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avengers4000
8th Apr 2012, 05:39 PM
I tried to follow the instruction on how to install package files
from finding the folder to downloading link to extracting it......
BUT..... the items inside the package folder don't have any icons..... but in the screenshot in the tutorial has!!
How it looks in my folder is in the attachments
HystericalParoxysm
8th Apr 2012, 05:47 PM
That's okay - the icon doesn't matter at all. What matters is that they're in the right place, with the Resource.cfg in the right place, and that they're .package files. Did you test the nointro and no sparkles mods, and did they work?
avengers4000
8th Apr 2012, 06:05 PM
That's okay - the icon doesn't matter at all. What matters is that they're in the right place, with the Resource.cfg in the right place, and that they're .package files. Did you test the nointro and no sparkles mods, and did they work?
There is still an intro and when I create a wall, there is still sparkles
HystericalParoxysm
8th Apr 2012, 06:07 PM
Sims 3 - Verify Package Installation
To help you further, please carefully read and follow the following:
First, double-check your setup: These instructions will take you through the things you should check yourself: Package Files Not Working (http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:Installing_Sims_3_Package_Files/Not_Working). You may be able to fix the problem yourself using those instructions.
Still not working? Then we will need ALL of the following information.
What is the version of your base game and any/all expansions?
Windows OS: Game_Help:TS3_Patching_Find_Gameversion
Mac OSX: Game_Help:TS3_Patching_Find_Gameversion#info.plist
Copy and paste the indicated line from the skuversion.txt or info.plist from the following locations, for ALL games you have (adapt as appropriate for OSX):
C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Game\Bin
C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3 <EP or SP name>\Game\Bin
BG: GameVersion =
WA: GameVersion =
HEL: GameVersion =
AMB: GameVersion =
FL: GameVersion =
LN: GameVersion =
OL: GameVersion =
GEN: GameVersion =
TL: GameVersion =
Take THREE screenshots... one each of the following locations:
Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\
Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\
Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages
... and attach them to a post on this thread. Click Go Advanced and then Manage Attachments. Or if it says the pictures are too big, you can upload them to modyourpanties.com and copy and paste the links.
We have a guide on how to take screenshots if you need assistance: Game_Help:Screenshots.
Make sure you set your folder view to Details mode, that you have file types showing (.package, .cfg, etc. on the ends of the filenames) and expand out the Name and Type columns so they're fully readable!
Open your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\resource.cfg file in Notepad and copy-paste its contents here.
Right-click on Resource.cfg and check Properties. Is the file name Resource.cfg or Resource.cfg.txt or something else?
avengers4000
8th Apr 2012, 06:16 PM
There is a new update patch when I open my launcher....... should I update it? I'm afraid that if I do my sims 3 wont work anymore.
(I didnt click it before because I can still play the game)
HystericalParoxysm
8th Apr 2012, 06:17 PM
Should be fine, though I prefer to update manually (not through the launcher) just so I know exactly what's being installed and how.
avengers4000
8th Apr 2012, 06:26 PM
Should be fine, though I prefer to update manually (not through the launcher) just so I know exactly what's being installed and how.
YES!!!!! FINALLY THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! IT WORKS!! WHEN I UPDATED IT!!!! THERE IS NO SPARKLE WHEN I BUILD A WALL!!!!
THANK YOU!!! :rofl:
Though I couldnt find the package on the game for the super speed
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