Game Help:Preparing for the Next Expansion - Revision history

EllaCharm3d at 08:15, 10 July 2010

2010-07-10T08:15:38Z

Porkypine at 02:35, 7 June 2009

2009-06-07T02:35:25Z

Callistra: /* Before Buying a New Expansion */

2008-10-11T14:33:03Z

‎Before Buying a New Expansion

Callistra: /* Before Buying a New Expansion */

2008-10-11T14:32:45Z

‎Before Buying a New Expansion

Callistra: /* Before Buying a New Expansion */

2008-10-11T14:28:14Z

‎Before Buying a New Expansion

Callistra at 14:27, 11 October 2008

2008-10-11T14:27:48Z

Whiterider at 10:46, 29 June 2008

2008-06-29T10:46:56Z

Whiterider: /* Remove Careers/Majors */ (Majors can't be EP incompatible)

2007-08-18T21:05:36Z

‎Remove Careers/Majors: (Majors can't be EP incompatible)

HystericalParoxysm: /* Before Buying a New Expansion */

2007-05-31T14:23:40Z

‎Before Buying a New Expansion

HystericalParoxysm at 08:29, 19 April 2007

2007-04-19T08:29:18Z

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 First, you need to know your system's specifications.  To find out that crucial information, see: [[Game Help:System Specs]].
-Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|Game Help:System Requirements]].  This guide includes both the '''minimum''' just to get the game running, and also MTS2's recommended requirements.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  To help sort out the confusion between a computer which will just barely run the game and a computer which will run the game decently, we have included our recommendations.
+Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|Game Help:System Requirements]].  This guide includes both the '''minimum''' just to get the game running, and also '''MTS2's recommended requirements'''.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  To help sort out the confusion between a computer which will just barely run the game and a computer which will run the game decently, we have included our recommendations.
 You MUST have at least the minimum system requirements (double is recommended for playability) to run the game!  If your system is not up to the task, especially if you don't have a graphics card that is listed as supported, you should not purchase the expansion or stuff pack, as it likely will not work, or will not work well enough to play!

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 First, you need to know your system's specifications.  To find out that crucial information, see: [[Game Help:System Specs]].
-Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|Game Help:System Requirements]].  Please note that the requirements given there are '''minimum''' just to get the game running.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  It is recommended that you have at least '''double''' the minimum system requirements to expect any sort of decent gameplay.
+Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|Game Help:System Requirements]].  This guide includes both the '''minimum''' just to get the game running, and also MTS2's recommended requirements.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  To help sort out the confusion between a computer which will just barely run the game and a computer which will run the game decently, we have included our recommendations.
 You MUST have at least the minimum system requirements (double is recommended for playability) to run the game!  If your system is not up to the task, especially if you don't have a graphics card that is listed as supported, you should not purchase the expansion or stuff pack, as it likely will not work, or will not work well enough to play!

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 First, you need to know your system's specifications.  To find out that crucial information, see: [[Game Help:System Specs]].
-Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|System Requirements]].  Please note that the requirements given there are '''minimum''' just to get the game running.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  It is recommended that you have at least '''double''' the minimum system requirements to expect any sort of decent gameplay.
+Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements/MTS2 Recommendations|Game Help:System Requirements]].  Please note that the requirements given there are '''minimum''' just to get the game running.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  It is recommended that you have at least '''double''' the minimum system requirements to expect any sort of decent gameplay.
 You MUST have at least the minimum system requirements (double is recommended for playability) to run the game!  If your system is not up to the task, especially if you don't have a graphics card that is listed as supported, you should not purchase the expansion or stuff pack, as it likely will not work, or will not work well enough to play!

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 ==Install & Run==
-ONLY once you have done all of the above can you install your new expansion safely.  That part should be relatively straightforward.  Put the disk in, put the key in, install to the default location, then, once it's installed, try running it using the disk for the latest-released expansion you own or its icon to run it.  If you've installed out of order you will use the disk for the latest-releasd expansion - the newest in stores, not the last one you installed.
+ONLY once you have done all of the above can you install your new expansion safely.  That part should be relatively straightforward.  Put the disk in, put the key in, install to the default location.
 ==Custom Content Not Showing Up?==

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 Second, if you haven't been sorting out hacks (and that includes hacked objects!) then you are best off doing the Recommended Alternative below.
-===Remove Careers/Majors===
+===Remove Careers===
-If you have any custom careers or majors, you need to make sure they are EP ready.  You should likely keep them in their own folder too, so you can pull them out along with your hacks when you install a new expansion.  Make sure that nobody is away from home at work or at class if you are using custom majors or careers in your game, before taking out those files and installing the expansion, as it can cause problems if you remove those files while your sims are away.
+If you have any custom careers, you need to make sure they are EP ready.  You should likely keep them in their own folder too, so you can pull them out along with your hacks when you install a new expansion.  Make sure that nobody is away from home at work if you are using custom careers in your game, before taking out those files and installing the expansion, as it can cause problems if you remove those files while your sims are away.
 ===Remove Any Changes to Program Files===

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 Expansion packs often increase the requirements for the game - just because you can run the base game doesn't mean that expansions (and stuff packs) will work properly for you!
-First, you need to know your system's specifications.  To find out that crucial information, see: [[Game Help:System Specifications]].
+First, you need to know your system's specifications.  To find out that crucial information, see: [[Game Help:System Specs]].
 Then, you need to know the system requirements for the expansion or stuff pack you'll be installing.  They are listed here: [[Game Help:System Requirements]].  Please note that the requirements given there are '''minimum''' just to get the game running.  While it may say "32 mb" for video RAM needed for Seasons, that is -extremely- underpowered and the game will not run well at all with a 32 mb video card!  It is recommended that you have at least '''double''' the minimum system requirements to expect any sort of decent gameplay.
 You MUST have at least the minimum system requirements (double is recommended for playability) to run the game!  If your system is not up to the task, especially if you don't have a graphics card that is listed as supported, you should not purchase the expansion or stuff pack, as it likely will not work, or will not work well enough to play!
 ==Before Installing==

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	After installing a new expansion, your custom content almost always will not be showing up properly.		After installing a new expansion, your custom content almost always will not be showing up properly.
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		+	==Contributor Credits==
		+	Thanks to daysies for the original article.