The Sims 2: Apartment Life/Patch

This patch was the last update to The Sims 2 game series.

Download

 * 1.16.0.194

Installation
Instructions: Save the file to disk and then run it to install the patch. Please make sure you have your game CD's available during patch installation.

Patch notes

 * Neighborhood decoration alleys no longer get inappropriately covered in snow.
 * The "Sleek and Secure" fence model now appears complete in all states
 * The Elegant Rails railing no longer clips through the post when placed diagonally.
 * The Butler no longer calls the fire department if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm.
 * A friend that was brought home from work after certain hobby chance cards will only be brought home once instead of every day.
 * Being friends with the iconic hobbyist corresponding to the Show Biz, Athletic, Natural Science or Gaming career now reduces the friend requirement for promotions by two instead of one.
 * Elders no longer receive Lifetime Wants to reach the top of any career.
 * Social Groups now generate significantly less NPCs
 * "Super Savory Snack Machine" by Chewie-Louie Factory and "Kooler Than Ice" Soda Machine by Freezer Time Industries both now have the "Show item" interaction to customers when they are marked for sale with The Sims 2: Open for Business installed.
 * Bills will now autonomously be brought into Sim's apartments.
 * Cats can now scratch Serenity by Kai Dai and Globulous Wonder by Anne Nuit sculptures.
 * Cats and dogs can now chew and scratch Industrious Divinity Dining Chair, Heavy Metal Chair by You Got Muscle and Eloquent Divinity Dining Chairs.
 * Pets can no longer destroy the following objects that are out of their reach: Vim's Ventilation Small Wall Vent, Vim's Ventilation Large Wall Vent, Transversal by Joi Structure, and Vim's Ventilation Wall Section with Elbow.
 * Error no longer occurs when a Plant Sim attempts to clean "Olde Tyme Toilette" and "Little Footprint Toilet" by "Sleek Sensations".
 * Sims will now finish eating gyros.
 * "SuperTower", "Hey Hey It's the Monkey Bars" and "SlidenFraude" (from Go Play!) can now be repossessed by the Repo man.
 * Single servings of salmon no longer display flashing blue textures.
 * Witches no longer have the option to use `Materialize? spell in other vacant or occupied hotel rooms.
 * The option to greet an invited Sim is now available before they ring the doorbell.
 * Rugs on foundations now disappear correctly when burnt
 * "Try for Baby" interaction is no longer available on walk-in closets when the household has reached the family member limit.
 * Neighbors are no longer cloned when resurrected while their old apartment is still vacant.
 * Neighborhood Nanny will no longer be considered a nanny if he/she joins the Sims? family.
 * The fire fighter no longer automatically arrives if there is a fire outside during a thunder storm
 * Pregnant Sims will now leave a neighbor's apartment before having a baby.
 * Genie lamp can now be picked up in Buy Mode on apartments.
 * Closet `Woohoo? animation will now fail properly if one partner is occupied with another activity such as reading a book
 * Child Sims? interactions are now available after joining another Sim on playground equipment.
 * `Study topics? no longer autonomously cancels unless Sims? hunger or bladder motives are low.
 * Dynasty Dresser 2 now has design modes available with The Sims 2 Apartment Life installed.
 * ?You Got Feets Bathtub? value is now consistent with other tubs in its class.
 * `Write Restaurant Guide? option is now available on computers in apartment lots.
 * Neighborhood Decoration Building (Tall Circular version) thumbnail now matches the building being placed.
 * Various objects from previous Expansion and Stuff packs can now be placed on shelves with the Sims 2 Apartment Life installed:
 * "Dream Date" reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
 * Error no longer occurs when a Sim tries to `Get Mail? on an apartment mailbox with a Date Coupon inside.
 * Reward objects can now be picked up in Buy mode on Apartment lots.
 * Stepping stool is now visible when a child Sim Stargazes through a telescope.
 * The Butler will now remain in the apartment with a toddler until his/her parents return home.
 * Endless Winding Staircase no longer blocks other spiral stairs from being built directly above the first one placed.
 * Elder Sims now have the option to `watch? TV while lounging in a couch.
 * Cooking skill no longer goes down once a family is moved onto the same apartment lot as another Sim.