ellacharm3d's Journalellacharm3dbookmark this2015-05-30T17:34:16Z2009-09-14T15:24:19Z330053534https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=syndication&j=969&type=rsshttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=syndication&j=969&type=rss2https://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=syndication&j=969&type=atombookmark thisJust reading and working down the list of feedback. Last on "WA Worlds with Routing Fix applied (updated 2014.01.28), last post geekgirl101 18th Apr 2015 at 10:22 PM".
Switching to PMs and then calling it a night...until next time... :bunny:2015-05-30T17:34:16Z2015-05-30T17:34:16Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=7244New blogI've succumbed and gotten a wordpress blog - http://ellacharmed.wordpress.com
There's certain things that Journal does not support, so I've thrown in the white flag and surrendered to the inevitable.
Most updates would be centralized in that one location, unless I remember to post about the same...2012-09-07T14:09:54Z2012-09-07T14:09:54Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=6332What I've been up toI'm drowning in numbers and colored dots. :)
But they sure are pretty, aren't they?
Wiki still need updating, though.
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37538_120716122621zpic_007.png
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37539_120716122641zpic_008.png2012-07-16T17:27:58Z2012-07-16T17:27:58Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=6234The ella-machine is back in business.GPU is back, babby!
Oh boy! So many things to update!2012-07-13T05:43:35Z2012-07-13T05:43:35Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=6226My Prince is goneMy cat died.
His name was Prince (for Prince Charming, what else?). He was 3. Farewell, my Prince, RIP. I'll miss you and our cuddles. :cry:2012-04-28T11:09:31Z2012-04-28T11:09:31Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=6091Starlight Shores RoutingFound holes, plugging 'em now.
It's on the edge, first chunk boundary where the DT is, bottom left corner, with the beach at the bottom of the screen.
Anyone see any mashups of Sims in any particular spot, please tag me here and let me know the spot(s). Before I release the fix, preferably. ;)...2012-03-17T14:58:12Z2012-03-17T14:58:12Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=6008Patch 1.29 and the world fixes.:report: No updates needed. Nothing in the .world files have been changed in any shape or form. Thank goodness!2011-12-17T14:32:27Z2011-12-17T14:32:27Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5835sigh...Some days you're just better off staying in bed!Found this little Gem still floating around the Interwebz.
One day a Novice came to the Master.
"Master," he said, "How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?".
The Master looked solemnly at the Novice.
"Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code?" the Master asked.
"No," replied...2011-12-08T05:49:02Z2011-12-08T05:49:02Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5829Oh, Joy! More corrections to work out...Been testing some things out with China in CAW.
The routing in the Dragon Springs Lot has some sunken lines in the areas near the fountain and rocks. As does the Hot Springs Lot on the staircases. Which I theorize is the major contributor to the lags and route-failure hissy-fits the Sims do.
So,...2011-08-24T17:15:14Z2011-08-24T17:15:14Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5677Auto Drive letter assignments are de ebil!I'm baaack! :luff:
Finally got my system running again.
All partitions restored and Windows up & running, Snow Leopard up, Lion up (Intro vid runs but black screen after that, I'll be kext-hunting in the days to come, it seems), all HDD partitions recognized and accounted for.
2 days of chasing...2011-07-31T09:00:40Z2011-07-31T09:00:40Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5625Seems to be my monthly hobby.I seem to mess up my HDD partitions by playing with it, don't I? And happens each month, too! Wonder if I can put the blame on the full moon or something. Bwahahah.
:cry: So the Lion kicked my ass, and with tail between my legs have gone back to Snow Leopard. VMWare works but no GPU support like...2011-07-27T03:46:18Z2011-07-27T03:46:18Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5616Arrgghhh! Well...hasn't that been a productive week? NOT!Sums up my week: How to Fix Any Computer... And Quietly Weep
Except I'm not that gullible to spend money on an Apple hardware (no, I don't own an iPhone, TYVM). 6mths have shown much improvement in the Hackintosh arena. Especially with the new MacPro refresh, SandyBridge kexts and Nvidia updates....2011-06-06T03:13:11Z2011-06-06T03:13:11Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=5524HD 5830! Squueee!There goes my shopping list again!
They've introduced a new card to bridge the gap between the 57xx series and the 58xx series.
My dilemma was the 5770 didn't present a long term solution while the 5870 was way out of my budget, and was considering the 5850. Now, with this 5830, the budget won't...2010-07-10T18:08:41Z2010-07-10T18:08:41Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4967Download LinksSearch by model, OS. take note of desktops or mobile cards.
Intel driver downloads
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http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&keyword=%22Mobile+Intel%28R%29+4+Series+Express+Chipset+Family%22
Nvidia driver downloads
======================2010-06-08T08:29:16Z2010-06-08T08:29:16Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4885Informative article on laptop manufacturersWho Really Makes Laptops and What is behind the name of a laptop? (The industries hidden secret)
I thought this was a good read back when I found it last year, during my research on the laptop vs desktop debate.
But, just as always with info on the 'net, especially since this is posted on their...2010-04-09T07:43:41Z2010-04-09T07:43:41Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4759more updates comingI just realized I haven't been faithfully updating this.
It's because I found a new toy to play with - Mediawiki!
I just installed that since I already have xamp on one of my machines, it just needed a PHP update and off I go.
Too bad though that I downloaded and installed the latest version as my...2010-04-08T15:38:23Z2010-04-08T15:38:23Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4758Driver download linksNote: this was pertaining to a specific desktop config answering issue in Help. Maybe need a general entry for latest versions from Nvidia, too?
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Download links for latest from
ATI Catalyst 10.2
Nvidia ver196.21 released January 19,...2010-03-06T02:41:34Z2010-03-06T02:41:34Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4701Downloading and installing CC FAQAnother common one. Holding area until I edit the wiki...or sticky. Oh! note to self: Delphy has a new Helper Monkey in Modding...have to watch that too - need to update the Install Package wiki page.
Maybe update the Fracking pages to have a TS3 section? I should really be maintaining a list of...2010-03-02T07:27:39Z2010-03-02T07:27:39Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4691EADM FAQSome common FAQs that I'd formatted too nicely to lose or forget, once the thread is archived.
Things you can try:
Initiate the download in EADM and cancel and then download via a browser from your download history in your EA Account at thesims3.com site.
Install via the in-game Store...2010-03-02T07:16:03Z2010-03-02T07:16:03Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4690attempt#6 - direct patch to 1.9I know! I know! why can't I ever be satisfied?
Try#6: v1.9.22 + WA v2.4.7 + HEL v3.0.38 Installed
install TS3
test CC-free
load OK
applied 1.9.22 patch
test CC-free
load OK2010-02-25T15:15:18Z2010-02-25T15:15:18Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4678eureka!?!Thought I'd go directly to 1.10.
Backup as usual, before proceeding.
And then from 1.10 to install WA, and then to 2.5.
Everything when fine, installed some S3Ps and .packages with WA-2.5's Launcher.
Backup as usual, before proceeding.
From 2.5, installed HEL, patch to 3.1
started Launcher - it is...2010-02-25T05:48:25Z2010-02-25T05:48:25Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4675Have coffee - will patch!As SpongeBob would say: I'm ready! :bunny: I'm ready! :bunny: I'm ready! :bunny:
Here we go....patching to 1.101.9 (decided to do it step-by-step)...
backup -- hit a snag -- Houston, we have a problem!
ran out of space on my secondary storage HDD
need to shuffle some more stuff around, dare not...2010-02-17T14:43:01Z2010-02-17T14:43:01Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4660Erm, yah, I'm a glutton for punishmentSo..I've never been able to ignore a good puzzle.
Attempt#3: v1.7.9 + WA v2.2.8 Install
did backup of CC I want to restore, userPresets.package I wanted to test
uninstall WA, then base-game with all content removed
ran ccleaner
verified folders are cleared plus entries in Start Menu
reinstalled...2010-02-16T17:58:02Z2010-02-16T17:58:02Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4657D'oh! Patched to v1.5.82 for base game to install WAOh shit!
I forgot to load Launcher and the game to test for the CC status with 1.5 before running the WA installer.
Funny, that the patch do not create the DeltaBuilds as in patch 1.4 did back in Aug. Wonder if it will create issues down the line with future patches? Meh..I'm sure I'll have to...2010-02-16T02:37:42Z2010-02-16T02:37:42Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4655Attempt#2: TS3 reinstall v1.0.631Initial startup went fine.
Changed to Windowed mode and tweaked other options.
No other mods/CC except those tested below.
Cache+thumbnails refresh at each game load.
Path to pics <D:\Wiki-work>
v1.0.631 Installed
Store
Tiki_Fullset (released Jun '09)- via Launcher as <Docs>\DCCache\dcdb0.dbc
->...2010-02-15T16:18:53Z2010-02-15T16:18:53Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4653My notes on Riverview installBack in Sept, while working out my strategy to organize CC and limit headaches when uploading Lots here, I decided to put the sets and worlds in folders for easier cut+paste as and when needed. Encountered the blue lot issue thing when Riverview was installed wrongly via Launcher and when the...2010-02-15T15:53:06Z2010-02-15T15:53:06Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4652Salvaging some notesSo, a CRC corruption mess cause me to lose some files and data I've been working on for the Wiki GCCTSU pages. I managed to retrieved some snippets of my notes and will just dump them here before I lose more of it. Managed to swapped out the CRC-ridden 120GB with the original 80GB HDD the lappy...2010-02-15T15:32:35Z2010-02-15T15:32:35Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4651TS3 CC Organization Strategy - Part 2The strategy
You can edit the resource.cfg file to suit your organizing preferences. The items loaded by the game all have low priority (in the negatives), so the priority levels set here will determine that the packages will overwrite game data. Mine is setup like this:
Priority 500
PackedFile...2009-10-09T08:38:41Z2009-10-09T08:38:41Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4369TS3 CC Organization Strategy - Part 1If you want your CC to have the green plumbob indicator, STOP right there and you don't have to read what I'm rambling about here....go on...move along...see ya, thanks for dropping by.
So, decided to stick with me didja? Well, don't say I didn't warn ya...
Well, I've had to reinstall more times...2009-10-09T08:13:04Z2009-10-09T08:13:04Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4367GuestbookCome one, come all. A place to rant about me, ask questions, give feedback, comment on stuff, whatever really....2009-10-08T13:44:53Z2009-10-08T13:44:53Zhttps://modthesims.info/journal.php?do=showcomments&e=4363