sims game update issue?

[Asenath]

my sims game update is 1.67.2.024037 is this the lastest? if yes then some people on modthesims 3 made mods that are for Game Version: 1.69.43.02 and if mine is the latest then this update is not even out yet making the mod not useable for anyone until the next update when ever that is.

[marstinson]

Steam's version is 1.67, so you're fine. Origin released an update to their version (1.69) that basically changed the way the launcher behaved, but did not really change anything about the game itself. Mods that have been updated for 1.69 will continue to work for 1.67.

[Asenath]

well then why when I try to install his mod and then is saying 15 summer hill court sims3pack:installation failedL please make sure your game has the latest software update and please try again. because of my sims update? the mod comes in a sims 3 packs file as a installer this mod http://modthesims.info/download.php?t=588033 15 Summer Hill Court
by CarlDillynson playing as cruella De Vile. it could be a issue with his mod and not onin my game.

[marstinson]

If you updated your Steam game using Origin's patch, you broke your game (see my response to your other post).

The mod is just a lot and house. The mod author's description says that he built it with only the base game (he's using the Origin version of the game, but that doesn't matter for things like this), so it shouldn't conflict with your game. Just to be sure, I downloaded and installed it into my game and it worked just fine (I'm running strictly Steam v1.67 with all EPs and SPs - no funny registry edits to make things work). So my best guess is that you got a bad copy of the file (it happens) or didn't follow the installation instructions.

[Asenath]

I don't try to force any updates I always let steam auto update it's the smart way and it's not a issue with the mod it's a issue with the steam version of sims 3 it would seem as more then 2 people have the same issue with steam sims 3 and sims3packs.

[cruinne]

I can confirm that that file installs just fine in the Steam version of Sims 3 (1.67).

The problem you're describing is just a common Sims 3 issue - though I'm not sure of the cause. Some people just get it. It's quite possibly a custom content conflict with something else you have installed, or corrupt user files.

One way to test is to take your user files (Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3) and rename that folder (to, for example, "The Sims 3 Old", and let the game generate a new folder. Then re-download the file and see if it installs.

(After testing, you can put your old content back by removing the new "The Sims 3" folder, and renaming your old one back to "The Sims 3".)