Today I am going back to basics somewhat

[sdhoey]

I have been a bad girl, I have gotten hooked on ALL of the m*&'s, the word we are not allowed!! I soo want to do the more of the challenges and really need to clean mine out. I have alot of hair and clothes, so I know that is ok. But I will pm metro about a few that help my game function with the bugs that we have... is there a support group for going cold turkey??? LOL

[TheChronicR]

I have been a bad girl, I have gotten hooked on ALL of the m*&'s, the word we are not allowed!! I soo want to do the more of the challenges and really need to clean mine out. I have alot of hair and clothes, so I know that is ok. But I will pm metro about a few that help my game function with the bugs that we have... is there a support group for going cold turkey??? LOL

Actually, we are allowed to say 'mods', just don't name them and don't link to them. On the subject: it's for your own good to stay away from modifications, because these and some corrupted Custom Content are very harmful sometimes. But, it's your game and you choose how to play it: with mods/CC, or without them. Good luck! 

[Naga]

Try not to get hooked to cheats, though. I've seen many people do it; Change mods for cheats. If you want to go back to the basics, pretend you never heard about any cheat console. Ctrl-shift-whatwasthat?

[Hosfac]

Honestly, the thought of having to remove all the mods and waiting for updated ones every time there was a expansion never really appealed to me.  And for me, using cheats is a sure fire way for me to become bored with a game extremely quickly.  In fact, the only reasons I use cheats at all is to create building effects that can't be created otherwise (using moveObjects) or for the purposes of telling a story.  Personally, I think that kicking the cheats habit will heighten the enjoyment and satisfaction you get out of general game play and challenges.  There is nothing quite like plopping a sim down on a 60x60 lot with nothing more than $1,800 to their name, and watching as a house grows over time due to his or her efforts.

I was one of the early victims of the "evil doll," and I can't even begin to describe the havoc that thing caused.  As a result, I avoid all custom content unless it's purchased directly from the sims store.  I don't even download from the Exchange.

And as far as mods go, the only ones that are banned for challenges are the ones that alter game play somehow.  So if you have something that does nothing more than counteract a bug, I believe that's legal for challenges.

[Metropolis Man]

And as far as mods go, the only ones that are banned for challenges are the ones that alter game play somehow.  So if you have something that does nothing more than counteract a bug, I believe that's legal for challenges.

Incorrect. All mods are banned from challenges. Custom content is different and allowed.

[Leto85]

Incorrect. All mods are banned from challenges. Custom content is different and allowed.

As long if it only changes the appearance of objects right, and nothing else? I thought I've read that in one of our mails, but I could be wrong.

[mtglady]

sdhoey, do you have a folder like this:  C:\Users\your name\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages?  And do you break down your custom content in the package folder so you can find your hacks or game modifications easily? 

If you do, then just remove the hacks/game modifications folder out of your 'Packages" folders and onto your desktop.  If not, just create a folder on your desktop and move the hacks and game modifications into it.  This will remove them from any new games and will not harm your previously saved files.  Then delete the items in your 'DCBackup' folder. 

Now you can create your challenge saves in a clean environment. 

And I agree with Hosfac, once you start playing with cheats it takes most of the challenge out of watching your Sim become who they are destined to be  .


Note:  If, for some reason you want to play your other saves with the hacks and game modifications, then just move that folder back.  I think you will find playing without the hacks and game modifications is much more fun. 

[Hosfac]

Incorrect. All mods are banned from challenges. Custom content is different and allowed.

Ooooh!  I didn't know that.  I suppose it's a good thing that I won't use any kind mods at all, then lol.

[sdhoey]

sdhoey, do you have a folder like this:  C:\Users\your name\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages?  And do you break down your custom content in the package folder so you can find your hacks or game modifications easily? 

If you do, then just remove the hacks/game modifications folder out of your 'Packages" folders and onto your desktop.  If not, just create a folder on your desktop and move the hacks and game modifications into it.  This will remove them from any new games and will not harm your previously saved files.  Then delete the items in your 'DCBackup' folder. 

Now you can create your challenge saves in a clean environment. 

And I agree with Hosfac, once you start playing with cheats it takes most of the challenge out of watching your Sim become who they are destined to be  .

Note:  If, for some reason you want to play your other saves with the hacks and game modifications, then just move that folder back.  I think you will find playing without the hacks and game modifications is much more fun. 

Yes I do have that folder, I have mostly all clothes, hair, a few pieces of furinture, Not alot of "hacks" sometimes I play around to see what it does then remove them. But what do you mean by "break them down"? As in "hacks" in one folder and clothes in another? Sorry still learning after alot a yr of playing the game. I love it.. Just after installing Late Night, I got hit with the freeze, stuck and disappear bug, and the only way to fix that and play was with the Nraas fix and I just removed it because it cleans all the junk cars out still to this day.

I was doing my own immortal dynasty because of the rules and having mods, but today I took the NRAAS out and so far it's running good.  I just want to get back to the basics of sims, play and be happy...

I just want to say thanks for all the ideas and help guys.. especially Metro ..

[Pam]

As long if it only changes the appearance of objects right, and nothing else? I thought I've read that in one of our mails, but I could be wrong.

That's what Metro is calling custom content, not mods.

[Twinmum]

sdhoey, you should try going cold turkey and just getting rid of all the mods. I used to use a few mods, but not a lot (TS2 was my game for heaps of mods), but when I became a regular hear and wanted to play the challenges, I had to bite the bullet and remove them. I didn't delete them, just removed the folder from my game files to a safe place on my computer so I didn't have to re-download them if I wanted them back. But after all this time, not once have I even considered putting them back.. well OK, I do get sick of sims playing under the sprinkler and would sometime like to stop them but most of the time, I really enjoy playing the game and learning how to do things without cheats and mods. The challenges are a great chance to play in ways that you might not usually play, I'm still amazed at what I haven't done in the game until a challenge requires it.

Norma

[athena]

I've been there, done that. Unfortunately, there is no support group for the problem. You'll just have to wait until your game crashes and you will be forced to re-install everything. Happened to me since TS1, ever since then I've been clean and have no regrets. Good luck!

[Leto85]

That's what Metro is calling custom content, not mods.

Yes, okey. I still confuse those two for some reason.

[Hosfac]

well OK, I do get sick of sims playing under the sprinkler and would sometime like to stop them but most of the time

Try building a fence around the garden and locking the gate until it's time to tend it, or locking the gate to anyone but the gardener.  With the latter, at least, you only have to worry about one sim who's overly obsessed with the sprinkler.

[Naga]

Hosfac, that doesn't stop the Sims from trying to play with the sprinkler entirely; They will still move a step forward, and throw the "I can't go there" tantrum.