If AM doesn't work you have framework fail. Read here, go through each step again.

I can't see why people are getting their panties in a bunch over patching, it's no harder or buggy that TS2 patches were. As for the laucher, there is a fix for the .sims3packs anyway.

Go get process monitor from MTS, it will let you know if there are any files being loaded over and over causing lag. I have had 4 items do this - one being loaded over 9000 times during the test run.

OMFG - EA actually put something cool in the game for once!

AM has a built in nocd, you could try that.

Is it possible the fish are eating each other? That would be seriously cool.

If I were you I'd just pick what you want to do: have a legit installation or a arr installation. You can then either Arr the base game, or buy WA. What ever you commit to, keep doing through out the entire series. Even if you do want to buy the game later on, still download it to keep your version numbers in order.
It looks like every time they release a patch, you would need to patch the base/each ep/each sp separately.

Okay, so you need to make some changes to your registry: http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,15590.msg447823.html#msg447823
Change it to 2, and the use the 2 patch.

Also, just a quick note, double posting is frowned upon. If you modify your post, it will still flag it as something has changed - no need to bump.

Did you say you were running from a CD? Legit version?
[Also, on this site, it's okay to say it's not legit. In face it is preferred.]

Are you auto patching or manually downloading them? You need to manually download the patch ending in 7 which will match your region (digital download). You can manually download them here: http://www.simprograms.com/the-sims-3-patches/patches-the-sims-3/

Also, shit is not a bad word here.

Have you cleared your script.cache?

The game will automatically change your game version to 3.xx because it's the 3rd exe. But the disc does not contain the 1.9/2.4 patches.

You need to delete your scripts.cache

Have you tried using the process monitor to see what it's loading? It may help you work out what CAS is getting stuck on. Otherwise slowly remove content until you get CAS back, and then add it back in batches until you know the culprit.

Turn off Automatic Updates.

I'll be happy to call you much worse things if you like.

I'd tell you I love you for this, but I don't think either of us would enjoy that. I will, however, get pack to my slaving post haste.

I have instructions on installing TS3, WA, Framework all with purty pictures here: http://sublimesims.net/smf/index.php?topic=1726.0
I'll be adding the HELS info today. So if you have issues with Coconners instructions, give these a try. If these fail you, well I don't know what we can do for you.

Do your sims have any uncommon or rare seeds in their inventory? This has also been linked to strange behaviour.

WTF? Dude, did you read the FAQ? Go read it, and don't tempt fate; there are sporks to be sharpened.

Seriously? Unless the mod has been cleared for 1.9/2.4, it doesn't matter how well it worked before, it can bork your game. I would suspect the mod before an EAxis bookcase.

More package files:
All AF clothes not a part of sets: http://www.4shared.com/file/214201895/9839740b/afclothesloose.html

Fancy Fashion Set - http://www.4shared.com/file/214560612/eee3e4d7/fancyfashionset.html
Animal set Panda - http://www.4shared.com/file/214587944/534c7442/animals_panda.html
Animal set Wilderness - http://www.4shared.com/file/214587946/bd42156e/animals_wilderness.html
Animals_fullset - http://www.4shared.com/file/214588118/71fd8dc2/animals_fullset.html
Explorer's Loot - http://www.4shared.com/file/214598425/1fca49e7/explorers_loot.html
Gothique Fullset - http://www.4shared.com/file/214602419/d968a6b4/gothique_fullset.html
Happy Valentine set - http://www.4shared.com/file/214602390/6d22829d/happyvalentine_set.html
Hewnsman_Fullset - http://www.4shared.com/file/214602198/607ddec1/hewnsman_fullset.html

Bed Single Egypt - http://www.4shared.com/file/214590970/dfbbf291/bedSingleEgypt.html
Car Muscle - http://www.4shared.com/file/214591950/5531f776/CarMuscle.html
Car Prius - http://www.4shared.com/file/214594049/df9b52e/CarPriusV.html
Car Exotic Super CE - http://www.4shared.com/file/214591867/e1ba5b21/CarExoticSuperCE.html
Clock Wall Paris - http://www.4shared.com/file/214594491/b185eb8d/clockWallParis.html
Clock Wall Vegas Retro - http://www.4shared.com/file/214595083/f9257459/clockWallVegasRetro.html
Hot Beverage Machine Modern - http://www.4shared.com/file/214595157/4a24a43a/HotBeverageMachineModern.html
Love Seat Vegas Lips - http://www.4shared.com/file/214595228/979c9135/loveseatVegasLips.html
Love Seat Vegas Retro - http://www.4shared.com/file/214595300/aab311b2/loveseatVegasRetro.html


[BastDawn: I'll PM you when I've finished adding stuff, I'll be doing a bit over the next few days.]

Immortelle -  it may be that some packages are broken - I found a raon hair that was loading tens of thousands of times in 3 minutes of play. Is there anything like process monitor for Mac?

On TPB... http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5329998/
4.4gb - looks like I might have to part money for this one, since it is cheaper to buy than my bandwidth.
Rapidshare links: http://www.oneddl.com/games/the-sims-3-high-end-loft-stuff-vitality/

More TS3 store items as package files.

AF hair not a part of sets.
http://www.4shared.com/file/211815215/1cd6c9f3/afloosehairpt1.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/211757388/1cb8b8ae/afloosehairpt2.html - second zip with more, in total 19 hairs.


Bonafiedgz - If you are running version 1.8 or 2.3 EA broke that. See the millions of other threads/posts that talk about how to get around the issue.