Anach's Sims 3 Mods - Updated 18th September 2014 (1.67)

[Anach]

Unlikely since the most recent patch.

[youarehome]

I'm really annoyed that EA keeps updating constantly because I can't get my Anach mods. Does EAxis enjoy making our lives hell?!

[Anach]

Honestly, the patches are really annoying me too. All I want to do is just sit down and play some Sims, but to be able to do that, I not only have to update all my mods, but everyone else's mods too, which means hours of editing custom configs and checking which files need updating (Last time took me a couple days). On top of that, I've just moved house and still unpacking, and as part of the house move I'm trying to reduce the amount of PCs I have, in an attempt to cut down on power consumption and noise. So I'm in the process of getting rid of my separate domain controller/fire wall/mail server and distributing it between my network file server and router. This means some domain transfer, active directory configuration, lots of database transfers and a bunch of other stuff I don't really feel like doing. Between all that, I've been trying to finish off Skyrim, and help my mother deal with my terminally ill grandmother. So the hours I do have free are are better spent elsewhere unfortunately. Wish I could wave a magic wand and just have it done for me, because I just want to play.

From the date on this topic, it looks like I haven't played Sims since mid July.

[Noenmity]

Anach, at this point, it would be understandable if you waited until after Season's is released and patched to update your mods. I for one do hope you will then have some time to do work on the updates. Cheers.

[Insanity Prelude]

^ What Noenmity said. Two EPs in what, three months, is a little absurd anyway: this game is buggy enough when they do leave time to bugtest their crap.

[youarehome]

I'm happy to wait for Anach's mods until Seasons

[Anach]

Finally got around to updating for 1.42. However, as usual, I haven't tested these in-game yet, so be sure to let me know of any problems. Will update the modified Sunset Valley as soon as I can.

[illys]

'Allo, 'Allo!
I've loved Anach's mods since I discovered them last spring. Unfortunately my family is a bit paranoid on the internet front, and my internet-saavy administrator has us using OpenDNS domain filtering. That means no phishing sites, less Pornz, and a kinda blanket-block on sites like Mediafire, etc, since they'e so popular for Warez.

Can anyone possibly share a dropbox, skydrive or similar link for these downloads?
Before I get desparate. Y'know, like saying yes to a mobile data agreement with my telefony provider. Argh.

Much 'preciated.

[Anach]

Luckily I keep a backup on Dropbox already.

[Anach]

It appears I managed to update the files for 1.47, although the wine may not have helped. I only found one file that needed updating (All buyable) with my quick compare, so if something doesn't work right, let me know asap.

[illys]

The game's working well, though I'm experiencing a periodic activity-pause during gameplay. It happens with intermittent frequency, but it occured as well while I was using the post 1.47 update. Is there one of the plugins doing a calculation at certain gameplay time intervals..?

[Anach]

The game's working well, though I'm experiencing a periodic activity-pause during gameplay. It happens with intermittent frequency, but it occured as well while I was using the post 1.47 update. Is there one of the plugins doing a calculation at certain gameplay time intervals..?

From my experience, activity pause is generally caused by CPU overload, and that is usually down to the hardware you have and the amount of script mods you have installed. The older and bigger a town gets, the worse it gets.  All my mods are xml, and object tweaks, there are no script mods. Overall lag (continuous) is usually caused by bad custom content, or lack of decent hardware). The usual bugs you may encounter from an outdated xml mod is that something doesn't work right, or you're missing artwork, or text. A common one seems to be the life time wish vanishes from the HUD, or with some cases, a total game freeze or CTD when you click something.

[devilsepicurean]

Is everything compatible with the 1.48 update? It's seems like a really small, lame update that most of the other mods I have are okay without having to download new packages. Just checking cause I love your mods and won't play without them.

[Anach]

As this was a very minor patch, I only did a quick file compare and it showed up nothing, so unless someone reports an issue, I'm going to assume that all is ok with this update. I've not had a chance to thoroughly play-test the game myself, as I'm still importing my old families to the new version of St Claire.

[devilsepicurean]

Okay, awesome. If I pinpoint any issues, I will surely let you know. Thanks!

[Spotty]

I've been using everything except AllBuyable, ClubClosingTimes_12hr, DiapiersToNappies and PregnancyTweaks in my up-to-date game for about 90 game days, and haven't had any issues (except some weirdness with a butler recently which prompted me to disable Butler_Tweaks, but I'd never used a butler before that and haven't played much since, so I don't know whether it's the mod, the game, or my lack of understanding of how the mod or the game are supposed to work).

[Anach]

Butlers have always been a bit twitchy, which is why I prefer to make my own using a normal CAS Sim and Twallan's "Make NPC" option from Master Controller. I got tired of butlers vanishing, resetting their beds, losing inventory, getting stuck and being short on interactions.

[Schneider]

Hello, the mod seems great, but I just discovered, that none of my sims can cook! I have a fridge, a stove and a clean free counter. There are no interactions available with both fridge and stove.
-after I learned 2 skill points of cooking, my sim can make pet gournet food
-after I bought one of very few recipes in shop (there were only 8 or so available) and I learned it. I could do this one meal afterwards (cheese plates). But still no quick meal or salad or anything.

(I posted it here, because before I installed the mod, I didn't have this problem)

Any ideas? solutions? please

[Anach]

Are you using "Anach_AmbrosiaGroupServe.package"? If so, try taking it out. I'll look into the issue later today.

[Schneider]

Yep, that one plugin was a problem. thanks

[Anach]

I just realised there is a new patch out 1.50 is out today. If you are using that, then I'd imagine there will be a few mods out of date.

[unstuck]

The download is blocked by Mediashare. Or is it just me?

[Anach]

It shouldn't be blocked, works ok for me. However, the file hasn't been updated for 1.50 and will break your game. I was hoping to update this weekend, but ended up having a surprise visit from my daughter and two very hot days in a row, so not much got done. So before anyone asks, I'll get to it in my spare time during the week.

[gamegame]

Since the new expansion is just around the corner you might as well wait a little bit  before updating...

[Anach]

Since the new expansion is just around the corner you might as well wait a little bit  before updating...

At the moment it seems there is always something right around the corner.