New Patches Released

[MTS2Staff]

Today Maxis has released two updated patches. One for OFB and one for FFS, which address key issues people have had problems with. Go get yours today

http://thesims2.ea.com/update/?pid=Help_patches

ps- Be sure to remove any hacks before updating then test them as you add them back in.

[frito]

how do i know if i should get the patches? like what does it fix?

[preciouskittenn]

how do i know if i should get the patches? like what does it fix?

It will tell you on the TS2 website what issues it fixes. You should go there to check it out! :D

[flowerpower]

- Moveobject cheat can now be used to manipulate and place objects in out of bounds tiles.

Yes!! Definetely one of my favourite fixes!

[Mariasha1977]

"Social Bunny can no longer be killed."

Bugger, I actually thought that was quite nice. :(

[ZenFrog76]

are you sure these are new? I thought they had patched OFB and Family Fun before? There is nothing on the main site to say they are new patches....I am so confused!
I have already installed one Family Fun Patch would this cause my game harm if I end up reinstalling the same patch?

[spincrus]

I am in the same situation as ZenFrog76 is, I have no clue whether or not these are new patches.

I have just purchased FFS and not yet installed it, but I know there was a patch already released before, and this apparently is a new patch, but no info available anywhere on whether or not this patch includes the fixes of the previous FFS patch...

[lamammaforever]

If I remember well the previous patch was released just after FFS because too many people were screaming for some major bugs, actually most for FFS then for OFB, something about dresses.
I'm not sure of the problem because I installed FFS only when that "for-now" patch was released, thus I didn't experience the bug.
Maxis decided to correct immediately those problems while working on a more complete patch. This should be that one, the ultimate patch for FFS and OFB.
As for other patches, remember to backup your files before installing (if you don't use to back up regularly, that's a good chance). Kiss and ciao.

[lamammaforever]

Yes, you can find the news in the TS2 News Archive, April 24, 2006 for FFS and March 21, 2006 for OFB.

[simsample]

Please make sure you back up your game files before applying any patch:
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=141867

[moonlight_muse]

Even after the last patch for OFB, there were still glitches left over that needed to be fixed, so I'm really pleased the next new patch is here.
Thanks for the info :)

[Zenguin]

I buy both OFB and FSS within the last week, and now patches come out.. I feel stalked

[Squinge]

If you own FFS & have installed the first patch & get a error when installing the new patch you can fix this by replacing objects.package from your FFS cd then install the patch I had to do this in order to get the patch to install, this file is located in "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Objects\"

When you try to install the EP3 patch if you get a error about the file "Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\globalcatbin.bund le.package" just copy that file from the EP3 cd & the patch will install for you,this file is located in the file "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\"

**Note: both folder names above are inside the file "compressed.zip" on your cd, the file "compressed.zip" is located in the root directory on your cd(i.e. D:\ )**

[mvanlaar2]

I made the mistake of not taking my downloads folder out which contains Hacks and I now have to re-install OFB which I'm not sure how to save what I want.
So now I wish I hadn't downloaded the patch. Still you live and learn!

[julianarosalia]

They did fix some of things that I've seen a help questions recently (just a few of the fixes):

* One of the two Adult Sims will now be able to go to work if a Toddler is left at home without a babysitter.
* “Offer Makeover To…” interaction now leads customers to browse the Salon Chair.
* Successful makeover for controllable customers now fixes previous failed makeovers.
* and most importantly, Moveobject cheat can now be used to manipulate and place objects in out of bounds tiles.

[moonlight_muse]

I made the mistake of not taking my downloads folder out which contains Hacks and I now have to re-install OFB which I'm not sure how to save what I want.
So now I wish I hadn't downloaded the patch. Still you live and learn!

This might help
http://www.modthesims2.com/article.php?t=86959

But, I'm also not able to get the new patch to install, and I have my downloads folder removed from the EA folder. I've also backed-up everything.
I keep getting the message that there is an error (it doesn't give any details of what the error is) and that I may have to uninstall and then reinstall OFB. Tried d/loading the patch again, but still get the same thing.

[simaddict99]

If you own FFS & have installed the first patch & get a error when installing the new patch you can fix this by replacing objects.package from your FFS cd then install the patch I had to do this in order to get the patch to install, this file is located in "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Objects\"

When you try to install the EP3 patch if you get a error about the file "Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\globalcatbin.bund le.package" just copy that file from the EP3 cd & the patch will install for you,this file is located in the file "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\"

I'm a tad confused about this? if you have FFS, why woudl you use the EP3 patch? you'd dl and install the FFS patch (which includes all the OFB updates). Or am i misunderstanding something here?

[moonlight_muse]

Just realised that I am getting the OFB one that squinge mentioned. The install process has stopped at that file, I just didn't see it as the warning message popped up on top.
Thanks Squinge

Simaddict - the info is useful for those of us without FFS installed ;) :)

[simaddict99]

Just realised that I am getting the OFB one that squinge mentioned. The install process has stopped at that file, I just didn't see it as the warning message popped up on top.
Thanks Squinge

Simaddict - the info is useful for those of us without FFS installed ;) :)

oh, so the OFb patch is just bugged and gives that error to everyone? (I have FFS so didn't dl that one)

[moonlight_muse]

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When you try to install the EP3 patch if you get a error about the file "Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\globalcatbin.bund le.package" just copy that file from the EP3 cd & the patch will install for you,this file is located in the file "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\"


Well, I'm still no further forward, I explore the OFB cd and the TSdata folder, but all I find there is another folder named Control, which doesn't have the one mentioned above :( help!

[Squinge]

Well, I'm still no further forward, I explore the OFB cd and the TSdata folder, but all I find there is another folder named Control, which doesn't have the one mentioned above :( help!The folder is located inside the file "compressed.zip" on your cd :)

[Squinge]

Or am i misunderstanding something here?I didn't install the EP3 patch someone else did & I helped them fix that problem so I posted the Info for anyone else that may have that problem :)

[moonlight_muse]

The folder is located inside the file "compressed.zip" on your cd :)

:wtf: Rofl, I still can't find the file, I think I'm going to give up with the patch install unless I unistall ofb and then reinstall.

I've included a screenshot of where I'm looking, am I in the wrong folder? I've looked in the others as well...no luck

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j94/muse2u/ofbscreenshot.jpg

Thanks :)

[Anjelstar76]

Soooooo ... is the patch going to install or what? I mean, I have OFB, right? Then a patch came out for OFB, and I installed it. And then I get FFS. So I installed it. When the 1st FFS patch came out, I installed it. And now patches for OFB and FFS have come out, and it looks like there are some fixes in OFB that aren't in the FFS one. So ... which one do I get???

[julianarosalia]

moonlight_muse, the compressed.zip file isn't in any of the folders on the EP3 disk. Browse back to the cd-drive:\Sims2EP3_1 path.

[AudCand]

Hmm... Still doesn't fix the problem of the missing photo booth pictures. Oh, well, maybe someone here will be able to fix that.

[lexiconfusion]

I had to unistall OFB then reinstall to get the patch to work. I backed everything up them copied everything back and installed the patch. Fortunately, that worked OK and my Sims appear to be present and correct :)

[Anjelstar76]

Hmm... Still doesn't fix the problem of the missing photo booth pictures. Oh, well, maybe someone here will be able to fix that.

You know ... I saw that I had that problem, too. But the thing, is the pictures aren't really gone. They're there. For me, I saw this kind of "blue box" on the floor where the photobooth picture used to be. When I put up the walls and then click that blue box ... and moved it around, the picture reappeared and I was able to put it back where it was.

[Anjelstar76]

I had to unistall OFB then reinstall to get the patch to work. I backed everything up them copied everything back and installed the patch. Fortunately, that worked OK and my Sims appear to be present and correct :)

I don't want to have to do that. You were using the OFB patch? Or the FFS patch?

[AudCand]

You know ... I saw that I had that problem, too. But the thing, is the pictures aren't really gone. They're there. For me, I saw this kind of "blue box" on the floor where the photobooth picture used to be. When I put up the walls and then click that blue box ... and moved it around, the picture reappeared and I was able to put it back where it was.

They are there *technically* but it seems as though they want to keep turning blue. I have tried to fix it by putting it in the inventory then putting it back on the wall, but the image on the object always reverts back to blue.

[Anjelstar76]

Hmm ... interesting. I wonder if I'll see that happen, too. I mean, as long as they come back, I don't particularly mind, but I guess it would be annoying. :O))

[moonlight_muse]

moonlight_muse, the compressed.zip file isn't in any of the folders on the EP3 disk. Browse back to the cd-drive:\Sims2EP3_1 path.

Thanks :D

[porkypine]

Today Maxis has released two updated patches. One for OFB and one for FFS, which address key issues people have had problems with. Go get yours today

http://thesims2.ea.com/update/?pid=Help_patches

ps- Be sure to remove any hacks before updating then test them as you add them back in.

WoW! LyricLee! No one will ever confuse you with a boy while using a girl avatar... Unfortunately, no one will cower in fear either. :lol:

I still think Severus in a pink bow would have gotten the message across and still inspire fear in your victims.. uh... inferiors... :rofl:

Note to self: prepare coffin. :rofl:

[lexiconfusion]

I don't want to have to do that. You were using the OFB patch? Or the FFS patch?

I was using the OFB patch. I don't have FFS

[ladydrb58]

Soooooo ... is the patch going to install or what? I mean, I have OFB, right? Then a patch came out for OFB, and I installed it. And then I get FFS. So I installed it. When the 1st FFS patch came out, I installed it. And now patches for OFB and FFS have come out, and it looks like there are some fixes in OFB that aren't in the FFS one. So ... which one do I get???
I had installed the previous updates as well, after reading what the new patches fixes, they are different then the first release. I removed my download folder, and installed bother patches. If you have OFB, and FFS, when you go to install the patch for OFB, it will tell you that you will have to also install the latest patch for FFS. I did not have any problems at all.

[mamaofthree36]

are you sure these are new? I thought they had patched OFB and Family Fun before? There is nothing on the main site to say they are new patches....I am so confused!
I have already installed one Family Fun Patch would this cause my game harm if I end up reinstalling the same patch?

They are new and updated patches that were just released yesterday that fix over 50 problems.

[fanseelamb]

But, I'm also not able to get the new patch to install, and I have my downloads folder removed from the EA folder. I've also backed-up everything.
I keep getting the message that there is an error (it doesn't give any details of what the error is) and that I may have to uninstall and then reinstall OFB. Tried d/loading the patch again, but still get the same thing.

I'm getting this exact same error message. :wtf:

[Sim Master]

I downloaded it yesterday, and I love it! No more glitches with the servos! And, I can put stuff outside the boundries with the moveobjects code an not get a "out of bounds" message!

[Squinge]

I'm getting this exact same error message. :wtf:If you watch the screen while it's trying to install you should be able to see which file is causing the error.

[gonkski222]

When you try to install the EP3 patch if you get a error about the file "Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\globalcatbin.bund le.package" just copy that file from the EP3 cd & the patch will install for you,this file is located in the file "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\"

Note: both folder names above are inside the file "compressed.zip" on your cd.

OK. Found the file. Now, where do I put it?

----------------------------------------------
Oh. I figured it out. *blushes*

Thanks!

[fanseelamb]

If you watch the screen while it's trying to install you should be able to see which file is causing the error.

Ohhh. Duh! Yeah that worked! It was the "globalcatbin.bundle.package" problem you posted about, and it installed fine after replacing the file as you said. Thanks so much! :D

ETA: gonkski, you put it in C:\Program Files\Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\

[CynicalChick]

Patching was fine.. just one thing to be careful of. Everyone who was at work or school was standing by the mailbox the next time I visited the lot. Bad for work and school if you aren't careful.

[Loverat]

Interesting - installed the FFS patch - still can't place objects roadside using moveobs. Diagnosis - just the usual EA magical mystery patch that does what it likes per system ;)

[September]

I have updated my FFS from EA US Maxis since 26-04-2006 for FFS.
Also, I have question, is this really a new update from EA Maxis? Or only a mistake from Maxis?
Please, if this is really an update, just tell me, and I'll download the new version (but, as you know, it's a huge work, every time you update your game in that manner)

The fact is that I've visited the US EA Maxis site and I can see this as being something that this is shown as a new DL?

But I am not sure it is really a new one?

Thanks for your help.

[Avialle]

I'm afraid to install this . . . I'm backing up my downloads right now and have to try out something before I install it . . . Installing patches or new expansion packs always scares me. 8^|

The only thing worth mentioning is the move_objects fix . . . that's been annoying me since OFB . . . Glad they fixed that!

[White93GrandPrix]

If you have OFB and FFS do you download them both or just one? If just one which one?

[Urumi]

As far as I know White93GrandPrix if you have OFB and FFS you only need to download the FFS patch and install it.

I've done so with my own and it seems to work as intended. I have TS2,EP1,EP2,EP3,FFS and the Holiday Special one.

EDIT:After testing more I did realize for some odd reason the patch erased my More Impossible(sp?) countertop table. Well, ok it wasn't erased it was still there but there was no image for it and it read No Picture and when placed it was a nonexistence table and could not be deleted or used.

However I was able to fix this problem by taking the objects.package from the compressed.zip on my FFS CD and replacing it with the one that was on the harddrive. Patch still works and everthing else seems to work as far as I can tell at this time, hopefuly it stays that way. :lol:

[lexiconfusion]

As far as I know White93GrandPrix if you have OFB and FFS you only need to download the FFS patch and install it.

I've done so with my own and it seems to work as intended. I have TS2,EP1,EP2,EP3,FFS and the Holiday Special one.

EDIT:After testing more I did realize for some odd reason the patch erased my More Impossible(sp?) countertop table. Well, ok it wasn't erased it was still there but there was no image for it and it read No Picture and when placed it was a nonexistence table and could not be deleted or used.

However I was able to fix this problem by taking the objects.package from the compressed.zip on my FFS CD and replacing it with the one that was on the harddrive. Patch still works and everthing else seems to work as far as I can tell at this time, hopefuly it stays that way. :lol:

I think you'd actually need to install both patches. See this link on the Sims2.com:

http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=cac89624d55a21a892f60585456a062b&directoryID=21&startRow=1&openItemID=item.21,root.1,item.61,item.104,item.41,item.23#cad7a5e6415554134637573aa8e81280

[Urumi]

I think you'd actually need to install both patches. See this link on the Sims2.com:

http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=cac89624d55a21a892f60585456a062b&directoryID=21&startRow=1&openItemID=item.21,root.1,item.61,item.104,item.41,item.23#cad7a5e6415554134637573aa8e81280

Well I currently can't view that page due to maintenance, but I'll check back later. Thanks for the info.

I have the EP3 Patch which seems I downloaded in March 23, 2006. Do I still need this updated one?

EDIT: Ok read the post, and I believe you are right. From what I gather from that post... to get the full effect of the fixes I need the updated OFB patch after all. So both patches it is. :rolleyes: Thanks again lexiconfusion for informing me about that post, most helpful. :up:

[2Sim2Quit]

I do believe I will ignore this "patch" until it is "patched up". I nearly had a heart attack when trying to download this patch when I got the error message regarding "may have to reinstall". :wtf: I just started a new user account for The Sims 2 and EP's only. (Runs a lot smoother and I can use higher settings) I still have files in my other account and very leary about moving things. I have had to reinstall one too many times.

[bleubeari]

Just thought I'd add my two cents. I had the same error message that people are getting. I did what Squinge suggested and it worked! Thanks Squinge!

[bleubeari]

Quick question, will there be a list of things that work and don't work with the patch? No rush. I know these things take time.

[mvanlaar2]

Squinge sorry for being stupid but put it down to my age!

When you say copy the file for OFB and give the instructions do you mean put the cd in and get it from that or do you mean go into where you said and copy it from the original file. Also where do I copy it to. Will be grateful for your help.

[Squinge]

Below are the instructions on how to replace the file(s) mentioned above.
EP3:
The file needs to be extracted from your cd from the file "compressed.zip" to the directory "C:\Program Files\Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins" on your computer.
open the file compressed.zip(located on your cd i.e. D:\) double click on TSData, double click on Res, double click Catalog, last double click Bins, there you will see the file "globalcatbin.bundle.package" extract that file to the folder I listed above.

FFS:
The file needs to be extracted from your cd from the file "compressed.zip" to the directory "C:\Program Files\Ea games\The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff\TSData\Res\Objects" on your computer.
open the file compressed.zip(located on your cd i.e. D:\) double click on TSData, double click on Res, double click Objects, there you will see the file "objects.package" extract that file to the folder I listed above.

[mvanlaar2]

Thanks so much Squinge as usual you answer my problems. I will have a go at doing that, wish me luck.

[kristalrose]

Okay, I have another question. I have OFB and FFS. I was able to install the FFS patch with no problems after removing my hacks. I still cannot install the OFB patch. I have tried to replace the globalcatbin.bundle.package and it didn't help. I get the error message so fast that I can't tell which file is giving me problems. Any ideas?

[ChickyRicken]

I downloaded this patch a long time ago. My biggest problem with it, though:
It said Servo's "Do chores" function will no longer override "free will OFF". This was a big annoyance to me and even though I downloaded the patch, all my Servos are still doing chores when they don't have free will. Anyone know what's up?

[LongTallSally]

Er, I just installed the patch without backing up anything first. The installation went smoothly. Am I going to have a problem anyway?

[Squinge]

Any ideas?You only need to install one patch you don't need to install the EP3 patch if you already installed the FFS patch.

[harumiru]

I think I'm just gonna do what I always do when patches come out: ignore them

[dolphin26]

You only need to install one patch you don't need to install the EP3 patch if you already installed the FFS patch.

That's what I thought too. However, MaxoidMel says you need both patches to get the full affect. (http://bbs.thesims2.ea.com/community/bbs/messages.php?threadID=cac89624d55a21a892f60585456a062b&directoryID=21&startRow=1&openItemID=item.21,root.1,item.61,item.104,item.41,item.23#cad7a5e6415554134637573aa8e81280) I don't know what isn't in the FFS patch that is in the OFB patch, but some have speculated it is just the stencil neighborhood. If that is the case, it wouldn't make a difference unless you created a new Bluewater Business District from scratch for a neighborhood that didn't already have one.

[noanos]

I feel like I'm missing this. Are you meant to install lemme see...all the patches up to the EP you have? Like if you have TS2 up to NL, then u install all 3 patches? Coz I read in the NL section, it contains bug fixes from UV. Sorry, I'm totally clueless about this kinda thing.

[kelpschinator]

is anybody having a problem when you load a lot with a sim on it, and before it finishes loading the game crashes??

[gk4495]

is anybody having a problem when you load a lot with a sim on it, and before it finishes loading the game crashes??

Yes, I am having a problem getting the whole neighborhood to load. I can load my custom neighborhood, Strangetown, and Veronaville. Pleasantview, however, will not load. The game just sits there "thinking." Of course, Pleasantview is the 'hood I play in most so that would have to be the one that doesn't load. I've eliminated the usual suspects - hacks, mods, etc. as the problem. I've tried installing back ups from several times back, still no load. Anybody got any ideas?

Update: Deletion of the groupscache, Thumbnails in Thumbnail folder, citigen file, and content of the Saved Sims folder allowed the neighborhood to load with no problem from the latest backup.

[dami]

downloaded and installed. played for like 2 hours and everything was fine, bugs fixed for me and no side effects. thanks for the link.

btw: i first installed the sims2ep3_patch.exe (ofb) and then the sims2sp1_patch.exe (ffs). when installing the sims2ep3_patch.exe it said that i have a newer expansion installed and should install a patch for this but when i press "ok" it installed the patch anyway.

[Urumi]

downloaded and installed. played for like 2 hours and everything was fine, bugs fixed for me and no side effects. thanks for the link.

btw: i first installed the sims2ep3_patch.exe (ofb) and then the sims2sp1_patch.exe (ffs). when installing the sims2ep3_patch.exe it said that i have a newer expansion installed and should install a patch for this but when i press "ok" it installed the patch anyway.

I've installled mines backwards. ^.^;; due to the fact I thought since I had FFS I just needed the FFS patch but then read MaxoidMel's post about neededing both patches. So the next day I went and downloaded the OFB patch and installed. As far as I can tell again... it is working as intended and no problems seem to have arise as of thus far. ;D

[stickylungs]

ever since i installed the patch i have had adult male sims start to behave and sound like teenage sims
it cant be the insiminator could it?,.....thats the only real hack i have got

so i am going to uninstall OFB and reinstall and then not patch it :(

[Squinge]

That's what I thought too. However, Thanks :)that is strange usually you only need one that's all I installed; I'm not going to bother installing the ep3 one.

[Skarlett]

The patch installed fine and did correct some problems, BUT now I can't delete re-colors of objects in game. There's no trash bin to delete to! Umm, don't suppose there's any way to Uninstall the patch? Probably not...

[pfish]

The patch installed fine and did correct some problems, BUT now I can't delete re-colors of objects in game. There's no trash bin to delete to! Umm, don't suppose there's any way to Uninstall the patch? Probably not...

Here is it. :)

http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?c=1&p=1161829#post1161829

[catnahat9]

Now the real question is... When are they going to make a patch to fix all the patches they make?

[dami]

it is not a bug that you can not delete recolors from build menu anymore. it is intended from EA to make the game compatible for future expansions.

but there is still a simple way to choose and delete recolors. buy the item in build mode, place it and then choose the design tool from build menu like you want to give the item an other color. there you can delete recolors as usual.

[ghogin]

After reading about problems with downloading the new OFB patch I was worried about downloading it. But just a note for others, I had absolutely no problem downloading it. It fixes a lot of bugs so I wanted to get it. :duck:

[ghogin]

Thank you very much for the information on deleting recolors. I have had that same problem even before downloading the patch. I am glad that there IS a way to do it.

[FlyingPurplEater]

"Teens will no longer have the same Small Business Career Work schedule and School schedule. "

I liked that actually!

[Avialle]

Well, I finally installed both the OFB and FFS patches . . . I had no problem installing either one, so so good so far. *crosses fingers.*

[Skarlett]

Here is it. :)

http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?c=1&p=1161829#post1161829

Thanks pfish!

[yagami-sama]

Shame they didn't fix the thing with the espresso machines that makes sims want it so much. Wonder if the next EP will do that?

[kelpschinator]

okay my game if fine, nevermind about what i said
i guess it just froze up or somethin
who knows!

[evip]

- Moveobject cheat can now be used to manipulate and place objects in out of bounds tiles.

Yes!! Definetely one of my favourite fixes!
I installed the patches but I cannot use move objects.. I don't know why:(

[pegutter]

I still cant place objects out of bounds either :(

[Avialle]

Shame they didn't fix the thing with the espresso machines that makes sims want it so much. Wonder if the next EP will do that?

You have that same problem? Some objects cloned from the old coffeemakers like Lethe_s's teaset do that, too . . . that's all my Sims will do if I have one of those around! *LOL!*

So far, no problems running the game with the new patches. I guess I got lucky! Usually that's not the case. :^P

[An_na]

I don't know if this has anything to do with the new EP3 patch I installed, but I'm desperate.

I just reinstalled the whole game, and also the new patch. I also downloaded the Insimenator. Now my game keeps crashing after I've played a while. Could it be the patch, or Insimenator, or what the ****? What should I do? Never had this kind of problem before.

Please help!

[beebi]

you know, i didnt have a problem with the game before i read about the patch.

while i was going down the list i saw things and thought to myself.. i dont have any of these problems, i guess i shouldnt install it!

so like, when i started my game the next day, everything went to hell.


it kind of reminds of me when you get a microwave and when the warinty is out, it breaks.

[Mutedeth]

Stupid question... but I just saw this and I have all expansions and everything. Do I need to install the OFB patch, as well as the FFS patch? I installed the games and they patched automatically for me so I'm clueless.

[losonogo]

I have survived this long without the patches, so i suppose i dont really need them!
If the game hasnt bothered so far, why worry?

[yagami-sama]

I had the same problem as alot of people, but I did what Squinge said and it installed fine.

[Chrissy_1978]

I was wondering, I have alot of hacks and many many downloads. Do I have to go through them all and remove the hacks before I install the patches or can I just take out my downloads folder and place it somewhere else until the patches are done installing?

[Chrissy_1978]

Sorry *blushes* I just saw that I have to add the hacks back in slowly to see if they will still work. So I guess I'm sorting through them all. Sorry about that.

[Lady Shay]

A month ago I reformatted my hard drive and reinstalled everything. After seeing this topic I remembered that I didn't do any updates. (Thanks for reminding me.) I just installed all of the updates in the order that the software was released. (TS2, Uni, Nightlife, and OFB. I don't have Family Fun Pack.) I wanted to be sure not to miss anything. I, of course, removed my Downloads folder first.

Actually I don't think I've had any of the problems listed as fixed by the patches but I figure that not patching the game for that reason would be like not backing up my computer because it's never crashed. lol. If it says it fixes something I download it. And I keep all of my download sims 2 hacks and objects backed up and update the backup about every 20 new items or every time I REALLY REALLY like a hack or item. I can't expect to remember where I get all my items and hacks from and there's NO WAY I want to search all the way through The Sims resource again for stuff I already had. lol.

[yagami-sama]

You have that same problem? Some objects cloned from the old coffeemakers like Lethe_s's teaset do that, too . . . that's all my Sims will do if I have one of those around! *LOL!*

So far, no problems running the game with the new patches. I guess I got lucky! Usually that's not the case. :^P

Yeah, with my sims its every chance they get, even if they've just got up and don't actually need it.....It is sometimes funny to watch them fight (not literally) over who gets to use it though :D

If you're interested, I just downloaded an espresso machine from here, it turns off free will use:
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=79172

[Chrissy_1978]

Okay, so I removed all the hacks but now I have another question. Can we put seperate folders in our downloads folder? Just to keep everything sorted better. This would make removing things so much simpler. I thought I remembered someone saying awhile back ago that we could, but I just want to be sure before I try just in case it messes up my game. Thanks :)

[Mutedeth]

My downloads folder has a few folders in there that work. All of them were automatically put there when I decompressed some mods (content shows up just fine if I leave them in their folders). I should probably do that with mine after I get around to the patch.

[Chrissy_1978]

Thanks so much, I'll give it a shot :)

[Squinge]

Stupid question... There is a post at the sims 2 website that says to install both but I only installed the FFS patch & my game is working fine.

[Mutedeth]

Thanks, I'll just install both since I've got them already and at most I'll have to reinstall. I've got this insane ability to miss almost all useful info I want to know about things like this. Just going to continue to wait a bit before I actually do it now to see if anything comes out since I hate disc swapping.

[Lady Shay]

Okay, so I removed all the hacks but now I have another question. Can we put seperate folders in our downloads folder? Just to keep everything sorted better. This would make removing things so much simpler. I thought I remembered someone saying awhile back ago that we could, but I just want to be sure before I try just in case it messes up my game. Thanks :)

Inside my dowloads folder I have folders called: beta hacks, universal hacks (all the universal beta hacks that I've tested and work), and object downloads. Inside the object download folder I have folders called: hacked objects, normal objects, and recolors. These folders have folders and those folders have folders. lol. Anything can be in a folder but skins, clothing, inteenimator, hair, and genetics. In fact, I hate sims packs because they are self installing and mess up my sorting system.

All of my hacks work with the updates EXCEPT one. The Simslice "Anytime Servo" objects cause the OFB crafting stations to be unusable. I don't know why that object conflicts, but after hours of frustration and testing I found the problem download and am totally shocked. A Simslice object has never caused a problem before.

Edit:
By the way, having subfolders will not mess up the game. If you subfolder a skin or other package that shouldn't be in a subfolder, that skin or object simply won't show up in the game.

[pegutter]

Im really hoping someone can help me here im sorry im not sure if i am supposed to start a new thread or not.

I downloaded the patch no problem and went in to play the game, i went into the family i normally play and it crashed whilst i was entering the lot. i came out, restarted the game and went back in. This time the lot loaded, but only one of my sims was there (Nervous Subject) his wife and child had dissapeared and he was stuck in an infinite error loop saying something about unable to trace neighbour.

I deleted him (could not reset or cancel) and went back to neighbourhood and then again into the lot. The same thing happened again, he got stuck in a loop and the family had dissapeared (even though they showed on the loading screen). I then deleted the house and did the drastic action of resetting my neighbourhood. I created my sims and moved them back into another house and everything appeared to be fine. So when i had finished i saved and exited as normal.

When i went to load and play my family the next night the exact same thing happened and Nervous was left in an inifinate loop with no family.

I really hope someone can help me, i have a horrible feeling that i will have to uninstall and reinstall my games. To be honest i am dreading this as it was such a nightmare the first time.

I hope someone can help and im actually quite upset about loosing my sims family :(

[Krisbib22]

i have all of the sims 2 do i download all of the patches or just for the latest game i have??

[pegutter]

I don't know if this has anything to do with the new EP3 patch I installed, but I'm desperate.

I just reinstalled the whole game, and also the new patch. I also downloaded the Insimenator. Now my game keeps crashing after I've played a while. Could it be the patch, or Insimenator, or what the ****? What should I do? Never had this kind of problem before.

Please help!

I had the insiminator on mine but i took it out and reset neighbourhood but its still messed up, i think i have resigned myself to uninstalling and installing again and im not sure that i am going to bother with the patch again now.

Does anyone else have the insimenator in their patched game? if so does it work okay?

[someone2]

i don't have ffs installed. i got red flashing walls from lots and create a family due to a crappy video card >.>

When you try to install the EP3 patch if you get a error about the file "Ea games\The Sims 2 Open For Business\TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\globalcatbin.bund le.package" just copy that file from the EP3 cd & the patch will install for you,this file is located in the file "compressed.zip" under the folder "TSData\Res\Catalog\Bins\"

**Note: both folder names above are inside the file "compressed.zip" on your cd, the file "compressed.zip" is located in the root directory on your cd(i.e. D:\ )**

i did exactly that, i even moved downloads folder to desktop. the error still pops up! >.>

what do i do now?

[sims2cali]

omg!!omg!!omg!!omg!!omg!!omg!!omg!!

[PollinationTechnician79]

I f-img hate their patching system. :-( I'm glad they care enough to attempt to provide us with the least buggy product they can, but I hate that I have to re-install my game :-P Ah, but thems the breaks kid. I'll be happy to see that out of bounds crap gone, though. Poor simmies with lamp posts looking all freakin' weird on the wrong side of ths walkway. Pissin' me off more than them, honestly.

Just as I finished typing that last bit, I re-installed and added the damn patch. There was one problem though, one file I forgot to back up. DAMMIT! I backed up all of my neighborhoods, but got sidetracked and didn't back up my downloads file. *Sniffs* And I had just gone through CI and disabled my hacks.

Man, am I ever glad I back up my custom content monthly, but I lost almost a month's woth of goods! Grrr! *Kicking self*

On a further insult to injury note, now my custom stuff isn't showing up. *bangs head against wall*, *takes deep breath* Okay... step one... :turtle:

[someone2]

nevermind. i went to the wrong directory and found the wrong globalcatbin.bundle.package XD

anyway, it worked now. thanks a lot squinge! :D

[erisema]

As far as I know White93GrandPrix if you have OFB and FFS you only need to download the FFS patch and install it.

I've done so with my own and it seems to work as intended. I have TS2,EP1,EP2,EP3,FFS and the Holiday Special one.

EDIT:After testing more I did realize for some odd reason the patch erased my More Impossible(sp?) countertop table. Well, ok it wasn't erased it was still there but there was no image for it and it read No Picture and when placed it was a nonexistence table and could not be deleted or used.

However I was able to fix this problem by taking the objects.package from the compressed.zip on my FFS CD and replacing it with the one that was on the harddrive. Patch still works and everthing else seems to work as far as I can tell at this time, hopefuly it stays that way. :lol:



Urumi,
I also have this problem for my most favorite counter (of course....) and tried to make the changes noted above. Please clarify how I am to take this info from the compressed.zip (I did find it on the CD) and once this is done, should I just place it in the FFS object.package? I do not see how I could do it the other way around (from FFS harddrive folder to the CD).
Anxiously awaiting your response.
Erisema

[TortureTheNannies]

I see only a few of the 50ish fixes apply to my computer. I do not know if this patch will cause more problems than it fixes.
Thank you Squinge for advising us to remove hacks before installing. I see a few listed issues where your hacks had already fixed it.

I giggle at this one
"Bag of Poo will no longer break after installing The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff." no matter how hard your sims step on it ?

[sweetsharon]

I am having problems with my game it doesnt have management in its menu, there's no sales on the customers menu too and i cant sell any food...it would say cannto be sold. PLS HELP!!!!

[An_na]

I still have the crashing problem.

I just realized that before I reinstalled, I forgot to manually remove the game files that aren't automatically removed during the uninstall. Could that cause problems?

[idoia]

The bug of FFS "Unfinished paintings on an Owned Community Lot can't be finished if a Sim leaves the lot and returns" and the patch change for "Unfinished paintings on an Owned Community Lot CAN NOW be finished if a Sim leaves the lot and returns" it's not true. I can't finish my paintings when I returns to my bussines.
Sorry for my bad english.http://static2.modthesims2.com/images/icons/icon9.gif
Unhappy

[lizbethbear]

I installed the patch for OFB and now I cannot load my Sims lots. The loading page just stays there forever, so then I have to hit ctrl alt delete, and then close the game, and then reload it again, and then if it does load the house my sims don't move and the clock doesn't progress it is just stuck at 8:00 am. Can someone please help me! How do I get rid of the patch.

[lilbit19742003]

:beer: :rofl:

[Corylea]

Below are the instructions on how to replace the file(s) mentioned above.

The great Squinge sees all, knows all!

No, I'm not being sarcastic; I mean it. :-)

I tried four times to install the patch, downloading it afresh each time, just in case it had gotten corrupted in transit or something, and it crashed every time.

I did what Squinge said, and it worked beautifully.

Thank you so much, Squinge.

What would we ever do without you?

[rooerzman]

I made the mistake of not taking my downloads folder out which contains Hacks and I now have to re-install OFB which I'm not sure how to save what I want.
So now I wish I hadn't downloaded the patch. Still you live and learn!jep,i did more or less the same and lost everything, spent days reloading and finding all the meshes and hacks.got the sh-ts and turned FFS into a frisbee, anyway you live and learn,have fun.

[kittielickie]

moonlight_muse, where do i copy that file to??

[Moon22T]

Lol you know what after i dowloaded all this stuff i noticed that may game wasn't runnin right. So i decide to see if i can find a patch that can handle all the hacks and custom content that i downloaded ( cause honestly i'm just now findin out about modding the game, i know i'm soooooo late), and from what i'm readin i'm so afraid to download any kind of patch although all my stuff is backed up cause i send it to a back up folder then extract the files into the game, so all my files are backed up but i don't feel like goin through all the installing and uninstalling. That's just to much work, but i really want my game to run smoothly. So if you guys find a patch that truly works post it cause i'm always on the boards.

[KHLVH]

Pets Patch finally released !!!!

[nengi65]

Good thing! Thanks for the info KHLVH :)

[Masterofallvideogames]

So this is the last thing you have said, KHLVH, rest in piece.

[Ruixituh]

I'm having trouble installing EP3 patch on a clean reinstall of OFB. It simply won't install and gives me no file corrupted path...!

Here is a screen: http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n234/Ruixituh/problem.jpg

The top box says i have to reinstall the game =S... But i already did, twice!
I can't update the pets expansion aswell, therefore can't install Celebration, H&M, Teen Style or IKEA stuffs!