O Hai. Right, so I've just installed Fast Lane Stuff and I'm at Version 5.0.44.008001. What does that equate to for the other Exp packs? Am I at 4.3 or is this the NEXT update? I'm guessing it's the next update, as AM is making me crash to desktop at the moment.

Edit: Although it may not be AM as I've just realised I'm a giant e-peen who's forgotten to move the d3.dll and whatnot.

Edit 2:It WAS AM causing the conflict, so I guess it's the next update. d3 and and resource.cfg are all setup and game is running fine.

Aye, confirmed. Game loads perfectly well with the in-testing AM installed. I haven't had a chance to test functionality or anything really yet, as I'm in the process of building/populating a new neighbourhood.

Mine was ditching to the desktop on that very last segment of the load bar. Found to be the latest, non-testing AM unfortunately. With that removed starts up a treat. Worth a go, just cut it to desktop and see if it works.

Rule of 6 of course, anyway, still not a 12.

The economy in short...no well paid jobs available/stuck at home; unable to afford to move out - I'm 20. The PC was built by my...errr... fair hand, and the parents are clueless with computers, yet insist on using it rather than getting their own. Part of my "no paying rent" agreement.

Unfortunately not, its just I quite often fail to pick up the tone of a post. I will admit, that prior to the Sims 3, I had never ventured off of the "friendly" sims boards. Maybe this is why my attitude can sometimes be percieved, here, as childish - something I shall endeavour to change. Seems I keep pissing people off recently, my humour fails to transpose well to the internet.

It may well be true that Jordi's response was more helpful. Certainly, it was lot more in-depth than my own reply. But, my answer was simply a quick and simple fix. To someone of lesser intellect, my answer would suffice. The reason my initial response was so short, is that you failed to run a double-click app successfully. I do not doubt that you have a reasonable level of intellect, as is indicated by your perfectly acceptable grammar and spelling. My doubt was that a complex answer may not be what you were after.

I have no intention of trying to establish myself as any kind of computer wizard - I could probably pull it off on the BBS, but here it is an exercise in futility. I didn't intend to offend you, as clearly, I have; I do so hate it when people take generalised statements personally. So, here's a cupcake. Run along.

I'm not sure whether or not I should applaud your patience for the computer-illiterate masses. I think I should, but that goes against my ethos - I'm no programmer by any means, but folder dictation is simplez. Rant over.

Hadn't seen that tool before, may be handy for safeguarding the PC against my parents...

On Vista? If so, disable the User Account Controls...

Control Panel > User Accounts, bottom of the list.

Not an issue, courtesy is free (as is net-venom). For the benefit of people looking to solve this issue, can you tell us what you did with s3pe to solve it? If it's a package file - you could upload it as an attachment.

No, not really. I see you failed to acknowledge the presence of a certain yellow orb displaying its tongue in a non-serious fashion.

Anyway, before this topic becomes too hostile, would like to let you know I do appreciate this obj.

There is no installation to worry about, you simply unpack it and fire up the .exe file.

As for Java, you should be up to date if you really do anything on the internet at all - if not, go here: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Should've expected that really, chastisement fair in this case. Although, that said, google was of no use in finding the answer as was Wikipedia. Shall try it and if anyone would like to know they can then ask me.

Only Pescado gets away with cryptic, unspecified commands 

So, what does Dragon's Dance do..?

The best I can really do for you is point you to the tool I used to come up with the original - I have NEVER tested this mod, as it's not something that bothers me and was just a response to someone whinging that they couldn't find the necessary brain capacity to operate the tool.

http://linna.modthesims.info/download.php?t=353622

It's been updated now and has a search, should make it a little easier to find the parameters you're after. The only problem is, I suspect some of the opportunities are unkillable via XML hacks. You can but try.

I must respectfully disagree with your respectful disagreement. A cardio workout by it's very nature encourages the growth of lean muscle, and as such someone who participates a lot in cardio exercise will eventually reach a plateau where weight loss stops. At this point, they may continue to burn fat, but it will be quickly replaced, with heavier, more dense muscle mass. I work in a leisure centre (gym/pool) and as such, know these things.

With regard to the OPs query - Perhaps the original restraints, even in CAS? We've all grown used to the slider hacks, I think. As a solution, the BodySculptor can be improved in a tuning XML very easily, have a look for the Mod Maker at MTS if you have no prior modding experience.

Firstly, lol.

Secondly, I have started having error #13 recently, when playing for a large period of time without saving. Hitting Main Menu and selecting Save at that point has allowed me to save a couple of times. If this is related to neighbourhood or save sizes, could ASM be creating vast swathes of information the game could be including into said save?

I would hope children wouldn't really understand this particular LTW, much better for them to want all their sims to be astronauts 

Psst...Pescado...anything in Indy you'd like to take for awesome?

On a more serious note, it's a shame that they're stopping development on it, because it was a godsend, especially in the early period. No more OAP neighbourhoods. We still have a ray of light to hold onto though, in that AwesomeMod is really beginning to be put to good use with it's Storymode overrides.

Will be interesting to see the direction it will take, should a new team of modders take up the task. If not, RIP Indy.

That would be a feature courtesy of Pescado.

I can see both sides of this particular disagreement - on one hand, modding can be very intimidating. I've only begun because the aforementioned tool gave an easy entrance into it. On the other, if it is something you really do want, the tools and tutorials are out there to get you started. I have no issue trying it out, because it gives me an excuse to become more familiar with the tools available.

No need to have a back and forth argument over it, so lets just leave it there.


Does anyone have any ideas on finding said job opportunites? Either within the Mod maker, or the XML files?

I will have a look at some point, but don't hold your breath. I did quickly scan as I put in the phone splattering, but I didn't see anything I could configure relating to work opportunities.

1) More cars, real world cars!! Especially expensive ones - base game cars are fugly!
2) The instruments and the ability to choose a style of music on the guitar >.>
3) As said many times, Aquarium.
4) Robot Gardener. Having more than 10 plants is unbearable for singleton sims, if they have a life.
5) Modular sofa.

I do like how this place operates. Although my pudding may currently be uninteresting to all of yous of great typingness, moddifidliness and such, I do feel it would add some nice children to your MATY neighbourhoods in generations to come.

In summary, thanks for clearing that up

Kekekek...whats the super secret post count you are required to ascertain before the great glorious Pescado will allow you to post your (hideous or otherwise) Pudding-fied self?