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Complete list of changes:
 
Complete list of changes:
  
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* Fixed an issue where Angela Pleasant was not properly calling Dustin Broke to sneak out of the house.
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* This patch addresses some issues with uploading lots and exporting lots.
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* Fixed a problem in University where Dustin Broke would bring Angela Pleasant home every day from school.
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* Fix to prevent accidental deletion of game data files.
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* Fixed a bug where inventory items and all memories were being deleted after joining a Greek house.
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* Added support for Hungarian languages.
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* Popular Sims' facial animation would cease to play when talking to other Sims.
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* Fixed Custom Content Browser support for Asian territories.
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* Fixed an issue where hard-earned diplomas could be stolen or repossessed.
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* Fixed bugs related to downloadable objects.
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* Prevented teens from receiving the "Win Young Entrepreneur's Award" Want when it is already satisfied.
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* Re-enables the in-game browser for Asian territories (was disabled in the previous patch).
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* Prevented an exploit with the Resurrect-O-Nomitron that allowed more than 8 Sims to live on a lot. (caused many other issues)
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* Fixes "the jump bug" causing Sims with a large number of memories to reset, or "jump," when performing interactions.
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* Fixed some animation problems that occurred when a young adult Sim prepared cereal on top of the mini fridge.
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* Visitors will no longer kidnap a baby or toddler by leaving the lot while carrying them.
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* Eliminated a rare improper reset when canceling a cell phone call on community lots
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* Sims can now plan outfits for toddlers by using the changing table.
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* Fixed an issue where the game would freeze if the user input frame for paintings or the camera appeared during a special event cinematic
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* Fixes a crash that would occur when viewing snapshots while simultaneously deleting pictures.
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* Prevented improper animations from running if a teen Sim age transitioned while sitting down
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* Prevents pixelization from showing through walls when the Sim is behind the wall.
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* Fixed a reset that would occur when hanging out with a Sim that is trying to leave for class
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* A Sim whose fiancé dies can now become engaged again.
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* Fixed a rare instance of a reset that occurs when canceling sleep with a specific interaction next in queue
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* Maids can now clean up pizza boxes and baby bottles.
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* The Grim Reaper will no longer fail to leave a lot if multiple Sims die and the lot is left empty.
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* Fixes problems with the grim reaper and social worker that would disable save UI.
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* Squashed a rare scripting error that occurred when hanging up a cell phone.
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* The plumbbob will no longer appear in an NPCs chest when they marry into a Sim's family.
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* Exercise machines introduced in University are now unbreakable.
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* Sims no longer get stuck on community lots when a Sim autonomously chooses to leave in the same car that they arrived in.
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* Fixed a rare instance where the Mascot NPC would become stuck in place after pulling the sprinkler prank.
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* Stargazing on the ground no longer satisfies the "Stargaze with Telescope" want.
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* Fixed a problem where the Greek Letter Decorations were temporarily unelectable after placement.
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* Fixes a problem with Sims' jobs not functioning properly when 3 or more Sims go to work in a helicopter.
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* Fixed an obscure looping reset that occurred when loading a lot during an active pledge scenario for a Sim who has moved to a different lot.
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* Babies now age transition properly when the Help With Birthday interaction is cancelled.
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* Eliminated a bad reset that prevented Sims from becoming enemies of one another.
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* Fixes the extremely rare problem where the UI would become disabled when an elder dies of old age.
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* The proper text notification is now displayed when a pledge is denied entrance to a Greek House due to relationship score.
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* Fixes a problem where small objects (mostly toys) could be deleted when a Sim interacts with other nearby objects.
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* Prevented a rare instance where dormies could become stuck in a semi-transparent, unelectable state.
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* The custom content browser no longer closes when an active link is double-clicked.
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* Sims could not sit on a barstool at the Bachman Busbar (cheap bar)
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* Fixes the problem where coffee cups would occasionally be deleted when an interaction is cancelled.
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* Fixed a reset that happened when meeting professors in a well populated neighborhood
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* An adopted baby no longer snaps to the ground when the social worker that deliver it puts it in a crib.
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* There was an issue with the game locking up when in cameraman mode while a pregnancy state transition occurred or a Sim burned to death.
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* Sims now take a copy of all clothing in the family's inventory when they move out.
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* There was the possibility that when using multiple nannies, one could become stuck on the lot indefinitely. Even after dismissal.
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* Fixes a couple of cases of buy/build mode becoming disabled when the social worker arrives on the lot.
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* Prevented an issue where nannies would become stuck in their car attempting to exit the lot.
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* Fixes the problem where the teddy bear would occasionally float after being put down.
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* Sick Sims can no longer die of disease while on community lots.
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* Teens no longer get the unsatisfiable "Write a Novel" want.
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* The lifetime want to "Max Out 7 Skills" would not properly satisfy if the final skill point was gained via a SimVac aspiration reward object.
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* Fixes a problem with the newspaper delivery person getting stuck on lots containing a high number of objects.
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* Chocolate puddles generated by the "Shokolade 890 Chocolate Manufacturing Facility" are now visible.
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* Fixed a reset that happened when NPCs walked by lots in well populated neighborhoods
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'''System/Config issues:'''
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* A scripting error would occur if a Sim was influenced to clean up pizza boxes.
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* Users with limited user accounts can now run the game.
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* Asking too many Sims at once to freestyle would result in scripting errors.
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* Improved performance with Radeon X800 cards. Users continuing to experiencing problems should update to the 4.10 driver.
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* The "Buy a Fountain Costing at least 600 Simoleons" Want has been removed from the game.
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* The game no longer affects a user's modem settings when connecting to the internet via the modem.
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* Placing "Myne Door" dorm doors diagonally no longer causes entire rooms to turn invisible.
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* Fixes a problem with default collections not being available when user data is regenerated.
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* Player controlled young adult Sims now properly retain their semester gauge level when being asked to move in to another lot.
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* Neighborhood decoration alleys no longer get inappropriately covered in snow.
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* Sims no longer play the extended browse animation when purchasing an item from the clothing rack.
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* The Sleek and Secure fence model now appears complete in all states
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* Shortened the amount of time that children show their A+ report cards off to their parents
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* The Elegant Rails railing no longer clips through the post when placed diagonally.
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* Fixed issues that occur when the same Sim dies on multiple lots.
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* The Butler no longer calls the fire department if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm.
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* Lowered frequency of Child Sims aborting queue actions in favor of greeting their parents as they returning from work.
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* A friend that was brought home from work after certain hobby chance cards will only be brought home once instead of every day.
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* Fixed a very rare instance where Sims age meters would not properly reset after age transitioning.
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* Being friends with the iconic hobbyist corresponding to the Show Biz, Athletic, Natural Science or Gaming career now reduces the friend requirement for promotions by two instead of one.
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* Fixed a problem where in very specific circumstances age transitions would fail.
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* Elders no longer receive Lifetime Wants to reach the top of any career.
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* Ringing cell phones no longer wake up napping Sims.
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* Social Groups now generate significantly less NPCs
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* Text in the neighborhood lot information text box was not always being properly updated on University Lots.
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* “Super Savory” Snack Machine by Chewie-Louie Factory and “Kooler Than Ice” Soda Machine by Freezer Time Industries both now have the ‘Show item’ interaction to customers when they are marked for sale with The Sims 2 Open for Business installed.
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* Fixed a bug that prevented large groups of Sims from entering the helicopter carpool.
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* Bills will now autonomously be brought into Sim’s apartments.
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* Sims who write great novels now receive the memory for "Wrote Great Novel" rather than the Sim who answered the royalty check phone call.
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* Cats can now scratch Serenity by Kai Dai and Globulous Wonder by Anne Nuit sculptures.
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* Fixed an issue that could cause the text notifications, reminding a player that their class or final was approaching, not to display.
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* Cats and dogs can now chew and scratch Industrious Divinity Dining Chair, Heavy Metal Chair by You Got Muscle and Eloquent Divinity Dining Chairs.
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* Fixed a major issue where loading a lot with the remote control car in use would make all memory and job icons blank.
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* Pets can no longer destroy the following objects that are out of their reach: Vim's Ventilation Small Wall Vent, Vim's Ventilation Large Wall Vent, Transversal by Joi Structure, and Vim’s Ventilation Wall Section with Elbow.
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* Pregnant Sims are now able to use handhelds in their inventory.
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* Error no longer occurs when a Plant Sim attempts to clean Olde Tyme Toilette and Little Footprint Toilet by Sleek Sensations.
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* Fixed a problem that caused pianos that have been owned for a certain amount of time to cease providing fun.
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* Sims will now finish eating gyros.
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* Fixed a case where the baby bottle was teleported from a Sim's hand leaving the hand in a permanent grip state.
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* SuperTower, Hey Hey It’s the Monkey Bars and SlidenFraude (from Go Play!) can now be repossessed by the Repo man.
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* Level 6 Greek Houses can now accept pledges
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* Single servings of salmon no longer display flashing blue textures.
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* Eliminated a problem where Greek Houses were not accepting the proper amount of pledges per level.
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* Witches no longer have the option to use ‘Materialize’ spell in other vacant or occupied hotel rooms.
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* Sims can now Propose > Move In or Propose > Marriage towards non player young adult Sims that they became engaged to while in college.
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* The option to ‘greet’ an invited Sim is now available before they ring the doorbell.
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* Fixed an improper reset specific to Lucy Burb returning home from school with good grades.
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* Rugs on foundations now disappear correctly when burnt
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* Fixed an instance where the player was unable to exit or save the game if they cancelled an adoption related interaction with the social worker.
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* ‘Try for Baby’ interaction is no longer available on walk-in closets when the household has reached the family member limit.
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* The "Cheer Up" interaction no longer causes crushes between Sims.
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* Neighbors are no longer cloned when resurrected while their old apartment is still vacant.
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* Zits are now removed from any Sim that enters university. (growing into a young adult)
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* Neighborhood Nanny will no longer be considered a nanny if he/she joins the Sims’ family.
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* Sims no longer get crushes from playing handhelds together.
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* The fire fighter no longer automatically arrives if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm
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* Babies are no longer available in the pool of online chatters.
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* Pregnant Sims will now leave a neighbor’s apartment before having a baby.
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* Fixed an issue where assignments were being lost within a few of the taller dining tables
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* Genie lamp can now be picked up in Buy Mode on apartments.
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* Squashed a bug where toddlers were not able to learn to walk when being taught with smart milk and a thinking cap.
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* Closet ‘Woohoo’ animation will now fail properly if one partner is occupied with another activity such as reading a book
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* Fixed issues with Sims clipping through one another while sitting at bars
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* Child Sims’ interactions are now available after joining another Sim on playground equipment.
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* Fixed a conflict that occurred between a simultaneously visiting headmaster and grocery delivery person.
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* ‘Study topics’ no longer autonomously cancels unless Sims’ hunger or bladder motives are low.
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* Fixed a specific problem that would occur while traveling in an well populated neighborhood.
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* Dynasty Dresser 2 now has design modes available with The Sims 2 Apartment Life installed.
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* Fixed an issue where Sims' thought bubbles would clip through heads of Sims.
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* “You Got Feets Bathtub” value is now consistent with other tubs in its class.
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* The "Stay Home from Work" want can now be satisfied.
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* ‘Write Restaurant Guide’ option is now available on computers in apartment lots.
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* Fixed a reset that occurred after multiple generations of large fam lies that prevented death from completing properly for Sims in large, multi-generational families. Symptoms included missing inheritance, tombstones, and a lower Sim population cap per lot.
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* Neighborhood Decoration Building (Tall Circular version) thumbnail now matches the building being placed.
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* When being called for dinner, the headmaster will no longer decide to leave immediately after arriving on the lot.
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* Various objects from previous Expansion and Stuff packs can now be placed on shelves with the Sims 2 Apartment Life installed:
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* Fixed various resets with the nanny that would occasionally prevent the nanny from being dismissed
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* ‘Dream Date’ reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
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* Improved the cleanup of kicky bags (automatically cleans up any invisible kicky bags on lots)
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* Error no longer occurs when a Sim tries to ‘Get Mail’ on an apartment mailbox with a Date Coupon inside.
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* Prevented an issue where the headmaster could get stuck indefinitely in a hot tub under certain motive conditions.
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* Reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
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* Reduced the possibility of non player characters becoming stuck in dormie's rooms due to door locking.
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* Stepping stool is now visible when a child Sim ‘Stargazes’ through a telescope.
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* Fixed a reset that occurred while multiple Sims watched TV on sectional sofas.
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* The Butler will now remain in the apartment with a toddler until his/her parents return home.
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* Book cleanup has been improved to prevent the potential deletion of unintentional objects, such as vehicle portals.
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* Endless Winding Staircase no longer blocks other spiral stairs from being built directly above the first one placed.
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* Sims can now feed smart milk to toddler Sims sitting in high chairs.
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* Elder Sims now have the option to ‘watch’ TV while lounging in a couch.
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* During a joy buzzer social, the camera now only shakes if the selected Sim is involved in the interaction.
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* Cooking skill no longer goes down once a family is moved onto the same apartment lot as another Sim.
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* Fixed a rare occurrence of a reset that would leave a user unable to save or quite after a Sim gave birth.
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* User created paintings created prior to installing an expansion pack can now be sold or deleted.
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* The player will no longer receive text notification messages that deceased Sims "are no longer friends. "
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* Installing University on top of userdata that includes service NPC vehicles saved on lots no longer causes errors.
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* Eating marshmallows now provides a slight hunger motive boost.
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* Usability of custom content management has been improved by retaining the most recent page of content after deleting an object, wall, or floor.
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* Fixed a rare issue that in various situations caused a pregnant Sim experiencing morning sickness to die. (aka Sudden Pregnancy Death Syndrome)
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Revision as of 01:46, 8 January 2013

Complete list of changes:

  • This patch addresses some issues with uploading lots and exporting lots.
  • Fix to prevent accidental deletion of game data files.
  • Added support for Hungarian languages.
  • Fixed Custom Content Browser support for Asian territories.
  • Fixed bugs related to downloadable objects.
  • Re-enables the in-game browser for Asian territories (was disabled in the previous patch).
  • Fixes "the jump bug" causing Sims with a large number of memories to reset, or "jump," when performing interactions.
  • Visitors will no longer kidnap a baby or toddler by leaving the lot while carrying them.
  • Sims can now plan outfits for toddlers by using the changing table.
  • Fixes a crash that would occur when viewing snapshots while simultaneously deleting pictures.
  • Prevents pixelization from showing through walls when the Sim is behind the wall.
  • A Sim whose fiancé dies can now become engaged again.
  • Maids can now clean up pizza boxes and baby bottles.
  • Fixes problems with the grim reaper and social worker that would disable save UI.
  • The plumbbob will no longer appear in an NPCs chest when they marry into a Sim's family.
  • Sims no longer get stuck on community lots when a Sim autonomously chooses to leave in the same car that they arrived in.
  • Stargazing on the ground no longer satisfies the "Stargaze with Telescope" want.
  • Fixes a problem with Sims' jobs not functioning properly when 3 or more Sims go to work in a helicopter.
  • Babies now age transition properly when the Help With Birthday interaction is cancelled.
  • Fixes the extremely rare problem where the UI would become disabled when an elder dies of old age.
  • Fixes a problem where small objects (mostly toys) could be deleted when a Sim interacts with other nearby objects.
  • The custom content browser no longer closes when an active link is double-clicked.
  • Fixes the problem where coffee cups would occasionally be deleted when an interaction is cancelled.
  • An adopted baby no longer snaps to the ground when the social worker that deliver it puts it in a crib.
  • Sims now take a copy of all clothing in the family's inventory when they move out.
  • Fixes a couple of cases of buy/build mode becoming disabled when the social worker arrives on the lot.
  • Fixes the problem where the teddy bear would occasionally float after being put down.
  • Teens no longer get the unsatisfiable "Write a Novel" want.
  • Fixes a problem with the newspaper delivery person getting stuck on lots containing a high number of objects.

System/Config issues:

  • Users with limited user accounts can now run the game.
  • Improved performance with Radeon X800 cards. Users continuing to experiencing problems should update to the 4.10 driver.
  • The game no longer affects a user's modem settings when connecting to the internet via the modem.
  • Fixes a problem with default collections not being available when user data is regenerated.
  • Neighborhood decoration alleys no longer get inappropriately covered in snow.
  • The Sleek and Secure fence model now appears complete in all states
  • The Elegant Rails railing no longer clips through the post when placed diagonally.
  • The Butler no longer calls the fire department if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm.
  • A friend that was brought home from work after certain hobby chance cards will only be brought home once instead of every day.
  • Being friends with the iconic hobbyist corresponding to the Show Biz, Athletic, Natural Science or Gaming career now reduces the friend requirement for promotions by two instead of one.
  • Elders no longer receive Lifetime Wants to reach the top of any career.
  • Social Groups now generate significantly less NPCs
  • “Super Savory” Snack Machine by Chewie-Louie Factory and “Kooler Than Ice” Soda Machine by Freezer Time Industries both now have the ‘Show item’ interaction to customers when they are marked for sale with The Sims 2 Open for Business installed.
  • Bills will now autonomously be brought into Sim’s apartments.
  • Cats can now scratch Serenity by Kai Dai and Globulous Wonder by Anne Nuit sculptures.
  • Cats and dogs can now chew and scratch Industrious Divinity Dining Chair, Heavy Metal Chair by You Got Muscle and Eloquent Divinity Dining Chairs.
  • Pets can no longer destroy the following objects that are out of their reach: Vim's Ventilation Small Wall Vent, Vim's Ventilation Large Wall Vent, Transversal by Joi Structure, and Vim’s Ventilation Wall Section with Elbow.
  • Error no longer occurs when a Plant Sim attempts to clean Olde Tyme Toilette and Little Footprint Toilet by Sleek Sensations.
  • Sims will now finish eating gyros.
  • SuperTower, Hey Hey It’s the Monkey Bars and SlidenFraude (from Go Play!) can now be repossessed by the Repo man.
  • Single servings of salmon no longer display flashing blue textures.
  • Witches no longer have the option to use ‘Materialize’ spell in other vacant or occupied hotel rooms.
  • The option to ‘greet’ an invited Sim is now available before they ring the doorbell.
  • Rugs on foundations now disappear correctly when burnt
  • ‘Try for Baby’ interaction is no longer available on walk-in closets when the household has reached the family member limit.
  • Neighbors are no longer cloned when resurrected while their old apartment is still vacant.
  • Neighborhood Nanny will no longer be considered a nanny if he/she joins the Sims’ family.
  • The fire fighter no longer automatically arrives if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm
  • Pregnant Sims will now leave a neighbor’s apartment before having a baby.
  • Genie lamp can now be picked up in Buy Mode on apartments.
  • Closet ‘Woohoo’ animation will now fail properly if one partner is occupied with another activity such as reading a book
  • Child Sims’ interactions are now available after joining another Sim on playground equipment.
  • ‘Study topics’ no longer autonomously cancels unless Sims’ hunger or bladder motives are low.
  • Dynasty Dresser 2 now has design modes available with The Sims 2 Apartment Life installed.
  • “You Got Feets Bathtub” value is now consistent with other tubs in its class.
  • ‘Write Restaurant Guide’ option is now available on computers in apartment lots.
  • Neighborhood Decoration Building (Tall Circular version) thumbnail now matches the building being placed.
  • Various objects from previous Expansion and Stuff packs can now be placed on shelves with the Sims 2 Apartment Life installed:
  • ‘Dream Date’ reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
  • Error no longer occurs when a Sim tries to ‘Get Mail’ on an apartment mailbox with a Date Coupon inside.
  • Reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
  • Stepping stool is now visible when a child Sim ‘Stargazes’ through a telescope.
  • The Butler will now remain in the apartment with a toddler until his/her parents return home.
  • Endless Winding Staircase no longer blocks other spiral stairs from being built directly above the first one placed.
  • Elder Sims now have the option to ‘watch’ TV while lounging in a couch.
  • Cooking skill no longer goes down once a family is moved onto the same apartment lot as another Sim.
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