Smooth Patch 2.1
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Uploaded: 31st Jul 2021 at 6:37 PM
Updated: 31st Jan 2024 at 8:38 PM
Updated: 31st Jan 2024 at 8:38 PM
Update 2.1
- Added support for both EA App and Origin use.
- Added support for Sims Medieval and other TS3 versions via "TS3PatchLauncher.cfg" file (EA App/Origin version)
- Fixed Debug message breaking borderless setting.
2.0 Hotfix 1
- Fixed null reference errors, commonly happened when entering the body hair section or advanced pet coat section.
Update 2.0
- Added more precise tick counter.
- Improve CAS clothing loading times.
- Improve CAS music stopping at random.
- Improve CAS Sim voices sometimes not playing.
- Improve general Create A Style and Drag and Drop performance a bit.
- Fix Buy/Build previews spinning too fast.
Overview
This mod alters the speed at which the game's processing runs, which improves the overall performance of the game and some loading times. Most noticeably in Create A Sim, Create A Style and Buy/Build.
In addition, more specific fixes are included for The Sims 3:
- CAS clothes are now loaded in as you scroll rather than staggered, greatly improving CAS performance.
- Create-A-Style no longer gets locked up and unusable while patterns load.
- Create-A-Style drag and drop has been optimized a bit, making it smoother.
- Certain CAS audio quirks such as music or voices sometimes not playing should be fixed.
Installation
The Sims 3 - Origin/EA Desktop App
Download the "ld_TS3PatchEA.zip" file and extract its contents into your Sims 3/Game/Bin folder, then move the "Packages" folder into your "Documents/The Sims 3/Mods" folder.
If you use Origin, open the "TS3PatchLauncher.cfg" file with a text editor and replace the "PlatformName = EADesktop.exe" line with "PlatformName = Origin.exe", then save the file.
You will need to run the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe" everytime for the mod to kick in, or you can download my Custom Launcher, which will load the mod automatically if it's installed.
The Sims Medieval - Origin/EA Desktop App
Download the "ld_TSMPatchEA.zip" file and follow the same steps as TS3 above, minus the Packages.
The Sims 3/Medieval - Retail/Steam
Download the "ld_TS3Patch10.zip" file and drop the ddraw.dll, TS3Patch.asi and TS3Patch.txt files into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory, and move the "Packages" as explained above if you're installing for TS3. Otherwise, delete the "Packages" folder.
Tuning / Configuration
[spoiler=Tuning / Configuration]
The "TS3Patch.txt" file contains the basic configuration of the mod, along with some comments on what each option does.
The most important setting is the "TPS = 500" line. 500 is what works best for most people, the higher this value is the smoother the game will likely be, although more taxing on your system. If you're going to try and set this value to over 1000 or anything between 500 and 1000 you should set the "HighPrecision = 0" value to 1, otherwise the value will be rounded.
The "Borderless = 0" line can be set to 1 if you want your game to run in Borderless mode if it's set to run windowed.
The "FPSLimit = 0" line can be adjusted if you wish to cap your FPS. It's always better to use your GPU control panel for this though if it's an option.
The "Debug = 0" line can be set to 1 if you want a message to pop-up when you launch the game, to make sure the patch is working.
Finally, the "Delay = 0" value can be increased in intervals of 1000 or 5000 if the patch is failing to apply. This shouldn't be necessary however, but the option is there in case it still doesn't work.
"ld_SmoothPatch.package" Can be opened with S3PE, contains XML tuning settings inside.
kCASMusicFix - Set to True by default, setting it to False disables the CAS Music fix. Might help if music is buggy for you with this mod installed.
Troubleshooting:
This mod might get detected as a virus, as it modifies the game's executable memory at runtime in order to modify a hardcoded function. This means some antivirus software, including Windows Defender, might remove it or prevent it from running correctly. If this happens you should add an exception to your Sims 3/Game/Bin folder.
Source Code for the mod is available below, so anyone can verify it does not contain malicious code.
If you get errors, try downloading the latest version of VCRedist. If you're running a x64 OS, download both the x86 and x64 versions.
If the patch doesn't work try increasing the Delay to about 1000-5000 in TS3Patch.txt
Source Code:
Smooth Patch
Origin Launcher
- Added support for both EA App and Origin use.
- Added support for Sims Medieval and other TS3 versions via "TS3PatchLauncher.cfg" file (EA App/Origin version)
- Fixed Debug message breaking borderless setting.
2.0 Hotfix 1
- Fixed null reference errors, commonly happened when entering the body hair section or advanced pet coat section.
Update 2.0
- Added more precise tick counter.
- Improve CAS clothing loading times.
- Improve CAS music stopping at random.
- Improve CAS Sim voices sometimes not playing.
- Improve general Create A Style and Drag and Drop performance a bit.
- Fix Buy/Build previews spinning too fast.
Update 1.2.1
- Optimized FPS Limiter.
- General Optimization.
- Borderless should now work better, even if you change resolutions in-game.
Update 1.2
- Improved FPS Limiter accuracy.
- Package installer/uninstaller no longer goes fullscreen borderless.
- The package installer/uninstaller will now be limited to 60 FPS regardless of your FPS limiter setting, as it can normally get into the thousands and it doesn't make much sense.
- Origin: Installing or uninstalling CC via the launcher no longer makes the patch not take effect once you launch the game.
Update 1.1 Added Borderless and FPS Limiting options.
- Optimized FPS Limiter.
- General Optimization.
- Borderless should now work better, even if you change resolutions in-game.
Update 1.2
- Improved FPS Limiter accuracy.
- Package installer/uninstaller no longer goes fullscreen borderless.
- The package installer/uninstaller will now be limited to 60 FPS regardless of your FPS limiter setting, as it can normally get into the thousands and it doesn't make much sense.
- Origin: Installing or uninstalling CC via the launcher no longer makes the patch not take effect once you launch the game.
Update 1.1 Added Borderless and FPS Limiting options.
The faster clothing loading will disable itself when entering Master Controller CAS as the mods are not compatible with each other.
Overview
This mod alters the speed at which the game's processing runs, which improves the overall performance of the game and some loading times. Most noticeably in Create A Sim, Create A Style and Buy/Build.
In addition, more specific fixes are included for The Sims 3:
- CAS clothes are now loaded in as you scroll rather than staggered, greatly improving CAS performance.
- Create-A-Style no longer gets locked up and unusable while patterns load.
- Create-A-Style drag and drop has been optimized a bit, making it smoother.
- Certain CAS audio quirks such as music or voices sometimes not playing should be fixed.
Installation
The Sims 3 - Origin/EA Desktop App
Download the "ld_TS3PatchEA.zip" file and extract its contents into your Sims 3/Game/Bin folder, then move the "Packages" folder into your "Documents/The Sims 3/Mods" folder.
If you use Origin, open the "TS3PatchLauncher.cfg" file with a text editor and replace the "PlatformName = EADesktop.exe" line with "PlatformName = Origin.exe", then save the file.
You will need to run the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe" everytime for the mod to kick in, or you can download my Custom Launcher, which will load the mod automatically if it's installed.
The Sims Medieval - Origin/EA Desktop App
Download the "ld_TSMPatchEA.zip" file and follow the same steps as TS3 above, minus the Packages.
The Sims 3/Medieval - Retail/Steam
Download the "ld_TS3Patch10.zip" file and drop the ddraw.dll, TS3Patch.asi and TS3Patch.txt files into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory, and move the "Packages" as explained above if you're installing for TS3. Otherwise, delete the "Packages" folder.
Tuning / Configuration
[spoiler=Tuning / Configuration]
The "TS3Patch.txt" file contains the basic configuration of the mod, along with some comments on what each option does.
The most important setting is the "TPS = 500" line. 500 is what works best for most people, the higher this value is the smoother the game will likely be, although more taxing on your system. If you're going to try and set this value to over 1000 or anything between 500 and 1000 you should set the "HighPrecision = 0" value to 1, otherwise the value will be rounded.
The "Borderless = 0" line can be set to 1 if you want your game to run in Borderless mode if it's set to run windowed.
The "FPSLimit = 0" line can be adjusted if you wish to cap your FPS. It's always better to use your GPU control panel for this though if it's an option.
The "Debug = 0" line can be set to 1 if you want a message to pop-up when you launch the game, to make sure the patch is working.
Finally, the "Delay = 0" value can be increased in intervals of 1000 or 5000 if the patch is failing to apply. This shouldn't be necessary however, but the option is there in case it still doesn't work.
"ld_SmoothPatch.package" Can be opened with S3PE, contains XML tuning settings inside.
kCASMusicFix - Set to True by default, setting it to False disables the CAS Music fix. Might help if music is buggy for you with this mod installed.
Troubleshooting:
This mod might get detected as a virus, as it modifies the game's executable memory at runtime in order to modify a hardcoded function. This means some antivirus software, including Windows Defender, might remove it or prevent it from running correctly. If this happens you should add an exception to your Sims 3/Game/Bin folder.
Source Code for the mod is available below, so anyone can verify it does not contain malicious code.
If you get errors, try downloading the latest version of VCRedist. If you're running a x64 OS, download both the x86 and x64 versions.
If the patch doesn't work try increasing the Delay to about 1000-5000 in TS3Patch.txt
Source Code:
Smooth Patch
Origin Launcher
Filename | Type | Size |
---|---|---|
ld_TS3Patch10.zip | zip | |
ddraw.dll | dll | 2160128 |
ld_SmoothPatch.package | package | 46524 |
TS3Patch.asi | asi | 46592 |
TS3Patch.txt | txt | 949 |
Filename | Type | Size |
---|---|---|
ld_TS3PatchEA.zip | zip | |
ld_SmoothPatch.package | package | 46524 |
TS3Patch.asi | asi | 46592 |
TS3Patch.txt | txt | 949 |
TS3PatchLauncher.cfg | cfg | 501 |
TS3PatchLauncher.exe | exe | 50688 |
Filename | Type | Size |
---|---|---|
ld_TSMPatchEA.zip | zip | |
TS3Patch.asi | asi | 46592 |
TS3Patch.txt | txt | 949 |
TS3PatchLauncher.cfg | cfg | 279 |
TS3PatchLauncher.exe | exe | 50688 |
This mod has specific instructions!
Download the file for your version of the game, either Origin (ld_TS3PatchOrigin.zip) or Steam/Retail (ld_TS3Patch10.zip)This download has custom installation instructions!
In addition to the normal installation instructions, this download also has a custom instruction, as follows:
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Extract the contents of the zip file into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory. If you're an Origin user, launch the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe"
Need more information?
Please make sure to read it before commenting that it doesn't work. :)
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Extract the contents of the zip file into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory. If you're an Origin user, launch the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe"
Need more information?
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
ld_TS3Patch10.zip
Size: 1.05 MB · Downloads: 146,767 · 31st Jan 2024 |
1.05 MB | 146,767 | 31st Jan 2024 | |||||
ld_TS3PatchEA.zip
Size: 62.4 KB · Downloads: 120,446 · 31st Jan 2024 |
62.4 KB | 120,446 | 31st Jan 2024 | |||||
ld_TSMPatchEA.zip
Size: 47.6 KB · Downloads: 45,119 · 22nd Oct 2022 |
47.6 KB | 45,119 | 22nd Oct 2022 | |||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
Install Instructions
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Extract the contents of the zip file into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory. If you're an Origin user, launch the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe"
Need more information?
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Extract the contents of the zip file into your Sims 3/Game/Bin directory. If you're an Origin user, launch the game from "TS3PatchLauncher.exe"
Need more information?
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
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Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 3 base game compatible!
Other Information
Operating System:
– Windows
: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, etc
– Linux
: Various flavours of Linux, may need Mono or Wine
Utility Type:
– Miscellaneous
: Tools which do not fit into the above categories.
Plugin Type:
– Not Applicable
: Standalone tools
Tags
#fix, #performance, #lag, #loading
About Me
Hi! I'm Lazy Duchess :)
Some further elaboration on my TOU:
Please direct to my original uploads as much as possible if you want to redistribute my mods, ideally link directly to the original upload so that people can stay up to date and get them directly from me.
I’ve made updates for or transformative works out of old resources (tools, mods, etc.) myself. I’ve made them with the intention to help preserve and maintain resources that are still useful to the community today, but whose creators have moved on.
Some further elaboration on my TOU:
Please direct to my original uploads as much as possible if you want to redistribute my mods, ideally link directly to the original upload so that people can stay up to date and get them directly from me.
I’ve made updates for or transformative works out of old resources (tools, mods, etc.) myself. I’ve made them with the intention to help preserve and maintain resources that are still useful to the community today, but whose creators have moved on.