Create a World: Difference between revisions

From The Sims Wiki, a collaborative database for The Sims series
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Browse history interactively
Content added Content deleted
VisualWikitext
imported>Dharden
mNo edit summary
imported>The Black Scorpion
No edit summary
Line 5: Line 5:
}}
}}
{{Missing-info|the lastest release version number}}
{{Missing-info|the lastest release version number}}
The '''Create a World''' tool gives the player the ability to create and share unique new worlds for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It allows players to create custom [[neighborhood]]s, just like in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', although in a more in-depth way. It was released on December 16, 2009 and is available to download for free from [[TheSims3.com]] if you have an account there. It is similar to the creation/terraforming [[tool]]s in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCity_4 SimCity 4]'' and the tools used by the game developers when creating neighborhoods for the game. This means that some of the features in Create a World may not be simple to use and may not be very user-friendly. You can download or upload worlds on [[The Exchange]]. It is only possible to create populated worlds by sharing save game folders or by using [[mod]]s to add Sims to the .world file<ref>http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds</ref>. A fully [[The Sims 3/patch|patched]] version of ''The Sims 3'' is needed in order to use this tool.
The '''Create a World''' tool gives the player the ability to create and share unique new worlds for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. It allows players to create custom [[neighborhood]]s, just like in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', although in a more in-depth way. It was released on December 16, 2009 and is available to download for free from [[TheSims3.com]] if you have an account there and is exclusive to the PC. It is similar to the creation/terraforming [[tool]]s in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCity_4 SimCity 4]'' and the tools used by the game developers when creating neighborhoods for the game. This means that some of the features in Create a World may not be simple to use and may not be very user-friendly. You can download or upload worlds on [[The Exchange]]. It is only possible to create populated worlds by sharing save game folders or by using [[mod]]s to add Sims to the .world file<ref>http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds</ref>. A fully [[The Sims 3/patch|patched]] version of ''The Sims 3'' is needed in order to use this tool.


{{Notification
{{Notification
|tip = y
|tip = y
|1 = The Create a World [[tool]] is in beta mode, so it may still contain some [[Glitches|bugs or glitches]] that have yet to be repaired. It is also only for Windows users. Mac users cannot run it unless they use another program to run Windows.
|1 = The Create a World [[tool]] is in beta mode, so it may still contain some [[Glitches|bugs or glitches]] that have yet to be repaired.
}}
}}


Revision as of 07:30, 16 October 2010

Create a World

Create-a-World Tool

Missing information
This article is missing information about the lastest release version number.
You can help The Sims Wiki by adding it.

The Create a World tool gives the player the ability to create and share unique new worlds for The Sims 3. It allows players to create custom neighborhoods, just like in The Sims 2, although in a more in-depth way. It was released on December 16, 2009 and is available to download for free from TheSims3.com if you have an account there and is exclusive to the PC. It is similar to the creation/terraforming tools in SimCity 4 and the tools used by the game developers when creating neighborhoods for the game. This means that some of the features in Create a World may not be simple to use and may not be very user-friendly. You can download or upload worlds on The Exchange. It is only possible to create populated worlds by sharing save game folders or by using mods to add Sims to the .world file[1]. A fully patched version of The Sims 3 is needed in order to use this tool.


Tip: The Create a World tool is in beta mode, so it may still contain some bugs or glitches that have yet to be repaired.


Features

  • Design entire worlds for your Sims, from choosing terrain patterns and roads to placing lots, vegetation and neighborhood accents like water towers and lighthouses.
  • Start with a blank canvas, or modify the terrains that formed the basis of Sunset Valley or Riverview.
  • For advanced designers, bring your creativity to life by creating and importing designs from Photoshop and other graphics programs.
  • Expand your landscape features and building options with The Sims 3 Create a World Tool – BETA with The Sims 3: World Adventures expansion pack, or items from The Sims 3 Store.
  • Share your worlds through The Sims 3 Exchange.
  • Terraforming
  • Place roads and sidewalks (or footpaths)
  • Spray on custom terrain paints like lava, snow or pink cotton candy
  • Place community lots, career "rabbit holes" and liveable housing lots
  • Import height maps
  • Set restricted lot assignments

Download

Download the latest version from EA's official CAW page Only the latest version is required, no patching neccesary.

The newest release is always at the top.

Date Type From To Direct EA Link Mirror [2] Coincide Announcement
&2010-09-0909/09/10 Re-Release 1.9.16 SimPrograms[2] Patch 15 Game Update for: 1.15/2.10/3.6/4.3
&2010-09-0707/09/10 Re-Release 1.9.14 Patch 14 Create a World fix for Game Update 1.14/2.9/3.5/4.2
&2010-03-2303/23/10 Patch 1.5.126 1.6.72 Download Patch 11 Game Update for: Create a World Tool Beta V1.6
&2009-12-1612/16/09 Release 1.5.126 Patch 8 The Sims 3 Create a World Tool - Beta is now available!

Gallery

  • A moon landscape.

    A moon landscape.

  • A canyon landscape

    A canyon landscape

  • A forest landscape.

    A forest landscape.

Bugs

This is what happens when a lot is placed too close to a road.
See also: Glitches
  • Patch 12 created an error whenever CAW was run. A temporary workaround was to reinstall The Sims 3, reinstall CAW, but not install Patch 12. Electronic Arts worked to resolve the issue as quickly as possible[3][4]. The bug was said to be fixed in Patch 14, but it required players to uninstall, download and install a new version of CAW to function properly[5].

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Sims Wiki can not be held responsible for any errors occuring from downloading files from 3rd party source. Use at your own risk.
  3. ↑ Create a World Issue at TheSims3.com forum.
  4. ↑ Serious CAW Issue Still Not Fixed at SimPrograms
  5. ↑ Create a World fix for Game Update 1.14/2.9/3.5/4.2 at TheSims3.com
Retrieved from "https://www.thesimswiki.com/wiki/Create_a_World?oldid=454945"