S3 - Smooth Patch by Lazy Duchess

[Nindigo]

The Sims 3 Smooth Patch 1.0
Origin version


I place these unzipped files in C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 3\Game\Bin:

TS3Patch.asi
TS3Patch.txt
TS3PatchLauncher.exe


I have added the exe to my task bar, as this must be used to run the game if the patch is to be active.

The biggest difference I spot is in the UI (user interface) - it looks and feels a lot, well...smoother and responds quicker.
My tower PC doesn't seem to run any warmer than usual. It can run more than one game at a time. Not that I ever need that though

[Lapaige46]

Thank you, Nindigo both for the clarification and the cookies.

I decided that since I didn't seem to be able to have a nap, I had a wake-me-up shower instead and now I'm messing around with my Mill lot.

[MrsFlynn]

Wanted to mention an update to this mod!!

See 1st post for links.

[Nindigo]

Thank you, MrsFlynn. I have updated. I wouldn't have thought to check her page currently.

[Nindigo]

Do you guys have trouble downloading from the store after installing the smooth patch?

My launcher doesn't register whenever I click a download button there, be it the smooth patch launcher or the regular one

[MrsFlynn]

I don't know. I haven't downloaded anything from the Sims 3 store in awhile.

I've got all my store content backed up on an external hard drive and grab files from it if needing anything.

I don't know if it would make a difference, but I suppose I could test it?

Derp question, with the launcher not working correctly, have you tried the Downloads Dashboard?

Downloads Dashboard
https://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=16094.msg307126#msg307126

[Nindigo]

No, as it means I must login. But I can give it a try, I guess. I don't think there was a problem before the smooth patch.

[Lapaige46]

I was having that issue before I installed the patch. I haven't decided yet if it's improved anything.

[MrsFlynn]

Ohhhh Derp... That's right. *Smacking Forehead* That's right.

Yes, the launcher has always been problematic. So I don't think it's just because of the Smooth Patch.

No, as it means I must login. But I can give it a try, I guess. I don't think there was a problem before the smooth patch.

[MrsFlynn]

I was able to log into the store using this link. (signin.ea.com) and will return you to the store after signin. Where you can navigate to your purchase history page. Select what you want to download by clicking the sets thumbnail's icon.

This should ?? work regardless if you using a new Sims 3 folder or not.

I did so it wouldn't mess with anything in my main Sims 3 folder. I use a new Sims 3 folder no matter if I'm downloading something from the store or the exchange.