Well my game doesn't even agknowledge the cheat rbbb off.
And restrictbuildbuyinbuildings off doesn't get rid of the homeowners association bug.

Just solved a case of frequent long pausing in Champs Les Sims. No problems in the other vacation hoods or the base hood.

I had plonked a couple of families down into lots, and it started.
Evicted, and placed elsewhere the suspects, (whose house had an 'elaborate' path to the front door) and all was fine.

Short end: Delete families one-by-one, and keep checking if its gone.

Thanks. And is it worth editing it? I saw no real difference last time..

I remember about a year ago there was some sort of ini file in the TS3 folders you could edit to (in theory) change your cache limit.
But I can't find it now. It was one of the early methods to combat error 12.
Anyone remember that or know where that file is located?

Just re-place an item on the lot. Should fix it.

Yep it works great now.
Does the FPS limiter cap it at 30 or 60?

Yes its precisely the same as what is on my hard drive. It lines up.

Yeah it's the same.
C:\Users\username\Documents

I'm getting error code 1 with the test version.
With Vista it's like John\Documents instead of John\MyDocuments. Could it be that?

^^ It doesn't know about the patch yet.
I'll wait for the patch downloader to notice the new patches 'cause I don't fancy losing an hour of my evening because the damned EA method left me half-patched like last time. Morons.

I recommend Red County. Or Overlook Bay Build Template, if you don't mind a blank map with glitchy water (which I have mostly covered up)

LOL! Why's that then? Or else you might back off with your tail between your legs like you did on PSMBD?
What a fine example of a frustrated middle aged hag you are, eh?

Just tried the new package. Its much darker than the old Less Blue Nights Brighter.
Reverting back for now, I'm not sure how to tune those XML's properly.

Yawn.

And? Who's bothered exactly? Me or you?

Look, it does play once. Per camera visit. Hence the "Plays once" title.

Yeah, that's because it happens one time whenever your camera is in the proximity, rather than happening continually when you look at it. All the one-time effects do that.
If it truly did only happen once, and never again, it would be a useless effect.

Darn, could someone tell me what is making me crash even after a re-install?
I cleared out all documents/program files for TS3 that I could find, and started fresh with unpatched basegame.
Runs okay (5 minute test) but as my basegame gets more patched it leads to these under-a-minute CTD's. Something crucial is missing if the game cant even survive a minute in a new town.
patch 1.12.70.006002 instantly set it off again.
Text says DasmX86Dll.dll not found, but I do have this in my system 32 folder.

Update: It only happens when I unpause. I can zip around just fine while paused.

Here's the crash text.

List above finalised.

I set myself a limit of about 230mb, then I'll break it down if it gets any bigger.

Complete permanent effects, plus some temporary ones: (version 2)

Alot of these triggered effects could benefit from some sort of simple wall button which triggers them, with sims perhaps using the doorbell animation while pushing it. Ancient torches and wall holes are a bit meh outside of dungeons.

Cars correctly parking now, bravo.

Woah, didn't see the snow yet :/

I've been busy going through these various new effects, and the depth here is staggering if you have imagination.
In this pic, a sim pulls the switch and a laser then zaps a bug inside the test case. The wonky alignment is fixable.
You can make your own interactive objects in a sense. I also made a flea circus in a display case.

I'm busy compiling a list of the best 'permanent' and 'non-looped' effects. It may take a while but I will upload a txt with some easily listed commands.

Build/Buy anywhere and residential items on community lots (what do you mean my concert hall can't have a guitar?)