Difference between revisions of "Game Help:Halp!"
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==Installing/Uninstalling== | ==Installing/Uninstalling== | ||
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| − | ==Custom Content== | + | * Stops or freezes when trying to install |
| + | * Errors in transferring when installing | ||
| + | * Uninstalling deleted my downloads/sims/neighborhoods! | ||
| + | * Stops, freezes, or errors when trying to uninstall | ||
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| + | ==Downloads and Custom Content== | ||
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| + | ===Installing Custom Content=== | ||
* Don't know how to install custom content | * Don't know how to install custom content | ||
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* "This content requires Expansion Pack data that is not installed" | * "This content requires Expansion Pack data that is not installed" | ||
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| + | ===Doesn't show up=== | ||
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| + | * All custom content doesn't show up | ||
| + | * Some custom content doesn't show up | ||
| + | * Custom content did show up, but doesn't now | ||
| + | * Custom content stopped showing up after installing a new expansion or stuff pack | ||
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| + | ===Shows up Incorrectly=== | ||
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| + | * Custom content looks like Maxis original content, blank heads, or bunny heads | ||
* Custom content showing under the wrong category | * Custom content showing under the wrong category | ||
* Naked sim bodies showing up in hair, accessories, etc. | * Naked sim bodies showing up in hair, accessories, etc. | ||
| + | * Custom content replaces Maxis content | ||
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| + | ===Flashing Blue=== | ||
| + | * Blue flashing custom objects | ||
| + | * Blue flashing custom accessories | ||
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==Crashing or Freezing== | ==Crashing or Freezing== | ||
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* Lot costs 1,156,498,467 Simoleans | * Lot costs 1,156,498,467 Simoleans | ||
* Lots won't load or crash when loading. | * Lots won't load or crash when loading. | ||
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==Buy Mode== | ==Buy Mode== | ||
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* Cannot purchase an item in the catalogue (red background) | * Cannot purchase an item in the catalogue (red background) | ||
* Can't delete object recolours | * Can't delete object recolours | ||
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==Build Mode== | ==Build Mode== | ||
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* Doors and windows won't snap onto walls | * Doors and windows won't snap onto walls | ||
* "Must place in center of tile" error when placing doors and windows | * "Must place in center of tile" error when placing doors and windows | ||
* Cannot place any walls whatsoever | * Cannot place any walls whatsoever | ||
| − | * Can place tons of walls, but then it stops allowing placement of new walls | + | * Can place tons of walls, but then it stops allowing placement of new walls |
* Floor tiles are jumbled | * Floor tiles are jumbled | ||
==Graphical== | ==Graphical== | ||
| − | * Textures become blurred after a while of play | + | |
| − | * Mirrors/thumbnails are blurry | + | * Textures become blurred after a while of play |
| + | * Mirrors/thumbnails are blurry | ||
| + | * Red flashing walls and foundations after installing an expansion or stuff pack | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
| − | * Control panel disappeared | + | * Control panel disappeared |
| − | * The cheat box won't come up | + | * The cheat box won't come up |
* Plates disappear from sims hands | * Plates disappear from sims hands | ||
| − | * Actions are disappearing from the queue | + | * Actions are disappearing from the queue |
| − | * Game is in 24 hour/military time | + | * Game is in 24 hour/military time |
* No fish in the fishtank | * No fish in the fishtank | ||
Revision as of 21:03, 8 February 2007
Contents |
Installing/Uninstalling
- Stops or freezes when trying to install
- Errors in transferring when installing
- Uninstalling deleted my downloads/sims/neighborhoods!
- Stops, freezes, or errors when trying to uninstall
Downloads and Custom Content
Installing Custom Content
- Don't know how to install custom content
- "This content requires Expansion Pack data that is not installed"
Doesn't show up
- All custom content doesn't show up
- Some custom content doesn't show up
- Custom content did show up, but doesn't now
- Custom content stopped showing up after installing a new expansion or stuff pack
Shows up Incorrectly
- Custom content looks like Maxis original content, blank heads, or bunny heads
- Custom content showing under the wrong category
- Naked sim bodies showing up in hair, accessories, etc.
- Custom content replaces Maxis content
Flashing Blue
- Blue flashing custom objects
- Blue flashing custom accessories
Crashing or Freezing
- Game crashes or freezes when loading or playing
- Game crashes or freezes when loading a lot
- Game crashes or freezes when clicking on a lot in the lot bin
- Game crashes or freezes when viewing buy or build mode catalog
Lag or Slowness
- Game takes forever to load with custom content in
- #4 (makeup, eyebrows, accessories) in CAS is really really slow
- Community lots take forever to load
- Community lots are really laggy
- Big lots are really laggy
- Takes forever to package a lot.
- Slow framerate, slow scrolling on lots, general lag and slow gameplay issues...
Sim-Related
- Sim is frozen or stuck in one position
- Sim is emitting bubbles, stink, or Zzzzs
- Sims' skin has "black gloves", is white with writing, or head and face don't match
- Installed sims don't show up
- Baby has another face on its forehead - freaky cyclops infants!
- Sims faces revert to defaults once moved onto a lot
Pet/Pets Expansion-Related
- Pets don't age...
- Pets sink into the floor.
- Pets pee microwaves
- Pet is stuck
- Pet is emitting bubbles, stink, or Zzzs
- Installed pets don't show up
- Werewolves don't get hairy
Open for Business-Related
- Cannot create a car dealership/sell cars on community lots.
- Cannot place custom objects on store shelves
- Misplaced restock signs appearing in the far corner of the lot
Lots
- Game crashes when clicking on a lot in the lot bin
- Installed lots won't show up
- Community lots take forever to load
- Community lots are really laggy
- Big lots are really laggy
- Takes forever to package a lot.
- Lot costs 1,156,498,467 Simoleans
- Lots won't load or crash when loading.
Buy Mode
- Cannot purchase an item in the catalogue (red background)
- Can't delete object recolours
Build Mode
- Doors and windows won't snap onto walls
- "Must place in center of tile" error when placing doors and windows
- Cannot place any walls whatsoever
- Can place tons of walls, but then it stops allowing placement of new walls
- Floor tiles are jumbled
Graphical
- Textures become blurred after a while of play
- Mirrors/thumbnails are blurry
- Red flashing walls and foundations after installing an expansion or stuff pack
Other
- Control panel disappeared
- The cheat box won't come up
- Plates disappear from sims hands
- Actions are disappearing from the queue
- Game is in 24 hour/military time
- No fish in the fishtank
