Can't find product codes on Steam
I have a new macbook that generally runs TS3+Ambitions like a charm; when issues come up, they're invariably my fault. I know that this post is kind of long. I'm just trying to be thorough so that...
View ArticleSteps to installing a expansion pack on mac
What file do I install any Sims 3 expansion pack to on my Mac? I'd appreciate if a SimGuru answered this, and please, step by step! Thanks! :roll: Puppyspot23
View ArticleQuestion about fps
I feel so silly not knowing the answer, but should I be doing something to limit the fps on my mac? It hovers around 60-80 on land but can be almost double over the water. I actually searched the...
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New Thread for simghettitacos - TS3 on a New iMac/Mac Pro
"Hi igazor! I hope I'm posting this in the proper place. (I'm extremely new to the forums). I was wondering about whether the newer iMacs, (with Retina 4k 3.0/3.4 GHz processors, Retina 5k 3.4/3.5/3.8...
View ArticleCan't install .packages at all!
Ok, so many, many mods that are .packages have been made for the Sims 3, and I think a lot of them are pretty great. The problem: .packages are much, much harder to install. There's this tutorial, I...
View ArticleSims 3 on newer Macs
Will y’all ever fix Sims 3 so that newer Macs will be able to play Sims 3? I really do miss it.
View ArticleDownloading TS3 For The First Time In Years, What Do I Need To Know?
I have all packs except for Movie Stuff, Katie Perry, and 70's 80's 90's Pack. I'm not sure if I want everything installed though. Are there any packs you all for sure recommend I install? I know I...
View ArticleUnknown Error Occurred...what is this?
So, I wanted to play the Sims 3 on Macs other than my own, because they had a lot more space for certain packs, and things like that. Upon installing everything and trying to play, I got the message...
View ArticleTilt and rotate with "Magic Mouse" How do you do it?
'Got a new 27" i5 for Christmas, but haven't figured out how to use the mouse to tilt and rotate in the game. So I bought a logitech mouse with a scroll wheel, but it's not as smooth as my mouse that...
View ArticleMessed up computer screen
Yesterday I was playing the sims 3 on my macbook air running OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 when it crashed and shut down the game. Now there are two black bars on the side of my screen all the time, like the...
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Launcher Will Not Load!
I have not played for about 3 months or so and I decided I wanted to play today. I clicked on the game in origin and the icon opened at the bottom of my screen (I have a Mac) bounced and then...
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Launcher Will Not Open!
I have not played for about 3 months or so and I decided I wanted to play today. I clicked on the game in origin and the icon opened at the bottom of my screen bounced and then disappeared a few...
View ArticleThe Sims 3 Disc Authorization Failure Fix/Solution?
I've been playing the Sims for a while, and just now I've been getting pop-up while starting the game saying something about disc authorization failure. What is this, and how can this be solved? I just...
View ArticleCrashing as soon as staring gameplay
So I have an iMac, but I'm honestly not sure which one (it's a couple years old but in perfect condition and is a really nice computer so it should be able to run the game just fine it always used to.)...
View ArticleSims 3 Disc vs Origin digital download
The physical disc version of the Sims 3, plus all its Expansion and Stuff Packs, cannot be used on any Mac running macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later due to authentication issues. The error messages...
View ArticleWhat's this error file?
xcpt DESKTOP-BFV2SAH 18-05-22 13.57.42.mdmp xcpt DESKTOP-BFV2SAH 18-05-22 13.57.42 Whenever the game stops working, I get these error files. I don't know what is meaning of these files. Is there anyone...
View Article"Unknown Error" on Mac
When I try to launch my game, it tells me that an "unknown error" has occurred. I'm playing on a MacBook. I know that TS3 wasn't really meant for Macs, but it worked on my previous Mac laptop. Anyone...
View ArticleMac Windowed Mode Problem
First of all, I know it has a windowed mode. The problem is that whenever I put it into windowed mode, the screen is too large (tall, vertical wise), so I can't see my Sims needs, or the fast forward...
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I miss TS3 so much... will my Mac run it??
I used to play this game on my old Mac desktop but haven't for a few years. Now I've been hit with a wave of nostalgia and I really want to reinstall it and play! I'm just not sure if the game will run...
View ArticleSims 3 being played on the mac
So I have the Macbook Pro with retina display and I was thinking about getting the windows 10 program on my mac by parallel because the sims 3 and the medieval sims will not work on my laptop. So i...
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