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[OUTDATED] BaseGameStarter Pro v.1.5b (Archived)

by Numenor Posted 27th Nov 2005 at 10:05 PM - Updated 27th Nov 2013 at 10:23 PM by Nysha
 
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Test Subject
#551 Old 8th Sep 2007 at 7:35 AM
Quote: Originally posted by Numenor
MJSpice - There is something wrong in your configuration, but I can't understand how it happens. Probably it's due to you particular game configuration (you have the base game + Pets, and no other EPs), but anyway the BaseGameStarter should work for you, too...

The problem is that the BaseGameStarter can't locate the folder where the Pets EP is installed: it is just ignored, as if it doesn't exist; and this of course creates a problem...

I can fix the files for you, but I need some help by your side.

First off, confirm me that you have the Pets EP (properly installed); you should have a folder: E:\EA Games\The Sims 2 Pets right?

If so, I need you to open a Command Prompt (also known as "DOS prompt" or "Command windows"). If you don't know how to do this, read HERE.

Then, type in the command prompt exactly this (at the end of each line, press the Return key):
E:
CD "EA Games"
CD "The Sims 2 Pets"
COMMAND


When you enter the last line, the command prompt should change to something like E:\EAGAME~1\TH..... (the last part always starts with "TH", followed by other characters).

I need to know this text, especially the last part, the one that starts with "TH".


*headdesk* No wonder it won't work since I already uninstalled the Pets EP cuz it was slowing down my puter. I'm so stupid!
The ModFather
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#552 Old 8th Sep 2007 at 10:03 PM
ahahaha!!!! Well, at least there was a reason why your Pets EP didn't work -

I've finally started my Journal. Information only, no questions.

My latest activity: CEP 9.2.0! - AnyGameStarter 2.1.1 (UPD) - Scriptorium v.2.2f - Photo & Plaques hide with walls - Magazine Rack (UPD) - Animated Windows Hack (UPD) - Custom Instrument Hack (UPD) - Drivable Cars Without Nightlife (UPD) - Courtesy Lights (FIX) - Custom Fence-Arches - Painting-TV - Smarter Lights (UPD)


I *DON'T* accept requests, sorry.
Test Subject
#553 Old 8th Sep 2007 at 11:23 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Numenor
ahahaha!!!! Well, at least there was a reason why your Pets EP didn't work -


LOL true. But now a new problem as I tried to re-install Pets it's not installing anymore. X( What do I do now? X(X(

EDIT: uh..scratch that. I jut uninstalled & reinstalled both The Sims 2 & Pets but nada.
Lab Assistant
#554 Old 9th Sep 2007 at 6:52 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Numenor
Niol - I'm not sure that the evil writer wants to "downgrade" existing lots; but let's ask him

The evil writer - As Niol said, the BaseGameStarter CAN'T "downgrade" a lot that has already been built with the EPs installed, so to make it "base-game compatible".
But if you want to create from scratch a new lot, using only base-game stuff, and upload this lot to the Exchange as a base-game lot, then the BaseGameStarter is the perfect tool to use


Her But you're right and I should have been more clear - I wasn't thinking of lots already made, but ones that would be made while using the mod. Thank you both for confirming that it would work the way I hoped it would! I love the idea of keeping it from requiring expansions that have nothing to do with the building of the lots - more people can use them without the artificial requirements.
Test Subject
#555 Old 9th Sep 2007 at 8:04 PM
Hi! I just downloaded BGS Pro but I can't unpack it! I'm using WinRAR and I keep getting this error (the window says WinRAR: Diagnostic messages):
! C:\Documents and Settings\Mo\Desktop\MTS2_Numenor_402354_BaseGameStarterPRO_Setup.zip: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged

Help!

"You can't fix stupid." You can, however, MOD THE SIMS 2!!
The ModFather
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#556 Old 10th Sep 2007 at 2:57 PM
Redownload it: the archive is damaged.

I've finally started my Journal. Information only, no questions.

My latest activity: CEP 9.2.0! - AnyGameStarter 2.1.1 (UPD) - Scriptorium v.2.2f - Photo & Plaques hide with walls - Magazine Rack (UPD) - Animated Windows Hack (UPD) - Custom Instrument Hack (UPD) - Drivable Cars Without Nightlife (UPD) - Courtesy Lights (FIX) - Custom Fence-Arches - Painting-TV - Smarter Lights (UPD)


I *DON'T* accept requests, sorry.
Test Subject
#557 Old 10th Sep 2007 at 9:53 PM
Hi, it wont let me just play my full game... What's wrong...?
All my neighbourhoods are gone, like... Can I just un-install it? If so, how?
Test Subject
#558 Old 17th Sep 2007 at 12:00 AM
So I got Bon Voyage today but have not installed it yet. Would you recommend that I completely uninstall BGS first, or would I be safe to install the EP and just *not run* BGS until you've done the update?

Thanks for the BGS and all of your hard work!
Theorist
#559 Old 17th Sep 2007 at 9:57 PM
Quote: Originally posted by boo-legger
Hi, it wont let me just play my full game... What's wrong...?
All my neighbourhoods are gone, like... Can I just un-install it? If so, how?
Try running the "Repair" icon that is on the desktop. An alternative is to reinstall, but select the Repair your "Full Game" option. This utility does not erase your original neighbourhoods, so one way or another - barring an actual hard drive failure - you will be able to get them back.
Test Subject
#560 Old 18th Sep 2007 at 6:08 PM
On behalf of boo-legger (my cousin) -- She says thanks!!!
Lab Assistant
#561 Old 18th Sep 2007 at 11:41 PM
Ok, I am having a bit of trouble.

So I've had this download for quite a while now, and I don't use it for the base game or EP environments. I just use it for the legacy bodyshop. A few days ago I started the LBS like always, and the little black box popped up, and then suddenly went away.

Ok, so I thought I was going crazy, and that I really didn't push the button, so I tried again... and again. And still nothing. I have been trying to start it for a few days and it just won't start. Each time I click it, it will look like it's starting up, and just disappear.

So I uninstalled and re-installed. Then I clicked it and it ran perfectly... but then i realized I forgot to make it run out of the game's folder because none of my CC or projects were showing up.

So i re-installed again, and made it run out of the game's folder. Then when I tried to start it back up, it did the same thing as it did before i ever uninstalled.

I had just downloaded one new hack, so I took it out, thinking maybe that was it, and tried again. Still nothing!

Help me, I really need to use it and I really have no idea what's going on.

I am an (unloaded?) gun; false hope.
The ModFather
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Original Poster
#562 Old 19th Sep 2007 at 1:32 AM
Quote: Originally posted by zellsbells
So I got Bon Voyage today but have not installed it yet. Would you recommend that I completely uninstall BGS first, or would I be safe to install the EP and just *not run* BGS until you've done the update?

Thanks for the BGS and all of your hard work!


I'm working hard to create a brand new BaseGameStarter (BV-compatible and much more stable!). But you have to wait a wek more, because I'm leaving today.

In the meantime, the only thing really important is to never use the BGS after you have installed BV, you should never use any of the BGS icons, including the Help one and the "Start Full Game" one: they might prevent a correct working of your full game, and I won't be able to help until I'm back.

Keeping the BGS installed (without using it) doesn't harm, but imho it's quite useless.

I've finally started my Journal. Information only, no questions.

My latest activity: CEP 9.2.0! - AnyGameStarter 2.1.1 (UPD) - Scriptorium v.2.2f - Photo & Plaques hide with walls - Magazine Rack (UPD) - Animated Windows Hack (UPD) - Custom Instrument Hack (UPD) - Drivable Cars Without Nightlife (UPD) - Courtesy Lights (FIX) - Custom Fence-Arches - Painting-TV - Smarter Lights (UPD)


I *DON'T* accept requests, sorry.
Top Secret Researcher
#563 Old 21st Sep 2007 at 2:13 AM
Thanks for the answer
I will uninstall BGS, I suppose I'll have to anyway when you release the new one. I suppose that kind of adjustments will be necessary for all other programs like SimPe, CleanInstaller, etc.

Thanks again for making our sims 2 game playable with so many essential tools and game mods. Your hard work is appreciated.

I know I can't do it, but I'm still going to do it. - M. C. Escher
The ModFather
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#564 Old 27th Sep 2007 at 2:11 AM
Default Thread Archived
It's time to clean up this thread. The new BaseGameStarter v.2 doesn't suffer for the problems described in the earlier posts, so I'm going to close and archive this thread.

The latest BaseGameStarter and support forum can be found HERE.


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I've finally started my Journal. Information only, no questions.

My latest activity: CEP 9.2.0! - AnyGameStarter 2.1.1 (UPD) - Scriptorium v.2.2f - Photo & Plaques hide with walls - Magazine Rack (UPD) - Animated Windows Hack (UPD) - Custom Instrument Hack (UPD) - Drivable Cars Without Nightlife (UPD) - Courtesy Lights (FIX) - Custom Fence-Arches - Painting-TV - Smarter Lights (UPD)


I *DON'T* accept requests, sorry.
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