My quest to install the first version of The Sims 4

The Sims 4 Guides

Jovan

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July 10, 2017

My quest to install the first version of The Sims 4

It’s the first day of our Base Game Week and I’m planning to do a huge comparison article of the first version of The Sims 4 Base Game vs the current version. If you wish to do this as well please note that you can only find the first version on The Sims 4 CDs sold in retail stores. However, it won’t be that easy for me since I already have the latest version of The Sims 4 and all packs installed on my computer. Before I install content from the CD I’ll have to make sure I’ve moved all TS4 files from Origin Games install directory to some place safe.

Do not try the following steps at home!

So, I copy – pasted all of my TS4 installed files to Documents, out of Origin’s reach.

The next step was to secure all of my save game files and paste them some place safe as well.

After I’ve done all that, I had to make sure that the game is completely removed from my system.

Now my computer is completely The Sims 4-free, at least that’s how my computer sees it.

I put the first disc into my computer and waited for the install startup:

I had to disconnect my internet during the installation process as the installed would force me to automatically download the new version of the game if I still was connected to the internet.

After finishing the installation I connected to the internet. Immediately Origin tried to update the game (wow, 3,5GB of base game content has been added over the last 3 years) and install all of my packs. However, after cancelling the update all packs stopped downloading.

I tried to open the game but Origin didn’t let me play it because it wasn’t update. I finally succeeded once I went to offline mode in Origin:

Over the next few days I’ll be doing a coverage on some important differences between the first version of The Sims 4 and the current version. Stick around!

EA announces new games coming to Origin Access

Electronic Arts

Jovan

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July 10, 2017

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EA announces new games coming to Origin Access

Electronic Arts has recently announced new games coming to Origin Access (including The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe). Check out their blog post below for more information about the upcoming games being added:

We’re pleased to announce that the best shooters of the year are coming to Origin Access* (PC) and EA Access* (Xbox One) – members will soon be able to play all Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Expansions, Battlefield™ 1 and Titanfall® 2 as much as they want! Then it’s time to hit the pitch and try FIFA 18 before official release. Members will get to play all these and more this season – check out all the titles headed to Origin Access and EA Access from July to September 2017:

Now Available on Origin Access and EA Access:

Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Expansions – The galaxy far, far away just got way, way bigger. Now all four Star Wars™ Battlefront™ Expansions (Outer Rim, Bespin, Death Star and Rogue One: Scarif) are part of Origin Access and EA Access! Members can now play as every hero in the game – from Greedo to Lando Calrissian to Jyn Erso – explore every new map and dominate in additional game modes.

Coming to Origin Access and EA Access:

Battlefield 1 – Battlefield 1 takes you back to the days of The Great War, WWI, where armies on horseback, massive tanks, and warplanes collided. See every corner of a world at war, join massive multiplayer battles and fight in totally destructible environments where no battle is ever the same.

Titanfall 2 – Call down your Titan and get ready for an exhilarating first-person shooter adventure. Drop into a fresh single-player campaign that explores the bond between a Pilot and his behemoth Titan companion, or blast your way through the kinetic multiplayer mode where speed means everything.

FIFA 18 Play First Trial – Powered by Frostbite™, FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual and real worlds, bringing to life the players, teams and atmospheres of The World’s Game. Go on a global tour in The Journey: Alex Hunter Returns or dive into the stunning multiplayer – and do it all before official launch.

Also coming to Origin Access (PC):

The Sims™ 4 Digital Deluxe Edition – Enjoy the power to create and control a wild cast of characters. Customize your Sims’ appearances and personalities. Build them the perfect home, choosing your favorite design and décor options. Help them pursue careers, develop skills and build relationships with other Sims. It’s up to you who your Sims will become!

Oxenfree – In Oxenfree you play as Alex, a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight party on an old military island. The night takes a terrifying turn when you open a ghostly gate spawned from the island’s cryptic past. How you deal with these events, your peers, and the ominous creatures you’ve unleashed is up to you.

Rebel Galaxy – Go on a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer – or maybe a little of each!

Also coming to EA Access (Xbox One):

Madden NFL 18 Play First Trial – Experience Madden like never before. Control who gets the ball and when with all-new target-passing. Choose from three new Play Styles or play the best real world match-ups each week in Play Now Live. Members get to hit the field and start practicing days before release.

NHL® 18 Play First Trial – NHL 18 delivers the speed, creativity and action of today’s young NHL superstars. Play the arcade-inspired 3-on-3 NHL™ THREES mode, or create your own custom team with the new Expansion Draft. Do it all with the most co-op and competitive multiplayer options ever in an EA SPORTS™ NHL game, and start testing it out before launch day.

NBA LIVE 18 Play First Trial – Become the greatest basketball player on the planet in NBA LIVE 18. Take on THE ONE, an all-new, dynamic career experience centered on your player, your choices and your legacy. Become a legend by mastering your role on the court, traits and signature abilities only you can pull off.

Origin Access and EA Access are each just $4.99/month or $29.99/year. For more information about member benefits – including a 10% discount on EA digital purchases – please visit www.origin.com/store/origin-access and www.ea.com/eaaccess.

The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight: Base Game Houses

Jovan

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July 10, 2017

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The Sims 4 Gallery Spotlight: Base Game Houses

In this Spotlight, we’re featuring homes that have been built using only The Sims 4 Base Game!

Hover over the pulsing plumbobs to see screenshots of marked areas. Pulsing plumbob that’s on the left bottom corner contains all the info (and download link) of the lot.

To see more of our previous Gallery Spotlights, CLICK HERE!

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Sugarberry Starter (Download Here)

by wrathofcath

Value: §16,895
Size: 20×15
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Hysteria (Download Here)

by acoric

Value: §328,603
Size: 50×50
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20k basegame starter 3bed (Download Here)

by leahlaz

Value: §19,956
Size: 20×20
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Aurora Modern – Base Game (Download Here)

by sakuraleon

Value: §319,057
Size: 40×30
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Introducing Themed Weeks!

Sims Community

Jovan

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July 10, 2017

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We’re introducing a brand new segment on Sims Community called Themed Weeks!

During themed weeks we’ll be releasing articles, tips, tricks and spotlights that are all related to a certain game that we’re dedicating our week to. Themed weeks are planned according to news, announcements and quarterly teasers, so expect a themed week each time there’s not much going on related to news and announcements.

To celebrate the launch of The Sims 4 Base Game (Digital Deluxe) on Origin Access, we’ll be dedicating the upcoming week starting July 10th to July 16th to the Base Game. Expect all sorts of interesting articles and tips for the game.

We hope you enjoy our themed weeks and if you have any suggestions regarding which theme you’d like to see next, let us know in the comment section and / or tweet us @TheSimCommunity.

Expect first base game related posts to surface in the next 24 hours!

The Sims 4: SimGuruKimmi wants your Car Gameplay Feedback!

The Sims 4

Jovan

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July 8, 2017

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The Sims 4: SimGuruKimmi wants your Car Gameplay Feedback!

UPDATE: SimGuruKimmi added a new tweet saying that her tweet asking for car gameplay feedback was nothing more but her curiosity as a simmer:

Thanks everyone for sharing your ideas about cars. I asked purely out of my own curiosity as a Sims fan and you guys really delivered! 😊

— Kimmi (@SimGuruKimmi) July 9, 2017

Cars are something that Simmers wanted to see in The Sims 4 since its release, and now it’s your chance to help that happen!

SimGuruKimmi asked on twitter for your feedback related to how would you like to see cars be implemented into the game.

I am curious how would you like to implement car gameplay into the game?

— Kimmi (@SimGuruKimmi) July 8, 2017

As you probably know, The Sims 4 only has “visual decor cars” that appear in neighborhoods. There is no option to own a car and a garage like in The Sims 2 or The Sims 3. This is your perfect chance to be heard and let SimGurus know about your car gameplay ideas.

You can reply to this tweet and post your feedback to The Sims Forums (there’s already a petition for cars!).

Our Opinion: The Latest Quarterly Teaser

The Sims 4 Guides

Duwsh

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July 7, 2017

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Our Opinion: The Latest Quarterly Teaser

Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new series here on SimsCommunity! This is ‘Our Opinion’ and it’s pretty much what it sounds like, as writers on here we don’t often get to express our opinions on big announcements, so this is aimed at changing that. Please note while this article is based off the opinions and views of some of the staff it is not a reflection of the whole team.

I’m sure most people reading this will be aware that the quarterly teaser for July, August and September was released a couple of days ago and it was met with critisism, a lot of people were upset because there was only one pack shown in the teaser.

SnarkyWitch – When I was in university, The Sims 3 was the most current game and I always found myself scrambling for money to purchase the new packs for it during the school year because there were so many other things I had to pay for like rent and groceries and tuition fees and school books. Then when summer rolled around and I stayed with my parents and no longer had to pay for all those things, there were no packs to buy!

The team felt the same way, most of us agree it isn’t fantastic that we’re only getting one pack over summer and honestly we felt it didn’t make sense. The Sims series is aimed at children and teenagers and while a whole array of people do play a huge chunk have the whole summer away from school/college. We thought that generally most have more money through summer jobs and not having to spend as much day-to-day so we couldn’t understand why the Guru’s wouldn’t take advantage of this, releasing more packs than during other months.

This isn’t a surprise though, if history is anything to go by packs don’t often get released during summer. During the 17 years since The Sims was released there has only been 8 packs released during July and August, although with all the leaks and spoilers recently hopefully after this quarter the news might be a bit more exciting.

Krista – I’m actually pretty excited for this pack. It’s nice to see a pack aimed at toddlers although I really do hope there is more than just this pack this quater.

It isn’t all bad though, we all mutually agree’d that the toddler pack teased in the quarterly teaser looked awesome, with the lack of toddler items and clothing it’s definitely a welcomed addition and we all can’t wait for the release, as well as more onesies for our toddlers! Although we are excited, we can’t help but think that it’s going to be a long summer.

Let us know what you thought about the quarterly teaser and the new toddler stuff pack coming out soon!

The Sims Medieval: A Day in the Life

News

SnarkyWitch

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July 7, 2017

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The Sims Medieval is easily my favourite spinoff of The Sims series. How could putting my Sims in a medieval kingdom full of magic and adventure where they are the destined heroes of the land be anything but amazing? Unfortunately, The Sims Medieval did not have a long life, but I picked up the Deluxe Edition of this game a few days ago and have fallen in love with it all over again. In fact, I was so excited about it, I decided to share the experience with all of you in this walkthrough-style Day in the Life segment! Are you ready for some medieval adventure? Let’s go!

[vc_message 0=””]Helpful Hint! You can click or tap on any image in this article to view the full size version. Don’t hesitate to get a closer look at every detail described in this medieval adventure. There’s lots to see![/vc_message]

[vc_message]PSST! Did you notice the Achievements on the Kingdom Ambitions screen? Just like your Hero Sims, you as the player (or The Watcher as your Sims prefer to call you) can level up as well. There are hundreds of Achievements for you to earn as you play, covering every aspect of the game, from collecting herbs to making Simoles. As you earn Achievements, your Watcher Level increases. Become the mighty, all-knowing Watcher you’ve always dreamed you could be![/vc_message]

The first thing you’re greeted with after the intro and title screen when you fire up The Sims Medieval is the Kingdom Ambitions screen. If that confuses you, you can just call it the game’s main menu, because that’s essentially what it is. This is where you can start a new game or load a previously saved game. Before starting a new game, you’ll have to choose an Ambition for your game. Think of Ambitions as the overall goal for your entire kingdom.

Since this is my first time playing this copy of The Sims Medieval, I can only select one Ambition. It’s called New Beginnings. If I click on that Ambition, I can see that my kingdom’s goal will be to erect buildings in my kingdom. The more buildings that go up during my playthrough of this kingdom, the better my Ambition score will be. Completing Kingdom Ambitions unlocks new Kingdom Ambitions to play, which encourages me to explore all the different ways to build and run a kingdom. I don’t need to stick with one strategy; in fact, completing many Kingdom Ambitions will ensure that I never play the game the same way twice!

Once I’ve selected a new game to play with the New Beginnings Ambition, I’m prompted to select a throne room and give my kingdom a name. I’m a big fan of Doctor Who, so I chose the name Gallifrey but you can name your kingdom anything you like. For the throne room, you get your pick of a couple different styles or you can choose an unfurnished throne room. Choosing an unfurnished throne room lets you start with more Simoles to decorate but I think I’m just going to select the Princess throne room that came with the Deluxe Edition of this game and jump right into the meat of the game.

After starting a new game, I get to take my first look at my kingdom. It’s a big place but wow is it ever empty! It looks like just the throne room has been built. Speaking of which, my throne room needs a Monarch. A kingdom can’t function without a King or Queen! Monarchs are just one type of Hero Sim you can play in The Sims Medieval. There are ten in total. In addition to the Monarch, you can also play as a Knight, Spymaster, Jacoban Priest, Peteran Priest, Blacksmith, Merchant, Bard, Wizard, and Physician. More Heroes will be added to the kingdom as we construct the buildings they need to operate. For now, let’s just worry about our Monarch.

I can choose from two premade Sims to run my kingdom or I can go into Create a Sim and make my own Monarch. Picking one of the premade Sims is a good way to just jump right into all the action if you’re eager to get questing, but I love customizing the perfect Hero Sims for my kingdom so I’m going to make my own Monarch.

Create a Sim works the same way as it did in The Sims 3, so if you’ve played The Sims 3, you’ll be familiar with this. I decide to make an elven queen named Eolwyn. Most of the items I’ve used on her are from the Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack, which also comes with the Deluxe Edition of The Sims Medieval on Origin.

Sims still have traits in The Sims Medieval, but they work a little differently. You can only pick three traits for a Hero Sim, and one of these traits must be negative. This negative trait is called a Fatal Flaw. Think of the Fatal Flaw as a weakness in character that your Hero Sims will have to find ways to overcome during their quests. I’ve chosen the Eloquent and Entitled traits for Eolwyn. Being Eloquent will help her in situations where a diplomatic approach is needed. Being the Queen of Gallifrey, this is a useful trait for her to have. Royalty have a tendency to be a bit spoiled, however, so I’ve also selected Entitled. This means Eolwyn will be happier in lavish surroundings and become unhappy in dingy or plain surroundings. She’ll also get new socials related to this trait to use with other Sims.

For her Fatal Flaw, I’ve selected Hubris. This means our queen thinks a little too highly of herself and has a tendency to become overconfident. This overconfidence can be her undoing because it will saddle her with a negative buff that will lower her Focus quite frequently during quests. Unfocused Heroes have a harder time succeeding in their quests.

[vc_message]Use Your Imagination! There are no fantasy races in The Sims Medieval like the kind in The Sims 3 Supernatural, but you can create Hero Sims with elf-like appearances by adjusting the point and size of their ears and playing around with some of the skin tones. Some quests even feature elven Sims from other lands! Queen Eolwyn has no special powers due to her elven lineage, but it’s fun to play with backstories.[/vc_message]

The Sims 4 Mod Spotlight: New Lot Traits, Event Unlockers and more!

Jovan

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July 7, 2017

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The Sims 4 Mod Spotlight: New Lot Traits, Event Unlockers and more!

Before you continue, please note the following:

EA does not pre-screen Custom Content /Mods and players should always exercise caution when adding Custom Content to their game files.
Make sure your mods are up to date. For a full list of broken and fixed mods CLICK HERE!
After each The Sims 4 Update your game will automatically disable Mods and Custom Content. You can re-enable them by going to Game Options > Other > Enable Custom Content and Mods.

You can find more of our Mod Spotlights HERE!

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Entrance Fee Lot Trait

Makes your Sim pay a certain amount of Simoleons in order to enter the lot.