Within your Applications folder, locate and open the folder The Sims 3 Find the application The Sims 3.app, then right click (or hold the Control key and click if you can’t right click) to get the context menu. In that menu, select Show Package Contents. A new window opens with only one item: the folder Contents. Jan 27, 2011 In-game purchases. The base Sims 3 game costs $20 and all the expansion packs and stuff packs do too. In the Sims Store you can get various sets, objects, venues, worlds and other content and you need a virtual currency SimPoints to purchase in the store. You can buy SimPoints packs worth from $10 for 1000 SimPoints to $160 for 24360 SimPoints. May 15, 2013 Origin.
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- edited June 2015I'm sorry to hear that it's not working on the new macbook. I've heard/read about this on a few threads! I believe there's a thread on here about this. They say that it might have to do with the new Intel Iris. I really wish I could help some more! Maybe someone else can help more than me, but I think it'd be really helpful if you list your computer specs.
Edit: TypoHello! Origin ID: Fan00123 My Page Thanks to all the lovely & generous simmers on here, I can now say, 'I Own the Store! ' - I have an old macbook pro and will have problems with my game. I read a post once about changing a line in a file to help out. I'm not sure if I actually followed through with that or not. But.. I often have to launch my game a few times to get it to actually load and while I think it isn't working, if I go away and come back it will surprise me. I click on apps>sims 3 to bring up the launcher (usually three times before I actually get a game to load right). It's a tricky thing. Good luck!Lagless IP
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- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
Processer: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 - @roversqueen13: EA never updated (patched) the game to use the Iris card. That's why you're having problems. If you have a look at the other threads in this subforum on Mac based Simming you'll find quite a lot of complains about that -- and a few ideas about what to do.
A good starting point to read about successfully playing Sims on a Mac is the first (stickied) thread on the Mac-forum:
a-mac-users-best-friend-please-read-before-posting-any-new-problem-threads.
Start reading at the first page; all kinds of useful links are collected there. The first link there is a true treasure trove by BluebellFlora.
@ciane: Bypassing the Launcher and starting the game itself directly might be what you remember reading. Unless you have to (un)install things, you don't need the Launcher at all. Bypassing it prevents all kinds of problems. You can find the instructions by scrolling down the first page of BluebellFlora's above mentioned link a bit. Or go there directly: Bypassing the Launcher. - edited June 2015
The reason The Sims 3 doesn't work on your MacBook Pro is because the game doesn't work on Intel Iris graphics. According to @BluebellFlora and @Ashpeef, TS3 has problems with Intel Iris and Intel Iris Pro graphics. If your iMac played TS3 without issues, you probably didn't have the 2.7 GHz iMac which has Intel Iris Pro. The higher-end models have Nvidia GeForce graphics.Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 6100 1536 MB
Processer: 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
Since EA will not update TS3 anymore, TS3 will never be patched to support Intel Iris. What's interesting is Intel Iris came out when Into the Future was released and yet in version 1.66, EA hasn't updated the game to work on Intel Iris. This is really jarring for Simmers who have a Mac that prefers TS3 over TS4.
I'm not sure if using Boot Camp to run TS3 on Windows will counter the Intel Iris problem. I think TS3 on Windows probably might have the issue as well although very few non-Apple PCs have Intel Iris so I don't think it will hurt the Windows users that much. Right now, the only way for Windows users to have Intel Iris problems would be due to running Windows on a Mac.0 - [quote=@ciane: Bypassing the Launcher and starting the game itself directly might be what you remember reading. Unless you have to (un)install things, you don't need the Launcher at all. Bypassing it prevents all kinds of problems. You can find the instructions by scrolling down the first page of BluebellFlora's above mentioned link a bit. Or go there directly: Bypassing the Launcher.[/quote]
That was exactly the instructions I have pasted into a stickie on my laptap. I just don't think I tried doing that yet.
And I did go for the NVidia graphics on mine. It's a sticking point with me for Sims computers. Both my PC and my Mac laptop have good graphics.Lagless IP
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Unable to start game
Service initialization failed (0x0175dcbb) - I have a problem like this too. :s
I hope someone can solve it!
(sorry for my bad english :sweat:) - anyone got any other ideas i can do really want to play sims again
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- @BluebellFlora yes i do
Then I'm sorry but as has already been pointed out numerous times, The Sims 3 does not work on Macs with Intel Iris graphics. It really, really doesn't. You can try editing your Graphics files as per these instructions but not everyone has had success.
@Ashpeef and @WinMacSims3 have already explained this to you and it is very clearly pointed out in the help threads.0 - @BluebellFlora yeah i know they have said that but they have given me ideas on which to try and they haven't worked where as some people have got it to work. i was just wondering if there was any other way but if not then thats fine was just seeing if any one else had any ideas
- They only way you will be able to get it to work is to try editing the graphics files.0
- @BluebellFlora yeah that didn't work just going to get sims 4 instead
- Did the sims 4 actually work on your Macbook Pro? (mine's a mid-2012 and sims 3 isn't working on my computer either)
This is why I don't play my Sims 3 games through Origin, because I was having the exact same problem: was able to buy and download the base game just fine, but the game wouldn't launch on my Mac, even though it said the game was still running.
My older brother couldn't figure it out, but he tried.
Eventually, I installed BootCamp onto my Mac, moved the Sims 3 into there, and it ended up working for me, finally. :P'The important thing is not how long you live, it's what you accomplish with your life. While I live, I want to shine! I want to prove that I exist!' --- (Grovyle, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky).
mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/Tshine2614- @Tshine2614 - It's nothing to do with Origin, it's to do with your Mac having unsupported Intel graphics. The 'Cannot start the process whilst the game is running' error is a typical symptom of the incompatibility. Thanks for the confirmation that it will work in Windows though. That's really helpful to know
@jadencelestine - Sims 3 and Sims 4 are like apples and oranges, completely different so you cannot compare. Sims 3 used Cider to play on a Mac whereas Sims 4 is native to OS X0 - Running Windows on a Mac is a good idea although you need a Windows license plus enough space on hard drive/SSD The downside with the Windows version is that you will have to deal with 1.69 and thus sign in to Origin, 1.69 also doesn't allow the Launcher to be bypassed like you could with 1.67 and earlier. Bear in mind that The Sims Medieval (as of December 2013) and The Sims 4 also require Origin sign-in to play.
So @Tshine2614 and @BluebellFlora does that mean that Intel Iris/Iris Pro or Intel HD 6000 will run The Sims 3 (and possibly The Sims Medieval) under Windows? Judging by what BluebellFlora commented, I'm guessing Tshine2614 has Intel Iris but the user didn't say what model or graphics was used.
If running TS3 (or TSM) on Windows allows the game to run with Intel Iris, running Windows could be an alternative to other workarounds such as modification of the GraphicsCards.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr files, or purchasing an older Mac on eBay or Amazon. Unfortunately, it won't be easy to run both Windows and OS X due to the Retina MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs using SSDs that start at 128GB although it's more easier if you have 256GB or larger SSD. It could be useful if you have an iMac with Intel Iris Pro or Intel HD Graphics 6000 or a 2014 Mac mini with Intel Iris as they have hard drives by default which should be enough to install Windows and TS3. Although it's important to note that The Sims 3 will still give you the unrecognized video card warning due to Intel Iris not being included in the GraphicsCards.sgr and GraphicsRules.sgr files but that is possible to fix by editing the two files.
I could ask on The Sims 3 Technical Discussions if Intel Iris, Iris Pro, or Intel HD 6000 Graphics will work on Windows but the problem is that most Windows users such as Colton147147 and phoebebebe13 frown and recommend against using Intel (or AMD) integrated graphics and not many non-Apple PCs have Intel Iris or Intel HD 6000 anyway. I understand why integrated graphics are disliked among Windows users espeically since many newer games have high video card requirements that usually tend to call for an NVIDIA GeForce 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870. Still it's nice to know that Windows will run TS3 with Intel Iris whereas OS X won't without workarounds.0 - edited June 2016@WinMacSims3: I do use OS X El Captain with Intel Iris, and 6100 graphics. Sorry for not explaining earlier. I'm pretty sure mine was originally a Retina, you just have to change a few things around in your graphics card, although, even then, there's no guarantee that it will work.'The important thing is not how long you live, it's what you accomplish with your life. While I live, I want to shine! I want to prove that I exist!' --- (Grovyle, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky).
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The new edition of famous Sims offers you to become a part of a new chapter in the Sims story. While the original gameplay did not change much, it became even more complex, as did the characters. The game is still beautifully polished and posh, but the characters look even more human. Sometimes you may even feel some weirdness.
Unlikely you are strange to Sims world. But if you are, you still may have heard about the game before. The new edition is nothing extremely new. You create your character and try to socialize with the neighbors as much as you can, build a career, find your love. Now there are more interesting stories and characters you may play with. Build and Create mode were updated to the new level, so your possibilities there become unlimited.
Chronology of Releases
New Sims is accessible on all almost all platforms, including Windows PC and PlayStation 4. There are still no options for portable devices. It was released on September 2 in 2014 for Windows PC. Several months later, in February 2015 – it appeared as a version for Mac OS. On 17th of November 2017, the game came to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
More benefits from refreshed Sims 4
It looks like game developers decided to stop experiments with gameplay and focus their attention on Sims personalities, emotions, creativity of characters. You can express yourself with the completely new clothes and furniture. Go to the Create a Sim or CAS stage and make your fantasy come true.
Think about the way your character appears. Fill the image with small details from the color of Sim’s hair to the roundness of the face.
Go to the body of your avatar. Will he/she be athletic, look like you or like one of your friends?
Now you can choose the way your Sim walks. Smooth movements or heavy – make your avatar realistic.
While you still can’t understand a thing that your character is saying, you may give him/her the tone of the voice, pitch.
As for the age, you can choose anyone except for toddler which was recently cut off.
To make the picture complete, you can reward your Sim with the goal in life.
No more pointless life in Sims. Now when you gave your character life aspiration, smooth, confident walk, and silky voice, you may want to make it even more human. Underline its unique style with new clothes. While everyone still waits for new cosmetic sets, promised by developers for Sims 5, use current tools. Besides, there are so much clothes waiting for you, so stop wasting your time.
Categorize your outfit into:
Casual or everyday clothes
Formal suits
Sports
Pyjamas, and other sleepwear
Tuxedos and cocktail dresses for evening
So your Sim will be dashing on every occasion. Even at home. Some clothes can be modified according to your own style. If you don’t feel really creative, use the outfit made by other users. Just check the Gallery section in Sims Resource. There are dozens of great options.
Create a Fairy Tale life
At least your avatar can have everything you ever wanted but could not afford. Sims 4 has some qualified changes in both live and build modes. Here are some of them.
Now your character has more human emotions, desires, and needs. Everything can influence the current mood of your character, just like in real life. At least one of 3 desires that now live in Sim’s beautiful head was born from emotions.
Forget about robotic behaviour, now your character can eat, go to the dance floor, play mobile games – all at the same time. If your reality can look like that, why to limit your Sim? Let him/her enjoy life!
So what about the build mode?
Some of the building lots were reduced in Sims 4.
In the new edition, you receive a huge variety of instruments for the building. Regulate the height of your roof and walls. Create something extraordinary and postmodern.
Beware! While window placing is automatically done, there are some bugs. Don’t rush to experiment with this feature.
Sims Universe became more detailed, with its lovable aesthetics of eternal holiday around. And yet, animation became more professional and advanced, as well as sound effects. You may feel the difference if you recently played previous versions.
There are 2 new worlds in the game. One of it is Willow Creek, which is obviously inspired by New Orleans and another one is Oasis Spring that reminds us of Phoenix. Each of them has 6 neighborhoods. However, you may feel that the map became smaller. Possibly it is because of walking, car riding and bicycling are thrown away in this edition.
Developers promise to make a bigger map in Sims 5. For now, you have to stare in your in-game phone while traveling to another destination. Don’t worry, you have plenty of things to do here.
The coolest mods in the game
Sims 4 has its own unique modifications like it was in every previous game. They don’t change the main principles of the game, as they were not in original plan from company-developer, but add new depth to the scenario. Mods were created by true fans of the game and don’t hurt your system if you install everything by the book. Still, pay attention to some bugs that may appear in the game. Since this is not official stuff from developers, you need to decide whether you want to use it or not.
The Pregnancy Mod. How do you like it? While pregnancy is an important part of Sims life, starting from the 2nd edition, in official versions of the game only women can carry babies. Well, not for long. With this mode, men can experience the miracle of being pregnant too. Great news for same-sex couples! Now they can either adopt babies or carry them, no matter if the child will have two mothers or two fathers. You can still change the gender of your baby and terminate the pregnancy.
Sexuality Mod. In the world of Sims, all characters are technically bisexuals. They often prefer to flirt with the same sex that they have already been involved in romantic relations. If you want to change that, add strict instructions on sexual preferences of your Sim with this mod.
Careers. This Mod helps to build a career, receive a bigger salary, express your unique side with changing career. Now you can do this. Put more effort to become successful in life, whether you are a drag queen, soul diva or ghost hunter.
Spice up your game with downloadable content
Here is the complete collection of packs and expansions you may receive at the Electronic Arts Store.
Game Packs
Outdoor Retreat opens new possibilities in front of your Sim. You can go camping, share with your friends this new outdoor experience, master your knowledge of herbs. Who does not love to spend time near the campfire?
Jungle Adventure offers you a nice vacation at mysterious Selvadorada, where you can learn unique local culture and find treasures. Reveal your inner Indiana Jones. Or maybe you are the next Lara Croft.
Parenthood provides the pack of objects the most suitable for a family daily life and activities, so you can enjoy parenthood. It can ease up your daily routine. Parenthood is not only about a tough job, find the time to relax and have fun together.
Vampires may sound like a spooky pack. But how it can be spooky when it comes to these astonishing Sim creatures? Visit the Forgotten Hallow, the new world in Sims 4, find out what supernatural powers your Sim may have.
Dine Out pack gives you an opportunity to eat in a nice restaurant instead as usual at home. You may create your own restaurant business. Try exotic cuisines or become a founder of the place that serves it.
Spa Day Pack comes with great spa venue, new objects, and skill of wellness. Let your Sim forget about worries. Enjoy the time out.
Expansion packs
Get to Work pack has 3 careers inside: Scientist, Doctor, and Detective. There are also more opportunities in retail if you are interested. Have you ever imagine yourself solving the riddles and get paid for it? The time has come.
Get Famous happens in the Del Sol Valley, where you can meet stars or become one of them. That’s a dream come true for many of us. Your Sim can gather autographs or be the one who give them.
Seasons pack includes changing the weather, careers related to weather, more calendar holidays from the real world. It is a great joy to decorate your house before Christmas or Halloween. Now Sim can enjoy sitting in a cozy armchair and drinking hot cocoa, while watching the rain outside the window.
Cats and Dogs set to offer you cute numerous breeds of dogs and cats, besides more extravagant pets like foxes and racoons. If you always wanted to be a vet, here is your chance. Imagine how many ill animals you can help.
City Living invites you to explore the city life in San Mushyno with its own unique atmosphere of a big metropolis. Make a tour over the city. Visit all districts and festivals.
Get Together brings more social activity to your Sim, allowing it to attend nightclubs, cafes, coffee shops, etc. It raises the level of happiness. This is the perfect place to find new friends or meet with old ones.
The new edition also brings more sets of special theme objects for homes. There are:
Pet Stuff
Toddler Stuff
Laundry Day Stuff
Bowling Night
Fitness
Backyard Stuff
Vintage Glamour
Kids Room
Luxury Party
Romantic Garden
Movie Hangout
Cool Kitchen
Spooky
Perfect Patio
Custom Sims 4 Content
Besides the usual downloadable offered, there is a content called The Sims 4 CC. This is actually a custom content, which does not have any specific impact inside the game, and is not a mod. Still, it works like one of them. You can get hair, clothes or makeup. It usually does not have glitches, and work smoothly. Before you download it, check the reviews of other gamers.
Cheats
Actually, there is no need in cheats for Sims, as there are plenty of mods, suits, extra offers. And yet, if you can’t wait for something more, there are cheats offered by developers. For sure, they can make any game more interesting.
The best cheat is money making. Use it and see where your imagination ends. But if you are not into money, and your main goal is a career, try staying alive forever cheat. You can also build everywhere or unlock career items, or just turn your character into a ghost. You can find the full list of available cheat codes in the Sims wiki - an open encyclopedia of Sims Universe.
Tricks and tips
As it was already mentioned above, you don’t have to think very hard over the new dress, hairdo, personality or special items. Visit Gallery, and you will find everything you need.
There are some benefits you may receive from building a strong personality. Use these simple tips to become your better self:
Active trait means quickly reenergizing and always in good shape
Self-assured Sim will be the fastest on the top of the career ladder
The ambitious type will bring you more money than others
Romantic type is always charming to others
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Satisfying desires of your Sim rises your Satisfaction point. Desire provoked by emotions highlighted by some other color in Sim’s thoughts. Focus on it.
How to earn more satisfaction points?
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Press Ctrl+Shift+C
Type there Testingcheats true
Choose ambition opposite to the personality of Sim
Place aspirations.complete_current_milestone in the cheat box
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The new edition is addictive as always. There is everything you wanted in your life and even more. You may focus on one character or create the whole army. Take everything you can from this world and then come back for more cheats and tricks. You may spend hours in the game and still do not solve all its mysteries.