SIMTOOLS
VERSION CHANGELOG


Last Updated: 06/25/2024
The following page details all changes made to TS3Tools / SimTools during its development cycle. Future versions, going forward, will rely heavily on retrieving the latest versions of all resources from the internet.
3.2.3.1850 - 06/25/2024
• Added slideshow to main screen, featuring images from The Sims 3 Facebook group.
• Added Music Packs selection to welcome screen to change background music.
• Added CCMagic to Mod Tools.
• Migrated downloading of additional installer resources to S3 bucket for better speed an reliability.
• Removed CDKeys.com from buy section due to their refusal to do business with me and their outright refusal of any kind of appeal. Removed stale merchants who did not respond to affiliation requests.
• Consolidated Gameplay Fixes into one screen with a list view to reduce size and resource impact.
• FIX: Music mute/restart didn't loop after restarting music.
• FIX: A few more misattributed authors in the Gameplay Fixes section. Gotta be careful when I copy and paste.
• Installer fully converted to web installer. All resources will be fetched online now during install.
3.2.2.1810 - 06/20/2024
• Completely overhauled the buy section. Seperating by Retail Discs, EA and Steam links. Updated with affiliate links where possible. If you buy through TS3Tools, I will get 2% - 5% commission. Merchants marked with an * have yet to approve affiliation.
3.2.1.1751 - 06/17/2024
• No Auto Community Lots misattributed, corrected to bluegenjutsu.
• Added update check to About section.
• Added the 'Buy Games' section. No link affiliation (yet).
• Added Motive Mobile "Fix" to list of Supernatural fixes.
• Added Showtime Collectors Edition conversion.
• Sims 3 Dashboard added to Mod Tools.
3.2.0.1751 - 06/16/2024
• First initial release of TS3Tools.
• Added GPU Addon Tool.
• Added Regul Save Cleaner.
• Added LazyDuchess Smooth Patch for TS3 and Medieval.
• Added LazyDuchess EA Launcher.
• Added LazyDuchess Alder Lake CPU Patcher.
• Added nRaas Core Mods (ErrorTrap, Overwatch, MC, Register, Saver, DebugEnabler and NoCD).
• Added Game INI tweaks and best in-game settings (courtesy of Anime_Boom).
• Added TinyUI Fix by just-harry.
• Added Sweet Treats conversion guide by Emma & Cruinne on the Steam Forums.
• Added Simler90's Core Fixes.
• Added 57 various gameplay fixes (each attributed to their authors).
• Added 7 EP and SP patches for games released before Generations.
• 13 curated mods added to the Recommended Mods section with descriptions and an option to go to the download page.
• Added Sims 3 Store curated page and guides, includes Daily Deal Rotation Spreadsheet and video guide, as well as free stuff.
• Create-A-World, Sims 3 Package Editor (S3PE) and Sims3Pack Extractor added to Mod Tools.
• Generic Keys added for lost cases or games bought second-hand without codes included.
• Easter egg hidden within the program (been there since I first started programming TS3Tools as a launcher back in 2021), see if you can find it!
3.2.3.1850 - 06/25/2024
• Added slideshow to main screen, featuring images from The Sims 3 Facebook group.
• Added Music Packs selection to welcome screen to change background music.
• Added CCMagic to Mod Tools.
• Migrated downloading of additional installer resources to S3 bucket for better speed an reliability.
• Removed CDKeys.com from buy section due to their refusal to do business with me and their outright refusal of any kind of appeal. Removed stale merchants who did not respond to affiliation requests.
• Consolidated Gameplay Fixes into one screen with a list view to reduce size and resource impact.
• FIX: Music mute/restart didn't loop after restarting music.
• FIX: A few more misattributed authors in the Gameplay Fixes section. Gotta be careful when I copy and paste.
• Installer fully converted to web installer. All resources will be fetched online now during install.
3.2.2.1810 - 06/20/2024
• Completely overhauled the buy section. Seperating by Retail Discs, EA and Steam links. Updated with affiliate links where possible. If you buy through TS3Tools, I will get 2% - 5% commission. Merchants marked with an * have yet to approve affiliation.
3.2.1.1751 - 06/17/2024
• No Auto Community Lots misattributed, corrected to bluegenjutsu.
• Added update check to About section.
• Added the 'Buy Games' section. No link affiliation (yet).
• Added Motive Mobile "Fix" to list of Supernatural fixes.
• Added Showtime Collectors Edition conversion.
• Sims 3 Dashboard added to Mod Tools.
3.2.0.1751 - 06/16/2024
• First initial release of TS3Tools.
• Added GPU Addon Tool.
• Added Regul Save Cleaner.
• Added LazyDuchess Smooth Patch for TS3 and Medieval.
• Added LazyDuchess EA Launcher.
• Added LazyDuchess Alder Lake CPU Patcher.
• Added nRaas Core Mods (ErrorTrap, Overwatch, MC, Register, Saver, DebugEnabler and NoCD).
• Added Game INI tweaks and best in-game settings (courtesy of Anime_Boom).
• Added TinyUI Fix by just-harry.
• Added Sweet Treats conversion guide by Emma & Cruinne on the Steam Forums.
• Added Simler90's Core Fixes.
• Added 57 various gameplay fixes (each attributed to their authors).
• Added 7 EP and SP patches for games released before Generations.
• 13 curated mods added to the Recommended Mods section with descriptions and an option to go to the download page.
• Added Sims 3 Store curated page and guides, includes Daily Deal Rotation Spreadsheet and video guide, as well as free stuff.
• Create-A-World, Sims 3 Package Editor (S3PE) and Sims3Pack Extractor added to Mod Tools.
• Generic Keys added for lost cases or games bought second-hand without codes included.
• Easter egg hidden within the program (been there since I first started programming TS3Tools as a launcher back in 2021), see if you can find it!

