New Pets patch 1.29

[Druscylla]

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

[Dark_Author]

I could use some help here.  I have 1.26.089 and I cannot get this patch.  Everytime I download it, it goes all the way to the very end and says "Invalid File Found" and won't let me install it.  I had this issue before, but one day it just randomly let me patch the game, so I have no idea how to fix it.  I have a couple of Arr'd SPs and the Pets EP, but I don't think that should be causing the issue, and I did try with my firewall off.  Could someone please tell me what's going on?

[kittie]

If you use LAA Turn it off before patching. That's what caused this problem for me.

[Dark_Author]

What is LAA?  I've seriously looked up everytyhing I could find on this problem, and I can't get I can't get it to update no matter what I do.  It seems to find thinvalid file somewhere around the TS3W file, and I attempted to replace it, but I can't even find a file to replace it with.  THe one thats in there is a cracked one that came with Pets, but Pets didn't appear to come with a NON cracked one.  There isn't a copy of it on the base game disc, either.

[jezzer]

TS3 supports LAA by default now.  Your problem is probably using the launcher to patch.  Don't do that.  That is a bad thing.  Get the patcher from MTS.

Oh, never mind.  I see by your last post that the problem is amateur hour pirating.  Good luck with that.

[J. M. Pescado]

And as soon as one of you crapsacks bothers to post the actual version number link, the updation can begin.

[Dark_Author]

Jeromycraig, everything I downloaded I followed the intructions for to a T.  I'm not a total, N00b, you know.  I wouldn't be updating through the launcher, but I couldn't find this patch available elsewhere yet.  I also mentioned that I had this same issue before, but it managed to resolve itself without my having to do anything.  I think it might have been because I installed a new EP, but I can't remember for sure.  If you know how I might be able to get the update to work, I'd really appreciate you telling me.

[jezzer]

Your problem is that the patch is not seeing the original .exe, which is causing the installation to abort.  According to your posts, you don't HAVE the original .exe (you seem to be claiming that the game installed the cracked .exe on its own without any effort on your part and you never did have the original file, which is frankly unbelievable).  If you don't have the original .exe saved, your only course of action is to uninstall, reinstall, and this time keep the bloody thing and perhaps use something like Awesomemod or Twallan's No-CD hack to bypass the disk check instead of relying on a cracked .exe.

[kissing_toast]

Jeromycraig, everything I downloaded I followed the intructions for to a T.  I'm not a total, N00b, you know.  I wouldn't be updating through the launcher, but I couldn't find this patch available elsewhere yet.  I also mentioned that I had this same issue before, but it managed to resolve itself without my having to do anything.  I think it might have been because I installed a new EP, but I can't remember for sure.  If you know how I might be able to get the update to work, I'd really appreciate you telling me.

Dude, did you ever stop to think that maybe the game is telling you it can't update because it found an invalid file because IT FOUND AN INVALID FILE? What do you think a crack is? How did you get all the way to Pets using fucking cracks? Stoopid n00b.

[Mayinca]

And as soon as one of you crapsacks bothers to post the actual version number link, the updation can begin.

http://akamai.cdn.ea.com/eadownloads/u/f/sims/sims.../TS3_1.29.55.0140xx_update.exe Patch 1.29

[Dark_Author]

Jeromycraig, thank you for telling me that.  I didn't know that the TS3W file was an .exe file, but in all honestly, I can't find a non cracked version in the download of the Pets EP.  I did a search through all the folders, and its not there.  The only one that is there is in the "fairlight"  folder, which is the crack, so I can't just copy the thing off of the ISO.  Thank you for he advice, though, because I think I've realized how to fix the problem.  I  ought to be able to make a copy of that file before I install the crack after reinstalling.  I was hoping to be able to find that file on the disk so I didn't have to reinstall, but I cant find the thing, if it's there.  Anyway, thank you for the help.

Kissing_Toast, no dip, Sherlock.  That thought obviously never occured to me because I am such an incompetant n00b that I have absolutely idea what the fuck I'm doing, certainly haven't been doing this for years, and was, by no means, obviously just momentarily confused because I was unable to locate the invalid file on the goddamn disk.  So, maybe instead of being so arrogant as to believe that anyone who knows what they're doing doesn't make any mistakes and insulting people who attempt to politely ask for help why don't you just shut your mouth?

[jezzer]

Jeromycraig, thank you for telling me that.  I didn't know that the TS3W file was an .exe file, but in all honestly, I can't find a non cracked version in the download of the Pets EP.  I did a search through all the folders, and its not there.  The only one that is there is in the "fairlight"  folder, which is the crack, so I can't just copy the thing off of the ISO.  Thank you for he advice, though, because I think I've realized how to fix the problem.  I  ought to be able to make a copy of that file before I install the crack after reinstalling.  I was hoping to be able to find that file on the disk so I didn't have to reinstall, but I cant find the thing, if it's there.  Anyway, thank you for the help.

Kissing_Toast, no dip, Sherlock.  That thought obviously never occured to me because I am such an incompetant n00b that I have absolutely idea what the fuck I'm doing, certainly haven't been doing this for years, and was, by no means, obviously just momentarily confused because I was unable to locate the invalid file on the goddamn disk.  So, maybe instead of being so arrogant as to believe that anyone who knows what they're doing doesn't make any mistakes and insulting people who attempt to politely ask for help why don't you just shut your mouth?

The first part of this post kind of invalidates the part where you rant at my AIDE about how you're not a n00b.

[Druscylla]

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.

[Dark_Author]

Jeremycraig, I honestly didn't realize it was an exe file.  I just didn't pay attention to that.  There is also a file in there the crack that I KNOW is an exe file, and it lists the EP number in it (which is what makes it obvious to me).  I should have paid more attention, and I'm not denying that at all.  But thats not really a N00b mistake.  Pets if the first EP for the sims 3 I've downloaded this way, and the cracks for the stuff packs didn't touch that particular file.  That said, I DID have the sense to try to find a non cracked version of that file to put in, but I couldn't find it on the ISO, so I asked for help.  I may be somewhat new to downloading for the sims 3, but I'm certainly not new to cracking games and the like in general, so I apologize for ranting, but I didn't think there was cause to insult me.  I do appreciate your help, though.

[Madame Mim]

Not knowing that the file that runs a game is an exe is so Noob it's not funny.

[kissing_toast]

Jeremycraig, I honestly didn't realize it was an exe file.  I just didn't pay attention to that.  There is also a file in there the crack that I KNOW is an exe file, and it lists the EP number in it (which is what makes it obvious to me).  I should have paid more attention, and I'm not denying that at all.  But thats not really a N00b mistake.  Pets if the first EP for the sims 3 I've downloaded this way, and the cracks for the stuff packs didn't touch that particular file.  That said, I DID have the sense to try to find a non cracked version of that file to put in, but I couldn't find it on the ISO, so I asked for help.  I may be somewhat new to downloading for the sims 3, but I'm certainly not new to cracking games and the like in general, so I apologize for ranting, but I didn't think there was cause to insult me.  I do appreciate your help, though.

Using cracks for the Sims is a n00b move, there is no need for them and they only cause more stress than what they're worth. Your initial post of the launcher telling you it found an invalid file and you saying it couldn't possibly be your arr'd copies and that you have no idea what could be causing this is very much deserving of my response. If anything else you're at MATY, moar fight is the motto here.

Not knowing that the file that runs a game is an exe is so Noob it's not funny.

This.

[Druscylla]

Jeremycraig, I honestly didn't realize it was an exe file.  I just didn't pay attention to that.  There is also a file in there the crack that I KNOW is an exe file, and it lists the EP number in it (which is what makes it obvious to me).  I should have paid more attention, and I'm not denying that at all.  But thats not really a N00b mistake.  Pets if the first EP for the sims 3 I've downloaded this way, and the cracks for the stuff packs didn't touch that particular file.  That said, I DID have the sense to try to find a non cracked version of that file to put in, but I couldn't find it on the ISO, so I asked for help.  I may be somewhat new to downloading for the sims 3, but I'm certainly not new to cracking games and the like in general, so I apologize for ranting, but I didn't think there was cause to insult me.  I do appreciate your help, though.

I LOLed

[Dark_Author]

Seriously, I just didn't pay attention to the fact that the TS3W file was an .exe.  I know that the exe files are important.  I just got a little click happy and didn't bother to pay attention to that particular one.  I am willing to admit to fucking up, and I DID admit to being new for doing this for the Sims 3.  I never had an issue with 2 or any of the other games I've ever downloaded and cracked...and I've been doing this for a very long time.  I just screwed up, ONCE. 

I didn't believe it was the Arr'd copies at fiirst because, on the site where I downloaded them, other people had said that they had been able to update the game successfully without having to screw with the cracks.  I didn't say it couldnt possibly be the issue, just that I didn't THINK it was.  And than, when I went to remove the cracks, I was unable to find a non cracked version of that file.

Kissing_Toast, I don't understand why I shouldn't use the cracks for Arr'd copies, when everything else I've seen says I should.  Would you please explain?

[brownlustgirl]

Watch for the in-game store advertising. Wanted something from the store but didn't have the simpoints, now you might be able to have it with the right amount of simpoints. Oh joy.

[RebelRed]

I just threw up a little in my mouth.   

[J. M. Pescado]

That is actually...rather curious. I am wondering what exactly it means that the item appeared in the game at all. Is it, therefore, actually sitting on the computer waiting for you to spit on your hands, hoist the black flag, and start slitting throats?

[kissing_toast]

Watch for the in-game store advertising. Wanted something from the store but didn't have the simpoints, now you might be able to have it with the right amount of simpoints. Oh joy.

Hopefully Am will find a way to block these, I wonder if these show up if you own have everything.

[brownlustgirl]

Watch for the in-game store advertising. Wanted something from the store but didn't have the simpoints, now you might be able to have it with the right amount of simpoints. Oh joy.

Hopefully Am will find a way to block these, I wonder if these show up if you own have everything.

I took the image from the official forum and I haven't patched yet so I wonder the same thing. Waiting to see what mods need updating.

[HomeschooledByTards]

Kissing_Toast, no dip, Sherlock.  That thought obviously never occured to me because I am such an incompetant n00b that I have absolutely idea what the fuck I'm doing, certainly haven't been doing this for years, and was, by no means, obviously just momentarily confused because I was unable to locate the invalid file on the goddamn disk.  So, maybe instead of being so arrogant as to believe that anyone who knows what they're doing doesn't make any mistakes and insulting people who attempt to politely ask for help why don't you just shut your mouth?

We don't DO polite here. If you weren't such a goddamned noob you would know this. Sheesh, tards these days.

[jezzer]

Kissing_Toast, I don't understand why I shouldn't use the cracks for Arr'd copies, when everything else I've seen says I should.  Would you please explain?

I'm feeling particularly charitable today, so I'll field this one.  See, the reason we don't recommend people use cracks is that so many people overwrite the original .exe with the cracked .exe, which makes the game impossible to patch without having to reinstall the whole damn thing (I know it's hard to believe that this could happen, but I assure you, I've seen it.  Recently).  Then there's the issue that a patched version of a game will usually require a brand new cracked .exe file to match the new patch version.  It's just high maintenance, and we recommend skipping it when, in the case of TS3, there are much more user-friendly options available.

Hopefully Am will find a way to block these, I wonder if these show up if you own have everything.

I'm guessing they will, since decrapped/repackaged store files are treated as brand new, different objects by the game.  Heck, if you used .packages, decrapped files, AND bought the store item, you'd have three different copies of it in your catalog.

Kissing_Toast, no dip, Sherlock.  That thought obviously never occured to me because I am such an incompetant n00b that I have absolutely idea what the fuck I'm doing, certainly haven't been doing this for years, and was, by no means, obviously just momentarily confused because I was unable to locate the invalid file on the goddamn disk.  So, maybe instead of being so arrogant as to believe that anyone who knows what they're doing doesn't make any mistakes and insulting people who attempt to politely ask for help why don't you just shut your mouth?

We don't DO polite here. If you weren't such a goddamned noob you would know this. Sheesh, tards these days.

I'm glad he didn't say "No shit, Sherlock."  I would have fucking shat myself at such vulgarity.