Do we actually need to get the patch? Weren't most of its "fixes" included in the Awesomod anyway? I have a really bad experience with EA patches and don't want to get it unless i really have to.  Actually  wouldn't "patch integrated into build"  mean that it's included in the Awesomod? If i am understanding the word "integrated" right... I thought that it kind of means "included".

Do we have to have that sims2 store installer thingie to get all these to show up in game?

Oh,btw,i'm not sure if it's ok to ask here,but if i get the 2 new free holiday items -the tree and the snowman-  are they gonna install the securom on my computer?

I am sorry to ask a stupid question,but what is the difference between the first and the second file you offered,Giggy?

And is it gonna be a problem if i dont delete the characters folder?