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The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch Changelog

What's new in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 1.26.8

Oct 18, 2011
  • The Photography Skill has been updated to include new Photo Collections from features across the line of The SimsTM 3 Expansion packs.
  • Additional bug fixes and polish to existing features.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.14.4 (Feb 3, 2011)

  • Corrected an issue that prevented launching the game from expansion pack or stuff pack desktop shortcuts for certain computer configurations.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.13.6 (Dec 1, 2010)

  • The game no longer loses functionality when holding down the 'CTRL' key while clicking on the “Trip Planner” icons.
  • A hover tip has been fixed that incorrectly indicated an employed Sim was unemployed while in a Vacation World.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.12.8 (Oct 27, 2010)

  • Players can now suppress Opportunities by selecting the Opportunities Suppression check box in the Game Options menu. This means players can still get opportunities through interactions, but no opportunities will be automatically directed towards the player.
  • The game can now detect downloaded content and use these objects in Sims’ dreams, opportunities, etc.
  • Live Mode
  • Create a Sim
  • Build/Buy Mode
  • Edit Town
  • Additional bug fixes to existing features

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.10.5 (Sep 9, 2010)

  • New Features:
  • Sims that drive extensively can now develop a relationship with their vehicles. Vehicles can be named once a friendship is formed.
  • The Vehicle Enthusiast Trait is now available. Sims with this trait can name their vehicles immediately and develop relationships with them more quickly.
  • Base Game Updates:
  • Fixed an issue where ghosts could become stuck in vehicles under certain conditions. Ghosts will now properly exit vehicles after arriving at their destination.
  • Nameable items can only be named when they belong to the active household.
  • World Adventures Updates:
  • Career titles for Sims visiting Egypt, France and China will now display in the Relationship Panel tooltips.
  • The Sims 3 Create a World:
  • Create a World users need to install a new version of The Sims 3 Create a World Tool. Users can find the Create a World page from the “Games” drop down in the site header.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.9.1 (Jul 12, 2010)

  • Dead relatives will no longer appear alive in your Sims’ family trees while traveling to Egypt, China, or France
  • Sketches your Sims create using the Drafting Table are now valued properly based on your Sim’s Painting Skill Level and related Profession Level
  • Sims will no longer walk on water to view paintings placed on swimming pool walls
  • Fixed an “Error 13” issue caused by saving the game immediately before having your Sim give another Sim a makeover
  • Ghost Hunter Sims can no longer “Show Off Banshee Banisher” to child Sims
  • Fixed issue that prevented players from Changing Active Household while in Edit Town mode
  • Fixed issue that prevented Sims from fishing when certain seeds were in the Sim’s personal inventory
  • Optimized memory usage when deleting lots via Edit Town mode
  • Optimized memory usage for complex Sim homes created with Buy Mode
  • Sims will now exit the police station when doing the “Do Low Level Police Work” interaction when they are sufficiently stressed
  • The game will no longer temporarily freeze when routing on and off home lots placed by players using the World Editor in Edit Town
  • Sculptures on the Sculpting Station will no longer lose functionality when cancelling a drag interaction while in Buy Mode
  • The Styling Station will no longer lose functionality when going to the Main Menu while performing a makeover on a Sim
  • Kleptomaniac Sims are no longer able to steal the holes created by the Miner invention
  • Users are no longer able to place lots on top of the sidewalks when using the World Editor while in Edit Town
  • Sculptures completed by Sims will now function properly when players complete them at the sculpting station, then save and load the game.
  • Fire Engines will now maintain all functionality after Sims drive them in Egypt, China, or France
  • Fixed an issue that prevented Private Investigator Sims from completing cases with certain case steps
  • Sims in the Firefighter and Ghost Hunter careers can now continue their careers after the household has been saved to the Library, then placed back into the neighborhood
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sims to become invisible upon loading a saved game
  • The “Possession is 9/10 of the Law” Lifetime Wish now requires your Sim steal items worth the appropriate number of Simoleons before being completed
  • Junkyards can no longer be purchased as Real Estate properties
  • Content from The Sims 3 that is uploaded via The Sims 3 Ambitions version of the Launcher now functions appropriately
  • Fixed an animation pop from the “Start Collecting!” interaction with the Harvester invention (63294)
  • An upgraded Fire Extinguisher will now remain upgraded upon saving, closing, and loading the save file
  • Fixed an issue that caused household members to disappear upon reloading a save file
  • The “Intrigued by Great Lecture” moodlet now has an icon
  • Neighborhood Sims that are not in the currently active household will now properly quit playing with the Sim Gnubb set
  • Sims that catch on fire from the Invention Workstation can now have the fire put out when the firefighters are called
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sim relationships to break when traveling to Egypt, China, or France
  • The magical laundry bear Abracadabra will no longer block Sims from moving after disappearing
  • Fixed a crash caused by setting the alarm for Self-Employed Sims
  • Create-a-World will now work properly once The Sims 3 Ambitions is installed
  • Small and Medium digital picture frames no longer float in the air after loading a save game
  • Sims will no longer cheer at City Hall forever when switching active households after a celebration
  • Holes created by the Miner invention can no longer be detonated or salvaged by inventors
  • Magical gnomes from Ambitions will now behavior appropriately
  • Fixed an issue that caused Sims to have broken or inappropriate hair styles after aging up
  • Inventions sold at the consignment store will now count towards a Self-Employed Inventor Sim’s promotion
  • Sim animations will no longer break when the “Offer Tattoo to…” interaction is used

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.7.7 (Jun 3, 2010)

  • This game update enables dynamic ad serving capabilities in The Sims 3. However, there are no immediate plans to activate any content of this kind. The Sims 3 EULA has further details.
  • Lights placed on residential and community lots will now properly display onto the neighborhood
  • Sims may now walk and stand on bridges
  • Players who play The Sims 3 with game modifications can now create a folder in which to place their game modifications. The folder should be located here:
  • C:\Documents and Settings\YourComputer\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods
  • When Mods are placed in the official Mod folder, a notification will appear to remind players that Mods are installed.
  • Placing Mod packages into the Mod folder is an officially sanctioned way to bypass assembly signing verification. The Resource.cfg file must be placed in this folder in order for the modifications to work correctly.
  • When Mods are installed that are incompatible, the player will receive a message notifying them of the error.
  • Additional bug fixes to existing features
  • Edit Town Mode:
  • Players may now add, delete, and move residential and community lots from the Edit Town menu
  • Players may now add, delete, and move neighborhood decorative objects from the Edit Town menu
  • Players may now purchase and upgrade neighborhood community lots using the new Real Estate system via the Computer
  • When using the Library in Edit Town, lots will now display their venue type (i.e. Park)
  • Gameplay Changes:
  • Story Progression has been improved to prevent Sims required to complete Opportunities from changing.
  • Sim genetics have been improved so that children now better reflect their parents’ skin tone and hairstyles.
  • Sims can unlock outfit choices and share them with household members when using the “Plan Outfit” interaction on the Dresser.
  • Build/Buy Mode:
  • Players may now use Create a Style on Ceilings or add and delete them when in Build Mode
  • Players may now use Create a Style on the edges of floor tiles
  • When placing walls, rooms, foundations/decks, floor tiles, roofs, pools, fences, and basements the measuring tape tool will display to aid in more precise building.
  • Wall Covering sets can now be found in a tab in Build Mode
  • Players may now manipulate the roof pitch for individual roof sections when in Build Mode
  • Sculptures can be found in a new Sculpture sorting category when in Buy Mode
  • Create a Sim:
  • Players may now use the Tattoo feature to customize Sims when in Create a Sim
  • Players may now select the Fiancé, Girlfriend, and Boyfriend relationship settings when in Create a Sim
  • UI & Controls"
  • The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.
  • The Opportunity interface has been improved to clearly outline the fiction, gameplay objectives, rewards, and Opportunity location for all Opportunities and Adventures.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.6.11 (Mar 26, 2010)

  • Base Game: Fixes an issue where Sims continuously perform the "Be Invited Inside" interaction on other Sims™ lots.
  • Base Game: Fixes an issue that causes Sims to get stuck in the "Grab a Slice" interaction on pizza.
  • Fixes an issue that causes the game to freeze when attempting to save a household on a base camp.
  • Shop Mode Update: Fixes problems caused by the font and updates the In Game Store to the latest EA Webkit version.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.5.12 (Feb 23, 2010)

  • Fixes issues with the Input Method Editor for players on the Japanese SKU. Also addresses some functionality errors in the launcher.
  • Fixes a bug that prevents collectible Beetles from showing up in game.
  • Fixes a bug that causes Sims to teleport off of some of the new beds in SP01.
  • Fixes crashes and stalls when multiple patches are being installed.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.3.33 (Dec 18, 2009)

  • In-Game Store: Players may now access store content through the Buy Mode In-Game Store Browser.
  • Mac Uninstaller. The Mac Uninstaller gives Mac players the option to easily uninstall all Sims 3 applications and content or expansion packs.
  • Addressed a problem that could lead to a failed Error Code 16 save game.
  • Added an auto recovery prompt to recover save games corrupted by the late “Error Code 16″ bug.
  • The Sims™ 3 World Adventures music is now properly playing on all stereo channels.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when changing the active household.
  • Sims’ lifespans are no longer altered when using the Change Appearance or Plan Outfit interactions.
  • The “C” shortcut key now works when taking cell phone pictures.
  • Food stored in fridges now spoils at the reduced rate.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause mummies cured of their mummy status to retain the mummy walk style.
  • Owned businesses now properly generate income again.
  • The “Photog” photography skill challenge now properly rewards Sims with higher value photos.
  • Keystone panels with inserted keystones can now be deleted in Build or Buy mode.
  • Swimming Sims no longer walk on water after The Sims™ 3 is updated.
  • Custom Music Favorites are no longer switched to French Music Favorites after updating.
  • Improved the Favorite Music Cheat.
  • All custom styles on the tomb door now can be saved to the bin and imported successfully.
  • Sims no longer briefly appear in the T Pose when exiting a Scooter while running Speed 3.
  • The background music track is no longer restarted when switching between Build and Buy Modes.
  • The low detail Cypress Tree model has been refined.
  • Addressed an issue where the inside of bowls appeared blue while Sims were mixing the contents.
  • Mac: Improved stability of The Sims™ 3 running on an Nvidia 7300 Series.
  • Made numerous text clarifications and spelling corrections.
  • Addressed minor clipping that occurred when placing the Kenspa Scooter next to a bike rack.
  • Relics now autosort into more distinct inventory categories.
  • The Martial Arts Skill Journal entries now describe the rewards for completing each skill challenge.
  • The Photography Skill Journal entries now describe the rewards for completing each skill challenge.
  • Pagoda Roof selections are no longer available when the Auto-Roof option is enabled.
  • Ghosts can now float into rooms with no doors.
  • Task Progress Tracking has been extended to more applicable adventures.
  • Players with Martial Artist Sims are now informed when the Train interaction becomes available.
  • Relic names now include the type. (i.e. Red, Jade, Stone)
  • Torch sound effects are now being emitted from the proper position.
  • Hairstyles changed while traveling now persist upon returning home.
  • Sims no longer wait indefinitely when their path is disturbed by a trap.
  • The “A Little Experimentation” and “Even Better!” adventures now have unique requirements.
  • Sims can no longer travel with Sims who are in jail.
  • Fixed a minor error that occurred when building a room around a visiting NPC.
  • Added a hint to indicate how to create a Player-Controlled Mummy.
  • Estimated interaction duration for Sleep and Exercise interactions is now much more accurate.
  • Player customized Inventory UI size persists after traveling.
  • Interaction Option selections are now properly applied if selected before the interaction begins.
  • Explorer NPCs now exist in France.
  • “Delete Object” testing cheat has been added.
  • Fireworks that are placed in tomb rooms can now be Put In Inventory.
  • The “Veggies…Now” Adventure now specifically requires lettuce for completion.
  • Relics not in the household’s collection have an increased drop rate.
  • Tourist NPCs can now be impregnated.
  • Mac: The Game Launcher no longer allows players to edit file extensions. This was a frequent cause of upload failures.
  • The “Opening the Tomb of Necteaux” Adventure now has completion text.
  • The “Deliver Painting to China” Opportunity completion requirements are now called out.
  • Fixed a problem where, on some stages of adventures, the Adventure Tracker would be incorrect if the adventure was suspended, and resumed, after travel.
  • NPCs who are involved in an Adventure are now immune from Story Progression.
  • Mac: Fixed a crash that occurred when moving through the installer very quickly.
  • Hitting Undo with the terrain paint eraser tool selected no longer automatically selects a terrain paint brush.
  • Sims no longer lose the ingredients required to summon a mummy if the interaction fails.
  • When unmarried Sims have a baby, an accurate relationship status is displayed in the relationship panel.
  • Gnomes can now be live dragged on community lots.
  • Eye of Horus placement has been improved.
  • Pregnant Sims in labor can no longer be placed in adventure neighborhoods through Edit Town.
  • Ghosts of adventure neighborhood locals can now be restored after bringing the local’s tombstone home.
  • The player is now notified when a Sim in a foreign land dies of old age.
  • When foreign Sims die of old age, their tombstone will now be properly placed in the mausoleum if the dead Sim met the necessary relationship requirements with a member of the active household.
  • Trash piles are now properly reacted to after a lot containing the trash piles is exported and replaced through Edit in Game.
  • Fixed a minor error that could occur if a visiting Sim was not greeted before they needed to leave.
  • Fixed an uncommon problem where the game could crash while being quit.Fixed a crash that could occur after leveling extremely uneven terrain.
  • Fixed an unlikely error that could occur if the player’s Sim was far from home when a foreign visitor arrived.
  • Being in the Law Enforcement Career now has a better chance of triggering an Opportunity to learn the Martial Arts Skill.
  • It is now much more realistic for players to complete the “A Priceless Bet” Opportunity.
  • Fixed a rare problem that could reset a Sim while Watching Sims using the Snake Charming Basket.
  • Tombstone epitaphs now persist after traveling.
  • Custom paintings shared over the Exchange no longer lose their texture after reimporting the lots.
  • Fixed a minor error that occurred when travelling with an urn in a Sim’s inventory.
  • The “Get Tiberium” Opportunity now requires a more realistic amount of Tiberium.
  • The Jog interaction no longer mocks poor, atrophied, player-controlled Mummies.
  • Improved extended game session stability.
  • Sims no longer cuddle with inappropriate partners in tents.
  • There are now stricter relationship requirements for Woohooing with Sims in the Sarcophagus.
  • Child Sims now have the Use Stairs interaction available.
  • Mean Spirited Sims now “Freak Out” when reacting to danger.
  • Repossessing objects in tombs no longer results in the creation of a placeholder object.
  • The Wondrous Collection Moodlet duration no longer oscillates up and down.
  • Addressed an issue where tombstones of foreign Sims would disappear from inventory upon returning to the foreign Sim’s home neighborhood.
  • Mac: Added a safety precaution to prevent the launcher from running while being updated.
  • Mummies now discuss the highs and lows of being a mummy.
  • Mummies can no longer learn songs. Their vocal chords have deteriorated leaving them mute.
  • Sims no longer retain minor side effects of being a Mummy after being cured.
  • Undeletable walls can no longer be created in basements.
  • The launcher now better indicates that World Adventures is required for World Adventures dependant custom content.
  • Ghosts of Sims who expired from the Mummy’s Curse now display a proper particle aura.
  • The clone cheat has been disabled on Sims and Walls.
  • Fixed a hang if the player opened the cheat console while rotating a lot in Edit in Game mode.
  • Fixed an issue that could sever a Sim’s relationship with a pregnant ghost on traveling.
  • Traps now properly import and export their visibility state. (hidden or visible)
  • Improved long term stability when running at Speed 3 for extended periods of time.
  • Playable ghosts can no longer get stuck wandering into a gender specific bathroom.
  • Fixed a slow memory leak that occurred from traveling with different Sims.
  • Relationships are now properly updated if a couple splits up while one of the pair is traveling.
  • Players can no longer get their Sims stuck in unroutable areas by canceling long routes on the roads in China.
  • Sims no longer have the chance of getting stuck when getting caught by hidden traps in the Tomb of Abu Simbel basement levels.
  • Logic Processor tomb objects now retain all settings when getting exported and imported.
  • Torch Wall Levers now animate when pulled.
  • Aging cheats are now disabled in Travel Locales.
  • Sims can no longer receive the Wish to Make Nectar using Onions.
  • Fixed a minor error that could occur when burning mummies.
  • Merchant NPCs are not generated if a Travel Locale does not contain a Market Venue.
  • The map tag of a departing Sim no longer remains after the Sim leaves a Travel Locale.
  • Multiple base camps can no longer be created in the same Travel Locale.
  • The Chat on Bed interaction is no longer available for Sims in Tents.
  • Addressed an issue where Sims could get stuck in the Sarcophagus if other Sims were lined up to use it.
  • The Add to Active Family cheat will no longer allow more than 8 Sims to be added to a household. Households with over 8 Sims lead to game instability.
  • The player is now informed if an Adventure is cancelled due to a different Sim interfering with quest requirements.
  • The Adventure Tracker text for the “Deliver Pieces of Unsmelted Mercury” adventure has been clarified.
  • Athletic Skill gain rate from sleeping in the Sarcophagus of Kings has been reduced.
  • Objects in a hidden state no longer revert to a visible state when importing and exporting a lot.
  • Cell phone pictures saved in a lot in the bin are no longer lost when updating.

New in The Sims 3: World Adventures Patch 2.28 (Nov 21, 2009)

  • Fix for save file incompatibilities that result in the Error Code 16 error message while saving.