Doll Dressed” in the Installed Content in your Launcher, please uninstall it.
  • To delete the file: 0x038a68fe04da61a6aa65f939d77fbc37.package, go into your DCBackups (C:\Documents and Settings\your name\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\DCBackup), find the file and delete it.
  • If you had that file in your C:\Documents and Settings\your name\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\DCBackup folder, this may have attached itself to your exports. If you had that file and recently exported content to your Launcher, delete that content from your Export folder and your Launcher.

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.12.7

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.11.7 to version 1.12.7. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • This game update enables dynamic ad serving capabilities in The Sims 3. However, there are no immediate plans to activate any content of this kind. The Sims 3 EULA has further details. See http://www.ea.com/1/product-eulas.
  • Lights placed on residential and community lots will now properly display onto the neighborhood
  • Sims may now walk and stand on bridges
  • Players who play The Sims 3 with game modifications can now create a folder in which to place their game modifications. The folder should be located here: C:\Documents and Settings\YourComputer\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods
  • When Mods are placed in the official Mod folder, a notification will appear to remind players that Mods are installed.
  • Placing Mod packages into the Mod folder is an officially sanctioned way to bypass assembly signing verification. The Resource.cfg file must be placed in this folder in order for the modifications to work correctly.
  • When Mods are installed that are incompatible, the player will receive a message notifying them of the error.
  • Additional bug fixes to existing features

Edit Town Mode

  • Players may now add, delete, and move residential and community lots from the Edit Town menu
  • Players may now add, delete, and move neighborhood decorative objects from the Edit Town menu
  • Players may now purchase and upgrade neighborhood community lots using the new Real Estate system via the Computer
  • When using the Library in Edit Town, lots will now display their venue type (i.e. Park)

Gameplay Changes

  • Story Progression has been improved to prevent Sims required to complete Opportunities from changing.
  • Sim genetics have been improved so that children now better reflect their parents’ skin tone and hairstyles.
  • Sims can unlock outfit choices and share them with household members when using the “Plan Outfit” interaction on the Dresser.

Build/Buy Mode

  • Players may now use Create a Style on Ceilings or add and delete them when in Build Mode
  • Players may now use Create a Style on the edges of floor tiles
  • When placing walls, rooms, foundations/decks, floor tiles, roofs, pools, fences, and basements the measuring tape tool will display to aid in more precise building.
  • Wall Covering sets can now be found in a tab in Build Mode
  • Players may now manipulate the roof pitch for individual roof sections when in Build Mode
  • Sculptures can be found in a new Sculpture sorting category when in Buy Mode

Create a Sim

  • Players may now use the Tattoo feature to customize Sims when in Create a Sim
  • Players may now select the Fiancé, Girlfriend, and Boyfriend relationship settings when in Create a Sim

UI & Controls

  • The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.
  • The Opportunity interface has been improved to clearly outline the fiction, gameplay objectives, rewards, and Opportunity location for all Opportunities and Adventures.

World Adventures

  • Certain Adventures and Opportunities will properly display in the Opportunities Panel when traveling between worlds

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.11.7

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.10.6 to version 1.11.7. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • Base Game: Fixes an issue where Sims continuously perform the “Be Invited Inside” interaction on other Sims’ lots.
  • Base Game: Fixes an issue that causes Sims to get stuck in the “Grab a Slice” interaction on pizza.
  • World Adventures: Fixes an issue that causes the game to freeze when attempting to save a household on a base camp.
  • High End Loft Stuff: Fixes an issue where the family inventory loses functionality after using the Create a Style tool on an object.
  • High End Loft Stuff: Fixes an issue that prevents the fulfillment of the “Buy a Video Game System” wish when buying the “GUGA JoyToy 3” and “Console 7” video game systems.
  • High End Loft Stuff: Fixes and issue that prevents the “Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium” Life Time Wish from counting fish in fish aquariums.
  • Shop Mode Update: Fixes problems caused by the font and updates the In Game Store to the latest EA Webkit version.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.10.6

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.9.22 to version 1.10.6. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • Fixes issues with the Input Method Editor for players on the Japanese SKU. Also addresses some functionality errors in the launcher.
  • Fixes a bug that prevents collectible Beetles from showing up in game.
  • Fixes a bug that causes Sims to teleport off of some of the new beds in SP01.
  • Fixes crashes and stalls when multiple patches are being installed.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Update from 1.9.22.004001 to version 1.10.6.004001: Download Here (English)
  • Update from 1.9.22.004002 to version 1.10.6.004002: Download Here (Worldwide)
  • Update from 1.9.22.004003 to version 1.10.6.004003: Download Here (Asia)
  • Update from 1.9.22.004005 to version 1.10.6.004005: Download Here (Japan)
  • Update from 1.9.22.004017 to version 1.10.6.004017: Download Here (Digital Download)

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.9.22

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.8.25 to version 1.9.22. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • High-End Loft Stuff – This update is required to play the digital download version of The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff.
  • World Adventures – Users can now capture the Town Theatre subject in photography
  • A change was made so that desks do not burn anymore.
  • Mac only: Fixed an error with uploading screenshots from the Mac when the “.jpg” file extension is deleted.
  • PC only: Fixed a bug where the launcher would display an error message that it could not connect to EADM on Vista and Windows 7 machines.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Update from 1.8.25.003001 to version 1.9.22.004001: Download Here (English)
  • Update from 1.8.25.003002 to version 1.9.22.004002: Download Here (Worldwide)
  • Update from 1.8.25.003003 to version 1.9.22.004003: Download Here (Asia)
  • Update from 1.8.25.003005 to version 1.9.22.004005: Download Here (Japan)
  • Update from 1.8.25.003017 to version 1.9.22.004017: Download Here (Digital Download)

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.8.25

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Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.7.9 to version 1.8.25. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • In-Game Store: Players may now access store content through the Buy Mode In-Game Store Browser.
  • Mac Uninstaller. The Mac Uninstaller gives Mac players the option to easily uninstall all Sims 3 applications and content or expansion packs.
  • Addressed a problem that could lead to a failed Error Code 16 save game.
  • Added an auto recovery prompt to recover save games corrupted by the late “Error Code 16″ bug.
  • The Sims™ 3 World Adventures music is now properly playing on all stereo channels.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when changing the active household.
  • Sims’ lifespans are no longer altered when using the Change Appearance or Plan Outfit interactions.
  • The “C” shortcut key now works when taking cell phone pictures.
  • Food stored in fridges now spoils at the reduced rate.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause mummies cured of their mummy status to retain the mummy walk style.
  • Owned businesses now properly generate income again.
  • The “Photog” photography skill challenge now properly rewards Sims with higher value photos.
  • Keystone panels with inserted keystones can now be deleted in Build or Buy mode.
  • Swimming Sims no longer walk on water after The Sims™ 3 is updated.
  • Custom Music Favorites are no longer switched to French Music Favorites after updating.
  • Improved the Favorite Music Cheat.
  • All custom styles on the tomb door now can be saved to the bin and imported successfully.
  • Sims no longer briefly appear in the T Pose when exiting a Scooter while running Speed 3.
  • The background music track is no longer restarted when switching between Build and Buy Modes.
  • The low detail Cypress Tree model has been refined.
  • Addressed an issue where the inside of bowls appeared blue while Sims were mixing the contents.
  • Mac: Improved stability of The Sims™ 3 running on an Nvidia 7300 Series.
  • Made numerous text clarifications and spelling corrections.
  • Addressed minor clipping that occurred when placing the Kenspa Scooter next to a bike rack.
  • Relics now autosort into more distinct inventory categories.
  • The Martial Arts Skill Journal entries now describe the rewards for completing each skill challenge.
  • The Photography Skill Journal entries now describe the rewards for completing each skill challenge.
  • Pagoda Roof selections are no longer available when the Auto-Roof option is enabled.
  • Ghosts can now float into rooms with no doors.
  • Task Progress Tracking has been extended to more applicable adventures.
  • Players with Martial Artist Sims are now informed when the Train interaction becomes available.
  • Relic names now include the type. (i.e. Red, Jade, Stone)
  • Torch sound effects are now being emitted from the proper position.
  • Hairstyles changed while traveling now persist upon returning home.
  • Sims no longer wait indefinitely when their path is disturbed by a trap.
  • The “A Little Experimentation” and “Even Better!” adventures now have unique requirements.
  • Sims can no longer travel with Sims who are in jail.
  • Fixed a minor error that occurred when building a room around a visiting NPC.
  • Added a hint to indicate how to create a Player-Controlled Mummy.
  • Estimated interaction duration for Sleep and Exercise interactions is now much more accurate.
  • Player customized Inventory UI size persists after traveling.
  • Interaction Option selections are now properly applied if selected before the interaction begins.
  • Explorer NPCs now exist in France.
  • “Delete Object” testing cheat has been added.
  • Fireworks that are placed in tomb rooms can now be Put In Inventory.
  • The “Veggies…Now” Adventure now specifically requires lettuce for completion.
  • Relics not in the household’s collection have an increased drop rate.
  • Tourist NPCs can now be impregnated.
  • Mac: The Game Launcher no longer allows players to edit file extensions. This was a frequent cause of upload failures.
  • The “Opening the Tomb of Necteaux” Adventure now has completion text.
  • The “Deliver Painting to China” Opportunity completion requirements are now called out.
  • Fixed a problem where, on some stages of adventures, the Adventure Tracker would be incorrect if the adventure was suspended, and resumed, after travel.
  • NPCs who are involved in an Adventure are now immune from Story Progression.
  • Mac: Fixed a crash that occurred when moving through the installer very quickly.
  • Hitting Undo with the terrain paint eraser tool selected no longer automatically selects a terrain paint brush.
  • Sims no longer lose the ingredients required to summon a mummy if the interaction fails.
  • When unmarried Sims have a baby, an accurate relationship status is displayed in the relationship panel.
  • Gnomes can now be live dragged on community lots.
  • Eye of Horus placement has been improved.
  • Pregnant Sims in labor can no longer be placed in adventure neighborhoods through Edit Town.
  • Ghosts of adventure neighborhood locals can now be restored after bringing the local’s tombstone home.
  • The player is now notified when a Sim in a foreign land dies of old age.
  • When foreign Sims die of old age, their tombstone will now be properly placed in the mausoleum if the dead Sim met the necessary relationship requirements with a member of the active household.
  • Trash piles are now properly reacted to after a lot containing the trash piles is exported and replaced through Edit in Game.
  • Fixed a minor error that could occur if a visiting Sim was not greeted before they needed to leave.
  • Fixed an uncommon problem where the game could crash while being quit.\Fixed a crash that could occur after leveling extremely uneven terrain.
  • Fixed an unlikely error that could occur if the player’s Sim was far from home when a foreign visitor arrived.
  • Being in the Law Enforcement Career now has a better chance of triggering an Opportunity to learn the Martial Arts Skill.
  • It is now much more realistic for players to complete the “A Priceless Bet” Opportunity.
  • Fixed a rare problem that could reset a Sim while Watching Sims using the Snake Charming Basket.
  • Tombstone epitaphs now persist after traveling.
  • Custom paintings shared over the Exchange no longer lose their texture after reimporting the lots.
  • Fixed a minor error that occurred when travelling with an urn in a Sim’s inventory.
  • The “Get Tiberium” Opportunity now requires a more realistic amount of Tiberium.
  • The Jog interaction no longer mocks poor, atrophied, player-controlled Mummies.
  • Improved extended game session stability.
  • Sims no longer cuddle with inappropriate partners in tents.
  • There are now stricter relationship requirements for Woohooing with Sims in the Sarcophagus.
  • Child Sims now have the Use Stairs interaction available.
  • Mean Spirited Sims now “Freak Out” when reacting to danger.
  • Repossessing objects in tombs no longer results in the creation of a placeholder object.
  • The Wondrous Collection Moodlet duration no longer oscillates up and down.
  • Addressed an issue where tombstones of foreign Sims would disappear from inventory upon returning to the foreign Sim’s home neighborhood.
  • Mac: Added a safety precaution to prevent the launcher from running while being updated.
  • Mummies now discuss the highs and lows of being a mummy.
  • Mummies can no longer learn songs. Their vocal chords have deteriorated leaving them mute.
  • Sims no longer retain minor side effects of being a Mummy after being cured.
  • Undeletable walls can no longer be created in basements.
  • The launcher now better indicates that World Adventures is required for World Adventures dependant custom content.
  • Ghosts of Sims who expired from the Mummy’s Curse now display a proper particle aura.
  • The clone cheat has been disabled on Sims and Walls.
  • Mac: Multiple launcher windows can no longer be opened at the same time.
  • Fixed a hang if the player opened the cheat console while rotating a lot in Edit in Game mode.
  • Fixed an issue that could sever a Sim’s relationship with a pregnant ghost on traveling.
  • Traps now properly import and export their visibility state. (hidden or visible)
  • Improved long term stability when running at Speed 3 for extended periods of time.
  • Playable ghosts can no longer get stuck wandering into a gender specific bathroom.
  • Fixed a slow memory leak that occurred from traveling with different Sims.
  • Relationships are now properly updated if a couple splits up while one of the pair is traveling.
  • Players can no longer get their Sims stuck in unroutable areas by canceling long routes on the roads in China.
  • Sims no longer have the chance of getting stuck when getting caught by hidden traps in the Tomb of Abu Simbel basement levels.
  • Logic Processor tomb objects now retain all settings when getting exported and imported.
  • Torch Wall Levers now animate when pulled.
  • Aging cheats are now disabled in Travel Locales.
  • Sims can no longer receive the Wish to Make Nectar using Onions.
  • Fixed a minor error that could occur when burning mummies.
  • Merchant NPCs are not generated if a Travel Locale does not contain a Market Venue.
  • The map tag of a departing Sim no longer remains after the Sim leaves a Travel Locale.
  • Multiple base camps can no longer be created in the same Travel Locale.
  • The Chat on Bed interaction is no longer available for Sims in Tents.
  • Addressed an issue where Sims could get stuck in the Sarcophagus if other Sims were lined up to use it.
  • The Add to Active Family cheat will no longer allow more than 8 Sims to be added to a household. Households with over 8 Sims lead to game instability.
  • The player is now informed if an Adventure is cancelled due to a different Sim interfering with quest requirements.
  • The Adventure Tracker text for the “Deliver Pieces of Unsmelted Mercury” adventure has been clarified.
  • Athletic Skill gain rate from sleeping in the Sarcophagus of Kings has been reduced.
  • Objects in a hidden state no longer revert to a visible state when importing and exporting a lot.
  • Cell phone pictures saved in a lot in the bin are no longer lost when updating.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.7.9

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.6.6 to version 1.7.9. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • Fix for save file incompatibilities that result in the Error Code 16 error message while saving.
  • Mac only: Fix to app forwarding so that World Adventures Mac users can download store and exchange content.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.6.6

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.4.6 to version 1.6.6. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

New Features:

  • Build/Buy Mode Additions:
    • New Basement Tool: Basement Tool allows you to build basements up to 4 levels deep under your lot. The tool builds under the current level. If you’re underground already, you can hold the Shift key with the tool to build on the current level. Hold the Control key with the tool to delete basements.
    • New Pagoda style roofs.
    • Decorations may now be placed on roofs.
    • Stairs functionality is now improved:
      • Foundation walls can be adjusted with modular stairs attached.
      • Stairs can be built over gaps.
      • Placing stairs around objects that block their placement now give appropriate error messages.
      • Stairs can be above and below each other.
    • Stairs, fences, and gates can now be customized with textures, as well as being saved and shared with others.
    • Sell All’ option for a Family’s inventory.
  • Ghosts will now route through walls.
  • Players now have ability to change the song track on stereos.
  • Favorite choices in Create-A-Sim area can now be bookmarked for future use.
  • Following keyboard combinations will now adjust camera rotating and tilt: CTRL+Arrow Keys; CTRL+WASD
  • Babies, toddlers, and children now have new animations available:
    • Child giving bottle to toddler
    • Child feeding toddler in high chair
    • Child reading to toddlers
    • Child stealing candy from toddler
    • Child and toddler hugging
    • New shy kiss
    • Child to toddler peek-a-boo
    • Children fighting
    • New irritate
    • Declare nemesis

Gameplay Changes:

  • New Lessons have been added to assist new players with some of the more complex base-game concepts.
  • Sims will now dream while sleeping by displaying thought balloons.
  • When a baby is about to be born, the hospital now has a map tag on it with the appropriate interactions.
  • Once a Sim owns a Diner or Bistro, food and drink at those restaurants will be free.
  • When a Sim picks up an Unknown Uncommon Seed, there is now a tool tip to notify Player what to do with it.
  • Fixed a rare case where the ‘Wugglesworth Schnuggles Bear’ would not appear in the family inventory upon moving a household if it occurs during “Talk through” interaction.
  • ‘Delete’ and ‘Save as Custom’ buttons function properly when Player presses CTRL+Z after selecting a different pattern under the same preset within the ‘Accessories’ ‘Clothing’ panel.
  • When throwing a Wedding Party, the Sim’s fiancé will be automatically invited.
  • Sims will now not run indoors.
  • When viewing inside neighbors’ windows, their furnishings will be visible.
  • Having a relationship with a specific Service NPC increases the chance they will arrive to handle their particular service job.
  • Sims living together will now automatically know each other from the start.
  • Fruit trees originally planted in community lots may now be transplanted anywhere else.
  • All relevant socials on Maid Service NPC are now available when they are cleaning an object.
  • Autonomous interactions based on Sim’s jealousy have been balanced.
  • Sim now cannot move mailboxes when cutting gems or mounting fish.
  • When a Sim brings a new friend home from school, they are immediately Acquaintances and “Introduction” social interactions are removed.
  • Game speed will automatically increase when a Sim is in jail.
  • Undoing an outfit deletion from the dresser restores the proper outfit.
  • Non-Kleptomaniac Sims will not take and put away portable fire pits that belong to community lots.
  • Cars, bikes and scooters can now only be placed on a Sim’s home lot.
  • Fixed issue where NPC Ghosts would leave a lot late at night via running off lot, taxi, or car, instead of returning to gravestone in morning.
  • Fixed issue where Sims could not fish in ponds on their lots if the lot was surrounded by water.
  • Fix for a rare case in which objects could disappear from a lot while a fire is burning and a Sim expires.
  • Selling ingredients by recipe will have same price as individual ingredients.
  • Ambrosia ingredients can no longer be copied to another Sim’s inventory while the Sim is preparing Ambrosia.
  • Sims will now prepare ingredient-named recipes randomly based on the ingredients available in the refrigerator.
  • Fixed some cases where it was possible for Sims to pickup objects through walls.
  • Birthday Cake will now continue working even when Aging option is turned off.
  • Only one Grim Reaper will appear on a lot where more than one death has occurred.
  • Fix for occasional bad animation playing when placing a toddler into a crib.
  • Improvements were made to car preference.
  • Fix for possible missing animation when playing with ‘Wugglesworth Schnuggles Bear’ toy.
  • Fix for rare animation problem during clean up.
  • Sims can no longer be placed in the family inventory with the ‘MoveObjects’ cheat.
  • City Hall clock will display correct time after moving building to a different lot.
  • Deed will not disappear from Sim’s inventory after performing an “Ask to Move In” interaction.

Moodlets and Traits:

  • Hopeless Romantic Sims will not autonomously flirt when they are heartbroken.
  • Sims with Frugal trait now receives ‘Got a Good Deal’ buff when using a coupon at the day spa.
  • Fix for a rare case where a teen Sim could have the ‘Out after Curfew’ moodlet permanently after aging up.
  • Fixed issue where a lot with the ‘Beautiful Vista’ Moodlet would not persist across any houses built on that same lot.
  • Fixed issue where Sims could not gain ‘No Sense of Humor’ trait when manually increasing Sim’s age with aging disabled.
  • Sims descended from Firefighters (aka ‘Fireproof Sim’) will react properly to fires on lot.
  • Sims with ‘Mooch’ trait will not have “Mooch Food” interaction on their own refrigerators.

Skills and Careers:

  • Small fixes to Writing Skill Journal statistic tracking.
  • Changing workout intensity while in progress now updates Skill level bar as appropriate.
  • When moving retired Sims to multiple lots, they will only receive their retirement pension one time.
  • Money Tree’s harvested quality now appears in the Gardening Skill Journal.
  • At Level 10 of the music career the performance bar no longer appears.
  • Learned songs from the Guitar Skill are now properly exported and saved on a Sim.
  • Statistics in ‘Athletic’ Skill Journal will update properly when using ‘Use Workout Facility’ work tone in Law Enforcement Career.
  • Sims on maternity leave cannot be put ‘On Call’ by their careers.
  • Sims without the Cooking Skill may now continue preparing recipes if they stopped before a recipe is completed.

Interactions:

  • “Throw party at…” option is no longer available if no rentable spaces exist in the neighborhood.
  • Sims can no longer perform mean socials to children.
  • Sims can now fish from floor tiles not placed on land; for example, a dock made from foundation pieces.
  • Sim interactions are now available between two Sims sitting in two different rooms.
  • When two Sims are gardening and approach the same plant, the second Sim will move to another plant.
  • When the Repoman comes into a Sim’s bedroom while they are sleeping, the Sim will now wake up and have a “Freakout” reaction.
  • If a Sim is trying to sleep in a room where a Stereo or TV is on, the Sim will turn it off first.
  • “Change Appearance” interaction is now available when Sims are wearing their career outfits.
  • When cleaning dishes, Sims are more likely to use dishwasher if one is present.
  • Child and Teen Sims will not autonomously sit down in the street to do homework.
  • When a Sim starts to dance to a stereo that is already on, the station will not change.
  • All socials now available on other Sims as they are leaving buildings.
  • “Cure” and “Zap” interactions no longer available for Toddlers or Children when Moodlet Manager is in their inventory.
  • Canceling social interactions with current Sim no longer cancels queued-up socials with other Sims.
  • Expectant mothers can now ask doctors to determine baby gender.
  • When Sim uses “Speak Madness” interaction with another Sim, reaction will be negative unless the designated Sim is Insane or has a high relationship with the Sim who initiated the interaction.
  • All appropriate socials now appear when sitting to play chess or use computer.
  • Lights now turn off in room if two Sims are sleeping and one leaves.
  • When queuing up actions for a couple after “Woo-hooing” and falling asleep, Sims will complete actions after waking up as normal, not immediately.
  • NPC Sims will properly respond to “Invite to Join Conversation” interactions even if they are not in the designated lot.
  • “Serve Food” interaction will appear on Yummer’s High Chair after placing a Food Processor in the lot.
  • Queuing up actions after Player directs Sim to chat on the phone will not cancel phone call.
  • Sims will not autonomously choose socials that are not currently possible or available.
  • “Coo over Children” interactions will not be available to children to use.
  • “Name” interaction will remain on painted canvases after moving lots.
  • Fixed instance where “Contemplate Surroundings” interaction would not remain in the action queue for Sims with the ‘Genius’ trait until it is completed.
  • “Check Fireplace” interaction will work even if a fireplace is not lit.
  • Urns will appear properly in a Sim’s inventory after the “Restore Ghost” interaction.
  • “Boost Channel” Handiness Skill will not be available if Sim owns a high end TV with all channels.
  • Can now feed all fish in a lot when there are multiple fish present.
  • Mail Carriers will properly leave a “Hang Out” if their needs require it.
  • If a Babysitter arrives via a “Call Babysitter” dialog box action, the babysitter will not just disappear when a Sim returns.
  • Interactions are still available on a completed painting after the painting Sim dies.
  • Sims can continue to finish an unfinished painting if they are ever interrupted.
  • When there is a fire on the player’s lot, “Call Fire Department” will appear as the only option on the cell phone’s pie menu.
  • When a Service NPC is leaving a lot, the “Invite to Join Conversation” interaction is now unavailable.
  • Sim will properly complete the interaction to “Watch Sim Change Shape” on the body sculptor.
  • “Jog Here” Interaction will not appear when selecting a pool.
  • “Get Help From…” and “Work on Late Homework” Interactions will not be available if “Do Homework” Interaction is unavailable.
  • “Kick it up a Notch” option no longer available on ‘Perfect Quality’ dishes.

Wishes and Opportunities:

  • Both parents receive credit now for “Teach …” Wishes when only one parent teaches the child.
  • Pregnancy related Wishes are now cleared if not fulfilled during pregnancy.
  • Reward for “Forensic Analysis” interaction now rewards 1000 simoleons after interaction completes.
  • Sim will not receive ‘Get Ingredients for Ratatouille’ after already having the required ingredients in their inventory.
  • Player no longer receives ‘Become More Muscular’ Wish when their muscularity level is at maximum.
  • ‘Taking Skill Class’ Wishes now apply until Sim reaches Level 10 or has already completed class.
  • The ‘Donating $xxx to undermine charity’ Wish is properly removed when a Sim’s trait changes from ‘Evil’ to ‘Good’.
  • “Ask Child for Campaign Donation” interaction properly appears in order to fulfill ‘Ask Child Sim for Campaign Donation’ Wish.
  • Earning exactly 25 simoleons will fulfill ‘Earn 25 Simoleons in Tips’ Wish.
  • Guitar Skill will increase when satisfying the ‘In the End’ Opportunity by playing at a business office party
  • Reaching Level 10 of the Business Career will fulfill the ‘Reach the Top of Business Career’ Wish.
  • ‘The R.H.A.T. Race’ and ‘A H.O.R.S.E. of Course’ Opportunities have been adjusted to be easier.
  • Opportunity to sell a painting twice in order to earn twice the money has been eliminated.
  • Sims that have learned all recipes will not receive the ‘Buy a New Recipe’ Wish.
  • ‘See <Sim> Become a Doctor’ Wish is now fulfilled after the target Sim becomes a ‘Resident Doctor’ via ‘Change Career’ Opportunity.
  • ‘Earn xxx Simoleons’ Wish can be fulfilled by earning simoleons through available Opportunities.
  • ‘Conduct Research’ Opportunity may be fulfilled on any personal computers in Sim’s home, even if purchased after Opportunity is received.
  • ‘Chess Tournament’ Opportunity description now includes the ending time.
  • ‘Audio Study’ Opportunity description now states it can be satisfied by playing or listening to a guitar.

Build/Buy Mode:

  • New sorting categories have been added to the Build/Buy menus: Displays, Roof Decorations
  • Various fixes have been made to object thumbnails.
  • Object catalog now displays while cloning any object in the community lot.
  • Lights will now turn on/off when toggling the Day/Night button. When returning to Live Mode, lights will return to state appropriate for time of day.
  • Footprint for three tile windows now appears properly when placed at an angle.
  • Counters will no longer be connected through walls.
  • Appropriate feedback messages now appear for objects that cannot be placed on community lots.
  • Fences can now be placed at pool boundaries.
  • Placing pillars near steep walls will no longer turn those walls to water.
  • Deleting floor tiles under foundations function correctly on lots with pools or ever contained a pool.
  • Objects will no longer delete if pressing mouse buttons while moving objects on lot.
  • Outdoor lights may be placed on fence posts.
  • Up and Down Floor buttons will now appear disabled when on the top or bottom floor respectively.

Create-a-Sim:

  • Male Sims can now wear up to three earrings on one ear.
  • Color swatches now highlight when selected.
  • Deleted Sim portraits will not appear again when Player creates new Sim in a previously deleted Sims slot.
  • ‘Delete’ and ‘Share’ buttons will not highlight if there is no custom content available.
  • The correct selections will highlight after undoing a choice.
  • ‘Hair’ tab’s ‘Change Color’ panel will properly disappear after exiting ‘Change Appearance’ screen.

Create-a-Style:

  • Players can no longer access Edit Town mode while in Create-a-Style mode.
  • Can now change an entire wall’s covering with a single mouse click. Single tiles can be changed by holding down the SHIFT key while clicking the mouse.

UI & Controls:

  • Inventory tab size may now be manually expanded for easier browsing.
  • Tooltips have been adjusted to not be cut off by the screen edge.
  • When shopping for books or groceries, the item quantity is no longer grayed out when selecting the item from the sell tab.
  • You can now press TAB to change between the RGB and Hex color modification fields.
  • ‘Stackable’ items now appear as a single item with a quantity in the family inventory when moving.
  • When roasting items at the fire pit, the items in the selection UI will now stack based on type and quality.
  • Relationship information panel no longer lists retired Sims as ‘Unemployed’.
  • Build Mode Level Tool feedback has been improved.
  • Fixes for various buttons’ highlight states.
  • ‘Autograph Session’ description now lists how long until another autograph session is available after completing a session.
  • “Rocks and Gems” interaction on the ‘Collection Helper’ Lifetime Reward will display correct map tags when rotating lots.
  • Grim Reaper relationship will only appear once in Relationship Panel if there is more than one death occurring on a lot.
  • A warning will appear during uninstall explaining that the custom music folder will be deleted.
  • Various Inventory optimizations.
  • Various text and grammar fixes.

Game Engine Improvements:

  • Items moved manually to the ‘Downloads’ folder will now show up in the game launcher’s ‘Downloads’ screen.
  • Updated lot loading to more gracefully handle loading when visiting town NPCs.
  • Routing of Sims around groups, in homes and through community lots has improved.
  • Service NPCs now have the appropriate number of traits for their age.
  • Object states are now retained when importing and exporting between towns.
  • Camera movement and speed control has been improved.
  • Game will no longer freeze when pressing CTRL+Z while sharing a CAS outfit.
  • Household descriptions will update properly when a Sim moves into another house.
  • Various fixes for some rare route failure situations.
  • There is now a distance check for playing the video game system.

Art Improvements:

  • Shaders used on torch flames are improved.
  • Mirrors will now always reflect wall objects, even with Walls Down or Cutaway.
  • Lighting of outdoors at dusk has been improved for lower-end video cards.
  • Some hairstyles and accessories have been modified to eliminate white lines or blank areas from appearing.
  • Roofs have been adjusted as to not cut through walls.

Audio:

  • Sound volume on objects now adjusts depending on whether the Walls toggle is set to Up, Down, or Cutaway.
  • Sound volume will gradually change depending on the camera’s distance from an object.
  • Footstep sounds will now change depending on the ground type the Sim is walking on (i.e. stone, gravel, etc.).
  • Increased minimum sound radius around vehicles to prevent the sound from panning rapidly left and right.
  • Water sprinkler SFX will cease when moving sprinklers on a lot.
  • Improvements made to the audio system to address the possible situation in which audio dropped out over long-term play.

Mac Specific:

  • After exiting the game, desktop icons appear in same location as at game start.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.4.6

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.3.24 to version 1.4.6. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • PC Only: Addressed an issue where a user was unable to uninstall The Sims™ 3 if the 1.3 update was interrupted.
  • Mac Only: Fixed a problem that prevented players from installing custom content after installing the 1.3 update.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Update from 1.3.24.00001 to version 1.4.6.00001: Download Here (English)
  • Update from 1.3.24.00002 to version 1.4.6.00002: Download Here (Worldwide)
  • Update from 1.3.24.00107 to version 1.4.6.00107: Download Here (Digital Download)

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.3.24

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.2.7 to version 1.3.24. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • After getting promoted in a job with a night shift the Sim will only receive the day off if their next shift starts within 8 hours.
  • Exporting and Sharing a Level 10 Gardener Sim properly maintains their special abilities.
  • Fixes to Story Progression. Babies will no longer be born to single parents. Player created or controlled households are now “protected” and will no longer be removed through “Story Progression.” Warning: Story Progression will no longer remove previously player controlled Sims. Users who take control of too many Sims in the same game may experience poor performance as the neighborhood can become over populated.
  • Switching between multiple saved outfits of the same type no longer has the potential to wipe out saved outfits.
  • Waterlillies now have a smoother level of detail transition when zooming the camera.
  • Camera memory hotkeys now properly remember floor level.
  • Certain situations will now properly stop socialization and disallow asking other Sims to join.
  • Bait picker for fishing has been improved.
  • Sims no longer automatically exit the bathtub before receiving the “Bathe until Tranquil” moodlet.
  • Sims can no longer interview non-playable ghosts.
  • Addressed an issue where distant audio could occasionally be heard while the player is focused on a Sim is inside their own home.
  • Changing jobs no longer fulfills the “Meet All Co-workers” Wish.
  • Playable ghost teens and children are now properly assigned to a school.
  • Custom paintings can now be properly placed above objects that are placed up against a wall and leave enough wall space.
  • The “Call Over” Interaction is now available on seated Sims.
  • Reduced the urge for neat Sims to put away fire pits.
  • Neighbors will no longer gather to watch a burglar that hasn’t yet stolen anything.
  • The “Maywood Glen” community lot is now properly classified as a park.
  • “Omni-Plant” opportunity has a higher chance of appearing.
  • Painting valued painting wishes are easier to fulfill.
  • Number of Books Read in the writing skill journal now counts number of books finished instead of the number of books started.
  • Sims will no longer attempt to use laptops when they are ungreeted visitors.
  • “Befriend All Co-workers” wish is no longer fulfilled by switching to a job with no coworkers.
  • Fixed a problem where the incorrect clothing was displayed on a Sim in the game launcher icon.
  • Harvestables on harvest ready plants will not get occasionally lost during import/export.
  • Opportunity to improve athletic skill will no longer appear when athletic skill is full.
  • “Play a Game with Sim” wish now fulfills from “Playing Foosball.”
  • Sims will now get the “Witnessed Divorce” moodlet from watching other married Sims break up.
  • Stocked ponds are properly preserved when shared.
  • Sims will no longer occasionally fail to walk a path involving four or more flights of stairs.
  • A player is now able to complete the “Upgrade Audio Lite by LoFi” Wish.
  • Prevented a game freeze that occurred when placing a lot while in “Cameraman Mode.”
  • Sims no longer have the rare chance of getting permanently stuck while socializing.
  • Non-player Sim autonomy now runs more quickly for Sims on screen and nearby (neighbors won’t spend time standing in their front yards or not moving on community lots)
  • Fixed a rare case in which the skewer thumbnail of an NPC could disappear during a private wedding.
  • “Become Enemies with Child” wish no longer appears.
  • “Quit Job” wish will now fulfill if Sim gets a new job and is forced to quit the old one.
  • Stairs are no longer allowed to be deleted while in use.
  • Prevented a case where toddlers were allowed to escape a lot and wander freely.
  • Fixed a rare case where a toddler’s teddy bear could get permanently stuck in their inventory.
  • “Clean High Chair” wish properly fulfills.
  • “SimLife Goggles” are no longer duplicated after moving.
  • The “Raid Criminals” interaction can now be properly resumed after saving and loading while it is in progress.
  • Sims will no longer get a wish to ask their husband to be their boyfriend.
  • Fix for a possible crash when disconnecting headphones during gameplay.
  • Relationships are properly preserved when merging a newly created household into an existing household.
  • “Play with Toy” wish properly fulfills when a child Sim plays with the teddy bear.
  • Fixed an error that occurred when deleting an outfit preset that a Sim was wearing.
  • Lot pricing was corrected in edit town. The price of trees and bushes is now properly accounted for. Various community lot objects no longer provide negative value to a lot.
  • “Woohoo” interaction now counts as a romantic interaction.
  • Wish to “See Child Become a Genius” now auto cancels once it is no longer possible to fulfill.
  • Sheet music can no longer be chosen from the bookshelf interactions. This prevents a situation in which Sims could no longer learn particular songs.
  • Fixes a rare case where a revived ghost could become stuck in the science lab if a household was split.
  • “Eat Food at Park” wish now fulfills properly.
  • Parents will no longer wish to “See Sim Get Married” for their already married children.
  • Kleptomaniac Sims can no longer return items currently being used by other Sims.
  • Fixes a rare case in which a blank thumbnail could appear in the family inventory after a Sim had been kicked out.
  • Fixes a rare case in which a blank thumbnail could appear in the family inventory after a Kleptomaniac Sim swiped something.
  • ATI video driver’s “Adaptive Aantialiasing” option conflicts with ingame “Edge Smoothing.” The combination causes visual corruption. A note has been added to the readme encouraging players not to enable these two features at the same time.
  • Medium-sized, high quality in-game videos can now be successfully uploaded via the launcher.
  • Fixed a case where “Breakup with Sim” wasn’t correctly fulfilling.
  • Fix for a case where rapidly clicking on Sim traits could crash the game.
  • Toddler’s body no longer deforms when “Watching TV” after “Learning to Talk.”
  • Sims can now use “Charming Introduction” on Sims invited over to a home lot.
  • Gardening skill gain no longer continues if gardening channel viewing is interrupted.
  • Child Sims no longer deform after “Watching a Concert.”
  • Eating specific prepared meals no longer has an impact on an unborn baby’s gender.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when moving away from a house with harvestable plants growing on it.
  • Merge household bed and fridge requirements are no longer enforced on lots that are being abandoned.
  • Fixed a problem, where through specific timing, objects could become unusable if the game is saved while they are being placed in a Sim’s inventory.
  • The Sims 3 is now properly categorized as a game in the Windows Vista Games Explorer.
  • A selected object in buy or build mode now stays attached to the cursor as the player scrolls the camera with the direction keys.
  • Fences no longer occlude sound.
  • Terrain enclosed by walls and a roof is now properly lit.
  • Puddles will properly conform to uneven terrain.
  • Prevented problematic routing behavior that occurs when replacing an object mid route.
  • Corrected various grammar and spelling mistakes.
  • Deleted screenshots no longer remain listed in the launcher.
  • “Dance Together” and “Tutor Sim in Skill…” no longer appear on Sims at inappropriate times.
  • “Non-hydrophobic” Sims will no longer panic while swimming.
  • The Magic Gnome text notification now displays the proper icon.
  • Exposed floor tile edges have changed in color.
  • Fixed a problem where counters would occasionally turn black while selecting certain objects in build mode.
  • Fixed a rare instance where at map level the bulldozer tool could leave a blue hole in the ground.
  • The option to “Adjust Tree Detail” now properly displays a “Restart Required” message.
  • “Spying on the Cuisine” opportunity can now be fulfilled by selecting to “Eat Outside” at the Bistro.
  • Refreshing doors no longer causes them to lose their front door status.
  • A child that ages to a teen will no longer receive the wish to “Talk about New Job.”
  • “View” interaction will not be duplicated when placing objects on the “Nearly Perfect Pedestal.”
  • Up arrow can now be used when placing a house from the library.
  • A faint line is no longer visible on the heads of babies.
  • Fish are no longer duplicated in the fridge when moving homes.
  • All dfc-gorilla (update installer) messages will now appear properly translated.
  • Fix for a rare case in which a Sim could be teleported to an invalid location if the game was reloaded while they were “Changing Outfit.”
  • Fixed a problem where bulldozed lots were not being properly lit at map level.
  • Sims who run into obstacles placed directly in front of them, no longer get stuck.
  • Babies and Toddlers will no longer be left alone if the household is split up or merged through edit town, a babysitter will be called.
  • Fixed a rare case in which a Sim remains on the wrong lot after moving.
  • Guitar Skill level 10 text notification no longer mentions purchasing new songs from the bookstore.
  • Fixed a rare case where the social worker’s vehicle could be left behind on a lot.
  • Korean GRB rating is now available to use in Windows Parental Controls.
  • The Sims 3 now supports more than 2000 concurrent save games.
  • Custom Music will no longer be assigned as a favorite randomly.
  • Fixed a rare case where “Accept” would be unavailable in Create-A-Sim after undoing while accepting a Sim from “Play with Genetics.”
  • Children Sims will no longer attempt to knock over blocks at the same time.
  • Fixed child animation when putting away the birthday cake.
  • Fish no longer appear on dry ground of lots that have been coverted to residential lots .
  • Bulldozing a lot with collectable spawners no longer destroys the spawners.
  • A family with only a toddler is no longer allowed to be saved to the library.
  • Placing small objects on the front slot of the dresser will no longer block the dresser from being used.
  • Sims no longer fail to view decorative objects placed on a fireplace mantle.
  • Sims now build relationship through the “Tutor” interaction.
  • Fixed a minor error that occurred while loading a game where the dresser was in use.
  • Fix for misaligned water effects on a particular sink.
  • “Likes Work” moodlet is now properly removed if “Workaholic” trait is changed or removed.
  • Purchasing “SimLife Goggles” now fulfills the “Buy Video Game” wish.
  • Canceling the installation of a queue of downloaded items now works properly.
  • “Collection Helper” is properly displayed when picked up in buy mode.
  • Fixes some cases of objects being improperly assigned type in the launcher.
  • The player can no longer delete a tombstone that is being used by a ghost.
  • Fixed a rare routing failure that could happen when attempting to route to an enclosed object on an inactive floor.
  • Televisions no longer play video after they are burned or broken.
  • Under certain circumstances, Sims will now choose smarter lot entry locations.
  • “Amateur Olympics” Opportunity notification now mentions event times.
  • Sims can no longer “Try for Baby” with the Grim Reaper.
  • Fixed a rare case where a Sim could start painting but the canvas was not visible.
  • Fixed a rare case where the police cruiser could be left in front of the police station.
  • “Sabotage” interaction is now available under more conditions.
  • Deeds will now stack in the inventory and a “Collect All” interaction can be used on them.
  • The Riverview download now displays the proper size for the entire duration of the download.
  • Fix for children playing improper animations when trying to cook.
  • Fixed an error that occurred when removing the moodlet manager from the inventory of a Sim that was in the process of using the moodlet manager.
  • “Upgrade Object” wish correctly filters out gates.
  • Various premade Sims downloaded from the exchange are now sorting into the correct age catagory.
  • Buildings will keep the appropriate lights when zooming in and out at nighttime.
  • Fixed a very slow memory leak triggered by the “Fertilize” interaction.
  • Adding support for the NVIDIA Ion.
  • Roofing is now visible on low end Intel video cards.
  • Replaced a duplicate hat style for elder females.
  • Game speed no longer affects the playback of audio stings.
  • NPC’s automobiles are no longer purged from inventory.
  • Added support for the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250.
  • Mac Only: Custom Content, Screenshots or video added to Documents/User/Electronic Arts/The Sims 3/… while the game is running will now show up in the Launcher.
  • Mac Only: The Mac version of The Sims 3 now supports Shader Model 3.0 graphics features. (excluding the NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT and 7600GT cards)
  • Mac Only: The high lighting quality Sim shader has been enabled in Create-A-Sim.
  • Mac Only: Added a warning message upon attempting to delete a downloaded world (Riverview) that associated save files will be lost.
  • Mac Only: Enabled depth texture support (shadows) on all supported video cards.
  • Mac Only: The user interface is no longer improperly displayed in ingame reflections.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.

The Sims 3 – Patch 1.2.7

Download: Click here
Creator: EA / The Sims 3 Team
Source: TheSims3.com

This patch will update your game from 1.0.631 to version 1.2.7. To install this update, please start your game and use the “Updates” tab in your Launcher or if that does not work, grab the needed file below. This game update includes and fixes the following:

  • Addresses some issues with Speed 2 and 3 moving too slowly. Some machines will have better results when using Speed 2 and 3 now.
  • Fix to story progression on/off selection toggle.
  • Fix for a possible crash with audio code.
  • Fix for babysitter routing off lots with babies.
  • Addresses some issues with Vsync and refresh rate problems.
  • Addresses some issues with DVD authentication errors and drive compatibility on startup.
  • This update deals with some issues on Mac systems that can crash the game while connecting to AFP servers.
  • Fix for a freeze that can occur when Sims attempt to clean out bad food from the fridge.

The Files:

IF YOU HAVE A PC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Update from 1.0.631.00001 to version 1.2.7.00001: Download Here (English)
  • Update from 1.0.631.00002 to version 1.2.7.00002: Download Here (Worldwide)

IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THESE ARE YOUR FILES

  • Sorry, we do not have the Mac version of the patch!

PATCH INSTALLATION NOTES

EA/Maxis patches do not like 3rd party custom content, and may cause many errors in your game. It is best to remove your mods from the game and to restore all modified files back to the original condition by copying the originals from the game’s cd. If problems persist after you move the mods, you might want to check to see if your hardware drivers are up to date. Worst case scenario – you may have to reinstall the game.