December 2018
so, i bought the sims 3 starter pack about a year ago and downloaded it again today. i tried to start up the base game itself but wouldn't work. when i try, a box with a blue EA logo appears and says "cannot connect to servers, check your internet and try again. if the problem persists, please try again later." (not exactly that i don't think.) i waited for a few hours, and knowing my internet was fine, i came back and the same thing popped up. i tried downloading the other packs, origin says i have them installed, but when i open the sims 3 launcher, the bottom row doesn't have the EP's. i continued and it still did not work. I've seen the same problem with other people but nothing seems to work. (P.S., i use a mac, so most of the time i don't know what to do)
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December 2018
@firepanda2016XOX There's a workaround for the server connection issue; you can read about it here:
But with Late Night installed, you shouldn't have this issue. Instead, you'll get an unknown error message. If you've only installed LN and High-End Loft Stuff, then the only other step necessary is to create an alias for LN in your Applications folder, alongside the alias for the base game:
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-packs-not-showing-as-installed/
While you're at it, it's a good idea to run the Super Patch (digital download version), as the launcher doesn't always do a thorough job of patching.
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-manual-super-patch-for-mac-1-67/
December 2018
@firepanda2016XOX There's a workaround for the server connection issue; you can read about it here:
But with Late Night installed, you shouldn't have this issue. Instead, you'll get an unknown error message. If you've only installed LN and High-End Loft Stuff, then the only other step necessary is to create an alias for LN in your Applications folder, alongside the alias for the base game:
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-packs-not-showing-as-installed/
While you're at it, it's a good idea to run the Super Patch (digital download version), as the launcher doesn't always do a thorough job of patching.
https://bluebellflora.com/sims-3-manual-super-patch-for-mac-1-67/
December 2018