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2015-05-30T17:34:16+02:00

Just reading and working down the list of feedback. Last on "WA Worlds with Routing Fix applied (updated 2014.01.28), last post geekgirl101 18th Apr 2015 at 10:22 PM". Switching to PMs and then calling it a night...until next time... :bunny:

New blog

2012-09-07T14:09:54+02:00

I've succumbed and gotten a wordpress blog - http://ellacharmed.wordpress.com There's certain things that Journal does not support, so I've thrown in the white flag and surrendered to the inevitable. Most updates would be centralized in that one location, unless I remember to post about the same...

What I've been up to

2012-07-16T17:27:58+02:00

I'm drowning in numbers and colored dots. :) But they sure are pretty, aren't they? Wiki still need updating, though. http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37538_120716122621zpic_007.png http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/37539_120716122641zpic_008.png

The ella-machine is back in business.

2012-07-13T05:43:35+02:00

GPU is back, babby! Oh boy! So many things to update!

My Prince is gone

2012-04-28T11:09:31+02:00

My cat died. His name was Prince (for Prince Charming, what else?). He was 3. Farewell, my Prince, RIP. I'll miss you and our cuddles. :cry:

Starlight Shores Routing

2012-03-17T13:58:12+02:00

Found holes, plugging 'em now. It's on the edge, first chunk boundary where the DT is, bottom left corner, with the beach at the bottom of the screen. Anyone see any mashups of Sims in any particular spot, please tag me here and let me know the spot(s). Before I release the fix, preferably. ;)...

Patch 1.29 and the world fixes.

2011-12-17T14:32:27+02:00

:report: No updates needed. Nothing in the .world files have been changed in any shape or form. Thank goodness!

sigh...Some days you're just better off staying in bed!

2011-12-08T05:49:02+02:00

Found this little Gem still floating around the Interwebz. One day a Novice came to the Master. "Master," he said, "How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?". The Master looked solemnly at the Novice. "Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code?" the Master asked. "No," replied...

Oh, Joy! More corrections to work out...

2011-08-24T17:15:14+02:00

Been testing some things out with China in CAW. The routing in the Dragon Springs Lot has some sunken lines in the areas near the fountain and rocks. As does the Hot Springs Lot on the staircases. Which I theorize is the major contributor to the lags and route-failure hissy-fits the Sims do. So,...

Auto Drive letter assignments are de ebil!

2011-07-31T09:00:40+02:00

I'm baaack! :luff: Finally got my system running again. All partitions restored and Windows up & running, Snow Leopard up, Lion up (Intro vid runs but black screen after that, I'll be kext-hunting in the days to come, it seems), all HDD partitions recognized and accounted for. 2 days of chasing...

Seems to be my monthly hobby.

2011-07-27T03:46:18+02:00

I seem to mess up my HDD partitions by playing with it, don't I? And happens each month, too! Wonder if I can put the blame on the full moon or something. Bwahahah. :cry: So the Lion kicked my ass, and with tail between my legs have gone back to Snow Leopard. VMWare works but no GPU support like...

Arrgghhh! Well...hasn't that been a productive week? NOT!

2011-06-06T03:13:11+02:00

Sums up my week: How to Fix Any Computer... And Quietly Weep Except I'm not that gullible to spend money on an Apple hardware (no, I don't own an iPhone, TYVM). 6mths have shown much improvement in the Hackintosh arena. Especially with the new MacPro refresh, SandyBridge kexts and Nvidia updates....

HD 5830! Squueee!

2010-07-10T18:08:41+02:00

There goes my shopping list again! They've introduced a new card to bridge the gap between the 57xx series and the 58xx series. My dilemma was the 5770 didn't present a long term solution while the 5870 was way out of my budget, and was considering the 5850. Now, with this 5830, the budget won't...

Download Links

2010-06-08T08:29:16+02:00

Search by model, OS. take note of desktops or mobile cards. Intel driver downloads ====================== http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&keyword=%22Mobile+Intel%28R%29+4+Series+Express+Chipset+Family%22 Nvidia driver downloads ======================

Informative article on laptop manufacturers

2010-04-09T07:43:41+02:00

Who Really Makes Laptops and What is behind the name of a laptop? (The industries hidden secret) I thought this was a good read back when I found it last year, during my research on the laptop vs desktop debate. But, just as always with info on the 'net, especially since this is posted on their...

more updates coming

2010-04-08T15:38:23+02:00

I just realized I haven't been faithfully updating this. It's because I found a new toy to play with - Mediawiki! I just installed that since I already have xamp on one of my machines, it just needed a PHP update and off I go. Too bad though that I downloaded and installed the latest version as my...

Driver download links

2010-03-06T02:41:34+02:00

Note: this was pertaining to a specific desktop config answering issue in Help. Maybe need a general entry for latest versions from Nvidia, too? -------------------------------------------------------------- Download links for latest from ATI Catalyst 10.2 Nvidia ver196.21 released January 19,...

Downloading and installing CC FAQ

2010-03-02T07:27:39+02:00

Another common one. Holding area until I edit the wiki...or sticky. Oh! note to self: Delphy has a new Helper Monkey in Modding...have to watch that too - need to update the Install Package wiki page. Maybe update the Fracking pages to have a TS3 section? I should really be maintaining a list of...

EADM FAQ

2010-03-02T07:16:03+02:00

Some common FAQs that I'd formatted too nicely to lose or forget, once the thread is archived. Things you can try: Initiate the download in EADM and cancel and then download via a browser from your download history in your EA Account at thesims3.com site. Install via the in-game Store...

attempt#6 - direct patch to 1.9

2010-02-25T15:15:18+02:00

I know! I know! why can't I ever be satisfied? Try#6: v1.9.22 + WA v2.4.7 + HEL v3.0.38 Installed install TS3 test CC-free load OK applied 1.9.22 patch test CC-free load OK

eureka!?!

2010-02-25T05:48:25+02:00

Thought I'd go directly to 1.10. Backup as usual, before proceeding. And then from 1.10 to install WA, and then to 2.5. Everything when fine, installed some S3Ps and .packages with WA-2.5's Launcher. Backup as usual, before proceeding. From 2.5, installed HEL, patch to 3.1 started Launcher - it is...

Have coffee - will patch!

2010-02-17T14:43:01+02:00

As SpongeBob would say: I'm ready! :bunny: I'm ready! :bunny: I'm ready! :bunny: Here we go....patching to 1.101.9 (decided to do it step-by-step)... backup -- hit a snag -- Houston, we have a problem! ran out of space on my secondary storage HDD need to shuffle some more stuff around, dare not...

Erm, yah, I'm a glutton for punishment

2010-02-16T17:58:02+02:00

So..I've never been able to ignore a good puzzle. Attempt#3: v1.7.9 + WA v2.2.8 Install did backup of CC I want to restore, userPresets.package I wanted to test uninstall WA, then base-game with all content removed ran ccleaner verified folders are cleared plus entries in Start Menu reinstalled...

D'oh! Patched to v1.5.82 for base game to install WA

2010-02-16T02:37:42+02:00

Oh shit! I forgot to load Launcher and the game to test for the CC status with 1.5 before running the WA installer. Funny, that the patch do not create the DeltaBuilds as in patch 1.4 did back in Aug. Wonder if it will create issues down the line with future patches? Meh..I'm sure I'll have to...

Attempt#2: TS3 reinstall v1.0.631

2010-02-15T16:18:53+02:00

Initial startup went fine. Changed to Windowed mode and tweaked other options. No other mods/CC except those tested below. Cache+thumbnails refresh at each game load. Path to pics v1.0.631 Installed Store Tiki_Fullset (released Jun '09)- via Launcher as \DCCache\dcdb0.dbc ->...

My notes on Riverview install

2010-02-15T15:53:06+02:00

Back in Sept, while working out my strategy to organize CC and limit headaches when uploading Lots here, I decided to put the sets and worlds in folders for easier cut+paste as and when needed. Encountered the blue lot issue thing when Riverview was installed wrongly via Launcher and when the...

Salvaging some notes

2010-02-15T15:32:35+02:00

So, a CRC corruption mess cause me to lose some files and data I've been working on for the Wiki GCCTSU pages. I managed to retrieved some snippets of my notes and will just dump them here before I lose more of it. Managed to swapped out the CRC-ridden 120GB with the original 80GB HDD the lappy...

TS3 CC Organization Strategy - Part 2

2009-10-09T08:38:41+02:00

The strategy You can edit the resource.cfg file to suit your organizing preferences. The items loaded by the game all have low priority (in the negatives), so the priority levels set here will determine that the packages will overwrite game data. Mine is setup like this: Priority 500 PackedFile...

TS3 CC Organization Strategy - Part 1

2009-10-09T08:13:04+02:00

If you want your CC to have the green plumbob indicator, STOP right there and you don't have to read what I'm rambling about here....go on...move along...see ya, thanks for dropping by. So, decided to stick with me didja? Well, don't say I didn't warn ya... Well, I've had to reinstall more times...

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2009-10-08T13:44:53+02:00

Come one, come all. A place to rant about me, ask questions, give feedback, comment on stuff, whatever really....