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As per my UNIlot I have installed it in my full game, I opened it and it was ok: I'm going to test it as a dorm and if ok I think I will upload but ...
In that days I was 'exploring' SIMPE, I think to remember now I opened the package with SIMPE... maybe I should not? maybe this is the reason why?
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phoenixbrose - Got the zip. I'll keep you informed, thanks.
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Exploring a package with SimPE without saving can't harm; maybe you changed something and saved it while exiting SimPE... - |
that's the reason, for sure! I have completely rebuilt the lot and moved it to lot catalog, transformed it into dorm, etc and everything is ok!
I have another problem to submit now, anyway. maybe you have already heard it (I have not read all the 5 pages of posts.. ) -> if I use any EP, for example UNI, I mean 'UNI only' now, and the next time I want to run my EA complete game this one find only UNI (but all the eps are installed): in order to have back my full EA game I have to run BGS BV + previous EPS, this way I can both run BGS full game and EA full game. It's not a problem, just a bit boring
may you help me, pls? thank you very much!
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http://thesims2.ea.com/exchange/lot...user_id=1159607
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IMPORTANT - The BGS and the AGS have been created to work with any EP/SP UP TO BON VOYAGE - Avoid using the BGS and AGS if you install an EP or SP newer than Bon Voyage (e.g. Teen Style).
Alisar - It shouldn't work this way... Can you please post your zipped "Appfiles" folder here?
Cwykes - I've downloaded your lot from EA site, I'll test it in my BGS later on today.
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I can see why that might not work! How do you get lots into a BGS game?
Here's what I'm doing with CI:
1. uncheck the "default" box
2. click on the dropdown menu arrow by "teleport"
3. choose browse
4. navigate to another teleport folder (say the one in your OFB only game)
5. make sure CI is still set to generate the import file.
6. click to install
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Earlier, I've suggested to use the Clean Installer, and to manually select a non-default path pointing to the mini-game "Teleport" folder. In theory, this method should work perfectly fine; in practice, the Clean Installer creates some odd modifications to the temporary files (not always but often), making impossible to install the lot in the mini-game.
I'm studying a solution to make easier to install lots into the mini-games; in the meantime, here is a more reliable method to install the lots in the mini-games.
This method requires the Clean Installer.
1) Start the choosen mini-game by double-clicking on it icon, as usual.
2) As soon as the splash screen appears, you have about 30 seconds to double click on the lot you want to install (the Clean Installer will open up).
3) You don't need to change any option: just click Install, then again Install, then OK and again OK. Using the keyboard is even easier: after you have double clicked on the .sims2pack file, and the Clean Installer has started, press the big Return key on your keyboard four times, and the Clean Installer will install the lot in the mini-game Teleport, and then will close.
I've tested this method with several lots randomly downloaded from the Exchange and MTS2, and it always worked for me. With a little practice, you'll have no problems in installing anything in the mini-game Teleport.
Just remember that:
a) you can't use the Maxis installer (it won't run while the game itself is running);
b) while you are pressing the Return key, keep an eye to the Clean Installer, because the game tends to steal the focus from it (in this case, click on the Clean Installer window to bring it again to focus);
c) 30 seconds are longer that you might think : there is no need to rush; in any case, the important thing is to start the Clean Installer within the 30 seconds: once started, the Clean Installer will remember the path to the mini-game even if the 30 seconds end up; with a little practice with the Return key, I managed to install 5 different lots into the Mini-game during the initial 30 seconds -
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To all BGS / AGS users: IMPORTANT - The BGS and the AGS have been created to work with any EP/SP UP TO BON VOYAGE - Avoid using the BGS and AGS if you install an EP or SP newer than Bon Voyage (e.g. Teen Style). Alisar - It shouldn't work this way... Can you please post your zipped "Appfiles" folder here? Cwykes - I've downloaded your lot from EA site, I'll test it in my BGS later on today. |
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I tried again (using BGS BG instead than an EP) and noted all the steps: I attach the appfiles and the shots taken each try. These the steps:
1- run BGS BG, enter minigame, exit
2- tried to run EA BV -> BGS BV responds showing a window in which all the EP and SP are disactivated
2- run BGS BV + previous, enter minigame, exit
3- tried to run EA BV -> BGS BV responds showing a window in which all the EP and SP are activated amd if I click on 'play' it run BGS (I think BV+Prev); close the window and ndo not run
4- run BGS FullGame, enter a neighbourhood, exit
5- tried to run EA BV again but the situation is the same of point 3
I hope my notes and attachments are clear and can explain better and help you understand the problem. I think it is Vista's fault, as this OS seems to keep in mind the last folder you use to do a certain thing (non only to save a file but anything you do Vista does not show folders in a normal order but in relation to how many times you use them ), so maybe Vista do the same with programs.
Thank you for your help.
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I don't run BGS in a window, so I'm alt tabbing out. I suspect that gives me more time.
The new BGS is much more stable and not crashing at all. I'ts invaluable, but I guess you know that. Thanks again. Hope you find some use for my little bungalow!
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BASEGAMESTARTER PRO v. 2.1
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE LATEST VERSION
- VERSION 2.1
- Now the BGS is compatible with Teen Style Stuff (and can create the "OnlyTSS" and "Up2TSS" games). Thanks to MaryLou for the brand new TSS icons!
- New Feature: Drag&Drop lot installation - You can now install .sims2pack files by simply dragging the sims2pack over the chosen mini-game icon, and the BGS will let you install the sims2pack content into the mini-game, instead of the full game. When the installer opens up, just confirm the installation into the *default* path. This works with both the Clean Installer and the Maxis installer.
- New Feature: Collections - Now the BGS installer copies all your collections from your full game to each mini-game; this won't harm nor slow down your mini-game because the collections are just small files that contain references to the actual objects: if the mini-game doesn't include the EP needed for some objects to be displayed, the collection will appear empty (e.g. if you open the "Nightlife stuff" collection in a OnlyUNI game, you won't see any object inside).
- Improvement: Widescreen resolutions - Added two new widescreen resolution for the mini-games (mainly useful for who has a widescreen monitor, but they look fine on a 4:3 monitor too, if you play in window).
- New Community Lot in catalog: a ready-to-use lot, useful for your tests.
- Now the BGS is compatible with Teen Style Stuff (and can create the "OnlyTSS" and "Up2TSS" games). Thanks to MaryLou for the brand new TSS icons!
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------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASEGAMESTARTER PRO v. 2.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT'S NEW IN THE LATEST VERSION [list][*] VERSION 2.1 [LIST][*]New Feature: Drag&Drop lot installation - You can now install .sims2pack files by simply dragging the sims2pack over the chosen mini-game icon, and the BGS will let you install the sims2pack content into the mini-game, instead of the full game. When the installer opens up, just confirm the installation into the *default* path. This works with both the Clean Installer and the Maxis installer. [*]Improvement: Widescreen resolutions - Added two new widescreen resolution for the mini-games (mainly useful for who has a widescreen monitor, but they look fine on a 4:3 monitor too, if you play in window). |
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1. My "full game" now thinks I have Pets installed when I don't. I was offered Pets tips and the Paw on the "toolbar" at the top LHS of the screen is available to click (I didn't!)
2. the game had reset
3. CC was disabled and "always ask about CC" had got enabled again.
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Installed it yesterday over the old installation. If I was supposed to uninstall the old version first ....ooops. Feedback: 1. My "full game" now thinks I have Pets installed when I don't. I was offered Pets tips and the Paw on the "toolbar" at the top LHS of the screen is available to click (I didn't!) 2. the game had reset 3. CC was disabled and "always ask about CC" had got enabled again. |
You don't need to uninstall the previous BGS versions: the installer does everything by itself.
As for your three problems, please post your zipped Appfiles and tell me exactly which EP and SP you have (your profile says: Base+OFB+SSN; correct?); in any case, try reinstalling the BGS and then run the full game: it will probably start correctly.
Keep in mind that your nothing bad is happened to your full game It's just a matter of setting the right path to the Documents folder.
That said, I think I have understood your problems, but please please confirm this:
- when you start the full game (using the BGS "Full Game" icon or using the Maxis icon?), you are presented to the original standard neighborhoods;
- when you load one of these neighborhoods, you see the "paw" icon in the top-left corner (clicking the icon just issues a message: "Pets does not need a special neighborhood", so you can click it as many time you want : )
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My profile is out of date and I will fix it. Over the past couple of weeks I've been adding old EPs and SPs. I now have everything except Pets, BV and teen style. The EPs were installed in order and the stuff packs more or less in order with Celebrations and H&M last. I'm playing off the Seasons disk.
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