Difference between revisions of "The Sims Castaway Stories"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|The Sims 2 Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 29, 2008}} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = The_Sims:_Castaway_Stories |
|wikipedia = The Sims Castaway Stories | |wikipedia = The Sims Castaway Stories | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware, especially laptops. | {{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware, especially laptops. | ||
{{++}} This game uses a slightly modified version of the [[The Sims 2|The Sims 2: Seasons]] engine and most fixes and some mods for it also work here. | {{++}} This game uses a slightly modified version of the [[The Sims 2|The Sims 2: Seasons]] engine and most fixes and some mods for it also work here. | ||
+ | {{--}} This game has a lower texture quality than [[The Sims 2]].<ref>[https://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=520699 Castaway Stories - TSCS - Awful textures?]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20071002231355/http://sims.yahoo.com:80/about/castawaystories Official Website] (Yahoo!, archived) | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.aspyr.com/games/the-sims-2-castaway-stories Official Website] (OS X) | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-The-Sims-Games/bd-p/other-sims-games-en Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-Mac/bd-p/The-Sims-Mac Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com] (OS X) | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/The_Sims_Castaway_Stories The Sims Wiki] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key |{{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1048232504 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1048232504 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = When in Windowed Mode, the Resolution will be adjusted so the window will not overlap the Windows Taskbar | + | |windowed notes = Use <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].When in Windowed Mode, the Resolution will be adjusted so the window will not overlap the Windows Taskbar |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced in driver control panel |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Smooth Edges slider; if the setting are greyed out see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = On by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | The game's maximum default resolution is 1600x1200. For higher resolutions you need to edit the following file: | + | {{ii}} The game's maximum default resolution is 1600x1200. For higher resolutions you need to edit the following file: |
<code> Electronic Arts\The Sims Castaway Stories\TSData\Res\Config\Graphics Rules.sgr</code> | <code> Electronic Arts\The Sims Castaway Stories\TSData\Res\Config\Graphics Rules.sgr</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
Each of the game's cameras can have their FOV set independently using the fov parameter in their Camera Settings files, which are contained in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories\Cameras</code> | Each of the game's cameras can have their FOV set independently using the fov parameter in their Camera Settings files, which are contained in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories\Cameras</code> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If your "Edge Smoothing" slider is greyed out in-game, then it's likely that the game cannot determine how much VRAM your GPU has and is defaulting to its failsafe of 32 MB. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Raise amount of fallback value|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Navigate to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].</li> | ||
+ | <li>Open <code>Graphics Rules.sgr</code>.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Find the following section: | ||
+ | <pre>if (not $useSoftwareRasterizer) | ||
+ | # failed to obtain device texture memory size, force to 32 MB | ||
+ | if ($textureMemory = 0) | ||
+ | seti textureMemory 32 | ||
+ | endif</pre> | ||
+ | and change <code>seti textureMemory</code> to the value of your GPU's VRAM in megabytes.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This makes game use your VRAM amount as fallback value. Do not put value higher than actual VRAM amount is! | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Toggling Vsync can cause the game to hang. {{cn|date=August 2018}} |
Vsync can only be toggled using the Cheat Console ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|C}}) and using either the 'vsync off' or 'vsync on' command. | Vsync can only be toggled using the Cheat Console ({{key|Ctrl|Shift|C}}) and using either the 'vsync off' or 'vsync on' command. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = Voices, Sound Effects, Music, Ambient and Audio Quality sliders | |separate volume notes = Voices, Sound Effects, Music, Ambient and Audio Quality sliders | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 4.0 and 5.1 | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo, 4.0 and 5.1 |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | |subtitles notes = No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional [[wikipedia:Simlish|Simlish language]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Poorly Placed Objects/Frozen Objects=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Periodically, special object may be placed in a bad location, preventing a sim from doing anything. In other cases, a normal object may be improperly tagged as "in use" and cannot be moved, sold, or manipulated. | ||
+ | {{--}} This problem can only be fixed with a mod, as <code>moveobjects on</code> cheat is disabled in [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_Sims_Castaway_Stories The Sims Castaway Stories]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use "Stuck Object Remover" mod|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go [http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php?topic=1609.0 here] and download the file | ||
+ | # Extract .zip file to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories\Downloads\</code> | ||
+ | # While in game open "Barter Mode" (Buy mode) and in "Nature" section and you will find yellow box. | ||
+ | # Place the box where your stuck object is. | ||
+ | # Go back to "Live Mode" and you will receive notification that object has been eliminated from your lot. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black Square Under Sim=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download Sim Shadow Fix|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go [http://modthesims.info/download.php?t=569585 here] and download the file that suits your preferences (0.2 shadows are more opaque, 0.4 more transparent and 0.3 are in between). | ||
+ | # Extract the .package file inside the zip file you downloaded to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories\Downloads\</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you're using an Intel HD Graphics card, the author recommends downloading the <code>xReallyNotMisty</code> versions of the fix. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the <code>Downloads</code> folder is missing, create it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low quality neighborhood terrain=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable high quality neighborhood terrain|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Navigate to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].</li> | ||
+ | <li>Open <code>Graphics Rules.sgr</code>.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Find the following section: | ||
+ | <pre>boolProp simpleTerrain true</pre> | ||
+ | and change <code>true</code> to <code>false</code>.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 16:48, 16 August 2018
Developers | |
---|---|
Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
The Sims 2 Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 29, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | March 17, 2008 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Sims Stories | |
---|---|
Subseries of The Sims | |
The Sims Life Stories | 2007 |
The Sims Pet Stories | 2007 |
The Sims Castaway Stories | 2008 |
Key points
- Runs well on low-end hardware, especially laptops.
- This game uses a slightly modified version of the The Sims 2: Seasons engine and most fixes and some mods for it also work here.
- This game has a lower texture quality than The Sims 2.[1]
General information
- Official Website (Yahoo!, archived)
- Official Website (OS X)
- Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com
- Answer HQ for The Sims series at EA.com (OS X)
- The Sims Wiki
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Mac App Store |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\TSData\Res\Config[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories |
macOS (OS X) |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- The game's maximum default resolution is 1600x1200. For higher resolutions you need to edit the following file:
Electronic Arts\The Sims Castaway Stories\TSData\Res\Config\Graphics Rules.sgr
Set maxResWidth and maxResHeight to your display's native width and height, or copy/paste the following:
option ScreenModeResolution setting $Low uintProp maxResWidth 2560 uintProp maxResHeight 1600 uintProp defaultResWidth 800 uintProp defaultResHeight 600 setting $Medium uintProp maxResWidth 2560 uintProp maxResHeight 1600 uintProp defaultResWidth 1024 uintProp defaultResHeight 768 setting $High uintProp maxResWidth 2560 uintProp maxResHeight 1600 uintProp defaultResWidth 1024 uintProp defaultResHeight 768 end
Field of view (FOV)
Each of the game's cameras can have their FOV set independently using the fov parameter in their Camera Settings files, which are contained in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Castaway Stories\Cameras
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- If your "Edge Smoothing" slider is greyed out in-game, then it's likely that the game cannot determine how much VRAM your GPU has and is defaulting to its failsafe of 32 MB.
Raise amount of fallback value[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Toggling Vsync can cause the game to hang. [citation needed]
Vsync can only be toggled using the Cheat Console (Ctrl+⇧ Shift+C) and using either the 'vsync off' or 'vsync on' command.
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Speech is fictional language called Simlish. Speech is subtitled with generic icons. |
|||
Danish | ||||
French | ||||
Finnish | ||||
German | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
Poorly Placed Objects/Frozen Objects
- Periodically, special object may be placed in a bad location, preventing a sim from doing anything. In other cases, a normal object may be improperly tagged as "in use" and cannot be moved, sold, or manipulated.
- This problem can only be fixed with a mod, as
moveobjects on
cheat is disabled in The Sims Castaway Stories.
Use "Stuck Object Remover" mod |
---|
|
Black Square Under Sim
Download Sim Shadow Fix |
---|
|
Low quality neighborhood terrain
Enable high quality neighborhood terrain |
---|
|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB (XP) / 1 GB (Vista) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7500 / Mobility Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2 Series / GeForce Go Series Supported Non-T&L Cards (e.g. Radeon VE Series and Intel Extreme 82845) require an additional 256 MB of System Memory 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).