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The '''Create a World''' tool gives the player the ability to create and share unique new worlds for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. |
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⚫ | 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 are 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. |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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*Design entire worlds for your Sims, from choosing terrain patterns and roads to placing lots, vegetation and neighborhood accents like water towers and lighthouses. |
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Create a World allows players to design entire new neighbourhoods, starting with a blank canvas, or or modifying the terrains that formed the basis of [[Sunset Valley]] or [[Riverview]]. For advanced designers can create and import designs from Photoshop and other graphics programs. Players can create small, medium and large sized terrains, composed of multiple "chunks". Players can only use a maximum of eight terrain paints per chunk before negatively impacting the neighbourhood's performance. Players can spray on custom terrain paints like lava, snow or even pink cotton candy. |
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*Start with a blank canvas, or modify the terrains that formed the basis of [[Sunset Valley]] or [[Riverview]]. |
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*For advanced designers, bring your creativity to life by creating and importing designs from Photoshop and other graphics programs. |
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Users can drastically expand the available content for their neighbourhoods by installing [[expansion pack]]s for ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Some expansion pack content can only be accessed by installing a [[mod]]s framework for Create a World. Players can set resricted [[lot assignment]]s in CAW, allowing for [[Nectary|nectaries]] and [[Academy|academies]] in home worlds. |
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*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. |
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*Share your worlds through [[The Exchange#The Sims 3|The Sims 3 Exchange]]. |
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*Terraforming |
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*Place roads and sidewalks (or footpaths) |
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*Spray on custom terrain paints like lava, snow or pink cotton candy |
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*Place [[community lot]]s, career "[[rabbit hole]]s" and liveable [[Residential lot|housing lots]] |
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*Import height maps |
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*Set restricted [[lot assignment]]s |
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==Download== |
==Download== |
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The newest release is always at the top. |
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|[http://www.thesims3.com/community/news.html?selMonth=11&selYear=2009#2029072296 The Sims 3 Create a World Tool - Beta is now available!] |
|[http://www.thesims3.com/community/news.html?selMonth=11&selYear=2009#2029072296 The Sims 3 Create a World Tool - Beta is now available!] |
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*Placing lots over roads will cause graphical glitches. |
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*[[Patches]] created an error whenever CAW is run. Players must uninstall, download and install a new version of CAW at [[TheSims3.com]]. |
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File:Caw_create_a_world_03.jpg|A forest landscape. |
File:Caw_create_a_world_03.jpg|A forest landscape. |
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*[[The Sims 3/Patch 12|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<ref>[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/225014.page Create a World Issue] at [[TheSims3.com]] forum.</ref><ref>[http://www.simprograms.com/serious-caw-issue-still-not-fixed/ Serious CAW Issue Still Not Fixed] at [[SimPrograms]]</ref>. The bug was said to be fixed in [[The Sims 3/Patch 14|Patch 14]], but it required players to uninstall, download and install a new version of CAW to function properly<ref>[http://www.thesims3.com/community/news.html?selMonth=6&selYear=2010#1099228956 Create a World fix for Game Update 1.14/2.9/3.5/4.2] at [[TheSims3.com]]</ref>. |
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*Players were also asked to reinstall CAW when The Sims 3 Late Night came out. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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==References== |
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[[Category:The Sims 3]] |
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Revision as of 04:52, 26 May 2011
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 are 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.
Features
Create a World allows players to design entire new neighbourhoods, starting with a blank canvas, or or modifying the terrains that formed the basis of Sunset Valley or Riverview. For advanced designers can create and import designs from Photoshop and other graphics programs. Players can create small, medium and large sized terrains, composed of multiple "chunks". Players can only use a maximum of eight terrain paints per chunk before negatively impacting the neighbourhood's performance. Players can spray on custom terrain paints like lava, snow or even pink cotton candy.
Users can drastically expand the available content for their neighbourhoods by installing expansion packs for The Sims 3. Some expansion pack content can only be accessed by installing a mods framework for Create a World. Players can set resricted lot assignments in CAW, allowing for nectaries and academies in home worlds.
Download
Download the latest version from EA's official CAW page Only the latest version is required, no patching necessary.
The newest release is always at the top.
You can help The Sims Wiki by adding it.
Date | Type | From | To | Direct EA Link | Mirror [2] | Coincide | Announcement |
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09/09/10 | Re-Release | 1.9.16 | SimPrograms[2] | Patch 15 | Game Update for: 1.15/2.10/3.6/4.3 | ||
07/09/10 | Re-Release | 1.9.14 | Patch 14 | Create a World fix for Game Update 1.14/2.9/3.5/4.2 | |||
03/23/10 | Patch | 1.5.126 | 1.6.72 | Download | Patch 11 | Game Update for: Create a World Tool Beta V1.6 | |
12/16/09 | Release | 1.5.126 | Patch 8 | The Sims 3 Create a World Tool - Beta is now available! |
Bugs
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. |
- See also: Glitches
- Placing lots over roads will cause graphical glitches.
- Patches created an error whenever CAW is run. Players must uninstall, download and install a new version of CAW at TheSims3.com.
Gallery
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A moon landscape.
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A canyon landscape
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A forest landscape.
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Populating_CAW_Worlds
- ↑ 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.