I only mildly rage about the patch because some of the stuff being fixed has been a thing since WA. We all die a little without AM but seeing all the junk here I can see why its going to be a while. I'd almost say yay for EA pulling their heads out but then I think of the hot air balloon and toddler venue and the facepalming begins.

Also experiencing temperature extremes. Some sims are freezing and others immediately catch fire. The time seems to be stuck at 8:45 PM yet the sun remains out.

I haven't tried having more than 1 Bonehilda - the one is horrid enough. At first mine cleaned the toilet on the lowest level but now she only does 2 things - attempt to bother the cats that hate her and putting bowl after bowl of the brain mush all over the house. My sim child was doing her homework and was slightly hungry and next thing I knew 5 bowls of brain mush were set our on the table and counters. I dismissed her to her coffin because she won't stop pestering the cats.

Very...punny. Well you could set AM to only autosave while the game is paused in the config so it doesn't interrupt your playing.

On another note, new patch added swimmable oceans and attraction - and its already displaying routing issues and disappearing sims. I'm hoping the freeze bug doesn't get worse. No mod seems to permanently correct/prevent it. I think sometimes the game is so depressed by its bugs that it just decides to go belly up.

Hibiscus Trio- untouched


http://www.mediafire.com/file/wc2a2opcntzwctt/treeHibiscusSet.Sims3Pack


All I got for the stupid mystery bag is always a badge or something someone else has xD

I also have the sound issue but this patch didn't cause it as it existed before this. I just save and exit, then restart. Or I go play something else.

Okay took my sims on vacation to China - still some lag and minor freezing but nothing game breaking. However, upon arriving home both sims climbed into the fambly vehicle which was black before and now looks like this:





Not sure but it may be worth noting that it registered as an unmanned vehicle via AM before my active sim got in it. Its a very amusing effect.

Yeah but these trees and that terrain are just weird. Like Spore weird especially given the recent survey and the fact that no other alien (futureshock aside) anything has popped up. Maybe EA thinks they're titillating us. Either way I haz a suspicious - the store advertising thing is also really curious. Crinrict posted on SimsVIP that even if you have an item installed (that Asian Fusion bed for example) if you attempt to purchase it and place it in a home that it can freeze or crash the game. Can't tell if EA is serious or just very stupid. Or seriously stupid.

I view it about as I would a rabid dog that could bite me and then spontaneously combust. I have difficulty believing these were included intentionally. It just kinda makes me skeptical since they also patched the cauldron we don't yet have. Because it seems more on par with EA to only release those items with another of their overpriced custom worlds.

Edit for retarded typo.

The new objects are bizarre. I don't remember getting objects in patches as being the norm. EA being charitable is also kind of raising my inner paranoia. I had to grant permissions for two things to install when I used the launcher (I was feeling brave since I barely play it on my laptop) to install this patch and one was as mentioned that EA proxy which might be added permissions for in-game adverts. If I think about it from a DLC standpoint its convenient but since I know EA never does anything strictly for user convenience it makes me more annoyed since the announcement of Showtime illustrates that yes, they are willing to go there.

I LOLed

I thought eating horse poop and toddler fleas was a feature.

No matter. So far my game hasn't crashed and burned but I haven't tried ALL THE THINGS yet. Still scared to go on vacation since that's where EA shits on my sims the most.

Lots of Pets issues supposedly fixed. Apparently our sims could nom horse fertilizer before this. And they patched a cauldron we don't even have.

I'm installing now. So let's see if it explodes my game.  A little curious because Win7 asked me not only to grant patch installation permission but also asked permission to install an EA Proxy so Ima just get my tinfoil hat on.

Game Update for 1.29

To install this update, please start your game and use the "Updates" tab in your Launcher.

This game update includes the following changes:

Pets Updates

    When adopting a dog, you will now be shown whether the dog is a Little Dog or a Large Dog.
    You will now be warned that your Pet cannot have both the Immunity and Vomit Machine Lifetime Rewards at the same time .
    Knock down wall sound effects properly play now .
    Camera will now properly display entire pet body when using Randomize to switch between Small and Large dog bodies in Create a Pet .
    Fixed several translation errors, typos, and general text issues for in-game text.
    Fixed the pre-set patterns for an adult horse saddle .
    The Disable Autonomy for a Selected Sim option now persists across multiple game sessions .
    Text for the Memory of a Bird Dying no longer refers to the Sim as dying .
    The Locate Prey interaction is now available on the ground as well as the cat .
    Chased Mailman is now properly set as a Memory .
    Attend Riding Class interaction now displays proper icon .
    The Chase Someone wish now displays the proper icons .
    Have First Kiss Ever Wish now properly displays icon .
    Horse Granola can no longer be sold at the Grocery Store .
    Read A Book About Riding Wish now displays proper icon .
    Added several Child trait animations .
    Fixed issue found when players go to the Main Menu while the horse is jumping an obstacle .
    Fixed issue where Clueless Sims would unnecessarily dismount and unsaddle their horse .
    Route failure while Galloping Around or Going for a Ride on a Horse have been significantly reduced .
    An issue has been fixed that prevents you from changing a Sim's outfit category in Create a Sim .
    When The Sims 3 Ambitions is installed, the Salon will be correctly placed when starting a new game in Appaloosa Plains .
    Dogs will no longer take an extended amount of time when waking up from sleeping .
    It will now be easier to tell when the food is empty in the Bird Tree and the bird is starving .
    The "Call Pet" interaction will now work correctly while your Sim is on a Community Lot .
    The Young Again Pet Potion can now be used on other Sims' Lots and Community Lots .
    Young Adults will no longer receive the Memory of age transitioning into an Adult when a Puppy, Kitten, or Foal age transitions into an Adult .
    When using the Fire Pit, Sims can no longer roast and eat horse fertilizer .
    An issue that prevents adopted pets from showing up when selecting a certain lifespan for the Sim has been fixed .
    Cats will no longer autonomously run through walls or full length windows as though they were doors .
    Routing issues caused by walking a dog across the bridge in Bridgeport (in The Sims 3 Late Night) have been fixed .
    An issue has been fixed that caused Unicorns to lose their special powers when using the Make All Happy cheat .
    When moving in a household with a horse to the lot at 1557 Memorial Parkway in Bridgeport (The Sims 3 Late Night), the horse will no longer be stuck on the lot .
    A Unicorn's legs will now animate more smoothly while riding when the game is in Speed 3 .
    An issue has been fixed that causes two pets to clip with each other while eating the same scrap off the floor .
    Toddlers can no longer get fleas .
    Missing memories regarding Sims and Unicorns have been restored .
    The "Sniff" interaction can now be performed on Celebrity Sims when The Sims 3 Late Night is installed .
    Sims without dogs will no longer receive the "Your Dog wants to go to the park" wish .
    Puppies can now be taught any tricks that they do not inherit from their parents .
    The game will no longer hang on the loading screen when exiting CAS and selecting Options Menu > Main Menu before the loading screen appears .
    Sims are now able to lead horses through gates .
    Sims can no longer scatter hay from haystacks that are in use or are being WooHooed in .
    A routing issue for Sims has been fixed that was caused by planning a route through the space between a Sim and a Horse performing the "Lead Horse" interaction .
    Your Sim can no longer offer to breed or stud other Sims' horses .
    Sims will now receive an award plaque for attaining level 10 Riding Skill .
    Sims will no longer become invisible while mounted on a Horse during a move to a new household .
    Trashcans will no longer pop into place when two dogs attempt the "Knock Over" interaction at the same time .
    Adopted Pets will no longer be delivered while there is a fire on your lot .
    An error that causes Sims to reset when scooping a dead fish out of an aquarium has been fixed .
    An error that causes Sims to reset when performing the "Check Weekly Events" interaction has been fixed .
    An error that causes Sims to reset when attempting to put a unicorn in a box stall and at the same time ordering the animal to return to wild has been fixed .
    Several routing issues involving horse jump obstacles have been fixed .
    Proper Riding and Racing Skill icons have been added to wishes and TNS messages involving these skills .
    Gender restricted doors will no longer restrict pets from entering rooms .
    Pets will no longer get the Training Fatigue moodlet when they reach the maximum level of that skill .
    Pets will no longer appear as targets when selecting the "Bring Drink to…" interaction .
    Pet images in the Adopt a Pet catalogs have had their visual quality improved .
    A horse's energy motive will now increase in the event that a horse passes out .
    A non-player controlled Sim's pets will now return to their household at night .
    Objects can no longer be placed on upper walls that contain large barn doors .
    You will now get a TNS message alerting you when a Cat with the Hunting Skill is not able to find the prey type selected by the user .
    A few issues involving neighborhood adoption pets and moving/merging households have been fixed .
    Large dogs will no longer get stuck on a platform when standing between the edge and another object .
    Dogs will now route correctly into position when eating off of a Sim's plate on the floor .
    An issue has been fixed that caused birds on the Bird Tree to appear incorrectly .
    Large Birds will now display thought balloons when using speech types as reactions .
    Cat Wall Dancer icons have been enlarged to match the size and quality of other objects' icons .
    Horses will no longer pop out when directed to exit a Box Stall while standing at the gate .
    Foals inside a box stall can now perform the "Nicker At" interaction without route failing .
    Newborn Foals will no longer have oversized or oddly placed markings when born .
    An issue where Ghost Horses do not disappear after a certain amount of time has been fixed .
    Cats will no longer perform the "Scratch" interaction on a kicked over gnome .
    An issue has been fixed that caused birds to pop when in the "Carry" interaction .
    Addressed a freeze when players Move In an adoption household in the neighborhood view
    Cats that play in the Hydrocombo Spa will no longer teleport .
    Stylists will no longer receive job requests from pets
    The Lifespan maximum in Pets is now the same as the Lifespan maximum from Generations
    The Nap interaction on a pet bed now ends correctly when cancelled
    Sims may no longer purchase Pet food from the bistro without Pets installed
    Sims now bring puppies and kittens inside when dropping them off after being adopted
    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Generations Updates

    Fixed an animation glitch with Elders using a cane while interacting with seated Sims .
    The Heart of Stone and No Jealousy Lifetime Rewards now prevent the Accuse of Cheating social from being used against the Sim with the rewards .
    Imaginary friend no longer remains visible on the relationship panel after being gifted .
    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Late Night Updates

    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Ambitions Updates

    The 1366x768 aspect ratio is now properly listed in Options .
    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

World Adventures Updates

    An issue that caused Sims to go invisible when traveling to a Vacation world has been fixed .
    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Base Game Updates

    An issue has been fixed that caused new Moodlets from store objects to be broken once installed .
    Fish now have a proper graphic when being caught without Pets installed
    Fixed a lighting issue involving Sim baby heads .
    Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

Store Updates

    Fixed an issue where the repo-man becomes stuck after uninstalling certain store content items
    Fixed an issue where the ladle failed to function with the magic cauldron

When I get this bug my sims not only can't sleep but are completely useless and cannot be interacted with. 

Y U NO FIX UR GAEM EA?

Why are you here? Is it even to do with the Sims games at all or merely trying to alleviate boredom? You want your moment of attention or do you actually have something to contribute? The people here aren't unreasonable but do ask that you act like a grown up, and attempt to communicate like a human being.

I can't even say you are a deliberate troll because you do it so poorly. Lurk moar.

And they finally added the dynamic ad serving. We knew that was coming.

Faire Folk Outdoor set:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gwnywnmbqlm/FairyOutdoorSet.zip

Sun, Surf and Sand (Furniture set):
http://www.mediafire.com/file/0zmmzoinjiy/BeachLivingSleepSet.zip

$5 Fairy Floor Basket:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/m0miwt23wih/sculptureFloorFairyBasket.zip


edit: On mediafire because some people hate box.net, as usual share and pass around. New things are like rum, only good till its gone. Also renamed furniture set to avoid EA-like confusion.

$10 Ultra lounge wall clock:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/hemmnicamuz/clockWallUltraLounge.zip

No one has the fairy set yet?

Here it is. Uploaded non-tinkered with to mediafire since people have claimed they like that better than Box.net.

Please share, reupload and enjoy.

http://www.mediafire.com/?tjnqqdyorgc

Smurfette:
There are some good sites to upload files to, as shower_scream has mentioned, and I use box.net or mediafire. I compress files with .7zip which is a free program you can use to compress them so they will allow you to upload them to free sites. Keep in mind though, if you are using a free upload service your bandwidth may run out quickly the first day, so offering a mirror site isn't a bad idea. All the new things are added to the torrent that is mentioned in the Store downloads thread as well.

Here is the I Heart the 50s set. It is in 7zip format. 7zip is a free program and compresses them better than just zipping them.

http://www.box.net/shared/aajzq0bdjd


(edited for link)

Do you have any old lemoncandy files? Because thats what gave me the blue lot problem.

I patched thinking maybe it would fix the launcher instability for when I actually use the stupid thing to install things. It is maybe an iota more stable - meaning I only have to force it to shut down 6 times instead of 7 before I can install a simspack or those new free things in the Store. And my insects are gone. Go on, go send your sim to find butterflies or ground crawling bugs. Mine disappeared completely. I contacted EA and at first they told me it was the fault of Windows 7. Now I got a message saying it's a "known issue" with the patch that they are looking into. The same response they gave me when my launcher stopped working and it took them over a month to attempt to release a fix for that. All I wanted was an aquarium.

At least being doxed by Pes doesn't make me want to go set myself on fire.

I want the aquarium. Like really really want the aquarium. I don't have any sims who fish really. Mainly because it looks stupid to have over 9000 fish in the house in tiny bowls all over for those sims wishing to have a private aquarium. And some of the objects are cute, but seriously who designs the clothes? The hairs look like hairs that were put out by the community months ago as well. But EA is notorious for "borrowing" ideas already out there.

I called my local walmart and they claimed to be sold out: i.e. they have no idea what I am talking about and wish for me to stop bothering them so they can get back to reading their periodicals.

TSR has a thread about the patch here http://forums.thesimsresource.com/showthread.php?t=378097

On page 7 moza - one of their moderators - points people directly at YOU, my friend. Note the secrecy.

I don't think there is a list out yet. However some people reported that certain files they had downloaded for Sims 3 in actuality were sims 2 files. Obviously the game can't run them so they attempted to load in a loop causing longer load times. Its really best if you get it and run it yourself, though it is a somewhat long process. Its very much worth it if you are suffering grossly large load times.