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Complete Sims 3 Store December 2013 (package and decrapified sim
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Games > PC
Files:
268
Size:
17.06 GiB (18320091270 Bytes)
Uploaded:
2014-01-17 02:11:45 GMT
By:
rachelstoolbox Trusted
Seeders:
0
Leechers:
1
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This is the COMPLETE Sims 3 Store items listing as of December 17, 2013. All files have been put into .package form by set, so no need to deal with the horrid installer! Due to my uncertainty about whether or not I'll be able to continue this collection in the future due to my health I have also included the decrapped sims3packs. Use one or the other, NOT both! Using both will result in duplicate items!!! Using a sims3pack from this torrent and the one from the store will ALSO result in duplicates as the process to break the copyright protection changes the sims3pack just enough for it to appear as a totally different file!

If you aren't sure how to install a .package file for the Sims 3, please check out the tutorial on Mod the Sims via the link provided.
 
http://www.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Sims_3:Installing_Package_Files

Please don't just leech, seed for a while after you download!

These package files as well as the original torrent were compiled by rachelstoolbox onYou are welcome to post the files for download off ofbut I request you acknowledge the files were not your own creation. I will only be offering any support via the torrent on KickAss Torrents.

Any given month the provided fixes are created by any combination of Kissing Toast (KT), Nona, No Touching, or myself.

Til next month!

Rachel

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I can't open the zip files?

A: The reason for the compression has always been to conserve the bandwidth of people who happen to live in places where they are charged by total data, not access speed. I changed the compression algorithm in order achieve a higher level of progressions, cutting GBs from the torrent since files for this game are often extremely bloated. If you can't open  these files (which use the LZMA compression algorithm), you can download 7-Zip free via this link to open them: 
http://www.7-zip.org/

Q: Do I need to download EVERY file?

A: If you choose to you are more than welcome to pick and choose what you want within your torrent app. If you don't know how to do that you need to look up the help info for your torrent app. All files are in the same torrent since I will not support multiple torrents when I started out providing only the package files and added everything else by the requests of others.

Q: What happened to the annual package files?

A: I combined them to help the game run more efficiently. Instead of the 5 annual packages there are now 3 larger package files instead.

Q: Do I need to install this 'Fixes' package file?

A: If you want any of the 'Premium Content' to work, yes you do. It used to be combined with the most recent annual file but separating it makes it easier for me to check which version is included. Expect to replace the file you have anytime new 'Premium Content' is in the torrent.

Q: The directions on Mod the Sims are for mod files?

A: Every mod posted at Mod the Sims is in the form of a .package file, the exact same thing provided in this torrent. Installation is exactly the same.

Q: What if I want to use the .sims3pack files instead?

A: If you have the game installed double clicking any .sims3pack file will open the launcher, which will install it. Remember, if you use the package files the only files you need to install this way are the Worlds and Buildings.

Q: What's the difference between the new original sims3packs and the old decrapified ones?

A: The files labelled as originals are exactly that, unmodified originals. This also means that if you have not purchased a pack from the Sims 3 Store they likely will not install if run.

Q: If they won't work when used, why did you include the original sims3packs?

A: Because I have hit the point where I just don't know that I will continue playing this game. Making the originals readily available guarantees someone else can jump in and do this if they like. While I may continue still, I can guarantee these updates will end for me once I have the Sims 4 in my hands.

Q: Why does the game tell me some of the files have mod scripts?

A: Starting in June 2011 EA/Maxis started putting 'Premium' items on the Sims Store. Unlike any common items on the store, these 'Premium' items add new functionality to the game, which EA/Maxis wrote in the form of a script, which just so happens to be the same thing the vast majority of modders will do. The scripts in packages found in this torrent originate from EA/Maxis only. Any package file that only has common items, not premium, will not generate a message.

Q: The game is showing me that the second and third collective package file are loading but not the first. Is the first broken?

A: No. Refer to the answer above, then check the date range for the first file and you'll have your answer.

Q: What does Decrapified mean?

A: 'Decrapified' is slang for all copy protection being removed. Every file in this torrent has been decrapified or you wouldn't see the items in game, let alone be able to install any of the protected sims3packs. In addition, it needs to be removed in order to compile a package file. 

Q: Do any of these files require any Expansion or Stuff packs?

A: All Sims 3 Store items only require the Base Game to work. It is recommended that you install the most recent patch as most items only require the game be patched to a specific version. If you need a way to download patches separately from the launcher I recommend the following link: http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/patches/sims3/patch.html

Q: Are the game, expansions, and stuff packs included?

A: No. Never has, never will be. This upload is essentially DLC only. There are plenty of places to find those already.

Q: Where do I install a .package file for a building/lot, and what's the difference between using those or a .sims3pack? 

A: The .package file for the building/lots allows you to install them without using the launcher if you already use the .package files to get the content. Simply drop them into your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3Library directory.

Q: How do I install these new .world files, and what exactly are they?

A: The .world files are what the game turns those neighborhoods into when you run them through the launch. If you normally use the .package files to avoid the launcher then these are very similar. Using these and the .package files means you will not need to use the launcher to install them, simply drop them into your DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 3InstalledWorlds directory.

Q: Will these files work on a Mac?

A: I'm sure they do, however I offer no support for installing or troubleshooting them on Macs. I do not use a Mac so I can not help you with that myself.

Q: Do you plan to do something similar for the Sims 4 DLC?

A: I make no promises.

Changes in v1.4 package files

Due to the addition of the package file versions of lots and the inconsistent nature of the lots within the collective files, the collective package files have been recompiled without the lots included

Changes in v1.4 sims3packs files

The changes are naming related. If you already have them installed no updates are necesary

Changes in v1.3.2 package files

Added a new item to the 21-40 collective file to prevent a conflict

Changes in v1.3.1 package and sims3pack files

The compilation files have been recompiled and include every single item and lot released. If you use them the only sims3packs you will need to run are for the neighborhoods you plan to play.
Live, Laugh, Love set file type fixed

Changes in v1.3 package and sims3pack files

Files have been recompressed to lower torrent's total size. Conversion will be done gradually over several months instead of all at once. The only change to 1.3 files is the compression algorithm of the .zip files

Changes in v1.2.1 package files

various items have been moved into other package files to eliminate conflicts

Changes in v1.2 package and sims3pack files

Run through more recent versions of s3rc and decrapify'
Rigfix run on new files

Changes in v1.1 package files

Rigfix has been rerun since it wasn't effective when initially run

File list not available.

Comments

@rachelstoolbox You're the best! Please, keep the good work, I was worried you didn't post this on december... You know, your health issues... I don't know what are those problems, but I wish the best for you! Good Luck! You surely deserves a good life!
Hi rachel I hope ur feeling better.

I saw your comment over at kickass:
"Added unmodified files to this upload. They will not work if you try to install them as they still have their DRM scheme integrated. They exist for those who may choose to take the reigns since I am having a tough time convincing myself to fix my game due to lack of interest in playing. While that may change in the future we still should be seeing the release of Sims 4 this year which will definitely signal the end of my supporting Sims 3 in any way, so better to add them now as opposed to later and get that seeding nightmare of it taken care of."

I was hoping you could give a tutorial on how to fix your december upload or maybe provide a link? If I understood correctly there's a need to remove the DRM (digital rights management) scheme for this to work?
You could condense the FAQ if you refrained from editorialising.
Thanks a bunch for the great torrent :D
she will not update anymore?
Hey :) .. could you seed more for this torrent because it is a little bit of slow for me :/ .. ^^ thx for this great torrent!
just coming into this to say thank you for the work you put into this Rachel ^_^
It is greatly appreciated and goes well with the pack I got for everything Sims 3.

Now in total I currently have 42.72GB of The Sims 3 (packed) and can't wait to mess around with all this new stuff ;)
Hey Rachel any more plans to update for 2014 ? thanks for all the hard work, God Bless.
I've been lurking downloading these for awhile. Heard rachelstoolbox was having health issues and was wondering who would pick up their mantle and make a new update.
Rachel has been taking care of us for so long. So many stuff always prepared for us without fail. Honestly I hope we will not need to have someone else do it, and eventually we will see an update~
Do you need to download the buildings/worlds/lots or are they included in the 3 big files? I can't remember it was such a long time ago I played sims 3.
Why do the menu items for any of the premium items are all blank?