Going back to the sims 3?

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Going back to the sims 3?

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Hey all,

Id really like to play the sims 3 again but if my memory serves me right, it crashed a lot, had a lot of issues etc. Can anyone advise me on the best way to get it running and also settings for things like story progression? I have found quite few guides but its hard to know what is the best one to follow. I figured there are plenty of sims 3 players on here with experience that will help a girl out!
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Re: Going back to the sims 3?

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Well you need the NRAAS controller, without it, Sims 3 is nigh unplayble. It's been a while since I've had to look for it but I know a Google search will locate it for you. The controller is an essential mod to have and there are many others you can look up, such as I have one that disables curfew for kids and teens and lets them be out all night. It just annoyed me too much without it.
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Re: Going back to the sims 3?

Post by Cororon »

I think Ani-Mei means the NRaas Overwatch and ErrorTrap mods that correct errors and clean up things that may accumulate and make the game lag or unplayable. I would say those two mods are essential.

Many other NRaas mods are VERY useful, like MasterController (plus its modules), Retuner, Traveler, Register, Relativity and... oh, I use most of them. :)
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Re: Going back to the sims 3?

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I know this is an oldish thread but would like to add some more suggestions:

1. Have your GPU recognized by downloading and running the GPU Add On Support Mod from Nexus Mods
2. Limit the FPS to 60.
3. Delete caches regularly.
4. Be careful mixing and matching mods. I have heard reports that NRAAS conflicts with the Lazy Dutchess Smooth patch, so you will have to choose one or the other.
5. Play in windowed mode.
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