Disappearing and invisible Pangu's axes are in my game. My sim could not finish "The Axe" adventure because of this. I searched Sims 3 forums to find out exactly where Pangu's axe is supposed to be located in the Temple of heaven. I used a debug cheat so that I could go to buy mode while my sim was at the Temple of Heaven. In buy mode, Pangu's Axe suddenly became visible on the wall (where it is supposed to be located). I was excited---I finally had found Pangu's axe. My excitement turned into disappointment quickly,because when I went back to live mode, the Pangu's axe was invisible again and my sim could not interact with it. This is a very annoying bug, because my sims need that Pangu's Axe to smash boulders on their adventures. Out of desperation, I tried to get Pangu's axe the easy way by using buydebug (in buy mode). When I put Pangu's axe on the wall it was visible, but after going back to live mode, Pangu's axe disappeared. Help! I've been trying to figure out what went wrong with Pangu's axe in my game and how can this be fixed. The only two mods I have in my game are Awesomemod and Twallan's Supercomputer. I'm really baffled.

The damage occurs when there is a change in neighborhood. In my experience, returning from or going to vacation damages the skill records.

Also did notice that The Vizard of Vine challenge is currently unattainable.

I don't know if :
1. it is bugged
2. it records only ordinary grapes
3. only a specific special grape type should be used
4. the sim has to personally harvest the grapes and convert them into nectar.

So, it's like emo grass.

I've come across several steam traps in a tomb, already throwing out the steam. I had my sim meditate and then zen-transport on the other side of the traps... so Martial Arts skill helps too...

* The metric for number of mixtures tried in winemaking went back to zero a couple of times. Could be linked to the sim in question going on holiday, I didn't test thoroughly. It's not triggered by other members of the family going on holiday.
* My first sim acquired sparkles, like those around the noticeboard thingy, fairly early on, and kept them at least until death.

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  <FishBowlMaterialState>fishBowlTragicClownfish</FishBowlMaterialState>
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  <RequiredWorld>China</RequiredWorld>
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  <Hex>DoitsuKoi</Hex>
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  <Name>KawarimonoKoi</Name>
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  <Name>Snails</Name>
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  <Hex>Snails</Hex>
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  <MaxWeight>1</MaxWeight>
  <OverMax>True</OverMax>
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It's a game feature, and it is quite helpful. As a pedant, though, I'm still curious to see some actual numbers.

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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Char</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>GrapeVineChar</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>GrapeSeedChar</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>GrapeCharDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
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  <Rarity>Common</Rarity>
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  <WeedProblem>0.1</WeedProblem>
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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Mer</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>GrapeVineMer</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>GrapeSeedMer</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>GrapeMerDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
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  <SkillPointsPlant>175</SkillPointsPlant>
  <SkillPointsHarvest>500</SkillPointsHarvest>
  <PerfThresholdAvgToGood>95</PerfThresholdAvgToGood>
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  <WeedProblem>0.1</WeedProblem>
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  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>30</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>4</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantSmallVine</MedatorName>
 </PlantList>
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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Blanc</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>GrapeVineBlanc</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>GrapeSeedBlanc</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>GrapeBlancDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
  <CodeVersion>EP1</CodeVersion>
  <Rarity>Uncommon</Rarity>
  <SkillPointsPlant>225</SkillPointsPlant>
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  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>65</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
  <PerfBonusDrySoil>-50</PerfBonusDrySoil>
  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>40</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>3</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.1</WeedProblem>
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  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>30</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
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  <MedatorName>PlantSmallVine</MedatorName>
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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Blue</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>GrapeVineBlue</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>GrapeSeedBlue</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>GrapeBlueDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
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  <Rarity>Uncommon</Rarity>
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  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>40</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>3</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.2</WeedProblem>
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  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>4</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantSmallVine</MedatorName>
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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Cab</PlantName>
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  <Rarity>Rare</Rarity>
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  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>70</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
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  <PerfBonusWetSoil>30</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>4</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.2</WeedProblem>
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  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>30</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>4</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantSmallVine</MedatorName>
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  <PlantName>Grape Vine Pin</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>GrapeVinePin</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>GrapeSeedPin</LocalizationKeySeedName>
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  <PerfBonusWetSoil>30</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>4</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.3</WeedProblem>
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  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>30</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>4</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantSmallVine</MedatorName>
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  <PlantName>Pomegranate Tree</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>PomegranateTree</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>PomegranateSeed</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>PomegranateTreeDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
  <CodeVersion>EP1</CodeVersion>
  <Rarity>Uncommon</Rarity>
  <SkillPointsPlant>225</SkillPointsPlant>
  <SkillPointsHarvest>500</SkillPointsHarvest>
  <PerfThresholdAvgToGood>60</PerfThresholdAvgToGood>
  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>65</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
  <PerfBonusDrySoil>-40</PerfBonusDrySoil>
  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>40</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>2</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.1</WeedProblem>
  <HarvestStateDurationMin>2</HarvestStateDurationMin>
  <HarvestStateDurationMax>3</HarvestStateDurationMax>
  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>50</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>5</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantLargeTree</MedatorName>
 </PlantList>
<PlantList>
  <PlantName>Plum Tree</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>PlumTree</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>PlumSeed</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>PlumTreeDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
  <CodeVersion>EP1</CodeVersion>
  <Rarity>Uncommon</Rarity>
  <SkillPointsPlant>225</SkillPointsPlant>
  <SkillPointsHarvest>500</SkillPointsHarvest>
  <PerfThresholdAvgToGood>60</PerfThresholdAvgToGood>
  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>65</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
  <PerfBonusDrySoil>-50</PerfBonusDrySoil>
  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>40</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>3</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.1</WeedProblem>
  <HarvestStateDurationMin>2</HarvestStateDurationMin>
  <HarvestStateDurationMax>3</HarvestStateDurationMax>
  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>50</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>5</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantLargeTree</MedatorName>
 </PlantList>
<PlantList>
  <PlantName>Pomelo Tree</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>PomeloTree</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>PomeloSeed</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>PomeloTreeDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
  <CodeVersion>EP1</CodeVersion>
  <Rarity>Rare</Rarity>
  <SkillPointsPlant>500</SkillPointsPlant>
  <SkillPointsHarvest>500</SkillPointsHarvest>
  <PerfThresholdAvgToGood>60</PerfThresholdAvgToGood>
  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>70</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
  <PerfBonusDrySoil>-50</PerfBonusDrySoil>
  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>30</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>2</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.2</WeedProblem>
  <HarvestStateDurationMin>2</HarvestStateDurationMin>
  <HarvestStateDurationMax>2</HarvestStateDurationMax>
  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>50</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>5</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantLargeTree</MedatorName>
 </PlantList>
<PlantList>
  <PlantName>Cherry Tree</PlantName>
  <LocalizationKeyPlantName>CherryTree</LocalizationKeyPlantName>
  <LocalizationKeySeedName>CherrySeed</LocalizationKeySeedName>
  <LocalizationKeyDescription>CherryTreeDescription</LocalizationKeyDescription>
  <CodeVersion>EP1</CodeVersion>
  <Rarity>Rare</Rarity>
  <SkillPointsPlant>500</SkillPointsPlant>
  <SkillPointsHarvest>500</SkillPointsHarvest>
  <PerfThresholdAvgToGood>60</PerfThresholdAvgToGood>
  <PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>70</PerfThresholdGoodToGreat>
  <PerfBonusDrySoil>-40</PerfBonusDrySoil>
  <PerfBonusNeutralSoil>-5</PerfBonusNeutralSoil>
  <PerfBonusWetSoil>30</PerfBonusWetSoil>
  <WaterDecay>2</WaterDecay>
  <WeedProblem>0.2</WeedProblem>
  <HarvestStateDurationMin>2</HarvestStateDurationMin>
  <HarvestStateDurationMax>2</HarvestStateDurationMax>
  <NumLifetimeHarvestables>50</NumLifetimeHarvestables>
  <NumHarvestablesMin>2</NumHarvestablesMin>
  <NumHarvestablesMax>5</NumHarvestablesMax>
  <MedatorName>PlantLargeTree</MedatorName>
 </PlantList>

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<base>
  <Current_Tuning>
    <kFertilizerEffectivenessThresholds value="0, 5, 10, 15, 20">
      <!--The boundaries of Fertilizer Effectiveness. Units of measure = (Fertilizer Value as defined in spreadsheets) x (Ingredient Quality multiplier).  Format: (boundaryNeutralToNice, boundaryNiceToGreat, boundaryGreatToExcellent, boundaryExcellentToOutstanding).-->
    </kFertilizerEffectivenessThresholds>
  </Current_Tuning>
</base>

No matter when/how often I call him, or what my relationship with him is, I get the "I'm at work and I don't know when I'll be done" answer when I try to call him or challenge him or invite him over or do *anything*.  I can go over and talk to him at the shop, but I can't challenge him to spar or fight.

The Tiberium Spire Cut has a multiplier of 69 and a cost of $6500, while the Heart cut has a multiplier of 5 and a cost of $1000. The worth of raw Tiberium ranges from 75 to 125, so this is where the numbers come from.  Again, though, this multiplier only applies to the normal spire-cut Tiberium.  When a cut Tiberium grows into a Large crystal, it gets a new price.  The point is that this new price for the large Tiberium is not (apparently) affected by the worth of the original cut.  Here's a quick example:

Spire-cut Tiberium:  81.86 grams, worth $6,831
Same crystal after it grows: 487.67 grams, worth $37,950

Heart-cut Tiberium:  66.2 grams, worth $405
Same crystal after it grows:  473.88 grams, worth $36,846

So, since there's no real correlation between the cut of the original gem and the large crystal it grows into, it's better to use the Heart cut because you'll save money on the cut.  This is one of the reasons why I suspect that allowing the Heart cut for Tiberium is a bug.

Am I also correct in my thinking that in spite of having a gig of RAM and 4 processors in my computer, the reason why the game has become slower than molasses at rendering everything is also EAxian in nature?  I have discovered that basements cause lots to have their items rendered with no prints...hmmm...I'm SURE that's not AM.

One more bug comes to mind, but I don't know if it is EAxis fault or an issue with AM, but one of my sims became a partner and immediately bought out the Bistro in Riverview, and after that he continuously went into the bistro for drinks, even while full, until I ordered him to do something.

Hmm this causes a problem then, because it was the steam vents in the floor trap, not one of the stone ones you step on and there were no switches, panels or statues nearby and no way to go around it.

Speaking of bugs, does anyone else have Lifetime Happiness points going crazy?  Mine just keep going up by one every second and the price of the rewards have changed drastically.  Not sure if this is a glitch or a new feature.

I'm actually still wondering if there are going to be Japanese/Korean/Vietnamese cultural elements in "China"/Onebiglumpistan.

Have you tried zapping yourself with the Moodlet Manager to nuke the moodlet? It allows you to perma catacomb explore, as well as perma exercise, so I suppose doing that may help.

 I do find it quite irritating that you have to wait two days after coming back from travelling before you can go off again.  

The Red Assassin bug is in China. 

That might be one of the causes of lesser-quality deathflowers, yes.

TSR, however, is known to be a nefarious operator: They have acquired and then misused or released to third parties personal information from users in the past. It is reasonable to say that they do so regularly and there is absolutely no physical reason why they would have stopped, and therefore, there is every reason to believe the practice continues. In fact, on PMBD, Johan himself came over to gloat about how undetectable his new system was, because he just couldn't resist the temptation to brag and gloat smugly.

I think this must be true. One of my One Fambly's four Gnomes is in its original position, never kicked, never moved. I gave it a name and it has never been magical.

Spawner Name: RockGemMetalSpawner10
Spawn List: Tiny Space Rock, Large Space Rock, Zucabr Space Rock
List Probability: 10,90,1
Maximum Spawn Capacity: 1
Minimum Time Between Spawns: 14
Maximum Time Between Spawns: 50
Spawn Chance: 0.5
Time Before Deleting Untaken: 50