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Missing DLL: [msvcpXXX.dll]
Problem I get the following error message when trying to start the game We’re sorry, an error has occurred. Invalid license. Reason code = Missing DLL: [msvcpXXX.dll] Cause The game needs files from the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to run correctly. Unfortunately they are often not properly installed leading to this error. The number can vary and corresponds to the following pack: MSVCP80.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 MSVCP90.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 MSVCP100.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 MSVCP110.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 MSVCP120.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 MSVCP140.dll belongs to Microsoft Visual…
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[ORIGIN] Play button won’t unlock
Problem The play button in Origin stays gray and because of this I can’t start the game. Cause Something is still blocking the button, making it think you didn’t update properly The game is already running in the background Solution Open your task manager and look for a process called TS4.exe. Try running the game from there or kill the process. Exit Origin completely by clicking on Exit in the menu (clicking on X does not close Origin, it just minimizes it to the tray) and restart Origin as Administrator. Reinstall Origin (you won’t loose your game and the warning…
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VC++ error code 1603
Problem I get the following error message trying to install the game. Error: The VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue. (1603) Solutions This error can have several causes. Below a few things you can try: Start as Administrator Right-Click on the Origin Icon on your desktop Choose Run as Administrator. Uninstall faulty Update Go to Uninstall or change a program Click on Installed Updates Click on Name to sort the updates alphabetically Find Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB2918614) Uninstall the Update Restart your computer Reinstall Sims 4 again as administrator. Reinstall VC ++ Redistributable Check…
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[EA] Delete cache files
Delete Cache files to fix issues with the client.
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[EA] Play Offline
How to play in offline mode.
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[EA] Turning automatic updates on/off
How to turn automatic updates off in EA app and Origin
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Gamescom 2014 Preview: Crinrict plays
Introduction I was invited by EA Germany to attend Gamescom like the two years before. I like to say thank you for the opportunity again. I had a lot of fun and it’s always great to meet the other community members to talk and catch up. Next to the convention itself, I also had access to the EA Community Lounge and had the opportunity to play Sims 4 myself. Everyone had a slot to play the game for two hours. Since it wasn’t forbidden to watch over each others shoulders or to use an empty computer if that wasn’t taken,…
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Gamescom 2014 Preview: Options
Main Menu The main menu has the following options Save –> Saves the Game Save as –> Saves the game under a new name Game Option –> See below Help –> External Link to AnswerHQ (not 100% but that’s how it was in the CAS Demo) Lessons –> All lessons. You can read them here Patch Notes –> External Link to the patch notes Credits Achievements –> was deactivated Manage World –> Access the world/neighborhood overview Game Option (not complete) The game options are quite extensive and I did not write everyting down but concentrated mostly on the new stuff. Unfortunately…
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Gamescom 2014 Preview: A look at the GUI
The GUI in Live mode is divided in several sections. Upper Left The upper left corner is mostly unoccupied. You will only see a menu if you hold a party or go on a date. The menu shows a main goal and some tasks which you can try to achieve optionally. For each fulfilled task you’ll get points and after time runs out you get a medal. If you achieved gold you also get an object. Lower Left Here you can see the emotion your Sim currently has. It is indicated by the Sims picture, the color and a text.…
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Sims 4 – Animations and Multitasking
Marion Gothier (SimGuruMarion) showed us the last Master Class at SimsCamp: Animations and Multitasking. As everything else, the stuff shown is still in an early state and many things can change. Everything that was shown to us does work in the game at the moment although Marion only showed pre-recorded videos from within the game. Sims 4 Sims should be less robotic and a lot more human. That lead to the identification of four major aspects in animations: More natural animations, better routing, better social interactions in groups and multitasking. Natural Animation As you can see in the gameplay trailer,…
