The Sims 3 patch released!

EAUK_Adroit · 26-06-2009, 11:44 AM

A patch has now been released for The Sims 3, which you can download by starting the game launcher and selecting "Game Updates"*.

The change log is as follows:

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.

*Note: You will need the EA Download Manager installed to receive the patch.

mand82 · 26-06-2009, 01:52 PM

yay downloaded it and now the fast speed works woohoo

sasha525 · 26-06-2009, 02:15 PM

yess filnaly yaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

BecomingArcher · 26-06-2009, 02:43 PM

Yeah downloaded it yesterday and my speeds are wayyyyy better!

SBFC-Chris · 26-06-2009, 03:18 PM

I'm about to download it now. How long does it take?

And by the looks of it the only major thing is the speed

alyssasims13 · 26-06-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelseaman99

I'm about to download it now. How long does it take?

It took me less than 5 minutes.
I'm about to go onto my game, so I'm hoping that the patch fixed the speeds. It's going to be great with the speeds working!

Bookhunter · 26-06-2009, 05:05 PM

It fixed my duck problem too (I couldn't delete or move the baths because the duck was in use).

davrosim3 · 26-06-2009, 05:12 PM

OK, so I run the Launcher, it tells me there is a software update available.
I select download and install and it tries to open a web page but gets a 404 Page not found error. It is trying to open:
The Sims 3

I close the web page and there is an install window that tells me that it has found an invalid file at 87% installed:

Processing Game\Bin\Shaders_Win32Precomp

What is going on please.

Davro

EAUK_Adroit · 26-06-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davrosim3

OK, so I run the Launcher, it tells me there is a software update available.
I select download and install and it tries to open a web page but gets a 404 Page not found error. It is trying to open:
The Sims 3

I close the web page and there is an install window that tells me that it has found an invalid file at 87% installed:

Processing Game\Bin\Shaders_Win32Precomp

What is going on please.

Davro

Have you installed any third-party patches / updates / items? If so remove them and try to install the patch again.

pollyncuts · 26-06-2009, 05:29 PM

its great that the speeds are fixed, but i fell asleep myself last night with the speed on the fastest .... too much happened without me there lol

IzzyTwig · 26-06-2009, 05:34 PM

Is there any possibility of future patches not requiring EA download manager?

Roo · 26-06-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IzzyTwig

Is there any possibility of future patches not requiring EA download manager?

Unlikely as that appears to be how they're updating the game now.

I thought they would've just used the Sims 3 Launcher

NicolaJane · 26-06-2009, 08:07 PM

My EA Download manager doesn't work at all. I've tried everything I know, but whenever I try and open the downloader nothing happens, or if I click settings just a white box appears. I have already tried reinstalling it, and even reinstalling my whole Sims 3 game.

I have the latest version of flash too.

EAUK_Aurora · 26-06-2009, 10:41 PM

If you are still having problems then please contact EA Support and they should be able to give you further advice and suggestions.

katesim · 27-06-2009, 10:46 AM

I have latest flash but everytime i open The Sims 3 Launcher it says flash plug-in required, and then if i try to refresh the updates, as it doesn't say there is any it says i need flash

Simlian_3 · 27-06-2009, 01:32 PM

Downloading it as we speak!

danoftheworld · 27-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Well the speed increased a fair bit, so it's not bad. Definately saving more time now, instead of watching my sim sleep

NicolaJane · 27-06-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicolaJane

My EA Download manager doesn't work at all. I've tried everything I know, but whenever I try and open the downloader nothing happens, or if I click settings just a white box appears. I have already tried reinstalling it, and even reinstalling my whole Sims 3 game.

I have the latest version of flash too.

I'd just like to let anyone know who is having the same problem as me to check your anti virus/firewalls. It seems a trial of Mcafee was blocking my access to the EA download manager. Hope this helps someone!

Ap0stacy · 27-06-2009, 04:26 PM

Okay this patch has annoyed me. I've lost a good quanity of my AA on my game now <_<

Ninstroyer · 27-06-2009, 04:43 PM

This patch doesn't fix anything worth while. They should of have released one that fixes error codes and crashing and compatibility issues with Vista x64.

Ugh, makes me sick.

Ap0stacy · 27-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Vista in general, not just 64.

Ninstroyer · 27-06-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ap0stacy

Vista in general, not just 64.

It really doesn't matter. What does matter is that they didn't fix any of the problems I'm having. And my problems are serious. And besides, many people are starting to experience these problems all of a sudden.

Ap0stacy · 27-06-2009, 08:04 PM

When I had this, I searched through google, the issues for some have appeared in the first few hours of playing. What I do find odd is that I didn't have any error codes before I downloaded downloadable content. When I did and then around 2 days later when I decided to use a hairstyle I had downloaded, the codes started appearing.

mand82 · 27-06-2009, 10:40 PM

theres only one problem that i'm having since downloading the patch its that i cant use the "freeRealEstate" anymore

i was using it before but now cant, i always used that cheat when having to boot a member of the family out as all the ones that can afford are too small for them and wanted them to have a nice house now they get squated in a 1 bed yet 3 people

NicolaJane · 27-06-2009, 10:46 PM

Mines worked finally! Yay!

The third speed is MUCH MUCH better, thank you EA!

26-06-2009, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
EAUK_Adroit Community Representative Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 23,379	The Sims 3 patch released! A patch has now been released for The Sims 3, which you can download by starting the game launcher and selecting "Game Updates". The change log is as follows: 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. Note: You will need the EA Download Manager installed to receive the patch. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: FIFA 10 and Need For Speed: Shift Looking forward to: Left 4 Dead 2 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

26-06-2009, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
mand82 Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: essex,uk Age: 27 Posts: 738	yay downloaded it and now the fast speed works woohoo __________________ luv and hugs mand

26-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
sasha525 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in the ayer Gender: Female Posts: 266	yess filnaly yaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

26-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
pollyncuts Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norfolk ^o^ Age: 28 Gender: Female Posts: 2,572	its great that the speeds are fixed, but i fell asleep myself last night with the speed on the fastest .... too much happened without me there lol __________________ Doggysnaps

26-06-2009, 08:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
NicolaJane Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: England, UK Age: 20 Gender: Female Posts: 587	My EA Download manager doesn't work at all. I've tried everything I know, but whenever I try and open the downloader nothing happens, or if I click settings just a white box appears. I have already tried reinstalling it, and even reinstalling my whole Sims 3 game. I have the latest version of flash too. __________________

26-06-2009, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
BecomingArcher Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 145	Yeah downloaded it yesterday and my speeds are wayyyyy better!

26-06-2009, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
SBFC-Chris Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: You don't wanna know. Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 13,905 Blog Entries: 3	I'm about to download it now. How long does it take? And by the looks of it the only major thing is the speed

26-06-2009, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bookhunter Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 47	It fixed my duck problem too (I couldn't delete or move the baths because the duck was in use).

26-06-2009, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
davrosim3 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	OK, so I run the Launcher, it tells me there is a software update available. I select download and install and it tries to open a web page but gets a 404 Page not found error. It is trying to open: The Sims 3 I close the web page and there is an install window that tells me that it has found an invalid file at 87% installed: Processing Game\Bin\Shaders_Win32Precomp What is going on please. Davro

26-06-2009, 05:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
IzzyTwig Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwest UK Age: 21 Posts: 585	Is there any possibility of future patches not requiring EA download manager?

26-06-2009, 10:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
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27-06-2009, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
katesim Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 317	I have latest flash but everytime i open The Sims 3 Launcher it says flash plug-in required, and then if i try to refresh the updates, as it doesn't say there is any it says i need flash __________________ 'There is only one happiness in life - to love and to be loved.' - George Sand <3

27-06-2009, 01:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Simlian_3 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: at home. Gender: Male Posts: 83	Downloading it as we speak! __________________ © Me PLAYING THE SIMS 3 OFFICIALLY!

27-06-2009, 01:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
danoftheworld Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 436	Well the speed increased a fair bit, so it's not bad. Definately saving more time now, instead of watching my sim sleep __________________ The Sims 3 Is Everywhere

27-06-2009, 04:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ap0stacy Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 538 Blog Entries: 1	Okay this patch has annoyed me. I've lost a good quanity of my AA on my game now <_< __________________ Woo Brigadier Gen!

27-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ninstroyer Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 17 Gender: Female Posts: 453	This patch doesn't fix anything worth while. They should of have released one that fixes error codes and crashing and compatibility issues with Vista x64. Ugh, makes me sick. __________________ Computer Build: Phenom II - X3 720 @ 2.8 GHz eVGA GTX 260-216 Core G.Skill DDR3 - 1333MHz / 4GB Windows Vista x64 Premium My Sims 3 Profile

27-06-2009, 06:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ap0stacy Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 538 Blog Entries: 1	Vista in general, not just 64. __________________ Woo Brigadier Gen!

27-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ap0stacy Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 538 Blog Entries: 1	When I had this, I searched through google, the issues for some have appeared in the first few hours of playing. What I do find odd is that I didn't have any error codes before I downloaded downloadable content. When I did and then around 2 days later when I decided to use a hairstyle I had downloaded, the codes started appearing. __________________ Woo Brigadier Gen! Last edited by Ap0stacy; 27-06-2009 at 08:08 PM..

27-06-2009, 10:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
mand82 Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: essex,uk Age: 27 Posts: 738	theres only one problem that i'm having since downloading the patch its that i cant use the "freeRealEstate" anymore i was using it before but now cant, i always used that cheat when having to boot a member of the family out as all the ones that can afford are too small for them and wanted them to have a nice house now they get squated in a 1 bed yet 3 people __________________ luv and hugs mand

27-06-2009, 10:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
NicolaJane Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: England, UK Age: 20 Gender: Female Posts: 587	Mines worked finally! Yay! The third speed is MUCH MUCH better, thank you EA! __________________