Difference between revisions of "The Sims 2"
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|cover = The_sims_2.jpg | |cover = The_sims_2.jpg | ||
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Maxis|Maxis]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Maxis|Maxis]] | ||
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] <br/>[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]] (Mac OS X) | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] <br />[[Wikipedia:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]] (Mac OS X) |
| − | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup>September 14, 2004<br/><sup>EU</sup>September 16, 2004 | + | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup>September 14, 2004<br /><sup>EU</sup>September 16, 2004 |
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| − | ==Versions and Patches== | + | == Versions and Patches == |
| − | ===Expansion Packs=== | + | === Expansion Packs === |
Along with multiple versions of the original game, there have been numerous expansions to The Sims 2. This is a list of all expansion packs: | Along with multiple versions of the original game, there have been numerous expansions to The Sims 2. This is a list of all expansion packs: | ||
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*Apartment Life | *Apartment Life | ||
| − | ===Stuff Packs=== | + | === Stuff Packs === |
The game also sold collections of items and clothing, known as stuff packs, between expansions. | The game also sold collections of items and clothing, known as stuff packs, between expansions. | ||
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*Mansion & Garden Stuff | *Mansion & Garden Stuff | ||
| − | ===Patches=== | + | === Patches === |
The following Sims 2 products require patches after installation: | The following Sims 2 products require patches after installation: | ||
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*Family Fun Stuff | *Family Fun Stuff | ||
| − | ===The Sims 2 Store Edition=== | + | === The Sims 2 Store Edition === |
There was briefly an online store that sold additional items for use in The Sims 2. To use the store, the game required a patch to The Sims 2 Store Edition. Store Edition removed the need for a physical CD, but introduced instability to the game. Support was pulled from the Sims 2 Store, and the Store Edition is no longer available. | There was briefly an online store that sold additional items for use in The Sims 2. To use the store, the game required a patch to The Sims 2 Store Edition. Store Edition removed the need for a physical CD, but introduced instability to the game. Support was pulled from the Sims 2 Store, and the Store Edition is no longer available. | ||
| − | ==Issues and Fixes== | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
| − | ===Vista/7 Compatibility=== | + | === Vista/7 Compatibility === |
The Sims 2 is compatible with newer versions of Windows, however the original release of the game has issues, and will show an error message when loaded. Patching the game or installing the expansion packs will correct this. | The Sims 2 is compatible with newer versions of Windows, however the original release of the game has issues, and will show an error message when loaded. Patching the game or installing the expansion packs will correct this. | ||
| − | ===Stuck Sims/Poorly Placed Objects/Frozen Objects=== | + | === Stuck Sims/Poorly Placed Objects/Frozen Objects === |
Periodically, a sim may become trapped or an 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. To fix these issues, open the cheat console by hold Ctrl, Shift and C, then type [code]moveobjects on[/code] and enter buy mode. You can now pick up the sim or broken object, and move it to another location. To restore the game to normal after this, open the cheat console again, and type [code]moveobjects off[/code]. | Periodically, a sim may become trapped or an 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. To fix these issues, open the cheat console by hold Ctrl, Shift and C, then type [code]moveobjects on[/code] and enter buy mode. You can now pick up the sim or broken object, and move it to another location. To restore the game to normal after this, open the cheat console again, and type [code]moveobjects off[/code]. | ||
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<pre>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\EA games\The Sims 2\</pre> | <pre>C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\EA games\The Sims 2\</pre> | ||
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| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[The Sims]] | + | * [[The Sims]] |
[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 12 September 2012
Versions and Patches
Expansion Packs
Along with multiple versions of the original game, there have been numerous expansions to The Sims 2. This is a list of all expansion packs:
- University
- Nightlife
- Open For Business
- Pets
- Seasons
- Bon Voyage
- Free Time
- Apartment Life
Stuff Packs
The game also sold collections of items and clothing, known as stuff packs, between expansions.
- Holiday Party Pack
- Family Fun Stuff
- Glamour Life Stuff
- Happy Holiday Stuff
- Celebration Stuff
- H&M Fashion Stuff
- Teen Style Stuff
- Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff
- IKEA Home Stuff
- Mansion & Garden Stuff
Patches
The following Sims 2 products require patches after installation:
- The Sims 2 (CD or DVD original release)
- University
- Nightlife
- Open For Business
- Pets
- Seasons
- Bon Voyage
- Free Time
- Apartment Life
- Family Fun Stuff
The Sims 2 Store Edition
There was briefly an online store that sold additional items for use in The Sims 2. To use the store, the game required a patch to The Sims 2 Store Edition. Store Edition removed the need for a physical CD, but introduced instability to the game. Support was pulled from the Sims 2 Store, and the Store Edition is no longer available.
Issues and Fixes
Vista/7 Compatibility
The Sims 2 is compatible with newer versions of Windows, however the original release of the game has issues, and will show an error message when loaded. Patching the game or installing the expansion packs will correct this.
Stuck Sims/Poorly Placed Objects/Frozen Objects
Periodically, a sim may become trapped or an 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. To fix these issues, open the cheat console by hold Ctrl, Shift and C, then type [code]moveobjects on[/code] and enter buy mode. You can now pick up the sim or broken object, and move it to another location. To restore the game to normal after this, open the cheat console again, and type [code]moveobjects off[/code].
Save Game Data
Folder Location
C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents\EA games\The Sims 2\