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There are 2 versions of this mod:

A standalone version which should be used as a replacement for the EA version. The Sims 3 Store's Archer's Gauntlet is NOT required for this one.

DOWNLOAD (standalone)

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And an add-on version which only contains the resources I edited/added so it will require the EA version and you will have to place it into Overrides.

DOWNLOAD (add-on)

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💾 1. “Save As…” – YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND

Forget the regular “Save.” Only “Save As…” from now on.

Why:

Creates a chain of saves at different moments. Something goes wrong? You have a point to return to.

Drastically reduces the frequency of Error 12 and Error 16.

The game loves to “accidentally” delete files. Don’t give it the chance.

Keep 3–5 save files. Name them like Kingdom_01, Kingdom_02… and cycle through them, overwriting the oldest each time.

*If you use an auto-save mod – set it to 3–5 slots. It works on the same principle.*

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🚪 2. “Save and Exit” – A TRAP

This button is not your friend.

Why:

It saves over your existing file, not into a new slot.

This is the function most likely to corrupt your save beyond repair.

Avoid it. Just don’t.

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🏰 3. SAVE IN “KINGDOM” MODE

Not in Live Mode. Not in Build Mode. Not in CAS. Only on the kingdom map.

Why:

Loading and saving are faster.

This significantly helps with Error 12 and Error 16 – the game handles saves differently here, without the extra processing load.

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⏱️ 4. FREQUENCY IS KEY

Save. Constantly. Here’s when:

Before starting a quest – in case a goal freezes or glitches.

After finishing a quest – to lock in your progress.

Before building – routing issues can appear out of nowhere. Save first.

During long building sessions – the Create-a-Style editor will crash. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Save regularly.

Before entering CAS – the “blue eyes” glitch (where every Sim loses their textures) is a nightmare. A pre-CAS save is your lifeline.

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🧹 5. CACHE CLEANING – THE REFRESH RITUAL

Even the most organized kingdom accumulates digital dust. Temporary files build up and start… interfering.

What to do: Every 2–3 days of active play, delete these files from:

[ Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims Medieval/ ]

Delete these (the game will recreate them):

CASPartCache.package

compositorCache.package

simCompositorCache.package

Leave the “Saves” and “Screenshots” folders alone.

Why:

Faster loading and saving.

Lower chance of Error 12 and Error 16.

Prevents “weird behavior” – freezes, disappearing UI, etc.

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☁️ 6. CLOUD STORAGE – THE TREACHEROUS ALLY

OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive… they mean well, but with The Sims Medieval, they often cause Error 13.

What to do:

Disable syncing for your game’s save folder.

Or add the Electronic Arts folder to your cloud’s exclusion list.

Why: Error 13 (“file in use”) usually happens because the cloud tries to sync your save at the exact moment the game is writing to it. The result? A corrupted file. Don’t let your saves become collateral damage.

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🔄 7. ROTATION – YOUR INSURANCE POLICY

You already know about keeping 3–5 save slots. Here’s the extra step:

What to do: Every 2–3 weeks, or after major milestones (building a castle, completing a difficult quest, a royal wedding), create a brand new save slot with a new number. Move the oldest ones to a separate backup folder outside the game.

Why: Sometimes, errors hide in old save files and get carried over when you overwrite the same slot. A fresh file is a clean slate.

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⚙️ 8. RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

Simple. Effective. Non-negotiable.

What to do:

Right-click the game shortcut.

Select “Properties” → “Compatibility”.

Check “Run this program as an administrator”.

Why: The game gets full access to its save folder and avoids conflicts with system permissions. Especially important for Windows 10 and 11.

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🆘 9. EMERGENCY PROTOCOL – “WHAT IF I RUINED EVERYTHING?”

If your last save is from a month ago and your kingdom is in shambles… take a breath. Check your game folder for files with the extension .backup. Sometimes, the game creates a hidden backup before a crash. Rename it to .sims3 and pray.

And if that fails… start a new kingdom. It hurts. But sometimes, a fresh start is the cleanest solution. The old kingdom may be gone, but the lessons remain.

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✦Child-elder

✦All LODs

✦Fixed pigtail glitch

✦Recolourable

✦Manual bone assignment

✦Custom thumbnails (also in archives)

✦Not valid for random

If you find any issues - please contact me.

eyes | skin | makeup - pralinesims

✦Child-elder

✦All LODs

✦Fixed pigtail glitch

✦Recolourable

✦Manual bone assignment

✦Custom thumbnails (also in archives)

✦Not valid for random

If you find any issues - please contact me.

eyes | skin | makeup - pralinesims

✦Teen-elder

✦All LODs

✦Fixed pigtail glitch

✦Recolourable

✦Manual bone assignment

✦Custom thumbnails (also in archives)

✦Not valid for random

Please, consider supporting the creator of the original.

If you find any issues - please contact me.

eyes | skin | makeup - pralinesims

✦TF-EF

✦All LODs

✦Fixed pigtail glitch

✦Recolourable

✦Manual bone assignment

✦Custom thumbnails (also in archives)

✦Not valid for random

Please, consider supporting the creator of the original.

If you find any issues - please contact me.

cc from picture:

eyes | skin | makeup - pralinesims

✦Child-elder, female and male

✦All LODs

✦Fixed pigtail glitch, hairstyles connected between ages

✦Recolourable

✦Added morphs when needed

✦Manual bone assignment

✦Custom thumbnails (also in archives)

✦Not valid for random

Please, consider supporting the creator of the original.

If you find any issues - please contact me.

cc from picture:

eyes | skin | makeup - pralinesims