Difference between revisions of "The Sims Pet Stories"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Sims Pet Stories cover.jpg | |cover = The Sims Pet Stories cover.jpg | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Only in the OS X version | |4k ultra hd notes = Only in the OS X version | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Smooth Edges slider | |antialiasing notes = Smooth Edges slider | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Enable by default |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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{{ii}} If your installation is in an language other than English, the <code>The Sims™ Pet Stories</code> folder will probably have the localized name instead. | {{ii}} If your installation is in an language other than English, the <code>The Sims™ Pet Stories</code> folder will probably have the localized name instead. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Game stuck in 800x600 resolution, or 4:3 aspect ratio=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}Occurs because the game fails to detect the video card correctly. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit Graphics Rules.sgr|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\Config</code>.</li> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you don't have a Fun with Pets directory, the Mansion and Garden Stuff directory should have your game files if you're playing Ultimate Collection. | ||
+ | <li>Open {{file|Graphics Rules.sgr}} with a text editor.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Search for: | ||
+ | <pre>option ScreenModeResolution | ||
+ | setting $Low | ||
+ | uintProp maxResWidth 800 | ||
+ | uintProp maxResHeight 600 | ||
+ | uintProp defaultResWidth 800 | ||
+ | uintProp defaultResHeight 600 | ||
+ | </pre></li> | ||
+ | <li>Replace <code>uintProp maxResWidth</code> and <code>uintProp defaultResWidth</code> values with the new resolution width.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Replace <code>uintProp maxResHeight</code> and <code>uintProp defaultResHeight</code> values with the new resolution height.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Save and close.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | {{ii}} E.g., for a 1920x1080 resolution: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | option ScreenModeResolution | ||
+ | setting $Low | ||
+ | uintProp maxResWidth 1920 | ||
+ | uintProp maxResHeight 1080 | ||
+ | uintProp defaultResWidth 1920 | ||
+ | uintProp defaultResHeight 1080 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} The new resolution will appear in the in-game menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force resolution and texture memory via the Graphics Rules Maker|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download, install and run [[#Graphics Rule Maker|the Graphics Rules Maker]]. | ||
+ | # Set '''Force texture memory''' to <code>4000 Mb</code> (try lowering this value if the game crashes). | ||
+ | # Change '''Default resolution:''' and '''Maximum resolution:''' to the desired resolution. | ||
+ | # Click '''Save Files...'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 23:06, 1 March 2021
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Developers | |
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Maxis | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
The Sims 2 Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 19, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | September 10, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
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 | |
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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 and integrated graphic cards.
- This game uses a slightly modified version of the The Sims 2: Bon Voyage engine and most fixes and some mods for it also work here.
General information
- 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 |
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Retail | ||||
Mac App Store |
- The Mac App Store includes native 4K support, bug fixes and improved performance.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\TSData\Res\Config[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims™ Pet Stories\ |
macOS (OS X) |
- The final folder may have a localized name depending on which language you installed the game
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Speech is fictional language called Simlish. Speech is subtitled with generic icons. |
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Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
French | ||||
Finnish | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
Black Square Under Sim
Download Sim Shadow Fix |
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Game stuck in 800x600 resolution, or 4:3 aspect ratio
- Occurs because the game fails to detect the video card correctly.
Edit Graphics Rules.sgr |
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option ScreenModeResolution setting $Low uintProp maxResWidth 1920 uintProp maxResHeight 1080 uintProp defaultResWidth 1920 uintProp defaultResHeight 1080
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Force resolution and texture memory via the Graphics Rules Maker[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[1] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB (Vista) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Mobility Radeon 7500/ATI Radeon 7500 Nvidia GeForce 2 Series/GeForce Go Series GeForce FX Series/Nvidia Quadro Series 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9700 128 MB of VRAM |
Other | 8x CD-ROM Drive |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[2] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series AMD Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
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).